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RGV Hunter · 07-11-2019, 01:06 PM

Good luck to everyone here. Hope you get drawn for something?

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Huntindad · 07-11-2019, 01:25 PM

I hunted down there last year for the first time. Was a very different experience from normal blind hunting.

It was pretty wet and rained some(1st hunt)...but I enjoyed the hunt. Came close to a big bull and ended up shooting an old 5 point whitetail. Will put in again this year. Good luck to folks that get drawn.

TexAg07 · 07-12-2019, 03:45 PM

Hunted the last rifle deer hunt last year, amazing piece of land. I like that they pushed the exotic only hunt back to April this year.

RGV Hunter · 07-12-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TexAg07

Hunted the last rifle deer hunt last year, amazing piece of land. I like that they pushed the exotic only hunt back to April this year.

I agree. A couple of years ago I drew exotic only hunt during deer season. I had so many shot opportunities at whitetails and all I could do was watch the deer run around.

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TXOUTLAW · 07-13-2019, 07:22 PM

Good luck in the draw guys. Blood on the ground

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MasterOfNothing · 07-13-2019, 07:53 PM

Drew last year and saw a whole bunch nothing for the three days I went. Hopefully this year will be different. Good luck to everyone

gemini2759 · 07-13-2019, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterOfNothing

Drew last year and saw a whole bunch nothing for the three days I went. Hopefully this year will be different. Good luck to everyone

Last year was the first for me where I didn't even get to draw my bow back. I'll probably apply, but I've been picked three years in a row. Zero points going in.

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GBludau · 07-14-2019, 05:57 PM

A thread already?!

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ABWGTX · 07-14-2019, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RGV Hunter

Good luck to everyone here. Hope you get drawn for something?

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Your that guy who lives just down the street? I'LL put you on the prayer list. Like to see you get the big one and at least help me haul one out. Good Luck!

RGV Hunter · 07-14-2019, 09:59 PM

Same to you. Yes, I live about 5 minutes from the Atascosa.

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CrossTimbers · 07-22-2019, 04:28 PM

Would be a nine hour drive for me to go, but still hoping I get drawn.

RGV Hunter · 07-23-2019, 07:45 AM

I feel your pain. Everything else for me is at least 5 hours or longer.

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Lucky333 · 07-23-2019, 08:08 AM

I was drawn last year for the last rifle hunt. I killed a cow and saw another the next day. I didn't get to see any bulls running around. I hope I get drawn and see a bull this year.

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Palehorse · 07-24-2019, 05:01 PM

Does anyone know if the refuge did helicopter culling of nilgai this past year?

I read there was a proposal that they were going to graze insecticide treated cattle on the refuge to try to reduce the infestation of cattle fever tick. Did this happen?

GBludau · 07-24-2019, 06:36 PM

I read and commented for the support of the study with cattle. Have not heard of any reports of helicopter extermination either.

I'd love to stick an arrow in a nilgai using cow decoys

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RGV Hunter · 07-25-2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

I read and commented for the support of the study with cattle. Have not heard of any reports of helicopter extermination either.

I'd love to stick an arrow in a nilgai using cow decoys

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If I am not mistaken, we cannot use decoys at the Atascosa, not sure about El Teniente.

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GBludau · 07-25-2019, 11:01 AM

Lol I'll use a cow suit then. The decoy rule I understand. Too many numb nutz would shoot it.

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RGV Hunter · 07-25-2019, 12:17 PM

I remember when we didn't have to have blaze orange for bowhunts at the refuge. That changed when someone got shot at by another hunter. Hahahaha.

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gemini2759 · 07-25-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Palehorse

Does anyone know if the refuge did helicopter culling of nilgai this past year?

I read there was a proposal that they were going to graze insecticide treated cattle on the refuge to try to reduce the infestation of cattle fever tick. Did this happen?

I don't know about helicopter hunts, but last year I saw feeders scattered along highway 106 and along the road in section 8. The feeders along 8 were on the private land, but near the fence. I can only assume the feeders were used to distribute the tick insecticide.

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RGV Hunter · 07-25-2019, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini2759

I don't know about helicopter hunts, but last year I saw feeders scattered along highway 106 and along the road in section 8. The feeders along 8 were on the private land, but near the fence. I can only assume the feeders were used to distribute the tick insecticide.

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I believe that was the plan. I think they are going to remove the feeders before the hunts start. Don't want to make it too easy for all you bow hunters. Hahahaha

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Palehorse · 07-25-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini2759

I don't know about helicopter hunts, but last year I saw feeders scattered along highway 106 and along the road in section 8. The feeders along 8 were on the private land, but near the fence. I can only assume the feeders were used to distribute the tick insecticide.

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Yes, the corn is treated with Ivermectin. I know this was proposed but the concern was it might hurt birds that ate the corn. I guess those concerns were laid to rest. I hope it works!

Jspradley · 07-25-2019, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RGV Hunter

I remember when we didn't have to have blaze orange for bowhunts at the refuge. That changed when someone got shot at by another hunter. Hahahaha.

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I was right behind another TBHer when it came REAL close to happening. Luckily the other guy had his junk together enough to let down because at that range it wouldnt have missed.

BigRed323 · 08-01-2019, 09:57 AM

I’m going back after that buck I missed last year!

Romulan · 08-08-2019, 11:57 AM

I was there last year too - during the first bowhunt date and planning on putting in again - the place is awesome! I've never seen that many and kinds of birds, plus it has a wide range of different ecological zones.

Side note - I will not - nor recommend - Los Fresnos Inn they owner accused me of having more people than allowed in my room I asked him what was he talking about - he said I had "two or three girls staying with you" - I was like sh*t I wish!! haha - anyway after going back and forth it turns out he over charged me $15/night than the hotels in Port Isabel (Casa Rosa Inn) and it was the room next door that had more people than what was allowed (he didn't even apologize after realizing his mistake).

Jspradley · 08-08-2019, 12:58 PM

Wow...I stayed at a little place in Port Isabel that wasnt much more per night than Thomae campground and was nice and quiet.

CrossTimbers · 08-08-2019, 03:16 PM

I know people get drawn on their first year, but how many preference points did everyone have before you got drawn?

Jspradley · 08-08-2019, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CrossTimbers

I know people get drawn on their first year, but how many preference points did everyone have before you got drawn?

None, I've drawn both years I've put in.

Odds have been around 75% so you have to suck to not get drawn.

txoutdoorsman24 · 08-08-2019, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CrossTimbers

I know people get drawn on their first year, but how many preference points did everyone have before you got drawn?

First year was 2 points then was drawn the next wit no points. Have no points this year again bc I was drawn fro Lower Rio Grande last year and not Laguna. Points do not help in TPWD draw system so never rely on that

jshouse · 08-08-2019, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by txoutdoorsman24

First year was 2 points then was drawn the next wit no points. Have no points this year again bc I was drawn fro Lower Rio Grande last year and not Laguna. Points do not help in TPWD draw system so never rely on that

then why do they have them?

Huntindad · 08-09-2019, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CrossTimbers

I know people get drawn on their first year, but how many preference points did everyone have before you got drawn?

My group got drawn first time we entered. great hunt...a hard hunt but a good hunt.

We put in again this year.

Romulan · 08-10-2019, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jspradley

Wow...I stayed at a little place in Port Isabel that wasnt much more per night than Thomae campground and was nice and quiet.

Can you please tell me what hotel that was? If I get chosen I'd like to get a hotel that has a good track record - thanks

Jspradley · 08-11-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Romulan

Can you please tell me what hotel that was? If I get chosen I'd like to get a hotel that has a good track record - thanks

I believe this was the place. Lots of old people so it was nice and quiet.

Nothing fancy but it was a bed and it was clean

https://www.portislainn.com/

Towboater · 09-01-2019, 02:16 PM

Who will be getting one?https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews...%3fid=65293209

MasterOfNothing · 09-03-2019, 10:07 AM

Just got the email for Laguna atascosa 11/15-11/19

GBludau · 09-03-2019, 10:09 AM

Hell yeah! I'M BACK BABY!!

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txoutdoorsman24 · 09-03-2019, 10:24 AM

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Hell yeah! I'M BACK BABY!!

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Well, futch, there goes the hunt

But I'll be there too cuz.

BigLig · 09-03-2019, 10:32 AM

Headed back to Laguna 11/1 - 11/5. Hope to get another shot at Nilgai and a good buck.

BackwoodzHank · 09-03-2019, 10:34 AM

Im down for 11/22-11/26!

drogers6771 · 09-03-2019, 10:39 AM

11/15-11/19 me and the wife will be checkin for ticks haha

Tomahawk54 · 09-03-2019, 10:43 AM

I got drawn for Laguna for the first hunt and Teniente for 11/7 - 11/10. I can only go to one of them. Anybody been on both that can tell me which one you liked better or which one has better odds?

m10 · 09-03-2019, 10:57 AM

I’m in! 11/22-11/26

gemini2759 · 09-03-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

Hell yeah! I'M BACK BABY!!

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Congrats. What dates? I'm in 11-22 to 11-26.

GBludau · 09-03-2019, 11:06 AM

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Congrats. What dates? I'm in 11-22 to 11-26.

11/1- 11/5

I preferred the October date though

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txoutdoorsman24 · 09-03-2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomahawk54

I got drawn for Laguna for the first hunt and Teniente for 11/7 - 11/10. I can only go to one of them. Anybody been on both that can tell me which one you liked better or which one has better odds?

Which wkend at laguna?

I've done both hunts and Laguna has more opportunity in the first few weekends. Teniente is fun but a much smaller hunt area and is super thick. Too thick to hunt most areas.

MarlinMears · 09-03-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BackwoodzHank

Im down for 11/22-11/26!

My wife and myself got drawn for the same hunt! Time to start learning what this is about.

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Bryan2014 · 09-03-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

11/1- 11/5

I preferred the October date though

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Me and my dad will be there as well!

Dmillerdesign · 09-03-2019, 12:31 PM

The hunt brochure doesn't say anything about a mandatory orientation?Probably can't make it for first day of hunt, just want to make sure I don't make the drive for nothing if I can't make orientation.

BigRed323 · 09-03-2019, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmillerdesign

The hunt brochure doesn't say anything about a mandatory orientation?Probably can't make it for first day of hunt, just want to make sure I don't make the drive for nothing if I can't make orientation.

They’ve had it years past, but hopefully they got rid of it.

My dad and I will be there 11/22-11/26! Good luck to everyone

jdunn6092 · 09-03-2019, 01:19 PM

I drew the third hunt. I can’t wait!!!!

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jdunn6092 · 09-03-2019, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterOfNothing

Just got the email for Laguna atascosa 11/15-11/19

I’ve be hunting with you that week.

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07-11-2019, 01:06 PM	#1
RGV Hunter Eight Point Join Date: May 2017 Hunt In: Anywhere I can legally	Atascosa 2019!!! Good luck to everyone here. Hope you get drawn for something? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

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07-11-2019, 01:25 PM	#2
Huntindad Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leander / Liberty Hill Hunt In: Kerr county & TP&W	I hunted down there last year for the first time. Was a very different experience from normal blind hunting. It was pretty wet and rained some(1st hunt)...but I enjoyed the hunt. Came close to a big bull and ended up shooting an old 5 point whitetail. Will put in again this year. Good luck to folks that get drawn.

07-12-2019, 03:45 PM	#3
TexAg07 Four Point Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston, TX	Hunted the last rifle deer hunt last year, amazing piece of land. I like that they pushed the exotic only hunt back to April this year.

07-13-2019, 07:22 PM	#5
TXOUTLAW Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006	Good luck in the draw guys. Blood on the ground Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-13-2019, 07:53 PM	#6
MasterOfNothing Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Cameron County, TX Hunt In: Starr county	Drew last year and saw a whole bunch nothing for the three days I went. Hopefully this year will be different. Good luck to everyone

07-14-2019, 05:57 PM	#8
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	A thread already?! Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

07-14-2019, 09:59 PM	#10
RGV Hunter Eight Point Join Date: May 2017 Hunt In: Anywhere I can legally	Same to you. Yes, I live about 5 minutes from the Atascosa. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

07-22-2019, 04:28 PM	#11
CrossTimbers Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Hunt In: Brown County	Would be a nine hour drive for me to go, but still hoping I get drawn.

07-23-2019, 07:45 AM	#12
RGV Hunter Eight Point Join Date: May 2017 Hunt In: Anywhere I can legally	I feel your pain. Everything else for me is at least 5 hours or longer. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

07-23-2019, 08:08 AM	#13
Lucky333 Spike Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Garden Ridge Hunt In: Everywhere	I was drawn last year for the last rifle hunt. I killed a cow and saw another the next day. I didn't get to see any bulls running around. I hope I get drawn and see a bull this year. Sent from my GM1915 using Tapatalk

07-24-2019, 05:01 PM	#14
Palehorse Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: All over	Does anyone know if the refuge did helicopter culling of nilgai this past year? I read there was a proposal that they were going to graze insecticide treated cattle on the refuge to try to reduce the infestation of cattle fever tick. Did this happen?

07-24-2019, 06:36 PM	#15
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	I read and commented for the support of the study with cattle. Have not heard of any reports of helicopter extermination either. I'd love to stick an arrow in a nilgai using cow decoys Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

07-25-2019, 11:01 AM	#17
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	Lol I'll use a cow suit then. The decoy rule I understand. Too many numb nutz would shoot it. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

07-25-2019, 12:17 PM	#18
RGV Hunter Eight Point Join Date: May 2017 Hunt In: Anywhere I can legally	I remember when we didn't have to have blaze orange for bowhunts at the refuge. That changed when someone got shot at by another hunter. Hahahaha. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

08-01-2019, 09:57 AM	#23
BigRed323 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Harlingen, TX Hunt In: Texas, Missouri	I’m going back after that buck I missed last year!

08-08-2019, 11:57 AM	#24
Romulan Four Point Join Date: Oct 2018	I was there last year too - during the first bowhunt date and planning on putting in again - the place is awesome! I've never seen that many and kinds of birds, plus it has a wide range of different ecological zones. Side note - I will not - nor recommend - Los Fresnos Inn they owner accused me of having more people than allowed in my room I asked him what was he talking about - he said I had "two or three girls staying with you" - I was like sh*t I wish!! haha - anyway after going back and forth it turns out he over charged me $15/night than the hotels in Port Isabel (Casa Rosa Inn) and it was the room next door that had more people than what was allowed (he didn't even apologize after realizing his mistake).

08-08-2019, 12:58 PM	#25
Jspradley Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: League City, TX Hunt In: Wherever I can	Wow...I stayed at a little place in Port Isabel that wasnt much more per night than Thomae campground and was nice and quiet.

08-08-2019, 03:16 PM	#26
CrossTimbers Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Hunt In: Brown County	I know people get drawn on their first year, but how many preference points did everyone have before you got drawn?

09-01-2019, 02:16 PM	#33
Towboater Four Point Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Benito Tx Hunt In: Cameron & Willacy County	Who will be getting one?https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews...%3fid=65293209

09-03-2019, 10:07 AM	#34
MasterOfNothing Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Cameron County, TX Hunt In: Starr county	Just got the email for Laguna atascosa 11/15-11/19

09-03-2019, 10:09 AM	#35
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	Hell yeah! I'M BACK BABY!! Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

09-03-2019, 10:32 AM	#37
BigLig Four Point Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Round Rock Hunt In: Granger, Halletsville, Cohutta Wilderness Georgia, Laguna Atascosa	Headed back to Laguna 11/1 - 11/5. Hope to get another shot at Nilgai and a good buck.

09-03-2019, 10:34 AM	#38
BackwoodzHank Six Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Wolfe City Hunt In: Everywhere I can	Im down for 11/22-11/26!

09-03-2019, 10:39 AM	#39
drogers6771 Four Point Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Lovelady Hunt In: behind the house & public	11/15-11/19 me and the wife will be checkin for ticks haha

09-03-2019, 10:43 AM	#40
Tomahawk54 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Aug 2018	I got drawn for Laguna for the first hunt and Teniente for 11/7 - 11/10. I can only go to one of them. Anybody been on both that can tell me which one you liked better or which one has better odds?

09-03-2019, 10:57 AM	#41
m10 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Pearland Hunt In: East, South, hill country	I’m in! 11/22-11/26

09-03-2019, 12:31 PM	#47
Dmillerdesign Four Point Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Conroe Hunt In: TX	The hunt brochure doesn't say anything about a mandatory orientation?Probably can't make it for first day of hunt, just want to make sure I don't make the drive for nothing if I can't make orientation.

09-03-2019, 01:19 PM	#49
jdunn6092 Four Point Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ingleside Hunt In: Texas	I drew the third hunt. I can’t wait!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk