Middle of North Texas Annual Thread.

[Abcdj]

It is time again ladies and gents for our or 5th annual thread. We take anyone that thinks they belong in our fine area. We will even include southwest Oklahoma. We all need to pray for rains.
I don't have any pics or anything to share from this summer. We haven't started up our feeders yet. Post up your favorite live or dead animal, sunset, sunrise, camp fire or what ever pictures.
This is still my favorite picture. We have a blind on a tank **** facing east. I stepped out to leave and it took me awhile to figure out what I was looking at.
Best of luck to all this year!

[Dale Moser]

In!


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[mikemorvan]

Looking forward to a great season. Come on rain and let’s get it on!

[TexasCanesFan]

If the La Escalera hadn’t sold last year I could still play along…🥲🥲🥲

[Abcdj]

Originally Posted by TexasCanesFan

If the La Escalera hadn’t sold last year I could still play along…🥲🥲🥲

Yall had some monsta's. Sorry you lost that place. Our place is about 20 miles north of there. Play along anyways

[Geezy Rider]

In for the ride.

[twosixteens]

Ready for another season

[huntmaster]

the bucks in my area(sw Archer county) aren't looking as big as last year and I feed all year. However I'm still looking forward to this years season

[Passthrough]

Originally Posted by TexasCanesFan

If the La Escalera hadn’t sold last year I could still play along…🥲🥲🥲

Been all over that place…..great ranch! Had big deer for years!

[Ryan81]

Originally Posted by huntmaster

the bucks in my area(sw Archer county) aren't looking as big as last year and I feed all year. However I'm still looking forward to this years season

Originally Posted by huntmaster

the bucks in my area(sw Archer county) aren't looking as big as last year and I feed all year. However I'm still looking forward to this years season

Body, horns or both?

Itching to get back to Jack County as we haven’t been since turkey season. Hoping this ain’t our last year on it but we’ll enjoy it like it is.


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[MossyRockRanch]

Looking forward to cooler weather and starting on fall plots when this heat breaks!

[jerp]

I took this from the porch of the cabin during turkey season last year. As will not be surprising it looks a lot different right now




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[DUKFVR]

In! Pleease rain!

[MossyRockRanch]

Finally had some free days last week at ranch to run jug lines and had some success. Three flat heads and three blues. This was the biggest !


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[Throwin Darts]

Was looking for a pic to post and came across this from a while back. Here’s to praying for rain so that it can look like this again!

[Geezy Rider]

Took some of my grandkids out to the lease for a little fishing. Good times.



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[Abcdj]

Originally Posted by Geezy Rider

Took some of my grandkids out to the lease for a little fishing. Good times.



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That looks like an awesome crew there Geoffrey! I never tried fishing at our lease. I have no idea if we have any fish.

[huntmaster]

Originally Posted by Ryan81

Body, horns or both?

Itching to get back to Jack County as we haven’t been since turkey season. Hoping this ain’t our last year on it but we’ll enjoy it like it is.


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bodies are in good shape, antlers are not as good

[Geezy Rider]

Originally Posted by Abcdj

That looks like an awesome crew there Geoffrey! I never tried fishing at our lease. I have no idea if we have any fish.

Thank you sir. That’s just six out of the ten grandkids I’ve got. Tank fishing out at the lease is always a great time for the kids and they get a great introduction into what it’s like to catch, kill and eat their own food.

[Ryan81]

Loaded up and will be headed west at noon. Looking forward to seeing how the place looks, fill feeders and catch a few bass.


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[PoppinPiggies]

Got a few good ones on camera but we really need a downpour like the metroplex got. Tanks look horrible and food plots are gonna be out of the question without some rain.

[Abcdj]

Taking this Ttt. I guess all the animals have melted or left the area. Not many folks chiming in so far! Things should pick up next week when dove bird season starts.

We are all headed out next weekend to get feeders working and filled. Blinds fixed and cleaned out. The cow ear tag thing worked like a charm last year to keep wasp out of the blinds. We will clean up around camp and be ready to roll in October.

[lmartin5]

I always follow this thread, but do not hunt in this area.

Hunted the Matador WMA this past spring for turkey, and can't wait to get back!

Good luck to everyone, and prayers for a successful season!

[mikemorvan]

Looking forward to the dove opener and checking camera cards next weekend.

[Spearchunker]

I'm in! Close on a new place in Collin Co soon.

[Adgerc15]

Originally Posted by Abcdj

Taking this Ttt. I guess all the animals have melted or left the area. Not many folks chiming in so far! Things should pick up next week when dove bird season starts.

We are all headed out next weekend to get feeders working and filled. Blinds fixed and cleaned out. The cow ear tag thing worked like a charm last year to keep wasp out of the blinds. We will clean up around camp and be ready to roll in October.

Forgot the cow ear tag, wanna try! What was it exactly?

ac

[Adgerc15]

Was headed out tomorrow AM for dove (none there) and blind/feeder work but 3" of rain is gonna make for a postponement. Don't wanna be hauling a load in on those roads just yet but darn thankful for the rain these last 10 days or so! Hallelujah

Deer look healthy but I have yet to see any good horns on cam. Saw two nice bachelor groups last weekend and there was a few nice deer included. 10-12 bucks between both groups.

Fawn crop poor, hearing 5-10% around the area but I saw a couple in a quick loop around the place. Seeing two on one cam regularly and mommas look healthy.

Bucks still in full velvet and just waiting to see something special come across. Gonna have some brittle bucks breaking tines come November. Hope it's a memorable season for all!

ac

[mikemorvan]

Went out this weekend to dove hunt, fill feeders, and pull camera cards. Two of of three activities were a success. Feeders got filled. Camera cards got pulled. Not so much dove hunting. I took two shots. I slept in this morning, naturally the hunters limited out. Oh well, i'll trade the sleep for some doves. At least i didn't have to clean birds. Pics below are some of the highlights of the card pulls. The little freak has us excited over what might be in 4 or 5 years. Time will tell the tale.

[Abcdj]

Originally Posted by Adgerc15

Forgot the cow ear tag, wanna try! What was it exactly?

ac

Buy some insect repelant ear tags and hang them in your blinds. They kept our wasp out.

[Abcdj]

Originally Posted by mikemorvan

Went out this weekend to dove hunt, fill feeders, and pull camera cards. Two of of three activities were a success. Feeders got filled. Camera cards got pulled. Not so much dove hunting. I took two shots. I slept in this morning, naturally the hunters limited out. Oh well, i'll trade the sleep for some doves. At least i didn't have to clean birds. Pics below are some of the highlights of the card pulls. The little freak has us excited over what might be in 4 or 5 years. Time will tell the tale.

Very nice Mike. That young one has a bunch of trash on his brows.

[mikemorvan]

Originally Posted by Abcdj

Very nice Mike. That young one has a bunch of trash on his brows.

Yes sir. A lot. Hope he doesn’t get stupid and leave our place for a few years. There’s a similar one that is a year younger. Good times.

[Abcdj]

I went out for the first time since January. Spent most my time cleaning up camp in preparation to mow and weed eat.
I didn't even take a shot gun. I never saw one bird on a wire or flying by.
I did get one camera up and running. We do have atleast one buck deer!

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[Texas Grown]

It's really greened up around here. My dove shoot was shot, so to speak . Did see five. No shots fired. On the other hand, if the lakes up here ever fill back up, the duck hunting is gonna be phenomenal! All the mudflats and beaches have lots of great vegetation growing. But it's gonna be tough for deer on this public. I'll still manage. But really don't look for any action till Nov and onward, due to all the browse.

[Dale Moser]

We’re starting to get some pictures of some bucks we know from last year, and the growth is very encouraging. We were very lucky with some localized rain just west of Graham, so it doesn’t look like the deer suffered too much. They all look pretty fat and slick.


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[100%TtId]

What counties are we talking about up in here?

Area code 940?

[CJ776]

The dove are here! Wichita Falls. hunted north of Air Force Base this am. We had all of 50 guns and if you didnt limit it was totally on the shooter.

Limited by 8:30 and started banging at ~7:45. Best dove shoot i've ever had.

[Dale Moser]

Originally Posted by 100%TtId

What counties are we talking about up in here?

Area code 940?

I think un-officially it’s whoever is careless enough with their reputation to associate with the likes of Big Dave, Roger, Billy, and myself.

Big Dave is in charge and I don’t really think he gives a ****.

On the map it’s Jack, Young, Palo Pinto, Stephens, Throckmorton, Archer, Childress, Wilbarger, Wichita, and any inside those…maybe Hall, King, Montague? Haskell, Stonewall?


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[mikemorvan]

Originally Posted by 100%TtId

What counties are we talking about up in here?

Area code 940?

Generally: Montague, Clay, Wichita, Wilbarger, Hardeman, Foard, Baylor, Knox, Cottle, Young, Throckmorton, you know - the middle of North Texas, plus wherever else a brother may feel like fits.

[100%TtId]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

I think un-officially it’s whoever is careless enough with their reputation to associate with the likes of Big Dave, Roger, Billy, and myself.

Big Dave is in charge and I don’t really think he gives a ****.

On the map it’s Jack, Young, Palo Pinto, Stephens, Throckmorton, Archer, Childress, Wilbarger, Wichita, and any inside those…maybe Hall, King, Montague? Haskell, Stonewall?

Well that’s a fine bunch of reprobates that any TBHer would be proud to associate with. In!

[mjhaverkamp]

We filled all the feeders a couple weeks ago ( I say we, all I did was pay for the feed, the boys did the rest ) got a few pictures of some 2-3 year olds, they look pretty good, we have recovered from the horrible draught we went through, last year we finally had age groups up to 5-6 year olds. Boys are there now, no dove, they paid to hunt over by Holiday this morning, using dry creek outfitters, he has a bunch of dove from what i am told. They are going to check our other place in Foard County this evening, usually some birds there to shoot at.

[sandbill]

Montague Co is all greened up. I’m firmly back in mowing and trimming mode at our little ranch. Ready to put all my focus on hunting season. Haven’t been running cameras for months due to some technical issues, so not entirely certain how the herd is looking right now. Ive only taken one buck in the six years I’ve had the place. Bow hunting only. I hope to fill a tag early this season. Good luck to y’all. Will be following along.

[tpack]

Filled up our feeder 3 weeks ago (northern Erath County). Extremely dry and grazed down from the owners cows that had been sold off due to the drought. Lots of hogs, just like every season. Went hog hunting on 9-3 and had to wade across our creek on the way to my blind. It was a beautiful thing to see water filling up the deep holes in the creek and put a little water in the stock tanks around us.

[Abcdj]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

I think un-officially it’s whoever is careless enough with their reputation to associate with the likes of Big Dave, Roger, Billy, and myself.

Big Dave is in charge and I don’t really think he gives a ****.

On the map it’s Jack, Young, Palo Pinto, Stephens, Throckmorton, Archer, Childress, Wilbarger, Wichita, and any inside those…maybe Hall, King, Montague? Haskell, Stonewall?


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All and Any are Welcome here!

[mix]

I have nothing worth talking about so far but I am here.

[PoppinPiggies]

Dove hunting around Wichita Falls has been far better than the last 3-5 years, got a few good looking bucks on camera I'll try to upload some pics later. Definitely the time of year to get excited about a few and then never see them again till next summer lol , waiting on October 1st and hoping this little bit of cooler weather will stick around!

[El General]

Originally Posted by mjhaverkamp

We filled all the feeders a couple weeks ago ( I say we, all I did was pay for the feed, the boys did the rest ) got a few pictures of some 2-3 year olds, they look pretty good, we have recovered from the horrible draught we went through, last year we finally had age groups up to 5-6 year olds. Boys are there now, no dove, they paid to hunt over by Holiday this morning, using dry creek outfitters, he has a bunch of dove from what i am told. They are going to check our other place in Foard County this evening, usually some birds there to shoot at.

Did they have a good hunt?

[Hoss163]

Originally Posted by Abcdj

All and Any are Welcome here!

Even okies with no bucks.

[Ryan81]

If you were going to do a small throw and grow plot what would you toss out? Thinking of gulf rye and maybe just mix a bag or two of the no till mix.

I’ve got a few areas with bare dirt and should be able to find something to drag it with before and after.

What would you mix and throw out? 2-3 acres.


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[Randallc]

I'm in!

[Abcdj]

Originally Posted by Ryan81

If you were going to do a small throw and grow plot what would you toss out? Thinking of gulf rye and maybe just mix a bag or two of the no till mix.

I’ve got a few areas with bare dirt and should be able to find something to drag it with before and after.

What would you mix and throw out? 2-3 acres.


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Ryan,
At our place we have two landowners owners and our property is divided by a farm to market road.
We have 300 acres of wheat on our 1800 acre side. One field is 45 acres and directly across the FM road from our 600 acre side and a 80 acre oat field.
Our observations have been in early season they like them both equally. Later on when it gets cold, the pasture is dead and the rut is over they prefer the oats.
We have tried rye grass in 1-2 acre spots way in the back away from our other fields and it never came up.

I would go oats on a 2-3 acre spot