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Tomme · 09-04-2007, 11:55 AM

Sorry I hadn't posted on this, but it's been a busy summer and I haven't been on the site that much. Biggen sent me an email and it warms the cockles (or is that cockleburrs) of my heart to see this kind of interest.

There is no official hunt planned by the hunt committee for deer season, but you guys have the ball rolling and have the right idea. I might throw in Elm Creek Ranch near Bracketville as a possible source (for deer). He's an LSBA (advertiser) and he had some nice deer.

I'd also be interested in doing a Hunt to Brushy Hill (maybe the Kraegor Pasture) in January. I'd probably go down for four or five days, but could be a come and go (two day hunt) around it.

Joey, I'd suggest you move quickly, as a lot of places are already booked up for November and December. If your group is willing to go in October or January, you may find ranches with openings. If you're going in November, let me know and I'll try to make it.

Let me also throw out an alternative public land option, which would be a Ft Hood hunt in mid November. Here's some advantages of Ft Hood.

1. Centrally located
2. Relatively cheap - (Last time I hunted the annual permit was $105)
3. No cap on permits so if a lot of people wanted to come, you can fit them in.
4. They have bowhunting only areas as well as bow and rifle.
5. It's a big place.
6. By the way, the annual permit also allows you to hunt Spring Turkey, squirrels an small game all year, dove and quail during season.

Negatives

1. You really need to go down sometime before the hunt to process paperwork. This includes, having your car registration and insurance card to get a pass to get on post. Buying your permit at the Rod and Gun club. You also have to take a proficiency test, but it's pretty easy. Finally, with your hunting permit, you can get a Post access pass, good for six months, which you show at the gate to get on post. All of this takes time and I'd recommend getting there early in the morining on a M-Th to get it done.

2. Another disadvantage is you will have to camp or stay at a local motel as there is no bunkhouse like at a regular ranch.

3. Still it's a possibility that might be worth some discussion and a group trying out.

09-04-2007, 11:55 AM	#12
Tomme Region 78 Rep/Hunt Committee Chairman Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,504 Points: 2115.00	Sorry I hadn't posted on this, but it's been a busy summer and I haven't been on the site that much. Biggen sent me an email and it warms the cockles (or is that cockleburrs) of my heart to see this kind of interest. There is no official hunt planned by the hunt committee for deer season, but you guys have the ball rolling and have the right idea. I might throw in Elm Creek Ranch near Bracketville as a possible source (for deer). He's an LSBA (advertiser) and he had some nice deer. I'd also be interested in doing a Hunt to Brushy Hill (maybe the Kraegor Pasture) in January. I'd probably go down for four or five days, but could be a come and go (two day hunt) around it. Joey, I'd suggest you move quickly, as a lot of places are already booked up for November and December. If your group is willing to go in October or January, you may find ranches with openings. If you're going in November, let me know and I'll try to make it. Let me also throw out an alternative public land option, which would be a Ft Hood hunt in mid November. Here's some advantages of Ft Hood. 1. Centrally located 2. Relatively cheap - (Last time I hunted the annual permit was $105) 3. No cap on permits so if a lot of people wanted to come, you can fit them in. 4. They have bowhunting only areas as well as bow and rifle. 5. It's a big place. 6. By the way, the annual permit also allows you to hunt Spring Turkey, squirrels an small game all year, dove and quail during season. Negatives 1. You really need to go down sometime before the hunt to process paperwork. This includes, having your car registration and insurance card to get a pass to get on post. Buying your permit at the Rod and Gun club. You also have to take a proficiency test, but it's pretty easy. Finally, with your hunting permit, you can get a Post access pass, good for six months, which you show at the gate to get on post. All of this takes time and I'd recommend getting there early in the morining on a M-Th to get it done. 2. Another disadvantage is you will have to camp or stay at a local motel as there is no bunkhouse like at a regular ranch. 3. Still it's a possibility that might be worth some discussion and a group trying out.