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2015-2016 Draw Hunts #5813382 07/01/15 06:09 PM
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Looks like the tpwd website is now accepting applications for public draw hunts for the 2015-2016 season.

Re: 2015-2016 Draw Hunts [Re: Bobbaganoosh] #5813643 07/01/15 08:48 PM
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Already got my applications in. There are some nice hunts available.

Re: 2015-2016 Draw Hunts [Re: Bobbaganoosh] #5814225 07/02/15 02:40 AM
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System worked really smooth.


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Re: 2015-2016 Draw Hunts [Re: Bobbaganoosh] #5814236 07/02/15 02:44 AM
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The hunts and system are great. The amount of applicants per unit are awful now. I really wish they would go back to one app per category.

I'm guessing Richland and Big Lake were left off due to flooding.

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Originally Posted By: erok11
I'm guessing Richland and Big Lake were left off due to flooding.
That's plain stupid. Still 3 1/2 months out and TPWD don't think the water will be down by then!!!
Not only they cut out more hunts this year, some are short on permits this year. Sheesh!!!

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Originally Posted By: erok11
The hunts and system are great. The amount of applicants per unit are awful now. I really wish they would go back to one app per category.

I'm guessing Richland and Big Lake were left off due to flooding.


The number applying per hunt was ridiculous.


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Re: 2015-2016 Draw Hunts [Re: Bobbaganoosh] #5815283 07/02/15 10:10 PM
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I agree. I do not like the new system as it creates more competition. It was hard enough to draw a hunt, now that you can select more than one unit, it makes it dang near impossible.

Re: 2015-2016 Draw Hunts [Re: Bobbaganoosh] #5815651 07/03/15 02:34 AM
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Parks and Wildlife is getting more money. That is what they wanted, and this system gets it for them. Personally, I don't like it as the guy with money can apply for every hunt if he wants. Us poor folks put in for one or two and hope for the best.

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A fella from the Richland area told my dad they lost a lot of deer due to flooding. If that's true then it makes sense to cancel. They could still let me hunt and the deer would be safe. Taken 2 shots with my bow out there and missed em both.

Re: 2015-2016 Draw Hunts [Re: Bobbaganoosh] #5818125 07/05/15 02:39 PM
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I too wish they would go back to one app for category. I also wish they would just let you buy a loyalty point for categories where the dates don't work for your schedule in a particular year. Struck out last year, but I have 6 or more loyalty points in about 6 different categories so I have my fingers crossed.

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Applied for whatever youth hunt I wanted. First year. Let's see how it goes. confused2

Re: 2015-2016 Draw Hunts [Re: Bobbaganoosh] #5829385 07/13/15 03:38 AM
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with the old system if 1000 people applied for one permit, your odds are 1000:1. New system, 1000 hunters put in 10 entries for 1 permit, your odds are still 1000:1. Not really any different unless you are still only applying for one hunt per category. I am applying to almost every hunt in the youth section with the hopes of getting one hunt. If I win more I will not claim it and it will go up for grabs again. And as far as them getting more money, at $3 per entry for me to enter, I think I will survive. I put in for I think 10 hunts for me last year and won none, so I was out $30. I did win a youth hunt on Matagorda Island and took my two boys out. We had a good hunt and hope to get it again this year. Way better than the thousands I was spending on a lease to hang out with my buddies.


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