Forums46
Topics537,001
Posts9,719,332
Members86,987
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Runnels County
#6205631
03/01/16 08:46 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 4
.308pepper
OP
Green Horn
|
OP
Green Horn
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 4 |
Recently signed on a lease(450 acres) in Northern Runnels county just West of Pumphrey, TX. Quail and dove population is excellent, but the lack of thick cover has me somewhat concerned as to the deer herd. The lease is surrounded by wheat fields, which I hear is key to the area. If you have any insight as to what I should expect in relations to deer herd/deer size it would be greatly appreciated. Also wondering about the turkey hunting in the area if you happen to be familiar.
|
|
|
Re: Runnels County
[Re: .308pepper]
#6206556
03/02/16 01:10 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,638
Pitchfork Predator
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,638 |
to the forum. Provide the deer water and food and they will visit regularly. Good luck.
|
|
|
Re: Runnels County
[Re: .308pepper]
#6206615
03/02/16 01:46 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 11,208
Pope&Young
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 11,208 |
|
|
|
Re: Runnels County
[Re: .308pepper]
#6206906
03/02/16 04:58 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,576
Sneaky
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 29,576 |
The deer around here do love the wheat fields. The wheat will fill up with does, but don't expect to see a lot of mature bucks out there. It happens, but they tend to stick to cover and will scent check the fields from there. They mainly use the mesquite thickets as cover, but will use tall grass, as well, especially between bedding and feeding areas.
Last edited by Sneaky; 03/02/16 05:01 PM.
|
|
|
Re: Runnels County
[Re: .308pepper]
#6207712
03/03/16 02:40 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 4
.308pepper
OP
Green Horn
|
OP
Green Horn
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 4 |
Thanks for the info guys!
|
|
|
Re: Runnels County
[Re: .308pepper]
#6207722
03/03/16 02:50 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 60,296
stxranchman
Obie Juan Kenobi
|
Obie Juan Kenobi
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 60,296 |
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
|
|
|
Re: Runnels County
[Re: .308pepper]
#6207881
03/03/16 11:04 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 161
L R Carrico
Woodsman
|
Woodsman
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 161 |
Yes, the deer love winter wheat. High in protein and keeps them coming back. Supplement with a corn feeder on the edge of the field or in heavier brush to attract the older bucks and you should be good to go. Of course with a 450 acre lease, expect your neighbors to shoot any high quality deer if you don't...so harvest them early in the season.
Life's too short to share it with a crappy knife!
|
|
|
Re: Runnels County
[Re: .308pepper]
#6208110
03/03/16 03:51 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 4
.308pepper
OP
Green Horn
|
OP
Green Horn
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 4 |
Thats about what I was thinking. We were told we'd be the only deer hunters in the immediate area, so I'll let them walk until I start hearing gunshots. We'll start feeding in the next couple of weeks. Can't wait to get a game camera out there. After hunting Sabine National Forest for the past few years, this should be a nice change of pace.
|
|
|
Re: Runnels County
[Re: .308pepper]
#6215398
03/09/16 04:33 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 69
breal
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 69 |
Good deer population. The only thing is people will not let the 2-4 year olds grow up. Wish people would shoot does for meat. Let them walk!
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, TreeBass, txcornhusker
|