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What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 08:08 PM
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For many of us, Saturday morning will be our first whitetail hunt of the season. I'm not in a big hurry to put meat in the freezer or antlers on the ground, but that wasn't always the case. Curious what the ideal opening weekend looks like for other THF hunters. I think most of us look forward to time away from work, camaraderie with friends and family, good food and drinks by the fire, but what are you hopeful for purely from a hunting perspective?
For me, I'm hopeful to see evidence that the good rains produced some big jumps among our up-and-coming bucks.I'm not likely to pull the trigger this weekend, but would love to see at least one fully mature shooter.
Last edited by Grosvenor; 11/03/16 08:09 PM.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 08:11 PM
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redchevy
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I will enjoy the time with my family, hunting with my wife, and getting away from the daily grind. However, I hunt for a reason and I want to be successful I hope the bull of the woods comes out to get shot, its not like hunting season is over if I bust one opening morning.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 08:19 PM
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Jkd106
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Like said, being with family, and a break from reality. Mostly my daughters first hunt being behind the gun. She has been with me several times over the last few years, but now it's on!
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6525912
11/03/16 08:22 PM
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4Weight
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Being in the woods, the quiet while watching all wildlife, maybe cooler temps and no wasps ! Most importantly enjoying nature.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 08:54 PM
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357MAX
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I'm looking forward to being disconnected from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Things move slower and seem more simple when it's just you, your gun and the woods.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6525949
11/03/16 08:56 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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I would love to again wake up to 6 inches of snow on the ground. I know, I know, it ain't gonna happen this year. But for those old enough to remember opening day 1976, it was glorious.
Silver spurs and gold tequila keep me hanging on. Pretty girls and old cantinas give me shelter from the storm.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6525962
11/03/16 09:05 PM
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stxranchman
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I hope I am not going to have a repeat of the 2014 season
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 09:08 PM
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SnakeWrangler
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I won't be out....but I hope everyone success and most important of all....to come home safe....good luck guys and gals....
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 09:33 PM
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DPirates80
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Thought I was going to be alone at the camp but my brother is coming to hunt. We haven't really done much together in months due to our work schedules, but I'm hoping to enjoy spending little bro, big bro time together as well as shooting us both some deer.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526013
11/03/16 09:42 PM
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Pintail711
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any day that I can wake up knowing I am going hunting, is a good day. everything else is just a bonus.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526028
11/03/16 09:55 PM
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rickym
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I hope to see a legal deer to shoot, im thankful that I get to spend time with family away from the city.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 10:08 PM
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I am hopeful that the people I have hunting will not wound a Deer.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 10:12 PM
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Wilhunt
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I am like redchevy, would love to see the bull of the woods. Hope I see some other bucks just to watch...nothing like opening week-end. Cooler temps and a bit of moisture in the air, just great.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 10:35 PM
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Grosvenor
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I hope I am not going to have a repeat of the 2014 season your cousin disagrees I bet
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526075
11/03/16 10:48 PM
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Emmett
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Since last season was a complete bust, I am hoping to put some meat in the freezer. And enjoy the weekend with my nephew.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 10:50 PM
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cjconley
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526080
11/03/16 10:52 PM
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cjconley
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I'd like to see a shooter Buck that you know is a shooter from first glance and not have to second guess. Then on second day a little piggy for some bacon to add to freezer.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526095
11/03/16 11:05 PM
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TFF Caribou
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For something brown on the ground.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/03/16 11:12 PM
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Nathan Nelson
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I hope everyone has fun and comes home safe.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526206
11/04/16 12:19 AM
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Rustler
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I'm most hopeful that my loved ones & friends have a next season, preferably many.
Outside of that I hope my wife gets a chance at the 7 on one side buck we've seen a couple times. Haven't got a good enough look to know what is on the other side.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526212
11/04/16 12:25 AM
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SapperTitan
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Hunting Ft Hood opening weekend hope to see some deer and maybe gets some bucks to respond to rattling and grunting. Icing on the cake would be shooting a nice buck.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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11/04/16 12:26 AM
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SapperTitan
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I hope I am not going to have a repeat of the 2014 season your cousin disagrees I bet stop shooting bucks early
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526226
11/04/16 12:32 AM
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texashunter900
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I am hoping to gain enough health and strength to be able to climb into the tree stand and not have to sit on the ground.
But the best part will be being back in nature and not in a hospital bed or doctor's office.
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526267
11/04/16 01:04 AM
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knyteryder
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New to the board, but I'm hopeful my wife gets a chance at her first deer. She's been sitting with me for a couple of years now and nothing but young bucks have walked out during our hunts. We have a stag running around this place so here's to hoping he makes a mistake!
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Re: What are you hopeful for opening weekend?
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#6526295
11/04/16 01:22 AM
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TXHOGSLAYER
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I know it will be another great day in the woods with my son. I love watching the world come to life as the sun comes up and having hushed conversations with my boy as he asks questions about everything. I hope that we see a steady stream of game to keep it exciting and that my son gets the opportunity to get his first non-spike buck. I hope everyone gets an opportunity for their trophy and that we all get home safe and sound.
LETS GO BRANDON
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