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Jackalope in North Texas
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03/28/18 12:58 AM
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Homer Jay
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Now, bear in mind, he had already shed his antlers in this pic. I'm hoping he makes it to next season. He'd make a great shoulder mount.
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
[Re: Homer Jay]
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03/28/18 01:07 AM
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He's certainly a fine one Homer Jay. Clearly good genetics. If you find his sheds be sure to post a picture. You might consider getting a group of friends together for an organized shed hunt. I believe the standard practice is to provide beer and BBQ at the end of the search.
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
[Re: BayouGuy]
#7125259
03/28/18 01:34 AM
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Homer Jay
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He's certainly a fine one Homer Jay. Clearly good genetics. If you find his sheds be sure to post a picture. You might consider getting a group of friends together for an organized shed hunt. I believe the standard practice is to provide beer and BBQ at the end of the search. That is a civilized and thoughtful suggestion. When/if I do, you are invited, good sir.
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
[Re: Homer Jay]
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03/28/18 02:54 AM
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20 years of hunting and running backroads and I’ve yet to see one. They are as elusive as the chupacabra. I bet that one, when fully mature would go in the mid to high teens, a true trophy.
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/28/18 02:57 AM
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20 years of hunting and running backroads and I’ve yet to see one. They are as elusive as the chupacabra. I bet that one, when fully mature would go in the mid to high teens, a true trophy. It takes specialized gear and circumstances, first you need a Yeti full of beer and be road hunting with a spotlight at night.
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
[Re: Homer Jay]
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03/28/18 02:59 AM
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Looks like he still needs another year or two.
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/28/18 09:12 AM
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High fence Jackalope .
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
[Re: Homer Jay]
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03/28/18 10:58 AM
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Not fully mature yet, another year or two
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/28/18 02:42 PM
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20 years of hunting and running backroads and I’ve yet to see one. They are as elusive as the chupacabra. I bet that one, when fully mature would go in the mid to high teens, a true trophy. It takes specialized gear and circumstances, first you need a Yeti full of beer and be road hunting with a spotlight at night.
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/28/18 02:50 PM
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High fence Jackalope . Looks like he's outside the fence. Wonder if he is hunting his neighbors fence line?
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/28/18 02:51 PM
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High fence Jackalope . That's what I was thinking. Hand raised in a pen.. what's the challenge there?
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/28/18 03:09 PM
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Not fully mature yet, another year or two I disagree. His ears are over three inches.
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/28/18 04:27 PM
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snake oil
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Not fully mature yet, another year or two I disagree. His ears are over three inches. Good point......
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/28/18 06:10 PM
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Now would a 30-06 or a .270 kill it deader?
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
[Re: Homer Jay]
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03/28/18 06:12 PM
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Is that in an AR county? If it is, I doubt if the horns would be outside the ears. Or do the buck restrictions not apply here?
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
[Re: Homer Jay]
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03/28/18 06:34 PM
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snake oil
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Not on Jackalope it's considered an exotic..
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/29/18 01:19 PM
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Now would a 30-06 or a .270 kill it deader? Neither of those calibers are considered adequate for Jackalope bucks. Most people on here hunt them with a 6.5 Creedmoor. 30-06...
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/29/18 02:02 PM
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/29/18 02:13 PM
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Now would a 30-06 or a .270 kill it deader? Neither of those calibers are considered adequate for Jackalope bucks. Most people on here hunt them with a 6.5 Creedmoor. 30-06... As long as it is a Tikka....
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/29/18 02:13 PM
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Not fully mature yet, another year or two I disagree. His ears are over three inches. Good point...... Does not necessarily make him mature, I have passed on Bigger that were not mature yet
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/29/18 02:25 PM
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Not fully mature yet, another year or two I disagree. His ears are over three inches. Good point...... Does not necessarily make him mature, I have passed on Bigger that were not mature yet If his ears are three inches or longer I'm good to go. Of course I only hunt them low fence so I can't be as picky as you.
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/29/18 02:41 PM
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[quote=Choctaw][quote=Stub]Not fully mature yet, another year or two I disagree. His ears are over three inches. Does not necessarily make him mature, I have passed on Bigger that were not mature yet If his ears are three inches or longer I'm good to go. Of course I only hunt them low fence so I can't be as picky as you. Just because my fence is over 24" does not give me that big of an advantage, it has more to do with my year round feeding of protein Carrot pellets
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
[Re: Homer Jay]
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03/29/18 03:57 PM
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Now, bear in mind, he had already shed his antlers in this pic. I'm hoping he makes it to next season. He'd make a great shoulder mount. looks to be young let him grow
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/29/18 04:27 PM
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Need the SNIPE bag to catch him?
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Re: Jackalope in North Texas
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03/29/18 08:08 PM
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Now, bear in mind, he had already shed his antlers in this pic. I'm hoping he makes it to next season. He'd make a great shoulder mount. Count your blessing. Those are becoming pretty rare on my little slice of heaven. Good luck!
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