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 Public hunt trophy
#6587372
12/15/16 02:28 AM
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Joined: Oct 2011
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Harrier
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I was drawn for the quail hunt at Big Bend Ranch State Park this week, and it's been awesome. Only one quail bagged so far (one more quick hunt to go in the morning) but the weather has been beautiful, the scenery is magnificent, and I have the entire place to myself -- only three of us showed up for the hunt, and the other two left Tuesday. The hunting is tough, a lot harder than hunting pen-raised birds over dogs (no dogs allowed on hunts here) and being by myself makes it even more challenging. Basically I walk 11-12 miles a day up steep hills and through brush hoping to find birds, and then be ready when I come across them. Still, I've flushed several coveys and if I could shoot worth a crap I'd have a lot more birds. At least I made a good shot on this one. It was well-earned, and anything taken on a public hunt is a trophy, right? I'm thinking of having it mounted. 
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Re: Public hunt trophy
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#6587456
12/15/16 03:20 AM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 13,614
1860.colt
emoji colt.45
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emoji colt.45
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 tip my  hat... Safe hunting & keep your head held high & your powder dry ... 
i'm postaddic
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Re: Public hunt trophy
[Re: Harrier]
#6588609
12/15/16 09:48 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 869
Bdontexoma
Tracker
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Tracker
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Re: Public hunt trophy
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#6588630
12/15/16 10:07 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 6,287
scalebuster
THF Trophy Hunter
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That doesn't sound like any fun at all. Hunting quail alone for several days without dogs and killing one bird.... Not for me.
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Re: Public hunt trophy
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#6588669
12/15/16 10:38 PM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,816
Bigfoot
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When you are in the most beautiful place in Texas then it is hard not to love it I am sure.
I am totally jealous and wish I was in such a gorgeous area like you are.
Big bend state park rocks!!!!!! and I mean that literally! lol
GO TRUMP!
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Re: Public hunt trophy
[Re: scalebuster]
#6589294
12/16/16 06:38 AM
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 407
Harrier
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That doesn't sound like any fun at all. It was a lot of fun for me, because I prefer to hunt alone, even though hunting quail that way is much more challenging. Plus I had views like this:  
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Re: Public hunt trophy
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#6589632
12/16/16 03:32 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,271
Palehorse
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Sounds like a cool adventure. Nice pics!
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Re: Public hunt trophy
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#6589846
12/16/16 05:30 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 13,614
1860.colt
emoji colt.45
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 & thread... As pappy once said: thar's more ta the hunt than just the kill ...
i'm postaddic
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Re: Public hunt trophy
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#6592682
12/18/16 09:05 PM
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Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 197
Hunter307
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Wonder why no dogs? Has tpwd ever said why?
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Re: Public hunt trophy
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#6594176
12/19/16 08:33 PM
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 478
JB1316
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Thats awesome. I was just there in November - simply gorgeous. Would love to hunt out there. Mount that Quail for sure
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