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Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
#931807
09/28/09 11:03 PM
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Bulldawg
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Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
Just wanted to put out that in a couple of months I will be offering free hog hunts to Active Duty Military.
I got permission from my lease manager to do one or two per month. They will be alllowed to take one hog, any size. You can bow or gun hunt. I will let anyone without a gun, borrow my AR-15. I will guide them and every now and then someone else might take a hunt or two for me. I am working on maybe a free place to stay and free food.
This place is north of Houston a couple miles from Splendora. It is a 10,000 acre lease. It is about 2 hours from Fort Polk.
For those who would like, the lease manager might be able to do a dog hunt every now and then.
I hope to have this up and running after Thansgiving.
I know I will get a lot of responses and I'll put them in order of recieved. Right now, I am just getting a feeling of who might be interested.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Bulldawg]
#931927
09/29/09 12:01 AM
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Redboneman
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From an Active Duty guy, I really appreciate guys like yourself that set stuff up like this. Thank you.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Redboneman]
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09/29/09 01:07 AM
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luv2brode
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nice, a good thing, i almost got to got to pintail farms for a hunt after i got home but days got jumbled. was good to just have the offer
i am cancelling my subscription, i am tired of your issues!
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: luv2brode]
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09/29/09 07:59 AM
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notamtchance
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From a VET, I think that is a great thing you are doing for active duty members. Thanks for supporting them and giving them a break.
If I'm not hunting something I must be dead.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: notamtchance]
#932541
09/29/09 10:23 AM
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Jimbo
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That's a fantastic thing you are doing and especially in this economy.
Everything nowdays is expensive, and to be able to do something like that for free is pretty rare.
You will be rewarded for your generosity.
Thursday at 12:45 PM #33 Once i learned that i didn't "NEED" to kill something, and that if i did kill something all the fun stopped and work began, i was a much better hunter.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Jimbo]
#936150
09/30/09 09:41 PM
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kilt it
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Bulldawg,
I've been active duty for 15 years and am very interested. Let me know what I can do (if anything) to get on your list. I live about 35 miles south of Houston.
Thanks for this opportunity you are giving to the AD military.
HAPPY HUNTING
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: kilt it]
#937259
10/01/09 02:23 PM
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Victor Six Bravo
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I'm in contact with Fort Hood's Warrior Transition Unit (all wounded/injured AD guys).
If you want, i've been trying to set up something similar for them on a much smaller property (several hundred acres).
They would be interested, and have their own gear.
Former USAF Security Forces
"I could stand to hear a little more" - Jayne
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Victor Six Bravo]
#939791
10/02/09 06:36 PM
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Roddie
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Active Duty Army here, I would love to take part if there's ever any room. Regardless, this is a great thing you're doing!
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Roddie]
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10/02/09 09:50 PM
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Army Chief
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Makes me wish I hadn't retired two months ago.
I think it's great you're doing this for the active duty servicemembers.
Chief
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We're number 2! We're number 2! official motto of the ohio State University
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Army Chief]
#941499
10/04/09 03:11 AM
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kuntry_kid
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I would be interested as well. That is in my neck of the woods. I am from Dayton, TX, but stationed at Lackland right now.
I wouldn't mind paying for my own food and lodging. That's the easy part...
Last edited by kuntry_kid; 10/04/09 03:12 AM.
I am a proud United States Air Force NCO and I thank all of you for your support!!!
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: kuntry_kid]
#947948
10/07/09 04:02 AM
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Bwhntr30
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To bad I retired already.
Great thing you are doing.
Shawn
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Bwhntr30]
#954275
10/10/09 05:47 AM
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P'duck
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Yes a great thing! Active duty here and living in Illinois while I heal up. Unable to put weight on my leg and sitting at home makes me realize just how wonderful what you are doing really is.
Thanks for all.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: P'duck]
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10/12/09 03:30 PM
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Bulldawg
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Thanks for all the interest. I am still working on all the details. I was offered another 25,000 acres to use also, so I am up to 35,000 acres right now. My lease manager told me that one of the COE higher ups wants to pitch in some land opportunities, so I might have a lot more land to use than the original 35,000 acres I have.
I am working on the paperwork to be a non-profit to get some sponsors and possibly some grants. At the very least I can do what I have already set out to do.
I am looking to start the free hunts somewhere around the middle of December. Depending on how many deer I kill, I might have one tag left for a deer to give away in December.
More to come as I get things wrapped up.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Bulldawg]
#1061570
11/25/09 01:05 AM
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SPC Steveson
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Im active duty at fort hood right now (Originally from Lufkin texas) and my unit deploys in late jan of 2010. It is very hard to find a good place to hunt around fort hood that doesnt have outrageous lease and trophy fees. Is there anyway that I would be able to take advantage of this oppertunity before I deploy?
very respectfuly -Spc Steveson
"ITS NOT MY JOB TO DIE FOR MY COUNRTY. ITS TO MAKE THE OUTHER BASTERD DIE FOR HIS" - GEN Patton.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Bulldawg]
#1062345
11/25/09 06:31 AM
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lovernotafighter
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Thanks for all the interest. I am still working on all the details. I was offered another 25,000 acres to use also, so I am up to 35,000 acres right now. My lease manager told me that one of the COE higher ups wants to pitch in some land opportunities, so I might have a lot more land to use than the original 35,000 acres I have.
I am working on the paperwork to be a non-profit to get some sponsors and possibly some grants. At the very least I can do what I have already set out to do.
I am looking to start the free hunts somewhere around the middle of December. Depending on how many deer I kill, I might have one tag left for a deer to give away in December.
More to come as I get things wrapped up. Bulldawg, I just read your thread and I think its fantastic. I am not active duty military, nor have I ever been. I was raised in a military family though and honor runs deep. I'll hold back a deer tag for you if you get the hunt going. I'll need to know where to send it. I will of course send it with the accompanying letter signing it over to you or your foundation. I can probably get at 2 more tags donated. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks for your efforts. Keep up the good work. Chris Yarbrough
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: SPC Steveson]
#1062350
11/25/09 06:36 AM
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lovernotafighter
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Im active duty at fort hood right now (Originally from Lufkin texas) and my unit deploys in late jan of 2010. It is very hard to find a good place to hunt around fort hood that doesnt have outrageous lease and trophy fees. Is there anyway that I would be able to take advantage of this oppertunity before I deploy?
very respectfuly -Spc Steveson
I know you are new to THF, but there is such a thing as the THF express which is the opportunity to catch a ride with a member when they are heading from say Kileen to Houston or Splendora where this hunt takes place. This might help with costs.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: lovernotafighter]
#1062507
11/25/09 02:05 PM
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SPC Steveson
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How would I go about jumping on the "THF Express"? Or meeting up with a member for a hunt?
- SPC Steveson
"ITS NOT MY JOB TO DIE FOR MY COUNRTY. ITS TO MAKE THE OUTHER BASTERD DIE FOR HIS" - GEN Patton.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: SPC Steveson]
#1065912
11/27/09 03:58 PM
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G-C
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I just joined THF today, and I've got to say I've enjoyed it so far. I'm active duty out of Ft. Hood and on my last week of 1 year tour. There are about 6 of us out of our platoon ranging from ages 20 to 35 who cannot wait to get home and do some hunting. Rifles and hunting seem to be dominating our every conversation. When I read this post I knew I'd come to the right place. Even if the free hunt goes somewhere else, I have to say thanks for looking out for soldiers.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: G-C]
#1129697
12/26/09 10:14 PM
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Doug-n-Dayton
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My nephew, active duty USMC will be in for a 96 at New Years weekend. Been looking for a hunt for him. We are south of Dayton
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Doug-n-Dayton]
#1129996
12/27/09 01:59 AM
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Believer
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Bulldawg,
I work at Ft Hood on Div Staff and am willing to transport soldiers to your place for their hunts.
I also have some young soldiers I am mentoring that I would like to bring if spots open up.
Dave
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Bulldawg]
#1137594
12/30/09 04:58 PM
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chaplainbeasley
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I'm intersted. Give me a call 417-529-0136.
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Bulldawg]
#2656571
10/13/11 01:56 AM
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shmcg582
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I was wondering if the free active duty hunts are still available? Im active duty Army returning from Iraq soon. Thanks
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: shmcg582]
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10/14/11 04:57 PM
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luvpigmeet
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
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10/14/11 07:33 PM
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Texas Heat
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Re: Upcoming Active Duty Free Hog Hunts
[Re: Texas Heat]
#2663052
10/15/11 12:04 AM
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bjankowski
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They need to work in a few of from the Wounded Warrior program. I've worked with those guys before, what an experience! Awesome guys.
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