Anybody hunt or own land in fannin county that has noticed a dramatic increase in deer population? I went from seeing no deer in 18 years to seeing 15 deer in a field together. In the last 3 years, we have been noticing many good looking bucks. This seems like it came out of nowhere, but from what I understand the state is building a new lake east of Bonham and the construction is causing the deer to move north. Does anybody know anything about this?

They are building a new lake, I know that. As far as MORE deer, well, I can't say that. I hunted the government land and it was few and far between. I only saw one buck that was legal.

The first deer I ever killed with a bow was shot on the Ladonia unit of Caddo National Grasslands back in 1985. I was 15 and spending the weekend hunting with a buddy who had family in the area. We didnt know there werent supposed to be deer in the area. Still cant convince me of that, saw 17 total in the 1 1/2 days I hunted. Shot a nice little 14 inch 8 point. Coming back from a funeral the other day in Wylie, Gina and I drove up to Paris to get her license plates, and I saw 13 deer in a field just west of Honey Grove and 5 running across a field east of Dodd City. There are some in the area anyway.

Yeah the lake is gonna be here by 2015. I have friends close by that have already sold their places. yes i think the deer population is getting better but its far from "good" deer hunting in my eyes.

What is the name of that lake they are building and how big is it gonna be?

Draw a NSEW cross on the county, stay in Quadrant I (NE).... there are few....

One of the names was Lake Ralph Hall.... don't know if that's official yet

Ralph hall lake is proposed for ladonia....



Lower Bois D Arc Reservior is the other.... Lower Bois D Arc Reservior

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QEttQfHlEE

youtube video about bois d'arc creek from TPWD TV, I saw this episode it was good.

I know growth means more economic opportunity, but it sure is a shame to sacrifice our once rural heritage and culture so people can water their San Augustine yards and have a backyard pool.

Looks like it's going to be pretty big...

That's it... had a place to hunt at carson, it's going away...

And the one at ladonia.... will ruin some serious beer drinking roads...

I understand the arguments for and against....... but I hate to see family farms underwater so Dallas can have greener lawns at C-stores...

You want to make some ole boys mad around here bring up Marvin Nichols.

Yep, with the Sheriff's office that was a routine place to patrol, the FM and county roads North and West of Ladonia...

My wifes grandparents own several hundred acres right near where the dam will be for ralph hall. It is at 1550 and 3610.