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Who Bow Hunts Public
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08/23/14 10:42 PM
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,659
Hopedale
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
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OP
THF Trophy Hunter
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Was curious who else bow hunts public land for deer, and what do you make of your trip?
I bought the APH and will shoot for a permit on Lake Whitney. This will give me two locations to bow hunt. Its about two hour drive at either WMA, so I'm thinking of doing the camp out the entire weekend to get the most out of the hunt.
Was spoiled the last couple of years. I had a place to bow hunt about 20 minutes from the house.
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5269378
08/24/14 04:41 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 54
James Rains
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I've Ben public hunting for 3 years now and for 48 bucks can't complain. Have had all the negatives of stand stolen to people walking up on me (once was at full draw on a doe) that's just part of it. Each year we have camped more and this year we have purchased a couple pop ups and plan on enjoying it just as much as a private deer lease.
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5270029
08/25/14 12:18 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,373
Bullfrog
THF Celebrity
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THF Celebrity
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I will be this year. I'll let ya know.
Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5270197
08/25/14 01:41 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,480
BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5275151
08/27/14 08:32 PM
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 426
Topshot
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 426 |
I bow hunt public land, as long as you don't mind getting back into the woods a bit, away from those who hunt near where they park, you should have fun and see deer.
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5275529
08/28/14 12:27 AM
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Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,454
bjankowski
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Apr 2010
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Good luck to all of you that have to hunt on public land. Have a great season and post some pictures of your hunt. Persistence pays off!
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5275660
08/28/14 01:47 AM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 398
Blood Trail
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
Joined: Apr 2009
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I bow hunt public. I shot my first trad deer at LBJ last year.
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5276701
08/28/14 06:02 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
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swampthang
Pro Tracker
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Pro Tracker
Joined: Sep 2004
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Been bow hunting public land in east Texas since the early 80's. It's all about puttin in the time in the woods and getting familiar with the area you're hunting. And it dont do no good to p*ss and moan about other hunters walking thru your set-up,it's public land after all,just make the best of it. Besides you're not gonna kill anything sittin on the couch at home watching football,except maybe a six pack!
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: swampthang]
#5278418
08/29/14 03:12 PM
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 15
D.Ray
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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Public is all I do hunt... The deer are there, just have to scout a little(lot)more. Like has already been mentioned...don't let the other hunters get you down... Its just part of the deal. Everybody has their secret spot( if only in their own mind) and you will too..
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5283399
09/02/14 02:11 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 566
HR3
Tracker
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Tracker
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only hunt public land.....in 9 years of hunting public land I've only seen 1 hunter in the woods hunting....and it was some small game hunters....deer pattern hunters quickly and hunting off hours, in plain sight, and way out the way...depends on the area...pays off.....
One Of The Sons Of Thunder John 1:12.."..as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name"
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5287184
09/04/14 03:09 AM
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 134
marshman
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5289759
09/05/14 05:34 PM
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Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 107
Get'n Jiggy
Woodsman
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Woodsman
Joined: Sep 2013
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I've hunted corp land for years then got booted for a year cuz I didn't turn in a yearly game report. So I found a deer lease from a member on here and what a disaster. The locals had a great time on my lease shooting and running 4 wheelers. Glad they enjoyed it cuz I didn't.. I'm back to public land and will not complain about seeing a guy in orange again once or twice.
Last edited by Get'n Jiggy; 09/05/14 05:36 PM.
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Re: Who Bow Hunts Public
[Re: Hopedale]
#5289834
09/05/14 06:11 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,838
Big Daddy K
Veteran Tracker
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Veteran Tracker
Joined: Sep 2004
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Im all public for the first time this year. Price is right and other hunters gets things moving or at least that's what I like to think. For me its a lot less stressful than leasing and when I kill something its gonna be more rewarding. Especially this year since I'm going traditional archery. I plan on spending all day hunting when I get to go. Deer pig or big raccoon. Its gonna be fun getting out there.
It ain't easy being me.
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