Forums46
Topics539,023
Posts9,744,280
Members87,136
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
#561872
01/20/09 02:22 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776
Ed Lingenfelter
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776 |
Anyone ever hunt turkey in these areas?
Old Soldier
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Ed Lingenfelter]
#561873
01/20/09 02:44 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,537
txhunter24
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,537 |
I have not but I hear there are alot in that area. It would be worth a shot imo.
Every good and perfect gift is from above . James 1:17
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: txhunter24]
#561874
01/20/09 03:07 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776
Ed Lingenfelter
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776 |
Well I that is pretty close for me and of course it is cheaper. I think I will give it a shot in the spring. I will let everyone know
Old Soldier
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Ed Lingenfelter]
#561875
01/20/09 03:28 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,304
Big Tony
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,304 |
Ed, is this the place in Fannin County?
"A hunt based only on trophies taken, falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be." -Fred Bear
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Big Tony]
#561876
01/20/09 03:35 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 525
Braleyoutdoors
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 525 |
I live bout 15 min south of the grasslands. i have seen a lot of turkeys in there while deer hunting, but everytime ive turkey hunted in the spring...no luck. I have heard them gobble everytime though. They are there, but you gotta catch em at the right time, and be in the right place. Which gate are you plannin on hunting?
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Braleyoutdoors]
#561877
01/20/09 05:17 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,203
Koenig
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,203 |
Quote:
I live bout 15 min south of the grasslands. i have seen a lot of turkeys in there while deer hunting, but everytime ive turkey hunted in the spring...no luck. I have heard them gobble everytime though. They are there, but you gotta catch em at the right time, and be in the right place. Which gate are you plannin on hunting?
Are you talking about Caddo or LBJ?
never trust a man that rents pigs....
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Koenig]
#561878
01/20/09 05:22 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,304
Big Tony
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,304 |
That's what I wanna know.
"A hunt based only on trophies taken, falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be." -Fred Bear
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Big Tony]
#561879
01/20/09 05:58 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 826
spudmonkey
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 826 |
I went last year twice and saw about 10-15, but I saw them while driving or right after I put the gun up in the truck. I'll be back this spring.
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Big Tony]
#561880
01/20/09 05:16 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776
Ed Lingenfelter
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776 |
Part of it is around North of Decatur and part over around Sherman
Old Soldier
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Koenig]
#561881
01/20/09 05:19 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776
Ed Lingenfelter
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776 |
I do not know anything about the area actually. I plan to head up that way in a couple weeks and see what I have to do and scout some. Do I just need a Hunting License and Public land permit?
Old Soldier
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Ed Lingenfelter]
#561882
01/20/09 05:21 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776
Ed Lingenfelter
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776 |
I am most interested in Caddo but for me either area is fine.
Old Soldier
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Ed Lingenfelter]
#561883
01/20/09 06:27 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 826
spudmonkey
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 826 |
All you need is your hunting license and o stop by the main office to get get a permit.
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: spudmonkey]
#561884
01/20/09 07:11 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,203
Koenig
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,203 |
I have never hunted LBJ but Caddo many times. I honestly have never seen turkey at Caddo. Im gonna try to get a turkey at LBJ this spring though.
never trust a man that rents pigs....
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Koenig]
#561885
01/20/09 07:18 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,304
Big Tony
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,304 |
I hunted around Coffee Mill Lake for several years before I started paying for a private lease. That place was awesome.
"A hunt based only on trophies taken, falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be." -Fred Bear
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: spudmonkey]
#561886
01/20/09 11:27 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776
Ed Lingenfelter
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776 |
Was it at Caddo or LBJ you saw 10 or 15
Old Soldier
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Ed Lingenfelter]
#561887
01/22/09 06:27 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 244
redonthehead
Woodsman
|
Woodsman
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 244 |
Caddo Nat'l grasslands is in Fannin Co., LBJ is around Decatur. Don't know a lot about either, but I have a friend that hunts Caddo, has killed some very nice birds. This guy knows his stuff though, he tells me that you have to get back in the woods deep away from activity from other hunters. These turkey's are eastern and are much harder to hunt than the rio's. I hunted in Oklahoma last year for eastern's and felt like a newbee, lot harder to convence. Remember if you hunt this land you need to purchase a type two licence and if you are sucessful you have to go to a check station with your bird.
Your words and how you use them will expose your character
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: redonthehead]
#561888
01/23/09 06:47 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,304
Big Tony
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,304 |
Ed, try and hook up with braleyoutdoors. He lives very close to this place ang I bet he can show you some places. Just a guess. braley I aint tryin to hang you out!
"A hunt based only on trophies taken, falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be." -Fred Bear
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Big Tony]
#561889
01/24/09 03:01 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,002
bigbuckboy
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,002 |
im going to start scouting in a couple weeks i will let every one know
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: bigbuckboy]
#561890
01/24/09 06:08 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 525
Braleyoutdoors
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 525 |
let me know i can show you where ive seen the most birds.
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Ed Lingenfelter]
#561891
01/24/09 07:12 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 608
Skinner0_2
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 608 |
At LBJ get a map of the grasslands and concentrate as close to montague as you can. The Northern parts of LBJ seem to produce the numbers, but get used to idiots on horseback as they have trails all through there. Ive had em ride right through a set up and look at me like Im nuts. Ive also had good luck just outside of Alvord close to Ball Knob Hill. Hit em early and get serious as they get call shy quick with all the wanta be knight and hales trompin around throwin everything but the kitchen sink at em. Dont beleive every gobble you hear either, i had a turkey gobblin at me but hung up. I stalked closer and closer to him and it ended up being a dude leaned against a tree with a gobble call that you shake. He never saw me.Skinner
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Skinner0_2]
#561892
02/05/09 10:46 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776
Ed Lingenfelter
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776 |
Quote:
At LBJ get a map of the grasslands and concentrate as close to montague as you can. The Northern parts of LBJ seem to produce the numbers, but get used to idiots on horseback as they have trails all through there. Ive had em ride right through a set up and look at me like Im nuts. Ive also had good luck just outside of Alvord close to Ball Knob Hill. Hit em early and get serious as they get call shy quick with all the wanta be knight and hales trompin around throwin everything but the kitchen sink at em. Dont beleive every gobble you hear either, i had a turkey gobblin at me but hung up. I stalked closer and closer to him and it ended up being a dude leaned against a tree with a gobble call that you shake. He never saw me.Skinner
I did order a map and I will take your advice. Thanks
Old Soldier
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Braleyoutdoors]
#561893
02/05/09 10:47 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776
Ed Lingenfelter
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776 |
Quote:
let me know i can show you where ive seen the most birds.
I will probably go in a few days I have a map now do you know the areas by number in case we cannot hook up.
Old Soldier
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Ed Lingenfelter]
#561894
02/26/09 04:31 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776
Ed Lingenfelter
OP
Tracker
|
OP
Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 776 |
Well I got up in LBJ on Monday and had a great day getting familiar with the area. Planning on heading up again and do some calling prior to the season. The folks at the headquarters were very nice and helpful. Saw alot of deer sign especially around that windmill near Ball Knob hill. I really loved the area. I have not hunting in a few years since my Dad died but it was great to be in the woods again and see how much he had taught me came back to my mind. I am anxious to share the experience with my sons (22 & 18. I will keep you all posted. Thanks for the help and advice.
Old Soldier
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: Ed Lingenfelter]
#561895
02/26/09 06:54 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,290
B-Ran
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,290 |
I've heard of quite a few people going to LBJ to take turkey. I've got a buddy who also has land near there in Decatur, and they get birds all the time. I've never been personally, just thought I'd let you know what I've heard, hope it helps! Over duck season on Lake Ray Roberts I heard quite a few turkey every morning by one of my favorite spots... I need to check my book and see if that area is open to turkey hunting. hmmmmmm
|
|
|
Re: Caddo/LBJ National Grassland
[Re: B-Ran]
#561896
03/10/09 02:22 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 22
patoselsupremo
Light Foot
|
Light Foot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 22 |
This is all I am going to say as I have hunted both with limited success: DO NOT USE A GOBBLE CALL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, at the least you will bring other hunters to you regardless of how deep in to the woods you go and surely I don't need to point out the danger of getting shot, especially if using decoys.
It will be crowded on weekends, however there are decent populations on both. You will be hunting Rio's on LBJ and Easterns on Caddo.
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, txcornhusker
|