There is a 5-10% chance that some work trips may mean I have to back out. I should know later this week , if anyone is interested in taking my spot

Let us know ASAP as that hunt is right around the corner

Couple weeks away. Should be a good time.

I shot this ewe on the same ranch. 220yd 30-30. Really fun hunt! I will also be your cook! I haven't been on much since I got an I- phone, but I am learning. Lol

Look forward to seeing Roy again and meeting new friends.

Can't wait.....

Good luck boys, Tyler is real good people and will take care of you. Nice to see ya back on Tyler.

Just over 2 weeks left. What is everyones travel plans looking like so far? I know Im planning on leaving DFW on thursday since I am towing a UTV down there with me.

My brother and I plan on leaving College Station early Friday morning but would appreciate the location to the ranch info in order to decide exactly what time Friday morning.
If someone that has that info could share it with me that would be much appreciated.

We're just counting the days down for a much needed break....

I noticed that jaustin has offered halibut for a fish fry, that sounds good if he's willing. I'd be happy to help or supply anything if he needs....
I plan on bringing some Boudin links and Summer Sausage for snacking that I had made this year as well. Never have to much food right..lol

Lets meet at 1Pm the 21st (Friday) at this location-

From Ozona Texas take highway 163 south toward Comstock. Highway 189 intersects with 163 and there is a Historical marker at this intersection.
From this intersection continue an additional 6 miles south on 163.On your right hand side there is an old shut down store (Mayfield Store) we will
all meet here. ATT cell service works well out here. Verizon only in limited high points.

Travel time to store: 45 minutes from Ozona.
Leave on a full tank. There is nothing out here after you leave Ozona.

Food- If we have enough people pitching in for a fish fry please let me know and I will not bring dinner that night but rather
appetizers, the fry oil, etc.

Thanks everyone.

PS. Does anyone plan on blind hunting? Or safari style with spot and stalk for all?

Thanks for posting the location info Mike. Looks like the brother and I will leave around 6am Friday, should put us into Ozona around 11:30-12.
We'll be sure to re-fuel just in case and grab some lunch and see all you guy's at the Store by 1pm.

As far as Blind hunting, I am Easy, whatever's easy for you & your guy's sir. I enjoy the Safari and spot & stalk methods as well. the brother hasn't done much spot & stalk or Safari hunting so he may enjoy Blind hunting but whatever you and your guy's wanna do is good with us both. I mainly just need a Break from the business and look forward to meeting some of the Forum gentlemen.

If you or any of the guy's need anything ( within Reason...lol ) that's on the way, I'd be more than happy to pick it up.

Thanks, Shannon

Yes sir! I'll bring the halibut. Just let me know how many people.

Is anyone else bringing NV gear for at night?

So are we hunting Friday? Is there are reccomended gear list? Do I need to bring pack to haul meat out? Etc

I was wondering if we need to bring sleeping bags?

Also I am coming from dfw if anyone wants to ride share

Last time I spoke with mike was a week or so ago, what I was told to bring was, any snacks we may want to have, any beverages we want besides water, toiletries, a extra pillow. Cleric, Im bringing my pack in case I have to haul out of a canyon but Im also bringing a UTV from work to minimize pack out distance. I was told that there would be linens there so Im not sure if a sleeping bag would be needed or not. Aside from that I think its just your usual stuff to pack: guns, ammo, binos, spotting scope, knives, etc... I know ill have my 22 nosler with me, for at night.
On a different note, Im staying in sonora on Thursday night so I dont have to get up early friday to make it down there intime for the meetup.

jaustin - thank you very much. There will be a total of 8 hunters, 3 guides, and 1 cook so 12 people total.

What do I need to bring on my end for the halibut? You can message it to me or text me also.

cmorsch - no one else has brought up night vision. We can give it a try one evening to see how it pans out
and we will pair up a guide to go with you.

Cleric- yes we sure are! Its getting dark at 8Pm or so. Meet at 1Pm, get to camp and unpacked, check rifles if needed,
pair up guides and go out about 4Pm and to hunt.

jaustin- we have the linens on the beds provided. Bring your pillow. We have towels but doing the head count if a few of you bring
your own just to be on the safe side.

We will safari style hunt, hike a bit, and sit blinds for those who choose to.
Myself and 2 others will be there guiding. If you are not sitting a blind it would be best you stick with a guide for safety reasons
and for boundaries , etc. A light pack for fluids is a good idea for those hiking/safari style hunting.

We do not have cold storage so if you plan on keeping the meat be sure to bring your coolers.
We do have an ice machine but with 12 people there lets keep the use to only a few coolers please.

I will be ready and looking forward to it.
Friday night we will do BBQ and Saturday the Halibut

Will see some of y'all tomorrrow...

Looking forward to it....

Drive safe everyone. I just pulked into the days inn in sonora.

Loaded up and ready to go!

how long did it take? my daughter and I are hunting with Mike in November

6 hours to sonora from dfw airport

Good luck guys Yall have fun