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Realistic and Average TX Deer Hunting Goals #8854706 05/19/23 02:42 PM
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For your standard TX Whitetail deer hunter, not the top 10%, what do you think are average and realistic annual deer hunting goals and expectations???

Re: Realistic and Average TX Deer Hunting Goals [Re: DQ Kid] #8854712 05/19/23 02:46 PM
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kill a deer and watch beautiful sun rises and sun sets. Also enjoy a warm mesquite fire under a beautiful array of unrestricted stars.


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get into the woods as much as I possibly can ... simple.

take a few deer for the freezer depending on game counts


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Probably just getting to go as much as I want is my goal every year

I’ve went several years without pulling the trigger and then will shoot 3 bucks in 3 years

I like em in all configurations, I know it when I see it!

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The average Texas Deer hunters goal would be to shoot a really nice racked buck and perhaps another deer for eating. I would think, realistically, that the average deer hunter would shoot a buck that he really should not have pulled the trigger on. Most "have to get a buck" every year.
As for my self, I have gone years without shooting a nice buck. But I am 55 years old and have taken many deer since I was 12. I can hold out for that "special" buck that makes my heart jump. Whether he shows up during the season or not, I'll just take a spike or a doe for meat.

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Would have to define the average Texas whitetail hunter first.

I think for most guys, just getting out of the city on the weekends, spending some time in a rural setting and seeing some animals is what most are after. Getting a deer os part of that, most would want a buck on the other side of decent. That imo is what the “average” hunter is looking to do.



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I bet the average TX Hunter spends less than three weekends in the field, shoots bucks that average 3 yrs of age, and eats less than 50lbs of venison a year as a family.


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I’m a below average deer hunter. I enjoy drinking with old friends and leave the deer killing to my sons.

Re: Realistic and Average TX Deer Hunting Goals [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #8855100 05/20/23 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by QuitShootinYoungBucks
I bet the average TX Hunter spends less than three weekends in the field, shoots bucks that average 3 yrs of age, and eats less than 50lbs of venison a year as a family.



I would agree with that.

I would say the average Texas hunter is in the “I like to hunt “ category instead of the “it’s a lifestyle” category


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Re: Realistic and Average TX Deer Hunting Goals [Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks] #8855102 05/20/23 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by QuitShootinYoungBucks
I bet the average TX Hunter spends less than three weekends in the field, shoots bucks that average 3 yrs of age, and eats less than 50lbs of venison a year as a family.


I would agree with that, and I think the 50 lbs is probably being generous.

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Originally Posted by BOBO the Clown
kill a deer and watch beautiful sun rises and sun sets. Also enjoy a warm mesquite fire under a beautiful array of unrestricted stars.


THIS! Enjoy Life!

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Expect to enjoy the country and nature as a whole. Will kill 2 bucks and hope the one of them is bigger than the usual. Probably take 2 doe and a hog or 2. Need to put some meat in the freezer after last years very slow season. More exposure and teaching to the grandsons. Will go out most weekends.

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I wholeheartedly agree with the enjoyment of the non-shooting aspects of hunting. Sunrise is my ABSOLUTELY favorite time of the day. Many years ago I made up a camo teeshirt that says "Anyone can get up early enough to see a sunset!"

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I think the goal is specific to the hunter and the situation. Last year, it was getting my first deer on public land with a bow. Didn't care whether it was a doe, spike, or 160" buck. Got a 119" buck and was over the moon.

Now, if I were rich and had a private lease in south Texas, my goals would be different.


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Re: Realistic and Average TX Deer Hunting Goals [Re: DocHorton] #8856641 05/23/23 03:33 PM
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I bet the average TX Hunter spends less than three weekends in the field, shoots bucks that average 3 yrs of age, and eats less than 50lbs of venison a year as a family.


I would agree with that, and I think the 50 lbs is probably being generous.


Damn I got a hard core circle of friends. We are all 100-500lbs. with the families of 4 plus pushing or passing 500lbs every year easy.

Im 100lbs just between meatballs and brawts.


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Originally Posted by BOBO the Clown
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I bet the average TX Hunter spends less than three weekends in the field, shoots bucks that average 3 yrs of age, and eats less than 50lbs of venison a year as a family.


I would agree with that, and I think the 50 lbs is probably being generous.


Damn I got a hard core circle of friends. We are all 100-500lbs. with the families of 4 plus pushing or passing 500lbs every year easy.

Im 100lbs just between meatballs and brawts.




Very much the exception, IMO.


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I bet the average TX Hunter spends less than three weekends in the field, shoots bucks that average 3 yrs of age, and eats less than 50lbs of venison a year as a family.


I would agree with that, and I think the 50 lbs is probably being generous.


Damn I got a hard core circle of friends. We are all 100-500lbs. with the families of 4 plus pushing or passing 500lbs every year easy.

Im 100lbs just between meatballs and brawts.




Very much the exception, IMO.


I came up short with just a Mule deer, Bear and 2 WT’s this year and had to phone a friend on MLD for a donation . I was going to shoot 4 does in extended season and couldnt find one.. lol


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I likely exceed the 50 pounds of deer a few times a year on my own. We usually process over 10 deer a year plus hogs and a few javi. This year nilgai was added to the list. Make ground meat, sausage, summer sausage jalapeño cheese sausage, dry sausage, pan sausage, chorizo, etc, it’s gone before you know it. Only beef I buy is steaks or fajitas.


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My goal is to shoot our MLD doe numbers and a buck that represents the quality of the management efforts we are putting in. That’s usually going to be a 6.5yr or older buck with multiple years of history. Last three bucks I’ve shot were all 7.5 and older and had between 3-6 years of history with them so I’m checking that box most years. The doe goal is an elusive one

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Apparently 200 inches plus if your in the right spot.


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Re: Realistic and Average TX Deer Hunting Goals [Re: BOBO the Clown] #8857445 05/25/23 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BOBO the Clown
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I bet the average TX Hunter spends less than three weekends in the field, shoots bucks that average 3 yrs of age, and eats less than 50lbs of venison a year as a family.


I would agree with that, and I think the 50 lbs is probably being generous.


Damn I got a hard core circle of friends. We are all 100-500lbs. with the families of 4 plus pushing or passing 500lbs every year easy.

Im 100lbs just between meatballs and brawts.





I generally put two deer a year in my freezer, i'm the only one that eats it.

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Goal for this season is to tag out with a muley, and my 5 WTs. I want my license to look like its missing teeth where the tags should be. Hope to break 130 on my bucks.



We are down to about 20#s of hamburger and a few steaks; went through three WTs, an elk, and a steer. We did cook for lots of friends and family events though.

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Be in the stand as much as I can, EZ for me since I live on the place. If Mr. Big shows up I'll take him, if not oh well it was a perfect day to be in the woods. This year will be my first attempt at food plots I'm more excited about seeing the results as to holding deer and who shows up.

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Originally Posted by TKM
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I bet the average TX Hunter spends less than three weekends in the field, shoots bucks that average 3 yrs of age, and eats less than 50lbs of venison a year as a family.


I would agree with that, and I think the 50 lbs is probably being generous.


Damn I got a hard core circle of friends. We are all 100-500lbs. with the families of 4 plus pushing or passing 500lbs every year easy.

Im 100lbs just between meatballs and brawts.





I generally put two deer a year in my freezer, i'm the only one that eats it.

I wouldn't be suprised if the average hunter eats less than 1 deer a year. We have 3 hunters in the family. Me, my MIL, and my son. Our goal is 5 deer a year between the 3 of us. That supplies us with meat for a year. I'm always on the lookout for a big buck, but I have shot only does for the last 5 years or so. Still waiting for the big boy.

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I hunt meat, not antlers. My goal is a doe or two and that is pretty realistic.


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