texashuntingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
Torlans, cromans008, STX hunt fish, Kelley102567, Tex S
72770 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
dogcatcher 110,840
bill oxner 91,416
SnakeWrangler 66,445
stxranchman 60,296
Gravytrain 46,950
Stub 45,634
RKHarm24 44,585
rifleman 44,461
Forum Statistics
Forums46
Topics546,842
Posts9,840,394
Members87,770
Most Online25,604
Feb 12th, 2024
Print Thread
Collin County Prospects #9136932 11/11/24 04:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
S
saddlep0ch1n Offline OP
Light Foot
OP Offline
Light Foot
S
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
Earlier in the season I was feeling very grim about how my season would go north of Princeton. But, since the time change and photoperiods shift, my season has done a complete 180 degree turn. I have had more deer at and around my property more than I have ever seen here. Even with the ridiculous amount of development happening in Princeton, these deer look very unfazed and calm and seem to be going nowhere, at least for now. Want to get other peoples thoughts about how their season is going in Collin to see if I am the only one feeling this way.

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9136941 11/11/24 04:46 PM
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,287
H
Hunt Dog Offline
Veteran Tracker
Offline
Veteran Tracker
H
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,287
It's bow only in Collin County right?

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: Hunt Dog] #9136944 11/11/24 04:48 PM
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
S
saddlep0ch1n Offline OP
Light Foot
OP Offline
Light Foot
S
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
Yes sir. I think its a blessing for the gene pool.

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9137161 11/11/24 10:34 PM
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 154
W
Westtexan1 Offline
Woodsman
Offline
Woodsman
W
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 154
Don’t see the true giants like I used to see 5-6 years ago thats for sure. I do have alot of does and fawns the last few years so the does are getting bread. Have only seen two bucks this year. Scrawny 6 and a pretty solid 10 that is probably in the 130’s. I feel I’m probably just a few years away from having no deer and development on my door step. It was fun while it lasted but the best years in Collin are definitely behind us.

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9137328 11/12/24 02:57 AM
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,671
F
FFF21 Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
F
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,671
My bucks are getting smaller every year. Used to have some decent deer. Largest buck I have on camera this year is a 4 point. Don’t think my kids or grand kids will be able to hunt in Collin County or even see deer.

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9138331 11/13/24 06:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 265
R
Reata Offline
Bird Dog
Offline
Bird Dog
R
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 265
I've sat out multiple times this season but haven't seen anything I wanted to shoot. Seeing a few nice ones on camera at night but no giants.

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: Reata] #9138499 11/13/24 10:47 PM
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
S
saddlep0ch1n Offline OP
Light Foot
OP Offline
Light Foot
S
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by Reata
I've sat out multiple times this season but haven't seen anything I wanted to shoot. Seeing a few nice ones on camera at night but no giants.

I'm seeing all my shooters during night as well. I think the cold front tonight and then the mega cold front next week will push them forward in their timing and get them riled up. They are by no means ready to breed as well. I had a nice 8 pt at my feeder with does all around and he had not a care in the world. It WILL happen soon though.

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9138582 11/14/24 01:14 AM
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,314
Ol Thumper Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
Online Content
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,314
The deer could care less about all the commotion, I see solid deer all the time and they seldom even look up. I can tell you where some really big ones are right now smile ani We’re cutting in the new 380 Bypass from Prosper up towards Melissa and I see them every couple days in one area during the day within a quarter mile of 75.

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9138587 11/14/24 01:21 AM
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 40,336
R
redchevy Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
R
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 40,336
How big a property are y’all hunting? Development around you is almost like a HF if you have enough land. The deer acclimate to development, I drove from the country to the city last Friday morning, first deer I saw was down town new braunfels.


It's hell eatin em live
Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: redchevy] #9138718 11/14/24 11:56 AM
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
S
saddlep0ch1n Offline OP
Light Foot
OP Offline
Light Foot
S
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by redchevy
How big a property are y’all hunting? Development around you is almost like a HF if you have enough land. The deer acclimate to development, I drove from the country to the city last Friday morning, first deer I saw was down town new braunfels.

I’m on about 40 acres with only 3-4 acres being prime huntable timber. the rest of the property is a hay field. That’s why i’m surprised with how much i’m seeing taking into account how small my area to hunt is. I’m just north of the Sicily Laguna master planned community they are putting in.

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9139388 11/15/24 06:42 PM
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 40,336
R
redchevy Online Content
THF Celebrity
Online Content
THF Celebrity
R
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 40,336
My home property is 25 acres of grass with a mot of Oakes in the middle I had 9 deer out this morning before I left to work.


It's hell eatin em live
Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: redchevy] #9139399 11/15/24 07:34 PM
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
S
saddlep0ch1n Offline OP
Light Foot
OP Offline
Light Foot
S
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by redchevy
My home property is 25 acres of grass with a mot of Oakes in the middle I had 9 deer out this morning before I left to work.

Are you actively hunting it? I'd love to come in and help with the herd! grin

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9139416 11/15/24 09:00 PM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,194
B
B Razorback Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
B
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,194
Originally Posted by saddlep0ch1n
Originally Posted by redchevy
How big a property are y’all hunting? Development around you is almost like a HF if you have enough land. The deer acclimate to development, I drove from the country to the city last Friday morning, first deer I saw was down town new braunfels.

I’m on about 40 acres with only 3-4 acres being prime huntable timber. the rest of the property is a hay field. That’s why i’m surprised with how much i’m seeing taking into account how small my area to hunt is. I’m just north of the Sicily Laguna master planned community they are putting in.

Hate to break it to ya but one of your target bucks may never show back up on camera again... I'm in the new neighborhood just north of the Sicily Laguna and someone hit a pretty nice buck last week just outside the neighborhood.


You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas! -Davy Crocket
This is duck hunting...shirts and shoes are optional
Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: B Razorback] #9139421 11/15/24 09:20 PM
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
S
saddlep0ch1n Offline OP
Light Foot
OP Offline
Light Foot
S
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by B Razorback
Originally Posted by saddlep0ch1n
Originally Posted by redchevy
How big a property are y’all hunting? Development around you is almost like a HF if you have enough land. The deer acclimate to development, I drove from the country to the city last Friday morning, first deer I saw was down town new braunfels.

I’m on about 40 acres with only 3-4 acres being prime huntable timber. the rest of the property is a hay field. That’s why i’m surprised with how much i’m seeing taking into account how small my area to hunt is. I’m just north of the Sicily Laguna master planned community they are putting in.

Hate to break it to ya but one of your target bucks may never show back up on camera again... I'm in the new neighborhood just north of the Sicily Laguna and someone hit a pretty nice buck last week just outside the neighborhood.

No wonder there was blood all over the road on FM75. What a shame. Do you by any chance have a picture of it? pm me

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9139430 11/15/24 10:10 PM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,194
B
B Razorback Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
B
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,194
When I pass by it again I'll see if I can get a picture. Not sure if someone has already taken the head off him.


You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas! -Davy Crocket
This is duck hunting...shirts and shoes are optional
Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: B Razorback] #9139681 11/16/24 02:02 PM
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
S
saddlep0ch1n Offline OP
Light Foot
OP Offline
Light Foot
S
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by B Razorback
When I pass by it again I'll see if I can get a picture. Not sure if someone has already taken the head off him.

I had another good one show up on camera so i think they’re moving around a lot now. I still hope one of my bucks didn’t get killed, let me know!

Re: Collin County Prospects [Re: saddlep0ch1n] #9139772 11/16/24 05:31 PM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,194
B
B Razorback Offline
Pro Tracker
Offline
Pro Tracker
B
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,194
Originally Posted by saddlep0ch1n
Originally Posted by B Razorback
When I pass by it again I'll see if I can get a picture. Not sure if someone has already taken the head off him.

I had another good one show up on camera so i think they’re moving around a lot now. I still hope one of my bucks didn’t get killed, let me know!

Sent you a PM!


You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas! -Davy Crocket
This is duck hunting...shirts and shoes are optional
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 2004-2024 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3