James Daughtrey WMA

A buddy and I got drawn for a Deer Management hunt the first week in December. We are actually shocked because we only had 1 point and were not expecting to be drawn. This will be his first drawn hunt so it should be fun.
I have read the few post I could find (only can search the past year), but if anyone has any pointers I would appreciate it.
I am liking compartments 5,6,9,& 10 from what I can find. I plan to bring corn and a pop-up blind. I also have already spoke to the park and will be bringing my camper (small) to stay in.... can you tell I am excited?

I will be there with my daughter on a youth management hunt on Nov 16-17. If it stays really dry, the corn should really bring in the deer and other animals. Most of the compartments have 1 to 2 deer blinds on them. If it rains when you are there then 4 WD may be necessary. You will see plenty of animals as long as the weather cooperates!

That's what i am gathering. I am there Dec 3-5. Have you hunted there before?

I have hunted the James Daughtrey a few times. All the compartments are good as far as seeing animals. It changes from year to year as far as which compartment is seeing the most deer. Compartment 1 might have a lot of bucks being seen in 2018 but in 2019 it may not have as many bucks. But you will see something to shoot if you hunt your compartment right.

I heard they have to be a certain age class of buck in order to harvest is that true? Just asking because I have put in for that draw many times.

I hunted hogs and javelina last February.
I hunted compartment 9 if memory is correct.
You go from the check in, thru Tilden, then back across the lake to get to it.
I shot a hog and a javelina.
They had real nice senderos.
I awesome blind with windows.
And 2 other open top blinds.
I saw javelina,hogs,turkey,quail,green jays,and some does.
Really enjoyed the hunt.

Management hunt is 1 doe and 1 buck that is 7 points or under with a 12" spread or unbranched antler

General deer either is 8 point or more with a 14" spread or the same guidelines as management

I guess that I'll be seeing some of you on the 12/03-12/05 hunt. I was also lucky enough to draw.

That’s awesome. We are planning on staying at the campsite since I have a small trailer that will fit in the spot. Have you ever hunted there?

I've never hunted there either, but I've heard a bunch of good things about the area. I'm also planning on bringing a travel trailer, but I'm not sure about whether it's best to dry camp onsite or use the campground at Choke Canyon. I was planning on asking the local TP&W team when I get a chance to call.

Syncerus- I called and asked them if I could bring my trailer and they said it was fine as long as it’s a smaller trailer. They have a couple pull through spots also. When I called, I spoke with Sam- he was very helpful and very polite. We will be getting there the afternoon before and he said that was fine

How did the hunt go last weekend?

Inquiring minds want to know.

I hunted there a few years ago. Shot a 20” 10 pt that went 135”. Workers are very helpful.

Staying at Choke Canyon SP and it’s a really pretty place. There are deer all over the place.
I think I will have to come back here with the family at some point.

Any updates on how either of your hunts went I have been applying for that hunt for several years.

My friend and I just got back from the management hunt. No complaints at all other than the orientation process, it was touch long but it is what it is. We both killed a spike and a doe on the first hunt, and saw numerous deer including 6 really nice bucks - one was a very impressive 10pt. Overall a GREAT experience, I'd go back in a heartbeat if lucky enough to be drawn!

Cabins are nice, few too many mice.