OT - hunting TX - Natl Forest Nov 13-15 2009 UPDATED

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:00 pm

Can I jump in on this action? I'm new to the forum but have been huntiong these areas for a few years. I like Bannister the best, just north of Angelina, but the others are good as well. I live over in Tyler, and work for TPWD. So, am I in?

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:11 pm

BoneDigger wrote:Can I jump in on this action? I'm new to the forum but have been huntiong these areas for a few years. I like Bannister the best, just north of Angelina, but the others are good as well. I live over in Tyler, and work for TPWD. So, am I in?

Todd

Can you cook, I think we need a couple of more cooks

. Just kidding, welcome aboard, I hope to meet you on the hunt. There is some really good folks on the forum here and we always enjoy welcoming new members.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:14 pm

Bonedigger - of course - this is open to any members here and their family, friends, etc..

Any suggestions for good camping the best bets for hunting areas will be much appreciated!

I just thought it would be a good time to get together with the other lever enthusiasts - I enjoy group camps and shoots and if this hunt works out well we can do it every year - maybe several times to give more people a chance to get in on it.

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:42 pm

You guys know about the drawings for doe tags don't you? If not, let me know and I'll post a link.

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:55 pm

BoneDigger wrote:You guys know about the drawings for doe tags don't you? If not, let me know and I'll post a link.

Todd

Yeah, but when I went to the web site I could not get it to work. Do you know if it's working now.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:37 pm

I've got to get my new license for this year - I'd like the specifics for drawing doe tags on public land - yes!

chadbr · Post by **chadbr** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:01 pm

O.S.O.K. wrote:I've got to get my new license for this year - I'd like the specifics for drawing doe tags on public land - yes!

me to!

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:28 am

The site was back up and running as of yesterday. I'll post a link to it this afternoon.

Todd

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:26 pm

Go to the following link for the doe tag drawing. You have to have a valid hunting license and Type II permit for these.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/texas/deerpermit/index.php

Todd

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:12 am

Thank you! I didn't realize that you'd reposted...

I was just coming to post a link to the draw application pdf - not the right link - but no matter, you've got us pointed in the right way!

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:24 pm

Hey ya'll, guess what I got in the mail today. I got my doe permit for Bannister (Sabine) WMA !

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:34 pm

I haven't even applied for mine yet!

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:39 pm

OSOK, better do it quick. It may be to late already.

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:15 pm

Nothing for me yet. I probably missed out this year. But, I may still make the hunt in December.

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:27 pm

RKrodle wrote:Hey ya'll, guess what I got in the mail today. I got my doe permit for Bannister (Sabine) WMA !

I was looking in my maps book and realized that Bannister is the Angelina NF, NOT the Sabine NF with is the Moore Plantation WMA. Oh Well, different forest, but I can do some doe hunting.

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:42 pm

Bannister has some good hunting. Lots of deer there. In fact, it's my favorite area. Look me up before you go and I can give you some ideas of where to hunt.

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:17 pm

BoneDigger wrote:Bannister has some good hunting. Lots of deer there. In fact, it's my favorite area. Look me up before you go and I can give you some ideas of where to hunt.

Todd

BoneDigger,
Thanks, I'll do that. I've hunted Moore before but never Bannister. I've been looking at some (computer) maps but will probably need to pick up some topo's. I don't know that I will have time to scout much.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:16 pm

I just submitted mine - but I had to choose - Bannister is Angalina - Moore Plantatin is Sabine - I selected Sabine... hope that's right.

ETA - oh - just read up - yeah, good Moore Plantation.

The sight is still up and running guys - so give it a whirl!

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:23 pm

Woohoo, just received my Bannister doe permit today!!!

If anyone wants to hook up for a hunt earlier than December let me know!

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:14 pm

BoneDigger wrote:Woohoo, just received my Bannister doe permit today!!!

If anyone wants to hook up for a hunt earlier than December let me know!

Todd

All right! Congrats! I would like to meet up with you and go. I'm busy at work so it would have to be a weekend for me. Let me know if that would work for you and when.

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:08 pm

I can do a weekend as well. Sometime mid-November would probably be best, after the crowds die down some.

Todd

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:22 pm

Set some dates guys - we can make a party several times - which will help to learn the place and increase our odds at success. I'd be up for an earlier trip too!

How long did it take from the time of application to you receiving your permit notices?

With all of the rain, we could be seeing an overpopulation...

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:54 am

I sent mine in at the end of August and just received it. I don't know if they draw these all at once or if they keep drawing throughout October.

I'll propose a couple of dates this weekend.

Todd

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:07 am

Hmm about 5 weeks. The web site/form is still up... so I'll just hope for the best.

In the mean time, I can always just look for a legal buck

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:49 pm

True enough. I have seen some good ones in Bannister. I'm not sure that I'll bust the first doe that walks by, that's for sure.

Todd

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:03 pm

If you have a doe permit... can't you get a doe and use a tag for a buck? That was my understanding... but I'd be very happy to take a nice fat doe.

And I'm thinking that if I bring one or both of my sons... that would allow them a better chance...

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:36 pm

Yes, you can take more than one deer a day. So, you could let your son take a doe, then you take a buck (of course, just keep that to yourself since the doe tag isn't transferable). I'm pretty sure the antler restrictions are in place in that county, so it has to be either a spike or greater than 13".

Todd

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:55 am

How would you guys feel about goiong out to Bannister on the 15th or 22nd? Actually, I probably would go up earlier, maybe on Thursday, but if you want to do a weekend, we can have a meeting then. Let me know. If these dates aren't good, we can move them. I am flexible.

Mid-November should see fewer hunters (although Bannister is far less crowded than Angelina). Also, it should have cooler temps and maybe less mosquitos. There is a motel in town that's cheap, or we could camp. Or, just make it a day hunt.

Oh, and I'm still open for December as well.

Ideas?

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:31 pm

Bonedigger,

I believe either one of those dates would work for me.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 3:21 pm

Nov 22nd weekend would work for me

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:33 pm

I'm good for the 22nd as well. Anyone else?

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:59 pm

That makes 3 of us so far, plus 86er said he may be able to make it.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:38 pm

That's great! I may be able to coax one or two of my boys along too. Looking forward to this.

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:19 pm

Is anyone else planning to stay overnight or is this a day hunt for everyone?

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:31 pm

BoneDigger wrote:Is anyone else planning to stay overnight or is this a day hunt for everyone?

Todd

I'm not sure yet, I would rather spend the night and maybe hunt the AM of the next day. I will have to wait til closer to the hunt to know.

texasrick · Post by **texasrick** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:44 am

Just curious.......will this hunt be for lever rifles only. Could be kind of fun to see different rifles used and owned. Of course I'd have to pull a trailer to bring them all!!

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:24 am

I think the concept here is just to get some of us together and have a fun time hunting. I don't know if the intent is to only use lever guns. OSOK was the originator so he can shed some light. I expect to hunt with my .35 remington, but I'd sure like to see some other rifles!

Todd

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:14 pm

I'm definately planning on camping and you can use whatever you want to hunt! This is just an opportunity for us to get together and hunt - it's always better when you've got some friends to share with.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:59 pm

bump!

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:53 pm

bump... wish this'd been left a sticky until we did the hunt...

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:12 pm

It still is kind of. It's listed under the heading of "Upcoming Get Togethers And Events" in the announcements section at the top of the page. Very easy to over look.

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:23 pm

I took the Marlin 336 out last weekend for the first time (been busy) and was absolutely blown away by how accurate it is. I bought this used, but in great shape, locally and it is a late 70s model. I took the cheap scope off and replaced it with a Williams peep sight with fiber optic front sight. In five shots I was shooting dead center at 100 yards! This was Lever-evolution ammo.

This is the .35 Remington version and I think I am REALLY going to like this gun/caliber!

I can't wait to go hunting with it!

Is anyone going hunting this weekend, anywhere? I hunted a few times with the recurve but didn't see anything locally. I was mostly scouting and looking for hog sign. I try to skip opening of gun season for obvious reasons.

So, keep me posted on the hunts!

Todd

chadbr · Post by **chadbr** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:47 pm

I just found out I'm going to be in the UK then

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:04 pm

I'm going to hunt down by the creek on my brothers land this weekend and see if anything comes in. We've been seeing some does but this is a buck only county during firearms season. I'll see what shows up.

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:54 am

Well, at least I have some meat for the freezer! A friend of mine killed a 150 lb sow this morning and didn't have time to skin it out so he called me to see if I want it. It's now cut up and in the cooler on ice waiting for me to do final processing! Yum, pig tenderloin tonight!

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:22 pm

I took a nice fat rat out of my garage with my S&W Mdl 10 using CCI 38 rat shot. Does that count for bring home the meat

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BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:48 am

Only kill what you can eat young apprentice.

Todd

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:55 am

RKrodle wrote:I took a nice fat rat out of my garage with my S&W Mdl 10 using CCI 38 rat shot. Does that count for bring home the meat .

If this was Nanchang, China, yes, that would be stew for the pot!

BoneDigger · Post by **BoneDigger** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:31 pm

You guys still up for the November hunt?

Todd

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:34 pm

you betcha. How about you OSOK?