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Title: hunting range/feral bulls in texas
Post by: 3shots on February 18, 2005, 02:20:00 PM

any one know anything about it? or of any such thing.thanks.

Title: Re: hunting range/feral bulls in texas
Post by: Brute killer on February 19, 2005, 01:10:00 AM

I don't think it's done much anymore. Especially with the use of helicopters nowadays to gather cattle. There's just not a lot of places for them to hide anymore, IMO. I haven't heard of anyone doing it other than the Burnham brothers and some mention of it in J Frank Dobie books.

Title: Re: hunting range/feral bulls in texas
Post by: Rick McGowan on February 19, 2005, 10:05:00 PM

We do it in Australia and in my book, they are probably one of the most underated big game animals in the world.

Title: Re: hunting range/feral bulls in texas
Post by: Al Kidner on February 21, 2005, 04:41:00 AM

I 2nd what Mr McGowan said.


Alan in Oz.

Title: Re: hunting range/feral bulls in texas
Post by: devildog66 on February 25, 2005, 06:04:00 PM

There was at least one TX rancher who had imported the Asian water buffs and was booking hunts for them.  Perhaps there are still a couple scrub bull hunts lurking as well.  Cheaper than a helo!

Somewhat related, here is a link for bison hunting in TX with trad gear.

 http://www.bowhuntinginfo.com/Articles/TexasBuffalo.htm

DD77

Title: Re: hunting range/feral bulls in texas
Post by: Wildhart on March 09, 2005, 03:38:00 PM

I've thought about this too, some of those West TX ranches are so huge I would think there are some feral cattle out there - sure would be fun.

Title: Re: hunting range/feral bulls in texas
Post by: devildog66 on March 19, 2005, 03:51:00 PM

Here are a couple of links to TX ranches for those interested in buff here in the states.  Doubt it would recreate Africa or even the northern territory of Australia but you could keep the meat.

DD66

 http://www.redrockranchtx.com/

 http://www.barbranch.com/