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Author Topic: Dang yankee in Texas:  (Read 218 times)

Offline njloco

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Dang yankee in Texas:
« on: December 11, 2010, 08:45:00 AM »
I'm going to do my best not to pollute Texas too much but I'm leaving tomorrow night at 7:30 PM. I've been fortunate to have been invited down to a friends ranch in Texas. He shot a thirteen pointer a few weeks back so I know there are deer on the property. My friend also said there are two other bucks that he has seen that are much bigger than the one he got. I'll be taking my Palmer recurve with me, and a 45/70 Browning and my 7MM rem. I'll also be looking to put the hurt on some hogs and yots as like most other areas he does have an infestation problem. I don't know exactly how large the property is but he is 5 miles off of black top, he does not fence his property so what ever is there I guess would be considered as free range.

Wish me luck, be back in a week.
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Offline Night Wing

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2010, 08:52:00 AM »
In Texas, we have big temperature swings at this time of the year. It can be 80 degrees one day, 35 degrees the next day so bring both warm and cool weather clothing. Good luck on your hunt.
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Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 37# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 11.37

Offline njloco

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2010, 08:58:00 AM »
Thanks for the info. my buddy has been sending me weather reports for the last few days. It's not going to be easy figuring out what to bring due to the airline restrictions on weight. I'm thinking a good wool sweater and vest some long johns, then I could layer with my early season hunting clothes, two pairs of boots one early season one late season. Won't be the first time I got cold while hunting.

Be back later, have to go and get the TSA locks for the firearms.


Thanks again
  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

Offline DHR

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2010, 09:19:00 AM »
Good luck Ken, shoot something with that Palmer!
Because hunting is a deep and permanent yearning in the human condition, there is a chronic fury in all people to whom it is denied.- Jose Ortega y Gasset

Offline straitera

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2010, 11:32:00 AM »
If temps reach 70 degrees for a day or so watch out for snakes out sunning. Welcome to some of the best folks anywhere livin in Texas. Find a bad one ain't easy. Take some pix. Good luck.
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Offline Yolla Bolly

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2010, 12:25:00 PM »
Enjoy!!!!!
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Offline SOLDIERII

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2010, 01:11:00 PM »
Good luck the hunten does not get better any where else.
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Offline njloco

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2010, 04:24:00 PM »
Yes Dan, I am taking the Palmer. That is my go to bow for hunting because it's so fast, even with a heavy arrow.

straitera thanks, My friend asked me if I am afraid of snakes, I told him no but scorpions make my skin crawl, he laughed.

I'll be in Sabinal TX. supposed to be about two hours outside of San Antonio, I'll keep you guys posted form there.

Thanks again to all.
  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

Offline DannyBows

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2010, 07:02:00 PM »
Travel safe, and Good Luck!! Wish I was gettin' out of here for awhile. Get plenty of pics for us, and we'll be waiting on the story.   :campfire:
"Always feel the wind, and walk just like the leaves".  ("LongBow Country"--Chad Slagle, "High, Wild, and Free").

Offline First White Falcon

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2010, 07:40:00 PM »
Don't tell anyone your from N.J.  :)    :)    :)

Offline Van/TX

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2010, 08:11:00 PM »
Dang Yankees.  Get a rope  :D  ...Van
Retired USAF (1966 - 1989)
Retired DoD Civilian (1989 - 2009)
And drawing Social Security!
I love this country ;-)

Offline Mike Vines

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2010, 08:14:00 PM »
good luck, and leave the guns at home.  It'll make you hunt better, and you'll enjoy it more.
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Offline njloco

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Re: Dang yankee in Texas:
« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2010, 10:17:00 AM »
Grapes, I would but he would like to kill a lot of pigs, and he really wants to see my 45/70 Browning. It's my got to rifle, but I'm mostly bringing it so he can shoot it as he would like to get that caliber.

Hopefully I'll be using the bow more than the rifles, I have plenty of arrows and BH.

Ken
  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

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