Not Duck Hunting

Not duck hunting due to low water levels in our area.  But still able to observe a few deer.

Lake Lavon Hunting Permits Available

Not sure how the upcoming Season is going to pan out.  Low water levels and limited access to are favored hunting areas has us waiting for (hopefully) more rain and boat ramps reopening.  Just in case, decided to renew our Hunting Permits.

For those who were issued Permits in the past, easy to update it on line.  For new Hunters, you will need to check with the Area Office.  See Link for more info

Till then, we are holding off on Duck Hunting but keeping a close watch on the weather!

Lake Lavon Hunting Permits Available

Season's Over But Still Nice To Observe...

Was out this afternoon and noticed a couple of Ducks hanging out at a community lake! Look like Gadwall,... maybe they will hang around till the Season starts up again!

Processed and In The Freezer

Been on the road this past week.  Was not able to make the Season Split Opener....!  Did get a call from the Butcher.  Deer taken last week has been processed.  Put a big dent in the freezer.  Ready to enjoy some great tasting meals.

Processed and In The Freezer

Bagged a Doe for the Freezer, Next Step - Ducks!!!

Been a tough season so far.  Saw many undersized bucks but no shooters showed during legal shooting time.  Decided to take a Doe for the freezer.  Now we can get back to Duck Hunting.... at least when the Season Split ends.

Easy 50 yard shot... Used the Mossberg 100 ATR made in Eagle Pass, Texas.  No issues with the rifle. Shot like it was sighted in; hold dead on at 50 yards which was interesting as the point of impact was the same at 100 yards also.  Go figure....

Doe Taken with a Mossberg 100 ATR

Another Tough Go At The Lease.... No Duck Hunting Yet.

Was a tough weekend trying to bag a legal Buck.  Did see one six pointer that may have been legal but was too close a call to risk a mistake.  Also, saw a small Buck and a Doe but it was well past legal shooting time when they showed. 

Did do some Hog hunting at night! First night, saw several nice size Hogs but was not able to take a shot.  Next night, had six Hogs show including a big Boar that stopped short of my blind by about 25 yards. It then began to snorting and stomping after sensing me!  Kept the sights on him but opted not to shoot.  Was looking for a Sow for the freezer instead.

Definite adrenaline rush....!

Boar Stopped Short At 25 Yards!

Opening Weekend Deer Season.... Tag Is Still Open But.... Ten Pointer Was Finally Found!

Made it to the Lease this weekend for the start of Regular Deer Season.  Tag is still open, so duck hunting plans are on hold for now!


Deer Camp 2010-2011 Season

Regardless, was a great time outdoors.  Saw several bucks but none that met the 13" inside spread minimum.


Small Bucks!



Was not all a bust for our Hunting Party.... a nice 10 Point Buck, a Turkey, and a hog were taken this weekend!  Of note is the Buck had an old wound that had healed....

Old Buck With An Old Wound!

Looking at our Field Notes, "an 8 or 10 Point Buck was shot high and knocked down but immediately ran off.  10" later it returned chasing a Doe....  A search of the area found no blood trail, but deer hair was found that looked like it came from the back of the Deer....  Consider the Buck lost but not mortally wounded! "  The entry was dated November 6, 2005.  Game camera pictures over the years noted a Buck with a slightly scarred back frequenting our feeders!

This morning, 5 years and 1 day later, November 7, 2010, a new entry was made, "a 10 Point Buck showed on the south end of the Lease shortly after sunrise.  A shot was taken at about 70 yards, the Buck dropped after running 15 yards.  On closer inspection, it was the Buck with the slightly scarred back.... Consider the Buck finally found!"

Ten Pointer Was Finally Found!