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Eleanors38

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7. A population of deer in fewer numbers, but in
Mon Dec 8, 2014, 11:15 PM
Dec 2014

better condition. The drought really knocked back the numbers as expected, but they are coming back.

In Uvalde Co., I have seen more axis than over the last few years. I have to change strategy: The drought-clobbered pasture, mesquite and oaks have choked off the hundred-yd shooting lanes, and about the time you notice them, they've noticed you. Haven't seen legal bucks in Coryell Co; Uvalde has no restrictions, but I pass up young bucks who are showing good growth.

No hogs (good for the land owners) spotted. Did see a red fox in Uvalde, which is good.

I hope to get an axis this mo. And am actually looking forward to late dove season as numbers are good, and I have a line on a "new" field which was productive in Oct.

Beautiful days, great country, good friends. And the deer Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #1
Just pickup 80 lbs of deer sausage meathead Dec 2014 #2
Congrats! My guess is the deer, esp. bucks, will Eleanors38 Dec 2014 #3
How long is the season there? Brickbat Dec 2014 #4
General (gun) from first Sat. in Nov, until Eleanors38 Dec 2014 #5
Nice! Brickbat Dec 2014 #6
A population of deer in fewer numbers, but in Eleanors38 Dec 2014 #7
Good luck to you! Brickbat Dec 2014 #8
Thank you. Eleanors38 Dec 2014 #9
Hill Country deer are small, but very tasty! oneshooter Dec 2014 #10
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