November 3, 20187 yr Y’all ever hear anyone brag about all the talent in Paint Rock? No? Well, there’s a reason for that....Pretty fair BBQ, though. And bought some raffle tickets for a 25/06 to support the FFA.
November 3, 20187 yr And seeing if I can get a doe to put some more meat in the freezer (and share with friends). Been a good 24 hrs. The girl got her first college acceptance (into a fantastic program). She was so happy she was in tears. The boy got his first real buck. With a 30/06 his grandpa handed down to him. And I had BBQ for lunch. That’s pretty, pretty good.
November 4, 20187 yr Damn Brisket, I’m jealous. I spent opening weekend at home sick watching the horns choke and OU suck. Congrats to your boy. Jofus, great deer there.
November 4, 20187 yr Dammit. Just got back to the house because I noticed my blind crawling with red wasps as it got lighter. The rain caused them to climb up the blind cover to the rail. After I thumped two of them away, I shined my light at my feet and noticed more climbing the frame posts. Edited November 4, 20187 yr by jofus
November 4, 20187 yr Dammit. Just got back to the house because I noticed my blind crawling with red wasps as is got lighter. The rain caused them to climb up the blind cover to the rail. After I thumped two of them away, I shined my light at my feet and noticed more climbing the frame posts. Yesterday evening’s hunt, I was hunting wasps. Killed 7, then they left me alone. Watched another nice 8 for a while. Had a doe I was ready to shoot, but a nearby shot made her bolt. And... for the record...I do NOT recommend eating an extra helping of my friend’s spicy three pepper chorizo meatloaf for dinner before you have to get in a deer blind the next morning. Things are...troubled.
November 4, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, Brisketexan said: Yesterday evening’s hunt, I was hunting wasps. Killed 7, then they left me alone. Watched another nice 8 for a while. Had a doe I was ready to shoot, but a nearby shot made her bolt. And... for the record...I do NOT recommend eating an extra helping of my friend’s spicy three pepper chorizo meatloaf for dinner before you have to get in a deer blind the next morning. Things are...troubled. I might have stayed in the blind to kill wasps, but I’m allergic and therefore have an irrational fear of them.
November 4, 20187 yr I might have stayed in the blind to kill wasps, but I’m allergic and therefore have an irrational fear of them. Welp, that’ll do it. I wish I was allergic to three pepper chorizo meatloaf...
November 4, 20187 yr The boys got a doe at about 200 yards and a turkey at about 75. The Hornady Custom Lite Match 308 Ammo in 125gr SST was a wee bit much for the turkey
November 4, 20187 yr Day 2 and finally connecting. Sweet! Those gadwall eat real well. I like to cook the whole breast like a steak in cast iron. Sear, then slice when medium rare. And his shooting will only get better - congrats! The boys got a doe at about 200 yards and a turkey at about 75. The Hornady Custom Lite Match 308 Ammo in 125gr SST was a wee bit much for the turkey 200? Nice shot. I missed a doe cleanly last night at almost that distance. Haven’t taken a shot that far in a LONG time...and I’m finding out my old hands aren’t as steady as they once were (I’ve made shots in the 250 range). And yeah...shot a turkey with a .300 wby mag when I was young. No bueno. I started carrying a scoped .22 with me after that.
November 4, 20187 yr Went duck hunting his morning around Halls Bayou. Got two gadwalls and that was it. Plenty of birds flying but not many decoying.
November 4, 20187 yr Just got home. Realized the boy's deer is bigger than I thought -- I keep thinking of him as a kid, and comparing the relative size. He ain't a kid anymore -- he's 6'1". Did an eyeball measurement of inside spread at around 18", tip-to-tip around 14". I'm comparing that to the buck I took out there two seasons ago -- not a prize 8 or anythign, but I had to work for him....inside of 13", tip to tip of only 6" (to be fair, they do turn in a lot). I kinda like the fact that the boy's buck kicks mine in the teeth. I'll bring my antlers home so he can see the difference. Grabbed some spicy chicken tenders and gravy for lunch on the road as we passed through Brady, made good time getting home, only to be greeted by this imperious SOB next door:
November 4, 20187 yr Better pics of my brother’s deer. It’s a 10pt on an 8 frame (split g2 on right and there’s a 1” extra point between the left g2/g3). Deer was 5.5 years and dressed at 145.
November 5, 20187 yr Took out this sow on Friday. I love having a hog “problem.” Edited November 5, 20187 yr by cabowabo
November 5, 20187 yr Saw a young buck, doe and button buck this evening. I was hoping for a pig just so I could light something up.
November 5, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, cabowabo said: Took out this sow on Friday. I love having a hog “problem.” That is so bad ass.
November 5, 20187 yr Stanko, you drunk fuckers put that cabin right next to the drying fans on the grain bins. No grain in there, our farmer is cattle only now. Those bins are for sale. Also, today:
November 5, 20187 yr 4 hours ago, Lat22 said: Same stand as Cabo. Not sure what happened? Saw a video of your little piggy, then there was a boom or something, and your pig fell down and from the looks of things, sprung a leak. So, I think you need a new pig....
November 6, 20187 yr While we were hunting a two man, two feeder blind this weekend, my boy (sophomore) confided in me that he just banged his (senior) girlfriend for the first time. Then he dropped a turkey with my .308..... The rut is in full swing. Talk about a special hunting trip.
November 6, 20187 yr Saw the same doe and button buck as yesterday evening. Had a spike show up that only looked like he had one horn. Should have lit him up. He was”chasing” her. Heard a tree fall and a little later sounded like I heard a fucking murder. Freaked me the fuck out.
November 6, 20187 yr 57 minutes ago, 4th and 5 said: While we were hunting a two man, two feeder blind this weekend, my boy (sophomore) confided in me that he just banged his (senior) girlfriend for the first time. Then he dropped a turkey with my .308..... The rut is in full swing. Talk about a special hunting trip. Congrats, Grandpa!
November 6, 20187 yr While we were hunting a two man, two feeder blind this weekend, my boy (sophomore) confided in me that he just banged his (senior) girlfriend for the first time. Then he dropped a turkey with my .308..... The rut is in full swing. Talk about a special hunting trip.“But Dad, the part I didn’t understand...why did she have a dick, too?”
November 6, 20187 yr I have plans to shoot an Axis doe in Boerne this weekend. Being a neophyte, I have some questions:Where is the best place to take her for processing (between Boerne and Houston)?What do I get? Backstrap of course, but what else?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
November 6, 20187 yr 26 minutes ago, PW119 said: I have plans to shoot an Axis doe in Boerne this weekend. Being a neophyte, I have some questions: Where is the best place to take her for processing (between Boerne and Houston)? What do I get? Backstrap of course, but what else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Everything is good on an Axis. I’m partial to Willie Joes in High Hill but Praseks and Bellville are both delicious, but costlier.
November 6, 20187 yr 33 minutes ago, PW119 said: I have plans to shoot an Axis doe in Boerne this weekend. Being a neophyte, I have some questions: Where is the best place to take her for processing (between Boerne and Houston)? What do I get? Backstrap of course, but what else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You just jinxed yourself.
November 6, 20187 yr Last weekend in Winnie. I’ve got some videos, but still don’t know how to post them.
November 6, 20187 yr 15 hours ago, cabowabo said: 15 hours ago, DalTxHornFan said: Congrats, Grandpa! He fucked her in the ass. for Jesus?
November 7, 20187 yr I got to shoot a older 8 point Saturday evening. He is not a high scoring deer but definitely mature 17 3/4” inside spread and weighed just under 170 lbs on the hoof. I’ll post pics if I can figure it out
November 7, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, noharleyyet said: Last Sunday afternoon... Good job, taking out an armed pig. Those fuckers are getting more smarter by the day....
November 7, 20187 yr 28 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: Good job, taking out an armed pig. Those fuckers are getting more smarter by the day.... Shot her for littering...confiscated the weapon for evidence.
November 8, 20187 yr Headed up to the panhandle Friday. Lots of green supposedly, but weathers gonna dip below freezing and no moon. Hope the big boys are out cruising
November 8, 20187 yr Had a great opening weekend down at the ranch in Victoria. Opening morning got to take a unique buck I was chasing. Came out at around 9:30 am to about 75 yards away. Took a few moments to admire him. Attempted to get organized in the stand and he high tailed it after a couple of does. Finally stopped and presented a shot at about 150 yards. Ran about 20 yards and dropped in the brush. The tine ended up measuring out 12 3/8" Got my buddy on a large mature 8 Saturday afternoon that ended up being his biggest buck to date. That next morning my dad tagged a 14 pt buck. Wasn't a great buck score wise, but he was just an old buck with a bunch of points. Still waiting on him to send over a few pictures from his phone of that one. No hogs to shoot which was unusual but all in all an awesome weekend with great company.
November 8, 20187 yr On 11/5/2018 at 8:09 PM, PW119 said: I have plans to shoot an Axis doe in Boerne this weekend. Being a neophyte, I have some questions: Where is the best place to take her for processing (between Boerne and Houston)? What do I get? Backstrap of course, but what else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I took an Axis to Bellville last year and have been very happy with it. If you go there absolutely get some pan sausage. It is outstanding. Also did hamburger, summer sausage and link. All very good to great. The pan sausage is excellent. Edited November 8, 20187 yr by huge
November 8, 20187 yr On November 5, 2018 at 8:09 PM, PW119 said: I have plans to shoot an Axis doe in Boerne this weekend. Being a neophyte, I have some questions: Where is the best place to take her for processing (between Boerne and Houston)? What do I get? Backstrap of course, but what else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If you don't mind driving back westward when it's ready, check out Granzin's in New Braunfels. Been my go-to for the last 20+ years. Dried smoked sausage is like crack. If I have enough meat, I'll usually get 20 lb dried smoked sausage (60/40 hot), 20 lb smoked link sausage (50/50 hot), 20 lb pan sausage (50/05 hot), and the rest hamburger (50/50). Take the straps out in the field (unless you're going to cape it). And swing by Dripping Springs on your way to give me the tenders so I can properly dispose of those for you.
November 9, 20187 yr Had a great opening weekend down at the ranch in Victoria. Opening morning got to take a unique buck I was chasing. Came out at around 9:30 am to about 75 yards away. Took a few moments to admire him. Attempted to get organized in the stand and he high tailed it after a couple of does. Finally stopped and presented a shot at about 150 yards. Ran about 20 yards and dropped in the brush. The tine ended up measuring out 12 3/8" Got my buddy on a large mature 8 Saturday afternoon that ended up being his biggest buck to date. That next morning my dad tagged a 14 pt buck. Wasn't a great buck score wise, but he was just an old buck with a bunch of points. Still waiting on him to send over a few pictures from his phone of that one. No hogs to shoot which was unusual but all in all an awesome weekend with great company. Black face in Victoria eh? Racist.
November 9, 20187 yr Got lucky enough to send a few oz's of copper downrange past weekend. Nice cull Spike for the freezer, and a female hog....no big antlers seen. We did see a few Axis on our place, so I'm hopeful one of them decides to wander my way. Their meat is just excellent. I enjoyed rocking the open sights this weekend...what a hoot! imgur>
November 10, 20187 yr Looking forward to my morning deer blind snacks. In order:Pop TartsNutty BarsLone star/Keystone light in a pinch.
November 11, 20187 yr On 11/8/2018 at 3:30 PM, Spaulding Smails said: If you don't mind driving back westward when it's ready, check out Granzin's in New Braunfels. Been my go-to for the last 20+ years. Dried smoked sausage is like crack. If I have enough meat, I'll usually get 20 lb dried smoked sausage (60/40 hot), 20 lb smoked link sausage (50/50 hot), 20 lb pan sausage (50/05 hot), and the rest hamburger (50/50). Take the straps out in the field (unless you're going to cape it). And swing by Dripping Springs on your way to give me the tenders so I can properly dispose of those for you. Last year I did an entire spike in nothing but dried sausage. Grab 2 links for every fishing trip, hunting trip, road trip what have you.
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