Due to some recent posts I was prompted to go to the local excuse for a gun store today and buy a hunting license. I haven't shot a deer since '91. Most likely will use my Farmingdale #3 Sporter. On the recommendation of Mr. Smith I had it rebarreled from 45-120 to a 45-70 with a 26" heavy Badger by John King. Also got a new breechblock. I will use a Brooks round nose 520 gn. on top of 1 1/2f swiss.
Now if it will ever cool of to anywhere close to 60 degrees I may go hunting again.
GST
I may need to go hunting
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Scott Tschirhart
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GST
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Scott- I am down to only one hunter on my place now. Used to have 5 but 2 died of old age, one had a stroke and the other one went blind. The last one is only 77. Since I am retired now I think I need to take up their slack. Blanco Co. has a 5 deer limit with no more than 2 bucks like most of the hill country. I have seen larger horns and better body condition than in many years past. In the years before I stayed out of their way since they were paying.
GST
GST
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Scott Tschirhart
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GST,
The Texas deer population numbers and quality have taken a big turn for the better since the late 1960s and 1970s. The quality of the herd is a direct reflection of the change in hunters' attitudes and a better understanding that it isn't just this year, but tomorrow we need to worry about.
It sounds like you had some long-term hunters, those are always the best.
Good luck!
Scott
The Texas deer population numbers and quality have taken a big turn for the better since the late 1960s and 1970s. The quality of the herd is a direct reflection of the change in hunters' attitudes and a better understanding that it isn't just this year, but tomorrow we need to worry about.
It sounds like you had some long-term hunters, those are always the best.
Good luck!
Scott
Just me and Big Nose Kate