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Offline Stuart C.

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Public huntable lands
« on: March 06, 2009, 10:11:38 AM »
Hi,
I'm trying to put together a Texas (or Kansas) whitetail hunt for '09.  Last time I hunted there was 20+ years ago along the Rio Grande.  How does it work for out of staters?

- Is everything by Lease, and public lands with huntable populations just don't exist?
- What areas would you recommend?
- Must I hire an outfitter and/or stay at a 'hunting lodge'?  I'll check the regs.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks.
S
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Offline Mohawk

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Re: Public huntable lands
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2009, 10:40:17 AM »
In Texas, I don't recommend public land, 97% of the state is private. Public land is available, yes. But the hunting is disappointing. More of a beautiful nature walk........ If you want game, go private....
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Re: Public huntable lands
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2009, 01:27:51 PM »
texas was a rebublic not a territory so there is very little or no federal land there.
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Re: Public huntable lands
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2009, 01:29:05 PM »
If you really want success hunting public land, you will need to do a few thins.  Have a GPS,  hunt far away from the road, hunt all day long and scout, scout, scout. 
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