Its less than a week away and time to start planning. I will be going down Thursday the 8th. For those that want to go down Thrusday we can meet at Burnet HEB at 5:30, Llano, Dairy Queen between 7:00-7:30.

For those that come down Thursday, we will set up some ICE blinds that night. The rest will be set up Fri. mid morning.

Meals--- Thursday eat before you get there. Mornings will be primarily breakfast tacos ec... Lunches will be sandwhiches and help yourselves. Fri- Hamburgers, Sat- Bring your own steaks or what ever you want grilled. If every body will pick up one bag of chips and a package of hamburger we will be fine. I will pick up eggs, bacon, tortillas, buns, and condiments. Lettuce, tomatos, onions etc...Bring your beverage of choice. Soda, beer, liqour, etc...

I also ask that each person brings 2 bags of corn. One bag for corning the roads and the others for baiting around Ice Blinds and feeling feeders maybe. BRING SLEEPING BAGS !!!!

The weather looks like its is going to be cold so dress warm. They are even talking about some snow Sat. Night/ Sun Morning. Hunting should be great!!!!

Any questions please post now.

Man I am already makiing mistakes. THat is the Mason Dairy queen at 7:00.

I'm ready,so Missy!I got 1 tag left just for this hunt!

sould say "so's Missy"

I will try to meet ya there at the Dairy Queen Brandon.

I will try to be at the HEB, if I can find it.

Well,looks like things have changed,Missy is scheduled to work with No chance of gettin off.I'm think'n bout cancellin my spot if she cant go........

That sucks! Bet ya still go though! Right? Doeboy HEB is easy its on the hwy and ya cant miss it.

Twisting Johnnys arm to make it out there, Yall tie him down so he doesn't start wandering around and getting lost

Higee

I'll be at the Burnet HEB at 5:30 Thurs.,can't wait!!!!!!!

Missy has talked to her supervisor and it looks like its a go ahead, will know 4 sure by wednesday. Shes excited....even if she can't go, I'll be there.

We will have to leave after I get off work...leaving around 5pm.
Will met at the DQ in Mason.

I have 9 lbs of hamgburger meat and 2 lbs of Owens breakfast sauage.
Just would mean we would have to cook them when we got there, or if someone wants to meet and I can pass it off to them.

Never mind on meeting...I thought it said Friday meet at DQ in Mason.
Hogkiller correted me on the meet date.

So what do we do if we can't meet on Thuesday?

I'll get the marker paint for the hwy. Brandon will get you a map or directions. We will paint the road where the turn off is for ya.

Swat. Is the hamburger & sausage meat frozen? If not & it hasn't been frozen, put it in the freezer & keep it that way until about noon on Fri. It should thaw for use Fri evening. I will also cut some "survey like" stakes, put orange survey tape on them and mark the right side of the hwy about 100 & 50 yard before the left turn. I may even paint the stakes orange. Course all that didn't help Hogkiller last spring. LOL. Don't forget pillows & wet weather gear. It has been known to rain on or about that weekend. LOL. Right Brandon?

Oleman...they meat is frozen and was going put it in the fring, to thaw, Wed. night.

I should be able to follow orange paint, and flagging tape.

Swat give me a call so I can give you directions.
800-460-8278

Thanks
Brandon

Just a few more days !!!!!!!!!!! Man I am excited. For those that went on the Turkey hunt, know what to expect....kinda. For those that did not....well here goes. The ranch house will sleep everybody. Please bring sleeping bags, pillows and towels. There is a shower and bath with hot water. The water is pumped from the creek so no drinking. I will bring some bottled water so you may want to bring some.

There are a few ranch rules:

1) Leave all worries and @itching at home. We are there to have a good time.

2) Re-read rule number 1

All other rules will be discussed at the ranch.

Bring warm clothes. It is suppose to be cold and this time of year the weather can change quickly. There is no phone service out there. You can get out on your cell in certain areas of the ranch. If someone needs to contact for emergencies only have them call my wife Shelly at 830-798-7755. I will check in with her at least twice a day. If its is an immediate emergency they can call the Menard County Sheriff's department. The ranch is the Bowen ranch or the Old F.D. Kothmann place. They know where it is at. This is for emergency ONLY!!!!!

I will update through the week.

Also bring a folding lawn chair. There are some at the ranch but not enough to go around. Also most hunting will be done out of ICE blinds so bring something to sit in.

And while I am thinking about it if we can have an official roll call for those that are coming.

Right now I know:

ME
Oleman
Flinger
Wiz
Missy
Swat
Tammy
Denton
Hogkiller

Am I forgetting anybody.....Johnny, Foot, Jackalope... Doeboy & Pedro Sorry you can't make it.

I am still thinking it has to be some what better there weather wise. It was 54 two days ago and it is below zero this afternoon and still dropping. Plus we got 6-8 inches of snow yesterday and last night. So after thinking about one second, I am still planning on being there. Sorry Wiz, some one has to pick on ya.

Brandon, do you have coffee for the OLEMAN? You know how he is in the morning, no use in having a sleepy, cranky, retired senior, with no coffee to place him in a some what of a better frame of mind. I can bring him some freeze dried coffee if nothing else!!!

Foot! Thought you were my friend & here you are picking on a senior. BTW, you ain't far behind! LOL. Seriously guy, be safe. Read... there is some snow & ice, so be careful. And then, you may already be in the area, camping beside the fishing lake, laughing at us being worried cause it may be in the freezing zone tonight. If not, drive safe, call me when you get in the area, & you can go up to the ranch with Flinger & I.

Ole, Guess being a senior, and not working at Walmart saying hey to everyone, makes for having fewer friends. Glad I at least was your friend, hope I can get on your good side again, some day. Will be headed that way maybe in the afternoon tomorrow, or Wednesday morning for sure. Hoping the roads will not be so snow covered, so waiting till last minute to leave. Will give ya call or stop by your place. Heard the fishing is slow down there now anyway.

Just FYI

As Donnie said we have the hamburger meat, and breakfast sausage. We also have the following

salt & pepper
coffee
hot chocolate
beans
mustard
mayo
miracle whip
???

It doesn't look like I'm going to make it. Kitchen passes are in short supply after 4 weekends of hunting in a row. Wife has my Birthday planned for me this weekend. Ya'll have fun for me. I'm really going to miss it.

That will work Tammy. I am going to pick up some bread, buns, chips, tortillas, and eggs.

Few Rules

--- You can bring your 4-wheelers. All I ask is that they stay on the roads unless your recovering a deer. Also no hot rodding.

--- Everybody must stay in their stands until a predetermined time. No wondering around.

If an animal is shot please stay in your stand, unless you see the animal fall. Two reasons for this. 1) while tracking you may accidently roam into someone else's area and ruin their hunt. 2) By staying in your stand you have a very god chance of getting a double. These deer are not to "educated". This doesn't mean they are tame but they are by no means heavily pressured.

Almost time. Just want to remind everyone to bring sleeping bags, pillows, and towels. Also bring drinking water and any other beverages that you prefer (milk, juice, beer, etc... Looks like it may be cool but you better bring an extra cooler or two full of ice for the deer.

Don't forget that we will have a heaviest doe and longest spike contest. $5.00 apiece to get in, winner takes all. Should be a lot of fun. I know that there is a 12+" spike out there just don't know where. ( Dad won't tell me)

Also each person should bring a couple bags of corn, lawn chairs, snacks. Almost time to load. Foot is on his way down from Illinois. Should be here tomorrow AM. The trailer is loaded with firewood logs so we won't have to get wood. I have 3 large jugs of bottled water, but you may want to bring small bottles.

Lets go huntin'Baby!:quote Ted Nugent

As they say boys and girls let the games begin!!!! Got five dollars for the first deer down and tagged. As they say lets wackem and stackem, get some meat for the winter

I can't wait!

Good luck everyone. Don't forget to have lots of fun!

Brandon, I'll cover that bet. I only got one arrow, but guess I can use it on all three kills. 1st down, the 12" spike & grandma doe. You did put them in my pasture, didn't you?

Talked to Brandons dad and he told me where the spike is and where to set up. Yall can forget it. lol

Thanks Beleg!

Flinger..You can dream. He is in my pasture, tied to a feeder, waiting on me to release him or on him! LOL

Is it time to go yet????????

Brandon see ya at the D.Q...7 ish

Killer! Don't get lost. HeHe

BTW....Called Foot on his cell. He is in the FW/Dallas area. Told him to come on down, the bed is open, but he said he wanted to rest & take a hot shower, but would be here for coffee in the morning. Guess I have to get up before 8 AM. LOL.

You guys have fun and be good.

I'm sure they will have fun but the good part is
questionable!!!!

Hogkiller we will be leaving the Burnet HEB around 5:30 and should be at the Mason DQ by 7:00

Good luck guys and girls. I can't wait to see the pics and read the stories. Be safe!

Shirley... I will try my best to keep them in line....

Gentlemen.. I think I am going to win the bet!!!!!

I am getting things washed and packed as we speak.

Correction Tammy,Missy will win.............I've been teaching her the Bowwiz Effect

We are packin too!Leaving in bout 30 min to meet up with Hogkiller.

y'all have a great hunt guys, I'm sorry I can't make it but work has me absolutely tied up. I'm starting too get depressed reading your stories of just getting prepared for the hunt. I have yet to get out this entire hunting season. have a great time guys and gals. be safe. and like Brandon said

"Stay in your blinds, dammit" who would do that any way Impatient farts. for real have fun and be safe. I pass over my mud bug rights and sitting position to Denton, treat my spot right.

Good Luck everyone. Enjoy the hunt. It will be one of the best hunts you'll ever go on. Next to hunting with my Dad, the Spring Turkey Hunt was my best hunt ever.

Make sure you get some good pics and be safe.

Tammy- Good luck with keeping them in line, they are all crazy when they are at home and I'm sure it will be even worse at the deer lease. You and Missy kick some butt this week end. Just kidding they are all great people and a lot of fun to be with.Good luck to all and have safe hunt, Tammy & Donnie have a safe trip.

I know someone has an update so far..... what's the scoop. somebody share.

UPpate...we are back!

Had a great time!!