Opening weekend of deer season was preempted by a men�s cancer retreat that took priority. I did not want to attend but was coerced and shanghaied! Bitter sweet experience but maybe helped others in small group by example of a double dipper cancer survivor.
Sons reported amazing growth on bucks since TP&W imposed the �13 inch rule�. They put together a ~700 acre conservation unit with our acreage and cousins from my grandpa�s 1907 �ranch� (Cotton farms in those days). Opening morning they reported observing some 17 deer in one pasture - one ~three year old 10 pointer and a ~4 year old eleven pointer � all heavy and in good shape. Next morning observed another 10 pointer.
No bucks taken � waiting another year for a 5 year old trophy� doe permits for the youngsters. Missed all the good food and tall tales around the campfire but I�ll be there next year!
Thanks for all the hunting stories and photos posted! George
N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds Original george #173 (22 June 2002)
