On a spread this size, I would absolutely consider this a fair chase hunt as long as they don't have dividing deer proof fences. Just ask yourself this question. Will it be easier to kill a deer on this ranch than the adjoining land without a deer proof fence? If you have studied whitetail behavior/escape strategies, you will know that they will be just as hard to hunt on this area. Whitetails do not travel extreme distances to get away from predators. They are very effective at hiding in the cover near their core area (1 to 1-1/2 sq miles). If fact, if it is south Texas, good luck in even seeing a good buck unless you go when it is cold or during the rut.

Are these truly "free ranging deer". Technically no, but you will be hunting "wild" deer and it will be a fair chase hunt in my book.

I say go and I will bet a dollar bill you will enjoy and come away with the realization that this is a fair chase hunt.

Good hunting.

Edited by - txhunter58 on 11/02/2002 07:29:44