An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
10-02-2008, 08:04 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Chatham, Ohio
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RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
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I cant even really watch hunting shows anymore because i know its all filmed on ranches like this. IMO its not hunting or killing, its slaughter.
I cant even really watch hunting shows anymore because i know its all filmed on ranches like this. IMO its not hunting or killing, its slaughter.
10-02-2008, 08:54 AM
#12
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TX Panhandle
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RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
I know what you mean Jack. 1000 acres, and you have enough 180+ deer to actually price them that way? It's got to be not only high fenced but run like an intensely managedFARM.
Don't get me wrong, I am all for management. Age structure and nutrition are things I work on alot, but there is no high fence involved, and no genetics that weren't provided by nature. At the end of the day I am just doing the best I can with what nature gives me.
The bottom line is that there are people in any field, in any walk of life that want to buy success. Whatever it costs. There are others who the true sense of their self worth comes from knowing what they accomplished was on their own. Neither camp everunderstands the motivations ofthe other.
What can I say, it ain't my style.[:@]
Don't get me wrong, I am all for management. Age structure and nutrition are things I work on alot, but there is no high fence involved, and no genetics that weren't provided by nature. At the end of the day I am just doing the best I can with what nature gives me.
The bottom line is that there are people in any field, in any walk of life that want to buy success. Whatever it costs. There are others who the true sense of their self worth comes from knowing what they accomplished was on their own. Neither camp everunderstands the motivations ofthe other.
What can I say, it ain't my style.[:@]
10-02-2008, 09:30 AM
#13
Typical Buck
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RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
original:Critr-Gitr
I know what you mean Jack. 1000 acres, and you have enough 180+ deer to actually price them that way? It's got to be not only high fenced but run like an intensely managedFARM.
I know what you mean Jack. 1000 acres, and you have enough 180+ deer to actually price them that way? It's got to be not only high fenced but run like an intensely managedFARM.
My guess is since these deer have all been artificially bred and raised, that they don't interact and behave in any fashion similar to their native counterparts, but just a guess on my part.
10-02-2008, 10:36 AM
#14
Join Date: Aug 2008
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RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
I'd just as soon buy a steer. Its all livestock anyway. And I agree with you about making Tx look bad. I think those outfits suck.
I'd just as soon buy a steer. Its all livestock anyway. And I agree with you about making Tx look bad. I think those outfits suck.
10-02-2008, 10:44 AM
#15
Join Date: Dec 2006
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RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
ORIGINAL: jackflap
130's -150's $3500
160's-190's $10,000
200 and over - fee upon request
130's -150's $3500
160's-190's $10,000
200 and over - fee upon request
<----- that's a 190+, b/c she costs me an awful lot!
10-02-2008, 12:01 PM
#20
Nontypical Buck
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RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
ORIGINAL: Dr Andy
I hunt for free.
I hunt for free.
