RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
 

I agree. Whats the point of paying that much to get a 160+ buck if one you don't have to earn it and 2 if you get it you cann't put it in Pope & Young. It is like the Bucks of Tecomate (think I spelt it right) you always see tons of deer. Besides high fence where else will you see that many deer in one location. at all hours of the day.

RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
 

Ok. Blast away at me, but I have to say I am kinda on the fence here. (Pardon the pun.) I know out west is a whole different ball game, but out here, a thousand acres is a TON of land. I you get a couple hundred unbroken acres to hunt around here, you are doing great. There are many places where there are natual barrier not unlike the fence.

This is nothing I would ever do (nor have the money to do), but I can see as mentioned before that some people don't have the time luxury. Is it that much different than me going to the store to buy a turkey for Thanksgiving? I could grow my own. I have the land and the resources, but they certainly wouldn't be as big and juicy.

I certainly don't think this is hunting (especially when a guide takes you to the deer and probably you are shooting over a bait pile).. I just don't think I would crucify someone for doing it.

RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
 

You know what? This Texan doesn't give a damn what you think about it.

I could never afford it anyway, but for the people who can, more power to them.