Hi,

I just moved to Texas (North Houston area) from Southern California, better known as the peoples republic of california. What a breath of fresh air it is here.

As a kid, I hunted a bit and fished a lot, and now that I'm in Texas I'd like to start up again.

So a few questions.

1. Guns Guns and more Guns. I'd like to buy 5 or 6 guns. A couple hand guns, revolver and a glock, an assault rifle like maybe a Bushmaster, a couple shotguns, one for home defense, well, rv defense, and one for hunting, and a couple hunting rifles, one small for white tail, and one large for Sasquatch. I will be working for Academy, so I get a discount. Would someone be able to make a list of recommendations?

2. Anyone willing to take a newbie and show him the ropes? I'm open for Hogs, Deer and Turkey, and cows if the pickens are slim and nobody is looking.

3. Since I'm a full time RVer, I have no place to store the dead animal flesh that I will want to burn over a grill and then consume. Are there public facilities for us cold challenged types?

4. Does anyone use ATV's for hunting?

I've been reading through the forum for the last few days, its a great forum, and I'm excited that there is lots of activity.

thanks for all the help.

b

Brian....welcome to TX. I moved here 15yrs ago from the people rebuplic of NY and haven't looked back! Nice thing about texas, all the guns you want, you can own with out jumping through a MILLION hoops to get. I can only offer some gun recomendations:
AR-15, I have two bushmasters and they are sweet! I like the M4 style, but it all depends on what you want it for. Not much on revolvers but I have a couple of the springfield XDs and they are very nice, I personally like them better than the glock. Shotguns, these depend hevily on what you want them for, but regardless, hard to beat the good ole Rem 870, it will never fail! clearly there are a lot of choices and styles and again, you need to figure out what you want to shoot with it, and what style you like (i.e. 20g vs 12g, over/under vs pump vs automatic). Currently I shoot a .270 for deer and think its a good choice, but again, ask ten people and get ten answers and thats before you even discuss brand!

Good luck and again, welcome to TX.

Welcome to Texas. Most of the hunters I know use ATV's on our leases. I'm in North Texas so I could not show you the ropes.You can get a lot of good information on this site. Good luck.Brain

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Congrats on your escape from the Peoples Republic of California and Welcome to the Great State of Texas!!!

to Texas and the forum.

welcome to Texas dude, you will like it here.

Howdy! And welcome to the Lone Star State! However, you won't experience 'real' Texas til you get the heck out of Houston! lol

I mostly waterfowl, that wasn't on your list, but I do hunt deer on my property (out of sheer obligation to put meat in the freezer, but it bores me.) I am about 90 minutes out of Houston. I also work for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, so be glad to help with questions you may have along that line, if I can (or at least point you in the right direction!)

welcome

be careful about this one.. it gets addicting...lol

Wow! Thanks for all the welcomes. I feel right at home. Unfortunately I cant move out of the Houston area, Magnolia, just quite yet.

I could do birds as well, although my lazy [censored] lab will need some work, he's snoring right now.

Anyway, keep the recommendations coming.

thanks

b

Hey, you might want to hook up with Legacy Outfitters. The guy who runs the chapter there is a good buddy of mine - he lives in Magnolia. They're always setting up hunting/fishing/camping & other outings. Great group of guys. PM me if you want the guy's name and contact info!

Houston is as Texas as it gets. The Dallas area is the shady part of Texas - sort of a mix between NY, Cali, and a gay bar.

Welcome (to your new) home.

Don't you mean Houston is as Mexico as it gets... Oh yeah, welcome to Texas, Brian!

Welcome.

Welcome, I'd add a 22 to your gun list.

100 votes for a S&W mod 19-5 .357 mag with wood grips
great rev to have for home or field

Oh, right, cant forget a .22.

So my first gun will be a Glock 17. I used to have one of these before, it was a great gun. Since I get a discount at Academy, purchase there with the discount or find one used?

Next gun will be the .270. Any recommendations as to which .270? What about a scope?

The rest will come over the next 6 months or so.

Welcome to !!! We always need more Outdoorsmen Here!!! and happy hunting!!! //.

Just get yourself a nice Remington 700 at your store. Can't miss gun.