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Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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12/29/11 05:36 PM
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With a catch.
I have 75 acres of prime hog and deer hunting property in Fannin County. It is also infested with cedar trees. I want to harvest the trees for sale as fence posts and some to build stands on the property.
I would be willing to allow a full year's hunting after the clearing/harvesting is complete. I'd need someone with a tractor, grapple, and fence post/tree pulling attachment.
Just thought I'd float it out there and see if there is any interest.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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12/29/11 06:35 PM
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Might be good for someone with the equipment who's also close by. Good Luck!
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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12/29/11 07:20 PM
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Sounds like a lot of work, lol!
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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12/30/11 03:35 AM
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Yep, I figured it was a long shot. The other option is peeling the bark off of the logs... Either way, no free lunch.
It is funny that I got tired of begging for hunts and finally gave up and started shopping for land. The only thing I found is so neglected that it is un-huntable.
To tour the property I had to chop my way through. It is thick with hog and deer sign, no doubt because of the lack of activity and thick growth. I plan on only removing the cedar trees and leaving much of it undisturbed.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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12/30/11 05:07 PM
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I was about to jump on this until I saw you wanted heavy equipment. I thought my MS290 would do the job.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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12/30/11 09:53 PM
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I was about to jump on this until I saw you wanted heavy equipment. I thought my MS290 would do the job. Got saws covered and I have to pull them otherwise I will have a field full of stumps for the next 10 years. Cedar resists not only bugs but rotting pretty good too... I can rent a skid steer, and if the skid steer is just uprooting the tree's and the help is peeling and stacking, it should go fairly quick. Quick being relative since my best guess is that there are 30 acres of cedar trees... Offer still stands but be forewarned, after the novelty wears off (around 15 minutes) it will really suck.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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03/21/12 06:56 PM
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Well looks like the party will be from late May to Mid June.
Plenty of hog sign all over the property.
The deal still stands: But I'd like to modify it a little. For each day of work will equal a free day of hunting. I don't care if you hunt deer, hog, bobcats, coyotes or racoons (all of which there are an abundace of).I have cams up and a feeder so it should be a turn key hunt.
I'll need someone to: 1) Move the trees that I cut out of the way 2) Cut the tops off the trees 3) Stack the logs
Will need to provide a chainsaw or I'll provide a bow saw. I just don't want someone to get hurt using my equipment. Moving the logs can be done with a 4 wheeler ATV, tractor or by hand.
Last edited by Rockfish Dave; 03/22/12 07:00 AM.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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04/08/12 06:46 PM
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well if you change your mind and would like someone to pay to hunt i might be interested
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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04/09/12 03:16 AM
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Aim small, miss small.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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04/09/12 04:07 AM
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ill help with physical labor no machinery tho
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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04/11/12 02:17 PM
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PM contact information and if additional help is needed I'll be in touch.
PM's responded to.
Looks like this will go pretty fast.
Thanks to all that have responded.
- Dave
Last edited by Rockfish Dave; 04/11/12 03:44 PM.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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04/11/12 03:45 PM
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Here is a map link to the approximate location of my property: http://binged.it/Ismtep
Last edited by Rockfish Dave; 04/11/12 03:47 PM.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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07/01/12 08:34 PM
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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07/02/12 06:52 AM
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great videos!! looks like it is going to be a greaat place to hunt. You considering offering pay to hunt options?
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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07/02/12 10:59 AM
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Just set up the salt and mineral licks this weekend. The feeder goes up next weekend.
These are 100% "free range" deer. I mean that anything captured on the camera's was just by chance, no attractants were used. I did a photo capture of one of the deer. It looks to me like he is a 10 or 11 point. No way to tell until the antlers fully develope.
I have been searching for a name for my ranch since I bought it. Since there are some nice racks, just small bodies, Hooters sounds like a fitting name.
It was hard for me to make the offer of work for hunt, and I really needed the help. The pay for hunting would be more hassle than it is worth I'm afraid.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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07/03/12 01:48 PM
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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07/03/12 02:45 PM
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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07/03/12 04:50 PM
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A co-worker of mine thought it is around 11 or 12 points and around 4 years old. The original pictures are much better quality and easier to see.
He also said I shouldn't post the pictures and video on the web for fear of poachers.
I'm not too concerned given the number of trail cameras that I have operating.
I seriously doubt that someone would risk losing their hunting equipment just for a deer, no matter how nice.
But who knows?
Last edited by Rockfish Dave; 07/03/12 06:07 PM.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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07/03/12 06:56 PM
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Nice place. If I had the equipment I would be there with you. Good luck.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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01/09/14 06:44 PM
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So last year a friend popped this guy. Turned out to be 14 points...
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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01/09/14 08:37 PM
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How about a picture? Sounds like a great buck.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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Just emailed to see if I can get the pictures again. I was kind of put out after watching it all year, so I deleted it. Now I don't care.
- Dave
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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01/12/14 02:24 AM
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cedar trees are actually easy to push over. Not a very good root base.
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Re: Free hunting in Fannin County just south of Caddo...
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How about a picture? Sounds like a great buck. Well he sent me a picture of this year's buck... Here is a link to the trailcam footage, since I archive it on youtube. You can go back to last year and see him on the hoof. http://www.youtube.com/user/RockfishDave/videos
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