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Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 02:58 AM
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Last week, I was fortunate to hunt with some new friends at Laguna Vista Ranch in Pearsall, TX. I have wanted to hunt Laguna Vista's property for some time now, and I will be the first to say that it was worth the wait....and I cannot wait to return for another trip! Our group had a very successful trip....taking 7 trophy animals over the course of 4 days. Laguna Vista is one of a select few properties in the U.S. that holds a federal CITES permit for hunting Red Lechwe. The ranch has a substantial amount of wetland areas, that provides ample natural habitat for their breeding Lechwe herd. I have wanted a Lechwe for a long time, and was finally able to cross it off my bucket list! I shot a nice old bull off the sticks at 180 yards after a day and a half of unsuccessful stalks. I also managed to get a great OLD Blackbuck ram with 4 curls....which I just couldn't pass up. The other guys took several animals including Blackbuck, Axis, Pure European Mouflon, Scimitar Oryx, and Bison. The ranch hosts quite a few species of game, but does not utilize feeders like most ranches do. Instead, they have several hundred acres of irrigated fields which provide year-round nutrition for the animals on the ranch....and also provide a much more natural and challenging hunting experience. I hope you guys enjoy the photos...
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 02:59 AM
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 02:59 AM
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 03:08 AM
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Awesome pics and hunt! Great Lechwe, congrats!
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 03:15 AM
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Erny
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Wow what a hunt!!! Congrats to the hunters!!!!!!
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 04:29 AM
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Man, look at the ears on that bunny! A trophy for sure!
All kidding aside, great looking trophies and awesome photos as well. What camera are you using?
If you died tomorrow, what would you have done today...
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 04:46 AM
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Man, look at the ears on that bunny! A trophy for sure!
All kidding aside, great looking trophies and awesome photos as well. What camera are you using? I use a Nikon D5300....and most of those photos were taken with my 55-300mm Nikkor lens. However, a few of the trophy pics were actually taken with my iPhone 6+
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 01:12 PM
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Nice pics and trophies
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 04:03 PM
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 05:19 PM
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I really like the photo of your namesake! Beautiful bull
A true friend reaches for your hand but touches your heart.
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 05:54 PM
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BEST POST AWARD Great memories captured for life.
Lucky 7 Exotic Ranch located in Eden, Tx. Well managed self sustaining herds roaming our 3,000 acre ranch. First Class Lodging, Ranch style meals and qualified guides. 30+ species.
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 07:37 PM
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Great pics, looks like yall dropped the hammer on em! And thats an incredible red lechwe
Last edited by sparrish8; 02/04/16 07:37 PM.
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 07:40 PM
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 09:12 PM
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I hunted Leguna Vista for the first time a few weeks ago. The do not use feeders and have an awesome setup and great animals. Not to mention the owners have freaking Tigers onsite!!! I will be returning for a Barasingha. Lots of outfitters hunt there but they have a lot of land and animals.
Semper Fi Kevin
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 09:44 PM
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 10:50 PM
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Ive heard about the tigers, thats pretty awesome.
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Re: Lechwe & Blackbuck at Laguna Vista Ranch
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02/04/16 11:23 PM
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Great write-up and pictures.
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