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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/08/21 05:09 AM
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/08/21 11:30 AM
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stxranchman
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Yes, I have since they started. Do mainly the deer and grand slam ones though.
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/08/21 11:32 AM
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Speaking of on-line begging. The state really advertises the heck out of these things. I put in for a few draw hunts every now and then and have even drawn on one, but I never put in for these. For someone who can't afford a lease or a hunt, or with zero access anywhere, I guess they have to at least try and I hope they go to someone like that.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/08/21 12:34 PM
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It's a great opportunity IMO. I do it every year.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/08/21 12:47 PM
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Simple Searcher
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TPWD makes a lot of money on these hunts. I donate about $40 a year myself. More recently in places that I would like to hunt, more than what I am hunting. I have been applying for about 10 years, and have never been drawn.
"Man is still a hunter, still a simple searcher after meat..." Robert C. Ruark
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/08/21 01:57 PM
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/08/21 03:10 PM
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I did some brief browsing and was wondering if you do get drawn, is there more payments you have to make like tags, fees to hunt the place selected? Or do you just have to have a valid hunting license?
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Gw123]
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08/08/21 05:41 PM
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WestTN_TX
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For the general drawn hunts at various WMA's, state parks, NWR's, there is typically an $80 or $130 permit fee, if you draw. If I remember correctly from past draws, you have 10 or so days to pay the fee or your tag is returned into the pot for the second draw. Lot's of info here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/public/public_hunt_drawing/faqs.phtmlI'm not sure about the Big Time Texas Draws.
Last edited by WestTN_TX; 08/08/21 05:43 PM.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/08/21 05:48 PM
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Years ago and won a hog hunt on the Matador, never seen so many people in one area in my life. About an hour after daylight I packed up and went home.
Yes! A Weatherby does kill them deader.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/08/21 06:19 PM
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Yes, I do, and realize I will never draw in all likelihood, but it is a contribution to a very good cause. Same thing for the Super Tags in several of our western states. The moneys generated go to lots of project work for public areas that would otherwise not be taken. If you put in for the premium hunts, your $30-50 is better than buying booze or cigarettes. I do know a couple people who actually drew a hunt thru this program.
Beer and whiskey, 'cause you can't drink bacon!!
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: HWY_MAN]
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08/08/21 08:39 PM
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stxranchman
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Years ago and won a hog hunt on the Matador, never seen so many people in one area in my life. About an hour after daylight I packed up and went home. These hunts are different than the regular WMA hunts. These are all guided and some are just one permit with up to 2 hunters...they lucky winner can invite a guest on some hunts. The WT hunts will be a few more hunts(up to 5) but each will be on a specific ranch or WMA. Not all on one location at the same time like regular hunts.
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/09/21 11:59 AM
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ILUVBIGBUCKS
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Every year Haven't been drawn yet though. I typically will spend a couple hundud in chances
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/09/21 12:25 PM
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Mr. T.
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I buy 5 a year at $9 then the $5 processing fee, so I spend a total of $50 each year. Never been drawn, but will continue buying as it helps.
Cabin rental in Pagosa Springs, Co. Sleeps 10, If interested please PM me.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Mr. T.]
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08/09/21 03:29 PM
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RidesNHunts
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I allow myself $100 per year for entries to the Big Time hunts, so 11 entries ($99), then there's the $5 processing fee. Just started last year. I know it's a long shot, but what the heck. Can't win if ya don't play.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/10/21 12:54 AM
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I usually spend about a hundred buck a year on them. Most of the entries are for the grand slam with the sheep being the prize. There was a guy on here years ago who won the grand slam. As I recall he post about the first hunt he went on than never posted any more info.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Erny]
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08/10/21 04:13 PM
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I usually spend about a hundred buck a year on them. Most of the entries are for the grand slam with the sheep being the prize. There was a guy on here years ago who won the grand slam. As I recall he post about the first hunt he went on than never posted any more info. Been two guys on THF and one on TBH. We also had a few guys draw the really high end hunts. One of our members got like a 12 or 14 ft gator I think
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/11/21 11:38 AM
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I usually do an entry or two for the whitetail and mule deer hunts, but consider it more a donation because your chances of getting drawn are slim to none.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/11/21 03:00 PM
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deckh
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After 10 yrs. of applying, my son was drawn for a west Texas mule deer hunt. He was successful.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Jgraider]
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08/17/21 10:54 AM
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It's a great opportunity IMO. I do it every year. Texas Grand Slam - check Nilgai Antelope Safari on the Yturria - check Big Time Bird Hunt - check Ultimate Mule Deer Hunt - check Hope springs eternal. Blind hogs & acorns. You just never know.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Hudbone]
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08/17/21 01:26 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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It's a great opportunity IMO. I do it every year. Texas Grand Slam - check Nilgai Antelope Safari on the Yturria - check Big Time Bird Hunt - check Ultimate Mule Deer Hunt - check Hope springs eternal. Blind hogs & acorns. You just never know. What no Gator? What are you a ungulate purest
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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08/17/21 01:28 PM
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stxranchman
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It's a great opportunity IMO. I do it every year. Texas Grand Slam - check Nilgai Antelope Safari on the Yturria - check Big Time Bird Hunt - check Ultimate Mule Deer Hunt - check Hope springs eternal. Blind hogs & acorns. You just never know. What no Gator? What are you a ungulate purest They don't make good dry sausage....so I have heard....
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/17/21 03:03 PM
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/20/21 06:54 PM
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I’ve been putting in to the Big Time Hunts for over 10 years, I know it’s a long shot but if you get lucky enough to win one that would be a hunt of a life time
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/20/21 07:04 PM
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Always put in for a few every year. fingers crossed!
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