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 Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/22/21 03:03 AM
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Reloder28
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9 out of 10 times you look at the winners after the hunts and they will be non-residents.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/22/21 04:14 AM
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Cajun Raider
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I entered several of the $9 Big Time hunts. On the seventh year entering for the Simitar Oryx, I was drawn. Was it worth the $700 or so I had spent on the 10 or so hunts I had annually entered? You better believe it was!
Don't talk the talk if you didn't walk the walk.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Cajun Raider]
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08/22/21 04:29 AM
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Blank
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I sure enjoyed our hunt together. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/08/full-22567-307050-1b1913a1_8ce1_4b19_94fb_134cf645ea51_1_201_a.jpeg)
Beer and whiskey, 'cause you can't drink bacon!!
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Simple Searcher]
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08/22/21 08:59 PM
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Joined: Aug 2016
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1 bois d arc bow man
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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. yea i feel what your talkin bout. ::  I have done tpw draw hunts for bout 10 yrs. I pulled Gun deer at Matador in 2013?  Got a nice buck. BUT shot at a stud of a buck. Was my fault for missin him.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Reloder28]
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08/23/21 12:38 PM
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Wytex
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9 out of 10 times you look at the winners after the hunts and they will be non-residents. Really, just look back at winners, most are from Texas not out of state. I can find maybe one or 2 per year, some years no non residents win.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Blank]
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08/24/21 02:21 PM
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Joined: Aug 2016
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1 bois d arc bow man
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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. Yes i have been donating for years. I do know someone who won the slam, with one ticket. I had taken a buck i got in 2002 to get measured for the big game awards. I met him at his home & of course couldn't help but notice the bighorn or mulie, [was thinkin to self he hunts outta state a bit] He proceeded to tell me rest of story. I believe he won it the very first year. Not to be long winded i read of someone [on another forum] who has won. Am looking forward to his hunt stories. And crossing my fingers, toes or ANYthing that will bring luck.
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Re: Big Time Hunts
[Re: Williep]
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08/24/21 05:11 PM
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Joined: May 2006
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ILUVBIGBUCKS
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I just did my yearly donation to TP&W
3 each of TX Grand Slam, Mule Deer, WT Bonanza, Exotic, & Nilgai
You would think sooner or later I could get drawn. lol
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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