Anyone Hunting around Mineola?

[Jason19]

I normally hunt West of DFW, but grandfather has me lined up in East Texas outside of Mineola. Grandparents live in Mineola and I always enjoy Thanksgiving with them. This will allow me to visit them a little longer through the weekend so it's "kind of" ok if I come home empty handed.

Was just curious as to the activity out there. Hunting 700+ acres for free, so no guarantee. Owner says hogs are a problem with a few mature bucks running around. Going to have to get out the pop up since I haven't seen the property and don't want to rely on a climber. Maybe stalk at night if going for the hogs.

Any suggestions for a last minute set up with only 3 days to hunt?


Thanks for any input.

[krtnorris]

Are you the only one hunting there? Can you be moblie? Are u rifle or bowhuntn? Is it open or thick land? Can you scout for a day while hunting?

[Jason19]

Are you the only one hunting there? Can you be moblie? Are u rifle or bowhuntn? Is it open or thick land? Can you scout for a day while hunting?

Mainly bow....but figured I would bring a rifle for pigs.
I have never seen the property. Figured I would use my first day to get around the property and check it out/scout. Mobile by foot.

[Ferg]

google map should be your friend

[Charlie6Delta]

I am about 5 miles southwest of Mineola. BTLowry is about 3 miles east of me. Deer are moving right now. Friend's wife killed a nice buck last weekend and another friend missed a nice one. Both between me and Mineola.
Remember Wood County and Smith County are both AR counties.

[Jason19]

I am about 5 miles southwest of Mineola. BTLowry is about 3 miles east of me. Deer are moving right now. Friend's wife killed a nice buck last weekend and another friend missed a nice one. Both between me and Mineola.
Remember Wood County and Smith County are both AR counties.

AR counties? Not sure I understand.

[Charlie6Delta]

Antler Restriction Counties. 13 inch rule applies on bucks.
TWPD
TWPD Antler Visuals

[Jason19]

Antler Restriction Counties. 13 inch rule applies on bucks.
TWPD
TWPD Antler Visuals

Doh!...where's my sign? I need to put it around my neck.

Thanks for the clarification....should have known what AR stood for.

[Charlie6Delta]

No problem. I like the outcome of AR, I can see the results. We never had the nice deer like you see now when I was a kid. But it will get you in trouble if you don't pay attention. Lots of Game Wardens running around Wood County.

[perfectstorm]

My grandfather has 400 acres East of Mineola, I've never hunted it. What size are the mature deer in that area?

[White Falcon]

At Holly Lake! In my yard!