"Official" Sam Houston Natl. Forest 11/12

[Ksig512]

Well, just woke up about to head out there again this morning..... "Nothing better than a long walk in the woods watching everything wake up"

[huntinfool]

Good luck Kevin. Are you going to the pond? Wish I was out there.

[Ksig512]

Good luck Kevin. Are you going to the pond? Wish I was out there.

Nope I did not go to the pond. I was looking at another place. I have seen does on every trip to this area . I just have not come across any buck sign.

Any of you guys on here marking your tree with Pink and White ribbon ? Whoever had this one marked is on a HOT trail. "Sorry no pictures ,I dont want to give away anybody's location....

[Eagles1181]

When I was out there last year the pink and white ribbon was being used by the forest service to mark different harvest areas, or something to that effect. If it was only one tree, then probably a hunter, if there were several I would say forest service.

Eagle

[Ksig512]

When I was out there last year the pink and white ribbon was being used by the forest service to mark different harvest areas, or something to that effect. If it was only one tree, then probably a hunter, if there were several I would say forest service.

Eagle

That is good news... there was single ribbon on a couple trees leading to another tree that had three on it ... Forest service ?

[froghunter]

x2 on the forest service. they had my area marked up pretty good last year.

[huntinfool]

Could be FS or a hunter. Did you look at the ribbon and see if it had any printed letters or numbers on it? If so then that is usually the forest service. Was it the reflective pink and white? If so that is probably a hunter, I do not think the FS uses that....(too expensive)

Good news on the does Kevin. Sounds like you have a great spot to hunt opening morning.

[E.TX.BOWHUNTER]

When I was out there last year the pink and white ribbon was being used by the forest service to mark different harvest areas, or something to that effect. If it was only one tree, then probably a hunter, if there were several I would say forest service.

Eagle

I have seen the FS use that tape to mark boundries either for woodpecker stands to be cleared or a fire break for a future burn.

[HotRod Hunter]

Most hunters I know including myself use all different color marking tape including pink. And may mark a tree more than once as a marker .

[huntinfool]

Most people that mark with tape end up getting their tape moved before the season starts. (ask me how I found that out) Seems someone thought it would be funny to have me walking to the wrong area on opening morning, luckily I recognized it righ off and was able to walk to my tree with out it.

There are some area's that could use some buring. It would be nice if the would burn the archery only area near the SP. That area is so thick. I think it could be pretty productive if it were thinned out.

[Coullion]

Can someone tell me how gun hunters apply for doe permits for the forest?

[Bad-Karma]

What up Damian? I have been checking in from time to time. I have not been up to my usual area yet. Probably going to head up there weekend after next. I will let you know how it looks. Plan on hunting same spot opening weekend. Smasher, you doing well? I am pretty sure you have been doing your homework already! Any pork lately? I will be in touch when we get a little closer. Only around 60 days till smack down!

[Trent D]

[QUOTE=huntinfool;4012323]Most people that mark with tape end up getting their tape moved before the season starts. (ask me how I found that out) Seems someone thought it would be funny to have me walking to the wrong area on opening morning, luckily I recognized it righ off and was able to walk to my tree with out it.


Been there and it sucks! Luckily I had my gps with me.

[Cooper]

Coullion,I copied this from the Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands.
Hopefully this helps and good luck.

ANTLERLESS DEER PERMITS
You must be in possession of a USFS Anterless Deer Permit
to take antlerless deer during the general season on Units
902, 903, 904, and 905, that are wildlife management areas
jointly managed by TPWD and the USFS.
USFS antlerless deer permits are not required during the
Archery Only, Youth Only, or an established Muzzleloader Only
season on USFS units.
The USFS offers a limited number of permits to hunt antlerless
deer during the general open season on four of their
units (Unit 901 is exempt). Hunters wishing to apply for antlerless
permits should apply: (a) online through the USFS Web
site (see below) or (b) by sending a postcard with the words
“Antlerless Permit,” the hunt area, name, mailing address, and
the applicant’s 2010-2011 hunting license number. Only one
hunter’s name per postcard and only one application per
hunter allowed. Youth hunters participating in the general
season antlerless permit hunts must include the words “Youth
Only Permits,” the hunt area, youth name, youth mailing
address, and youth 2010-2011 hunting license number.
Deadline to apply is Oct. 1, 2010. All adult and youth postcard
applications must be mailed to U.S. Forest Service, Attn:
Antlerless Deer Permits, 415 S. First St., Ste. 110, Lufkin, TX
75901. There will be a drawing in mid-October to select a
limited number of antlerless deer permits. Only winners will
be notified by the USFS. Postcards sent to TPWD Austin
Headquarters will not be forwarded.
For information on how to apply online, go to:
www.fs.fed.us/r8/texas/recreation/hunting.shtml.

[froghunter]

Hey Trent!! havent seen you in a while.

i might make a sunday afternoon trip if i can walk AND not have a heat stroke.