Lake Whitney/Lake Aquilla 2011-2012 Season

[texanatc]

I don't hunt. I just hike around playing frisbee with the mass quantities of cow discs. Oh and welcome to the gs.

[12 point]

Hello Chief and welcome. I would be wrong if I told anyone that there aren't any good deer out there.

I'm concerned that the number of new hunters on coe land may be much higher than us regulars are used to. But, I don't have a problem with it as long as the rules are followed. It is public land after all. You won't see me hunting on any weekends that's for sure.

[BIG IRON]

Hey guys and gals I'm new to Texas bow hunter and I have a ?about whitney and aquilla lake passes to hunt on them. Can I fill that stuff out online and is it free?

It is free but you have to fill it out in person

[Chief Yote]

So a bunch of people hunt out there?

[LWArchery]

Wonder why they couldnt of added it to the online form?????

Welcome new guys..

We are talking about Whitney people and computers. LOL

[BIG IRON]

So a bunch of people hunt out there?

Quite a few I think. They issue about 2500 permits (weith the exception of last year) but a large majority is duck hunters and guys that only go opening weekend.

[team obsession]

i think there probly gonna issue closer to 3000 to 3500 this year. i bet its gonna be packed.

[Razorback01]

There will be a lot of areas packed with the lake level we currently have. Some areas no one, cause you can't get to them.

[switchback]

Quite a few I think. They issue about 2500 permits (weith the exception of last year) but a large majority is duck hunters and guys that only go opening weekend.

Or never go at all. Alot of them get a permit in case they decide to go.

[Chief Yote]

I got a new bow not to long ago and I'm dying to go hunting with but Idk where to go and I don't want to wait till bow season opens

[12 point]

Chief Yote, if you don't mind traveling on the rougher roads, I would suggest hunting on the less accessable places. That's what I do, but sometimes driving on those roads is bone jarring and tooth rattling. I had two sensors go out in my truck in one day of driving on them. First the speed sensor (controls the speedometer) on the tranny went out while on my way in and the other sensor on the differential went out on way out. Not sure if the rough roads were to blame, but they sure didn't help.

Those rough roads are definitely what contributed to a steering gear box needing to be replaced prematurely.

But, hunting in those areas that aren't hunted as much has enabled me to have some chances at getting some very nice deer. Just wish I could leave my portable tree stand up, but I have always complied with all rules and take the stand down at the end of each day. That's just how I am about obeying rules. Probably also explains why I have never had a speeding ticket or any other motor vehicle violation.

[Chief Yote]

Oh yeah I'm used to those kind of roads. I usually just hold on and drive them. I'm going to have to give those spot a try

[txbowcm]

made it to the coe office at 4:29 today with a couple of buddies should of seen the look on the ladies face at the front desk it was priceless she had to work until 4:37 i hope she can forgive us!!

[BuckChaser45]

Anybody planning on attending the Waco shoot?

i plan on going igot third in the youth on the pvbc shoot

[Mac...]

i plan on going igot third in the youth on the pvbc shoot

Sweet!
This shoot will be a little more challenging but youths get closer stakes to shoot from so you'll be fine.
Still better bring your A game if you plan on shooting at the far stakes with BowMania. Lol