Laguna Atascosa wants to let TPWD run the hunts

[Thumper]

When is the drawing?

[Thumper]

Updates please!

[topduarte]

I just got picked for Nov 25th thru the 29th. Had a thanksgiving trip planned back home from the 23rd thru the 25th. Have not decided if I will do this trip or not.

[gemini2759]

I just got picked archery deer at LAWR Nov 25-29. I am happy and need redemption from missing two deer last year, including a very nice big bodied buck. Anyone need help out there, let me know. I only live 20-25 minutes from the place.

[Monster Buck]

I just got drawn for archery Dec 2-6 now waiting to find out if I get drawn for rifle hunt.

[topduarte]

I just got picked archery deer at LAWR Nov 25-29. I am happy and need redemption from missing two deer last year, including a very nice big bodied buck. Anyone need help out there, let me know. I only live 20-25 minutes from the place.

Awesome, I might take u up on that if I can make it out there.

Thanks!!

[Grizz83]

I just drew both of the Archery Hunts. Ha.

Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR - Teniente 11/17/2016 - 11/20/2016
Laguna Atascosa NWR 1/25/2016 - 11/29/2016

Which one would yall recommend I go to? I can only go to one of them.

[Caneycreek]

I just got picked archery deer at LAWR Nov 25-29. I am happy and need redemption from missing two deer last year, including a very nice big bodied buck. Anyone need help out there, let me know. I only live 20-25 minutes from the place.

My dad and I got picked for this same hunt. We have never hunted in the area and I guess sort of want to know what to expect. Trying to do some research now but any advice is welcomed!

[Palehorse]

I just got picked archery deer at LAWR Nov 25-29. I am happy and need redemption from missing two deer last year, including a very nice big bodied buck. Anyone need help out there, let me know. I only live 20-25 minutes from the place.

Hey, remember me? I helped you drag a buck out of there a few years ago. I was drawn for LAWR but for the hunt the first week of December. Be sure to save a couple for me!

[TreeStandMan]

Gemini2759 need help

I just got picked archery deer at LAWR Nov 25-29. I am happy and need redemption from missing two deer last year, including a very nice big bodied buck. Anyone need help out there, let me know. I only live 20-25 minutes from the place.

Gemini2759, I also got drawn for the LAWR Nov 25-29 hunt today. Will need some advice, could I pm you. thanks in advance treestandman

[gemini2759]

Hey, remember me? I helped you drag a buck out of there a few years ago. I was drawn for LAWR but for the hunt the first week of December. Be sure to save a couple for me!

Yes I remember. You saved my a** that evening with your wagon. Good luck in December. I found what I think is a killer spot last year but I haven't hunted it. It's like two tunnels of heavy brush leading in and out of a heavy brush area. Only about 50 yards from the road. It would be perfect on a southeast wind.

[gemini2759]

Gemini2759, I also got drawn for the LAWR Nov 25-29 hunt today. Will need some advice, could I pm you. thanks in advance treestandman

Yes. Feel free to pm me. We will be allowed to set up tripods or ground blinds the day before the hunt.

[gemini2759]

My dad and I got picked for this same hunt. We have never hunted in the area and I guess sort of want to know what to expect. Trying to do some research now but any advice is welcomed!

It's a beautiful refuge.
1. Chiggers are all over. Spray accordingly and try and stay out of the high grass and off the ground. Nasty little ****s.
2. Lots of good sections to hunt. Section 1 will be reopened I heard. Some big deer there historically. Section 5 at the northern end popular.
3. I have never had any luck stalking or still hunting. I like to set up on trail intersections along edges of fields with my wind going to open field. If you can sit all day, do it.
4. Prevailing winds are southeast and northeast.
5. Some of the biggest bucks killed have been in middle of day. 11-1 pm especially when we get a cold front. Park game wardens told me many years ago the biggest mistake hunters make is not hunting in the middle of day after the morning hunters head back to trucks for lunch and a siesta
6. There's a drainage ditch about 600-700 yards west of the caliche road that runs along section 8. I've set up on it where trails intersect and have had some shots.
Pm if you have more questions.

[CaptTank]

Me and my BNL got drawn for Nov. 25-29th. Looking forward to it. Got to rifle hunt there last year, now if I can just figure out how to get within bow range...

[Etxnoodler]

Pending second draw for me.