Tiberius - really not trying to discourage you. Glad you are having a good season. However orange on all the time and one buck are basic SHNF rules.
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I've been researching Sam Houston National Forest a lot lately to plan a squirrel hunt in February and it is very confusing.
OnX map shows the Sam Houston WMA (which is 1 buck) as limited to just those forest lands in Walker County and everything outside of that to be "general forest" which would fall under county bag limits (2 bucks).
However, I found other literature from both USDA and TPWD indicating that ALL of Sam Houston NF is WMA.
I could see how people would be confused if using OnX or something similar.
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Originally posted by hot_rod_eddie View PostOkay guys -
I did this a couple years ago and it seemed to work good as a reference point.
I have added multiple links to the rules for the SAM below.
When I started on this thread I was a spike. As a matter of fact, I came to TBH because I was looking for more information on the SAM. As I have said before, most of the guys on here are pretty cool.
Here are a few of tips;
1. This is mostly an informative thread where people chat and cutup; hunting the SAM is the initial thread that binds. However, it isn't for bashing or just running off at the mouth. Please take that somewhere else.
2. Many of these guys on here know each other and their idiosyncrasies.
3. Don't splash in and expect everyone to understand you and where you are coming from. Get to know the guys and they will get to know you.
4. Don't ask stupid questions like where are your GPS coordinates, etc.
5. Do your homework. Some rule questions are still debated here, but if you ask if you can hand corn in the SAM you will get ignored.
6. Enjoy the hunt.
Of course no one can enforce these suggestions, but many people enjoy this thread. If you can't do these simple things please don't waste it for the rest of us.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/texas...TELPRDB5292305
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Originally posted by backwoods View PostI've been researching Sam Houston National Forest a lot lately to plan a squirrel hunt in February and it is very confusing.
OnX map shows the Sam Houston WMA (which is 1 buck) as limited to just those forest lands in Walker County and everything outside of that to be "general forest" which would fall under county bag limits (2 bucks).
However, I found other literature from both USDA and TPWD indicating that ALL of Sam Houston NF is WMA.
I could see how people would be confused if using OnX or something similar.
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Well it didn’t happen today. Seen a deer as I got to my tree this morning. Green eyes with my light. Never blew at me or heard it walk off. Never seen her again till I left at 11:30. Anyway at 9:20 I seen mamma and two fawns come in but too far away. And that’s all I seen this morning. Prolly try again tomorrow.
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Hey y’all new guy to the forum here. Got some questions about hunting SHNF. Not able to get to the private land I normally hunt at this year so I’m thinking about trying public land. This is closest spot to me. I’d be hunting with a rifle. Would I be able to scout from aerial maps find a spot and go sit? Is there even a chance to see anything or are there to many other other rifle hunters shooting like crazy and scaring everything? Is it pretty quiet mid week or are there still lots of hunters out? Like I said never hunted public land so this is new territory for me.
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Originally posted by Miketex2016 View PostHey y’all new guy to the forum here. Got some questions about hunting SHNF. Not able to get to the private land I normally hunt at this year so I’m thinking about trying public land. This is closest spot to me. I’d be hunting with a rifle. Would I be able to scout from aerial maps find a spot and go sit? Very Unlikely for morning hunts.Is there even a chance to see anything (yes) or are there to many other other rifle hunters shooting like crazy and scaring everything? Depending on where and when you go. Is it pretty quiet mid week or are there still lots of hunters out? Midweek is much bettervLike I said never hunted public land so this is new territory for me.
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Originally posted by Miketex2016 View PostHey y’all new guy to the forum here. Got some questions about hunting SHNF. Not able to get to the private land I normally hunt at this year so I’m thinking about trying public land. This is closest spot to me. I’d be hunting with a rifle. Would I be able to scout from aerial maps find a spot and go sit? Is there even a chance to see anything or are there to many other other rifle hunters shooting like crazy and scaring everything? Is it pretty quiet mid week or are there still lots of hunters out? Like I said never hunted public land so this is new territory for me.
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