Took ONLY Four Years !!!

FOsteology · September 17, 2011, 02:23:08 PM

Just learned this afternoon that my two boys have been drawn for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Youth Only Gun Deer at Chaparral WMA. The last Youth hunt the boys were drawn by TPWD was in 2007 at the Kerr WMA.

The Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a 15,200-acre research and management area located 8 miles west of Artesia Wells...... South Texas!
HUGE deer call this patch of ground home, and hunting is by draw only. This particular WMA receives numerous draw applications every year, as it's known as one of
Texas "cream of the crop" for deer hunters as it's within the "Golden Triangle".

I've been submitting applications every year since 1989 for the Chap..... and have never been drawn.

The boys are excited. I'm wondering how good the hunting will be as we've been in a serious drought......
I think they'll be able to get on a deer, but with the drought conditions the deer unfortunately will not be anywhere near their prime condition. Still, we'll make the best of it!

HuntnCarve · September 17, 2011, 05:09:26 PM

Congrats to you and the boys FOs! Sounds like you have an exciting hunt with your sons ahead of you.

Hawks Feather · September 17, 2011, 09:20:23 PM

WOW! I am sure the boys are pumped and so is Dad.

Jerry

iahntr · September 17, 2011, 11:51:20 PM

Congrats !!

FinsnFur · September 18, 2011, 12:58:21 AM

Congrats for sure.

4 Years?...it's a good thing he didnt lose interest.

FOsteology · September 19, 2011, 12:13:58 PM

Quote from: FinsnFur on September 18, 2011, 12:58:21 AM
Congrats for sure.
4 Years?...it's a good thing he didnt lose interest.

No lost interest as we always find a place to hunt. Getting drawn for a TPWD hunt (especially for the Chap) is like winning the lottery!

Okanagan · September 19, 2011, 02:29:59 PM

Sounds like super fun, and sounds like he knows what he has drawn enough to appreciate it. We will look forward to the story, how ever it turns out.

There a draw I've put in for for most of the past 20 years... maybe next year!

vvarmitr · September 19, 2011, 02:38:04 PM

Quote from: Okanagan on September 19, 2011, 02:29:59 PM
There a draw I've put in for for most of the past 20 years... maybe next year!

You sound like a Cleveland sports fan there.

HaMeR · September 19, 2011, 07:07:39 PM

Cool deal FOs!! Can't wait to see the results of this hunt.

Hidehunter · September 21, 2011, 07:54:24 AM

Thats Awesome! Make sure to post some pics.