Title: Texas south zone opener
Post by: JMalin on March 13, 2019, 09:39:53 PM
Post by: JMalin on March 13, 2019, 09:39:53 PM
Who is hunting this weekend? Chilly conditions forecasted, but I'm hoping at the very least that the sun will break through Saturday afternoon, it won't be too windy, and the birds will gobble some. I've had one that I'll be hunting that has made a trail camera appearance three of the last four days. He's been alone too and managed to get a gobble out of him before backing out.
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: deltastrutter on March 14, 2019, 09:43:58 AM
Post by: deltastrutter on March 14, 2019, 09:43:58 AM
I'll b hunting south of San Antonio starting Sunday afternoon. What's the birds doing down that way.
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Clark8907 on March 14, 2019, 09:33:44 PM
Post by: Clark8907 on March 14, 2019, 09:33:44 PM
I will also be south of San Antonio sat-mon. Hopefully even with the subpar weather I can get a few on the ground.
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: ClayW on March 14, 2019, 10:40:16 PM
Post by: ClayW on March 14, 2019, 10:40:16 PM
Quote from: deltastrutter on March 14, 2019, 09:43:58 AM
I'll b hunting south of San Antonio starting Sunday afternoon. What's the birds doing down that way.
Quote from: Clark8907 on March 14, 2019, 09:33:44 PM
I will also be south of San Antonio sat-mon. Hopefully even with the subpar weather I can get a few on the ground.
The birds are on fire right now. We had some success this past weekend during Youth Season and scouting shows the birds acting perfect.
I'm not sure how far south of SA you will be hunting but this report is from Karnes County
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Gobblerslobber on March 14, 2019, 11:29:18 PM
Post by: Gobblerslobber on March 14, 2019, 11:29:18 PM
Headed down there right now. Jim Hogg county and I hear their all hot n bothered.
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: MichaelC on March 14, 2019, 11:38:24 PM
Post by: MichaelC on March 14, 2019, 11:38:24 PM
Thnx for the report. I'll be in Bandera County hunting M-W and could have time for a couple days hunting afterwards there or on my way driving back home. Any suggestions welcome- thnx!
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: deltastrutter on March 15, 2019, 05:26:46 AM
Post by: deltastrutter on March 15, 2019, 05:26:46 AM
I will b in atascosa and frio counties.
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Abomb on March 15, 2019, 08:58:03 AM
Post by: Abomb on March 15, 2019, 08:58:03 AM
Will be close to Pearsall. Not the weather i was planning on for my first trip out here
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: ClayW on March 15, 2019, 10:15:06 PM
Post by: ClayW on March 15, 2019, 10:15:06 PM
I'd expect all you guys to experience the same that we are.
The flocks are just starting to break up and the birds are HOT!!!
Good luck and get after em!
The flocks are just starting to break up and the birds are HOT!!!
Good luck and get after em!
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Gamblinman on March 16, 2019, 06:23:56 AM
Post by: Gamblinman on March 16, 2019, 06:23:56 AM
Here in Bee County TX. Birds were pretty quiet yesterday morning with the cold and wind. That should change this morning with a little less wind. Going to be one of the coldest starts to the Texas opener that I can remember. Usually its shorts and T shirt weather hunting.
Good Luck to all!
Good Luck to all!
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Clark8907 on March 16, 2019, 12:26:17 PM
Post by: Clark8907 on March 16, 2019, 12:26:17 PM
Three dead by 0830 this morning.
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: kennedyh1990 on March 17, 2019, 07:43:14 PM
Post by: kennedyh1990 on March 17, 2019, 07:43:14 PM
Got a trip to Kimble County coming up on Thursday. Are the birds flocked up or acting right?
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Magdump on March 18, 2019, 12:19:56 PM
Post by: Magdump on March 18, 2019, 12:19:56 PM
I scored a gobbler south of Tilden on Saturday. Birds are henned up and strutting like crazy! What a great trip! Texas is now checked off, only 41 more states to go!
(I'm the one with glasses. The two birds on the right were both ancient studs. Never seen such long, curved, pointed spurs in person before. This ranch had not been turkey hunted seriously previously and lots of old birds on it.)
(https://photos.imageevent.com/magdump/hunting/websize/TX%20Turkey%20Hunt%20Group%20Photo.JPG)
(I'm the one with glasses. The two birds on the right were both ancient studs. Never seen such long, curved, pointed spurs in person before. This ranch had not been turkey hunted seriously previously and lots of old birds on it.)
(https://photos.imageevent.com/magdump/hunting/websize/TX%20Turkey%20Hunt%20Group%20Photo.JPG)
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: camotoe on March 18, 2019, 12:52:03 PM
Post by: camotoe on March 18, 2019, 12:52:03 PM
Piece of cake 
good luck
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: ClayW on March 19, 2019, 07:09:28 AM
Post by: ClayW on March 19, 2019, 07:09:28 AM
This is my favorite time to hunt....birds are flocked up but somewhat on a pattern.
As a Bowhunter, I can use the hens and their patterns to my advantage.
Several close calls and missed opps but got on the board Sunday evening.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/9286709e49ab8619da2458c0535be964.jpg)
As a Bowhunter, I can use the hens and their patterns to my advantage.
Several close calls and missed opps but got on the board Sunday evening.
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: joey46 on March 19, 2019, 07:11:51 AM
Post by: joey46 on March 19, 2019, 07:11:51 AM
Nice going ClayW!
IMO - so far you have "best picture". Sun coming through that fan makes it special. Rio I assume?
IMO - so far you have "best picture". Sun coming through that fan makes it special. Rio I assume?
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Magdump on March 19, 2019, 09:10:41 AM
Post by: Magdump on March 19, 2019, 09:10:41 AM
Clay, that is a gorgeous photo! Well done man!
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: lowcountry on March 19, 2019, 11:50:19 AM
Post by: lowcountry on March 19, 2019, 11:50:19 AM
Thanks for the intel. I'm heading out to Uvalde next week.
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: ClayW on March 19, 2019, 11:57:29 AM
Post by: ClayW on March 19, 2019, 11:57:29 AM
Thanks guys. I appreciate it.
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: tomstopper on March 19, 2019, 03:45:27 PM
Post by: tomstopper on March 19, 2019, 03:45:27 PM
Very nice. Congrats
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: JMalin on March 19, 2019, 05:55:39 PM
Post by: JMalin on March 19, 2019, 05:55:39 PM
Ended up getting a bird Saturday, just before noon after playing cat and mouse with him all morning. Where I hunt, things tend to pick up the first week of April. Was fortunate to bag a bird so early in the season (opening day). Can't wait to chase after them again on a buddy's place in Menard county for the north zone opener.
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: tomstopper on March 19, 2019, 08:01:35 PM
Post by: tomstopper on March 19, 2019, 08:01:35 PM
Nice. Congrats
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Clark8907 on March 20, 2019, 10:17:34 PM
Post by: Clark8907 on March 20, 2019, 10:17:34 PM
Here is pics of the three birds I killed sat am and the bird I killed sat PM to finish my limit.
(http://i.imgur.com/V8bO1Dd.jpg) (http://imgur.com/V8bO1Dd)
(http://i.imgur.com/u63dKbG.jpg) (http://imgur.com/u63dKbG)
(http://i.imgur.com/V8bO1Dd.jpg) (http://imgur.com/V8bO1Dd)
(http://i.imgur.com/u63dKbG.jpg) (http://imgur.com/u63dKbG)
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Planner on March 20, 2019, 10:39:21 PM
Post by: Planner on March 20, 2019, 10:39:21 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/6c442c9ba26d8d0922a9284bd35a2dcd.jpg)
Got this bird Saturday evening... called another one in for a buddy Sunday morning. Had my daughter out for the youth weekend and we didn't connect, but will be taking her back out....
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Got this bird Saturday evening... called another one in for a buddy Sunday morning. Had my daughter out for the youth weekend and we didn't connect, but will be taking her back out....
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: tomstopper on March 20, 2019, 10:57:31 PM
Post by: tomstopper on March 20, 2019, 10:57:31 PM
Congrats
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: ClayW on March 21, 2019, 06:41:35 PM
Post by: ClayW on March 21, 2019, 06:41:35 PM
Quote from: Clark8907 on March 20, 2019, 10:17:34 PM
Here is pics of the three birds I killed sat am and the bird I killed sat PM to finish my limit.
(http://i.imgur.com/V8bO1Dd.jpg) (http://imgur.com/V8bO1Dd)
(http://i.imgur.com/u63dKbG.jpg) (http://imgur.com/u63dKbG)
Nice haul!
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: ClayW on March 21, 2019, 06:44:30 PM
Post by: ClayW on March 21, 2019, 06:44:30 PM
Quote from: Planner on March 20, 2019, 10:39:21 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/6c442c9ba26d8d0922a9284bd35a2dcd.jpg)
Got this bird Saturday evening... called another one in for a buddy Sunday morning. Had my daughter out for the youth weekend and we didn't connect, but will be taking her back out....
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Great shot!
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: ClayW on March 21, 2019, 06:46:42 PM
Post by: ClayW on March 21, 2019, 06:46:42 PM
It's technically still opening week, right?
I was able to trick this one to 7 yards this morning
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/f7d0ee4b525a34819105b1f723f08383.jpg)
I was able to trick this one to 7 yards this morning
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Abomb on March 21, 2019, 07:29:49 PM
Post by: Abomb on March 21, 2019, 07:29:49 PM
Got it done 10 minutes after daylight opening morning (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/790ec4bdec59538d550dbbfc3bec4648.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/a0185c04d9698778987a5a9aaf0fbb96.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/337f5846b3f6b5b6394911234a32dddb.jpg)
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: tomstopper on March 21, 2019, 07:56:20 PM
Post by: tomstopper on March 21, 2019, 07:56:20 PM
Putting a killing on them for sure. Congrats
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: lowcountry on March 25, 2019, 05:23:46 PM
Post by: lowcountry on March 25, 2019, 05:23:46 PM
Any more updates??? Headed to Sonora on Thursday.
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: ClayW on March 25, 2019, 05:56:37 PM
Post by: ClayW on March 25, 2019, 05:56:37 PM
We killed a few more
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/2f35fbf454a88efdedf621147c491804.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/f0a7e84f97efd0e7095b2a1a15d7e063.jpg)
Birds are on fire right now. Probably the best start to a season since I began hunting 20 years ago
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/2f35fbf454a88efdedf621147c491804.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190325/f0a7e84f97efd0e7095b2a1a15d7e063.jpg)
Birds are on fire right now. Probably the best start to a season since I began hunting 20 years ago
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: tomstopper on March 25, 2019, 06:18:35 PM
Post by: tomstopper on March 25, 2019, 06:18:35 PM
Congrats
Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: Abomb on March 25, 2019, 08:11:01 PM
Post by: Abomb on March 25, 2019, 08:11:01 PM
Its tough when you go over and hunt those rios and then come back to Alabama to these hard headed non gobbling easterns. Make you want to go back!
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Title: Re: Texas south zone opener
Post by: JMalin on April 01, 2019, 03:06:32 PM
Post by: JMalin on April 01, 2019, 03:06:32 PM
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Nasty cold front came through Saturday morning for the north zone opener, but the wind laid down down Sunday afternoon and I was able to get a nice one to work to the call.
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Nasty cold front came through Saturday morning for the north zone opener, but the wind laid down down Sunday afternoon and I was able to get a nice one to work to the call.
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