An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
10-01-2008, 09:31 PM
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Panhandle of Texas
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An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
I know, I know...if it is legal we shouldn't bash other types of hunting and whatnot.....but then again they shouldn't have sent me a brochure as part of some mass mailing list they bought from the State Dept of Wildlife if they don't want me to complain and whine about it.
Below isthe website if you want to see for yourself but I'll give a brief recap.
www.whitetailbucksllc.com
1000 acres and while it doesn't explicitley say so, I guarantee you it is a high fenced operation. 1000 acres may sound big to some of you thick woods guy back east, but in the realm of Texas ladscape/terrain, that is not very big. 1 mile wide by 1 1/2 mile long or some configuration thereof.
Basically, its 200/day for lodging and 200/day for a required guide and then trophy fees apply.
They state you will see 20-30 trophy animals per day.
130's -150's $3500
160's-190's $10,000
200 and over - fee upon request
Wounded game is paid at full trophy fee
10-15% gratuity is recommended therefore expected
I know this post won't change anything and probably should have left unwritten, but when I read the owner's qoute
"the Grothaus's true sense of fulfillment now lies in having their clients reach their own personal hunting goals",
well....that was too much, I just had to vent a little.
There, I'm done. Flame away
Below isthe website if you want to see for yourself but I'll give a brief recap.
www.whitetailbucksllc.com
1000 acres and while it doesn't explicitley say so, I guarantee you it is a high fenced operation. 1000 acres may sound big to some of you thick woods guy back east, but in the realm of Texas ladscape/terrain, that is not very big. 1 mile wide by 1 1/2 mile long or some configuration thereof.
Basically, its 200/day for lodging and 200/day for a required guide and then trophy fees apply.
They state you will see 20-30 trophy animals per day.
130's -150's $3500
160's-190's $10,000
200 and over - fee upon request
Wounded game is paid at full trophy fee
10-15% gratuity is recommended therefore expected
I know this post won't change anything and probably should have left unwritten, but when I read the owner's qoute
"the Grothaus's true sense of fulfillment now lies in having their clients reach their own personal hunting goals",
well....that was too much, I just had to vent a little.
There, I'm done. Flame away
10-01-2008, 09:53 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 770
RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
i'll probably get flamed too, but personally i agree with you. high fenced operations to me are not the same as hunting unfenced public or private land.
10-01-2008, 09:57 PM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Somewhere in Michigan
Posts: 5,702
RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
I hate seeing anything priced by the inch, I wouldn;t look twice personnaly BUT there are some i.e. anesthesiologists, surgeons, lawyers, with the dough but without the time that enjoy to hunt and can afford to partake in such activities to get out and get a buck, I dont care, I hope they had fun!
10-02-2008, 06:33 AM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: May 2005
Location: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
Posts: 5,973
RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
I'd just as soon buy a steer. Its all livestock anyway. And I agree with you about making Tx look bad. I think those outfits suck.
10-02-2008, 06:50 AM
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Dominant Buck
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Location: Blossvale, New York
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RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
ORIGINAL: Austin/WI
If you don't speak out against it, you're part of the problem
Nothing wrong with complaining about high fences
If you don't speak out against it, you're part of the problem
Nothing wrong with complaining about high fences
10-02-2008, 06:53 AM
#7
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: May 2005
Location: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
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RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
ORIGINAL: davidmil
NOthing wrong in complaining..... just as long as you don't want any friends in Texas.[8D]
ORIGINAL: Austin/WI
If you don't speak out against it, you're part of the problem
Nothing wrong with complaining about high fences
If you don't speak out against it, you're part of the problem
Nothing wrong with complaining about high fences
10-02-2008, 08:38 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Iowa (Heartland USA)
Posts: 3,249
RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
You can always find an idiot for any high priced "product". I am selling guided hunts here where we have invisible fences. $500 per day for guiding, $500 per day for lodging (I put you up at the local Flea Bag Inn), and $100 per every deer you do not see. Prices for the deer you do see are available upon request. What sets my operation away from the rest is, if you do shoot a deer, I'll sit back and sip a beverage while I ALLOW you to experience the ultimate hunting experience by tracking, field dressing and recovering your own deer! Don't let someone else be the first one in your neighborhood to have this hunt!!!! Call DCH (Dewey Cheecha & Howe) Hunting Fleecing Enterprises Today!
Seriously, there are many places like this all around the country and it's all part of the Supply & Demand system. As long as there are persons of other moral values that want to do this, there will be people who will do it for the almighty buck (the monetary kind, not the 4 legged kind).
Seriously, there are many places like this all around the country and it's all part of the Supply & Demand system. As long as there are persons of other moral values that want to do this, there will be people who will do it for the almighty buck (the monetary kind, not the 4 legged kind).
10-02-2008, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NY, Finger Lakes Area
Posts: 272
RE: An example of what gives Texas hunting a bad reputation,IMO
Ya know, it just dawned on me...all this is is prostitution for deer. The rancher is the Pimp, the deer are the Ho's, the hunters are the John's. Pimp exploits Ho's, gets paid, doesn't feel bad. Pimp's happy, John's happy, Ho is dead. It's like a Kennedy Family outing!