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Trip to South Texas
This is a discussion on Trip to South Texas within the Nature and Wildlife forums, part of the Showcase category; Many thanks to Ron, Michael,Patti, Howard, and Johnny. Hey Michael, I don't think that there is any question but that ...
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11-26-2011, 09:47 AM
Many thanks to Ron, Michael,Patti, Howard, and Johnny. Hey Michael, I don't think that there is any question but that the fawn survival this year is below, and in some cases, way below, average. However, I have heard that on some ranches where there is an extensive year round feeding program that the survival rate is OK. BTW, the buck in image #1 is over 8 years old and probably 10. --------------------------- Bill in Austin "When you come to the fork in the road, take it" |
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11-26-2011, 10:00 AM
Hey Bill, There's no way for me to know for sure but I think that they feed year round... but water is a problem / predator attractor. I think that everything is compressed into watering hole areas, including predators. That said, I'm not on the lease so I can't say for sure. I know that some high fence areas have extensive watering going on. Gotta protect the assets  --------------------------- Blog I've got raw unbridled talent when it comes to making mistakes It's time to go fishing <*)}}}>< |
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11-26-2011, 04:27 PM
And what assets they are. Deer hunting has surpassed the cattle business on many ranches. --------------------------- Bill in Austin "When you come to the fork in the road, take it" |
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11-26-2011, 05:49 PM
Oh absolutely. I know people that guide and sell $20,000 bucks... none for me thanks. I work with a guy that breeds bucks as side job. You should see some of the racks on those things... --------------------------- Blog I've got raw unbridled talent when it comes to making mistakes It's time to go fishing <*)}}}>< |
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11-27-2011, 12:25 PM
Bill, Any chance you could share the area you were in and how you got access? John in Austin |
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11-27-2011, 04:25 PM
Outstanding collection Bill! Love all of the buck shots and the coyote. All four of the bird shots are superb too, especially the tail up of the Wren. |
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11-29-2011, 07:40 AM
Outstanding series, Bill! --------------------------- Jim |
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11-29-2011, 11:37 AM
Boy, a Green Jay, I have yet to catch one of those, very nice series. |
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11-29-2011, 11:41 AM
Great captures. I don't think I have ever seen a Green Jay! --------------------------- Sony|SonyIR|Sony NEX|Minolta Film|Polaroid If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine "No one cares how hard you worked...but they will notice if you didn't work hard enough." -Ctein |
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11-29-2011, 03:37 PM
They are all great pictures. --------------------------- Respectfully, Bear |
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11-29-2011, 04:03 PM
Thanks John, Jim[2], Fred, Keith, and Jason. I got access to this ranch through the Valley Land Fund Photo Contest in 2002. The ranch owners are wonderful people and have been very generous in allowing me access to their ranch, which is a mecca for wildlife. There are ranches that cater to photographers for a fee. Here are a few: Dos Venades Ranch Santa Clara Ranch Martin Refuge, Javelina Ranch There are others. I have been on the Martin Refuge and it is an excellent choice. Wonderful photo blinds are available with bait, which is necessary to get close to your subjects. All of the critters in my images above, with the exception of the wren and the coyote were attracted by baiting. --------------------------- Bill in Austin "When you come to the fork in the road, take it" |
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12-03-2011, 09:16 PM
Wow those are just incredible! How did you find so many interesting animals? |
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12-04-2011, 12:12 AM
Very nice work Bill love the bucks & coyote! --------------------------- lhdvries |
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