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shotgunner11

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Took the RC-5 out for a little break in session yesterday.

I know that when I was considering moving to Texas, I had a totally skewed view of what I was getting myself into. Most people think of wide open fields and tumbleweeds but the reality of the gulf coast is a bit different.

This area is THICK, very thick.

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Alot of areas are impenetrable without a decent machete, long sleeves, heavy pants and boots.

Here's the 5 in it's native environ.

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Not exactly a machete, but it did get me through some thicker areas with a bit of work.

I made my way to a drainage area owned by Compaq computers. Their corporate headquarters is about a mile from my house and this area is about a mile from that, not really sure why they own it but as long as it's open area I'll take advantage.

I walked out into the mud field to check out what tracks I could find and to look for some wildlife.

Hogs, deer, raccoon and snake tracks were the order of the day.

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Had a nice hike, fresh air, humidity and wildlife.....perfect!
 
Texas has almost every environment within its borders. Just not any large mountains. It's a great place to practice a variety of survival skills.
 
shotgunner11 said:
Thanks, good to see you around.:thumbup:
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Yep. I've been missing for a minute. Bout to be missing again. The wife and I are having a lot of family visits and stuff these past two weeks, this coming week, and then we're going on the cruise. I love both our families, but man am I tired of people being at my house.:(
 
Dylside said:
Yep. I've been missing for a minute. Bout to be missing again. The wife and I are having a lot of family visits and stuff these past two weeks, this coming week, and then we're going on the cruise. I love both our families, but man am I tired of people being at my house.:(
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Yea, I'm the same way. Just can't relax with people in the house.
 
troutfisher13111 said:
Nice pics. That looks like thick country. Perfect for a leveraction.
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Yup, got rid of my Rem 700 after my first time hunting here and picked up a Marlin 336 30-30.

Looking to trade up to a .45-70 guide gun when cash allows. I'll never go back to fighting with a right handed bolt action again.
 
Nice pics. I hate in when there is always people at my house. I am always annoyed because they always want to talk to me when I don't want to talk to them.
 
that place looks like it can get pretty hot. are there any cooler places in texas?
 
shotgunner11 said:
Yup, got rid of my Rem 700 after my first time hunting here and picked up a Marlin 336 30-30.

Looking to trade up to a .45-70 guide gun when cash allows. I'll never go back to fighting with a right handed bolt action again.
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Oh man.. 45-70 is the balls bro! Makes a great HD gun! ::evil grin::
 
shotgunner11 said:
Yup, got rid of my Rem 700 after my first time hunting here and picked up a Marlin 336 30-30.

Looking to trade up to a .45-70 guide gun when cash allows. I'll never go back to fighting with a right handed bolt action again.
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Dude, my Marlin 336 is my all time favorite deer gun. I have had bolt actions and pumps in faster calibers, but you just can't beat the whole 30-30.
 
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