I went down to the ranch this weekend to shoot some management deer. Here is a picture of the best one. He is a nine pointer with a 26 inch outside spread.



I used my trusty Blaser in 7mm Mag.

M16:

nice buck. do you know how old he was? Just curious

His teeth showed him to be 7.5 years old.

In Florida we'd call that a TROPHY!!! Nice buck...

$bob$

M16,

In what part of Texas are you located? Is your place high fenced?

My ranch is located between Fowlerton and Los Angeles in LaSalle County. It is currently low fence but I may high fence part of it in the future.

If you are now having to cull 26 Inch 7.5 year bucks, what do you need a high fence for? That is some of the best deer country in the world. I used to live in SA and went to Cotulla every week in my work. You are in the right place.

I would leave it low fence but my neighbors are trying to sell some 500 acre tracts. One bad neighbor can set you back five years by killing too many deer. So I am probably going to high fence one side to keep this from happening. The rest of the neighbors have management programs in place so they won't be a problem.

That was a good kill. At 7.5 he was on the way downhill. Great spread, just not much on the points and mass for that age. Just got back from a great hunt near Eagle Pass, TX where I was allowed to shoot hogs and does. I got to see many trophies including two that were killed by the owners sons. Just watching all the critters and those giant deer was a blast. Never have seen so many ten point bucks. Was able to assist in their management program by taking two doess and one large hog. In that area, I would say a low fence is No Fence! Good luck. Merg

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Originally posted by M16:
I would leave it low fence but my neighbors are trying to sell some 500 acre tracts. One bad neighbor can set you back five years by killing too many deer. So I am probably going to high fence one side to keep this from happening. The rest of the neighbors have management programs in place so they won't be a problem.

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Rather than fence it, improve your habitat and the deer will stay on your place. It's that simple.

I wish it were that simple. Evidently you do not realize how far bucks can and do travel during the rut.

a high fence IS one way to improve the habitat. With a fence you can reduce the herd density to within the carrying capacity of the range, improving the habitat (for deer and other wildlife) and improving the condition of the deer.

You're not too far from where I grew up (Charlotte)...