I have just been offered a position as an NJROTC instructor at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX. Unless something unseen comes up, I'll accept the position. So, it appears as though I am TX bound.

I have done a little research and found that as a retired member of the military I am able to hunt on Fort Hood. I'm curious if any of the other members here have any experience with the base? I've hunted a number of other military bases but not on Hood. It appears as though the base permits will cost $65.00 for retirees so that means the hunting is cheap by TX standards. Mostly I'm looking for a couple of does and hogs each year for the freezer. Antlers no longer have any appeal for me and all my hunting now is for meat.

I'm also looking into the Navy's Escondido Ranch near Freer, TX. They also allow retirees to hunt and I know a couple of guys that have hunted there. Any info anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Tommy

You might also look into hunting on Fort Sill, Oklahoma. This is near Lawton, Oklahoma, about 3 hours drive north of Carrollton, Texas. There is an elk hunt on Fort Sill available to retired military that is said to be an excellent hunt. I don't know the details or how difficult it is to draw. Just thought I would call it to your attention. There are some "mountains" in the Fort Sill area. I put quotes around this because while these mountains raise about 1000 feet above the surrounding area, they probably aren't at a very high altitude -- maybe 3000 feet maximum?