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Q:
I was reading through the Texas Fish & Game magazine the other day and this article caught my eye. The name was The Kids Are Alright. I noticed that it said Heather Deppe was using a Remington m700 22.250 on her deer hunt. I just moved to Texas from Minnesota and I’m itchin’ to go hunting. In Minnesota the lowest caliber you can use is a 243. Can I use that rifle to hunt state land or are there special rules to caliber size from private land to state land? Do you have any recomendations for hunting land around San Antonio? Thanks a lot man, any help you could offer would be great.
A:
Welcome to the Great Republic and venison epicenter of Texas my friend! You are in for a deerhunting treat I assure you! Though we all know the good ol .22-250 was designed as a
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varminter supreme, there is no doubt whatsoever that in the right, well practiced hands, it is a killer deer round as well. Don’t use those frangible explosive varmint hollowpoints, but rather a good, well constructed softpoint designed for deer. Most ammo manufacturers make dandies and handloaders have a good variety to choose from. Penetration with this hi-velocity rounnd is key. Texas is wall to wall killer deerhunting, and San Antonio is surrounded with great ranches loaded with deer. Contact the good ol YO at 800-YO-RANCH for starters. They know their stuff, are overloaded with deer of every description and are gungho hunters that will steer ya right. Goodluck and good hunting, Texas BloodBrothers, Ted
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I have never been bowhunting, but I am a pretty fair shot on a range. Do you have any suggestions for a good place to hunt for a fellow that would rather not invest several hundred dollars for a few hours of hunting. I just want to get out and try my hand at it. I am asking you, because I value your opinion and know you will give me an honest answer.
A:
I cannot encourage you strongly enough to get into bowhunting ASAP! It is the highest of highs my friend! But be sure to go slow and ultra conscientious as bowhunting demands the highest level of awareness and dedication of any endeavor I know of. Learn about the sensual radar ballet necessary to draw on ultra wary game at rediculously close range. It is almost impossible, hence the increased gratification and need to be in tune with yourself, the Good Mother Earth and the mighty beasts. Give it your best shot and do please keep us informed of your new adventures. Share the spirit!
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