TX Cull Hunt, Len, Dennis, Gus & Charlie
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From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Preparation is fun too.
Preparation is fun too.
Well here we go with the fourth annual, Texas, Cull Buck/ Doe, bow hunt. This is a hunt to remove genetically weak bucks and does to fulfill management objectives for the lease.
Warning, this is a baited, low fence, Texas deer hunt so please ignore thread if you don’t agree with baiting as a hunting method where legal. Picture heavy so enjoy.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Nice rental car..
Nice rental car..
Lenny graciously invited Me, Dennis Razza and the “New guy” handle “Gus” who he met last year in Africa. So cool all the hunts put together because of Bowsite.
I hadn’t bow hunted Texas before hunting at Lenny’s lease and it definitely has grown on us especially in January when timing is good. How about this rental car. A 2023 Tacoma with trail beefy tires. A must for the two tracks we’ll be hunting.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
No can shoot…
No can shoot…
Most of the lease members are rifle hunters but Lenny has 7 spots set up for bow hunting with shots from 15 to 30 yards. As you can imagine the deer are pretty wound up after almost 4 months of hunting pressure. However the bucks are recovering from the rut and we see a ton of bucks.
Here is an example of a buck us “cull hunters” must pass.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Doe down in 45 yards.
Doe down in 45 yards.
Into the cooler
Into the cooler
The first morning Lenny puts us in three ground blinds and he graciously waits on a group text if we need tracking help.
At 8:15 am two does, a fawn and small buck come in and I drain one of the does. The does need to go for management but they sure are hard to shoot. I’m a lucky guy and deer one is in the books.
Back at the Ranch house there’s a cooler and hanging gambrels. Ranch house makes hunt life very comfy.
From: midwest
22-Jan-24
I'd jump all over this hunt! Way to get the party started Charlie!
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Texas sunset.
Texas sunset.
All of us saw deer the first am but no shots for Dennis and Gus.
We each returned to the same blind for the pm hunt. I had the sun right in my eyes until this beautiful sunset.
From: drycreek
22-Jan-24
Dang Charlie, sit0 gonna have a coronary, but I’m gonna have fun !
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Lenny fussed him at 8.5 and we’ll see what DeerAge finds.
Lenny fussed him at 8.5 and we’ll see what DeerAge finds.
Never gets old
Never gets old
Right at sunset a nice Buck appears. He is stocky, has dark black scent glands and a gray face. 5x4 prolly 100” deer. He’s a shooter. After a few minutes he goes broad side and I get a shot at 23 yards. Shot looks great and Lenny comes to my blind and we track. After 60 yards he’s piled up. Two sits, two deer. First day luck for me but neither Gus or Dennis have a shot opportunity although we all see multiple deer.
From: Treeline
22-Jan-24
Nice! Looks like a ton of fun!
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Nice to have deer hanging while having dinner and cocktails.
Nice to have deer hanging while having dinner and cocktails.
In addition to Lenny being host he’s also Outfitter, Guide and most importantly “chef”. The man puts on a great brunch and dinner each night including cocktails. Tonight we have porterhouse steaks with 1836 seasoning and baked potatoes with butter, sour cream and cheese.
Wind change tomorrow so we’ll all move to different blinds.
From: Bake
22-Jan-24
Now THIS looks fun!! Have a good time!
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
No can shoot. Young buck.
No can shoot. Young buck.
Sun rise
Sun rise
Next am we’re in different blinds and all three see deer but no buck or doe shots.
Lenny drives around the ranch and shots a doe with his “longbow”. I think he calls his longbow a Creedmore.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Gus and Lenny. Dennis will mount a Fox for Lenny.
Gus and Lenny. Dennis will mount a Fox for Lenny.
Friday evening Lenny’s fried Josh arrives and the boys are going out Fox and Bobcat hunting. In an hour and a half 5 foxes are shot. Absolute fun treat for us not used to Texas predator hunting.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Nice shot Dennis
Nice shot Dennis
Saturday am hunt Dennis sends a text to Lenny about a potential Cull buck. Mature 8 points are targeted and Lenny gives him the thumbs up reply text and Dennis makes a great shot. Congrats Dennis
Gus gets a shot but unfortunately hits one of the bars that keeps the cattle out. Dang.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
No drama, short tracks.
No drama, short tracks.
Buck dropped 30 yards from blind
Buck dropped 30 yards from blind
Saturday pm all 4 of us are Sitting blinds and Lenny connects on a nice Buck early then a second buck after the sun goes down. His first double with a bow. We’re all stoked. Later we celebrate with cocktails and tacos and watch the San Francisco/ Green Bay game. Boys being boys is much needed.
From: Nick Muche
22-Jan-24
Good stuff! Looks like a great time was had!
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Big boy
Big boy
Last morning hunt and we all go to new blinds. This Buck is a definite “no shooter” but great fun for me to watch. When he walked in the 3 bucks already at the blind all looked up and then ran away. He was the boss.
From: Treeline
22-Jan-24
Looks like a blast!
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Left eye is gone.
Left eye is gone.
A little while later this Buck comes in and I see he’s a mature 8 point with black glands and he’s lost his left eye. I sent this picture to Lenny and he replies “smoke em”. So I fire away. He runs off and I see a cloud of smoke where he crashes. Lenny pics up Dennis before he picks me up and the three of us gather up the buck and head back. Lenny picks up Gus who unfortunately did not get another shot.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Cold windy morning too.
Cold windy morning too.
We had such a fun time on this “buddy management hunt” and hopefully we can do it again next January.
From: Medicinemann
22-Jan-24
Charley, That last "Big Boy" buck looks like he scraped his front left leg.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
7 deer to feed the hungry.
7 deer to feed the hungry.
We then all pack up for our flights home. Lenny knows a guy who takes all 7 deer to feed the needy in his town. Well done all around.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Dennis petting the ranchers dog.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
He may have a slight wound on his left leg but sure wasn’t enough to get the “smoke em” text from Lenny:) Ha Ha.
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Gus, Lenny, Me and Dennis
Gus, Lenny, Me and Dennis
Finally the customary parting team picture. Can’t say enough about the hospitality Lenny showed us.
God bless Texas.
From: sticksender
22-Jan-24
Looks like a lot of fun...congrats to all!
From: JTreeman
22-Jan-24
Worst thing about this thread is it was too short!
Thanks for sharing Charlie. Looks like a good time.
—Jim
From: JohnMC
22-Jan-24
Looks fun! Charlie knows how to have a good time.
From: BOWUNTR
22-Jan-24
I'm pretty sure it's against the law to have that much fun... except in Texas. Awesome... Ed F
From: Ken
22-Jan-24
Congratulations on all of the deer. Looks like you had some great weather.
From: iceman
22-Jan-24
Good stuff as usual. Way to go, guys. Good times!
From: RK
22-Jan-24
Looks like an awesome time. Congrats to all
From: drycreek
22-Jan-24
I don’t know where in Texas y’all were hunting, but there seems to be plenty of targets. In that kind of country, and we have a lot of it, groceries are at a premium. Removing the undesirable bucks and the surplus does just makes good sense. Glad y’all had a good time !
From: t-roy
22-Jan-24
You guys should think about doing a “bloodtrail challenge” next year! One with realistic answers ;-)
Looks like a great crew to spend a few days in camp with!
From: LWood
22-Jan-24
Great thread, Charlie. Always great having you guys in Texas! I told one of other the other lease members was I was having buddies in from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and California. He was like, really?? How do you know those guys....Bowsite :)
From: LWood
22-Jan-24
T-roy, I wish I would have thought of the bloodtrail challenge before this weekend, lol. I think Charlie's first buck would have been the best, not for difficulty but volume. Stevie Wonder could have followed it.
From: Gus
22-Jan-24
One of the "off limits do not shoot" deer.
One of the "off limits do not shoot" deer.
Such a fun time. I was fortunate to share camp with these guys. thank you.
From: Gus
22-Jan-24
another "off limits" buck.
another "off limits" buck.
From: Supernaut
22-Jan-24
Congratulations on a great hunt fellas!
Charlie, thanks so much for taking us along. A great start to the new year.
From: PushCoArcher
22-Jan-24
Looks like a great time congratulations and thanks for sharing.
From: Gus
22-Jan-24
and another "off limits" buck
and another "off limits" buck
From: Buffalo1
22-Jan-24
Look like "a good time was had by all !" Tks for sharing a fun hunt.
From: Catscratch
22-Jan-24
Mature 8s are targeted...
Are there any mature 8s that are off limits? Or do they pretty much always want more points even if it's a really large framed 8?
From: Treeline
22-Jan-24
Dang, Gus! Looks like Lenny set you up at the stands with nothing but the big “off limits” bucks! Definitely some nice ones out there and fun to watch though!
From: tobywon
22-Jan-24
Awesome stuff!! Sounds like fun.
From: bowhunt
22-Jan-24
That looks like a blast!
Looks like you got some really good blood on the deer you shot.
What broadhead were you shooting?
From: Charlie Rehor
22-Jan-24
Catscratch: Quite a few 8’s are off limit's. The young 8’s and the giant 8’s. Older 8’s that are not getting bigger are cull targets.
From: fuzzy
22-Jan-24
Nice! This is what I come here to see
From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-24
What a great time with good buddies. Texas is a special place.
Jake, Be careful pointing out a leg wound… We look for any reason to talk Lenny into “Corn Bully” material! lol
From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-24
Off limits buck
From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-24
Off limits
Off limits
Big 8 with potential
From: Groundhunter
22-Jan-24
I would love to trap there... do you know how much attention to detail, for me to take 2 reds last week, Wis public lane. Sounds like a great hunt.
From: Gus
22-Jan-24
Treeline, It was a new problem for me having bucks be "too big to shoot". It's a nice problem to have though.
From: Ron Niziolek
22-Jan-24
What a cool trip with some great guys. Well done!
From: HUNT MAN
22-Jan-24
Well done men!!! Great start to the new year!!
From: Beav
22-Jan-24
Great thread!! Stacked em up!!
From: Kurt
22-Jan-24
Looks like a great time Charlie, and good shooting!!!
From: Ambush
23-Jan-24
Charlie, you just seem to have such a ton of fun and everybody around you does too. You must have something contagious?!
From: pav
23-Jan-24
Looks like good times with good friends! Lots of deer meat to donate!! Congrats and thanks for sharing!!!
From: BULELK1
23-Jan-24
Fun times and great memories.
Thanks for sharing,
Robb
From: njbuck
23-Jan-24
Great trip, congrats Charlie. What part of texas were you guys in?
From: In2dmtns
23-Jan-24
Congrats and thanks for sharing. Some nice deer Glad you enjoyed your trip to Texas.
From: Dino
23-Jan-24
Cool thread! Cool hunt! Thanks for sharing!
From: Catscratch
23-Jan-24
Thanks for the reply Charlie!
From: be still
23-Jan-24
Texas is special alright…specccialll.
Congrats on your killings:?)
From: TEmbry
23-Jan-24
Looks like a blast guys!
From: DEMO-Bowhunter
23-Jan-24
Congrats guys! Looks like a blast!
From: Mark Watkins
23-Jan-24
Nice work Gents!
Looks like a fun time all around!
Mark
From: Scoot
23-Jan-24
Looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing the pics and the story.
From: Tradman & Huntress
23-Jan-24
Congratulations on a great hunt, and a great time with friends in "God's Country"!
From: huntinelk
23-Jan-24
Looks like a great time.
From: LWood
23-Jan-24
NJbuck - we were hunting west of San Angelo.
From: LWood
23-Jan-24
Here are a few other management bucks I was hoping the guys would see. Lenny
From: LWood
23-Jan-24
Unicorn buck
Unicorn buck
And some cull bucks too.
From: LWood
23-Jan-24
Ambush - Charlie has a passion for life and hunting that is contagious. He is always positive and is not going to miss a hunt, i.e - he is never going to just hang back at camp, he is going out regardless. He appreciates every opportunity and helps you live in the moment. One of my favorite Charlie sayings is "it's later than you think", a reminder for me that every day is a gift.
From: Pop-r
23-Jan-24
Good stuff. The pic where ypu captioned "left eye is gone" is an awesome one for us to use to see that bucks shoulder & leg bones. That buck has been hard at work!
From: Lewis
23-Jan-24
Great hunt y’all looked like fun was had by all except the deer thanks for sharing Lewis
From: FORESTBOWS
23-Jan-24
I know you guys and how hard it was for you to lay off the big ones.
From: Oryx35
23-Jan-24
Sounds like a dang good time! Living life to the fullest.
From: Insheart
23-Jan-24
Fun read, great pics, thanks Charlie, Dennis, Gus, and Lenny.
From: redneck hunter
24-Jan-24
Looks like a lot of fun. Good thing they are pouring the feed to those deer cuz they are some small looking deer.
From: Bowboy
24-Jan-24
Looks like you guys had an awesome trip.
From: Boreal
24-Jan-24
What a great trip! I need better friends....
From: Ned mobile
24-Jan-24
Good times!!
