Point taken, shouldnt bring up a valid point to an elder. All i was saying is if they see 40% wound loss with compounds a stick bow seems underpowered. You and I just have different views on acceptable margin for error. I am sure you can kill one with a stick bow. From what I gather the requirement for .30 cal bullets has to do with a need to put that animal down quickly. I am sure a 6mm bullet well placed would kill one but guides with the experience have seen that it is not sufficient for most people to get the job done quickly. If youve ever tried going though that brush you would agree tracking, dragging an animal or just walking is a pain in the rear. The risk is shooting an animal that goes in a choked out hell hole and you never find it because they do not bleed well and can travel far after being hit. That risk is increased by using a traditional bow. To each his own.
This fella knows what he's talking about! I hunted them for 5 years on the King Ranch back in the 90's and early 2000's, (Archery Only) Spot and Stalk is the only way to go, stay in the oaks, and look for them down in the Mesquite draws...they feed under the Mesquites, then you can slip in on them for a shot. I hunted with a guy down there that made custom recurves, if I remember correctly, he had killed like 10 or 12 with a recurve.
I believe in the refuge you're limited to "Still Hunting" Tripod, Ground Blind type set ups, you can't Spot and Stalk.
Hopefully I’ll be joining you down there
Indeed, that’s how it happens sometimes. But you also have to consider, it’s challenging to spot and stalk through South TX brush country, or the East TX Piney Woods. Ain‘t right or wrong, just different.
I know for the rifle hunts it is by assigned compartment so you can spot and stalk.
Good to know. Thank you for sharing. So you get to pick an “area” or they assign you to one? I really appreciate it!
Assign on every TPWD hunt I've been on.
