NitroX
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| 18/07/19 07:16 PM |
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Re: "Luck at Boole Poole" - Hog Deer Hunting
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I had been in every draw except for about 2 I think and finally got picked in the Boole Poole Ballot 2 years ago, there was a health problem in the family that was serious enough to miss the hunt that year. Pretty devastated, but you do what you have to.
Chris, if you ever read this now?!
I had bad glandular fever during this time and hunted with it. Caused me some trouble with staying awake sitting up in trees or sitting somewhere waiting. But did not want to miss out on the drawn opportunity.
Second time I was picked, was a lot less successful. A flood had drowned a lot of hot deer, reportedly about sixty animals. All the excess water made sitting on waterholes redundant. Did not know that till afterwards. Sitting on trails to and from heavy cover to feeding areas was the better strategy the second time. Now I know if I am drawn in 2020!