Ok.  I talked to Gene today and he said things look very good, but there was a significant amount of rain last week and things are pretty muddy.  It has dried out good the last few days, but he did suggest that anyone flying in and renting a car may want to think about getting a 4WD.  There concern is that those that show up with a car or 2wd may not be able to access some areas.  Keep in mind that it may dry out and be no problem at all so it is your call.  They just asked that I let people know it may be an issue.  Other than that it is looking good.  Lots of sign and they are anticipating a lot of pork chops.

Hey Brian, the guys flying in and renting a car tried but there were no 4WD's available. They got a pick-up and a Jeep so they'll at least have some clearance. Tippit, Whip, Wayne Hoffman, Curveman, Tom Phillips, Eric and Lloyd and Paul V. and I are all in Mineral Wells, Tx. for the night. We're a little over an hour drive to the ranch in the am. The other guys are on the road at the present except for Hormoan who's in Dallas until tomorrow and Guru will fly in tomorrow. We'll keep y'all updated as we can. It should be interesting though!          :eek:      

The new ranch roads may be similar to the Vinson Ranch which is located a few miles to the SE.  Those sandy roads tend to dry pretty fast.

Thanks for the update Brian...I'll talk to  you'all in a week    

The 9 of us our on our way from MIneral Wells,TX in a little bit to meet Barry & Gene and sounds like we are in for a treat with weather & road conditions.

Try to rent a 4x4 or all wheel drive in North Texas,not a one to be found !!!

Just checked the long range forecast for Albany and things seem to be definitely looking up!

That sounds good to me, Gary.  I was hoping for some warmth and sun.

Man, I wish I had a couple weeks more vacation   :(  

Have a great time guys!

I am in Galveston and will be heading up your way Thursday. Leave a few hogs for me! Its not real warm here, highs only in the 50's and not expected to get much higher. The 10 day forecast for the Albany area isn't much different and with showers a couple days.

Not familiar with this event so I had a couple questions.  How many hogs are you allowed to kill?  For the guys that are flying in, what are you doing with the meat?  If you can take multiple hogs, how many opportunities would you expect?
thanks

Unlimited hogs in texas.  I would expect at least one opportunity if not several.

and then ?????????????? whats shaken guy's keep us up to date bd

Gene just called. They are seeing pigs but getting around is very difficult due to the rain and mud. He knows that 4WD is hard to get but GET IT IF YOU CAN POSSIBLY DO SO!

His words, not mine.

We might see the twins mud wrastling yet!
That Texas gumbo is mean stuff - get the deluxe insurance package on them rentals boys! Have fun.

I wouldn't want to see the twins get hurt so I'd have to wade in there and be the buffer, gentelman that I am. What happened to the pics anyway? Dang shame.

Barry called me at 8 o'clock this morning and basically said the same thing that Gene did.  It's MUDDY right now, but the sandy soil should dry up pretty good IF the rains let up - which it looks like it will. Bottom line, it looks like things are going to get better but they're still encouraging everyone to bring 4WD vehicles.  Good news, they've rented the state campground which has good facilities and DRY roads!

Heading down with Bahr, Stillman and Wang on Saturday..I think 50 is better than 15degrees. Looking foreword to a great hunt.

Gene said they met a skunk in one of the main houses and it dropped a bomb as it ran out the door. They are trying to find a new farm house to rent for the month. They should have things worked out. Who said pig hunting was easy. Ha!

Well, no problem with cover scent there huh?