Tips for McAlester?

[kiamichi kid]

Three friends and I drew out for Deer Creek the weekend of Oct. 24-26. This will be my first time on the property and while I know many people who have hunted there in the past, no one can seem to give me too much info on this northern part of the property. I'm sure many of you have hunted this ground through the years and I hope you could pass along some wisdom to a first-time hunter of Big Mac.

[Terry Lightle]

Leave your grunt tubes and scents at home.Those deer will be able to tell you what brands they are.They tend to look up a lot so make sure you have good cover behind you if in a tree stand.

[wscruggs]

Never hunted deer creek but I was there in 2012 and most of the bucks on the most wanted list were in deer creek.

[panhandleokie]

Most of the production areas are in Deer Creek. Many deer go in and out of these secured areas though holes in the fences. The deer also use the railroad tracks as travel routes. A stand site around one of the production areas and close to a railroad track has worked for me in the past. All these areas that can be hunted are past the
1st control point. Sit still and be on constant alert. Your shot could come at any time and very quickly. Check Google Maps for a better idea.

[kiamichi kid]

Okla bearclaw, panhandle okie, thanks for the tips! Wscrugs, that's very good to know.

[wscruggs]

I wouldn't leave my grunt tubes at home. Mine grunted in a 140 inch ten point for me when I was there in 2012. He lives on my wall now.

[wasapt]

I'll be there that same weekend. My wife and I drew Hominy. Good luck!

[Draw A. Leterfly]

The Lord willing I will be there this same weekend hunting Hominy as well wasapt. Like kiamichi kid this will be my 1st time on the AAP. I will try to make the shoot on Aug 2-3 and meet some of you TradGang members then. I would appreciate any info on Hominy that anyone would be willing to share.
Good luck to all.
Darren

[jt85]

Darren I'll be there in Aug,hope to see you there.
Wish I could help with info on Hominy but never been in there.

[culleng]

Originally posted by okla bearclaw:
Leave your grunt tubes and scents at home.Those deer will be able to tell you what brands they are.They tend to look up a lot so make sure you have good cover behind you if in a tree stand.

Ha so true. I took a "CAN CALL" last year. I had a 150 plus standing at about 45 yards. I turned my can over in my pocket. He turned look my way and said "Primos Original Can $9.99 at Walmart." Then walked away. I never saw him after that.

[wasapt]

Wish I could be there in August but my schedule won't allow it this year.... Hope to meet you at  the hunt

[Draw A. Leterfly]

Jason I sent you a PM. Bryce I will see you and your wife in Oct.

[Terry Lightle]

Guys stop by and visit with me and Sheila at the shoot in Aug.The Nocking Point trailer will be at the same place as always.
Terry

[Draw A. Leterfly]

If I get the schedule cleared for the shoot I will look you up Terry.

[duck85]

p m sent

[panhandleokie]

As a point of interest our ranch headquarters is only about 2 miles from the entrance. Last year and a couple of months ago had a slight bear problem for a while. This is only about a mile from the northern part of the depot. The creeks running through the depot also run through our ranch. You never know what you will see on the base and off it.

[jt85]

Don't worry Terry I'll be by to see you for sure, I've got a list started.

[Dave Lay]

be prepared ! do as much pre scouting as you can using topos, google earth etc.. that 1/2 day of speed scouting they give you is tough. but if ya do pick a area to hunt try to be a "driver" or get with a group hunting that area or your SOL.. they like to use 4 door picks with camper shells as driver rigs.. ive always gone with a group of 3 or 4 folks and we did this.. the next challange is to "pin" the map where you want to park...
        i havent been in a couple years and it may have changed some but to me the pre scouting and getting to hunt that area took quite a bit of prep that most folks dont do.

[Lost Arra]

Don't be afraid to hunt close to roads or bunkers.

[Ty]

Hello everyone!  I am so excited!!!! After several years of not drawing any hunt. Do to only putting in for McAlister i finally drew. I will be there November 14 - 16 at hominy. Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated.