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COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2023 73 FEATURE THE BUCK STARTS HERE Accuracy is essential in harvesting Texas whitetails story and photos by CAPT. NATE SKINNER I f you’re a hunter of white-tailed deer, there’s plenty to be excited about this fall. Most regions received enough rain during the spring and early summer to significantly improve deer herds across Texas, said Alan Cain, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Depart- ment’s White-tailed Deer Program leader. “Fawn crop success was much higher this summer, compared to last year, and bucks are showing tremendous antler gains in com- parison to the previous season as well,” Cain said. “Although the majority of the summer was brutally hot and dry, hunters should expect to enjoy some phenomenal experiences this deer season.” Archery season for whitetails already is underway. Bowhunt- ers are taking to their stands and blinds in hopes of experienc- ing a breathtaking close encounter with a mature buck. Very few hunting scenarios come close to producing the adren- aline rush of pursuing a deer with stick and string. And that’s why it’s important for archery hunters to do everything to ensure they can make an ethical shot when the opportunity arises. Bowhunting is a game of inches, and at times even centime- ters matter. There are so many variables to consider, from the type of gear, to scent control and playing the wind. The slightest variations might be the difference between success and failure. I’ve seen many archery hunters rack their brains over variables they really can’t control. We have absolutely no say about the weather or wind, or how sensitive a deer’s sense of smell might be. Whitetail behavior is another variable that’s out of our hands. Sometimes, they’re skittish, sometimes they come waltz- ing into bow range despite everything else around them. You just never know. The one thing bowhunters can control is accuracy. That’s right, we ultimately decide when to let an arrow fly. And for that split second, accuracy is of the utmost importance. Don’t get bogged down in trying to figure out the best way to walk into your stand or blind undetected, or whether conditions are absolutely perfect for the setup you’re planning to hunt. Focus on making the best possible shot in a variety of situations, and let the rest unfold naturally. Accuracy is derived from practice. Make sure that you’ve put in the time to become comfortable with your bow, and recog- nize your limitations. The last thing you want to do is make a poor shot because you didn’t put in the preparation work.74 COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2023 FEATURE Young bucks should be allowed to grow for future seasons. (Opposite) The one thing deer hunters can control is when they decide to take their shot. COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2023 75 ©2021 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. 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Extensive upgrades include 2023 bath remodel, 2021 WPI-8 for the roof, tankless water heater and 2020 kitchen remodel. Current flood insurance is $740.00. 2116 37th Street GALVESTON, TEXAS $529,999 The same goes for those pursuing mature bucks with a rifle later this season when the general deer season commences. Trigger pulls cannot be undone, and it’s our respon- sibility as hunters to ensure each shot is a wise decision. As dry as it has been, folks can expect to see a lot of activity around feeders and sup- plemental feeding stations early this season. This likely will continue until mast crops, such as acorns, begin to fall, or until the rut gets going. It ought to be a great year for older deer. Setting your sights on bucks 5 years old or older is a good strategy. This will allow younger bucks to grow and fill in the gaps for future seasons. Perhaps my favorite aspect of deer hunting is spending quality time in the field and at deer camp with close friends and family. The camaraderie with other hunters is special. Passing down the tradition of harvesting an animal that will provide food for your family to future generations also is important. It’s time to make memories around the campfire, swapping stories and sharing meals cooked over an open flame with others as passionate about the outdoors and hunting. Deer season is here. 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He was signaling to them there was a fire — and it was in their Galveston home. The couple was stranded on the top floor of their home on a canal and neighbors and local firefighters rescued them. They watched as their home burned to the ground. Hedgepeth had lived there since 1984 and now everything was gone. Although she liked the kitchen she had before the fire, she had been making plans to change it, said Gipson, a retired elementa- ry school teacher. “But I didn’t want it to catch on fire,” she said. So, the couple got to work immediate- ly, and with the help of designer Randall Bowers of Galveston, they came up with a plan. Gipson spent many nights surfing websites, especially Pinterest, to get ideas for her perfect kitchen. And that’s what she got, she said. The new home, which was completed by November 2021, features an open-concept main floor, combining the kitchen with the dining and living rooms. All the rooms are surrounded by large windows, giving the Roxanna Gipson and Dave Hedgepeth’s dog, Humphrey, lounges near the large, granite-topped kitchen island at their home in Galveston. The couple rebuilt the home after a fire in 2020.Next >