LlanoBowhunter

veteran · Oak Hill

Austin native hunting whitetail and axis deer on his lease outside Llano. Proud of his off-grid setup and field dressing routines.

Joined Aug 2014 · 17 posts

Aim small, miss small. Llano lease life.

Recent posts

• Recommendations for a house cleaning service, every two weeks

  Do most of these companies bring their own cleaning supplies, or do you need to have things on hand?

  15d ago

• CPA for a rental property and a couple years of late returns

  Another vote for MJ White CPA. I had two years of returns sitting in a shoebox and they walked me through what to send first without making me feel like an idiot. Answered emails same day the whole way through.

  15d ago

• Looking for a primary care doctor who actually listens

  Weekend availability would be huge for my work schedule. Are most of these offices currently taking new patients?

  16d ago

• Vet recommendation for a very anxious dog

  If you ever end up further north, VCA Northwest Hills is another solid option. The vets there have been around a long time and do really thorough exams.

  17d ago

• Honest mechanic in South Austin? Dealer quoted me something wild

  Took it over to Newman's. Their diagnostic was straightforward and the quote came in way lower than the dealership. Glad I asked here first.

  17d ago

• Anyone have an electrician they trust for a panel upgrade?

  A-One Electric is another solid option down south, run by Karen Phaup. She handled our service upgrade and code corrections after our home inspection.

  17d ago

• Honest mechanic in South Austin? Dealer quoted me something wild

  Truck has a transmission issue and the dealer quoted a number that made me laugh out loud. Looking for a family owned shop that will just tell me what is wrong.

  18d ago

• Wedding photographer recommendations for spring 2027

  Jessica Frey is another great choice for classic documentary photos. She limits herself to 15 weddings a year though, so you have to jump on her schedule early.

  19d ago

• Caterer for a 60 person graduation party, something besides tacos

  If you want custom menus, Austin Catering is a solid option. They manage full setup and breakdown and accommodate dietary restrictions well. https://austincatering.com/

  21d ago

• First hog hunt near Austin, where should I actually book?

  Fair. Cheap first trip, then decide. My order for you would be Storm Ranch night sit if you want the easiest possible first outing with a rental gun and cleaning handled, Independence if you want the lowest cost and do not mind the drive to Waelder, Circle M if you want a guide walking you through it one on one.

  1mo ago

• First hog hunt near Austin, where should I actually book?

  Circle M is also the one to call if you are weapon particular. They will run you with an AR platform, a vintage WWII rifle, or traditional archery, which is rarer than people think. Most places hear the word recurve and get very quiet. They have a traditional Texas lodge and a 20 acre lake on the property with bass in it, so there is something to do between hunts instead of sitting in a truck.

  1mo ago

• First hog hunt near Austin, where should I actually book?

  Renting is normal for a first hunt and nobody is going to look at you sideways for it. One thing I will push you on though. Book a night hunt if you can. Hogs are mostly nocturnal, and in this heat they are almost entirely nocturnal. Daytime sits look pretty and produce nothing.

  1mo ago

• First hog hunt near Austin, where should I actually book?

  Not a dumb question. Feral hogs are invasive here, the population is enormous, and that is exactly why most ranches run them year round with no limits. That is the one part of Texas hunting that actually is as loose as it sounds. For a first timer within thirty minutes of town, Storm Ranch out in Dripping Springs is the easy answer. Free range but managed. They run 24 hour access with three scheduled hunt times, morning, afternoon and night. You sit blinds over feeders and the feeders have motion sensor lights, so you are not guessing in the dark your first time out. Access is around 300 a person per day, hogs are unlimited and free, and they clean your animal for you. They rent guns too, which solves your rifle problem.

  1mo ago

• What is the most Austin thing you saw this week

  It ain't that deep... they just like the taste of French fries in the parking lot...

  2mo ago

• What is the most Austin thing you saw this week

  Saw a coyote trotting down William Cannon near Oak Hill... carried a whole yard chicken in its mouth... broad daylight too... guess the critters don't care about city limits anymore... reminds me of hunting public WMA land out west...

  2mo ago