Matt Brock!

What time are you going to start giving out permits in the morning? We are going to be there early and just wondering what time we can get a permit. Thanks

5 am

Yep. 5 am. Also, 3:00-5:00 pm today. And I'm locking up at 5:00 pm. If you're late you gotta wait.

Thanks Matt

How many folks y'all expecting?

11,000

I'll be leaving the house around 0345. Good look to you guys! Never been for a gun hunt, so don't know how many trucks to expect. Hope nobody is keyed in on my spot! Haha

More than I thought. I issued over 180 permits today. More to come in the morning

You not gonna get to hunt on opening day?

Heck no. I forfeited 25 years of opening day hunting when I took the job. It's ok. My opening day comes when there's a whole lot fewer folks in the woods, and I've already had a great year. I'm not just fired up to go. I'm afraid I'll end my season if I do. Lol.

Well dang.. Well maybe you can get in some good fellowship, you and MTeague can cut on us at Aldeer..

I'll get to put my hands on some serious bone tomorrow, and mteague will probably bring one of them in.

Days like tomorrow must be one of the highlights of your job. I'm sure it's pretty neat to watch the fruit of your work roll in.