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Comparing hunting in Virginia and Texas

Luke (left) with friend Samuel Old
Luke Clayton
Luke (left) with friend Samuel Old

Luke visits this week with his friend Samuel Old from Virginia. These two old friends discuss the differences between hunting in Virginia and Texas. Samuel has lived on the same piece of intensely managed property his grandfather raised his family on. The old farmhouse has been remodeled into a modern getaway, situated right on the banks of Craig Creek. 

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