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Hunters love coming to Kimble County. Among the roll- Brothers Mercantile. Roosevelt is located 18 miles west
ing green hills, lush valleys, abundant streams and broad off I-10. Participate in the many door prizes and raffles
vistas typical of the western edge of the Texas Hill Coun- offered while meeting hunters from all over. Lunch is
try, wildlife is plentiful, as is local hospitality. Folks here served from 11:30 until food runs out!
welcome thousands of hunters during the year. Business- On the second Saturday of hunting season, the folks
es and merchants make special efforts to accommodate at AIIZ Taxidermy and Hill Country Sporting Goods wel-
come everyone to show up between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Each year, the fall season is kicked off with a party on for a fajita lunch and another round of visiting. By now,
“hunting season eve” hosted by West Bear Creek General stories abound of monster bucks, majestic axis, elusive
Store. Everyone is invited, so out-of-towners and locals turkeys, wild hogs and the one that got away, so there’s
have an opportunity to meet and greet. Along with excel- no shortage of conversation.
lent food, beverages and prizes, there’s an excitement in On November 24, the Saturday after Thanksgiving,
the air. Expectations are always high for hunting success.
This year, the gathering will start at 11 a.m. on November there will be more great, exotic food and chances to win
2. prizes. The Chamber of Commerce and Junction Volun-
The next morning, everyone is invited to downtown teer Fire Department host the Wild Game Dinner at the
London to enjoy a traditional hunter’s breakfast at 9:30, Stevenson Center, starting at 6:30 p.m. There are raffled
at the community center, sponsored by the London Com- prizes galore and lots of guns. All you need is a winning
munity Association. Directions aren’t necessary. When ticket!
you get to London, just follow your nose! Remember Kimble County when you plan your hunt-
After breakfast, go ahead and head on over to the little ing experience. Know that you’ll have fun, be welcomed,
community of Roosevelt for a hunter’s lunch at Simon appreciated..........and well fed!

The Deer Horn Tree is a must photo opportunity in Kimble
County. Sitting in front of Kimble Processing along Main
Street, it is composed of hundreds of deer antlers. It was
erected in 1968 by the Kimble Business and Professional
Women’s Club.

Robert Stubblefield

Dozens of locals and visitors wait in line to fill out a raffle
ticket and grab some tasty grub at West Bear Creek’s an-
nual hunting season party. The annual free hunter’s lunch
takes place the Friday before open hunting season.
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