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  1. GilaJeff

    Nm GMU 27 tips?

    The NM state record for non-typical muzzleloader mule deer came from that unit. I think you will find plenty of public land to hunt.
  2. GilaJeff

    Should Governor Type Tags Exist? (Poll)

    What does Africa have to do with governor's tags? And since you brought it up, how many people...American's or not, can afford to hunt Africa on a regular basis, if at all? I am talking about limiting unique and coveted tags to only those who can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a...
  3. GilaJeff

    23 off burros coues

    What hunt did you draw? I have hunted 23 a lot, growing up in Silver City. I now live in AZ five miles from unit 23. I used to apply for ID every year, but have never drawn a tag. Let's chat.
  4. GilaJeff

    Nm GMU 27 tips?

    I grew up in Silver City and used to venture down to GMU 27 quite frequently. It used to be such a magical area. I haven't been down there in years, but here are my thoughts...If you are looking for Coues deer, hunt up high. The mule deer will be down in the flats and up to midslope. That is...
  5. GilaJeff

    Should Governor Type Tags Exist? (Poll)

    The closer we get to a European model of game management, the fewer the people who can afford to hunt, the less folks we recruit into our ranks, the less relevant the game/hunting becomes to the actual owners of the wildlife (the citizens of the state), and the fewer people who care about...
  6. GilaJeff

    Should Governor Type Tags Exist? (Poll)

    The commercialization of wildlife will be the downfall of hunting as we know it.
  7. GilaJeff

    Drawing results

    Alpine, AZ
  8. GilaJeff

    Drawing results

    I haven't drawn in New Mexico since 2019 when I drew a pronghorn tag and a deer tag. Filled both tags with great animals. I used to at least draw my third choice deer tag every year. I am looking forward to becoming a resident again in my home state. All I need to do is finish up my career...
  9. GilaJeff

    Drawing results

    EPLUS is the reason for low draw odds...40-50% of available tags go to land owners, depending on the unit.
  10. GilaJeff

    Spill the Beans

    I put in for points only this year. I hope to retire next winter, and then plan on spending points in 2025.
  11. GilaJeff

    Gross or net??

    The intent of B&C was to honor the animal as a representative of the species. The ego part comes in when the hunter's names are listed.
  12. GilaJeff

    Chili verde burrito rock springs

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    Chili verde burrito rock springs

  14. GilaJeff

    SOLD KUIU closet cleaning (All NEW)

    Do you know if the garments are true to size? I have Kuiu clothes that are, but recently bought a large vest that I had to exchange for an XL.
  15. GilaJeff

    WIN a SKRE Hunt Club Membership - Easy Entry

    I want a SKRE membership
  16. GilaJeff

    Close calls, while big game hunting!

    Did you kick his a$$?...f*<k that guy!
  17. GilaJeff

    Realistic Expectation

    One time I corrected a person on a facebook page about the proper spelling of the word "chile" as in roasted Hatch green chile peppers (incorrectly spelled chili by this person). So this lady chimed in and called me a "grammer nazi"...so I promptly replied that "grammar" is spelled with two a's...
  18. GilaJeff

    peloncillo mtns

    I don't know about the Arizona side, but the New Mexico side is good for javelina and quail. I have seen Gambles, Scaled, and Mearn's down there, and plenty of javelinas.
  19. GilaJeff

    ANNUAL RUT REPORT

    I have been photographing deer in rut the last couple weeks in Catron, Grant, Sierra, and Socorro Counties in NM, and in Apache County, AZ
  20. GilaJeff

    19 Point NR Deer Ideas

    What do you want to know about WA? I lived there for 10 years. I hunted the north central part of the state for deer, bear, grouse...never got drawn for any special tags. Let me know your questions.
  21. GilaJeff

    19 Point NR Deer Ideas

    Hello Neighbors! I don't often ask for advice on social media, or websites like this, but with the CO draw coming up, I thought I'd throw this out there. I am sitting on 19 NR deer points and want to get your thoughts on units/hunts to possibly spend those points this year or next. I have...
  22. GilaJeff

    6.5 creedmore vs 6.5 PRC for Mule deer

    I agree with you, and I am also bald. I shoot a 6.5-284 Norma as well. My brother shoots a 6.5PRC, my other brother shoots a 6.5x55 Swede, and my niece shoots a 6.5 Creedmor. I also shoot a 264 Win Mag.
  23. GilaJeff

    6.5 creedmore vs 6.5 PRC for Mule deer

    The 6.5 Creedmor was designed to punch paper and steel at the range all day long without making your shoulder hamburger meat. The PRC outperforms is just about all metrics except recoil, cost, and ammo availability. In a hunting application, I would always go with the PRC. I personally shoot...
  24. GilaJeff

    Let see those 2023 Colorado bucks...

    I shot a 4.5 year old buck one year that had the largest body of any deer I've ever taken. My butcher told me the carcass was 187lbs after aging 15 days, so he said that back was likely over 350lbs. The next year in the same area, I shot another 4.5 year old buck that was probably less than...
  25. GilaJeff

    Year of the elk

    Gonna be one helluva taxidermy bill!!!...nice work y'all!!!
  26. GilaJeff

    Let see those 2023 Colorado bucks...

    You count three teeth back from the front, look at the fourth molar...that will get you the age from 3-7 years old...then look at the last tooth and that will narrow it down from 2-4, then beyond that you look at the height of the molars above the gumline, and it will get you 7+...after seven it...
  27. GilaJeff

    Let see those 2023 Colorado bucks...

    Do you have pictures of the bottom jaws? That's what's needed to age him.
  28. GilaJeff

    Guess the score on the hoof

    309 and 7/8ths" net.
  29. GilaJeff

    Guess the score on the hoof

    I once ran into some Texans who told me they passed on a 398" bull because they were holding out for a 400"...I swear to you that really happened!...:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
  30. GilaJeff

    Unit 23 burro mountain buck tag?

    No joke!
  31. GilaJeff

    Kaibab 12W Late Info

    I am sorry you won't be able to make it this year. I really appreciated your assistance last year, and meeting you out on the Plateau!
  32. GilaJeff

    Dallas Safari Club New Mexico

    You raise a very good point here. I always looked at that group as a bunch of wealthy hunters and different than conservation groups. That is just my opinion. I will do some research now to see if my opinion is way off or not.
  33. GilaJeff

    X12 2024

    I used to work as a Range Conservationist for the Forest Service in Bridgeport, and followed the deer with a passion. I shot my first traditional archery buck in X-12. I remember my wife and I both drew the first year we applied and some of the locals were not at all happy...The guy from Ken's...
  34. GilaJeff

    Greatest Mule Deer Hunter of all time?

    Isn't he the guy who said he wasn't a good hunter, but had enough money to hire good hunters to guide him?
  35. GilaJeff

    What's the score?

    167 and 3/8ths
  36. GilaJeff

    Sandhill Crane Draw Results

    By some sort of miracle, I got drawn for the first choice sandhill crane, and so did my buddies.
  37. GilaJeff

    Do outfitters get allocated lope tags?

    What is a lope tag?
  38. GilaJeff

    SOLD Leica Geovid 3200.COM 10x42 Range Finding Binos

    I am in the market for new binos...would like to chat if you want to PM me.
  39. GilaJeff

    Unit 23 Burro Mountains

    Is that hunt an either species hunt or species specific?
  40. GilaJeff

    Unit 23 Burro Mountains

    Hunting a lot of that country out of Silver City is very doable. Are you going to be able to scout?
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