colbam
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I was fortunate to draw an off-range oryx tag for November 2023.
I'll be coming down from Alaska in my RAM Promaster campervan and hunting deer in Wyoming enroute.
I can dedicate almost the entire month to this endeavor and I'm really excited to have the opportunity to hunt such a unique species in the US.
I've read just about everything I could find about hunting oryx on this forum and several other popular hunting forums.
I think my campervan with its rooftop deck will give me a nice glassing platform. Being able to sleep in the campervan also will give me the ability to spend more time in the field closer to where the animals roam.
I'd appreciate input and advice on how to maximize my chances to be successful-- Not sure even which side or general area off of WSMR to begin exploring come November and then widen my search out from there.
I could use advice specifically on the following:
1. My .300 Win Mag has a 2.5-8x Leupold scope-- I've been delaying upgrading it to a new scope that goes up to at least 12x power just because it shoots so well. Wondering if this hunt should become the forcing function with the possibility for much longer shots than what I've experienced in my bear, goat, and caribou hunts up here in Alaska.
2. Thoughts on having some sort of shooting sticks with me for the final stalk and shot based on what I've read and seen about the open terrain not being conducive to lying down or using a tree to help steady the shot.
3. Advice on meat processors in the local area and turn around time.
4. Recommendations on taxidermy services in the local area (or Arizona since I'll be heading that way after the hunt and could deliver the skull, hide and cape).
5. I've recently gotten back into bowhunting. With the amount of time I have available to dedicate to this hunt should I attempt bowhunting first? Or is it just such a low chance proposition to bowhunt oryx that I should stick to rifle only?
Also, based on my follow on travel and work plans I might be seeking to donate some of the meat. Any recommendations on food banks that accept oryx meat?
Thank you for your assistance and those who responded to the other oryx related posts... such a wealth of knowledge and friendly forum.
I welcome DMs if you don't want to share your input with the larger community as well.
I'll be coming down from Alaska in my RAM Promaster campervan and hunting deer in Wyoming enroute.
I can dedicate almost the entire month to this endeavor and I'm really excited to have the opportunity to hunt such a unique species in the US.
I've read just about everything I could find about hunting oryx on this forum and several other popular hunting forums.
I think my campervan with its rooftop deck will give me a nice glassing platform. Being able to sleep in the campervan also will give me the ability to spend more time in the field closer to where the animals roam.
I'd appreciate input and advice on how to maximize my chances to be successful-- Not sure even which side or general area off of WSMR to begin exploring come November and then widen my search out from there.
I could use advice specifically on the following:
1. My .300 Win Mag has a 2.5-8x Leupold scope-- I've been delaying upgrading it to a new scope that goes up to at least 12x power just because it shoots so well. Wondering if this hunt should become the forcing function with the possibility for much longer shots than what I've experienced in my bear, goat, and caribou hunts up here in Alaska.
2. Thoughts on having some sort of shooting sticks with me for the final stalk and shot based on what I've read and seen about the open terrain not being conducive to lying down or using a tree to help steady the shot.
3. Advice on meat processors in the local area and turn around time.
4. Recommendations on taxidermy services in the local area (or Arizona since I'll be heading that way after the hunt and could deliver the skull, hide and cape).
5. I've recently gotten back into bowhunting. With the amount of time I have available to dedicate to this hunt should I attempt bowhunting first? Or is it just such a low chance proposition to bowhunt oryx that I should stick to rifle only?
Also, based on my follow on travel and work plans I might be seeking to donate some of the meat. Any recommendations on food banks that accept oryx meat?
Thank you for your assistance and those who responded to the other oryx related posts... such a wealth of knowledge and friendly forum.
I welcome DMs if you don't want to share your input with the larger community as well.