Recent content by ARHunter

I have been on a handful of hunts around 34 and seen bears on about half of them without particularly seeking them out, but I have not seen any of the beautiful color phase bears I've heard are around. Someone feel free to correct me if wrong, but I've been told you need to get one early in...

I appreciate the humor here, and I'll also say I appreciated getting some feedback and encouragement on these forums when I came fishing for info for my first NM hunt several years ago. In fact, I wish I could draw a good tag again which would inevitably lead to fishing for more info ?

I don't have anything to offer on this other than congrats and that I've heard it's a fun hunt. I hope to participate in it myself at some point.

I had a family member draw 3rd choice deer, but other than that, nothin...

Mule deer would have been my first choice, but if there is no path to that, I'll take what I can get. I'll be black bear hunting in NM shortly before I plan to go to CO, so maybe I'll grab an elk tag. Then over to KS whitetail. Gonna be a busy fall! I always appreciate the feedback I get on...

Yeah, my lack of knowledge on the Colorado draw system, and what seems to be little info out there on 2020 second draw has made it all a bit confusing for me. What species might have some OTC tags around Aspen? That is where we would be spending the visit, but I'd likely plan on camping...

I have a good friend that lives in Denver and his girlfriend lives in Aspen. They have wanted me to come visit for a while, and I would sure like to double the visit up with some hunting. I wouldn't be expecting to bag a trophy by any means. Seeing some game and experiencing the country would...

Reds for me, but a family member got a muley tag. So I'll still be making the trip.

Haha I had not considered that, RoughCountry. But it is pretty funny!

so here is where I'm at... I would love some input if it looks like I'm going about this wrong. Elk: 1st choice - 34 archery 2nd choice - 34 muzzleloader 3rd choice - 34 rifle Antelope: 1st choice - 32 earliest date 2nd choice - 32 mid-date 3rd choice - 32 last date Mule Deer: Only entry...

I had not thought of that but will definitely search the forums for OTC barb info. I wonder how feasible harvesting one might be.

Thanks for the input, guys! My family member in nm will also be putting in. For me, it's not all about pulling the trigger. If they draw, I will be there for their hunt helping however I can (probably packing out their harvest) and cheering them on, so that will be a win too.

It does stand for Arkansas. And yeah, figuring out a new area can be tough. I have some family in the 34 area though, and I will be down there visiting some this summer. Depending on what/if I draw. I will do map planning and allocate a few days to scouting while in nm. I elk hunted 34 last...

With the application due date approaching, I decided it is time to ask what some good options are around the 34 area. Obviously, I can't imagine our crew will be lucky enough to draw 34 elk again, so I am wondering what else we can apply for in the vicinity. I've heard antelope around Roswell...

Recap: We did not fill the tag, but we still had a great trip. We saw some beautiful country and met/chatted with several friendly hunting groups. It took us a few days to get comfortable with the different style of hunting, and I fully believe that we would have harvested a nice bull had we...