Recent content by DonVathome

Kiowa might be able to help. Not sure if Jim Welles is still around but try him too. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is clear that auction tags bring in significantly more money. That money goes towards conservation - which increases the number of animals for the average guy to hunt in the future. For all you guys who do not want auction tags why do you want less tags for the average guy? That is what you...

Anyone who thinks WY did this to help draw odds is uneducated about WY G&F and has not paid attention to WY the past 15 years. They are all about making the most money, for the longest time, giving out the fewest tags to NR's. Twice in the past decade they have even sent out questionnaires to...

In great condition. $70 TYD lower 48

I cannot speak for CO unit 40 but in the past I have heard the other units (like 76 in CO) and most units in NM second rifle was significantly worse than 1st. It was a big difference, draw odds reflected this. On occasion I am tempted to try it, in unit 40 possibly, but always decide against it.

No doubt special odds will be a lot better this year. When the special tag fee leaped over $1k many years ago that first year special odds went way up, it then levelled off. It will jump again. I went special draw general elk. I am guessing my "total" odds will be close to 25%. I only have 2...

Good point, I agree some are throwing there $$$ away and do not understand. But some are expecting the system to change. I know a few guys that let app services apply them and they have no idea what is going on. Some think things are like they were a decade ago (or more) draw odds wise.

NR special elk tags odds will by a lot higher this year, then quickly return to normal. I agree with Jims, it is looking so bad for NR's everywhere vs 10 years ago, let alone 20. Also NR moose in WY, wow, I am shocked that no "extra" NR moose apps dropped, pretty much that same as past. Half the...

Choose a good BH, when I first looked into hunting elk I figured i needed a bigger broadhead then I use for deer. Nope, bigger = less penetration and heaven help you if you hit any bone. I use a smaller BH for elk. Your setup is ok guys kill them with recurves. I would prefer "more" KE but it is...

I hunted with my 700ml lots, several days of rain etc. Always went off perfectly. Until 1 year in Jackson WY in Dec. Single digits and I took my loaded gun into hotel each night and stood against the wall. My sabots fit TIGHT never thought water would get passed but had a shot and saw my bullet...

Awesome choice of words!!!!

I have not looked into blackhorn 209, but we hunt Jackson WY each year and no powder is available there so we have someone hold powder for us and we all want to shoot the same thing - they use 777. I have heard a few mention water/ignition problems.

Sold

I still carry a much smaller newer version, this is my dad's and he is no longer able to hunt so I am trying to sell it for him.

I also read some say 777 does not last very long once opened? I have used pyrodex for well over a decade and never noticed any issues.