Recent content by Scoon

I appreciate this comment. I'm hunting SW NM Miley/Coues country and consider my hunt a success if i even get to see a doe. I'm not concerned about trophies at this point in my hunting career. Just meat on the table. I'm not expecting to see many deer so I imagine a pair of 15s will be more...

Hunting Southwest NM

Thanks everyone for the awesome input. I'll problem stick with the plans to go for the 15s with high quality tripod, and get a nice spotting scope down the road when finances allow for higher quality. I appreciate the outside opinions and confirmation bias!

Currently trying to decide whether to purchase some 15 power binoculars or a spotting scope for an upcoming deer archery hunt. Could use some outside opinions. To preface, I already have a pair of Vortex Diamondback 10x42s that are my go-tos. I'll be hunting mule deer (with some pockets of...

That's why I've been thinking the Aldo Leopold. I imagine it should be cooler higher up in the Black Range and the lack of people should certainly help.

Yea as an amateur adult-onset hunter, I just am happy with the experience! I'm from ABQ so I get the drought conditions. I'll probably spend a few weekends this summer just exploring the whole unit. Thanks so much for your advice on it!

Thanks for the advice. Any suggestions on where to find water consistently? I understand the odds are less than ideal for this unit. I'm honestly just happy to get out there and make an effort. With so many people being less fortunate with the draw, I'm just grateful for the opportunity and am...

Hi all, first time poster here. Got luckier than many and drew a 4th choice deer tag. Early Archery Unit 21. Anyone familiar with the area willing to give a few tips on locations/habits of deer. I'm thinking my best bet is to head up high in the wilderness area and hopefully find water. Any...