Recent content by Sparks Shooter

I shot a bull elk at 46 yards with a 162 ELD-X out of my 28 Nosler and it went all the way through causing plenty of damage and killing the bull instantly. I've shot game with this load at all ranges out to 600 or so and have had a few messy situations but never insufficient penetration. .5-.75...

I'd rather see a picture of a three-legged cow moose from Nevada than any bull from Wyoming on our Application Book. Everyone is too worried about being impressive these days. Heck, there are plenty of good Nevada moose pictures floating around they could have used. All the ones I have are in...

Wow, I guess you could look at it like a money grab. Same way most of our sheep and goat tags are a money grab. If it was a real money grab, they'd just sell the tags to the highest bidder or at least open the draw to NR applicants. I see it as an opportunity but I'm a 'glass is full' kind of...

Congrats on the successful hunt! Dead lions are my favorite kind.---SS

I hope the family gets a great legal team and sues the everlovin' crap out of the People's Republic. A hundred million or so to the family and surviving brother from the state coffers would be the best tax dollars spent in that state in a long time. ----SS

In a world where we are seeing declines almost universally in big game hunting opportunity, its really cool to have moose tags available in Nevada for the first time in history this year. I've seen a few over the years and will definitely be playing the lottery. Hope to see a steady increase in...

Sad deal....A state that protects apex predators and makes it as difficult as possible for humans to protect themselves. I heard a rumor from a good source that the officer is being seriously questioned for his decision to kill the cat that was still on the scene where it had critically injured...

Yeah, Yeah, everyone knows mule deer freaks like us want it all but what is your absolute favorite characteristic in Mule Deer antlers? Like always, explanations, opinions, and pictures are appreciated. Mine is mass, mass, and more mass.------SS

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Dang, you must be putting in for some very difficult tags. Hope it's worth the wait when you finally draw. ---SS

I'm glad our state is leading the way on responding to decreased deer numbers. Hopefully we will have great results and inspire neighboring states to take action as well. Hunting doe mule deer should not be on the table anywhere right now. Hunting any girl animals should be strictly used as...

Those numbers are actually way higher than I expected. Anything over 50% on a 'general' season is crazy high.----SS

I think this is the only way to maximize trophy potential with a tag like this. There just isn't enough time or gas for one guy to search the whole state. Hire one of the big reputable guide services with lots of subguides and you will have pictures flying at you daily from 4th of July until...

I have a friend that did this exact thing when he had the tag. Found a great buck in a hidey hole and killed him day one with a rifle. My only hesitation is that I don't want my lifetime buck to have full summer cape and squishy velvet antlers. I know some people really like that look but it's...

If you were lucky enough to draw a Silver State deer tag, how would you hunt it? I've seen these tags become a curse to so many, ultimately going unfilled or used on an average deer when the hunter has given up. Nevada is a different type of place considering big deer can be anywhere, but there...