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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...

I spent quite a bit of time in 2 units last year and the feed was way ahead of the deer in both. I couldn't believe how many basins full of awesome feed that didn't have a deer or any sign in sight. Hopefully Buckhorn's prediction is correct and the deer do some breeding, surviving, and growing...

If I was a genetic equivalent mule deer, I’d probably never break 160”. People would call me a dink or say I need another year. 🤣🤣.——SS

I've heard of similar scenarios a few times from Silver State tag holders. Nevada is a state that has several large units with less than 50 total tags for a reason......deer densities are very low in some areas and even finding a deer can be challenging if you're not in the right spot or aren't...

This NV youngster has some potential.----SS

I think a mule deer making 180" is about as likely as a human playing D1 college football. 200" is like making an NFL roster. It takes a whole lot of genetics, nutrition, and the perfect set of circumstances to all come together. Most mule deer bucks will max out well below any of these...

If you’re happy with a chance at a buck like him, any unit will work. Throw a dart at the map and apply!——-SS

He’s a good one! I saw some solid bucks this year in NV, a few up and comers and a few has-beens. One thing is for sure…. My brain has been all mule deer for the past week. Another season is just around the corner and I hope I can pull off another NV tag this year. ——-SS

I had a few good hunts in 23 back about 10 years ago. Hunted it for 5 years in a row and watched it steadily decline. I hiked in 2 miles and climbed 2500'. Only monster buck I ever saw was a whitetail that I ran into in the middle of the trail a few hundred yards from my truck on the hike out. I...

Montana or Colorado——-SS

In my experience, Pre-64 M70's have the ability to shoot very well. I know this is not universally true, but the two I have will rival any of my modern, even custom rifles. I have a .257 Roberts that shoots 115 VLDs around .5 moa and a 300 H&H that shoots 175 LRX sub moa. I'd call those good...

My favorite hunt was in 2022. It was November and most seasons were over. I got lucky and picked up a leftover December Muzzy tag. I had a few weeks to scout and had enough vacation to hunt the whole season. It snowed a couple feet and I spent 8 days hunting dawn to dusk. I saw just enough bucks...

I think he’s good and mature. I like him and would gladly hang pretty much every tag I’ve ever had on him. Maybe I’m on the wrong site? Is there a MediocreMuleys forum somewhere?——SS

I always just use gross because I only use score to quantify size when describing an animal. If I had the desire to participate in official records, I would care about net score a lot more because that is the rules of the game and the widely accepted standard of measuring for the record books. -SS

Looks like a 25"er to me.----SS

I'da guessed high 140's low 150's. Is he an Idaho buck?----SS

This is a bad idea. The BEST thing about western whitetails is the pressure they take off mule deer. They are a robust species that can flourish in changing habitat and recover quickly through up and down cycles caused by disease and other factors. Even when large-scale doe hunting is allowed...

I hope you enjoy your mount and it brings you enough happiness to overcome your nose being bent about a few guys questioning a score that shouldn't matter to anyone but you anyway. I also hope that the new fees actually dissuade a few like yourself from applying in the future. You can stare at...

All of my most dangerous close calls while hunting have all involved transportation.....either wheeled or four-legged. Seems both want me dead at times.-----SS

GE locomotives have been towing with electric motors for decades. The power is supplied by on-board diesel generators. So we know that the capability is not the issue, its developing a power plant that can supply sufficient electricity for an acceptable amount of time. -----SS

Tri makes a good point so I'll come clean. Here is my worst ground shrinkage buck. I was hunting the Wasatch East general unit for several days and hadn't seen anything but small two points. I glassed up a decent buck late in the afternoon and decided to move in closer for a better look. The...