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Apparently 65,000+ people trying to check their accounts all at once is too much for the website to handle! jeff

Had a good opening morning down here in the Gila. Was a very slow quite start, didn't hear our first gobble until almost 11:00am. Once those hens left the gobblers for the day however, their attitudes changed and it was on! Jeff

For those folks out there that have taken a kid on the youth antelope hunts near the end of October, how many bucks did you see that had already shed their horns? I have heard of a few people going out and not seeing any bucks with horns and end up shooting a doe. I am thinking about putting...

Picked up my daughter one of the youth incentive cow elk tags for the earlier hunt. Left the house real early yesterday morning and were driving through a prime area at daylight. Spotted a herd off in a meadow and after getting her set up on the shooting sticks she made a perfect 160 yard down...

I recently purchased a used 50 cal barrel for my pro hunter that did not come with the breech plug wrench. Is it worth just ordering the T/C tool or does anyone else use an alternative, such as socket and wrench? Anyone know what the size of the breech plug is? jeff

Anyone have any experience with their barrels? I am buying one for my Thompson Center ProHunter in 7mm-08. It is the heavy sporter model in 24". It is used but the guy said he has only put 2 boxes through it and was getting 1/2" groups at 100 yds. I am excited to try this caliber. Hoping to make...

So I went into my daughters account tonight in order to buy her the Junior Big Game license and Fishing tag. The combo tag is $15.00, not a bad deal but the only option there was available to purchase the "add on" stamps was the $10 ($5 for habitat stamp, $4 for Access validation and $1 for...

sweet!!! http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_18242175 jeff

Well I closed the deal on my first Javelina this year. Took my 2 older kids out with me on the first day, mostly driving around and not seeing much. Day 2 was a holiday so I was off work and my daughter, Cursten, was out of school. We went and picked up a buddy I work with, Tim, and off we...

I know there is another thread similar to this question going on.....but has anyone else not had their full licencse fee not taken out of their account or cc yet? I put myself in for deer and my daughter in for youth deer and the $10 application fee got pulled on both of those the day I...

Everyone, I don't know why this information was not publicised by the NM G & F! I guess it goes to show we need to read the proclomations word for word EVERY year, not assuming nothing has been changed. Maybe others know about this, but it is the first time it has been brought to my attention...

Well, she did it! My wife had an Oryx hunt this weekend on the WSMR. We saw quite a few Oryx, but they were pretty spooky and it was tough to get within even 500 yards. We had time for about one more stalk on Saturday evening and found a lone bull that had not seen us yet. We were eventually...

We hear all the time that the vitals on an Oryx are further forward than north american game. I found this picture on the net showing how the vitals are situated. Does anyone else have a photo or drawing that may be of some help as well? Jeff Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with...

http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/publications/press_releases/documents/2008/012508dontfeeddeer.html Just saw this posted. Some people just don't get it. Jamaro....This wouldn't be about you would it? :7 Just kidding! Jeff Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of...

LAST EDITED ON Nov-28-07 AT 11:04AM (MST)[p]New rules and regs out on G & F website! http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/publications/documents/rib/2008/BigGameRIB08.pdf Just noticed the new elk price....$91.....Ouch Jeff Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving...

I am getting a T/C ProHunter and am considering the .338 Federal barrel in the future. I am wondering if anyone has shot this round at all, and particularly out of a T/C? I wish T/C would come up with some sort of Trial Period where you could "borrow" a rifle barrel to try out before dropping...

Just letting everyone know that I will pay money for good deer or elk capes harvested this fall. Price depends on species, quality and care in the field. I am in the southern part of the state so keep that in mind. PM me if you have questions or need instructions. Jeff Life should NOT be a...

Just wondering if anyone else has heard this rumor. Supposedly PETA put in something like $100,000 into NM applications this year in hopes of drawing tags that then could not be used by hunters. Don't know if this is true or not, but I have heard it a few different times. Any thoughts?? Jeff...

So I did the whole search thing and still have a few questions. I haven't hunted with a rifle in a long time. This year my wife drew an elk tag. She will be using a .270, but I am not sure which bullet to try. I have heard that the Nosler Partition is a good choice, but there are so many out...

Looking to trade a Public Land Merriams hunt in S.W. New Mexico for a Eastern or Osceola hunt. Jeff Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, weapon in one hand, calls in the other...

OK, did the whole search thing but could not find an answer for my question. My wife drew a on the range badge hunt for next year. The only rifles I have are a .308 and a 30-06. Has anyone ever used these calibers, and will they work? If so what loads do you recommend? I did read where a...

LAST EDITED ON Nov-17-06 AT 02:11PM (MST)[p]I just bought a Johnny Stewart cassette caller from a friend of mine. I went out today to try to call some fox. I know about scent controll, wind direction, etc. I didn't call any in but I didn't see much sign in the canyons I was in either. My...

I just purchased a pair of Swaro's 10X42 SLC. I am planning on getting a nice tripod in the future to put them on, but not until I recover from the hole this purchase has put in my pocket book. I have a cheap tripod from Wal-Mart that I use my video camera on. It comes with that quick...

From reading in other forums, I have found that the Eclipse is a open breech design. I am having trouble understanding this. From what I can gather once the gun is loaded and the firing mechanism pulled back and the 209 in place, the "hammer" has to be left in the open position with only the...

I just borrowed a CVA Eclipse for a deer hunt with my brother-in law. When I got the gun there is some obvious rust residue in the barrell and the 209 primer area seems to have alot of fouling around the housing. I am planning on spending some time on cleaning it. Any tips? Also, anyone have...

Anyone seen the proposed regulation changes on NM G&F website?? One of them is dealing with mandatory post-season wildlife survey. It basically says if you drew a elk or deer tag, or held a furbearers or trappers tag and do not do a post-season survey for each, then your application for the...

http://www.mangusbowmen.com/photos/fell_1.htm Here is a link to a photo of my first Coues buck. I took him on Thursday the 12th while sitting over a water hole. 20 yard shot, double lung, the buck only went about 50 yards and I watched him go down. I was in tree stands for 7 days in three...

LAST EDITED ON Aug-26-05 AT 06:42PM (MST)[p]I am thinking about using the cedar pellets you can get from wally world and put a few in my plastic bins I keep my hunting clothes in. There are some cedars in the area I hunt, but the don't smell like a cedar chest! Maybe a little after you cut...

Just wondering if anyone has ever used the Feather Flex Decoy?? Looking at it it appears to be more of a grey color rather then tan. Anybody used them and how did they work?? Thanks Jeff Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well...

Well, this year I did it. I am turning my sights toward hunting the Ghost exclusively. I was fortunate to draw a Jan Coues bow hunt this year in SW NM and was wondering what techniques everyone uses in the rut? Let me know what ya'll do! I know that Cousie hunters are a secretive bunch...

Thinking about trying Bohning Blazer vanes. Can you use a AZ EZ Flech on these vanes? Also thinking about getting 2 blade Magnus broadheads. Anyone tried the Magnus brand sharpner? If so do you like it, if not what would you recomend for a two blade sharpener? Thanks, Jeff Life should NOT...

Anyone no anything about their arrows? Are they worth the price? If anyone has any experience with them, I have a couple of more questions I will post later. Thanks Jeff Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body...

Thinking about switching to the Magnus 125gr 2 blade this year. I was wondering what the difference was between this and the broadhead that Ted Nugent made "Nugeblade"?? In one of my magazines it is listed (the nugeblade) under the Magnus section. Anyone know if there is a difference?? Jeff...

LAST EDITED ON Jun-21-05 AT 03:06PM (MST)[p]Has anyone ever tried shooting wood arrows off of a compound bow? If so how was it, or if not what is your opinion on it? Also, I shoot a wisker bisquit....can you shoot a helical flethcing through one of these? Jeff Life should NOT be a journey to...

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I am looking at buying my first treestand. There are so many though I don't know which one to get. I want a hang on, cause some of the trees I may use wont work with a cimber. I saw a Northstar in Cabelas that weighs only 8 lbs. I just don't know which ones will be comfortable, by looking at...

Well, pending the governors signature, it looks like the NM Dept. of Game and Fish will be raising the prices of hunting licences in the 06-07 season. Looks like things like fishing, general hunting, elk will all be going up about 60%. (not a typo) Non-residents as well. Also looks like we...

Just wondering about when elk shed in SW NM. I always seem to be out there too late, after they are a little white. Thanks, Jeff Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, weapon in...

Looking for access for a Rio Grande Turkey hunt in either OK or TX (west side if possible). No guide, etc. needed just land access. Will give NM Merriams hunt in return. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but...

LAST EDITED ON Feb-11-05 AT 04:02PM (MST)[p]Has anyone ever tried this blind before. I just saw it in an article and it looks interesting. The author seemed to like it for turkey hunting. Any comments? Jeff Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an...