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I'm going to give distress calls a try this fall for black bears... in general is September too early to try? Should I wait until later in Oct. for better odds of success? Thanks,

I think I'll snatch up a bear tag along with my deer tag for D-Zone. Anyone have luck with distress calls in CA for bears? If so, should I try any time during the fall or later near the time they go into hibernation?

Great! thanks for your info. I have had a CA hunting license for the past couple years to hunt spring turkeys. So, I should be in their data base already. I'm excited to give it a try. Thanks

I'm a Nevada resident and I didn't draw for my home state this year. I spend a bit of time fishing in a couple of the D-Zone units and often see deer. So, if I wanted to hunt D-3, for example, do I just go down to the sporting goods store to buy my hunt license and deer tag for the zone? If...

This guy is my hero... Scouts, hikes, glasses, and hunts hard, and every year, whether it's in his home state or out of state, he manages to take quality animals... Weird, he never has to hire a guide. The guy earns every trophy. http://www.monstermuleys.com/photos/PhotosID34/136.html#.VRDvM2S9LTo

>So, let me get this straight. > > >People who hunt with guides are >crappy hunters. >People who road hunt are crappy >hunters. >People who shoot long range are >crappy hunters. >People who buy auction tags are >crappy hunters. >People who use trail cams are >crappy hunters. >People...

Showing up is the easy part... So is riding shotgun, following your guide in the hills, and pulling the trigger. The hero photos, patting yourself on the back, and chest pounding come after that. Even our idiot president shows up to work from time to time... But showing up doesn't mean a damn...

Nontypical - Your jump to insult confirms that you lack the necessary fortitude and intelligence to have a resolved and intellectual debate. Happy booger eating buddy :)

>I disagree......steroids would relate more with >poaching since it is illegal. >Hiring a guide would be >more like a personal trainer. >So remember, if you get >healthy with the help of >a personal trainer, don't be >walking on the beach with >your shirt off......losers!---------SS I...

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NR Guided deer hunts... Guide services... Anything directly guaranteed by a government agency to any company, even a guide service, that directly results in a profit could be considered as a subsidy. NR hunters... Anyone that pays for a shortcut to success, particary in pursuite of an award...

The recent snow and cold weather will only boost the rut activity. Look for deer to begin to move south and look for most does to be accompanied by bucks. West side is definitely not off limits. Just have to find the access. BLM maps tell all. To improve your odds of finding good bucks hike...

Sorry to wiz on your parade - the guzzlers in 068 were installed almost exclusively for the California sheep herd in that unit....other wildlife use them as well of course, but deer rarely use these water sources....I know, because I've put trail cams on them in the past. Your time would be...

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yeah here in the NV we drew today and we post by 3pm on Friday....48 hour posting following draw law is nice! :)

>Looks like NDOW really wants to >whack the elk in 2013! > Whats funny is NDOW's intentions to put the breaks on the elk population growth is more or less like trying to bail a flooded boat with a thimble. They put out more tags every year to trim em back, yet the populations continue to...

LAST EDITED ON May-22-13 AT 04:00PM (MST)[p]The hippies are taking over your state too huh? Here in NV we force non-residents to take out a second mortgage if they draw an elk or a sheep tag ($1,400). Quite the jaw dropper.... Paying a little extra for the hunting license just to apply for...

I'm pretty sure the majority of the members of the Wildlife Commission will reject the ban to use dogs. Layne, as much as she may express her own feelings (yes, the opposition is only running with emotion on this one), I believe resides as the minority on the platform for banning the use of...

Agreed, a fresh start would be great. One of many ideological flaws of the democratic party/Libs is that they believe the more wealthy should pay more in taxes. The conservative base of our country is what grows the majority of our Nations wealth - and create real sustainable jobs - and...

I understand that these forums are a platform for sportsmen to share information, post pictures, and to discuss political issues as they more strongly pertain to the world of wildlife and hunting - However, I'm guessing that by in large the majority of those that read and participate in these...

Is it really mule deer rifle season? This warm weather feels like we should still be chasing antelope. And it feels like deja vu, as last years early season was warm and for the most part weatherless. My wife and I made the trip up for the area 6 opener in hope of filling her tag. We hiked up...

depends on the characteristics of the fire (hot or cool?), where the fire occurred (elevationally, vegetation community, how critical the habitat is - deer winter range or deer transition range), etc.. All of these elements are considered before reclamation/recovery efforts are made. Reclaiming...

The bucks are there..... I helped out a buddy of mine on his archery hunt in the unit group. We spent most of our time in area 011 and a little bit of time in 012. We saw loads (15-20 bucks per day) of bucks in 011, more particularly in the upper elevations in and around the mahoganies. It was...

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LAST EDITED ON May-31-12 AT 01:27PM (MST)[p]Send me a PM. I know that unit well. I spend a lot of time in and around Tonopah for work. During my down time I run over to the Weepah Hills and Lone Mountain to look for rams. I have loads of ram photos I took this March, and a couple of pretty...

There is plenty of public access throughout the unit group. You shouldn't need a guide, especially if you know how to run a pair of binoculars and a spotting scope, and if you have no problem using your god given quads. Plus, I just don't see how a guy can get the satisfaction out of paying...

I definitely think the full potential of antler growth will not be completely reached as a result of the dry water year we have been experiencing, but spring and early summer precip can be key to increasing vegetation vigor. In turn, antlers will have a chance to approach or reach their full...

The wolds best hunters are those who enjoy themselves the most while doing it......

LAST EDITED ON May-11-12 AT 06:28PM (MST)[p]I'm assuming that when you state "science" you are referring to the studied elements of wildlife ecology and conservation biology. If so, then yes 'science' supports the quota recommendations, but only partially. The validation through 'science'...

As long as they stay on the established roads and are finding sheds....not a problem.

>NVguide brings up a good question, >I'll repost it here at >the bottom as he posted >it out of sequence above: > > >"Bombardeer, What about the units that >haven't had a fall count >in 3 or 4 years, >makes me question if they >can really get an accurate >buck to doe ratio in >those...

Yeah, agreed! But what are the options for eliminating interactions with domestics? I'm sure they have considered multiple options, but none would fit well politically or cost effectively. My guess is that the interaction is coming from escapees from the ranches at the foothills of the east and...

That's awesome news!

"I believe success rates will drop from 40 percent to the high 20's. And I gaurentee you the 4-point or better will drop dramatically." You want to put a $50 Cabela's card on those predicted numbers?

LAST EDITED ON May-07-12 AT 04:06PM (MST)[p]"there will most likely be quite a few big buck photos this year, but after they kill a good majority of the one,two and three year old bucks I wonder what the big buck photo's will look like in three to five years when we can see the hole these quotas...

I lean more towards the recs on the grounds for maintianing herd health. I think that it should be mentioned, and I think that most would agree, that the majority of the conflict and out-cry resulting from the biologist's recs is catalyzed by the 'trophy' aspect of the sport and the fear for...

>I'm fairly certain that desertbonehunter was >talking about trading desert sheep >for more Rocky Mtn. sheep >or CA. Sheep. Our >Rocky Mtn. sheep #'s are >fairly low due to recent >die offs. That would make sense... However, in the case of Cali's and deserts, due to the numbers...