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Could the Government shutdown affect the on base Oryx hunts?

I’m going on my first Africa trip this coming year and looking at booking flights. I’m looking at Delta from El Paso to Alanta then to JNB. First question, once I check in gun in El Paso does the luggage and gun transfer all the way through or do I need to recheck in Alanta for the international...

I have a brand new side x side enclosure for a 2019 Polaris Ranger. You can view the details of these at utvenclosure.com I paid a little over $600 for this last year and have never used it. I did install the installation velcro kit ( buyer will need to order one from them or just go to the...

How are the roads from 59 to 163. I was thinking about pulling a trailer for the hunt in a couple of weeks but I’ve heard mixed stories. Seems like some of the Gila is okay and some of it got hammered

Does anyone have suggestions on flying or shipping meat/antlers from Jackson? Ive never had to do this so I don't know where to even start. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

We are going on our first outfitted elk hunt this year and are not sure what proper tipping is. It is a Wilderness pack in where the outfitter is the guide and his wife is the cook. As far as I know I'm not sure who else will be in camp. There are three of us on the hunt and two of us are 2...

My group drew the Brunton Ranch rifle tags near the VLA. Any suggestions where to camp? Either dry or campground, we just want to be somewhat near our access to the ranch. Im somewhat familiar with the area, mostly passing through on HWY 60 or heading back into the Gila on county rd 52. Map...

Does anyone know what the "Reference Mark" refers to in the chronograph setting under the sight setup. Thanks Jason

I will be hunting 16B during the early archery hunt this year. I have hunted this hunt in the past and have spent a lot of time in the unit so I'm not asking for anything specific other than a pressure question. I didn't draw last year and haven't hunted this unit since it went to two seasons...

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Does anyone know of anybody or place that will rent horses or pack animals for a week hunt in Southern NM. Gila Area.

I just switched from a 5 pin to a 7 pin spot Hogg and I am worried about being able to identify the correct pin correctly while hunting. I also need to be able to do this somewhat quickly. I wanted to hear if anyone has come up with a good solution to this. I thought of marking every other pin...

We are considering hiring a drop camp service for the third archery hunt instead of backpacking in. I have never used a guide or a service so I am unsure if that's the route we want to go. We just really want to get away from crowds as much as possible and of course get in good Elk country. I...

Drew deer waiting on hopefully Elk

Has anyone been on 52 north of Winston in the last few days. Heading out this weekend pulling a trailer into 16e. I was in there a few weeks ago and it was ok but it looks like a lot of rain since

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I am helping out a couple of my friends kids and taking them on a cow elk hunt Nov 30-Dec 2 in 16D. I have bowhunted this unit many times in the first of Sept and know it well. I have always spent all my time in there during early summer scouting until my hunt. I have never been in there that...

A buddy I plan on trying our luck in Colorado this year due to not drawing in our home state of nm. We are planning on hunting unit 81 becuase my buddy has hunted it once and that's the only info we know about Colorado. In the past he hunted the beggining of the hunt from Aug 25th - the Sept...

I hunted the 1st season and am heading up in a few weeks to help a buddy on the 1st rifle hunt. I would like to ask a few questions to anyone that has been in there lately. I have hunted the 1st archery hunt several times and know the area well, Im just not sure how the elk will act during the...

Has any one been down around Magdalena area. I want to plan a scouting trip in 16E but dont want to get smoked out. I was wondering how bad the air is?

I have been doing some research on these two boots. Unfortunately I do not live near a store where I can try either pair on. I need a new pair of boots, I plowed through my Danner Proghorns in a season. I hunt mainly out west in nm for elk and deer. I'm looking for a boot with great support and...

I have heard that there are some taxidermist outside the gate at Rhodes Canyon. Does anyone have any info good or bad on thier work/prices.

Having never put in the CO draw, I just want to make sure I understand the process. As a non res I know it will take many years to build enough points to draw a great tag. My question is if I apply for a preference point for my first choice, can I still apply for hunts for my second and third...

I have a Jan bow hunt in there and have never hunted the area. I have done some scouting and have an idea what to do but am not extremely confindent I will be hunting the unit productively. I picked up a left over tag from Game and Fish (after going 0/5 in the draw) and started completly in...

Any help out there for unit 29 Jan archery hunt. Didnt draw any tags this year and I picked up one these left over tags. I plan on scouting it hard but dont know where to even start. Hopefully someone has hunt it in the past and can get me started.

Didnt draw any tags this year and I am trying to put some meat in the freezer. I have been looking for land owner tags and do to budget a cow hunt is going to have to do. I have hunted 16E during the archery hunt and know the unit well. I have found some 16E landowner UW landowner tags for...

Has anyone been on this road recently? I was planning on going up there in the next week or so and pulling a small trailer and wanted to know what the condition is like.

I have a Africa hunt for 2 for 10 days that I would like to trade for something within the U.S. The hunt includes day fees, transportation to and from the airport, guide fee, meals and beverages for 2 for 10 days. The hunt is scheduled to be taken in 2010 or 2011. The package also includes $1500...

If we havnt recieved emails by now, are we done?

I have an Oryx hunt in Rhodes Canyon next year and I am just wondering if I should plan on taking an ATV. I realize it is a while away but I will have to find time to take a Safety Course in order to get it onto base. Also how bad are the roads, the info sheet I got said to take two spare tires...

I am in search of a new pack and not sure how large I need. I need a pack that can carry 2-3 days of supplies ( Food, backpack stove, rain gear, water, binos, spotting scope, sleeping bag, bivy tent, and a few odds and ends) and would also be usefull in packing meat out of the back country. I...

I was looking for any info out there if anyone has any information they would be willing to share. I have only been in 2B during November several years back and do not know the unit very well or what to expect in January.