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    Unit 53 Mule Deer

    So after e-scouting and some research, 53 has made the short list for a possible early archery mule deer hunt for me. I live in NC and plan on a scouting trip with my boys wherever I draw. I have some general questions about access, deer density, hunting pressure, weather, etc. for someone...
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    NR Mule Deer Advice Needed

    Hello all! With a sheep hunt coming in 2024, I’m hoping to do a high country deer hunt this season to help prepare for next year. I’m also planning on taking my two boys (8 and 10) on their first backpacking trip this summer to wherever I draw for a scouting trip. We live in NC so it’s no...
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    Advice needed for Wife’s elk hunt

    Hey guys, My wife has 7 pts and is considering burning them next yr in WY for elk. She turns 40 in May and wants an adventure haha. I’ve been doing the typical research on gohunt trying to find some options and I’ve found some but I easily get frustrated with the NR wilderness rule. I guess...
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    Backcountry Muley trip advice needed

    Hey guys! So in preparation for a sheep hunt in 2024, I’m trying to decide on a deer hunt for 2023 to test gear and myself. This past yr I burned my WY points for a hunt in region H and it was a blast. I had planned to try for an ID tag but had terrible Wi-Fi on 12/1 and was unable to get a...
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    65mm STM vs 65mm STX vs STC

    So I’m selling my non-HD STS and 15s and upgrading my spotter. I’m torn between these 3. I don’t love the weight on the STX but like the modularity. I love the idea of the STC and think it would be the best for using as I’d use the 15s when backed off to 17x. I like the STM as the best...
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    For Sale Swarovski 15s and Swarovski 65mm STS

    Living in NC now, my 15s rarely get used. I’ll prob regret this at some point as I love using them but seems to make more sense to consolidate. I’m considering selling my non-HD Swaro 15s and my non-HD 65mm STS. The binos will come with a Kuiu bino harness and the spotter with a neoprene...
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    WY High Country Muley Success!

    After 7 years of banking points, I decided to burn them and go hunt WY for mulies. My friend John, who some of you know, made the journey up from southern NM to join me and I can’t thank him enough for doing so! We hiked in 2 days early to set up camp and allow a full day of scouting the day...
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    Meat locker in Jackson Hole

    I leave for my region H deer hunt in a week. Thinking ahead a bit, anyone know of a place I could have my meet frozen overnight before flying home should I be successful?
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    NR Region H

    Well after 7 years if waiting, and knowing there are a lot of pending changes coming for NRs, chose to go ahead and burn my deer points for a region H hunt. Here’s to hoping for rain and a fun trip!
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    Ultralight double wall tents?

    Hey guys, Im researching lightweight tents for high country mule deer trips and ultimately a Dall hunt in 2024. I’m pretty sure I want double wall to help with condensation. I’m leaning heavily towards a Tarptent Notch LI. Anyone else have any ideas?
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    NR Irritation

    Needed to vent quickly and I know you guys better than most having lived in NM at one point for almost 5 yrs. Living in NC and not having residency privileges in any western big game state really f***ing sucks… That is all ?
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    Unit 45 Questions

    So I just booked a sheep hunt that will take place in 2024. I’m starting to consider focusing on backpack style deer hunts between now and then to try and test the gear prior to the big trip. I was a NM resident from 2013-2018 but now live in NC (serious bummer for hunting). I’m looking hard...
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    For Sale Semi-custom 700 28Nos and components

    I’m selling this to help fund a sheep rifle build. I got this on a trade and have only shot it 8 times. The best group I got is pictured. Rem 700 trued action Shilen barrel, around 28” and 1-9 twist I believe, small contour Factory trigger around 3 lbs B&C Stock Action and barrel is...
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    Just booked my first sheep hunt!!!

    Just sent my deposit in this week and I don’t think it’s truly sunk in that I’ll be chasing Dall sheep in 2024! Thankful for a wife that is supportive of this dream. Now the prep begins!
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    For Sale Christensen Arms Ridgeline, McMillan Game Hunter edge fill, 6.5cm

    I’m selling my Christensen Arms Ridgeline in 6.5CM to fund a sheep rifle custom build. This model has the 20” barrel and has been put in a McMillan Game Hunter edge fill. Bare rifle weighs 6lbs 1.5oz. It has less than 200 rds down the chamber and shoots very well. Shot sub MOA with factory...
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    For Sale 2 Christensen Ridgelines, Custom 28 Nos, and Zeiss Z4

    So I’m considering selling all of these to put into one custom build for a sheep hunt in 2024. I will add pictures later. Christensen Arms Ridgeline 6.5CM (short barrel) in a Mcmillan Game Hunter Edge Fill. I did load development with 130 VLDs. $2200 OBO TYD Christensen Arms 6.5x284. Load...
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    Wanted 270wsm reloading components

    I’m looking for 270wsm brass, nosler AB bullets, and dies. Whats out there?
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    Kamchatka Snow Sheep Question

    I’m considering booking a hunt for Kamchatka Snow Sheep in 2023 and I’m doing some research. I’ve heard of some people taking a waterproof bag and packing material to bring back salted capes and skulls in their luggage. Does anyone know if this is possible from Russia or is a shipper your only...
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    Unit 32 Mule Deer Disappointment

    On my way home to NC with my friend and oldest boy (his first trip west for a hunt at 8 yrs old). I put in for the 32 rifle hunt because I’ve hunted the unit back in 2015 or so and had a great time. We had 2 tags for this hunt and never had a round in a chamber. We got there early enough to...
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    SOLD FS/FT Benelli SBE3

    Considering selling or trading my lightly used Benelli SBE3. It’s been shot less than 100 times. Will come with a Patternmaster Code Black Goose choke. I’d consider trades for nice rifles (even if I need to add some cash), high end optics, or maybe a nice O/U or SxS shotgun. I’d need $1600...
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    Mountain goat outfitters in AK and BC

    Looking for opinions on outfitters for no draw mountain goat hunts. Might book one for my 40th bday in 2024 with how much it seems Dall hunts have gone up.
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    Sheep Outfitters

    I’m doing some research and seems that the floor of Dall hunt costs in AK are now around 17,500. Just a couple years ago I could find no frills backpack hunts for 14k or so. Is $18k really the floor now for a Dall hunt?
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    OnX “Safety Zones?”

    E-scouting for an upcoming deer hunt and seeing a lot of “safety zones” on OnX. Can anyone explain them or point me to what they are in the regs? Thanks.
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    CO Muzz Question

    I’m considering a CO Muzz elk tag. What are you guys using in CO?
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    Unit 20 and 62

    I have 3 points as a NR, live in NC, and am considering the unit 20 archery hunt and the unit 62 muzz hunt. Can someone with some experience in these units shoot me a PM? Trying to figure out what to expect if I drew either of them. Thanks!
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    Cache North Question

    Evening everyone. I’m a non-res living in NC. I have 4 pts and am considering the Cache North unit. I’m not looking for a top UT unit. I’m looking for a unit with a good elk population to give me a chance at a mature 6 pt bull. Any thoughts on this unit and whether it can offer a good hunt...
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    Kachina Peak Wilderness

    Anyone hunted Kachina Peak wilderness for elk? I’m considering trying for it as an option with only a few points. just trying to get a feel for what I might be in for. I live in NC. Thanks.
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    Harvest reports

    LAST EDITED ON Jul-22-19 AT 11:09AM (MST)[p]**Nevermind. Found them ??‍♂️** Anyone have an idea when they will be posted? Seem late this year.
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    Private land tag allocations

    I'd heard they were coming out in June. Anyone have an idea of when?
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    Boot question

    So it's time for me to buy some new boots to break in for the fall. Right now I am likely just doing an archery elk hunt. I currently have a pair of Cabelas Meindl Denali?s which have been great but they are on their last leg. I'm torn on buying another boot of similar height like the Zamberlan...
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    British Labs

    If any of you guys and gals are considering a new gundog or fantastic family pet, or both... check out the classified add I just posted!
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    Elk Double!

    ***Long post warning haha*** As I sit here back in NC, I figured it's time I post up how my muzz elk hunt with the wife turned out. When my wife and I drew a solid muzz elk hunt this yr, I wanted to make the most out of it. We had just moved to NC so I knew it?d probably be my last NM elk...
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    Unit 17

    Anyone on here going to be Archery hunting 17 next month?
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    British Lab Puppies

    If any of my NM buddies need a great duck dog, please check out my post in classifieds!
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    Elk Tag Search

    I'm starting to look for either a cow tag for late season or a reasonable bull tag (I understand it will likely be Ranch Only to be a bull tag this late). If anyone has any leads, please PM me. Thanks.
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    300wsm and 190vld for elk question

    Before I start pulling some bullets and reloading for more velocity, I'm curious what you guys think about this load for elk...especially those of you with berger experience. My 300wsm shoots a 190vld in the current load at around 2600 fps and 1/2 MOA. I doubt I'd shoot past 600 yds at a bull...
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    Gila 2nd Rifle elk question

    So it's looking like I might end up with a 2nd season rifle elk tag for this year in the Gila. I've only had archery hunts down there so far but have done very late archery hunts in 34 when the bulls are all back in bachelor groups. Couple questions for those of you who have spent time down...
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    NWT Dall or Stone???

    LAST EDITED ON Aug-25-17 AT 08:15AM (MST)[p]Ok I've done some more tweaking on my sheep budget and I'm starting to have trouble deciding which sheep hunt I want to do. I know this is a good problem to have and I consider myself very fortunate to be in a position that I'm having to make this...
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    Bear Backstrap Recipe

    To anyone who doesn't think bear is good eating or has struggled to enjoy it, try this... Take 1 bear backstrap and season with equal parts salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Wrap in thin bacon and use toothpicks to hold it if needed. Season top of bacon with your favorite pork rub. Heat...
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    Dall Sheep Research Advice Needed

    Well it's finally time for me to start doing research on Dall Sheep outfitters. I'm starting to save up and will be ready sometime in 2019, 2020, or 2021 depending on the cost of the hunt. I've already contacted a few outfitters and have heard back from a couple but I know its the busy season...
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