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That's absolutely doable. I've done it myself. You can transfer a tag anytime. BTW, that's my birthday too!

We couldn't make it out on opening day due to school and sports. After practice on Friday we loaded up the jumping jack and headed out into the rain for the weekend. We got about 3/4 inch of rain on Friday so the drive in to camp was sloppy and a whole ball of fun for the tacoma. Saturday we covered a lot of country with no luck in the prime glassing time. The morning had no sun and the rain was coming and going. The temperature was warm and that kept the javelina in the flats. We changed strategy and went where we can glass a large flat area. We quickly found a herd feeding but no way to landmark the spot. I tried a new trick, I marked where I was on ONx maps and then I marked a mountain that was 5 miles away, the herd was somewhere along that line I marked on the app. We parked and started walking in, only took bout 30 minutes til we found their digs. The wind was wrong and the herd was 60 yards away, couldn't get a shot and they boogied out. That afternoon my son said he enjoyed tracking javelina in the mud and it was more exciting than glassing. I went to another spot in the flats and we followed fresh tracks for several hours but couldn't catch up to the herd. Sunday morning was clear and sunny and we had high hopes. I started glassing early before the sun rise to see what coues bucks were rutting in the area. It took less than 1 minute of glassing and a herd was spotted on the move. We made the mile stalk to where they were, took our time and picked out the largest looking male and Colby made a great shot. All in all we got 1.5 inches of rain during the hunt which was great to see.

Bergara B-14 HMR Wilderness Carbon 6.5 PRC LEUPOLD VX-6HD GEN 2 3-18X44 (30MM) CDS-SZL2 SIDE FOCUS ILLUM. TMOA W/ Leupold Rings and Base. Around 50-60 rounds through this gun, went through Bergara’s recommended break in process. Great rifle , just had some unexpected vet bills come up 3 full boxes of ammo. asking $3600 OBO

Fun memories there...when I was a kid my dad was a collector and I've probably sorted several hundred pounds of various liberties, mercuries and other coins on the den floor.

I miss those hunts. I used to look forward to those than any of my own tags.

5-yr revocation and GF will offer other members of the forum a plea deal to testify against you.

There are actually two draws for Javelina. The one you're looking for is the spring draw in October for hunts in Jan and Feb of 2027. There is a fall draw for javelina but it is youth only so your son can apply for that and hunt this fall. You can apply your kid for both. The OTC options aren't great so I would just apply for the draws. It won't take long to draw.

Hadn’t seen much rut activity this Jan until a week ago. After a few days of rain I found 14 bucks all w does. Too many deer on the Mnt to even get in there and hunt one of them. Came back a week later and saw a buck stand up at 8Am w 3 does. Range was 1500 yards. Got the spotter out to check the details. 3x3=go time. Made a plan to get half way and try to relocate. From that spot I couldn’t see into the cut he was working down. I glassed one of his does and decided to close the distance to see if I would be able to see into that cut and maybe make a play. Got to the skyline of that cut with perfect wind and some cover I was able to see the buck behind an ocotillo. Range was 82 yards. I knocked an arrow and dialed the slider to 82. If he steps out I will get a chance. 1 well placed arrow and he ran for 2 seconds. Made a trip to the truck to drop all my gear and hiked back to process him and pack out. I could not be happier. I’ve been trying to do a solo spot and stalk Coues for 10 years now.

Shot on November 5, 2025 in rifle season on public land. First mule deer for me.