HuntHarder

redhawkrifles.com and get a demo V6. Glass is much better than the V4.

Depends on what you are looking for in a scope. Some mentioned in here are great scopes, but they are HEAVY. I think the Zeiss v6 series is a really good compromise. Excellent tracking reports, lighter weight and probably some of the best glass in the price range you want. Nightforce are great at tracking, but the glass is meh and they are heavy. The ATACR series has good glass, but adds even more weight.

Still gonna send it!

Nightforce, Zeiss v6

Im not advocating for shorter seasons either, but I am pretty confident that we will be a draw only state in the next 5-10 years. OTC is going to be gone unless something big changes. I am ok with losing a few days on OTC to gain a few extra hunt options (trad, crossbow, primitive Mler). Something has to give, and it's going to be OTC opportunity more than likely.

I am sure it is plenty capable. You are going to lose a lot of luxuries the larger one's have tho. But if you are after a SxS to throw in the bed of a pickup, I think that is the one to get. Just know that if you put the SxS is the bed of the pickup, you still gotta have room for all your coolers, spare tires, ramps, water and whatever else you bring on trips. Almost like you still need to bring a small trailer along imo. In states with 50" trail max, I think the 500 would be awesome.

In all honesty, it will be the bad apples that ruin crossbow hunting for people who ACTUALLY need one. I have mixed feelings on how I feel about them, but I have never been in some guy's shoes, to feel that feeling of never bowhunting again. I'd be all for splitting up archery and giving the traditional a season as well. As technology advances, success rates are going to continue to climb. Muzzleloaders are not even in the same ballpark that they were 30 years ago. Compound bows are better, but not by a wide margin. In 94 Mathews had bows that topped 300 fps IBO. Today, I would say the average IBO is 330-340. Not a huge improvement. Crossbows only advantage used to be the ability to cock and walk. They were never known for being accurate at long range. The new ones shoot over 400 fps and are accurate over 100 yards. Huge improvement over how they used to be. Just my .02, going back a little on tech would not be a bad thing imo. Traditional archery seasons, more traditional MLer' seasons and shorter Archery seasons.

I too have Sitka, it's what I'm taking to AK here soon. It worked phenomenally well on my first AK trip. Everyone in AK Swears by Helly Hansen for all out downpours, but it does not breath. I took it last trip and never took it out of my bag.

I have a torn meniscus, can I get a crossbow permit?

High end kuiu or Sitka, if you want to move while it's raining. If you just want to stay dry and hunker down, Helly Hansen is top notch for complete waterproofness.

Facts.. love the unit tho. Pines to low desert MD everywhere in between. Easy country to rugged wilderness. Boats, SxS or lots of boot leather can get you deep in there. Last year I spent an insane amount of time in 22N and I saw very few MD. Mainly coues and not that many either. Elk were plentiful tho, but nothing 🏆

Insanely diverse unit. Really easy to escape the pressure with a little bit of effort. Think far west side of unit, it's harder to access but significantly less pressure.

I'm almost convinced the bigger bucks stay in the flats early season and only get lured out by does in January and December.

Maybe, just my opinion tho.

As most of us suspected.. More deer were killed than Agfd had originally thought. I remember guys always saying what an accomplishment it was to shoot a deer with a bow. I've never really seen it as a tough task. Now killing an old mature buck, that's an accomplishment. Mandatory reporting across all methods of take is the only path forward. The #'s might be shocking tho...

Poaching is poaching bud... admitting you made a mistake and turning yourself in, is better than getting busted by AGFD. Guy could have easily went a different route and Agfd would be none the wiser. Still should have been a penalty, but I think a little leniency on self reporting isn't a bad thing. Case by case of course.

Is this the same trphy who could care less that Duwayne Adam's got busted poaching? Some how this guy who turns himself in is more guilty than a man who was busted by Azgfd? I get that you don't think baiting and shooting from a road should be illegal, but they are.. Honest mistake due to lack of not doing due diligence. I think there should have been more of a punishment, but in the end, that is up to the officer.

Rumor has it a 200" muley was killed on the 500kv powerline rd a few years back.

Why is it odd? Curious why you would not name a processor for everyone to consider. Lots of us hunt in or near Payson and could always use another option for meat processing. Not sure how you took my second question... Let me try and rephrase it so it is not an odd question. Do they want more business, or are they trying to stay with their same workload? I know last time I sent a guy to a processor in Payson, he was already full and could not take any more game. Small operation with a small capacity and not really looking to advertise. Hopefully that helps you understand my thought process.

I mean, as long as you didn't go gunthenbow, seems like they are giving you a huge break by only confiscating it. Any pics of it?

why not post the name? Very limited on how much they take in each year?

For sure, I heard they have a list miles long of guys wanting to sign up to confiscate guns from law abiding citizens. I would imagine great death benefits must be the attraction. 😉

That's alot of driving for 1 shed

So, pro gun/ anti gun control guys, want to take guns away from people they don't think should have guns?