desertbowhunter

I still havent got any hits I have 10 points for elk and 5 for antelope. Always put in for archery elk and archery goat.

Ha ha I'm the same way and never seems to workout its not over till the official draw results say not drawn;)

A glimmer of of hope:) Hope its the tag you want congrats either way!

Yeah that sounds good but I killed in January its gonna be a long year. My only hope is freinds and family that put in paper apps draw a tag.

Don't look good its all over no tags for me. Congrats to all that drew a tag and for the rest of you, all we can do is hope for a tag next year.

Did you ever figure this one out? Something strange is going on here. Every year something weird happens with the draw. Tags aren't official until they are officially posted something has me feeling nervous!

Just got hit! So they are still hitting the cc. Keeping hope Alive!

That's what I want to know.

I'm in your same boat but doesn't look good seems like the cc hits have slowed down a lot. Doesn't seem like people are getting hit anymore.

same here. Im still hoping to get hit. anyone know the process of how they are doing this? is it all automated? I'm still hoping also if not its bonus point #11 for me. The depression is starting to set in. Congrat to all the lucky ones that got tags!

April 2nd 10:22 am

Ok so I tested the Kaibabs out on a long day of glassing for coues yesterday.Although they are very nice binoculars and worth there price tag. I would like to change my post to Wtb Swaro 15s Im not intrested in buying the Kaibab.I just felt like I wanted more and the only way to get that would be with the Swaros.Ive owned Swaro 15s before so I know what I was wanting. The brightness,edge of glass clearity and ability to pick up bedded animals in the shadows.I dont mean to offend anyone that owns the Kaibabs but in my eyes they just arent Swaros.

I am in the market for some 15s. I really would like Swaro 15s but if the price is right I would probably go for the Kaibab 15s. Im going to borrow a pair of the Kaibabs this weekend just to be sure. I dont want to regret not buying Swaros I sold them last year and I miss them bad!

Yeah pretty much everywhere you look they are are $1899 that will last until they are out of the 15x56 Neu. Swarovski is going to upgrade the lenses on the 15s then the price will go back up. Thank you for your replies they were helpful. I guess I just need to man up and make a decision. Oh what to do? I think after this weekend of glassing with the Kaibabs I will know what to do. Thanks again.

Did you test them at dawn or dusk? That is the only thing I am worried about.Ive had 15x56 swaros before and I loved them I just about cryed when I sold them last year.I dont want to buy the Kaibabs and wish I had swaros.I dont have big amounts of cash burning a hole in my wallet very often so I just want to make the right choice with no regrets.I use my optics more then any other equipment that I own so the choice just has to be right.

I have looked at rhe viper HDs they are nice but my top two choices are the Swaro 15s and Kaibab 15s. Thank you for your reply and the heads up It is much appreciated.

15x56 kaibabs!! I loved my Swaro 15s but had to sell them because of money issues but when Im ready to replace them I will have to look long and hard at the kaibabs that is a good pair of glass.

I was just wondering if anyone has ever looked through a pair of the 10x43 ed2 zen rays? I have been reading alot of good reveiws on these but havent seen anything about them on this sight. I was thinking about getting a pair for my girlfreind to use on her up coming hunt.

My 2010 archery desert muley made Eastmans Bowhunting Journal! I just wanted to share this with all you guys on this awesome sight. I don't get to post much because my house got broken into (major bummer) and my internet acces is limited. But I do check in on the sight from time to time. I hope you guys enjoy the pictures and have a chance to read the article. Happy hunting and good luck on the up coming draw and all your hunts that are just around the corner.

congrats on a great buck! I love those desert muleys theyre my favorite animals to hunt.

Holy $#&@! Could you imagine the buck fever you would get if you glassed that thing up on the hoof?

Hey Catclaw and Red Rabbit, thank you for the replies. I actually went ahead and ordered a pair. When I got them in I was very happy with the look and feel of them. But the real test was yesterday evenig when I took my fiance out to glass for her upcoming deer hunt. Within about 20 minuted she glassed up a muley about 500 yards out,then about 20 minutes later she glassed up a little coues buck bedded under a cholla cactus at about 700 to 800yards out. She was pretty happy with them. At dusk I switched her so I could try them out. Going from a pair of 15x56 swaros to the zen rays wasnt half bad, though I love my 15's I wouldnt mind glassing for a long period of time with the zens. She was very happy with them so thats what really matter. We ended up seeing about 15 deer total.

Wow! Congratulations to the hunter and all who were involved. That is a good father and son team! Lifetime of memories

Something about a big ol muley that gets my blood pumping. Congratulations on a buck of a lifetime. He will look real nice on the wall.

Wow! Youngbuck you think they compare to leica geovids I think Im gonna just order them and see for myself. I have been reading stuff like this on other sights also. Im way curious now.