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    Yes I would think you were a little crazy about your likens for those little critters. I have shot a few and ran over a few still not to crazy about them. I would have to say that your taxidermist did a fine job. The mount would look good in any man's game room. Thanks for posting your Javelina!

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    I have killed bucks miles from the truck and some just one ridge over. I try and hunt areas that are little harder to gain access to by the average hunter that does not want to put down some boot leather.

    If I find hunters ahead of me I will try and skirt around them and aim for higher ground to get above them. May be one ridge over then I will sit down and watch the hunters below me kick deer out. Sometimes I like to stop and talk to the hunters after a morning hunt and ask them how they did or what they have seen. It is fun when they say all they saw was one doe, in reality they kicked out deer all around them that they never seen or heard.

    Slow down look and listen.

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    There is alot to consider when hunting Coues. If it is hot then after the kill you need to do your best to get the meat cooled as soon as possiable. As some of the other posts mentioned. I normally do not skin them until I can get them at least back to the truck, helps to keep the dirt and other stuff off the meat. After the deer is gutted and ready for packing I will cut the legs off at the knees then tie the front legs to the back legs to create what looks like straps on a back pak. I will then put him on my back and get to walking. If you stop for a break try to set the deer down in the shade to help with the cooling. Normally it is cool enouph this time of year that you will not have issues with the deer getting over heated. If you are camped out then get the deer hung in some good shade and remove the hide, never let the deer hang in the direct sunlight.

     

    just my 2 cents

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    I have a pair of 15x58 Minox and they preform very well in the field with the exception of the size. My friend purchased some Vortex Vipers 15x50's from cameralandusa.com they are half the size and weight. Glass is just as clear as my Minox. I think he paid around $440. I paid $850 for my Minox when they first hit the market but I think the price has came down on them. My Dad has a pair or 10 EL Sworo's that are very nice but he paid around $1600 for his. It just has alot to do with how much you are willing to spend. Alot of good bino's on the market that work just as well as the high price glass. Hunterdude is right also get a good tripod to go with your new bino's. I have a Manfroto tripod and it has some weight to it. Vortex is making some nice tripod's on the market that are sturdy and half the weight.

    Just my 2 cents.

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