WHT_MTNMAN

I think they'll grow unitl first week in Sept. and then stop and start to harden up. Last year I missed a buck the last weekend of the early seaon still in velvet. I shot him with my rifle in Nov and he looked like he shrunk.

Bass- Usery pass is still the same, except most days they have someone there to take your money. It is $5 per person for the archery range.

Whatever you get..... get a tripod... It is more than worth its weight for Coues. If you think you'll hunt Coues more than a year or two, get 15x's but get the best high power glass that you can afford.

I shot most of the newer bows like Dug and decided on the XT. All new bows are nice, find one that shoots/feels better for you.

36a Nov WT tag Finally drew the archery elk tag I've been wanting for 15 years.

I've been hunting in this unit for the last 4 years and it is a good unit. Preseason scouting will pay big dividends.

I very rarely dream at night, but last night I was on cloud 9 when I drew, archery bull, rifle antelope, Coues and Bighorn. Very nice dream but was quite dissapointed when I woke up.

Now that you mention it I think I was in Colorado, I've seen some big bucks come out of CO over the years. Here is one my uncle shot. another one

Well I got a chance to go see some new country over in unit 23. This is my first year getting a tag in NM, so I needed to spend a few days trying to find out where to concentrate my efforts. Saw a few WT, quite a few mulies some bucks at 1 1/2 miles away and a few Elk about 30 miles north of Silver City. Here a couple of pics of the journey. Good mule deer country Pink eared Doe More Does close range ( I snuck up on these in 4 low )

Happy Birthday Casey

I've also been somewhat intrigued by survival and have found the only thing I would ask for is a good strong knife. Preferrably one with a strong tip, straight/serrated edge, like this one. SOG KNIVES With a knife you can make fire without matches, strikers etc... just good ol rubbing two pieces of wood together.

I'll add my wishes also... Happy Birthday Jason

Hey Bret, how come you keep posting that pic.. I think I've seen it at least twice now. You'd think you knew the guy or something. J/K I Never get tired of seeing that buck, that is one awesome buck and one dreams are made of. Congrats bowsniper on the tremendous buck.

So far I would have to say the wac ems pattern the best for me at those distances. I've tried the Montecs, and strikers and a few others out to 50, but I think I like the wac em for the long distance. I've decided to carry the Tekan II's (not fixed) for longer shots as they shoot well out as far as I will ever shoot, and they are very tough. For anything else I'll probably shoot the wac ems and the striker.

Got a mulie tag for 23....my first mulie tag in NM. Should be lots of fun

Points for me in CO. Didn't apply to Nev.

More D- I didn't respond because I'm dealing with my own issues of missing twice last year spot and stalk. It was a good story,hopefully you stick a big one this year.

Switchback XT 70# 30" Winners Choice Strings Acc's Montec if I get lucky for Elk Wacem if I hunt for mulies and Tekan II's for Coues. All fly perfect, just depends what I want that day

I'm shooting the ACC's and love them so far. Thinking about the full metal jacket for ease of pulling out of targets. I like the aluminum/carbon design.

Well I wanted to buy a new bow for the January hunt, but realized that wouldn't be the best idea so I waited and bought one the first week in Feb. I've already had to replace the D-loop so If i'm not ready now.... then I never will.

It very well might be a story but my buddy who does the Taxi work for a well known company up there, told me he saw it and majestics on Porter Mtn Road is doing the taxi work for the Game and Fish. I didn't see pics myself but supposed to be a big buck around 215 I believe. I also have spent a little time looking around for the buck, and havent' found anything difinitive yet.

Sweet finds and getting through school is a great accomplishment. Looks like your priorities are in the right place.

Deer 2 Elk 9 Sheep 1 Lope 3

I think the key is "to extend legal shooting hours" IMO it is okay to have them on to be able to see pins better during regular shooting hours. I put a light on my SDP for my kansas turkey hunt because I was going to be in a pop up blind in the dark trees, even at 8 am it is still pretty dark inside. I also like the sure lok someday I hope to own one, right now no real complaints with my spot hogg

Sorry more than one just a couple that mean something special, more than the actual quality of the picture.