Red Rabbit

Glad to see he has drawn some tags and made GOOD use of them. Does he have a coues tag this year?

Is this the Gene you are referring to? http://members.aol.com/genesammo/gca_rifle_ammo_prices.htm

You could add some weight tubes inside the carbon shafts to help absorb more of the bows energy. Depending on target, penetration from my 55# longbow was but a few inches also using field points. Doug~RR

David, Have not heard, but I have been out of the 11M loop lately. Doug

Have a fun hunt this weekend.

http://www.superiorammo.com/index.html http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=11&b=3/&s=88 Lark is loading for the 264, but do not know if he would for others

Gabe, I sent Casey a map with red circle on it. I looked on google earth and saw this monster buck. Everytime I check google earth, he is in the same spot , so I guess Casey has him tied to a tree for you Doug

Here is my master list: Hunting Daypack Checklist GAME DRESSING __ knife __ caping knife __ sierra saw __ sharpening stone __ latex gloves __ nylon cord __ trash compactor bags OPTICS __ binos __ bino harness __ tripod __ tripod adapter __ lens cloth packets __ lens brush __ digital camera __ extra camera battery __ range finder __ black head cloth/drape FIRST AID KIT __ aspirin __ vicoden __ decongestant __ Benedryl __ TUMS __ Kaopectate tablets __ scissors __ tweezers __ comb __ band-aids __ wrap __ needle and thread __ gauze __ tape __ super glue __ mirror __ molefoam/moleskin __ + 2.5 reading glasses EMERGENCY __ space blanket __ matches __ Bic lighter __ fuel tabs MISCELLANEOUS __ cell phone __ topo map __ GPS __ compass __ headlamp __ Luxeon flashlight __ foam seat __ extra lashing straps __ FRS radios __ hiking staff __ TP __ Wet Ones __ chapstick __ extra batteries __ license and tag CLOTHES __ rain jacket __ rain pants __ extra socks SHOOTING __ rifle __ sling __ shooting sticks __ ammo pouch __ Al rod, jag w/ patches __ electrical tape ARCHERY __ bow __ release __ Allen wrench set __ Balcon sling __ Bear feet FOOD __ water __ Cytomax/Gatorade __ lunch __ snacks __ gum

Gabe, Breaking in the new rifle well I see. Looks like ya got one of the young ones to answer the call; helping the speedgoats out on the mesa. Has Casey told you of that 117 up Penasco Canyon? Doug~RR

Welcome, a search found this past thread. http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...1&hl=cabeza Also do a search for "skeleton canyon" and it will turn up several threads on 30A

If you want to enter the contest, please PM me the following info by Oct 15: Member name/handle Name Telephone number E-mail address Mailing/shipping address Thanks, Doug~RR

Brian, That IS a trophy forky. I am sure Casey will be happy to unload his magazine at him . That other dink in the upper pic might suffice for the rest of us meat hunters . Doug~RR

Have you been seeing lotsa mearns, scalies or gambels?

curmudgeon-a crusty, ill-tempered, set in his ways, and usually old man

DUG, I suspect the aspens will be turning on the north rim and you both may enjoy a quick trip in to the park to enjoy the color-rimmed vistas this weekend. RR

Seems to be a lot of nice bulls this year with extras between the bez and tres points. Those of you who have glassed a lot of bulls this season, has this been more common?

Well done to David and his wife! Seems that the bull finished better than he started on antler growth.

Aside from some band-aids, I have not noticed a first aid kit listed by anyone else, and only Tony has a map and compass and GPS. Hiking sticks are great, especially for sidehilling and going downhill with the deer on your pack. Who uses em? Beer? that would be for the road hunters as the ice chest would be to heavy to carry, 'cept you were Casey.

Does that rattler taste like chicken?

I usually am hunting alone, so will be prepared to spend the night out or ready for some minor injury. I have had the barrel plugged with mud when the rifle slipped of the shoulder, hence the aluminum rod. The raingear is weather dependent. Have had a sharp seed in the eye, hence the mirror. the 2.5 readers are since I cannot see close well; wish i had that 20/15 vision of my youth again. Trash compactor bag is great for putting deer quarters in and keep your gear blood free. Usually do not have the small sharpening stone except on an elk hunt. The electrical tape is good for keeping raim, snow, twigs, etc out of the barrel. Wish I had it taped when it went muzzle first in to the mud on an elk hunt as I lost half a day going back to camp to get to the cleaning kit and recheck the zero. Latex gloves for skinning; good friend got a nasty infection from skinning/gutting a bear once with a small cut on his hand. Must be the Boy Scout in me still: Be Prepared. I do not want to be the hunter you read about who left camp with just a Snickers bar and a knife, and got lost. Doug~RR

Welcome. Enjoy the hike out after dark by the light of the full moon. I once noticed deer to be more active as the sun was setting and the full moon was rising. By the end of the hunt, you may have some moonlight to hike into your spot before sunrise. Keep hydrated, glass from the shade, glass into shady bedding areas during the day, and watch any deer trails to water holes during the midday. Wear one of those "cool ties" around your neck. Doug~RR

Darren, Way to stick with the bull. How far did the bull travel during the day?

Neat antlers. Whats the story on the shot? Looks like the deadly femoral artery.

I would also consider the fabric relative to the climate conditions. Breathable? Wind resistant? Stretches? Dries quickly? Fabric weight for time of year? Quietness? Burr resistant? Not collect odors? Camo may not be necessary for a rifle hunt. An article with a solid color tone to match the terrain and in a good fabric can serve double duty in the field and on the street. That said, I like Cabelas MicroTex in Outfitter camo. It may be too warm for the October hunt though.

Congrats again Shane. The work you, Chad and Jay did this summer sure paid massive dividends.