rossislider

Truth be told, Flatlander makes a really good point. Not only do the odds suggest it is the 23 hunt, but the max points pool number to draw the late 23 hunt for the past several years has teetered right around that 8-9 points range, and depending on point creep, could very easily drop down to 7. I'm not guaranteeing anything, but just saying that there is a very likely chance that the group drew the late 23 hunt in the max points pass. With the way the different draw passes work, if that is the case they, actually had a zero chance of drawing the strip tag. Either way, you got a great tag and I am super jealous. Congrats!!!

From what I am hearing, 3C saw some upwards point creep this year.

It happens. No need to worry about it.

I expect nothing less when I see Adam has started a new topic.

Two hits from BofA here.

My son's luck continues. He has 3 tags so far. Big "0" for me.

My son's luck continues....

Where is the screen shot?

Screen shot or it didn't happen.

TTT

Yeah, I'm afraid of how much more "derailed" this might get if it doesn't happen soon.

Yes, and then next step it will flip over to is "Payment Processing" which we expect to start today. Everything appears to be right on schedule. Expect it to start in the next hour.

Why would he refund deposits if they had no other reason beyond deciding to go with someone else?

I would have fallen backwards a dozen times with that pack load.

Same story as in the other thread, but this one was my son's third buck. It was also the smallest, but the situation made it the most memorable.

Semi unrelated, but I thought it worth sharing...

I'll be hoping for the best, but given my luck, not expecting much. My son should probably draw a tag or two. Also, my brother-in-law has never hunted and has asked me to take him. He should probably draw the nearly 100% draw odds tag we put him in for, unfortunately it is looking like that unit may burn to the ground before his hunt. Regardless, between those hunts and a couple of others I plan to tag along/help out on, I should get my fill for a year, even if there isn't a tag with my name on it. Good luck with the draw everyone (except for those applying in my same units ).

Welcome! Hard to say on spotting scope size as they tend to differ a lot. But I know it won't hold my Razor 85. Card charges will likely start Friday morning between 7:30-8:00. Results will likely be posted 1-2 weeks after.

I'm still waiting for you to get and post a 6" nickel Python that you are practically giving away.

I (head held low in shame) have yet to have a coues tag with my name on it and wasn't bitten by the coues bug till my son started hunting with me a few years ago. That will be changing VERY soon (coues tag with my name on it). My son on the other hand, has already killed three of them with me. So I am going to give myself a little credit for the assist.

Make sure you bump this to the top on the list early this Friday morning. I have a feeling lots of people (regulars and non-regulars) will start checking in on here Friday morning early and often.

Nice! Make sure he has your 28 Nosler ready for me by the end of the year!

One suggestion, decide where in you pack or on your person your ear protection will be kept, and never deviate. The same goes for all equipment you will need in the heat of the moment. If it is always in the same spot, you can grab it quick and instinctively. You don't want to be having to rummage through all your gear when you should be watching your target. It took me way to long and to many screw ups to figure this out.

Question about the Quiet Bands? Do you smash and squish the ear pieces down and let them expand in your ears like traditional foam ones, or do they just slip in your ears? I've thought about giving them a try.

I use hearing projection while hunting with all my rifles, muzzle brake on not. I know too many guys in the generation or two a head of me with hearing issues that contribute much of it to not using sufficient ear protection when shooting or hunting. I carry the little foam ones or the little plastic ones on a string in my bino case which is always on my chest. You don't need anything fancy. In 95% of the shots people SHOULD take, there is plenty of time to put the plugs in. Not worth the risk. I would definitely wear them.