Most of the states I hunt in prohibit scopes on muzzleloaders. Curious what ranges people are shooting big-game with "long-range" open sight muzzleloaders. I have a T/C and my farthest shot on game is 130yds but curious how far a semi custom set-up can reach out to. thanks
Local NPR interview regarding the make-up of the wildlife commission. Interesting that HSUS agrees that ballot box science is a bad idea. IMO the interview was a red herring in order to talk about coyote hunting contests...
Increase in antelope, mule deer, elk, ant goat and CA sheep tags. Decrease in desert BH, and 2 tags for moose
https://www.ndow.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/21B-Big-Game-Quotas.pdf
AZ Merriams Turkey - Fried turkey sandwiches
CA bear - meatball appetizers
bear fat - apple pie crust
NY Whitetail - burgers and chili
NV ducks - jalapeño popper appetizers
You must pray to the right hunting gods! That makes your 5th year in a row drawing a rifle elk tag in NM right? those odds have to be in the stratosphere!
Safely assuming most people on this site apply to more than one state. Wondering what your opinion is on the most frustrating state to apply for via online....my vote is AZ, I feel like they ask for everything except your blood type yet can't seem to auto-fill the information they already have...
Was able to head out for opening week in Northern CA archery season with a bear and deer tag in my pocket. The first 2 days were spent in the blind along a travel corridor with 1 deer spooking on opening morning when it got within 50 yards.
Day 3 started the same but @David Gough spotted a...