You're right that they are expensive. Probably 6+ delivered.
Another thing that you could do is bentonite your pond or line it to see if it will hold water longer.
http://www.bosstanks.com/guzzler.htm
I've put a pile of these in with both tin aprons and the pool liner ones.
They work great and the tin aprons with steel C purlins and channel posts are fire proof. Buried tanks seem to survive fire as well.
The California Society of Bighorn Sheep also has...
Finally found some 6.5 PRC in stock.
Wanted to get higher quality than the bags of stuff I've used previously.
Most of it stayed in the box but there was several pieces floating around in bag.
A few necks will need some work.
Can't complain and not interested in returning to wait for...
Not the trigger man but a tungsten armor piercing round from a 556 will dispatch an injured feral horse where it stands when shot through both shoulders.
Size 10.5.
These do run big. I have Thors in 10.5 and these are to big. 1/2 size for sure and maybe even a full size.
Boots are 1.5 years old but only tried them on.
$180 TYD lower 48.
Are you going guided or DIY?
The proposed tags this year took a drop.
Hopefully the bio can provide some good info.
I'm no expert but have spent time in the unit and would be happy to answer questions if you have any
How do you know you'll get the tag without the draw yet?
That would be a blast to tag along. Some awesome country in there.
What are your goals/expectations for the hunt?