I prefer to not know what the deer looks like until I see it for the first time during hunting season. Fair chase.
Otherwise, it's like a high fence hunt.
Not always. Sometimes hollow points will plug up and delay expansion. If a tipped bullet is built right the tip helps start the expansion faster than a hollow point. Ballistic gel tests have shown this.
It all depends on the bullet. They don't all work the same.
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I took a chance last year on a deer tag. I had drawn a deer tag on the 1st draw. I saw a tag on the 2nd draw that I wanted more. So, I returned my deer tag and got the points back. I then applied for the deer tag i wanted in the 2nd draw and got it. I was more the happy for getting the tag I...
I've seen bears at 12,000ft in Sept but it's not the norm. I don't have the luxury of a lot of natural food where I hunt for bear. I need a bit of luck to catch one in ear shot of my calling. Sometimes i'll see one glassing. Probably moving to an area with good natural food. Sometimes when deer...