Getting back to the OP: I think Nevada is a long term state (no easy tags to be had by non residents), if you are in it for the long hall I would say yes, but not really if you are not.
Case in point: with 21 non resi Elk points, my odds moved from 1.5% to 1.75% for drawing the tag i want. But...
An elk tag would be a dream in NV, as a non resi with 20 points, my odds are a little less than 4%. I am hoping I draw before I am 65, so maybe in another 20 years? There is always a chance though (I am hopeful every year). If I were starting out with zero points I likely would not put in...
Supply and demand I guess. Someone mentioned that their explanation was to match what other states are charging, which just does not make sense, as it would make these tags some of the costliest tags in the west. They have the right to do what they want, but call it what it is, just taking...
I am bummed about this , but I get it (seems fair). There was a guy that was super obnoxious on multiple threads last year complaining about the non res (guess he got his way). Regarding CO, I still like this better than the CO system. I wish Colorado would do random tag drops like NV, instead...
I am with Randy with most of the ideas brought up. Specially with the (lose points if you pick up a returned tag or get a landowner tag) That would be so sweet in Colorado. I burning points as fast as I can. I just want to go hunt, tired of building points I may never be able to use. Like my...
I have heard a few good things about the Bergara as well (but like you don't know much about them or have any experience). I have been reloading some TTSX loads (but yet to use on deer), cant wait to see how they do.
Thanks for the response. I should have said a budget, and its ~1K as long as I don't want to be scope poor. The alpha looks amazing, but likely out of my budget range. I had realized the Weatherby vanguard models come in such configurations. Spent some time researching last night (this one...
Thank you, That is a sweet looking rifle. I just prefer the 24. I guess under 300 yards the difference (22" vs. 24") would be marginable (180 grain bullet hitting an Elk in the boiler room would = a dead elk). I prefer 24" to 26" barrels for maximum velocity capability, and because for me, they...
Anyone know if there is a rifle manufacturer that makes a 24" rifle with threaded barrel in 30.06 caliber? Been looking around, but cannot seem to find that combination available. I like the new CVA rifles, they have one in 7mm mag that looks pretty sweet. I just wanted to stay with the old 06'...
Don't hate me, but I am guilty of building points for more than a decade (one under max for deer and two under on Elk). I started applying after graduating college and being able to afford to apply in different states. I had intentions of using them a long time ago, but then marriage came, kid...
Sharing my Utah antelope hunt from this year 2022. I took my son with me on first “tag-along” hunt, he is 7 years old and he asked to come with me on a big game hunt. I did not hesitate to cash my UT points on a muzzy antelope hunt with him in mind. I had 12 points and new that it was futile to...
Hopefully, should be drawing CO deer with 14 points, Utah Antelope/rifle, archery deer in ID; and then any lucky tag in NV, (Sheep, elk or Lope); fall back is WY antelope with 3 points/special; Montana Antelope with 3 points, and if I am really desperate CA deer (B tag). Hopeful for 2021...
I would add that there are some good 1 to 2 point units in the special category (more so than regular); they may have some large amounts of private land in the mix but enough public to make it worthwhile. Just make sure you get/have OnX. I have a 3 points as well for lopes, cant tell you where...
I just think its sad. We go to WY every 3-4 years, stay in the nearest town to the unit we hunt. Enjoy staying in those towns, eating, visiting new places, shopping, taking the kids with us. Crazy to think it would be every 10-12 years, if this bill passes. Sad to see what is happening to to our...
This has crossed my mind as well; depends how lucky I feel. The 3rd season unit that I like took about 11 points; 2nd season unit only 7. It feels kinds weird burning my 14 points on a tag that usually takes 7 points. Hard decisions to make indeed. I would like to be in the Gunnison Basin this...
yeah, CO sounds like the safer bet. Thinking CO is going to be in many peoples mind this year; cringing at thought of point creep , I figure that if I go with CO I will have to pick 3rd season units that took 10-12 points just to draw with my 14 points. The 3rd season that intrigues me took...