First a few mulie pics. I had a bachelor group of 10-15 mulie bucks on the hills across the street from my house last summer. These pics are all from the month of June. Three of the bucks finished out as absolute bombers!
Second, I don’t post near as much as I used to, but I check the site multiple times a day. It seems like there is more negativity than usual lately, much of it surrounding not enough hunting opportunity, unfair preference/bonus point systems, etc. It must be that time year so, I have a couple of thoughts:
Third, more mulie pics.
Finally, get out and do some fishing, look for sheds or better yet start researching some of the incredible hunting opportunities that soooo many other hunters are overlooking (I will be doing all three over the next few weeks). Stay positive and have a great day!
Second, I don’t post near as much as I used to, but I check the site multiple times a day. It seems like there is more negativity than usual lately, much of it surrounding not enough hunting opportunity, unfair preference/bonus point systems, etc. It must be that time year so, I have a couple of thoughts:
- If you aren’t happy with the hunting opportunities you currently have, then move out west. I moved from North Dakota to Alaska and then to Colorado. One of the biggest driving factors was more/better hunting and fishing opportunities. You will make it happen, if it is your priority.
- If you can’t or won’t move, than research and dig for information. There are honestly more OTC and zero PP/BP draws for QUALITY animals in almost every western state than you will ever have time to go on. This includes elk, mulies, whitetails, antelope, bears and more. If you aren’t hunting in areas with quality animals EVERY fall, you aren’t looking very hard.
- Preference/bonus points aren’t the end all, be all of hunting. Some people got in the game early, others didn’t. Play the hand you are dealt, learn the nuances of each state’s draw system (using it to your advantage), make the best of it and quit bitching about it. It is not going to change in the foreseeable future.
- Hunt cows and does. Why are big antlers and horns the only thing that drives most hunters? Is it because the hunting magazines and Johnny Dip$*!% from your favorite hunting show said so? In my house, our yearly hunting application strategy is based on making sure our freezer is filled first. Only when that is accomplished, will we hunt for trophies.
- Work hard, don’t be afraid to fail, and learn from your mistakes. Don’t expect success to be handed to you, it is earned in blood, sweat, and tears. Too many hunters forget the last sentence or are simply not willing to do what it takes. Read paragraph five in Buzz’s quote below. I have had my share of success on public land for 25 years and he sums up EXACTLY how I feel!
Third, more mulie pics.
Finally, get out and do some fishing, look for sheds or better yet start researching some of the incredible hunting opportunities that soooo many other hunters are overlooking (I will be doing all three over the next few weeks). Stay positive and have a great day!
