Louisiana is no where near Iowa on the whitetail scale, nevertheless we have seen the same trend, which now seems to be accelerating. This is much more evident in the Mississippi River alluvial plain than in the Gulf Coastal Plain because the low ground is where the big big bucks and crops grow...
Luckily I have a pile of Nosler Trophy grade and a pile of Accubond bullets for reloading stockpiled from before the prices went sky high. I have one .308 rifle that absolutely loves that round. I am a big fan of the Nosler Accubond but it is pricey these days.
I also have a .308 rifle that...
I am driving all the way from Louisiana next season and I will be focusing on whitetails. I mean if I see a big ole mule deer I will go after it, but I have a hunch I will be coming home without a mule deer.
I will second this. I have the Xlite and the Xtherm NXT Max. Best thing I have ever done for my sleep system, even over the Western Mountaineering bag.
Just go if you have the time and can swing it financially. You won’t regret it no matter if you take an animal or not.
You should learn enough to make it worthwhile regardless because you will be much more experienced for your next trip.
I have a 3x9 on one and a 4x on the other. I find myself grabbing the one with the 3x9 more often than not. Most of my .22LR hunting is squirrel hunting in late season with no leaves on the trees. I like to be able to take those 40-50 yard shots with ease. The 3x9 helps me there. YMMV.
FWP is asking for public comments on the MDCAC’s principals here:
https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission-councils-committees/mule-deer-citizens-advisory-committee
I use the same bag and a silk liner. I have slept well down to about 20 degrees with that setup in my undies inside a Seek Outside Lil Bug Out. I am a warm sleeper though. That is what I will be using for 3rd season. Down puffys will be along if I need more insulation.