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    What are you guys paying for gas?

    California says hold my beer… it also says consider an EV
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    NM applications

    True. Implicit in my hastily assembled argument is the fact that NM is mostly coasting off a reputation gained years ago. I’ve been on a number of “HQ” deer hunts that were terrible. Elk is better off but it’s a short season, reduced trophy potential, drought ridden and just not the same...
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    NM applications

    You may well be right but AZ didn’t crank up NR costs like NM did.. the cost to buy another elk point and stay in the game didn’t change in AZ, even if odds continue to erode. In NM the odds have been bad for awhile but the cost to play just jumped… I for one was more ambivalent about...
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    NM applications

    Good point on deer, they’ll be disappointed if apps don’t decrease, indicating they left money on the table
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    NM applications

    My prediction: 2025 was peak NM application volume. Costs up, opportunity down. I’m cutting back on applications for my kids, we have much better odds of drawing and having a good hunt in Colorado. I still love NM and i will put in, but the days of floating them a 15k loan across several...
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    Sunshine state sprint

    Good luck! Something about the last deer hunt of the season, you appreciate it more! Especially in a place you’ve got history. The snakes just add to the ambience.
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    Vegas

    Yeah you should gamble a little if you’re there and craps is a game worth learning
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    Have you eaten horse?

    Horse meat- one of the more perplexing American taboos. My brother in law sells a lot of it to Russian immigrants via custom slaughter. I honestly can’t recall if I’ve had it or not, but if not, that’s a shame
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    What am I missing UTV vs. Jeep

    I’m a second hand jeep guy- better value and simper to fix and maintain than a sxs with expensive parts. Actually have been hunting out of a 97 Suzuki Jimny this year which is great for two hunters or less. Any more than that and you gotta go bigger. Was awesome to turn on the heat (or AC)...
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    My January 2026 NM Muley

    To be clear- this is not normal :) amazing deer(s), Valley, as usual. congrats.
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    .22 ricochet (close call)

    My sons friend made (ho-made) a 22 short single shot pistol and we took turns trying it out on a log pile at about 15 yards. Yep, my turn came and the ricochet shot myself right in the junk. No permanent damage to report
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    Southern NM shameless information request

    Way to go man, congrats! Nothing easy about it. I guess the unit has now earned its anonymity haha
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    Swarovski SLC 15x56 Binoculars – Excellent Condition

    a scam for $1700 might have worked where $1000 was just too obvious Guess we should have clicked the report button? Or maybe someone did
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    Kaibab Plateau Early Rifle Hunt

    I agree with you passing that buck, you’re just hitting your stride, you’ve got the time off, weathers good, might as well keep the guides working for you. Better to keep it going and find something that excites you. Or go home knowing you did all you could. Different kind of hunt than I’ve...
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    Mrs Valleys Oryx Hunt

    Sounds like a TOUGH hunt. Congrats to you both!
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