Recent content by silasd
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NM Unit 24
I had an early season rifle tag a few years back. Very rugged terrain. I opted to hunt wild horse mesa. Mistake. Road hunters galore. I saw a lot of promising sign when I scouted but opening day was like the indy 500. My guess is all the pressure pushed them down into the ravines where there was... -
New Mexico Unit 2B
Unit 2B Mule Deer Recap (TLDR: did not tag out) Hi All, First I want to thank everyone who shared info and pointers with me on this unit. Your advice was invaluable. I did not connect, but it wasn't for want of deer. Just want of bucks at the right place right time. I have hunted a lot of units... -
Nm gmu 2b
Unit 2B Mule Deer Recap (TLDR: did not tag out) Hi All, First I want to thank everyone who shared info and pointers with me on this unit. Your advice was invaluable. I did not connect, but it wasn't for want of deer. Just want of bucks at the right place right time. I have hunted a lot of units... -
A little humour for your day
People tell me I should move out of my small town. I dunno, seems like I have everything I need right here. -
New Mexico Unit 2B
Hey, I did draw but not that unit that year. I did draw it this year. Would appreciate any pointers before I head out to scout. I'm planning to work the east side of the lake but am also thinking about the Carson NF. -
Dogs are Hunting Partners - Let's see 'em
I'm sorry, man. That is one good dog. My sympathies.- silasd
- Post #440
- Forum: Looking for a Hunting or Fishing Partner?
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Nm gmu 2b
Hi all, I got lucky and drew 2B after three years of zero tags. It's the last Oct rifle hunt. I want to go up and scout in a couple of weeks just to get the lay of the land. If you had to pick a side, would you start scouting the Carson NF side or the lake side? Any pointers to focus me more are... -
SPOT device vote of No Confidence
I used to use a spot, but upgraded to a garmin gpsmap 66i this year. Best move I ever made.- silasd
- Post #37
- Forum: Fitness, First Aid, and Backcountry Survival
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High Desert Elk Hunting
You should write these lifelong observations down, to share with those who will follow...they're priceless and I thank you for sharing them! -
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The Storms of Life
Best of luck to you in this hunt. I admire the way your family pulls together to meet your mom's challenge. And above all best wishes to her for beating it.- silasd
- Post #76
- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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