Wasn't there a "Hunt-talk weekly" podcast episode a while back where Marcus interviewed a former peer of his from biologist school, and the dude mentioned that research suggests that elk populations are down in NW MT due to cessation of logging?
At the end of last fall season, MT decided that they needed to split up region 4 into multiple units, and each of those units have their own separate quota
I understand that having quality rings is good in this situation, but what exactly do those scope brands provide in this scenario that Leupold, Vortex, or other common scope manufacturers don't? (for the record, I am in fact mounting a NF)
Y'all are awesome. Thank you for confirming what I already wanted to do. With that said, has anybody had any issue with a 300 WM having enough recoil to mess with your scope due to the high amount of recoil? Especially when using a heavier scope?
Someone of reasonable mindset please tell me what y'all do? Most tactical, over zealous tactical rifle folks act like you want to worship the devil when you suggest mounting rings directly to the factory dovetail. Others argue that in removing the need for a pic rail, you eliminate another point...
I've been somewhat jealous of the bear opportunities that California appears to have. Get you a deer tag and a bear tag and get after it.
I would also imagine that you aren't far from Arizona. Perhaps some easy to draw/OTC coues deer tags are in your future.
Regardless though, as a Texan who...
I recently googled "Ice report, Montana" to try and get an understanding for what lakes were safe to drill holes in. The only info I got was related to immigration.
This is my first year as a Montana resident. I'm extremely excited to take advantage of the opportunities that affords. Specifically the spring turkey, spring bear, and OTC elk. I will also put in for LE tags here as well as some long shots in other states.
Also some friends and I should be...