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  1. Zim

    NM applications

    Income took a big hit this year. Only income will be a large Social Security check + 4% IRA withdrawals so will not apply for as many species this year. Probably just elk, deer & Oryx. Will be interesting what I'll have the funds for going forward. I guess that's the good part about all the...
  2. Zim

    Colorado Opportunity Elk

    I’m waiting for the first state to take the next step of cutting preference quotas to below 50%. Very curious if that will happen some day. The other big question is the unique system Nevada runs with the squared points. You’d think at some point the 0-5 point holders would get a grasp on how...
  3. Zim

    Colorado Opportunity Elk

    No question about that.
  4. Zim

    Trapping Thread 2025/2026

    There’s a very simple solution. Just automatically ban folks that make unprovoked personal attacks. Something I’ve never done once in 30 years on 10+ forums. IMHO this is the only policy that works.
  5. Zim

    Colorado Opportunity Elk

    Right, I recognize that. And CO gives NR a bigger % than they likely should. I’m especially grateful they are giving folks three years notice. That’s huge. Deer is the only thing where I stand to lose value. I also got 29 throw-in pronghorn points but if I remember right there’s so few like 20...
  6. Zim

    Colorado Opportunity Elk

    Oh I didn’t consider that. You are right. Hafta take that into consideration. I expect I may reach for 4 point units these next two draws, and not worry about it if I don’t draw.
  7. Zim

    WOW Idaho rivers Rafting Draw!

    I don’t have the money nor equipment for that. Nor the desire. But hey that’s one more lottery spot to improve your odds. Enjoy.
  8. Zim

    Colorado Opportunity Elk

    Anyone else trying to burn their NR CO elk points before the 2028 system change? I know I need to dump a pile of deer points this year, but I am not sure if I stand to lose much with only 3 elk points. But I’ll apply for an opportunity type hunt and try to get rid of those this year or next on...
  9. Zim

    Ranger Road Fire KS

    Always seeking my expertise. Between $200k & $500k new.
  10. Zim

    WOW Idaho rivers Rafting Draw!

    Glad I don’t do this rafting stuff. One welfare fiasco I don’t have to deal with. I got enough already.
  11. Zim

    Sunday Pic of the Day

    Sunny, dry & 76 today snowbirding here in Chengdu. Got retired last year so our plan going forward is to spend Dec - March here annually. Return for walleye season. Stay in US until hunting season ends November. Quite mild winters in Sichuan. I could get used to this. Open air cafe in photo.
  12. Zim

    SECOND STEELHEAD TRIP OF THE YEAR

    Hey Mallard, Why not join me this year? I know that river as well as anyone and can show you all the best spots. I limit out almost every day.
  13. Zim

    SECOND STEELHEAD TRIP OF THE YEAR

    Season kicks off for me March 20th this year. They will be thick in the river by then.
  14. Zim

    SECOND STEELHEAD TRIP OF THE YEAR

    Amazing. Finally two posts relevant to a thread. Why the change? I live ten miles South of Lake Michigan, but yet rarely fished the big lake. They have a famous salmon run up the coast of Michigan in the town of Manistee that is supposed to be excellent I’d like to try some day. However, that...
  15. Zim

    Trapping Thread 2025/2026

    Very interesting you finally post something relevant to a thread. Why the change?
  16. Zim

    Gohunt Colorado Elk

    Totally agree. And it's a fact, not an opinion. It's a lot more productive to study the exact number of applicants for each hunt, and who drew and cleared out for this year. Of course you never know who will come off the bench to burn points, but at least you can see trends by going back 5...
  17. Zim

    AZ Elk, When do the charges typically hit?

    AZ is not one of the bad states to amass points. Also WY & CO. But that’s about it any more.
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  18. Zim

    Is chasing Wyoming permits worth it?

    I'm really disgusted with the high % of trolls on ALL the hunting forums these days whose parents were so awesome they couldn't teach them "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all". I swear, it get's worse every year. These negative comments clutter up every thread and a...
  19. Zim

    Arizona Elk & pronghorn

    I actually did that back in 1996 for NM Valle Vidal archery elk. But I believe the odds were 1 in 8. Paper application. That was my first application in ANY state. Things were so different before social media.
  20. Zim

    NM Elk Bottom Feeder

    Actually will have to rethink that this year. I retired and am still kind of sorting out a budget on SS & IRA withdrawals. Definitely won't be applying across the board.
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