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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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This doesnt make sense.
I'm thinking he was asleep.- silasd
- Post #16
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Friend bailed on our upcoming New Mexico mule deer trip
I'm going to strip out what I think isn't essential but cheat and throw it in the truck. I'm tricking myself into letting go of the three "yeah but what if" emergency fire starting kits!- silasd
- Post #43
- Forum: Looking for a Hunting or Fishing Partner?
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Dogs are Hunting Partners - Let's see 'em
Penny the Wonder Dog (now) and Windy the Briard (when she was). Best dang dogs ever!- silasd
- Post #281
- Forum: Looking for a Hunting or Fishing Partner?
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Friend bailed on our upcoming New Mexico mule deer trip
Thanks - I did a dry run with a buddy a few weeks ago. Tested out the gear, brought the dog, was near the truck. It's definitely doable. The big takeaway from that trip was the need to strip weight off the pack.- silasd
- Post #41
- Forum: Looking for a Hunting or Fishing Partner?
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What to do with a Hog?
Take the quarters. Slow cook them in a gravy and vegetables and herbs. Then grill to brown/crisp up when you reach your desired internal temp. One of my best cooks was a hind quarter I cooked like a lamb leg. Inserted garlic and rosemary into the flesh. Put it on the weber in an aluminum...- silasd
- Post #12
- Forum: Other Big Game
