When people ask why Vortex has such a great warranty the response should always be
...Cuz you're gonna need it.
I tried those Vortex 15s one of my buddies hauled around for a season for "tripod glassing" and couldn't believe how terrible they were. Like wow I can see fuzz 15x better now. Are...
Getting snowed out is a real possibility. Otherwise not sure one time is better than another. If you find something good, go after it. There's not tons of them out there.
1. If I fill my tag on the first day and my wife finds out then I start getting the calls and texts to come home to handle whatever emergency always arises while I'm away.
2. If I'm in a "meat crisis" to quote Rinella then my standards change for elk or antelope. Deer is further down the list...
I've been there a few times. Some years access is easy, some years it's terrible. You can DM me if you have any specific questions. Gear up accordingly.
I will say it's changed quite a bit over the years since I first hunted it and yes, it's not what it used to be. You'll still have fun and you...
Great all around caliber. My dad shot one forever and a couple of his buddies shot em, I shoot one from time to time and at least 1 of my kids will own one soon. We've taken deer, elk, bears, antelope and moose with the 270s shooting 130-140 grain bullets. Manageable recoil and plenty of power...
Jim's like a fish out of water gasping for air.
I'll traipse as close to private property as I damn well please. He's right about 1 thing though - there'll be some 2 legged predators roaming around places he's not used to seeing them.
Great hunt and write up. Bummed you didn't get one, but that early hunt is tough. Heck even the late hunt is tough with all the activity around there.
Thanks for sharing and the pictures were great. Someday I'll make it back there
The action is the first 30 and the last 30 of the day, especially for the bigger ones. About the only thing to do midday is to sit water somewhere if you don't want to sit in camp.