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<blockquote data-quote="ohiohunter" data-source="post: 1092744" data-attributes="member: 55230"><p>I never knew what an oryx was until I moved to NM. My friends daughter drew for this month (june) so I'll be out trying to help her harvest. They move so much and have so much constant pressure I don't know how much good a scouting trip would do other than to familiarize yourself w/ the areas. </p><p> </p><p>Walking in that sand becomes a real PIA fast! But I'd take that any day over road hunting. Have plenty of water and gatorade, I about died when I killed mine in october 2012, it was 85 so don't think you're getting off easy w/ an oct hunt. Have multiple sharp knives. I broke 3 blades on my havalon, but if it weren't for the havalon I'd still be in the field cutting... I think I'm going to take a box cutter this year. </p><p> </p><p>Personally I'd use a 300wm or bigger esp if attempting long range which very well could be your only option. I killed mine w/ a 280 but I shot it at 80yds w/ a 168gr berger in the neck and did not get an exit, just to give you an idea of how tough they are. </p><p> </p><p>NM off range oryx is probably my most brutal hunt to date.. physically and hands down mentally.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ohiohunter, post: 1092744, member: 55230"] I never knew what an oryx was until I moved to NM. My friends daughter drew for this month (june) so I'll be out trying to help her harvest. They move so much and have so much constant pressure I don't know how much good a scouting trip would do other than to familiarize yourself w/ the areas. Walking in that sand becomes a real PIA fast! But I'd take that any day over road hunting. Have plenty of water and gatorade, I about died when I killed mine in october 2012, it was 85 so don't think you're getting off easy w/ an oct hunt. Have multiple sharp knives. I broke 3 blades on my havalon, but if it weren't for the havalon I'd still be in the field cutting... I think I'm going to take a box cutter this year. Personally I'd use a 300wm or bigger esp if attempting long range which very well could be your only option. I killed mine w/ a 280 but I shot it at 80yds w/ a 168gr berger in the neck and did not get an exit, just to give you an idea of how tough they are. NM off range oryx is probably my most brutal hunt to date.. physically and hands down mentally. [/QUOTE]
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