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    watching a burn scar recover with Google Earth and Onx maps

    With regard to true size of the blaze, since you require specifics: 341,000 acres was burnt, about 62 million trees. I noted yesterday several places where the road was washed out and required 4x4 to get through. Yes, too much rain will be terrible for these very steep mountains. WW
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    watching a burn scar recover with Google Earth and Onx maps

    Hello, In northern New Mexico there was a huge Calf Canyon fire that destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres of forests and many homes. The burn scar is tremendous. Part of the scar extends into GMU 45 which for mobility impaired hunters had the highest success ratio for Mule deer in the state...
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    best blinds? scent technology? Onyx maps?

    Hello, Returning to bowhunting after a long absence due to being mobility impaired. I am learning about scent technology, these ground blinds, and Onx maps. It has been a LONG while. It appears these scent uses can be very useful and the efforts to reduce scents, such as baking soda washes , and...
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    What’s your five? 5 Calibers to do it all...

    My five which have worked for me 22 rimfire .243-.244 6.5 Sherman ( Improved .280 A.I.) .300 WSM .375 H&H magnum
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    Best scent blockers for out west near mountains

    Thanks guys, This info is appreciated.
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    Best scent blockers for out west near mountains

    Hello, Long ago I was a serious Senior member of the Pope and Young club. I learned about the lessons deer hunting tree stands for whitetails in the Midwest. I am retired to the Rockies and have discovered a unit with mountains, a National park and huge amounts of national forests , BLM land and...
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    Elk hunting from a tree stand

    This mid day ritual also works with whitetails during the rut. When they rut, they will lie down at noon and then get up and can be active during the noon to 1pm timeslot when most hunters are eating lunch!
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    Practical hunting ranges for elk hunting with a crossbow

    Hello, I have a crossbow for a few years and have barely shot it, even though I built a 140 yard range on our property. Now I can use this for the archery season here and have a chance to draw an elk tag in a very good area, and have people with experience there to help me, since I am disabled...
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    Elk hunting from a tree stand

    Thanks guys for all your input.
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    Elk hunting from a tree stand

    Thank you! This info is a very good start. I do not know if a mineral lick is legal in New Mexico, but I will find out. Of course trail cams did not exist when I bowhunted long ago. WW
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    Elk hunting from a tree stand

    Hello, I suppose some experienced bowhunter might bust a gut laughing after reading this . I have a chance to hunt a very good elk unit in New Mexico. I am handicapped now and can use a crossbow in this state. Its been over thirty years since I have bowhunted seriously and fully realize how...
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    wanted: front sight for a Knight muzzle loader

    Since we are restricted by New Mexico law to using iron sights on a muzzleloader, I am seeking a specific front sight for my rifle. I have a Knight. disc Supreme rifle and I want a front sight that will fit the existing relief in the factory barrel. I would like a sight with a spirit level, with...
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    challenges with a barrel bedding block, long barrelled rifle

    Hello to everyone who has replied to this site. Your trying to help me, so I shall try and supply you with more precise information. The barrel was built by Pence and fluted by Otto. It is a full 33 inches long and full length 1 1/2" in diameter. The barrel bedding block was created by my...
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    challenges with a barrel bedding block, long barrelled rifle

    We are testing a long barreled magnum rifle for velocities so far, with 8 different powders. Using two different chronographs we have obtained 3,355 fps with a 200 grain bullet. There is an absolute lack of any pressure signs so far. Bolt lift is easy, extraction is consistent, there is no real...
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    Trade-complete boxes of Nosler 338's Partitions?

    Aha, you have practical knowledge of these heavy bullets and I would appreciate your expertise and insights. I know about ballistics and heavy bullet superiority. However, my heavy rifle is meant only for stand hunting here in the Rockies, morning and evening, and the trajectory over the...
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