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Just got back from my New Mexico antelope hunt. was a wonderful hunt with a lot of antelope to glass. got this guy on opening day. First time hunting antelope so didn’t really know how to judge size, they all looked the same to me.

They're all white on the inside.

Today will be a grateful chore of deboning my first elk, & done with a bow. Lots of time spent prepping for this hunt: Road knowledge, locating concentrated areas of bugles at wee hours of AM, water holes, benches, & how bulls use the line of No Return (Rez border) to evade pursuit. This was a TUFF hunt; mostly due to my learning curve, but locals tell me this was the slowest they have seen in yrs. Seemed like all 125 tag holders brought 5 buddies in the forest, so many dudes buzzing around and sitting water! It was hot, smokey, high winds, & no cows to be seen/heard. I only saw 1 bull killed in the back of a truck. No real rutting activity until day 12!?! Bulls actively bugles from day 1 & called back to challenge bugles… but no interest in cow calls. I don’t call often. I actually don’t like to call until the last 150yrd—for any game. It was obvious when other hunters were near due to cow calls & the over frequency of use. I had my share of “could have been done”, like the 6x6 on Day 2 (narrow shooting lane and killed a tree at 63yrd). My caller granted me 8 days, then returned to the real world. I kept grinding. Hunt sun up to sun down. Trying different areas, different times of AM, different approaches. Even though bugles occurred every day, some days went by without seeing a bull. Then, things changed on day 12. Responsive bulls, yet still no cows (I guess I never found them). Bulls engaging to challenge calls & kept around with soft cow calls. I had activity all day long. I bumped a bull 5:30pm when pursuing his bugle. It ran 73yrd up hill. A scraggly tree 8’ in front of me partially broke up my figure. Quickly counted left side: G4, G5, G6=thinking this was a 6x6. Face to face we stared for “eternity”. He barked several times. Calmed him with meek cow calls. His caution factor overrode desire to breed and he slowly turned to walk away. Ranged at 83yrd, pulled back, broadside, WHACK, punched him with 100gr G5 Montec. Then heard a crash, but not sure of what was really happening due to topo incline changes. Found blood at impact site. Found bull 30yrd away, face down into a rotting tree on a steep slope. Ecstatic rush of achievement! Antlers were actually 5x6 with an earlier broken right G1, but I didn’t care! It was a late night. Had an awesome friend drive up to help pack out. While not a monster, he will be just fine as a memory to the hunt’s high/lows resting over the cabin’s fireplace. Took him to Authentic Taxidermy/Troy Smith yesterday; it was a haul & I passed several taxidermist en route, but Troy did great work on my pronghorn. History has shown me—go with the proven & you won’t regret it. Troy asked if I wanted G1 tine fixed… “Nope, keep him just as I found him”.🏹

I've hunted fall turkeys and heard bugles. No problem chasing bugles. Be advised that once you are with in 75 yards you will encounter cows and calves. The bull and the herd usually is not on high alert. Take your time to inch in closer. Usually in early morning at sunrise or before there isn't much wind and the bull will be preoccupied, cows not so much but it is the best time of day to stalk them.

Eric from Axis Works just called and said the guns are ready for pickup. I'll have pictures up when I go get them. Thanks again Eric and the Axis Works team for your generosity and amazing work!!

Hey everyone, Thought I'd share a recent video that we just finished up to help us get through the rest of July and first part of August until the archery hunt. I hope you enjoy!

So this year I found out I had drawn a tag like everyone else after the 3rd round of card hits. I was already making plans for other things in September because no one I knew drew a tag. But come to find out, not only did I draw, but so did my work partner for the same hunt. So the planning began. Over the last 10 years I have done everything I could to help friends and family on their hunts and to learn as much I could. And it definitely paid off. Opening morning we were able to call in this dink for my buddy. At 25 yards he was able to knock the wind right out of him. He ran maybe 80 yards and piled up. That night we hiked his elk out and I went back in Saturday morning. I had several close calls, but couldn't seal the deal. One was my target bull that will probably haunt my dreams. I had him at 37 yards but couldn't get him to step out from behind a tree. He decided I wasn't sexy enough and returned to his cows and out of my life. Sunday morning came, and now I had 2 buddies to help. It was a fun day with several passes and almosts. One stand we had a small 6 come in, when a wolf about 200 yards behind us starts howling. That bull cleared the country. But I was going to pass on him anyways. Later that evening we set up on higher ground when an elk bugled below us. We gave a couple soft calls and he came in hot on a run. When he got to 22 yards I made my shot. He ran down hill where he took his final breaths. I had a lot of folks give me solid advice before this hunt and thanks to them we had an amazing time. I definitely would not have got it done without them.

I’ll take them? ray

Python is probably worth way north of $5K.

Yes it is. It will fit a Proof Sendero or a straight taper MTU/Bull Target.

its a 6 inch, I bought it that way.

Someone got a good deal!

Congrats on a great hunt! I went on my first pronghorn hunt about 6 years ago (also in New Mexico), and I've been hooked ever since! Hooked both on the hunting AND the table fare. Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

We tried our best to navigate through the masses. It was a show. I'll go back once the crowds die down.

Another nod to Archery Headquarters. Travis is a great guy to get help from. Daniel at Timber Mesa is pretty solid too.

Second for archery headquarters. I did buy my mathews at bear mtn due to my long draw . But archery headquarters has been great .

I liked mine but you cannot get parts for them. That would have been a deal breaker if I had known.

Archery Headquarters regained my business this year. I can't speak poorly enough about the others.

not a backpackers special but a solid tripod for the coin. I have beat the piss out of mine. go plenty high for a tall person. great for the claw or whatever rail system you have.

I take that as a no?

I would have loved to go. But I have a problem, or so my wife says.

Yup, more horses than a Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo. When will they allow thinning of the herd like North Rim Buffalo? 😂 Those prolific horses are like a riding lawn mower, eating everything in it’s path.

My boy and I have been going out before school the past couple days. Yesterday I asked if he wanted to try and shoot one and he didn't. Today, he got brave and decided to shoot the 12 gauge. He didn't mind it so we put our efforts into stalking a bird in a tree. He shot it, she retrieved it, and I couldn't be more proud of them both!

If it’s a big moon, the deer will be bedded early but will get up early and feed earler i the afternoon.