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30B Oct whitetail 3rd choice plus my New mexico Hunts.

30B October whitetail 3rd choice for me, along with my New Mexico hunts. Outdoor Writer, Based on you applying 38 years for sheep and all the great stories and articles you have provided us with over the years, I feel AG&FD should give you a sheep permit based on your merits. Just my opinion! best of Luck.

I don't know anything about the July 17th rumor, but having the earlier elk and antelope draw along with drawing tags in New Mexico has certainly helped alleviate alot of my "draw anxiety". In years past the first two or three weeks of July really seemed to drag by waiting for results and then trying to plan hunts accordingly. I would be very impressed if the draw results are ready this month.

I sent in a cashiers check. With all the problems they have had with the draw system I didn't want to take any more chances then neccessary. have not heard from anyone on any checks being cashed?

Shot a Javelina in 30B on Saturday 11/11, saw two good bucks in the thick stuff, but they saw me first. I will be going back next weekend to try and find them again.

Nice pics. That Bear Wallow is great country. Been in there myself before.

I helped locate some bucks for my uncle and cousin in law down in 35B, Tony took an average 3 x 4 whitetail on the last morning we were there. I glassed up a couple of nice bucks the previous evening and we went back in the morning and hiked into the head of a deep nasty canyon, and he put him down with a 330 yard shot. The 85-90" buck we were after did not show him self long enough for a shot, so he settled for the smaller of the two. Saw alot of bucks but nothing really big. We saw a search and rescue team and the coroner bring out a dead illegal alien that had been found dead by a hunter, pretty sad way to die, I hope they can find the family, Alot of alien activity in the area.

Have been scouting alot in unit 34A, lots of bucks, lots of feed, cover, water. The biggest buck scouted is "100-104" approx should be a good hunt for those with this permit. And yes, lots of rattlesnakes seen, and 2 big Gila monsters as well. Watch your step guys!

Will be looking for Bear during my turkey hunt in unit 27, mid October.

Heck of a nice buck. Who's your taxidermist?

I use 12 x 50 Docter's as my main optics for everything, great glass. You should see what fedex delivered to me today. I ordered a pair of Zhumell Tachyon 25 x 100 binos with built in tripod adapter. These things weigh 9 pounds and are as long as my forearm.I don't plan on packing them around, but to sit on trailheads and overlooks to glass the backcountry. I like the higher magniifcation glass, although if you are still hunting through thick cover the higher magnification can be a drawback, 8 power is good in the thick stuff. But for long range glassing I would go with the 12 x 50 with a lightweight tripod for extended glassing sessions. Good luck.

Scott, How the heck are you. I have talked to you in a while. I did not draw any unit 27 tags except for turkey. Unit 30 B whitetail , 5th choice. Glad you guys pulled some great tags. Good luck. Brent W. - Sahuarita

What hunt did you draw. I drew the Nov 10-19 whitetail hunt 5th choice. I have taken a mule deer in 30 b the last 2 years, 3 -4 choice I know the Dragoon area very well but not the mule mountains.