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SunDevil, I'd lean toward 27 based on density and the fact they are throughout the unit. Plus, for the most part it is more suited for glassing than much of the Burros. Kevin PS- How did your oryx hunt turn out?

Mike, Are there any 5th wheels on the market that will last half as long as Tbolts 66 HR? What brand do you recommend for longevity? Kevin

Doug, The texture is similar to elk. It is quite a bit lighter in color than elk though. It has it own taste I guess, since I can't come up with anything it tastes like. It is very mild though. If you ever get to SW New Mexico let me know and I'll cook you a bit up! I seem to have some around most of the time! Kevin

NO taste? Wow, that's a first. I've eaten 5 and it is one of my favorite! This is the first I've ever heard anyone complain about oryx meat. It certainly isn't gamy if that's what you mean, but it definately has a flavor. Kevin

Congrats to her and you Jeff. I wish I'd of known you were going to be over there (I'm assuming you hunted Rhodes this weekend?) we could have met up. I went with one of my Grad students and his brother in law. They killed 35 and 32" bulls Saturday morning. Wish I could have met you. Kevin

I'm guessing that much of the runoff is from the melting snowpack? Rain this time of year sure does undo alot in just a little bit. Kevin

This is a house bill (HB34) here in New Mexico that will be voted on tomorrow. Basically it provides a hunting license or fishing license to anyone that can prove they are on public assistance for no charge. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Anybody have an opinion? http://www.legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/08%2...use/HB0034.html Kevin

DessertBull, maybe but the deer tag for a resident is only $8.00 after you buy or recieve free the general hunting license. Kevin

J, you make a good point on the youth aspect; however, I tend to agree with coues7. Maybe from more of a selfish reason though. As most of us are aware, when we became able to apply for tags with credit cards draw odds went to heck. My guess is that if this passes it will drop the odds for deer to what sheep odds are now. Kevin

SunDevil, I wouldn't recommend any escort service out of Socorro! On a serious note, you should be able to drive offroad to retrieve your oryx most anyplace on Stallion unless they have changed the rules very recently. A tip to you and anyone else that hunt oryx; take a short piece of 1/2" hose to put on the end of each horn. It will protect them from getting broken but more importantly will protect you and your gear while wrestling with it. Good luck on your hunt and if you need any pointers on Stallion PM me. Kevin

Beautiful bucks guys! Congratulations. Kevin

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Schmitty, When you get your rifle finished post it up! I'm considering building one also. Are you planning on fireforming your brass or can you buy it? Kevin

Thats the one. Kevin

Tony, The baiting laws in New Mexico have been in effect for many years but compliance and enforcement are pretty low. There are places in both unit 23 (especially the Burro's) and 24 that look like salt mines, many of them with trailcams and treestands adorning nearby trees. Here, at least, it's not an ethical question it's a matter of breaking the law. Kevin

Thats about right on the head Doug. Boy Georges brother in law just happened to be our Governor at the time too. How about them politics! Kevin

I don't think so. There has not been a NR quota on sheep, oryx or ibex for many years. Good luck in the draw! Like you, I consider my applications for these three as cheritable donations, although I did draw the non-trophy ibex hunt this past year. Kevin

Doc, Here's the link; first sentence, second paragragph. Notice it is due to court order. http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation...DrawWorks08.pdf Kevin

J, Does this post mean your Burro Mtn. hunt was a success? If not, get off the computer and back in your tree! Kevin

were these jackasses possibly around the rogers trough trailhead in 24b...because i was in there recenntly and saw where someone had taken quads up the trail, and into a wilderness area Ghost, No this is in unit 24 of New Mexico. Kevin

Doc, Don't in any way endanger yourself, your kids or your buddy! However, maybe between now and then you can spend some quality time with him and his dad? Go with them (yes, both son and dad) to huntersafety and help reinforce what is taught. Go into the hills (at first without guns) and teach them to hunt. See how serious they can be about the learning process. If he doesn't show progress then all you have to say is ''look guys, how can I trust you guys around my family". If he is reasonable at all he'll see the writing on the wall, if not; well, he isn't someone you want around anyways. You have a chance to make a difference in his life and someone elses too. What happens if you just tell them no way, and he ends up hurting or killing someone? I know its not your responsibility but I couldn't live with myself if I didn't at least try to teach him and he hurt someone. Kevin

Every bit of lazyness on "my" part? what is that suppose to mean? Catman, If you'll read carefully, my thread says if "you're out there", referring to whoever made enough trips in and out- cutting trees, trimming branches etc. to make a trail that wood cutters and road hunters will undoubtably turn into a full blown road into what was a roadless area. I don't see anywhere I implied it was you! Kevin

Maybe we can tie him to the jackasses that established a fourwheeler trail into the an area in 24 to hang treestands (5 that I found). If you're out there, nice going! Every little bit of lazyness on your part surely will help the roadless iniatiative to shut down the roads in the forests, not to mention screw up a nice ridge to hunt coues on. Kevin

1. Yep 2. Yep, successfully too! 3. Plenty 4. Amen! ? What's the problem Dave? If these hunts are in areas where G&F don't want them why shouldn't hunters have the opportunity to remove them? Enlighten me please. Kevin

J, Campaign donations will help. Do you know someone that contributed to his race for Gov.? Maybe for the Presidential race? If not, none of your suggestions would interest him. Kevin