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Man I want that gun - bad timing for me.

I usually prefer wide vs tall, but that tall buck with the distinctive drop up front is freaking amazing. A buck like that could easily become an obsession.

Definitely one of the most underrated guns. The first and only gun my dad bought me was a marlin 30/30. I never killed a deer with it but killed my first Javi with it at age 14 (long time ago - lol). Growing up in Oklahoma, that was *the* rifle. I think I've heard or read somewhere that more whitetail deer have been taken with a 30/30 than any other gun. I don't have facts or stats to back that, but given it's history, at the least it's a cool legacy and worth looking into. My first coues was with a .270 my dad built with parts he ordered from Herter's (1950's - 60s). Not an expensive rifle, but one I still can hardly take out of the foam case it's been in, which is a shame because it's a shooter, just I couldn't bear putting a scratch on it.

Very nice job - both on the hunt and capturing it all to take us along.

Very nicely done - congratulations!

Sweet buck! Congrats.

Very cool - some really nice bucks on there. Thanks for sharing.

I know I've got a picture of this somewhere, but there was an albino mule deer doe in NM just outside of Glenwood. Maybe not 100% albino but definitely white.

A really - really nice/great family was hit hard with probably the worst nightmare imaginable. They lost children over the weekend down in Tonto basin. The recovery efforts are still ongoing. If you have a moment to extend your prayers for this family, please do so.

That's awesome! Great buck.

The father has been in the freezing water for over 48 hours, looking for his daughter. I cant do more than I am, but lots of people, the guys with big equipment are there. All I ask, please, don't go after these parents, they are going through more than most of us can imagine. If you can say a prayer for them.

You're worried about what they'll be charged with- how about every time they see a family with their kids alive, how about driving by a high school and thinking about what grade your kid would be in?

please don't go there. yes I know them This your take? Pretty heartless.

We know these people, the kids it's just the worst.

I'm sure you will, Houston. As I'm sure you've seen already it happens really fast. One day they're just little, the next they're all grown up.

Thanks Singleshot - you were extremely helpful on a few of those hunts sharing your knowledge and getting us in good places. You're always welcome in my camp and I hope I can help out the way you have for us.

Dang, I hope you get out. Nothing worse than getting stuck. Lots of good folks out there willing to help - wish I was closer.

That's an awesome buck! Glad you were able to do the hunt despite your surgery and and have such an amazing time.

Honestly, I think this was a really great topic to bring up, and glad the original poster did. Tony did a great job digging into the regs. There's undoubtedly some ambiguity when it comes to the definition of "pursuit" or "pursue" and interpretations can vary. At the end of the day, this is one of those situations where you can roll the dice and see what happens. The smarter bet is to play it safe and avoid the gray areas, IMO. You never know what's going to happen in court. Be safe out there, have fun and take a kid hunting.

Very nice pistol. Too many projects going on right now for me but good luck with the sale.

I'm going backpacking into 33 in a couple of days. Like muledeerarea33 said, you really only have to get a mile or two off the road and you'll generally have the place to yourself. You don't have to really search out wilderness areas.

That's awesome. Looks like you had a great time - I'm officially jealous!

Awesome buck - and a great shot! Congrats!

What a great looking buck! Nice job!

Great looking buck! Congrats!