Same here. The new blades don't hold an edge very long. I used to debone a couple of deer on one blade but now feel like it's pretty dull by the end of first deer. I still love the replaceable blade concept so I might shop around and see what else is it there.
One of my coworkers dad was just diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer. They are giving him 18 months. He is currently hospitalized for a surgery that will hopefully prolong the inevitable. He is a veteran that was honorably discharged. An elk hunt is a bucket list dream for him. The...
Eastmans books and videos are a good resource. Based on your questions, I think i would recommend a guide. Scott here on this forum can help with that. Do you have preference points to draw a license? If not, a tag is not guaranteed.
They kill a lot of animals but quite a bit of negative out there... no personal experience though.
Scott will have viable options.
Outwest Safaris in 108 is an easy hunt for a big bull if you can draw it. I know 3 guys who have done hunts with them. All passed dozens of bulls before...
Short answer is yes, you can hunt the private located inside the WMA boundaries. However, pay agent to any new info that comes out for 2026. I typically don't look at deer hunts until late April so I can see the new regulations and tag numbers.
We had it pretty easy. In the middle of a herd of 500 at first light. 3 whole elk in the truck by 9am. This time of year is feast or famine. Good luck!
It isn't going to happen but we could use a little natural selection... technology has made life so easy we are losing our ability to think, learn, and live. I do get your point though.