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  1. Musket Man

    Max points

    I am trying to understand how max points works. How is it determined what max points is and once you have max points do your odds of drawing increase after that? Example: If max points is 5 and I apply unsuccessfully for 4 years after I got to max points will I have a better chance of drawing...
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    AR triggers

    I am building an AR in .204 Ruger. I have an Aero precision upper and lower and the rest will be mostly DMPS. This is the first AR I have built, owned or used outside of the Army. I plan to use it for varmets and target shooting. I am trying to decide on a trigger for it. I really dont like the...
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    Bittersweet Antelope success in Wyoming.

    This hunt really started over a year ago. I was planning on hunting this unit last year as my 2nd choice when I drew my first choice out of nowhere! When I stopped at the Lander field office last year to buy my conservation stamp I made a last minute decision to buy a left over doe tag for this...
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    RIP Erik Jorgensen

    Erik was a combat vet that took his own life near Atlanta, Id last week. He was from where im from in Ca. I did not know him but many of my friends did. I am an OIF combat vet my self and I know its not easy to come back or to ask for help. It took me several years to see a councilor after I got...
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    1 less Yote in eastern WA!!

    Went out to check out barley at just the right time today! Chased her close to a 1/2 mile on the 4 wheeler, missed the first shot but the 22-250 nailed her the second shot on a dead run at about 100 yards!
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    1 less coyote!

    Got another Yote off the tractor the other day. Nothing like being able to work and hunt at the same time!!!!!:)
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    Tagged out in Idaho!!!!! Its been a great year!!!!!

    My Idaho hunt was great! Blew a tire going in the first night and ended up going back to town. The local tire shop didnt have my tires but I got some info on the area from a guy there and he sent me to another of there stores that had them. Next morning I headed out again with 4 new tires. Did...
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    I love Wyoming!!!!

    Just got back from my Wy antelope hunt. Had a great time! Got to my unit mid afternoon and started seeing antelope immediately! Saw 8 bucks that night driving in. Woke up next morning to an inch of snow. I spotted this buck with over a dozen does glassing at first light. Put the spotting scope...
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    ATV registration

    Where can I get a temporary ATV license for Wyoming? I am assuming I need 1 to use it on public land. Thanks!
  10. Musket Man

    Unit 74 Antelope.

    Just found out I unexpectedly drew a Wyoming unit74 antelope tag!! (Im still in shock right now!) Just wondering if anyone has any advise on the area. Also wondering what time of the season would be best since its a long season (9/17 to 10/23). Thanks!
  11. Musket Man

    brain damage by Hornady!

    got a yote off the tractor today. I love what hornady vmax will do comming out of my 22-250!!!
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    Unit 43 or 45 mule deer.

    Last year I hunted 43 with my smoke pole for the first time. Had a great time but didn't get a deer. I have some ideas of other parts of 43 I didnt get to this year if I go back to 43. I'm also considering looking around the holy cross, unit 45. 43 is having some point creep and I would like to...
  13. Musket Man

    2nd choice Antelope units

    Im trying to decide on my 2nd choice since the odds of drawing my first choice are pretty low this year. I think i have it narrowed down to units 16, 18 and 21 mostly based on draw odds and % of public land. My biggest concern is access to the public land. 21 has the most public land but alot of...
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    Wyoming Draw

    I am trying to better understand the wyoming draw. I know if I draw my 2nd choice i wont loose my points but could i still get a point like in colorado or would they stay the same? What about the 2nd drawing? My main objective is building up points if i dont draw my 1st choice but i would like...
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    Crooked Horn high country pack

    Has anyone used crooked horn outfitters high country extreme II pack? i tried it on and it felt good but im wondering how it is with a heavy load? atleast its made in the USA! i looked at a blacks creek to. i liked it till i tried to open it. seemed way to complicated with to many zippers. i...
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    Colorado unit 43

    I drew a muzzle loader tag for units 43,47,471. anyone have any advise on the area? i plan to backpack into the high country. i am thinking about trying the part of the raggeds wilderness in unit 43 because there is no overlaping rifle season there. i have hunted 3rd season lower in 43 before...