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Considering finally burning some mule deer points, probably have 10plus in every western state, max in WY, would ideally like an outfitter, but money is a bit tight atm, but would like to benefit from all the points saved up over th years. Anyone have any thoughts insight on the best diy mule...

Are they still airing new episodes? I have series recording set, but it seems like nothing new ever gets recorded? or when it does, they're reruns? Or did they go to all online through their own website? I see shows on there that have yet to see on tv? or perhaps it's the shows descriptions...

What is the deal/big difference between the palm grip of rifle stocks? kinda the old classic western grip? vs I see many of these newer setups have a more vertical grip/ looks like from bench rest shooting? looking for a long range hunting rifle... 600-700yds max, but are those bench grips...

Not sure if it's spot hog, or who makes a 2 pin adjustable archery sight? or if anyone has a recommendation, I seem to recall someone you set your 20 and 50yd pin and they provide an adjustment sticker out to 100yds etc... Thanks!

A little help needed.... if anyone knows of the following....and ideally someone they'd actually recommend using even better. Hopefully going to need a place to take the Mtn.Goat after being successful, Plan is to freeze the skull and hide and travel home to my taxidermist with it, but he told...

Anyone have a reasonable priced tripod option for a spotting scope? If you have a link to a website or amzn that would be great. thanks in advance, appreciate it!

I need a pack for this MT mtn goat hunt this fall... kinda like the mystery ranch metcalf but all my research has been online.... not a lot of places to try these on around here... this pack is a 71 liter / 4335cu.in. size... only exterior pockets for spotting scope I really see are the top...

Got lucky in the MT draws this year, drew a bridgers 393 mtn goat tag. tried to look up outfitters, couldn't find any for goat/393. debating guided/diy, might be mandatory diy if that's the only option. also archery vs rifle... also not sure about opening day vs later in the season/longer hair...

might be wishful thinking... but let's say you apply in many states for sheep, goat, moose. What is your plan for after drawing that once in a lifetime tag in a particular state, Do you keep applying in those other states you have been or do you throw in the towel? Let's assume you're...

Anyone have a link or know where to find recent wildfires? mostly recent past 1-3 years would be nice. Particularly interested in New Mexico... but all states would be nice. I found 1 map but it showed like the past 20 years and basically the entire unit was covered. Thanks.

a buddy of mine just moved to OR..., Curious if DIY public land for Roosevelt's in OR or WA, is possible? does CA have Roosevelt? I think I read the OR Roosevelt are OTC and a ton of pressure? wondering if maybe there's a limited semi easy draw for Roosevelt? feel free to PM me.

anyone know when TX began it's preference point system? particularly for desert bighorn sheep? seems hard to find any info on when it began and/or whats the max # of points for texas? I read odds of 1 in bout 5,500. I think that's # of applicants however, and now they're cubing points ^3 so...

mostly interested in hearing from those who have done it? guided/unguided? lower 48, vs Alaska/Canada? I was looking a few units in MT....and thought well they have to be at the tops of the mountains/ranges right? ie., they're not scattered throughout the entire unit like elk/mule deer would...

I know there are a few gps options out there....? it's been years since I bought one. Is OnX the one to get? other options/brands/apps? also do these just work on your smart phone now? or do you still want to a buy a handheld gps? anyone know if these show landowner info as well? Thanks...

Anyone know of ultralight backpacks for hunting? I'm familiar with the backpacking packs...and some of those ultralight options are 20-30oz 65liter style packs... I've looked at some hunting packs and they seem to be... 6-8lbs+ for a 4500ci style pack etc... not sure many recreational...

I see the Jan,Feb seasons are tougher to draw....? is that just a time of year issue? or is there a better reason to hunt them in jan/feb as opposed to sept oct ?? I assume more guys are just hunting elk etc...other animals then and take a chance at them in jan/feb...

any view/insight on the varying units for bison in Utah? mostly Henry mountains vs the others....?? ie., would you much prefer the hunt/adventure in the henry's over the other hunts? also of the others book cliffs vs antelope island...? I'm assuming I don't want the antelope island hunt...

What are your thoughts on the odds of being successful hunting a shiras out west with a bow vs. a rifle? ie., is bow something like 10% but a rifle would be 90% ?? any thoughts?

What's your preference for when to hunt elk if you could only pick 1 time period? I feel like most think the rut is the end all be all, and sure you'll hear and see more bulls, but does that actually translate into killing more elk/being more successful? I'm debating a pre rut archery elk...

So of course you hear and see more elk during the peak of the Rut, but does that actually lead to success/killing? ex. do you think sitting water pre-rut in New Mexico you could be successful vs calling/hunting during the rut peak? also what about just pre rut and hunting vs sitting water...