Dumb question- What is the MRS book?

ageewhy

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Apr 12, 2016
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This may sound like a dumb question, but what exactly is in the MRS book? I am new to Western Hunting, and new to this forum. I recently signed up for a subscription to Eastmans, and my most recent magazine came with a leaflet that says I can get the MRS book for $49.99... but I am a bit unclear on what is in it?

I know it has detailed research, but is it broken down by state? Or species? Does it cover draw statistics or like success rates or have maps of public hunting areas and access? And is it only information for this year? (in other words, would it be useful 2-3 years down the road?)

Sorry for the dumb question, I am interested just hoping to find out a little more if its worth the $50...

Sincerely, a total newbie...
Adam
 

SGM

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Apr 19, 2016
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Canon City Colorado
This is from the Eastman's Page.

For those of you familiar with the MRS (Members’ Research Section) you’ll need little explanation when I say it’s all finally bound inside one cover! If there’s been one request that I have repeatedly received it’s, Why can’t I get the MRS in one book, or why do I have to buy both journals to get the complete MRS?

The first problem is now solved with the creation of the Members’ Research Annual. The answer to the second request will never change as we time the release of the current MRS content with the state’s release of information, thus our issues will always be enslaved to that. We are lucky in that we have a monthly publication (combo of both journals) to be able to provide our members that information in a timely manner. But enough of that, let’s talk about the new MRS Annual!

For the first time ever we have combined over 2,000 exhaustive man-hours into 368 pages of the most comprehensive, all-inclusive research you’ll find on all 11 western states. For those looking for better hunting opportunities in their home state – you’ll find that. For those looking to expand their hunting adventures to other states – well, you’ll find that too! This book literally has it all for hunters across the experience spectrum.

The beauty of this book is you can now build a reference library and have unit trends, trophy potential,success rates and exclusive, on-the ground insight from sources in the field in each of these states. This is more than our personal predictions, it’s a culmination of actual data compiled from game biologists,wardens and other hardcore hunters like you.


As deadlines and page space are the death and taxes of the print world, the information in the MRS Annual is also expanded from what was printed in the journals. We simply can’t fit it all in the page space we have. Well, when we built the MRS Annual we let it grow as big as it needed to be to provide you 100% of the information we compiled.

So here’s how you can get the MRS Annual. If you buy the print version ($49.99 for members and $69.99 for non-subscribers), you also get digital access to it for one year. If you already have a print or digital subscription, and in the future you can get the MRS Annual digital version for an additional $9.99. Considering the cost of the hunt you are about to embark on, I would say it is money well spent. As always, if you’re successful on your hunt, don’t forget to take good photos and send them my way. I’d love to work with you and share your story in the pages of an Eastmans’ Journal.
 

hoshour

Veteran member
Last year was the first year and we sold out, so if you're interested, I would get your order in. This year's edition is hardcover, which is a step up.

I would guess some guys are going to order every year so they have all the all the MRSs for each year in one place and can refer back if they like. And, the MRS book has more info in it than what the print magazines had, so that's also helpful.

I just finished writing the special MRS on mule deer for the next issue and with it I submitted some material for the digital edition that I knew wouldn't fit in the print edition.
 

cbellrn

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What is the general time frame the annual MRS (2017) is released or available for order? Also, is a digital only copy available since they are sold out of 2016 printed books?
I'm in the early stages of planning a CO elk hunt and want to do as much research as I can and the book seems like a great resource.
Thanks in advance!

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