What did you draw and what's your strategy?

velvetfvr · May 27, 2014

I drew archery antelope and deer. I will get some info from a great friend and have been scouting once. Also I have been on google earth and found around a dozen waterholes to check out.

My plan for antelope is to scout a couple weekends for my tag and then for my dads Sheldon tag. Also have friends giving us info on that hunt. Will spend time on google earth and scouting it.

For deer I will hopefully make a summer trip or 2 and scout it out. Maybe make 2 blinds at waterholes for people that will need to use them. Also will set cams out to see if the bucks are using the same water consistently.

But I may not hunt for my antelope. With school and my dad drawing one of the best antelope tags in the state, I might be focused on getting him a big pronghorn and stash another point for next year.

Musket Man · May 27, 2014

Mine is simple, just find a B&C antelope and shoot it! lol Going on atleast 1 scouting trip and plan to get there atleast a week before the season opens!

velvetfvr · May 27, 2014

Musket Man said:
Mine is simple, just find a B&C antelope and shoot it! lol Going on atleast 1 scouting trip and plan to get there atleast a week before the season opens!

#KEYSTONE, you have to wait until season to shoot one. Can't shoot one scouting lol

Calbuck · May 27, 2014

I have an area 6 cow tag..been looking at maps online, talking with friends and family that have hunted there. I hope to get a scouting trip in to familiarize with the area. Area 6 is huge! Good experience for when I draw 6 late deer. ;p

Musket Man · May 27, 2014

velvetfvr said:
#KEYSTONE, you have to wait until season to shoot one. Can't shoot one scouting lol

Good thing we got that cleared up! HAHAHA!

velvetfvr · May 27, 2014

Musket Man said:
Good thing we got that cleared up! HAHAHA!

Now I did hear you can tie them up to a tree next to a big rock and a little sagebrush

Musket Man · May 27, 2014

velvetfvr said:
Now I did hear you can tie them up to a tree next to a big rock and a little sagebrush

Jason GNV would sneak in and get them on me

hardstalk · May 27, 2014

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I also drew a late season cow elk in 222. I also know that area well and won't need to scout and will make a hell Mary 3 day weekend hunt for some much needed meat for the freezer.[/QUOTE]

Dude! I think that's like my cardinal sin when it comes to hunting. Every time someone says "oh that will be an easy hunt" and they are referring to me.. I cringe! I've gone into a few hunts with that mentality. And came out beaten to piss and empty handed.

hardstalk · May 27, 2014

My strategy is to a. Scout sheep, and then b. scout sheep. Nv archer and my old boss drew sheep tags close to home. Hopefully I can see at least one cliff dweller hit the dirt this year. Plan c... Hopefully I can find one of the 15 deer that call kingman az home and make something happen. D. Family vaca in Florida, wife has given the blessing of bringing home a dead gator.

Musket Man · May 27, 2014

Ikeepitcold said:
I'll be in Fl in Aug for vaca. I would love to get a gator.

You should spend that time scouting in 22

hardstalk · May 27, 2014

Ikeepitcold said:
I'll be in Fl in Aug for vaca. I would love to get a gator.

From the research I've done gator season opens in august. You can get the whole outfitted hunt for under 1k. Swamp boat, guide and 8'+ gator in a day. I'll be going down in July. I'm still trying to contact locals and inquire about a "ranch" hunt. It's not quite the experience.. But sounds fun if the price is right.

woodtick · May 27, 2014

I didn't draw so my strategy is opening day of the late season deer hunt I'm gonna stop at the local Loaf n Jug get me a couple 30 packs of stones and drive around in my early 80's chevy with glass packs and annoy the crap out of all of you that were lucky!! HAHA JK

tmitch · May 27, 2014

Guys, do to my limited time i didn't even realized there was a section on the forum that was state specific. I spend most of my time in the Elk, Deer, and Antelope (my favorite of course) sections. The great state of NV was finally good to me. I was able to draw an antelope tag in (65, 142, 144). I'm from Shelley, Idaho so it's a bit of a drive. I'm planning on taking at least one scouting trip in early August, and going down 3 or 4 days before the season, and then hunting for 4 days. I've never been to the area, but this unit has been on my list due to the stats on this area. i'll be purchasing the NV chip for my GPS, and i've been studying google earth and maps so far. If any of you are willing to share any information on this unit I'd sure appreciate it. Good luck to all.

nvarcher · May 27, 2014

I drew a Desert Sheep tag in 263 and my plan is to wait for Hardstalk to chain a 170+ to a tree (or rock down there) and I'll come down and get it done! No but really I've started checking out the checkout summaries for the last 13 years. Even have a spreadsheet with the largest to smallest sheep, location, and year. Once I get a few areas nailed down I will get a few scouting trips in and hopefully find a solid ram and get it done.
For my deer tag, it'll be my 5th year in a row hunting the unit so I've got some spots narrowed down. Went out and got cameras out because I already cant wait. Saw some bucks that were surprisingly well grown for May. Put two cameras on trail/ spring crossing areas in the thick Quakies near where we saw a 200+ 5x4 last year, and found a real old plywood treestand near them. Also have a camera on the spring where we took out the 185 5x4 in archery season! Plan is to get a monster with a bow!!

Kickemall · May 27, 2014

161 early archery deer. At least two scouting trips to Table Mountain, talk to everyone who is willing to give info. and just go. I'm not a trophy hunter so hopefully that will help my odds. Trying to find a unit that I can draw every year so I can really get to know the country and I think 16 or 17 may be it.

MAKAIRA · May 27, 2014

tmitch said:
Guys, do to my limited time i didn't even realized there was a section on the forum that was state specific. I spend most of my time in the Elk, Deer, and Antelope (my favorite of course) sections. The great state of NV was finally good to me. I was able to draw an antelope tag in (65, 142, 144). I'm from Shelley, Idaho so it's a bit of a drive. I'm planning on taking at least one scouting trip in early August, and going down 3 or 4 days before the season, and then hunting for 4 days. I've never been to the area, but this unit has been on my list due to the stats on this area. i'll be purchasing the NV chip for my GPS, and i've been studying google earth and maps so far. If any of you are willing to share any information on this unit I'd sure appreciate it. Good luck to all.

Got the same tag- very stoked!

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