CA mule deer 19 points

[Pilgrim]

Well, I'm back with the same dilemma. Last year I applied for M5 with 18 pts and thought it was a slam dunk. Apparently, someone jumped the line and I missed the cut. I am considering applying for X5b this year. The cost of a NR license and tag keeps increasing as does my age (70 next Oct.) Any input would be appreciated. Like many of you, I have grown weary of the point creep.

 

[hntnfool]

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[BradA]

That is the unit I think I would apply for if I had your points. Being your a nr do you still apply for sheep ?

 

[ElmerFudd]

You were in a X5B draw pool with 18 points going in last year. You can't tell from the published statistics how many are with you, but it is a few years in so it can't be that big if the largest first year and next two pools have cleared. I would stick with it.

 

[Pilgrim]

That is the unit I think I would apply for if I had your points. Being your a nr do you still apply for sheep ?

No.

 

[Pilgrim]

You were in a X5B draw pool with 18 points going in last year. You can't tell from the published statistics how many are with you, but it is a few years in so it can't be that big if the largest first year and next two pools have cleared. I would stick with it.

I have applied for M5 for the last 19 years. I am considering X5b this year to burn my points. the point creep game is getting old, and so am I.

 

[Pilgrim]

Well, I drew the tag. If anyone has a tag for the rifle season I would greatly appreciate any intel. I won't get down there to scout until mid-Oct. I have archery tags for deer, elk, and antelope here in Oregon. Looking forward to the hunt.

 

[Pilgrim]

ANYONE out there with intel on X5? I would greatly appreciate any help. I drew the M5 tag, finally.

 

[jls456]

No info for you,but have a good hunt! I’m sitting on max points myself.

 

[RookieWYhntr]

You've been buying NR tags from CA for 19yrs? Is you crazy?

 

[NVarchery]

X5b isn't as good as it once was...I would just burn your points on a D3-5 tag.

 

[Pilgrim]

You've been buying NR tags from CA for 19yrs? Is you crazy?

Maybe a little. Got caught up in that "maybe next year I will draw" vortex. Honestly, tho, I live just North of the border so it is not a big deal to get there and I use the NR license to hunt coyotes anyway, and I am only out the license and app fee.

 

[Pilgrim]

X5b isn't as good as it once was...I would just burn your points on a D3-5 tag.

A little late for that...

 

[Pilgrim]

No info for you,but have a good hunt! I’m sitting on max points myself.

We last drew in 2004. We both shot bucks, but nothing impressive. We did see a very good buck that gave us the slip. I am hoping the area has recovered from fires.

 

[LIK2HNT]

All I know is pray for snow to drive the Nevada bucks into the area. Wish you luck.

 

[Wiszard]

Post pics of your hunt please. Good luck and I hope the wait you've had for the tag pays dividends!

 

[X7ahunter]

We last drew in 2004. We both shot bucks, but nothing impressive. We did see a very good buck that gave us the slip. I am hoping the area has recovered from fires.

It hasn't. Are there good bucks still? Yes. Especially if you can find private to hunt. You can still go up Skedaddle or Ramhorn and potentially turn up a good one too. But it's a tough hunt. Weather in Nevada helps.