Thread: Newbie Yank

Originally Posted by SouthBuckeye

Thanks Bavarian! My advice on hunting the states is to do it sooner than later. It's sad to say the state of things are not guaranteed anymore. It's why I'm even trying to hunt more states as of late because it's hard to tell how much longer we'll get to enjoy what we have now. Most states are a draw only when it comes to mule deer and the other states that were over the counter are heading that way and limited tags unless you live in that state. Big mulies are something that I've come to love though and it's for sure worth it!
My good friends dad actually builds traditional muzzleloaders from start to finish, including the cutting and shaping of the stocks out of a solid block of wood. It's truly an art and they're dang accurate for hunting too! Haha They have a big traditional/family muzzleloader shoot every year.

I’m building up points in WY for mule deer, this year will make 6. Hopefully with 8 or 9 I can draw a good unit.

That’ll be a rifle hunt, I want to chase eastern whitetail with my flintlock. Seems easier to get tags and depending on the state should be some public land around.

What’s your friends fathers name? I don’t know them all but I’m familiar with the work of quite a few makers. I was trying to get a flintlock made by someone in the states but no one was interested in doing it for an Aussie. It’s amazing how many Americans seem to believe we can’t own guns in Australia!