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<blockquote data-quote="sakofan" data-source="post: 34447" data-attributes="member: 1278"><p>As far as the landscape goes, Clayton and that area is fairly flat, or rolling prairie.</p><p>The closest thing to a tree you will find is a telephone pole. Very little vegetation.</p><p></p><p>The weather?? Let's put it this way. They consider 40 mph winds, a little breezy!!</p><p></p><p>The wind blows all day, most day's. The only thing to stop it is a barbed wire fence!</p><p></p><p>That's why I recommend a heavier bullet in my first post. You must be prepared for the wind!! That goes for bullets, clothing, etc.</p><p>Weather is as fickle as anywhere I ever lived. Bring an array of clothing. </p><p></p><p>In November, we had 55 degree days, 15 degree nights, and 8 inches of snow one day, and it was gone by the end of the 5th day. No exaggeration. </p><p></p><p>Raton is a small town, at the base of the mountains. </p><p>If your hunting 'lopes, you'll be south of Raton, I assume. North would put you in the mountains. </p><p></p><p>There is NOT a lot in the way of gear, ammo, etc. in Raton. Less in Clayton.</p><p>Raton does have a K-Mart. That's about it.</p><p></p><p>If your driving from the East, and going through Amarillo, stop and get anything you may have forgot. There is not a lot past there. Now, I didn't go over the Colo. line to Trinidad, Colorado. There may be more civilization that way, I don't know.</p><p>Beautiful country around Raton. <img src="http://images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p>I can send some pics to you, if you like of Raton area.</p><p></p><p>You should have no problem getting into some nice pronghorns around Clayton. My buddy video taped a couple of herds on the highway. One heard had about 40-50 animals at a watering hole. 4 bucks were nice and one was a pig!!</p><p>I didnt see any pronghorns around Raton, but I'm sure there are several in the flats.</p><p></p><p>Now, that's my take on Raton and Clayton. Other's milage may vary. Oh, did I mention the wind????? <img src="http://images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> ..sakofan..</p><p></p><p>[ 08-01-2004: Message edited by: sakofan ]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sakofan, post: 34447, member: 1278"] As far as the landscape goes, Clayton and that area is fairly flat, or rolling prairie. The closest thing to a tree you will find is a telephone pole. Very little vegetation. The weather?? Let's put it this way. They consider 40 mph winds, a little breezy!! The wind blows all day, most day's. The only thing to stop it is a barbed wire fence! That's why I recommend a heavier bullet in my first post. You must be prepared for the wind!! That goes for bullets, clothing, etc. Weather is as fickle as anywhere I ever lived. Bring an array of clothing. In November, we had 55 degree days, 15 degree nights, and 8 inches of snow one day, and it was gone by the end of the 5th day. No exaggeration. Raton is a small town, at the base of the mountains. If your hunting 'lopes, you'll be south of Raton, I assume. North would put you in the mountains. There is NOT a lot in the way of gear, ammo, etc. in Raton. Less in Clayton. Raton does have a K-Mart. That's about it. If your driving from the East, and going through Amarillo, stop and get anything you may have forgot. There is not a lot past there. Now, I didn't go over the Colo. line to Trinidad, Colorado. There may be more civilization that way, I don't know. Beautiful country around Raton. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] I can send some pics to you, if you like of Raton area. You should have no problem getting into some nice pronghorns around Clayton. My buddy video taped a couple of herds on the highway. One heard had about 40-50 animals at a watering hole. 4 bucks were nice and one was a pig!! I didnt see any pronghorns around Raton, but I'm sure there are several in the flats. Now, that's my take on Raton and Clayton. Other's milage may vary. Oh, did I mention the wind????? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] ..sakofan.. [ 08-01-2004: Message edited by: sakofan ] [/QUOTE]
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