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<blockquote data-quote="aaldape" data-source="post: 1092855" data-attributes="member: 65520"><p>I appreciate that insight - it sounds like a little persistence and luck are going to be needed. My hunting partner and I aren't much for the road-hunting style ourselves - we'll be hiking, but it's good to know that the temps will still be warm during the day, we'll definitely pack the water, and the ice!</p><p></p><p>Is the hide unusually thick/tough? I went through field dressing my first elk last season with a Havalon and it was perfect (aside from breaking a couple blades). I'm always sure to have extra blades though...</p><p></p><p>Funny you mention the .300WM, that's the exact rifle I picked up for this hunt. I actually nailed my elk last year with a perfect shot from a .308, but everything I heard about the oryx just sounded like a good excuse to pick up a magnum. Everything I have heard from locals is that the chances of stalking up to a heard within close range are low, just due to the minimal coverage out there, so I'll anticipate a bit longer shot.</p><p></p><p>I due appreciate that feedback though! Sounds like I'll have my work cut out for me, but even if I come back empty handed, I've never disliked a hunting trip. Good luck on the hunt this month!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aaldape, post: 1092855, member: 65520"] I appreciate that insight - it sounds like a little persistence and luck are going to be needed. My hunting partner and I aren't much for the road-hunting style ourselves - we'll be hiking, but it's good to know that the temps will still be warm during the day, we'll definitely pack the water, and the ice! Is the hide unusually thick/tough? I went through field dressing my first elk last season with a Havalon and it was perfect (aside from breaking a couple blades). I'm always sure to have extra blades though... Funny you mention the .300WM, that's the exact rifle I picked up for this hunt. I actually nailed my elk last year with a perfect shot from a .308, but everything I heard about the oryx just sounded like a good excuse to pick up a magnum. Everything I have heard from locals is that the chances of stalking up to a heard within close range are low, just due to the minimal coverage out there, so I'll anticipate a bit longer shot. I due appreciate that feedback though! Sounds like I'll have my work cut out for me, but even if I come back empty handed, I've never disliked a hunting trip. Good luck on the hunt this month! [/QUOTE]
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