There have always been military actions outside of war, which can only be declared by congress.
With modern tech and surveillance we have a lot more information instantly available where as before it was a lot easier to censor and conceal information from the public
Just remember if you kill a 180 it won’t grow into a 200” the next year!
But I do understand not passing on a buck that would be your personal best. That is a realistic goal
What about a crossbow? If you are having a surgery you can get a Drs waiver to use it during archery season.
As a bow hunter I would do that before muzzy.
Otherwise I would look to get a later rifle tag for deer. Mid November is best.
For elk muzzy is actually the best time IMO, but the...
# 1 advice is change your goal!
If that’s not possible you need to cast a wider net. Finding a 200” buck is hard even on private or limited units. A needle in a haystack.
Finding a 200” on public GS is a needle in multiple haystacks so you need to locate multiple 180” plus bucks in hidey...
I would say your list could be like the Super 10 and the Superslam 29-
Have like 10 categories with multiple mini slams for each category, need to come up with a number like 3-5 here are some thoughts on categories-
Rabbit/Hare with species examples cotton tail, Jack rabbit, snowshoe etc...
IW are a great head but not always worth the extra $ unless you really need it on a Big tough animal. I have used them on brown bear, moose, Cape buffalo, croc, musk ox etc. and they have worked well
A QAD exodus will work just as well on smaller animals and most big ones. It just comes down...
I have had good luck with the fatal steel and the mini mag. A buddy and my son have done well with the razor tip.
Overall my experience has been good with grim reaper.
The only other head I like is the rage Hypo NC.
I like mechs that don’t require a collar or ring to hold them closed!
They also have the O/U Drake for the same deal..
https://palmettostatearmory.com/cz-drake-20-ga-28-over-under-shotgun-turkish-walnut-w-pistol-grip-06093.html
Go lefty. I did that with my left eye dominant kids.
So far the only votes for forcing right are from old farts (50yr plus) claiming they did it - who’s to say they wouldn’t have been better shots left handed?
The other reason was availability of RH guns- dont be a cheapskate and force RH...
Everyone is different so you need to figure out what you need.
I like salty greasy potato chips!
Also with the freeze dried food I started buying a #10 can and putting portions in ziplock bags- I don’t need 2 servings for lunch and ziplocks pack smaller. Also the best part is I add spices...