With thousands of point holders ahead of you, you’ll be hoping for a random sheep/moose/goat tag most likely. Elk/deer/antelope you can plan for. My honest opinion is that if you want to hunt the big three, get a good job, save and then go to Alaska or Canada.
When I was in my late 20s I...
Aoudad on a big ranch in far west Texas is an option. No personal experience, but this operation seems to have a very good reputation.
https://www.westtexashunt.com/aoudad
I have hunted with Troy at Beaverfoot twice (goats and black bear) and have nothing but good things to say. Feel free to PM if if you want to discuss further.
Very happy with my gas fired Ooni. My recommendation for any pizza oven is go big. It’s difficult, at least for me, to make a perfectly round pizza and then spin it around so it cooks perfectly. A bigger oven gives you a lot more room to work with. I have a 16” wide model and I end up being able...
I personally like to aim for the front shoulder and I’ve never had a 180gr TSX out of my 300WM fail me yet.
As for taxidermy, I’d get a euro and tan the hide if you like it. It does seem the hides are a little darker and in better shape during the rut, which is in late winter.
Neither of these ranches will be high fenced and both are good options. Be aware that there are some other operations that offer what I'd consider "shady" nilgai hunts along the coast. I'd avoid those.
I've been fortunate to hunt the King many times over the last decade and have shot more...
If you’re going to be in a box blind, a black or dark vest or fleece will probably work well if it’s cool enough to need it. I have metal Ranch King blinds and they get toasty early season. I typically end up sitting in my underwear and a t-shirt during October due to heat. But, we always get a...