Its been about a year since I last talked to Shaen, I know he has kids so I expect he keeps really busy with work and makes time for family as much as possible. Great guy to work with - Merry Christmas to you Shaen if you should see this thread.
Unless things have changed in the last couple of years then yes you should be able to do that. Last time I was there I was in a Sinclair gas station getting ice and some snacks and they sold left-over tags, heck the cafe I would eat breakfast in also sold tags.
No problem - also I suppose that way if you ever remove the rail it will not have a spot missing the Cerakote. Not sure who will be doing your work but if you don't already have someone lined up I'd give Karl @ Kampfeld Customs a call, he does great work including all things Cerakote (y)
I'll have to keep looking for a field pic but this is one I got a number of years ago and is a pretty good 3x3. I actually ran into him the prior year elk hunting and he was a bit heavier but still a good 3 IMHO.
If you look there aren't a lot of muzzle loader hunts that run late. Heck of a buck for sure - public land or private?? Regardless nice to know bucks like that still exist!!
Finally have something to contribute:) Must say I'm getting too old for this solo hunting/pack-out stuff.
Yesterday morning just before the snow got serious!!