Update: ended up deciding to go the muzzleloader route. Got lucky and drew a tag! First time shooting bullet to bore so I’ve been playing with some different bullets (Hornady boredriver is looking the best). Been trying to get in 3-4 runs per week to get the lungs as good as possible, and putting together a somewhat decent gear load. Oh, also been doing some summer scouting on the deer here at home, so I figured I’d add a pic to show you western fellas what “brow tines” actually look like

. A lot to work ahead, but a lot to look forward to. Hope everybody is getting that tag they were after this year, best of luck!
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