You can take this to the bank..................

I never give up.   Never.

-----Elon Musk on X

Why Life Is Expensive

4 companies control 55% to 85% of the meat market.  

4 airlines control 80% of air travel. 

3 companies control 92% of the soda market. 

3 companies control 73% of the cereal market. 

Why don't I hear about it? 

6 companies control 90% of the news.

Common Sense

WE CAN LAUNCH 4 HUMAN BEINGS OFF INTO THE EMPTY VOID OF SPACE TO TRAVEL A QUARTER-MILLION MILES TO SHOOT PHOTOS OF THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.  

BUT WE CANNOT GET 60 PEOPLE IN A BUILDING IN D.C. TO PASS A BILL THAT SAYS YOU SHOULD PROVE YOU'RE A CITIZEN TO VOTE.

------Matt Von Swol  on  X

PAM BONDI, I miss anything?

 

APRIL 2026 Looking Back

I couldn't get hired as a stockbroker when I first moved to San Diego in 1979.

Needed sales experience they said.   Brokerage firms were reluctant to hire me, I didn't come from money.

I took a path with the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

I had no family with money.   No friends in San Diego to sell to.  Just a rotary phone and the phone book.

It was a tough sell in the early 80's.  Selling "death" insurance to the living on a sunny day in San Diego!

Prime rates were in the 15-20% range.  Most regular savings accounts paid double-digit returns.

Mortgage rates fluctuated from around 12–13% early in 1980 to near 16–17%  then settled in the 12–15% range.  In 1981, they climbed higher, with weekly averages reaching as high as 18.45%–18.63% in October (the all-time peak for 30-year fixed rates).

Selling a whole life policy was a tough sell.

Best sales experience I had in my life.

Only toughened my resolve to move up. 

I wasn't going back and I wasn't going down.

One way.

Dream big.

As General Powell said, "Optimism is a force multiplier".

Spring 2026 IYKYK

 

America 2026

Democrats have Chuck Schumer.

America has Elon Musk.

It’s a culture issue.

And culture doesn’t just appear out of thin air, it’s shaped, reinforced and sustained over decades.

What you’re seeing didn’t start yesterday.

It traces back to policies and incentives that began shifting in the late 50s and 60s, when Democrats stepped in and started replacing structure that used to exist in the home and community.

When you remove accountability…
When you reward dependency…
When you weaken family structure…

You don’t get stability.

You get exactly what we’re seeing now.

And let’s be honest…

The people who bought into the idea that government dependency was the answer are the ones who got hurt the most.

Because once the system replaces responsibility, Democrats knew this, they knew that they could hire gatekeepers that are black that will keep blacks on the plantation. They knew if they created legacy welfare that people would be proud of taking money from the white man, but they’re not taking money from the white man. They’re taking money from Americans.

They have chosen to be barnacles and parasites on our system. We will live for free they say. Think about it if you were a democrat and you could give someone $1200 a month to sit on their porch in the summer, and have more Democrats.

Procreate more Democrats and they would be enslaved to you for the next 200 years. It doesn’t build strong individuals.

It produces chaos, confusion, and generational damage.

That’s outcomes.

From Government policy and until people are willing to say that plainly, nothing changes.

NEVADA, 2026

What are the odds that 4 nonresident tags are issued for a Nevada unit and the Parisian team drew 2 on a party application?

We have been applying for 14 years.

Only 14 consecutive years!

Where were you 14 years ago?   

Mule Deer GODS are shining on us.

Mar 20, 2026

Hello Dean T Parisian:

Thank you for applying for the 2026 NR Guided Draw. Here are your results:

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NR Restricted Antlered Mule Deer Hunt Application Result: Successful

221 - 223
Mule Deer
Non-Resident
Any Legal Weapon
Antlered
October 05, 2026 - October 20, 2026

Billed to:
Dean Parisian

Mule deer hunting in Nevada's Unit Group 221-223 (often referred to as a combined management unit group) is a popular draw for quality hunts in the eastern part of the state. This area is known for its rugged, largely public lands with good populations of mule deer, along with opportunities for elk and antelope in the same regions.

Location and Access

Units 221, 222, and 223 cover portions of White Pine, Lincoln, and Nye Counties in east-central Nevada. Key features include:

• Major ranges: Schell Creek Range, Egan Range (including South Egan Range Wilderness), Mount Grafton Wilderness, Far South Egans Wilderness, Fairview Range, West Range, Ely Springs Range, and North Pahroc Range.
• Valleys and areas: Sagebrush valleys, mahogany canyons, Mule Shoe Valley, Cave Valley, and others.
• Access: Primarily public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Eastern and southern parts are reachable via U.S. Highway 93 (from Ely south to areas like Crystal Springs). Western access via State Route 318. Numerous dirt and gravel roads (maintained and unmaintained) provide vehicle access, but designated wilderness areas prohibit mechanized transport (no wheeled game carriers or mountain bikes—pack out on foot or with animals).
• Much of the land is open to public hunting, but hunters should check for any private inholdings or restrictions.

Habitat and Deer Behavior

The unit group features high-elevation summer range in the northern portions (Schell Creek and Egan Ranges) with basins and reliable water sources. Vegetation includes sagebrush, pinyon-juniper woodlands, mahogany, and thicker cover at lower elevations.

Deer movement is heavily influenced by weather and elevation:

• Summer/early fall: Deer at higher elevations.
• Migration: Triggered by cooler temperatures, snowfall, or dropping conditions—deer move downslope and southward.
• The area experiences monsoonal patterns (late July–mid-August precipitation can green up vegetation and shift distributions) and prolonged drought effects in some years. Late fall/winter brings most precipitation (rain/snow).

Hunting Seasons in October

Nevada's mule deer seasons vary by weapon type, and Unit 221-223 often has split or specific dates. October typically covers the transition from muzzleloader to rifle seasons, with deer behavior shifting.

From recent NDOW data and patterns (seasons can change annually—always verify current regs via ndow.org):

• Archery: Typically August 10–September 9 (pre-October, higher elevations).
• Muzzleloader: Often September 10–October 4 (or similar; deer still higher up).
• Any Legal Weapon (rifle): October often includes early to mid/late segments. Examples from recent years show splits like early October 5–20/31 and late October 21–November 5, or full October periods (e.g., October 5–31 or October 21–November 5 in some cycles). Mid-to-late October rifle hunts are common.
• October hunts generally align with the rut approaching (November peak in many Nevada units), post-velvet bucks, and potential migration.

October-specific notes (from NDOW biologist recommendations):

• Early October: If warm, focus upper elevations of Schell and Egan Ranges. Bucks may bed in thick vegetation after shedding velvet—glass early/late from high points.
• Mid-to-late October: Cooler weather/snow pushes deer lower and southward. Target benches on southern Schell Range, Mule Shoe Valley, lower Fairview Range, West Range, Ely Springs, and North Pahroc Range. Deer use thick pinyon-juniper—harder to spot, requires patience and glassing.
• Deer can be transitional in early October (migrating but not yet grouped), so scout summer range first, then move south if needed.
• Strategy: Glass from vantage points at dawn/dusk. Prepare for hikes and long pack-outs in wilderness/high country.

This is considered a quality unit—often described as one of Nevada's better mule deer areas with good buck potential (though draw odds and harvest vary yearly). It's draw-only for non-residents (and often competitive for residents), with limited tags.

For the most accurate/current details (including exact 2026 season dates, quotas, draw odds, and any updates), check the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) website: ndow.org. They publish the Big Game Seasons & Applications booklet annually, plus hunt information sheets for Unit 221-223 (e.g., the mule deer PDF with biologist notes). Forum discussions (e.g., Monster Muleys, Rokslide) often share hunter experiences from past October hunts in this unit, noting good bucks but requiring effort due to terrain and movement.

If you're planning a hunt, scout ahead—October weather can vary widely, affecting migration timing. Good luck!