Word of caution (first hand) about hunting Mexico now

Sad, because my niece wants to have a destination wedding near Cancun next year...
 
I have heard multiple stories about hunts being cut short recently because cartels had to take over the ranch.
Unless trump takes over Mexico, i ain’t going there. But if he needs help, I’m in.
 
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Everyone seems to know a guy who knows a a guy who ran into the cartels

Or it’s always the “few weeks after they leave” ect ect. It’s fun to tell stories!

Sounds like lots of stories... Everyone I know enjoys Mexico every year including my self.
 
Everyone seems to know a guy who knows a a guy who ran into the cartels

Or it’s always the “few weeks after they leave” ect ect. It’s fun to tell stories!

Sounds like lots of stories... Everyone I know enjoys Mexico every year including my self.

What outfitter do you go with? I’m willing to go but want to be 100% confident in my outfitter and know multiple people with multiple trips with them. Thats where I’m running into issues. Getting that confidence.
 
What outfitter do you go with? I’m willing to go but want to be 100% confident in my outfitter and know multiple people with multiple trips with them. Thats where I’m running into issues. Getting that confidence.
Never hunted.

But have been to pacific city’s, the gulf beaches,

Mexico City, San Miguel, and small mountain towns.
 
Everyone seems to know a guy who knows a a guy who ran into the cartels

Or it’s always the “few weeks after they leave” ect ect. It’s fun to tell stories!

Sounds like lots of stories... Everyone I know enjoys Mexico every year including my self.
My apologies.
Having re-read your posts I've realized that you are right...and every other member, who shared their experiences, were wrong.
Obviously, they were nothing more than stories, fabricated for your perusal and validation.
I'll make you a deal.
If you'll promise to never again comment on a thread of mine, I will afford you the same courtesy.
Deal?
Spike
 
My apologies.
Having re-read your posts I've realized that you are right...and every other member, who shared their experiences, were wrong.
Obviously, they were nothing more than stories, fabricated for your perusal and validation.
I'll make you a deal.
If you'll promise to never again comment on a thread of mine, I will afford you the same courtesy.
Deal?
Spike
Nah I’m good.

I find it hilarious that you sign every single message “spike” at the end

thanks for the laugh.

Let us know how your couse deer hunt goes
 
What outfitter do you go with? I’m willing to go but want to be 100% confident in my outfitter and know multiple people with multiple trips with them. Thats where I’m running into issues. Getting

Nah I’m good.

I find it hilarious that you sign every single message “spike” at the end

thanks for the laugh.

Let us know how your couse deer hunt goes
"Never argue with stupid people. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience "
- Mark Twain

I'm happy to adhere to such sage advice.
But please...carry on.
Best
Spike
 
What outfitter do you go with? I’m willing to go but want to be 100% confident in my outfitter and know multiple people with multiple trips with them. Thats where I’m running into issues. Getting that confidence.
By his own admission..."never hunted" in Mexico. Yet bloviates and proffers his
" expert opinion"...on hunting in Mexico.
This is not a difficult calculus.
Spike
 
"Never argue with stupid people. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience "
- Mark Twain

I'm happy to adhere to such sage advice.
But please...carry on.
Best
Spike
Ahh I see,

My family and I’s decades of traveling through the corners of Mexico is all nullified because of a lack of hunting on those excursions

I see, the fear mongering hearsay stories only happen to hunters? Is that what you are saying spike?

Make it make sense please
 
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Tour bus companies thrive in Dallas because no one wants to cross the border alone. Since taking down El Chapo, the rules and the multiplicity of rival factions have changed.
Friends in "the valley" of south Texas went to a wedding just over from Brownsville. Before vows could be completed, shooting rang out in the neighborhood and all involved crawled out to their cars and departed.
They tell me you don't have to be anglo or even rich to be held for ransom these days.
Would I go to a resort, and stay on it these days? Yes, but I'm crazier than my Hispanic wife--she is worried about the upcoming destination wedding.
 
Fly in to SeaTac, rent car, drive to Port Angeles, take the Coho ferry to Victoria. You can leave the cars at Port Angeles. Everything easily within walking distance in Vicoria and weather is typically beautiful. Lots of bed and breakfasts and wonderful people. Everyone will be 100% safe. Don't need to be packing guns. You'll see when you get there. Without doubt the most relaxing tourist destination I've ever experienced. And my career with US Park Service took me to a LOT of tourist destinations. Oh, and don't forget the exchange rate massively favors your US dollars. But that may change after Trump starts his tariff war. Book now.
 

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