Antelope Advice
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You'll be with an outfitter so I'm sure they'll take care of you and hook you up.. if you're wanting to mount it like a shoulder mount, DO NOT drag it anywhere! I've mounted a couple of them and they're hair will rub off fast down to bare hide and there's no fixing that. They're not like Deer that way. I've dragged a deer for a long ways and never hurt the hide, but an antelope will lose its hair quick.
Also, some outfits are lackadaisical about meat care, antelope meat is sensitive to meat care. Get the hide off and cool it quickly. I like to pack the chest cavity with bags of ice and wrap it in cheese cloth or game bags that will let air circulate through but keep the bugs off for 5-7 days. The carcass turns a dark purple and develops like a "skin" or thin crust over the meat but it's some of the sweetest, tenderest, meat. I love it!
Rjohnson.307
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Most shots are around 200yds but be prepared to shoot out to 400. Practice in field positions, sitting, prone, etc. Be prepared to shoot in 20mph+ wind.
Who did you end up booking with and what unit?
Who did you end up booking with and what unit?
This is solid advice. Wind is a big factor for sure. Make sure your pants and shirts are durable enough for the crawling.
MikeH
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Zone 25. Archery season, not rifle. Hoping to attempt a spot and stalk at least one of the 4 days I’m there but excellent advice ! Thanks !
MikeH
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I can’t wait to (hopefully) try antelope. I’ve heard awesome things about it.
Archey antelope is definitely a hard one, if it’s dry you will pry be in a blind on water, if it’s not then you will most likely spend a lot of time driving around looking for antelope with multiple spot and stalk opportunities. I spent 3 years hunting antelope in SE Wyoming, never had any luck with Archery ( hard to spot and stock in the rolling plains), but they are pretty easy with the rifle. Sneaking up on antelope is a hard task, but a lot of fun if you can outsmart them and beat them to where they are going. I don’t know what the numbers look like in 25 but I’m sure there will be a lot of opportunities to hone your stalking skills.
Kyle Wright
Active member
Pronghorn are curious by nature. Decoying works well. Shoot, even waving a white bandana around will get a goat to come in sometimes. I’ve only killed one in Wyoming, but that’s what brought him in.
Since you are going with an outfitter - most the know how and equipment (such as blinds and decoys) will be taken care of. Not a bad idea to throw a set of leather work gloves and puncture proof knee pads into you bag. If you end up crawling you will be thankful as small cats are everywhere.
Also for the same reason, wear leather boots, not canvas or even canvas sided boots as I have had the cactus go through them.
gelhaargerald
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I have archery hunted 3 different times in northeast NE. There are a lot of antelopes there but it is a nut kick trying to get under 200 yards on them.
Lots of stalks and it was fun but we never did get one. The last two times was after NE opened up crossbows. That made it a little easier but still difficult. A few times we got sub 100 yards but its damn near impossible to range them in the tall grass when they get close.
Lots of stalks and it was fun but we never did get one. The last two times was after NE opened up crossbows. That made it a little easier but still difficult. A few times we got sub 100 yards but its damn near impossible to range them in the tall grass when they get close.
Solid tip. People often don't expect cactus in Wyoming, but its abundant in some places.
Bill Mazelin
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Best of luck to you while you're here in Wyo, Mike! I can't give any advice as I've only hunted with archery tackle once, in Alaska, for caribou . . . had an arrow nocked but no shots were taken at a bull. I did get a ptarmigan, so the bow was blooded. As others have said, wind will more than likely be a prt of your shot. Little cactus plants can find you, they are very good trackers, and are known for ambush tactics when you least expect it. Leather is your friend. Most of all, have fun, shoot straight!
Rjohnson.307
Well-known member
Just seen this is an archery hunt, most likely going to be blind based. We're heading into a big drought so it should be good for hunting water holes. Antelope will water about 3 times per day. Be prepared for a 50yd shot and dont shoot past 35yds if the wind is cranking.
Be prepared for HOT weather sitting for hours in a blind. Wear dark clothing or all black in a blind. Here's a video of me shooting an 81" buck with my bow.
This guy was a spot and stalk hunt, shot was about 60yds.
Be prepared for HOT weather sitting for hours in a blind. Wear dark clothing or all black in a blind. Here's a video of me shooting an 81" buck with my bow.
This guy was a spot and stalk hunt, shot was about 60yds.
Vincent Bini
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All of the advice I have read was great. Especially the knee and hand protection. I wish someone had let me in on that tidbit of info — I'm pretty sure I'm still pulling quills out of my hands and knees.
I was actually lucky enough to win an all-expenses-paid antelope hunt some years back. It was absolutely insane. At least from a Florida boy's point of view.
Part of the package was that the hunt was going to be on a TV show. I'll put the link below if anyone wants to check it out.
Good luck on your hunt.
I was actually lucky enough to win an all-expenses-paid antelope hunt some years back. It was absolutely insane. At least from a Florida boy's point of view.
Part of the package was that the hunt was going to be on a TV show. I'll put the link below if anyone wants to check it out.
Good luck on your hunt.
Great video and it captures the usual experiences antelope hunting with a rifle.
Great video!
Which one worked, the decoying or the bandana?
Kyle Wright
Active member
The bandana.
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