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Author Topic: Looking for an Antelope hunt  (Read 621 times)

Offline toppredator

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Looking for an Antelope hunt
« on: January 05, 2012, 10:32:00 AM »
I'm trying to cross off as many bucket list hunts as I can.  Last year I went on my first black bear hunt and had a blast.  This year I was thinking of trying for a "speed goat" and was wanting to get some opinions from those who have done it.  What's a good state to hunt?  Outfitter suggestions.  Really any information would be appreciated.
  I'm not looking for a guided hunt (too expensive) and I'm only interested in an archery hunt.  Thanks guys, I look forward to hearing from you.  TRW

Offline Altiman94

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2012, 10:34:00 AM »
Wyoming.  I'm planning a hunt there (hopefully) myself.
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Offline mark land

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2012, 11:33:00 AM »
Colorado and Full Draw Outfitters with Fred Eichler.
They'll be no quitters till we bag us some critters!

Offline Steve H.

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2012, 11:34:00 AM »
There are more antelope in Wyoming than all other states combined.

Offline 2treks

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2012, 03:52:00 PM »
I think I may do my WY trip yhis year. I have not been in 5 years.
I am do for a trip. I like the spot I go. You can use a blind or set up in the craggy bluffs.
Pretty nice price as well for the tag and the trespass fee is cheap. Small ranch at only 40,000ac. but it has some nice antelope.

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Offline MTArrowLauncher

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2012, 03:59:00 PM »
i agree with Wyoming.thats where i want to go. I grew up and lived my whole life until this last Sept. in Montana and have taken lots of speed goats, but Wyoming is where its at. WY lends itself to DIY camping hunts for fairly inexpensive compared to other hunts.
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Offline centaur

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2012, 04:31:00 PM »
Wyoming has more antelope than people, which is a good thing. Lots of public ground if you want to DIY. Look at areas around Casper/ Muddy Gap. I have shot lots of antelope and don't hunt them anymore, but areas 61,62, or 63 have lots of BLM ground and ranchers that will let you hunt for little or nothing.
Antelope are easy money with a rifle, but can be a great challenge with a bow. Waterholes make things a bunch easier, but spot and stalk is an ultimate rush.
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Offline Ray Borbon

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2012, 05:08:00 PM »
Wyoming is a great place to go. I will send  you a message on some areas and tips, including the exact location where I got mine. No guides, public access, ample critters. General advice, water holes is good if you have cover or blind. For spot and stalk I would use ditches, drainages, brush or any area where they travel into and out from which has undulating terrain that also allows you to get close, undetected.

Offline Huntingnut

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2012, 05:32:00 PM »
All the guys who said Wyoming are right on...no need for a guide either.

Offline Smithhammer

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2012, 05:33:00 PM »
Whatever you do, don't wear one of  these  once rifle season opens for speed goats.

Offline Shedrock

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2012, 06:09:00 PM »
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All the guys who said Wyoming are right on...no need for a guide either.
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Offline TxAg

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2012, 07:20:00 PM »
Anyone have any good public areas. I don't need your honey hole, but a general location would be appreciated. It's a long drive from TX but I'm 95% sure this is the main hunt I want to focus on next fall.

Offline Altiman94

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2012, 10:30:00 PM »
I am going to look at the draw odds (per unit) and the amount of public land vs chance at an animal.  One question--Have the unit boundaries changed since last year?  If not, I can do the comparison pretty easily to decide which units (can pick 3) to request in the application for 2012.
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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2012, 01:30:00 AM »
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Originally posted by mark land:
Colorado and Full Draw Outfitters with Fred Eichler.
I'd go the semi guided route with Fred for sure.

A wheelie buddy did and had a blast and saw a ton of pronghorn.
Give me a bow a topo and two weeks, and I guarantee I kill two weeks!

Offline centaur

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2012, 07:59:00 AM »
Altiman,
The area boundaries in Wyoming are the same as they have been for many years.
If you don't like cops, next time you need help, call Al Sharpton

Offline Buxndiverdux

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2012, 09:22:00 AM »
I'd cast my vote for WY too. I had a member here host me out there last September and it was a blast!
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Offline toppredator

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Re: Looking for an Antelope hunt
« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2012, 03:37:00 PM »
Thanks guys.  I appreciate all the assistance.  It seems like Wyoming is the overwhelming favorite.  I will look into setting something up there. TRW

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