Looking for an Antelope hunt

[toppredator]

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

[Altiman94]

Wyoming.  I'm planning a hunt there (hopefully) myself.

[mark land]

Colorado and Full Draw Outfitters with Fred Eichler.

[Steve H.]

There are more antelope in Wyoming than all other states combined.

[2treks]

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.

CTT

[MTArrowLauncher]

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.

[centaur]

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.

[Ray Borbon]

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.

[Huntingnut]

All the guys who said Wyoming are right on...no need for a guide either.

[Smithhammer]

Whatever you do, don't wear one of  these  once rifle season opens for speed goats.

[Shedrock]

Originally posted by Huntingnut:
All the guys who said Wyoming are right on...no need for a guide either.

X2

[TxAg]

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.

[Altiman94]

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.

[Zbearclaw]

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.

[centaur]

Altiman,
The area boundaries in Wyoming are the same as they have been for many years.

[Buxndiverdux]

I'd cast my vote for WY too. I had a member here host me out there last September and it was a blast!

[toppredator]

Thanks guys.  I appreciate all the assistance.  It seems like Wyoming is the overwhelming favorite.  I will look into setting something up there. TRW