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Author Topic: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?  (Read 551 times)

Offline moleman

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Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« on: July 18, 2013, 07:26:00 PM »
At some point in the next few yrs, im hoping, with a couple others to do a DIY Antelope hunt.
No doubt theres a lot of homework involved before ever going, but just getting pointed in the right direction for starters would be a huge help.
Thoughts and opinions encouraged.   :campfire:  
Thanks Paul
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Offline joe skipp

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2013, 07:46:00 PM »
Wyoming
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Offline J. Holden

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2013, 07:49:00 PM »
I echo the above, Wyoming.  The numbers seem to be in the favor of a succesful trip.  However I have been doing some homework myself for the Nebraska National Forest.  Keep us posted on your adventures.

-Jeremy  :coffee:
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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2013, 08:59:00 PM »
Where you get drawn. N.M. Wyo. Az, Id. Mt.  I would spend my time in the high precentage draw areas, and do my scouting. I believe the first three my choices, but if I drew OR, ID, or NV I would be happy. NV has the greatest amount of public land. But AZ, Wyo, Ut. have lots of public land.
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Offline moleman

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2013, 09:11:00 PM »
Will do, Jeremy.
Im still in the very early stages of my planning and research, but i figured who better to ask, than tradgangers who have been there and done it.
Id love to do a fully guided hunt, but unfortunately my budget just wont allow for several thousands of bucks to make that happen, so the next best thing is a DIY hunt, besides, the satisfaction of getting it done on a DIY hunt really appeals to me.
It will take a lot more work, but the pay off, win or lose just seems more fulfilling.   :campfire:
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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2013, 09:20:00 PM »
Wyoming has more speed goats than people heres the proof....
     
 
I took this picture right in down town Cheyenne..See no people Lots of nice bucks tho...

HAHA No I took this right outside Hanna, theres tons of antelope there
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Offline moleman

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2013, 09:24:00 PM »
Great pic Matty! If that dont get the blood pumping for hunting speed goat , nothing will!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2013, 09:24:00 PM »
Wyoming, Love it. Need to get back there for some goat hunting myself.
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Offline Irish Archer

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2013, 09:30:00 PM »
Gillette, Wyoming
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Offline moleman

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2013, 09:39:00 PM »
I see a lot of research, maps and topos in my future... this is gonna be fun!   :goldtooth:
No doubt the first time out will be  a learning experience, as luck will play a huge role , but the enjoyment and experience gained will be priceless for round 2.
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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2013, 09:51:00 PM »


 

 


 


 

 
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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2013, 10:01:00 PM »
Great pics and fine goats Joe!
Along with the maps and topos, I need to include strategies, IE, blind, stalk. water hole ETC.
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Offline Gen273

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2013, 10:24:00 PM »
Joe,

Those are two fine goats!
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Offline slivrslingr

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2013, 11:21:00 PM »
You might take a look at South Dakota as well.
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Offline stykbow67

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2013, 11:31:00 PM »
Do not overlook NE. Focus your research in the NW and N/central part of the state. There's a fair amount of public land and NO draw! Gaining access on private for antelope hunting is not as difficult as it is for deer especially archery.Plus, coming from Indiana you'll save 4 hours drive time which turns in to more hunt time!!!

Steve
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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2013, 11:59:00 PM »
One of my dreams as well Paul. Let me know when you want to go after some of those pincer heads. I'm all game buddy!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2013, 09:59:00 AM »
Water holes are the only way to hunt unless you spot and stalk but Antelope have great vision and it's tough sneaking up on them in the open prairie.

 

Find a good water hole, look to see where all the tracks are around the hole, setup a pop up blind or dig a pit 15-20 yds away...bring a good book, plenty or water/gatorade and pray for very, hot, dry weather.

 

 

Home made windmill/ladder stand my buddy built. I wore a white camo while sitting on that cooler all day for 3 days. Antelope never look up....

 

Took this photo from the truck...this guy was chasing a doe and "posed" for us...

 
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Offline Todd Cook

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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2013, 09:13:00 PM »
Wyoming. I hunted around Newcastle about 6 years ago. LOTS of antelope in that area.
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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2013, 10:04:00 PM »
wyoming and colorado have my bids. if you drive on the interstates you'll see more speed goats than cars or people. You'd be surprised how many ranchers would love to have you shoot them on their property since they can be quite damaging to fences. The rancher that gives me permission especially hates that they eat up all the mineral blocks for his cattle, I dont mind though, makes them grow bigger racks.
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Re: Best states for DIY Antelope hunting?
« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2013, 06:36:00 AM »
I have hunted them a bunch all over an Wyoming is the best, I love the state!


 

 
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