A reasonable DIY antelope hunt?

[Ol' Red]

JMO, and should be valued as such!

If your hunt state is Wyoming.....the G&F site gives information about the percentage of government ground and ease of access. The more

Extended hiking is generally "not" required......having an area with lots of road or two-track access is a plus. You are much better served driving and glassing......save the walking for the actual stalk, if needed!

Bring camping gear, an rv is great! Rather than spend money on motels and restaurant food.....live near or in your hunt area. This also provides you with much more "rest time". 3 or 4 days of hunting all day, coupled with the travel time to/from your home base (motel) will quickly take it's toll on your energy reserves. Add to this the elevations you may be dealing with, will also add to your fatigue factor.....a good, long nights sleep will quickly become a priority!

Good glass, it doesn't have to be the best European, can help you find and determine the game quality.

Clothing: Again, I'm referring to Wyoming.....expect any weather condition you can imagine. Temperatures can run from single digits to 80's/'90's, from dust to mud, snow, rain! While walking is not generally mandatory, two pair of well broken-in boots would be great. If things get wet, one pair drying while you wear the other. Also, if you tent camp.....bring the best, sleeping bag you can warrant. Quality boots (no sore feet) and a good bag (good rest) can make your hunt much more pleasant!

Firearms: nothing special needed. Use whatever you feel very comfortable with. Anything from the .24's ( some states allow .224's) to big magnums work nicely. Just be prepared and comfortable out to 400 yards or a bit beyond.....and you should be fine!

A GPS with the program showing hunt areas and property boundaries can also be of some help!

Well, that's a few of my suggestions! memtb

memtb covered most anything I could have said. I will only add one thing. Plan on hunting all day long, since pronghorn move around all day, unless it is very hot.

 

[Mike D Texas]

Tagging for information.

 

[backstraps]

Interesting read
I've never been out west and also would love a diy hunt
Shared info is great

 

[dogz]

Get a tag, pack a tent/camping supplies, and pay for gas. Should be relatively cheap. I would think under 1k depending on how far you drive

Boom here you go, this is all you need to know regarding your OP

 

[dogz]

Memtb you're spot on. I've hunted MT on one of my antelope hunts. It was with an outfitter and I shot a beautiful buck with my .270 Win that missed the book by 1"! Saw literally hundreds of antelope on that ranch and a couple buck that I would have shot but the outfitter would simply say "nah, that's just a buck".
I have all the gear. Its just a matter of deciding where to go and getting a tag.
If I go on another hunt its going to be just for the joy of hunting antelope again. Its a fun hunt and I don't need a "trophy" class buck. Any one I get will be a trophy.
I'd like to check out Texas and New Mexico because I can also visit my daughter in TX and use her place as a stop over.

You shot one that missed the book by "1", that's a heck of a lope! 81 is a fantastic score and tough to top.

Got any pics of that big boy? What part of Montana was that hunt in?

 

[memtb]

You shot one that missed the book by "1", that's a heck of a lope! 81 is a fantastic score and tough to top.

Got any pics of that big boy? What part of Montana was that hunt in?

Not me…..my wife! I couldn't kill a t Antelope with my darn truck! The top photo was the first of my wife's 2 nice goats! Both were taken in Wyoming! memtb

 

[dogz]

Nice bucks!

Clem can you share a pic with us of your 81" lope? I just love lope hunting, could easily just do that in several states if only I could get the tags!

 

[Ol' Red]

Not me…..my wife! I couldn't kill a t Antelope with my darn truck! The top photo was the first of my wife's 2 nice goats! Both were taken in Wyoming! memtb

I love that top one. I like deep curls and pearly tips. Congrats to your wife.

 

[outdoorlife602]

Following, I'm in the same boat. It's impossible to draw a tag in AZ