help with antelope hunt

[oakfall]

#6163

I hope to receive goat tags for an area around Pinedale WY.,and would appreciate any tips you could pass along for the best way to hit the ground (without any scouting, and little time to set up blinds) and still have a chance connecting with my self-bow.From what I’ve seen of that country, stalking looks mighty tough.

Thanks for the help,
Dave

[Larry O. Fischer]

#50364

Dave,
The state of Wyoming has a brochure listing all of the private lands that allow walk in hunting under the state’s access program. You can also contact the local Farm Bureau and ask for a list of ranchers who would allow you access. I would not hesitate to set my Double Bull up and hunt the same day. I have killed lopes the last two years here in Idaho doing just that, one on private and then last year on heavily hunted public ground. Good luck and remember to move slowly, keep yourself from being backlit and pick a spot low on the chest.
Larry

[oakfall]

#52365

Thanks Larry,
Guess we’ll see how a guy from the finger lakes who hunts in hardwood forests does out there. My son lives in Driggs ID so we’ll have to give Idaho a try next year.
Thanks again

[rayborbon]

#52747

I believe Larry might have been referring to the Hunter Management Areas as well as the Walk in areas. Two different terms. In the HMAs we put in for access and were drawn. Our HMA winning allowed us access to specific areas for those who won the antelope tag as well as won the HMA draw. The Walk in areas should be open to the general public. Some HMAs and Walk in areas do not permit the user to dig pit blinds nor install blinds overnight. If you are intending to use a blind this could be important to know. Wyoming in general is prone to high winds and the blind choice might reflect the fact that it may need to stand up to those winds.

General Info
http://gf.state.wy.us/plpwhmprogram/default.aspx
Login and Submit HMA access (May not be available unti later)
http://gf.state.wy.us/plpwfrontend2008/default.aspx

Yes, the HMAs and Walk areas would be a good tip. The Game Department offices will have the HMA and Walk-in pamphlets available for you. When you enter the state you could drop by one of those offices and pick it up.. Including doe tags if you wish. If you get into a good spot where the animals want to cooperate you may not need a blind at all as much as you might need just a chance encounter. I found that the chance encounters were more likely near the creeks and rivers or along the edges of rock cliffs or rock terraces.

Best of wishes. Lots of Antelope in Wyoming. Should be a nice trip.

[stalkin4elk]

#53429

Consider a blind at a fence crossing also.
Antelope do use their noses contrary to some experts opinion.
Find a single buck(preferably blind) near a gully,ditch,brush,etc. to improve stalking odds.
You have better ways to spend your time than stalking a herd in the open.
LUCK and PATIENCE will get it done.

[oakfall]

#53931

Thanks guys, I know I have my work cut out for me but getting to spend time with my son will make for a successful hunt with or without an antelope on the ground. Hope I find that blind one.
Dave

[Cottonwood]

#52777

This will be my first year using this:

http://www.bethedecoy.com

I have mine and will be using it for, antelope hunting this year.

[T Downing]

#55250

A little off topic but today is exactly one month until the start of my Pronghorn tag here in Colorado. Years ago, my father and I found a particular area that caters to spot and stalk bowhunting for Pronghorns. Sagebrush and oakbrush dominate the area and single bucks seem to wander the area frequently. My only concerns are cattle pressure and a drought that hit the area in the past five years. Well, with only a month to go, it is crunch time in regards to shooting the longbow. As Coach Wooden once wrote, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Good shooting to all of you who are fortunate to have an early season Pronghorn tag. God Bless, T Downing

[Rogue]

#55813

I am no expert on pronghorn I have only killed 2, but I have noticed that they are real creatures of habit. Using the same trails or crossings over and over. Use this to your advantage.
Oh and if using a montana decoy they act like a parachute in
30mph winds.

Rogue

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