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Title: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Mike Yancey on September 16, 2009, 08:18:00 AM
Just got back last night from my Wyoming hunt. The deer was tough but (http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac73/mikeyancey/o9antelope2-1.jpg) the antelope was great.

I took this buck with a new osage bow I built for the hunt, backed with sinew and antelope rawhide and the new abowyer antelope head. Both worked great.
Mike
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Mike Yancey on September 16, 2009, 08:22:00 AM
(http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac73/mikeyancey/09antelope.jpg)

Here is another, the buck will score 74'' P&Y
Mike
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: fireman_3311 on September 16, 2009, 08:37:00 AM
Outstanding!!!!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on September 16, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Awesome goat Mike!!!!!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: bloodyarrow on September 16, 2009, 08:42:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: redant 60/65 on September 16, 2009, 09:02:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: 2treks on September 16, 2009, 09:06:00 AM
WAY TO GOAT MIKE!
I mean..
WAY TO GO MIKE!
(anin't that just like you, always killing pope and youngers) good job, I am happy for you.
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on September 16, 2009, 09:11:00 AM
Congrats again Mike  :thumbsup:    :clapper:  look at that smile.

I hope Jerry connects with his bow also.

Tracy
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Goke on September 16, 2009, 09:15:00 AM
congrats Mike. Nice goat.
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Dave Bowers on September 16, 2009, 09:19:00 AM
A fine looking speed goat...congrats   :thumbsup:
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Post by: ron w on September 16, 2009, 09:22:00 AM
Very nice!!!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Steve O on September 16, 2009, 09:22:00 AM
Yep, I'll have to keep an eye out on the P&Y page  again  for that one.  Those Popers are getting too easy for you Mike...you're going to have to hold out for 80 inchers pretty soon   ;)
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Orion on September 16, 2009, 09:24:00 AM
Well done.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Hawkeye on September 16, 2009, 09:28:00 AM
Consistent success...  

"Great Job!" to a fine hunter!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: fatman on September 16, 2009, 09:29:00 AM
way to go, Mike  :notworthy:
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Mike Yancey on September 16, 2009, 09:34:00 AM
Steve O, that was my plan for this year. To hunt a week in August for antelope and a week in Sep. for deer and hold out for an 80 incher, but I had to change plans and do both in Sep. I have one antelope that almost made 80'' so now I guess I will have to go back in August next wear and try again before I go to the Yellowstone area for elk next September.
Mike
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Steve O on September 16, 2009, 09:39:00 AM
Sounds like an awesome plan...

We are going to put in for points and draw a nice DIY area in a couple years.
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Big Ed on September 16, 2009, 09:39:00 AM
Wonderful pictures,great harvest!! Congrats!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Mike Yancey on September 16, 2009, 10:06:00 AM
Steve, I have 1 point now and will apply in Jan. for the elk tag. The hunt I have booked is with an outfitter in a wilderness area that requires an outfitter. I should have no problem drawing a tag for archery in that area with the point I have and an outfitter.  
The antelope I do myself on a great ranch that is one of the neatest places on earth. It is so hard to go from that 75'' to 80'' and tell the difference for me anyway once one above 72 comes in and offers me a shot its hard for me to pass.I guess I am goint to get tough and start passing up the smaller ones, I love it don't you?
Mike
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: FerretWYO on September 16, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Awesome mike congratulations
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Dano on September 16, 2009, 11:14:00 AM
Lookin good Mikey!! Man!! the family is going to get tired of eating Antelope. You'll have to add some white tail to the freezer.   ;)
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Brad_Gentry on September 16, 2009, 11:45:00 AM
Great job, Mike, and beautiful pictures!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Mike Yancey on September 16, 2009, 12:40:00 PM
Hey Dano,
These short sinew backed bows are the deal. The only thing is the up and down in weight with the temp. and humidity changes.
Mike
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Dano on September 16, 2009, 01:03:00 PM
I hear ya Mike, you know a guy could cut 2 sets of string knocks to compensate for that, kinda high tech huh.
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Post by: elkken on September 16, 2009, 01:22:00 PM
Nice goat ... great pictures ! Congrats
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Post by: RayMO on September 16, 2009, 01:28:00 PM
Very nice Mike!
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Post by: Gatekeeper on September 16, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
Beautiful buck, Mike congratulations.  :clapper:
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: swp on September 16, 2009, 03:18:00 PM
Nice goat and super nice bow!! Congrats!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Mike Yancey on September 16, 2009, 05:43:00 PM
Kevin,
How are you and the new bow getting along?
Mike
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Chris Surtees on September 16, 2009, 07:05:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
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Post by: Kingwouldbe on September 16, 2009, 07:46:00 PM
Vary nice job   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: steadman on September 16, 2009, 08:08:00 PM
Great Buck Mike!! And a beautiful bow! Outstanding!!   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: KentuckyTJ on September 16, 2009, 08:08:00 PM
On my bucket list. Great goat and super photos.
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Ybuck on September 16, 2009, 09:11:00 PM
Congratulations!!! What a beautiful pronghorn!
The pic is perfect.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on September 16, 2009, 09:12:00 PM
Congrats  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: wahoo on September 16, 2009, 09:27:00 PM
nice goat and a great looking bow
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: pronghorn23 on September 16, 2009, 09:37:00 PM
As always, a beautiful goat and beautiful bow.
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Guru on September 16, 2009, 09:47:00 PM
Congrats Mike...looks like a new avatar!!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Steve O on September 16, 2009, 09:52:00 PM
Mike,

That is very shrewd draw strategy you have there!

I agree completely with you on antelope...it is a super fun hunt that can be as challenging as you make it.  I think they would be perfect for the PBS youth hunt; I am going to start putting the bug into the ear of the council   ;)  

I think getting a B&C caliber Pronghorn with a stickbow may be the toughest challenge out there!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Over&Under on September 16, 2009, 10:27:00 PM
Dang fine Trophy Mike!!!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: kennym on September 16, 2009, 10:46:00 PM
Congrats Mike!! Nice goat,bow, pic,the whole package!!
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Shaun on September 16, 2009, 11:02:00 PM
Kudos Mike! Glad to see the new osage bow worked out. Keep that bar set high with a selfbow bro.
Title: Re: 09 Wyoming antelope
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on September 17, 2009, 03:43:00 AM
Top class, Mike! Congratulations!