Traditional antelope hunters?

January 20, 2015, 09:13:00 PM

Never hunted speed goats, but they are definitely on my bucket list!

Good luck to you!

Bisch

longbow fanatic 1 · January 21, 2015, 06:27:00 AM

I'm with you, Ulysseys! I am going to WY on my first bow antelope hunt this Sept. too. I've never hunted them, so it should be a lot of fun. Good luck and I'll be watching this thread for any additional tips.

Flatshooter · January 21, 2015, 03:36:00 PM

Did a four day South Dakota spot and stalk hunt three years ago. Temps were in the mid to high 90's. Very difficult hunt and never got a shot. I plan to do it again but next time in a blind and over water. WY seems to be the state to hunt them, if you can draw a tag.

fireman_3311 · January 21, 2015, 04:49:00 PM

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Montanawidower · January 21, 2015, 06:33:00 PM

Yeah, driving from Penn would be some hours!! You could work and extra day or two and more than cover the plane ticket minus gas.

Anyway... remember to check the moisture status of the terrain before you hunt. In wet years (we've had several lately), water hole hunting is pretty slow. Antelope will drink from the smallest of puddles. If there is green grass, they get a lot of moisture that way as well.

In dry or drought years, waters holes are a blast. In south eastern montana (very similar to much of Wyoming) the action can be nearly non stop in Aug or Sept. It has become one of my favorite hunts.

NIGEL01 · January 21, 2015, 07:45:00 PM

I've got two prefrence points for Wyoming, would really like to go out next year. I've shot a couple with a wheelie but would sure like to get one with my recurve. Can't decide DIY or an outfitter. The waiting list is usually long for a good guide, and the prices seemed to have taken quite a hike since I went last!

Ulysseys · January 21, 2015, 09:17:00 PM

I'm hoping to do DIY...I drove to Wyoming 3 years ago with a cow moose tag...got one on the second day and dropped her off at the processor then trout fished the cloud peak wilderness for 5 more days...its a 30 hour drive for me...lots of corn on the way. A plane isn't out of the question I just like packing my truck full of what I want and being able to bring stuff back easily. Nice info so far guys.

Harleywriter · January 21, 2015, 09:43:00 PM

Hunting from a blind at a waterhole works the best, using a decoy at the proper time during the rut is wild fun and spot and stalk is wild fun but really really difficult because antelope have such great eyesight.

I have done all of them but only taken antelope from blinds at waterholes.

For my money, antelope are not as bothered by scent as they are sight of you. I have had bucks come in both upwind and downwind from my blind.

You need a small water hole during dry weather. Wet weather and there is water everywhere and the antelope don't have to go to water where there is a blind.

stalkin4elk · January 21, 2015, 11:25:00 PM

I disagree about antelope that don't care much about scent because I get busted reliably and predictably same as any deer or elk if the wind shifts,especially if you are approaching bow range.