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Challenging Wyoming Antelope Hunting
How to Get Better Results From Self Guided Antelope Hunts
"They say first impressions count. And the sea of sage in south-central Wyoming that greeted me that first Wyoming antelope hunting trip is unforgettable," admitted Cameron Piester, a 32 year old bar tender and actor wannabe.|
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"I'll never forget the predominant color. Brown. Burnt brown in some places. Seems like it had lasted rained there years ago." "Yet for many seeking the thrill of antelope hunting, Montana is often the first state to comes to mind. So let's not give Montana antelope hunting short shrift either. Even through the Red Desert of southwest and south-central Wyoming remains one of the most popular destination for pronghorn hunters." After you've settled on your destination it's important to realize that success with hunting pronghorns rests on two things: great optics and skill with your long range rifle. Most antelope hunting outfitters will readily tell you that too. |
So the basic gear package for pronghorn hunting includes binoculars, a better than decent spotting scope, long distance rifle, rifle scope, and shooting rest.
"Since it's so hard to sneak up on one, you're going to be doing a lot of observing from a distance," Piester reminded. "Which is part of why pronghorns are thought to be one of the hardest common big-game trophies to judge. You just gotta practice to develop the keen eye needed to tell the difference between a decent buck and a very good one."
Naturally if you're working with antelope hunting outfitters they can help. A lot. While if you've opted for self guided antelope hunts then it's on you.
"For sure you want to make sure the antelope you are glassing has two complete horns. Remember," Cameron continued, "herd bucks often break prongs or lose horn tips when jousting."
Wyoming antelope hunting is definitively challenging. But it can also be very rewarding to those who master the skills required.
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