Area 93 antelope

[Timber Stalker]

I finally drew an antelope tag as a NR. I picked 93 due to the fact I elk hunted there about 10 years ago and saw tons of antelope and the biologist in the area told me it was a great area and I should come back someday to hunt them. Well that fine gentlemen has retired and I have no way to contact him.
My main question would be what week of the season should I hunt? The season is longer than I can be away from home so I have to pick a week within. I may have the flexibility to decide a few weeks prior to the season in case of a big weather event. I do know if it’s rains a lot getting around could be a challenge.
Other thing in my mind are last winter affects and hunting pressure. I would sacrifice on trophy quality for low hunting pressure so I’m wondering if I should go later in the season. But with tag cuts is that a concern? Any input or advice would be appreciated, I’ve only hunted antelope one here in Oregon so I’m a new at this stuff.

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Personally I would go before weather sets in and deer and elk hunters show up in the masses !!! But whenever you decide to go I think you’ll be fine !! Congrats on the tag !! Hope to see a success post

 

[disabled combat vet]

I think you shouldn't go and let the Antelope recover lol

 

[Timber Stalker]

Thanks for the input, I didn’t consider deer and elk hunting pressure.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Deer and elk don't open until Oct 1 or later. You really have plenty of time to get your goat before they open.

 

[wy-tex]

Hunt it in Sept and you may get to hear some elk bugling. Weather will be better then as well, should be anyway.
Good fishing too in that area.
Ruffed grouse as well as dusky grouse up in the mountains, might be a fun combo hunting trip.

 

[disabled combat vet]

I finally drew an antelope tag as a NR. I picked 93 due to the fact I elk hunted there about 10 years ago and saw tons of antelope and the biologist in the area told me it was a great area and I should come back someday to hunt them. Well that fine gentlemen has retired and I have no way to contact him.
My main question would be what week of the season should I hunt? The season is longer than I can be away from home so I have to pick a week within. I may have the flexibility to decide a few weeks prior to the season in case of a big weather event. I do know if it’s rains a lot getting around could be a challenge.
Other thing in my mind are last winter affects and hunting pressure. I would sacrifice on trophy quality for low hunting pressure so I’m wondering if I should go later in the season. But with tag cuts is that a concern? Any input or advice would be appreciated, I’ve only hunted antelope one here in Oregon so I’m a new at this stuff.

I was just giving you shit about letting the Antelope recover, have a safe hunt and a successful hunt!!!!!!!

 

[Timber Stalker]

I was just giving you shit about letting the Antelope recover, have a safe hunt and a successful hunt!!!!!!!

And to think I was close to not wanting to shoot one on account of your concern lol

 

[ScottR]

Anytime after September 20 will be good. The only week to skip is October 1-7 for deer(can't remember if they shortened that. October 15 on can actually be a lot of fun for hunting antelope there.

 

[Timber Stalker]

I’m thinking mid October with what you guys are tell me. I want to bow hunt elk here in Oregon in September, early October was my first thought but didn’t consider deer hunting.

 

[Timber Stalker]

Well men, it’s time I become shameless. Im
Not one to publicly as for help on anything, in fact I pride myself for being self reliant. When I applied for this tag I wasn’t awful busy but boy how things change! I have failed to try to contact any biologists due to the fact I get so damn busy at work I don’t think about it to be honest.
The main thing I need to figure out is my camping situation. I’m likely going to bring a run around rig behind my pickup with a camper. I do know if the weather turns and the roads mud up the camper set up will be a struggle.
The run around rig will be a smaller truck that can cover way more ground than a side by side but I don’t necessarily want to drive 30-40miles to hunt.
Any base camp suggestion out there? It a fairly big area so I need a starting point.

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Personally I’d camp up labarge creek, just cause I like the mountains

 

[DRUSS]

its been 8-9 years since our antelope trip. we went mid October and only seen 3 other vehicles during our trip, all of them were on the weekend, weekdays seen a couple ranchers. it was great. it was nice not having the heat or much dust to deal with also. we were closer to Casper area.

 

[Timber Stalker]

I’m heading east in a little over a week. I haven’t seen any success stories one antelope yet, wondering if anyone has been out yet. I’ll be hunting the first week of October. All I have left do do to get ready is shoot my rifles and make sure they’re still dialed. I’ll be bringing my .280AI and the new Henry .243.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I’m heading east in a little over a week. I haven’t seen any success stories one antelope yet, wondering if anyone has been out yet. I’ll be hunting the first week of October. All I have left do do to get ready is shoot my rifles and make sure they’re still dialed. I’ll be bringing my .280AI and the new Henry .243.

Good luck on your hunt. Be sure to let us know how things are going.

Im with you on timing. I’m going out shooting this weekend to make sure my rifles are still good to go and leaving for deer on the 4th.

 

[Hilltop]

I’m heading east in a little over a week. I haven’t seen any success stories one antelope yet, wondering if anyone has been out yet. I’ll be hunting the first week of October. All I have left do do to get ready is shoot my rifles and make sure they’re still dialed. I’ll be bringing my .280AI and the new Henry .243.

I have helped a couple people fill their tags. Here is one from last weekend in an easier to draw area that wasn't impacted by the winter kill.
Not a giant but a good representative for the area. The hunter was very happy with him since it was his first.

 

[Timber Stalker]

What a beautiful place! Had a great solo hunt and got a pretty nice one.

 

[DRUSS]

Congrats Timberstalker!!!
Nice lookin buck.

 

[Timber Stalker]

I taped him at 79 2/8 I’m sure I made some minor errors but I feel I’m close

I’m extremely happy with him and it was a very cool spot and stalk hunt. Way more than I was anticipating.

 

[Yell Co AR Hunter]

Nice buck! Chasing antelope is top of the scale in my book.