Hey guys,
I'm a new member on the forum. I've read posts for eons but haven't actually signed up until now. I'm a college student in North Dakota and have been hunting Wisconsin (my home state) since I could walk. Last year I hunted Colorado for Mule Deer and Elk and after tagging a very respectable 4x4 Muley I'm hooked on the thought of hunting new animals. I'm planning a trip to Wyoming to hunt pronghorn because I've heard great things about them, the number of tags, and the probability of seeing a shooter buck, but after doing some research I've found out it isn't going to be as easy as i thought. I have a two main problems I've run into:
1- Public land does not necessarily mean its accessible. The concept of "public" land doesn't really comprehend with me being from Wisconsin, but I did shoot my Muley off of BLM in Colorado and I do know more about it after reading. I'm experienced with GPS units, plat maps, navigation, etc. If i knew where to go and how to get there, I would not have a problem staying off of private land.
2- The drawing system for pronghorn. Based on looking at the chart, it appears that when you fill out an application for a tag, you put down your top three preferences for units in order you'd like to hunt them. Is that correct? If so, one would theoretically be better off putting first choice in a semi-competitive unit, second in a little easier unit, and third in an easy to draw unit. (unless you knew an easy to draw unit and had public land you knew you could access).
My roommate and I will be bringing out my .308 and his .300. Overkill for a speedgoat but we can reach out and touch them from 500 very confidently if need be.
I will definitely not be picky. I've seen a fair share of antelope on TV and in real life and have watched videos and read how to judge their horn size. I'll take the first semi decent buck that gives me a shot unless were on big land with a lot of antelope.
I'm just a little stuck right now as to what units to focus my research on, I want to stick to the eastern side, and I would like to have fairly easy draw odds. Unit 25 looks like it has some nice BLM lands and one big tract in the middle, but based on what I've read on here unit 25 is an outfitter run horror show. Can anyone point me in the right direction? It would be greatly appreciated.
-Antlerville
I'm a new member on the forum. I've read posts for eons but haven't actually signed up until now. I'm a college student in North Dakota and have been hunting Wisconsin (my home state) since I could walk. Last year I hunted Colorado for Mule Deer and Elk and after tagging a very respectable 4x4 Muley I'm hooked on the thought of hunting new animals. I'm planning a trip to Wyoming to hunt pronghorn because I've heard great things about them, the number of tags, and the probability of seeing a shooter buck, but after doing some research I've found out it isn't going to be as easy as i thought. I have a two main problems I've run into:
1- Public land does not necessarily mean its accessible. The concept of "public" land doesn't really comprehend with me being from Wisconsin, but I did shoot my Muley off of BLM in Colorado and I do know more about it after reading. I'm experienced with GPS units, plat maps, navigation, etc. If i knew where to go and how to get there, I would not have a problem staying off of private land.
2- The drawing system for pronghorn. Based on looking at the chart, it appears that when you fill out an application for a tag, you put down your top three preferences for units in order you'd like to hunt them. Is that correct? If so, one would theoretically be better off putting first choice in a semi-competitive unit, second in a little easier unit, and third in an easy to draw unit. (unless you knew an easy to draw unit and had public land you knew you could access).
My roommate and I will be bringing out my .308 and his .300. Overkill for a speedgoat but we can reach out and touch them from 500 very confidently if need be.
I will definitely not be picky. I've seen a fair share of antelope on TV and in real life and have watched videos and read how to judge their horn size. I'll take the first semi decent buck that gives me a shot unless were on big land with a lot of antelope.
I'm just a little stuck right now as to what units to focus my research on, I want to stick to the eastern side, and I would like to have fairly easy draw odds. Unit 25 looks like it has some nice BLM lands and one big tract in the middle, but based on what I've read on here unit 25 is an outfitter run horror show. Can anyone point me in the right direction? It would be greatly appreciated.
-Antlerville
