going to try out antelope hunting for my first time this year. been with buddies on their hunts but this year im going to give it a go. I have a nice alfalfa field picked out in middle of barren sagebrush desert, landowner has given me permission to set a blind on it if I wanted. is that the way to go, sit a blind and wait?
pronghorn archery.
- Thread starter ivorytip
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Hilltop
Veteran member
If you have a waterhole by that alfalfa I would sit there. I have had mixed results trying blinds in feed areas but It's been a slam dunk every time on water holes. If not, get your blind set up a few weeks ahead of time in an area they seem to frequent. They will usually ignore anything that has been out for a while.
CrossCreeks
Veteran member
I agree nothing wrong with the blind set up in the feeding area and definitely second the setting up very early !!
thanks guys, I hate rattle snakes, and the desert here is full of them so I really don't want to go stalking through the sage brush, but I also want to get an antelope. antelope turkey and sand hills are three animals I added to list this year of never dones. turkey down, two more to go. pretty stoked.
wyheadhunter
Member
Ivory tip we have had success in the past on alfalfa fields with blinds by setting on there trails where they come under fences to get to the fields or maybe where they are using and open gate for entry. And of course it looks better if there are a few round bales in field to break up your blind. As everyone else has said be early setting your blind to let them get acclimated to it.
QuazyQuinton
Active Member
Just be aware that pronghorn are a lot of fun, and your first hunt will probably not be your last.
QQ
az.mountain runner
Active Member
Don't forget to check your blind before going in rattlesnakes seem to find their way into those things especially if you're area has a lot to begin with
AmbushID
New Member
Do you know how they irrigate the plot? I have seen speed goats watering on the edge of ag plots where the water pools in the pivot rut. Might be worth a look if there isn't a specific tank or a fence line to work with.
missjordan
Veteran member
Archery antelope is fun whether it's sitting in a blind or spot and stalk. You'll enjoy the experience!
Hoytfanatic
Member
I agree with missjordan. It's fun either way. Each have their pro and cons. One is a waiting game and one it a roller coaster ride. Best case scenario incorporate both into your bag of tricks and you won't get bored and worse case you'll get some exercise and figure out what not to do next time!