? question for the experienced goat guys

[highcountryhoy]

I was fortunate enough to get to watch this antelope quite a bit in an area I was working this past fall. I don't know ANYTHING about antelope, but have always wanted to harvest one with a bow. I could immediately tell that this guy was the boss and was waaaay wider than any others I saw. What does an animal like this score? I apologize for the picture, it was taken with a cell phone and was as close as I dared stalking without spooking them. Thanks!

 

[go_deep]

You can't even begin to guess without side angles showing mass and cutter length.

 

[kesand72]

If he's the boss of that area and you take him with a bow he is a true trophy regardless of score!!

 

[bdan68]

I could be wrong but I don't believe width has anything to do with score.

 

[Tim McCoy]

I could be wrong but I don't believe width has anything to do with score.

You are correct. Tip to tip and inside spread are recorded on the score sheet, but do not add into the final score.

 

[ssliger]

As said before width does not figure into score. Another thing to remember unlike other ungulates where size plays a big role in herd dominance. With Pronghorn it's about attitude. I've seen many dominant bucks that where smaller just really pissed off. Any Pronghorn with a bow is a true trophy.


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[480/277]

If he's the boss of that area and you take him with a bow he is a true trophy regardless of score!!

What he said

 

[highcountryhoy]

Thanks so much guys! I just realized how bad the picture was once it was uploaded. I love his width, but have never hunted antelope. I'd be happy with about any of em!

 

[kiwi]

I hope you get him with the bow, spot and stalk. A great way to hunt.

 

[WY ME]

Wide ones always look bigger. If you want to know what features to look for in a good antelope, look at kesand72's avatar. That's a good one. If you spot, stalk and kill an antelope with a bow you've accomplished something.

 

[Hilltop]

I could be wrong but I don't believe width has anything to do with score.

You are correct. Up until 1995, width could actually subtract from the score if the width was greater than actual horn length. That rule has been changed but they still reserve the right to judge this on a case by case basis.

 

[MOhunter28]

Nice looking for sure! Good luck!

 

[Retterath]

i wouldn't hesitate on him, neat looking goat

 

[Rooster410]

most any goat with a bow is a trophy. The front on views can be deceiving.

 

[Roundball]

Especially with trad. gear!