I am relatively familiar with Wyoming antelope hunting. I've hunted 47 for bucks before the winter kill, doesn't sound like it's doing too great right now. I hunt 34 for does every year and I've traveled through the state a few times. I'm curious about opinions on where we could find what I would call a somewhat unique antelope hunt from the perspective of the country a guy gets to hunt. An area with a bit more "terrain" than typical antelope country would be fun, something borderline mountainous would be great as well. I've hunted north east of Walden, CO in some country where I was chasing antelope in the aspens with my bow and it was a blast! My dad and I each have 6 points and neither of us care to shoot little bucks--75" plus would be nice, obviously bigger would be better! Any thoughts or ideas??
Unique Antelope Hunt
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appreciate that, looks like we could draw. 9-1/2 hour drive, but you "get what you pay for" so to speak.
Umpqua Hunter
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My gut tells me that "mountainous" and trophy quality don't typically go hand in hand with antelope. With 6 points you can draw some of the better trophy units in Wyoming with lots of public land, but they might not live up to your terrain hopes.
In a lot of antelope areas you can find some more broken terrain to bow hunt in.
Unit 86 is a fairly easy tag to draw as a nonresident (one point or less in the special draw, 3 points in the regular draw) and with your 6 points you could draw is some of the more premium areas.
In a lot of antelope areas you can find some more broken terrain to bow hunt in.
Unit 86 is a fairly easy tag to draw as a nonresident (one point or less in the special draw, 3 points in the regular draw) and with your 6 points you could draw is some of the more premium areas.
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Doe Nob
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libidilatimmy
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91 on the South side of the Wind Rivers may be worth a look to you with the PP's you have. Kind of a mixture of plains, foothills, and mountains.
I'd agree with you that there are better trophy units. Red desert tags are good for that but 86 is a truly unique area in that you can hunt antelope in the mountains and there's not many hunters. Bondurant is one of my favorite places on earth.
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Appreciate all the input. It's fun to look at new areas and get new ideas. Whatever we decide on, if I draw, I'll try to remember to post some pics of the country and hopefully of a good goat or two
HiMtnHnter
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There are a bunch of areas in more mountainous terrain, especially in central WY, as there are several small mountain ranges that run generally through the center of the state. Most hunt out on the flats in these areas, but there are good goat numbers in the hills.
This is right up my alley. Love hunting high country lopes. Here are a couple things to consider. I have all the Eastman's antelope hunting videos, and I especially like the hunt where Mike kills the 17" buck migrating out of the high country in late October. Those bucks were summering above 9000'. It was central WY, unit 75 perhaps. Also, consider 93. Good high country in that unit, and tons of antelope with a variety of terrain. I also think 86 would be a fun hunt, but agree with UH that it could be a waste of precious points. Unit 88 also has country that may interest you. I would research the central WY areas to see if can make the best use of your points. Good luck.
