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archery antelope
« on: January 31, 2010, 09:42:59 PM »
I know that there are some guys on here that have done some antelope bow hunting and I was wanting to get some opinions on what you thought... I love to bow hunt and am definately going on an antelope hunt this fall but have yet to decide on bow or rifle. The only thing that makes me even consider the rifle is that i dont know about sitting in a blind as I havent hunted like that and fear that it would be extremely boring. As far as the spot and stalk it sounds fun but for my first time i dont know about how that would work out either and i would really like to come home with something even if its not a "trophy" buck... most outfitters ive talked to say theyve had 100% opportunity over water but im just not sure how fun that would be... opinions???

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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2010, 09:54:48 PM »
Sitting on a water hole for days on end just is not my thing. I'd bring both weapons (if legal at the time you are going) and just look for the archery opportunity (luck). I was lucky enough to tag one with the rifle and one with the bow this past season. In Wyoming they have some archery only areas where we were hunting and that's how I capitalized. Good luck.

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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2010, 10:05:52 PM »
Look at EastWaVikings diary stories for 2009, I believe under hunting.  He is a very experienced archer with several good pronghorn taken. His 2009 pronghorn hunt is detailed.  He does only spot and stalk for prong horn.  He is a good source of information.

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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2010, 09:20:00 AM »
ya thats what i  was thinking about the water hole hunting... how would I find those stories?

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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2010, 09:32:53 AM »
I spent three days daylight to dark in a blind to tag my first antelope buck with a bow.  Rock Springs, WY.  Great hunt but I was in my underwear most of the day as it was nearly 100 degrees in that blind - all &*$% day!  I put clothes back on for photos  :chuckle:

I'd seek out spot and stalk hunting for antelope if I did it again anytime soon. Contact some outfitters, state game offices, and area biologists to start.  Fred Eichler (http://www.fulldrawoutfitters.net/) runs a great outfit for archery spot and stalk hunting.  Phil Philips (http://www.thebowhunter.com/) also offers some great hunts, but mostly waterholes.  Both are absolutely GREAT guys who know bowhunting antelope exteremely well.  I've spent time with both of them outside of antelope hunting and you won't find better IMHO.  I'm sure either or both would be glad to share some general direction/advice with you and not try to sell you a hunt.
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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2010, 03:27:57 PM »
You need to try one of those mirror shields. 

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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2010, 06:18:12 PM »
That was awsome Kane  :tup:

I wonder what they cost  :dunno:
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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2010, 06:58:14 PM »
They are expensive.  Around $400!!  If you had any kind of metal working skill they could be made a lot cheaper. 

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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2010, 11:14:54 PM »
Sitting on a water hole for days on end just is not my thing. I'd bring both weapons (if legal at the time you are going) and just look for the archery opportunity (luck). I was lucky enough to tag one with the rifle and one with the bow this past season. In Wyoming they have some archery only areas where we were hunting and that's how I capitalized. Good luck.


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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2010, 11:30:11 PM »
Yeah sometimes they put on a show. LOL

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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2010, 06:31:22 AM »
As soon as I read this post, that is the only sound in my head.... :bash:

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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2010, 09:37:47 AM »
Mel Dutton Decoy, spot and stalk, walk up on them!
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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2010, 09:42:57 AM »
ive decided against the water hole hunting and its down to spot and stalk/ decoying with a guide near jordan montana or rifle season in wyoming with bow on hand in case i get lucky... the ranch in montana that the outfitter is hunting on looks like a great place for spot and stalk as its not typical flat land its actually got some more hills and terrain that looks like you might have some more cover for a stalk... still undecided for sure

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Re: archery antelope
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2010, 09:55:08 AM »
http://md004.k12.sd.us/outfitting.htm   Don't know if he still does this or not, haven't talked to him in awhile.
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