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Big Game Hunting => Out Of State Hunting => Topic started by: RightPlace-RightTime on April 23, 2019, 04:34:25 PM

Title: Montana antelope?
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on April 23, 2019, 04:34:25 PM: With just a quick skim thru regs. I have a few questions.

If drawn is it good for whole state or do you have to specify specific areas?

Along with areas. Any areas or units to concentrate on?
I have only hunted areas that we mule deer hunt. Elk once. So not to familiar with antelope areas.

Any input would be awesome.

I struck out on deer tags but antelope has always been on my list.
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: idaho guy on April 23, 2019, 05:55:14 PM: You have to pick a unit. As far as areas to concentrate on -anywhere east of the mountains :chuckle: . There was some fear about the 700 units last year and winter kill but my son and I hunted that general area and killed 2 nice bucks 1 day hunting.
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: Stein on April 23, 2019, 07:55:57 PM: There is no general tag, for most of them you pick a unit. There are a few good in multiple units like the 900-20 archery tag and the 700 series tags.
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on June 01, 2019, 08:44:54 PM: 380. 620. Then321
These are what I put in for in order
Any input?
Hope for the best I say
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Post by: bornhunter on June 01, 2019, 09:06:25 PM: When do apps open?
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: idaho guy on June 01, 2019, 09:41:15 PM: I think 380 is mostly private? Might have my units mixed up but if it’s the one I think will need some connections to get access. I used to hunt 620 a lot 20 plus years ago it was good back then for sure. I am sure things might have changed a little :chuckle:
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: follow maggie on June 02, 2019, 03:52:31 PM: Quote from: bornhunter on June 01, 2019, 09:06:25 PM
When do apps open?

Deadline was yesterday.
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: Craig on June 02, 2019, 07:05:48 PM: I’m in with 9 points. See if I draw this year.
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: 270Shooter on June 02, 2019, 08:08:48 PM: I put in but only have 3 points. Hoping to pull the tag that I killed the buck in my avatar again, we will see how lucky I am.
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 03, 2019, 12:35:45 PM: Don't underestimate winter kill. PathfinderJR and I drew tags in the 700 back when they had the big winter kill in 2011. We ate both tags. Hunted 4 days, only saw one herd of antelope. A mile away and running like hell.
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on June 25, 2019, 06:10:02 PM: Drawing is August 8th

I'm looking forward to the draw and possibly of hunting these guys
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Post by: jstone on July 01, 2019, 12:47:19 PM: One more month till we find out
Title: Re: Montana antelope?
Post by: mburrows on July 01, 2019, 12:53:50 PM: Quote from: Pathfinder101 on June 03, 2019, 12:35:45 PM
Don't underestimate winter kill. PathfinderJR and I drew tags in the 700 back when they had the big winter kill in 2011. We ate both tags. Hunted 4 days, only saw one herd of antelope. A mile away and running like hell.

having only hunted over there once last year for them thats crazy. They were everywhere last year, literally just drove around looking for one in a good place to stalk.

I believe your statement though, they seem quite fragile and susceptible to tough conditions