Where to hunt pronghorn?

TreyNC · June 4, 2007, 11:17 AM

Looking to hunt pronghorn in '08 and just starting to look around. Where do you guys hunt them? Is there any states that have good herds with over the counter license? How about hunting public lands vs trying to find private lands? Any help is appreaciated in helping me start my quest for the little critters.

taylorce1 · June 4, 2007, 02:08 PM

What kind of hunt are you looking to do guided or do-it-yourself? Probably the easiest place to draw for a Pronghorn would be Wyoming. For the best chances in the draw look at applying for ML tags. I have a friend that hunts pronghorns almost every year in WY on ML tags says that he never has a problem drawing one.

TreyNC · June 4, 2007, 02:58 PM

I am a do it yourself kinda guy. Eihter car camp or short distance in camp (1-5mi). What is your friends sucsess rate? I'm not expecting to to have an easy hunt, but would like a fair chance if I do my part. Thanks for the reply.

Scorch · June 4, 2007, 03:39 PM

I would second the suggestion of applying in Wyoming. You have to apply, but you are almost guaranteed to draw. Second choice would be Montana.

The area between Rawlins and Rabbit Ear Pass had literally thousands of pronghorn last time I was there. I have seen hundreds of decent bucks there in a single day. Getting close is another issue.

taylorce1 · June 4, 2007, 04:59 PM

I don't know his exact success rate but his group always fills some of their tags every year, but no great trophies yet. I'd contact the Wyoming F&G and they will have some good suggestions for you. Good luck on your hunt I hope it goes well for you.

TreyNC · June 4, 2007, 08:27 PM

If I understand, Wyoming requires non-resident (big game) hunters using public land to use a guide? Why would this be, other than idiots wandering off lost, or feeding Yogie. I guess I need to try to find some private land to hunt?

NRA4life · June 5, 2007, 09:56 AM

Wyoming does require guides on some public lands for non-residents, however I believe it is primarily in the mountains in the national forests and usually only up in the high country. There's a lot of BLM and national forest wherre you can hunt without guides.

Jack O'Conner · June 20, 2007, 07:44 PM

South Dakota leases vast areas of private lands for hunters. No kidding. Check the the state website for "Walk In" maps and rules. There are some very good antelope areas in Fall River County and Harding County.

Buffalo Gap Nat'l Grasslands is public land. Buy your map from USDA Office in Wall, SD.

Good antelopin' to you!

Jack

June 4, 2007, 11:17 AM	#1
TreyNC Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Posts: 90	Where to hunt pronghorn? Looking to hunt pronghorn in '08 and just starting to look around. Where do you guys hunt them? Is there any states that have good herds with over the counter license? How about hunting public lands vs trying to find private lands? Any help is appreaciated in helping me start my quest for the little critters.

June 4, 2007, 03:39 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I would second the suggestion of applying in Wyoming. You have to apply, but you are almost guaranteed to draw. Second choice would be Montana. The area between Rawlins and Rabbit Ear Pass had literally thousands of pronghorn last time I was there. I have seen hundreds of decent bucks there in a single day. Getting close is another issue. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 4, 2007, 04:59 PM	#5
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	I don't know his exact success rate but his group always fills some of their tags every year, but no great trophies yet. I'd contact the Wyoming F&G and they will have some good suggestions for you. Good luck on your hunt I hope it goes well for you. Last edited by taylorce1; June 4, 2007 at 08:43 PM.

June 20, 2007, 07:44 PM	#8
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	South Dakota leases vast areas of private lands for hunters. No kidding. Check the the state website for "Walk In" maps and rules. There are some very good antelope areas in Fall River County and Harding County. Buffalo Gap Nat'l Grasslands is public land. Buy your map from USDA Office in Wall, SD. Good antelopin' to you! Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

June 4, 2007, 02:08 PM	#2
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	What kind of hunt are you looking to do guided or do-it-yourself? Probably the easiest place to draw for a Pronghorn would be Wyoming. For the best chances in the draw look at applying for ML tags. I have a friend that hunts pronghorns almost every year in WY on ML tags says that he never has a problem drawing one.

June 4, 2007, 02:58 PM	#3
TreyNC Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Posts: 90	I am a do it yourself kinda guy. Eihter car camp or short distance in camp (1-5mi). What is your friends sucsess rate? I'm not expecting to to have an easy hunt, but would like a fair chance if I do my part. Thanks for the reply.

June 4, 2007, 08:27 PM	#6
TreyNC Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Posts: 90	If I understand, Wyoming requires non-resident (big game) hunters using public land to use a guide? Why would this be, other than idiots wandering off lost, or feeding Yogie. I guess I need to try to find some private land to hunt?

June 5, 2007, 09:56 AM	#7
NRA4life Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2001 Location: WA Posts: 183	Wyoming does require guides on some public lands for non-residents, however I believe it is primarily in the mountains in the national forests and usually only up in the high country. There's a lot of BLM and national forest wherre you can hunt without guides.