Antelope

OUR BEST RECORD BOOK HUNT AT A BARGAIN PRICE
This trophy hunt is only $3,750 guided 1x1, with only taking 4 hunters on this 25,000-acre ranch you get an amazing opportunity for a great pronghorn.  Last year 3 of the 4 bucks taken gross scored over the Boone and Crockett minimum of 82 points and the best grossed 87 with 2 more at 85.  In 2008 all 4 bucks grossed over 82 with the best coming in at 87 and 86 inches. 

2-day hunt takes place in southeastern New Mexico near Gladiola and includes nice ranch house accommodations, home cooked meals and airport pickup in Midland or fly into Lubbock, Texas and rent a car.  Season is the second or third weekend in September.  Next available opening is 2012. 
Hunt PG685.  Pictures from this Hunt.

NEW MEXICO TROPHY HUNT ONLY $1800
This is a fantastic opportunity for a record class pronghorn for only $1,800.  Drawing odds are incredibly high at about 1 in 3 or landowner vouchers are available. 

This is a very personal hunt run by a small outfitter that has access to 6 ranches totaling about 200,000 acres.  He has the option on about 7 landowner permits and he normally only takes 2 or 3 hunters per year depending on the bucks he sees while scouting.  Most years the average buck taken will score around 80 points.

3-day hunt normally October 2 to 4 includes 1x1 guiding, motel accommodations and restaurant meals.  Landowner vouchers are available if you don’t draw for an additional $1,200.  Hunters fly into Albuquerque and rent a car.  Hunt PG835.  Pictures from this Hunt.

COLORADO PRONGHORN STARTS AUGUST 15
This has been one of our most popular hunts due to the liberal season dates, no draw, 100% success on quality bucks, nice accommodations with great guides.  These couple ranches combined total 200,000 acres and they are in the Ranching for Wildlife program allowing rifle hunts to start August 15 and continue to run into November.  Perfect dates for students or teachers and there are guaranteed tags so there is no drawing.  

Success has been 100% on bucks in the 14 to 15-inch plus class gross scoring in the mid-70’s and several will go over 80 inches each year.  3-day hunts guided 2x1 are only $2,450.  Nice ranch house accommodations include family style meals and airport pickup in Hayden.  Guaranteed tag, no draw. 
Hunt PG373.  Pictures from this Hunt.

NEW MEXICO TROPHY RANCH AVERAGES 80 INCHES
Last fall the outfitter only took 4 hunters and all scored on bucks grossing over 80 Boone and Crockett inches.  He normally only takes up to 6 hunters per year on the place and the bucks typically average 80 inches.  The extremely dry weather in 2007 and 2008 attributed to poorer horn growth.   

This $3,500 two day trophy hunt takes place the third weekend in September.  2x1 guide ratio with bunkhouse accommodations and home cooked meals.  Hunters fly into Albuquerque.  Hunt PG350.  Pictures from this Hunt.

He also offers a cheaper hunt priced at $2,500 on a 60,000-acre ranch just outside of Gladstone in northeastern New Mexico.

He takes 29 hunters per year and splits them into 2 hunts, August 25-26 and September 15-16.  Last fall all scored on good bucks averaging 75 gross Boone and Crockett points.  Fun hunt includes tent camp accommodations and bunkhouse meals.  Hunt PGG350.  Pictures from this Hunt.

2 WYOMING PRONGHORN HUNTS $1650 OR $2000
6 hunters took 6 nice bucks between 13 1/2 and a little over 15 inches on this 65,000 private-acre ranch.  The outfitter offers a 3-day hunt for $1,650 guided 2x1 that includes airport pickup in Casper, house accommodations and meals.  The ranch is located between Douglas and Gillette.  Hunts start September 24 and applications are due March 15 for the draw, which has been 100% past years.  Hunt PG157. 
Pictures from this Hunt.

This outfitter also has a 20,000-acre ranch between Cheyenne and Laramie that has better trophy quality.  Last fall he only took one hunter and he scored on a buck 15 and a half inches the first morning.  3-day hunt October 7 to 9 guided 2x1 is $2,000.  Hunters are picked up at Cheyenne airport. 
Hunt PGC157.  Pictures from this Hunt.

EASTERN COLORADO PLAINS PRONGHORNS
This outfitter has several ranches totaling over 150,000 private-acres.  He conducts 3 different priced hunts on October 4 to 6.  The top trophy hunt is priced at $3,000.  He only takes 2 hunters on 42,000 acres and only shoots goats grossing over 78 inches.  This hunt can require 3 preference points, but if you don’t draw he may have access to a landowner voucher at no cost to you.  His next best hunt is $2,000 for 3 days guided 2x1 and he takes 4 hunters on 98,000 acres.  Pronghorns taken here have averaged 75 to 77 inches gross score.  He also offers a representative hunt for goats in the 13 to 14-inch class grossing in the low 70’s for $1,800. 

In 2009 he took a total of 14 pronghorn hunters and all were successful with the top buck scoring 84 inches.

Ranch house accommodations, 2x1 guide service, 3 days, meals and airport pickup in Colorado Springs is included.  Mid-April draw deadline.  Hunt PG686.  Pictures from this Hunt.

HIGH SCORING PRONGHORNS ON NEW MEXICO MEGA RANCH
This outfitter has over 600,000 private-acres to take a very limited amount of hunters.  The main ranch totals 500,000 acres and gets 38 permits, but he only takes 15 hunters on it keeping quality very high.  2009 was a tougher year than normal with a very low amount of rainfall and an extremely hot summer that burned up most of the vegetation causing poor horn growth.  The best buck taken only scored 84 gross Boone and Crockett points.  On a normal year they take close to 10 bucks scoring in the 80’s.

He offers 2 hunts, August 20 to 23 for 3 days guided 2x1 is $3,000 and September 13 and 14 for 2 days is $2,800.  Price includes landowner voucher, no draw, meals and hunters pay for their own motel in Santa Rosa at about $40 per night.  Hunters fly into Albuquerque or Amarillo and rent a car.  Hunt PG461.  Pictures from this Hunt.

$2400 NEW MEXICO PRONGHORN HUNT
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER DATES
Northeastern New Mexico has always produced heavy horned antelope and the numbers have been consistently high.  This hunt typifies the area by always going 100 percent success on nice bucks.

This area offers 2 seasons, each are 3-day hunts, August 20 to 22 (perfect for students) and September 17 to 19.  The outfitter has 5 ranches totaling near 200,000 private acres.  Price is $2,400 guided 2x1 with a brand new lodge equipped with trophy room and all the amenities.  Guaranteed landowner voucher is included so there is no draw.  Hunters fly into Colorado Springs and rent a car.  Hunt PG278. 
Pictures from this Hunt.

BOW OR RIFLE WYOMING PRONGHORNS ONLY $1750
This outfitter hunts over 100,000 private-acres and takes some great pronghorns.  They take only a few archers per year and success has been 100% on both pronghorns and mule deer.  He also uses decoying for antelope, while archery mule deer is more spot and stalk usually resulting in several shots per day.  Top pronghorns gross near 80 points.  The outfitter also allows you to take up to 3 does at no charge if you have the proper tags.

Pronghorn rifle hunts are 3 days and archery is 5 at $1,750 and combination hunts are 5 days at $4,350.  Archery season is September 1 to 30 and rifle is October 1 to 30. 

Ranch house or private cabin accommodations include meals, great guides with airport pickup in Sheridan or fly into Billings and rent a car. 

March 15 draw deadline, but draw has been 100% on regular tags.  Deer license has been $326 and pronghorn $286.  Hunt PGB267.  Pictures from this Hunt.

UTAH TROPHY HUNT ONLY $2000
This 6,000-acre ranch receives 3 landowner permits per year. Last fall the 3 bucks taken gross scored 79, 78 and 73 Boone and Crockett.  The outfitter consistently takes nice bucks and this is an inexpensive quality hunt for a few buddies or family of hunters.  Most bucks taken are 4 or 5 years old with good mass.

This 3-day hunt is guided 1x1 and includes travel trailer accommodations, meals and airport pickup in Salt Lake City.  Guaranteed license, no draw.  Hunt PG367.  Pictures from this Hunt.

5-DAY ANTELOPE
BOWHUNT ONLY $1250
Here is a real bargain for bowhunters.  This rancher/outfitter runs a small personal operation and in the past 2 years took a total of 13 bowhunters and they scored on 12 bucks.  This is a no frills hunt with trailer house accommodations, meals and guide service, all for only $1,250.

Hunt dates are August 15 to late September.  Hunters need to apply for tags by June 1 and past years have been 100 percent draw.  Fly into Billings or Rapid City and rent a car.  HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this ranch.  Hunt PGB427.  Pictures from this Hunt.

WYOMING PRONGHORN RIFLE HUNTS $1300 TO $1800
This outfitter hunts 2 areas in eastern Wyoming and offers 3 different hunt packages.  Success has been 100 percent on all private land hunts and the quality is near the same on all 3.  He runs a no frills hunt near Elk Mountain that only includes 2x1 guiding and lunch for $1,300.  The same hunt listed as a 5-star hunt includes all meals and lodging in a very unique old restored Virginian Hotel and restaurant meals for $1,800.  He also offers a hunt near Wheatland that includes lodging, meals and 2x1 guiding for $1,500.  Most bucks taken gross in the 70’s with top end at 80 plus.

2-day hunts are October 1 to 31, with the draw deadline March 15 that has been 100 percent success.  Fly into Denver and rent a car.  Hunt PG837.  Pictures from this Hunt.

UNGUIDED ARCHERY
PRONGHORNS ONLY $1000
This outfitter offers a 5-day unguided archery antelope hunt and provides a tent camp for only $1,000.  He has plenty of quality private land for his hunters and last fall he hosted 34 archers and 28 scored on bucks.  He normally takes some bucks scoring over 80 inches, but the size was down some in 2009. 

Hunt dates are August 15 to late September.  Hunters need to apply for tags by June 1 and past years have been 100 percent draw.  Fly into Billings or Rapid City and rent a car.  HCU has worked with this outfitter for the past 20 years and HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has assisted on this hunt.  Hunt PGBUN79. 
Pictures from this Hunt.