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<blockquote data-quote="littlebighorn" data-source="post: 2352631" data-attributes="member: 112108"><p>rhs...If you are getting a tag with very few points, it's very likely that you will have private access problems and/or low numbers of antelope. The good areas with lots of antelope always require points or a lucky random tag draw. Sometimes paying the extra price of the special draw can help your odds, but not always.</p><p>Two track roads often cross tiny parcels of private land and landowners do not need to post signs on those roads, so it's easy to get a ticket for trespassing, especially if they are leasing their land to outfitters. Thus as has been mentioned, having knowledge of where you are is vital. </p><p>Antelope are not hard to spot, but judging trophy quality is hard. A good spotting scope is a must and saves lots of leg work. Finding high ground to spot from can also be very helpful.</p><p>It's likely that shots will be long...300 yds + so long range shooting skills are very key...and the wind is almost always an issue in shooting.</p><p>Hunting pressure can be a big problem if you go the opening week of the hunt. If you wait a few weeks after, you will likely have most of the unit to yourself. Later in September the bucks are rutting and get kinda stupid, so you only have to out-wit the does...but by then does can also be pretty spooky.</p><p>Big bucks often hang out in very flat ground where it's impossible to approach or roadless areas where they are hard to find. </p><p>You can tent camp almost anywhere if you can haul your own water, etc. My son and I nomad hunt with antelope, hunting til dark and then just setting up the tent and moving out in the morning. It saves lots of time and gas, but it's not as comfy as a trailer or motel.</p><p>That's about all I have for now. Best of luck. Antelope are a blast!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="littlebighorn, post: 2352631, member: 112108"] rhs...If you are getting a tag with very few points, it's very likely that you will have private access problems and/or low numbers of antelope. The good areas with lots of antelope always require points or a lucky random tag draw. Sometimes paying the extra price of the special draw can help your odds, but not always. Two track roads often cross tiny parcels of private land and landowners do not need to post signs on those roads, so it's easy to get a ticket for trespassing, especially if they are leasing their land to outfitters. Thus as has been mentioned, having knowledge of where you are is vital. Antelope are not hard to spot, but judging trophy quality is hard. A good spotting scope is a must and saves lots of leg work. Finding high ground to spot from can also be very helpful. It's likely that shots will be long...300 yds + so long range shooting skills are very key...and the wind is almost always an issue in shooting. Hunting pressure can be a big problem if you go the opening week of the hunt. If you wait a few weeks after, you will likely have most of the unit to yourself. Later in September the bucks are rutting and get kinda stupid, so you only have to out-wit the does...but by then does can also be pretty spooky. Big bucks often hang out in very flat ground where it's impossible to approach or roadless areas where they are hard to find. You can tent camp almost anywhere if you can haul your own water, etc. My son and I nomad hunt with antelope, hunting til dark and then just setting up the tent and moving out in the morning. It saves lots of time and gas, but it's not as comfy as a trailer or motel. That's about all I have for now. Best of luck. Antelope are a blast! [/QUOTE]
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