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Anyone got public land antelope?
1/11/2011 1:00:38 PM
I am looking to do a public land Antelope hunt as close to MI as I can...I'm thinking the closest is going to be the Dakotas? Any arfcommers want to help out? kinda get together goat slaying outing?
1/11/2011 10:26:05 PM
Your best bet for being able to hunt with a rifle, and have a good shot at getting one and being able to hunt this year would be Wyoming.
If you are in MI, look into Eastern Wyoming, and make contact with as many ranchers as possible, as that part of the state is mostly private.
Call Wyoming Game and Fish and get the landowner list.
With some time on the phone, a look at the map and regs, and a little planning, it shouldn't be too hard to hunt over there this year and have a chance at at least a half way decent buck.
You can also make it worth your while and get up to 6 tags total for a lot of areas. I think 2 any antelope and 4 doe/fawn tags.
I am looking into it right now for a doe/fawn hunt on the western part of the state, with a slim chance of drawing a buck tag. But I should be setting pretty good this year for NV for a buck tag, so with any luck, I could end up with 1 or 2 more for the freezer as well.
I like antelope hunting.
Later,
Marcial
If you are in MI, look into Eastern Wyoming, and make contact with as many ranchers as possible, as that part of the state is mostly private.
Call Wyoming Game and Fish and get the landowner list.
With some time on the phone, a look at the map and regs, and a little planning, it shouldn't be too hard to hunt over there this year and have a chance at at least a half way decent buck.
You can also make it worth your while and get up to 6 tags total for a lot of areas. I think 2 any antelope and 4 doe/fawn tags.
I am looking into it right now for a doe/fawn hunt on the western part of the state, with a slim chance of drawing a buck tag. But I should be setting pretty good this year for NV for a buck tag, so with any luck, I could end up with 1 or 2 more for the freezer as well.
I like antelope hunting.
Later,
Marcial
1/12/2011 9:22:11 AM
I hunted eastern Wyoming for lopes last year. I was just outside of Laramie. The tags were left overs (no points needed) and the area was a private ranch that lets hunters have access for free thru the HMA program. I saw hundreds of lopes, not exactly monsters but they were all wall hangers to me. I will be going out again this year for elk (I have enough points to draw) and will pick up another left over tag for antelope in that unit. Last year I went with a bow, it was fun but very difficult to get within 70 yards. With a rifle you may as well leave your bullets in the truck the first 2 or 3 days, unless you want to be done hunting by 7 AM the first day. Send me a pm if you want more info.
1/12/2011 1:27:59 PM
Western South Dakota has hundreds of thousands of public, walk-in and National Grasslands. I had a few friends out from Saginaw, MI last year. We camped in a state park with hot showers, and drove down to our area. We split the cost between 5 guys and it was around $200 for camp fee, wood, food, etc. The only other expense was fuel to drive out. The season out here is split into tow periods. The 1st two week season is the one to get. Don't bother with 2nd season as it sucks. This past year it was 70 degrees opening day. Another thing. Most locals out west road hunt them. All they do is drive around until they see a herd to run up on. If you want a chance at a good size buck, you will have to walk quite a few miles a day so get into shape. One last thing. The damn things have incredible eye sight. You cannot hunt them like deer back east. You really have to use the land to your advantage.
2/3/2011 6:49:12 PM
Another + 1 for WY's HMA program.
I'll be back this fall.
I'll be back this fall.
2/8/2011 1:28:38 PM
I had one last year 
I'm not willing to divulge where I hunted, but this isn't a "trophy" unit or anything. This was in wyoming. A non-resident could have drawn this tag 100% chance with only 1 point last year I think. I'm sure there are many other units in the state that are the same. This was on public land too. Just do some research and look at maps of units with public land. The antelope are everywhere.
3/18/2011 4:25:26 AM
Originally Posted By MIhunter:
Western South Dakota has hundreds of thousands of public, walk-in and National Grasslands. I had a few friends out from Saginaw, MI last year. We camped in a state park with hot showers, and drove down to our area. We split the cost between 5 guys and it was around $200 for camp fee, wood, food, etc. The only other expense was fuel to drive out. The season out here is split into tow periods. The 1st two week season is the one to get. Don't bother with 2nd season as it sucks. This past year it was 70 degrees opening day. Another thing. Most locals out west road hunt them. All they do is drive around until they see a herd to run up on. If you want a chance at a good size buck, you will have to walk quite a few miles a day so get into shape. One last thing. The damn things have incredible eye sight. You cannot hunt them like deer back east. You really have to use the land to your advantage.
Western South Dakota has hundreds of thousands of public, walk-in and National Grasslands. I had a few friends out from Saginaw, MI last year. We camped in a state park with hot showers, and drove down to our area. We split the cost between 5 guys and it was around $200 for camp fee, wood, food, etc. The only other expense was fuel to drive out. The season out here is split into tow periods. The 1st two week season is the one to get. Don't bother with 2nd season as it sucks. This past year it was 70 degrees opening day. Another thing. Most locals out west road hunt them. All they do is drive around until they see a herd to run up on. If you want a chance at a good size buck, you will have to walk quite a few miles a day so get into shape. One last thing. The damn things have incredible eye sight. You cannot hunt them like deer back east. You really have to use the land to your advantage.
The state is buying everyone's land just for this reason, my father's cousin sold their ranch (40k+ acres) a few years back. Land is fine to hunt and use, just cant use the trucks or quads like we used to.
