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1_pointer
08-09-2003, 08:02 AM
I know these are pretty small and have seen some noticably larger this summer. But, could you guys give me some estimates on these two. I'm guessing 12-13" for each.
http://www.huntandlodge.com/albums/albun18/Pronghorns_Skull_Valle_UT_8_4_03_1.sized.jpg
http://www.huntandlodge.com/albums/albun18/Pronghorns_Skull_Valle_UT_8_4_03_2.sized.jpg
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kiwi hunta
08-11-2003, 12:55 AM
I'm guessing them speedos 'bout size of chamois in size but heavier ,I'd say 10 1/2 inchs and quite narrow ?? smilies/smile.gif
Here's a guide to help judge them. The first one does look shorter and the second one, you can see the prongs better for sure.
http://www.bowsite.com/BOWSITE/features/articles/pronghorn/fieldjudgingpronghorn/
It says the ears are 5 1/2- 6 inches in length and 2 inches in width, for comparison purposes.
JB Florida
08-26-2003, 04:11 PM
the eastmans mag I just got in the mail has a reference section for juggling those babys!
1_pointer
08-29-2003, 07:06 AM
THanks GH, that's the voice of reason I was looking for. These guys were right by the road for two days at the puddle. I'll see if I can't get some pics of bigger ones later.
Greenhorn
08-29-2003, 11:53 AM
10 inchers at best.
Horn Seeker
08-29-2003, 08:27 PM
You mean those are 15"ers? Ahh Shucks! Thats just about like mine from last year!
imported_Delw
08-30-2003, 12:15 AM
Greeny cools pics.
Delw
Greenhorn
08-30-2003, 11:32 AM
I took some photos during a scouting trip this year. Here's a little freak buck, dinky but cool looking freak horn.
http://www.huntandlodge.com/albums/Antelope-Hunting/Little_Freak2.jpg
A few 13-14" type bucks:
http://www.huntandlodge.com/albums/Antelope-Hunting/Mudbuck_low_res.jpg
http://www.huntandlodge.com/albums/Antelope-Hunting/Wet_Lope_Bolting.jpg
Then finally 35 yards from a big one. I had a tripod, big honking lens (420mm) great lighting, the works.. but I was so excited about it that I didn't get his head into the viewfinder. smilies/wink.gif He's got a real knarly scar on his belly. It's possibly from a freak lobster trapping attempt.
http://www.huntandlodge.com/albums/Antelope-Hunting/ONE.sized.jpg
http://www.huntandlodge.com/albums/Antelope-Hunting/TWO.sized.jpg
http://www.huntandlodge.com/albums/Antelope-Hunting/THREE.sized.jpg
He is obviously scared shitless:
http://www.huntandlodge.com/albums/Antelope-Hunting/Weenie.jpg
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Moosie
08-30-2003, 11:39 AM
AHHH no horns on the latter pictures. I sure wish I could see them with the Horns on them, I'm guessing they are in the 11"-12" range jsut judging from the Bases of them. smilies/tongue.gif I like the Peeing one though smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif
1_pointer
09-01-2003, 07:30 AM
Thanks GH. So, from looking at your pics, if the prongs are above the ears it would be a decent buck? Those pics rock, did you take them with an 35mm or some time of digital? Thanks again, and good luck with the Lobster.
I'm laughing! I'm laughing!
Elkfitter
09-02-2003, 10:51 PM
If I had to guess from the pics you have I'd say 12" the second one matbe 12 1/2.
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