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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

Tom
08-25-2003, 01:17 PM
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.

Omen
09-01-2003, 09:07 PM
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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