OYOA Cameras go to Wyoming for Pronghorn

[Big Fin]

Spent most the day cleaning and drying gear following a very destructive bighorn sheep hunt. Have replaced and re-packed what we need, and we are headed to south central Wyoming for a chance to try find a good pronghorn.

Oak has offered his eagle eyes to help us find Big Hank. He will meet us on the unit. Given how much time he has spent in Wyoming the last month, he might qualify for residency. I doubt we will top the buck he shot up here a couple weeks ago, but we sure will try.

I wish we had the normal full week to put into this hunt, but a Wyoming elk hunt later next week, cuts this hunt down to a four day endeavor, if that. Regardless, it is chasing pronghorns, and I am not sure what I could do that would be more fun than that.

Yes, Bessy the Moo Cow will get a chance to do her magic on the pronghorns of the Red Desert. Hopefully she can provide cover for me, Oak, and a camera guy. Due to scheduling issues, this hunt will be a one-camera shoot, rather than our normal two-camera hunts.

Hope to be posting some pics of a big pronghorn by Monday. With any luck, we will have coverage that will allow us to give multiple updates each day.

[rosco]

good luck, if your in 60 HUNT THE GAS WELL'S! (by the freeway)

[elk_hunter]

Best of luck to you, the crew -- looking forward to the stories and pics as always!

[Oak]

We're going to find a bigger buck than mine, Big Fin. I drove past your unit on Sunday and saw LOTS of lopes just from the highway. Wish I would have had some time to stop and glass.

[IdahoBugler]

Good luck guys. I can't wait to follow the updates.

[mtmiller]

Good luck in WY. Get a good one.

[Buschy]

BF and Oak,

Unfortunately the Red Desert goats have no idea what is descending on them No doubt a bruiser goat is living on borrowed time. Have a great hunt guys!!

[Spitz]

Good luck guys. I'm sure Oak is ready for some time spent with a more refined hunting partner rather than the hoodlums he was running around with last week.

[Wally Dog]

Best 'O luck fellas...............put the wood to a whopper.
WD

[noharleyyet]

Don't let Oak cape with his own knives.

...best.

[smalls]

Originally Posted by noharleyyet

Don't let Oak cape with his own knives.

...best.

No need to be worried about that as I heard they were going to use Oak's knives as tent stakes.

[upper deck]

Best of luck sounds like you have a busy week or so in Wyoming. Can't wait for the updates.

[ashersdad]

Good luck you guys. Can't wait for the updates and pics.

[Grizzley]

Good luck in Wyoming! Looking forward to some great picts!

[Big Fin]

We got here in time to do some hunting this evening. Looked over probably 100 bucks, but nothing big. But, Fin is a sucker for goofy/ugly antelope, and we saw a very cool buck. Oak named him the "Joker" buck. His horns come up and then droop over his head like he is wearing a jester's hat. I tried to shoot him, but Oak wouldn't let me.

After much persuasion, I relented and let the buck walk. I am saving him for the last afternoon. If I don't find a big one, or an uglier one, I will come back and look for the "Joker" and shoot him faster than Oak can realize what I am up to.

The scenics tonight were great. And, we got some great antelope footage, which allows us to get serious about the hunting for the next few days.

Oak is as much of an antelope nut as I am, so it is fun to look over these bucks with him. He seems more patient than I, but that is a good thing.

Hope to have a pic to post by this time tomorrow.

[mtmiller]

Good luck. Looking forward to tomorrows report.

[Big Fin]

Oak won't give me back my ammo. He claims the buck is not a "first day shooter."

[Big Fin]

Oak just handed me a bullet. Standby.

[Spitz]

Good Luck guys! Though . . . as per the TV show, I don't know if one bullet will be enough Randy.

[Big Fin]

Oak is about ready to use a bullet on me. 80 incher at 100 yards and I set the camera guy on an angle where the brush blocked clear and complete video, so I never got the OK from the camera guy. Buck is now about a mile away. We are off to find him.

[JoseCuervo]

If it is Tall Sagebrush, don't let Oak help you on the camera angles......

[Big Fin]

Huge mass at 200 yds. Need 125 for TV. Half hour of filming light left. Oak handed me 4 bullets.

[Lawnboy]

Quit typing and go shoot the sucker!!!!

[Grady]

Originally Posted by Lawnboy

Quit typing and go shoot the sucker!!!!

My sentiments exactly.

Who says you need 125 yrds for TV. Get schmalts to do the editing and the slo-mo instant reply, he gets great footage at over 300. Just make sure you aren't wearing shorts.....

[Big Fin]

A couple pics. Will provide the measurements tomorrow. Tired as can be right now.

We looked over hundreds of bucks today. I think we were on a buck slightly better than this one, but we just couldn't get a clear shooting lane for the cameras. But the stalk and the footage will be spectacular.

The footage on this buck will be some of the best antelope footage you will see. We had the buck at around 100 yards, but I kept waiting for a complete broadside shot. After about ten minutes, Oak starting waving his hat to get the buck's attention. The buck turned an gave me a great 140 yards shot. One shot from the .257 Weatherby, and the jig was up for this guy.

He had a severe injury to his back left leg. He limped noticeably. That, plus his good size, and the great camera work will make this a great antelope episode.

Will try to post more details tomorrow.

I was looking for good mass on whatever buck I shot. This guy had it.


Nothing like pushing it to the last minutes of filming light. Makes for a pack out in the dark.


A great hunt. Oak is a great guy, a great hunter, and knows pronghorn as well as anyone. Only regret is that we don't have another tag to fill.