Wanting to try pronghorn hunting for the first time

[pnewsome]

Im from Ky and im wanting to get into to DIY hunting the west. I drew the Ky. archery bull elk tag two seasons ago and filled my tag on public land without a guide. That hunt struck a fire in me that has me yearning to get out west. Ive decided I wanted to try a solo rifle pronghorn hunt, is there any guaranteed draw tags or OTC options that you guys know of. Im not wanting units or specifics just general ideas. I dont mind backpacking in rough remote country if that makes a difference on tag options. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[NoWiser]

Wyoming would be a great place to start your research. There are plenty of units that are a guaranteed draw. Many will have leftover tags, as well. The units will have tough public access but if you do your research you should have no trouble getting a tag and having a great hunt. Being willing to hike will help. Pick up a doe tag as long as you are making the drive. Antelope are delicious!

 

[JohnCushman]

Wyoming has a lot of great options with some good 0 point draw units and some excellent 0 point special draw units, and even some good opportunities on leftover tags. I would definitely start there.

 

[VAspeedgoat]

Ditto on Wyoming. If you can wait a year or two, buying a preference point can help. Also the special drawing will open up some units with good access to public land but costs a bit more. Spend some time on the web researching units you can draw that have good access. A call to the game and fish department will help answer some questions on how the application process works and what units would best fit your expectations. Good luck.

 

[JohnCushman]

Ditto on Wyoming. If you can wait a year or two, buying a preference point can help. Also the special drawing will open up some units with good access to public land but costs a bit more. Spend some time on the web researching units you can draw that have good access. A call to the game and fish department will help answer some questions on how the application process works and what units would best fit your expectations. Good luck.

Or buy a point every year for a couple of years and come out every year on leftovers and then go into the draw in good standings in 3 or 4 years But, to save on the cost of gas, you could do 2 points and go into the special draw and get an awesome unit.

 

[Rooster52]

Try a Wyoming Doe/Fawn hunt while you build points. Several leftover tags are usually available after the draw.
Does is all I hunt anymore for the meat. Shot plenty of bucks thru the years and do not care to take anymore.

 

[dwm4375]

MT and CO have guaranteed archery tags in many/most units, IIRC.

 

[HighDesertSage]

+1 for WY. The draw is still open for lope.

 

[pnewsome]

Thanks everyone for the advice. It looks like Wyoming is where I'll set my sights.

 

[nrpate05]

Hunting pronghorn in WY has a special place in my heart as that was the first big game hunt that I went on. I don't know much about the draw odds and such, but there are usually plenty of leftover tags. A doe tag is a good way to go as they are CHEAP and they are generally easier to draw. You probably don't have to backpack in. There are generally a lot of roads in antelope country and Wyoming has lots of BLM land that offer great car camping opportunities. Doe antelope meat is some of the finest in my opinion.

 

[Gunner46]

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