Antelope Guide Services

[dailordasailor]

Well looking at the top three posts on this part of the forum has convinced me i have to take an antelope hunt next year. The pricing seems much more affordable then i expected. I am looking at wyoming due to the recommendations on here and seeing that theres like 90% chance of permits.

1.Who have people used in Wyoming?

2.Also is there a thing in Wyoming where a if use a guide they "sell" you the antelope tag or are you still having to use the lottery system?

Thanks,

Dale

 

[Diamondhitch]

Cant comment on Wyoming but I hunted with Red Dirt Trails outfitting in New Mexico. They kill 30% B&C class goats on landowner tags. Great bunch and a great area.

http://www.reddirttrailoutfitters.com/

 

[Bsums]

I haven't done a guided antelope hunt. I've only done public land and just slept on a tarp. But it depends on the area; private land you probably can do land owner/over the counter, while public will be draw/over the counter depending on the area and if they have left over tags.

 

[Divernhunter]

Not sure where you got the 90% from.
I am ticked off as I had 3 points and did not get drawn for an area I usually hunt where in the past 2 points was a 50/50 chance and 3 was a sure thing. As I remember this year it jumped to 6 or more to get a tag.
I have to find something to hunt this year somewhere.

 

[Bullthrower338]

IMO best chance for a trophy goat is New Mexico landowner permit, AZ has great goats and a very hard draw

Good Luck,
Cody

 

[Diamondhitch]

IMO best chance for a trophy goat is New Mexico landowner permit, AZ has great goats and a very hard draw

Good Luck,
Cody

AZ has the biggest for sure but tough to draw for sure.

 

[redriver]

Look up Bighorn Mountain outfitters, guy named Toby Johnson out of Sheridan Wyoming. Very fun hunt, and Toby is quietly one of the worlds most accomplished big game hunters, good
mule deer as well. Also Peter Dube, Bear Track Outfitters out of Buffalo WY

 

[dailordasailor]

thanks everyone. I am open to any state really for antelope. The biggest draw to one or another would be possibility of getting a tag next year on first try and cost of guide/trophy. Looking at possibly a bear hunt up north and a antelope out west because both are reasonably affordable and brand new hunts for me.

 

[jduckhunter]

dailordasailor, we have been doing DIY antelope hunts in Wyoming for over 30 years. My son, son in law and I drew tags again this year and will be heading out the end of September. It's relatively easy to find a landowner that will let you hunt for a couple of dollars, there are even some that will let you hunt for free just to get rid of some of the antelopes. There are a whole bunch of tags left over this year if you want get in a hunt this year yet.

 

[enysse]

Wyoming private land tags are relatively easy to draw. Maybe look into paying for land access. I think antelope are super easy to hunt. They are easy to butcher and cut up.
This is my honest and humble opinion, for what people are charging to hunt them you can hunt the springbok slam in South Africa....a much funner hunt in my opinion.
I only go hunting for them if I can find a tag and public land.

 

[Bsums]

I agree with enysse that a guided antelope hunt isn't necessary. They are plentiful and aren't very hard to stalk. Decent public or private land is all you need. Sense they reside in open territory its not too hard to spot & stalk.

 

[jduckhunter]

I agree with enysse that a guided antelope hunt isn't necessary. They are plentiful and aren't very hard to stalk. Decent public or private land is all you need. Sense they reside in open territory its not too hard to spot & stalk.

I've hunted antelope for over 30 years and I wouldn't go as far as saying that they are a piece of cake to hunt. Some are easier then others, but you take an old buck in the middle of a herd surrounding himself with a couple of dozen does and you have yourself a real challenge. You better know some of the old tricks if your going to take that guy.

 

[dailordasailor]

Suggested areas for public hunts? Kind of worried about going on own with no guidance at all but intrigued by the challenge also

 

[Bsums]

I've hunted antelope for over 30 years and I wouldn't go as far as saying that they are a piece of cake to hunt. Some are easier then others, but you take an old buck in the middle of a herd surrounding himself with a couple of dozen does and you have yourself a real challenge. You better know some of the old tricks if your going to take that guy.

Never meant its an easy hunt. But an easier hunt than some of the other hunts and one that someone unfamiliar with the hunt/species could have good chances of being successful.

A way to help find good areas to hunt, call the state's fish&game dept. they can give great advice and often the wardens are hunters themselves and are very familiar with the area.

 

[Diamondhitch]

If you are worried, maybe one of these would help you out.
http://www.**NOT**PERMITTED**.com/western-antelope-safari
http://www.amazon.com/Hunting-Trophy-Antelope-Mike-Eastman/dp/0977883760
I haven't read the book but the video gives good tips and shows how easy it can be. **NOT**PERMITTED** pride themselves on educating hunters for DIY hunts on public land, just what the doctor ordered.

 

[woods1126]

Not sure where you got the 90% from.
I am ticked off as I had 3 points and did not get drawn for an area I usually hunt where in the past 2 points was a 50/50 chance and 3 was a sure thing. As I remember this year it jumped to 6 or more to get a tag.
I have to find something to hunt this year somewhere.

I agree, I have 2 preference points, for unit 29, Douglas area. It used to be 100% draw. I drew consecutive years and killed 3 nice (13"-14") goats, DIY on private land. My last hunt was 3 years ago now, the nonresident tags have been cut down tremendously because of a huge die off due to Blue Tounge. We saw many dead ones 3 years ago. The Muleys have taken a hit too, with the same disease.

Also beware of "leftover tags" available next month. If you can get your hands on a buck tag, it is usually in a predominantly, private land area, where there are high trespass fees if you can get on at all, without an outfitter, as many properties are leased by outfitters. Or the tags are available in a public lands area, with very hard access. Wyoming antelope hunting is not like it used to be, that's for sure. Hope this helps.

Good news though, numbers of both antelope and mule deer are on the rise, I'm told by the landowner I hunt on. Maybe I'll draw next year? Kevin

 

[jduckhunter]

Areas 22 and 23 in Wyoming have a bunch of tags left over and with a little effort I'm sure that you can find a place to hunt. Unless something changed from last year those two areas are both in the two buck area, meaning that you can purchase two tags for buck and if you really want to hunt some more you can purchase several doe tags as well.

 

[woods1126]

@jduckhunter, are areas 22 and 23 up by Cody?? Thanks Kevin

 

[Savage Hunter]

In Texas, on the New Mexico border there are quite a few outfitters doing Antelope hunts.
Most are between $2200 and $2800 plus about $300 for Texas big game license.
I've not done one of these hunts but am considering for the future.
One person I am looking at is www.sagebrushhunts.com .
I am not recommending them, mind you, as I've not hunted with them.
But, I am considering them for the future.

 

[jduckhunter]

@jduckhunter, are areas 22 and 23 up by Cody?? Thanks Kevin

No there between Buffalo and Casper just outside of Kaycee.