Finally got my Antelope

[archerelk]

Well, I am back. After 3 rough days, I finally got an antelope. It wasn't the one I wanted, but none the less it was my 1st antelope, and I am happy. The outfitter did an outstanding job. In 3 days I had 12 shot opportunities on trophy quality bucks. Needless to say after the 12 shot, I figured out that my scope was bad. Switched rifles, and bam, the next buck I saw was dead. Thanks to Chuck Kierstead of outlaw-outfitters. He hung in there with me. I also saw more nice Muley bucks in 3 days then I have ever seen. Needless to say, I will be using him for my mule deer hunt next year.

I have photos if anyone would be willing to help me post them. Nothing spectacular, but tried to not make them look like crime scene photos.


Blair

 

[kilowatt]

Blair,
Send me the pictures and I will post them for you.

Brian

 

[archerelk]

Thanks Brian, just sent them over.

 

[kilowatt]

Here are the pictures for you Blair, congrats to you on your first Antelope. Maybe some day I will try for you of them.
What state were you hunting in?

 

[archerelk]

I was hunting in Mellette County South Dakota. I know I brought home the small one, but I had 1 hour left in the hunt before I had to head home. After all the missed shots, I decided if it had horns it would go down.

I missed one buck at 200 yards bedded that was the largest goat I had ever seen. The outfitter agreed, he had never seen it before, and thought it was the largest he had ever seen as well. The small buck I ended up taking certainly was not a reflection of the guides skills.

I was happy. It was a great way to end the hunt. Next year I am going to stick with what works. My 30-06 has killed my last four critters. I thought going out and spending a ton of money on high end firearms and optics would help me shoot. Lesson learned, time to realize the old savage model 110 is all I need.

Blair

 

[eelgrass]

Blair, Congratulations on your first antelope. I remember my first one. They are all exciting to hunt and great eating! What's fun is there is always next year.

Thank you for your post and pics

Steve