Zone 1-6 Antelope

[Tyler25246]

Hey guys! I’m looking to gather as much info as I can on antelope in CA.

I happened to get the fundraising tag for one buck!

I’m leaning towards the lassen unit, anyone have any info they would be willing to share on areas and what to expect? I know the pool of knowledge might be small given the number of tags give each year.

Or maybe any of the other zones?
Trying to find the best time to go as well.
Plan to scout a few times in July and early august.

Thank you!

 

[Skidmore]

 

[eelgrass]

I happened to get the fundraising tag for one buck!

At least the price was right.

 

[Tyler25246]

At least the price was right.

It was going to go to someone

 

[Skidmore]

Was this the early bird drawing ?

 

[Tyler25246]

Was this the early bird drawing ?

Fundraiser

 

[eelgrass]

I've hunted antelope twice in California but not since 1992. Surprise Valley used to be the "hot" unit but it's all different now. Likely Tables is a tough hunt now, I heard. Good luck!

 

[jester]

Lassen is a slam dunk. Early!
Jester

 

[Skidmore]

I drew that surprise valley tag in 2003 and it was my first ever antelope hunt .

 

[Tyler25246]

I've hunted antelope twice in California but not since 1992. Surprise Valley used to be the "hot" unit but it's all different now. Likely Tables is a tough hunt now, I heard. Good luck!

I have been putting in for the tables archery but these last few years changed to lassen. Based off what I’ve been readingb thanks for the info!

 

[Tyler25246]

I drew that surprise valley tag in 2003 and it was my first ever antelope hunt .

This will be my second. First was last year in Wyoming. So really don’t know what I’m looking for in a speed goat hoping it calls to me when I see the “one”

 

[Tyler25246]

Lassen is a slam dunk. Early!
Jester

Awesome! Thanks for the intel!

 

[Skidmore]

I thought they announced the winners at the same time ?

 

[eelgrass]

You can believe jester. He knows the antelope zones as well as anybody.

 

[buckhorn]

I killed an 86 inch pronghorn in the Lassen zone years ago.
Not sure how it is now but I can tell you when you see a mid 80s buck there’s going to be a whole lot of black on top of his head.
Much more so than the average ones you will be looking at.

 

[Skidmore]

My friend also killed a 86” goat , Joe Dutton

 

[Tyler25246]

I killed an 86 inch pronghorn in the Lassen zone years ago.
Not sure how it is now but I can tell you when you see a mid 80s buck there’s going to be a whole lot of black on top of his head.
Much more so than the average ones you will be looking at.

That’s good to hear! Hoping to get some scouting in maybe if I can find something and get pictures I can post em up see what you guys think

 

[Tyler25246]

My friend also killed a 86” goat , Joe Dutton

Awesome! Gets me excited hope I can find something good!

 

[jls456]

Good luck wherever you hunt..

 

[huckleberryhi]

Hunted likely tables last year and from what I saw the population and quality is way down. Talked to a biologist for the unit and he stated that they have been recommending a reduction in tags for years. I guess the system is behind as always and unfortunately the herd takes the hit. With that info and what I was seeing, I took the first legal buck I could get to.

 

[Tyler25246]

Hunted likely tables last year and from what I saw the population and quality is way down. Talked to a biologist for the unit and he stated that they have been recommending a reduction in tags for years. I guess the system is behind as always and unfortunately the herd takes the hit. With that info and what I was seeing, I took the first legal buck I could get to.

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I see thanks for the info! I’ll probably stay away from there then!

 

[chrisamx]

The last year for fundraiser draws was 2019. They are all auction tags given away to groups like CDA.

 

[BradA]

The last year for fundraiser draws was 2019. They are all auction tags given away to groups like CDA.

I was going to say the fundraiser tags are a thing of the past but I did read they are trying to bring back the sheep one atleast.

Hey guys! I’m looking to gather as much info as I can on antelope in CA.

I happened to get the fundraising tag for one buck!

I’m leaning towards the lassen unit, anyone have any info they would be willing to share on areas and what to expect? I know the pool of knowledge might be small given the number of tags give each year.

Or maybe any of the other zones?
Trying to find the best time to go as well.
Plan to scout a few times in July and early august.

Thank you!

How much did the auction antelope tag go for that you bought?

 

[Tyler25246]

I was going to say the fundraiser tags are a thing of the past but I did read they are trying to bring back the sheep one atleast.



How much did the auction antelope tag go for that you bought?

It was at a CDA banquet, it’s a fundraising tag. Yes it was auctioned I don’t know how much goes to the state and how much went to CDA.

 

[BradA]

It was at a CDA banquet, it’s a fundraising tag. Yes it was auctioned I don’t know how much goes to the state and how much went to CDA.

Yeah I was more so curious what the final bid amount was ? Like what you bid on the tag for how much since you were the winning bidder. I only ask because maybe I would be interested in the future.

 

[Skykarp]

Lassen is a fun hunt… seen a lot of antelope on the deer hunts. I missed 2 years of applying so I’ll never actually get to hunt them.

Post pics!

 

[Forester]

It was at a CDA banquet, it’s a fundraising tag. Yes it was auctioned I don’t know how much goes to the state and how much went to CDA.

So how much did you pay for the auction tag?

 

[DeerHunter53]

Haven't drawn an antelope tag in California in 40 years have max points don't know what it's going to take to get to hunt one in this state...... it sucks

 

[jls456]

Keep trying.

 

[Tyler25246]

Haven't drawn an antelope tag in California in 40 years have max points don't know what it's going to take to get to hunt one in this state...... it sucks

What unit do you usually put in for??? I would think if you have had max points for a few years you should be catching up to a guaranteed tag!

2023 stats
Lassen period 1 had 27 pref point tags
97 1st choice at max of 21 based off that the max point pool that are chasing creep should get their tags within the next 3.5 years(if the 260 max point holders that put in for just a point not a hunt don’t change their ways. Hard to account for those 260 guys)

 

[DeerHunter53]

What unit do you usually put in for??? I would think if you have had max points for a few years you should be catching up to a guaranteed tag!

2023 stats
Lassen period 1 had 27 pref point tags
97 1st choice at max of 21 based off that the max point pool that are chasing creep should get their tags within the next 3.5 years(if the 260 max point holders that put in for just a point not a hunt don’t change their ways. Hard to account for those 260 guys)

Lassen had a 1 in 3 chance to draw and still didn't draw

 

[Tyler25246]

Lassen had a 1 in 3 chance to draw and still didn't draw

Keep after it! Should be getting it in the next 2-3 years then

 

[PCPython]

Lassen had a 1 in 3 chance to draw and still didn't draw

Yep, I'm sitting on max antelope points too and applied for Lassen. First time I've actually applied for a hunt instead of points only in several years. It should happen in the next few years.

 

[DeerHunter53]

Yep, I'm sitting on max antelope points too and applied for Lassen. First time I've actually applied for a hunt instead of points only in several years. It should happen in the next few years.

But I have been putting in for this hunt since before points started over 40 years

 

[PCPython]

But I have been putting in for this hunt since before points started over 40 years

I'm well over 30 years applying also.

 

[jester]

Drew it twice ..
Jester

 

[buckspotter7]

I’ve drawn twice also and sitting 2 off max. Good luck, go find a big one!

 

[steiny]

I would check out Lassen for sure! I might know of some private if you are interested? PM me if so