Antelope advise needed


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I am thinking about a trip to Montana or Wyoming next year for an Antelope / Muley hunt. While an outfitter is not totally out of the question I'd rather do it myself. Is there much public land in antelope country? How many other hunters can I expect to run into?

Any body use a guide that they would recommend?

Any other pointers for me?

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I would be willing to point you in the right direction. General region W deer is almost a sure thing to draw and I can't remember the antelope unit number but it's easy too. You would be hunting a short distance from Rock Springs Wyoming. PM me with any questions and I'll try to help you out. I might even be able to help you out on the hunt since I'm usually out there at that time deer hunting anyway.

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Gillette, WY might just be the Antelope capital. After traveling all over the West I would say Wyoming is the best place to hunt Antelope. If you go, make it a combo hunting/fishing trip. One of the best trout rivers in N. America is the North Platte. Top fishing spots, The Miracle Mile and Grey Reef but anywhere between Seminoe Reservoir and Casper is excellent.

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I appreciate it. I've been thinking about it for a while and I think I'm going to finally take the plunge. I really want an antelope on the wall.

Is there a decent Muley population in the same area? Would kind of like to do a combo hunt if poss.

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Both populations are excellent in my area. Around Gillette you will find that the land is mostly private and a tresspass fee is required. The area Near Rock Springs is all BLM and National Grassland. Anyone can hunt that. Both applications are due in March usually.

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The area Near Rock Springs is all BLM and National Grassland. Anyone can hunt that.

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Whats the hunting pressure like? Is there a tons of people running around or does the draw system keep them thinned out?

Thanks for all your help guys. If I can ever repay let me know. I really mean it too, at least this gives me a starting point. I think I'll go get some maps today and start looking them over.

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The area Near Rock Springs is all BLM and National Grassland. Anyone can hunt that.

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Whats the hunting pressure like? Is there a tons of people running around or does the draw system keep them thinned out?

Thanks for all your help guys. If I can ever repay let me know. I really mean it too, at least this gives me a starting point. I think I'll go get some maps today and start looking them over.

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I hunt from the back side and usually don't see many people. I saw 3 other hunters in the week I hunted it this year. Draw keeps it pretty quiet in there. I like it though because you can draw both tags deer and stinkey speed goat and hunt the same week.

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