From my experience they aren't that difficult to kill once you find them. Have a plan for after the kill if it's going to be hot weather. I've had all mine on ice in less than an hour after the shot and took all the precautions you hear about to keep it clean. For the life of me, I can't remember a more nasty tasting animal than a freaking pronghorn! It's honestly the only animal I've ever taken that I cannot eat. Wife refuses to allow it in the kitchen it smells so 'goaty' when it's frying. I suppose it could just be an individual preference as I'm somewhat picky about things. For example, I can't imagine eating liver or pickles ever in my life but many people love both. For what it's worth, all of ours have come from the sage flats with no agriculture around.