younggun308

That's really disgusting, wouldn't want to be that antelope.

jones123

I think what he was disagreeing with was that you saidthere is "no chasing them" after they runover a rise. I have always donebetter getting closer for a better shot, even if I blow a stalk or two.

I am often amazed athow far they don't run, given their abilities. Sure, sometimes they seem to go miles, but I would say that it has been worth a follow up more than half the time for me, especially if I don't scare them with a shot. Seems like when they drop over a rise and can't see you, theyget comfortable pretty quickly.

I dropped this one on the last day ofseason this year at 180 yds, only 500 yards from where I first scared off the 20 head group trying to get closer. I passed on a 350 yard setup because I'm just not confident that far away.

To each his own method, I guess. We all do what works for us. My rule of thumb is to get closer whenever I can. More fun for me.

Elkcrazy8

15-25 yards is typical in my group. Takes lots of patience tough.

jones123

Show off. [:@]

Seriously, I am thinking about trying for archery goats next year. Kind of a dream. Have you got a larger version of the photo under your name? I would like to drool over it.

AlaskaMagnum

Most of my shots have been somewherearound 200yards. I have shot them out to 300 yards or so, but it is usually very windy where I hunt them and I use a .243 for antelope, so I don't really try those shots very often.

Elkcrazy8

jones, here is a bigger pic. We sit active water holes in the summer heat. It takes some time and patience, but is well worth it in the end.

Elkcrazy8

Here is another we got. Mine was about 15-18 yards and this one was at 12 yards. We got both on video.

jones123

Thanks for the pictures. Nice goats for sure!

But - I'm sorry to have to be the one to tell you -you're not doing it right. Everyone I talked to said that you need to get used to smaller trophies when you go archery.

I would sure like to know more about how you got'r done, IF you're willing to give up a few secrets. From a man made blind? What time did you set up - before morning? Does it take a lot of scouting to figure out the right water hole, or are tracks enough? Were they rutting? What about decoys? etc.

You won my admiration - even if they are too big.

Howler

last years buck was 60 yards, this years doe was 47 yards. No blind, no water hole, no rifle!!
Just good stalking skills!