For all you antelope hunters?
08-05-2009, 11:23 AM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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For all you antelope hunters?
Hi there, we were going antelope hunting for the last weekend of the season and were wondering if the antelope liked salt? Or like black magic? We went at the beginning of the season and saw lots of antelope, but couldn't get them within range of a bow... If you have tried it... please let me know!
Thanks!
Thanks!
08-05-2009, 01:11 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elizabeth Colo. USA
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The primary ranch that I hunt on here in eastern CO. has cattle salt blocks on it at each water source, and I can't say that I've ever witnessed an antelope standing over the salt lick, and using it.
08-05-2009, 05:15 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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LOL, I knew what he meant, I was poking fun. When I was in WY for my elk hunt, they referred to them as Prairie Maggots.
Just an FYI for anyone who doesn't know. They are actually called the American Pronghorn. They are unrelated to any animal on the face of the planet. They are not a goat, nor an antelope nor related to either. They are a species all to themselves. The American Pronghorn otherwise known as all the above mentioned. Kinda neat if you ask me.
Last edited by Rob/PA Bowyer; 08-05-2009 at 05:17 PM.
08-06-2009, 07:59 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
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HAHA Pronghorn antelope, whatever you wanna call em! We never got anything, but it was fun! I learned that they have eyes coming out every side of their head LOL! They see everything! The salt didn't work either, although I only had it out for a day
. Thanks again guys!
. Thanks again guys!
08-07-2009, 10:15 AM
#8
Fork Horn
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Location: Williamsburg, VA
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I lived in Montana several years ago for a way too brief 18 months, and only got to hunt antelope one season...(with a rifle) gasp! But elk had my attention during bow season. However...if I were ever going to hunt speed goats with a bow, I'd totally go the deke route. I've seen bucks run challenger bucks away from their herd and it's crazy to watch. I personally would find that way more enjoyable than baking in a ground blind near a water hole (or salt block).
08-07-2009, 10:36 AM
#9
Typical Buck
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I have heard guides in Wyo call them that too. that and Prairie Pests
Ive never tried salt, but water and decoys seem to be the best route with bows. That and trying to hang close to opening in long fence rows, the funnel down at these openings as they typically dont like to jump fences.
