OR Pronghorn Points...Worth it?

Bwht4x4 · Feb 20, 2012

I wanted to start collecting points in OR for an archery pronghorn hunt. Can anyone give me an idea on how many points I'd need to get an archery hunt in the Beattys or Whitehorse units?

Also, what are the costs for a NR to collect points each year?

Thanks

wadsworth157 · Feb 20, 2012

$148.50 per year just for one point. Not worth it IMO. Idaho has a few units that have unlimited archery pronghorn controlled hunt tags still available....probably a better option.

Dave32g · Feb 20, 2012

it looks like 6 or 7 right now for beattys butte.

im not sure there is a white horse archery.

here is a helpful link

http://monstermuleys.hunterstrailhead.com/huntresults4.php

bonepicker · Feb 20, 2012

It kind of depends on whether you are applying for other species as well. If you are applying for deer and elk already then definitely. If you are asking about just applying for Antelope as the only thing, I guess it depends on what an antelope is worth to you. There are tons of great antelope, especially the last few years so the hunting is great, the tag will give you an exceptional chance at some excellent trophies (though I can't speak to the success rates with a bow). The question is: are you willing to invest $700 to $1200+ to get an antelope tag?

Taverner · Feb 20, 2012

As was already posted, IF your applying for other species than yes. If just for antelope NO. Wyoming is much cheaper for antelope PP and easier to draw a tag.

"Quitting is not an option!"

Bwht4x4 · Feb 20, 2012

Could I buy an archery deer tag over the counter in many of those areas in the southeast so I can hunt deer/pronghorn at the same time once I got an archery tag? I thought I read that many areas in OR have OTC archery deer tags.

I know there's very few deer down there, but you never know. I've ran into some decent mule deer while sitting on water for pronghorn in NV.

Taverner · Feb 20, 2012

Bow deer tags are OTC, EXCEPT for a select few units.

For example the 2012 W Beaty's antelope hunt is August 22-30th, the bow deer season opens August 25th-September 23rd. So you would be able to hunt both of them for a limited time.

You would just have to watch exactly where you were deer hunting, as Hart Mountain, Warner and Steen's units are controlled bow seasons for deer.

"Quitting is not an option!"

Bwht4x4 · Feb 20, 2012

Thanks Tav. I'm not sure if I want to start building points for all the species, but it doesn't really make sense not to if I apply for pronghorn. I'm so deep in with some other states that I'm not sure I have it in me. I'm 15 points in for UT deer and 14 for sheep and pronghorn in AZ to name a few. I guess I have time to think about it. I just love hunting pronghorn and want to do it as often as I can.

robinsg61le · Feb 20, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Feb-20-12 AT 09:47PM (MST)[p]I love hunting antelope in Oregon as a resident, but I wouldn't even consider it as a non-resident. What a colossal waste of time and money. You can hunt Wyoming every year, see more goats, enjoy longer seasons, and probably spend about the same $ as you would for a PP in OR!!!

Bwht4x4 · Feb 20, 2012

I hate to say it and hopefully this doesn't offend anyone, but OR's draw system is bad. It think it has CA and AZ beat on bad systems. Sure wish they and everyone would employ the NV system...and this is coming from a NR of NV!

bonepicker · Feb 21, 2012

I don't think anyone will be offended by that, most would agree that our system has some flaws. Not too bad for residents if you play it right but pretty bad for NR's.

bonepicker · Feb 21, 2012

I looked into the Nevada system and I'm not sure that I like it more than Oregon's. It seems that you can have a lot of points and still not have any assurance of a tag. So if you have 10 points you get 10 numbers for the draw but if you had a bad draw you could still miss a tag. In Oregon, you can basically know what you are getting, if you have 10 points you are basically assured a tag for most units for deer or elk. I like it because you can plan on it. I know that I will draw an elk tag this year so I already have it blacked out on my calendar. And yet there is still that element of chance, you could draw unexpectedly with 0 points, I could get lucky and draw a deer tag. But I won't miss out on my elk tag this year because of bad luck (unless a mess of people with more points than me suddenly apply for my elk hunt). Bad luck is eliminated and good luck can still factor in. Seems like a good system to me (speaking as a resident of course) though I do feel a little sorry for the NR's. (but not too sorry

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kickerbuck · Feb 21, 2012

Oregon has a true prefernce point system, high points always win! So if Antelope is your thing and you can handle the $ part and the years why not. Antelope is the one thing I think Oregon does manage for quality. if you can get a tag you should have a god hunt. But like the other guys said Wyo or Montana would be way easier to get a tag, if you just want to hunt the lopes.

Good Luck!

KILLBUX · Feb 22, 2012

Pronghorn are about the only thing ODFandStupid manages. That being said, if I was not a resident, I would not waste the time or money - sooner or later, they will screw up the pronghorn trophy potential too.

440sixpack · Feb 23, 2012

Oregon is a suckers bet, unless you already had a bunch of points I'd ignore Oregon. we have some good goats and great sheep but even as a resident the odds are long for sheep and it takes a pile of points for a good goat tag.

I apply in every state in the west except WA and CA, if I wasn't an Oregon native I wouldn't be applying here .

Stay thirsty my friends

delmag1942 · Feb 24, 2012

If you put in for Oregon sheep then pp for antelope yes...if not then no.

Califelkslayer · Feb 25, 2012

Since you're a archery hunter, Oregon had some good tags for archery, if you're interested in other species.

Archery blacktail in the rut. A couple of areas with 1-2 PPs. The best for 7. Archery elk, either Rosevelts on the coast or Rocky Mountains. This is mostly OTC BUT it's average at best.

If you are looking to just hunt antelope with a bow, I strongly suggest Wyoming (like several others already have)

I also believe that there won't be much point creep in Oregon the next few years. They have basically priced new guys out. Like was said above, "If you have a ton of PPs, apply. If not, go elsewhere."

robinsg61le · Feb 26, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Feb-26-12 AT 05:04PM (MST)[p]Kickerbuck: FYI - Oregon does not have a true preference point system. It is a "modified" preference point system. Colorado uses the only true preference point system that I am aware of.