Recent content by elkhunterUT

I'll let you know if he pulls the tag! 👍

Absolutely - especially if my boy draws his Bonanza pronghorn tag. If we could time the tour during the hunt, we could even shoot one and take bets on the age of the buck once the tooth lab does the aging. sound good?

did you read the article? They acknowledge differences from area to area: "Studies of pronghorn from Colorado north to Montana and Alberta consistently show pronghorn achieving a plateau in horn size by 2 – 3 years of age. Pronghorn in New Mexico and Arizona may have peak horn size later...

That "somebody else posted it" happens to be arguably the most knowledgeable pronghorn outfitter in the country and the most respected conservation org around, but what do they know...right?!?!? I will take their opinion as "GOSPEL" over some yokel in the basin. Surprise, surprise though - I...

Those are some of the best pics I have ever seen - great job on such a mysterious and cool animal!!

Let's see your data from your own study - I am sure it is pretty reliable. Should I take the word of a plumber out in the basin or the word of the two guys that know more about trophy pronghorn than anyone else on this planet? To add to that, here is a bit from the Boone & Crockett website -...

Heck of a bull moose there-congrats!!

Bess - you are entertaining and this place would not be the same without you, but I think I am going to take Eli and Tony Grimmett's word on antelope over yours. No offense intended :ROFLMAO:

Condition of the animal is probably more important than moisture. Animals were hammered through the tough winter of 2022-2023. They should be in great condition coming out of this most recent winter. Groceries do matter though

should be a banner year this year with wet/mild winter and good moisture through the spring thus far- of course I have very little chance of drawing a tag.

Well Bess - this buck below was killed by the preeminent outfitter for Pronghorn (Eli & Tony Grimmett) and they guessed him to be 3 years old. The buck scored 90". Pretty well known that Pronghorn are much different than deer and elk and reach maturity at age 2-4. I know you don't like facts...

2000 Utah Moose (drawn with zero points 😉) Sorry for the crappy pic 2022 Utah Rocky Mtn Bighorn Sheep (California subspecies) drawn with 21 points Now on to Desert Bighorn Sheep-hope I can draw before I am too old to walk!!