scubasteven25
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LAST EDITED ON Oct-01-10 AT 09:42AM (MST)[p]My wife and I will be trying for antelope next year in the great state of Wyoming. I've read through quite a few posts on the MM forums trying to find answers as to where to start. Being as we are in Idaho I am looking to stay in the western half of the state. So far I've seen some good draw odds for several units. Idaho lists the average size of bucks taken from each unit but I don't see such a thing for Wyoming. Does anyone know if one exists or is there a list of Wyoming big game records? I'm not looking to kill the next world record but would like to get my wife something nice sized in the mid to upper 70's range. I will be a little more picky for myself as I already have an 80" antelope on the wall from my first and only antelope hunt, but I would like to ensure my wife can get a nice trophy and a great experience.
Looking at BLM maps shows lots of public land around the southwestern area of the state. Is it hard to get access to these public lands or are they open gate and fairly easy to locate like here in Idaho? Which units would you suggest for a not very experienced antelope hunter who is willing to get off the beaten path for a good antelope? I am looking to stay in the units that do not require a ton of preference points to draw. I have also been looking at lots of pictures of antelope to judge the size so I can educate my eyes. Unfortunately when I shot my only antelope I did not know a darn thing but lucked into a good one as he looked big to me. Any and all advice is appreciated and I will continue doing my homework as well. Thanks, God Bless and Happy Hunting.
Looking at BLM maps shows lots of public land around the southwestern area of the state. Is it hard to get access to these public lands or are they open gate and fairly easy to locate like here in Idaho? Which units would you suggest for a not very experienced antelope hunter who is willing to get off the beaten path for a good antelope? I am looking to stay in the units that do not require a ton of preference points to draw. I have also been looking at lots of pictures of antelope to judge the size so I can educate my eyes. Unfortunately when I shot my only antelope I did not know a darn thing but lucked into a good one as he looked big to me. Any and all advice is appreciated and I will continue doing my homework as well. Thanks, God Bless and Happy Hunting.