DIY Antelope

azdave47 · Jan 19, 2009

Have a lot of BP (resident) for antelope and know I'll only get one rifle tag in my lifetime. I don't want to blow it on a unit with poor trophy potential or access problems (can't afford a big trespass fee). I'm considering 18A but I've heard some rumblings about private land issues. 5B has upped the tags since there is a high buck to doe ratio but not sure about trophy potential. Any advice?

HullinPhx · Jan 20, 2009

if you are a resident and have a lot of points no reason not to put in for 10 and the 19's

Bates7 · Jan 20, 2009

That's good advice.

azdave47 · Jan 20, 2009

Thanks guys. My first choice was going to be 19a - I like the idea of no vehicle trafic in the Fain ranch part of the unit. 2nd choice is more of my concern. I've not had any experience with unit 10 and was concerned about access and being run over by the large number of hunters/guides that will be on the rifle hunt. Maybe the stories are overblown?

ClarkW · Jan 20, 2009

I think the draw odds are the lowest for 10. 19A has a lot of private land and I believe several allow access with fees. I'm no expert and don't know what you consider a trophy, but was on 2 kills in 18A last year. One was 80" and the other 83". It is a tricky unit to figure out at first with private lands, but a day of scouting before will give you a good idea. Also, never hunted it, but knew of 4 tag holders in 18B and the smallest buck they took was 85".