Unit 121 Antelope!

[mlycrzy]

Well after 6 years of applying I drew my 1st NV antelope tag. A good friend and I went up on Thursday the day before the opener to do a little looking around. Although we seen large numbers of goats I didn't see anything that got me too excited. Same was the case the next 2 days as the bucks were plentiful but not quite what I was looking for. We easily glassed over 35-40 bucks. Sunday morning came and we only had the morning to hunt as we had to start heading home. Finally after ALOT of glassing and miles on the ol' cummins we spotted a good heavy buck with 3 does and another little buck. We had to close the distance by about 1/2 a mile which we did easier than I expected. I set up and was waiting for a distance from my buddies but the range finders weren't cooperating so I guessed the buck to be about 450 yards. I held about 6" over his shoulder and touched the trigger. I first thought my shot was low and was steading for another shot when the buck stumbled and went down. We had a great time hunting and I was thrilled with my first buck antelope.

"You only live once,but if you work it right, once is enough" -Joe E. Lewis

 

[NWElkHunter]

Nice looking buck! It's fun to be able to glass so many bucks before "deciding" which one to take isn't it.

 

[sourkraut]

Way to go Justin! Nice looking buck. I've only hunted antelope twice and loved every minute. sourkraut

 

[viking421a]

Sounds like a great hunt, he's going to look great on the wall!

I love the heavy horned bucks!

 

[treedagain]

good looking buck....sounds like you had fun....

 

[nvbuckslayer]

Hey JB thats a dang nice buck! man I wish I could have come but I know you and my dad had a great time! Im looking forward to the deer hunt in a couple weeks! we are gonna slay'em!

 

[sjhunter]

That's going to look good on the wall.... And even better as jerky! Good job bro!