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03-07-2016, 09:38 AM
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Archery antelope
Alright guys and gals, I know it's only March, but the draws will be upon us before we know it. I am currently sitting at a p7 for archery antelope. Looking at the results for last years draws, I might have a chance of drawing this year. So rather than the usual 999, I'm thinking of actually applying to be drawn. I'm looking for some info on where you guys think the best area to be.
A buddy of mine tagged out last year on his trophy antelope in the 807 draw choice, with wmu's 150,151,152. I have done a bit of hunting in the Hanna area and saw a few decent bucks around there as well. Thinking about going with the 808 draw choice with wmu's 160,162,163,164,and 166. It's a bit closer to home and being that I'm out of town for work a lot, it might be hard to scout if it's further away.
I'm looking for feedback from the guys who have actually done the archery hunts, and not opinions of those who haven't. Interested in hearing your methods of hunting, whether it be spot and stalk, ground blind or whatever. Did you use a decoy? Were you successful or not? What would you do differently etc. Just looking for first hand experiences to guide me through the process of tagging an antelope. Thanks in advance for all the help.
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03-07-2016, 10:31 AM
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Was successfull twice in 150 permission was ok to get 75% yes saw a few crankers to buddy missed one of them a huge herd buck had 40 does with him decoyed him to 23 yrds and buddy sailed it just over his back!!! That said out little antelope camp got cleaned out while we were out hunting tent , cots , camo , table , chairs , cooler ect that sucked
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03-07-2016, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ultimate Predator
Was successfull twice in 150 permission was ok to get 75% yes saw a few crankers to buddy missed one of them a huge herd buck had 40 does with him decoyed him to 23 yrds and buddy sailed it just over his back!!! That said out little antelope camp got cleaned out while we were out hunting tent , cots , camo , table , chairs , cooler ect that sucked
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All it takes is a couple of losers stealing your stuff to ruin a good time! Happy to hear you guys were successful, sad to hear that it was at the cost of losing your camp setup!
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03-07-2016, 12:06 PM
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Never ever had a problem out in the bush like that before but then again we were close to sask ha
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03-07-2016, 12:16 PM
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Funnest hunt you'll do imo.tagged a dandy last sept during the rut with the bow very cool experience.
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03-07-2016, 12:19 PM
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Would you say that spot and stalk with a decoy would be the best method?
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03-08-2016, 11:40 AM
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Decoy all the way!
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03-10-2016, 07:17 PM
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I agree with the fellows who commented previously that decoying is the way to go for Alberta. Take the game to them rather than sit on a waterhole. In Alberta there are too many dugouts on some of the community pastures anyhow.
Ya there are some crankers in the 160's zones but the antelope can be few and far between- also higher priorities are needed to hunt there.. There can be miles of empty prairie.
Better to go further south. Phone a few F+W offices, speak to some officers, or if you know some farmers and ranchers talk to them about what they are seeing in the year you actually intend to hunt. Don't totally rely on what somebody saw last year.
If you get into a good area you will have a great time hunting them. Good luck.
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03-11-2016, 12:32 PM
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spot and stalk and a decoy . a few years back i had 3 shots and 3 misses in 3 days start practicing now and try to get good at range estimation and be ready they come in fast . your watching them at 400 yards you look down to nock an arrow and get ready, when you look up the buck is watching you at 30 yards.
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03-11-2016, 12:46 PM
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Will depend on the year we have, if this drought continues there will be limited water. The herd here will water like clock work at 10 and 2, pretty much the same every day.. Fun hunt, wish you all the best if you draw your tag.
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03-13-2016, 10:32 PM
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Decoy best bet.
Buddy and myself killed 2 nice bucks archery in 162, 2014.
Timing very important.
2nd week Sept and beginning of 3rd the best then gets patchy.
Know how to judge distance and shoot fast ...when they decide/commit it happens fast!
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01-16-2018, 10:39 AM
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Saw a pile of antelope in 151 this year while hunting mule deer. Must have been a herd of at least 100 that we watched for awhile. This was also in November though.
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01-16-2018, 11:00 AM
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Here’s a question for you looper guys ... Are the goats pretty aggressive in the first week of semptember or are they a little later in the month ??
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06-14-2018, 01:05 PM
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Well, I put in the draw application for archery antelope. The info stated above, will be very helpful. I have done zero scouting in my desired hunting area. However, a buddy of mine has hunted antelope down there a couple different times, so he has a bit of an in, for permission and knowing where the big pastures are located. Did you guys find that the farmers were pretty easy to acquire permission from?? Hoping my friend can make it with me, or it might be a difficult hunt!! Thanks for all the great advice so far!!
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06-14-2018, 01:26 PM
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I am fairly certain my hunting partner is putting in for the same zones and draw. I will probably tag along as a sherpa and maybe go after a mulie. If he gets drawn I will send you a PM with contact info and maybe we can do some intel sharing.
Good luck with the draw.
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06-14-2018, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bowhunter9841
Well, I put in the draw application for archery antelope. The info stated above, will be very helpful. I have done zero scouting in my desired hunting area. However, a buddy of mine has hunted antelope down there a couple different times, so he has a bit of an in, for permission and knowing where the big pastures are located. Did you guys find that the farmers were pretty easy to acquire permission from?? Hoping my friend can make it with me, or it might be a difficult hunt!! Thanks for all the great advice so far!!
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I would contact farmers and ranchers now, with the stipulation that you will touch base with them before the season starts in case anything changes. A dry year can change your yes to a no.
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