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Old 05-31-2021, 01:38 PM
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Is there anyone from the area that has an idea how well or poorly the Antelope made out over the winter. Giving some thought to putting in for a Trophy Antelope draw, have high enough priority to select whatever WMU we want. We have checked out up around Suffield, Brooks etc and there the Antelope didn't fare all the well. Wondering if further south was better. Thanks.
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Old 05-31-2021, 02:02 PM
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I am planning the same i have p18 and buddy is P13 we are looking at zone 102,118 for the oct 19 date.
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Old 05-31-2021, 02:04 PM
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just draw the tag and go, every zone has some great goats in them, just need to find them. if you dont draw this year and things go South, it will be even worse for another 4-5 years. Draw the tags and get back in the que.....
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Old 05-31-2021, 02:18 PM
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The antelope population is on the upswing. We saw over 1000 between Walsh and Dunmore one day in December. That being said, my mom and brother hunted 116, 119, 124, 148 draw last year and we didn't find any huge bucks to chase. I think possibly the age structure of the bucks just wasn't there last year.
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Old 05-31-2021, 03:03 PM
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there were a few train incidents in SW Sasky and NE Montana that may affect those Southern most populations perhaps. Most North of the river didn't do bad.
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Old 05-31-2021, 05:31 PM
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Definitely saw more quality bucks down south then up around brooks, number should be pretty good, I’d draw this year if I had enough points, if you ever need an extra pair of eyes down there let me know, I love scouting for lopers
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Old 05-31-2021, 05:50 PM
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I hunt the top half of 118 every year for Mulies and Whitetail. I see very few goats until I head right to the Sask border or travel down into the bottom half of the WMU.
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Old 05-31-2021, 06:03 PM
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Last year trophy quality was very good from what I saw in Sept. Not sure how the winter was on them but last season seemed like a really good one
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Old 05-31-2021, 06:04 PM
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I think those who draw the tag this season will be pleasantly surprised with the quality of antelope around.. With some patience and scouting you should be able to find what you are looking for in most zones.

Good luck to those who draw the tag.

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Old 05-31-2021, 07:26 PM
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I am planning the same i have p18 and buddy is P13 we are looking at zone 102,118 for the oct 19 date.
That’s where I’d be heading too...good luck on the hunt!
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Old 05-31-2021, 08:33 PM
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I will be pulling the pin on mine this year!! Saw plenty real trophy class antelope and my son connected on a 77" on first stalk under his grandads tag! saw a giant south of brooks mid october that was mid 80 s all day !!!
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Old 05-31-2021, 08:37 PM
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Appreciate all the guys that have contributed on this thread plus the raft of guys that sent PMs. All very helpful information. Thanks.
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Old 05-31-2021, 08:56 PM
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Lots of fawns on the ground today. Seen three sets of twins today.
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Well, got the draw put in. At priority 15 it appears we can draw wherever we like. We wanted to go for the early season draws to space this one out from out usual Elk, moose hunt in Nov. Put in first choice as 162 group of WMUs. We have never spent much time in that area so looking forward to doing a scouting trip and looking around some new country. Other advantage is there are a lot more motels and gas stations than there are where we usually went south of Redcliff in the later season. Thanks again to all the folks that helped out so much.
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