That looks like the same condition as the elk in the lightning struck bull thread. Seems like the consensus was that it isn't lightning but something else. They got permission from the game warden to put the elk down without punching their tag.
Spoke to hunters at this trailhead last year that were complaining about this trail being open to UTVs/ATVs during the rifle deer season in Sept. They used to hunt off this trail with horses. Now there are huge luxurious camps at timberline for the Sept 15 deer opener hauled in via ATVs. Not...
I know you weren't looking for arguments to keep using the QADs but I have used them for a couple years now. I had read/heard the comments about sparse bloodtrails on Rokslide prior to using them, but decided to try them anyway. I shot 2 whitetails with them and both died within 60 yards but...
Contrary to some opinions, antelope is generally mild in flavor and tender. Not much doctoring is required. Joe's chimichurri suggestion would be a great addition. I typically keep antelope pretty basic.