Field judging pronghorn for trophy quality

[JJMarsh]

Spotting a true trophy antelope requires more than just finding the biggest horns on the prairie. The key lies in evaluating mass, prong formation, and overall horn shape at distance. Look for bases that appear thick compared to the ears, distinct upward-curving prongs, and horns that extend well beyond the ears when viewed broadside.

Many hunters overlook the importance of horn mass when field judging. A buck with shorter but heavier horns often scores better than a taller, thinner rack. Pay equal attention to the horn's rear curve - the best trophies maintain consistent mass from base to tip.

What's your preferred method for estimating pronghorn size? Any tricks for judging at extreme distances in mirage?

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[PNWGATOR]

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Field Judging

Practice your pronghorn field judging skills on these bucks. Click a picture and it takes you to a scoring form and video of that buck. Submit your entry and find out the real score (or what we...

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[wytx]

Get close and look them over closely.
Spotting scope is mandatory and a good mount for glassing- tripod or window mount.
Mass- base compared to eye, length compared to ears and prongs.

When the first thing you notice is black on their head usually they are worth a closer look.
A buck that has mass and length will just stand out, you'll notice his horns 1st.

 

[Elkslut]

Following this. Drew my first pronghorn tags this year. Scouted the area with my buddy, only saw females and faws (young ones). Looking forward to this hunt.

 

[Rackmastr]

Mass is king!!!!!

Dont pass up a short buck without taking the time to ensure you've assessed mass.