First antelope hunt

[NoDakfarmin]

Hey guys, I’m trying to find an antelope hunt for 2025. Are there any opportunities for landowner tags or otc tags a guy can look at?? I have 2 points in Wyoming is all but would really like to shoot one this year!

 

[realunlucky]

Look at the special, with the substantial price increase antelope tag odds have definitely improved in that pool.

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[wytx]

Apply for an area with lots of licenses and take a chance on a random draw in Wyoming.

 

[Indian Summer]

Apply for an area with lots of licenses and take a chance on a random draw in Wyoming.

What he said. And if you are really wanting to hunt apply in the special drawing. Like Realunlucky said with the price increase for the special drawing you should be able to draw a tag. Look east. The herds on the west side are in bad shape.

 

[NoDakfarmin]

What he said. And if you are really wanting to hunt apply in the special drawing. Like Realunlucky said with the price increase for the special drawing you should be able to draw a tag. Look east. The herds on the west side are in bad shape.

Thank you very much!

 

[OTCLIFE]

New Mexico might have some landowner tags, but I assume they are sold to outfitters. I don't have the money for landowner tags so I am not exactly sure, but New Mexico seems like a "pay to play" kind of state. Sorry I could not be of more help

 

[okie archer]

New Mexico has no point system but has horrible odds. Private land are OTC but it's tough to find permission without cash. I've drawn one NM tag, first time applying had 2% odds, great hunt. Haven't drawn since.

Like already stated 2 points in Wyoming could probably get you a tag in a low tier unit, may take special though.

Arizona has horrible odds plus I hear the antelope are declining.

I drew a muzzleloader (no scopes) tag in Colorado last year with 3 points. It was a pretty tough hunt, most of the bucks on public were pretty small.

My home state of Oklahoma has OTC archery and there is just a little public land. Tough hunt, let's just say it's not NM or WY. I have been putting in as a resident for years and still can't draw. I'm up into the teens with points.

If I'm not mistaken Nebraska has OTC archery, might be worth checking with a guide.
I don't have much info in other states.

Pronghorn hunting seemed to change about 10-12 years ago. I remember when I first started hunting them in 2014 I believe, you could buy a second buck tag in some units.(Wyoming )All you had to do was call in and buy another. I remember there even being leftovers a few days into the rifle season.

You can still have a good hunt but it will cost you money. Hope I haven't told you wrong but this is how I see it.

 

[NoDakfarmin]

New Mexico has no point system but has horrible odds. Private land are OTC but it's tough to find permission without cash. I've drawn one NM tag, first time applying had 2% odds, great hunt. Haven't drawn since.

Like already stated 2 points in Wyoming could probably get you a tag in a low tier unit, may take special though.

Arizona has horrible odds plus I hear the antelope are declining.

I drew a muzzleloader (no scopes) tag in Colorado last year with 3 points. It was a pretty tough hunt, most of the bucks on public were pretty small.

My home state of Oklahoma has OTC archery and there is just a little public land. Tough hunt, let's just say it's not NM or WY. I have been putting in as a resident for years and still can't draw. I'm up into the teens with points.

If I'm not mistaken Nebraska has OTC archery, might be worth checking with a guide.
I don't have much info in other states.

Pronghorn hunting seemed to change about 10-12 years ago. I remember when I first started hunting them in 2014 I believe, you could buy a second buck tag in some units. All you had to do was call in and buy another. I remember there even being leftovers a few days into the rifle season.

You can still have a good hunt but it will cost you money. Hope I haven't told you wrong but this is how I see it.

Thank you very much for all the information! I’ll see what I can come up with

 

[Babarkidd]

N.M might have some landowner tags tho.

 

[gaphunter]

I’ve been looking into this too! If you’re interested in Wyoming, your 2 points could help you with some of the less competitive units for antelope, but it’s a bit of a stretch for the better units. For landowner tags, there are always opportunities, especially if you network with landowners or use some of the landowner tag programs available in the state. You could also look at OTC tags in some areas of Montana and Colorado, though they tend to have more hunters, so it could require more scouting and prep. If you’re flexible with the state, Arizona has some great opportunities, though it’s a lottery system. Best of luck!

 

[wytx]

I’ve been looking into this too! If you’re interested in Wyoming, your 2 points could help you with some of the less competitive units for antelope, but it’s a bit of a stretch for the better units. For landowner tags, there are always opportunities, especially if you network with landowners or use some of the landowner tag programs available in the state. You could also look at OTC tags in some areas of Montana and Colorado, though they tend to have more hunters, so it could require more scouting and prep. If you’re flexible with the state, Arizona has some great opportunities, though it’s a lottery system. Best of luck!

No transferable LO tags in Wyoming , he will have to draw.