How's this buck look?

[shooter7]

Fairly new to antelope hunting. I've killed a couple does in Wyoming but this is my first time drawing a tag in my resident state. My wife and I both drew tags this year and our season kicks off in a couple weeks. Im really hoping to get her on a solid buck. I've been watching this guy for the past month or so and he's survived most of archery season so far. None of my buddies hunt antelope so they don't have much of an opinion. I've read over several field judging guides to know he's not a 80" monster, but what would you all think he scores?

 

[sndmn11]

If it's a rifle tag I wouldn't shoot him. If an archery tag, there's a coin flip chance he makes PY.

 

[shooter7]

If it's a rifle tag I wouldn't shoot him. If an archery tag, there's a coin flip chance he makes PY.

It's a rifle tag.

 

[Lil-Rokslider]

There's nothing exceptional about him. His cutters and hooks are nothing special. But it's really cool how his horns do the wave above the cutters, and I'm a sucker for a unique antelope buck. I'd give him some serious consideration, but not because I think he'll score exceptionally well.

 

[Rackmastr]

Mid to high 60's somewhere maybe?

Nice looking first antelope but not what I'd call a 'solid' buck. That being said, really depends on zone, access, numbers, etc.

 

[shooter7]

Mid to high 60's somewhere maybe?

Nice looking first antelope but not what I'd call a 'solid' buck. That being said, really depends on zone, access, numbers, etc.

Digging through the boone and crocket record books, the county I'm hunting which has 3 separate GMU's, has produced only 2 bucks to make the books.

 

[RockAndSage]

There's nothing exceptional about him. His cutters and hooks are nothing special. But it's really cool how his horns do the wave above the cutters, and I'm a sucker for a unique antelope buck. I'd give him some serious consideration, but not because I think he'll score exceptionally well.

This is good stuff, OP. Size has a beauty of its own, but so does uniqueness, and appreciation for that.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Who cares what it scores? If it gets you pumped up, shoot the thing. If not, easy pass.

 

[Rackmastr]

Digging through the boone and crocket record books, the county I'm hunting which has 3 separate GMU's, has produced only 2 bucks to make the books.

For sure knowing what a zone is capable of is important.

Thats the great thing about antelope. If you dont put a tape on them or need to know a number to be happy with them, the majority of them make a really nice shoulder or euro mount and a great hunting experience!

If the buck gets your wife excited, then theres zero question! As well, knowing whatever the 'best' you can find in your scouting essentially will give you the answer as well.

Good luck on the hunt!!

 

[voltage]

That little squiggle in the horn would tickle my fancy.

Score is SOOOOOOOO overrated.

 

[Joshk358]

They also taste reeeeeaally good. So, i dont know. Maybe? Up to you dude. Enjoy your hunt!! To me, antelope is a low pressure, super fun hunt.

 

[Cahunter805]

I agree with other above. Not much for prongs and height but definitely a cool buck. If you or the wife like him I’d shoot him.

 

[Muledeerfanatic]

Best thing about antelope is you can look at every buck in a unit and see what is out there then go after something respectable for the unit
I like just looking at them for a few days then shooting whatever turns me on

 

[shooter7]

For sure knowing what a zone is capable of is important.

Thats the great thing about antelope. If you dont put a tape on them or need to know a number to be happy with them, the majority of them make a really nice shoulder or euro mount and a great hunting experience!

If the buck gets your wife excited, then theres zero question! As well, knowing whatever the 'best' you can find in your scouting essentially will give you the answer as well.

Good luck on the hunt!!

At this point I've found 8 different bucks and this guy is still probably the biggest. Another bonus is that he's only about a mile from the house and the archery hunters haven't pushed him out yet. Still got a couple weeks before our season opens but feeling good about our odds.

 

[Grassymike]

If that buck would make you happy, it is the biggest around that you have found and would be a first buck for you or your wife who cares what the rest of us think ? My opinion (not that it matters) that is a decent buck that is young. Antelope are like everything else once you lock eyes on a real big one you won't need to ask if they are real big. Length of horn counts but MASS is very important as well as big prongs. Good luck and hope you both enjoy this hunt.

 

[Fireflyfishing]

Looks like meat in the freezer to me.

 

[juglow]

can't hunt a buck that doesn't exist. If he is the biggest you have seen and makes you happy, fill the freezer!

 

[Duckhacker]

Cool buck. Sounds like you're putting in work and still might stumble into bigger, but I too am fond of unique/different and wouldn't hesitate to enjoy putting the stalk on him. Good luck!