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!!