Over the counter tags.

[Encore4me]

Which state is the best for over the counter tag success? We are looking at a 2026 antelope hunt, don’t have to get giants but would like to have good opportunities at some bucks. Public or paying trespassing fees is fine, probably tent camping or hotel if available.


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[zrodwyo]

Over the counter rifle antelope hunting does not exist.

I believe your only options for over the counter antelope is archery only tags in Colorado, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

10 plus years ago I used to buy landowner tags in New Mexico for $2-5k. If landowner tags are still a thing that would be a great option.

 

[Rich M]

There might be a unit or two with leftover tags in WY due to the difficulty in hunting them. Everything else will be 2-3 points for a huntable unit and 10+ points for a good unit.

You can figure out the low demand units in 5 minutes on the F&G website. Then see if you can find a landowner who will allow you to hunt w trespass fee...

I went in 2017 (0 pt), 2023 (4 pts), and now collecting points for 1 more trip when I retire, likely 10 pts.

Good luck to you.