WY Antelope Unit 57 - 2021

[Hit Man]

Planning to apply for a WY Antelope tag this year in Unit 57. Looking for intel or anyone who I could call to chat about this hunt. Planning to use motel in Baggs, WY for a base camp. Would like to harvest a 180 inch buck if possible. Reply to this if you have hunted 57 recently and or would recommend a particular portion of the Unit (N,E,S,W, etc.). Thanks so much.

 

[BuzzH]

Good luck finding that elusive 180 inch pronghorn...

 

[Seamaster]

There are bigger bucks there but the 180" pronghorn are so common that they are behind nearly every sage.

 

[Hit Man]

There are bigger bucks there but the 180" pronghorn are so common that they are behind nearly every sage.

Sounds like you have personal knowledge of Unit 57. Can we have a call?

 

[wapitibob]

I'd drop my standards a bit.

 

[Hit Man]

Good luck finding that elusive 180 inch pronghorn...

Seamaster says there is one behind every sage bush. LOL

 

[Hit Man]

I'd drop my standards a bit.

Have you been there? If there isn't a legitimate change at a 180 inch buck I'll apply for another unit. Although, research thus far suggests Unit 57 is a good place to find a big buck.

 

[wapitibob]

80" maybe, 180 isn't gonna happen.

 

[weaver]

Not sure if serious or not...180 has been typed to often to be a typo.

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[Hit Man]

Not sure if serious or not...180 has been typed to often to be a typo.

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80. Haha. I just purchased my first Gibson guitar ever, a J185. Guess I was getting used to telling my friends about it and put the 1 in front of the 80. Yes. Thank you. Too much whiskey for me. I mean 80!

 

[BuzzH]

Do you know what an 80" look likes and familiar with judging them?

That part of Wyoming took a pretty good hit last winter...may want to consider that before you apply.

 

[Hit Man]

Buzz H - I do not know what an 80" buck looks like in the field and I understand they can be difficult to judge. Ideally, I can find a friend or someone to accompany me on the hunt and help as a spotter/judger. I also did not consider the winter kill affect on Unit 57. I will look for other good Units to apply in . You seem pretty knowledgable, and if possible I'd like to message or text you somehow off this forum.

 

[fmyth]

Planning to apply for a WY Antelope tag this year in Unit 57. Looking for intel or anyone who I could call to chat about this hunt. Planning to use motel in Baggs, WY for a base camp. Would like to harvest a 180 inch buck if possible. Reply to this if you have hunted 57 recently and or would recommend a particular portion of the Unit (N,E,S,W, etc.). Thanks so much.

I was in this unit from Nov 2nd to the 26th and traveled nearly every road and 2 track looking for elk. I'd be happy to talk to you on the phone and share what I know. I stayed in Baggs for a while, between Wamsutter and Rock Springs for a couple weeks and camped in the unit. I have a connection for a really nice furnished house in Baggs thats only a few $ more than the local hotel if you draw a tag

 

[Stalker69]

I am looking at applying and archery hunting if drawn. I would be putting in for a doe. How many points do you have for a buck ?

 

[Selway]

If you really want an 80" buck, which it sounds like you do, I would get ahold of Eli Grimmett.

 

[Cornhusker]

I've hunted 57 a few times as well as some other units in the last 40 years or so I would consider the winter kill in that unit before burning points on that unit right now. Unless you've looked at a lot of antelope it's difficult to tell an 80" antelope from a 70" antelope remember there are 4 mass measurements. If you want to PM me I might be able to give you some thoughts depending on what the rest of this winter brings.

 

[Big Ern]

Agree with the above. I have hunted speed goats iin 57 and also been all over that place chasing deer.

Not a hard place to hunt. Difficulty is field judging if you don’t have a lot of experience. Difference between a 70 vs 80 isn’t that easy from 500 plus yards especially if you haven’t been around a lot of big bucks.

Bring the best spotter you can afford and take your time.