Antelope Hunting in Colorado

Antelope hunting on our eastern plains ranches is simply the most fun hunt we offer. With a rifle we have not had a hunter hunt past the 2nd day yet. That takes all the pressure off the hunter, allowing them to relax and enjoy looking over lots and lots of antelope. Waiting until you find the one that makes your heart pump fast, before pulling the trigger.

Archery is another story altogether. Exciting? You bet. Challenging? Perhaps one of the toughest animals to sneak up to within bow range in North America. Antelope are fascinating animals. Their eyesight is second to none. They are really unpredictable. At times they seem like geniuses, and then their enormous curiosity will lead them to appear stupid. One day a buck will come to a decoy and the next he’ll run from it. Weather plays a big role too. If it’s dry you can set a blind on a water hole, but if it rains, water is too abundant to offer decent shooting opportunities. In 2008 we hosted 10 very good hunters. They harvested 6 antelope bucks, all spot and stalk, with shots between 40 and 60 yard shots. All hunters had multiple shot opportunities, and no animals were injured and not harvested. But this hunt is really tough. Each night every hunter told of close encounters. If you blow a stalk, you simply find another bunch and try again. This hunt typically does not require a guide. We call the hunts semi-guided because a host will point you in the right direction, and help when needed. We will literally hunt right out of the hunt house. You can walk or drive. There’s 30,000 acres of Antelope heaven.

This hunt is for the guy or gal who is willing to work hard, and maybe go home empty handed but with memories that will bring you back for another whack at them. If you harvest, YOU EARNED IT and can be proud of your achievement. Most outfits boast only about a 30% success rate. So taking an antelope with a bow is no small achievement. If you’re an intense hunter why not give this a try!!!

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