Thinking about using an outfitter

[Rainer]

So my father brought up the idea that we should go on a western hunt for my 30th birthday next year(it would also be my 2nd anniversary of being cancer free). Now my father has health limitations with his bad heart and can't do hills that well so I was thinking about a Pronghorn hunt. They are also better priced compared to elk and deer. As much as I would love to do it DIY it's kinda hard with limited time and coming from the other side of the country. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good outfitter? We're thinking of only taking the bow's with us.

 

[Lostinthewoods]

I'm not sure of your price range, but if you look in NM you'll see package deals that generally claim 100% rates.
I've never been to one, but they seem to be up your alley.
They always had places for you to stay, food included, and some even had ponds to fish.

NM also has some great goats!
Most of these places also have such a large antelope population where you won't need an outfitter. Or the package may be "semi-guided".

I'd say you could find tags for anywhere from 1500-3500.

Just a thought!

 

[Hannibal]

So my father brought up the idea that we should go on a western hunt for my 30th birthday next year(it would also be my 2nd anniversary of being cancer free). Now my father has health limitations with his bad heart and can't do hills that well so I was thinking about a Pronghorn hunt. They are also better priced compared to elk and deer. As much as I would love to do it DIY it's kinda hard with limited time and coming from the other side of the country. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good outfitter? We're thinking of only taking the bow's with us.

Sorry to hear about your father's health problems and I'm certain I speak for all members of this site in wishing him and you a rapid and successful recovery. I think your choice of an antelope hunt is a wise decision. Archery antelope hunts are fairly simple (from my experience) , don't require a great deal of physical exertion and are a lot of fun. However, I think your money could be better spent and saved for that matter, on a DIY archery antelope hunt in Wyoming or of course my favorite state, Idaho. If you're interested in a DIY archery hunt in Idaho send me a p.m. and I'll offer a few suggestions.

 

[Rainer]

Looks like I can't convince him to DIY the hunt. Time to find an outfitter and decide what state we want to try.

 

[brymoore]

There's no reason to hire an outfitter to hunt antelope. Easy hunt anyone can do. We can stear you in the right direction.

 

[Hannibal]

There's no reason to hire an outfitter to hunt antelope. Easy hunt anyone can do. We can stear you in the right direction.

I couldn't agree more.

 

[brownbear932008]

They are right about very easy. But if there is one hunt that's actually reasonable with a guide it's still antelope. I would pick a reliable one out of Wyoming in one of the units in central or NE Wyoming. There are several I'm sure.

 

[Lonesome_God_outdoors]

The purpose of an outfitter is not only to get you on animals you couldn't do yourself, they also handle your accommodations, food, transportation and whatnot. While it is pretty easy get an antelope on your own if you want the benefits that an outfitter provides get one. I'd look at NE Wyoming as there are still tags avaliable and using an outfitter they will have land already so you won't have to worry about areas with low public percentages. Good luck to you and your dad!

 

[rlmmatt]

I use soe outfitters they hunt with archery behind horses it's very doable with health problems and tags are over the counter pm me if you want his contact

 

[Bagel_7]

Wyoming antelope I would look at Table Mountain Outfitters. I won a hunt there this October, you can check them out on YouTube.

 

[rlmmatt]

i was with table mountain a few years ago scott and angie were great.