Pronghorn and Antelope Hunting Resource Guide

Wyoming: The Pronghorn Capital

Wyoming is widely recognized as the pronghorn capital of the world, offering unparalleled opportunities due to high animal density.

• Key Regions: Popular hunting areas include the Red Desert and the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
• Management: The state employs strict wildlife management practices to ensure sustainable populations and hunting success year after year.
• Licensing: Drawing a license for a high-quality hunt typically requires at least one preference point.

Colorado: High Success and Private Access

Colorado offers diverse antelope hunting across both public and private lands, particularly in the eastern regions.

• Eastern Plains: Guided hunts are available on over 100,000 acres of private land, often yielding high-quality trophies.
• Western Colorado: GMU 003 and 004 near Craig provide low-cost semi-guided opportunities on roughly 10,000 acres of private land where animals often congregate.
• Vouchers: Landowner vouchers are sometimes available for specific units (e.g., Unit 114) to bypass traditional drawing systems.

Arizona and Texas

• Arizona: The state's southern regions, including the Sonoran Desert, offer unique hunts in challenging terrain that requires significant skill and patience.
• Texas: Known for its diversity, Texas provides hunting in the wide-open plains of the west, supported by extensive hunting seasons and mild winters.

Top Hunting Units and Locations

State	Primary Species	Notable Units/Regions	Additional Details
Wyoming	Pronghorn	Red Desert, Medicine Bow-Routt	Known for incredible speed and keen eyesight.
Colorado	Antelope	Eastern Plains, GMU 003, GMU 004	High success rates on private ranch land.
Idaho	Antelope	Top 2019 Units	Detailed unit guides are released annually.
Arizona	Pronghorn	Sonoran Desert	Distinctive, challenging desert environments.

International Opportunity: African Blesbuck

Steyn Africa Safaris, based in South Africa's Limpopo Province, offers specialized hunts for Blesbuck, a prominent African antelope species.

• Package Details: A typical 5-day safari includes one Blesbuck male, luxury accommodations, and professional guide services.
• Habitat: Most hunting occurs on privately owned ranches within the Waterberg biosphere, one of South Africa's most game-rich regions.
• Exclusivity: Safaris are generally hosted for only one group at a time to ensure personalized attention.

Specialized Gear and Preservation

For hunters looking to display their trophies, specialized mounting solutions are available for mid-sized species like antelope.

• TKMOUNTS: Offers a skull mount hanger designed for European mounts.
• Features: The bracket includes a three-joint clutching mechanism for unlimited display angles and secures the skull through the spinal opening without drilling.

Finish: These mounts are typically finished in black to remain discreetly hidden behind the skull.