A little help in CO

[DoubleAron]

Im from TX, moved to CO several years ago. I went pronghorn hunting for the first time once in a unit that I was able to get a tag with no points the first year I was eligible. Except for being out hunting it was no fun. All the private had all the water etc. So I decided to build some points and try again. What I am having a hard time figuring out is how many points gets me in a unit that would be a decent hunt.

I am looking for a meat hunt. Dont care about horns or even if it is a doe. Just looking for a fun hunt that actually has a chance of harvesting.

Thanks

 

[SilentKid0423]

2024-Primary-PRONGHORN-Post-Draw-Report.pdf

cpw.widen.net

Asset Share - Cpw DAM

These two links will have all the info you need on harvesting and drawing. Just about anything east of I-25 is going to be easier to draw but mostly private. West of I-25 has some good areas to hunt but harder to draw in those great areas.

 

[nrpate05]

CO is pretty tough for antelope. Most are on the eastern side of the state which is pretty much all private. There are some decent opportunities, but it takes a little research. Cross reference the draw report with units that have some public access. Likely easier to get a rifle mule deer tag and try to shoot a forky or doe!

 

[Bluffgruff]

CO is pretty tough for antelope. Most are on the eastern side of the state which is pretty much all private. There are some decent opportunities, but it takes a little research. Cross reference the draw report with units that have some public access. Likely easier to get a rifle mule deer tag and try to shoot a forky or doe!

But antelope meat >>>>>> deer meat!

 

[5yearcoueshunter]

But antelope meat >>>>>> deer meat!

Maybe it depends on the state. My experience in NM, I'd take a fork horn deer over a pronghorn any day!

 

[SilentKid0423]

Maybe it depends on the state. My experience in NM, I'd take a fork horn deer over a pronghorn any day!

I would agree. If you shoot a pronghorn buck that’s been chasing does all day, probably going to be a little tougher. I’ve had a pronghorn doe that tasted almost as good as the elk I shot the year prior!

 

[DoubleAron]

Besides something new to hunt that’s one of the main things I am looking for, trying the meat. Never had it. Thanks for the info.

 

[Sheltowee]

Besides something new to hunt that’s one of the main things I am looking for, trying the meat. Never had it. Thanks for the info.

Pronghorn is my favorite game meat *if* you practice good field care. Get it skinned and cooled as fast as humanly possible.

Pretty sure @Big Fin is who said "the only problem with pronghorn is that they aren't as big as elk."

 

[DoubleAron]

Thanks for the info. I have been watching a ton of stuff about them and that seems to come up a lot.

 

[caddiscrazy]

Antelope is by far my favorite game meat! I agree with the above statements, proper care in the field is the key.

 

[Bigjay73]

Besides something new to hunt that’s one of the main things I am looking for, trying the meat. Never had it. Thanks for the info.

It is really good.

 

[Bigjay73]

Maybe it depends on the state. My experience in NM, I'd take a fork horn deer over a pronghorn any day!

Well, you're a coues guy, obviously you're into itty bitty horns

 

[MTGomer]

Are ranchers in Colorado open to letting strangers hunt? In general, ranchers hate antelope due to fence destruction.

 

[5yearcoueshunter]

Well, you're a coues guy, obviously you're into itty bitty horns

haha, never said I was "into" shooting fork horns, just said IMO they taste better than Pronghorn. I was just responding to NRPATE05's post about taking a mule deer doe or fork horn instead of waiting for a Pronghorn tag if meat was the goal.

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[Bigjay73]

haha, never said I was "into" shooting fork horns, just said IMO they taste better than Pronghorn. I was just responding to NRPATE05's post about taking a mule deer doe or fork horn instead of waiting for a Pronghorn tag if meat was the goal.

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Wonder if Az or Nm pronghorn taste different? I've only had Colorado and Wyoming pronghorn, very delicious. And I used to hunt coues, thought they tasted better than mulies, sure as hell easier to pack out

 

[5yearcoueshunter]

Wonder if Az or Nm pronghorn taste different? I've only had Colorado and Wyoming pronghorn, very delicious. And I used to hunt coues, thought they tasted better than mulies, sure as hell easier to pack out

I like Pronghorn, just prefer deer. I've had one Wyoming Pronghorn, thought it was stronger than the NM ones, so I don't know. Maybe it's just me. lol

 

[rmyoung1]

The best wild game steak I’ve ever made for myself was the tenderloin from a NM doe antelope. I did get the hide off it and the meat on ice as soon as possible. Delicious.

 

[Dsnow9]

I like Pronghorn, just prefer deer. I've had one Wyoming Pronghorn, thought it was stronger than the NM ones, so I don't know. Maybe it's just me. lol

I’ve shot a lot of antelope and a fair amount of bucks during the rut. By far the best meat in the freezer. I haven’t had a bad one yet. But I get them cut fast and ice as fast as I can.