How many tags are in your pronghorn unit vs public land access? We typically wait until the 2nd week of season to let the opener crowds disperse, but that's in a crowded unit. On a cold year pronghorn can start to group up in mid-late October, leading to a harder stalk and less clean shot opportunities.
I wouldn't sweat missing the opener, but my priority would be the pronghorn tag. Muley behavior won't drastically change through that pre-rut time.
I wouldn't sweat missing the opener, but my priority would be the pronghorn tag. Muley behavior won't drastically change through that pre-rut time.