There is little contest that the antelope is one of the fastest game animals in North America. Due to their speed, the pronghorn antelope, or pronghorn, is viewed as a different challenge when compared to hunting deer or elk. Despite this, most novice hunters will have a high chance of hunting them.
As with any hunt, it is the wise hunter that attempts to learn all he can about the animal he is about to hunt, more so if they are used to hunting other animals.
Pronghorn antelope are called so because of the tines that point forward on their horns. They are plains animals. Pronghorn have the ability to see long distances and detect hunters further than other animals. Also they are adapted for speed and can escape faster than even whitetail deer. Pronghorn are not always found near bodies of water, as they have the ability to conserve the water in their bodies. Compared to whitetail deer, pronghorns have observable habits, like frequenting the exact same areas, with the exception of when they are passing through only. They have a preference for flowers and fruit, but pronghorn can consume various forms of vegetation.
Scouting is the second part to hunting successfully, and is related to the study of the animal. When possible, scout before the beginning of the hunting season, taking the time to actually be there; maps can be helpful, but nothing beats personally scouting the hunting ground. Scouting should pay attention to feeding grounds, escape routes, and specially patterns of behavior of the herd, taking note of the preferences of pronghorn.
During this time, you may also discover good locations to set up camp, rest sites and work areas, as well as routes back and forth from the areas you find antelope. Additionally, scouting can give you the opportunity to spot possible trophy animals.
An investment in high-quality binoculars or scopes can pay large dividends, as they help negate a pronghorn's sight advantage, and are useful before and during the hunt.
As previously mentioned, pronghorn are creatures of habit, and creating a plan for the hunt ought not to be all too difficult. At best you will know, at the very least have an idea, the place that the herd is and any trophy animals are through the day. Ambushes could possibly be easier to put together along the paths pronghorn take to travel.
However, in case there is any unexpected modifications to the plan, like weather and so on, you should be prepared to adapt to any situation.
As with any hunt, it is the wise hunter that attempts to learn all he can about the animal he is about to hunt, more so if they are used to hunting other animals.
Pronghorn antelope are called so because of the tines that point forward on their horns. They are plains animals. Pronghorn have the ability to see long distances and detect hunters further than other animals. Also they are adapted for speed and can escape faster than even whitetail deer. Pronghorn are not always found near bodies of water, as they have the ability to conserve the water in their bodies. Compared to whitetail deer, pronghorns have observable habits, like frequenting the exact same areas, with the exception of when they are passing through only. They have a preference for flowers and fruit, but pronghorn can consume various forms of vegetation.
Scouting is the second part to hunting successfully, and is related to the study of the animal. When possible, scout before the beginning of the hunting season, taking the time to actually be there; maps can be helpful, but nothing beats personally scouting the hunting ground. Scouting should pay attention to feeding grounds, escape routes, and specially patterns of behavior of the herd, taking note of the preferences of pronghorn.
During this time, you may also discover good locations to set up camp, rest sites and work areas, as well as routes back and forth from the areas you find antelope. Additionally, scouting can give you the opportunity to spot possible trophy animals.
An investment in high-quality binoculars or scopes can pay large dividends, as they help negate a pronghorn's sight advantage, and are useful before and during the hunt.
As previously mentioned, pronghorn are creatures of habit, and creating a plan for the hunt ought not to be all too difficult. At best you will know, at the very least have an idea, the place that the herd is and any trophy animals are through the day. Ambushes could possibly be easier to put together along the paths pronghorn take to travel.
However, in case there is any unexpected modifications to the plan, like weather and so on, you should be prepared to adapt to any situation.
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