Pronghorn hunting advice?

[RedTx]

I got a call from a friend from a buddy the other day. He asked if I wanted to go out to west Texas and go pronhorn hunting. I said heck yeah of course! Im pretty stoked about this hunt, but realize I dont know anything about this hunting. It will be a rifle hunt, and more than likely will bring the 308 instead of the 270 I have.

Anybody have anyexperience with hunting these animals? Thanks in advance

[quarterback]

I'd use the 270. Loooong shots are more often than not what antelope hunting is about. Or step it up and bring a pop up and try to get one with a bow. Either way, good luck and keep us posted.

[DJM]

They have excellent eyesight.They can see what you're thinking.

DJ

[James]

im right there with you some close friends and I are going opening weekend up in the pan handle. I am very exited but not too sure what to expect with pronghorn, hopefully we will both get one.

[ghenson82]

You're lucky. I heard that several counties in west texas had a 50% decline in adult pronghorns this summer, and 1/2 the tags were issued compared to last year. Good luck with it. Where are you hunting?

[sotx]

Its a freaking blast and a half. Look over a lot of country. I have been fortunate to take them with bow and rifle. Like quarterback said, a pop up next to water is fun. Take lots of bullets.

[nsbowhunter]

Me too,me too! I'll be after my first this year as well. Come on Oct 4th.

[texag93]

Binoculars are a must, spotting scope is a BIG plus. I would take the 270 over the 308. They aren't hard to spot at long distances with good optics. I spotted several at about 2 miles away with my binos while hunting mule deer. As for the gettting close part, cant help you there.

[Draco]

Take you a pick and shovel and dig you a pit blind. Worked for me-twice.

[bowhuntermac]

Try to pick a cloudy night. A Q-beam is visible from too far on a clear night up there.

[41Chevy]

I've taken two. One was with a 270 at over 400 yards. And one was on a hunt with Uncle Ted in Marfa, taken at 22 yards with my bow. Both hunts were lots of fun.

[SabreKiller]

I hunted near Marfa in 2002...

and the bucks were rutting crazy. They could have cared less about a human. I watched two bucks fighting and they were on opposite sides of the fence! Could have shot mine with a handgun if he'd have come any closer. Anything in the .257, .270, 7mm class is good for them. They aren't hard to kill. Good luck.

[thearrower]

I have harvested 2 in New Mexico and 2 in Wyoming with a rifle during the past 5 years. I always used a 270 because shots can be long. Last week I was fortunate enough to harvest one on a "spot and stalk" in Wyoming with a bow. They can see forever, run like crazy, and have a great "sense of smell". Good luck on your hunt......It will be fun!!!!!!