18B Antelope - 1 for 2

[ksand]

Here are a couple of pics from my Antelope hunt with my brother. He got his buck (about 13") on Sunday from a distance of a whopping 22 yards. I had my chances on both Saturday when I missed two shots at this buck and one that we guessed at about 17"...both from about 50 yards. On Saturday when my brother got this one, I passed him up at 30 yards hoping that the big one, which was hovering out at about 60 yards, would come closer. Well, he didn't, and so after passing up a couple of other legal, but small bucks on Monday, I once again came home empty handed. I have promised myself that next time I get drawn I will be prepared to shoot 50 yards with confidence. We had a blast, saw lots of antelope, deer, snakes, etc....and I can't wait to do this again!

Rick with his Antelope

http://www.ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/ksand/2007831195644_0708 Antelope Hunting 013A.JPG


Me with Rick's Antelope

http://www.ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/ksand/2007831195718_0708 Antelope Hunting 018A.JPG


Since this IS a Riding site...here's one with the Quad

http://www.ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/ksand/200783119581_0708 Antelope Hunting 020A.JPG

[Arizona Griz]

Nice buck. The country looks pretty flat and barren. If your brother wants to have it officially scored and entered into the record books send me a PM. Hard to say but it looks like a 70" buck.

[ksand]

Thanks Griz. I'll ask him. He is getting his buck mounted even if it is not a "record" because it is his first antelope AND his first bow kill. As you probably know, the taxidermists all seem to take about 9 months...so it will be a while. Thanks again for the offer...and we MAY take you up on it at some point.

[Arizona Griz]

It has to "dry" for 60 days at room temperature. The taxidermist doesn't need it until he is ready to attach the cape.

[AAA]

Congrats to your brother. Nice buck and nice photos!