Long Range Pursuit | S6 E10 Mike and Ian's Wyoming Antelope Hunt

Published on April 28, 2020
Duration: 22:01

This video documents a pronghorn antelope hunt in Wyoming by Mike and his nephew Ian. They utilize optics for long-range glassing and navigate challenging terrain using the OnX Hunt app. The hunt emphasizes patience, shot placement, and the effectiveness of modern ammunition like the Hornady ELD-X bullet for ethical harvesting. The narrative highlights the satisfaction of meat hunting and the challenges of hunting pressured game on the last day of the season.

Quick Summary

The OnX Hunt app is a crucial tool for hunters, providing detailed maps of land ownership and access points. For long-range pronghorn hunting, the Hornady ELD-X bullet proved effective, delivering a clean harvest at nearly 600 yards with excellent expansion. Retrieving game in rugged terrain often involves quartering the animal and packing out meat in backpacks.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Introduction: Wyoming Antelope Hunt
  2. 00:37Glassing for Pronghorn with Optics
  3. 01:14Navigating Difficult Terrain
  4. 03:54Using OnX Hunt App for Navigation
  5. 05:22Identifying Potential Bucks
  6. 06:45Tracking Game Through Draws
  7. 08:04Spotting the Target Buck
  8. 08:28Ranging the Target and Wind Call
  9. 09:04The Shot: Successful Harvest
  10. 09:24Analyzing the Shot Placement
  11. 10:20Instructor's Reflection on Wind Call
  12. 11:13Locating the Harvested Antelope
  13. 11:25Assessing the Buck's Quality
  14. 12:10Challenges of Late Season Hunting
  15. 13:19Packing Out Game Meat
  16. 14:41Afternoon Hunt: Spotting More Pronghorn
  17. 15:49Approaching New Game Spot
  18. 16:24Waiting for Bucks to Appear
  19. 16:53Repositioning for a Better Shot
  20. 18:07Final Approach and Ranging
  21. 19:05Second Successful Harvest
  22. 19:31Hornady ELD-X Bullet Performance
  23. 20:51Examining the Harvest and Bullet Impact
  24. 21:28Comparing Hunts: Ian's Success

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OnX Hunt app and how is it used in this Wyoming pronghorn hunt?

The OnX Hunt app is a mapping tool that displays public and private land boundaries, landowner information, and game units. In this hunt, it was used to plan routes, understand land access, and determine driving distances versus walking distances, saving time and effort.

How effective are Hornady ELD-X bullets for hunting pronghorn at long range?

The Hornady ELD-X bullet demonstrated excellent performance, achieving a clean harvest on a pronghorn at approximately 575 yards. The bullet exhibited good expansion with a golf ball-sized exit wound, indicating a substantial internal wound channel, making it effective for ethical long-range hunting.

What are the challenges of hunting pronghorn in pressured Wyoming units?

In pressured units with many tags, pronghorn can be wary and difficult to locate. Hunters often have to wait until the last day of the season, and game may have already been picked over. This can shift the focus from trophy hunting to meat hunting, requiring patience and strategic positioning.

What is the recommended method for retrieving pronghorn in rugged terrain?

For long-distance game retrieval in rugged terrain, it is recommended to quarter the animal and pack out the meat in large backpacks. This method is generally more efficient and less strenuous than dragging the entire carcass, especially when miles from the pickup point.

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