LRP Highlights | S1 E8 Ian and Harley Hunt Antelope in Wyoming

Published on December 14, 2016
Duration: 3:13

This video details a challenging last-minute pronghorn hunt in Wyoming. The hunters successfully engaged a pronghorn at 530 yards, overcoming fading light and wind conditions. Key takeaways include the importance of accurate range estimation, windage adjustments for long-range shots, and the satisfaction of a successful hunt against the clock.

Quick Summary

In a Wyoming pronghorn hunt, a challenging 530-yard shot was successfully made in fading light. The hunters compensated for a 5 mph crosswind, demonstrating precise long-range marksmanship for an ethical harvest.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Closing the Distance
  2. 00:09Last Minute Hunt Strategy
  3. 00:38Range Estimation and Wind Call
  4. 01:04Target Acquisition and Shot Setup
  5. 01:30The Successful Shot
  6. 01:47Post-Shot Analysis
  7. 02:00Shot Details: 530 Yards, 5 mph Wind
  8. 02:10Ethical Harvest and Recovery
  9. 02:35Admiring the Pronghorn
  10. 02:57End of Hunt and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the effective range of the shot taken in this Wyoming pronghorn hunt?

The successful shot on the pronghorn was taken at a distance of 530 yards. This required precise range estimation and compensation for environmental factors like wind.

What environmental factors did the hunters need to account for during the 530-yard shot?

The hunters had to account for fading light conditions and a approximately 5 mph crosswind. The wind, in particular, necessitated a calculated hold-off to ensure accuracy at that distance.

How was the pronghorn harvested ethically at 530 yards?

The hunters achieved an ethical harvest with a single, well-placed shot at 530 yards. This demonstrates the importance of marksmanship and proper shot placement in long-range hunting.

What challenges did the hunters face during this last-minute hunting scenario?

The primary challenges were the rapidly diminishing light and the need to make a long-range shot quickly. They had been hunting hard all afternoon and this opportunity arose in the final minutes of legal shooting light.

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