Antelope shoot/ don't shoot

[Greg Krause]

I am planning a Speed Goat hunt this summer. I thought this would be fun........at least to get me in the mood

would you shoot? where?

#1- 25yds
#2-38yds
#3-60yds
#4-45yds

[royden]

I forget the trick to using paint to mark the spot ... but you know where to shoot 1.

2. has you pegged - might shoot anyway - (they never seemed too jumpy compared to a whitetail to me - despite others protests )

3. looks nervous, too far and ready to run

4. that looks like the posture of a herd buck watching a satelitte - hair up and puffed, head erect, ears forward - good shot if he wasn't quite so quartering away.

2. and 4. look to P&Y for sure 1. looks the smallest but hard to tell 3. might be but hard to tell. IF I remember correct width matters the most on antelope score as long as the prong is 3" and overall height is close to 2X ears your golden .... note the big IF I Remember

[mtshooter]

skipmaster1 said:

#1- 25yds
#2-38yds
#3-60yds
#4-45yds

1. I would have to wait for the front leg to come forward and hold on the crease.

2. I always aim for the off side leg and yes I would take this shot.

3. If he were at 35-40 yards, yes I would take the shot. But at 60 I wouldn't.
4. It is a hard quartering away shot but yes I would take it, Again aiming at the off side leg.

[ccwilder3]

I would shoot the first three a little higher than normal to stay away from the elbow. I have never hunted prairie goats but have been told by those who have to keep it in the white streak. The fourth shot I would take if I thought that was the best chance I was going to get.

[BT]

Distances considered , the only shot I would take would be #2 if it were perhaps 8 yards closer.
If it were...I would shoot 8" under the chest and if he didn't string jump....oh well

[bow wench]

IMO the only on I would shoot would be #2. I'm a conservative hunter. But I would bet #1 would put that leg forward and present a great opportunity to whack it. #3 is just out of my comfort zone for distance. #4 is just a bit iffie on the angle for me.

[bowhunter44]

I'm with those that see #3 is out of the comfort zone for a shot. All of the others are within range. The angle on #4 is quite steep, but it is at least quartering away. However, at 45 yards, the margin of error is too small. There are some antelope around here, and they can be quite skittish and quick. They can, and do, duck/jump the string as a white tail does. So being aware of the critters body language is more than just a good idea! Enjoy your speed goat hunt!

[azslim]

I have to agree that 2 & 4 are the ones to shoot, the others need to grow a few more years.

For #1, wait a little bit and he should give you a better shot.
#2 - if I am not at full draw then I will wait till he turns his head and give it a try. If I am at full draw then we just have to wait until either my arms fall off or he turns his head.
#3 - head to camp and grab a drink and cuss some, then go back out.
#4 - yep, and line up with the inside of the offside leg and about midway of the white patch.

[SPIKER]

I agree with Bow Wench with #1. at 25 yds. When that leg goes forward it might be a good shot....I know I would take it...

As far as #2...hell yeah! I love 40yds, and that looks like a good shot as well.(Although it does look like it is looking at me...that would be a judgment call in the field.

#3. Tough shot on a small target...but no wind, and a setup that can handle it, and it's doable....but not a great bet.

#4. This is my least favorite, and if it had to be done, I would aim just a tad further back than CC.

I've never even seen a goat, or know what it is that they do on the shot, or after, so this is all hypothetical...

[Greg Krause]

I would wait for #1 just to turn a bit or put the other leg forward

i would Shoot #2 as soon as he even slightly turned his head away

I would drop #3 where he stands

I am shooting #4. I have always liked very steep quartering away shots

I have been talking with a few very experienced Antelope hunters and they said even when hunting over water it is a good idea to be ready for 60-70yd shots. You hope the give you a nice close 30-50yd shot, but it can't be counted on. Also from what i have seen(videos), heard and read, it's like a deer in the sense that they are less likely to jump the string if they are out a little ways