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Hey folks,
I'm wondering, based on recent weather and herd trends if it is worth burning out-of-state preference/bonus points on NV and WY antelope? I have a good number in each state - something like 9 in NV and 8 in WY.
Should I think about burning points in either state?
Thanks for any insight and thoughts.
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Contact the guts and feathers biologists in SW WY. If you need help on who PM me. I will look into it.
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Thanks Keith, will do. My gut says sit on the points, but it won't hurt to hear from one of the biologists.
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Rest assured that Nevada will be extremely dry this year. Great in that it concentrates the animals around the last of the water, but it also concentrates the hunters.
Same condtions in SE Oregon and I think I'm going to pull my application this year.
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1minute,
My comment about water is more related to horn growth than locating them, but I hear what you're saying about being concentrated near waterholes.
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Drought years might not be the wisest time to use your points. I did my NW NV antelope hunt in 2013, was disappointed in what I saw.
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FWIW, a well known pronghorn guide is of the opinion that the current year's weather may not be as determinant of horn growth than the weather the year the buck was born. In other words, a drought this year would not impact horn size as much as a drought the year the buck was born.
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Thanks Keith, will do. My gut says sit on the points, but it won't hurt to hear from one of the biologists. I've done a little research and am sitting on my 6 Wyoming PPs but not on my butt; buying doe tags & heading out for a few days just to be there!!
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FWIW, a well known pronghorn guide is of the opinion that the current year's weather may not be as determinant of horn growth than the weather the year the buck was born. In other words, a drought this year would not impact horn size as much as a drought the year the buck was born. and who pray tell would that be?
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Bob, Buy another point this year. We're the driest in modern history, and the animals are showing the stress, especially herd animals like antelope. Things were bad enough in 2013 when I took my last ever NV antelope as a resident. I can't apply again until 2019, and would need 4-6 years of points after that. At my age it dials me out forever now. I am going to put the grandson in for anterless for his first year big game hunting this season. I hope that tells you what you need to know. 
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Thanks Keith, will do. My gut says sit on the points, but it won't hurt to hear from one of the biologists. I've done a little research and am sitting on my 6 Wyoming PPs but not on my butt; buying doe tags & heading out for a few days just to be there!! I'll probably just buy points. Hopefully since I live out west, I can find plenty to keep me busy. Good luck with the hunts though!
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Bob, Buy another point this year. We're the driest in modern history, and the animals are showing the stress, especially herd animals like antelope. Things were bad enough in 2013 when I took my last ever NV antelope as a resident. I can't apply again until 2019, and would need 4-6 years of points after that. At my age it dials me out forever now. I am going to put the grandson in for anterless for his first year big game hunting this season. I hope that tells you what you need to know. Bruce, wish I had read this before I sat down and filled out in my NV draws! That's ok, put in for mostly NW areas that I'm now hoping would take more points than I have. If I get drawn, maybe we'll have to "pencil in" the adventure regardless of what things look like! I'll keep you posted.
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I hear ha, thanks. Pretty sure I can turn a NV tag back in, which if I get drawn might be what I do. A wise man doesn't ignore smart advice....especially when he specifically asks for it. 
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Bob how far are ya from way over here? PM me
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I know Eli and these guys live/breath pronghorns, obsessed is the word. If they say it, I wouldn't doubt it. Kent
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I know Eli and these guys live/breath pronghorns, obsessed is the word. If they say it, I wouldn't doubt it. Kent That they do and keep the records to be able to make some very educated guesses.
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Bob, Buy another point this year. We're the driest in modern history, and the animals are showing the stress, especially herd animals like antelope. Things were bad enough in 2013 when I took my last ever NV antelope as a resident. I can't apply again until 2019, and would need 4-6 years of points after that. At my age it dials me out forever now. I am going to put the grandson in for anterless for his first year big game hunting this season. I hope that tells you what you need to know. Bruce, wish I had read this before I sat down and filled out in my NV draws! That's ok, put in for mostly NW areas that I'm now hoping would take more points than I have. If I get drawn, maybe we'll have to "pencil in" the adventure regardless of what things look like! I'll keep you posted. How did you do in the draw???
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