I've hunted Antelope in most of the western states. In Nevada the season is in mid to late August, unlike other states that start their hunt in mid October.IMHO the meat is MUCH better when the animal is taken before the rut. I have killed Antelope in Wyoming during their late season an were almost uneatable. The same hold true with Mule deer, Archery and muzzle loader bucks killed in Nevada in late August and early September are much better table fare than bucks killed during or after the rut. Early muzzle loader bucks I've taken usually have 3/4" of fat on their backs, were as December buck are VERY lean and the meat is very dark and not the good on the table.I know I'll hear advice on field care of animals, but bebieve me I know how ti take care of the animals I kill.
Last edited by Switch; 09/17/21.
