About this episode

This episode discusses the application strategy for antelope hunting in Nevada, highlighting the state's unique advantages and the application process for non-residents.

Nevada might be the most overlooked antelope state in the West — and the hunters who know about it are already building points. Statewide, Nevada produces a higher percentage of mature, oversized bucks than any other state. In peak years, a third of all antelope harvested were 15 inches or taller. Even in down years, about a quarter of the harvest hits that mark. No other state comes close to those averages across the board. And the tag is $300 for non-residents — one of the best values in Western hunting when you factor in the quality. This episode is part of the Drawn West Nevada series. We cover what non-residents need to know about applying for antelope: the draw system, group application risks, surrendered tags and the leftover list, herd quality, and unit strategy by points level. • May 13th deadline (11pm Pacific) — same as mule deer • $155 hunt/fish combo license + $14 antelope application fee to start building points • Nevada checks all five of your hunt choices before moving to the next applicant — always use all five • Applying as a group in Nevada is risky — with limited tags, a group of three can be disqualified if only two tags remain when their number pulls •…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Krebs

Topics covered

• antelope hunting
• Nevada hunting strategy
• application process
• hunting licenses
• draw odds
• group applications

Keywords

• Nevada antelope
• hunting strategy
• draw system
• application fees
• hunting licenses
• group applications
• draw odds

Mentioned in this episode

Products: $300, $155, $14

Places: Nevada, Western, unit 141, unit 31, unit 32, units 12, 13, 14

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