Glenn's Goat...

After "the one that got away", we decided to start heading north again toward the watering hole.  Not more than 3/4 mile down the two-track we spotted a buck and two does.  We spent a minute watching them, sizing up the buck as to whether or not he was a shooter.  After deciding he was, we quickly agreed on a simple take-down strategy.

First, we had to get out of site.  The antelope knew we were there, and were watching for our next move.  We ranged them at about 250, but saw an opportunity to close the gap.  I drove the truck another 50 yards further down a steep hill so the antelope could no longer see us.  The plan was for Dad to slowly walk the two-track to the left in case the lopes headed west, while Glenn would stalk east down the draw to the right, staying low and out of site to get behind them and perhaps get a shot.

Not more than 60-70 yards from the truck, Glenn crouched into a shooting position (see photo below).  He could see them but had too much sage in the way to get a good shot, so he slid back into the draw and hiked further to the east to find a better position.  A couple minutes later, he setup again, only to again withdraw and move down further.  Moving up the draw a third time, he finally had a good view of the buck.  He quickly ranged him at 143 yards, moved into shooting position, settled his nerves, took a deep breath, and BANG!  Glenn's buck crumpled to the earth in a heap...it did not take a step!

A great, patient stalk that resulted in Glenn's first antelope buck.  He measured about 12 inches, with good mass and deep 3+ inch prongs...a mature buck.  Great job, Glenn!