Antelope hunting is one of our favorite hunts, something every big game enthusiast should experience. From the wide-open grasslands they call home to their unique defense mechanisms, antelope present hunters with an appealing set of challenges seldom seen with other big game species. Freely roaming herds of 20-100 antelope constantly catch your eye along our private hillsides of over 50,000 plus acres of private and leased land. We look over one herd, if you don't find what you like; we move over the hill and glass the next herd. Distance is deceiving and some shots can really test your skill, but there will be a shot opportunity. Most times we can eventually get stalked within 200 yards for a clean shot. Previously harvested bucks have averaged 14 1/2 inch to bucks into the 17 inch range. From getting out in the field, locating bucks and closing the deal, South Dakota antelope hunting is an experience unto itself. If you've never tried it before, its time you started planning your own antelope hunting adventure.

With our large number of antelope, we've begun archery antelope hunting (this is a guaranteed license). We set up blinds near water tanks or antelope crossings and simply wait for them. We also do spot and stalk and decoy archery hunts, so it depends on the desire of each individual hunter as to which method we use. Although archery antelope hunting is challenging, depending on the hunter the success can be very rewarding. The archery season begins around the 3rd weekend of August.

This is also a great hunt for kids because of the large numbers of antelope that we will see in a day. No slow times, if you stop to glass you will probably be able to see antelope some where.

Our guided antelope hunts are designed to give the hunter the best opportunity to harvest a trophy buck.

I filmed one of my TV shows in South Dakota with Cody at C&D Outfitters back in September. We were spot and stalking pronghorn antelope with a bow. This was not your normal hunt, especially with a cameraman tagging along. Cody was always up for the challenge, and his wife Denise made sure we had plenty to eat. I will defiantly be doing another show with Cody, and would strongly recommend C&D Outfitters for your next hunting trip!

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