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Arizona antelope does not hold the same luster it once had. Arizona still produces some of the biggest bucks anywhere but on a much smaller scale than it did when it made its name as one of the top producing states for trophy antelope. On top of the lower population densities have come a reduction in tags to try and maintain trophy quality while still trying to balance that absurd point creep that plagues this species for Arizona applicants. This has caused a roller coaster effect on quality with tags being ramped up when quality is good to try and capitalize on that and issue as many tags as possible until the quality drops off and then reduce tags and hope it rebounds back within a few years. Currently, most units have had tag reductions and continue to struggle because of drought and predation, so the recovery of these populations and trophy quality are moving at a snail’s pace.
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It is not all doom and gloom as the antelope bucks that reside in Arizona can and do put on as much horn growth as any antelope in the world. This is just a lot more limited to certain units across the state, and applicants need to be more careful with burning their points if they are expecting an 80"+ class buck. Really, any unit across the board is capable of producing a giant buck, but 5B is standing alone for now as the one unit that has continued to produce trophy bucks year in and year out. 6A came on strong with some incredible bucks being harvested over the last few years, but once they ramped up the tags for archery and rifle, that unit fell off a bit for the same 82" type potential. 5A and 4B are among the other units in the north that have enough public land for a self-guided hunter to be successful. When you travel south into units 17, 18, and 19, the private land can become an issue, and an outfitter that has private land tied up can be almost a must without good knowledge of the area to get on a B&C buck.
The only reason we encourage applicants to apply for antelope in Arizona is if you are already applying for other species and there are still giant B&C bucks to be had in most units. It is a lot tougher hunt now to find one, and you will have to have some luck on your side as well. Other than that, the 30+ points it currently takes to draw a tag does not warrant the money invested into the species.
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Pay close attention to our tables if you have 26-27+ points. All units are not created equal, and there is getting to be more separation between top units. Outfitted antelope hunts are not as popular as other species, but it is becoming more important if you want a B&C buck.
For specific dates, seasons and units check the AZ Pronghorn regulations.
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The Arizona big game application deadline for antelope is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) on February 6, 2024.
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| Up-Front Fees | |
| 365-Day Hunting & Fishing License | $160 |
| Youth Combo Hunting & Fishing License (ages 10-17) | $5 |
| Application Fee | $15 |
| Bonus Point Only Application | $15 |
| PointGuard Option (per species) | $10 |
| PointGuard+ Option (per year) | $25 |
| Post Draw License Fees (if successful) | |
| Antelope Permit | $550 |
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