Bryan Kendrick recently experienced an adrenaline pumping Antelope archery hunt in Montana. He took the time to write up his story to share with all of you, which we greatly appreciate.
I was in a blind close to a stock tank. I walked out in the dark and still bumped some goats out of the hole. I set a decoy up as well. About a half hour after light, a really big buck came in to within 175 yards and started chuckling at my doe decoy. I have been watching this buck since the end of July and he had 3” on the 15 incher I shot. I named the larger buck Kong. Unfortunately, the wind was blowing right to Kong’s direction.
He worked his way down wind of the blind, winded me and boogied. About 45 minutes later, the one I shot showed up on a hill top a ways away. By this time, I had taken my decoy down. This time the wind switched and was in my favor. The 15” walked to within 150 yards of the blind and for some reason I think he was following Kong. It looked like he was not going to come in and continue on the path of Kong. So, from the back of the blind I was able to put the decoy up without him seeing me. He looked at the decoy and walked to within 54 yards. I passed on the shot because I thought he might come in for a drink and I might get a 30 yard shot. Well, he didn’t.
Low Snow Year in Montana Results in Below Normal Water Supply Forecasts for the Upcoming Season
By Moosetrack Megan
FWP News: Partial spring fish population estimates completed for Big Hole River
By angelamontana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reports slight increase in park visits for 2023
A Very Unlucky Duck
TEXTBOOK TURKEYS!!! by Montana Grant
Five Types of Hunters
Mussels Found on Boat at Wibaux Check Station
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 700
2024 Spring Mack Days: Week 8 Update
FWP News: Bowhunter Education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.6.24
FISHING SURVIVAL KIT!!! by Montana Grant
Holy Caribou!
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.5.24
UM LEADS WITH FISHERIES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Termination Order: Spring Road Closures on Libby Ranger District
Helena-Lewis and Clark Resource Advisory Committee to convene May 9
Notice of Intent to Conduct Mineral Exploration
Fishing Report by the Macman
MOUNTAIN MAN MEMES!!! by Montana Grant
May the 4th Be With You – Listen to Last Weeks Show
By Kamp Cook
Montana Fishing Report for 5/4/24
GETTING BUCKED!!! by Montana Grant
Riley's Meats - Butte Wild Game Processing