I took a small buck last year on the last day of the hunt. My goal this year was to take at least an average animal if the chance presented, but mainly to be out and about enjoying some very beautiful country. I’ve always been enamored with antelope but stupidly waited a long time to hunt them despite living 90 miles from NM the last 28 years.

I did not have a score in mind but wanted good character, which he has, and at least 13-14” horns. He tapes 13-5/8” and 13-6/8”, 4” prongs, and has a great shape and symmetry. Honestly the more I look at the picture, the more I wish I had skinned him for a shoulder mount.

I am very pleased, but a touch sad that it was over the first day.