Pronghorn Antelope
hunting regulations.
Huntable in 17 states — 4 with general season, 13 draw / limited entry. Click any state for the state-specific page.
Pronghorn are the fastest land mammal in North America, capable of sustained speeds over 50 mph. They're not antelope — they're the only surviving member of an ancient family unique to this continent, distantly related to giraffes. Mature bucks weigh 100-130 pounds and carry pronged horns made of keratin (which they shed annually unlike true antlers). Range covers the open plains and sage country of the Western US, with strongholds in Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Colorado.
Pronghorn hunting is mostly draw-based with strong odds in many units, especially for residents. Wyoming alone issues over 50,000 tags annually and has the largest population on the continent. The rut runs early September into early October. Spot-and-stalk in open country with quality optics is the dominant technique; calling with rattling and challenge sequences works in archery range during the rut.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with your state wildlife agency. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
Where pronghorn antelope can be hunted
17 states- ArizonaArizona Game and Fish DepartmentDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- CaliforniaCalifornia Department of Fish and WildlifeDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- ColoradoColorado Parks and WildlifeYGeneral seasonVerify →
- IdahoIdaho Department of Fish and GameDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- KansasKansas Department of Wildlife and ParksDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- MontanaMontana Fish, Wildlife & ParksYGeneral seasonVerify →
- NebraskaNebraska Game and Parks CommissionDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- NevadaNevada Department of WildlifeDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- New MexicoNew Mexico Department of Game and FishDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- North DakotaND Game and Fish DepartmentDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- OklahomaOklahoma Department of Wildlife ConservationDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- OregonOregon Department of Fish and WildlifeDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- South DakotaSD Game, Fish and ParksDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- TexasTexas Parks and WildlifeYGeneral seasonVerify →
- UtahUtah Division of Wildlife ResourcesDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- WashingtonWashington Department of Fish and WildlifeDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- WyomingWyoming Game and Fish DepartmentYGeneral seasonVerify →
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