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Colorado Antelope scientific name is Antilocapra americana. Colorado antelope hunting during the rut occurrs in September and can offer the antelope hunter an opportunity to stalk closer to his prey. During this period, the buck antelope is preoccupied with does in estrous and will also respond to a decoy of a smaller satellite buck. This tactic is often used by bowhunters to lure a antelope into bow range.
Colorado antelope hunting terrain is primarily high desert with sage brush and rolling prairie. Antelope are also found near the base of mountains and even in the foothills. It is often very challenging to use the lay of the land to get in position for a shot at an antelope.
Hunting dates for bow hunters,muzzleloader hunters and rifle hunters seeking trophy antelope in Colorado begin in the middle of August and will run in some units all the way into December and January. Colorado antelope hunters clothing and footwear should be of high quality as it will be put to the test. Most hunters dress in layers and will take on or pull off clothing as the weather dictates. Hunters should not skimp on footwear when antelope hunting. It is not uncommon for hunters to cover several miles in a day stalking antelope.
Colorado antelope hunting physical requirements require the hunter to be in good walking shape. Some hunts are easy requiring a short stalk to get in position for a stalk,however, most require many steps to be put down before an attempt at a shot is made.
Handicap hunters for Colorado antelope hunters include mobility impaired hunting licenses. These licenses are available for those with a mobility impairment resulting from permanent medical conditions which makes it impossible for them to hunt without the assistance of an attendant. Contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife for details.
Resident and non resident licenses for antelope hunters in Colorado are available through the Department of Wildlife drawing.Applications are completed by mail or online with deadlines usually being in early April and the actual drawing taking place in July.
Resident hunter safety requirements for antelope hunters in Colorado requies all hunters born after January 1, 1949 to have completed a Hunter Education course.
Blaze orange (hunter safety orange) for Colorado antelope hunting is 500 inches of blaze orange in the form of a cap/hat and at least a vest. Camo orange does not meet the hunter orange requirement
