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Find: Antelope hunting guides and outfitters for Wyoming antelope hunting, pronghorn antelope hunting and New Mexico antelope hunting. The Pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) is not considered a true antelope in the scientific world. It is a very unique animal with no close relatives. The antelope is the fastest animal in North America running at speeds up to 58 mph and is the second fastest land animal in the entire world, second only to the cheetah. Both the male and female pronghorn antelope have horns although the female's horns are quite small. The horns themselves are made of hair that grows around a bony core. The outer sheath of the antelope's horns is shed annually. The antelope's range is vast with a northern range up to southern Canada all the way south into Sonora, Mexico. They live on both sides of the Rocky Mountains with an eastern boundary of the Missouri river. The pronghorn antelope is an animal of the prairie and has adapted well to this terrain. The antelope has an oversize heart and lungs which allows it to run at high speed for great distances. The antelope's vision is unsurpassed with 320 degree peripheral vision. The antelope’s hair is hollow allowing excellent insulation in the bitter cold. Antelope hunting is a favorite pastime in the places where the antelope inhabit. Wyoming has more antelope in the state than humans, and antelope hunting in Wyoming is very popular. New Mexico is another state with a lot of antelope and New Mexico antelope hunting is a favored destination for many. Antelope hunting is considered very sporting. The antelope live in the prairies and rely on open spaces for self preservation. With unbelievable vision that can detect movement over a mile away, the antelope is very difficult to get within suitable shooting range. Another element that makes antelope hunting difficult is the speed in which it can cover real estate after detecting danger. Hunter's may spend all day getting back on a spooked antelope. Whether hunting antelope in Wyoming, New Mexico antelope hunting or any of the other western states or Canada, chances are you are in for the most fun... and challenging hunt you have ever been on.

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