Tag Archives: Antelope Hunt

Jan 31 2011

Remington Model 700 Bolt Action VTR-ATACS

Ladies, are you looking for an accurate rifle?   The one that doesn’t kick like a mule when you shoot it! I have the rifle for you.   It’s the Remington Model 700 Bolt Action VTR-ATACS featuring the newest innovation in camouflage from Digital Concealment Systems and comes chambered in the two most popular calibers in today’s market-The Remington 223 and 308. I saw this rifle at Shot Show back in January 2010. I liked how it looked and how it fit to my standards.   The rifle is rated very high on accuracy.

It comes equipped with a Remington X-MARK PRO adjustable trigger that is set at the factory with a pull weight of 3 ½ pounds with a 2 pound range of adjustment (3 to 5 pounds).  The trigger pull is so smooth and crisp that makes it easy to shoot it accurately.  It has a uniquely triangular contour on the 22” barrel with a three port muzzle brake that’s machined-in during production to decrease recoil and muzzle jump.  Remington spent years of rigorous research and development  in designing the barrel to reduce the weight, enhancing the rigidity,  and promoting rapid heat dissipation all while maintaining the most accurate barrel in a production firearm. The twist rate is (1 turn in 9 inches) in the 223 Remington and (1 turn in 12 inches) in the 308 Winchester. The Barrel Finish is a Satin Black Oxide.  To complete the rifle off the stock package has a single rear and duel front sling swivel studs and Remington’s revolutionary Super Cell Recoil Pad which provides recoil reduction up to 54%.   The Magazine Capacity is five plus one in the 223 and four plus one in the 308.  The length is 41 5/8”.  Average weight is only 7 ½ lbs. So it won’t kill you to carry it all day. The MSRP is $872.00.

 I used this rifle in 308 on my Antelope Hunt in October 2010.  I was very amazed on how well this rifle can shoot.  I recommend this rifle to all ladies and gentleman who would like a rifle that doesn’t kick like a mule, and is extremely accurate.  I have my gun decked out with a Harris Bipod and DOA 600 Scope from Bushnell. Check out this review at http://womensoutdoornews.com/

Dec 13 2010

Hers “N” His First Antelope Hunt

Our Trophy Antelope

Our First Antelope Hunt

I was so excited about going out West to hunt Antelope.  I have never been to Wyoming or on an antelope hunt. The chance was such a great opportunity for me and my husband.  I won an antelope hunt for two offered as a door prize at the Wyoming Business Council meeting at the Shot Show  back in January 2010.   I was the first girl to ever win this hunt, and knowing that I was representing The Women Outdoors Media Association (the WOMA) makes it even more special.

The outfitter that put the hunt up was Kelly Glause of Cold Creek Outfitter in Evansville Wyoming.

Georgette Wood with her first Antelope, Casey Miller and Kelly Glause of Cold Creek Outfitter

We were having breakfast when Kelly and Casey met up with us in the lobby at the Super 8 Motel in Casper, Wyoming.    We grabbed our gear and started our day off by sighting in our rifles. We then started our hunt in area 25 around 9:30a.m.  By this time it was a beautiful clear sunny day, but a little bit breezy. 

Our guides Kelly and Casey made our trip out to the field fun and exciting.  It was interesting talking with them and hearing what they had to say about how they got into being Outfitters.  Kelly is the game manager for a farm with about 80,000 acres available to hunt on in central Wyoming.  

We arrived at our first hunting location; we could see the antelope on the range.  We started to stalk them down hoping they wouldn’t spot us. We did some walking, kneeling, and crawling to try to get in position. Antelope have excellent eyesight, it is said that it is equivalent to 8 X binoculars. If they see something that is out of the norm they will raise the white hair on their rump as an alert to the other antelope and run off. They can run up to 60 miles an hour. So that’s why they are such a challenge to hunt.  Unfortunately on our first stop the antelope saw us first and took off running.  I had an encounter with a cactus out there; I had put my hand on the ground and right on top of one then sat on another.  So my first hunting adventure was pulling the cactus thorns out of my hand and my leg. We had to stop hunting momentarily to get them out of my leg.  My guide warned us of the cactus and I was so excited about seeing the antelope that I forgot about them. Those are some wicked things and you definitely want to stay away from them.  TRUST ME!! We had a great time tracking the antelope down and observing how fast they can run, but getting stuck by the cactus is not what I had in mind.  We put on a few more unsuccessful stocks. The antelope either were too small or just didn’t do what we hoped that they would do.

By this time it was almost lunch time and we were all getting hungry. We have been hunting now for three hours walking and crawling over knolls and trying to avoid the cactus. So we started heading towards the archery camp to meet up with Kelly’s son and another group of hunters for lunch. On the way we saw a group of antelope with a nice sized buck. We stopped and stared the stalk, Kelly and I were coming around a knoll from the left to sneak up on the group not knowing that they would come out right in front of us. We ducked down in the high grass hoping we didn’t get spotted. I loaded my gun very quietly trying not to disturb them. I tried to get comfortable enough to take a shot. I was in my shooting position, bipod adjusted, trying to spot them through my scope, my finger was on the trigger, and I was trying to slow my breathing down. I shot once and it was too low, I shot again and it was too high. Then off they run! I was so upset with myself; I guess I was not set right on the terrain and too excited. I was trying my best though. I didn’t realize they were so hard to shoot. I missed my first one he had a really nice rack and was only 60 yards from us. It should have been an easy shot. As he ran off we decided to name him Lucky.

Then we came across the next group of antelope, my guide Casey and I got out of the truck on the right very slowly. We used the truck as cover as we positioned ourselves to a spot where we could take a shot. I had my eyes on the big antelope; I used Casey’s knee as additional support. My breathing was so relaxed this time I could have heard a pin drop it was so quiet. I slowly pulled back on the trigger and shot. My shot hit him in a little far back towards the stomach. He arched his back and just stood there. Casey said shoot him again. This time I shot him in the intersecting lines of the white and brown right in the shoulder. I was so happy when he went down. We ranged him at 164 yards, I was so proud of myself for shooting my first antelope. Everyone was thrilled, and I proved to myself that I can shoot long distances.

Rick giving me my congrats kiss for getting my first Antelope down

After taking photos and loading him up in the truck. We were traveling around back to go to the archery camp to eat lunch; we saw another heard of antelope off to our right. I stayed in the truck with Kelly and this time my husband Rick and Casey walked quietly to the top of the knoll. They crawled the last 50 yards on their bellies to get in position to shoot his antelope.  We heard a shot go off and I could see them all excited. He shot his antelope at 1:30p.m exactly one hour after I shot mine. His shot was at 265 yards. I was so thrilled and excited for him knowing that we had two trophy class antelope down within one hour. It was such a wonderful experience for us both.

As we were driving out we once again came across Lucky and his harem of lady friends. This time we shot at him with the camera. He was such a beautiful antelope his horns make a heart shape and he’s still out there waiting for someone else.

Kelly Glause and Casey of Cold Creek Outfitter were very pleasant and professional.  I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic time hunting in the wonderful outdoors of Wyoming. We met them as strangers and walked away as friends.  They really know their business when it comes down to tracking and hunting antelope. We had so much fun with them and they made the hunt fun and exciting. 

You can reach Kelly at:

Cole Creek Outfitter

P.O. Box 797

Evansville, WY 82636

(307) 234-8940.