ARIZONA

ANTELOPE

Public and Private Land | Archery or Rifle

  • Lodging

    Primarily Out of Hotel

  • Season

    Late August - Mid October

  • Species.

    Antelope

Arizona stands apart as a premier destination for antelope, with vast grasslands and desert plateaus that produce some of the best bucks in the country. Hunters will find themselves glassing for miles across wide-open terrain, where speed and keen eyesight make antelope a true challenge to pursue. Archery season offers adrenaline-filled stalks and fast-moving encounters, while rifle hunts demand long hours of spotting and carefully planned approaches to close the distance. With the guidance of seasoned outfitters, hunters maximize their chances at record-class pronghorn while experiencing the rugged beauty of the Southwest. Every hunt here is an opportunity to test patience, marksmanship, and strategy in one of North America’s most unique landscapes.

  • For antelope hunts in Arizona, accommodations will primarily be out of nearby hotels for convenience and quick access to hunting areas. Hunters can expect clean, comfortable rooms with modern amenities, allowing you to rest and recharge between long days in the field. This approach keeps travel simple and efficient, ensuring the focus remains on the hunt itself.

    YOTE takes care of booking and coordinating hotel accommodations, so you can arrive knowing every detail is already handled.

  • Travel logistics also vary by unit. Most hunters fly into Phoenix, which serves as the most common hub for these Arizona hunt units. Drive times to camp or lodge are typically under two hours.

    For added convenience, YOTE can handle all travel arrangements including flights and ground transportation, so you can focus on the hunt and leave the logistics to us.

  • These hunts are offered for all weapons: archery, rifle, and muzzleloader, giving hunters multiple ways to pursue trophy antelope.

    Archery antelope hunts are fast-paced, exciting, and visually stunning. Spot-and-stalk is the primary method, with hunters glassing vast prairies for mature bucks before carefully closing the distance. Decoying can add another layer of adrenaline, as curious antelope often charge in to investigate, giving bowhunters thrilling opportunities at close range. Every stalk demands patience, stealth, and precision, making an archery antelope hunt one of the most rewarding challenges in the West.

    Rifle and muzzleloader seasons bring a different style of pursuit, centered around long days of glassing and strategic stalks across Arizona’s wide-open country. With their incredible eyesight and unmatched speed, antelope are among the most challenging animals to approach, rewarding hunters who can read the terrain and execute a careful plan. Rifle hunters will have chances at mature bucks with excellent horn development, often from impressive distances while Muzzleloader hunters will still fight the challenge of getting close.

    All hunts are fully guided, and once a buck is on the ground, the outfitter assists with recovery and care of the animal.

    Securing a tag is a critical part of the process. In Arizona, most non-resident antelope tags are obtained through the state’s lottery draw system.

    YOTE can assist clients with every step of this process, from navigating the state’s draw system to securing landowner permits through our outfitter network so hunters can focus on the adventure, not the paperwork.

  • All Weapons Antelope Hunts:

    Starting at $5,000 per hunter (excluding gratuities)

    Hotels will be priced separately

    Rates include:

    Guiding, pack-out, and licensing assistance.