Want to go Antelope hunting this year? THIS is the episode for you!

Wyoming is coming out of one of the worst winters in recent memory, and the antelope herd has responded. Tag allocations are going up almost across the board, units that were off-limits without 15+ points are becoming more accessible, and there's never been a better time to get serious about your Wyoming antelope application.

The problem most hunters run into isn't a lack of options — it's knowing where to start. Wyoming has more units than almost any other state, and the draw system is complicated enough to make even experienced applicants second-guess themselves.

In this episode, I break down the Wyoming antelope application from top to bottom — what the herd looks like right now, why 2026 is an exciting year to be in the draw, and which units you should actually be targeting based on your point level. Whether you're sitting on zero points or burning 15, there's something worth applying for.

What we cover:

• Why Wyoming is still the top non-resident antelope state and what makes 2026 especially promising

• The difference between regular and special tags — and when paying the extra $800 actually makes sense

• Which units consistently produce 80-inch bucks and what it costs in points to draw them

• Unit recommendations at every major point level, from zero all the way to 12+

• The public land and access reality in Wyoming — corner crossing, private land, and how to scout before you apply

• How to keep building points while still drawing a tag and hunting every year

If this episode helped, subscribe on your platform of choice so you don't miss the rest of the Wyoming series. And if you've got a buddy trying to figure out antelope points, share this one — it'll save them a lot of time.

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Save10%on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest00:00:00 — Wyoming Antelope: Why This Is the Best Non-Resident State

00:01:17 — Deadline, Tag Fees, and How the Draw System Works

00:03:26 — Where the Herd Stands in 2026 and Why Tags Are Going Up

00:06:19 — Where the Giants Live — Best Regions and Units for Trophy Bucks

00:07:27 — The Special Tag Advantage — Second Choice Units and Hunting While You Build Points

00:09:13 — Top-Tier Units at 12–20 Points (58, 60, 61, 90, 91)

00:12:32 — Options at Every Point Level — Zero Through Five

00:18:04 — Eight to Ten Point Units Worth Targeting (48, 79, 46)

00:20:08 — Non-Resident Special Breakdown — Zero Points to Five Points

00:25:04 — If You Have 10+ Points, It's Time to Pull the Trigger