I have done several DIY pronghorn hunts in Wyoming, the units I liked to hunt used to have left over tags, now they are taking 7+ points to draw. My next pronghorn hunt will be with an outfitter. To me, decent optics are a requirement, with tags so hard to get now I look over a lot of bucks before making a stalk. Some of the other lessons I have learned (usually the hard way) over the years , a 4 wheel drive is good if the weather turns bad, chains for all 4 corners are a good idea too, along with 10 ply tires. Once your buck is down get him quartered and on ice ASAP, be very careful not to get anywhere near any scent glands with your knife, I use a different knife to skin than I do to cut up the carcass. BLM maps for the unit you are hunting are good to have, ON X is a very good tool also, watch corner crossing, not sure where the case is at the moment but some guys from this area were charged with trespassing for using a ladder to climb over a corner. I have heard a lot of recommendations to hunt later in the season and avoid opening day, I have done it both ways and I can say without too much doubt that the guys who recommend waiting are the ones who hunt opening day. My strategy is to get to my unit at least a couple of days prior to the opener and look over all the bucks I can find, I try to put one to bed the night before and shoot him at daylight opening day. I carry a day pack big enough to hold the boned out meat, game bags and a light weight tarp to lay the animal on while I'm cutting him up. Stay well hydrated and have a great time, pronghorns are my favorite North American hunt!