TAG Bags for Antelope?

[ChrisAU]

Just planning for this fall's hunt, have really enjoyed using TAG bags for Elk the last couple years. Thinking a couple 14x20's per antelope for the meat and an extra for head and cape?

 

[Britt-dog]

I used tag bags for bone in antelope quarters a couple years. Kinda tight but worked fine.

 

[Jimss]

Really depends on the season date of your antelope hunt. Daytime temps in Sept can be in the 80's in Wyo and Colo. If so, I get my meat into a cooler on ice ASAP. You likely won't need game bags if the meat is in a cooler?

 

[406life]

Any reason you can't just use the same ones? I have elk size that I use thought the seasons for all my game.

 

[Beckjhong]

No game bags needed

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[mlevimadden]

I've used my BOMB bags on about 20 pronghorn, mostly does. Usually I can fit all the meat bone-in in 2 14x34 bags. If you boned it all out, you could prolly manage 2 14x20 bags without any trouble.

 

[ChrisAU]

A couple notes I left out:

We'll be backpacking. Yes locals on UTVs will be buzzing around us, but we chose our unit for the lack of public roads. There may be times where getting to a cooler quickly isn't an option, need something breathable that I can hang from the highest bush I can find lol. Will be in late October WY so hopefully will be cool enough. If not, we'll adjust plans accordingly.

I also no longer have the ones we used on the elk.

 

[ChrisAU]

I've used my BOMB bags on about 20 pronghorn, mostly does. Usually I can fit all the meat bone-in in 2 14x34 bags. If you boned it all out, you could prolly manage 2 14x20 bags without any trouble.

Thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for, thanks again!

 

[wapitibob]

Any bag will work, none of the synthetics actually "breath" anyway. I just use my Elk bags or whatever depending on what I've tagged so far.
Don't worry about a cooler, I've never put an antelope in one. It'll be glazed over in 3 minutes with the Wy wind. Set it in the shade, then hang it at night and it'll be colder than it needs to be.

 

[manitou1]

I have used cheap Wal Mart pillow cases for years. Never had a problem and meat is always good.
Best part: I throw them away after use.
Never understood the need to pay 30 bucks for a darned sack for antelope or deer.
I use my $$ for other equipment.
Really, think about it. What outperforms thin cotton linen to the point of costing 1000% more?
We hunters are often victims of very good marketing and peer pressure.

 

[Sled]

i also use my tag b.o.m.b. bags for the lopes. i don't cape so i can't comment on that but all quarters fit bone in easily for the doe i usually harvest.

 

[Sled]

I have used cheap Wal Mart pillow cases for years. Never had a problem and meat is always good.
Best part: I throw them away after use.
Never understood the need to pay 30 bucks for a darned sack for antelope or deer.
I use my $$ for other equipment.
Really, think about it. What outperforms thin cotton linen to the point of costing 1000% more?
We hunters are often victims of very good marketing and peer pressure.

i have a lot of pillowcases and i wouldn't compare those favorably with any of the game bags i've used in the past. if i were truck hunting or on a food plot back east then sure, they'll work. if space in my pack and weight are a priority then i'll take the game bags every time. if a tight weave (to keep flies out) and fast drying capability are needed, then i'll take the game bags. for the hunting i do, i appreciate the game bags but try to get them on sale if possible. my last first set of tag bags are just reaching retirement age after a couple dozen animals and many miles.