What is the world record Aoudad sheep?

Weighed 341 lbs. 10-12 years old. Shot by LeNan Hanthingy on the Crosswind Mountain Ranch northwest of Harper, Texas.

How much does it cost to shoot an Aoudad?

This is a guaranteed shot opportunity hunt.

THE HUNT	WHAT’S INCLUDED	PRICE
	Ram up to 25-27″	$3000
	Ram up to 28-29″	$3500
(These prices are for preserve	Ram up to 30-31″	$4000
hunts only and don’t apply to free range hunts)	Ram up to 32-34″	$4500 to $5000

What size is a trophy Aoudad?

26-27″
Most hunters and exotic game ranchers consider a trophy size Aoudad to be anything that measures over 26-27″, which makes quite an impressive mount.

What is a good size Aoudad?

A respectable free-range aoudad trophy sheep will sport horns in excess of 27”, and anything over 30” is considered exceptionally good. Most of the rams taken by Wildlife Systems clients are in the 30” – 32” range, but we annually take sheep that are in the 33” – 34” range.

What do Aoudad sheep eat?

The aoudads’ first choice of feed is forbs, but they are adaptable, and will easily switch to grass, and when grass is not available they go on to eat browse. Unlike sheep, the aoudads are resistant to parasites and disease. This in addition their dietary adaptability makes them strong survivors.

What’s a big Aoudad?

Aoudads – also known as Barbary sheep – are all over West Texas, but they’re originally from North Africa. They have a long set of horns that curl back into a crescent shape, and a distinctive strip of long, shaggy hair on their neck and chest. They were brought to Texas in the 1950s as exotic game.

Is aoudad meat good eating?

Aoudad meat is edible. When prepared properly, it can be tasty even. Even though aoudad are technically a goat/antelope subspecies, everyone in Texas just calls them sheep. Most of the knowledgeable people I’ve talked to about aoudad hunting said that I couldn’t eat the meat.

When can you hunt aoudad?

Hunting season for aoudad is open year round however, we schedule our hunts mainly from December-March and this is for a couple of reasons. One is it gets awfully hot in this country and by hunting during this time, conditions and temps are very enjoyable (30-40 degree nights, 50-75 degree days).

What is a good size aoudad?

Is aoudad sheep good eating?

Can you eat aoudad?

How big are the horns of an aoudad Ram?

A trophy aoudad will usually have horns measuring 30 inches from base to tip. A ram of this quality could be compared to a whitetail scoring 150″ B&C. Rams can however have horns stretching to 35+ inches. All measurements must be made with a flexible 1/4 inch steel tape or cable to the nearest on-eighth (1/8) of an inch.

How long does it take to take measurements of a sheep?

Official measurements cannot be taken for at least SIXTY (60) days after the animal was killed. The trophy must first have been stored under normal room temperature and humidity for at least 60 consecutive days.

When was the Barbary sheep introduced to the wild?

In the 1900’s Barbary sheep were introduced to the U.S. and kept on private land and zoos to the present day. Populations were released into the wild in the 1950’s and increased in number to the point of hunting permits made available in 1963 to control the population.

What kind of tape do you use to measure sheep?

All measurements must be made with a flexible 1/4 inch steel tape or cable to the nearest on-eighth (1/8) of an inch. To simplify, please enter fractional figures in eighths. DO NOT use cable to measure circumferences, lengths only. Official measurements cannot be taken for at least SIXTY (60) days after the animal was killed.