This is by no coincidence only certain regions of west texas have the superior genetics to produce record book aoudad. All measurements must be made with a flexible 14 inch steel tape or cable to the nearest oneighth. Record books are considered to be the epitome of encyclopedias of big game animals and may be purchased individually. This unspoiled, vast terrain produces some of the best fair chase aoudad hunting in the lower 48. Our goal has always been to offer the best value on aoudad hunting in the world and although we do offer some hunts with luxurious accommodations, the bulk of what we offer and what people seem to love, are our nofrills hunts where. All forms revised may 2018 method 1 for most animals with simple horns. All measurements must be made with a flexible 14 inch steel tape or cable to the nearest oneighth 18 of an inch. It was already shot 280, by the wife of a friend of keith warrens. When hunting free range aoudad in west texas we have access to multiple different private ranches totaling over 1,200,000 acres of sheep paradise. The aoudad sheep we harvest average 30 inch horns with some aoudad rams going upwards of 35 inches, very large trophy aoudad. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club.
Texas aoudad hunts are a bucket list item for most hunter in the u. At ranger creek ranch, we have viewed aoudad herds with animals numbering as large as 65 per group. Aoudad sheep hunting texas hunt lodge texas hunt lodge. For help scoring aoudad sheep, download the sci score sheet here. The aoudad herd here on the patio ranch have been lightly hunted for the last few years to develop a group of rams with more age and thusly, the longer horn lengths, more massive bases and long hair on the neck and legs. About record book record books are considered to be the epitome of encyclopedias of big game animals and may be purchased individually. Mouflon sheep, aoudad, corsican sheep, ibex, red deer, and catalina goat. Also, jones says this herd is so large that taking a trophy ram is almost assured. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species. Jarrett juno ranch, jjr the jarrett juno ranch offers the ultimate aoudad hunting experience through a limited number of hunts throughout the year and at a great value. History of the aoudadbarbary sheep also known as barbary sheep, are native to the atlas mountains of north africa. At the 2008 sci convention, swth client dave connor received the number 1 award for the largest free range aoudad taken the last two years. Aoudad or barbary sheep north america introduced arabian oryx africa. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group safari club international.
And these four rams were taken or found by hunters who found themselves in a oncein1,000lifetimes situation. These critters actually are closer to goats than sheep, and to be correct, the males should be called billys, the females nannies, and their young kids. The ranger creek ranch aoudad herd is heavily managed and only a select few aoudad. When you book a hunt, we will discuss the options each ranch has to offer to fit your personal needs.
Among these herd animals are several trophysize and state record rams. Scis chief master measurer, chris emery, shows you how to measure sheep horns for entry into the sci record books. V bharre ranch is known for it record class aoudad. The simple statement sent a tremor of excitement through me as i sat glued to my leica geovid binoculars. Freerange, fullyguided, nofrills aoudad hunting in the mountains of southwest texas. Perhaps the largest elk ever produced in the wilda utah bull taken in 2008 by a hunter on public landhas been confirmed as a new worlds record.
I have a west texas barbary sheep hunt the end of february. The minimum score for a typical elk to be considered for the alltime awards book is 375. Info on the aoudad new world record in 3 record keeping organizations. Following a brief description of the whereabouts that included, next to the tree, and down from the ridge the rest of the hunting party could make out the band of aoudad rams that continue reading double luck aoudad. This is by no coincidence only certain regions of west texas have the superior genetics to produce record book aoudad sheep which both ranches have proven many times. This video illustrates the effective killing ability of an arrow when it meets its mark. This area has some of the largest parcels of uninhabited land left in the lower 48 states. Aoudad, ammotragus lervia, north african goatlike mammal of the family bovidae order artiodactyla. Aoudad arabian oryx armenian mouflon asian water buffalo axis deer barasingha deer black hawaiian blackbuck blesbok bongo catalina goat corsican sheep dama gazelle dove dybowski sika eland elk european mouflon fallow deer fourhorned sheep gemsbok grants gazelle hog deer hybrid ibex impala kudu markhor nile lechwe nilgai antelope nubian ibex. The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting. This is the best value for a freerange trophy sheep hunt in north america. There is news out of sw texas that a potential new world record aoudad ram may have been harvested near rocksprings, tx very recently. The 4 world record sheep by subspecies big game hunting.
To enter into record book andor purchase a medallion. The aoudad or barbary sheep provides the unique opportunity for nearly any hunter to enjoy sheep hunting. Here are the four world record sheep by subspecies. With the right mass, a sheep this big can score well in the sci record book, and a number of jones clients have successfully placed there. The exotic big game hunters website is pleased to make available the online edition of temple thompsons records of exotics books from 2006 to 2014. This is a great photo for judging with rams from around 27 to close to 32. Make plans to be hunting sheep with us midseptember through march. Sep 22, 2012 this a short video of what aoudad or barbary sheep might look like in oregon.
We set a strict quota of west texas aoudad hunts each year on each property to keep pressure to a minimum so i highly recommend you book your aoudad sheep hunt well in advance to ensure a date that fits your schedule. These are the best terms we can think of when talking about aoudad. Here, the rams usually reach 27 to 31 inches, with some larger sheep taken every year. Right 16 38 left 16 48 circumference of 3rd quarter. The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting heritage. He is totally devoted to producing exceptional trophies for his clients and his hunters have taken three of the top ten aoudad in the latest sci record book. The total amount of private land that we hunt is about 415,000 acres. To book your aoudad hunts in texas we require a deposit of your daily rates or 50% of your hunt package. The ram is rumored to have horn lengths of 44 inches. Known in americas southwest region as aoudad, barbary sheep are native to the rocky, mountainous regions of northern africa. Oregon does have free ranging aoudads in the central part of the state. How to measure sheep horns for scis record book youtube. Super trophy aoudad sheep in texas worldwide trophy adventures. Stumberg sheep trophyhunting to support cancer research.
Jun 10, 2010 after observing the animal keith and tristan discovered this aoudad had a lame foot rendering it helpless against predators like coyotes. This outfitter truly specializes in hunting free range aoudad rams and has. We guarantee that your aoudad sheep hunting experience will be one of the most memorable exotic hunting adventures youve ever had. Incidentally, ia, the sci record book views the elkwapiti of north america and asia and the red deer of eurasia as one species, cervus. I have the tc pro hunter and also have the 270 barrel and the 300 win mag barrel for it. Take a minute and book one of our aoudad sheep hunting packages now. Our 7 large private ranches are located in some of the most rugged and remote mountain ranges in western texas transpecos region encompassing over 315,000 acres of prime aoudad barbary sheep habitat. Each ranch boasts a large population of aoudad, with equal trophy opportunity. Bill quimby aoudad or barbary sheep africa ammotragus lervia arrui spanish, mahnenschaf german, mouflon a manchettes french.
If my name is connected to his book, however, he shot aoudad billys not rams. I am looking for some real life pros and cons between two rifles on a barbary sheep hunt. The roe scoring system and record book was originated in 1976 by thompson temple of ingram, texas. This worldrecord ram was found on public land in montana less than two years ago. After observing the animal keith and tristan discovered this aoudad had a lame foot rendering it helpless against predators like coyotes. The guy who started records of exotics calls the aoudad, the green beret of rams, in some of his stories.
Hunts available welcome to the priour hunting ranch. A ram of this quality could be compared to a whitetail scoring 150. They both have the exact same scope and i can shoot. So if you are looking for a giant aoudad like this. Several aoudad that have been harvested on the ranch have scored in the sci record book. A free range spot and stalk aoudad ram shot through the heart. Aoudad ramsamazing possibilities for 2014 hunts posted on january 24th, 2014.
Farm cattle flock lambing journal handbook planning spreadsheet farming essentials breeding. Our aoudad barbary sheep hunts take place in the mountains of west texas. He and his guide are seasoned sheep hunters with six private ranches that total over 400,000 acres. Today, the prestigious safari club international in their record book states the following about aoudad. Record movements of sheep born after 31 december 2009 individually, unless they are identified with a slaughter tag record details of any replacement. For roe it has to be an exotic to get in the book, but the scoring procedure can be done on a native. Mar 19, 2017 i really dont care whether someone calls the aoudad a sheep or a goat unless hes a client and im helping write his memoirs. I really dont care whether someone calls the aoudad a sheep or a goat unless hes a client and im helping write his memoirs. Eightyeight inches of horn coupled w even average mass measurements would give the current world records a run for their money, to say the least. Rominger, phd, bighorn sheep biologist is an official boone and crockett club measurer. The aoudad rams that we hunt are all trophy class, and the average aoudad sheep hunt is 3 days. Texas aoudad sheep hunts all seasons guide service. The aoudad hunt requires patience as they are one of the most elusive animals to hunt in the texas hill country.
Just take it to your local taxidermist for them to fillit out. A trophy aoudad will usually have horns measuring 30. Mar 19, 2017 these critters actually are closer to goats than sheep, and to be correct, the males should be called billys, the females nannies, and their young kids. This species has been inappropriately called a sheep, although recent genetic information reveals that it is much more closely related to wild goats. He holds these sheep in very high regard and likes to refer to them as the barbary bighorn of the southwest.
The official declaration was made today by the boone and crockett club. Site map safari club international online record book. Aoudad, also referred to as barbary sheep indigenous to the atlas mountains and barbary coast of northern africa, aoudad sheep, commonly referred to as barbary sheep ammotragus lervia, were introduced into the northern panhandle and transpecos mountain regions of texas in the late 1950s as well new mexico during this same time. Oct 22, 2015 today sheep hunting is a sport reserved for the most elite hunters. For cyprian, konya and armenian mouflon, all bharal or blue sheep, aoudad, east caucasian tur and many midcaucasian tur, use the. The records of exotics scoring system and book was originated in 1976.
Property size with proper management and allowing rams with the right genetics to reach 1014 years of age is key to producing record book aoudad. In the past five seasons he has guided eight rams that score from 148. A trophy aoudad will usually have horns measuring 30 inches from base to tip. The taking of an axis deer, fallow deer, sika deer, blackbuck antelope, mouflon sheep, aoudad, corsican sheep, ibex, red deer, and catalina goat. Hard nose, cliff climbing, mud wrestling, feeder hogging, head banging creatures.