What does a aoudad look like?
The aoudad has a fringe of long, soft hair hanging from its throat and forequarters, as well as semicircular horns that curve outward, back, and then inward over the neck. Both fringe and horns are more pronounced in the male. While they look like more like sheep, aoudad are actually more closely related to wild goats.
How big do aoudad get?
The aoudad stands about 102 cm (40 inches) at the shoulder. It has a fringe of long, soft hair hanging from its throat and forequarters and has semicircular horns that curve outward, back, and then inward over the neck. Both fringe and horns are more pronounced in the male.
Can you shoot aoudad in Texas?
You MUST possess a valid, current hunting license issued by the Texas Parks & Wildlife to hunt aoudad in the state of Texas. For residents, this is a type 101 license and the cost is $25. For non-residents (out of state hunters) the license is a type 157 – 5 day special hunting license and the cost is $48.
Do aoudad shed horns?
They resemble more of a mountain goat than a sheep, but do not have the odor of goats. Aoudad sheep have a long body, and they can weigh anywhere between 100-425 pounds. Since rams have horns that they do not shed instead of antlers, we offer ram hunting year around.
How old do aoudad get?
Diet: Sparse grasses, bushes, acacia, lichens. Main Predators: Leopard, caracal. Rocky arid mountains in isolated pockets throughout northern Africa. The aoudad is classified as a vulnerable species by the IUCN (1996).
Where do you aim in aoudad?
I witness about 60 aoudad (big ones) put down each year. The most effective shot is mid to higher shoulder, yeah the top portion it meat and bones but you need a good bonded bullet to penetrate, that is key! Take out the shoulders and there done.
How much does it cost to hunt Aoudad?
The terrain is rough, and you have to be able to hike and shoot and really work for your aoudad. All of that combined makes it a much more challenging, but more rewarding, hunt than hunting aoudad in a high fence. Free-range aoudad hunts will range from $3,500-$8,500.
What Does a female Aoudad look like?
Aoudads are tan with a large neck mane on the front and the back of their necks, and they have unusual tufts of hair, called chaps, that encircle their front legs. The female aoudads have horns as well as the males. The horns are ridged on the front surface.