What is a trophy aoudad?

What is a trophy aoudad?

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 considered a gold medal aoudad?

GOLD MEDAL: 141 1/8″ (standard) 130 6/8″ (bow)

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.

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.

What is considered a large 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 is the world record aoudad?

The current SCI scoring record is currently held by LeNan Hancock and scores 166 & 6/8″; SCI, while Larry Casey s 130 & 7/8″ ram tops the charts in the ROE record book (Hancock s ram is #2 in ROE).

What is the world record Aoudad sheep?

Does Barbary sheep taste good?

Aoudad (Barbary sheep) is not a true sheep, and does not have the same flavor. Those posting about corsicans are off base – they are different families of animals and taste completely different. Aoudad tastes fine, but can be very tough meat on old males or old ewes.

Is an aoudad a sheep or goat?

Aoudad, (Ammotragus lervia), also called Barbary sheep, North African goatlike mammal of the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla). This species has been inappropriately called a sheep, although recent genetic information reveals that it is much more closely related to wild goats.

What is considered a large Aoudad?

How are horns measured on an aoudad Ram?

Divide measurement of C of LONGER horn by four; mark BOTH horns at these quarters even though the other horn is shorter, and measure circumferences at these marks. Mike White with a great aoudad Ram in Texas with OI Founder, Cory Glauner.

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.

How is the circumference of a sheep horn measured?

B. Circumference at Base is measured at right angles to the axis of the horn. DO NOT follow the irregular edge of the horn. Tape must be completely on horn material. C-2-3. Divide measurement of C of LONGER horn by four; mark BOTH horns at these quarters even though the other horn is shorter, and measure circumferences at these marks.

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.