Joined Jul 6, 2007 Messages Whenever a hunter draws a tag for Oryx it is an either sex tag, most of the time the cows will have longer horns than the bulls. To hunt these very wary creatures we use spot and stalk methods with a lot of glassing over the vast reaches of the Southwest desert. The Scimitar Horned Oryx that we hunt are Bulls and Cows that range from horns in the 30 to 45 inch range and weigh over 400 lbs. Take a look at the hunt options for Oryx through the NM Department of Game and Fish website. Most high-quality public hunts occur on White Sands Missile Range in south central NM and there are additional rules to follow there because it is a military reservation. Draw odds for this on-range hunt are pretty tough. As to the size of the gun, we recommend a minimum of a 150-grain bullet on these animals, and a 180+ grain is even better. Both sexes have beautiful long and slim horns that curve around to their backs. About the Scimitar-Horned Oryx. B. Upland Game Hunting. The Legalities of Hunting Scimitar-Horned Oryx. So, allow me to enlighten you on another option right next door to The Lone Star State; New Mexico! Texas Hunt Lodge has taken multiple World Record Scimitar Oryx in the past year, i.e. Scimitar Horned Oryx hunting offers a challenging and magnificent experience and to be able to enjoy Scimitar Oryx hunting and take home the most precious harvests, there are important facts that you should know.. When you bag that coveted animal, you will also have about 60-100 lbs. There is lots of time to choose when you wish to go, and its beautifal country to boot. Our Scimitar-Horned Oryx hunts are fair chase on over 18,000 acres of Texas Hill Country! This is a classic safari style spot-and-stalk or tracking style hunt, for the African Gemsbok AKA Oryx, which any applicant, getting lucky in the draw, can participate in without leaving the United States! Little did anyone realize how successful that program would turn out to be. By Dr. Jim and Mary Clary. We cater to each client individually during their Scimitar Oryx Hunt at … If you’re like most big game hunters, you’ve likely had dreams of getting the opportunity to hunt in Africa. See, Oryx vital’s (as well as most African animals) lay further forward in the chest cavity. The hunt is usually carried out as a walk where it is all about glassing for the oryx herds over the open land and spread bushes. The story of an Oryx Hunt in New Mexico. Both mother and calf return to the main herd within hours of the birth. Corrosion Proof Technology, [SHOT Show 2020] Aimpoint Launches CompM5b Red Dot Sight, [SHOT Show 2020] Make Contact! The quota muzzleloader and Gun Deer Hunt bag limit is one deer, either sex, on each hunt. A Oryx hunt can be an amazing experience. Sometimes a safari vehicle is used so that hunters can cover as much land as possible, and once the animals are spotted, the hunt begins! It was domesticated in Ancient Egypt and is believed to have been used as food and sacrificed as offerings to gods. On these hunts, you also have the opportunity to hunt other Exotic Species that are also Fair Chase. An interesting trophy to … I heard going into this hunt that these were tough animals, and that proved to be true. Scimitar Horned Oryx Hunting Season: Scimitar Horned Oryx keep their horns year-round, which makes them an excellent choice for hunting any time of the year here in Texas!. Gemsbok, (or Oryx as they are also known) were introduced in New Mexico by the Department of Game and Fish in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s as an experiment in offering a unique hunting opportunity to New Mexico residents. At 303 Ranch Outfitters, we offer you the thrilling hunt of a lifetime with our Oryx hunting packages. NEW Thompson Center Compass & Venture Rifles, [SHOT Show 2020] Bark & Bite! Other Oryx hunting opportunities can be found through a registered outfitter or private land hunts in the state that allow over-the-counter licenses to hunt private land only with written permission from the rancher. Normally, Oryx are found in a group of several, but I have seen them alone on many occasions. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. After gutting, skinning, and butchering her, we pulled a tape and measured her horns at 41”. They can tolerate a rise in body temperature of up to 116 degrees without the need to sweat as much, effectively conserving their water reserves. Hunting for scimitar-horned oryx is extremely rare, as these animals are now extinct in the wild. About fifty years ago, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish wanted to establish exotic animal populations into areas that did not have huntable numbers of big game animals. We cater to the hunters needs to harvest a Trophy Scimitar Oryx that the hunter will proud to hang in their trophy room. Plan on lots of glassing with quality optics from high land points – if they exist – and then making a stalk. Annual hunts for the oryx began in 1974 and continue to this day to help control and stabilize the population. Once the herd is located, stalking starts. Therefore if the quarry is broadside to the hunter, the target area is directly through instead of behind the shoulder. Re: Arizona Elk Hunt to help the UTA!!!!! They inhabit semi-deserts and deserts and cope with their environment through their efficient cooling mechanism and very low requirement of water. There are several avenues to obtain an Oryx license in New Mexico. Extensively hunted for their meat, robust hide, and incredible horns, they are now extinct in the wild. In 2005, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) placed scimitar-horned oryx, addax, and Dama gazelle on the Endangered Species list because of population numbers in their native Africa. Oryx Hunting in New Mexico. This is a fantastic opportunity with many extra's. The New Mexico State record oryx had 43” horns, so I was just shy of that. They were originally gemsbok from the deserts of Africa and transplanted onto White Sands Missile Range in south central New Mexico in the 1960’s. A couple of years ago I started putting into the outfitter pool trying to increase my odds. The best time for Oryx hunting, however, is a matter of debate. Book yours today! INTERESTING HUNTING NOTES: The Scimitar Horned Oryx has been bred successfully on private land throughout South Africa. An adult Oryx can weigh in the 400 to 500 pound range and are extremely tough and very adaptable animals. Aside from the stunning trophy horns, the meat of the scimitar-horned Oryx is truly excellent. Oryx have horns and often the cows have longer horns than the bulls. The species to be hunted is the New Mexico Oryx. Fully Outfitted 3 Day On-Range Oryx Hunts - $2,500/hunter (2x1 Guide Service) Once-In-a-Lifetime Rifle hunt on WSMR that includes free application service, 2-3 full days of expert guide service, field transportation, 4 nights lodging, meals, and beverages for the duration of your hunt. In most cases, however, the cost is much the same as traveling to Africa. The beisa oryx can be hunted in the lowlands of Ethiopia. Book Your Oryx Hunt … Standing approximately 46 inches at the shoulder and six feet in length, oryx often weigh near 500 pounds. The second thing to keep in mind is Oryx are legendarily tough animals! Still, careful and well-placed shots usually result in a clean, ethical kill. Long Range Hunting Video Library. Both sexes have horns that can grow up to 42 inches in length. 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Scimitar Oryx, also known as the Horned Oryx, is a fast, clever and strong antelope with a temper that hunters should match. Their horns range from 30 to 42 inches, although 46 to 50 inches can be found on record books. The journey actually began over 10 years ago as I began applying for the chance to hunt Oryx. Oryx are often found in grasslands – typically considered pronghorn habitat – all the way into rocky foothills where you would expect to find deer or even Barbary Sheep (another African species found in southern NM). Additionally, Oryx can be very challenging to hunt, especially in fringe areas of their range. My oryx hunt on (on range) was an awesome experience. Hunt Packages and Rates. I would recommend a larger caliber rifle along the lines of 30-06, or 300 Win. Sportsman can experience the thrill of hunting Oryx in North America versus going all the way to Africa. Places to Hunt Trophy Gemsbok in Africa There are no Seasonal restrictions on hunting Scimitar Horned Oryx. JACO Outfitters, LLC offers public land hunts on the White Sands Missile Range and provides draw oryx hunts in New Mexico. Scimitar-horned Oryx are truly amazingly adaptive animals. Also known as gemsbok, the oryx is a visually striking antelope with distinct markings and long, straight horns (30–40 inches) grown by both sexes. They can do without water for 9 to 10 months by getting whatever water they can from the vegetation they eat. The exceptional thing about these animals is that both males and females grow long, ridged, sharp-tipped, and curved backward horns that make for beautiful trophies. The scimitar-horned oryx is a desert antelope. Over the years, there has been some controversy of the Oryx program in NM from an eco-biological standpoint. Scimitar Horned Oryx Hunts at Rock Creek Ranch will take place at both locations, in Llano and Copperas Cove, Texas. Today, numbers have been held around the 2,000 mark through managed hunting efforts. Our New Mexico oryx hunting trips are three days and are glass and stalk type hunts. Because the oryx is not native to this country, the National Park Service (NPS) is concerned about how this animal affects the native plants and animals of White Sands National Park. There are year-round hunts in NM outside the higher quality hunt areas in an effort to keep Oryx numbers in check. 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The coat is white with a red-brown chest, and black markings on the forehead and down the length of the nose and the tail is long, dark, and tufted. These Big Game Exotic's have been hunted in New Mexico since 1974 with a great success rate to those that are lucky enough to be drawn for these hunts. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of the fenced-in refuge work … When alarmed, they swish their tails, not unlike a horse. Another interesting trait of Oryx; they like to use the same general ‘restroom area.’ So, if find one of these areas, you will likely see large concentrations of droppings that have accumulated over several months. I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor) All the oryx subspecies, including the Arabian and scimitar-horned oryx, are available to hunt on exotic game ranches in North America and South Africa. Their white coat helps reflect the heat of the desert, and their black skin protects against sunburn. They are hunted in very similar conditions to that of Gemsbuck and display the same characteristics with males having slightly thicker horns than the females. Today, Oryx around White Sands number into the thousands. New Mexico Oryx Hunting: A Bit of Africa in NM | OutdoorHub The calves are born with a yellow coat without any distinguishing marks, and their coats change to adult coloration at 3–12 months old. There is very little difference in horn size between males and females so that either sex can yield you that prized possession. We give you extraordinary hunting opportunities for these large and beautiful animals that once inhabited almost the entire North African continent. How To Hunt The Scimitar-Horned Oryx The hunt is usually carried out as a walk where it is all about glassing for the oryx herds over the open land and spread bushes. This antelope stands a little more than 3 ft at the shoulder. This hunt is for fair chase Scimitar Horned Oryx. Many years ago, I was fortunate to spend some time hunting in Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. 86-year-old veteran sniper - 1,000 yard head shots. I do not think one could get anywhere near the hunt this promises to be for less that 6-10 thousand dollars and then have the opportunity to hunt quail as well. Bulls over 44 inches, and Cows 46". THIS IS A PRIVATE LAND NO DRAW HUNT! Its diversity of wildlands and wildlife are truly amazing, and I STILL have dreams of getting back there one day. Hunt dates and application procedures will be available at the refuge office in July. Application for these hunts is through an online process, with a deadline usually in mid- to late March. Fortunately, they have been successfully bred in captivity and are now thriving in special reserves in Tunisia, Morocco, and Senegal and on private exotic animal ranches in Texas. The herd behavior of the Oryx makes the hunt for them quite challenging, as there are many eyes, ears, and noses to detect a hunter closing in, and often shots are taken at well over 150 meters. Until that opportunity arises, though, I get to experience a bit of Africa right here in the good ole’ U.S.A. Texas (surprise, surprise) offers a wide variety of African species on private high-fenced ranches. But for those lucky enough to draw, the hunt offers a near 100% success rate. Should you ever observe this behavior, expect a quick departure by the animal. Dec 29, 2020 #11 noharleyyet Well-known member. The hunt is conducted on over 42,000 acres of low-fence private land. First, you will need to adjust your normal point of aim you would use on say, a whitetail deer. Dec 29, 2020 #12 jabber Well-known member. Oryx can survive long periods without direct water by getting moisture from plants and vegetation on which the feed. Joined Nov 15, 2004 Messages 26,797 Location TEXAS. mag. Weaning starts at 3.5 months, and the young become fully independent at around 14 weeks old. You can hunt a gemsbok in on private game ranches in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Oryx seem to be on the move constantly and tracking by professional trackers is often a very rewarding method of hunting Oryx. If you’re fortunate enough to draw or purchase an Oryx license, there are a couple things you should know before pursuing them. There are very specific laws and licensing requirements for these hunts, and some advance study regarding them is necessary. Scimitar Horned Oryx Hunting Trophy Fee: $4,500 * Field Dressing Included Hunters have a few different options when applying for New Mexico Oryx tags. Oryx hunting opportunities exist year-round, as they happen on private game ranches, as exotics, and/or in countries with generous hunting seasons. I have seen them take a lot of punishment from high caliber rifles, and still not go down. Since then, the New Mexico oryx population has grown to approximately 6000 animals on and off the range. We also recommend a bullet that will expand but hold its mass, such as a partition, A-frame, or bonded bullet. We approached the animal and knew immediately I had shot a world class animal. Currently, dozens of Oryx hunts are available via a public draw system though the NM Department of Game and Fish. Rock Creek Ranch allows the opportunity to hunt and harvest the Trophy Scimitar Horned Oryx you have always been wanting. Both males and females reach sexual maturity at 1.5 to 2 years of age — births peak between March and October. I have seen Oryx taken with calibers in the 270 class, but initial shot placement is critical. Now, 50 years later, Oryx are still thriving in southern NM and have expanded from their original release area of White Sands Missile Range to surrounding public and private lands. Another great plus, if you can’t afford Africa, you can almost surely afford New Mexico. Although many hunters would love to hunt one of the two more obscure species found in east Africa simply because they are less accessible to hunters, the gemsbok is the most impressive of all the species of Oryx in appearance and horn length. About this hunt. NEW Savage Arms B Series Precision, [SHOT Show 2020] Proof Research Collabs for NEW Savage 110 Ultralite, [SHOT Show 2020] BARRETT Rolls Out Mk/MRAD mil/civ Line, [SHOT Show 2020] Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range, [SHOT Show 2020] Long Range Threat! The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) offers a White Sands Missile Range Hunt which is a once in a lifetime tag. Our Texas Scimitar Oryx hunts consistently produces oryx in the 35 - 45 inch range making our herd of animals one of the most sought after to hunt in the state. Texas Scimitar Oryx Hunt Pricing and Features. The Scimitar Oryx that we offer to hunt from our herd on Squaw Mountain Ranch have horns that range from 30-39 inches. New Mexico now offers the opportunity to hunt this herd through an open lottery draw. 4 Amigos Ranch offers all-inclusive 3-day hunts for this type of game starting at just $3,500. Scimitar-horned oryx hunting in Texas is now being offered by 303 Ranch Outfitters. Where To Hunt An Oryx. At one time, numbers of Oryx in NM were estimated to be around 6,000 (original release numbers were less than 100). and the females weigh 201–309 lbs. You must check all harvested deer during quota hunts at refuge deer check stations on the same day of the kill. of meat that has been described as more finely-textured than venison and offers a mild flavor similar to lamb but without the aftertaste. New Mexico has proved to be prime habitat for the Oryx. However, I believe it has been one of the greatest hunting success stories for sportsmen in the last half century inside the U.S. Oryx are excellent table fare and a striking trophy with their contrasting black and white facial markings and long black horns. You may hunt our trophy Scimitar-Horned Oryx using any method you prefer, including Spot and Stalk, Bow Hunting, Rifle Hunting, Pistol Hunting, Safari Style, or from a Blind. Rifle hunting is the preferred method of harvesting an Oryx. The scimitar Oryx or scimitar-horned Oryx, also known as the Sahara Oryx, is a species of Oryx once widespread across North Africa which went extinct in the wild in 2000. Glad you were able to get one and its a beautiful specimen! Their enlarged hooves enable them to walk easily on sand, and their dense eyelashes and strong eyelids protect against windblown sand. To your Scimitar Oryx Hunt, you can also add Addax, … Oryx Hunts Texas The Lucky 7 Exotic ranch offers 4 Species of Trophy Oryx Hunts Texas including Gemsbok, Scimitar, Arabian and Scimbok Oryx. Males’ horns usually are heavier with more pronounced ridges on the lower half of the horn, while females’ horns tend to be thinner but longer. The males weigh 310–460 lbs. Gestation lasts about nine months, after which a single calf is born, weighing 22–33 lbs. Aside from your regular hunting gear, it may also be a good idea to bring sunscreen and bug spray. Book your hunt now and be sure to have your spot reserved. 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