Tips To Be Aware Of When You Engage In Aoudad Hunting

By Gregory Gray


Commonly known as the Barbary sheep, and it is an animal of the mountains. People usually desire to hunt it, and various wild ranges organize for such expeditions. However, for you to turn out successful in such a game you need to be equipped with some information. This will be essential for you to know how best to counter the animals for an easy kill. Many rumors might be spread around, but this article lays out the bare truth. The following then are the essential facts to help in aoudad hunting.

Color is brown. There are many variations of brown that one can spot. Most dominant is the reddish tan with some white spots. The areas with spots include the inside of the legs as well as the mouth region. Predominantly blackish colors can be spotted around the nose region. Their horn, as well as the hooves, are pure brown.

Male and female horns vary. A close observation of males reveals very large curvy organs. They sweep in the outer direction then to the back and later curve inward towards one another. They are rough on the surface, and it has many wrinkles. The horns apart from being heavy are long with ranges of up to thirty-four inches. Female horns have a significant difference. Their length tends to be much shorter in comparison to that of the males. They are smaller in general size too though shape may be similar.

The creatures are very hardy. This means their survival tactics in harsh conditions are well defined. They can go for long periods without water in the harsh temperatures they survive in. They feed well on undulated grounds with little sparse vegetation that they are found. They obtain water from scarce plants that they can find. This, therefore, makes them well adapted to living in rugged and very dry habitats that may be hard to cope for other animals.

Coarse and jagged landscapes are their best habitats. Them being hardy is not the only factor that leads to this suitability. Their ability to properly move swiftly, jump on hills and perch on stone protrusions is such an adaptation. Their hooves are scraggy and hence create friction enabling them to climb mountains. Rocky regions are therefore the place you will most likely sight them.

The creatures are swift movers. Mainly they are always spotted moving. You will locate them at one instance on one hilltop then at another look, and within few minutes they will have moved to another different hill. Their activity rate is high despite the harsh temperatures and landscape. Covering long distances in short time periods falls as one of their specialty. They are therefore ranked as one of busiest mountain mammals.

Long range shooting equipment is the best. Due to the opportunities that you will have for making a shot being in difficult positions long ranges are the best. This can be either a bow or a rifle depending on your specialty. Whatever your choice, make sure to practice aiming and making perfect shots downhill.

The meat is edible. That is right, so you do not have to worry about packing lots of food for the trip. You can easily grill the game meat as you hunt and continue with your expedition the next day. Only essential packing item is water due to the harsh temperatures.




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