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Aoudad Hunts
 When
considering an Aoudad hunt, there are two basic kinds of hunts to be
found. There are free range Aoudad hunts and game ranch Aoudad
hunts. I have both types of hunts available.
Game Ranch Aoudad Hunts
Do
not let the word Game Ranch fool you. The Ranch I hunt Aoudad on are
large and plenty challenging. This hunt is also conducted just like
a free range hunt with glassing and spot and stalk being the
preferred method of hunting.
The Aoudad is a
tough animal wherever you choose to hunt him. He has great eyesight
and an amazing ability to avoid the hunter.
Game ranch
Aoudad hunts are typically 2-3 days in length. Trophy fee is due on
the Aoudad only if one is taken or wounded.
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Game Ranch Aoudad Hunt
Fees |
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Daily Rate 1x1 |
$200/day |
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Daily Rate 2x1 |
$100/hunter/day |
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Aoudad Trophy Fee |
$2750 |
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Non-resident License Cost |
$45 |
A valid Texas
hunting license is required to hunt Aoudad in Texas. A non-resident
general hunting license will cost $45 and can be obtained over the
counter when you arrive in Texas.
Free Range
Aoudad Hunts
This Aoudad hunt takes place in
the mountains of West Texas. This area has some of the largest
parcels of uninhabited land left in the lower 48 states. The total
amount of private land that they hunt is about 283,000 acres. They
hunt 9 different private ranches, only take 1-3 rams per year from
each ranch. In the last 2 seasons their hunters have taken 8 rams
that score from 148 SCI - 156 6/8 SCI in the free range category,
this is in the top 20 of All-Time!!!
These ranches are rough and rocky and have the typical desert
habitat. These are great ranches for the serious sheep hunter to
collect a trophy ram. You will see good numbers of sheep on these
hunts. It is not uncommon to see 100-150 total and 4-6 trophy rams.
It is also very important to note that these sheep have been wild
and free ranging since the mid-1940s.
These hunts are 4 days in length and are fully guided with two
hunters to one guide. Hunts are conducted from late September
through mid-April.
Free Range
Aoudad Hunt Cost
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Condition |
Hunt Cost |
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Hunting 1x1 |
$6500 |
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Hunting 2x1 |
$5500/hunter |
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Observer
Rate |
$200/person/day |
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Non-resident License Cost |
$45 |
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