Essential Facts To Help 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.

Brown is the color to look out for. Red tan is, however, their most dominant appearance under the scorching sun. They have whitish spots in varying regions such as the under leg region and the mouth area. A black line is visible in the area from the nose to the eyes. Other than that the hooves and horns remain brown.

Horns differ from male to female. When males are closely observed, their horns curve in a sweeping resemblance outwards then backward after which they contour inwards. Their surface looks rough with wrinkles and is very heavy. Their measurements can range up to thirty inches long. For the females, there are certain specific differing aspects. One such characteristic is that they are shorter in length as compared to those of the males. Although the shape may concur, they are much smaller.

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 edibility of their meat is proven. Therefore, if there is one worry that you should not stress yourself with is packing food for the expedition. Water is however very necessary since harsh temperatures will abound throughout the daytime.




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