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World record aoudad


Aoudads, also known as Barbary sheep, are native to the rugged mountains of North Africa, where they have long roamed the arid landscapes of countries like Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. In the early 1900s, they were introduced to the United States, primarily in Texas, as a game species for hunting and to bolster exotic wildlife populations. Their adaptability to rocky terrain and dry climates allowed them to thrive in the Lone Star State, where they quickly established wild populations; now, they are a popular hunting game, with many hunters going after record aoudads every year. While the average aoudad stands about 2.5 feet at the shoulder and weighs between 200-250 pounds, some of these beasts grow far beyond that.

Record Aoudads

The current Texas state record for an aoudad, as recognized by Safari Club International (SCI), boasts an incredible horn length of over 39” and an overall score of 169 0/8”. These horns, thick and ridged with age, illustrate the animal’s ability to survive in some of the harshest landscapes. But it’s not just the horns that impress — record-breaking aoudads have been known to tip the scales at over 300 pounds, making them one of the large

When your scoring aoudad sheep, a trophy will usually have horns measuring 30 inches from base to tip. A ram of this quality could be compared to a whitetail scoring 150 inches B&C. Rams can however have horns stretching to 35+ inches.

Instructions for Scoring Aoudad 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. The trophy must first have been stored under normal room temperature and humidity for at least 60 consecutive days. No trophy will be considered which has in any way been altered from its natural state.
  • Please submit photographs. All entries must include photographs of the trophy. Photos of the right side, left side and front views are required. A photo at kill site if possible.
  • Supplementary data measurements indicate conformation of the trophy. The figures in line A and B are not to be included in the score. Evaluation of conformation is a matter of perso

    New Mexico Aoudad Hunts

    There are 6 draw units for aoudad (barbary sheep) in New Mexico. The rest of the state offers over the counter tags. This is a year-round season and a great hunt to gain some experience as a hunter! Expect to harvest a 22-26″ ram in the over the counter (OTC) units. The draw units are divided into two sections; unit 29 and unit 30, and the other section is comprised of units 32, 34, 36, and 37. These draw units hold the biggest trophy barbary sheep! Our hunters typically kill aoudad in the low 30″ range with mid 30’s being world class.

    Beginning in 2019, aoudad hunting season will be broken out into multiple months. There will be a 10 day season in October, during the rut. There will be a 15 day season in December, and another 15 day season in January.

    Our New Mexico aoudad hunts are 5 day hunts during one of the open seasons, with the option to buy additional days up to 10 days.

    Texas Aoudad Hunts

    Our aoudad hunts in Texas take place on a private, 35,000 acre ranch. You’ll stay in a first-class, 5-star lodge that is 2 stories with 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms! We have a lot of flexibility on dates for these hunts. We require a

    Aoudad Sheep

    Trophy Game Records of the World Scoring Parameters

    Bronze 309.9 & lower
    Silver 310.0 - 339.9
    Gold 340.0 & higher

    Native to Northern Africa & available to hunt year-round, the Aoudad is a Barbary sheep, with hair fringes best developed in males on their forelegs and reduce neck. The Aoudad has sky-high shoulders and a sloping help. Both males and females are sandy-colored with curving horns that never complete a full circle. Male horns usually grow 14-26 inches; however, they've been measured as large as 32-36 inches. Female horns generally grow 12-20 inches. Males typically weigh 200 pounds, and females are usually 140 pounds. They are native to dry, rock outcrops, and mountains. Most of their moisture comes from plants. These animals are competitive and gregarious in nature, and breed from overdue August to early December, with a gestation of 5 months.

    License requirements for Texas residents: Resident Hunting. License requirements for non-Texas residents: Non-Resident 5-day Special Tracking, or Non-Resident Special Hunting

    world record aoudad

    Pending New World’s Record Bighorn Sheep Illustrates Conservation Success




    MISSOULA, Mont. (February 8, 2018) – A ram that died of natural causes is the pending new World’s Record bighorn sheep. The Boone and Crockett Club today confirmed the official entry score of 216-3/8 points B&C. 

    The nine-year-old ram lived his entire life on Wild Horse Island, a state park located in Northwest Montana’s Flathead Lake. The ram was officially scored at the Club’s national headquarters in Missoula, Montana.

    The current No. 1 ram was hit by a vehicle on an Alberta highway in the Canadian Rockies in 2010 and has a final score of 209-4/8. This ram edged out the then World’s Record, a hunter-taken ram from near Luscar Mountain, Alberta, in 2000 that scores 208-3/8. 

    “Any animal making our minimum score is a testament to great habitat but potentially the largest sheep ever is something special,” said Justin Spring, the Club’s director of Big Game Records. “It’s significant to sportsmen, wildlife managers, conservationists and anyone who appreciates what nature is capable of. The fact that this iconic species that was