Sorry it took so long to finally get back on here, this past week was the muzzleloader ibex hunt and we had some success on opening morning. I had been down in the Floridas first of the year my buddy had a bow tag, obviously this proved tough to get within range however we did get several LONG shots. These are amazing animals, would highly reccommend putting in for this hunt for anyone. We saw probably 50-55 goats opening morning including 5 massive mature billys. I think I got some good scope cam pics hopefully I can get those posted soon.
NM Persian Ibex Hunt
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Awesome, probably one of the hardest hunts out there! Being a bow hunter I'm also curious how far is a "long shot". Congrats!
Snake Charmer
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Ya I would consider the bow hunt for these critters the ultimate challenge. It is definately a team effort, you need spotters on the bottom with good glass and good radios! We would glass some goats then guide the shooter up onto them. I guided one guy into a group of 7 billies 3 of which were huge, he got right onto them and missed at 60 yards which should have been a done deal but he had a case of billy fever. As for the our long shots you must realize that these guys are avid bow hunters and had been practicing these long shots for months in advance, we got 3 other shots at 120 yd, that is a pretty good poke for an animal the size of a regular goat.
This wasn't the one we were after exactly but couldn't pass him up, he measured about 36. We have another friend who killed a 51 inch billy I will try to get some pics of him. As far as judging these guys, 40 in is pretty good 51 is just stupid big. However I believe we saw several that were pushing 50 inches
Those are cool pictures!
I'd be a LOT uncomfortable with a 120 yard shot with a bow. 60 yards is more in my range.
I'd be a LOT uncomfortable with a 120 yard shot with a bow. 60 yards is more in my range.
