The roe scoring system and record book was originated in 1976 by thompson temple of ingram, texas. Exotics hunts in texas guided hunts in south texas smr. Santa margarita offers a wide variety of exotics hunts and trophy caliber specimens. Learn where to hunt a trophy gemsbok in modern africa. It contains a selection of gemsbok pictures, taken in the kalahari of namibia. The kiowakauffman team has three times as many ibex entries in the sci record book as all the other currently active new mexico outfitters combined. This blackbuck is the pending sci crossbow world record. May 28, 2010 hunter michael scoggins from houston, texas harvested 2 world class blackbucks. Their record book shows that the highest scoring billies taken anywhere in the world by rifle, muzzle loader and bow were taken in new mexico. Within new mexico we have guided 5 of the top 6 bow kills, 87% of the guided bow kills, 54% of all bow kills guided or not and 35% of all the ibex entries any weapon in the book. There is another oryx in both the sci and rowland record books the. Large antelope, very handsome with both sexes having long, straight horns.
It is the oldest known skill, and if it is lost to him through neglect or emotion, or mistaken interpretation of the laws of nature, then man will be weakened. In 1984, qualifying entries into the record book were divided into bronze, silver, and gold categories, according to score. Rominger, phd, bighorn sheep biologist is an official boone and crockett club measurer. Genetic diversity and differentiation of the three extant. These fellows are selected on the basis of their publication records. Its first defense against the heat is physical orientation. Whether youre looking for an exciting offseason hunt, an addition to a winter deer hunt, or the chance at the sci record book, we will make every effort to ensure your exotics hunt with smr provides the trophy and experience to last a lifetime. Safari club international is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide the sci record book of trophy animals uses sci s unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting heritage. We believe man has the right to enjoy the fruits of creation, and hunting is one of his ways and means. This weeks story is a tribute to the majestic and aggressive gemsbok. Alert pose with a turn to the left to show of the markings. Kalahari gemsbok park, namib desert, kalahari region. The safari club international sci scoring method of gemsbok favors lengths over mass. The hide and hair are both in fantastic condition, and the horns achieve an sci gold medal score of 97 38, ranking 60th in the sci record book.
Here you can get info regarding trophy sizes, measurement techniques and records from the leading record books plains game trophy minimums sci and rowland ward measurements in inches sci rowland ward species name minimum minimum bow minimum blesbok 40 35 16 12 bontebok 37 32 14 buffalo cape or southern 101 90. Thompson realized a need for competition among exotic hunters as well as recognition for the really great exotic trophies taken in the united states. Oryx hunting bruce watson african safarisbruce watson. Record buck ranch is a hunting facility in utopia, texas. This skull has been professionally cleaned and whitened and is in good shape with only the front nose bones missing, earning our fair plus overall quality rating. Giant african gemsbok oryx record book safari hunting decor. Inner circle awards contain 5 different levels per award.
African hunting trophies gemsbok striking african gemsbok bull taxidermy shoulder mount. Apr 18, 2018 congratulations to chad for his successful hunt in texas. The safari club international record book is the largest such record keeping system in. Jun 18, 2010 the sci world record crossbow is 93 68. Sci record book silver medal horns measure 36 34 with heavy bases and are symmetrical. Safari club international sci is a us organization composed of hunters dedicated to. Conservation, press releases, sci foundation feb 26, 2021 sci foundation first for wildlife endowment makes historic first grants sci foundation scifs first for wildlife endowment recently made its first ever grant disbursements following approval from its board of directors. The gemsbok oryx gazella, and endangered antelope native to the kalahari desert region of southern africa, is a desert antelope also known as the southern oryx. The male gemsbok typically stands at 4648 inches shoulder height, and weighs from 400 to 525 pounds. Trophy scoring how to score deer, elk, antelope, bear, and more. Trophy scoring how to score deer, elk, antelope, bear. Oryx hunts texas 4 species of oryx lucky 7 exotic ranch.
Sci has been criticized by the humane society of the united states hsus for supporting the hunting of endangered african antelope species at. With over 50 species of animals, there is yearround opportunity to hunt. Our 3,000 acre ranch has produced 7 of the top 10 record book entries for our hunters. Gemsbok nice trophy scores well in the sci record book.
Trophy hunting the kudu in south africa ash adventures. The roan antelope, which also has black and white facial markings, but the. You can also submit your own report here for free, click the button below to get started. This east african native animal will be a great addition to your trophy wall. We appreciate chad documenting his hunting heritage with sci and adding to our valuable collection of scientific data. The kalahari gemsbok of namibia has its own sci record book category. This is a phenomenal african gemsbok taxidermy shoulder mount, posed looking straight out into the room.
Sci has been criticized by the humane society of the uni. World record sci crossbow blackbuck texas premier hunting. The two east african oryx the beisa of ethiopia and the fringeeared from tanzania were previously considered a subspecies of the gemsbok oryx gazella but now are considered a distinct subspecies and have undergone a bit of reclassification. Records of exotics books the roe scoring system and record book was originated in 1976 by thompson temple of ingram, texas. It is aggressive yet graceful, beautiful but deadly. The sci record book of big game animals uses sci s unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in north america, to document our hunting heritage. Record book minimums to login safari club international. All sable sub species are lumped together and are kept as one in the record books, with the exception of the roosevelt sable and the royal sable from angola. All entries are submitted by hunters and verified by master measurers to ensure accuracy. Noems wildlife artistry 3269 forest view drive union, kentucky 41091 859 38435 contact us directions. This story originally appeared in the novemberdecember 1992 issue of safari magazine.
First blackbuck photograph on right was harvested with a parker crossbow. It will even lay down in the shades with its belly on the cooler sand. On friday we search the extensive sci archives and reprint a story from the past. He also has access to hundreds of thousands of additional acres which ensures that you will have access to trophy animals. We went to a few spots to glass in an effort to find the gemsbok.
Though this bull will not make the record book, the. Hunting kudu remains on the top of the list for just about every hunter who comes to africa. About the sci record book the largest of its kind in the world, sci s record book is considered the gold standard of encyclopedias of biggame animals. Both the safari club international sci and the roland ward rw catalog and register trophy entries into their own record books. You will find links below for both the safari club international and roland ward trophy measurement methods should you be interested in learning the techniques to measure your own trophies. The horns of the female are often shorter and more slender than those of males. On another note shelby also used a crossbow to harvest 2 gold medal addax, a gold medal blackbuck and a beautiful kafue lechwe with a handgun. New oryx sci crossbow world record texas premier hunting ranch. African gemsbok taxidermy mount sw2405 for sale at. A list of research fellows of the tinbergen institute is provided in the enclosures appendix i. The most notable features of the gemsbok are its rapiershaped horns which can grow to several feet in length and the distinctly exotic black and white warpaint facial markings on its head.
Lucky 7 exotic ranch oryx hunts texas offers self sustaining herds roaming the 3000 acres, the ranch has produced many record book oryx entries. Flashback friday gemsbok, the desert warrior hunt forever. It is the warrior of the antelope world and looks the part. The gemsbock is a heavybuilt antelope species that can be found throughout the arid grassland and bushland environments of southwest africa. Sci uses the term kalahari gemsbok or giant gemsbok in their record book, for the regular gemsbok of south africa, botswana and zimbabwe. This is a great african gemsbok taxidermy european skull mount.
The gemsbok, gemsbuck or south african oryx oryx gazella is a large antelope in the genus oryx. This statement applies also to the sable antelope, which occur in the large miombo zones in subequatorial africa. The gemsbok oryx gazella is the common name given to the largest and most well known of the 3 species of oryx. World class exotic trophy hunting with wilson whitetail. Blackbuck photographed on left was harvested with a parker compound bow.
The gemsbok is a member of the oryx antelope family and is a spectacular trophy to hunt. He is strikingly beautiful, with long spiral horns that set him apart from all other of the antelope species. The safari club international record book is the largest such recordkeeping system in. Pheasant, turkey and whitetail are our best repeat hunting experiences. For hunting purposes, the classification is rather simple. Members have full access to all reports to research upcoming hunts. Gold medal axis deer in kerrville, tx sika deer hunting at shonto ranch trophy blackbuck antelope hunt in kerrville, texas 25 inch trophy blackbuck antelope blackbuck antelope in. Give david, ranch manager, a call today at 281 6678841 or contact us using the form below for more information. In addition, the funds collected by sci record book directly aid in protecting your freedom to hunt and hunting for our next generation.
I shot the gemsbok in the shoulder from about 80 to 100 yards. Its name is actually derived from the german word for a male chamois, although they are not related. The largest of its kind in the world, scis record book is considered the gold standard of encyclopedias of biggame animals. Due to their horns being so lethal, gemsbok have also been called the sabre antelope.
Oryx hunting oryx antelope hunting methods, shot placement, judging trophies. Hunt texas exotics at shonto ranch texas is home to the most varied and impressive population of exotic animals in the nation, and the texas hill country provides a particularly productive habitat for these species. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting. Sku 1649 african gemsbok taxidermy shoulder mount sci score 84 28. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group safari club international. The gemsbok is a heavybuilt antelope species that can be found throughout the arid grassland and bushland environments of southwest africa. Gemsbok retreat, whenever possible, to the shades of trees to avoid overheating. Safari club international s record book includes a listing category for entries from new mexico.
As we were walking through the area, louis spotted the tips of an animals horns, and we immediately got down. Males and females are very similar in appearance, having long, straight, spearlike horns that can reach 3236 in 8191 cm in length. This award program offers a variety of leveled awards for any type of big game hunter. Trophy oryx hunts texas including gemsbok, scimitar, arabian and scimbok oryx. Oryx hunting bruce watson african safarisbruce watson african. Safari club international score sheets texas hunt lodge. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information. Texas gemsbok antelope gallery cold creek ranch texas. The endowment was established in 2015 to support the longterm implementation of the foundations mission to. In fact the highest scoring ibex in any sci category worldwide was killed in new mexico. Both bulls and cows have horns and are hunted, but a bull gemsbok at 40 inches is much more of a trophy than a female of the same length. He is probably second only to the impala as africas most soughtafter plains game trophy.
As of now i have a few openings available but i would suggest that you do your research now and book your hunt early. From addax antelope and axis, to gemsbok, kudu, nilgai, fallow, and scimitar, theres no need to travel further than wwr to harvest the trophy of your dreams. This antelope use different strategies to adapt to the kalaharis harsh environment where heat is the enemy of all living here. It is a bovid, and the smallest member of the genus oryx, native to desert and steppe areas of the arabian peninsula. Fourhorned antelope or chousingha fox fringeeared oryx africa. Texas gemsbok antelope gallery cold creek ranch offers some of the best gemsbok antelope in texas. The unique program and allinclusive scoring system has helped document the hunting heritage since 1977. North texas sci members first safari sci north texas of. Arabian oryx or white oryx oryx leucoryx is a mediumsized antelope with a distinct shoulder bump, long, straight horns, and a tufted tail. Large beautiful antelope, gemsbok have distinctive black and white markings on their face and body. Oct 31, 2014 there is a certain arrogance about the gemsbok as it flicks its long tail, struts off a few paces and then turns to look back at you like a knight with lance at the ready. Some authorities formerly included the east african oryx as a subspecies. It is native to the arid regions of southern africa, such as the kalahari desert.
South africa 7 day 6 animal hunting safari package. The gold standard for a very nice trophy gemsbok is one with 40 inch horns. In fact, over 80% of the animals taken by his clients are qualified for entry into the sci record book. The horns are quite impressive for its species, with a sci score of 75 68. The roan antelope, which also has black and white facial markings, but the gemsbok is somewhat smaller, with straight, rapierlike horns. Texas exotic hunts texas exotic hunting shonto ranch.
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