He is probably second only to the impala as africas most soughtafter plains game trophy. 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. In 1984, qualifying entries into the record book were divided into bronze, silver, and gold categories, according to score. It is native to the arid regions of southern africa, such as the kalahari desert. The male gemsbok typically stands at 4648 inches shoulder height, and weighs from 400 to 525 pounds. 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.
Some authorities formerly included the east african oryx as a subspecies. Genetic diversity and differentiation of the three extant. Thompson realized a need for competition among exotic hunters as well as recognition for the really great exotic trophies taken in the united states. The unique program and allinclusive scoring system has helped document the hunting heritage since 1977. Give david, ranch manager, a call today at 281 6678841 or contact us using the form below for more information.
Texas gemsbok antelope gallery cold creek ranch offers some of the best gemsbok antelope in texas. This blackbuck is the pending sci crossbow world record. Learn where to hunt a trophy gemsbok in modern africa. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at pronghorn antelope new mike gallo 20 the boone and crockett club officially certified the world record pronghorn, which came from central new mexico. The gemsbock is a heavybuilt antelope species that can be found throughout the arid grassland and bushland environments of southwest africa.
Safari club international score sheets texas hunt lodge. First blackbuck photograph on right was harvested with a parker crossbow. World record sci crossbow blackbuck texas premier hunting. For hunting purposes, the classification is rather simple. World class exotic trophy hunting with wilson whitetail. The gemsbok oryx gazella is the common name given to the largest and most well known of the 3 species of oryx. Both the safari club international sci and the roland ward rw catalog and register trophy entries into their own record books. 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. Blackbuck photographed on left was harvested with a parker compound bow. 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. 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.
The gemsbok is a heavybuilt antelope species that can be found throughout the arid grassland and bushland environments of southwest africa. Lucky 7 exotic ranch oryx hunts texas offers self sustaining herds roaming the 3000 acres, the ranch has produced many record book oryx entries. Apr 18, 2018 congratulations to chad for his successful hunt in texas. Sci uses the term kalahari gemsbok or giant gemsbok in their record book, for the regular gemsbok of south africa, botswana and zimbabwe. Oryx hunting oryx antelope hunting methods, shot placement, judging trophies. On friday we search the extensive sci archives and reprint a story from the past. All entries are submitted by hunters and verified by master measurers to ensure accuracy. The gemsbok, gemsbuck or south african oryx oryx gazella is a large antelope in the genus oryx. 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 safari club international record book is the largest such recordkeeping system in. This east african native animal will be a great addition to your trophy wall.
A list of research fellows of the tinbergen institute is provided in the enclosures appendix i. Record buck ranch is a hunting facility in utopia, texas. Hunting kudu remains on the top of the list for just about every hunter who comes to africa. It is aggressive yet graceful, beautiful but deadly. African gemsbok taxidermy mount sw2405 for sale at. The largest of its kind in the world, scis record book is considered the gold standard of encyclopedias of biggame animals. Pheasant, turkey and whitetail are our best repeat hunting experiences. Though this bull will not make the record book, the. Oryx hunting bruce watson african safarisbruce watson african.
This award program offers a variety of leveled awards for any type of big game hunter. The gemsbok is a member of the oryx antelope family and is a spectacular trophy to hunt. The roe scoring system and record book was originated in 1976 by thompson temple of ingram, texas. These fellows are selected on the basis of their publication records. 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. Our 3,000 acre ranch has produced 7 of the top 10 record book entries for our hunters. Safari club international s record book includes a listing category for entries from new mexico. Trophy hunting the kudu in south africa ash adventures. In 1987 the faculty merged with the faculty of actuarial science and econometrics to form the faculty of economics, business administration and econometrics.
Members have full access to all reports to research upcoming hunts. Jun 18, 2010 the sci world record crossbow is 93 68. He is strikingly beautiful, with long spiral horns that set him apart from all other of the antelope species. Sci record book silver medal horns measure 36 34 with heavy bases and are symmetrical. Inner circle awards contain 5 different levels per award. The safari club international record book is the largest such record keeping system in. Due to their horns being so lethal, gemsbok have also been called the sabre antelope. As we were walking through the area, louis spotted the tips of an animals horns, and we immediately got down. 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. 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.
Oryx hunts texas 4 species of oryx lucky 7 exotic ranch. Gemsbok nice trophy scores well in the sci record book. With over 50 species of animals, there is yearround opportunity to hunt. 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.
Kalahari gemsbok park, namib desert, kalahari region. Records of exotics books the roe scoring system and record book was originated in 1976 by thompson temple of ingram, texas. The roan antelope, which also has black and white facial markings, but the. Arabian oryx or white oryx oryx leucoryx is a mediumsized antelope with a distinct shoulder bump, long, straight horns, and a tufted tail. 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. This antelope use different strategies to adapt to the kalaharis harsh environment where heat is the enemy of all living here. Sku 1649 african gemsbok taxidermy shoulder mount sci score 84 28. 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.
This weeks story is a tribute to the majestic and aggressive gemsbok. New oryx sci crossbow world record texas premier hunting ranch. Its name is actually derived from the german word for a male chamois, although they are not related. We went to a few spots to glass in an effort to find the gemsbok. This is a phenomenal african gemsbok taxidermy shoulder mount, posed looking straight out into the room.
This is a great african gemsbok taxidermy european skull mount. 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. Texas exotic hunts texas exotic hunting shonto ranch. We appreciate chad documenting his hunting heritage with sci and adding to our valuable collection of scientific data. Record book minimums to login safari club international.
There is another oryx in both the sci and rowland record books the. He also has access to hundreds of thousands of additional acres which ensures that you will have access to trophy animals. It will even lay down in the shades with its belly on the cooler sand. 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. As of now i have a few openings available but i would suggest that you do your research now and book your hunt early.
The horns of the female are often shorter and more slender than those of males. Sci has been criticized by the humane society of the uni. Large beautiful antelope, gemsbok have distinctive black and white markings on their face and body. The roan antelope, which also has black and white facial markings, but the gemsbok is somewhat smaller, with straight, rapierlike horns. In addition, the funds collected by sci record book directly aid in protecting your freedom to hunt and hunting for our next generation. Exotics hunts in texas guided hunts in south texas smr. Large antelope, very handsome with both sexes having long, straight horns.
It is the warrior of the antelope world and looks the part. We believe man has the right to enjoy the fruits of creation, and hunting is one of his ways and means. Flashback friday gemsbok, the desert warrior hunt forever. Fourhorned antelope or chousingha fox fringeeared oryx africa. Trophy oryx hunts texas including gemsbok, scimitar, arabian and scimbok oryx. Oryx hunting bruce watson african safarisbruce watson. The safari club international sci scoring method of gemsbok favors lengths over mass.
Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting. Sci has been criticized by the humane society of the united states hsus for supporting the hunting of endangered african antelope species at. In fact the highest scoring ibex in any sci category worldwide was killed in new mexico. The gold standard for a very nice trophy gemsbok is one with 40 inch horns. 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. 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. Texas gemsbok antelope gallery cold creek ranch texas. South africa 7 day 6 animal hunting safari package.
The kalahari gemsbok of namibia has its own sci record book category. 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. Alert pose with a turn to the left to show of the markings. 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. 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. Rominger, phd, bighorn sheep biologist is an official boone and crockett club measurer. It is a bovid, and the smallest member of the genus oryx, native to desert and steppe areas of the arabian peninsula. May 28, 2010 hunter michael scoggins from houston, texas harvested 2 world class blackbucks. This story originally appeared in the novemberdecember 1992 issue of safari magazine. Its first defense against the heat is physical orientation. It contains a selection of gemsbok pictures, taken in the kalahari of namibia. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information.
Safari club international sci is a us organization composed of hunters dedicated to. I shot the gemsbok in the shoulder from about 80 to 100 yards. Noems wildlife artistry 3269 forest view drive union, kentucky 41091 859 38435 contact us directions. 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. The endowment was established in 2015 to support the longterm implementation of the foundations mission to. In fact, over 80% of the animals taken by his clients are qualified for entry into the sci record book. Gemsbok retreat, whenever possible, to the shades of trees to avoid overheating. African hunting trophies gemsbok striking african gemsbok bull taxidermy shoulder mount. Trophy scoring how to score deer, elk, antelope, bear. Giant african gemsbok oryx record book safari hunting decor. North texas sci members first safari sci north texas of. Males and females are very similar in appearance, having long, straight, spearlike horns that can reach 3236 in 8191 cm in length.
Santa margarita offers a wide variety of exotics hunts and trophy caliber specimens. 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. Trophy scoring how to score deer, elk, antelope, bear, and more. 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. 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. You can also submit your own report here for free, click the button below to get started. The horns are quite impressive for its species, with a sci score of 75 68. This statement applies also to the sable antelope, which occur in the large miombo zones in subequatorial africa. 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.
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