Oryx - Pictures
02-02-2004, 07:49 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Aztec NM USA
Posts: 63
Oryx - Pictures
Just returned from my Once-in-a-Lifetime hunt on WSMR in New Mexico. Seen lots of animals but focused in on the one I harvested.
Had spotted him from 1.5 miles away. I positioned myself on the next smaller ridge to the west and had my Brother and Daughter go up and try and push them to me. They came over the ridge but farther down than expected. Focused in and decided to try the shot. It was about 500 yards with a trotting animal. Using a 300 Rem ultra mag. Dropped him with a great shot in the front shoulder.
Bases 7", Lenth - 35 1/4".
Can't wait to taste him.
Had spotted him from 1.5 miles away. I positioned myself on the next smaller ridge to the west and had my Brother and Daughter go up and try and push them to me. They came over the ridge but farther down than expected. Focused in and decided to try the shot. It was about 500 yards with a trotting animal. Using a 300 Rem ultra mag. Dropped him with a great shot in the front shoulder.
Bases 7", Lenth - 35 1/4".
Can't wait to taste him.
Thanks stealthycat,
02-02-2004, 04:52 PM
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 395
RE: Oryx - Pictures
Congrats. I take alot of hunter on the Fort Bliss Orxy hunt. I know a great taxidermist if you are looking for one. He is here in El Paso. Cost you about $750.00 . It will take him about 6 months to get it done . But very well worth the time and money. It is Garcia Taxidermist. I got a chance last year to kill one for myself. He was 7 1/4 around the base and 41 3/4 long on both sides. I love the meat, but if cooked to long ot os very dry. These Oryx here are about 98% lean, But VERY GOOD TO EAT. You might look into putting in for the Texas hunt. It is a draw once in a lifetime hunt, but in a different state. If you get Drawn it will only cost you $45.00 for a special 5 day hunting license. You will also need to have a hunters safty card with you no matter what state it is from. The military dont care where you come from. Might give it a thought.
Nice Bull
Hunter 338
Nice Bull
Hunter 338
02-02-2004, 11:02 PM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: durango Colorado USA
Posts: 567
RE: Oryx - Pictures
dperry------Nice one ! When did you hunt? I hunted the Stallion Range this past weekend----1/31-2/1. I also got a nice bull. 39 1/4----38 with 7 3/8 bases. Rough scored 90 3/8 SCI. It sure was a great huint. To bad it's once in a lifetime.
02-03-2004, 10:22 AM
#9
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Aztec NM USA
Posts: 63
RE: Oryx - Pictures
Hey Co Bob,
Yes Stallion range on the same hunt as you. Nice Bull you got also. Did you get yours on Saturday or Sunday? I got mine on Saturday afternoon. I was just wondering how the animals were reacting to the cold front that moved in?
OregunHntr,
Pure skill on the shot. Right through the front shoulder.
Yes Stallion range on the same hunt as you. Nice Bull you got also. Did you get yours on Saturday or Sunday? I got mine on Saturday afternoon. I was just wondering how the animals were reacting to the cold front that moved in?
OregunHntr,
Pure skill on the shot. Right through the front shoulder.
02-03-2004, 10:56 PM
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: durango Colorado USA
Posts: 567
RE: Oryx - Pictures
I shot mine about 10AM on Saturday. My buddy shot his late Saturday afternoon. We were 68 & 69 to check out. I got mine in the foothills to the east. There were a couple of junior hunters both were young ladies from Farmington there also do you happen to know if they scored? Have you heard on the success %.