Ibex

[Trad Bow 1979]

This is my ibex from the Florida mountains in New Mexico. The shot was 400 yards, and it was a very clean kill. He measured out to 38" on each horn. Really great experience. I am very greatful

 

[Trad Bow 1979]

Here are the pics

 

[littlebighorn]

Congratulations on taking a pretty cool creature!

 

[YELUM]

That is sweet. 1st pic makes his body look tiny. Always thought the were bigger

Yelum

Theres logic, and theres women. They don't go together.

 

[Trad Bow 1979]

I am not sure how he measured up in body mass compared to other ibex, but his horns are pretty good. I will say he was much heavier than I expected!

 

[Adventurewriter]

Very cool...Been trying to draw NM for years...someday maybe....

I wish Colorado would put some Ibex in some of the really arid areas...they thrive and would give lots of cool opportunity for neat hunts

 

[brymoore]

Good job!

I'm heading down for the muzzy hunt in a few weeks.

 

[Zeke]

Well done!
Ibex are one of the top 2-3 mountain animals in the world, in my way of thinking.
That's a beautiful animal!
Zeke

 

[paddlehead]

Very cool!!! What is they typical success rate for muzzy vs rifle?

 

[scottyboy]

Way to go, man! I have been trying to pull that tag for 14yrs now!
Congrats on making the most of such a special tag.

Great looking goat!

 

[Trad Bow 1979]

Thanks for the compliments guys! As for the success rate for rifle vs muzzle loader, here is the link to last years harvest report.
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/hunting/harvest/documents/2012_ibexharvest.pdf

I am sure some of those numbers are just guestimations.