Hunting Ibex In South Africa

About the Species

The Nubian Ibex belong to the goat family and live in mountainous areas in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and Sudan. Nubian Ibex is light golden-brown in color, with a white belly. It has long thin horns that extend up and then back and down.

About the Hunt

Flat-shooting rifle calibers are recommended in the hunt for the Nubian Ibex as long shots often occur in the open mountainous terrain. The choice of rifle calibre for this wild species should be a .270.

Habitat

Nubian Ibex live entirely in mountainous terrain where they mainly eat grass and leaves and are preyed upon by leopards, eagles and vultures. Nubian Ibex live in flocks and are only active during the day and rest during the night.

Shoulder Height:  27 inches

Weight:  110 pounds

Horn Length:  30 inches