Aoudad Hunts in Texas
Ammotragus lerviaBarbary sheep. Big curled horns and long flowing chaps.
- Family
- Sheep & Goats
- Native range
- North Africa
- Weight
- 220–300 lb
- Horns
- 25–30+ in
- Trophy fee
- $3,500
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Aoudad
The aoudad, or Barbary sheep, is a North African mountain sheep with heavy curled horns and long hair, called chaps, hanging from the throat and front legs. Rams grow horns past 30 inches.
Aoudad were brought to Texas in the 1950s and are now one of the best-known exotic sheep hunts in the state.
Hunting Aoudad at Black Eagle Ranch
Aoudad have sharp eyes and stay together in herds. Big rams usually stand back from the group. On the ranch they move across open pasture and rocky rises.
Look for heavy bases that stay thick all the way around the curl, along with long, flowing chaps.
Aoudad Hunting FAQ
What is an aoudad?
An aoudad is a Barbary sheep native to North Africa. It is now well established in Texas and prized for its heavy horns and long chaps.
How big do aoudad horns get?
Mature rams commonly reach 25 to 30 inches or more, measured around the curl.
Where can I hunt Aoudad in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided aoudad hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a aoudad hunt cost?
The trophy fee for aoudad at Black Eagle Ranch is $3,500, plus the lodge and guide rate of $350 per hunter per day. The trophy fee is paid only for animals taken, and the balance is due at the completion of your hunt.
How do I book a aoudad hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Aoudad, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Aoudad.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.