New oryx sci crossbow world record texas premier hunting ranch. World class exotic trophy hunting with wilson whitetail. His ranch is large approximately 55 square miles, or 37,000 acres with nearly 23 of it being bush on which no cattle are allowed. This 5 day central plateau deer hunt take place in the mountains of the sierra madre in state of zacatecas during the months of december and january, and you will be hunting between 6,500 to 8,500 feet above sea level. Safari club international score sheets texas hunt lodge. Some authorities formerly included the east african oryx as a subspecies the gemsbok is depicted on the coat of arms of namibia, where the current population of the species is estimated at. Welcome to the online record book safari club international. World record sci crossbow blackbuck texas premier hunting. Trophy gemsbok hunting in south africa big game hunting. Jul 17, 2015 here are the top central african giant eland entries in the sci record book. Big game hunting records safari club international.
Ozondjahe hunting safaris has an exceptional number of hunting trophies in the top 10 all time record book of the namibia professional hunting association napha. Hunt the new member of the sci record book, the central plateau whitetail. A quick look at the habitat of the gemsbok immediately draws a realisation of the inherent strength and survival capabilities of this animal. The latest edition to the sci record book of trophy animals is the virtual record book.
In terms of trophy size, when it comes to mature gemsbok oryx bulls, i would say that horns above 35. Safari club international record book world hunting awards. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. Apr, 2009 this is the largest sci record book tule elk taken by a handgun hunter. The ranch is 15,000 acres of the best free roaming nilgai hunting in texas. Africa 2003 gr with record book cape kudu, 378 gnr. The sci online record book is available exclusively to safari club international members, to gain access please join sci and. Hunter michael scoggins from houston, texas harvested 2 world class blackbucks.
The giant eland of central africa is an outstanding game animal and one of the must have trophies of any african hunter. Because of its habitat, most hunting is by tracking on foot. The gemsbok, gemsbuck or south african oryx oryx gazella is a large antelope in the genus oryx. From here you are able to browse entries by location, species, hunting companyguide, and more.
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. It is native to the arid regions of southern africa, such as the kalahari desert. Threatened african wildlife on offer at the safari club international convention as undercover investigation reveals sale of captivebred lion hunts and products made from giraffes, elephants, rhinos, stingrays, kangaroos and more donald trump jr. Guests may add exotics to any other hunting package. John kofoed, south africa, kalahari gemsbok, report 00008. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species. First blackbuck photograph on right was harvested with a parker crossbow. Number 8 in the world sci record book 37 inch trophy axis buck killed with a bow.
This beautiful exotic can be yours, but with a choice between harvesting a cow or a bull. Record sci gemsbok hunted by seppie cillers with the new hoyt pro defiant. Both females and male gemsbok have the long, straight, ringed horns used successfully and effectively against predators like lion and leopard. Blackbuck photographed on left was harvested with a parker compound bow. Keith kallsen with a heavy horned wildebeest, 410 gnr. Not only do members add to the already expansive scientific database on species from around the world, but they are also documenting their. The best kudu hunting in the world blaauwkrantz safaris. Check back for 20202021 dates visit the rates page for information on pricing.
New user, please register your username with your allreaddy exisisting sci member id number. Mature gemsbok bulls become solitary and are territorial although clashes are seldom fatal. Explore the benefits what would you like to do today. Pictures from shonto ranch in the texas hill country. Safari club international sci record book trophy animals. Trophies making the minimum scores for entrance into the sci record book are. The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting heritage.
This is the largest sci recordbook tule elk taken by a handgun hunter. Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. The gold standard for a very nice trophy gemsbok is one with 40 inch horns. Central plateau whitetail deer new member of the sci record. This online application provides access to the entire sci record book. Bulls have thicker horns, but the longest horned animals are generally cows and because of the scoring method of sci, cows often top the record book. Thompson realized a need for competition among exotic hunters as well as recognition for the really great exotic trophies taken in the united states. 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. Site map safari club international online record book.
The sci record book is the recording standard for the napha medals system. 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. Alert pose with a turn to the left to show of the markings. Taken by jim tonkin, this 9x8 bull measures 341 18 inches, and came from near santa margarita. Animals taken by the following alternative methods handgun, muzzleloader, bow and arrow, crossbow, shotgun, and harpoon will be identified as such in the general record book and may be ranked separately. The safari club international sci scoring method of gemsbok favors lengths over mass. Helicopter hunting no animal shot from a helicopter or driven by a helicopter is eligible for. Shelby from west virginia booked a hunt at v bharre ranch in search of a 40. The experience and affordability of this south africa plains game hunting safari in the eastern cape should not be missed. Not only do members add to the already expansive scientific database on species from around the world, but they are also documenting their hunting heritage as a legacy for generations to come. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at.
March 28, 2018 march 28, 2018 rachel estate hunting, fair chase, roland ward, safari club international, sci, sci record book by mike bodenchuk, editoratlarge the debate over shooting captive bred lions has opened numerous discussions regarding the principles of fair. Toby has been an outdoor writer since the late 1960s, and hes authored two previous books for creative publishing international. I personally had the pleasure of guiding this accomplished outdoorsman. The roe scoring system and record book was originated in 1976 by thompson temple of ingram, texas.
The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive recordkeeping system, the most used system in north america, to document our hunting heritage. Little did he know he would later smash the sci world record oryx with a crossbow. Once tracks are found, they are followed quickly and often at a trot because the eland are continually on the move. 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. 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. All photos and entries submitted to safari club international become scis property. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity. Documenting the hunting heritage is the primary focus of the sci record book of trophy animals. Apr 20, 2017 record sci gemsbok hunted by seppie cillers with the new hoyt pro defiant. Illegal entries ec 062888 if a record book entry was taken illegally, it will be purged from the sci record book. In 1984, qualifying entries into the record book were divided into bronze, silver, and gold categories, according to score. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting.
Texas hunt lodge scores dozens of animals for sci, safari club international every year. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet. The two east african oryx the beisa of ethiopia and the fringeeared from tanzania. When you are done hunting, you may want to visit nearby addo elephant park for a day and look for the resident lions and elephants.
The gemsbok antelope is a large and aggressive antelope that is capable of fighting off lions. Threatened african wildlife on offer at the safari club. Our clients consistently leave with top quality trophies across the board. Record books are considered to be the epitome of encyclopedias of big game animals and may be purchased individually. African hunting trophies gemsbok striking african gemsbok bull taxidermy shoulder mount. Female gemsbok hide their young for the first few months after birth before being introduced to the herd. Apr 30, 2009 documenting the hunting heritage is the primary focus of the sci record book of trophy animals. Hunters pay a trophy fee for each animal they shoot. The minimums are lower in the sci record book to encourage more hunters to submit their trophies and provide us with a better picture of the distribution of wildlife. Aoudad or barbary sheep north america introduced arabian oryx africa.
This blackbuck is the pending sci crossbow world record. The sci record book of big game animals uses sci s unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting heritage. Darryl hastings holds the number 1 spot with this beauty measuring 143 38 it was taken in 2004 near ndele with the help of phillippe clero of club faune. More than 85% of our hunting trophies reach napha gold medal standards or higher.
May 28, 2010 hunter michael scoggins from houston, texas harvested 2 world class blackbucks. One of the many benefits of safari club international membership is access to the sci record book. Central plateau whitetail deer new member of the sci. This east african native animal will be a great addition to your trophy wall. Sci record book silver medal horns measure 36 34 with heavy bases and are symmetrical. Aaron bulkley, owner of texas hunt lodge is a master measurer for sci and will score any and all trophies brought to our office. Gemsbok are an excellent exotic species to hunt year round. Safari club international official measurers manual. The best kudu hunting in the world kudu hunting every hunters dream.
The trophy fees do not include the daily rate or the guide fee. Kalahari gemsbok oryx sa this content is restricted to nscc members. The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting. That being said, a bull is usually the goal and a 40 inch bull is definitely the standard in the difference in a good bull and a truly exceptional bull. Along the way, hes shared hunting camps with some of the top bigbuck hunters in north america, many of whom are featured in this book.
A book of the safari club international awards program containing tabulations of outstanding big game trophies in africa, asia and europe, north america, south america, north american exotics and the south pacific. This 5 day central plateau deer hunt take place in the mountains of the sierra madre in state of zacatecas during the months of december and january, and you will be hunting. Judging gemsbok oryx skyline is right, anything over 40 inches 101. What is the best rifle caliber for gemsbok hunting. These majestic and regal looking animals are shy in nature and often known as the ballerina of antelope because of their fleet footedness. The kalahari gemsbok of namibia has its own sci record book category. The tule elk is the smallest wapiti found in north america, occurring only in california. The grey ghost of africa is the most sought after trophy on every hunters wish list. Jun 18, 2010 shelby from west virginia booked a hunt at v bharre ranch in search of a 40. See beautiful pictures from shonto ranch, located in the texas hill country in kerrville, texas. The forms below are to download for you or our staff to score your trophies. New mexico states big game hunting records as listed by boone and. It ranks as one of southern africas most sought after species, an exotic looking trophy compared with many of the other more common antelope.
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