Ibex hunt

[nmtaxi]

Well... I didn't get an ibex on my archery hunt last week, but had a great time trying. These ibex are awesome animals, and even getting within rifle range can be a challenge. The mountain range, while it is not very big, is extremely rugged. Every muscle in my body was sore for days afterwards, along with all the bumps and bruises and cactus pokes. I spent 5 days on the mountain, solo, and saw lots of ibex. I never got close enough to release an arrow, but I did take a lot of video and pictures.
Here's some pics of the Floridas, where the main ibex herd is.

Here's a few video clips of some of the ibex I saw. There were some huge billies in this group, just way to many eyes to make a stalk.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v375/nmtaxi/?action=view&current=ibex2.flv
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v375/nmtaxi/?action=view&current=ibex3.flv
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v375/nmtaxi/?action=view&current=ibex4.flv

 

[justdada]

Sorry you weren't able to connect on one, but congrats on drawing the tag and getting to spend 5 days chasing those critters!
Thanks for sharig the footage.

 

[wilecoyote76]

Wow! The terrain looks pretty rugged. Ibex are pretty neat looking critters. I saw a show on the Outdoor Channel where a young guy was hunting ibex with a rifle and it was difficult even for him to get close. Once he did shoot, it took a while to get over to it.

Great pics and vids nmtaxi! Thanks for sharing.

 

[1_pointer]

Too bad on the harvest. BOY shot one while he was going to school down there and said they are a tough critter to hunt. After seeing his mounted version, I'd love to go after them someday as they are way cool critters.

 

[cornfed]

Looks like you would of been in buisness if you had a rifle tag.Thanks for the pictures.