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question about gemsbok
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09/05/16 09:55 PM
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I have wanted to hunt/harvest a gemsbok for as long as I can remember. I know the best bet is to hunt them in Africa (sadly not an option at this time, or for the foreseeable future). I know these are a spendy animal to hunt in Texas and once I figure in airfare, car rental ect it has just always been unachievable. That said I see photos "fairly" regularly of people that were able to take animals with broken horn/horns. My questions is does anyone have recommendations for gemsbok in general and does anyone have a approximate cost on a broken horn gemsbok hunt? Thanks for any info
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/05/16 10:00 PM
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Mulie Mike usually has one for New Mexico but not sure what time of year..
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/05/16 10:03 PM
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Where are you located? There are some draw hunts for gemsbok with the TPWD and the most well-known is the federal hunt at White Sands in New Mexico. Odds might be long, but I'd start putting in right now, if you want one bad.
Maybe an outfitter will chime in here soon on something they might have.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/05/16 10:16 PM
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I hunted them with Mulie Mike in New Mexico a few years ago. They are free ranging Gemsbock that are on private ranches adjoins military bases. The hunt was great and the terrain very similar to gemsboks native desert habit in Southern Africa. Mikes company is West Texas Hunt Organization. He has always treated me right.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/05/16 10:30 PM
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This is the Gemsbock I got with Mike.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/05/16 10:37 PM
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I live in Washington state so I will be driving or flying depending on time and state
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 02:40 AM
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Interesting shot placement there, Erny. Beautiful Gemsbock.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 02:48 AM
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That's near the same spot I hit my gemsbok...
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 02:49 AM
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Interesting shot placement there, Erny. Beautiful Gemsbock. . I hit him several times. That shot was with him quartering away at 400+ yards and was the one that put him down. Yes I do get more comments on the shot placement than the Gemsbock. They are tough beautiful animals!! Oh and the meat is wounderful tablefare, I would drive so you could easily being the meat home.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 02:50 AM
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I suggest looking for a hunt in New Mexico. You can also apply for the hunt in Texas, but you have a better chance of winning the lottery.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 03:27 AM
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Nice dead one.
To the OP, I have not seen any advertisement for cull gemsbok, as I don't think there are many culls to be had. BBD84 shot one a couple of years ago, but I'm not sure where. Just saw the pics on here. Forister Exotics is one of my favorite ranches but I dunno if he has any-cullable gemsbok. Ox Hunting Ranch and Star S Ranch are also good options, based on what I've read.
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09/06/16 03:49 AM
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They taste super good, and I shot one many years ago in Africa. That's about all I got for you.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 12:56 PM
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They can be had for 5K in texas, got my 42.5 inch with pope bros, best meat you''ll ever eat.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 01:01 PM
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OR, you can contact Mike at Chalk Creek they have been selling cull Oryx at a very fair price, GREAT people to hunt with! okiehuntr
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09/06/16 03:23 PM
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Pope Brothers is a good suggestion. If you end up spending in the $3k-4k range plus a plane ticket, you're not as far from Africa as you may think.
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09/06/16 05:37 PM
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Between my dad, my son and myself we have killed 6 Gemsbok. All in New Mexico the biggest being a 40 inch bull that my dad took at 360 yards with his 06. 4 were on range WSMR and 2 off range. It is not as easy a hunt as it used to be, both to draw and and get one. But I would suggest putting in for the on range hunt as your first choice then off range as your second and third choice. The off range hunts are one month long and the easiest months to draw are June, July, and August. I hunting for 8 days before I found them off range so it can be a challenging. Good luck, definitely worth it.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 06:25 PM
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I would be sure to price a trip to Africa before you decide. With current exchange rates, Africa is a whole lot cheaper than most people think.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 07:17 PM
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OR, you can contact Mike at Chalk Creek they have been selling cull Oryx at a very fair price, GREAT people to hunt with! okiehuntr +1, agree
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 07:57 PM
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OR, you can contact Mike at Chalk Creek they have been selling cull Oryx at a very fair price, GREAT people to hunt with! okiehuntr +1, agree I thing the OP is looking for Gemsbok not Scimitar horned oryx. Does Chalk Creek have Gemsbok?
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/06/16 08:55 PM
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Get drawn in New Mexico and I can help you out.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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I have never gotten any answers back for " Cull Gemsbok", I really think operations keep them for themselves and I don't blame them. okiehuntr
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/07/16 12:35 AM
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I have taken a cull gemsbok in Texas... If that's what you want to call it. I will say this regarding hunting on a budget, with some looking and having the money ready when a deal arises you can jump on some unbelievable hunting deals. I have taken 18 different exotic species and most would die if they knew what I paid for them. I have never been on an exotic hunt that cost more than $1500 for a single species and most have been under $1k. Deals are out there you just need to look.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/07/16 01:15 PM
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I've killed about a dozen gemsbok in Africa, and it is my favorite meat on the face of the earth. I've tried to find cull/meat hunts here in TX and NM with no luck. I'd gladly pay a fee for a meat hunt if anyone can provide any leads.
Nice one traviselmore!
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09/08/16 07:36 PM
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I have taken a cull gemsbok in Texas... If that's what you want to call it. I will say this regarding hunting on a budget, with some looking and having the money ready when a deal arises you can jump on some unbelievable hunting deals. I have taken 18 different exotic species and most would die if they knew what I paid for them. I have never been on an exotic hunt that cost more than $1500 for a single species and most have been under $1k. Deals are out there you just need to look. Is that a Scimitar Gemsbok cross?? I have seen a lot of Gemsbok and those horns look thin and curved more than a typical Gemsbok. Just curious. nice animal.
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Re: question about gemsbok
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09/08/16 10:05 PM
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I have taken a cull gemsbok in Texas... If that's what you want to call it. I will say this regarding hunting on a budget, with some looking and having the money ready when a deal arises you can jump on some unbelievable hunting deals. I have taken 18 different exotic species and most would die if they knew what I paid for them. I have never been on an exotic hunt that cost more than $1500 for a single species and most have been under $1k. Deals are out there you just need to look. Is that a Scimitar Gemsbok cross?? I have seen a lot of Gemsbok and those horns look thin and curved more than a typical Gemsbok. Just curious. nice animal. Nope, she is 100% gemsbok. Just a very long thinned horned cow. 40" on the unbroken side
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