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How long are his horns?

Posted By: don k

How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 03:40 PM

I darted him and measured his right horn. I guessed wrong. What do you think he was?
Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 03:57 PM

27-28?
Posted By: rickym

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 03:58 PM

29.5
Posted By: redchevy

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 04:00 PM

I wouldn't even know where to begin guessing, but sure is a good lookin critter up
Posted By: 82Ag

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 04:03 PM

37
Posted By: TexasKC

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 04:10 PM

I've never seen an ibex in person so I don't know how big they are. 30"?
Posted By: BowsnRods

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 04:16 PM

I'm going to say 25/26 Great Ibex Don!
Posted By: don k

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 10:01 PM

TexasKC who has never seen one before is better than me. I thought he was around 28". He actually was 30.5". The curve will fool you. I should have measured him before I sold him. Screwed myself out of a few bucks. Oh well. Such is life.
Posted By: BowsnRods

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 10:15 PM

Yes Sir curve got me Don, I was figuring the ears at about 5 inches and went from there. Great Ibex my friend. I always like to make the advantage to the customer which brings more business your way.
Posted By: TexasKC

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/30/18 10:44 PM

I can assure you it was just a WAG. That is a beautiful animal.
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/31/18 03:01 AM

I hate guessing any spiral or curved horned animals. I would have guess 32" though.
Posted By: don k

Re: How long are his horns? - 07/31/18 12:09 PM

Originally Posted By: BowsnRods
Yes Sir curve got me Don, I was figuring the ears at about 5 inches and went from there. Great Ibex my friend. I always like to make the advantage to the customer which brings more business your way.
I also always give the advantage to the customer. Repeat business is the best kind. Then comes word of mouth from an existing customer. You try to screw anyone on a business deal and it will come back to haunt you. You may not realize it but it will. And sometimes the shoe is on the other foot. I have had a few hunters for WT that I don't want back for various reasons. If I hear they are trying to hunt with an outfitter and I find out I will get in touch with that outfitter and let them know.
Posted By: don k

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/02/18 02:40 PM


If the first one was 30.5" what is this one? I have not measured him so I need some expert opinion.
Posted By: don k

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/02/18 02:44 PM


Another view of him.
Posted By: 82Ag

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/02/18 03:25 PM

First one looks heavier, and this one looks longer. Obviously, i'm no expert given that I guessed 37 on the first one. Really do think this one will push mid-30's.
Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/02/18 09:30 PM

33-34, maybe?
Posted By: don k

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/02/18 10:29 PM

Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
33-34, maybe?

So you think he is only 3 inches longer than this one? Interesting.
Posted By: Bbcat78

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/02/18 10:44 PM

37?
Posted By: kmon11

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/02/18 10:58 PM

Would think the bigger one that could easily scratch his shoulders is pushing 40
Posted By: Bee'z

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/02/18 11:13 PM

36ish
Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/11/18 07:05 PM

Well?
Posted By: Paralax22

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/11/18 07:23 PM

Has to be pushing 40
Posted By: TexasKC

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/11/18 09:00 PM

39
Posted By: don k

Re: How long are his horns? - 08/12/18 01:51 AM

Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Well?
I don't know. I have never darted him and measured.
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