Aoudad - Free Range

Aoudad Hunting Season: 

Pursue an Aoudad Sheep year-round at the Covered S Ranch. A September-November hunt will typically be during the rut where you will see large groups of Aoudad - also a great time if you want to do a combo Whitetail Deer hunt.

RUSTIC LUXURY MEETS GENUINE WEST TEXAS HOSPITALITY WHEN YOU, YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS VISIT THE COVERED S RANCH!
AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!

A free-range Aoudad Sheep hunt at the Covered S Ranch will be a spot & stalk hunt for the bow & rifle hunter in the upper elevations of the ranch. Aoudad sheep have a keen sense of smell, incredible hearing, and a sandy-brown coat that doubles as camouflage making them tough to spot. Hunting these free-range Aoudad Sheep at Covered S Ranch is a unique and rewarding experience thanks, in part, to our large Aoudad population and beautiful cap rock terrain that they live in. An Aoudad Sheep with its “chaps” will add a stunning trophy to your collection.

2 Nights/3-Day Hunt: $2,400 + Trophy Fee
3 Nights/4-Day Hunt: $3,200 + Trophy Fee

Includes:

• All-Inclusive: Lodging, Meals & Beverages
• Experienced Guide: 1:1 Hunt - Inquire about group pricing
• Rustic Luxury & Genuine West Texas Hospitality at The Hacienda: Bar, Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pickleball/Basketball Court, Casino Style & Game Tables, Pool Table, Large Screen TV’s + More
• Transportation to/from Lubbock, TX International Airport
• Access to Covered S Ranch Airstrip & Hangar
• Access to Covered S Ranch Shooting Range - Guests to provide own guns and ammo.
• Enclosed Blinds
• Field Dressing & Caping
• Cold Storage on site
• Freezer Boxes, if needed.
• Transportation of animals to local meat processor/taxidermist or may ship to requested at client’s expense. (Client responsible for all meat processing/taxidermy costs.)
• Hunting vehicle for varmint hunt

Aoudad Hunting Trophy Fee: $5,500

See Pricing Page for additional information

Origin: North Africa
Horn Size: 27-30+ inches
Weight: 100-300 pounds

• Aoudad, or barbary sheep, are native to the rocky, arid mountain ranges in North Africa.
• They were first brought to Texas in the 1950s to offer added hunting opportunities, and since then, their population has continued to grow.
• Aoudad Rams have long hair hanging from their chests and forelegs that is referred to as “chaps.”  Because of the uniqueness of these “chaps”, these mature animals make a beautiful taxidermy piece to add to your trophy room.
• Their coat gets darker with age, but you can expect a light sandy-brown color (as they come from sandy mountains in Africa).
• An Aoudad’s build is ideal for rocky cliffs and dry mountainous terrain. They are very agile climbers and powerful jumpers. Aoudad sheep create dirt beds up high to sleep on.
• They can go without water for about five days.
• The species are more closely related to wild goats than to sheep.
• Gestation: About 5 months with one or two offspring a year.
• Lifespan: 10-20 years