Markhor

Markhor Hunting Season:
The highly prized Markhor may be hunted year-round without any seasonal restrictions but will have their longest coats during the winter months.

Come experience the uniqueness of Flat Top Mesa at Covered S Ranch for an exotic hunting experience like none other in Texas!

For the ultimate experience, hunt trophy Markhor at the Covered S Ranch! This will be like no other hunt in Texas! Prepare to be in the upper elevations of Flat Top Mesa in the spectacular cap rocks and rock formations where these Markhor live. Watch these magnificent animals in their natural habitat as they stand majestically on cliffs and boulders. Markhor have keen eyesight and a powerful sense of smell to detect nearby predators. Markhor are very aware of their surroundings and always on high alert. Regardless of weapon used, this will be a challenging spot & stalk hunt. Bow hunters - come experience Flat Top Mesa for an exotic bow hunting experience like no other. Rifle or bow, this is a hunt of a lifetime!

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 for 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

Markhor Trophy Fee: $25,000

See Price Page for additional information.

Origin: Asia
Horn Size: 30-40 inches
Weight: 100-243 pounds

Interesting Markhor Hunting Information:

• Markhor are a wild goat species mainly found in Pakistan, India, parts of Afghanistan, the Himalayas and other regions of Asia.
• This magnificent animal is distinguished by its corkscrew-like horn shape.
• Markhor are adapted to mountainous/cliff-like terrain often found between 2,000-11,800 feet.
• Their coat is of a grizzled, light brown to black color, smooth and short during the summer months and growing a longer, thicker coat in the winter. Males will have longer hair on their chin, throat, chest and shanks.
• During mating season, males fight each other by lunging, locking horns and trying to push each other off balance.
• Gestation: about 5 months and will typically have one or two offspring.
• Lifespan: 10-19 years