Global Sports: Information About The Art Of Aoudad Hunting

Saturday, June 17, 2017

Information About The Art Of Aoudad Hunting

By Joshua Jackson


An aoudad is a type of sheep breed of cap rid species that is goat and antelope. It also referred to as a barbary sheep. They were first discovered in the Rocky Mountains of North Africa. It is very rare species and lately in has been introduced into America and south Europe. Many people across the world have different names for it. Some call it Waddan, others call it Arui or Arruis. Aoudad hunting has prevailed for a long time now.

The sheep is very huge in appearance compare to normal sheep. They exist in sand-brown color which begins to darken as they grow older. They have a slightly lighter color under their bellies and a darker line along the back. The outer regions of the limbs have a uniform red-brown or gray-brown color.

The hunting of the aoudad is conducted by professionals by use of traps and killing them. This is done for food or for fun. Before the Aoudads were not hunted by human beings, they were seen as just wild animals preyed upon by predators such as the lions and the leopards. Human beings entrance in the food chain as they hunt for food has led to the decrease of the Aoudad population.

The decrease in number of Barbary sheep has resulted in laws regarding their hunting being introduced. One must have a license to hunt them. It is also a requirement that one only hunts one sheep and not more. Additionally, one must only use a licensed firearm of the right type. The areas within which one can hunt are also restricted.

Before going to hunt the hunters are supposed to be physically fit for the job as it is a vigorous exercise because one has climb high altitudes and terrains of rocky places. They should have correct sight so as to see the animals even when they are far away. They should have the basic knowledge of the animal such how they feed and site where are found.

Their shooting should also be accurate and on the spot or else the game might escape. When practicing barbary hunting they are hunted by spot and stalk. The terrain is usually rougher so one should get ready to cover some ground. They should wear the correct attire for hunting and most especially a good pair of hunting boots.

Hunting aoudads offers an economical off season adventure. They are very rare hence they offer a very challenging adventure to hunters. This allows for the hunters to research intensively in magazines and watch channels concerning this exercisefor them to be prepared. There are several magazines such as the bow hunter that hunters can read to get this information.

Aoudads are big games. Going after them makes one to experience the beauty and stunning views of the outdoor life. Their meat provides mouthwatering dishes in a high altitude camps. It is an adventure worth living. Chasing after the sheep is a beautiful outdoor experience that people should experience once in a while.




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