Oryx are Awesome!

[Korhil78]

Wow! Nice animal. Just curious, how are these oryx at the table?

It's some of the best meat you will eat.

Congrats Brent!

 

[59FLH]

That's a dandy. Congrats! Best tasting meat ever. IMHO

Interesting, is the taste similar to any other animal? what do they eat?

 

[Jerry M]

It's some of the best meat you will eat.

Congrats Brent!

+1
It was my favorite meat, while in RSA.

 

[brentc]

Interesting, is the taste similar to any other animal? what do they eat?

It's a rich tasting neutral meat that takes on the flavor you want. Nothing weird or gamey to chase out.

 

[26Reload]

That is one 'Stud-ette' oryx cow.....
Awesome trophy....

 

[ORBeaverfan]

Congratulations!

 

[shphtr]

Beautiful animal, patience has it's rewards - congrats

 

[JMB 1911]

I would love to hunt one someday. Not being a resident, it isn't likely, but one can dream.

Congratulations on a great animal and especially sharing it with your daughter. As you get both get older the memories will be priceless

 

[JAYgs8163]

Excellent!

 

[Allen Kitts]

Congrats on the Oryx. They are fantastic table fare, for sure.

 

[HRM Johnny]

Congratulations. Fantastic that you got to take your daughter along. Thanks for posting this. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Rick Richard]

Wow! You could pole vault with those horns. Congrats to you and your daughter. I bet she was asking "why did I come along" after packing all that meat out. Lol.

 

[zerosprk]

That is a great oryx. With your daughter with you, makes it all the better! You are right, oryx meat is amazingly good!

 

[PatriotHenry]

About a month ago I got a call from New Mexico Game and Fish notifying me that they selected my name for a one day oryx population management opportunity on the Dona Ana range complex near WSMR. Without hesitation, I said I'll take it. I've been fortunate to hunt this area on this same tag in previous years and there are few things better than having a freezer full of oryx meat.

With my 12 yo daughter alongside, the morning hunt started slowly. I went to a location I've seen several large groups in the past, but aside from a few stragglers, the numbers weren't there this time. I did, however, spot a large herd approximately 2 miles away from my elevated position. We climbed back down to the truck and headed towards the oryx. We passed on a few animals on the way to the large herd that either weren't easily stalkable or didn't make the cut for size. Knowing that this is a one day hunt, you have to be a bit more aware about potentially wasting time on a fruitless stalk.

The oryx sightings increased drastically as we approached the location we previously spotted them in. My goal was to find either a 40+" cow or a 37+" bull. I knew the quality of animals in the area was there, I just had to demonstrate a little patience. After looking over a few dozen oryx, one caught my eye, but it had me totally fooled. It completely dwarfed the mid 30" cow it was standing next to. After looking it over for a few seconds, noticing the larger size, distinct horn rings, and heavy bases, I thought it was a long horned bull. With with the animal broadside at 385 yards, I built a rest, dialed my scope, and sent a 200 grain Accubond through its shoulder dropping the oryx in its tracks. As we approached the animal I was absolutely elated that I had met my goal, but I was surprised to see a cow on the ground after seeing the way it dwarfed its sidekick.

The old cow measures 41" with a 6.75" base on the left and 40.5" with a 7" base on the right side.

These are such cool critters and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to hunt them free range here in the USA.

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Congrats! Do you have to be a resident to have an opportunity on them?