The Animals
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Animal:
Addax
Country:
Africa
This large African antelope is white with a gray masked face. Its horns corkscrew up making multiple twists in both sexes. Large males can weigh 275 lbs. Both males and females make handsome trophies.

Animal:
Aoudad
Country:
North Africa
This exotic is tan in color with long hair on the bottom of the neck and all the way down the front of its legs. Both sexes have horns that grow out over their necks. Large males will weigh 250 pounds or more. Of all the exotic species in the US, the Aoudad is the wildest and most challenging to hunt.

Animal:
Axis Deer
Country:
India
It has been called the most beautiful deer in the world because of Its uniquely spotted coat. The bucks have antlers (usually three points per side) which sweep upward in artistic forks. Large males will reach a weight of 250 pounds.

Animal:
Blackbuck Antelope
Country:
India
Blackbuck Antelope
This small antelope is black and white in color with horns that corkscrew up and back. A large male weighs about 100 lbs while the female will weigh 75 lbs. Its beautiful markings make it a popular trophy for sportsmen.

Animal:
Bobcat
Country:
USA
A small wildcat about three feet long and weighs 15 to 25 pounds. The male is generally 25 percent larger than the female. The cat has a short stubby tail and its erect ears are decorated with tufts of fur.

Animal:
Buffalo
Country:
USA
The Symbol of the American old west. Once numbering in the millions, this beautiful animal has made a comeback due in large part to the management efforts of private ranches. A large bull can reach 2000 lbs.

Animal:
Catalina Goat
Country:
Spain
This goat comes in numerous colors ranging from black, brown, reddish brown or white. A large male can tip the scales at 175 lbs. and has impressive horns that grow up and back from its head in large twists.

Animal:
Corsican Sheep
Country:
West Indies
This popular exotic is brown with a black or white belly. A mature ram will reach a weight of 140 lbs. A Corsican's horns will grow up, back, down, forward, back up and out from his eyes.

Animal:
Coyote
Country:
USA
A medium-sized to larger furbearer with gray to reddish gray fur, more reddish on legs, feet and ears; has dark tipped tail and whitish belly and throat. Males will usually weigh between 35 and 45 pounds.

Animal:
Eland
Country:
Africa
The largest member of the Antelope family tipping the scales at 1,500 lbs. Both sexes have horns. Males usually grow larger horns up to 24 inches.

Animal:
Fallow Deer
Country:
Europe
This exotic deer comes in three color variations: white, chocolate and spotted. Aside from brow tines, they have long antlers which are palmated at the extremities much like a moose. Large males will sometimes weigh 200 lbs.

Animal:
Gemsbok
Country:
Africa
Probably the most handsome of the antelope family. This large antelope is black and gray with a beautifully marked face. Both sexes have long straight horns that can reach up to 40 inches. The Gemsbok is a prized trophy by all big game hunters.

Animal:
Hawaiian Black Ram
Country:
Hawaii
This sheep is solid black throughout its body and will sometimes have a white muzzle. Its horns grow up, back, down, forward, up and out. Mature rams will weigh 140 lbs. This sheep originated in Hawaii.

Animal:
Ibex Goat
Country:
Asia
They are usually brown with white underparts. Males will sometimes reach the weight of 200 lbs. Their horns grow up, back and down. This wild goat is very elusive and challenging to hunt.

Animal:
Javelina
Country:
USA
A small pig-like mammal with coarse black and gray hair; has a ring or "collar" of light-colored hair around neck over the shoulders; upper tusks are sharp and pointed downward. Adults will usually weigh about 40 to 50 pounds.

Animal:
Four Horn Ram
Country:
Middle East
It has four distinct horns growing from its head. Two of these horns will grow above the head and the other two will grow downwards beside the jaw. Color will vary among this sheep but it is generally wooly.

Animal:
Merino Ram
Country:
Asia
This wooly sheep is sometimes called a "Rambo" ram. They are large weighing up to 300 lbs and have huge impressive horns . If you are looking for trophy size horns, the merino makes a great looking mount for the wall.

Animal:
Mouflon Sheep
Country:
Greece
Considered to be one of the smallest of all wild sheep of the world yet one of the most sought after trophies for sheep hunters. This handsome sheep is brown with a white belly. Their horns grow up, back, down, forward and back toward their eyes. A mature male will weigh 110 lbs.

Animal:
New Zealand
Mountain Goat
Country:
New Zealand
This goat is also called an "Angora" goat. It has thick, white, curly hair making it appear larger in size. A large male will usually weigh about 100 lbs. These goats are popular to hunters because of their large twisting horns that grow up and out.

Animal:
Nilgai
Country:
India
One of the largest and most elusive of all exotics. The "blue" bull can reach 800 lbs and still reach incredible speeds when spooked. Males have short thick horns that are usually between 8-10 inches long. The meat is absolutely delicious.

Animal:
Painted Desert Ram
Country:
Texas
This sheep is usually spotted with brown, white and black much like a paint horse. The horns on this ram grow much like those on Corsicans, Blacks and Dalls. They are a medium sheep weighing about 140 lbs. at maturity.

Animal:
Red Deer
Country:
Europe
The Red Stag is a large deer weighing about 400 lbs. It has large antlers with 6 or more points per side. It is sometimes confused for an Elk although it is smaller in size.

Animal:
Scimitar Horned Oryx
Country:
Africa
This large-bodied antelope can weigh up to 300 lbs. and both sexes have long curved horns that can reach 40" or more in length. They have a creamy white colored coat with red coloration around the neck.

Animal:
Sika Deer
Country:
Japan and China
This medium sized deer is brown with occasional spotting. Bucks will typically grow four points per side and resemble their larger cousin "the Elk". Mature males can weigh up to 280lbs.

Animal:
Texas Dall Sheep
Country:
USA (Texas)
This gorgeous sheep is usually pure white throughout its body. The horns grow up, back, down, forward, up and out. Mature rams will reach a weight of 140 lbs. This sheep originated in Texas.

Animal:
Wild Boar
Country:
Europe
A very cunning animal with a keen sense of smell. Hogs come in a variety of colors from red, black, white, brown or spotted. They can get huge weighing as much as 400 lbs.

Animal:
Zebra
Country:
Africa
One of the greatest wonders of all the animal world. The beautifully striped stallions can weigh up to 600 lbs. The zebra is probably the most sought after African big game trophy.

 


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