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Pyrenean Chamois

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Order:  Artiodactyla
Suborder: Ruminants
Family:  Bovidae
Genus:  Rupicapra
Specie:  Rupicapra Pyrenaica Pyrenaica
Body height: 2,45-2,78 ft / 75-85 cm
Weight: 66,15-88,20 lb / 30-40 kg
DESCRIPTION

Pyrenean Chamois or Isard. Their horns, with the shape of a hook, constitute an attractive trophy, being one of the most elusive mountain animals. Up to 80 cm tall, its summer coat is ruddy brown; in winter it is black/brown with darker patches around the eyes.

Both ,males and females have backward-hooked horns up to 20 cm in length. They browse on grass, lichens and buds of trees. Sure-footed and agile, they are found anywhere up to 2800 m.

Female chamois and their young live in herds; adult males tend to live solitarily for most of the year. During the rut, themales engage in fierce battles for the attention of unmated females.

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

North-East of Spain, in the Pyrenees Mountains.

 

HABITAT

Highest rock mountains between 1700 – 2800m.

ACCOMMODATION

Lodging is provided in small hotels and rural houses very close to the hunting area.

HUNTING SEASON
18th October to 28th December.
Rutting period : November.
HUNTING METHOD

Hunting is done by stalking in high mountains.

TROPHY LENGTH
SCI STANDARD BOW
Bronce Score 20 18
Silver Score 22  1/8 0
Gold Score 23  4/8 19  4/8

 

CIC MALE FEMALE
Bronce Score 87 to 91,99 83 to 87,99
Silver Score 92 to 96,99 88 to 92,99
Gold Score over 97 over 93

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