Which countries offer the most affordable Sheep/goat hunts?

[wildwilderness]

Are you saying an outfitter/guide is not required for a non-resident to hunt these in NZ? You only need to buy the tags?

As far as I know as well that is correct. They are considered invasive non native species and NZ wants them killed

 

[Arañuel]

Are you saying an outfitter/guide is not required for a non-resident to hunt these in NZ? You only need to buy the tags?

Yes , there aren't tags in New Zealand and you don't need outfitter, is alone go in your own although you are non resident, you can shoot what ever you want, without limits of animals, some people kill 6-8 chamois in one day , same with tahrs.. they are considered like a pest, is not the best hunting manage... But the true is that the population of animals is awesome. Only what you need is buy the hunting licences that are like 100-200 usd

 

[Northern Shooter]

So I'm compiling a list of various options for international mountain hunts, any species or regions that should be added to the below that stand out as great value?

1. New Zealand - Tahr, chamois, wild goat.

2. Kyrgistan/ Tajikistan - Marco Polo Sheep and Ibex

3. Romania - Chamois

4. Croatia - Chamois

5. Spain - Ibex (grand slam), chamois,

6. Majority of continental Europe - Mouflon

7. Texas - free range Auodad

 

[Arañuel]

In Spain you can add also Mouflon , Barbary sheep both in free range.
Finally we have also , Balerian Boc is like a feral goat I really don't like it and his hunt is easy but the landscape is beautiful and Maiorca island is a great destination to combine summer holidays with the wife.

 

[wesheltonj]

So I'm compiling a list of various options for international mountain hunts, any species or regions that should be added to the below that stand out as great value?

1. New Zealand - Tahr, chamois, wild goat.

2. Kyrgistan/ Tajikistan - Marco Polo Sheep and Ibex

3. Romania - Chamois

4. Croatia - Chamois

5. Spain - Ibex (grand slam), chamois,

6. Majority of continental Europe - Mouflon

7. Texas - free range Auodad

For value you can add:

Croatia for Mouflon.

Slovenia for Alpine Chamois. I’ve heard Mouflon too, but not 100% sure on that.

Austria, Alpine Ibex and Chamois.

Texas, if you can get a draw tag, Desert Big Horn. Landowners tag it’s expensive.

 

[Northern Shooter]

I've been referencing the Sheep & Goat lists on the Grand Slam Clubs OVIS/Capra awards here.

Ovis - https://grandslamclub.org/awards/ovis-worldslam/

Capra - https://grandslamclub.org/awards/capra-world-slam/

I wasn't familiar with the majority of these species before, great resource.

 

[R eight]

Yes , there aren't tags in New Zealand and you don't need outfitter, is alone go in your own although you are non resident, you can shoot what ever you want, without limits of animals, some people kill 6-8 chamois in one day , same with tahrs.. they are considered like a pest, is not the best hunting manage... But the true is that the population of animals is awesome. Only what you need is buy the hunting licences that are like 100-200 usd

You also have to be careful walking down the street, it’s easy to trip on the gold nuggets that are just laying around. I once tripped on one and fell onto a beautiful Kiwi maiden….

 

[JES Adventures]

Would Carpathian chamois be of interest? A number of us hunted red stag with Marius in Romania last fall. It was outstanding. His pricing on chamois has me thinking seriously about it.

I’ll second that, Marius is a top notch outfitter and the Carpathian Mountains absolutely stunning. I think this is a great value mountain hunt.

 

[Elkeater]

I haven’t left the U.S. for sheep yet. Europe for Mouflan is in my list after I get back from Africa next month. But for 5-6k aoudad in far west Texas are a great option. It’s a sheep hunt on a lot of properties. Some property has a decent road system to help you get around but you will be hiking.

I’ve taken a nice 30” ram and a few ewes over the years.

 

[Wathe208]

I assume the hunt on the link below will be "affordable" if you're in shape for August and don't mind traveling to Russia. I've hunted sheep, for me, 6 times now. 3 guided and 3 not, so I hope this is a bit helpful. AK Dall is likely your most affordable currently (but, they've had some tough winters recently), next may be Canada for Rockies or Dall, then old Mexico for Desert (I've seen some of these going for 40k on auction sites recently). They've done a good job on population management.

Bottom line is (1) apply and hope the gods smile upon you, or (2) do a guided hunt (I don't see them coming down in price), or (3) purchase an auction tag.

Good luck bro. - I've been putting in for numerous states as well as buying tickets for every sheep raffle I could find for about 25 years now.

Kamchatka was high on my list before Putin moved from douche bag to Atomic douche bag.

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[Tra3]

I have a chamois hunt in Spain booked for sep. Hunt is 4 days daily rate is 400 a day. Chamois is 4500, plain ride is 1300. Adds up to the average cost of an elk hunt in the states.

Who are you hunting with in Spain? I’m considering trying for a hunt there in September.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Huntin Fool just emailed about 2 cancellation Stone Sheep Hunts for this year. One in BC the other in the Yukon.

Both are priced at $55k which is about a $30k discount off each hunt ….

 

[wildwilderness]

Huntin Fool just emailed about 2 cancellation Stone Sheep Hunts for this year. One in BC the other in the Yukon.

Both are priced at $55k which is about a $30k discount off each hunt ….

Have you seen any Mt Caribou cancellation hunts? What’s the going price for them now?

 

[LivingTheDream]

Have you seen any Mt Caribou cancellation hunts? What’s the going price for them now?

I think even cancellations are like 20k now for the NWT. They went absolutely insane. Not sure what they are for northern BC.

 

[wildwilderness]

I think even cancellations are like 20k now for the NWT. They went absolutely insane. Not sure what they are for northern BC.

Yeah, crazy for a caribou!

Full price are close to $30k for everything added in. Not to mention the travel costs to get there

 

[Northern Shooter]

Huntin Fool just emailed about 2 cancellation Stone Sheep Hunts for this year. One in BC the other in the Yukon.

Both are priced at $55k which is about a $30k discount off each hunt ….

Just confirming but is that 55K USD?

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Just confirming but is that 55K USD?

Yes sir, if you PM me I’ll forward you the email, or you can call Huntin Fool directly.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Have you seen any Mt Caribou cancellation hunts? What’s the going price for them now?

I actually did recently see a cancellation Mountain Caribou hunt recently. If I remember right it was $26-28k, regular cost was $34 or $35k but I could be off a little.

Having spoken to several different Yukon and NWT outfitters on their Sheep hunt options I can tell you $30k before travel is on the low side for a 1:1 hunt. For a 2:1 you’re looking closer to the $28-32k range. Most are booked several years out AND several (Yukon specifically) are holding off on additional reservations until they know what the Government decides to do in terms of permits.

 

[wildwilderness]

I actually did recently see a cancellation Mountain Caribou hunt recently. If I remember right it was $26-28k, regular cost was $34 or $35k but I could be off a little.

Having spoken to several different Yukon and NWT outfitters on their Sheep hunt options I can tell you $30k before travel is on the low side for a 1:1 hunt. For a 2:1 you’re looking closer to the $28-32k range. Most are booked several years out AND several (Yukon specifically) are holding off on additional reservations until they know what the Government decides to do in terms of permits.

Were you referring to Sheep or caribou at the $30k? I know Dall’s sheep in NWT is now around $55k and booked out years!

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Were you referring to Sheep or caribou at the $30k? I know Dall’s sheep in NWT is now around $55k and booked out years!

Mountain Caribou @ $30k is on the low side for 1:1

Sheep are north of $50K with some outfitters over $60K in NWT. The most affordable way to hunt a Mountain Caribou is a Combo Hunt with Sheep, Moose, or Grizzly. From the research I've done it adds about $10 to the other hunt, or it drops the cost of the first species by 15-25k depending on how you look at it ....