SINDH IBEX (Capra Hircus Aegagrus)
INFORMATION
Sindh Ibex is one of the handsomest beasts in the world. The warm grey of his coat shading into dark-brown points, the chin beard and proud carriage of sweeping scimitar-like horns. Shoulder height 29-37 inches. Weight (45-90 kg). Females are smaller. Differs from the typical Bezoar by being paler in color and somewhat smaller in size, and in having horns that are closer together at the tips and either without knobs on the front keel or with only a few small ones. Main requirement seems to be precipitous crags where it is safe from disturbance. It lives in arid cliffs and mountains, from near sea level to (2500 m). Native of west of the Indus River in southern Pakistan and the adjoining Chagai Hills of southern Afghanistan.
Altitude and Temperature:
The temperatures may rise to 100°F (38°C) during the day in early October, but are expected to decrease to approximately 90°F (32°C) by the end of the month. Similarly, early March can experience elevated temperatures, but conditions are expected to become even warmer as the month progresses. During December and January, temperatures may drop to 64°F (18°C), allowing hunters to engage in their activities throughout the day without excessive perspiration. The early and late hours of the day may be somewhat cool, but they are not cold.
The highest elevation in this prime Blanford urial and Sind ibex region is approximately 3,300 feet (1,000 m), with the majority of hunting occurring at altitudes ranging from 600 to 2,100 feet (180 to 640 meters).
Hunting season:
The hunting season for Sindh ibex commences on October 1st and extends until the conclusion of March. The optimal period for hunting Blandford urial in this region is from mid-November to mid-January, as the weather conditions are most favorable during this time. Hunters should view this as an opportunity for a highly successful hunt, irrespective of the chosen hunting period.
Hunting method and number of days required:
The Sindh Ibex can be hunted using the spot and stalk method. It can be pursued using both rifle and bow. This hunt presents an excellent opportunity for bow hunters. On the other hand, a bow hunt requires 05 hunting days in addition to 02 days for travel, for a total of 07 days of hunting, whereas a rifle hunt just requires 03 days plus 02 travel days.