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Oryx / Gemsbok

The East African Oryx (Oryx beisa), also known as the Beisa occurs in two subspecies, Common Beisa Oryx (Oryx beisa ) found in semi-desert throughout the Horn of Africa and north of the Tana River.  Some taxonomists consider it a subspecies of the Gemsbok (Oryx gazella), but they are genetically distinct (2n=56 for Beisa and 2n=58 for Gemsbok).

East African Oryx stand just over a meter at the shoulder and weigh around 175 kilograms. They have a grey coat with a white underside, separated from the grey by a stripe of black, there are also black stripes where the head attaches to the neck, along the nose and from the eye to the mouth and on the forehead. There is a small chestnut colored mane. The ringed horns are thin and straight. They are found on both sexes and typically a measure of 75-80 cm is considered big.

East African Oryx live in semi-desert and steppes where they eat grass, and leaves.. East African Oryx are able to store water by raising their body temperature (so as to avoid perspiration). They gather in herds of five to forty animals often with females moving at the front and large male guarding from the rear. Some older males are solitary. Radio tracking studies show that solitary males are often accompanied for brief periods by breeding condition females, so it is probable they are executing a strategy to maximize their chances of reproduction.

The New Mexico WSMR Oryx are a specialty of ours as we have been involved in assisting with dozens of White Sands Missile Range and OFF RANGE Oryx Hunts, over the years. Whether you are hunting in the August 100 degree heat and / or the freezing cold of February, WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE for you to successfully harvest your Oryx on your "Once In A Lifetime Hunt"!

Our professional guides now the ins and outs of getting checked in / out, at the WSMR, and will professionally assist you with this process!

MORE IMPORTANTLY WE KNOW WHAT A TROPHY CLASS ORYX IS and WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE.

Please Click Here to view some of the Trophy Oryx / Gemsbok that our clients have harvested.

We limit the amount of clients that we take Trophy Oryx Hunting, so that we may provide the Professional attention that will make your hunt special. Please book early, as availability is limited. and MY TOP GUIDES ARE RESERVED OUT EARLY!

A 50% deposit is required to reserve your hunt. With the remaining balance due 30 days prior to your hunt start date.

CALL HWO TODAY!!! We thank you for your time, and we look forward to the opportunity to help you with your quest for a Trophy Class Oryx!