Almost ibex time!

Hunter12 · Nov 9, 2018

Well I was one of the luckiest men alive in the draw. As a non resident I drew one of probably 2 tags for the any weapon season. To say I'm excited would be a understatement. To pass the time I was hoping to see some pictures that people might have. As well as tips on field judging ibex or any other last minute tips. Good luck to all that drew. I hope to be posting a pic in a week or too.

BluffGruff · Nov 9, 2018

I have a nonresident tag too, but not rifle. To familiarize myself, I have watched all the youtube videos I can find, but the wwbsite below has goat pictures with lengths as well.

http://www.grahamsguideservices.com/ibex.html

Hope it helps.

hunt1 · Nov 9, 2018

I'll be there in December for the muzzleloader hunt. Good luck and keep us posted!

roadrunner · Nov 9, 2018

Here you go! Pic was taken a few years ago on a muzzleloader ibex hunt. These goats were on a pinnacle rock formation with about 150 yds between them and the shooter. Problem was, there was 200 ft or so of up and down vertical cliff, making it impracticable to shoot one of the billy's.

Trad Bow 1979 · Nov 10, 2018

Field judging is hard if you are aiming do a certain measurement. You just gotta take one that will make you happy. I tried the same thing on my hunt. At the moment I shot mine I thought he was 30?, turned out he was 39 3/4 on each side. Keep in mind it's a hazardous mountain, lots of opportunity for injuries or just wearing yourself out. So don't split too many hairs trying to count inches. If you see a nice one take him. It?ll probably measure out better than you think.

roadrunner · Nov 10, 2018

A 40" ibex is nothing to sneer at!

Congrats

Bowdeadly · Nov 10, 2018

My buddy had to hire a repelling crew to get his wife's Ibex off the mountain. If you find yourself needing assistance call me at
505-203-5138 and in can get you the guys number.
Regards, Geno

straightshooter · Nov 10, 2018

I live here in Deming. Shot lots of the goats when you could get a trophy tag by shooting 2 young Billy?s or nannies. Look for a billy with 4 knobs on top edge of horns. He will be a trophy!

BluffGruff · Nov 11, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Nov-11-18 AT 11:31AM (MST)[p]I hope you find some!

Hunter12 · Nov 11, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Nov-11-18 AT 12:06PM (MST)[p]Thanks BluffGruff. It sounds like I have been doing the same as you. I have watched every YouTube ibex video atleast twice! Lol. Not sure what tag you have? But feel free to contact me after my hunt and I will give you everything I know and learn during my season.

Hunter12 · Nov 11, 2018

Bowdeadly i appreciate your help. I will keep your number. I have rock climbing gear in my pack for moderate level ascends and descends. I'm a power lineman by trade, but not a experienced rock climber.

littlemonster · Nov 16, 2018

My sons 40" ibex from the youth hunt two years ago.

Hunter12 · Nov 19, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Nov-19-18 AT 10:33PM (MST)[p]Well it was the hardest hunt I've done and I have hunt all over the place. I looked over more then 60 Billy's in 6 days. With 20 around this size. This morning I missed a huge billy that was with this guy. The biggest one I had seen the whole trip. When I shot, all hell broke lose with ibex running every direction. I lost sight of the huge billy but a hadfull of Billy's ran up over the top past me. Most of them brown immature Billy's and this one. I was a little frazzled myself and pulled the trigger. It was a good hunt for the most part. Not as good as the white sands oryx hunt but still fun to say the least. I wish they had somebody managing these like Gilbert does the oryx. They are a true gem and a once in a lifetime animal. From what I saw it appears the population is down from years past, as I didn't see the numbers that people had years ago. Maybe I expected too much, but I expected to see multiple herds from every glassing point. As a out of stater I do want to thank New Mexico fish and wildlife as well as the residents of New Mexico. Every time I come down here, I have nothing but good experiences and conversations with the people of New Mexico. Thanks guys and good luck in your hunting adventures,
Myles

Hunter12 · Nov 19, 2018

Sorry fellas the pic didn't work. I will have to figure out how to post pics on here

NMPaul · Nov 20, 2018

May have to resize photos. Click the link that says click here to post your photos. Then choose photo. Copy and paste link.

It is a fun and tough hunt. Quality is down, but, still a really incredible hunt.

Hunter12 · Nov 20, 2018

Thanks Paul

Hunter12 · Nov 20, 2018

NMPaul · Nov 20, 2018

That is a real nice one for these times. They have been hunted very hard the last 10 years or so. Above average for sure.

live4muleys · Nov 20, 2018

Very nice. Great job. Seen a couple nice ones come off there this hunt.

BigDaddyL · Nov 20, 2018

Awesome Billy for sure!!! Congratulations!!! Absolutely something to be happy with for sure.

bjn7f0 · Nov 27, 2018

Congratulations Myles!
If you spent six days on the rock you definitely earned him. Too bad you didn't get the big boy!

264mag · Nov 27, 2018

Congrats on that Trophy ! I did the archery hunt and hoping someday getting a rifle tag.

roadrunner · Nov 27, 2018

Nice goat!

DoeNob · Nov 28, 2018

Awesome animal, going to make a great mount. Congratulations!

BluffGruff · Nov 29, 2018

I am just curious how long that one ended up being. You can p.m. me if you don't want to share in public. Every piece of information helps!

Nmhunter123 · Nov 29, 2018

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/89261a70fa718e34deab0e0e3b7224819b3.jpeg

Nmhunter123 · Nov 29, 2018

Scouted a couple days befor the hunt. I saw lots of Billy?s but not ant monsters. Top end of the trophy billys have almost all been taken out. This one measured 41 got him at 630 yards with my savage 110 hs persision topped with a nightforce nxs 5.5x22. We hiked to the top on wed stayed up there till fri. Was the hardest most grueling hunt iv ever been on. Even after I shot him we were to tired to celebrate. Iv shot a lot of elk with my bow and I'm on cloud nine after that. Jumping high fives yelling. With this hunt that mountain will take every ounce of energy you have away from you fast. We were to tired to celebrate. Even when we got Back to camp on fri we were to tired to drink. I took a 30 pack to celebrate. Needless to say I still have it in my garage.

BradA · Nov 29, 2018

Congrats I hope to draw this tag before there aren't even any mature rams. Congrats again !

https://www.sagemuleys.com

BluffGruff · Nov 29, 2018

Great billy!

Hunter12 · Nov 30, 2018

Nice billy! I was hoping some other lucky hunters would post. There weren't a whole lot of Billy's over 40 running around on that mountain. The whole time I was out there I only saw one that was solid mid to high 40s. It's too bad they been hammering on them as hard as they have.