RE: MOUFLON RAM'S
I've just taken a pure mouflon on Jan 7th, 2007. The winter coat is a bit heavier, but the tannery will brush it out for your taxidermist so the hide comes back very clean and even.
The horns should be very heart shaped when looking at them and have a nice, full curl from the side. Mine were a bit broomed, but still have the curl. Bases are even and thick as your forearm.
Colors are a nice combination of black, coppery-brown and white.
They have a pretty face to look at.
They are a bit gamey when you field dress and skin them. Since it was my 1st ram/goat I was not prepared for the smell of them.
They are supposed to be more of a gamey taste than venison. I find venison to be very pleasant. But, since my butcher had lots to explain about goats, I took his advice and had the meat smoked and made into TV snacks. Tastes great this way!
Good luck!!!