New Mexico Oryx
#1
Was lucky enough to draw a tag for the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and made good on a great Oryx. Measured 37.75" and 38.75" with 7.75" bases. Extremely tough critters with shot placement being extremely important. Hit this one a little low with a range given of 250 when he was 350 then made a second shot at 350 after tracking for a mile and pulled slightly right and hit kidneys, (would have been perfect if it was a whitetail!). Kept after him but my sponsor was ready to pack it in and go after some others that we had seen. Ended up getting extremely lucky and found him in a dirt road side ditch while driving over to the other herd. Put a few finishing shots in and got celebrating. Not 100% sure of weight but had to be close to the 500 lb mark. These are free range animals and I couldn't be happier with the one I was blessed to take. Can't wait to get the mount and meat back to Oklahoma.
Last edited by kellyguinn; 03-07-2025 at 05:41 AM.
#6
Tried some of the meat the other day (steaks) I must say they were pretty dang good. Extremely lean so seared in a cast iron with butter after seasoned and cooked for 2 min per side. The texture is a little bit tougher than a deer steak but absolutely zero game flavor. Flavor profile was probably closer to beef if I had to guess.



