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| Category: | NORTH AMERICA |
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3 year(s) ago | | Added on: | November 24, 2008 |
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Latin Name:
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Addax nasomaculatus
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Other Names:
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Screwhorn Antelope
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Physical Characteristics:
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Addax are a desert antelope species. They are roughly three feet tall and weigh about 200lbs. They are closely related to the Oryx.
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Distribution:
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Currently Addax are endangered in the wild and a few hundred animals are left in isolated pockets in the Sahara desert.
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Hunting Method:
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As most Addax are now hunted on private properties. It is most likely that a particular animal will be identified for the hunter to take on their hunt. Spot and stalk will be the most likely situation.
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The Shot:
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As with all antelope species a shoulder or lung shot is ideal.
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Calibers:
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Minimum caliber recommended 7mm.
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Ammunition:
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A good well constructed soft nose bullet.
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Taxidermy:
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A shoulder mount will be majestic and befitting for such a rare trophy. Sportsmen with larger trophy rooms might indulge in a full mount.
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Best Locations:
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Addax can no longer be hunted in the wild. They can now only be hunted on private ranches and preserves in the USA. Texas has a number of such exotic ranches which provide hunting opportunities for game that would otherwise be extinct.
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