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About the Scimbok Antelope

Info About the Scimbok

The scimbok is a unique, highly sought-after hybrid antelope created by crossing a gemsbok oryx with a scimitar-horned oryx. Primarily found on private game ranches in Texas, this intentionally bred exotic species combines the best physical characteristics of both parent lineages, resulting in a distinctly beautiful and massive animal.

Physically, the scimbok inherits the robust, heavy-bodied frame and the dramatic, long, straight horns of the gemsbok. However, it takes on the elegant, sandy-tan to rich golden-brown coat and striking white underbelly and legs of the scimitar-horned oryx. This striking contrast gives the hybrid a regal, distinctly African appearance. Their impressive, ridged horns can grow to well over 40 inches in length, making them a highly prized trophy.

Recommended Calibers

Use a minimum of a .30 caliber rifle to bring down a scimbok.

Where to Hunt Scimbok

Scimbok can be hunted on some high fence hunting preserves in Texas.

What is Considered a Trophy Scimbok

A trophy scimbok has horns that measure 34 inches long or longer horns.

Cost to Hunt Scimbok

It costs between $5,000 and $10,000 to hunt scimbok antelope at a high-fence hunting preserve.

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