About the Transcaspian Urial
General Information
The Transcaspian urial is a large, bright-colored wild sheep featuring a tawny-brown coat, massive curling horns, and a striking white neck ruff.
Description of the Transcaspian Urial
Body Size and Build
- Height: Stands up to 39 inches tall at the shoulder.
- Weight: Adult males (rams) weigh up to 200 pounds; females (ewes) are smaller, weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Form: Possesses a lean, strong, and agile frame built for steep slopes and open terrain.
Coat and Coloration
- Upper Body: Uniformly bright tawny-brown or sandy-tan color.
- Underparts: White belly, muzzle, lower legs, and distinct rump patch, separated from the upper body by a darker side stripe.
- Neck Ruff: Adult males grow a long, flowing white beard or neck bib (ruff) that can reach up to 9 inches in length during winter.
Horns
- Rams: Feature long, heavy, homonymous horns that grow in a tight circle or open spiral, reaching lengths up to 40 inches.
- Ewes: Carry much shorter, slender, and compressed horns, or occasionally none at all
Suitable Weapons
A long-range flat shooting rifle in the 6.5 to 30 caliber will be sufficient to bring down an Transcaspian Urial.
Hunting Area
Hunt Transcaspian Urial on Texas high fence hunting preserves.
Trophy Expectations
A good Transcaspian Urial trophy has horns measuring between 26 and 40+ inches long.
Cost to Hunt
It costs between $9,500 and $30,000 to hunt Transcaspian Urials at a Texas hunting preserve. The length of the horns and the ranch you hunt determine the price.
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