Bezoar Ibex is one of the most unique members of the goat family in the world and accepted as the most handsome of the ibex species by some. Turkey is a very important destination for mountain hunters, with its great ibex population and excellent trophy quality. As a big game animal, Bezoar Ibex rank up there with the best and is one of the most sought after big game animals in the hunting world.
Bezoar ibex has a wide distribution and is hunted in many areas in the southern part of Turkey (Mediterranean coast), on Taurus mountain range which extends from west all the way to the east provinces of Anatolia.
The hunting grounds in the Taurus, covered with maquis and forests of pine and altitude varies between 2000’-4500’. Many areas can be reached from the airports in 2 to 4 hours with a smooth drive.
In all of the areas with Bezoar hunting, spotting & stalking type of hunt is the main method. Obviously some of the areas are easier compared to many others. But one should always keep in mind that as a general rule, older billies live in rougher terrain where hunting requires good physical condition.
- One of the only countries where you can hunt for this impressive ibex
- Physically challenging hunt
- The average trophy size in this district varies between 95 and 120 cm