We have a sizable population of Ibex near Rock Hound State Park. Although we have been told that Ibex have been seen in the Little Florida Mountains where the park is located, we have not seen any. The largest population is located in the Large Florida Mountains to the Southwest of us.
Ibex is a specie of goat given to the United States by the Shaw of Iran. They were relocated from the Washington D.C. zoo to New Mexico with an agreement that the population be kept to a certain size. Consequently, the Fish and Game Department has closely monitored depredation hunts. In this post I am displaying a few photos of an Ibex that was taken by Mr. Mickey Montgomery and his friend, Mr. Joe Fuller (with their permission).
The rules for the hunt allow for the taking of a billy if the horns are 15 inches or less. Nannies can also be taken. The Game Wardens monitor the hunt closely. When the hunter registers his or her success, his or her name is entered in a drawing for a trophy hunt.
The depredation hunts will continue until the required population size is reached.
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