Aug 27, 2023 · Native to the Kalahari Desert, the African oryx, or gemsbok (Oryx gazella), is a large antelope that now lives in southern New Mexico. It weighs on average up to 450 pounds (204 kg) and stands 47 inches (1.2 meters) tall at the shoulder, almost as …

Mar 9, 2023 · There are now an estimated several thousand oryx in New Mexico. “They are highly adapted to the Chihuahua Desert,” Wagnon said. A South African oryx waves its tail at a trail camera at Jornada Basin Long-term Ecological Research site near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The first oryx hunt took place in New Mexico in 1974 with four hunters. The annual harvest has increased to more than 1,500 oryx in recent years. Environmental conditions are great for the 2023-2024 hunting season following a record monsoon season and …

May 21, 2024 · A tourist in New Mexico almost really got to know this oryx as they were charged by the wild animal. These animals might not look as intimidating as your run-of-the-mill apex predator, but they can still do some damage if they want to.

One of the most rewarding and often frustrating to photograph are oryx, also known as gemsbok. These large antelope, native to Africa and the Middle East, have thrived in New Mexico ever since 93 captively bred oryx were released on White Sands Missile Range between 1969 and 1977.

Jan 14, 2024 · Enjoy an exciting experience in New Mexico, the only North American location for free-range Oryx. The hunt spans half the year, with an off-range segment opening for an equal duration and an on-range segment extending an extra month for tag completion.

Jan 30, 2020 · Here at White Sands, there is only one known invasive animal species: the African oryx. A native of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa, the oryx, or gemsbok (Oryx gazella), is a large antelope that was introduced to southern New …

New Mexico is uniquely home to free range Oryx, or Gemsbok. The oryx originates from Southern Africa - specifically Namibia, South Africa and Botswana - but was introduced into the plains of the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in the mid 1970s.

Jan 25, 2021 · As more hikers explore trails around the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument, some are encountering a thriving population of oryx.

The New Mexico oryx is truly our state's treasure. Released on White Sands Missile Range in the 1960's, this Kalahari gemsbok has adopted so well it is not classified as New Mexico oryx. This free range hunt is conducted on 380,000 acres of private land in south central New Mexico.