The sheep are also not known to be “fence jumpers.” In actuality, they trample fences, which can cause thousands of dollars ...

As aoudad numbers continue to grow and compete with native bighorn and mule deer populations, Texas looks to a creative ...

In a bold move to protect its fragile ecosystems, Texas has opened the door to a new wildlife management strategy: helicopter ... permitted aerial hunting of feral hogs. By expanding this approach ...

The group has sponsored the event since 2016, according to its Facebook page. The helicopter hunts allow veterans to fly and hunt invasive hogs over thousands of acres of Texas ranch land, organizers ...

Aoudad sheep are joining the short list of animals Texas lawmakers allow to be shot from a helicopter ... hunt.” A U.S. Department of Agriculture study found that when done correctly, hunting ...

Prior to this legislation, only two animals were on that list: hogs and coyotes. “Everything has to be kept in checks and balances,” said West Texas ... Hunting aoudad by helicopter has ...

Barbary sheep, also known as Aoudad sheep, were introduced to Texas from their native habitat in North Africa mid-20th century. Popular among hunters, considered an invasive species by farmers and ...

Barbary sheep are massive beasts with large crescent horns and a mane that drapes from the bottom of their neck to their stomachs. Also known as aoudads, the animals are native to the mountains of ...

"Texas legalizes shooting invasive sheep from a helicopter for sport" was first ... Agriculture study found that when done correctly, hunting hogs from helicopters has been successful at reducing ...