ARCHERY IBEX "An Unbelievable Experience" {Florida Mountains, NM}

This was truly a hunt of a lifetime! Stephane got drawn for archery ibex, a goat that lives in Florida Mountains of New Mexico. They were brought over from Iran in the 70' and the Floridas is the only place that they are found in the wild in the western hemisphere. This year was extra tough because the population was smaller than it has been in many years. It has been labeled the toughest hunt in all of the lower 48 with a 2% success rate. Stephane worked so hard climbing up and down these steep rocky cliffs trying to close in on them. And, he got really close!!! But, did he harvest an ibex? Well, you'll just have to watch the video to find out!! :)
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[@TexasJungle]

Great great hunt and adventure through and through👌🏼 has me on the edge from start to finish! I especially liked the narrating and back and forth from you and Allison

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks! We appreciate the feedback and the support. We will contact you soon to talk about the collab.

[@g-man2228]

Was going to ask about snakes and sure enough…Lol! Great hunt! 👊🏻🏹

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks! The snakes were not too bad. I expected worse.

[@jamesedwards1588]

Thanks for sharing. This is an amazing video

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed.🙂

[@brianshaw2914]

excellent video..... thank you for sharing...

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks! And, you are welcomed.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Great job excellent video

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks! We appreciate the feedback.

[@brettcampos937]

Awesome video!! Headed down there in a few days to go give it a shot.

[@CatchNDinner]

Good luck and have fun! Ibex hunting with a bow is quite the experience. 🙂

[@adamboge7556]

Absolutely awesome:). I drew the tag for last year as well and got 5 days in before I had some work issues and had to leave:(. My favorite hunt of all time, by far!! I will go again!! Thank you for posting your content, it reminded me of my time on the rock and how special that place is. Ibex are the most amazing animals, not just living but thriving there, I was humbled and impressed:)

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks for watching. Glad we could bring you back to the rock and get you excited about going back! Ibex are definitely some very special animals. We hope to get back there one day too!

[@doneown503]

do they have dust storms often in that area south of Deming ? , i was aware of these relocated animal after seeing a Meateater episode.

[@CatchNDinner]

Not sure how often, but they are not uncommon in that area from what we understand. It was our first time being in one, and hopefully our last. 🙂

[@aaronturnbull8297]

Hello from Italy! Looks like an incredible trip, can't wait to hear more about it. We'll be home on Sunday and are long overdue for an elk beer!

[@CatchNDinner]

Yes, indeed!! Can't wait to hear about your trip too! Sounds like a plan!!

[@RockyMountainRanch]

Wow! Very cool! Beautiful views!

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks!

[@erikcooper7646]

Closeness makes it the perfect hunt! Great work you two!

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks, Erik!

[@wd9581]

I guide for Ibex in the Florida's. Most challenging hunt in the US and 2nd in the world I believe. Definitely hardest in the US and New Mexico.

[@CatchNDinner]

It’s definitely no walk in the park. We loved it though!

[@ericahartmann3372]

Amazing footage! What beautiful creatures (except the tarantula)!

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks! Ibex are definitely amazing. 🐐

[@janengel2759]

Magnificent ~ so glad you had this experience

[@CatchNDinner]

Thank you! 💕

[@NarrowOutdoors]

Great footage! These are the most amazing animals I’ve ever observed in the wild!

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks! It definitely was quite an experience!

[@FishfearmeStudios]

Beautiful. You sure pick hard hunts.

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks! I guess I do enjoy a good challenge. 🙂

[@josephcarlos4476]

Is it just me or is there a dead head at the bottom of the frame at 13:56?

[@CatchNDinner]

Good catch. That is what we used for the thumbnail.

[@arcticgummibear4500]

The Mtns are pronounced Floreeda...fyi

[@CatchNDinner]

Thanks for clarifying!

[@peteramarillo8952]

Florida has mountains??

[@CatchNDinner]

The Florida Mountains are a small 12-mile long, mountain range in New Mexico. The name was given by the Spaniards because of the rich flora found in some of the small inner valleys.