Pyrenean Chamois
PYRENEAN CHAMOIS, ISARD (RUPICAPRA PYRENAICA). It takes the name from the spectacular Pyrenees Mountains, between France and Spain and boasts a considerable population. Pyrenean chamois horns are the shape of a hook, which constitute an attractive trophy, being one of the most elusive mountainous animals. pyrenean chamois hunt is done in winter and spring time.
PYRENEAN CHAMOIS
Order: Artiodactyla
Suborder: Rumiants
Family: Bovidae
Genus: Rupicapra
Specie: Rupicapra Pyrenaica
Body height: 2,45 – 2,78 ft.75-85 cm.
Weight: 66,15 – 88,20 lbs. 30-40 kgs.
PYRENEAN CHAMOIS HUNTING METHOD
Hunting is done by stalking in Government game reserves in the Pyrenean mountains.
PYRENEAN CHAMOIS HUNTING SEASON
From the 18th October to 28th December (Males and Females) and 1st March to 31th May (only males)
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
PYRENEAN CHAMOIS
Its habitat is in the North-East of Spain, in the Pyrenees Mountains. The hunting area is at least 4 hours from Barcelona airport.
PYRENEAN CHAMOIS HABITAT
Highest rock mountains between 5.577 – 9.842 fts 1700-2.900 m.