Plains Game
Bowhunting Barbary Sheep
A shaggy, cliff-loving wild sheep with a flowing mane and heavy swept-back horns, at home on the steepest, rockiest ground. A Barbary ram is a mountain hunt in the truest sense.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 30 – 50 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 40 – 140 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa
Bowhunting notes
50 lb and up, and expect longer, awkward-angle shots in broken country. Fitness and range judgement matter as much as the bow.
Enquire about hunting Barbary SheepBowhunting Barbary Sheep: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt barbary sheep?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for barbary sheep, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 50 lb and up, and expect longer, awkward-angle shots in broken country. Fitness and range judgement matter as much as the bow.
How close do you get to barbary sheep on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 30 – 50 yards. Barbary Sheep is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt barbary sheep?
Costs vary by trophy size, area and the rest of your species list. Use our Build Your Hunt estimator for a ballpark total, then Danie confirms a clear, itemised quote for your hunt.
Where can you bowhunt barbary sheep in Africa?
We hunt barbary sheep in South Africa. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
