What is a Four-Horned Sheep?

The Four-Horned Sheep is an exotic species known for having four distinct horns. It is bred on selected South African game farms for trophy hunting.

Where can you hunt Four-Horned Sheep?

Four-Horned Sheep can be hunted on specialist game farms in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape region.

When is the best time to hunt Four-Horned Sheep?

They can be hunted year-round, but the cooler winter months from May to August offer the best visibility and tracking conditions.

What caliber is suitable for hunting Four-Horned Sheep?

Light to medium calibers like .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, or .270 are ideal due to the animal's small size.

How rare is the Four-Horned Sheep?

Four-Horned Sheep are considered rare and are highly sought after by collectors due to their unique horn structure.

Can you get a trophy mount from a Four-Horned Sheep?

Yes, shoulder and European mounts are common. The four horns make for an impressive and unusual trophy.

Is hunting Four-Horned Sheep ethical and sustainable?

Yes, hunting takes place on well-managed game farms and supports conservation as well as the local economy.

Four Horned Sheep

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The Four Horned Sheep (also known as Jacob’s Sheep) belongs to the sheep family and is believed to come from the Middle East around Syria. Today there is a stock in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa, where Side By Side Safaris has the hunting rights.

A Four Horned Sheep is white with black/brown spots scattered over the body. The special thing about this sheep is its many horns. A Four Horned Sheep have anywhere from two to six horns. Normally it has 4 horns - two facing down and two facing up.

Four Horned Sheep live mainly in mountainous terrain where they eat grass and leaves and are preyed upon by leopards and eagles. Normally they live in herds and are primarily active during the day, and rests during the night.

Hunting Four Horned Sheep

In the hunt for Four Horned Sheep, flat-shooting rifle calibres are preferred as long shots often occur in the open mountainous terrain. The choice of riffle calibre for this wild species should be a .270, which will be effective for this purpose. It is not an especially large animal, hence big and powerful rifle calibres are not required for this hunt.

Facts - Four Horned Sheep

NAME: FOUR HORNED SHEEP
SCIENTIFIC NAME: OVIS ARIES
WEIGHT MALE: 54-82 KG
WEIGHT FEMALE: 36-54 KG
SHOULDER HEIGHT MALE: 90 CM
SHOULDER HEIGHT FEMALE: 75 CM

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FAQ: Four-Horned Sheep Hunting in South Africa

The Four-Horned Sheep is an exotic species characterized by having four distinct horns. It is not native to Africa but is bred on select game farms for trophy hunting.
They are typically found on specialist hunting ranches in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape, where they are introduced and well-managed.
They can be hunted year-round, but the cooler winter months (May–August) offer optimal visibility and comfort.
Light calibers like .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, or .270 are ideal, as the animals are small and don’t require heavy firepower.
They are considered rare and exotic, making them a unique and prized addition to any hunter’s collection.
Yes, shoulder and European mounts are popular, especially with the four horns prominently displayed.
Yes, these hunts take place on controlled game farms under strict management, contributing to species preservation and rural economic support.