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The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex), also known as the steinbock or bouquetin, is a species of wild goat that lives in the mountains of the European Alps. It is a sexually dimorphic species with larger males who carry larger, curved horns. The coat colour is typically brownish grey. Alpine ibex tend to live in steep, rough terrain above the snow line. They are also social, although adult males and females segregate for most of the year, coming together only to mate.

The Alpine ibex was, at one point, restricted only to the Gran Paradiso National Park in northern Italy, and in the Maurienne Valley in the French Alps but in recent years it was both reintroduced to and recolonised most of the European Alps, and is also found in most of all the French alpine ranges, southern Germany, Switzerland and Austria. It was also introduced to Bulgaria and Slovenia.

Source: Wikipedia.org

Habitats

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Attractants

There are no attractants for the Alpine Ibex.

Hunting Tactics

Trophy alpine ibex

Trophy Alpine Ibex buck from Keiler3006 scoring 286.140

Introduction
The Ibex presents a slightly different playing experience that for example that of deer species. It is located in the higher regions of Val-des-Bois and has outstanding climbing abilities. It can climb up very steep mountainsides, even to places where a player cannot get. Ibexes are wary and quiet animals who blend in well in their native Alpine environment. The Alpine Ibex is a skillful climbers. It can climb almost vertical cliff faces with ease, so going after them will require a great deal of knowledge of the area. Some steep surfaces may be possible to climb, others will lead to a quick drop down to harm. Wise hunters always bring a First Aid Kit along when hunting Ibex in Val-des-Bois. When hunting Alpine Ibex, there should be a lot of planning going into every shot to avoid losing that great trophy. After all, that is what makes hunting Alpine Ibex worth it: those magnificent horns!

Spawning
Ibexes spawn and travel as singles or in mixed groups of up to six animals. The does always build the majority of the group, and there are not more than two bucks in a group.

Clothing
Val-des-Bois is a summer map, however the Sneaky 3d Summer Forest camo only protects you against the Alpine Ibex in the very scarce forested parts in the mountainous regions. You are much better off with the Sneaky 3d Alpine camo set which is specifically designed for this type of terrain. You may also use the Outback Outfit and/or Face Paint, a Cowboy Hat or a Flat Cap to reduce the signs of your presence.

Searching
Weight correlates somewhat with the score. Follow tracks from heavy bucks. It is possible to get audio clues from the Ibex but these are sparse and are never calls. The Ibex does not call like other animals. It has a rock slide sound when in the steep slopes. This sound is registered like a call on the Huntermate. Ibex fighting can also be registered with the Huntermate. The fights are usually not very long and by the time you arrive to observe them, they might have ceased fighting already. Nevertheless their fighting can give away their location. If you hear ibex activity, scan the area. If there is one, there might be more of them. Ibexes utter a recurring chirping sound when they flee, which gives away their running direction. This is similar behavior to the Roe Deer's barking when spooked. They keep chirping for quite some time even after they have stopped running. Follow that sound and often times you will see the Ibex in the distance standing still.

Luring
There are no attractants available for the Alpine Ibex, which makes it one of the species that require a pure spot and stalk style of hunting.

Field Judging
Look for long and thick horns that bend backwards. Large scoring ibexes have horns that almost tough their back (in the game).

Scent Eliminator and Wind Indicator
This species has a sense of smell and will detect players around them. Especially when upwind, you will see close-by animals stick their nose into the wind, then run away. The Scent Eliminator works against all animals with a sense of smell. Apply it when you want to get close to the animal of your choice. Also, make sure to pay attention to the wind direction by observing objects tossed around or by using Wind Indicator. Use it and follow the smoke with your eyes to see in which direction it is blown. As a general rule of thumb, the wind will blow towards the North-East on all maps. If you are not sure about the wind conditions, apply the Scent Eliminator just in case. It doesn't hurt to use it once too often if you want to be on the safe side and not regularly spook animals by your smell.

Shooting the animal
Shooting the Alpine Ibex must be somewhat planned. Survey the land with your optical devices. It will be tempting to fire at an Alpine Ibex high up on a mountain wall but it may have unfortunate consequences. If you shoot an Ibex on a cliff-side with either an outcropping or a slope that lacks enough inclination below, the dead animal can get stuck. Wait for a better opportunity, which might however take a very long time. A shot Ibex will slide or roll down as long as the incline is steep enough. If the animal stops in a place that cannot be reached from below, try to get to the animal from above. In many cases there simply is no way to the kill. This video explains how you might still be able to retrieve your Ibex.

It is possible that the Alpine Ibex will be outside the border. You may clearly see it on a mountainside and you can aim at it, but the game will prevent you from shooting it. You have to again wait for it to return to the inside of the reserve boundaries.

A good weapon for the hunt on the Alpine Ibex is the fast reloading .30-06 Lever Action Rifle. Often times you will find a group of five to six animals. You can keep shooting with this rifle while keeping sight on them. Spooked animals tend to run in circles in front of steep walls of cliffs instead of climbing them. Wait for them to stand still for a second or two during their flight before they run off again, and you can take out a few at a time.

If the animal flees
If you spook the animal of your desire, follow the tracks crouching. Use your optics and try to spot it, and also look for tracks or vocal signs. Do not go too fast. The animal can stop fleeing abruptly and return to roaming, and the roaming can be in any direction including coming right back at you. If you end up bumping into the animal it will flee again. Take your time. If the animal is worth it, a few more minutes will pay off.

Listen for the chirping sound and let the animal calm down from its trotting after fleeing for a safe shot. If you have approached them from behind a hill and all of a sudden you hear them run away for some reason (you will hear the chirping), get up and run to the top of the hill. Often times you can still pick out a few Ibexes while they are trying to find a path away from you. Cliffs and walls will again confuse them just enough to keep them within reach.

Quick Start Locations

Start at the following lodge(s) for quickly finding this species.

Lodge Reserve Walking direction
Chalet du Mont-Bleu Val-des-Bois North
Maison du Néant Val-des-Bois East

Val-des-Bois Hunting Routes

Thanks to community contributor Cireme for this map.

Vdb ibex hunting

Video Guide

TheHunter_Let's_Hunt_IBEX

Organs and Bones

Image Organs
Alpine ibex organs

1 = Skull
2 = Brain
3 = Neck bone 1
4 = Neck bone 2
5 = Neck bone 3
6 = Spine bone 1
7 = Shoulder bone
8 = Spine bone 2
9 = Spine bone 3
10 = Hip bone
11 = Heart
12 = Lungs
13 = Liver
14 = Stomach
15 = Intestines
16 = Body

Alpine Ibex Missions

Mission Objectives Gm$ Hints
Above all Summits, it is Calm
  • Spot an Alpine Ibex.
100
The Former Bear Biologist Who Stares at Goats
  • ID droppings of an Alpine Ibex.
200
Joy of Life
  • Harvest an Alpine Ibex.
300
Mountain Hooligans
  • Harvest a female Alpine Ibex at 100% Harvest Value.
  • Harvest another female Alpine Ibex at 100% Harvest Value in the same hunt.
  • Harvest another female Alpine Ibex at 100% Harvest Value in the same hunt.
400
The Sound of a Goat in a Room
  • Register an audio clue of an Alpine Ibex.
600
It's Oh So Quiet
  • Register an audio clue of ANY animal except an Alpine Ibex.
  • Harvest an Alpine Ibex in the same hunt to blame it for making the noise.
800
Blame Science 1000 The distances must be reached in the order they are listed. Even if your first kill is under 30 meter, the 60 meter objective will be completed.
Goats Blood
  • Harvest an Alpine Ibex with a tracer arrow.
  • Harvest another Alpine Ibex with a tracer arrow.
  • Harvest another Alpine Ibex with a tracer arrow.
  • Harvest another Alpine Ibex with a tracer arrow.
  • ID a blood trail of an Alpine Ibex.
  • ID another blood trail of an Alpine Ibex.
1200
Again With the Bears 1800 It is only required to shoot one bear to complete this mission. After you kill the first bear a message appears:

Hey, stop what you are doing! Don’t kill any bears! This is General Major Petersen, president of the EHRCA, speaking. Rodriguez escaped the institution and once again planned to take out all things ursine. You report at my office as soon as you can. This thing is not over yet.

Taking Down the Bearkiller Goat
(Single Player)
  • Harvest the last Bearkiller Alpine Ibex at the Devil's Teapot in Val-des-Bois (X: 3078, Y: -2169).
3600 Devils teapot

Pictures

Other Videos

TheHunter_2015_alpine_ibex_guide_pt1 TheHunter_2015_alpine_ibex_guide_pt2
TheHunter_Let's_Play_IBEX_-_First_Impressions_1_2 TheHunter_Let's_Play_IBEX_-_First_Impressions_2_2
TheHunter_IBEX_FIGHT TheHunter_Retrieving_a_lost_Ibex

Permitted Ammunition

Arrows compound standard orange 256
Arrows
Balls lead 50 256
.50 Ball
45 saboted bullet
.45 Sab.
Cartridges 300 256
.300
Cartridges 93x62 256
9.3x62
Cartridges 9.3x74r
9.3x74R
Cartridges 7mm magnum 256
7mm
Cartridges 30r
30R
Cartridges 8x57 256
8x57 IS
Cartridges 303 british 256
.303
Cartridges 308 256
.308 Rifle
Cartridges 3006 round nose
.30-06
Cartridges 3006 256
.30-06
Cartridges 762x54r 256
7.62x54
Cartridges 7x64
7x64
Cartridges 7mm-08 hp
7-08 HP
Cartridges 7mm-08 hv
7-08 HV
Cartridges 6.5x55 256
6.5x55
Cartridges 30-30 256
.30-30
Cartridges 270 256
.270
Cartridges 243 256
.243
45 copper bullet
.45 Cop.
Cartridges 44 256
.44
Cartridges 308 handgun
.308 Hand
10mm auto ammunition
10mm
Cartridges 357 256
.357
Shells 10ga slug
10ga Slug
Shells 12ga slug 256
12ga Slug
Shells 16ga slug
16ga Slug
Shells 10ga buckshot
10ga Buck
Shells 12ga buckshot 256
12ga Buck
Shells 16ga buckshot
16ga Buck

See full list here.

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