In 1957, wildlife managers in Texas made what seemed like a straightforward call. They released 31 Barbary sheep - also called aoudad - into the Panhandle to increase hunting opportunities. The ...

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A new law enacted in Texas last month will let hunters go after the huge, horned aoudad sheep via helicopter for sport. The law goes into effect on Sept. 1 and targets a species of North African sheep ...

Aoudad sheep, once brought to the American Southwest for hunting, are now thriving in its arid landscapes. These resilient creatures are in direct competition with local desert bighorn sheep for ...