Balearean Goat
Trophy hunts

Balearean Goat

The oldest remains of this species have been dated to 2030 B.C. by archeologists that have studied the fauna of the Mediterranean Sea. The Balearean Goat is indigenous to the Island of Majorca.

Capra aegagrus Erxleben

Balearean Goat

Description

(male) Shoulder height about 28 inches (71 cm ), average weight is 100-110 pounds (45-50 kg). Females are smaller. The Balearean Goat browses on leaves, twigs and weeds and are highly destructive feeders, able to climb trees and feed in the branches. They are diurnal with very developed senses.

Distribution

Island of Mallorca, one of the Balearean Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Found primarily along the west coast, and northwest in the Sierra de Tramuntana and the Formentor, Alcudia and Arta Peninsulas. A CAUTION TO HUNTERS: Not every goat on the island is a Balaearean. The presence of feral goats can also be found on the island and can often be confused as a viable target. The coats of these feral goats usually show three or more colors in a spotted pattern. Only goats depicting the clear "black cross over reddish-brown coat" will be accepted as a Balearean Goat by the SCI (Safari Club International).

Season

Rut

Difficulty

Method

Balearean Goat hunt with Ralph & Deb Cunningham

This hunt was filmed in mid-June, perfect time of the year to hunt in Majorca, it’s warm but not too hot, and also very important, it’s not too crawded, so it’s a good time to visit this beautiful island. Both Ralph & Deb took very good trophies, at that time they ranked in the Top 10 of the SCI Record Book.

By the quality of the images you can tell that this hunt was filmed long time ago. But this is a very special hunt for us: unfortunately Ralph passed away not too long ago, and this is our little tibute to a great person.

Hunting Areas

Where to Hunt
Balearean Goat
in Spain