If you are seriously interested in an Astor Markhor. I can offer a cancellation hunt for coming season. Price is reasonable and includes a permit for Himalayan Ibex as well.
I will personally accompany. Jan 2011.
PM me if you are seriously interested.

To clarify. Hunt season is Nov to April. But Jan is the month I have elected. There is some flexibility. This is a fully Outfitted hunt.

Markhor in Tadjikistan:

Thanks Igor.
This photo looks like the Bukharan Markhor.
The hunt I am offering is for Astor Markhor (Flare Horned Markhor) Above shows a picture of Aziz holding a 50" pick up trophy of the same species.
The hunt is in one of the most beautiful places inthe world. Himalayas.

Yes, Tom, the one is from Tagj.

Can someone point out to me what, if any, Catalina/Spanish goat traits are present in the Texas markhor population? I know the ibex in Texas often show a lot of the Catalina goat traits like horns that start to flare out sideways and non-typical color patterns. The markhor from Texas look pretty much identical to the markhor in Profyhunter's pics. I thought there was some hybridization, as Aziz mentioned. Only difference I can see is the coat on the Texas specimens are slightly lighter.

Great photos by the way Profy!