Hunting Exotics in Texas

Texas leads the nation with the number of exotic game ranches. The outfitters I work with have a huge variety of Exotic animals available. Refer to the trophy fee list for some examples of animals available to hunt. If you do not see the animal you are looking for, please call.

Most exotic hunts are behind a high fence, I will make sure you know the size of the ranch you are hunting and what trophy quality animals you can expect. The trophy fees published are a good representation of what the majority of the ranches will charge.

Since prices fluctuate, and each ranch may vary on their fees, these fees are a good average. In any case, you will know what the fees are before booking a hunt. There will be no surprises! The trophy fees listed represent a mature trophy animals. Cull animals or non-trophy animals may be available for a reduced fee on a limited basis.

Red Stag Hunts in Texas

There are a couple ranches in Texas that produce exceptional Red Stag. Anyone interested in an exceptional Stag who can not take the time to travel to New Zealand, one of these ranches may be an option for you. Stag hunts on these ranches are priced from $2500-$3500 for a management Stag and $4000 and up for trophy Stag.

Panhandle Whitetail - There are two ranches available in the Panhandle for Whitetail. Prices will vary depending on quality and areas hunted.

Panhandle Management Whitetail Hunt - These hunts are priced between $2000 and $3000 depending on the ranch hunted. Occasionally, on these hunts cull deer are available for a small trophy fee for the hunter or an observer. A reasonable expectation on the management hunts would be to have an opportunity at a 125-135 B&C deer. Occasionally lesser quality deer will be available at reduced fees.

Panhandle Trophy Whitetail Hunt - One of these ranches produced two deer in the 180 B&C range this year. Prices range from $3500 -$6500 depending on the ranch and the quality of the deer harvested.

Hill Country Whitetail - These hunts are 3 days in duration, $150/day + trophy fees. Trophy fees will vary depending on the ranches hunted. While most Trophy fees are between $1100 - $2500, exceptional species may be offered for more. A reasonable expectation is a Whitetail in the 110-120 class ($1100 trophy fee), or 135-150 ($2500 trophy fee).

Shackelford County Whitetail - Hunt on a large (un-fenced) Texas ranch, in Northern Shackelford County, for trophy Whitetail. Northern Shackelford County is home to some very large, well known ranches such as The Nail Ranch. These ranches have been managed for years for trophy Whitetail production. This particular ranch borders the Nail ranch. About half of the 10,750 acres consist of River bottom country as the ranch has 16 miles of the Brazos River running through it. Trophy quality is high. Hunters can expect to see many good deer on this hunt. A 3-day, trophy Whitetail hunt is $3750. Meals, 2x1 guiding and lodging are included.