Prices of African in Texas

[VertigoBE]

For my part, I'd love to be able to hunt exotics back home. After an African safari, I would pass by for a meat hunt on one of the exotics I just hunted in Africa. That way I can fill my freezers with all these delicious game meats and pretend it is the one I hunted in Africa.

Hunting exotics in a non-native habitat is not the preferred location for a hunt, but if it is true fair chase, why not? All animals these days, in some way are a bit outside their native ranges, or need to adapt to human settlement. So as long as it is not about shooting in a pen, I see no issue with it.

Just 100km from me, in the UK, there is Chinese Waterdeer, Muntjac, 3 species of deer, roe deer and other assorted big game. In Belgium there is red deer, roe deer and wild boar. That's it. I'd love some more variety!

 

[BWH]

What would be expected cost to hunt Nilgai, Axis and Aoudad free range (not estate hunt) in Texas?
Are they free to shoot (being introduced), or there is a tag system?

There are more and more reports on free roaming warthogs in Texas.
How are they handled? (i mean, "managed"?)

About $4k+……

98% of Texas-is privately owned. So that means likely you would need to hunt on someone’s private ranch. They are not stupid, they know what they have. Most times they will sub out the rights to guides & outfitters.

Exotics do not have a “limit” or quota.

 

[leslie hetrick]

350.00 warthog, south africa. 700.00 african blue wildabest.

 

[BWH]

Picking up some hypocrisy here….. taboo to hunt high fence exotics stateside. However, to hunt in Africa ok. Most ranches in SA are high fences…. And many of animals are placed. Not to mention, not endemic. Like I said, to each their own…. Personally, I’m not in to hunting African species in Texas. However, be careful in splitting hairs on what you consider is authentic.

 

[375Fox]

Picking up some hypocrisy here….. taboo to hunt high fence exotics stateside. However, to hunt in Africa ok. Most ranches in SA are high fences…. And many of animals are placed. Not to mention, not endemic. Like I said, to each their own…. Personally, I’m not in to hunting African species in Texas. However, be careful in splitting hairs on what you consider is authentic.

I agree with your post. I find certain practices as offensive in South Africa as I do in Texas and actively avoid them. However, I’d say most are booking African exotics in Texas (kudu, bongo, wildebeest, etc) just for the species on a 1 or 2 day hunt while most are booking Africa for the experience and take species as a result of booking the trip during their 7/10 day hunt. I think it’s a fairly significant distinction.

 

[Jeff505]

The idea of hunting exotics in Texas at one time did not seem consistent with my hunting ethics or beliefs. The so called “canned hunt” brought up images that I found contrary to ”fair chase”. To a large extent I no longer harbor this view. I had an opportunity to hunt the Coal mine ranch in west Texas on the Rio Grand, there
were no fences, it entailed glassing and climbing peaks in pursuit of an Audad or Barbary sheep to harvest this animal, a very challenging hunt. Next trip was to the OX ranch outside of Uvalde for an Axis deer which was the long way of going from my home state of Missouri to Oklahoma to hunt Rio Grand turkey. I had a trip planned to Zimbabwe in 2021 and Covid put a stop to that. I took a pilgrimage to southeastern Texas to the Yturia ranch to hunt Scimitar Oryx. All of the species taken are no longer able to be hunted in their native range due to low populations and habitat loss. Numerous species from Texas ranches are being reintroduced to their native ranges from populations in Texas. If a animal is able to be hunted in Africa that is how I will pursue it. Not everyone can afford to go to Africa whether financially or due to other constraints. Let’s us all remember that as hunters we should back one another against those that oppose hunting entirely. I personally would not hunt a fenced operation in Africa or take a long range shot (over 300 yds) at anything other then a coyote, however I support anyone who does. We all have our own beliefs on what is or is not proper in regards to the pursuit of game. Texas has led the way in defining that an animals worth can lead to a huntable population. As we know this same conservation measure has had dramatic positive results in Africa. Let us all support what is good and positive for our sport and save the debate for truly important areas like cigars, whiskey and trucks and to those who would like to discuss such I do drive a Ford.

 

[TERMINATOR]

The idea of hunting exotics in Texas at one time did not seem consistent with my hunting ethics or beliefs. The so called “canned hunt” brought up images that I found contrary to ”fair chase”. To a large extent I no longer harbor this view. I had an opportunity to hunt the Coal mine ranch in west Texas on the Rio Grand, there
were no fences, it entailed glassing and climbing peaks in pursuit of an Audad or Barbary sheep to harvest this animal, a very challenging hunt. Next trip was to the OX ranch outside of Uvalde for an Axis deer which was the long way of going from my home state of Missouri to Oklahoma to hunt Rio Grand turkey. I had a trip planned to Zimbabwe in 2021 and Covid put a stop to that. I took a pilgrimage to southeastern Texas to the Yturia ranch to hunt Scimitar Oryx. All of the species taken are no longer able to be hunted in their native range due to low populations and habitat loss. Numerous species from Texas ranches are being reintroduced to their native ranges from populations in Texas. If a animal is able to be hunted in Africa that is how I will pursue it. Not everyone can afford to go to Africa whether financially or due to other constraints. Let’s us all remember that as hunters we should back one another against those that oppose hunting entirely. I personally would not hunt a fenced operation in Africa or take a long range shot (over 300 yds) at anything other then a coyote, however I support anyone who does. We all have our own beliefs on what is or is not proper in regards to the pursuit of game. Texas has led the way in defining that an animals worth can lead to a huntable population. As we know this same conservation measure has had dramatic positive results in Africa. Let us all support what is good and positive for our sport and save the debate for truly important areas like cigars, whiskey and trucks and to those who would like to discuss such I do drive a Ford.

Africa or Texas, the main differentiation to me is size of the property and lack of interior high fences

A 10,000 acre property with no interior fencing is a vastly different situation/experience than a 5,000 acre property that is sub-divided into five 1,000 acre high fenced “pastures” with different animals segregated.

If you are going to hunt a high fence ranch, understand what the situation is. Then you can make a informed decision as to how “fair chase” the hunt is

 

[Sourdough]

@Jeff505 very well said. I was trying to keep my mouth shut but it was getting harder and harder, thanks for stepping in.

And as a life long Ford truck owner all I can say is I’m sorry but the newest Fords, beginning with the Gen 2 Raptors (I had two) have really diminished in quality. I went kicking and screaming over to Ram and after a Rebel, Powerwagon and now a TRX LE all I can say is wow, they have smoked everyone else. ;-)

 

[Jeff505]

@Jeff505 very well said. I was trying to keep my mouth shut but it was getting harder and harder, thanks for stepping in.

And as a life long Ford truck owner all I can say is I’m sorry but the newest Fords, beginning with the Gen 2 Raptors (I had two) have really diminished in quality. I went kicking and screaming over to Ram and after a Rebel, Powerwagon and now a TRX LE all I can say is wow, they have smoked everyone else.

So my good hunting buddy doug3006 bought a Rebel, I have had Dodges in the past but had the trani go out at 80k twice. I like the Rebel and might go that direction. I do not understand the religious persecution that goes with truck species, I shall always look upon that as blind ignorance.

 

[375Fox]

Let us all support what is good and positive for our sport and save the debate for truly important areas like cigars, whiskey and trucks and to those who would like to discuss such I do drive a Ford.

This is a hunting forum. No one is getting attacked or criticized on this thread. The only way we can learn from each other is through debate. There are threads for cigars, cars, and whiskey if you don’t want to discuss hunting.

 

[Jeff505]

To the contrary 375Fox, I certainly do welcome the debate regarding exotic hunting. Although the fenced hunting to myself does not have an appeal. I understand why it does exist. My purpose in response was to emphasize that we should stand together in unity on hunting issues. Texas has been a wonderful example of what can be accomplished through manage hunting. OK, so in another thread what can be said regarding whiskey, cigars or trucks.

 

[leslie hetrick]

i,m waiting for a baboon hunt in texas.

 

[VertigoBE]

i,m waiting for a baboon hunt in texas.

I believe those are available in the state of Washington?

 

[mrpoindexter]

i,m waiting for a baboon hunt in texas.

I believe those are available in the state of Washington?

They are in the capital, but you cannot get a permit. Isn't a group of baboons called a congress?

 

[buck wild]

i,m waiting for a baboon hunt in texas.

There were a big troop of snow monkeys that escaped from a ranch in South Texas in the early 2000s I think. Quite a few got shot by neighboring properties.

South Texas town home to largest free-roaming monkey sanctuary in the U.S.

If you travel just 70 miles southwest of San Antonio, you’ll find that a small South Texas town’s motto of “A slice of the good life” is not only catering to its locals but to abused and neglected monkeys from all over the world.

www.ksat.com

 

[leslie hetrick]

large baboon i shot in botswana.