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AMERICA’S ORIGINAL GAME RANCH Hunting at the Y.O. Ranch Headquarters
In addition to operating as the preeminent wildlife conservation ranch in Texas, the ranch also hosts opportunities for trophy hunters. Veteran hunters say the ranch is one of the best places in the country for fair chase hunting.
What is fair chase hunting? It’s a sportsman-like approach to hunting where the hunter isn’t given a big advantage over his quarry. The hunter respects the life of the animal and the land by following a personal code of ethics for fair chase hunting.
One of the reasons why the ranch is so well-known for its hunting opportunities is because of its size. The ranch welcomes hunters from across the globe with many visitors choosing to come back year after year for a new experience.
“Guaranteed hunting every day of the year for animals from four continents”
Addax
Native to:
Africa
$10,000
Addax
Addax have broad, flat hooves with flat soles that help prevent them from sinking into the desert sand. In the winter, the coats are dark grayish-brown, and in the summer they become white. In warm weather, they dig deep depressions in the sand where they rest; their preference is underneath boulders that give shade and protection from the hot desert sun and wind.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
130-260
Gestation Period:
9 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
20-25 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Chad, Mauritania, and Niger
Angora (goat)
Native to:
Turkey
$3,000
Angora (goat)
The Catalina Goat is a descendant of a handful brought to Santa Catalina Island by Spanish missionaries in the 1800s. Their horns grow up and out from the head like wings making them an impressive trophy mount. They can grow to a length of 50 inches! However, the average length of the Catalina Goat’s horns is anywhere from 20 to 30 inches.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
180-225
Gestation Period:
5 months
Number of Young:
1 (or twins)
Maximum Age:
10 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
20-30 inches
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Santa Catalin Island
Aoudad
Native to:
Africa
$6,500
Aoudad
Aoudad are native to North Africa. Their long, thick, curved horns are impressive. Their hair is sandy brown with long beard type hair on the bottom of their necks and on the front of their front legs. The Aoudad stand 30-40 inches at the shoulder and weigh from 175 to 320 pounds. This is a magnificent animal which is usually mounted in a half body to show off its beautiful long flowing chaps down the front legs. Don’t let its majestic look fool you; it is one of the most difficult exotic animals to harvest. They are also called Barbary Sheep but are closer related to a goat. The males have a strong scent, make grunting sounds, and have outstanding climbing ability.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
175-320
Gestation Period:
6 months
Number of Young:
1-2
Maximum Age:
10-15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
North Africa
Armenian Mouflon
Native to:
Armenia & Iran
$6,500
Armenian Mouflon
The Armenian mouflon were transferred to Kabudan Island in Lake Urmia in 1895 and 1906 by one of the governors of Azerbaijan. In the last several decades, hunting in Iran for this species has been sporadic, depending on the political climate of Iran. Most of the hunting for the Armenian mouflon occurs in Texas. Alternative names include Armenian sheep, Armenian wild sheep, Armenian red sheep, and Trans-Caucasian sheep.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
100-140
Gestation Period:
7 months
Number of Young:
1-3 lambs
Maximum Age:
18 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & (Some) Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Kabudan Island
Axis
Native to:
India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Under 35": $5,500; 35"+ $6,500
Axis
The Axis deer´s unique bright reddish coat marked with white spots makes it one of the most beautiful of all deer species. A large buck can weigh up to 250 pounds with a beautiful six by six antler configuration that is upwards of 30 inches or more. The antlers are not dropped in a specific season. Instead, the bucks shed their antlers on their birthdays with rut taking place from July to September. This makes the Axis the only deer where both hard-horned and velvet bucks exist at the same time. Cautious-natured Axis deer are elusive and can be a great challenge to even the experienced hunter. Axis meat is delicious.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
150-200
Gestation Period:
7.5 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
9-13 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Bison/American Buffalo
Native to:
North America
$7,500
Bison/American Buffalo
Bison commonly called Buffalo is distantly related to a true buffalo. American Bison are nomadic grazers and travel in herds. Usually, a herd of females with one or two older bulls, bachelor herds, or single males. Mature bulls rarely travel alone. Breeding takes place towards the end of summer through September. The Cow gives birth after 9 – 10 mo. gestation period to a single calf, although they can have twins, it is rare. Bison are the largest terrestrial animal in North America. They can stand up to 6 ft. tall. They have thick, shaggy, brown or reddish brown fur on their heads and necks with shorter hair on their hind quarters. Both male and females have short, curved, black horns, which can grow up to 2 ft. Their meat is similar to beef, however it is much leaner.
Region:
North America
Weight:
880-1980
Gestation Period:
9-10 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
25 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
North America
Black Hawaiian Sheep
Native to:
Hawaiian Islands
$3,500
Black Hawaiian Sheep
There is some controversy on how the Black Hawaiian breed was started. Some say it is a cross of Mouflon and black hair sheep from the Hawaiian islands. Others say they are Barbados with a dilution of the red color gene making them black. The color of the ram is black with many rams having a little white on the muzzle around the nose and sometimes having an outer coat of reddish wool. The horns are usually dark and grow up, back, down, forward, up, and out. There are fewer Black Hawaiian rams than the other sheep species. They often have a thick, nice beard on their neck.
Region:
North America
Weight:
130-160
Gestation Period:
6 months
Number of Young:
1-2
Maximum Age:
10-15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Hawaiian Islands
Blackbuck Antelope
Native to:
India & Nepal
$5,000
Blackbuck Antelope
Blackbuck antelope have a black coat with white under parts. The females and young males are yellowish-brown. The males are born light brown and then grow blacker on their backs as they grow older and in winter. Males stand about 32 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh between 70 and 90 pounds. Female blackbuck antelope are smaller, are beige or light brown, and do not have horns. Blackbuck antelope are some of the fastest animals on earth and can outrun almost any other animal over long distances. They can run almost 50 miles per hour when necessary.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
70-90
Gestation Period:
5 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
10-15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
India & Nepal
Blesbok
Native to:
Africa
$9,500
Blesbok
Blesboks have a prominent white blaze on the face and a horizontal brown strip dividing this blaze above the eyes. The body is colored brown with a lighter colored saddle on the back, and the rump an even lighter shade. The legs are brown with a white patch behind the top part of the front legs, with the lower legs more white. Both sexes carry horns, ringed almost to the tip. Female horns are slightly more slender.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
150-175
Gestation Period:
8 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
11-13 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
South Africa and Eswatini
Bongo
Native to:
Central West Africa
$40,000
Bongo
Bongo are one of the largest African forest Antelope species. They have a reddish-brown (chestnut) coat, black and white markings, white-yellow stripes and long slightly spiraled horns. The stripes help to camouflage the species. Coats of the Male Bongo get darker with age. There are 10-15 vertical stripes that spread along the back from the base of the neck to the rump. The number of stripes is rarely the same on both sides. It also has a short, bristly, brown ridge of dorsal hair from the shoulder to the rump. The white stripes run into the ridge. Bongos have 2 heavy, slightly spiraled horns that slope over their backs. Bongos are found in the tropical jungles with dense undergrowth.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
480-890
Gestation Period:
9.5 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
19 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Central West Africa
Catalina (goat)
Native to:
North America
$3,000
Catalina (goat)
Catalina goats are not the fastest species, but they are one of the most challenging to hunt! Catalinas are easily spooked and are capable of climbing out of harm’s way within seconds. Catalina goats are considered an invasive species due to their ability to rapidly destroy native shrubs, trees, and vegetation. Google hired 200 goats to clear weeds from their Mountain View headquarters.
Region:
North America
Weight:
130-275
Gestation Period:
5 months
Number of Young:
1-3
Maximum Age:
8-12 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male
Antlers/Horns Size:
25-50 inches
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
North America
Corsican Ram
Native to:
West Indies
$3,500
Corsican Ram
Originally from the West Indies, the Corsican will usually be brown with a light colored belly. Males will often have long black hair on the neck that many call a ruff. The horn configuration on a ram can vary from a tight curl similar to a Mouflon sheep or a wide and flaring horn configuration. Horn lengths on a trophy-sized animal start at about 30 inches, and exceptional specimens can grow horns that measure up to the 40 inch mark.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
105-125
Gestation Period:
6 months
Number of Young:
1-2
Maximum Age:
12 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
West Indies
Dama Gazelle
Native to:
Africa
$10,500
Dama Gazelle
The largest of all gazelle species, the Dama has a small white patch on the throat, and a white face, with red cheek patches and thin black stripes running from the eyes to the corners of the mouth. All Dama gazelles have thin legs and a long, slender neck, as well as long, S-shaped horns, which are larger and thicker in males.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
77-165
Gestation Period:
6.5 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
12-18 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
North-Central Africa
Dybowski Sika
Native to:
China, Japan, & East Europe
$6,500
Dybowski Sika
Sika exist in a number of color variations, from rust colored to lighter color patterns often showing rows of pale, white spots, while darker Sika may have a group of faint, discolored spots. The underside and belly are often lightly colored. Males and females grow neck ruff in winter months. Sika have a distinctive rump patch with a bright white underside which fluffs when alarmed. They have barrel-shaped torsos with dainty legs. Short snouts give a wedge-like appearance to face and head. Males grow antlers that extend upward and branch out.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
150-240
Gestation Period:
7.5 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
18-25 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Sept-Feb
Native to:
China, Japan, & East Europe
Eland
Native to:
South, East, & Central Africa
$9,500
Eland
The eland is one of the largest antelopes in existence. Its coat is tan, fawn or tawny colored, turning slightly bluish-grey on the neck and shoulders with age, and a short dark mane runs down the back of the neck. Both Male and Female common eland possess horns that rise with a slight twist, back from the head to sharp points. The horns of the Male are more robust and bear more distinct ridges than those of the Female. The massive adult males can also be recognized by the large fold of loose skin that hangs below the throat (the dewlap), and the patch of long, coarse, dark hair on the forehead. These features become respectively larger and bushier with age. The common eland has a fairly small and pointed mouth and muzzle, small, narrow ears, and a long tail with a tuft of black hair at the tip. A distinct clicking sound can be heard as the common eland roams around its habitat; this unusual and distinctive feature is believed to be the result of two halves of the hoof knocking together when the foot is raised, or by the movement of bones in the leg.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
700-2100
Gestation Period:
9 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
15-20 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
South, East, & Central Africa
Elk
Native to:
North America
370" $10,500 · 370" - 399” 16,000 · 400" - 425" $22,500 · 425" POR $30,000+
Elk
Elk can be distinguished by their large size, brown or tan bodies, yellowish-brown tail, and rump patch. They have thick necks and slender legs and can stand as tall as 5 feet at the shoulder. Their long legs enable them to run as fast as 35 miles per hour. Males weigh from 600 to 1,100 pounds and have six-tined antlers that can grow up to 5 feet long. Antlers begin growing in early spring and fall off in winter. The females are smaller, about 400 to 500 pounds, and lack antlers. Mating season is in September and October. The location of the Elk's eyes on their head allows them to see almost directly behind them. However, they have little depth perception, only in a small area in front of their nose. In addition to eating leaves and bark from trees, elk use seedlings to mark their territory. Males strip off bark with their antlers, and females pull off bark with their teeth. Then both males and females rub the seedlings with chins and muzzles to cover the plants with their scent. Elk can live in many different environments.
Region:
North America
Weight:
1100
Gestation Period:
8.5 months
Number of Young:
1-2
Maximum Age:
10-15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Sept-Feb
Native to:
North America
Emu
Native to:
Australia
$1,500
Emu
Emu are the second largest bird by height. The emu is found in most of mainland Australia. Emus are soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds with long necks and legs and can reach up to 6ft. in height. Emus can travel great distances and can sprint up to 30 mph. They forage for a variety of plants and insects, but have been known to go for weeks without eating. They can go for long periods of time without drinking but will drink copious amounts of water when the opportunity arises. Breeding takes place in May and June and fighting among the females for a mate is common. Females can mate several times and lay several clutches of eggs in 1 season. The male does the incubation and during the process hardly eats or drinks and loses a significant amount of weight. Males guard the young for up to about 7 mos. Teaching them how to forage for food. Emus have good eyesight and hearing, which allows them to detect threats at some distance.
Region:
Australia
Weight:
79-88
Gestation Period:
56 days
Number of Young:
10-30
Maximum Age:
10 years
Antlers/Horns:
N/A
Antlers/Horns Size:
N/A
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Mainland
European Mouflon
Native to:
Europe
$6,500
European Mouflon
The European mouflon the westernmost and smallest sub-species of mouflon. They were introduced around 7,000 years ago in Sardinia and Corsica. Mouflon sheep are believed to be one of two ancestors for all modern domestic sheep breeds.
Region:
Europe
Weight:
100-200
Gestation Period:
5 months
Number of Young:
1-3
Maximum Age:
15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & (Some) Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Sardinia & Corsica
Fallow Deer
Native to:
Europe
$6,500
Fallow Deer
Prized as an ornamental species for many years, the fallow deer are seen in three different color phases; white, spotted, and chocolate. The coat becomes darker and thicker in winter, and the white spots can become more faint. Their palmated antlers with numerous points make fallow magnificent and popular trophies.
Region:
Europe
Weight:
140-275
Gestation Period:
9 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
10-12 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Sept-March
Native to:
Turkey
Gemsbok
Native to:
Southwest Africa
$10,500
Gemsbok
The Gemsbok is a very striking animal with dramatic features and long spear like horns. It has a thick horse-like neck with a short mane that runs from the head to the shoulders and a compact, muscular body. The distinctive black and white face markings are said to have contributed to their name Gemsbok, given to them by the Boers, which means chamois. There is white around the nose and mouth, black on top of the muzzle, which joins a black band that runs from in front of the ear through the eyes and to the middle of the lower jaw. The ears end in a black tip, and there is a narrow black stripe down the spine, a black patch on top of the rump, and a black tail. There is also a black band that separates their gray-fawn colored flanks and the white under parts. All four legs are black on their top half, with white below the knees and black patches on the shins. Males and females are difficult to tell apart. Their horns are long and extend straight back from the head and diverge rather widely at the tips. Female horns tend to be more slender and slightly longer than males and are sometimes curved and more parallel. The tips are pointed and sharp, and native Africans used the tips for spear points. The horns are ringed but are smooth near the tips. The horns of the calves grow extremely fast, and when they emerge from concealment after birth, their horns are very evident. This has lead to the myth that a Gemsbok is born with horns.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
400-600
Gestation Period:
9 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
20 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Grant’s Gazelle
Native to:
Africa
$17,500
Grant’s Gazelle
Grant's Gazelle is what most people picture as a typical gazelle. They are beautiful, horned antelope that are native to the African savanna. Social and active in large herds that migrate throughout the year, Grant's Gazelles have extremely keen senses that allow them to be aware of predators and run lightning-fast. They are well known for their beautiful hides and delicious meat.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
Gestation Period:
27 weeks
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
12-14 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
18-31 inches
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Himalayan Thar
Native to:
The Himalayas
$10,000
Himalayan Thar
The thar’s hooves have a flexible core and a harder outer “shell” with a sharp rim. The flexible core allows it to grip smooth rocks and the sharp rim allows the thar to lodge its foot into small footholds.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
80-150
Gestation Period:
7 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Hybrid Ibex (Persian Ibex)
Native to:
Irán
$5,000
Hybrid Ibex (Persian Ibex)
In 1970, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish imported the first 15 Persian ibex from Iran and released them in the Florida Mountains near Deming, New Mexico. Soon after, an additional 27 were released, and a sustainable population was established. With ability to jump several times their own height and climb any and tall terrain types, these ibex and known to be very agile.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
100-200
Gestation Period:
5-6 months
Number of Young:
2-3
Maximum Age:
17 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Impala
Native to:
South Africa
$7,500
Impala
Impala is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa. The impala reaches 28–36 inches at the shoulder and weighs 88–168 pounds. It features a glossy, reddish brown coat. The Male's slender, lyre-shaped horns are 18–36 inches long. Active mainly during the day, the impala may be gregarious or territorial depending upon the climate and geography. An annual, three-week-long rut takes place toward the end of the wet season, typically in May.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
88-168
Gestation Period:
6-7 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Jacob’s 4 Horn
Native to:
Middle East
$3,500
Jacob’s 4 Horn
The Jacob's Four Horned sheep is one of the oldest breeds of sheep and has been traced back to the Mediterranean area thousands of years ago. Although the exact country of origin is unknown, it is actually referenced in the Bible. Jacobs are long, wooly-bodied sheep with a triangular head and sloping rump. Both Male and females are horned with the Male horns being much larger. Their horns can grow in such unusual shapes and sizes that no two Jacobs ram horns are exactly alike, making for excellent one-of-a-kind trophies.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
80-120
Gestation Period:
5 months
Number of Young:
1-3 (twins)
Maximum Age:
15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Mediterranean Area
Kudu
Native to:
Africa
$25,000
Kudu
The largest-horned antelope having a grayish or brownish coat with white vertical stripes, and a short busy tail. Greater Kudus have a narrow body with long legs, they possess between 4 - 12 vertical white stripes along their torso. The head tends to be darker in color than the rest of the body, and exhibits a small white chevron which runs between the eyes. The males also have large manes running along their throats, and large horns with two and a half twists.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
540-650
Gestation Period:
9 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
10-20 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Markhor
Native to:
Asia
$15,000 - $30,000
Markhor
Markhor has prominent corkscrew-like, spiral horns that can reach 63 inches in length in males and around 10 inches in females. Markhor is national animal of Pakistan. The word "markhor" means "snake" in Persian language and it probably refers to the shape of the horns (that look like coiled snake) or the ability of this animal to kill the snake.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
135-170
Gestation Period:
135-170 days
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
10-13 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Pakistan
Merino Sheep
Native to:
Portugal & Spain
$1,750
Merino Sheep
The Merino (also called Rambouillet) is a large, attractive sheep best known for its beautiful white wool fleece. Throughout its existence, this breed has lived in a variety of different climates and adapted well to each of them. They are capable of living in both very hot weather like that of North Africa and Spain, and very cold weather like that found in parts of Germany. Merinos have a very strong flocking instinct, and they can be counted on to stay together, even in wide-open regions. Merino rams have some of the largest horns of all the exotic rams.
Region:
Europe
Weight:
150-235
Gestation Period:
5 months
Number of Young:
1-2
Maximum Age:
10-15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Nile Lechwe
Native to:
Central Africa
$15,500
Nile Lechwe
The Nile Lechwe has a very shaggy coat. The hair on the cheeks is particularly long in both sexes, and males may have even longer hair on their necks. Males and females have strikingly different coloration: females and juveniles are golden brown, while males become a rich mahogany or brownish-black as they age. Mature males have a white "saddle" on the shoulders and white markings on their otherwise dark faces; females do not have these strong markings, and in immature males, they remain golden brown. Only males grow horns, which rise from the head and bend backwards before curving upwards at the tips. The horns are strongly ridged at their bases.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
200-270
Gestation Period:
8 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
20 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Nilgai
Native to:
India & South Asia
$7,500
Nilgai
The Nilgai is a large antelope that more resembles a horse than a bull in stature and body structure. Four to five feet tall at the shoulder, the Nilgai's shoulders are set higher than his hindquarters giving a long, slanting appearance. Born brown, Male coat color changes to blue-gray or charcoal as animal matures but the females remain brown. The narrow rump patch and throat bib are white, as well as 2 patches above each ankle and 2 small spots on check and jawline. Males grow sharp, devil-like horns that grow up and curve slightly forward. Average horn length is 6 to 10". Horn bases become more triangular with age. Bulls have a unique "beard" of hair that hangs from their neck that seems to resemble that found on a Male turkey. Nilgai meat is some of the tastiest in the world.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
700
Gestation Period:
8 months
Number of Young:
twins 60% time
Maximum Age:
10-12 years in the wild
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Nubian Ibex
Native to:
Middle East
$20,000; 40"+ $22,500
Nubian Ibex
The Nubian Ibex is relatively small compared to other Ibexes. Its coat is a light sandy brown in color with lighter hindquarters. The under parts are almost white, and the upper side of the tail is darker. Males have a dark stripe on their front legs and one down their back, as well as a dark beard. During the October rut, the neck, chest, shoulders, upper legs, and sides of bucks become dark brown to almost black in color. The semicircular horns curve upward, backwards, and finally down. While they are found in both sexes, horns are much larger in males than females.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
50-150
Gestation Period:
5 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
up to 17 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Nyala
Native to:
South Africa
$15,000
Nyala
The Nyala is an elegant and rather attractively marked antelope, with a grayish to chestnut-brown coat, a white chevron between the eyes, two white spots on the cheeks, two white patches on the throat and chest, white spots on the flanks and rump, and up to nine poorly defined white stripes on the sides. The under parts are slightly paler, and the dark legs bear white patches on the insides, while the tail is rather bushy, with a white underside. The pattern of markings may be unique to the individual. The coat of the Nyala is smooth and glossy during the summer, becoming shaggier during winter
Region:
Africa
Weight:
120-310
Gestation Period:
7 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
up to 16 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Ostrich
Native to:
East Africa
$2,500
Ostrich
Ostriches are large, flightless birds that have long legs and a long neck that protrudes from a round body. Males have bold black-and-white coloring that they use to attract females. Females, on the other hand, are light brown. Ostriches are bigger than any other bird in the world. They can grow up to 9 feet tall and can weigh up to 320 lbs. An ostrich's eyes are 2 inches in diameter, the largest of any land animal. The ostrich can run as fast as 43 mph, the fastest of any bird.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
150-320
Gestation Period:
30-45 days
Number of Young:
12-18 eggs
Maximum Age:
40 years
Antlers/Horns:
N/A
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Painted Desert Sheep
Native to:
North America
$3,500
Painted Desert Sheep
The most recent addition to the Trophy Corsican Sheep scene is the Painted Desert sheep. These are Corsican sheep that are bi-, tri- and even quad-colored. Many consider this ram the most beautifully colored of all the exotic sheep. The Painted Desert Sheep is known primarily for the ram's ability to grow a trophy class set of horns. The rams will grow a luxuriant mane often beginning at the shoulders with a thick bib at the front of the neck.
Region:
North America
Weight:
80-120
Gestation Period:
6 months
Number of Young:
1-2
Maximum Age:
12 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Pere Davids Deer
Native to:
China
$9,000
Pere Davids Deer
The Pere David’s Deer, or Milou, as a species is totally extinct in the Chinese wild. A French missionary named Father Armand David first discovered these deer in the Chinese Emperor's hunting park south of Peking in 1865. He sent specimens to Europe the following year, and a breeding herd was later set up by the Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey. The entire Chinese herd was destroyed during the revolution in 1900, but the herd in England was successful and increased in size. Eventually their descendants found their way into parks and zoos. Some of the offspring found themselves on ranches in this country. This seeding of animals has grown into herds large enough to sustain a huntable population. The Pere David has a longish tail and stands about 45 inches at the shoulder. Their color is a reddish gray with a white underside and a white ring around the eyes. The antler configuration is different in the Pere David than in most deer. Their antlers have forked brow tines and long slender back horns sometimes with many points off them. They are the only deer to grow antler tines backwards. Many say these animals have the body of a donkey, head of a horse, hooves of a cow, neck of a camel, and antlers of a deer.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
300-500
Gestation Period:
9 months
Number of Young:
1-2
Maximum Age:
20 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
July-Jan
Native to:
Red Sheep
Native to:
Asia
$6,500
Red Sheep
Male Red Sheep have large sickle-shaped horns, which are prized by many a trophy hunter. For most subspecies, females also have horns, but they are much smaller than the horns of the males. In a few populations, most or all females do not grow horns. The different subspecies vary slightly in overall appearance; color also varies with season and between males and females. The face is generally grayish with a white muzzle, nostrils and inside of the ears. The legs are long and slender with a vertical black line below the knees. Red Sheep have a white belly and a coat that varies in color from gray with a reddish tinge to brown and coffee colored. The adult rams tend to develop a substantial chest ruff of long, coarse hair in the throat region. In most of the Red Sheep subspecies the males also have a lighter colored saddle patch, which develops and increases in size as they get older and a black stripe, which begins midway along the nape of the neck and along the shoulders before continuing under the body, ending behind the back legs. Red sheep have large glands beneath the eye, which often exudes a sticky substance that mats the hair.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
100-150
Gestation Period:
7-8 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
12 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & (Some) Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan to Iran
Red Stag
Native to:
Europe
Up to 499 $12,500; 500 & up $30,000
Red Stag
The red stag is the fourth-largest deer species behind moose, elk, and sambar deer. Red stag deer have amazing antlers that typically have six points. However, they can have as many as 15 points which signify dominance. Generally, stags stay in groups of males and groups of females, not together.
Region:
Europe
Weight:
350-530
Gestation Period:
236 days
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
10-13 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Sept-Dec
Native to:
Rhea
Native to:
South America
$1,500
Rhea
Rheas are distantly related to Ostrich and Emus. Rheas are flightless birds found naturally in South America. Rheas are large, with gray brown plumage, long legs, and long necks, similar to an ostrich. They spread their wings when running and the wings will act as a sail. Rheas tend to be silent except when they are chicks or seeking a mate. The male makes a nest for the female to lay her eggs and then the male will incubate from 10 – 60 eggs. The male will protect the nest charging anything, including the female rhea if they get close. The male teaches the young how to forage for food.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
50
Gestation Period:
29-43 days
Number of Young:
15-25
Maximum Age:
15 years
Antlers/Horns:
N/A
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Sable
Native to:
South Africa, Zambia, & Kenya
Less than 43" $25,000; 43"+ $32,500
Sable
The Sable is a rotund, barrel-chested antelope with a short neck and a long face. It resembles the larger Roan antelope, to which it is closely related. Among its distinctive features are its long horns which rise vertically, then sweep backwards in a pronounced curve. They are found in both sexes, but the Male's horns are slightly larger and heavier than the Female's. Both males and females have manes on the neck, and when they arch their necks and stand with their head held high and tails outstretched, they resemble horses. This flexed-neck position makes sables appear larger than they really are. The males maintain this position even when they gallop, as the arched neck is an important manifestation of dominance.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
400-500
Gestation Period:
9 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
up to 17 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Scimitar Horned Oryx
Native to:
North Africa
$7,500
Scimitar Horned Oryx
Scimitar Horned Oryx is also known as the Sahara Oryx. The Scimitar inhabit semi-desert and deserts and can live in extreme heat. The Scimitar was once widespread across N. Africa. It’s demise started with climate change and it was also hunted extensively for it’s horns. Today, it is bred in captivity in reserves in Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, and in private ranches in the Texas Hill Country. In 2016 they were reintroduced to Chad and a small herd was formed. Both sexes have horns with the female horns being more slender. The horns curve backwards over the Scimitar’s back. The Scimitar is known as a straight-horned antelope with a white and reddish brown chest and black markings on the forehead and down the nose. The white coat helps reflect the suns rays, and the black marks protect against sunburn.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
310-460
Gestation Period:
8-9 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
20 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Springbok
Native to:
South Africa
$7,000
Springbok
Springbok are reddish brown in color with a pale underside. On each of their flanks they have a dark brown stripe that separates their brown upper parts from their underside. Their head is white and they have a dark brown stripe that runs from each eye down to their upper lip. They have a pocket-like skin flap that runs from the middle of their back to their tail. When they are excited or frightened they can lift this flap, which makes the white hairs underneath stand up in a conspicuous crest that acts as a warning to other Springbok. Springbok are known to leap up to 13 feet in the air in an activity known as pronking. While in the air their body is curved, and their legs are stiff, close together and point downwards. Upon landing they immediately leap upwards again and during this period the crest on their back is raised. It is unknown why they pronk but it is possible they do it to indicate to predators that they have been spotted. When required Springbok can reach speeds up to 60 mph - they are among the top ten fastest land animals in the world.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
66-105
Gestation Period:
5-6 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
7-9 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Texas Dall
Native to:
Hybrid native to Texas
$3,500
Texas Dall
The Texas Dall Ram looks similar to the wild Alaskan Dall Ram, although the color of the Texas Dall can range from a milky white to a dull creamy white or peach color. A hybrid sheep that originated in Texas, it is believed to be a cross between an Alaskan Dall and a Mouflon and this striking sheep is usually completely white. Their huge horns grow up, out, down, forward, up, and out. This beautiful ram is one of the most popular hunting trophies of all the exotic sheep.
Region:
North America
Weight:
75-160
Gestation Period:
6 months
Number of Young:
1-2
Maximum Age:
10-15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Thomson’s Gazelle
Native to:
Kenya & Tanzania
$10,000
Thomson’s Gazelle
Despite its limited distribution this is by far Africa's most abundant gazelle. The 'Tommy', as it is locally known, has a distinct black band running along the side of the body that divides the yellowish-fawn to reddish-fawn upperparts from the clean white underparts. The white buttocks are edged with black, extending to the short, black tail which is constantly flicking. Both sexes of the Thomson's Gazelle have long, strongly ringed horns that grow fairly close together, although those of the ewe are generally shorter, thinner, and frequently deformed. The face is boldly marked with white, fawn, dark brown and black, and varies between individuals.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
33-75
Gestation Period:
6 months
Number of Young:
1-2
Maximum Age:
10-15 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Kenya & Tanzania
Transcaspian Urial
Native to:
Northern India to Iran
$20,000
Transcaspian Urial
The Transcaspian Urial has a reddish-brown coat with a white long bib and a white ruff. This differentiates the Transcaspian Urial from the Afghan Urial as the Afghan has a white bib with a black ruff. Urials are usually fast enough to avoid predators such as wolves and leopards.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
up to 200
Gestation Period:
5 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
8-12 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Turkey
Native to:
North America
2 Nights/ 3 Days, 1 Turkey: $1,800; Extra Turkeys: $500
Turkey
Wild turkeys are popular birds to hunt in Texas, and they are a favorite among our hunters. Smart with extremely keen senses, these large-bodied birds will give you an adrenaline rush you'll be chasing long after you're gone. Their beautiful feathers with unique markings set them apart. The gobblers make great trophies, and turkey season at Champion Ranch is one of the best times of the year.
Region:
North America
Weight:
Gestation Period:
28 days
Number of Young:
10-14 eggs
Maximum Age:
13 Years
Antlers/Horns:
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
April 1 - May 14
Native to:
Canada, Mexico, United States
Water Buffalo
Native to:
India, Southeast Asia, and China
$7,500
Water Buffalo
Water Buffalo originated in the India Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and China. Today the Water Buffalo is in many different countries and has been domesticated to carry heavy burdens, plow fields or clear brush. The skin is black or dark gray. Horns grow downward and backwards then curve up. They thrive on aquatic plants or graze on local vegetation, trees and shrubs. Their favorite place to be is wallowing in a mud hole.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
660-1210
Gestation Period:
10-11 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
30 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Waterbuck
Native to:
West, Central & East Africa
$11,000
Waterbuck
This rather shaggy-haired antelope is noted for its association with water and its strong musky scent. Its coat of coarse hair ranges in color from grey-brown to reddish, with darker legs. The face is marked with white around the nose, mouth, above the eyes and on the throat. The short, rounded ears are white on the inside and black on the edges and tips. The males bear long, heavily ridged horns, extending back from the head and then sweeping forward.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
350-600
Gestation Period:
8.5 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
up to 18 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Watusi
Native to:
Africa
$7,500
Watusi
Watusi cattle originated centuries ago in Africa and are known for their incredible horns not only because of the length but also for the thick circumference. The animals' large horns are honeycombed with blood vessels, and are used to thermo-regulate in hot temperatures. Blood moving through the horns is cooled by moving air, and then flows back into the body and lowers the animal's body temperature. Newborn calves weigh just 30-50 pounds and remain small for several months. During the day, the calves sleep together, with an "auntie" cow nearby for protection. At night, the herd-members sleep together, with the calves in the center of the group for protection. The horns of the adults serve as formidable weapons against any intruders.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
1200-1600
Gestation Period:
9 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
20 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Lake Victoria and Tanganyika
White-bearded Wildebeest
Native to:
Northern Tanzania & Kenya
$9,500
White-bearded Wildebeest
There is no other antelope like the wildebeest. It looks like it was assembled from spare parts - the forequarters could have come from an ox, the hindquarters from an antelope, and the mane and tail from a horse. The antics of the territorial bulls during breeding season have earned them the name "clowns of the savanna". The species that forms the large herds of the Serengetis-Mara ecosystem of Tanzania and Kenya is variously known as the brindled, blue- or white-bearded gnu. Scientists do, however, make a distinction and list the blue as a separate race restricted to southern Tanzania. The wildebeest described here is the white-bearded of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The head of the wildebeest is large and box-like. Both males and females have curving horns, that are close together at the base, but curve outward, inward and slightly backward. The body looks disproportionate, as the front end is heavily built, the hindquarters slender and the legs spindly. The wildebeest is gray with darker vertical stripes that look almost black from a distance. This species has a dark mane and a long tail. Newborns are a yellowish-brown, but change to adult color at about 2 months.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
325-600
Gestation Period:
8.5 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
20 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Whitetail
Native to:
North, Central & South America
Whitetail
The most abundant big game animal in North America, the whitetail deer is named for its signature tail and white underparts. According to scientists, there are actually 38 sub-species of whitetail deer. A favorite with hunters for the trophy racks, whitetail can be elusive, running up to 40 miles per hour and able to clear an 8-foot hurdle. Whitetail antler growth is usually complete by the end of August, and the speed at which their antlers grow makes them the fastest growing structures in the animal kingdom. A whitetail buck sheds his antlers every year, usually between late December and February. The members of the deer family are ruminants, having a four-compartmented stomach, which allows the deer to feed very rapidly. Not having a gall bladder allows them to eat vegetation that would kill domestic animals.
Region:
North America
Weight:
100-300
Gestation Period:
6.5 months
Number of Young:
1-2 (triplets uncommon)
Maximum Age:
8-12 years
Antlers/Horns:
Males Only
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Oct-Jan 15
Native to:
Yak
Native to:
The Himalayas
$5,500
Yak
In winter a yak can survive temperatures as low as -40* F. Similar to other cow species, the yak has more than one stomach which it uses to successfully get all the nutrients out of the plants it eats. There are about 12 million domestic yaks in the world, but only 10,000 to 15,000 wild yaks.
Region:
Asia
Weight:
670-1805
Gestation Period:
8-9 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
23 years
Antlers/Horns:
Male & Female
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Zebra (Grants)
Native to:
Africa
$10,000
Zebra (Grants)
No animal has a more distinctive coat than the zebra. Each animal´s stripes are as unique as fingerprints. No two are exactly alike, although each of the three species (Grant's, Grev's, and Hartman's) has its own general pattern. Zebras have shiny coats that dissipate over 70 percent of incoming heat, and some scientists believe the stripes help the animals withstand intense solar radiation. The black and white stripes are a form of camouflage called disruptive coloration that breaks up the outline of the body. Although the pattern is visible during daytime, at dawn or in the evening when their predators are most active, zebras look indistinct and may confuse predators by distorting true distance.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
390-850
Gestation Period:
12 months
Number of Young:
1
Maximum Age:
up to 40 years
Antlers/Horns:
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
Zedonk
Native to:
Africa
$9,500
Zedonk
People have started crossbreeding of zebra and donkey in the 19th century to create animal with great stamina that can be used for transportation of heavy loads and riding. Zedonks are very much like mules; they cannot reproduce. In order for a zedonk to be born, a female donkey must mate with a male zebra.
Region:
Africa
Weight:
500-700
Gestation Period:
can not reproduce
Number of Young:
N/A
Maximum Age:
15-25 years
Antlers/Horns:
Antlers/Horns Size:
Season:
Year Round
Native to:
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