Select Program · Managed Habitat
Exotic Hunting
Axis, red stag, oryx, aoudad, and more, on managed habitat at the edge of the Hill Country. One-on-one guided, spot-and-stalk or from blinds.
The Program
A select few, done right.
Our exotic program is intentionally small. We manage the habitat for a handful of species that belong on this country, and we hunt them the way they deserve: fair terrain, real stalks, and animals carrying age.
Most are available year-round based on the herd, hunted across open country, brush, draws, and water. A few, like red stag and fallow, come into their own October through February. Availability shifts through the year, so the first step is always a conversation.
Six generations on the same ground taught us that patience makes the trophy. The exotics here are no exception.
The Species
What walks this ground.
A select roster on managed habitat. Availability varies by species and season.
Axis Deer
A common Texas exotic, hunted year-round. Fast on open ground and fine on the table.
Year-round →
Blackbuck
Smaller, leaner, and fast on open ground. A spot-and-stalk favorite.
Year-round →
Red Stag
Heavy-bodied with tall, branching antlers. Genuinely majestic at full maturity.
October to February →
Aoudad
Hill-country sheep, long present in Central Texas. A rugged, rewarding stalk.
Year-round →
Fallow Deer
Distinctive palmate antlers. A handsome exotic, spot-and-stalk or from blinds.
October to February →
Scimitar Oryx
Open-country game with long, sweeping horns. A striking trophy at dusk.
Year-round →
By Request
Multiple other species available, too many to list. If you don't see it here, ask.
The Bestiary
Engraved from the field.
The select few that walk this ground, drawn in the old naturalist hand.
The Exotic Hunt
Real terrain, real stalks.
Year-round guided exotics based on availability, hunted across diverse country: open ground, brush, draws, and water. One-on-one, spot-and-stalk or from blinds, at a pace that fits the animal and the hunter.
- One-on-one guided hunts
- Spot-and-stalk or from blinds
- Diverse terrain across the property
- Onsite lodge accommodations and meals available
The Place
A working ranch in Bell County, 45 minutes north of Austin, outside of Salado.
The Stay
What an exotic hunt includes.
From the moment you arrive until you head home with your trophy. No hidden fees.
Lodging on-site
Stay at the ranch lodge. Rooms, meals, and ice available through your stay.
Guide in the field
An experienced guide one-on-one, reading the country and the animal.
After the harvest
Field dressing, cleaning, and quartering. Transportation to taxidermy available.
Take it home
Processing available on-site, or we pack your cooler with ice for the trip home.
Also on the Ranch
Native game, too.
The same ground carries whitetail, turkey, dove, and a year-round hog population.
Whitetail Deer
Native bucks, bow and rifle, fall through January.
Fall & winter →
Rio Grande Turkey
Spring gobblers in native habitat, late March through mid-May.
Spring →
Fall Dove
High-volume shooting over cultivated fields in September.
September →
Wild Hog
A solid population year-round. No trophy fees, no limit.
Year-round →
Questions
Exotics, answered.
What hunters usually want to know before booking.
If your question isn't covered here, send a note. We answer straight, no pressure.
Email us →What exotic species can I hunt?
Axis deer, blackbuck, red stag, aoudad, fallow deer, and scimitar oryx, among others. Multiple additional species are available, too many to list. If you don't see what you're after, ask.
When can I hunt exotics?
Many exotics are hunted year-round on managed habitat. Red stag and fallow run October through February. Availability varies by species and season, so reach out and we'll confirm what's on.
How are exotic hunts guided?
One-on-one, spot-and-stalk or from blinds, across diverse terrain: open country, brush, draws, and water. Lodge accommodations and meals are available.
Do I need a Texas hunting license?
Licensing is set by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Confirm current requirements and purchase any required license through Texas Parks & Wildlife before you arrive.
Can I add an exotic to another hunt?
Often, yes, depending on the season and what's available. Tell us what you have in mind when you inquire and we'll build the trip around it.
