Black Buck Hunt

The price of hunting has escalated to a point where the “average hunter” can no longer afford it. Is it true? In order to answer that question, I believe we must first determine “average hunter.” While many hunters spend thousands each season to hunt, others spend hundreds. The most popular game animal hunted in Texas is the whitetail deer and the cost to hunt for trophy bucks is high. But there are “exotic” (animals not native to Texas) game animals to hunt that are equally challenging and great tasting that cost only a fraction of what a whitetail hunt costs.

Another big benefit of hunting exotics is that they can be hunted year round. There are many “exotic” animals that have become over-crowded on ranches. Many exotics are so prolific and have adapted so well to Texas ranches, they are eating themselves out of house and home. They are causing serious damage to their habitat.

Hunting is the most economical way to decrease the number of animals to a controllable population and to protect the habitat. From time to time, ranchers offer outstanding hunting packages for “exotics” in order to reduce herd size. Targeting female animals first, will slow down the population growth.

Some of the most common exotics are axis deer, black buck antelope and fallow deer. The venison from all these animals is delicious and many hunters believe is even more palatable than whitetail venison.

As an example of the affordability of hunting exotic animals, we have organized an upcoming hunt for black buck antelope (females). Hunters will be able to take up to four animals for $350.00. This two-day hunt in May even includes lodging. When compared to hunting whitetails, this is a real bargain. This particular ranch is located west of Junction, Texas and according to the ranch manager, they need to remove at least 200 black buck. Like I mentioned earlier, they are very prolific and if the numbers are reduced this year it will only be worse next year.

To find some bargain priced hunts, or to join us on the above mentioned black buck hunt, log on to www.keithwarren.net.