Exotic Hunts at SJK Ranch
The Texas Hill Country is widely known as the exotic hunting capital of the world. The temperate, adaptable climate has allowed ranchers and hunters to introduce game animals from around the globe for breeding and recreational hunting. SJK Ranch is a part of this network of ranches and offers hunters the opportunity to hunt a variety of exotic animals, including:
- Axis Deer
- Scimitar-Horned Oryx
- Mouflon
- Gemsbok
- Addax
- Blackbuck
- Elk
- Fallow Deer
- Nyala
If you are interested in an exotic hunt with us, please email us.
Axis Deer
Axis Deer are beautiful rust-colored spotted deer that originate from India, Nepal, and Sri-Lanka. They have now become a staple of Texas exotic hunting and are known to have some of the best-tasting venison you can find.
Management Axis Deer - $4,500
Trophy Axis Deer - $5,500+
Scimitar-Horned Oryx
The Scimitar-Horned oryx originates from the deserts of North Africa and has adapted remarkably well to the dry, rocky climate in the Texas Hill Country. These large, 300+ pound animals carry long curving horns and offer hunters a great challenge.
Oryx cow - $3,500
Oryx bull - $6,000
Mouflon Sheep
The Mouflon Sheep originates from Southwestern Asia but is also widespread across Europe. Now, they are one of the more common introduced sheep species in Texas. They are known for their unique, shaggy fringe of long hair that runs down their neck and chest and their beautiful full-curl horns.
Mouflon Ram - $4,500
Gemsbok
The Gemsbok is a poster-child plains game species from Southern Africa that quickly settled into its new home in Texas after being introduced, due to the similarity in terrain to their home range. Their striking black and white facial markings and long, straight horns make a beautiful trophy, and their meat is excellent.
Gemsbok bull - $8,500
Addax
Originally from North Africa, Addax are a conservation success story resulting from the exotic game ranching industry in Texas. Once near the brink of extinction, these antelope are now more prolific in Texas than they are in their home range. Their rarity, unique appearance, and long spiral horns make them a must-hunt when you are at SJK Ranch.
Addax Bull - $8,000
Blackbuck
Similar to Axis deer, Blackbuck were introduced from India and Nepal and have now become one of the most popular exotic species in Texas. They may be small in size, but they make up for it in beauty. Their striking chocolate-brown to black coats contrasted with a white belly and facial markings, in addition to their tightly-spiraled horns, make them one of the prettiest exotic animals in Texas.
Blackbuck - $4,500
Elk
Elk may not be an extremely exotic species to most North American hunters, but they are considered exotic in Texas. It is believed that they once roamed the Hill Country several centuries ago before being shot out, and they have now been re-introduced to private ranches like SJK. If you have always wanted to hunt elk but don't want to make a trip out West, this is your chance.
Bull Elk - $8,500-$10,000
Cow Elk - $1,500
Fallow Deer
Fallow Deer are widespread across Europe and are one of the most popular game animals in their home range. Now, they are one of the most popular exotic animals in Texas too. The color of their coats can vary, but they all have white spots across their hide and carry beautifully palmated antlers that make them hard for hunters to resist.
Fallow Deer - $8,500
Nyala
The Nyala is considered to be one of the most beautiful animals in all of Africa, with their native range spreading across South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and parts of Zambia. Getting to hunt these antelopes in Texas is an extremely rare treat.
Nyala - $14,000
