Texas Exotic Hunts

Blackbuck Hunts

Blackbuck Antelope were one of the first exotics bred in the wild on Texas ranches. Originally from India and Pakistan, they were nearly wiped out until the 1980’s when antelope from ranches were reintroduced.

A small antelope with bucks ranging from 80-100 pounds, they are one of the fastest animals in the world at about 55 mph. Males tend to be very territorial and their hides will become very black in the winter time. Females will stay tan as will younger males. They have a spiral horn with anywhere from 3-5 twists and a straight-line measurement from 18” plus for a trophy. You will generally find them in open fields, trying to corral females as they enter their territory. The open terrain also allows them to use their speed to avoid predators. There meat is very good, and they are a challenging hunt. They are also one of the prettier trophies you will find.Our hunting styles vary as to method of take and time of year. Most of our guides are not only experienced hunting locally, but have international hunting experience as well. We primarily hunt safari style, glassing hill sides and valleys. When they are deep in the brush, we will stalk ridges and glass. For bow hunters, it is usually a matter of sitting and patience. We limit our hunting, only taking a few mature bulls per year. We are not going to hunt a bull until he has reached his maximum size. Because of our management and breeding success, Star S Ranch has record class trophy hunting.

Our hunting styles vary as to method of take and time of year. Most of our guides are not only experienced hunting locally but have international hunting experience as well. We primarily hunt safari style, glassing hill sides and valleys. When they are deep in the brush, we will stalk ridges and glass. For bow hunters, it is usually a matter of sitting in our world class blinds and patience. We limit our hunting, only taking a few mature bulls per year. We are not going to hunt a bull until he has reached his maximum size. Because of our management and breeding success, Star S Ranch has record class trophy hunting.

You will be staying in our 7,000-foot Waterfall Lodge which was completed in the summer of 2014. The main lodge includes 32-foot ceilings with black walnut walls covered with trophies from around the world. A granite bar top and service area is perfect for relaxing and telling hunting stories. The back porch overlooks a water hole where it is not uncommon to see Sable Antelope, Kudu, Axis Deer, and Whitetail Deer drinking water. There are 4 casitas, each with two rooms which has three queen sized beds and an on-suite bathroom. One room, the lodge and surroundings are wheel chair accessible so all can enjoy the facilities and outdoors. Additionally, you can fly your plane into our 5,000-foot paved Star S Airport which is located in the middle of the ranch.

At Star S Ranch, you will find all the amenities needed for a Corporate Retreat, built around the wildlife and hunting loved by the avid hunter.

If you are looking for a true trophy hunting experience with quality animals, privacy, tremendous facilities, an experienced friendly staff, and among the simplest, fairest pricing in the industry, the 14,000-acre Star S Ranch should be on your short list!

Bookyour hunt today by calling us at (830) 285-8753 or sending us an email at ssranch@star-s-ranch.com

Harvest Photos