Nilgai hunt

[Green Chile]

I felt fortunate to take a nice one on my first attempt. My friend hunting the same day and ranch, wounded and lost his but paid another TF and took one. I would like to hunt them again

 

[Green Chile]

It took us 3 trips using a 300WM. They did not stop or we did not see what we considered a trophy.

I’ve never seen anything in NA that is so skittish. They certainly know what hunters are doing.

 

[dchum]

It took us 3 trips using a 300WM. They did not stop or we did not see what we considered a trophy.

Tony Medina is ehhhhh

I’ll stop there.

Lots of Nilgai outfitters… lots. But only a handful of premier areas to hunt them. So choosing the right guy with the right area is crucial to your success rate

 

[Bowfisher]

I shot mine on the Kenedy Ranch in South Texas. It was one heck of a great hunt. Good hunting on your trip!

If your outfitter falls through, look up Cpt Josh Hartwick with Feathers and Sheds Unlimited; highly recommended. View attachment 606362

I met Josh last month, he seems like a good dude. Professional and competent.

 

[fisherofmen]

Is it possible to use a double rifle and get under 100 yards foC

It took us 3 trips using a 300WM. They did not stop or we did not see what we considered a trophy.

Contact Lendell at L&L Hunting adventures. Saw at least 25 bulls on my cow hunt. The Yterria is thick and brushy so you can get with 100 though my cow was at 200.

 

[Ragman]

A nilgai is one of my most wanted North American hunts. However I’m afraid the U.S. buck will kick the crap out of my Canadian Loonie!!! $$$$$

 

[Rockwall205]

A nilgai is one of my most wanted North American hunts. However I’m afraid the U.S. buck will kick the crap out of my Canadian Loonie!!! $$$$$

I just got back from hunting at Wilson Whitetail ranch .my wife was hunting for an Axis buck. She held out and shot a velvet 36 inch long 27 inch wide specimen. Every hunt we kept having to work around Nilgai .

They have so many he has a current discount running of $5,500 . My cousin also came and she shot one . LOTS of meat big animal.

Craig Wilson is the owner . I have hunted here several times looking for the ever scarce typical 12 point with no trash .
One day if I’m lucky.
Pick of my cousins bull .

 

[TaylorM456]

Took my bull last week 300winmag. 3 shots, they are tuff!!

 

[dchum]

Took my bull last week 300winmag. 3 shots, they are tuff!!

Oh ya! Check out those bases. Awesome hard horned and mature bull.

Congrats

 

[Philip Glass]

www.wildlifesystems.com PUTS ON A REAL GOOD HUNT.

Yes my friend Greg has a top notch outfit. Nilgai hunts have become popular so book early.

 

[flatwater bill]

I still haven't pulled the trigger on a nilgai hunt. Even though I originally posted this thread, and thought I'd have been on my way long before this, it hasn't happened. Yet. A couple of life things got in the way, but there are others things too. I have had a tough time getting an operator that is happy with my weapon choice. A .62 flintlock. But I now have one that is OK with it. Also, the cost. $5995 for two days. With travel, license, meat prep etc looking at about $9K........$4500/day. It isn't that I can't afford it, but it is really a choice about what else I COULD do instead. At 4 grand a day a man can hunt bull elephant. Anyway, another man has tentatively agreed to take some firearms in trade for a meat hunt. Not sure yet if this will work out......and Lord knows I have more than I need (firearms that is). So does anyone have a suggestion about non-hunting outdoor adventures to extend the stay in Texas at a reasonable cost? Fishing? Is there any fresh water in Texas? .......FWB

 

[SETH RINGER]

REDFISH AND TROUT IN GALVESTON BAY, THOUGH I DONT REALLY KNOW THE BEST TIMES. THINK THEY ARE CALLED A "BLAST AND CAST"

 

[dchum]

I still haven't pulled the trigger on a nilgai hunt. Even though I originally posted this thread, and thought I'd have been on my way long before this, it hasn't happened. Yet. A couple of life things got in the way, but there are others things too. I have had a tough time getting an operator that is happy with my weapon choice. A .62 flintlock. But I now have one that is OK with it. Also, the cost. $5995 for two days. With travel, license, meat prep etc looking at about $9K........$4500/day. It isn't that I can't afford it, but it is really a choice about what else I COULD do instead. At 4 grand a day a man can hunt bull elephant. Anyway, another man has tentatively agreed to take some firearms in trade for a meat hunt. Not sure yet if this will work out......and Lord knows I have more than I need (firearms that is). So does anyone have a suggestion about non-hunting outdoor adventures to extend the stay in Texas at a reasonable cost? Fishing? Is there any fresh water in Texas? .......FWB

When you are Nilgai hunting you are 20 miles from some of the best red fish and sea trout fisheries ever!!!!

 

[CamoManJ]

When you are Nilgai hunting you are 20 miles from some of the best red fish and sea trout fisheries ever!!!!

I second that…fish Baffin Bay, King & Kenedy Ranch shoreline for the absolute best Trophy Trout fishing Texas has to offer. Also, no trip near Kingsville is complete without lunch or dinner at Loyola Beach’s famous King’s Inn for some wonderful family style Texas gulf coast seafood. Warning, No Hats Allowed. lol King Ranch also has nice some various non-hunting ranch tours, birds, history, etc… Head to Port Aransas for quality beach time, restaurants & deep sea fishing. There are a few gulf party boats that go out on 6, 12, 24hr + trips at reasonable prices.

 

[flatwater bill]

@dchum and @CamoManJ Those sound awesome. Any ideas on a good time of the year for Reds? Thanks much............FWB

 

[CamoManJ]

@dchum and @CamoManJ Those sound awesome. Any ideas on a good time of the year for Reds? Thanks much............FWB

I’d suggest hunting Nilgai in the coldest months, Jan or Feb…just to avoid rattlesnakes & mosquitoes. Depending on what coastal conditions are like, dictate what’s biting in the bays & I’m no expert on this. There are plenty of fishing guides all up and down the coast, try looking online for some out of Kingsville, some are also Nilgai guides. In the past, if I fished in the winter, I usually went offshore for Tuna, Grouper & Snapper. There is also awesome duck hunting opportunities all around that area.

 

[wesheltonj]

@dchum and @CamoManJ Those sound awesome. Any ideas on a good time of the year for Reds? Thanks much............FWB

The best month for Reds is August.

 

[jeanes]

Plenty of fresh water. The white bass should be running or soon will be. Not along the South Texas coast, however.

 

[Red Leg]

If you contact L&L or any other Hill Country game ranch, the nilgai like the deer and other exotics, are behind a game fence. If you simply want to shoot one, they offer a great opportunity at about the cost of a free range animal without the hassle of really hunting one. They are all put and take bulls that are habituated to feeders. Nilgai normally will not survive a freeze which the Hill Country experiences annually. It is why they have never spread from the far south coastal flats. The ranch might make it a little challenging by walking and driving around until you spot one. If you simply want to shoot one, go to any of them. Like aoudad, if you actually want to hunt one, go to the free range southernmost Texas coast.

 

[JINKLE]

Plenty of fresh water. The white bass should be running or soon will be. Not along the South Texas coast, however.

Already running in the Llano River