ANTELOPE

Addax - $4000

The Sahara’s largest indigenous mammal and a treasured trophy at the WWR, the Addax antelope boasts long, spiral horns that slant backward and upward, and its coat changes from dark grayish-brown in winter to white in the summer. Weighing up to 300 lbs., the Addax is principally active during twilight and nighttime hours and rests during the heat of the day. Addax typically live in herds of five to 20 individuals, led by an old male, and are reputed to have a remarkable ability to sense patches of desert vegetation at long distances.

Eland - $3500

The largest antelopes of Africa, the Eland stands about six-feet-tall at the shoulder, and a fully grown male may weigh over 1,500 lbs. Elands belong to the same group as kudus, nyalas, bongos and bushbucks. Most of these antelopes have stripes and spots on the body, a white chevron on the forehead and a short mane on the neck and shoulder that continues along the spine. Both sexes have thick, tightly spiraled horns, growing up to 25 inches in females and to 50 inches in males.

Black Buck Antelope - $2500

The blackbuck antelope, originally a native of India, is one of the most handsome species at the WWR...and among the fastest. As the name implies, the coat of the males darken as they mature. Only grown males have horns, which are ringed and spiral in a 'V' above the head.

At feed stations, blackbucks are timid and will typically stand back while other animals feed. However, they are incredibly versatile on their ability to consume different vegetation, so they can be very competitive with the Hill Country’s whitetail deer population. Blackbuck social units include female groups, mixed groups of both sexes, bachelor groups, and territorial males. Since the latter monopolize prime grazing territory, expect to see female groups in those areas.

Kudu - $10,000

Lesser Kudu stand about a meter at the shoulder and weigh 120 to 220 lbs., males are larger than females. Lesser Kudu males are grey-brown while females are chestnut the coat is lighter on their underside. Both have about ten white stripes on their backs and two white tufts on the underside of their necks. Males have a small mane and horns of about 70 centimeters with one twist. They live in groups of two to five ranging up to 24 on rare occasions these have about equal numbers of males and females.

Impala - $4500

The impala is a medium-sized gazelle-like antelope with a medium or reddish brown back that becomes lighter on the shoulders, neck and head, and sharply lighter on the thighs and legs. There is a vertical black streak on each side of the hindquarters, and the underside of the body and tail, inside of the upper foreleg, the upper lip and chin are white. Only males have horns, which are lyre-shaped, 19-30 inches long and ridged only on the front side. Both sexes possess highly conspicuous black tufts on the fetlocks that are unique to the species. Males weigh 132 to143 lbs. and shoulder height varies from 30 to 40 inches.

Niglai - $3000

Native to India and Pakistan where they are the largest species of antelope, Nilgai were imported into Texas as game animals and have readily reproduced and established free-ranging populations. They are the most abundant free-ranging exotic ungulate in Texas and have done especially well in South Texas and at the WWR.

Sable - $10,000

Sable antelope are most active during the early morning and late afternoon. They are not excessively wary, often running a short distance when startled, then stopping and looking back. However, when closely pursued, they can run as fast as 35 mph for considerable distances. When wounded or cornered, sable antelope viciously defend themselves with their saber-like horns.

Waterbuck - Call 210.844.7036

Waterbuck stand 100 to 130 centimetres at the shoulder and weigh from 350 to 500 lbs. Their coats are reddish brown in color and become progressively darker with age, plus they have a white 'bib' under their throats and a white ring on their rumps surrounding their tails. The long spiral structured horns sweep back and up and are found only in males. Waterbuck are found in scrub and savanna areas near water where they eat grass. Despite their name it seems that Waterbuck do not like to enter the water.

Scimitar Horned Oryx - $3500

The scimitar-horned oryx, so named for its magnificent curved horns, is now thought to be extinct in the wild, hunted to the brink of extinction for its meat and exceptionally robust hide. The stocky body is a pale color, with brown markings on the face and a reddish-brown neck and chest area.

Gemsbok - $5000

The Gemsbok is a large antelope of striking appearance with long, spearlike horns. It has a thick, horselike neck with a short mane and a compact, muscular body. A defined pattern of black markings that contrast with the white face and fawn-colored body are prominently displayed in dominance rituals to emphasize the length of horns and strength of the shoulder.

The head is marked with black triangular patches and broad black stripes that extend from the base of the horns over the eyes to the cheeks. A ring of black encircles the throat and runs down the neck to the chest.

BUFFALO

Asian Water - Call 210.844.7036

The Asian buffalo is a massive and powerful animal; males can weigh in excess of 2,200 pounds, females 1,800 pounds. They are dark brown in color, with short, sparse hair and white markings under the chin. Their broad, long hooves are perfect for walking in swampy areas. Both males and females bear horns, however, they are much larger in the males; up to 78 inch spread).

North American Buffalo- $3500

Many people mistakenly believe that buffalo are slow and ponderous, but the fact is they can sprint to 40 mph, out-maneuver most horses, and can jump and traverse rocky, unstable terrain. Adding to the inherent danger of such animals, buffalo are unpredictable and may charge people or vehicles for no apparent reason. Buffalo are very protective of the herd and react as a group when danger presents itself. Bison meat is highly prized, as it is far more lean and has less saturated fat than beef, pork, or chicken, making it one of the healthiest meats to consume.

Watusi- Call 210.844.7036

Watusi are medium-sized animals, with long, large-diameter horns, they attract attention wherever they appear. These regal animals can easily trace their ancestry back more than 6,000 years and have often been referred to as ‘Cattle of Kings.’ Horns are long and symmetrical, with a base large and proportional to horn length. Lyre and circular shapes are preferable to flat. The Ankole-Watusi is medium in size, with cows weighing 900 - 1200 pounds and bulls weighing 1000 - 1600 pounds. Newborn calves weigh 30 - 50 pounds.

DEER

Axis - $2500

Axis deer are one of the most beautiful deer in the world, and nowhere will you find better Axis than at WWR. The beauty of most deer species depends on the quality of the antlers, however, this is not true with the axis deer. Their beauty is in their coats, which are brown with a yellowish or reddish tinge with white spots that give it a speckled appearance, set off by the bright white underside. Antlers on this axis deer are slender with few branches. Also known as spotted deer, Indian deer or Chital deer, Axis are native to India and Sri Lanka and inhabit lowlands plains and lower hills.

Elk- $5,000 & up

A species that boasts a strong American heritage, Elk are popular attraction within the game-fence area. They eat mostly grass, and they typically graze in meadows in the morning or evening, then spend the rest of the day in timber which provides protection from predators, insects and people. But don’t be fooled, they are capable of astounding speed in the forest.

Fallow- $2500

The spotted and multihued coat of the Fallow deer allows it to blend into its surroundings where it will often stand motionless, only the movement of a flickering tail will give them away.

Fallow deer have long been a favorite of hunters for nearly a century. In fact, British historical records as far back as the 1100 A.D. often note how Norman royalty would hunt Fallow deer. Their meat was considered fit-for-a-king.

Pere David - Call 210.844.7036

The summer coat is ochre to reddish tan in color, and has the unique feature of having long wavy guard hairs throughout the year. In winter it becomes woolier, changing to duller grey, with the undersides a bright cream colour. Along the shoulders and down the spine is a darker stripe. The unusually long and slender head has large, expressive eyes and small, pointed ears. The skin around the eye and the lips are light grey and the neck has a throat mane in males. The legs are long, and the hooves are relatively long and slender - and adaptation to walking on soft, marshy ground. The donkey-like tail ends in a black tuft. The simple antlers are found only in males.

Red Stag - $5000 & up

The Red Deer is Britain's largest native land mammal and another great super-exotic trophy from the WWR. Male Red Deer are distinguished from the females by their branched antlers, which they grow between April and July, only to shed them in February.

Sika - $2500

Originally native to Siberia, Japan and China, the Sika deer is a beautiful creature with a darker coat than whitetail deer, for example. Very territorial in nature, Sika bucks typically keep a harem during the rutting season, and adult males boast racks of antlers with a maximum of eight points. Younger males generally have single 'spikes.' But their appearance is not the only interesting aspect of Sika deer. When alarmed, Sika deer often utter very distinctive barking noises.

SHEEP & GOATS

Aoudad - $3000

Also known as Barbary sheep, aoudad were introduced into the desert mountains of West Texas and southern New Mexico from their native habitat of northern Africa during the 1940s. Since then, the aoudad have flourished and thrived, particularly at the WWR. These hearty, desert sheep are well-adapted to the rough Hill Country of Texas and are an elusive, highly-prized trophy to hunt. Due to their nomadic nature, these sheep are free-ranging and occupy a large home range at the WWR.

Black Hawaiian- $1500

Black Hawaiian sheep are notable for their horns, which are paired, hollow, unbranched and not shed. The horns of the adult male (ram) are massive, outward-pointing, and spirally curved; those of the female (ewe) are shorter and only slightly curved. In the wild, the animals are nimble runners and climbers. In hot weather, they tend to stay in shady areas, and they graze most of the day on short grass. As the name implies, the Black Hawaiian sheep is believed to have been a cross between a Mouflon and a black-hair sheep from the islands of Hawaii.

Catalina- $1500

The Catalina supposedly originated in Spain and was imported by pirates and turned loose on Catalina Island off the coast of California for meat when they returned to the island from their voyages. This figured in their common name of Catalina. These animals can be nearly any color, but will usually be some combination of black, brown, white, or reddish brown. Large males will weigh up to 175 to 180 lbs., and a trophy ram has horns that grow in large twists, up and back and out.

Corsican- $1500

The most common Corsican type sheep is the Barbado, which was developed by crossing the Barbados Blackbelly sheep with a Mouflon. Considered a ‘hair sheep’ (not wool), Corsican sheep vary in color from roan to chocolate brown to light tan, and every color scheme in-between. Corsican have been a popular trophy for hunters at the WWR, and there are few taxidermy mounts more impressive than a trophy hair sheep with a curl of 30 inches or more.

4 Horn (Jacobs)- $1500

Also known as Jacob’s Sheep from the Bible, the Four Horn sheep is long-legged, upstanding, narrow-bodied and fine-boned. They make for one of the most unusual trophies, and their coats exhibit a variety of color patterns, although most are solid white. There are solid-colored gradations of black and brown, spotted black and white, brown and white, and various shades of gray, and colored feet and legs are also common. Mature rams average about 160 lbs. and mature ewes about 100 lbs.

Mouflon- $2500

Native to the islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Cyprus, the Mouflon is a small, wild breed of sheep having large curving horns in the male. Adult males stand about two- to four-feet-tall at the shoulder and weigh an average of 120 lbs. When a ram reaches 25 inches, it is considered a trophy-sized animal. A male Mouflon sheep carries large, heart-shaped horns, with the tip of the horn curling out from the head and back toward the cheek. Mouflon have a coarse, heavy coat, reddish-brown in color with a dark back-stripe.

Ibex - Call 210.844.7036

Ibex sheep are long-legged, upstanding, narrow-bodied, and fine-boned. The sheep exhibit a variety of color patterns, although most are solid white; some have brown and black spots on the ears and face and around the eyes. Colored feet and legs are also common. There are solid colored gradations of black and brown, spotted black and white, brown and white, and various shades of gray. Both polled and horned rams are common, and an occasional ram has four horns.

Texas Dall - $1500

A rare breed that makes a handsome trophy, the Texas Dahl (sometimes spelled ‘dall’) Ram is a white or blonde-white sheep thought to have originated as a cross between an Alaskan Dahl and a Mouflon. Texas Dahl rams are slightly larger than the Black Hawaiian rams, and generally weigh about 140 to 160 lbs. The winter coat of an adult ram will have a long mane, and the throat ruff can be long enough that it almost reaches the ground. The horn growth and patterns of this sheep vary, but are similar to that of the Black Hawaiian.

Urial - Call 210.844.7036

The Urial is a medium-sized wild sheep and is also known as Shapo or Arkhar. Noticeable features are the reddish-brown long fur that will fade during the winter. Males are characterized by a black ruff stretching from the neck to the chest and significantly larger horns. Urial males have large horns, curling outwards from the top of the head turning in to end somewhere behind the head, females have shorter, compressed horns. The horns of the males may grow to be up three feet. The average shoulder height of an adult male Urial lies somewhere between 80 and 90 centimeters.