The Dama Gazelle heralds from the Sahara Desert in Africa and is the largest of all gazelle species. Habitat loss and overhunting in its native region has caused the Dama Gazelle to be counted among the critically endangered species in the wild. In Texas at Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch, these beautiful animals thrive and continue to reproduce in healthy numbers through managed ranching and conservation-based hunting. For an exhilarating and exciting hunt with an incredibly noteworthy trophy to claim, a Dama Gazelle trophy hunt at Cotton Mesa must be on the bucket list!
In other parts of the world, the Dama Gazelle is also called the addra gazelle or mhorr gazelle. This amazing antelope is an elegant and striking animal, noticed most for its coat which is a pale white or tan with a reddish brown color spreading up its back and neck. The Dama Gazelle is also known for its impressive ringed horns which curve backward and upward. Both males and females have horns but male horns tend to be thicker and longer, with between 18-23 rings, making for an impressive trophy mount.
In its native home of Africa, the Dama Gazelle is considered critically endangered in the wild. Not only does this make it a truly significant and stunning trophy, it also makes it more vital than ever for Texas hunting ranches like Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail to establish and manage healthy breeding populations of this beautiful gazelle in a stable environment. Trophy and hunting fees contribute directly to the conservation of this species – both in the United States and in its homeland – supporting genetic research and breeding programs. All of these efforts ensure the future of this noteworthy gazelle and provide the opportunity to reintroduce the Dama Gazelle to its native lands and eventually grow the wild population in its natural state.
Dama Gazelle are incredibly fast, agile, and wary. This makes for a challenging and thrilling pursuit of this trophy animal. At Cotton Mesa, we want you to experience a classic Dama Gazelle guided hunt as you might enjoy in Africa. As such, we use more traditional hunting methods such as spot-and-stalk or safari-style ATV hunts. Our guides use knowledge of our Dama Gazelle populations, along with expert tracking and scouting to locate these elusive gazelles and bring you close to the herd. If you prefer a more relaxed blind hunt, we can also arrange that, strategically placing the blinds near favorite watering holes or grazing locations. They often exhibit stotting, which is where they bounce into the air with all four hooves off the ground.
Once we have you set up in the right area, experienced Dama Gazelle hunting guides at Cotton Mesa can lead you through the entire hunt, carefully scouting the trophy males, and even guiding the actual shot. For more experienced hunters, we’ll get you in sight of the herd and leave you to work your trophy.
At Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch, the Dama Gazelle stands out as one of the most noteworthy trophies. Their rare beauty and unique quality trophies motivate hunters across the world and some of the best specimens of the Dama Gazelle are found right here at Cotton Mesa. Beginner hunters and seasoned pros alike seek to pursue this remarkable gazelle in a terrain very similar to their natural habitat. With open, sprawling land, hills and crests, rocks and foliage, hunting a Dama Gazelle is challenging and rewarding, requiring ample skill and plenty of patience. Visit Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch today and experience a truly impressive and memorable trophy hunt, complete with an impressive and worthy opponent!
