Exotic Gemsbok Hunting in Texas

Trophy Gemsbok Hunting in Texas

At Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch, gemsbok graze in large breeding herds featuring large trophy gemsbok bulls. They are well-suited for the dry Texas environment and thrive at the Cotton Mesa. As with all exotics in Texas, there is no specific hunting season for gemsbok and they can be hunted year-round. Gemsbok offer a unique and thrilling hunting experience at Cotton Mesa. Our skilled guides carefully scout the herd and take you directly to the grazing zones they frequent via 4-wheel drive UTVs. Catching the herd on the move when they are most active in the mornings and evenings makes for a very exciting gemsbok hunt. In the winter, they are more active throughout the entire day, moving from feeding area to feeding area to graze. Gemsbok trophy bulls can weigh up to 650 pounds and taking one down can be a feat you’ll talk about for years to come. Ideal for mounting, their distinctive black striped face and massive straight horns make for an impressive display.

After a day in the field, unwind in our luxurious accommodations and savor gourmet meals prepared by our talented chefs, all while reliving the day’s adventures with fellow hunters. Relax by the fire or continue the friendly competition at our archery range, rifle range, or horseshoe pit. Toss a little cornhole or shoot some pool and then tuck in for the night in our comfortable, first-class accommodations. You’ll definitely need to rest up for the next thrilling hunt!

For more information on Exotic Gemsbok Hunts in Texas, contact us at (903) 654-3416!

Gemsbok Hunting Information

Gemsbok are of the large Oryx antelope family and are native to Africa’s arid regions including Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and parts of Angola. Their natural environments are arid or semi-arid and they thrive in deserts, savannahs, and dry grasslands. Gemsboks are incredibly adaptable and resilient antelopes. They are diurnal, which means they are most active during the day. They can withstand high temperatures and adapt to the hottest parts of the day by seeking shade and conserving energy. Feeding on grasses, herbs, and shrubs, gemsbok have adapted to their typically dry habitats by obtaining moisture from their food sources. This enables them to survive for extended periods without water, as is often necessary in their water-scarce environments. They are highly social animals and congregate in herds of 30 or more, depending on the availability of resources.

Their long straight horns are found on both males and females and can grow up to 42 inches long. Male horns tend to be longer and thicker than those of females. Gemsbock’s most noticeable features are perhaps their distinctive white and black facial patterns, with a black stripe stretching from the forehead to the tip of the nose. Gemsbok coats are a light gray-brown color with a white underbelly and can reach as much as 650 pounds.

For more information on Exotic Gemsbok Hunts in Texas, contact us at (903) 654-3416!

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