Texas Hunting Lodge

Our exotic game ranch in Texas offers some of the best local exotic game hunting, trophy whitetail deer hunting, and bass fishing you’ll find in the United States. The best part about Cotton Mesa is that you’ll have access to all these amazing expeditions right here in Central Texas without long hours spent traveling across the globe. Combined with luxurious lodging, comforting cuisine, and plenty of entertainment and relaxation activities when the hunting day is over, you have everything you need in one all-inclusive Texas hunting lodge

Texas Hunting Lodge FAQs

After 40 years of operation, we’ve become accustomed to the questions that will come our way. Our experienced team has the answers to commonly asked questions about hunting ranches in Texas and we’re here to share with you now! 

Can you hunt exotic animals in Texas?

Yes! Exotic game hunting in Texas is permitted year-round! Contact us at Cotton Mesa if you have a specific exotic game animal in mind, so that we can advise you on the best time of year to bag a trophy exotic animal of your choice. 

What are the best exotics to hunt in Texas?

At Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch in Central Texas, you can hunt a wide range of exotic animals. Over several decades we have carefully cultivated breeding populations of amazing exotic animals from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Cotton Mesa ranch is one of the best exotic game ranches in Texas and we are known for our prime trophies and exhilarating hunts. At Cotton Mesa, you can hunt:

  • Nilgai
  • Blackbuck
  • Waterbuck
  • Hawaiian Black Sheep
  • Gemsbok
  • Eland
  • Zebra
  • Mouflon Sheep
  • Red Stag
  • Bison
  • Many, many more 

What’s included in a Texas hunting lodge all-inclusive hunting package?

At Cotton Mesa, all of our exotic game hunting packages, whitetail deer hunting packages, and bass fishing packages include guided hunting and/or fishing on the ranch, transportation on the ranch, dining, games and activities, rifle range, archery targets, fire pit, comfortable private accommodations, and a completely exciting hunting experience! 

We offer six private cabins, each with en-suite restrooms, complete with all the comforts you’d want after a long day spent out hunting. Relax and unwind after a day in the field in the privacy of your suite, or enjoy a drink by the fire and a game of pool, ping pong, or corn hole. Also included are three full meals a day, prepared by our dedicated kitchen staff. A hearty, delicious meal is exactly what you need to fuel the hunt!

Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Hunting Lodge

If you’re planning a family trip, corporate retreat, couples weekend getaway, friend’s hunting trip, or solo expedition, Cotton Mesa is the place to come! With some of the best exotic hunting on the planet, Cotton Mesa is still one of the most affordable Texas hunting lodges. We believe in making exhilarating hunts on our 4200 acre ranch accessible to everyone, so we keep our prices fair without sacrificing on the quality of the trophy exotic animals we consistently harvest. If you’re ready to create memories to last a lifetime, book your trophy game hunt at Cotton Mesa hunting lodge today! 

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Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail
9066 FM 3194 Richland, TX 76693

Phone: (903) 654-3416
Fax: (903) 874-4399