Best Taxidermists for Exotic Trophies
Who is the best taxidermist for exotic trophies? Here’s a crowdsourced list of taxidermists who specialize in exotic mounts.
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5 Exotic Animals You Can Hunt in Texas (Legally)
If you’re looking for a unique hunting experience, Texas offers a range of exotic animals. Hunting these can provide a thrilling adventure.
God Bless Texas and the Three Amigos
With 125 different species on over 5,000 ranches in North America, the Exotic Wildlife Association supports them all.
90 Facts About Exotic Hoofstock and Conservation
You hear a lot of chatter and smack-talk about Texas’ high-fenced ranches and our exotic hoofstock. On a recent MeatEater podcast recorded in Dallas, TX, Steve Rinella made jokes straight out of the gate about it and the audience clapped in agreement. As a new hunter, I was taught that exotic wildlife is harmful to…
Anything But Common: The Common Eland Antelope
While the common eland is originally from eastern and southern Africa, they now graze throughout the U.S. The eland is one of the largest antelopes with their huge, almost ox-like bodies. Here are 9 facts you have to know about this freakishly large antelope. Read More…
10 Facts About the Fallow Deer
Why give an introduction to the fallow deer when we can go ahead and get started on a great top 10 list? Here we go! Read More…
The Best Places to See Exotic Animals in Texas
From safari parks, nature reserves and historic sites to private ranches, there are places you can always go to either watch or hunt exotic species in Texas. Here are a few of the best options: Read More…
Thinking of Owning Exotics? Here’s What You Should Know
Owning exotic animals doesn’t come without problems, but, if you do your research, you’ll be able to decide if it’s best for you. Exotics can cause problems if they are added to an area that is already at carrying capacity, and more aggressive animals can displace native wildlife. They can also disturb the ecological balance….
Exotic Animal Field Guide: Your Source for All Things Exotic
There are an estimated 230,000+ foreign hoofed mammals and 100+ different species in the US, mostly abundant in Texas, Florida, New Mexico, California, Hawaii, and other states’ ranches, wildlife preserves and safaris. How did these species get here? Where can you go to view them? What are some guidelines for responsible ownership? As I’ve become…
The Only Reason We Shouldn’t Allow Exotics
I’ve thought about this quite a bit. As I started to hunt, I learned about native species, invasive species, exotics, culling and harvesting and conservation. I was under the impression that exotic animals were “bad” per se because they take our native species’ land and food, water and shelter sources. But, the more I researched through…