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.
If you’re looking for a unique hunting experience, Texas offers a range of exotic animals. Hunting these can provide a thrilling adventure.
With 125 different species on over 5,000 ranches in North America, the Exotic Wildlife Association supports them all.
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 …
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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…
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 …
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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 …
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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 EWA is attempting to get U.S. captive-bred, non-native hoofstock currently listed as endangered in their native countries out from under the Endangered Species Act.