South Texas Nilgai Hunting
Mellon Creek Outfitters offers the unique opportunity to see and hunt the exotic Nilgai. Also known as “the Blue Bull”, Nilgai originated in India, Pakistan, and Nepal. They have made Mellon Creek Ranch their home for over 70 years after being brought over to Texas in the 1930s and migrating to Mellon Creek Ranch from the King Ranch. With over 110,000 acres to hunt, we are fortunate enough to offer some of the most incredible Nilgai hunting in South Texas. Mellon Creek Outfitters is located on the outskirts of Refugio, Texas, just northeast of Corpus Christi, Texas. The ranch’s diverse terrain—stretching from bay front and prairieland to saltgrass flats, crop fields, and thick brush—provides ideal habitat for Nilgai to thrive.
Nilgai Hunt Details
Nilgai bull hunts are primarily done from October through the end of March to mid-April. Our Nilgai hunts are 3-day hunts. All hunts start on the evening of the day you arrive, and you will hunt the following two full days, the last morning, and conclude at noon. Guides will take all hunters to our range to sight in and check their rifles before hunting. Guides will field dress/skin/quarter/cape your harvest, and shipping to our recommended taxidermist is included. We will ship capes/horns to you or your taxidermist for an additional fee. We also have a recommended local processor if so desired.
Our Nilgai hunts are mostly safari style, spot and stalk with shots made with shooting sticks, or prone. We typically hunt the first 2-4 hours and last 2-4 hours of daylight, depending on the time of year.
A valid Texas hunting license will be required for this hunt.
Resident:
Resident Hunting License Item 101
Non-Resident:
Non-resident Special Five (5) Day Small Game/Exotic Hunting License Item 157
What is included:
- 3 Days worth of fully guided hunting.
- Field dress/skin/quarter/cape
- Drop off at our taxidermist
- 3 meals daily, prepared by our on-site chef
- Private bed/bath lodging with WiFi and laundry facilities
- Transportation to/from Corpus Christi (CRP) Airport
What is not included:
- Hunting license
- Shipping to you or your taxidermist
- Taxidermy cost
- Gratuity
*Please see the FAQ page for more information and details.
