Free Range Nilgai Hunts in South Texas
Mellon Creek Outfitters offers a unique opportunity to hunt free-range Nilgai in the heart of South Texas. With more than 110,000 acres to explore, our low-fence nilgai hunts take place across the diverse South Texas brush country surrounding Refugio, Texas, just northeast of Corpus Christi. This expansive landscape provides an exceptional setting to pursue one of Texas’ largest and most sought-after exotic game animals.
Contact Mellon Creek Outfitters today to start planning your guided Nilgai hunt in South Texas.
What You Need to Know About Nilgai Hunting in South Texas
History of the Nilgai in Texas
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. Our 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.
Hunting Licenses Needed to Hunt Nilgai in Texas
To hunt Nilgai in Texas, hunters will need to purchase a valid hunting license. No tag or draw is required for exotics. Licenses can be purchased through the Texas Parks & Wildlife website.
Resident:
Resident Hunting License Item 101
Non-Resident:
Non-resident Special Five (5) Day Small Game/Exotic Hunting License Item 157
Guided Nilgai Hunts in South Texas
Hunt Details
Nilgai bull hunts are primarily done from October through the end of March and into mid-April. Our 4-day nilgai hunts take place on our low-fence, free-range property in South Texas. Your hunt begins the evening you arrive, followed by two full days of guided hunting and a final morning hunt, concluding at noon on your departure day.
After a successful hunt, our guides will field dress, skin, quarter, and cape your Nilgai. We also include transportation of your cape and horns to our recommended taxidermist. If you prefer to have your trophy shipped directly to you or your own taxidermist, we can arrange shipping for an additional fee. A recommended local meat processor is also available if you choose to have your harvest processed locally.
Hunting Methods
Our free-range Nilgai hunts are mostly safari style, spot-and-stalk hunts 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.
South Texas Nilgai Hunt Package
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.
