Texas Nilgai price. OUCH

[John Wasmuth]

There is a Facebook group that has a lot of outfitters on it. Texas Nilgai hunters I think it’s called. Lots of price ranges.

 

[wesheltonj]

Let me suggest that you try the TPWD lottery on those animals on federal land in the valley area.

National Refuge Exotic Hunt Category Details - Drawn Hunts - TPWD

tpwd.texas.gov

 

[Altitude sickness]

Nilgai have been on my radar for decades. And accounting for inflation they are still a bargain. And a lot of hunt for $4k.

I will get down there in the coming years. And happily pay the going rate.

It’s still cheaper than buying thousands or hundreds of thousands of acres. Then waiting 5 years or more for an animal to mature.

 

[Philip Glass]

I am sorry but in today's world $3800 is cheap. My friend Greg Simons with Wildlife Systems says he could sell hundreds of hunts a year if he had them. They stay booked up.

 

[deewayne2003]

I wanted to try a Nilgai hunt but recently the price drastically increased and that put me far away from that happening. If you have a better price, please let me know.
Africa seems the best option.

Wow.... $4,800 for 48hrs of hunting with no lodging and 2 field lunches

@Spearhead - You have single handedly killed my desire to hunt Nilgai in my home state; I mean that's 5 days worth of daily fees on a Zimbabwe dangerous game hunt with full accommodation.

 

[pilar]

Yeah I am so disappointed , called the different ranch’s and “ friend “ price was $3000 per person, zero frills
Plus everyone is in a frizzy over the poaching done by the thermal guides who just got arrested by TP&W and Home land security ( seems every thermal hunt is a illegal scam after doing research) don’t fall for the scam and do a thermal hunt off Facebook

Texas Game Wardens charge 3 for leading illegal hunts in Willacy County

A local hunting outfitter and two others have been arrested by the Texas Game Wardens after it was found that they would illegally hunt nilgai on private property, according to a press release from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

myrgv.com

 

[sgt_zim]

Yeah I am so disappointed , called the different ranch’s and “ friend “ price was $3000 per person, zero frills
Plus everyone is in a frizzy over the poaching done by the thermal guides who just got arrested by TP&W and Home land security ( seems every thermal hunt is a illegal scam after doing research) don’t fall for the scam and do a thermal hunt off Facebook

Texas Game Wardens charge 3 for leading illegal hunts in Willacy County

A local hunting outfitter and two others have been arrested by the Texas Game Wardens after it was found that they would illegally hunt nilgai on private property, according to a press release from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

myrgv.com

It isn't that they were hunting at night with thermals. That isn't illegal for any non-game specie in this state. They were in fact poaching.

 

[flatwater bill]

Looking at the total price may be misleading. A two day hunt is fine....if killing something is your main goal. Those who like to actually HUNT often have better uses for $2 grand a day.......These short duration hunts (and they may be done with you after day ONE if you make your kill) don't allow much time for soaking in the ambience. But that's JMO...........FWB