Cape Buffalo Hunts in Texas
Syncerus cafferBlack death. The Big Five buffalo, in Texas.
- Family
- Dangerous Game
- Native range
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Weight
- 1,000–1,800 lb
- Horns
- 35–45 in spread
- Trophy fee
- $40,000
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Cape Buffalo
The Cape buffalo is one of Africa's Big Five and has a reputation among the most dangerous game on earth. A mature bull can weigh close to a ton and carries a hard boss of horn across the top of his head.
African hunters call them "black death" because a wounded buffalo is known to circle back on whoever is following it.
Hunting Cape Buffalo at Black Eagle Ranch
A buffalo hunt at Black Eagle Ranch is a serious dangerous-game hunt. Expect to hunt with a guide, use a heavy caliber, and get closer than you are used to.
Look for an old bull with a hard, fully closed boss, deep drop in the horns, and a wide spread.
Cape Buffalo Hunting FAQ
Can you hunt Cape buffalo in Texas?
Yes. Black Eagle Ranch offers Cape buffalo hunts in Texas Hill Country, so you can take a Big Five animal without leaving the state.
What caliber is needed for Cape buffalo?
Cape buffalo call for heavy dangerous-game calibers like the .375 H&H or larger, with solid or premium bonded bullets. Talk with us before your hunt.
Where can I hunt Cape Buffalo in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided cape buffalo hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a cape buffalo hunt cost?
The trophy fee for cape buffalo at Black Eagle Ranch is $40,000, plus the lodge and guide rate of $350 per hunter per day. The trophy fee is paid only for animals taken, and the balance is due at the completion of your hunt.
How do I book a cape buffalo hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Cape Buffalo, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Cape Buffalo.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.