Elk Hunts in Texas
Cervus canadensisThe bugle of the West, in the Texas Hill Country.
- Family
- Deer
- Native range
- North America
- Weight
- 600–900 lb
- Antlers
- 6x6 and better
- Trophy fee
- From $7,500
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Elk
The American elk is the West's great deer. A mature bull can stand five feet at the shoulder and carry sweeping antlers with six or more points per side. In the fall rut, the bulls bugle, a high, wild call that carries for miles.
Elk are herd animals with sharp noses and long memories. A big bull is cautious and rarely stands in the open for long.
Hunting Elk at Black Eagle Ranch
On the ranch, elk move between timber and open grass. Fall brings the rut and the best chance to locate a bull by his bugle. Your guide will help you judge mass, beam length and tine length before you take the shot.
Elk Hunting FAQ
When do elk rut?
Elk rut in the fall, typically September into October, when bulls bugle and gather cows.
Where can I hunt Elk in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided elk hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a elk hunt cost?
The trophy fee for elk at Black Eagle Ranch is from $7,500, 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 elk hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Elk, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Elk.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.