Greater Kudu Hunts in Texas
Tragelaphus strepsicerosThe grey ghost. The spiral horns every hunter dreams about.
- Family
- Spiral-Horn
- Native range
- Eastern & Southern Africa
- Weight
- 450–600 lb
- Horns
- 50+ in (spiral)
- Trophy fee
- $25,000+
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Greater Kudu
Hunters call the greater kudu the "grey ghost" because a 500-pound bull can disappear into brush he barely fits behind. Mature bulls grow long, open spiral horns that can measure past 50 inches, the iconic spiral-horn trophy.
Kudu have huge ears, thin white stripes on a grey body, and a fringe of hair down the throat. Cows have no horns, so the bulls are easy to tell apart, but finding a mature one is hard.
Hunting Greater Kudu at Black Eagle Ranch
Kudu stay close to cover, and the live oak and cedar on the ranch suit them. Hunting them takes patience: glassing at first and last light, then a slow stalk with the wind in your face.
A mature bull shows two and a half full turns with ivory-colored tips. Your guide will help you count turns before you take the shot.
Greater Kudu Hunting FAQ
How do you judge a trophy kudu?
Count the turns. A mature bull usually shows two and a half spiral turns, with wide flare and polished ivory tips.
Can I hunt kudu in Texas instead of going to Africa?
Yes. Black Eagle Ranch offers greater kudu in Texas Hill Country, so you get the trophy without the overseas trip, permits, and import paperwork.
Where can I hunt Greater Kudu in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided greater kudu hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a greater kudu hunt cost?
The trophy fee for greater kudu at Black Eagle Ranch is $25,000+, 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 greater kudu hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Greater Kudu, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Greater Kudu.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.