Nyala Hunts in Texas
Tragelaphus angasiiShaggy, charcoal and gold. The most handsome spiral horn there is.
- Family
- Spiral-Horn
- Native range
- Southeastern Africa
- Weight
- 200–280 lb
- Horns
- 24–30 in (spiral)
- Trophy fee
- $15,000
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Nyala
A mature nyala bull has a shaggy charcoal coat, a white chevron between the eyes, bright yellow-orange legs, and lyre-shaped horns with ivory tips. Many hunters consider it the best-looking antelope in Africa.
The cows look like a different species: rust-red with bright white stripes and no horns. You will see bulls and cows together in the herd at Black Eagle Ranch.
Hunting Nyala at Black Eagle Ranch
Nyala move through shade and thick cover and don't stay in the open long. The ranch's oak bottoms and fence-line brush are where you'll find them.
The trophy to look for is a dark, fully coated bull with horns that curve out and back in at the tips. Good nyala hunting is about timing as much as shooting.
Nyala Hunting FAQ
Why do nyala bulls and cows look so different?
Nyala show some of the strongest male/female differences of any antelope. Bulls turn charcoal and shaggy as they mature, while cows stay rust-red with white stripes.
What size is a good nyala?
Horns in the mid-to-high 20s with ivory tips that flare outward mark a mature, mountable bull.
Where can I hunt Nyala in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided nyala hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a nyala hunt cost?
The trophy fee for nyala at Black Eagle Ranch is $15,000, 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 nyala hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Nyala, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Nyala.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.