Père David's Deer Hunts in Texas
Elaphurus davidianusThe deer that was saved from extinction, with antlers that grow backward.
- Family
- Deer
- Native range
- China
- Weight
- 300–450 lb
- Antlers
- Backward-pointing antlers
- Trophy fee
- $7,500
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Père David's Deer
Père David's deer is one of the oddest-looking deer alive: a long tail, wide hooves made for swamp country, and antlers whose main tines point backward. Stags can even grow two sets of antlers in a year.
The species died out in the wild in China and survived only because of a small herd kept in England. Today it lives in a handful of places, and Black Eagle Ranch is one of them.
Hunting Père David's Deer at Black Eagle Ranch
These deer love water. At Black Eagle Ranch you'll find them wading the tanks and feeding along the edges, which makes for some of the best-looking hunts on the property.
Look for a stag with heavy, long antlers and a full set of rear-pointing tines. Few hunters anywhere have one on the wall.
Père David's Deer Hunting FAQ
Why is it called Père David's deer?
The deer is named after Père Armand David, a French missionary and naturalist who brought the species to Western attention in the 1860s.
Are Père David's deer rare?
Yes. They were extinct in the wild and survive today because of captive herds. A Père David's stag is a truly unusual trophy.
Where can I hunt Père David's Deer in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided père david's deer hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a père david's deer hunt cost?
The trophy fee for père david's deer at Black Eagle Ranch is $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 père david's deer hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Père David's Deer, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Père David's Deer.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.