Sambar Deer Hunts in Texas
Rusa unicolorThe largest deer of Asia.
- Family
- Deer
- Native range
- South & Southeast Asia
- Weight
- 400–700 lb
- Antlers
- Heavy 3-point antlers
- Trophy fee
- $10,000+
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Sambar Deer
The sambar is the big deer of South and Southeast Asia, a heavy, dark animal with a coarse coat and thick, rugged antlers. Stags carry three long points per side on heavy beams.
Sambar are mostly active at dawn and dusk and are famously wary.
Hunting Sambar Deer at Black Eagle Ranch
Sambar favor thick cover and water. A hunt usually means quiet work at first and last light. Look for heavy beams and long brow tines.
Sambar Deer Hunting FAQ
How big are sambar deer?
Mature stags can weigh 400 to 700 pounds, making the sambar the largest deer native to Asia.
Where can I hunt Sambar Deer in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided sambar deer hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a sambar deer hunt cost?
The trophy fee for sambar deer at Black Eagle Ranch is $10,000+, 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 sambar deer hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Sambar Deer, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Sambar Deer.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.