Waterbuck Hunts in Texas
Kobus ellipsiprymnusBig-bodied, shaggy, and marked with a white ring.
- Family
- Plains Game
- Native range
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Weight
- 400–575 lb
- Horns
- 25–30 in
- Trophy fee
- $8,500
- Lodge & guide
- $350 / hunter / day
About the Waterbuck
The waterbuck is a heavy, shaggy-coated antelope with a white ring around its rump. Bulls carry thick, deeply ridged horns that sweep forward into a lyre shape.
As the name says, waterbuck stay close to water, and the stock tanks and creek bottoms at Black Eagle Ranch suit them.
Hunting Waterbuck at Black Eagle Ranch
Hunting waterbuck usually means working the water: tanks, draws, and the shady cover nearby. Bulls are big and confident, and a mature one stands out from the herd.
Look for horns that curve forward at the tips, plus heavy bases and deep rings.
Waterbuck Hunting FAQ
Where do waterbuck live on a Texas ranch?
Waterbuck stay close to water. On the ranch they are usually found around tanks, creeks, and shaded bottoms.
Where can I hunt Waterbuck in Texas?
Black Eagle Ranch in Harper, Texas offers guided waterbuck hunts in the Texas Hill Country, about 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and under two hours from San Antonio.
How much does a waterbuck hunt cost?
The trophy fee for waterbuck at Black Eagle Ranch is $8,500, 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 waterbuck hunt?
Request your dates on our online reservation calendar and select Waterbuck, or call Daniel at (830) 928-3161 or Todd at (409) 300-0575.
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Reserve your Waterbuck.
Only eight hunters a day, and the rarest animals go first.