Species

axis deer

Axis Deer are native to India and are our most popular species with hunters. They were introduced to Texas in the early 1930s when the San Antonio Zoo purchased a herd. The YO Ranch, in Kerrville, Tx, also took delivery of a herd and over the years they have proliferated and now have free range throughout the hill country of Texas. The Axis Deer is a highly sought after query due to its towering antlers, beautiful hide and delicious meat. Axis shed their antlers at different times of the years, thus making them available to be hunted year-round.

blackbuck

Blackbuck antelope are the smallest antelope species of our exotic breeds. Mature males differ in appearance greatly from that of females. The coloration of a male is determined by sexual dominance within the herd, with the coat darkening as a male becomes more dominate. These dominate males exhibit a striking contrast in color with their bright white bellies, muzzle, and "eyebrows". If a male is replaced as the head of a herd by another male their coat will lighten. Male horns "corkscrew" upward in a V-shape with 1-4 tight spirals.

elk

Elk are also called wapiti, a Native American word that means “light-colored deer.” Elk is regarded by most hunters as the best tasting game meat. A bull elk's antlers may reach 4 feet above its head, so that the animal towers 9 feet tall.

gemsbok

Gemsbok are light brownish-grey to tan in color, with lighter patches to the bottom rear of the rump. They have striking black and white facial markings that are unique to gemsbok and form a white "butterfly" pattern when viewed head on.  Their tails are long, and black in color. Both genders have long, straight, ringed horns. Horns differ by sex, males generally having thicker horns, while females’ horns are longer and thinner. Gemsbok are one of the few antelope species where female trophies are sometimes more desirable than males.

scimitar oryx

Scimitar-horned oryx are a white colored oryx with a light orange to reddish neck and chest.  Face and leg markings are often beige. Medium-sized antelope that is often noted for its long, thin, ringed horns that sweep back over their backs.  Both sexes display horns. 

Waterbuck

Waterbuck are a relatively large antelope species from Africa. Males are slow to mature, not being sexually mature until around 6 years of age, and not reaching trophy size for at least 9-10 years. They are skittish in nature and seeing any around the ranch is a rare treat. Hunting them is a true test of patience.

Rams

We have a variety of rams on the ranch including: Mouflon, Texas Dalls, Black Hawaiian, Aoudad (Barbary), Corsican, Catalina and Racka.