EXOTIC SPECIES GUIDE
GET TO KNOW THE SPECIES
Las Lagunas Ranch is home to a wide variety of exotic game from around the world. Explore the species available to hunt and learn more about their native range, size, and defining characteristics.
ADDAX
Native to: North Africa
Weight: 130–275 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • typically 28–33"
Desert-adapted antelope recognized by their pale coat and distinctive spiraling horns.
AOUDAD
Native to: North Africa
Weight: 175–320 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • males typically develop much larger, heavier horns
Rugged, mountain-adapted sheep known for their sweeping horns and distinctive long fringe of hair along the throat, chest, and front legs.
AXIS
Native to: India & Sri Lanka
Weight: 150-200 lbs.
Antlers: Males only • Each side typically has 3 points, a main beam, and 2 additional tines.
Recognized by their reddish-brown coat, permanent white spots, and impressive antlers, axis deer are one of the most recognizable exotic game species in Texas.
BLACK HAWAIIAN
Native to: North America
Weight: 80-160 lbs.
Horns: Males • large, heavy horns that sweep back and curl
Known for their solid black coat and impressive curling horns, Black Hawaiian sheep are a popular exotic game species in Texas.
BLACKBUCK
Native to: India
Weight: 75–120 lbs.
Horns: Males • long, distinctively spiraled horns
Known for their striking dark-and-white coloration and long corkscrew-shaped horns, blackbuck are a fast and highly recognizable exotic antelope.
BLESBOK
Native to: South Africa
Weight: 150-157 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • ringed, backward-curving horns; typically, heavier in males
Known for their rich brown coat, distinctive white facial blaze, and sweeping horns, blesbok are a striking African plains antelope.
BLUE WILDEBEEST
Native to: Southern & Eastern Africa
Weight: 260-600 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • broad, curved horns; typically larger and heavier in males
Large, powerful antelope recognized by their sloping build, dark vertical striping, and wide-set horns.
ELAND
Native to: Eastern & Southern Africa
Weight: 650-2,200 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • long, spiraled horns; typically, heavier and thicker in males
One of the world’s largest antelope species, eland are known for their massive build, distinctive spiral horns, and surprising agility for their size.
FALLOW DEER
Native to: Europe & Western Asia
Weight: 65-220 lbs.
Antlers: Males only • broad, distinctive palmated antlers
Known for their varied coat colors and impressive palm-shaped antlers, fallow deer are one of the most distinctive exotic deer species.
FOUR HORN SHEEP
Native to: Mediterranean Area
Weight: 80-120 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • males typically have much larger horns
One of the oldest breeds of sheep, Four Horn sheep are known for their woolly coat and uniquely shaped multiple horns. No two rams develop exactly the same horn configuration.
GEMSBOK
Native to: Southwest Africa
Weight: 400-600 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • long, straight, spear-like horns
Large, muscular antelope known for their striking black-and-white facial markings and exceptionally long horns. Females typically have slightly longer, more slender horns than males.
IMPALA
Native to: Eastern & Southern Africa
Weight: 88-168 lbs.
Horns: Males only • slender, lyre-shaped horns typically 18–36"
Medium-sized antelope known for their reddish-brown coat, distinctive curved horns, and impressive speed and agility.
MOUFLON
Native to: Europe/Sardina & Corsica
Weight: 100-200 lbs.
Horns: Males & some females • males develop large, curved horns
One of the smallest wild sheep, European mouflon are known for their reddish-brown coat, distinctive saddle patch, and heavy, sweeping horns.
NILGAI
Native to: India & South Asia
Weight: Up to 700 lbs.
Horns: Males only • typically 6–10"
Large, heavy-bodied antelope with mature bulls developing a distinctive blue-gray coat and short, sharp horns that curve slightly forward.
RED STAG
Native to: Europe & Parts of Asia
Weight: 350-500 lbs.
Antlers: Males only • large, branching antlers that are shed and regrown annually
One of the largest deer species, red stag are known for their reddish-brown coat, impressive antlers, and the distinctive roar of mature stags during the rut.
SCIMBOK
Native to: Hybrid species — Gemsbok × Scimitar-Horned Oryx
Weight: 300-500 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • long horns combining characteristics of both parent species
A hybrid between the gemsbok and scimitar-horned oryx, the scimbok combines the distinctive appearance and horn characteristics of both species.
SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX
Native to: North Africa
Weight: 300-460 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • long, slender horns that curve backward
Known for their mostly white coat, reddish-brown markings, and distinctive sweeping horns, scimitar-horned oryx are well adapted to hot, arid environments.
SIKA DEER
Native to: East Asia
Weight: 90-240 lbs.
Antlers: Males only • typically 3–4 points per side
Compact deer known for their spotted coat, dark dorsal stripe, and distinctive antlers. Unlike many deer species, sika often retain visible spots into adulthood.
TEXAS DALL
Native to: Developed in Texas from domestic sheep
Weight: 130–160 lbs.
Horns: Males • large, heavy horns that curl outward and backward
Known for their solid white coat and impressive curling horns, Texas Dall sheep are a distinctive and popular exotic game species in Texas.
TRANSCASPIAN URIAL
Native to: Central Asia
Weight: 80-200 lbs.
Horns: Males • large, heavy horns that curve outward and backward
Wild sheep known for their reddish-brown coat, white facial markings, and impressive sweeping horns. Mature rams develop a distinctive neck ruff and substantially larger horns than females.
WATERBUCK
Native to: Sub-Saharan Africa
Weight: 350-600 lbs.
Horns: Males only • long, heavily ringed horns that curve backward and upward
Large, sturdy antelope known for their shaggy brown coat and distinctive white markings, including the characteristic white ring around the rump.
ZEBRA
Native to: Eastern & Southern Africa
Weight: 390-850 lbs.
Markings: Males & females • each zebra has a unique black-and-white stripe pattern
Known for their unmistakable striped coat and sturdy build, zebras are highly social animals with individual stripe patterns unique to each animal.
ADDITIONAL EXOTIC SPECIES
KUDU
Native to: Eastern & Southern Africa
Weight: 260-700 lbs.
Horns: Males only • long, spiraling horns that can exceed 50"
Large antelope known for their tall frame, vertical white stripes, and impressive spiral horns.
SABLE
Native to: Eastern & Southern Africa
Weight: 400-600 lbs.
Horns: Males & females • long, heavily ringed horns that sweep backward
Striking antelope recognized by their dark coat, bold facial markings, and long, curved horns.
NYALA
Native to: Southeastern Africa
Weight: 120-300 lbs.
Horns: Males only • spiraled horns typically reaching 24–33"
Distinctive spiral-horned antelope with mature bulls developing a dark, shaggy coat and prominent white markings.