Nightline: Exotic hunting (including African game) in Texas
https://abcnews.go.com/US/texa...on/story?id=56243840Link has 9 minute 45 second video, article and photos concerning big game hunting in Texas including African game.
21 July 2018, 17:34
SevensThe last comment on the article, about having breeding stock to repopulate the world, reminds me much of a comment made by a tour guide at the San Diego zoo. We passed a herd of scimitar oryx, which the guide said they breed in hopes of being able to return them to their native habitat, but only when that area is deemed safe.
Feel good moment for the people listening, but in my head, I’m thinking “when will that day ever come.” The guide did go on to say they tried once, but locals killed them all. She also said they limit the population here as they could only support a certain number. My assumption is selling excess stock to ranches where they may ultimately be hunted was not palatable, or at least something they wanted to avoid associating with the famed San Diego zoo.
21 July 2018, 17:55
crsheltonSevens,
As you may know, Oryx do well in Texas and more than one exotic ranch have more than they want and sell them at discount prices. Like many antelope, they are good to eat and not just "trophy" game.
I do suggest that you DO NOT attempt to ride one as did a friend of mine once. He was sore for days, but had no serious injuries.
21 July 2018, 18:17
Beretta682Equote:
Originally posted by Sevens:
The last comment on the article, about having breeding stock to repopulate the world, reminds me much of a comment made by a tour guide at the San Diego zoo. We passed a herd of scimitar oryx, which the guide said they breed in hopes of being able to return them to their native habitat, but only when that area is deemed safe.
Feel good moment for the people listening, but in my head, I’m thinking “when will that day ever come.” The guide did go on to say they tried once, but locals killed them all. She also said they limit the population here as they could only support a certain number. My assumption is selling excess stock to ranches where they may ultimately be hunted was not palatable, or at least something they wanted to avoid associating with the famed San Diego zoo.
There is an interesting market in excess exotic animals from zoos sold and traded to individuals who can acquire them under the condition they are not hunted.
If you have fenced land in Florida or Texas and $$$ to spend feeding them you can have a very nice collection of really exotic animals.
Mike
21 July 2018, 19:40
CrazyhorseconsultingThere are ways around the "Not To Be Hunted" stipulations.
The original animals that are purchased can be kept for breeding stock and their offspring can be sold to hunting operations.
21 July 2018, 20:55
Sevensquote:
Originally posted by crshelton:
Sevens,
As you may know, Oryx do well in Texas and more than one exotic ranch have more than they want and sell them at discount prices. Like many antelope, they are good to eat and not just "trophy" game.
I do suggest that you DO NOT attempt to ride one as did a friend of mine once. He was sore for days, but had no serious injuries.
Oh, well aware. Already had one hanging on my wall at the time. Got it when the greenies decided scimitar should be protected so hunting ranches decided they wanted them gone to make room for other animals you could shoot. What an idiotic move that was - glad it got amended.