I have hunted the King Ranch, in an area (Norias Division) that borders the Yturrias to the north, for the past two years. Yes, a very challenging hunt/stalk, on a very tough animal. Contrary to some posts here, I have found that if properly processed, the meat is as good as or better than any game meat I have tasted. It definitely depends on the processing, but also on the timely dressing and cooling, as well as aging before processing. I have found that any meat butchered while in rigor will end up extremely tough, no matter what else you do with it.

Also, we are booked again for next year, so I'm not too sure about the King Ranch closing it's doors to the public. It may, however, take 4-5 yrs to work through the waiting list. There are at least 4 neighboring ranches, though, that also offer similarly priced Nilgai hunts.

Bwanamrm, congrats on such a fine bull. I believe most people consider anything over 8" a good trophy. Great pictures.

Sonny

Mike,
Hunts for bulls for 1 to 2 days run $1250 to $2500. Cows run $400 to $650. Cows are better table fare. Bulls are more challenging, IMO.

Saeed,
This was Frank Yturria's ranch. He is a grand ol' gentlemen whose family traces their roots back to beginnings of the formation of the great state of Texas! The original ranch is still owned by Francisco Yturria's three children. They have since split the ownership between themselves but still maintain them as working cattle ranches.

Aggie,
Like your handle....of course I'm Class of '81. I don't think the King Ranch is closed either. I think they are charging $500 trespass fee and $1000 if you shoot a bull. Still sound right?

Mike416Rigby,
I've found them to be excellent table fare. I agree with Aggie, it all depends on how they are handled. We field dress and get them to a cooler quickly. Skinning, quartering and storing in ice chests to cool down the meat is a great idea too. Our processor handles lots of nilgai so he does a great job of cutting steaks and running them through a tenderizer. Ground nilgai with some beef tallow and a bit of bacon trimmings make for great hamburgers!