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Addax Hunting at Trophy Ridge Ranch

Trophy Ridge Ranch in Texas offers one of the most prestigious exotic hunting experiences you'll find anywhere in the Lone Star State. We're talking about hunting the rare and majestic Addax - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that brings hunters from across the country to our gates. With ATX Outfitters, you'll get the full-service treatment that makes this hunt truly special. Our professional guides handle everything from field dressing to caping your trophy, plus we'll capture those celebration photos you'll treasure forever. The investment is $9,000 per animal with a $250 daily guide fee and $100 lodging per person, but when you see the quality of our operation and the caliber of these animals, you'll understand why serious hunters consider this a bucket-list experience.

Inside the Hunt

Trophy Ridge Ranch spans thousands of acres of prime Texas terrain, giving you and your guide plenty of room to work. This isn't your typical whitetail hunt - we're dealing with an animal that's incredibly rare and commands serious respect. The ranch maintains a controlled environment where these magnificent Addax thrive, but don't think that makes the hunt easy. These animals are smart, alert, and will test every skill you've developed as a hunter. You'll start early, glassing from elevated positions to spot movement across the rolling hills and oak mottes. The landscape here is classic Texas Hill Country - mix of open grassland, scattered brush, and rocky outcroppings that provide both challenge and opportunity. Your guide knows every draw, every water source, and every travel route these animals use. We limit capacity to just one hunter at a time, ensuring you get undivided attention and the best possible shot opportunities. The pace varies depending on animal behavior and weather, but expect to cover ground and be ready when the moment presents itself.

Tracking Tips & Terrain

Hunting Addax requires a different approach than most North American game. These animals have incredible eyesight and hearing, developed over thousands of years surviving in harsh desert conditions. Your guide will position you based on wind direction and natural travel patterns, often using terrain features to mask your approach. The key is patience and precision - you might spend hours glassing before making your move, then have just seconds to make the shot count. We're talking about animals that can spot movement from incredible distances, so every step matters. The terrain at Trophy Ridge works in your favor if you know how to use it. Those rocky outcrops provide natural blinds, while the scattered oak mottes offer concealment for repositioning. Water sources become focal points, especially during warmer weather, and your guide will have these areas mapped out perfectly. Shot distances can vary dramatically - sometimes you'll have a close encounter at under 100 yards, other times you'll need to reach out further across open country. That's why we recommend bringing a rifle you're completely confident with, properly zeroed and ready for various ranges. The guides here have seen it all and will coach you through the stalk, but when it comes time to squeeze the trigger, it's all on you.

Target Game Breakdown

The Addax represents one of the most challenging and rewarding exotic hunts available in Texas today. Originally from the Sahara Desert, these animals are built for survival in harsh conditions, which translates to incredible alertness and stamina that will test your hunting skills. A mature Addax stands about three and a half feet at the shoulder and can weigh up to 280 pounds, with both males and females sporting those distinctive spiral horns that make for stunning trophy mounts. The coat changes seasonally from grayish-brown in summer to almost white in winter, with distinctive white markings around the face and legs year-round. What makes hunting Addax so special is their rarity - these animals are critically endangered in the wild, making ranch-raised populations like those at Trophy Ridge incredibly valuable for conservation efforts. Behaviorally, they're most active during cooler parts of the day, often moving to water sources in late afternoon or early morning. They have an almost supernatural ability to detect danger, often alerting to threats from distances that will surprise even experienced hunters. The bulls tend to be more solitary while females may group together, but don't expect predictable patterns. Weather plays a huge role in their movement - cooler days mean more activity, while hot weather sends them to shade where they'll stay motionless for hours. The best hunting typically happens from October through March when temperatures are more moderate and animals are more active throughout the day.

Book Your Next Tag

This isn't just another hunting trip - it's a chance to pursue one of the world's rarest animals in the heart of Texas with guides who know exactly how to make it happen. The team at ATX Outfitters has built their reputation on delivering world-class exotic hunts, and the Addax program at Trophy Ridge Ranch represents the pinnacle of what they offer. You're getting professional guide service, expert field care of your trophy, and an experience that very few hunters will ever have the opportunity to enjoy. The pricing reflects the exclusive nature of this hunt, but when you consider the rarity of the animal and the level of service provided, it represents genuine value for serious hunters. Space is extremely limited with single-hunter capacity, so if this sounds like the kind of challenge you've been looking for, don't wait around. Contact ATX Outfitters today to check availability and start planning your Addax hunt. Whether this is your first exotic hunt or you're adding to an impressive collection, Trophy Ridge Ranch will deliver the kind of experience that reminds you why you started hunting in the first place.