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West Texas Aoudad Hunts
W.T.H.O. Trophy Aoudad Hunts are conducted in the rugged mountains and hills across west Texas. We also offer Aoudad Hunts on the Devils River and properties near there which is slightly milder terrain than our far west Texas options. I am very particular in the properties we Aoudad Hunt on- minimal pressure and high quality mature trophy rams. Aoudad Hunt Prices may vary per ranch slightly due to the length of hunt, what is included, how many hunts we do on that ranch and overall costs involved for that ranch. Licenses are over the counter and Nonresidents will need to purchase a Type 157 five (5) Day Special nonresident license which is $48.00. Residents will need to purchase a Type 101 license. We regularly take rams in the 29" to 32" range and each year we do take several larger rams up to 36". A strict number of hunts is offered each year for our West Texas Aoudad Hunts on each property to keep pressure to a minimum and trophy quality plus success rates high. It is recommended to book an Aoudad hunt a minimum of 10 to 12 months in advance. I also offer Ewe hunts in the Spring & Summer months, details are below. Harvest success rates on guided & semi guided hunts average 95% to 98%+ each season.
Trophy Aoudad Sheep Hunt Season
Most Trophy Aoudad Sheep Hunts will be 3 to 5 days in length. We will hunt Trophy Rams starting in early September and hunt through late March or early April. Deer season may affect availability for several ranches. The main Aoudad rut is typically kicked off in mid September and runs through late October. Parties up to 6 can be accommodated on most properties. Primary tactics for these hunts will be spot & stalking which involves hiking & glassing and some driving and glassing to locate big trophy rams. You need to be in good physical shape for most of these hunts. A few ranches we hunt have better road systems and or milder terrain so I will try to accommodate just about anyone for these hunts. All of the options listed below are Free Range low fence or no fence Fair chase hunts. We do not offer ram hunts later in the Spring or Summer to rest our ranches. Success rates and trophy quality remain the same whether you are our first client of the season or the last.
West Texas Aoudad Hunts FAQs
West Texas Aoudad Hunts are in the desert, expect warm days and cool nights even during winter months. A quality bonded bullet and flat shooting rifle (minimum of .270 or similar) is a must on these Aoudad Hunts. A good pair of binoculars in the 12X to 15x range and if you have a spotting scope bring it along, we will be glassing out to past 1 mile to locate Trophy Rams on the move so we can put a stalk on one. If you are brave enough to try an Aoudad Sheep Hunt with your bow, I would recommend a hunt in the Val Verde County area first. Although we do have Feed & Water sites in place we typically do not hunt over them unless discussed prior. You should be prepared to accurately shoot out to 400 to 450 yards (not always the case) on a rifle Aoudad Sheep Hunt. If you are not able to let me know prior. Some areas are very steep with large cliff faces so if you have an issue with heights let me know before to recommend an appropriate ranch. A good day pack to hold plenty of water and snacks is a must along with medium to hard soled boots well broken in with good tread left. Shin guards are also a good idea for the cactus. A recommended gear list and all of your hunt details will be sent out 4 to 6 weeks before your hunt.
Val Verde Ranch Trophy Aoudad
Booked through Early 2026. Now Booking for Fall 2026 & Later.
Available for parties of 1 to 2 hunters only at this time.
3 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Two Hunter 2x1 Guided Hunt
4.5 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Semi Guided Aoudad Hunt: is not available on this property.
Meals and Lodging provided on 1x1 or 2x1 guided hunts.
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram, Hogs and Any Predators seen while Hunting
Other Exotics may be available to add on for a Trophy fee.
*Ranch is Not available Prior to Dates listed Above*
Sierra Blanca Ranch Trophy Aoudad
Booked through 2026 at this time.
(Far West Texas Mountainous Terrain Hunt)
Single Aoudad Hunter
3 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Two Hunter 2x1 Guided Hunt
4.5 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram & 1 Javelina
Onsite lodging and meals are included. 1 to 5 hunters can be accommodated, possibly more. More information is on our Hunting Ranches page.
Devils River Ranch #1
Trophy Aoudad Hunts
Lodging & Meals are provided on all Devils River guided hunts.
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram and Feral Hogs
(Min. of 2 Hunters to Book for this ranch)
Booked through Early 2026. Now Booking for Fall 2026 & Later.
3 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt $5,895.00 Per (If booking with more than 1)
3 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt: $5,395.00 Per
3 Day 3x1 Guided Hunt: $4,995.00 Per
This property is located on the actual Devils River.
Combo fishing trips and or Surface Hunting for arrowheads can be added for a fee prior. If seen- Mouflon Cross Ram Trophy Fee: $2,750.
Semi guided hunts for groups of 3 to 5 available on a limited basis.
Devils River Ranch #2
Trophy Aoudad Hunts
Lodging & Meals are provided on all Devils River guided hunts.
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram and Feral Hogs
(1 to 3 Hunters can be accommodated Here)
Openings for 2 to 3 in October 2026. Also booking for early 2027.
3 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
4.5 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Great Aoudad population & trophy quality. Only a couple hunts are offered here each year.
This property is located on the actual Devils River.
Semi guided hunts are sometimes offered on a limited basis for groups of 3. $5,595.00 Each when available, with lodging, no meals.
Hueco Ranch Trophy Aoudad Hunts
Booked through Early 2026. Now Booking for Fall 2026 & Later.
1 to 5 hunters can be accommodated for this property. Great road system allowing for easier access around the ranch and milder hiking.
3 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
4.5 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Lodging and Meals Included.
Semi Guided may be available for groups of 3 to 5. $5,595.00 Per
Contact to Discuss availability.
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram & 1 Javelina
Combo Mule Deer & Aoudad hunts can be arranged if spots available.
Gemsbok Oryx Trophy Fee if seen: $7,000.00
4D N. Ranch Trophy Aoudad Hunts
1 Spot/Opening for Early 2026.
3 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Two Hunter 2x1 Guided Hunt
4.5 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
3 Hunter 3x1 Guided or Semi Guided POR
May consider DIY, contact to discuss the possibility.
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram & 1 Javelina
Onsite lodging & meals are included. Can possibly be paired up with a Mule Deer hunt if available and in season.
Indio Ranch Trophy Aoudad Hunts
Booked through Early 2026, Now Booking for Fall 2026 & Later.
Single Aoudad Hunter
3 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Two Hunter 2x1 Guided Aoudad Hunt
4.5 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
4 Day Semi Guided: $5,595.00 Per (Min. of 3 to Book semi guided)
Lodging is provided, meals can be added for a fee on semi guided.
Large remote mountainous far west Texas ranch with a great population of trophy Aoudad. Hunters must be in good physical shape. A back country style base camp or offsite yet close by lodging and hearty meals will be provided on 1x1 and 2x1 guided hunts.
This is a great opportunity to experience a mountainous sheep hunt to its full extent at a fraction of the cost.
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram
Pecos River Trophy Aoudad Hunts
Booked through Early 2026, Now Booking for Fall 2026 & Later.
Single Aoudad Hunter
3 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Two Hunter 2x1 Guided Aoudad Hunt
4.5 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Very scenic terrain right along the Pecos river with a good road system throughout most of the ranch. Be ready to do some hiking in these big canyons though to get to where the big rams like to be. On this hunt we may also hunt a portion of another nearby property located just off the Devils River if necessary. Onsite lodging and meals are provided and this hunt will be a guided only option.
1 to 3 hunters can be accommodated with very minimal bookings offered each fall and winter.
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram and Hogs if seen.
Van Horn Ranch Aoudad Hunts
2 Openings for September 25' Also Booking for Fall 2026 & Later.
1 to 4 Hunters can be accommodated if there is availability.
5 Day Self Guided Hunt: $3,795.00 Per
7 Day Self Guided Hunt: $4,295.00 Per
Guided Hunts with lodging & meals for 1 to 2 people can be arranged. Contact for Pricing.
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram, 1 Javelina, and opportunistic Predators.
No lodging for these hunts, camp out or rent the cabin.
Larger parties can be accommodated between here and our neighboring properties to the south which are the Sawyer and Lower as long as hunts were booked well in advance.
Sawyer & Lower Ranch Aoudad
We have now combined both of these ranches to allow our hunters access to more area. Anyone that books for the Fall of 2025 and later will have access to both areas and some even sooner.
1 to 4 Hunters can be accommodated if there is availability.
Booked through Early 2026. Now Booking for Fall 2026 & Later.
5 Day Self Guided Hunt: $3,795.00 Per
7 Day Self Guided Hunt: $4,295.00 Per
Guided hunt for 1 to 2 people may be an option. Contact to discuss.
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram, 1 Javelina, and opportunistic Predators.
Designated campsite for all hunters.
*Larger parties can be booked to also hunt the Van Horn Ranch*
Culberson North Trophy Aoudad
Now Booking for Fall 2026.
Located north of Van Horn Tx in Culberson county in one of the higher mountain ranges of west Tx. Hunts will only be offered here in the fall for groups of 3 to 5 hunters and only a couple of hunts ran. Rugged terrain, guided only, contact me with any questions on this ranch or hunt.
Single Aoudad Hunter
3 Day 1x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Two Hunter 2x1 Guided Aoudad Hunt
4.5 Day 2x1 Guided Hunt: $6,295.00 Per
Bag Limit: 1 Aoudad Ram
Lodging & meals included.
Smaller Tracts of Land- Aoudad
Booking on a very Limited Basis
We have a handful of properties that border, are inside or nearby ranches we regularly hunt that we will now be offering very limited hunts on separately. Some of these places have never been open to the public.
These are designed to be DIY hunts but a guided hunt could be set up as a NO Frills type package.
They are located mainly in the Sierra Blanca and Van Horn Tx area. Property sizes range from about 800 acres to 2,000 acres and although smaller in size they are in the right area to produce trophy quality animals with some patience and effort.
Give me a call to see what property may be available, bag limits, etc. Hunts will be for 1 to 2 people maximum
5 Day DIY for 1 $3,500.00 7 Day DIY for 2 $3,250.00 Each
Guided Premium Rut Hunt
Now Booking for the Rut in Fall 2026
We will offer this package for the first time starting in the Fall of 2025 and I have high hopes for great success with this new option. I will only offer 2 to 3 of these packages each fall so very limited availability. Hunts will take place starting in mid September into early October when the rut is in full swing.
Up to 5 and a half days of consecutive hunting with 1x1 guide service along with lodging and meals is all included. We are going to target rams that are close to 32" or better on this hunt and if needed the option to move ranches is included in this package so we can target the biggest rams we are seeing close to or at the time of the hunt. The specific location of the hunt will be decided closer to the booked hunt date.
Package cost is $8,795.00 Each
Spring & Summer Ewe Hunts:
Great off season hunt for parties of 2 to 6 hunters.
Offered on properties where we need to manage our numbers.
Length of hunt will be 2.5 to 3.5 days with lodging & meals.
Guide(s) provided to take hunters out, locate animals, assist in stalks but they will not skin and pack out all harvest. This hunt would be ideal for long distance shooting or if your brave enough an Archery Hunt.
1 Guide provided per 2 to 3 hunters for this hunt.
Hunts will involve hiking and some driving and glassing.
These may not be available every year depending on herd numbers.
Cost: $2,795.00 Per Hunter
Bag Limit: Up to 2 Ewes, Opportunistic Predators, and Hogs if Applicable
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