Posts Tagged ‘scimitar-horned oryx’

AAE Welcomes the Bahia Game Ranch

We’re ringing in the New Year with a brand new exotic hunting ranch joining the AAE Find-A-Hunt directory!

The Bahia Game Ranch, located near Brenham, Texas is the newest addition to our growing list of reputable exotic ranches and outfitters — all set on leading you to that trophy of a lifetime!

Bahia Game Ranch is ideal for bow and/or cross bow hunting! The animals that call Bahia home receive the highest in nutrition and health care. This East Texas game ranch produces some of the best trophies in Texas!

Located just north of Brenham Texas, on FM 390 W (also known as the Bahia Trail), Bahia Game Ranch is located half way between Austin and Houston in beautiful rolling hills. Bahia Game Ranch offers some of the finest animals and genetics available for stocking and hunting alike. The species that are available are:

Axis Deer, Blackbuck, Fallow, Grant’s Gazelle, Impala, New Zealand Red Stag, Nyala, Nile & Red Lechwe, Sable, Scimitar-Horned Oryx & Whitetail Deer.

For Bahia hunt pricing, please visit the Bahia Game Ranch AAE Page and contact Norm Teegardin for more information or to schedule a hunt.

Latest News on ‘Three Species’ Ruling

via the Exotic Wildlife Association (EWA) newsletter 12/16/11

“[EWA Executive Director Charly Seale] has learned today that the USFWS intends to publish the final version of the new rule governing the “Three Species” (Addax, Scimitar Horned Oryx and Dama Gazelle) within the next few weeks. According to our sources there will be some type of permitting system but what and how it will be implemented is not certain at this time. Our sources also indicate that this final version has been somewhat overhauled to make it more breeder friendly but we cannot confirm that at this time.

We also believe that the new rule will not become effective for 30-90 days once it is publicized. The Exotic Wildlife Association is involved in litigation against the USFWS. We have filed a lawsuit on behalf of 13 EWA members in Federal court to challenge the endangered species classification and listing of these three species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has failed to consider the Exotic Wildlife Association’s petition for delisting these animals and if it weren’t for their endangered status, the USFWS would have no jurisdiction over them thus no permits would be necessary.

[The EWA] is still fighting and is committed to stopping the FWS from implementing this new rule. There are still several avenues of remedy and we will not give up those potential remedies until we have exhausted every possible source. The success story of U.S. breeders, concerning these three species and others on the endangered list, is phenomenal and we will not simply give up and go away without a tremendous fight.

The EWA along with other associations have contacted our congressional members asking them to direct the USFWS to postpone any changes in the regulations governing these three species. Regardless, we are not giving up so we sincerely hope our members will stay vigilant and optimistic. Just because they have given notice of the final version of this rule’s publication does not mean it cannot be stopped.”

–Charly Seale, EWA Executive Director

For additional information please contact the Exotic Wildlife Association office in Kerrville, Texas @ (830) 367-7761.

EWA Files Suit Against USFWS

The Exotic Wildlife Association filed a civil action in the U.S. District Court in San Angelo, Texas against the USFWS on behalf of 13 EWA members.  This court action was taken in response to the USFWS refusal to acknowledge the EWA’s petition for delisting of the Scimitar Horned Oryx, Dama Gazelle, and Addax from the restrictions of the Endangered Species Act.  “This federal agency failed to act on our petition as required by law to delist these animals born in the United States from the ESA restrictions”, says Charly Seale, Executive Director of the Exotic Wildlife Association.  We do agree that these animals are endangered and on the brink of extinction in their native lands but thrive by the thousands on private ranches here in the United States.  Seale further stated that “if they want to see these animals truly become endangered then keep the cumbersome and archaic rules in place that currently exist under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The current administration that occupies the Department of Interior in general and more specifically the United States Fish and Wildlife Service live in a sterile environment and do not have a clue what U.S. ranchers have done to preserve these endangered and threatened species.”

The EWA’s mission is to encourage and expand the conservation of indigenous and non-indigenous hoofstock animals, and to help their Members develop and strengthen the markets for their animals. To learn more about the EWA or to find out how to join, visit www.exoticwildlifeassociation.com

TPWD’s 2011 ‘Big Time Texas Hunts’

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) is once again offering you a chance to win some amazing Texas dream hunts.  From whitetail to waterfowl to ‘gator, these packages are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to hunt some of the most sought after game Texas has to offer.  The ‘Texas Grand Slam’ will even afford one lucky hunter the chance to pursue whitetail, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and mule deer!  You might have guessed, but here’s our favorite hunt drawing:

Texas Exotic Safari

Mason Mountain WMA Exotics

Two winners will experience the thrill of hunting African exotic game, right here in Texas on the famous Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Winners can take advantage of two exotic hunting opportunities for species including sable antelope, gemsbok oryx, scimitar-horned oryx or axis deer. Hunters may choose to shoot the exotic game with a modern rifle, muzzleloader, archery or crossbow. Winners can also bring along a companion to hunt exotic animals. Food and lodging will be provided as part of the hunting package at the scenic Mason Mountain WMA lodge. Taxidermy is provided for the two winners. Proceeds go to benefit wildlife conservation and research on Mason Mountain WMA.

Entries are only $9* and must be submitted by October 15, 2011

*tickets purchased on-line include a $5 convenience fee

For more ‘Big Time Texas Hunts’ or to purchase your chance to win the Texas Exotic Safari, follow this link.