Trophy Game Hunts Close to Houston, TX

Whitetail deer and exotic game hunts at Cotton Mesa Whitetail stand out as some of the most exhilarating and satisfying in the United States. Located just a short drive from Houston, Texas, all-inclusive hunting trips at Cotton Mesa are guided by experienced and knowledgeable guides. With a multitude of exotic game on our expansive 4200-acres, originating from Africa, Europe, and Asia, along with trophy whitetail bucks and bass fishing, our ranch is an ideal hunting destination.

Best Guided Hunts, Houston Texas

What can you expect at a visit to Cotton Mesa hunting ranch near Houston, TX

Ideal Exotic Hunting Terrain

Our ranch has over 4200 acres of rugged and natural land which creates a challenging and rewarding hunt. Similar in terrain to the homeland of many exotics, you’ll never know you’re still in the United States – except for the fact that you haven’t had to travel halfway around the world to arrive! With no season hunts in Texas for exotic game, our exotics can be hunted year-round, and our whitetail deer season is simply unrivaled.

Professional Hunting Guides

Our guides have decades of observing animals on the ranch, studying their behavior, and carefully scouting to ensure we have success with the trophy game you have on your bucket list. Using ideally placed blinds, spot and stalk method, or even exhilarating ATV safari hunts, you’ll be sure to bag the big one. Our skilled guides can offer tips and strategies tailored to your preferences, skill, and experience, or can just guide you to the right place and let you take it from there. 

Diverse Exotic and Native Game Animals to Hunt in Texas

Despite our location just outside of Houston, we have large breeding populations of numerous exotic game from around the world, along with the tried-and-true American favorites. Red stags, nilgai, bison, whitetail deer, kudu, blue wildebeest, waterbuck, blackbuck, fallow deer, axis deer, aoudad sheep, four horned sheep, and much more thrive on the ranch. We are known for our massive trophy whitetail bucks and for harvesting a number of exotic trophy game each year. Field dressing of animals is included in our all-inclusive package, and we can arrange for meat processing and taxidermy for an additional cost. 

Exceptional Accommodations

Our massive hunting lodge and private suites offer everything you could want upon returning from an exciting day on the hunt. Comfort and luxury, along with delicious, satisfying dining are what you can experience at the ranch post-hunt. We have activities to enjoy such as ping pong, corn toss, pool, archery range, shooting range, as well as trophy bass fishing at our private lake. We offer corporate hunts, couples weekend getaway hunts, family hunting trips, and solo hunts to accommodate every need. At Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch, you can be sure that your stay will check all the boxes for hunting and enjoyment.

Exotic Hunts Close to Houston, Texas

One of Cotton Mesa’s best features is our proximity to Houston. We are a nearby hunting getaway that you can enjoy without extensive and expensive travel. Offering both trophy exotic game hunts and trophy whitetail deer hunts near Houston, TX, we have a little something for everyone. Call today to book your stay and enjoy a hunt to remember! 

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Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail
9066 FM 3194 Richland, TX 76693

Phone: (903) 654-3416
Fax: (903) 874-4399