H. Yturria Land and Cattle

H. YTUR

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EST. 1858 P.O. Box 1208 BROWNSVILLE, TX 78522

Legendary Ranches South Texas & West Texas Steeped in Texas History

Integrating traditional livestock practices with advanced wildlife enterprises

H. Yturria Ranch is a proud member of many associations, including...

Safari Club International Exotic Wildlife Association Dallas Safari Club Ovis Grand Slam Texas Bighorn Society Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raiser’s Assoc.

Texas Wildlife Association Independent Cattle Raiser’s Association Houston Safari Club National Rifle Association Wild Sheep Foundation

Dear Invited Guest, It is our pleasure to offer you an opportunity to experience the historic H. Yturria Ranch in South Texas.

The story of this treasure begins with Francisco Yturria, who became a successful banker and cotton broker in Brownsville, Texas. Working alongside folks like Richard King, Mifflin Kennedy and others, Francisco weathered wars, raids, assassination attempts, and other challenges as his business interests transitioned to ranching. By the turn of the century, Francisco controlled more than 100,000 acres of ranchland in lower South Texas. Those acres are the heart of H. Yturria Ranch holdings today.

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During the state’s formative years in the mid- and late1800’s, Francisco’s alliance with key figures of Texas history helped forge the special character of South Texas. When he died in 1912, Francisco was an iconic figure. We are proud our family’s heritage is still allied through great friendships with those same families Francisco worked with more than 150 years ago.

Like family members before us, we hold deep cultural values that characterize our ranching heritage. We continue to graze our rangelands with cattle and have an active farming operation. We are excited about the rich and diverse natural resources found on the multiple divisions of H. Yturria Ranches in South Texas and far West Texas.

Our wildlife resource base, made up of many native species and introduced species, now represents a keen focus of our diversified ranching enterprise.

In recent years, we focused on habitat improvement and developing the necessary infrastructure for the pleasure of our ranch guests.

With enthusiasm today, we look forward to sharing with you these special resources and the lasting experience gained from them.

Welcome. Join us for a relaxing, exciting time steeped in South Texas history at the H. Yturria Ranch.

Sincerely, H. Yturria Ranch Family

Francisco’s descende nts who own and op erate H. Yturria ranches today: Danny Butle r, Ri chard Butler, Tina Buford , and Quita Wittenba ch.

TEXAS BLUE BULLS Nilgai antelope were released onto the neighboring Norias Division of the King Ranch in the 1930’s. To say they have flourished is an understatement; there are more than 3,000 nilgai on various portions of Yturria family country.

Originally from India, nilgai are the second largest member of the antelope family, and mature bulls often weigh 600 pounds. They are extremely tough beasts and very difficult to bring down, even when hit in the vitals with a large caliber gun. Their wary nature makes

ter, having hunted Hank Dorris is a veteran nilgai hun ns. with H. Yturria on several occasio

them extremely sporty to hunt, offering a challenging opportunity for a unique hunt.

Our nilgai hunts take place from our Punta del Monte Camp and our La Chata Camp. Both locations are comfortable, well-appointed camps. These hunts are packaged as 2.5-day, 3-night affairs with meals, lodging, and guiding based on either a 2x1 or 1x1 arrangement. Our staff will skin the carcass, quarter the meat, and fully cape the head, or we can take the carcass to be fully processed at a nearby meat processor at the client’s expense. Nilgai meat is excellent table fare, often compared to a range or grass fed beef.

Most of our nilgai hunts are scheduled from late January through May with some hunting taking place in September and October. The Rio Grande Valley region of Texas is a warm, subtropical climate with mild winters.

Due to the hardiness and strength of nilgai, we have a minimum Dark blue bull taken by Steve Baird.

caliber requirement of .300 magnum. Guides are required by the Ranch to carry a backup gun in case a follow-up shot is needed.

No other nilgai hunt on the market offers a more complete quality hunt than what you find at H. Yturria. Large populations of nilgai, uniquely comfortable on-site camps, cultural cuisine, and friendly, capable guides make this one of the best values in North American big game hunting.

Texas day Kyle Taulbert enjoys a sunny south after taking this big bull.

A group of nilgai bulls head for the

South Texas brush.

EXOTIC SAFARIS Owners of H. Yturria Ranches long dreamed of offering serious hunters an opportunity to enjoy a type of exotic big game safari rarely found on any other ranches in Texas. After years of developing breeding herds of various introduced ungulate species, with emphasis on African animals, the ranch has attained an abundance of exciting species which allows our hunters to see a plethora of game throughout their hunt at H. Yturria.

Two distinct features set our exotic hunts apart from most others. First, we hunt well over 30,000 acres of Yturria properties. Additionally, all exotic game we offer for hunting are made up of naturally breeding herds of animals. These large herds combined with our comfortable, unique safari camps, our cultural culinary fare, and our capable guides provide an exotic hunting operation few can match.

Beautiful Kafue lechwe taken by Hank Dorris near a we t lagoon.

We have a wide variety of exotic ungulates, including nilgai antelope, scimitar horned oryx, Kafue lechwe, eland, kudu, waterbuck, Thomson’s gazelle, springbok, white-bearded gnu, Grant’s zebra, impala, gemsbok, Beisa oryx, addax, ostrich, sable, roan, blackbuck antelope, and feral hogs. With our native populations of white-tailed deer, turkey, javelina, dove, quail, waterfowl, coyotes, and bobcats, our variety of game is truly impressive.

Hunts normally take place in January through May as well as September and October. We package these hunts to include a daily fee which covers your meals, lodging, and guide. You pay trophy fees only on those animals you harvest or wound. If you already have a nilgai, whitetail, or turkey hunt booked and want additional animals,

H. Yturria has one of the state’s largest herds of scimitar horned oryx. Dr. Steve Wright shows off his big bull.

you pay trophy fees with no additional daily fees unless you extend the duration of your hunt. Nonresident license fees on all exotics are guaranteed and are only $48.

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African addax taken by H. Yturria regular Jim Feinberg.

OTHER H. YTURRIA HUNTS White-tailed Deer H. Yturria Ranches offer a select number of guided whitetail hunts on certain areas of our properties. South Texas is synonymous with quality whitetail hunting, and we carry on the tradition of growing South Texas sized bucks.

We offer a limited number of deer hunts in three categories: • Our Trophy Hunt is a 4-day package for the serious hunter looking for a muy grande buck.

• Our Classic Hunt is a 3-day package for a big mature 8-pointer or an Nice, mature whitetail buck taken by Michael McRea at LaJoya Division.

old buck with more than 8 points that doesn’t have the potential we seek.

• Our Management Buck Hunt is a 2-day package for a smaller buck lacking desirable traits. Each of these hunts include an opportunity to take a doe or two, a javelin, and any coyotes you may encounter.

Spring Turkey Our South Texas properties have large numbers of Rio Grande wild turkey.

These hunts take place in late March and April and are set up as a 2.5-day, 3-night package with meals, lodging, guide, and one gobbler. A second gobbler may be taken for an additional fee. You may also combine a spring turkey hunt with nilgai or one of our other exotics.

Elk and Mule Deer Two H. Yturria Ranches in West Texas have large numbers of mule deer and a growing population of free-ranging elk. Mule dly displays

stafson prou Young Winton Gu his first turkey.

deer are hunted under a season lease type arrangement, but a limited number of trophy bull elk hunts are offered as guided hunts. Please call to inquire about details and availability.

Season Leases in South Texas Much of our deer hunting in South Texas is offered on a seasonal lease basis. Lease spots are very limited in availability and rarely have much turnover. Please inquire on details.

Few hunters think of Te xas when it comes to elk , but as you can see, West Te xas does support some big bulls.

ed during aerial deer survey.

A big desert mule deer is photograph

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Let us provide you with a unique hunting safari on historic South Texas ranches. Huge game populations, professional service, cultured cuisine, and great facilities.

EST. 1858

Impala

Waterbuck

Blackbuck Antelope

Springbock

Gemsbok

Sable

Grant’s Zebra

White-Bearded Gnu

Kafue Lechwe

Thomson’s Gazelle

Addax

Nilgai Antelope

Scimitar Horned Oryx

Eland

Kudu

Whitetail Deer