Chocolate Fallow “Super” Buck!

Chocolate Fallow “Super” Buck!

Lance and Emily had spent most of the day in the section-sized pasture walking through the waist-high native grasses trying to find the large chocolate fallow that they knew was there. The concept seemed simple…follow his rutting calls until he is located. But,...
Patio Ranch Top Ten Barasingha Trophy!

Patio Ranch Top Ten Barasingha Trophy!

Due to ranches like the Patio Ranch working with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, Endangered species such as the barasingha are now numerous in the United States and surplus males from managed herds are available for hunting. A percentage of the proceeds from...

Patio Ranch Markhor Update!

Few animals appear more majestic than a mature markhor male with a fully developed hair coat flowing around him as he runs across the land! The ability of the markhor to move over the roughest terrain with ease and grace is an awesome sight to behold. Unfortunately,...
Patio Ranch Trophy Book Fallow Buck!

Patio Ranch Trophy Book Fallow Buck!

After Grant’s record book mouflon was safely dressed and at the taxidermist shop, we decided to take a tour around the ranch. While viewing animals in the back pasture, a very large spotted fallow buck was seen running across a large opening and through the...
Patio Ranch Aoudad!

Patio Ranch Aoudad!

Aoudad, or “Barbary Sheep” as they are sometimes called, denizens of the North African desert, are now difficult to find in their traditional native ranges. These unique animals are not classified as sheep or goats, but possess some traits of both. Their...