If you're planning an exotic hunting trip involving blackbuck antelope, you should learn a bit about this type of herd animal before you get started. The more you know about blackbuck antelopes, the more you'll be to plan a successful and enjoyable hunting trip.

The following are five pieces of information regarding blackbuck antelope to be aware of for your trip.

1. Blackbuck antelopes are native to the countries of Nepal, Pakistan, and India.

Blackbuck antelope is an exotic species that has been brought in to managed game ranches in the United States for trophy buck hunting. This species of antelope originated in Asia in the countries of Nepal, Pakistan, and India. The animal thrives in areas that offer a combination of grassy, flat plains with lightly forested areas near a water source. 

2. The climatic conditions of the native habitats of blackbuck antelopes are similar to the climate of some areas of Texas.

Fortunately, hunters don't have to journey all the way to Asia to hunt blackbuck antelope. Certain geographic areas of Texas offer an ideal environment for blackbuck antelope to thrive in. Game ranches stocking blackbuck antelope have sprung up in these areas to give hunters in the US the opportunity to hunt this exotic animal. 

3. Blackbuck antelopes create unique challenges for hunters due to their agility and speed.

One of the biggest attractions of hunting blackbuck antelope for hunters is the unique challenges they offer. Blackbuck antelope are considerably faster than whitetail deer and can reach speeds of 50 miles per hour when running. In addition to being fast sprinters, blackbuck antelope are also excellent jumpers and display exceptional athletic agility. 

4. Blackbuck antelopes can be hunted year-round on game ranches.

While the deer hunting season is limited, blackbuck antelope hunting can be enjoyed at any time of the year. This makes it so that hunters can enjoy blackbuck antelope hunting as a prelude to deer hunting season or can even hunt in the offseason on game ranches. 

5. The horns and markings on blackbuck antelopes make for impressive trophy mounts.

Blackbuck antelope males display impressive horns that are formed in a spiral shape and make a V. The horns are covered with ridges and can reach a length of two feet. Blackbuck antelope make excellent trophy mounts whether the full head is used or the horns alone. Full head mounts will display the exotic markings of the blackbuck, including the dramatic rings around the eyes and the black and brown along the animal's muzzle.