about safari specialists
Safari Specialists was created with hunters in mind, True hunters, the guys that are willing to get out and work for it, the ones that are willing to go home empty handed on their first trip and come back for another chance at their trophy of a lifetime.
why safari specialists
Our goal is to provide our hunters with the absolute best hunting experience possible. From our time out in the field hunting to life in camp, our attention to detail and tailoring each hunt to your liking makes for the best personalized experience for your next adventure.
The Safari Specialists team has amassed some of the best country in the Texas Hill Country, the mountains of the transpecos region, South Africa, and some of the best fair chase hunting in New Zealand.
The Safari Specialists group is always growing and adding even more hunting experiences that fall right in line with our core values of having passion for all things wild while, being able to offer the best experience for our clients and their families.
Dalton was raised in the hunting business his whole life with his dad guiding hunts in West Texas and the Hill Country. That’s where he found he passion for the outdoors and hunting industry at an early age. This passion has taken him all across the globe in an effort to learn and experience as much as possible in the hunting world and put those experiences and knowledge to work for Safari Specialists clients. He's been guiding full time since 2010 and still has the same passion today for this business as he did as an 18 year old kid. Now 13 years in , he lives in Kerrville, Texas with his wife, Mackensie, and daughter Addax where they help run their family ranch.
I grew up on South Texas Whitetails. By age 11 I was guiding family friends and guests. I was lucky enough to go on multiple safaris in Southern Africa. At 17 I spent my first extended period of time working as an apprentice to a professional hunter in Mozambique. There is a different level of training and professionalism with good African hunters and the best North American hunters alike. It is about a lot more than just the hunt. When not hunting or in school I spent the rest of my time pursuing sporting clays, winning championships at the state, national, and world level. A United States shooting team member, and PSCA Pro. I always knew I would end up working in the outdoors. In the last 10 years I have lead hunts for almost every species one could think of. I now reside in Laredo, Texas where I split time guiding hunts, tending to family ranches, and working with my grandfather in real estate and philanthropy. I am beyond excited and grateful to be a part of the Safari Specialists team.
Learn more about the animals available to hunt.
Aoudad Sheep—also known as Barbary Sheep—are the ultimate free-range challenge in West Texas. With their heavy horns, rugged build, and unmatched wariness, Aoudad hunts are not for the faint of heart. These mountain dwellers thrive in the harsh, rocky terrain of the Trans-Pecos region, offering a truly Western-style hunting experience. Why Hunt Aoudad in West […]
The Gemsbok, or Southern Oryx, is a desert-adapted antelope with long, straight horns and striking black-and-white markings. Found in arid regions of Botswana, Namibia, and parts of South Africa, they are pound-for-pound one of the toughest plains game animals to hunt. Why Hunt Gemsbok in Africa? Spectacular Appearance: Long, rapier-like horns and sharp contrast coat […]
