His search for an animal that could thrive in the South Texas climate and produce a high quality, lean meat led him to the nilgai antelope. The meat has a mild flavor with a good texture, much like veal.

How much meat do you get from a Nilgai?

If memory serves, the mature bulls we've taken and seen taken have dressed out between 330 to 400 lb. Based on that I'd guess you're getting between 150 to 200 lbs of actual meat. Cows will dress between 180 to 260 lbs, so figure 100 lb plus of meat.

What is Nilgai meat called?

Also known as the South Texas Antelope, this is a mild, lean, very veal-like meat. Once native to India, the Nilgai antelope has made itself quite at home in Texas, where it was successfully introduced back in the 30s.