Texas Hunting Ranch Guide And Tips

By Maryanne Goff


Texas hunting ranch trips are popular among both in-state residents and those from outside largely because of the abundance and variety of native and exotic game. Trophy Whitetail hunts rank right at the top. Many properties also offer shed hunts, waterfowl hunting, fishing and the chance to bag Rio Grande turkey, wild hogs and other exotic game.

Hunters within these properties have carte-blanche to shoot as many coyotes, foxes and other furry nuisances as they want, along with feral hogs categorized as causing depredation. These are vast ranches covering thousands of acres filled with lakes, streams and ponds. Guests can go fishing and shoot doves and waterfowl too.

Someone who wants to camp out has plenty of room to do so. But with most farms offering modern facilities including lodgings, there's really no necessity for it. The ranch will ensure guests are provided with everything from meals and comfortable accommodations to transportation within the property.

Most whitetail hunts offer the chance to take home a single mounted whitetail buck complete with its antlers as a trophy. The ranch provides the rifle and ammunition, if required. They will also take care of field dressing, cold storage and caping, so that guests only have to lock and load, pull the trigger, and then take home the mounted trophy.

The hunting license and stamps and permits needed have to be obtained directly by the guest, or acquired with assistance from the tour operator. In any case, it's not so hard to get hold of the required paperwork. Just remember to take care of it prior to arriving at the property, or immediately upon arrival.

The main regulation that needs to be followed is to keep firearms cased outside private property. This means making sure the rifle is in its case and locked when driving on county roads or when carried in public places. Guests must be willing to sign a form that releases the ranch from any liability for injuries sustained on the property, including during hunts.

Shed hunting refers to collecting the antlers that deer shed from time to time. It's not as easy as it sounds, because the antlers are quickly gnawed by squirrels and other creatures in the wild. The key to it is to know where and when it's going to happen, so these expeditions are usually led by a guide from the ranch. The exact time varies based on local conditions, but February and March are usually the ideal time for shed hunts.

The last and perhaps the most important decision left to make is the preferred location of the Texas hunting ranch. There are ranches sprawled all over the state, from east to west, north to south and in Central Texas. Each region has some differences over the rest. The South Texas brush is ideal for native game, while deer hunts are much more exciting in the Hill Country. Whatever the choice, all of the hundreds of hunting ranches in Texas make visitors feel welcome and will help them in any way required for an enjoyable recreational hunting experience.




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