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Whenever hunters start talking about South Texas, visions of big racked whitetail bucks and large coveys of bobwhite quail immediately flow into their minds. This historic South Texas ranch has been famous for big whitetail bucks, exceptional bobwhite quail hunting, dove hunting, Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, wild hogs and nilgai antelope for many decades. With the King Ranch as its northern neighbor, this beautiful ranch has a large hacienda and guest house nestled in among mesquite and cactus brush country where not only big bucks and bobwhites thrive, but the unique hospitality offered by its owners, Ray and Monica, makes this a repeat destination for over 90% of their guests. It’s very difficult to grab a spot here so don’t delay. Make your reservation and get your deposit in right away so you can enjoy this South Texas hunting and nature paradise.
South Texas Hunting
Whether it’s bobwhite quail hunting, whitetail hunting, dove hunting or duck hunting, this South Texas ranch is the place for you to enjoy your hunting passion. Starting in September with dove hunts and continuing through the first week of May with turkey hunts, you can hunt multiple species including dove, bobwhite quail, whitetail, duck, Rio Grande turkey, javelina, wild hogs, nilgai and exotics like scimitar horned oryx and addax as well.
Hunters love the bobwhite quail hunting here because on average, they will see 15 coveys or more per day and when scenting conditions are ideal, as many as 25 coveys can be found. Hunts are available for wild bobwhite quail as well as augmented hunts where the quail are released from April through August and allowed to live in the wild for several months before being hunted.
Dove hunting is conducted over water holes either in the morning or late afternoon. Open fields of dove weed are also hunted in early morning and mid-afternoon to catch dove as they move from water or roost to a feeding area.
South Texas duck hunting is some of the best there is and this ranch has multiple pot holes scattered throughout the property which brings hundreds of ducks off the Laguna Madre marshes to spend time in fresh water during the morning. Early morning duck hunting provides for rapid shooting with large flocks descending on water holes over a very short period of time. Many duck hunts are completed before the sun even makes it over the horizon.
The most popular wingshooting trip here is the quail/dove/duck combo hunt. You arrive early Friday afternoon and hunt quail for 2-3 hours. Then it’s off to the water holes for a quick evening dove hunt. After a great dinner and overnight at the lodge, the next morning, you are up early for a duck hunt. As soon as that is completed, you have a tail gate breakfast and then it’s time for some bobwhite quail hunting. Lunch break is next with another round of bobwhite hunting in the early and mid-afternoon. To round out the day, you head back to the water holes and hunt dove again as the sun sets. Dinner and a quick night’s sleep before you are back up for another South Texas duck hunt on a pot hole. A delicious tail gate breakfast and then it’s off for one last bobwhite quail hunt before you pack up and head to the airport by noon. In two half days and one full day of hunting, you will have hunted 8 TIMES FOR 3 DIFFERENT SPECIES. That’s a hunt we can all get excited about. These hunts are VERY LIMITED due to season restrictions and can only be done in the first two weeks of January. Book this trip early as it fills very quickly.
Whitetail hunts are also available and range from trophy whitetail hunts, mature whitetail hunts and management whitetail hunts. We have full details available and can provide those to you if you are interested. The management buck hunts start at $2000 for two whitetail bucks 130 B&C points and below, one doe, one hog or javelina and any coyotes you see. Ask for more information on whitetail hunts if you are interested.
Nilgai hunts, turkey hunts, and hog and javelina hunts are also offered. Many of these animals can be added on to a whitetail hunt for a trophy fee as well. Just ask and we can provide the details.
Last but definitely not least, we have a Cast and Blast trip where you can hunt dove three times in three days and fish for speckled sea trout and redfish in the Laguna Madre Bay for one afternoon. This is an exciting trip and full of activity for those who like to hunt and fish.
Location and Accommodations
Located only 15 minutes north and west of Raymondville, TX, this ranch is easily accessible by flying to Valley International Airport in Harlingen. The ranch staff picks up and returns hunters to VIA as part of all hunt packages. When you are not on a whitetail hunt or a bobwhite quail hunt, lodging is provided with 5 double occupancy rooms with private bath, comfortable beds and handmade quilts. Two rooms are in the main lodge and three are in the ground floor guest house just a few steps from the back door of the main lodge. All of the comforts of home are here, and Monica will entertain you with dining pleasures from her experiences of living around the world and training at culinary schools in the US and Europe. No one ever leaves the table hungry when Monica is serving. You have access to a large screen TV, DVDs, the library and beverages during your stay. After a long day of hunting bobwhite quail or whitetail hunting, the lodge is a welcome resting place for you to enjoy your time and share your hunting experiences of the day.
Non-hunters
Non-hunting guests are welcome at $200.00 per day on a space available basis. Activities include game viewing, bird watching and relaxing in the lodge.
PREMIER SOUTH TEXAS QUAIL HUNT
(3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS/ 4 HUNTS)
These hunts are conducted in our augmented pastures and you can expect a reasonable chance to take 15 quail per day
$ 950.00 / HUNTER/DAY (4 HUNTERS/RIG)
$ 1050.00 / HUNTER/DAY (3 HUNTERS/RIG)
COMBINATION QUAIL, DOVE & DUCK HUNT
(3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS/ 4 HUNTS)
Reasonable chance to take 15 quail plus doves or ducks
$ 1050.00 / HUNTER/DAY (4 HUNTERS/RIG)
$ 1150.00 / HUNTER/DAY (3 HUNTERS/RIG)
SOUTH TEXAS DOVE HUNT
( 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS/ 4 HUNTS)
Reasonable chance to take one limit of doves per day, total 3 limits
$ 600.00 / HUNTER/DAY (Minimum 4 hunters)
SOUTH TEXAS CAST AND BLAST
(3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS/ 3 HUNTS/ 1 BAY FISH)
Reasonable chance to take one limit of doves per day plus fish
$ 800.00 / HUNTER/ DAY (Minimum 3 hunters)
ALL HUNTS INCLUDE:
- Arrival at 1 p.m. day 1, departure 11:30 a.m. last day.
- Airport pickup is available at no additional charge (one round trip per group).
- Gourmet meals beginning with dinner on the day of arrival.
- Deluxe accommodations (double occupancy).
- All beverages except hard liquor (please bring your favorite.)
- Field transportation, professional guide, hunting dogs (if required).
- All birds processed on-site for your convenience.
- Two-day minimum on all bookings.
- Half-day hunts on the first and last days.
- Non-hunting guests are welcome at $200.00 per day on a space available basis.
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Transportation Information
This hunting ranch is best reached by flying into Valley International Airport at Harlingen, Texas. Our staff will greet you and transport you to the lodge. The ranch is approximately 45 minutes away.
We will clean & package your game for the trip home in ice chests. The amount of birds that can be taken home (in season) are:
15 Doves / Day -30 total
15 Quail / Day - 45 total
6 Ducks / Day -12 total
Shotgun Information
We recommend 12 ga. for ducks and 20 ga. & 28 ga. for quail.
12 ga., 20 ga., 28 ga. and 410 ammunition is available at the Ranch. (steel shot shells in 12 ga. and 20 ga. are available for ducks)
Loaner guns are available at no extra charge.
Guns with variable chokes are ideal, improved cylinder and modified are also good choices.
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