About Your Trip
Nick and his team invite you to join them on their Trophy Bowhunting Ranch just west of San Antonio with almost 13,000 acres in Sabinal Texas, they offer some of South Texas' best "fair chase" hunting for whitetail deer at some of the most affordable prices found anywhere! Best of all, there are NO TROPHY FEES for any hunting. All hunts include unlimited hog hunting and lodging in one of our cabins- at no additional
charge! Our ranch is one of Texas' largest bow hunt ONLY ranches. Hunters can choose heavily wooded (pecan, oak, etc.) creek and river bottoms, including 2 miles of the Sabinal River and Ranchero Creek, mesquite and pear cactus flats as well as high Guajillo hills, and everything in between!
As fully working ranch, there's an abundance of water sources, including the Sabinal River, numerous tanks and troughs, and a number of wet & semi-wet creeks. The ranch is covered with typical South Texas high-protein shrubs and food sources that encourage horn growth and ultimately produce the kind of trophy whitetail bucks for which this area is famous. Our hunters have harvested numerous 150 and 160-class Pope & Young bucks over the past 15 years. The ranch record currently stands at 168 1/8" P&Y. Approximately 50 miles of ranch roads are grained daily, all year long, and there are over 50 deer feeders (running year-round) on the ranch.
Ranch Rules (abbreviated):
1. Check-In & Check-Out
All hunters must check in at the office upon arrival, sign a liability release, and pay hunting fees before entering pastures or cabins.
Check-out is required prior to departure.
2. Hunting Schedule & Fees
Standard hunt times: Noon to Noon (unless arranged in advance).
Hunts proceed rain or shine.
Refund Policy: No refunds unless cancellation is made 60+ days in advance. Scouting fees are equal to hunting fees.
Daily Hunt Times:
Morning Hunt: 30 minutes before sunrise – 10:00 AM
Evening Hunt: 3:00 PM – 30 minutes after sunset
3. Harvest Rules
No harvest guarantees; no refunds provided.
Bucks: Minimum 14” inside spread.
Penalties: $750 for 12"–14"; $1000 for under 12".
Does: 1 mature doe per hunt (2 for hunts of 5+ days).
Nubbin bucks or violations: $1000 penalty.
Long-horn spikes (7”+ unbranched antlers) are allowed and must be tagged with a TPWD buck tag.
4. Ethical Practices
Hunters must follow both ranch rules and Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations.
Party hunting is prohibited.
Wounded game counts as harvested. Recovery efforts must be made and reported.
5. Restricted Activities
No hunting within 75 yards of feeders.
Do not tamper with ranch equipment.
No fishing, use of predator calls, or killing of non-poisonous snakes (e.g., Blue Indigo).
6. Equipment & Restrictions
Only Rage or Ramcat broadheads allowed.
No crossbows for whitetail unless pre-approved.
No firearms, ATVs, or excessive driving during hunting hours.
7. Conduct
Leave no trash; do not remove artifacts.
Cabins and hunting areas must be kept clean and maintained.
Fires must be fully extinguished.
Smoking is allowed only with extreme caution due to fire risk.
8. Additional Services
Tracking services available for a fee.
Fully guided and semi-guided hunts offered.
Non-hunters welcome at $35/day.
9. Fines & Penalties
Violations (e.g., unauthorized blinds, trespassing, disturbing other hunters) may result in fines up to $1000 or removal from the property.
10. Driving Rules
Driving is permitted only during these times:
Morning: until 30 minutes before sunrise
Midday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Evening: until 30 minutes after sunset
Night driving is strictly prohibited.
11. Environmental Care
Dispose of game remains and trash properly.
Minimize tree trimming.
Avoid damaging roads, especially during wet weather.
Amenities
Skill Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Game Cleaning
This guide will clean your game for an additional fee.
Weather
You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather
Flexible Cancelation
This trip can be canceled up to 60 days before the trip.
Gear
You will need your own guns and gear.
Bow Availability
You will need your own bows.
Kid Friendly
This trip is not suited for small children.
Disability Friendly
This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.
Lunch
Please provide your own food / snacks.
