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:
o All hunters must check in at the office upon arrival, sign a liability release, and pay hunting fees before entering pastures or cabins.
o Check-out is required before departure.
2. Hunting Schedule & Fees:
o All hunts begin at noon and end at noon (unless otherwise arranged in advance) and proceed, as scheduled, on a 'rain or shine' basis.
o No refunds unless cancellation is made 60+ days prior. Scouting fees equal hunting fees.
o Morning Hunt - 30 Minutes Before Sunrise to 10:00AM
o Evening Hunt - 3PM to 30 Minutes After Sunset
3. Harvest Rules:
o NO harvest guarantees are made; and no refunds will be offered
o Bucks must have a 14” minimum inside spread. Penalties: $750 for 12"-14", $1000 for under 12".
o 1 mature doe per hunt (2 for hunts 5+ days). Nubbin bucks or violations incur a $1000 fee.
o Long-horn spikes (7”+ unbranched antlers) allowed, tagged with TPWD buck tags.
4. Ethical Practices:
o Follow ranch and Texas Parks & Wildlife rules. Party hunting is prohibited.
o Wounded game counts as harvested; efforts must be made to recover and report.
5. Restricted Activities:
o No hunting within 75 yards of feeders or tampering with equipment.
o No fishing, predator calls, or killing non-poisonous snakes (e.g., Blue Indigo).
6. Equipment & Restrictions:
o Only Rage or Ramcat broadheads allowed. No crossbows for whitetail unless pre-approved.
o No firearms, ATVs, or excessive driving during hunting hours.
7. Conduct:
o No trash or artifact removal. Clean and maintain cabins and hunting areas.
o Fires must be extinguished; smoking requires caution due to fire risks.
8. Additional Services:
o Tracking services available for a fee. Fully guided and semi-guided hunts offered.
o Non-hunters welcome ($35/day).
9. Fines & Penalties:
o Violations, such as sitting in unauthorized blinds, trespassing, or disturbing other hunters, may incur fines up to $1000 or removal.
10. Driving Rules:
o Permitted only during designated hours: morning (until 30 min pre-sunrise), midday (10 AM–3 PM), evening (30 min post-sunset). Night driving prohibited.
11. Environmental Care:
o Dispose of remains and trash properly. Minimize tree trimming. Avoid damaging roads during wet weather.
For complete details or questions, contact ranch staff.
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 for a refund up to 60 days before the trip.
Gear
You will need your own guns and gear.
Bow Rental
You will need your own bows.
Kid Friendly
This trip is best for adults.
Disability Friendly
This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.
Lunch
Please provide your own food / snacks.
