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About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Big Game

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

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

Hunting Type

Big Game

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.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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.

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Pricing Matrix

	2 days	3 days	4 days
1 Person	$500.00	$750.00	$1,000.00
2 People	$1,000.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00
3 People	$1,500.00	$2,250.00	$3,000.00
4 People	$2,000.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Ava D.

Outfitter

About Your Guide

Ava D.

Outfitter

va and her family have been welcoming bowhunters to their South Texas ranch since 1995. Just outside Sabinal in the heart of Uvalde County, this nearly 13,000-acre property is one of the largest bowhunting-only day lease ranches in Texas.

At this operation, you’ll find classic South Texas terrain, low fences, and a truly “fair chase” hunting experience for whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, exotics, and more. The focus is on DIY hunting, with self-guided and semi-guided options available. There are no preset stands here—hunters have the freedom to set up anywhere within their assigned pasture, as long as they follow ranch rules.

Ava and her crew are always happy to point you toward areas with recent game activity, especially if you can’t scout in advance. With years of local knowledge and a genuine passion for the hunt, they’re here to help you make the most of your time in the field.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Sabinal, Texas

Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Big Game

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.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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.

Target Species

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Techniques

Archery

Everything Else to Know

You will be responsible for your own gear. Nick will be in touch to discuss details before the trip.

You'll need to buy a hunting license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Ava will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 60 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 60 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Target Species

Techniques

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