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:
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

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 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.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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.

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Pricing Matrix

	48 Hours	72 Hours	96 Hours
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

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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 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.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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.

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Archery

Everything Else to Know

You will be responsible for your own gear. Once you book your trip, we'll connect you directly with Nick to discuss details.

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. Nick 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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