2 1/2 Day Dove Hunt (No Meals)

Ranger Creek Ranch
Aoudad Hunting
All inclusive Package includes 4 Nights of Lodging, meals, 3 Full Days of Guided Hunting $1250 per person plus a $2500 kill fee.

Ranger Creek Ranch is one of the few Ranches in West Texas that offer free-range Aoudad Sheep Hunting. Our ranches in Knox County are located on mesas surrounded by cedar breaks and 200 feet deep canyons. This is perfect habitat for the Aoudad Sheep which come out of the canyons during the winter to feed on the small grain field mesa. These Aoudad Sheep have very keen eyesight which makes it a very challenging hunt. The hunter may either hunt out of a blind or spot n stalk.

At Ranger Creek Ranch, we have viewed Aoudad herds with animals numbering as large as 65 per group. Among these herd animals are several trophy-size and state record rams. Several aoudad that have been harvested on the ranch have scored in the SCI record book.

The Ranger Creek Ranch Aoudad herd is heavily managed and only a select few Aoudad Hunts are offered each year.

Non-resident 5-Day Special Hunting (Type 157): $48
Legal for any period of 5 consecutive days (valid hunting dates will be printed on the license when issued). Valid to hunt: Exotic animals, all legal game birds (except turkeys), all nongame animals, squirrel, javelina and alligator (not valid for other game animals, NOT VALID FOR DEER). Stamp endorsement requirements apply.

Even though there is not a season for the aoudad we hunt from January 20-April 20

Mini Lease Package: NEW
Price included: Two- 3 -day hunt, with 3 nights lodging
Harvest may include:
1 mature buck, 1 cull buck, 2 whitetail does and unlimited wild hogs, unlimited varmints $3750 per person.

For those management minded hunters that do not have the time to maintain their lease we are now offering a Mini Lease Package. Whitetail Deer Combo Hunt on managed private ranch. 4 x 6 tower, ground blinds, with corn feeders, fully furnished Ranch house. Some areas have food plots.

Ranger Creek Ranch
Texas Whitetail Deer Hunt
Ranger Creek Ranch owns or has access to approximately 15,000 acres of prime hunting land that has been managed over 30 years. The terrain varies from rolling mesquite pastures to rough cedar break country with natural spring water, and is located in Baylor and Knox Counties with the main ranch located between the Brazos River and the South Fork of the Wichita River.

All-inclusive Texas White Tail Deer Hunting Packages consist of basic meals, lodging, and white tail hunts over fully managed areas. These managed areas consist of a feeding program of protein since 1999 and food plots that have been established since 1990. Ranger Creek Ranch offers only free range hunting and we strive for successful harvests but we offer no harvest guarantees.

Optional Services for Additional Fees:
One x one guide $200 per day per hunter
Non Hunter $150.00 per day for lodging and basic meals
+ $50.00 per day for Non Hunter tag along in the field

Not included:
Hunting License, ammunition, hunting gear/apparel.

Accommodations:
Please specify lodging preference at time of booking.

Our philosophy:
We do not play the harvest numbers game, but are dedicated to providing the opportunity for quality mature bucks for our clients. Our staff prides itself on true West Texas hospitality, accommodating all requests, to insure a memorable experience.

* Bag Limit: 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks, all seasons combined.

* General Season: November 3, 2018 – January 6, 2019.

*Special Late General Season:
Jan. 7-20, 2019 (antler less and spike buck deer only).

* Special Youth-Only Season:
Early Season: Oct. 27 – 28, 2018.
Late Season: Jan. 19-20, 2019

Bag limits, provision for the take of antler less deer, and special requirements of the county, shall be as specified for the first 2 days of the general open season. Licensed hunters 16 years of age or younger may hunt deer by any lawful means during this season.

Corporate Package: $2750.00 per hunter, (2 hunter minimum)
3 day hunt, includes, 4 nights lodging and basic meals, semi-guided,
Harvest may include:
1 mature buck, 1 whitetail doe and unlimited wild hogs, unlimited varmints

For those management minded hunters that do not have the time to maintain their lease we are now offering a Mini Lease Package. Whitetail Deer Combo Hunt on managed private ranch. 4 x 6 tower, ground blinds, with corn feeders, fully furnished Ranch house. Some areas have food plots.

Ranger Creek Ranch
Texas Whitetail Deer Hunt
Ranger Creek Ranch owns or has access to approximately 15,000 acres of prime hunting land that has been managed over 30 years. The terrain varies from rolling mesquite pastures to rough cedar break country with natural spring water, and is located in Baylor and Knox Counties with the main ranch located between the Brazos River and the South Fork of the Wichita River.

All-inclusive Texas White Tail Deer Hunting Packages consist of basic meals, lodging, and white tail hunts over fully managed areas. These managed areas consist of a feeding program of protein since 1999 and food plots that have been established since 1990. Ranger Creek Ranch offers only free range hunting and we strive for successful harvests but we offer no harvest guarantees.

Optional Services for Additional Fees:
One x one guide $200 per day per hunter
Non Hunter $150.00 per day for lodging and basic meals
+ $50.00 per day for Non Hunter tag along in the field

Not included:
Hunting License, ammunition, hunting gear/apparel.

Accommodations:
Please specify lodging preference at time of booking.

Our philosophy:
We do not play the harvest numbers game, but are dedicated to providing the opportunity for quality mature bucks for our clients. Our staff prides itself on true West Texas hospitality, accommodating all requests, to insure a memorable experience.

* Bag Limit: 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks, all seasons combined.

* General Season: November 3, 2018 – January 6, 2019.

*Special Late General Season:
Jan. 7-20, 2019 (antler less and spike buck deer only).

* Special Youth-Only Season:
Early Season: Oct. 27 – 28, 2018.
Late Season: Jan. 19-20, 2019

Bag limits, provision for the take of antler less deer, and special requirements of the county, shall be as specified for the first 2 days of the general open season. Licensed hunters 16 years of age or younger may hunt deer by any lawful means during this season.

Management Deer Hunt: $950.00 per hunter, (no minimum)
2 day hunt, includes, 3 nights lodging with basic meals, semi-guided,
Harvest may include:
1 cull buck or whitetail doe, and unlimited wild hogs, unlimited varmints

For those management minded hunters that do not have the time to maintain their lease we are now offering a Mini Lease Package. Whitetail Deer Combo Hunt on managed private ranch. 4 x 6 tower, ground blinds, with corn feeders, fully furnished Ranch house. Some areas have food plots.

Ranger Creek Ranch
Texas Whitetail Deer Hunt
Ranger Creek Ranch owns or has access to approximately 15,000 acres of prime hunting land that has been managed over 30 years. The terrain varies from rolling mesquite pastures to rough cedar break country with natural spring water, and is located in Baylor and Knox Counties with the main ranch located between the Brazos River and the South Fork of the Wichita River.

All-inclusive Texas White Tail Deer Hunting Packages consist of basic meals, lodging, and white tail hunts over fully managed areas. These managed areas consist of a feeding program of protein since 1999 and food plots that have been established since 1990. Ranger Creek Ranch offers only free range hunting and we strive for successful harvests but we offer no harvest guarantees.

Optional Services for Additional Fees:
One x one guide $200 per day per hunter
Non Hunter $150.00 per day for lodging and basic meals
+ $50.00 per day for Non Hunter tag along in the field

Not included:
Hunting License, ammunition, hunting gear/apparel.

Accommodations:
Please specify lodging preference at time of booking.

Our philosophy:
We do not play the harvest numbers game, but are dedicated to providing the opportunity for quality mature bucks for our clients. Our staff prides itself on true West Texas hospitality, accommodating all requests, to insure a memorable experience.

* Bag Limit: 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks, all seasons combined.

* General Season: November 3, 2018 – January 6, 2019.

*Special Late General Season:
Jan. 7-20, 2019 (antler less and spike buck deer only).

* Special Youth-Only Season:
Early Season: Oct. 27 – 28, 2018.
Late Season: Jan. 19-20, 2019

Bag limits, provision for the take of antler less deer, and special requirements of the county, shall be as specified for the first 2 days of the general open season. Licensed hunters 16 years of age or younger may hunt deer by any lawful means during this season.

Bow Hunters Paradise: $1250.00 per hunter
Includes: 3 day hunt with 3 nights lodging and basic meals, semi-guided,
Harvest may include:
Mature buck, Cull buck, whitetail doe, unlimited wild hogs, and unlimited varmints

For those management minded hunters that do not have the time to maintain their lease we are now offering a Mini Lease Package. Whitetail Deer Combo Hunt on managed private ranch. 4 x 6 tower, ground blinds, with corn feeders, fully furnished Ranch house. Some areas have food plots.

Ranger Creek Ranch
Texas Whitetail Deer Hunt
Ranger Creek Ranch owns or has access to approximately 15,000 acres of prime hunting land that has been managed over 30 years. The terrain varies from rolling mesquite pastures to rough cedar break country with natural spring water, and is located in Baylor and Knox Counties with the main ranch located between the Brazos River and the South Fork of the Wichita River.

All-inclusive Texas White Tail Deer Hunting Packages consist of basic meals, lodging, and white tail hunts over fully managed areas. These managed areas consist of a feeding program of protein since 1999 and food plots that have been established since 1990. Ranger Creek Ranch offers only free range hunting and we strive for successful harvests but we offer no harvest guarantees.

Optional Services for Additional Fees:
One x one guide $200 per day per hunter
Non Hunter $150.00 per day for lodging and basic meals
+ $50.00 per day for Non Hunter tag along in the field

Not included:
Hunting License, ammunition, hunting gear/apparel.

Accommodations:
Please specify lodging preference at time of booking.

Our philosophy:
We do not play the harvest numbers game, but are dedicated to providing the opportunity for quality mature bucks for our clients. Our staff prides itself on true West Texas hospitality, accommodating all requests, to insure a memorable experience.

* Bag Limit: 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks, all seasons combined.

* General Season: November 3, 2018 – January 6, 2019.

*Special Late General Season:
Jan. 7-20, 2019 (antler less and spike buck deer only).

* Special Youth-Only Season:
Early Season: Oct. 27 – 28, 2018.
Late Season: Jan. 19-20, 2019

Bag limits, provision for the take of antler less deer, and special requirements of the county, shall be as specified for the first 2 days of the general open season. Licensed hunters 16 years of age or younger may hunt deer by any lawful means during this season.

Executive Package: 2 1/2 day dove hunt, meals and lodging. $750 per person. Opening weekend is $850 per person. We can book the Main Lodge for groups of 20+.

Seasons:
Dove (North Zone): September 1 – November 4, 2018
December 21, 2018 – January 14, 2019

Ranger Creek Ranch is one of the few ranches in Texas that actually has a year round habitat management program specifically for the benefit of the dove population. With good management, cooperative weather and planted crops of milo, wheat, and sunflowers we have created a haven for migrating dove colonies and our dove harvest numbers prove it. The majority of these Dove Hunts don’t last long. With statistics like that you have to come out and see it for yourself! We will let the birds speak for us.

Dove Hunters will typically depart from the lodge between 6:15-6:30 am for the morning hunt after a run and go breakfast. Afternoon dove hunts typically will depart from the lodge between 3:00-3:30 PM.

Items you will need to bring with you when Dove Hunting:
Camo Clothing (short sleeve shirt and long pants)
Shells for your gun (lead shot)
Hunting License if you are coming from out of state you will need white wing stamp, habitat stamp, hip stamp, if you are in state you can get a combo license.
Stool or chair to set on in field
Vest (for birds and shells)
Snake boots and/or chaps
Cooler w/name and address
Hunter safety license

Dove/Teal Hunt: 2 mornings of on your own teal hunting, 2 afternoons dove hunting, incredible meals, and 2 nights lodging at our historic ranch. $775 per person minimum 4 hunters.

Seasons:
Dove (North Zone): September 1 – November 4, 2018
December 21, 2018 – January 14, 2019

Ranger Creek Ranch is one of the few ranches in Texas that actually has a year round habitat management program specifically for the benefit of the dove population. With good management, cooperative weather and planted crops of milo, wheat, and sunflowers we have created a haven for migrating dove colonies and our dove harvest numbers prove it. The majority of these Dove Hunts don’t last long. With statistics like that you have to come out and see it for yourself! We will let the birds speak for us.

Dove Hunters will typically depart from the lodge between 6:15-6:30 am for the morning hunt after a run and go breakfast. Afternoon dove hunts typically will depart from the lodge between 3:00-3:30 PM.

Items you will need to bring with you when Dove Hunting:
Camo Clothing (short sleeve shirt and long pants)
Shells for your gun (lead shot)
Hunting License if you are coming from out of state you will need white wing stamp, habitat stamp, hip stamp, if you are in state you can get a combo license.
Stool or chair to set on in field
Vest (for birds and shells)
Snake boots and/or chaps
Cooler w/name and address
Hunter safety license

Fish/Dove: Afternoon dove hunt and dinner and lodging the night of arrival, early morning fishing, noon meal and afternoon dove hunt. $425.00 per person per day minimum 4 hunters.

Seasons:
Dove (North Zone): September 1 – November 4, 2018
December 21, 2018 – January 14, 2019

Ranger Creek Ranch is one of the few ranches in Texas that actually has a year round habitat management program specifically for the benefit of the dove population. With good management, cooperative weather and planted crops of milo, wheat, and sunflowers we have created a haven for migrating dove colonies and our dove harvest numbers prove it. The majority of these Dove Hunts don’t last long. With statistics like that you have to come out and see it for yourself! We will let the birds speak for us.

Dove Hunters will typically depart from the lodge between 6:15-6:30 am for the morning hunt after a run and go breakfast. Afternoon dove hunts typically will depart from the lodge between 3:00-3:30 PM.

Items you will need to bring with you when Dove Hunting:
Camo Clothing (short sleeve shirt and long pants)
Shells for your gun (lead shot)
Hunting License if you are coming from out of state you will need white wing stamp, habitat stamp, hip stamp, if you are in state you can get a combo license.
Stool or chair to set on in field
Vest (for birds and shells)
Snake boots and/or chaps
Cooler w/name and address
Hunter safety license

UNGUIDED DUCK HUNT – $180.00 per person

This hunt requires a minimum of 4 people and includes 1 night of lodging in a satellite ranch house. Full meals available upon request. Hunters will be escorted to the hunt area the afternoon prior to the morning hunt. No hunting after 1 pm.\

Did you know that west Texas offers some of the finest Waterfowl Hunting in the United States? This is absolutely true. The ranch property for Waterfowl Hunting, lies in the middle of the Central Flyway. Because the ranch is in the temperate zone, it is also the stopping ground for many migrating Ducks and Geese. This location, teamed up with a consulting wildlife biologist, and strict agricultural practices is a formula for waterfowl numbers. Whether you visit Ranger Creek Ranch for a memorable waterfowl hunting trip, member of the duck hunting club, or just a generic do it yourself duck hunt…a Waterfowl Hunting Trip at Ranger Creek Ranch will not be forgotten.

DUCK DAILY BAG LIMIT: 6
Ranger Creek Ranch offers waterfowl hunting property as a seasonal lease or become a duck club member. (See leases) Each type selected offers various levels of service. Call the Ranch at 940.888.2478 or email ranger@rangercreekranch.com for prices and availability, also check the Knox and Baylor county pages for available leases.

6 ducks, to include no more than the following with no more than 3x the daily limit in possession:
* 5 mallards (only 2 of which may be hens)
* 3 wood ducks
* 3 scaup
* 2 redheads
* 1 pintail
* 2 canvasback
* 1 dusky duck (mottled duck, Mexican-like duck, black duck and their hybrids are closed the first five days of the season in each zone)

MERGANSER DAILY BAG LIMIT: 5
Five in the aggregate, to include no more than 2 hooded mergansers.

COOT DAILY BAG LIMIT: 15

FALCONRY DAILY BAG LIMIT:
Daily bag and possession limits shall not exceed 3 and 9 migratory game birds, respectively, singly or in the aggregate.

HUNTING SEASON DATES:
September Teal Season:
September 15-30, 2018
Daily Bag Limit: 6 Possession Limit: 18

North Zone
Regular season: Nov. 10- 25, 2018 & Dec. 1, 2018 – Jan. 27, 2019
Dusky duck: Nov. 15 – 25, 2018 & Dec. 1, 2018 – Jan. 27, 2019
Youth-only: Nov. 3 – 4, 2018

High Plains Mallard Management Unit (HPMMU)
Regular season: Oct. 27 – 28, 2018 & Nov. 2, 2018 – Jan. 27, 2019
Dusky duck: Nov. 5, 2018 – Jan. 27, 2019
Youth-only: Oct. 20 – 21, 2018

What Items you will need:
Hunting License,Federal and State Waterfowl Stamps (Duck Stamp), Hip Stamp, Hunter Safety Certificate
Waders or Waterproof Boots
Camo Clothing (weather appropiate)
Face Mask or Face Paint
Heavy Steel Loads
Decoys
Shot size: #4

UNGUIDED GOOSE HUNT-$225.00 per person

This hunt requires a minimum of 4 people and includes 1 night of lodging in a satellite ranch house. Full meals available upon request. Hunters will be escorted to the hunt area the afternoon prior to the morning hunt. No hunting after 1 pm.

Did you know that west Texas offers some of the finest Waterfowl Hunting in the United States? This is absolutely true. The ranch property for Waterfowl Hunting, lies in the middle of the Central Flyway. Because the ranch is in the temperate zone, it is also the stopping ground for many migrating Ducks and Geese. This location, teamed up with a consulting wildlife biologist, and strict agricultural practices is a formula for waterfowl numbers. Whether you visit Ranger Creek Ranch for a memorable waterfowl hunting trip, member of the duck hunting club, or just a generic do it yourself duck hunt…a Waterfowl Hunting Trip at Ranger Creek Ranch will not be forgotten.

DUCK DAILY BAG LIMIT: 6
Ranger Creek Ranch offers waterfowl hunting property as a seasonal lease or become a duck club member. (See leases) Each type selected offers various levels of service. Call the Ranch at 940.888.2478 or email ranger@rangercreekranch.com for prices and availability, also check the Knox and Baylor county pages for available leases.

6 ducks, to include no more than the following with no more than 3x the daily limit in possession:
* 5 mallards (only 2 of which may be hens)
* 3 wood ducks
* 3 scaup
* 2 redheads
* 1 pintail
* 2 canvasback
* 1 dusky duck (mottled duck, Mexican-like duck, black duck and their hybrids are closed the first five days of the season in each zone)

MERGANSER DAILY BAG LIMIT: 5
Five in the aggregate, to include no more than 2 hooded mergansers.

COOT DAILY BAG LIMIT: 15

FALCONRY DAILY BAG LIMIT:
Daily bag and possession limits shall not exceed 3 and 9 migratory game birds, respectively, singly or in the aggregate.

HUNTING SEASON DATES:
September Teal Season:
September 15-30, 2018
Daily Bag Limit: 6 Possession Limit: 18

North Zone
Regular season: Nov. 10- 25, 2018 & Dec. 1, 2018 – Jan. 27, 2019
Dusky duck: Nov. 15 – 25, 2018 & Dec. 1, 2018 – Jan. 27, 2019
Youth-only: Nov. 3 – 4, 2018

High Plains Mallard Management Unit (HPMMU)
Regular season: Oct. 27 – 28, 2018 & Nov. 2, 2018 – Jan. 27, 2019
Dusky duck: Nov. 5, 2018 – Jan. 27, 2019
Youth-only: Oct. 20 – 21, 2018

What Items you will need:
Hunting License,Federal and State Waterfowl Stamps (Duck Stamp), Hip Stamp, Hunter Safety Certificate
Waders or Waterproof Boots
Camo Clothing (weather appropiate)
Face Mask or Face Paint
Heavy Steel Loads
Decoys
Shot size: #4

Wild Quail Hunt: 2 days hunting, 2 nights lodging $350 per person.

Season: October 28, 2017 – February 25, 2018

Here at Ranger Creek Ranch, we are committed to the wildlife and we are stewards of the land that God created. Our philosophy is: “take care of the animals and they will take care of you.” We have continued to manage our ranch to produce the wild quail population even during the past drought but during the past two years with the abundance of rain the quail population has exploded. Even though the birds have came back in great numbers we only scheduled one hunt in the 2016-2017 season and during a 2 hour period their dogs had pointed 10 coveys of birds. Covey numbers were ranging from 15-25 birds.

Our Ranch provides some of the best wild quail hunting in Texas. Whether you a dog trainer who wants to train a dog on real birds or just an avid bird hunter looking to pursue great hunting. Let Ranger Creek Ranch provide you with a Upland Bird Hunting memory of a lifetime.

Ranger Creek Ranch will require paperwork to indicate # of coveys, # birds per covey, and harvest #’s to help manage the birds.

Free Hog Hunt: Offered during the months of May, June, July, and August with unlimited hogs. Consists of a no frill/no thrill hunt which means no baiting prior to arrival. You will need to arrive at 3 pm so that we have time to set you up and show you the property lines. $175 per person per day includes lodging, breakfast/dinner prepared for you to warm up at your convenience. No minimum number of hunters.

THE HUNT
On the Ranch’s hog hunting areas we set up strategically placed elevated 4 x 6 blinds, tripods, pop up blinds, corn spinners and bait holes containing sour grain (hog candy) or corn topped off with our famous and success proven hog attractant. Once you arrive at 2:00 pm you will get settled into your accommodations, take care of the necessary paperwork, and go through “Hog Orientation 101” with one of the Ranger Creek Ranch Staff. A guide will have baited selected areas the day prior to your arrival and will take you to these pre baited areas to determine the best places to set up for the evening hunt. Once this site has been determined you will make the final preparations for your exciting hog adventure. At this point, you are basically “on your own” to get back to that area and start your hunt. The next 2 days one of the guide staff will meet with you around 11 am to rebait the sites to see first hand on the hog activity at the hunting sites. A determination will be made at that point on where to set up for the evening hunt. Hogs are naturally nocturnal, so we strategically set up for night hunts with the bait holes set up 35-85 yards for rifle hunters. Although during warm sunny days the hogs take a “siesta”, and most of the time after some late night hunting you will want to do the same. We recommend staying on the “hogs schedule” but if you want to stay active you need to arrange for a spot and stalk in another hunting area prior to your arrival.

THE HOG
One of the biggest misconceptions first time Hog Hunters have about hogs is that by their appearance and unclean habitat that they are “dumb”. This is far from the truth. A hog’s intelligence level is higher than a dog. Their keen sense of smell is greater than a deer along with their keen hearing. The only advantage hunters have is that a hogs eyesight is poor. A hog is a very nomadic type of animal–here today–10 miles away tomorrow not committed to a set daily habit. With all of these traits it makes for one of the most difficult animals to pattern to hunt. Hogs move very fast and can go from 0 to 30-35 mph in matter of seconds. For hunters up to the challenge, who can handle “boar fever”, the satisfaction of accomplishment is greatly rewarding. Along with other game animals the females are the best eating, the boars are the best trophies and biggest challenge.

Light options for night hunting:
1) Thermal Night vision scope or binoculars prove to be the most successful but most expensive
2) Night Vision scope or binoculars are the next best choice
3) Green LED Scope or side rail mounted light….you can rent these from us for $20 during your hunt. The green lens seem to offer more clarity.
Please let us know prior to your arrival on the light rental so we may have them fully charged.
4) Handheld spotlight….offers light but eliminates one person up holding the light
Ice is available at the Main Lodge for $2.50 per bag
There is a cleaning station with buckets to dispose the unsalvagable parts and running water

Optional Services for Additional Fees:
Non-hunter $125 per day
Cleaning fee: small hogs may be cleaned and quartered for an additional $75 per hog, Large hogs (150+) are cleaned and quartered for $150 each
Daytime “On your Own Spot n Stalk” is an additional $200 per group up to 4 hunters.
Not Included: Hunting license, ammunition, hunting gear/apparel.

Accommodations: Private Ranch Houses are available and The Main Lodge is only available upon request and for those booking with meals. We usually will book hog hunters at a Ranch House during our regular hunting season due to the difference in the hunting schedules with other hunters. This makes everyone more compatible during meal time!

Note: We are a free ranging ranch and do not have animals inside a fenced area so no guarantees are offered.

Hogs may be hunted throughout the year….There is no season for them!

Regular Hog Hunt: A 2 1/2 day semi- guided, unlimited hog hunt, 3 nights lodging including meals is $750.00 per person 4 person minimum.

W/o Meals is $675 per person no minimum

THE HUNT
On the Ranch’s hog hunting areas we set up strategically placed elevated 4 x 6 blinds, tripods, pop up blinds, corn spinners and bait holes containing sour grain (hog candy) or corn topped off with our famous and success proven hog attractant. Once you arrive at 2:00 pm you will get settled into your accommodations, take care of the necessary paperwork, and go through “Hog Orientation 101” with one of the Ranger Creek Ranch Staff. A guide will have baited selected areas the day prior to your arrival and will take you to these pre baited areas to determine the best places to set up for the evening hunt. Once this site has been determined you will make the final preparations for your exciting hog adventure. At this point, you are basically “on your own” to get back to that area and start your hunt. The next 2 days one of the guide staff will meet with you around 11 am to rebait the sites to see first hand on the hog activity at the hunting sites. A determination will be made at that point on where to set up for the evening hunt. Hogs are naturally nocturnal, so we strategically set up for night hunts with the bait holes set up 35-85 yards for rifle hunters. Although during warm sunny days the hogs take a “siesta”, and most of the time after some late night hunting you will want to do the same. We recommend staying on the “hogs schedule” but if you want to stay active you need to arrange for a spot and stalk in another hunting area prior to your arrival.

THE HOG
One of the biggest misconceptions first time Hog Hunters have about hogs is that by their appearance and unclean habitat that they are “dumb”. This is far from the truth. A hog’s intelligence level is higher than a dog. Their keen sense of smell is greater than a deer along with their keen hearing. The only advantage hunters have is that a hogs eyesight is poor. A hog is a very nomadic type of animal–here today–10 miles away tomorrow not committed to a set daily habit. With all of these traits it makes for one of the most difficult animals to pattern to hunt. Hogs move very fast and can go from 0 to 30-35 mph in matter of seconds. For hunters up to the challenge, who can handle “boar fever”, the satisfaction of accomplishment is greatly rewarding. Along with other game animals the females are the best eating, the boars are the best trophies and biggest challenge.

Light options for night hunting:
1) Thermal Night vision scope or binoculars prove to be the most successful but most expensive
2) Night Vision scope or binoculars are the next best choice
3) Green LED Scope or side rail mounted light….you can rent these from us for $20 during your hunt. The green lens seem to offer more clarity.
Please let us know prior to your arrival on the light rental so we may have them fully charged.
4) Handheld spotlight….offers light but eliminates one person up holding the light
Ice is available at the Main Lodge for $2.50 per bag
There is a cleaning station with buckets to dispose the unsalvagable parts and running water

Optional Services for Additional Fees:
Non-hunter $125 per day
Cleaning fee: small hogs may be cleaned and quartered for an additional $75 per hog, Large hogs (150+) are cleaned and quartered for $150 each
Daytime “On your Own Spot n Stalk” is an additional $200 per group up to 4 hunters.
Not Included: Hunting license, ammunition, hunting gear/apparel.

Accommodations: Private Ranch Houses are available and The Main Lodge is only available upon request and for those booking with meals. We usually will book hog hunters at a Ranch House during our regular hunting season due to the difference in the hunting schedules with other hunters. This makes everyone more compatible during meal time!

Note: We are a free ranging ranch and do not have animals inside a fenced area so no guarantees are offered.

Hogs may be hunted throughout the year….There is no season for them!

“First Timer” Hog Hunts: An all inclusive 2 1/2 day unlimited hog hunt, 3 nights lodging and meals. This package is recommended for those that have not hunted hogs. The guide will give you the Basic ” Hog 101″ Class and the necessary information to make sure you have the best opportunity to make a successful harvest. The guide will also teach you how to clean and quarter your first hog. $850 per person w/meals a minimum of 4 and w/o meals is $775 per person 2 person minimum.

THE HUNT
On the Ranch’s hog hunting areas we set up strategically placed elevated 4 x 6 blinds, tripods, pop up blinds, corn spinners and bait holes containing sour grain (hog candy) or corn topped off with our famous and success proven hog attractant. Once you arrive at 2:00 pm you will get settled into your accommodations, take care of the necessary paperwork, and go through “Hog Orientation 101” with one of the Ranger Creek Ranch Staff. A guide will have baited selected areas the day prior to your arrival and will take you to these pre baited areas to determine the best places to set up for the evening hunt. Once this site has been determined you will make the final preparations for your exciting hog adventure. At this point, you are basically “on your own” to get back to that area and start your hunt. The next 2 days one of the guide staff will meet with you around 11 am to rebait the sites to see first hand on the hog activity at the hunting sites. A determination will be made at that point on where to set up for the evening hunt. Hogs are naturally nocturnal, so we strategically set up for night hunts with the bait holes set up 35-85 yards for rifle hunters. Although during warm sunny days the hogs take a “siesta”, and most of the time after some late night hunting you will want to do the same. We recommend staying on the “hogs schedule” but if you want to stay active you need to arrange for a spot and stalk in another hunting area prior to your arrival.

THE HOG
One of the biggest misconceptions first time Hog Hunters have about hogs is that by their appearance and unclean habitat that they are “dumb”. This is far from the truth. A hog’s intelligence level is higher than a dog. Their keen sense of smell is greater than a deer along with their keen hearing. The only advantage hunters have is that a hogs eyesight is poor. A hog is a very nomadic type of animal–here today–10 miles away tomorrow not committed to a set daily habit. With all of these traits it makes for one of the most difficult animals to pattern to hunt. Hogs move very fast and can go from 0 to 30-35 mph in matter of seconds. For hunters up to the challenge, who can handle “boar fever”, the satisfaction of accomplishment is greatly rewarding. Along with other game animals the females are the best eating, the boars are the best trophies and biggest challenge.

Light options for night hunting:
1) Thermal Night vision scope or binoculars prove to be the most successful but most expensive
2) Night Vision scope or binoculars are the next best choice
3) Green LED Scope or side rail mounted light….you can rent these from us for $20 during your hunt. The green lens seem to offer more clarity.
Please let us know prior to your arrival on the light rental so we may have them fully charged.
4) Handheld spotlight….offers light but eliminates one person up holding the light
Ice is available at the Main Lodge for $2.50 per bag
There is a cleaning station with buckets to dispose the unsalvagable parts and running water

Optional Services for Additional Fees:
Non-hunter $125 per day
Cleaning fee: small hogs may be cleaned and quartered for an additional $75 per hog, Large hogs (150+) are cleaned and quartered for $150 each
Daytime “On your Own Spot n Stalk” is an additional $200 per group up to 4 hunters.
Not Included: Hunting license, ammunition, hunting gear/apparel.

Accommodations: Private Ranch Houses are available and The Main Lodge is only available upon request and for those booking with meals. We usually will book hog hunters at a Ranch House during our regular hunting season due to the difference in the hunting schedules with other hunters. This makes everyone more compatible during meal time!

Note: We are a free ranging ranch and do not have animals inside a fenced area so no guarantees are offered.

Hogs may be hunted throughout the year….There is no season for them!

2 1/2 Day 2 Bird Limit Rio Grande Turkey Hunt:
including meals and 3 nights lodging {4 person minimum} $775.00 per person unguided

There are few things better than a spring Wild Turkey Hunt in the Rolling plains of West Texas. The feel of spring shedding off its cold winter coat, and wildflowers abounding in every field.

Did I mention the heart pounding action of two Rio Grande turkeys fighting for territory and mating rights?
Texas is home to over 600,000 Rio Grande turkeys and Ranger Creek Ranch holds an abundance of these animals. In return, we have a high success rate and liberal bag limits with a lengthy spring Wild Turkey Hunting season.
We recommend 10 or 12 gauge shotguns with full chokes and either 4’s, 5’s or 6 shot. Full camo, facemask, light jacket, binoculars, quiet boots, rain gear, camera, ice chest, several different turkey calls, flashlight, toiletries and hunting license when on Wild Turkey Hunt. Bows equipped with special turkey broadheads are also welcome.

Self Guided Turkey Hunts:
Upon the afternoon of arrival one of our guides will escort you to the area you will be hunting. Hunters are shown the area to hunt within “calling distance” of both roost, strut zone, and feeding areas.

Spring Turkey Season 2019
Rio Grande Turkey:
Fall Season
North zone: Nov. 3, 2018 – Jan. 6, 2019
Archery-Only: September 29 – Nov. 2, 2018

Fall Youth-Only
Early: Oct. 27 – 28, 2018
Late: Jan. 7 – 20, 2019

Spring Season
North zone: March 30 – May 12, 2019

5 Day Rio Grande Turkey/Wild Boar Hunt:
2 bird limit, unlimited hogs, 6 nights lodging and meals {4 person minimum} $1525.00 per person unguided

There are few things better than a spring Wild Turkey Hunt in the Rolling plains of West Texas. The feel of spring shedding off its cold winter coat, and wildflowers abounding in every field.

Did I mention the heart pounding action of two Rio Grande turkeys fighting for territory and mating rights?
Texas is home to over 600,000 Rio Grande turkeys and Ranger Creek Ranch holds an abundance of these animals. In return, we have a high success rate and liberal bag limits with a lengthy spring Wild Turkey Hunting season.
We recommend 10 or 12 gauge shotguns with full chokes and either 4’s, 5’s or 6 shot. Full camo, facemask, light jacket, binoculars, quiet boots, rain gear, camera, ice chest, several different turkey calls, flashlight, toiletries and hunting license when on Wild Turkey Hunt. Bows equipped with special turkey broadheads are also welcome.

Self Guided Turkey Hunts:
Upon the afternoon of arrival one of our guides will escort you to the area you will be hunting. Hunters are shown the area to hunt within “calling distance” of both roost, strut zone, and feeding areas.

Spring Turkey Season 2019
Rio Grande Turkey:
Fall Season
North zone: Nov. 3, 2018 – Jan. 6, 2019
Archery-Only: September 29 – Nov. 2, 2018

Fall Youth-Only
Early: Oct. 27 – 28, 2018
Late: Jan. 7 – 20, 2019

Spring Season
North zone: March 30 – May 12, 2019

$175 per day for the hunt which includes one nights lodging. Come in for a spectacular predator/varmint hunt of your choice. Only a kill fee on the Bobcats.

With meals $225.

Ground Squirrels
Bobcats- kill fee $250
Coyotes
Crows-catch the migration.
Raccoons
Texas Jack Rabbits

A 2 1/2 day semi- guided, 2 javelina hunt, 3 nights lodging including meals is $ 975 per person or $ 900 without meals.

Ranger Creek Ranch
Javelina Hunting

Javelina are members of the peccary family and are a very sporting game animal to hunt especially with a bow. There are only 4 states in the United States that have javelina’s and Ranger Creek Ranch holds a good population of them on the Western portion of the ranch.

Javelina travel in small herds and seem to have a somewhat limited home range. They feed primarily on prickly pear which provides up to half of their diet along with mesquite beans, fruits, and insects.

They have poor eyesight and will often remain around humans longer than other wildlife when startled which makes bow hunting so attractive. When cornered, they can defend themselves very effectively with sharp canine teeth. They cannot stand the cold winters, but we have many crooks and crannies on our ranch where they can find warmth to withstand.

In Knox County, javelina are classified as a game animal and may be legally harvested with a hunting license from the first of October – last weekend in February and are limited to 2 per hunter per season.

Javelina’s have a musk glad on their rump which gives them their characteristic smell and keeps them in contact with their herd. They usually weigh from 30-55 pounds and make great European, shoulder, and full body mounts.