Rancho Tres Hijos offers both high fence trophy hunting as well as “free chase” whitetail hunting opportunities in the famed South Texas Brush Country. The hunting area consists of approximately 2,500 high fenced acres under intensive wildlife management regularly rendering bucks scoring over 150 B&C, as well as 700 acres of low fenced country offering free roam native Texas deer hunting. All high fenced Trophy hunts are guided, whereas, free chase hunts can be both guided or non-guided, depending on the hunter’s preference. A limited number of day hunts and package hunts are both offered.
All hunts require 50% non refundable deposit per hunter which is added to your final cost upon harvest. Cancellations must be made prior to 60 days of the scheduled hunt–Deposits may be used for booking a hunt at a later date if cancellations are made prior to 60 days of the scheduled hunt.
**Any animal wounded will be considered a kill and full payment will be received for that hunt.
GUIDED WHITETAIL DEER SEASON – October 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018
Day hunts are offered at a day fee of $750/person to include harvest of spikes, does, hogs, predators, and varmints. Day hunts have a two deer maximum (doe or spike) per hunter. Day hunts may be upgraded to include a management or trophy bucks, however the cost of the animal as listed below will be paid upon harvest. All management and trophy package hunts include the opportunity to harvest other game such as does, spikes, hogs, bobcats, and coyotes at no additional cost.
WHITETAIL PACKAGE HUNTS
All package hunts are 3 day/ 3night hunting trips ( one evening, 2 full days, one morning).
- Management buck (5 1/2 yrs or older scoring <129 B&C) – $1500.00
- 130B&C- 139 B&C $2500.00
- 140B&C- 149 B&C $4500.00
- 150B&C- 159 B&C $5500.00
- 160B&C- 169 B&C $6500.00
- 170B&C and Higher $8500.00 plus $150.00 per inch over 170B&C
- Meat Hunter’s Package $3000 – Includes one buck up to 139 B&C, 2 does, and unlimited hogs.
FAIR- CHASE WHITETAIL HUNTING
Our fair chase hunts are offered on our low fenced country of the ranch. These hunts include all of the same amenities as our trophy package hunts and are offered in both guided (additional $150/day guide fee) and non-guided hunts.
Pricing: Non-Guided
2 day/ 2 night- $3,500/ hunter
3 day/3 night- $4,000/hunter
All fair chase hunts include a buck of your choice, two does, and unlimited hogs. No additional kill fees are required for fair chase hunts. Upon harvesting or wounding any animal, full payment is received.
SPRING TURKEY HUNTING
Guided 2day/2night hunts.
$1250/ hunter
PREDATOR HUNTING
2 day/2night hunts including one bobcat and unlimited hogs, coyotes, and varmints.
Guided- $1250
Non-guided $1100
ALL HUNT PRICES include excellent accommodations to include food and beverages, transportation to and from blinds, and transportation to and from airport if needed. Alcohol is not provided but is allowed. Hunters must furnish their own hunting license, firearm, and ammunition. All hunters are required to sign a Hunters’ Release Form and are expected to comply with the Hunting Regulations the State of Texas and of Rancho Tres Hijos.
BIRD AND WILDLIFE WATCHING
Accommodations are available for up to six persons who would like to visit Rancho Tres Hijos for wildlife observation and photography at a rate of $250.00 per person per day. Meals are included.