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Texas Hunting; Hunting at it's best!
Texas offers probably the most variety of game to hunt of any state in the U.S.
Whitetail, Mule, and Exotic Deer.Rio Grande and Eastern Turkey, Mourning and Whitewing Dove, Waterfowl, Bobwhite and Blue Quail, Wild Hogs, All kinds of Exotics, Predators; all can be found and hunted in Texas. Seasons are usually very liberal in length, (if not open year around) and harvest and the choices of where to hunt can be mind boggling to those looking to hunt Texas.
Why T.O.O.
There are several reasons to allow T.O.O. to work for you to book your next Texas hunting trip.
1. We do all the contacting; either calling and emailing, so you don't have to wait for returned calls and emails. Let T.O.O. do that time consuming job and you can relax and take care of your job and family. This is our business, to spend the time organizing your hunting trip.
2. We are located in San Antonio, Texas and we know the hunting ranches of Texas, we know their track record, their land, and the animals they have historically taken and as such we can eliminate wasted phone calls and emails.
3. We are working for you, not the ranch or outfitter, and that means your satisfaction is our only concern, not the ranches and outfitters. We are there to help take care of the problems and answer the questions and to cut-off any potential concerns that might arise regarding your hunt.
4. We are leverage for you in case you have a problem with an outfitter or ranch. We have the means to pursue legal or law enforcement actions against a ranch/outfitter if the need was to happen. We have had to do this once in our 10 years as a hunting and fishing business, but that leverage is good to have if needed.
One way to avoid potential problems is to use the one business in Texas that works 100% for the hunter and fisherman; Texas Outdoor Organizers. We only work for you, the sportsman!
T.O.O. Costs & Fees
T.O.O. charges 10% of the base cost of the hunt we find for you.
We offer discounts on our fees for large groups, military, multiple hunts, and retired hunters.
Remember, T.O.O. works for you, not the ranch or outfitter, to find your ideal hunt.
We feel booking a hunt should be an enjoyable experience and we start from "scratch" with each hunt when we are contacted.
These hunts below are opportunities that we have found to be a good hunt for a reasonable price. These hunting operations have offered a discount through T.O.O. However T.O.O. is not expected to book theses hunts, they are only there to show hunters the great hunts we locate for sportsmen.
**2012-13 Selected Hunts should be updated by the end of February 2012 with any adjustments in price/amenities. The hunts below from 2011-12 are established operations that have offered these hunts for a long time. T.O.O. is confident that these hunts will continue to be a quality option for hunters to consider and that the hunt cost will be in the same range for 2012. Feel free to consider these hunts if you are planning a Texas hunt for the 2012-13 season**
**These 2011-12 Texas Hunting season prices below are total price unless noted when booked through T.O.O. Your hunting license cost, and any gratuity are the only cost not included.**
Whitetail Deer Hunts
1) 1000 aces Duval County (South Texas) ****Outstanding Hunt Price!****
Trophy Whitetail Hunt 170-200+ B&C High Fenced $10,000 total cost. (This is about $5,000 less than a true 180-200" Texas whitetail buck hunt will cost just about anywhere else. Meals, lodging, quail hunting, very nice Saloon.
First class operation for those looking for a quality high scoring Trophy whitetail at below typical prices.
2) 2,800 acres, Fisher County (West Central Texas)
Whitetail deer hunt: 2 nights, three days, one meal, lodging, ranch transportation. Eight point or better Total cost: $1,500 per hunter
In 2006, a father/son hunt booked through T.O.O. on this ranch resulted in a 140 B&C whitetail for the father and a 13 point buck for the son.
3) South Texas 3,800 acres High and Low fenced; LaSalle County
Management whitetail buck hunts
Mature Eight point bucks up to 125 B&C, $2,200 Total Cost,
125 B&C-low 130's B&C buck, $2,750 Total Cost
No kill/no pay, Lodging $50 a night per person
Trophy bucks are available, costs will be higher
Doe/Spike hunt:
$150 per doe/spike whitetail (limited number of does are available)
Wild Hog hunts
La Salle County (South Texas):
$150 per hog (There is an abundance of hogs on this ranch!)
Fisher County (West Central Texas):
Rifle Hunt: 2 Day hunt, two hogs per hunter, total cost: $340 per hunter, lodging included.
Bow Hunt: 2 day hunt, two hogs per hunter, total cost: $275 per hunter, lodging included.
Exotics
Fisher County (West Central Texas)
Exotic Bow Hunt: Fallow or Blackbuck, 2 day hunt, total cost: $725, lodging included. One Fallow or Blackbuck, plus one hog per hunter.
Give T.O.O. a call about these smaller hunting operations that offer great hunting in a small, personalized setup or let us find your hunt on the better known, established hunting ranch or outfitter in Texas. Either way, we'll get it done for you.
The best time to put together a deer hunt in Texas is from January through June for that year. By that time hunting operations have made price adjustments, get harvest forecasts, and have a fairly good idea of the animals to be taken for that season. Waiting until the fall to look for hunt limits the hunter, due to booked dates and other factors that limit hunting operations.
Whitetail Deer
Texas has world class whitetail hunting, most hunters know that. However Texas offers many day, package, and management hunts for whitetail at a lower cost. Prices can run from $150 a day for a day doe/spike hunt to as high as you can want to spend. Texas has it all in whitetail hunting. From pull up to the gate and good luck, to the most luxurious accommodations available.
We can cater to whatever you feel is the type of hunting you want. From blind hunting, to rattling, stalking or just high rack hunting there is a type of hunting you want.
Mule Deer
Texas has two areas that have Mule Deer populations. One is in the Trans-Pecos/Big Bend area. This area has the largest number of Mule Deer, however their body size and horns are on average not as big as the second area. That area is the Panhandle of Texas. The Mule Deer numbers there are smaller, however the weights and antler scores are on average higher than in the Trans-Pecos region. Most hunting in the Trans-Pecos region is done "Spot and Stalk" or driving and spotting. The Panhandle region offers more of the blind hunting, where you stake out an area and look for the deer to come to agricultural fields, or migrating from the creek beds and river bottoms. Either area can give you a Mule Deer hunt that is less expensive than a hunt in the traditional states out west. Prices can be as low as $1,500 for a 2 day Mule deer hunt, and as expensive as $4,000 and higher for a package hunt.
Exotics
There are a great number of exotic animals in Texas and hunts can take place at any time of the year in Texas. All that's needed is a hunting license. Axis, Fallow, Blackbuck, Sika, Elk, various rams, wild sheep, and many other species, all wild and different than the native game in Texas.
T.O.O. DOES NOT BOOK "CANNED" HUNTS!
If that is a concern of yours, please understand all exotic hunts that book through T.O.O. are fair game hunts. A large number of ranches have high fenced their land, most do so to control the habitat and condition of the herds of animals. If you want a low fence operation, it is up to you.
However a 1,000 acre or more pasture under high fence will offer you a chance at hunting an animal, not a canned hunt. Please contact T.O.O. if your concerned about high fenced hunts.
Prices run from about $250 for a management exotic hunt to fill your freezer with delicious venison, to $3,000 and even much, much higher for the truly exotic animals.
Wild Hogs
A non-native animal they hunted year round and are excellent eating. They can be as challenging as any mature buck and can offer a some "excitement" as well. Texas has a huge population of hogs and the cost of the hunts is very reasonable. Most ranches want their numbers reduced and offer hunts for as little as $150. However most hunts will run from $200 to $400 for a weekend type deal. An awesome way to do some off-season hunting and to fill your freezer as well.
Javelina
These unique animals native only to the Americas offer an exciting hunt. Stalking is wonderful way to hunt these animals, and the coat on the Javelina is truly unique. Most hunts are in line with a Hog hunt and often can be combined with a hog hunt. There are different seasons in different counties, with South Texas generally not having a closed season. Most Javelina are found in South Texas, the Hill Country, and West Texas. The season limit for Javelina is two per year. Prices vary with the amount of service provided for the hunt, but $200 to $400 a day is common.
Turkey
There are two species of turkey that are common to Texas. The Eastern and the Rio Grande. Eastern Turkeys are located in East Texas and are considered to be a "harder" bird to hunt. There are a few hunting operations for the Eastern Wild Turkey.
The Rio Grande Turkey is by far the most common turkey in Texas. It's habitat is the western 2/3 of Texas. It is not uncommon to see 20-50 birds or more in a group in some areas of the Texas. The Rio Grande can also be hunted during Deer season in most counties that have turkeys. There is also a Spring Turkey season for many counties. Many ranches have a turkey/exotic hunt combo for the spring. Prices can run from $200 a day for a hunt, up to $1000 or more for a complete package hunt with lodging and meals.
Quail
Texas has some of the best Bobwhite Quail hunting in the world! Due to the decline in Bobwhite quail numbers in other traditional quail hunting areas of the U.S., Texas has become a hot spot for Bobwhite quail.
Accordingly the cost to hunt Bobwhite quail reflects that trend. A good package hunt can run from $500 for a two day hunt, to over $2,300 for a complete multi-day package with lodging and meals.
Note: many operations offer or only hunt with released quail. It is a fact of the times, but to insure a quality hunt, many hunting operations release quail. There are still wild quail hunts in Texas, but check to make sure if that is the option you want on a quail hunt.
Most Texas quail hunting is done with dogs, a truly wonderful sight to experience.
One different Quail hunt that hunters should consider: Blue Quail of West Texas. This is a completely different quail hunt with the hunters walking and running after Blue Quail in the West Texas rugged terrain. Not a hunt for the weak of heart, but it is a blast of a hunt, plus it's usually a less expensive quail hunt.
Dove
There are two species of dove commonly hunted in Texas. The Mourning Dove and the Whitewing Dove. Both are plentiful, with the Mourning Dove located mostly in North, Central, And South Texas. The Whitewing Dove is a success story.
Along the IH 35 corridor, there are tremendous populations of Whitewings, with over a million Whitewings in the San Antonio area alone. Hunters book hunts within a mile of the city limits, and see thousands of birds on the evening hunts! This is common within other Texas cities along IH 35.
Truly some of the best wing shooting in the U.S.A.
Prices for both Mourning and Whitewing Doves start $50 a gun per day, and can be as high $500 and more for a three day package with lodging and food. A tremendous number of options are available for dove hunting. Be careful of those hunting operations that pack the dove hunters in on the land usually for a low cost per hunter.
Waterfowl
Texas offers some unbelievable waterfowl hunting. Snow Geese, Speckled Belly, and to a smaller extent Canada Geese are numerous in the winter months. The hunting is an awesome sight when thousands of geese leave in the morning and head to your decoys. Prices run from about $150 day to $300 and for a fully outfitted hunt.
Duck hunting in Texas follows the migration from the north. Coastal duck hunting is a sight to behold with many species of ducks wintering on our Texas Bays.
Many outfitters offer a "Cast and Blast", where you hunt ducks in the morning and fish for reds and trout in the bays in the afternoon. Many outfitters transport you to the blind via airboat, an unbelievable experience. Duck hunts start at around $150 for a duck hunt, with "C & B" combos starting at around $350 per person per day. There is a smaller amount of freshwater duck hunting, cost are comparable for coastal duck hunting.
The T.O.O. Promise
T.O.O. will find the best hunt for you.
We will tell you the truth about your chances of finding a great hunting trip based on your criteria.
We research and contact ranches/outfitters' references. We can not control the animals and the birds, but we promise to organize a trip for you with a ranch/outfitter that will do everything in their power to legally and ethically make your trip a success.
There are some ranches/outfitters T.O.O. will not deal with due to the image, value, or lack of integrity of those operations. We strive to be the best for you and to give everyone the attention they deserve.
As mentioned on our home page, T.O.O. is committed to finding and organizing a hunt that fits your needs. As such, we do charge a modest fee to put your hunt together.
To set up a hunt, contact Texas Outdoor Organizers at (210) 215-3877 or at too@outdoorstexas.com
As a service, we have a Paypal account if you wish to pay with a credit card. All Paypal payments must add 3.9% to the amount being paid.
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