Question 1

WHAT TIME DO I CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT?

Accepted Answer

Check in between 1 and 3 PM. Out by 10 AM on your last day. Your Hunt Coordinator will confirm the details. Punctuality on both ends is appreciated.

Question 2

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Accepted Answer

Camo. You’re hunting, not at brunch. Texas weather doesn’t read forecasts. 90 and sunny one morning, 25 with sideways sleet by sundown. Pack for both. Layers earn their keep here.

Question 3

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Accepted Answer

Standard kit: boots, jacket, weapon, ammo, binos, eye and ear pro, bug spray, sunscreen. Bow or pistol hunters, bring cover scent. Nothing kills a close-range stalk faster than smelling like the cab of your truck.
Forgot something? The pro shop is stocked. We also build our own suppressed rifles in-house. You’re welcome to shoot one of those if you’d rather not haul your own.
If fishing’s on the agenda, we have 10 acres of lakes loaded with trophy Florida bass and feed-trained fighters. Bring tackle or borrow ours.

Question 4

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT ON MY HUNT?

Accepted Answer

Action, mostly. Whitetail, exotic, or whatever you’re chasing. We’ll run blinds, Jeeps, glass, and tracking depending on the species and the terrain. You’ll work for it. Could be a long sit, could be a short stalk. Depends on what you’re after and how it’s moving.
We pair you with a guide who knows the ranch and the species cold. You won’t hunt alone. Before the hunt starts, you’ll spend time at the range confirming zero. Mandatory. Every hunter, every time.

Question 5

HOW MUCH IS A TEXAS RESIDENT OR NON-RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you’ll need one. Texas Parks & Wildlife handles licensing at tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt.
Once your dates are confirmed, order your license online at www.txfgsales.com.
We also sell licenses in the pro shop if it’s easier to grab one when you arrive.

Question 6

CAN I ADD A NON-HUNTING GUEST?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Non-hunting guests are $600/person. That includes lodging, meals, drinks, and full hospitality. We’ll set them up with their own room when space allows, same rate. Group of guests? Reach out. We have pricing for that.

Question 7

HOW CAN I PAY MY INVOICE AT CHECK-OUT TIME?

Accepted Answer

Checkout happens privately at the end of your trip. We accept cash, debit, personal and company checks, cashier’s and traveler’s checks, ACH, and all major cards: Amex, Discover, Visa, MasterCard. Cards carry a 4% processing fee.

Question 8

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO COME?

Accepted Answer

Exotics run year-round. No off-season for those. Whitetail follows Texas dates, typically October through mid-February. As a Level III MLD outfit, we have flexibility most don’t: extended seasons and more tags.
Prime overall window is September through May. Antlers drop on their own schedule, so if you’re chasing horn, timing matters. Vara books months, sometimes years out. Pick your dates early.

Question 9

DO YOU OFFER TAXIDERMY?

Accepted Answer

We don’t mount in-house. We deliver, free of charge, to either Brush Country Studios in Cypress or Woods and Water Taxidermy in Conroe. Both are pros we’ve worked with for years. They’ll handle your trophy properly.

Question 10

DO YOU OFFER MEAT PROCESSING?

Accepted Answer

We don’t process in-house. What we do: quarter the animal, hang it in the cooler, and deliver it at no charge to Bellville Meat Market in Bellville, Texas. They handle the rest. They know what they’re doing, and we trust them.

Question 11

WHAT ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN MY HUNT?

Accepted Answer

Not included: meat processing, taxidermy, your Texas hunting license, and transportation to and from the ranch. Tips for your guide and hospitality crew are separate. See the tipping section below.

Question 12

HOW MUCH SHOULD I EXPECT TO TIP?

Accepted Answer

Tips aren’t required. If the team earned it, they’re appreciated. Industry standard is 10% of your hunt for your guide and 5% for the hospitality crew. 15–20% combined is a strong show for outstanding service. Feedback either way is welcome at checkout. We listen to both. Mostly.

Question 13

CAN I ADD AN EXTRA HUNTING DAY?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. If the dates are open, we’ll add days. Ask your Hunt Coordinator. The bar stays open either way.

Question 14

IS A DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO RESERVE A DATE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Whitetail hunts require a $5,000 deposit. Exotic hunts run $3,500. Both are non-refundable. Confirm your dates and your travel before booking. Calendars get harder, not easier, the longer you wait.

Question 15

WHERE ARE THE NEAREST COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE AIRPORTS?

Accepted Answer

We’re 1.5 hours from three major commercial airports: Bush (IAH), Hobby (HOU), and Austin-Bergstrom (AUS). Round-trip pickup runs $300, subject to fuel costs.
Flying private? We’ll pick you up from Robert R. Wells for free. Other regional strips run $100 round trip. Need a private charter to get to us? Tell us when and where. We’ll line it up.

FAQ

QUESTIONS WE ACTUALLY RESPECT.

The questions we get most before, during, and after a hunt. Logistics, gear, deposits, weather, licensing. If yours isn’t covered here, your Hunt Coordinator will answer it directly.