Hunting Opportunities
The Hidden Hills Ranch & Resort offers a variety of hunting scenarios, from Trophy Whitetails to exotic hunts of Axis, Blackbuck, Fallow Deer and Red Stag. All hunts include experienced guides who possess a strong familiarity with the ranch and surrounding areas. Their Shooting Sports Complex features lighted Skeet Range and 5-Stand Course, a rifle and pistol range, and professional shooting instructors on-hand to prepare for your upcoming hunt, to ensure your time is managed with the utmost importance, also have a General Store provides guns & licenses, on-site. All hunts can be reserved by group, exclusively, or through one of our unique weekend events.
Whitetail Hunting
If you are ready for the premiere Texas Whitetail Hunting adventure of a lifetime, then The Hidden Hills Ranch & Resort is for you. Located on the edge of the Texas Hill Country and in the heart of big deer country, our award winning hunts provide you with a personal guide, five star accommodations, and gourmet meals. Their well trained staff and guides spend countless hours in the field preparing for your arrival. To ensure that the bucks are a superior breed and that antler growth reaches maximum potential, their diet is monitored throughout the year and supplemented with a high protein diet.
Below are some Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips from us, to help you score on your game:
Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips
Hunting for whitetail deer is one of the most popular types of hunts in Texas and across the country, so I’ve put together some Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips for y’all. Ninety-seven percent of the land in Texas is privately owned.Whitetail Deer Hunts in Texas as of 30 minutes after sunset February 29 all whitetail deer in Texas are safe until October 1st. Whitetail season ended months ago for most of the country, but all of the ranches I hunt have special permits issued by Texas Parks
Texas Whitetail Deer Hunting
A Week on the Hidden Hills Ranch, Texas, Whitetail deer hunting season is always a busy time of year for me but I’m very fortunate to have access to some of the best ranches in Texas and this past week was no exception.
Exotic Hunting
The Hidden Hills Ranch & Resort offers year-round world-class exotic hunts. Axis deer, Fallow deer, Red Stag, and Blackbuck Antelope are just a sample of the variety of exotic species that roam our vast property. All hunts are fully guided and conducted from custom tower blinds or by spot and stalk. The variety of terrain and vegetation on The Hidden Hills Ranch & Resort provide the perfect habitat for exotics and the perfect location for your ultimate exotic hunting experience. Its rolling hills are covered with cedar and oak, which is separated by grassy pastures making it the perfect habitat for a number of exotic game species. These species include animals from North Africa, India, Nepal and China. There is the emu, fallow deer, barasingha, Addax antelope, Blackbuck antelope, Axis deer, red stag, red sheep, scimitar horn oryx, zebra, bison and more.
Do to the number of exotic animals in this region, hunting is permitted year around with a state hunting license. There are a number of licensed guides in the area to help you along the way. These guides usually have permits and access to ranches and property for hunting.
Where do all these exotic animals come from? Many of these animals had originally been imported by collectors and hunters who have private ranches. Many of these animals have escaped and established themselves by the tens of thousands around southern Texas and particularly in the Hidden Hills Ranch & Resort. Now the overpopulation of these varieties has become a problem.
Axis Hunting – A perfect Hunting Trip
Axis bucks don’t bugle like elk or roar like stags. They have a very distinct vocalization and once you’ve heard it you won’t ever forget it. I don’t know what it’s called.
Axis deer hunting is a very popular activity in Texas. Axis deer is an exotic animal known for its big horns and beautiful body. Aside from that, it has a very tasty meat that can create the perfect finale for your hunting trip.
There are different aspects that can play very important parts in making axis deer hunting a one-of-a-kind experience. Read on to know the factors that will help in making your axis deer hunting trip a successful and rewarding experience.
Know the Best Time for Axis Deer Hunting
Many hunters consider fall and early winter as the primary season to hunt axis deer. During spring to early fall, axis deer with hard antlers are abundant and they are older and larger. Most hunters consider May through the end of September as the best time for Axis deer hunts because during this season a huge percentage of axis deer are already hard-horned and do not easily break up.
Learn the Practices that Make a Successful Hunt
There are certain hunting practices that will allow you to hunt for a trophy axis deer. Listed below are some of the practices that you should know:
Axis deer love to socialize so they can be found in a large herd during axis deer hunts.
Axis deer roar once alarmed so hunters need to practice a good aim because one missed shot could mean losing the target totally.
Axis deer know when danger is coming and can run at a fast speed to get away from hunters. During axis deer hunts, it is very important for hunters to move quickly but cautiously to make a shot. Movement should be on low profile because it can also alert the other deer nearby and cause them to flee.
Axis deer are very graceful even at high speed to it will be difficult for hunters to get a good shot to catch them.
Axis deer are very curious and this is usually the reason why they are drawn closer to hunters. When this happens, this should be used as the opportunity to make an accurate shot.
Axis deer are sensitive to string scents. Avoid using strong-scented perfumes during axis deer hunts because it will only alert the animal in target.
Axis deer hunts will be successful when the right hunting tools are used. Ideally, a hunting rifle with stand should be used for better stability and to allow gun movement without creating noise. When using bow, paint the arrow with bright color so that retrieval will be easy when you miss your target.
Practice with your hunting tools. Avoid missed shots by practicing with your own tools before going on axis deer hunting.
Don’t allow your presence to be felt. When you set a feeding area, they will scout the place before approaching it.
Take advantage of a place where you can have a good vision of your surroundings. Axis deer can blend with their surroundings and it can be very difficult to spot them. They are also very cautious and will usually graze a wooded area before coming into the open.
Fallow Deer
Are you a big game hunter? Or are you planning to be on a fallow deer hunting trip?
Whether fallow deer hunting is done out of a hobby or just to take part of the experience, it will definitely be important to know some of the basic rules to follow. Are you ready for an experience of a lifetime? If you’ve ever visualized experiencing exotic game hunts then Texas is extraordinary for its varied species. Hidden Hills Ranch began as a deer breeding ranch, supplying many of Texas’ hunting and game ranches with whitetail and exotic deer. It is now a fully functioning leisure ranch where guests can enjoy hunting, outdoor sporting activities, relaxation, and more.
If you have a specific animal in mind that you wanted to hunt or even if it’s a new experience, Hidden Hills Ranch is the place to be. In Texas, We offer a variety of hunts from Whitetail deer to exotic hunts like Axis, Blackbuck antelope Fallow deer, Scimitar horned Oryx & Hog hunts.
Exotic hunting has no “Off”season, so we are permitted to hunt year around
The animal that you choose to hunt plays an important factor in which type of weapon that you should use. The most popular forms of hunting are stand hunting, Spot and Stalk and Safari style, the method that is used in Africa.
A more exotic game species that we at Hidden Hills Ranch focus includes the scimitar horned Oryx, Blackbuck antelope & wild hogs. Each species has their own limitations, hunting tactics, their behavior patterns and the season in which they are most active. Our trained staff and guides pass this information and we assist you in coming home with a trophy. For Example, Deer are very sensitive to all scents, its best advised not to wear any perfume on your hunt day or a day before which includes soaps, shampoo, laundry detergent and cologne or perfume. Deer have exceptionally great hearing sense, you have to be dead quiet which at the hunt zone.
Even if you’re slightly interested to a experience exotic game hunting, don’t wait another second. We have some of the best locations for exotic hunts and we offer as competitive prices as they can be with good stay and packages for you. Our packages include meal, lodging and guidance for after harvest.
Passionate hunters will do anything for a successful hunt and we ensure that you enjoy this experience and to increase the chance of you bringing home your trophy, below are some of the basic deer hunting tips that you should follow for a success:
Tips for a successful Fallow Deer Hunting
Tip #1:
Get to know them better
Before going on a hunting adventure, research and read about fallow deer and understand their behavior and try to know more about their species, especially if you are a newbie. Get information about them and the most important guidelines that you should know.
Tip #2:
Stay Unscented
Fallow deer are very sensitive with scents and they can smell 1000 times better than us, so you should b e free of all scent. When bathing avoid using soaps, shampoo, oil and cologne one day prior to hunt day and on the day of hunt, even you cloths should be free of scents. Stay away from people who may pass their scent to you.
Tip #3:
Choose the Right Clothing
Apart from sharp nose, deer have a sharp sight. The clothes that you choose shall keep you comfortable. It is advisable to wear green or camouflage clothes and avoid wearing bright colors. Wear face mask and gloves to keep the skin hidden from view. It is also very important to wear the right shoes to be able to walk around swiftly and silently. The shoes should be lightweight and with a flexible sole.
Tip #4:
Your equipment
Your hunting gear play a very important role during your fallow deer hunting adventure. Your choice of hunting equipment such as a rifle or bow are basic essentials but you can also rely on other useful gadgets like binoculars that will allow you to see beyond your normal view.
Tip#5:
Behavioral patterns
The body language of a fallow deer tells a lot about him. The right time to aim and shoot should be accompanied with reading and understanding of these body languages. Deer when senses a threat near them, they stand erect with their ear up and hair along the back erected. Upon seeing this posture, you should be alerted that this means either the deer will fight or make a run for his life.
These were some of the considerations that you should be aware of while your hunting adventure and to take home a trophy harvest.
