Hunt the Panhandle of Texas for Rio Grande turkeys. If you like the idea of an semi-guided hunt on ranches that have a lot of turkeys, this is a hunt to consider. Over a dozen ranches and 10,000 acres are under lease. The ranches have excellent turkey habitat including roost tress, water, feeders and agricultural fields.

The outfitter meets the hunters prior to the hunt and shows them the ranch and areas where turkeys are normally seen. Hunters often hunt multiple ranches as some are better for morning hunts and others are better for evening hunts.

Many bowhunters have had great success on Rios here as blinds are put out to increase the odds of a close shot. If you are serious about using a bow to harvest a Rio, this is the place to go.

Book early as openings are limited due to a high number of repeat clients.

Bow hunts – April 7 – May 20, 2012
Gun hunts – April 28 - May 20, 2012

3 Day / 2 Bird Hunt - $750

Food and lodging are not provided. There are multiple options for hotels and restaurants in town. Closest airport is Amarillo, TX.

This outfitter leases over 30,000 acres for his deer and turkey hunts. Location is the southern Flint Hills of Kansas in Turkey Management Unit 2. The majority of the turkeys here are Rio Grande but there are some Rio / Eastern hybrids.

This is a fun hunt not only due to the high number of turkeys but due to the open terrain which makes the turkeys visible. Woodlots and brushy draws provide enough cover to get the hunters into a good calling position. Past hunters have experienced a 100% shot opportunity. Kansas law allows harvesting two gobblers on the same day.

A guide will accompany and assist the hunters but the hunters can do their own calling if they choose to. This is fairly easy terrain to traverse and the guides will tailor the hunt to your physical ability.

Guiding is 1×1 for hunters booking alone and 2×1 for hunters booking as a group. The guide will pick up the hunters before dawn and take them afield. Hunting typically commences around 5 pm to allow the birds to return to the roost areas.

Also included are in-field transportation, noon meals and beverages during the hunt. Lodging, breakfast and evening meal not provided. Turkey permits are not valid for 12 hours after purchase.

Season dates are the second Wednesday in April through the third Sunday in May. Hunters are required to buy a non-resident hunting license ($72.50) and a turkey permit ($31 one bird) for Unit 2. Hunter’s doing a two bird hunt need to buy the non-resident hunting license and a non-resident Combo permit/game tag which provides two tags ($47.50). The deadline for the spring turkey combo permit is March 31. License and permits are unlimited and available online or at vendor locations.

Kansas law requires that all hunters born after July 1, 1957, must successfully complete a certified hunter education course in order to purchase a hunting license or to hunt. There are exceptions for youth hunters under adult supervision. Kansas does honor certificates of completion from other state approved courses.

2 Day Hunt - $600 for 1 bird – second bird $300 if taken within the 2 day hunt.
3 Day Hunt - $900 for 2 birds – (recommended hunt)

Located in south Texas, this 4700 acre ranch has not promoted their turkey hunts in the past so the birds have seen little pressure. With an excellent turkey population and low hunting mortality, the ranch holds a good number of older age-class gobblers.

The hunt is semi-guided which means the outfitter will show the property to the hunters, make recommendations based on turkey sightings and then let the hunters hunt on their own.

In addition to being a two gobbler hunt, hunters may also harvest a hog. The property does not have a large hog population but enough to make for a fun hunt.

The lodging and food are exceptional. Only ten hunters will be booked each spring. Two hunters minimum required to book.

Included are meals, lodging, semi-guided, skinning and quartering of hog.

Licenses available over the counter. License cost is $120 plus $7 for upland game bird stamp.

Dates: March 20 – May 2, 2010 (Texas’ Southern Turkey Zone)

3 Day Hunt - $1000

17,000 acre ranch one hour north of Dallas. The ranch has water, good roost trees and feeders to keep the birds on the property.

This is a guided hunt but hunters can choose to hunt without a guide if they choose to. However, success rates are higher for hunters going with guides. The guides will go at your pace and hunt all day or take the afternoon off – your call. This is a great place to harvest your Rio Grande gobblers.

We are offering this hunt with three different price structures which vary based on accommodations and meals.

Season Dates: April 2 – May 15, 2011 (first 3 weeks are best)

Choose from 3 hunt options:

#1 White collar lodge and meals:
3 Day / 2 Bird Hunt - $1325
4 Day / 4 Bird Hunt - $1800 (Texas license comes with 4 tags)

#2 Blue collar lodge with no meals:
3 Day / 2 Bird Hunt - $850
4 Day / 4 Bird Hunt - $1375

#3 No lodging or meals:
3 Day / 2 Bird Hunt $750
4 Day / 4 Bird Hunt $1250

Here is a real value priced Rio Grande turkey hunt. This hard working outfitter has an excellent track record and many satisfied clients. He does extensive scouting along with using trail cameras. He will take you where the birds are not where they were last year.

Hunts are conducted on several different properties with the largest being 7000 acres. Lodging varies depending on what property is being hunted.

Groups of 4-6 can be accommodated depending on property. Hunts are semi-guided. The outfitter will show you around the property and recommend best places to hunt.

Includes: airport pick-up and drop-off, meals, lodging, in-field transportation and semi-guiding. Airport will be San Antonio or Midland-Odessa depending on property being hunted.

Licenses available over the counter. License cost is $120 plus $7 for upland game bird stamp. Located in Texas’ Northern Turkey Zone - season dates: April 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010.

3 Day Hunt - $795 one adult gobbler (second bird can be added for $200)

5 Day Hunt - $995 two adult gobblers