Texas Outfitters?

[Sobry84]

I am wanting to knock texas off my list of states next season and wondering what some good outfitters would be. This would be my first time using an outfitter but texas public land looks to be almost non existent. I have heard horror stories from some and nothing but good things from others. Just wanting some opinions on reputable places look into.

[Tail Feathers]

I would recommend you do a search.  I think this was asked here recently.  Many folks won't post up a good outfitter for fear they won't ever be able to get booked there again.  Good news travels fast and the outfitter will be slammed next year.  This is the world we hunt in now,so don't be surprised if you don't get many replies.

[Sobry84]

That makes sense. Which I can completely understand completely. Just thought I'd try my luck for anyone who would be willing to share that information could pm me.

[wchadw]

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[2flyfish4]

I'd recommend this ranch

http://baker3ranch.com/spring-turkey-hunts/

[Rio Bandito]

OP make sure you ask a bunch of questions with whoever you're looking at. I'm in TX and I would definitely ask if there's a roost on the property. Very common for people to have birds on trail cameras but not have an actual roost on the property. Birds cover a lot of ground, but the fences in some places can make that really tough. If there's no roost and the birds go the other way that morning, you're out of luck for the day. Be tough to overcome that if you only had a couple days to hunt.

I would ask about pressure as well. I know of one outfitted place that has a ton of birds, but gets it hunted almost every day. By mid season, most of their birds are getting shot over corn feeders. Feeding is a big thing here and a lot of birds get bushwacked at feeders, especially if hunting is slower. Ask whoever you find what the deal is with the hunting setups and feeders. Been more than a few guided hunt weekends posted with corn in the kill pic  (not posted on here, other places). It's legal here, but I know a lot of guys don't want to kill birds that way.

It's been several years, but I've hunted and killed a bird at the Baker 3 linked above. They used to have a spring axis/turkey hunt that was one of the best values going. It was all unguided and you just had open access to most of the ranch. That was pre-COVID and the snowmageddon we had that wiped a ton of their axis out several years ago. I haven't been back since then due to prices, but that place had birds in good country to hunt them in.

Most of the hill country and south Texas had good nesting conditions last year and have a lot of jakes this year. Next year should be fun.

[bcuda]

OP make sure you ask a bunch of questions with whoever you're looking at. I'm in TX and I would definitely ask if there's a roost on the property. Very common for people to have birds on trail cameras but not have an actual roost on the property. Birds cover a lot of ground, but the fences in some places can make that really tough. If there's no roost and the birds go the other way that morning, you're out of luck for the day. Be tough to overcome that if you only had a couple days to hunt.

I would ask about pressure as well. I know of one outfitted place that has a ton of birds, but gets it hunted almost every day. By mid season, most of their birds are getting shot over corn feeders. Feeding is a big thing here and a lot of birds get bushwacked at feeders, especially if hunting is slower. Ask whoever you find what the deal is with the hunting setups and feeders. Been more than a few guided hunt weekends posted with corn in the kill pic  (not posted on here, other places). It's legal here, but I know a lot of guys don't want to kill birds that way.

It's been several years, but I've hunted and killed a bird at the Baker 3 linked above. They used to have a spring axis/turkey hunt that was one of the best values going. It was all unguided and you just had open access to most of the ranch. That was pre-COVID and the snowmageddon we had that wiped a ton of their axis out several years ago. I haven't been back since then due to prices, but that place had birds in good country to hunt them in.

Most of the hill country and south Texas had good nesting conditions last year and have a lot of jakes this year. Next year should be fun.

I am pretty sure you can not hunt over a corn pile for turkey here in Texas , I think the rule states at least 100 yds away from a feeder.

[2flyfish4]

You can hunt rios over corn in texas. You can not hunt easterns over corn in texas.

[2flyfish4]

Also I'd ask myself what kind of terrain you want to hunt. There are some beautiful ranches in the hill country that are loaded with birds. Then there are flatland mesquite/cactus ranches in south texas that are also loaded with birds but the views are blah.

[2flyfish4]

Look up Spec Ops, they are mostly a waterfowl outfit but do turkey hunts and have a ranch in Bandera that looks fantastic.

[joey46]

Obviously a lot of research and reference checking needed for any hunt these days.  Good luck.

[Mkeller]

Checked with baker ranch for next season, unless your looking at 2027 don't bother.  Said fully booked for 2026 and have a waiting list.  That says volumes for the place, must do things the right way and have alot of birds.