Texas outfitters

[LI Outdoorsman]

Got a few buddies bugging me to hunt Texas this spring as they are working on their grand slams.
I never really wanted to hunt Texas because of all the stories you hear about hunting around feeders. I'm from NY and not accustomed to that as we have strict baiting laws . and I'm used to setting up and listening for a gobble and working your way to a bird. Now I know its a way of life down there and they see no harm in it. I've seen alot of good info on a place called Magnum Guide Service...they seem to kill alot of birds' Is it just sitting around a feeder or is it real hunting?.Anyone have any feedback on this operation?

[Dr Juice]

I'm from NY and did a Texas Rio hunt a few years ago and had a blast. I wish my buds would bug me to go along on a Rio. Wanna trade friends? :-)
By the way, I killed a double bearded Rio and it's the only one I harvested in my career. Enjoy the hunt and good luck.

[mtns2hunt]

Many outfitters use feeders to manage their Turkey/deer hunt. They may hunt around feeders if the hunting is slow or birds hard to locate. They usually give you a choice. I would call magnum and ask what their policy is in regard to feeders. Bet they will guide in the manner your are comfortable hunting.

[Gamblinman]

Most operators in TX have large acreages, so its not difficult to hunt away from the feeders. In most cases, they spend little of their day at the feeder...most just travel through the area, feed quickly, and move on.
What can become challenging is moving to the birds in semi-open country.

[Tomfoolery]

Gotta love tx rios. Was sitting in the deer blind this weekend listening to em gobble on the roost.

[Tail Feathers]

This.  One quick question to an outfitter about it can clear your worries right up.

Most operators in TX have large acreages, so its not difficult to hunt away from the feeders. In most cases, they spend little of their day at the feeder...most just travel through the area, feed quickly, and move on.
What can become challenging is moving to the birds in semi-open country.

[Planner]

I live and hunt in and Texas and can attest that Rios are a blast to hunt. I grew up on the East Coast and travel back to hunt Easterns nearly every year but the action just doesn't compare to what you'll find here. From what I can tell from Magnum's website it looks like you'll get to hunt the way you want away from feeders and be able to run and gun. They appear to lease quite a bit of acreage to accommodate a lot of hunters. Good luck with your hunt!


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[VaBoy]

My son and I hunted with Jim and Melanie (Magnum) in 2014 . Great people and 1st class operation with tons of birds ( tagged our 4 birds on two set up's the first day) , however , they too like to hunt close to or around feeders. Much of there areas are fairly open , very open compared to eastern hunting , and birds can see a long way and it's not too conducive for " run and gun". That is some of their excuse for sticking close to feeders as birds seem to hang somewhat close to those areas. My advice is to ask a lot of questions of your outfitter and make sure you are on the same page for hunting styles. Good luck and enjoy.

[2eagles]

JJ Kent. Kentoutdoors.com.  Call them!

[ChiefBubba]

I hunted with an outfitter 2 years ago. Real nice guy and works very hard to make you happy. Very bare bones operation though, just about one step up from camping. True a lot of feeders around but you can get away from the feeders. My guy was pretty good about helping me not hunt on the feeder. Actually first day I hunted a field with a feeder but was about 200 yards away from it. I was able to call a bird off the feeder and missed him. Next day hunted the same spot and called a bird right to me and killed it. Chief