Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before you get here.
Where We Are
Herd Ranch is located in the Texas Hill Country, about two miles west of Highway 55 between Uvalde and Rocksprings. It’s remote on purpose — but easy enough to get to once you know the way.
From San Antonio: 2.5 hours west
From Austin: 4.5 hours southwest
From Houston: 5 hours west
From Dallas/Fort Worth: 6 hours south
From Midland/Odessa: 4.5 hours southeast
From San Angelo: 2.5 hours southeast
The closest major airport is San Antonio International (SAT). Fly in, rent a vehicle, and you’ll be at the ranch by the afternoon.
Detailed driving directions will be provided once your hunt is booked.
Before You Arrive
Hunting License
All hunters need a valid Texas hunting license. If you’re an out-of-state guest, you can purchase a non-resident license online through Texas Parks & Wildlife before your trip. We’re happy to walk you through it if you need a hand.
What to Bring
Your rifle (sighted in and ready — we do have a range on-site)
Appropriate clothing for the season (layers are a good idea — Hill Country mornings can be cold)
Boots suitable for rocky, uneven terrain
Personal items and toiletries
Alcohol, if you’d like it (not to be consumed until after the hunt)
A cooler for transporting your harvest home
What We Provide
Lodging, meals, and non-alcoholic beverages
Guided hunting and tours
Field dressing, quartering, and cooler storage for your game
Shooting range access
Frequently Asked Questions About Herd Hunting & The Ranch
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Every hunt is custom. Pricing depends on the specie(s) you’re after, the length of your stay, and the size of your group. Get in touch and we’ll put together a quote for your trip.
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A standard visit is three days — arrive Friday around noon, hunt through Monday morning. We can accommodate shorter or longer stays depending on availability.
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The lodge sleeps up to eight. We keep groups small so every guest gets personal attention from our guides.
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Yes. The property is high-fenced, which allows us to manage the health, genetics, and population of our herds year-round. The ranch is nearly a thousand acres with diverse terrain (creek bottoms, hills, open flats), so the animals move freely and behave naturally.
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We field dress and quarter your game on-site and store it in our walk-in cooler until you’re ready to take it home. If you’d like it processed and packaged, we’ll connect you with a local processor — that’s a separate cost.
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Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included with every hunt, along with non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is welcome but not provided — and not to be consumed until after the hunt each day.
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Comfortable and clean. It’s not a luxury resort — it’s a working ranch. The lodge has everything you need including high-speed internet, and a separate game room with a TV to unwind after a long day. Guests consistently tell us they’re impressed by how well-maintained everything is.
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It depends on what you’re after, but it’s always a good-time for something! Exotic species can be hunted year-round in Texas while Whitetail and other native species follow state-regulated seasons. Contact us and we’ll help you pick the best window for the animals on your list, or the best animals to pursue for your window of availability.
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Yes. All hunters need a valid Texas hunting license. Non-residents can purchase one online through Texas Parks & Wildlife. We’ll point you in the right direction when you book.
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Absolutely. Family hunts are some of our favorites. Whether it’s a parent and child or a multi-generational group, this is a great place to share the experience together.