Mourning Dove Hunts

Book now for the Texas Dove Hunt.....

Waiting by the tanks or creeks and the sunflower fields scattered over the ranch you watch for the mourning dove to dip and dart like acrobats in the sky to test your shooting skill. A sport enjoyed with friends or family the hunter delights pursuing a bird hunt that can be fast and furious at times.

Callahan County has been producing some of the best mourning dove hunting in Texas. The breeding in our area and the migration from northern states gives this Central Texas county ample dove population for bird hunting success.

The daily dove limit is set by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Mourning Doves are one of the wildlife species that have regulated hunting for game harvested.

The successful hunt location is dictated by habitat needs. The ranch has ample water for the birds and food sources meeting their diet requirements. The natural habitat of trees for nesting, cover for protection, fresh water and food fields, as well as sunflowers and grain make Bear Branch the place of choice for your next mourning dove hunt.


Contact Bear Branch for open hunt dates, prices and accommodations.


RATES:
$400.00

per hunter in Ranch Bunkhouse.
Minimum of 4, maximum of 8

For larger groups additional rooms can be reserved at Motel 36 in Cross Plains..
$75.00 sunflower field (day hunt only)
Hunt Payment and signed release to confirm reservation date
Full Payment and Release Due prior to arrival.

Private Hunts and the Ranch Bunkhouse can be Reserved
for
Friends........... Corporate........... Family


HUNT SCHEDULE :
Day 1 P.M. ARRIVE AT THE RANCH.
IF TIME ALLOWS YOU WILL HUNT OR GO ON A GUIDED TOUR OF THE DOVE FIELDS AND WATERING HOLES. RELAX, UNPACK AND ENJOY THE RANCH SUNSET AROUND THE FIRE PIT.
Day 2
Dove Hunts and Bass Fishing
Day 3 Dove hunt am
departure by 11 am
We hunt until limit is met - then we fish or relax
NO PETS ALLOWED -
Call to make arrangements for your Hunting dog.

What to bring: Gun, shells, high top boots, rain slicker, bird bag, camp stool, fishing equipment, ice chest and valid Texas hunting license. Out of state hunters must obtain a Nonresident 5 day small Game Hunting License by contacting Texas Parks and Wildlife at 1.800.895.4248

Our Ranch Bunkhouse: The bunkhouse has a sitting room, game table, TV, 3 bedrooms that sleeps 10, you can add 2 to your group by using the sleeper sofa, bath, coffee bar and refrigerator. The bunkhouse is air-conditioned and heated. All towels and linens are furnished.

What to Expect: Dove hunts, bass fishing, cards, TV, a deck for relaxing, a hammock for sleeping and a fire pit for the "after the hunt" bragging. We also have horseshoe pits, volleyball and basketball.


[ Hunt Agreement ]
please print and sign and mail with hunt payment
to reserve your hunt date

[ Contract for RELEASE AND INDEMNITY ]
please print and sign

Come enjoy the relaxed pace and the beauty of the Rolling Plains of North Central Texas. From our ranch headquarters, the beautiful panoramic view of the land, the color filled sunrises and sunsets and the clear star filled night sky are yours to experience. We invite you to share our family ranch in Callahan County Texas since 1877.

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