Santa Margarita Ranch
Deep in the Golden Triangle of South Texas
Whitetail Hunts
Santa Margarita Ranch has been under whitetail management programs since the mid '90s and supplemented with scientific breeding programs since 2000. When the current owners bought the property in 2003 however, they initiated the intense and highly-successful management program we have now. Santa Margarita Ranch teams up with Texas Parks & Wildlife biologists and consultants to conduct helicopter surveys twice every year that determine the harvest quota for that year's hunting season. Included in the process is an added bonus of a Level 3 MLD Permit issued from Texas Parks & Wildlife that allows our clients unlimited tags for both does and bucks and extended season dates. Every year we take a number of management bucks and the trophies are only harvested as mature. No matter what type of deer you are interested in, this makes for great hunting. At Santa Margarita hunters can expect whitetail hunting at its finest. To see 20-30 bucks in a day is a reasonable expectation, especially during the rut (December-early January).
UPDATE (as of January 2008):
After years of construction and field management, Santa Margarita will finally open our doors for the 2008 hunting season! We'd like to thank those of you who already expressed such interest and for your patience as we prepare your home away from home. The day has finally arrived and we look forward to hosting you all. Beginning this fall, Santa Margarita will be offering the following Whitetail package:
*All hunts include a basic guide fee of $150 per day.
The Classic Whitetail Experience: $4000
The Whitetail package at Santa Margarita includes one buck scoring between 125-150 B&C and 1 doe. In accordance with our MLD program, you may also shoot as many management bucks below 125 B&C as you and your guide see. Multiple opportunities for hogs, Javelinas, and predators (coyotes, bobcats) are also included.
During your stay, knowledgeable and friendly guides facilitate the hunting experience of South Texas, focusing on your specific goals. Around camp, you will be fully provided for. All meals are prepared by qualified chefs to bring out the best in South Texas cuisine. From Chicken-Fried Buffalo to Creme Brulee, and Mexican Carnitas to Strawberry Milk Shakes the meals welcome you back from your experiences afield.
We can also assist in making arrangements for taxidermy, meat processing, and airport transport (San Antonio).
UPDATE (as of January 2008):
After years of construction and field management, Santa Margarita will finally open our doors for the 2008 hunting season! We'd like to thank those of you who already expressed such interest and for your patience as we prepare your home away from home. The day has finally arrived and we look forward to hosting you all. Beginning this fall, Santa Margarita will be offering the following Whitetail package:
*All hunts include a basic guide fee of $150 per day.
The Classic Whitetail Experience: $4000
The Whitetail package at Santa Margarita includes one buck scoring between 125-150 B&C and 1 doe. In accordance with our MLD program, you may also shoot as many management bucks below 125 B&C as you and your guide see. Multiple opportunities for hogs, Javelinas, and predators (coyotes, bobcats) are also included.
During your stay, knowledgeable and friendly guides facilitate the hunting experience of South Texas, focusing on your specific goals. Around camp, you will be fully provided for. All meals are prepared by qualified chefs to bring out the best in South Texas cuisine. From Chicken-Fried Buffalo to Creme Brulee, and Mexican Carnitas to Strawberry Milk Shakes the meals welcome you back from your experiences afield.
We can also assist in making arrangements for taxidermy, meat processing, and airport transport (San Antonio).