Hunt difficulty
Often a test of patience and staying still. Activity can change from one outing to the next, and a bird may never come into a useful position. Physical effort depends on how much moving between locations is involved.
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Rio Grande Turkey
Rio Grande wild turkey
Another reason to get out in the country.
This handsome North American turkey subspecies roosts in trees and spends much of the day feeding on the ground. Open feeding areas, wooded cover, and suitable roost trees shape its daily routine. A strutting gobbler, with his tail fanned and feathers catching the light, is a memorable sight in the Texas countryside.
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Species reference photoTerrain
Open feeding ground near wooded cover and suitable roost trees. Healthy turkey habitat combines places to feed, shelter, nest, and roost.
Feeding habits
Ground feeders with a varied seasonal diet: seeds, acorns and other mast, green plants, insects, and other small invertebrates.
Table fare
5 / 5
Double Draw Ranch’s taste rating
Worth planning meals around. Breast meat works well as cutlets, while legs and thighs suit slower cooking. Keeping both gives you more from the bird than saving the breast alone.
Hunting difficulty varies with the approach and conditions. Table fare depends on the animal, handling, and preparation.
THE HUNT AT DOUBLE DRAW
Know what
to expect.
First hunt or years of experience, you are welcome here. We host and guide you personally, making time to watch wildlife, learn the land, and talk through harvest decisions together.
Talk through your hunt ↗Rates and planning
The $750 base hunt fee per person covers three days of ranch access and hunting for hogs, coyotes, and foxes, which have no trophy fees. For species with a trophy fee, the applicable fee is added when you shoot at the animal—whether you miss, wound, or harvest it. We confirm the applicable fee before the hunt. See rates & how it works ↗
Timing & availability
We typically host in December and March, with some flexibility on dates. Species opportunities and the plan for your group are confirmed personally before booking.
Physical effort & finding the right hunt
Talk with us about terrain, walking, time in the field, and any mobility needs. We will discuss the practical demands of your visit.
Tell us about your hunting experience, comfort walking in rough country, and what you hope to get from the trip. We can discuss how the current opportunity fits your group.
What should I bring?
Ask us for the plan for your visit, including clothing, footwear, equipment, camp arrangements, and meat care. Confirm the details with the ranch before traveling.
How do I start planning?
Send an inquiry with your species of interest, group size, and preferred timing. We will discuss the details directly before any dates are agreed.
Species sources
LET'S START A CONVERSATION
Your hunt
starts here.
First hunts, family hunts, and time together. Tell us who is coming, the kids’ ages, and what you hope to experience. We typically host in December and March, with some flexibility on dates.
An inquiry starts a conversation. Dates and hunting opportunities are confirmed directly with the ranch.