Hog Hunt in Seymour

Hog Hunt in Seymour -- We are the "heart" of Hog Country, located in north central Texas. Our terrain consists of rough cedar break country with spring fed creeks along with dense mesquite pastures in rolling hills with fresh water creeks. Because of the good cover, good food sources and fresh water we have "hundreds" of hogs located in these areas.

The Hunt

On these hunting areas we set up automatic corn feeders along with scattering corn along ranch roads. Also, we put out sour grain (hog candy) and hog attractants at strategic points. We give you a map of the property along with hunting tips and suggestions as to where hogs are likely to be. This is an "on your own hunt". The style of hunting consists of taking a stand in brush-early morning and late evening to have a shooting opportunity as hogs come to "bait". Midmorning to noon consists of spot and stalk hunting. This can be continued in the afternoon if cloudy and wet conditions exist. Under warm and sunny days hogs take a "siesta"....during this time we suggest that the hunters do likewise. Hogs are naturally nocturnal animals because their delicate skin condition (they sunburn easily). Therefore, they do not like sunlight. If our hunters are not successful in daylight hours then they must be prepared to hunt at night, either by staying out most of the night with night equipment or by going out several times during the night.

The Hog

One of the biggest misconceptions first time hog hunters have about hogs is that by their appearance and unclean habitat that they are "dumb". This is far from the truth. A hog's intelligence level is higher than a dog. Their keen sense of smell is greater than a deer along with their keen hearing. The only advantage hunters have is that a hogs eyesight is poor. A hog is a very nomadic type of animal--here today--10 miles away tomorrow not committed to a set daily habit. With all of these traits it makes for one of the most difficult animals to pattern to hunt. For hunters up to the challenge, who can handle "boar fever", the satisfaction of accomplishment is greatly rewarding. Along with other game animals the females are the best eating, the boars are the best trophies and biggest challenge.

The Equipment

Light camo clothing (warm weather)
Heavy camo clothing (cold weather) Texas weather can have both in a matter of hours so bring both!
Rifle with scope (243 or larger)
Preference: open site rifle (30-30 or larger)
Shotgun (buckshot or slugs)
Camo-rain gear
Comfortable hiking type boot with good cleats
Masking scent or scent lock clothing
Rifle mounted spotlight (red lens)
Chargeable hand held spotlight (red lens)
If using the buddy system ... one spotlights ... one shoots.
Optional: night vision scope or night vision goggles
Four wheel drive vehicle or ATV
Cleaning and skinning tools, sugical gloves,
Coolers to transport carcass

Ranch Breakfast

The Continental Breakfast
Grandma's House Made-Iced Cinnamon Rolls
Mixed Fresh Fruit Salad
Choice of Dry Cereals
Coffee, Milk and Juice

The Texan--Full Breakfast
Bacon, Sausage and Ham
Eggs-Scrambled, Poached or Fried
House Made Buttermilk Biscuits
Creamy-Cracked Pepper Country Gravy
Fruit Preserves
Coffee and Juice

Ranch Noon Menu Selections

Baked Spaghetti
Traditional Italian red meat sauce spaghetti baked with fresh herbs and spices and covered with cheese served with French bread

Lasagna
Home made 5 layer lasagna with fresh manicotti and Basil, Oregano, and Thyme served with French bread.

Chicken Spaghetti
Just like Grandma used to make. Cream Baked chicken spaghetti served with French bread

King Ranch Chicken- a Texas favorite

Club Sandwich
Sandwich wedges with ham, bacon, lettuce, onion., and tomato

Sandwich trays-ham, turkey, salami, and assorted cheeses.

Taco Soup
Southwest style soup with ground beef, corn, peppers, onion, carrots, paprika, chilies, and cumin. True Tex-Mex Style soup. Served with corn tortillas and chips

Ranch Supper Selections

IT is a crying shame to disgrace a fine cut of tenderized and hand rubbed meat by exposing it to a fire composed of smelly propellant fumes and charcoal. At our ranch, we grill and smoke our meats over propellant free mesquite wood in our chuck wagon grill and smoker. The hot mesquite fire and sweet mesquite smoke yield a final product with taste beyond compare.

Cowboy Ribeye
Unbelievably tender, hand cut, USDA Choice ribeye steak seasoned with Ranger Creek Ranch Rub and grill to your liking over a hot mesquite fire.
Hand Rubbed and Salted Baked Potato with all of the Fixin's
Cowboy Beans or Grean Beans
Fresh Garden Salad with house made dressings
Homemade Rolls (Joyces Recipe)
Tea, Water and Coffee
House Made Cherry, Apple, orr Peach Cobbler

Texas Perfect Chuck Wagon Brisket
A Texas Classic. Slow smoked over mesquite to perfect tenderness. Served Sliced with Ranger Creek Ranch BBQ sauce for mopping.
German Potato Salad
Cowboy Beans
Scratch Hot Rolls and butter
Tea, Water and Coffee
Southern Bread Pudding with creamy rum sauce

Mesquite Grilled Pork Loin
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Corn on the Cob
Fresh Garden Salad
Scratch Hot Rolls and butter
Tea, Water and Coffee
Coconut Pudding

All menus are suggestions, we are happy to tailor a menu to meet a guest's desires or special needs. Executive Chef Packages, Taste of Texas Brunches, and Theme Dinners can be arranged with advanced notice and at additional expense. Please allow two weeks notice for special menu requests.

Rates are per person and include 2 1/2 days hunt with lodging and meals. Not included in price is the fee for taking a hog ($100). Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-828-8834.