Dove Hunting in Seymour - 2.5 Days

Dove Hunting in Seymour - 2.5 Days -- Our ranch is one of the few ranches in Texas that actually has a year round habitat management program specifically for the benefit of the dove population. With money, cooporative weather, and scientific principles we have created a haven for migrating dove colonies and our results prove it. We sow fields of milo and sunflowers that attract birds by the thousands from miles away. For example, during the 2003 dove season, our hunters harvested 11, 272 doves!
With numbers like this, why would you want to go to Mexico or Argentina to hunt dove when you can go to north-central Texas and wingshoot at some of the best dove hunting North of the border?

"I've never been on a hunt like this in my life ... The birds were coming in flocks of 75-100 birds at a time. The bad news was my hunt only lasted 30 minutes and I had my limit ... Unbeliveable!" - Bob Daniels 30 year dove hunter

The majority of these hunts only last a few hours. With statistics like that you have to come out and see it for yourself! We will let the birds speak for us.

Frequently asked questions

What type of clothing/gear do I need to bring?

The list below is intended as a general check list. You will need to bring equipment specific to your activity. Long Underwear
Warm socks
Long pants
Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts
Warm head gear
Camouflage face mask or head net
Camouflage Waterproof outerwear
Riding Helmet
Comfortable, broken-in Waterproof boots
Western boots for riding
Preferred Rifle and shells
Preferred Shotgun and shells remember Non-Toxic Shot (Steel, Bismuth, Matrix, Tungsten) size #2 and #4 for ducks size BB-BBB or T for Goose
Fishing gear
Polarized sunglasses
Waders
Flashlight
ATV or 4-wheel drive vehicle
Sandhill Crane Stamp (free from the Department of Wildlife)
Texas Hunting license
Federal Duck Stamp
State Duck Stamp
Ice Chest
Coolers
Water Bottle

Can I bring my dog and is there lodging for it?

YES, We have great dog kennels at the main lodge. Your dog should be seasoned and very well behaved if you would like to bring it on a guided waterfowl hunt with a group. Guide owned dogs are hunt tested and spend hundreds of days in the field each year. Your dog should be capable of sitting perfectly still while beneath cover and should not break.

What time do the hunts start?

Hunts start between 4:30 and 8:00 am. Depending upon the quary and style of hunting.

What type of camo do I need?

The best camouflage patterns are wetlands camo, brush camo, and advantage timber camo.

Do I need waders?

You do not need waders if you choose, but they do keep you warm and dry no matter what conditions you hunt in. Also if you do have waders it will allow you to move to other places if needed, but clients will not ever be allowed to help put out decoys in water.

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 meals and lodging. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-828-8834.