Category: Texas Hunting

Hunting Gear Essentials: What to Pack for Your Texas Hunting Trip

Hunting boots, backpack, and knife

Planning a hunting trip to the beautiful Texas wilderness is an exhilarating adventure, but it’s essential to be well-prepared. The key to a successful hunting experience lies in packing the right gear and equipment. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or new to the sport, having a comprehensive checklist of hunting essentials is crucial. Firearm and… Read more »

Hunting and Beyond: Exploring the Texas Hill Country’s Natural Beauty

Whitetail Deer walking in field in Texas Rut

When you think of Texas, your mind may conjure images of wide-open spaces, rolling plains, and the allure of the Wild West. While all these elements are undoubtedly part of the Texan charm, there’s one region that offers something truly extraordinary—the Texas Hill Country. At Schmidt Double T Ranches, we don’t just provide world-class hunting… Read more »

Perfecting Your Turkey Call for the Turkey Hunt

Turkey Hunts at Schmidt Double T Ranches

At Schmidt Double T Ranches, we have plenty of experience with the wild Rio Grande turkeys and it’s no secret that these birds are an elusive game to hunt. On our Texas turkey hunts, we’ve been able to figure out exactly what it takes to get a turkey tagged, and it starts with understanding turkey… Read more »

Essential Turkey Hunting Gear for the Next Hunt

Turkey hunter loading shotgun

The turkey hunting season is upon us! We’re getting ready for the hunt, are you? We’ll see you at our ranch for the best turkey hunting in Texas. If not, it’s time to get your hunting gear in order and your camouflaged attire picked out; there are gobblers waiting to be tagged! Turkey Hunting Gear… Read more »

What to Bring for Your Quail Hunt in Texas

Quail Hunters in Texas with their kills

When hunting quail in Texas, you face the same challenges as with most other hunts. What exactly will you need to wear and bring for your day out hunting—because if you forget something, there’s really no going back for it. Quail hunting can be a tricky outing to get ready for: you want to camouflage… Read more »

How to Successfully Hunt Quail

Quail Hunter in Texas with Hunting Dog

Going quail hunting can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience, especially when you plan a trip here in Texas. Of course, every quail hunter wants to have a successful trip, and it can be frustrating when you return home without hitting a single quail. That’s why we’re here to provide you with a few… Read more »

What to Do with Your Venison Meat After a Hunt

Venison meat from seasonal hunt

After a successful hunt, the question is always “what am I going to do with the venison meat?” There are plenty of options you can choose from when it comes to the use of the venison meat from your kill. Here are some great ideas for using the meat from your kill! Venison Steaks Venison… Read more »

What to Look for in a Hunting Quad

The contemporary hunter is not fully equipped without a well-appointed quad. Allowing for increased mobility into deeper, less chartered woods without having to leave behind excursion essentials, an all-terrain vehicle is a must-have for any woodsman’s arsenal. Aside from the obligatory camouflage and quiet approach, there is so much more to look for in a… Read more »

Tips for Hunting Turkey in Texas

Two hunters with tagged turkeys

There are few things more enjoyable than going on a hunting trip, especially when you’re aiming to bring home turkeys. Hunting for turkey can be an incredibly fun, yet sometimes frustrating experience. A few easy mistakes can prevent you from even getting close to a turkey, but with the right preparation you should have no… Read more »

7 Tips & Techniques for Quail Hunting in Texas

Shotgun open with shotgun shells

Whether you’ve bagged hundreds of birds in your lifetime or are just starting out, you’re going to want to heed some of the tips and tricks that the experts at Schmidt Double T have accumulated over the years. After all, our quail hunts are some of the best in Texas! Quail are most commonly found… Read more »