Texas offers some of the greatest hunting grounds in the entire country. With plenty of widespread land and beautiful scenery, a Texas Turkey hunt in the spring will give you plenty of opportunity to get that big turkey kill. At Schmidt Double T Ranches, we can provide you with a few different turkey hunts for… Read more »
It’s been said the Texas Spring Turkey Hunt is one of the most exhilarating hunts of the year. The gobblers and bearded hens are some of the most elusive animals on the planet, which is what makes the hunt so fun. But beyond being elusive, remember these birds are smaller than typical big game hunting… Read more »
Many people across the country who hunt don’t think about traveling anywhere else to go hunt. Many hunters have property to hunt on during the hunting season. Traveling to different parts of the country to hunt seems like a very expensive trip that could be done remotely on a hunter’s own property. In some cases,… Read more »
Quail hunting is very unique in many ways. Hunting quail can be difficult for the beginner because of the tracking aspect. Quail hunting requires a hunting dog to be present with you on the trek. The flush/birddog will ensure proper tracking, so you can be able to get the kill you would like. At Schmidt… Read more »
Quail hunting is not just like any other hunt. Hunting quail requires a birddog/flush dog to help track and kill the birds. You might as well not even bother to bring your shotgun or rifle if you try and go Mason, TX quail hunting without a dog. The quail like to congregate in think brush,… Read more »
Our Quail hunts in Texas take off in the month of October and run through March. Quail hunts are much different than our Texas guided Whitetail deer hunts, but they are just as satisfying and fun! It’s time to start thinking about planning a guided quail hunts with us here at Schmidt Double T Ranches…. Read more »
Hunters know there are many rewards from just one single hunt. The workout rewards your muscles; the hunt rewards your brain and your pride, and so on. However, most enthusiasts agree that the biggest reward is in a successful hunt, and in the meals that they create. Hunting for sport helps control the deer population… Read more »
Every hunter has their own preferences when it comes to hunting. From which time of day to hunt is best to which firearms are the best to use, but we’re talking about tree stands here. Every hunter may even give you a completely different answer when it comes to which tree stand is the best… Read more »
Deer have an incredible sense of smell. As a hunter, your odor is overwhelming, and they do not like it. Deer can detect the average human odor from as far away as 80 yards, and that’s if they aren’t downwind. So, masking your human odor is imperative to a successful hunt. There are a few… Read more »
Hunting guides are skilled huntsmen who are extremely knowledgeable in the areas of hunting and tracking, as well as the region in which they are leading excursions. But sometimes, hunters can be brash in not wanting to hunt with a guide, feeling confident hunting in unfamiliar land. Sometimes, those hunters will soon find out this… Read more »