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Why Hunt Texas?
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Texas
is home to many different predators such as mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes,
grey fox, red fox, badgers, raccoons, and ringtail cats. Also, there are
many varmints such as skunks, prairie dogs, and jackrabbits. In Texas hunters
are allowed to hunt out of a vehicle and may also hunt either day or night.
The licenses are very reasonable and with the collapse of the fur market
predators are at record populations. Hunters may harvest as
many furbearers as they choose each day, but may only reduce one of each
species into possession for the sole purpose of having that animal mounted.
Non-furbearers such as mountain lions, bobcats and coyotes are not restricted
except that all bobcats must be sealed by a Texas Parks and Wildlife official
before crossing state lines. There is no closed season for predator hunting,
however the fur season is December 1 through February 1 of each year.
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Why Hunt With Us?
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We
have been calling predators for sport and the furs for some 28 years.
After
depending on our calling skills for years to place high in calling contests
and to supplement our income, we have developed a consistent calling technique
to outwit these wily predators.
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Hunting Methods
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While
we hunt either day or night, the majority of our predator hunts are at
night. This is because these animals are more nocturnal, especially bobcats,
and respond much better to calls at night. Our primary method of hunting
is via 4WD trucks. We have 2 highly customized 4 door, 1 ton Ford trucks
that are equipped with 11 foot high custom shooting platforms with two
swivel seats and a completely padded 360 degree shooting rest. We utilize
computer, cassette tape, and mouth blown calls. Your guide works the call
while shining a dim red light searching for the glow of the eyes of an approaching
predator. Once one is located, the guide will tap the hunter on the shoulder
to let him know that one is on the way. When the predator stalks to within
gun range the guide lights him up with a 1 million candle power spotlight
upon which the hunter can open fire. Most shots are under 35 yards so shotguns
are best while longer shots may require a small caliber rifle. Daytime
hunts are much like any other hunt whereby you hunt early morning and late
afternoon.
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What Is Furnished |
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Guide,
food, lodging, truck, calls, lights, and transportation of trophies to a local taxidermist
if necessary. Click here
to view photos of two of our lodges.
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What Is
Not Furnished
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Tips, hunting license, and
transportation before and after scheduled hunt.
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Hunter Expectations
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Hunters
can have shooting opportunities at 8 or 10 animals per night on average.
Our record is 28 fox and one bobcat in one night. It is recommended that
hunters practice shooting some trap or skeet with a shotgun prior to their
hunt. This gives them a fresh, natural feel for their shotgun which is
important because many shots are taken as predators rush in very quickly
and hunters are not able to see their sights.
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Questions,
comments or problems
with this web page, please contact
jroche@magnumquideservice.com
Copyright © 2001 Magnum Guide Service
707 N. US Hwy
277
Eldorado, TX
76936
325-853-1555
(lodge)
325-853-1556
(fax)
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