About Masser Ranch
Masser Ranch is proud to offer trophy white-tailed deer hunting and upland game bird hunting opportunities for the discriminating hunter. Family-owned and operated, we provide quality experiences combined with old-time Texas hospitality and good food for a reasonable price. Our 30-years of experience (in the hunting industry since 1971 and outfitting full-time since 1980) has earned us a proud reputation for integrity, honesty, and quality. Visiting hunters can be assured their time spent with us will be a memorable hunting adventure.
Texas Hill Country Hunting
The Masser Ranch is located in western Gillespie County in the middle of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The Masser Ranch is conveniently located only about 85 miles from the San Antonio International Airport and about 125 miles from the Texas state capital of Austin. It is an area rich in the history of early Texas. The is made available to the sportsman who is seeking an outdoor experience producing memories for a lifetime. The terrain consists of rocky-rolling live oak savanna, peppered with a rich diversity of plant species, and laced with more than a mile of gin-clear spring-fed creeks that are stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill sunfish.
An Abundance of Wildlife
The ranch is home to native white-tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey, many species of native and migrant birdlife, and small mammals. Bobwhite quail, ringneck pheasant, and chukar partridge have been introduced for traditional wing shooting. We are a working ranch with a primary emphasis on the abundant wildlife and secondary concerns to the domestic livestock on the ranch. A devotion to hunting, fishing, bird watching, outdoor photography, and other pursuits of wildlife appreciation and enjoyment are the main objectives of the Masser Ranch.
Management Practices
The Masser Ranch began its practices of wildlife management in 1971. In 1991 the ranch was surrounded by an 8-foot tall game fence to enable us to institute and follow through with a rigorous program of white-tailed deer management which includes:
- An intense supplemental feeding program of high protein feed
- Planting of food plots
- Controlled burning
- Habitat enhancement
- Game surveys
- Management buck hunts
- Doe Harvests
- Maintaining a 1-to-1 or better buck-to-doe ratio
White-tailed Deer Hunting
Trophy Buck Hunts
A limited number of trophy buck hunts are offered each year. We will harvest 4 trophy bucks during the current season.
- Over 95% of our trophy bucks will qualify for the SCI Record Book of Trophy Animals and the Texas Big Game Awards sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
- Methods of hunting are mainly from permanent blinds, brush blinds, or portable stands. “Rattling” during the rut is very productive and can create exciting and rewarding experiences.
- Hunts are for 3 days and 3 nights.
- Included are first-class lodging, ranch-style meals, and guide service.
- Non hunting guest will be accommodated for $250.00 per person per day.
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3-Day Guided Deer Hunt 120 B&C to 150 B&C gross A 3-day, 3-night guided hunt, which includes lodging, meals, and transportation while on the ranch. |
$4,500.00 |
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Limited Trophy Hunts for deer over 150 B&C gross |
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Management Buck Hunts
- Those animals lacking the genetic potential we strive for in our white-tailed herd.
- Perfect for the first time hunter or young hunter.
- All hunts are guided and the guide will determine if the buck is to be harvested or not.
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2-Day Guide’s Choice Deer Hunt up to 120 inch B&C gross A 2-day fully guided hunt which includes lodging, meals, guide, and transportation while on the ranch. |
$2,000.00
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Doe and Feral Hog Hunts
Call for particulars.
General Information
B&C scores are gross scores, not net scores.
Your guide will determine the age and give an estimate to the best of his ability on the gross B&C score of any deer to be harvested.
Hunting Guidelines
There are a few simple requirements and rules to observe while you are enjoying your hunting experience on Masser Ranch.
Requirements
You must have a valid Texas hunting license, and follow all game laws.
You will be required to sign any necessary release forms before being allowed to hunt.
You will be required to shoot your weapon at our range before being allowed to hunt.
Hunting Rules
No loaded weapons in camp or in the lodge.
No alcohol will be consumed during hunting hours.
No shots at running game.
No shots over 200 yards.
No shots at deer unless your guide approves the deer. Guides decision in the field is final.
A wounded animal counts as your kill; if you draw blood it’s your animal.
If you enjoy your hunt, then tipping is customary and appreciated by the guides and staff.
Axis Hunts
Masser Ranch is offering our axis herd to public hunts.
- Trophy Axis Hunts start at $3,500.
- Axis meat hunts are available. Please call for price.
- Lodging is available for an additional fee.
Spring Turkey Hunt
We have some of the best hunting in Texas for the Rio Grande sub-species of wild turkey. Come and enjoy spring turkey hunting in Texas when the weather is warming up and the countryside is beautiful. We look forward to sharing this special time of year with you.
- Hunts are for three full days of hunting. Three days and three nights with the opportunity to hunt for one Rio Grande gobbler.
- Included are:
- lodging
- ranch-style meals
- transportation to and from the field.
- Semi – guided or guided hunts are offered.
- All hunts are with shotgun or bow only.
- Bookings are limited in order to assure you the best hunt possible. A maximum of three or four hunters on any one hunt.
- A valid Texas hunting license is required. Non-resident Texas turkey license: $125.00.
- Non-hunting guests will be accommodated for $250.00 per person per day.
2020-2021 Season Rates – $880 per person, second gobbler $550.
Upland Game Bird Hunting
General Information
Carefully managed portions of the Masser Ranch were opened to upland bird hunting in 1991. Approximately 300 acres of the ranch are dedicated to upland bird hunting offering open fields and pastures to produce a memorable shooting experience. The Masser Ranch maintains a kennel of well-trained pointers and setters. Both morning and afternoon hunts are available. Lodging and meals are available with advance reservations. Accommodations consist of a refurbished rock home originally constructed in 1893. Flag Creek bisects the ranch and rainbow trout fishing is available in season.
- Guides and dogs are included in all hunt packages.
- A minimum of two hunters per hunt.
- For safety, a maximum of four per hunt.
- Custom hunts can be arranged.
- A valid Texas Hunting License is required.
- Rental guns are available by reservation.
There is no limit on the number of birds you can harvest at Masser Ranch. Any birds left over from a previous hunt can be taken at no additional cost, or additional birds can be purchased for release before your hunt.
22019-2020 Season Rates
Hunting dates:
October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021
Morning or Afternoon (1/2) Day Hunts
Enjoy one of our hunt packages
Classic Upland Bird Hunt – $275.00 per shooter
- All Quail – 12 birds released
or - All Chukar – 6 birds released
or - All Pheasant – 4 birds released
Premier Upland Bird Hunt – $400.00 per shooter
All Quail – 20 birds released
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All Chukar – 8 birds released
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All Pheasant – 6 birds released
Two-Day Hunts – $825 per shooter
- Arrive at the ranch
- Afternoon upland bird hunt.
- Hors d’oeuvres and dinner served after the hunt.
- Enjoy an overnight stay in our beautiful period rock home.
- Breakfast
- Morning upland bird hunt.
- Depart ranch following the morning hunt.
Non-shooting guest will be accommodated for $50.00 per person for one-half day hunts.
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Advance reservations are required for all hunting.
Morning hunts are scheduled from 8:30 to 11:30.
Afternoon hunts are scheduled from 2:00 to 5:00.
Not included are Texas Hunting License fees, guns and ammunition.
If you enjoy your hunt, then tipping is customary and appreciated by the guides and staff.