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Trophy
Whitetail Hunts
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Texas has the highest deer population in the
United States along with affordable and unlimited hunting licenses, liberal
bag limits, long seasons, and many record book bucks. Texas has also been the
forerunner in game management programs for whitetail deer. All of this combined
with vast private ranches is why so many hunters travel to Texas in search of that true,
"show and tell" buck. In the 2004/2005 Texas whitetail season our hunters harvested a 175 B&C,
166 B&C, 160 B&C, 156 B&C, 151 B&C, and over a dozen bucks in the 140 B&C class!
We lost count of the bucks in the 130's!
During the 2006/2007 Texas whitetail season our hunters once again
experienced excellent success on 120-150 B&C bucks. Many of our
larger bucks were passed on by hunters because of broken antlers
incurred during the rut. Based upon the shear number of outstanding
bucks we left alone last season to grow for another year, this upcoming
2007/2008 Texas whitetail season should be one of the very finest in
Magnum Guide Service's 22 year history! We hope you will come share this exciting year with us! |
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Come
Hunt With Us
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We have been hunting whitetails for
40 years, guiding hunts part-time for 28 years and
full-time for the past 22 years with an annual success
rate of 97-100%. All of our whitetail ranches are professionally
managed and have been for many years. Being a full-time
wildlife management firm, as well as a full-time guide
service, has given us an intimate knowledge of those species
in which we choose to pursue. Our ranches are large, up to
20,000 acres each. We hunt our trophy whitetail ranches
vary sparingly during the Texas 16 week whitetail deer
season to insure our Hunter's success. We also schedule our
whitetail deer hunts to coincide with the very best times so
our clients have the highest success on 5 1/2 year old bucks
and older with trophy quality antlers. By working in cooperation
with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Technical Guidance Biologists
we have acquired many MLDP (Managed Lands Deer Permit) Level II & III on
premier ranches which allow our deer Hunters to hunt whitetail deer from October
1st through February 28th. All of our whitetail hunting packages include
outstanding meals and exceptional lodges. All of our trophy
hunts are fully guided, either 1 x 1 or 1 x 2. Our Sanctuary
and Trophy Hunts have liberal bag limits up to 1 buck and 4 doe
deer. We also have affordable Management and Antlerless deer hunts.
Our Hunters may also hunt javelina, hogs, predators, and/or exotics for a
trophy fee. We can easily accommodate individual hunters up to large corporate
groups. Excellent service is our specialty as is customer satisfaction. |
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Hunting Methods
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We hunt our whitetails utilizing a variety of
methods. Portable tripod stands near fresh scrapes
and travel routes, two and three man ground box
blinds, some are handicapped accessible with
heaters, elevated tower stands over feeding areas,
still hunting, rattling antlers together, and on
occasion out of a high rack 4WD custom hunting rig
safari style. Our routine is to leave well before
daylight for the morning hunt, return for lunch late
morning, and go back out for the evening hunt later
in the afternoon. Those who choose to hunt all day
will be accommodated. The rut in our area generally
runs from November 15 through December 5, with a
secondary rut starting approximately December 27. |
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Weather
Conditions
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The weather in Texas is always unpredictable so one
must be prepared for anything. The average
conditions for the month of November are morning
lows from 35-45 warming up quickly into the 60's or
low 70's. Light rains are possible and winds from
15-25 mph are common with the passage of frequent
cold fronts. December is a more stable weather month
with lows from 25-35 and afternoon highs in the 50's
to 60's. Light rain is still possible but the winds
have died down considerably. |
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What
Is Furnished
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All trophy whitetail buck hunts are fully guided. Your
guide will photograph or video tape you with your trophy, dress, skin, quarter and
shoulder cape your deer. In addition, your guide will teach you some secrets learned
from years of outsmarting trophy bucks and give you the personal attention that you
deserve. On all hunts you will receive three great meals per day, soft drinks and
desserts. Beer, only in moderation,
is available at no charge at the end of the day's hunt. We also
provide local airport transfers between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. |
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What
Is Not Furnished
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Personal hunting equipment,
gratuities, adult "spirits & wines," hunting license, and
transportation before and after the scheduled hunt. Per your
request we can transport your trophy to a local taxidermist
or ship your trophy to your taxidermist of choice for a
reasonable handling fee plus shipping. We can also
deliver your game to a local meat processor or should you
choose you may donate your game for the processing fee. |
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 "I wanted to thank you all for a wonderful and memorable hunt. Anthony and I had soooooooo much fun and we can't wait to come back. I truly love Texas and I must say it is my favorite place to hunt. Thanks for guiding me and giving me a great opportunity to shoot such a beautiful Buck and a gorgeous Zebra. I must say I was very tempted at that exotic ranch to shoot everything! Anthony created a Huntress for sure. I also wanted to thank Melony for her delicious cooking and making us feel so at home. We shall see you all soon and I hope to be back in December.
Ciara Shay, MA
"I would like to
express my appreciation to everyone for making this
year's hunt a very enjoyable experience. I have
been extremely impressed with your staff on both of
my hunts with Magnum. All of the staff have been
professional and have made sure every hunter's needs
were taken care of. A truly first class operation
from initial arrival at the airport until return for
departure. Although we had adverse weather
conditions, every effort was made to ensure we had a
chance to harvest a deer. Thanks again and I'm
looking forward to seeing all of you this fall."
Frank Bray, FL
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| United
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325-853-1555
(lodge) Central Time Zone |
| International |
001-325-853-1555 |
| Fax |
325-853-1556 |
| E-mail |
jroche@magnumguideservice.com |
| Office
Address |
707
N. US Hwy 277, Eldorado, TX 76936 |
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