Texas Sandhill Crane & Thermal Hog Hunt
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Description

A great opportunity to hunt cranes in Texas! Coined the "ribeye of the sky" this is a great hunt that sends you home with some prized meat! The Sandhill crane has an average wingspan of 4 feet and can reach weights up to 18 pounds. Cranes in this district can be hunted from December through the end of January. The daily bag limit on sandhill cranes consists of 3 birds per person per day in Texas. The birds will be in good range, but Sandhills are large birds and require a large shot size to ensure success. A morning hunt for Sandhill cranes last from sunrise till noon. This is a 1 day hunt with guides provided. Hunt includes two days of crane hunting, one thermal hog hunt.


Details

  • Species: Sandhill Crane
  • Average Classification: 7 - 13
  • Shot Opportunity: 90
  • Weapon: Shotgun
  • Hunt Catalog #: RB16122-06
  • Tag Availability: Over The Counter
Classification details:

2 species of cranes are found in this area. The lesser Sandhill crane and greater Sandhill crane are found in the area.


Options

Add on Duck Hunt

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Option to add a duck hunt. Price includes meals, lodging, decoys, and guides. Price is per trip/per person. The regular duck season generally begins the last weekend in October & runs through the last weekend in January.

  • Duck Hunt $300.00
  • Additional Hunt Days

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    Option to add additional days of hunting. Includes meals, lodging, and guides. Price is per day/per person.

    • Additional Hunt Days $395.00

    • Available Dates

      October 15, 2023 - January 31, 2024


      Pricing

      • Member Price: $1,400.00
      • Non-Member Price: $1,600.00

      Per day pricing. Season varies based on zone. Hunting license and duck stamp are not included in the hunt price.


      Group Options

      Option to add a duck hunt. Option for additional days.

      Location

      Snyder, Texas, United States of America


      Refund Policy:

      Deposits are not refundable. When you make a deposit or payment that money is used to reserve your adventure dates and we cannot sell them to anyone else. If for some reason you have to cancel, you will lose your deposit and any payments you have made. If you are concerned that you might get sick or otherwise have to cancel, we suggest buying trip insurance. There are insurance companies that specialize in providing insurance policies for outfitter bookings and hunts. One such company we recommend is globalrescue.com. It is also our policy, depending on the adventure you booked and at our discretion, that if you have to cancel and we are able to book a replacement for you at the regular price we will work with you to apply your deposits to another adventure. Please note that we cannot refund or roll state or government license fees, application fees, draw results, or tags.

      Description

      This hunt area offers Sandhill crane hunting opportunities for upwards of 10,000 wintering sandhill cranes. The sandhill crane population in the Texas panhandle consists mostly of lesser Sandhill cranes averaging in size from 7-10 pounds. There are also many greater Sandhill cranes in our region which range in size from 10-13 pounds. These hunts take place over deception sandhill crane decoys. The realism is second to none and the results of the hunt speak for themselves! While crane hunters enjoy a layout or comfortable A-frame and get to experience decoying sandhill cranes like no place else. The Texas crane hunts take place over both water and fields depending on what the Sandhill cranes are doing. Typically hunters can expect to shoot limits of Sandhill cranes on this crane hunt, and quite often capitalize on some "bonus" geese and ducks during the same hunt! Option to add a duck hunt if desired for an additional charge. This hunt is priced per day/per person. Option to add several days to the hunt.


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      • Lodging & Accommodations: Cabin/Lodge
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        Lodging & Accommodations Scale

        5 - Cabin/Lodge

        4 - Bunk House/Trailer

        3 - Wall Tent

        2 - Backpack Tent

        1 - Client Provided/Hotel

      This hunting lodge is very comfortable with a large game room/bar, air conditioned and heated, and designed for handling larger groups.The smaller cabins sleep 4 people each, with 3 large cabins sleeping up to 12 people comfortably. This outfitter can accommodate up to 54 people! Each cabin has its own private bath and shower. Bedding and towels are provided.

      • Menu & Food: Full Kitchen
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        Menu & Food Scale

        5 - 5 Star Catered

        4 - Full Kitchen

        3 - Field Kitchen

        2 - Backpack Food

        1 - Client Provided

      Hunters will be served fantastic food-homestyle cooking-meat and potatoes. The facility does not sell Alcoholic beverages, but guests are welcome to bring their own favorite beverages. Outfitter will provide a large refrigerated cooler as well as some drink set ups. Hunters are also welcome to bring their own coolers into the lodge and cabins. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided and served in the dining room next door to the lodge. WIFI is available at the main lodge.

      • Physical Conditions: Light Hiking
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        Physical Conditions Scale:

        5 - All Vehicle Access

        4 - Light Hiking

        3 - Moderate Hiking

        2 - Heavy Hiking

        1 - Extreme Back Country

      There are minimal physical demands for this hunt. Field transportation will be provided and A-frames will be set up for hunting. Retrieval of birds in fields will require some light walking/hiking.


      Transportation (To/From Basecamp)

      Hunter can fly into either Lubbock or Abilene, Texas. Hunter will be responsible to rent a car and get to camp. Field transportation will be provided with trucks to get to hunting areas from the lodge.

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      Description

      Outfitter will provide decoys and private land access to ensure the highest shot opportunity. Hunter will have opportunity of both the lesser sandhill and great sandhill crane. Outfitter will provide an A-frame blind. Meals and lodging can be provided for multiple day hunts. Full gear list to be provided if requested when booked.


      What Outfitter Provides

      • Private Land Access
      • Decoys
      • A-Frames
      • Expert Guide Service
      • Bedding & Towels
      • Meals
      • Lodging
      • WIFI

      What to Bring

      • 12 or 20 gauge shotgun
      • Improved cylinder or modified chokes
      • Ammo 2 3/4" or 3" steel, BB's or 2"s
      • Warm, waterproof, insulated clothing & boots
      • Cooler for processed game
      • Texas Hunting License (state and federal stamps)
      • Thermal Base Layers
      • Alcoholic Beverages (if desired)

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