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King Ranch Hunting operates on the legendary King Ranch property in South Texas, offering guided hunts across one of the largest private ranches in the United States. The operation conducts all hunts in a free-range, low-fence, fair-chase environment designed for both experienced and first-time hunters.
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King Ranch Hunting operates on the legendary King Ranch property in South Texas, offering guided hunts across one of the largest private ranches in the United States. The operation conducts all hunts in a free-range, low-fence, fair-chase environment designed for both experienced and first-time hunters.
Hunters can book day hunts or multi-day package hunts with lodging. Day hunts require your own accommodations in nearby Kingsville, TX. Package hunts include two nights of lodging at King Ranch and full kitchen facilities (meals available for additional fee).
| Nilgai Hunt Type | Day Hunt Base Fee | Package Hunt Base Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bull (Rifle) | $1,500 | $5,500 (2 nights) |
| Bull & Cow (Archery) | N/A | $5,250 (3 nights) |
| Cow Only | N/A | $4,400 (2 nights) |
| Whitetail Hunt Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Management Buck (<130 B&C) | $2,800 | 1-day, 1:1 guide |
| Management Buck (130-140s B&C) | $4,500 | Up to 2-day, 1:1 guide |
| Nilgai Bull & Buck Combo | $6,800-$8,500 | 2 nights lodging, 4-hunter minimum |
Custom package hunts can include: - Nilgai Bull & Turkey Hunt ($6,350 base) - Nilgai Bull & Saltwater Bay Fishing ($6,000 base) - 1.5 days hunting, half-day fishing - Dove & Bay Fishing ($2,400 base) - 2 evenings dove, 2 mornings bay fishing, chef and meals included - Turkey Hunts ($5,200 base) - 2 turkeys, 2 days/2 nights - Bay Fishing Only ($1,500 base) - May-August, 2 nights lodging - Predator Hunts ($1,500 base) - Unlimited coyotes and feral hogs, same-day hunt
Pricing Note: Many hunts have additional harvest fees collected day-of. For example, Nilgai day hunts charge $2,000 for first bull, $3,000 for additional bulls, and $900 per cow beyond the base fee.
Hunts take place in live oak mottes, mixed brush environments, and extensive coastal prairies. The property is managed under a density-based, sustainable harvest model with firmly established and enforced quotas. Professional guides provide expertise in King Ranch history, wildlife management, game strategies, and habitat management that balances livestock and native flora and fauna.
Submit hunt interest through their Book A Hunt tab or call (361) 221-0350. Your assigned guide will call one week before your hunt to confirm details. Full payment required before scheduling package hunts. Day hunts require a deposit to book.
"The likelihood of seeing an appropriate buck to harvest in the assigned pasture(s) are very high" due to limited bookings per pasture and tightly controlled access.
Email: [email protected]
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