24 Outfitters
24 Outfitters operates a diversified hunting destination near Winters, Texas (about 50 miles from Abilene, 3 hours west of DFW). The owner is a third-generation West Texas landowner, CPA since 1992, and tax attorney since 2001. What started as a cattle and farming operation evolved into a complete h...
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24 Outfitters operates a diversified hunting destination near Winters, Texas (about 50 miles from Abilene, 3 hours west of DFW). The owner is a third-generation West Texas landowner, CPA since 1992, and tax attorney since 2001. What started as a cattle and farming operation evolved into a complete hunting and fishing lodge.
Dove season runs September 1 through the first weekend in November. 24 Outfitters controls several thousand acres of leased land across West Texas, with fields planted in winter wheat, black oil, and milo—prime dove habitat.
2025 Dove Hunt Schedule: - September 1-2 (limited day hunts available) - September 5-7 (fully booked) - September 12-14 (full packages & day hunts available) - September 19-21 (fully booked) - October 3-5 (fully booked) - October 24-26 (pending bird arrival from cold fronts)
Hunts run before sunrise to 11:00 a.m., then 3:00 p.m. to dark. A professional guide accompanies you the entire time.
Sandhill crane hunting offers a different challenge—described as "you against the Texas wilderness." Hunts are limited to 14 people per group to maintain quality. Day hunts start 1 hour before daylight through around 11:00 a.m.
| Zone | Dates |
|---|---|
| Zone A (West of U.S. 83) | Oct. 25, 2025 – Jan. 25, 2026 |
| Zone B (East of U.S. 83) | Nov. 21, 2025 – Jan. 25, 2026 |
The owner is 6'7" and 270 pounds—he built lodging specifically because standard hunting cabins don't fit larger hunters. All accommodations feature new 39" x 80" beds (unusually large), full A/C and heat, and quality furnishings.
- •The Farmhouse (sleeps 14 hunters)
- •Full kitchen with pellet smoker, extra microwave, dual refrigerator/freezer units
- •2 full bathrooms with showers
- •Living room and utility room
- •Satellite TV throughout
- •New premium mattresses and linens provided
- •The Cabin (sleeps 12 hunters)
- •A/C and heat
- •Microwave and refrigerator
- •Outdoor full shower, sink, and toilet
- •New 39" x 80" beds with premium linens
- •The Clyde House (sleeps 14 hunters)
- •A/C and heat
- •Microwave and refrigerator
- •Outdoor full shower, sink, and toilet
- •New 39" x 80" beds with premium linens
- •Total capacity: Up to 40 hunters per weekend, with RV/camper/tent space available if needed.
Ceiling fans and floor fans are included—not for cooling (A/C handles that), but so you hear oscillating fans instead of other hunters snoring.
Weekend meals are prepared on-site:
- •Friday dinner: Lasagna with homemade pie for dessert
- •Saturday breakfast: Tasty breakfast burritos, sausage biscuits, pastries
- •Saturday lunch: Hot dogs or hamburgers
- •Saturday dinner: Steaks, potatoes, salad, fresh dove wraps (if hunters contribute their harvest)
- •Sunday breakfast: Full breakfast spread
Homemade pies (chocolate, coconut, peach, apple) are purchased from a local Winters resident. Blue Bell ice cream, campfire time with cigars and beverages complete the evening.
Beyond hunting, the property offers:
- •Rifle range and pistol range
- •Skeet shooting
- •Bow range
- •7-acre pond stocked with bass (medium yellow magic and tequila sunrise worms are effective; buzz bait works too)
- •Ladder toss, cornhole, washers, horseshoes
- •Ping pong, darts, football, basketball, soccer, frisbee
- •Satellite TV with college football coverage
- •Poker and card games
- •Fire pit for evening relaxation
- •Full Package (Friday 1 p.m. – Sunday 11 a.m.)
- •Food, lodging, hunting, all amenities included
- •Flexible checkout for later flights
- •Partial Package (Friday 1 p.m. – Sunday 11 a.m.)
- •Lodging, hunting, all amenities
- •Use facility kitchen to prepare your own food
Day Hunts - Guide-led hunting only - Call for location details morning-of - Available on select dates - Simple day hunt package can accommodate up to 200 hunters per weekend
- •Bird hunters wanting September-October dove season
- •November-January crane hunters
- •Corporate retreats and team outings
- •Bachelor parties and wedding groups
- •Church retreats (groups up to 25 people)
- •Fishermen wanting 7-acre pond access
"Many people tell us they feel like they have stepped back in time twenty or so years and love the memories and hospitality provided by the people of 24 Outfitters."
24 Outfitters offers discounts to active military, veterans, and law enforcement personnel.
- •Phone: 903-508-2469
- •Location: Outside Winters, Texas (approximately 50 miles from Abilene)
- •Website: Online waiver and booking available
The landscape—cattle ranches, mesquite trees, wheat fields, and stocked ponds—provides natural cover for game birds and the authentic Texas country escape most hunters seek.