Elk Hunting in Texas

Covered S Ranch operates a 3,000-acre hunting operation focused on North American Rocky Mountain Bull Elk near Lubbock, Texas. Both rifle and archery hunters use spot & stalk methods across the Flat Top Mesa terrain—terrain that offers a hunting experience unique to this part of Texas.

2 Nights / 3-Day Hunt: $2,400 + trophy fee 3 Nights / 4-Day Hunt: $3,200 + trophy fee

Trophy Fees: - Under 400 SCI Score: $15,000 - Over 400 SCI Score: $25,000–$33,000

Peak season runs September through February for hard-antlered bulls. You can hunt any time of year if your goal is filling the freezer with low-fat, high-protein venison.

• •All lodging, meals, and beverages at The Hacienda
• •1:1 experienced guide (group pricing available)
• •Airport transportation to/from Lubbock International
• •Access to ranch airstrip and hangar
• •On-site shooting range (bring your own rifle/ammo)
• •Field dressing and caping
• •Cold storage and freezer boxes
• •Hunting vehicle for varmint hunts

The Hacienda provides rustic luxury: bar, pool, hot tub, fire pit, pickleball/basketball court, game tables, pool table, and large screens.

Elk bulls weigh 800–1,080 pounds with antlers that typically run 3.5–4 feet. During the rut, they bugle to advertise fitness and warn rivals—which makes hunting during that window more exciting and audible.

What to Know: - Elk shed and grow new antlers every year (can grow an inch daily) - Hunters typically save the ivory teeth as a memento - Highly vocal animals using squeals, barks, and bugles to communicate - November rut season offers the most active hunting

Reserve well in advance to secure availability. Transportation of harvested game to meat processors or taxidermists is the client's responsibility.

Contact: Phone: 806-782-9451 Email: [email protected]