FTW Ranch SAAM Training

FTW Ranch SAAM Training operates a massive private facility near Barksdale, TX (90 minutes from San Antonio). The ranch sits in the most demanding topography the Texas Hill Country offers—exactly the point. They believe real hunter confidence comes from training in conditions harder than anything you'll face in the field.

Range capabilities include: - Multiple long-range courses with targets to 3,600 yards - Drive-around shooting courses - Dangerous game courses - Static and moving life-sized targets - Snap, butt, pistol, and 5-stand shotgun ranges

Their core curriculum covers: - Precision Prep — Foundational rifle marksmanship - Safari Prep — Specialized dangerous game training - Precision Hunt Combo — Rifle skills + hunt package - Field First Aid — Outdoor emergency response - Field to Fork — Shot placement and processing

"You ONLY have one first shot." — FTW Training Philosophy

Each course is designed to build both muscle memory and mental confidence through repetition in varied, difficult conditions.

The ranch stocks eight game species including: - Axis, whitetail, fallow, sika, hog deer - Blackbuck antelope, mouflon sheep, ibex, markhor, urial

4-day hunt packages include training, meals, and lodging.

On-site accommodations: - 30 en-suite rooms - Executive chef meals (3 daily + snacks) - Full gym and entertainment facilities - Fully stocked bar and WiFi

• •Team: Instructors with backgrounds in US Military Special Operations and worldwide hunting. The facility is gear-neutral—training focuses on the hunter, not equipment brands.