Mellon Creek Outfitters operates on private ranch land that's been in the family for over two centuries. What started as a personal hunting tradition became a guided outfitting operation in 2008, opening 110,000 acres of free-range country to hunters who want authentic, fair-chase hunts. The propert...
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Mellon Creek Outfitters operates on private ranch land that's been in the family for over two centuries. What started as a personal hunting tradition became a guided outfitting operation in 2008, opening 110,000 acres of free-range country to hunters who want authentic, fair-chase hunts.
The property sits at the meeting point of South Texas brush and the Texas Coastal Plains—a habitat that holds whitetail, turkey, bobcats, wild pigs, aoudad, elk, nilgai, and waterfowl. The terrain varies from bayfront and prairieland to saltgrass marshes, crop fields, and thick brush.
Aoudad Hunts (West Texas) - 4-day hunts near Alpine, Texas - September–October rut season - Spot-and-stalk method using side-by-sides and glassing - Terrain is steep and rugged—physical fitness recommended - Includes sighting in, field dress, skin, quarter, cape, and taxidermist drop-off
Elk Hunts (West Texas) - 5-day hunts near Alpine, Texas - September–October rut season - Spot-and-stalk with side-by-sides, glassing, calling, and bugling - Same processing/taxidermist services as aoudad hunts
Bobcat Hunts (South Texas) - 3-day hunts in cooler months - 100% dog hunting—hound-treed method - Hunted after dark or early morning - 110,000 acres of diverse terrain - Includes field dress, skin, and taxidermist drop-off
Dove Hunts (South Texas) - 2-day typical duration (flexible) - Morning or evening hunts over water and sunflower fields - Mourning doves and white-winged doves (seasonal) - Guides clean and bag harvested birds
Additional Hunts Available - Whitetail - Turkey - Waterfowl - Nilgai - Hog - Other predator hunts (contact for details)
| Hunt Type | Duration | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Aoudad/Elk/Whitetail | 4–5 days | Fully guided hunting, field dress/skin/quarter/cape, taxidermist drop-off, 3 meals daily, private bed/bath lodging with WiFi/laundry, rifle sighting-in range |
| Bobcat | 3 days | Fully guided hunting, field dress/skin, taxidermist drop-off, 3 meals, lodging, airport transportation from Corpus Christi |
| Dove | 2 days (varies) | Fully guided hunting, bird cleaning/bagging, 3 meals, lodging, airport transportation from Corpus Christi |
What's NOT Included: Hunting license, shipping to taxidermist, taxidermy costs, gratuity, and transportation for West Texas hunts (fly into El Paso or Midland).
Guides include owner/operators Dan Braman and Joe Braman, along with Hagen Watkins (manager/guide), Pat Harney, Derek Woods, Wade Koehn, and Jack Darrah. Chelsey Hardin handles on-site chef duties.
For exotics (aoudad, elk, nilgai) and bobcat: - Resident: Resident Hunting License (Item 101) - Non-resident: 5-Day Special Small Game/Exotic License (Item 157)
For whitetail deer: - Resident: Resident Hunting License (Item 101) - Non-resident: General Non-Resident Hunting License (Item 105)
For dove: - Valid hunting license + Texas Migratory Game Bird Endorsement + HIP Certification
No tags or draws required for exotics. Licenses available through Texas Parks & Wildlife, sporting goods stores, and Walmart.
South Texas location (near Refugio): - Corpus Christi International (CRP)—transportation provided from airport
West Texas location (near Alpine): - El Paso (ELP) or Midland-Odessa (MAF)—contact guides for pickup instructions; transportation not currently provided
Mellon Creek Outfitters 424 FM 774 Refugio, TX 78377 361-484-2398 [email protected]
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