Guided West Texas Aoudad Hunts

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)

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.

• •Private bed/bath rooms
• •WiFi throughout
• •Washer and dryer
• •Full kitchen with on-site chef preparing three meals daily
• •Ice machines
• •Full beverage and snack selections
• •Lodge sleeps up to 20 guests comfortably
• •Non-hunters welcome for $250/day additional charge
• •Handicap-friendly at South Texas location (notify in advance)

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

• •Youth: Available for hunters under 17 (resident or non-resident)

No tags or draws required for exotics. Licenses available through Texas Parks & Wildlife, sporting goods stores, and Walmart.

• •Valid hunting license and hunter's education card
• •Rifle (or use guide's rifle) with plenty of ammunition
• •Bipod, shooting sticks, or tripod
• •Binoculars and spotting scope (optional but suggested)
• •Snake boots (South Texas)
• •Hiking boots (West Texas)
• •Appropriate hunting attire (long sleeves, jacket for October–March)
• •Bug spray
• •Sunscreen
• •Toiletries
• •Cooler

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

• •50% deposit per hunter required to book
• •Balance due 30 days before hunt
• •30-day advance cancellation notice: deposit applied to rebooking
• •Less than 30 days' notice: no refund or credit
• •Extra days and animals available based on availability

Mellon Creek Outfitters 424 FM 774 Refugio, TX 78377 361-484-2398 [email protected]