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Hatton Ranch
TX
•Hatton Ranch is a family-owned hunting operation located in Young County near Graham, Texas—roughly 90 to 120 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The ranch sits on 780 acres of densely forested land with post oaks, blackjack oaks, white oaks, and mesquite. It's high-fenced, but hunts are ...
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Hatton Ranch is a family-owned hunting operation located in Young County near Graham, Texas—roughly 90 to 120 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The ranch sits on 780 acres of densely forested land with post oaks, blackjack oaks, white oaks, and mesquite. It's high-fenced, but hunts are described as both exciting and challenging. The operation manages wildlife and land conservatively under an intensive management program with a professional wildlife biologist.
- •Whitetail bucks (primary focus) – only harvesting four-year-old deer and older
- •Axis deer – stocked population for additional hunting opportunities
- •Scimitar-horned oryx – limited availability
- •Coyotes, hogs, and varmints – included in all hunt packages
Last fall, Hatton Ranch hosted 20 trophy whitetail hunters with 100% opportunity and harvest rates. Most hunters are already booking for the next season.
All whitetail buck hunts are guided one-on-one. Pricing uses Boone & Crockett scoring, and fees are split between a base hunt fee and a trophy fee (only paid if you harvest). The ranch takes the risk on scoring—if the final score is higher than the guide's estimate, you pay the lower amount. If it's lower, you pay the actual score.
| Hunt Type | Score Range | Days/Nights | Trophy Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Hunt | < 140" | 3 days / 3 nights | $2,000 |
| Classic Hunt | 140s-150s" | 3 days / 3 nights | $3,500 |
| Trophy Hunt | 160s-170s" | 4 days / 4 nights | $5,500 |
| Trophy Hunt | 180s-190s" | 4 days / 4 nights | $7,000 |
| Trophy Hunt | 200"+ | 4 days / 4 nights | $11,000 |
- •Base hunt fee: $1,000 (covers one mature buck and one doe if available)
- •Special bucks designated by the ranch are priced individually—typically 1-2 per year.
- •Youth discount: Hunters under 17 with another paid hunter receive $500 off the hunt fee.
The $1,000 deposit is nonrefundable and secures your reservation. Final balance is due upon wounding or harvesting an animal. Gratuities (typically 10-15% of total cost) are at the hunter's discretion.
Two fully furnished 1-bedroom hunting cabins include: - Full kitchen - Private bathroom with shower - All linens provided - Cooking and eating utensils
Lodging costs $80 per night per cabin plus 6% hotel tax (included in base hunt fee). Groups are not mixed in cabins.
A professional chef can provide meals at an additional cost—must be arranged in advance.
Hunters can choose from multiple approaches: - Stationary blinds overlooking travel areas or food plots - Rattling during the rut (highly effective) - Predator calling for coyote and hog hunting - Spotting and stalking
The property features dense brush, large drainages for excellent cover, and diverse browse species. A year-round supplemental protein feeding program is in place, and the results show consistently improving deer quality.
Beyond hunting, Hatton Ranch operates an extensive whitetail breeding program focused on big-framed, wide typical bucks. The program supplies breeding stock to other ranches and breeders.
Program details: - Foundation stock dating to 2006, sourced from South Texas, LSU, and the Refuge - Genetics from top Texas breeders including Rockstar Whitetails, High Roller Whitetails, Trophy Ridge Ranch, and V-Tex Whitetails - Artificial insemination available using semen from top-producing bucks (Gladiator, Express, Maxbo, Tebow, Voodoo's Magic, and others) - DNA-certified animals registered with the North American Deer Registry - Herd certified 12 years by the Texas Animal Health Commission and TC1 with Texas Parks and Wildlife
Available for sale: - Bred and open does - Limited number of breeder and stocker bucks annually - Semen from top ranch bucks - Does can be AI bred using your choice of genetics or naturally bred
Animals from their herd don't require buyers to test harvested animals on their own land.
Location benefits: - 90-120 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW International Airport) - Easy drive from airport to ranch - Texas hunting licenses available locally - Super Walmart nearby for last-minute supplies
Included services: - Guided one-on-one hunts - Professional guide scoring and approval - Field dressing - Lodging and cabin use - Coyotes, hogs, and varmints included in all hunts
Available locally: - Game processing - Taxidermy
Ranch Owner: Rich Clonts (214) 802-5952 | [email protected]
Ranch Manager: Pete Campbell (254) 559-0965 | [email protected]
To book or request a free brochure, contact Rich Clonts. Hunters should arrive between noon and 1:30 p.m. on the first day and depart by noon on the final day. The hunting schedule and fees are subject to change until secured with a deposit.