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Heli-Hunter
TX
•Heli-Hunter was founded in 2009 by farmers and ranchers dealing with feral hog property damage. Texas has an estimated 3-4 million feral hogs—the largest population in the world—and traditional methods like trapping, ground hunting, and night shooting couldn't keep up with the damage. Aerial eradication from a helicopter became the most effective control method.
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Heli-Hunter was founded in 2009 by farmers and ranchers dealing with feral hog property damage. Texas has an estimated 3-4 million feral hogs—the largest population in the world—and traditional methods like trapping, ground hunting, and night shooting couldn't keep up with the damage. Aerial eradication from a helicopter became the most effective control method. In September 2011, Texas law changed to allow paying hunters to participate in helicopter hunts, and Heli-Hunter pivoted into one of the state's busiest aerial hunting operations.
Heli-Hunter operates out of Wild Acres Lodge, a 12,000 sq. ft. facility located just south of Dallas. Your hunt takes place across over 1.2 million acres of prime hog country where you can expect serious action.
What to expect per flight: - Average 15-25 hogs per 2-hour flight - Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter (higher payload capacity, better stability than R-22) - Springfield Arms AR-15 semi-automatic rifles with Sightmark Red-Dot Optics and Dead Air Silencers - Unlimited ammunition provided - Professional pilot communication and technical aerial maneuvering
Hunting Season: Mid-January through April only. This timing avoids heavy foliage and keeps temperatures optimal for technical aerial maneuvers.
| Package | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard Hunt | $18,000/day = 6 hours flight time for up to 6 hunters ($3,000/person typical) |
| Group Size | 4-6 hunters recommended per day; lodge sleeps up to 40 hunters |
| Extended Time | Additional flight hours available; can accommodate extra hunters |
| Private Property | Discount rates available for hunting your own land (ferrying fees may apply) |
What's Included: - Lodging at Wild Acres Lodge (11 bedrooms) - All meals and drinks - Firearms and unlimited ammunition - Safety briefing and pilot instruction - Two hours flight time per hunter (in groups of 6)
Safety is Heli-Hunter's top priority. Every flight includes a thorough pre-flight briefing covering: - How to communicate effectively with the pilot - Safe firearm handling in the aircraft - Proper harness usage and positioning - Familiarization time in the helicopter before flight
Participant Requirements: - Minimum age: 16 (shooters under 18 must fly with staff) - Valid Texas hunting license (non-residents can get 5-day permit #157 at Walmart) - Weight limits: 300 pounds per seat; 475-pound combination limit for both shooters (non-negotiable) - Insurance: $1 million liability coverage through Leading Edge Aviation Insurance
Weather safety protocol: No flights when winds exceed 20 knots, during dangerous lightning, or with freezing precipitation. Postponements decided 1-2 days in advance with options to reschedule or refund deposits.
Heli-Hunter specializes in large corporate outings. The lodge can accommodate up to 40 hunters with 11 bedrooms, and they can fly 10-12 hunters per day with mid-day field landings to rotate shooters. This makes them ideal for team-building hunts, executive retreats, or multi-day hunting events.
Beyond helicopter hog hunts, Heli-Hunter also offers: - Game surveys - Aerial photography - Aerial spray application - Cattle wrangling
Contact them directly for pricing and availability on these services.