Lonesome Coyote Ranch

Lonesome Coyote Ranch operates as a family-owned hunting destination sprawling across McMullen County in Texas's "Big Deer Country." Located near Tilden at 2701 FM624, the ranch manages over 11,000 acres of owned land (nothing is leased) with specific focus on creating sustainable, quality hunting experiences rather than quick paydays.

They participate in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Managed Lands Deer Program and handle their properties with year-round feeding, intensive management, and a straightforward pricing model. No hidden expenses, no over-hyped claims—just consistent wildlife populations across diverse hunting options.

Under special state permits, whitetail season runs from early October through February. The ranch feeds deer year-round to build body weight and antler size, and hunters regularly spot 50+ whitetail in a single sitting.

Hunt Methods: - Rifle: Two or three-man tower blinds, shots within 100 yards - Archery: Ground blinds, shots within 30 yards - High fence or free-range options available - All age and experience levels welcome

Whitetail Pricing (per person, 3 days/2 nights):

Axis Deer ($3,500) - Also called Chital deer, native to India. Beautiful white-spotted chestnut coat. Hard antlers available May-August, though bucks may rut any time of year. Regarded as producing the best-tasting venison (tender, moist, under 1% fat).

Blackbuck ($3,000) - Indian and Pakistani native. Year-round hunting. Males darken with age for better trophies. Circular horn rings make distinctive wall mounts. Can run 50 mph. Mild, non-gamey meat.

Fallow Deer ($3,500) - Eurasia origin, introduced to Texas in 1900s. Only deer species with palmate antlers (moose-like). Best September-December for antlered bucks. Males weigh 150-330 pounds. Venison quality equals Axis.

Hunt methods for exotics: Spot and stalk, bow hunting, rifle hunting, or from blind.

• •Dove Hunting ($1,000 per person)
• •Mourning and white-wing dove
• •Wild and released options
• •Guided hunts with dogs
• •Includes one skeet round per day

• •Quail Hunting ($1,900 per person)
• •Bob White and Blue quail
• •60 quail per gun, three hunts included
• •Guided with dogs
• •Extra quail $10 each

• •Rio Grande Turkey ($1,500 per person)
• •Hunted along Nueces River bottom
• •Two gobblers included
• •Includes one skeet round

Variety of sizes from trophy boars to meat hogs. Hunt from tower blinds or vehicles—day hunting or night spotlight hunts available. No dogs used. Standard package $1,200 per person (3 days/2 nights) includes two hogs.

Javelina, coyote, bobcat, and rattlesnake hunts. Often included as add-ons to other hunts ($300 per person).

The main lodge spans 5,000 square feet and sleeps up to 14 guests with: - 4 master suites - Spacious common areas - Recreation room - Swimming pool - Game room - Full bar after evening hunts

Additional groups use Chiminea and Dos Rios lodges. Children under 12 stay free (non-hunters).

Standard 3-day/2-night package includes: - All meals and lodging - Open bar after evening hunts - One-on-one guide - Field dressing and quartering - Access to pool and game room - Bird preparation (bird hunts)

• •Not included: Guns, ammunition, hunting license, guide/cook gratuity

50% non-refundable deposit required at booking. Cash, check, or credit card accepted. If not received within 14 days, reservation lapses. Deposits apply to future reservations if changed 72+ hours before check-in. All no-shows billed in full.

Guests can combine hunts season and weather permitting—add quail for $700 per person, predator hunts for $300 per person, or skeet rounds for 50¢ per target.