Salt Fork Hunts

Larry and Nancy Henard started Salt Fork Hunts in November 1999 on the family-owned Henard Ranch near Wellington, Texas, eight miles north of town in Collingsworth County. The operation sits on land that Larry's pioneering family settled in the late 1800s—Nancy's ancestors homesteaded in nearby Oklahoma when it was still Indian Territory in 1901. What started as a way to manage the growing wildlife population has become a serious hunting destination.

The ranch spans across Collingsworth County with primary hunting areas along the Salt Fork River. That includes:

• •6 miles of river bottom property with ideal roosting and feeding areas
• •1,000+ acres of wheat pasture where deer and turkey concentrate
• •Multiple creeks, rolling prairies, and habitat thick with sage and mesquite
• •Corn feeders throughout to keep birds in hunting areas
• •On-site shooting range where hunters must sight in rifles before each hunt

Hunters work from enclosed stands, tripods, ground blinds, and pop-ups—your guides position you for the best shot opportunities without spot-and-stalk hunts that would pressure the property.

Hunt Details - One buck (minimum 8 points, mature 3-year-old or better) and one doe per hunt - Shots typically 50-300 yards (average 200 yards) - Guides locate stands and orient you to terrain on arrival day (11am) - You hunt the following five mornings and evenings - All deer retrieved and field dressed same day by guides

Pricing & Deposits - $2,800 per hunter (5-day hunt) - $1,000 non-refundable deposit required to book - Texas resident license: $25 | Non-resident license: $315

"I observed 21 bucks the first two days of the hunt, but held off. On the third morning out came Mr Texas Buck. Big Buck Down. I already booked another hunt." — Earl W., Roseville, CA

Hunt Details - One mature Rio Grande gobbler (not jakes) per hunt - Arrive 11am day before for orientation - Hunt the following two mornings - Guides assist locating hunting areas and familiarizing you with terrain

Pricing & Deposits - $1,000 per hunter (2-day hunt) - $400 non-refundable deposit required to book - Texas resident license: $25 | Non-resident license: $315

"Salt Fork Ranch is a top notch place to turkey hunt. Owner Larry Henard and his wife were very friendly and knowledgeable. I encountered lots of turkey flocks and the hunting pressure is light." — Ken S., Georgia

• •Expert guide network: Nick Varner (405-414-5146), Jim Varner (918-640-3800), and Larry Henard (806-290-4116) know every stand location and terrain feature
• •Deer retrieval included: Your guides handle the work after each hunt with ATVs
• •Professional processing: Partnered with A&K Meat Processing in Wellington (806-447-5660) for caping and custom meat preparation
• •No disturbance protocol: Quail and turkey hunts aren't run during fall deer season to protect the herd
• •Multi-generational ownership: Three daughters (Amy, Jill, Tessa) and two grandsons represent the future of the operation

In Wellington: - Market Square Thriftway (1100 8th Street) - Collingsworth County Courthouse (town square)

In Shamrock (nearby): - Market Square Thriftway (205 E. 3rd Street) - Walmart (2801 Avenue F NW) in Childress

• •Online: www.tpwd.texas.gov (allow time for mailing)

Local Rentals: - Texas Sunrise AirBnB (4 bed/1 bath, Wellington) - Highway Hideout AirBnB (3 bed/1 bath, Wellington) - The Loft (private rental, Wellington) - The Boxcar (Wellington)

Hotels in Shamrock (15 minutes away): - Holiday Inn Express, Sleep Inn, Best Western, Shamrock Country Inn, Econo Lodge, Western Motel, Route 66 Inn, Blarney Inn, Motel 6

RV Parks: - Collingsworth County Pioneer's Park (800 West Ave., Wellington) — on the Salt Fork River - Panfork Baptist Encampment (4530 CR 210, Wellington) — east side of ranch

Address: 16300 FM 3446, Wellington, Texas 79095

• •2025 + 2026 hunt dates available now. Call to book.