Hunting

Renowned for its quail, whitetail and mule deer populations, the market for hunting has expanded on the ranch. With such expansion, ranch management has measured each of its operational decisions to determine if they offer wildlife habitat enhancements.

Matador Ranch has been under game management since 2000. The ranch, which is divided into hunting tracts of 3,000 to 13,000 acres, offers fully guided hunts for Bobwhite quail, mature Whitetail deer (8 points or larger), large Desert mule deer, wild turkey and feral hogs. Day hunt options are also available for dove.

The ranch focuses on improving its deer herd genetics through food plots and supplemental high protein feed, which is available year-round via feeders. Deer taken have shown a continual improvement in greater antler growth and additional body weight. A limited number of mature bucks are harvested each year. Since the game management program was initiated, hunters have harvested numerous animals recognized by the Texas Wildlife Association's Texas Big Game Awards. See our scrapbook of successful hunts here.

The ranch is blessed with an abundance of quail that has resulted from using a rest-rotation system employed on the ranch, offering some of the best quail hunting found in Texas. The Ranch works with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service to consistently improve habitat and nutrition for quail. In addition to guided quail hunts, day leasing is available. Guests and their dogs will be taken to a pasture and be treated to exciting hunting opportunities. Seasonal quail lease tracts of any size are available to accomodate your hunting party.

Guests who participate in guided hunts will stay in a lodge built in 1917. Good homecooked meals will be provided. Guests may choose to fly into Lubbock, Texas and rent a car for the 90-mile drive to the ranch, or fly private plane into Plainview, Texas, for a 60-mile trip. Transportation may be provided with prior arrangement.

See packages below.

For more information contact:

Wayne Pearson           
Hunting Coordinator                  
Office-229-686-7622

Bob Kilmer
Ranch Manager
806-347-2645

Hunting Opportunities

Dove
Day and season leases available. Call for detailed information.

Quail
Season leases priced per acre. Call for availability.

Hunt by the Day.
Self-guided, bring your own dogs

Quail Package
Includes 3 nights lodging & meals, 2 days hunting

Additional services may be requested:

Deer
Mule Deer Package.
Includes 4 nights lodging and meals, 3 days hunting and individual guide services.
Harvested game will be field dressed, skinned and hung in cold storage.

Whitetail Deer Package
Includes 4 nights lodging and meals, 3 days hunting & guide one on one.
Harvested game will be field dressed, skinned and hung in cold storage.

Wild Turkey & Feral Hog
Call for price information.

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