Affordable Hunting Packages in Texas: What You’ll Really Pay
Affordable hunting packages in Texas can range from simple day hunts to multi-day guided trips with lodging and meals. The final cost depends on the animal, season, ranch location, guide support, lodging, meals, licenses, and whether the hunt is private or shared. A cheap hunt is not always the best value. The better question is: […]
Do You Need a Hunting License to Hunt Wild Quail in Texas?
Yes. To hunt wild quail in Texas, you need a valid hunting license plus an Upland Game Bird Endorsement, and proof of Hunter Education if you were born on or after September 2, 1971. This applies to residents and non-residents alike, on private land and public land. A resident license runs $25, and the endorsement […]
Texas Quail Species: All 4 Birds and Where to Hunt Them
Four species live in Texas. Three of them you can hunt. Here’s how to tell them apart, what each one does when your dog gets close, and where you’ll actually find them. Written by Pete and Eliseo, hunting guides at Lopez Ranch Properties. Both grew up on the ranch, went to school in Zapata, and […]
Quail Hunting in South Texas: Where to Find the Best Wild Birds
The best wild quail hunting in Texas is in the South Texas brush country. The region’s dense native cover holds stronger, more stable bobwhite numbers than anywhere else in the state, which is why serious upland hunters keep pointing their trucks south. The season runs November through February, and the birds here are wild, not […]
Wild Quail Hunting Season in Texas 2026-2027: Dates & What to Expect
Wild quail hunting season in Texas runs statewide from November 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Unlike some species, it doesn’t split by zone , every county in the state opens and closes on the same calendar. What sets South Texas apart isn’t extra hunting days; it’s the brush-country habitat that produces bigger, healthier coveys […]
South Texas Quail Hunting Tips: How to Prepare for a Better Hunt
To prepare for a South Texas quail hunt, build enough walking stamina for brush country, break in your boots, pattern your shotgun, and practice a smooth mount on crossing clays. In the field, stay with your guide, let the dogs work, choose one bird from the covey, and pass on any shot that doesn’t feel […]