The True King Of Texas Hunting. The Whitetail Deer is native to South Texas and thrives in our environment due to the mix of the soil, water and climate. Wide frame, multi-tined, thick necked monster bucks are the goal of our deer program here at El Papalote Ranch. Years of cultivating our genetics has brought us some of the most outstanding bucks around with many natural 200″+ deer roaming the ranch each season. With several distinctive genetic traits from high basket racks, to wide-set beams with split brows to giant 10s, each stand during our South Texas deer season can bring in something new and amazing. There is a reason why they call this portion of Texas the “Golden Triangle”, our Trophy Whitetail Hunts are always one to remember and a reason why we have hunters coming back year after year!
The Whitetail Deer season typically runs from the start of October to the end of February with the rut starting at the end of November and lasting through the first few weeks of December. Due to the shortened season and limited spots available, we recommend those that are interested to book early. We book up to 3 years in advance with many slots being taken by repeat customers.
All-Inclusive Whitetail Deer Hunting Package Includes:
- Lodging in our 5,500sf 5-Star Lodge for One Hunter for 3 days / 2 nights
- Trophy fee for 1 Whitetail Buck up to 150″
- 151″ – 160″ Package price increases to $6,500
- 161″ – 170″ Package price increases to $7,500
- 171″ – 180″ Package price increases to $9,000
- 181″ – 190″ Package price increases to $11,500
- 191″ – 200″ Package price increases to $13,000
- 201″ – 210″ Package price increases to $15,000
- 211″ – 220″ Package price increases to $17,500
- 221″ – 230″ Package price increases to $20,000
- 231″ – 240″ Package price increases to $22,500
- 241″ + Package price increases to $25,000
- Experienced Hunting Guide
- Meals and Snacks Prepared by our team of Amazing Chefs
- All-Inclusive Beverages (Including Alcohol in moderation)
- 1-Round of Skeet shooting included per guest
- Unlimited Hog Hunting, Fishing, Quiet Kat Bike usage and Photo Safari as time and weather permits.
Not included:
- Texas Hunting License
- Airport Transfers
- Gun Rental if needed
- Before and After hunt expenses
- Additional Days can be added at $450/day
- Observers can be added at $450/day
- Taxidermy and Meat Processing (we can recommend quality Taxidermists and Butchers that can ship throughout the United States)

















