Experience the thrill of free-range whitetail deer and hog hunting at Blackbird Ranch, located in the heart of Fairfield, Texas. Our expansive 3000-acre low fence property is teeming with wildlife, providing an ideal setting for your hunting adventure. With a limited number of hunts available each year, we ensure high success rates and a focus on trophy whitetail management. Over 3000 acres of free-range terrain set the stage for

exhilarating night hog hunts using cutting-edge thermal gear—all included in your

package. Bass Fishing in one of our many ponds while you are on the grounds. Please bring your own rods/reels/bait/tackle to use while you are here.

Conveniently situated just hour and half from Dallas and about two hours from Houston, our ranch features two large lakes totaling about 130 acres, along with streams and creeks that attract abundant whitetail and hog populations. After a day of hunting, unwind in our 2,000-square-foot lodge, equipped with all the comforts of home, perfect for family-friendly gatherings or corporate outings.

What to Expect:

• Arrival afternoon with introductions and rules review.
• Afternoon free-range hunt until dark, following day hunt morning & evening, and departure day hunt morning. Evening Thermal Hog hunt both nights. Bass fishing in your free time anytime.
• Buck & a doe or 2 doe included. No trophy fees on buck – Free range!
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included each day

Additional Details:

• Four hunters minimum per package
• $50 per harvested hog for field care, payable to guide (skinning, cleaning, cold storage, cooler packing)
• Non-Hunting guests: $500 includes lodging and fishing, etc. Kids 8 and under free unless hunting hogs

Lodging:

• If your group is large enough and reserves the Main Lodge, the Big Lake is reserved with it!
• If your group occupies the Lake Lodge, the Red Lake is reserved with it!

Gear List:

• We recommend bringing a good pair of binoculars so you can field-judge hogs for sex and size. The rule of thumb is a pair with higher power than your rifle scope, at a minimum of 10 power.
• A range finder is helpful, especially to predetermine distances before any boars come in and out while in the pastures.
• Bring a headlamp or flashlight.
• Emergency poncho packs are best for rain gear.
• We recommend snake boots or snake chaps, especially if you are planning on a spot-and-stalk hunt.
• An unscented soap to wash, necessary to keep your scent down.
• A pair of shooting sticks or a monopod is handy in almost any boar hunting situation. It will enable you to adjust your rifle whether on the ground or in a stand, both metal ladder and box style.
• Camouflage is especially important for a free-range hog hunt. Though hogs cannot see very well, they do notice movement, so something that blends into the surroundings will help considerably.
• Bring fishing equipment for midday fun if you choose. Great bass fishing!
• If you plan to stay out a little after dark, please bring a light for your gun, and we do allow thermal equipment. Feeders will have lights attached to aid in your harvest.
• Recommended minimum hog hunting calibers are your standard deer hunting rifle—.308, .270, .30-06, .350 Legend, and .243 all work very efficiently. As for AR-15 calibers, we find that the best success comes from .450 Bushmaster, .410, .458, and 6.5 Grendel. We will allow only the 5.56 in Barnes Vor-Tx. We do not allow full metal jacket ammunition or any .223. When hunting wild hogs, the bigger the bullet, the better the chance of success, especially if you run into a boar over 250 pounds.

Lodging:

• For smaller groups, the Lake Lodge onlooking the Red Lake is reserved
• For larger groups, the Ranch House is reserved along with exclusive access to all three lakes on the property

• Trophy Hunts: Available by request — our number of tags change annually.

• Meat Hunts: January 15–end of February — a great time to fill the freezer or add hogs to your hunt!

• Hog Hunting Combo: From the stand, hunters may take hogs at their discretion.

• Minimum hunters: 4 hunters  (exceptions for weekday hunts with a 2-person minimum).

• Private Groups: Groups of 2 hunters may share the ranch with another group.