CLASSES OF W.T. BUCKS AND HUNT PRICES

All guided hunt prices for Sombrerito and Apache Springs Ranches include lodging and meals on the ranch.  Other activities, such as Bass Fishing, Javelina, Wild Hog and Coyote Hunting are included once your buck has been harvested.  Photo and video opportunities are also included when time permits.

Guided hunts usually begin on Friday afternoon and wind up on either Sunday or Monday noon depending on guests schedules.  Special arrangements can be made for groups to hunt during the week...Tuesday thru Thursday when staff is available.

2 to 3 Day "Bronze Medal Buck" Guided Hunt...
For a fully mature W.T. Buck with Gross Score of 115 to 130 B&C
                                                                                    $2,500.00

3 Day "Silver Medal Buck" Guided Hunt...
For a fully mature buck with Gross Score of 131 to 142 B&C
                                                                                    $3,500.00

A Special 30% Discount on "Bronze Medal" & "Silver Medal"                    Father and Son Hunts...Call For More Information

3 Day "Gold Medal Buck" Guided Hunt...
For a super mature buck with Gross Score of 145 to 154 B&C
                                                                                    $6,000.00

3 Day "Platinum Buck" Guided Hunt...
For a super mature buck that Gross Scores 155 to 164 B&C
                                                                                  $10,500.00

3 Day "Platinum-Plus Buck" Guided Hunt...
For a super mature buck that Gross Scores 165 to 170 B&C
                                                                                  $13,500.00

3 Day "Lifetime Buck Hunt" Guided by Bill Carter or Other Senior
Guide For mature bucks that Gross Score 170 B&C and Up                          Call for Availability and Quote

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Jerry Tkac...
Texas City, Texas  Hunted Whitetail Deer for 52 years...guided on Sombrerito Ranch for 30 years...has extensive hunting experience in Africa, Canada and Alaska, collecting several record book trophies. Jerry says guiding for Whitetail Deer on the Sombrerito and Apache Springs Ranches is still his favorite. Jerry is a certified scorer for the Texas Exotic Wildlife Association, the Texas Big Game Awards and the Boone and Crockett Club.

BOBBY McCONAL...
KERRVILLE, TEXAS  31 years guiding experience in mountain states, South Texas, and Hill Country including 20 years guiding experience on the Sombrerito and Apache Springs Ranches. He has extensive personal hunting in the mountain states, Canada and Alaska. Bobby is a certified Texas Big Game Awards Measurer for Texas Parks and Wildlife.

SCOTT AVANT...
LAREDO, TEXAS  Lifetime resident of South Texas...started guiding at age 16 in Cotulla, Texas...has guided on Sombrerito and Apache Springs Ranches for the last 22 years. Scott has had a lifelong closeness to South Texas Whitetail Deer. His father, Darwin Avant, is the founder and former owner of the famous Los Cazadores Deer Contest at Cotulla, Texas.

MIKE THIELE...
SPRING, TEXAS  Has hunted whitetail Deer since age 8...worked as firearms specialist for Carter's Country during his High School and College years...Mike is a certified Texas Big Game Awards Measurer for Texas Parks and Wildlife. He has hunted and guided on Sombrerito and Apache Spring Ranches for over 16 years.

"DEE" SMITH...
HUNT, TEXAS  30 years ranching, wildlife management and guiding experience in West Texas and the Hill Country.  As full-time Ranch Manager at Apache Springs Ranch, "Dee" has extensive year around knowledge of the quality Deer Management Program there.

BILL CARTER...
SPRING, TEXAS  has 62 years hunting experience in Africa, Alaska, mountain states and Texas. He has many award-winning trophies...the Founder and CEO of Carter's Country Outdoor Stores...Bill says "I made my last African Safari the year I first set foot on the Sombrerito Ranch. Not because I was tired of Africa, but because the Sombrerito gave me the challenges of being the steward of a timeless and pristine piece of the Brush Country...Now, 32 years later I still treasure and learn from those challenges".

Thank you for your interest, 

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