Exotic hunting near Tyler and Longview
Near Tyler
An hour from Tyler, an hour from Longview
Rustic Springs Ranch sits near Winnsboro in Franklin County, about an hour from Tyler and about an hour from Longview. For hunters in East Texas that means a trophy exotic hunt without a hotel night or a long drive west. Leave after work, hunt the evening feed, and be home for breakfast, or stay in our lodging and make a weekend of it.
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What you can hunt
Blackbuck and scimitar horned oryx are hunted year-round. Axis are hunted in the spring and fall, fallow and red stag in the fall, and trophy whitetail with a rifle during the Texas general season. Every trophy hunt is fully guided and backed by our "No Shot Opportunity, No Pay" policy, and meat hunts for axis doe, fallow doe and red deer hind put venison in the freezer at a lower price.
Pricing and what is included
Trophy fees start at $3,950 for blackbuck and are listed on our hunting packages and prices page. Lodging and meal packages are optional add-ons at $200 per person per day for ages 13 and up, and free for kids 12 and under. A 50 percent non-refundable deposit reserves your dates. You bring your own rifle, or ask us about a loaner, and a valid Texas hunting license is required.
Groups from Tyler and Longview
Our homes and cabins host over 30 guests and the 6,000 sq. ft. party barn has a commercial kitchen, a bar and a presentation system, which makes the ranch an easy pick for an East Texas company retreat, a church men's group or a family reunion that wants to hunt. Call 903-347-3808 for group rates.
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FAQ
- How far is Rustic Springs Ranch from Tyler?
- About an hour. The ranch is near Winnsboro in Franklin County.
- How far is the ranch from Longview?
- About an hour.
- Can I hunt exotics year-round near Tyler?
- Blackbuck and scimitar horned oryx are hunted year-round at Rustic Springs Ranch. Axis are hunted in the spring and fall, and fallow and red stag in the fall.
- Do you offer day hunts?
- Yes. Lodging and meals are optional add-ons, so you can hunt and drive home the same day.