Why Private Land is Best for South Texas Deer Hunts
Private land hunts aren’t in the spotlight in today’s world. There is a big focus on DIY public land hunts but private land can be just as difficult and a more rewarding experience for a hunter. Here are 3 reasons that private land is superior for South Texas Whitetail Deer Hunts.
South Texas Private Land Deer Hunting
Solitude
A large part of hunting for most individuals is the quiet that accompanies the hunt. You can hear the leaves rustle in the wind, the deer slowly moving in, and feel the air on your face. There is nothing worse than being set up for a hunt in your blind and hearing a pickup truck roll in 15 minutes after sunrise since they accidentally slept in. They unintentionally are ruining your hunt by making noise but that’s standard on public land. With private land whitetail hunts in South Texas you are guaranteed solitude and the woods all to yourself.
Better Genetics
With private land hunting, ranches can optimize for the best genetics possible. Private land allows for bucks to mature and for the ranches to optimize for antler growth and good genetics. This way, you develop deer to their full potential rather than having public land hunters take bucks that are only 1-2 years old for meat. Deer management also allows for healthier deer populations by eliminating the sick and controlling total population numbers.
Texas Access
The reality of South Texas is that 96%+ of land is private. To hunt the best whitetail deer in Texas, you need access to private land. The majority of public land is on the West side of the state and doesn’t grow whitetails the same way as South Texas due to different habitat and lack of management. A savvy whitetail hunter will realize that it makes more sense financially to spend the money to access private land instead of travel, lodging, and tags for a lower quality hunt.
Looking to Book an Outfitted South Texas Whitetail Hunt?
The Mariposa Ranch bears some of the best whitetail habitat in the country. With a whitetail population of over 3,500 on the ranch, the average B&C score is 135 to 140 and the average age is 6.5 to 7 years old. At the Mariposa Ranch, the most difficult aspect of hunting is deciding which buck to shoot!