Native · Late March to mid-May

Rio Grande Turkey Hunting

Spring gobblers on private land, hunted over decoys and calls. Roosted flocks, low pressure, and guides who know where the birds hold.

Booked up

Our spring turkey hunts go to the same returning groups most years, so we’re not taking new turkey bookings right now.

Spring on the Ranch

Native birds, light pressure.

Rio Grande turkey are native here, and spring is their season. We hunt roosted flocks on private ground that sees little pressure, so the birds behave the way they should: talkative at first light and workable off a good setup.

It is a hunt built on decoy spreads and calling, with a guide reading each bird and adjusting. New hunters get a patient hand and a real chance at a longbeard. Old hands get room to run their own calls.

A Rio Grande turkey with its tail fanned, taken on Monteith Ranch
A spring longbeard taken on the ranch.

The Hunt

Set up on the birds.

Morning and evening, with a guide who knows the property and the birds on it.

  • Spring gobblers in native habitat
  • New hunters and old hands welcome

See what’s included →

Season
Late March to mid-May
Method
Decoy spreads and calling setups
Group
5+ hunters
Pressure
Low, private land
Lodging
On-site, meals included

Questions

Turkey, answered.

Questions? Call or text (254) 256-4411 or email booking@monteithranch.com

When is turkey season at the ranch?

Spring Rio Grande hunts run late March through mid-May. They’re booked up with returning groups right now, so we aren’t taking new turkey bookings.

How are the hunts set up?

Roosted flocks on private land with low pressure, hunted over decoy spreads and calling setups. Both new hunters and old hands are welcome, in groups of 5 or more.

Can a new hunter come?

Absolutely. Spring turkey is one of the best ways to start. Your guide handles the setup and the calling, and walks you through the rest.

Spring turkey

Booked up with returning groups.

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