Native · October through January
Whitetail Deer Hunting
Native whitetail near Salado, at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Bow and rifle seasons, with blinds set for a mature buck.
The Herd
Native deer, managed for age.
Whitetail are native to the property, and we manage the herd for health and age. Rotational grazing and selective clearing build the browse, and numbers are kept in balance so bucks get older and does stay healthy.
That management shows up in the field. You hunt mature deer on ground that sees light pressure, from blinds set where the sign is. Bow or rifle, your call.
The Hunt
Morning and evening hunts.
Guides with years of experience on this ground, who know where the deer move and when.
- Mature bucks, managed for quality
- Low hunting pressure on private land
- Season
- October through January
- Weapons
- Bow and rifle
- Guiding
- Experienced guides available
- Ground
- 3,000 acres Monteith, plus the 6,500+ acre exclusive lease
- Lodging
- On-site, meals included
Where You’ll Hunt
Whitetail hunts near Salado.
The ranch sits in Bell County, just west of Salado, at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. It’s about 3,000 acres of family-managed pasture and brush, plus a 6,500+ acre exclusive lease, mainly for whitetail.
It’s an easy drive for Central Texas deer hunting. The ranch is off I-35, between Austin and Waco, and you stay on the property at the hunting lodge.
Getting here
- Temple, Belton & Killeen
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Austin
- About 1 hour
- Waco
- About 1 hour
- San Antonio
- About 2 hours
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- 2 to 2.5 hours
- Houston
- About 3 hours
Visits are by appointment only, so call or email before you come.
What’s Included
The hunting lodge, meals, and the rest.
You stay at the lodge on the ranch. Here’s what’s in the price of a whitetail hunt, and what isn’t.
Included
- Lodging on-site: 4 rooms, each with a queen bed and a bunk. 2 are in the main lodge and 2 in the casitas about 25 yards away.
- Meals and ice during your stay. Bring your own beverages.
- Morning and evening hunts from blinds set for a mature buck
- Experienced guides available
- Field dressing, cleaning, and quartering of harvested animals
- Basic trophy care
Not included
- Guide gratuity
- Additional animals beyond your package
- Wounded-game fees
- Taxidermy
- Processing
- Your hunting license, through Texas Parks & Wildlife
Taking it home: we can arrange processing, or pack your cooler with ice for the drive. We can also get your deer to the taxidermist.
Questions
Whitetail, answered.
Questions? Call or text (254) 256-4411 or email booking@monteithranch.com
When is whitetail season at the ranch?
Whitetail runs October through January, with both bow and rifle seasons. We set your dates when you inquire, working around the calendar and your group.
Can I hunt with a bow or a rifle?
Either one. Whitetail has bow and rifle seasons here, and it’s your call. Rifle hunters can sight in on the ranch’s private range the day before the hunt, by arrangement.
Is the whitetail hunt guided?
Guides are available, especially for newer hunters, and certain sections of the ranch are guided only. Blinds are set across managed ground for your best shot at a mature buck.
Is there lodging at the ranch?
Yes. The hunting lodge is on the ranch, with 4 rooms, each with a queen bed and a bunk. 2 are in the main lodge and 2 in the casitas about 25 yards away. Meals and ice are included during your stay. Bring your own beverages.
Our crew cooks every meal, and you eat together in the big dining room. For the evenings there’s pool and shuffleboard, and a patio and bar.
What should I bring for a whitetail hunt?
Pack for the field and the season:
- Your bow, or a rifle and ammunition (.30-caliber recommended)
- Flashlight
- Headlamp
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Personal hygiene items
- Any drinks besides water and tea
- Your Texas hunting license
Where is the ranch, and how far is it from Austin?
The ranch is in Bell County, just west of Salado, off I-35 between Austin and Waco. It’s about an hour from Austin or Waco, and 20 to 30 minutes from Temple, Belton, and Killeen. Visits are by appointment only.
What’s the deposit, and can I reschedule?
The deposit is non-refundable and applied to the package price. We spell out the amount in your booking invitation. Reschedule at least 90 days before your date and the deposit moves with you to a new date within a year, subject to availability.
