Seco Valley Ranch
Trophy Whitetail Deer & Feral Hogs
Real Hunting • Fair Chase

We have leased the property for the 2011-2012 season Our Hunting Philosophy

The Seco Valley Ranch consists of 1883 low-fenced acres in the Hill Country of Medina County, located 8 miles southwest of Tarpley, Texas. The terrain varies from rough and brushy limestone hills to open pasture broken by live oak motts with plenty of underbrush. The ranch is located on the Balcones Escarpment where the Edwards Plateau oak and juniper savanna, meets the South Texas Brush Country. Vegetation is a mix of species common to the two areas. Several wet-weather creeks run through the property and we provide wildlife watering sites spaced through eight pastures.

Due to the mix of vegetation, Whitetail deer in this area tend to grow larger than average Hill Country deer. It is not uncommon for mature bucks to field dress over 130 pounds and score between 130 and 140 Boone & Crockett. Older bucks may score well over 140 and approach 160 Boone & Crockett. The population of mature bucks has increased as the Seco Valley Ranch game management program entered it's eleventh year. We have provided protein and mineral supplementation from the onset of dormant season in the summer through the end of our deer season. Hunters make frequent sightings of heavy-antlered mature bucks.

We are please we have an agreement with a group of hunters for a season lease for the 2011-2012 Managed Game Permit Whitetail Deer Hunting Season (Oct. 1, 2011-- Feb. 29, 2012). The rate is $24,000 per year. All hunters must be eighteen years of age or older or be under the supervision of a parent/guardian. Hunters have use of our lodge for the months of October through February. They may leave all-terrain vehicles on the property during that time. They may also bring out their own deer blinds and feeders. Hunters are responsible for filling deer feeders and battery maintenance. We provide 11 hunting blinds and feeders and there are 10 watering facilities for wildlife. We are hoping for a long-term relationship with the same group of hunters that will take an interest in culling and selecting for improved trophy quality over several years. Hunters must be experienced, responsible with firearms and capable of properly aging deer.

DMS:
29° 32' 34.721"N
99° 21' 29.451"W
Elevation 1305