Texas Hog Hunting questions - Please Read Our FAQ Before Visiting McCune Ranch
Do I Need A Hunting License To Hunt Hogs At McCune Ranch Outfitters
Effective September 1, 2019 the State of Texas no longer requires a hunting license to hunt feral hogs on private land.
Texas Deer Hunting License Requirements
For Deer hunting Texas residents are required to have a Resident License (Item 101) hunting license. Non Texas Residents are required to have a Non Resident General Hunting License (Item 105). Visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Site for details.
How Do I Schedule and Pay For My Hunt
Contact McCune Ranch Outfitters at 972 345-4330. We will schedule your hunt and send a PayPal invoice to your e-mail address. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required. The remaining 50% is due two weeks prior to your hunt via a PayPal invoice to your e-mail. Note, the fees are not refundable, but if something comes up, you can reschedule your hunt.
What types of Texas hog hunting is available at McCune Ranch
Day hunting is walk and stalk hunting, expect to walk about 5 miles per hunt. Ground blind and tree stand hunting over feeders in wooded areas near swamps and creek beds is available as well.
Evening and Night hunting is from ground blinds and tree stands overlooking lighted feeders. Because we use real time game cameras, we often sneak up on hogs at night.
Is Hog Hunting Dangerous
More than 99 percent of the time, feral hogs will run away from humans if given the chance. However, if a hog feels cornered or is injured it will charge using it’s low center of gravity and sharp tusks to protect itself. Our guides will provide info on how to avoid one of these encounters and how to react if you find yourself in this situation. We have never had a guest injured by a feral hog.
What Weapons Are Allowed At The Ranch for Texas Hog Hunting
We allow bow, rifle, shotgun (slugs only not buckshot), pistol and crossbows.
Minimum caliber allowed is 223.
Recommended calibers are 243, 270, 30-30, 308 and 30-06. Larger calibers are allowed but not necessary.
What Do I Need To Bring To The Ranch
- Weapon and ammo
- Shooting Stick
- Camouflage clothing
- Orange hunting vest and hat (Camo version is recommended)
- Waterproof boots
- Flashlight (Green or Red varmint light recommended)
- Bottled water
- Insect repellent
Is Hunter Safety Course Required
- Hunter Safety Course is required if you were born on or after Sept 2nd, 1971.
- One time, one-year Hunter Education Deferral is available for hunters 17 years of age and older.
- For details visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Site
What Are The Ranch Rules
- Safety always comes first. We want our guests to have a safe and fun hunting experience.
- Treat your firearm as it were loaded at all times. Always point your firearm in a safe direction whether you are handling the firearm, being transported to your hunting location or in the hunting blind.
- Never point your firearm at anything that you are not prepared to destroy.
- When your are hunting on the ranch keep the safety on and your finger off the trigger until you have identified your target and are ready to shoot.
- Pay attention to what is behind your target. Bullets can go through and beyond your intended target.
Is Alcohol Allowed On McCune Ranch
Yes, alcohol may be consumed on the Ranch after you have finished hunting for the day. Excessive alcohol use will not be tolerated.
Release Of Liability Form
All guests at McCune Ranch are required to sign our Release of Liability form. The Release Of Liability form will be provided during the orientation session, you will have time to read and ask any questions you may have.
About Texas Feral Hogs
The State Of Texas has collected a significant amount of information about Feral Hogs and the damage they do to the environment and Texas Agriculture. For more information click on this link to the Texas Parks And Wildlife Website.
Wild hogs reproduce at an astounding rate. The sows can have up to two litters per year of up to 12 piglets per litter under favorable conditions like we have in the deep woods of East Texas. According to the state of Texas if you eliminate 70% of the hogs on your property each year, you are only breaking even. So come out to McCune Ranch Outfitters and help eliminate some Wild Texas Hogs.
Do you guarantee success
At McCune Ranch we have a success rate of about 75%. Since we are a Free Range hunting property we space out hunts between groups so that we do not over hunt the hog population. Typically there is about 4 to 5 days between hunting parties.
Since we are Free Range we cannot guarantee success, but we work as hard as possible to provide our hunting parties and opportunity to harvest wild hogs.
