Focusing on managing Texas wildlife habitat and natural resources for native and exotic wild game species, for this and future generation of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
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If you are thinking old outdated cabins, having to cut wood and living "close to nature" then you definitely aren't thinking about this Texas hunting ranch.
Escondido Ranch offers guests all the comforts of home. The main feature is a common area that is beautifully decorated with both true Texas furnishings as well as some amazing trophy heads in a variety of types of mounts. Not only does this give hunters a visual taste of what they can expect to see on their
hunt on the ranch but it also provides an idea of the different ways that the
trophies can be displayed.
The décor is very modern with individual rooms and ample place to relax, talk and just enjoy yourself. It is definitely not your average accommodation plus there is the option to arrange for meals prepared for you at the lodge. Since there is limited accommodation at the ranch it is important to
book rooms in advance or plan to stay at one of the smaller hotels located just a short distance from
Escondido.
What major city is close to Segovia?One of the wonderful aspects of this
Texas hunting ranch is that it is close to a major international airport as well as sightseeing locations for non-hunters and hunters alike. San Antonio, home to the Alamo, Riverwalk, SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta is only about 100 miles or just a little over an hour and half drive from
Escondido Ranch. In addition the center of the Hill Country,
Kerrville, Texas, is only 44 miles down Highway 10. There is ample shopping and entertainment venues in this smaller yet very historic town. The close location of this
Texas hunting ranch to a variety of attractions makes it easy to combine a family holiday with a hunting trip since it is easy to keep everyone in the family happy!
The closest major international airport is located in San Antonio for those people that are traveling in from farther away. It is hard to imagine a more convenient location for a
Texas hunting ranch and once you make the trip once you will definitely be back for more.
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For many hunters a
Fallow deer seems like a bit of a strange species. Most hunters are used to
hunting deer and being able to tell immediately what it is because there is only one possible coloration and pattern on the coat. The
Fallow deer, however, actually has four separate and distinct color variations. Each is unique in its own way, but they are all the same type and species of deer. There are typically only three color variations seen in Texas and they are described below:
Melanistic – this is the darkest of the colors. It is an almost pure black coat coloration, sometimes black to very, very deep brown, with a white rump patch. Often this very dark coated Fallow deer is mistaken for a Sika deer at first glance.
White – likely the most commonly seen color variation, white coated Fallow deer are not albinos, they are a true white. The coat can range from a creamy color through to a champagne and white color. Unlike a true albino the eyes and skin are the normal color, not pink like you may expect.
Menil – this color variation includes a darker fawn color with white spots in the summer and a brownish gray coloration during the winter months. The heavier winter coat may retain some of the brown color or may be almost completely gray.
The fourth color variation is lighter than the menil with the spots almost never present during the winter months.
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