YEAR-ROUND HUNTING AVAILABLE
TPWD MLD Permit Hunting Season
Whitetail hunting dates will start the weekend closest to October 1st this year for rifle.
So, for you hunters that want to save your tags, we have got you covered.
When hunting here in South Texas, you can generally plan a mild winter with average low temperatures in the mid 40’s to highs in the upper 60’s. Heavy winter clothing is not an necessity, but wearing layers is very important as the weather warms each day and cools off dramatically in early mornings.
Whitetail hunting dates will start the weekend closest to October 1st this year for rifle.
So, for you hunters that want to save your tags, we have got you covered.
When hunting here in South Texas, you can generally plan a mild winter with average low temperatures in the mid 40’s to highs in the upper 60’s. Heavy winter clothing is not an necessity, but wearing layers is very important as the weather warms each day and cools off dramatically in early mornings.
Whitetail Management & Trophy Bucks$750 - $1500Axis Trophy Bucks
$1250-$2000Sika Trophy Bucks
$1750TPWD MLD Permit Hunting SeasonDay-Hunting Packages:
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Whitetail Does & Spikes$200Axis Does$300Turkey
$250 GobblerHogs, Coyotes, and other predators
FreeItems to Bring:
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We scout to give you the best opportunity to harvest your animal. However, we must stress that we cannot control Mother Nature or any other conditions that might impede your success. The Liveoak Fork Ranch offers you superb deer habitat, an adequate population of whitetail & exotic species to hunt from beginner to experienced hunters.
Booking a Hunt- Our hunts are booked on a first-come first-served basis and are limited. Credit Cards are accepted for initial deposits. $300 deposits are due to secure your hunting dates and are non-refundable. Dates booked and secured by deposit may not be changed. Prices subject to change without notice.
Make checks for deposit payable to: Liveoak Forks Ranch
Payment - Personal checks or credit card are accepted. 3% convenience will be applied with a credit card.
Guests- We can accommodate non-hunting guests and children at an additional charge of $50 for the hunt duration.
How far should I plan to shoot? Most shooting distances from our rifle stands are under 100 yards. We make corn / protein available year round to ensure overall health and maximize antler growth of our deer population.
Cleaning Station– We have a cleaning station available with water, electricity, and gambrel set-ups you may use at no additional cost for all hunters. Please bring your own coolers with ice. No walk-in cooler available.
Wounded Game- We will determine whether the animal was hit or missed. A full applicable kill fee is required on hit and wounded animals not recovered. We have blood tracking on location at no extra charge.
No Meals / Lodging – Hotels and restaurants within 6 miles of ranch.
Booking a Hunt- Our hunts are booked on a first-come first-served basis and are limited. Credit Cards are accepted for initial deposits. $300 deposits are due to secure your hunting dates and are non-refundable. Dates booked and secured by deposit may not be changed. Prices subject to change without notice.
Make checks for deposit payable to: Liveoak Forks Ranch
Payment - Personal checks or credit card are accepted. 3% convenience will be applied with a credit card.
Guests- We can accommodate non-hunting guests and children at an additional charge of $50 for the hunt duration.
How far should I plan to shoot? Most shooting distances from our rifle stands are under 100 yards. We make corn / protein available year round to ensure overall health and maximize antler growth of our deer population.
Cleaning Station– We have a cleaning station available with water, electricity, and gambrel set-ups you may use at no additional cost for all hunters. Please bring your own coolers with ice. No walk-in cooler available.
Wounded Game- We will determine whether the animal was hit or missed. A full applicable kill fee is required on hit and wounded animals not recovered. We have blood tracking on location at no extra charge.
No Meals / Lodging – Hotels and restaurants within 6 miles of ranch.
The ranch has been high-fenced since 2004. Our trophy whitetail bucks have prospered due to our management practices. We carefully manage hunting, cultivate feed plots, and make protein and corn available.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) oversees this process. TPWD Managed Land Deer Program (MLD) Permits are furnished for all whitetail deer killed on the ranch. Hunters do not use their license tags. The MLD season begins the first weekend of October and continues through the end of February. Each deer killed is measured and weighed and recorded to meet TPWD requirements.
The number of deer hunters in one package is limited to a maximum of 4. We have eight covered stands that are comfortable and will accommodate any hunter. Family hunts are encouraged. Hunters are delivered to and from the stands. Oats are planted for winter grazing for the deer and turkeys. The abundant Liveoak trees furnish plenty of acorns for the deer to feed on.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) oversees this process. TPWD Managed Land Deer Program (MLD) Permits are furnished for all whitetail deer killed on the ranch. Hunters do not use their license tags. The MLD season begins the first weekend of October and continues through the end of February. Each deer killed is measured and weighed and recorded to meet TPWD requirements.
The number of deer hunters in one package is limited to a maximum of 4. We have eight covered stands that are comfortable and will accommodate any hunter. Family hunts are encouraged. Hunters are delivered to and from the stands. Oats are planted for winter grazing for the deer and turkeys. The abundant Liveoak trees furnish plenty of acorns for the deer to feed on.
Our Axis and Sika deer herd has increased and now includes trophy bucks, breeder bucks, and does and their recent offspring. These were introduced onto the ranch to provide hunters with additional trophies and provide for year-round hunting. These exotics provide varied and interesting hunting experiences. A superior source of venison can be harvested in any season of the year. We use the Safari Club Int. Exotic score sheet to measure trophies. We have harvested Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal bucks
Hogs, coyotes, wildcats and porcupines are a detriment to our game management program. We encourage our hunters to shoot them at no charge.
Turkeys nest on the ranch, raise their young and can be seen all year around. It is common to see six to 12 large gobblers in the fall while hunting for deer. Because the turkeys live on the ranch, spring turkey hunters have good luck calling up gobblers for a spring trophy.
The ranch is centrally located in the winter flyway for mourning doves. Generally, the doves arrive in late September and often winter here until March. The native grasses and weed seeds are natural feed for them. We are happy to inform potential hunters of their arrival.
For more information, contact Marion Pringle at 830-426-1467. Or you can email him here.
Turkeys nest on the ranch, raise their young and can be seen all year around. It is common to see six to 12 large gobblers in the fall while hunting for deer. Because the turkeys live on the ranch, spring turkey hunters have good luck calling up gobblers for a spring trophy.
The ranch is centrally located in the winter flyway for mourning doves. Generally, the doves arrive in late September and often winter here until March. The native grasses and weed seeds are natural feed for them. We are happy to inform potential hunters of their arrival.
For more information, contact Marion Pringle at 830-426-1467. Or you can email him here.
YOUR EXPERIENCE IS OUR GUARANTEE
The Live Oak Creek flows into the ranch from the West and the Little Live Oak Creek flows into it from the North. They meet in the center of the Ranch (Liveoak Forks) and flow out to the South.
There are several springs that provide permanent water in the creek and maintain water for wildlife except in the most extreme drought conditions.
There are several springs that provide permanent water in the creek and maintain water for wildlife except in the most extreme drought conditions.