Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Book a Hunt?
If you would like to book a hunt with PBGSO please email or call us. We like to discuss all details and dates. From there we require a deposit to book the dates you have chosen. The majority of our hunts require a 50% deposit then the remaining balance is due upon or before arrival. Additional trophy fees while hunting will be due before you leave the ranch. On exotic hunts we require a deposit of your daily guide fee times the number of days hunting. All trophy fees while hunting are due upon completion of your hunt prior to leaving the ranch. Another payment options we have is a payment plan (please contact me for more info). Some of our hunts have payment plans available where you pay your deposit or your entire hunt in installments over a set period of time prior to the hunt. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE NO EXCEPTIONS! I will work with you if needed to reschedule a hunt as long as I have proper notice. I understand things happen however it is always at my discretion when, where, or if I can reschedule a hunt. If you have to cancel a hunt after you have sent a deposit we do not give refunds. However if you have another hunter to fill your spot at full price we will allow this substitution. It is not PBGSO's obligation to replace this hunter or hunters if cancellations take place it is you the hunter or hunting groups responsibility. Any replacement hunters must consult with me to understand what they are purchasing. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Cash, Personal Check (has to be approved for final payments or clear my bank before you leave the hunt), money order, and Travelers Checks.
What is Included in The Hunt?
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Do You Have References?
Yes we have a full page dedicated to references on this website. For security reason and to protect our clients we do not post all contact information. If you wish to contact any of our references we will be happy to provide you with their information.
What About Lodging on the Hunt?
Lodging is always comfortable and clean everywhere we hunt. Lodging can range from custom built hunting lodges, to ranch houses, bed and breakfasts, or hotel motels. A lot of the lodges have satellite TV, internet, and many of the same comforts of home. We sell a wide variety of hunts in several areas so we don't have one main lodge. If you would like more info on lodges available to your hunt we have some pictured etc...
What Are Meals Like While Hunting?
Most of our hunts meals are provided at no additional charge. We provide 3 meals per day breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A typical breakfast would consist of eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, milk, coffee, and Orange Juice. A typical lunch would consist of sandwiches and all the trimmings with snacks available as well, or burgers and fries. Dinner options include: steak, baked potato, greens (salad or green beans), Fajitas with all the trimmings, tortillas, beans, and rice, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and greens. If you have special dietary needs we will always work to accommodate you. We don't want anyone going home hungry and we have never had a complaint about our meals. Due to time restraints or location other meal options include local restaurants. We promise you will enjoy our cooking and might even go home with a few extra pounds.
What About a Hunting License?
License fees are not included in the price of the hunt. You will need to purchase your own license upon arrival or via the internet. Texas now requires you provide a social security number for everyone including children to purchase a Texas hunting license. The following link is to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Website here you can purchase license and get additional information.
How Old Do you Have to be to Get a License?
Hunters under 16 years of age (including nonresidents) qualify for a Texas youth license which is only $6.00. There are no age restrictions to hunt in Texas.
Is Hunter Orange Required?
No Hunter orange is not required in the state of Texas.
Are Your Hunts Guided?
Most of the hunts we offer are fully guided. However we do offer a few packages for hunters that want to do things on their own. These hunts I call semi guided one of my guides or myself will be with you or on the ranch at all times. Hunts can be set up however you prefer most are 1 guide per hunter or 1 guide per 2 hunters some of the larger group hunts like pig hunts can have several hunters with one guide depending on the circumstance.
What Is The Weather Like?
As the saying goes "If you don't like the Texas weather wait a minute, it'll change." Texas weather is probably the hardest weather to predict. We like to be in contact a few days before your hunt so we can look at a forecast and discuss any concerns.
What About Snakes? Do I Need Snake Boots or Chaps?
Yes there are a few snakes in Texas. I wear snake boots year round. However different areas of Texas and times of year snakes can be more prevalent. If you want to buy boots or chaps that is fine , but not necessary.
Why Do Prices Vary?
PBGSO offers hunts in numerous areas across the state of Texas. Factors such as different landowners, supply and demand, operating costs, quality of game, and whether lodging is available on the ranch etc... all play a part in pricing a hunt. We do not like the high price of hunting any more than you do. In our opinion there are 2 ways of offering hunts quality or quantity and you can't have it both ways. When PBGSO got started we decided to run quality hunts. Therefore our prices reflect the quality of animals we offer.
How Far in Advance should I Book my Hunt?
PBGSO recommends booking your hunt as far in advance as you can. The "best" dates are usually spoken for up to a year in advance. We do not book dates past a year in advance except for predator hunts. Our full staff of guides also allows us the flexibly to book hunts on shorter notice.
Are Your Hunts Guaranteed?
Some of my hunts have a guarantee like my hog, javelina, or my 3 day turkey hunt. The rest of my hunts are not guaranteed, but I can give you the statistics on each and every hunt so you have an idea of prior success. I do not guarantee the rest of these hunts because of variables not under my control such as weather, your physical condition, etc... Last season I had 2 unsuccessful whitetail hunts out of 36. Both of these hunts were set up with a daily charge and a trophy fee. We were hunting a specific free range deer that would score Boone & Crocket, both hunters knew the odds. Exotics including all free range hunts in 10 years of guiding I have had no more than a handful of hunters go home without animals. All but 1 of those hunters took legitimate capable shots at their animals. Hogs we have one of the highest success rates in the state of Texas. I have some of the best country you can hunt hogs period. Javelina 100% success for the past 10 years. Predator take a look at my pictures and you can see I have a very high success rate. Bobcat success rates run over 95% I have had a few missed bobcat. Pronghorn we have a 100% success rate for as long as we have offered them. Mule Deer we have a 100% success rate as long as we have offered them as well. Turkey 100% for 2008 spring season. We have built a solid reputation in the hunting business and our motto has always been "We tell it like it is and we deliver on what we advertise."
How Do I Get my Meat Home, or my Hides and Trophies?
My first recommendation is driving down for your hunt so you can take your meat, trophies, and hides back with you. For those of you who wish to fly we can make arangements for you to take meat, trophies, and hides back on the plane. You will need to check with your airline for specific rules and regulations. We can also deliver trophies and hides to our recommended local taxidermist. We can deliver meat to our local processor and both can ship finished product to you. Lastly PBGSO can ship frozen hides and trophies, but we do not ship meat.
Do you Have a Range to Sight In Rifles?
Yes we can make arrangements for you to sight in your rifles anywhere we hunt.
When is the Best Time to Hunt?
Due to the number of hunts we offer for different species best times do vary considerably. We highly recommend discussing with us the best time to hunt specific animals. Some animals have specific seasons your limited to hunt and you will need to take this into consideration as well.