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Create Your Dream Hunting Adventure in North Texas
Have you been dreaming of creating a once-in-a-lifetime hunting trip this fall? If the arrival of autumn makes you want to trek into the woods and never come back, you’re in good company – and you certainly don’t have to look too far for a fantastic hunting trip; you have an outstanding opportunity for an unparalleled hunting adventure in North Texas. Sure, it’s possible to spot whitetail deer in numerous areas of the country; however, not only does north Texas provide a diversified population of animals, but also a unique environment in which to capture your trophy. Nine Bar Ranch, comfortably situated just northwest of the busy Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, is an excellent place to plan your next hunting excursion.
Many of the area’s most beloved businesses, like our ranch, are tethered to a long line of family tradition. Since 1917, Nine Bar Ranch has been a staple of the surrounding community. Initially bought at 1,470 acres by J.T. Waggoner, his passion for the trade was obvious as he continued to expand the ranch until he passed away. Over the last 100 years, the ranch has been operated to its full potential by the Waggoner-Sauder family, and now spreads over an expansive 12,000 acres of spectacular Texas landscape.
Among those 12,000 acres you’ll find all sorts of interesting topography, but at the same time, the Nine Bar Ranch accommodations are contiguous to the hunting grounds. This proximity offers the perfect distinction between hunting land and the accompanying facilities. At Nine Bar Ranch, we provide an outstanding hunt, delectable meals, lovely lodging, and assistance with the harvesting process. For newbies at this step in the game, we will assist you with each part of the harvest and dressing. We know that all of the “extras” on the hunting trip are just as important as the hunt itself.
At Nine Bar Ranch, you have a wide variety of hunting packages from which to choose. We offer packages that include North Texas exotic hunts such as aoudad, sika, and scimitar horned oryx as well as North Texas deer hunts, turkey hunts, and hog hunts among others. In addition to single hunts, we offer group dove hunts on specific dates in September as well as special seasonal packages. Over the years, those who’ve hunted with us find that it’s nigh on impossible to name all of the benefits of investing your time and money in a hunt at Nine Bar – we love that, and we want all of our hunters to feel the same way.
We do allow you to use your choice of weapon, with only one limitation – AR weapons are prohibited. In terms of available dates for your hunting adventure, we have quite a variety. Most of our hunts are two days in duration unless otherwise specified or requested. Make sure to contact us to set up your preferred time. Another thing we’re proud of here at Nine Bar is that there are no trophy fees associated with our packages. That means you’re free to hunt without any extra cost.
No matter what kind of game you’ll be hunting in north Texas, it truly is an amazing opportunity. With countless available trophies and a spectacular hunting scene, you won’t want to leave! Nine Bar Ranch continues to hold a special place in our hearts and in those who have experienced life here. We are absolutely confident that you’ll feel right at home on our beautiful property.
Exotic Texas Hunts
If you asked around your local community, it’s likely that there would be an abundance of people that would enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, adventurous safari. Fortunately, you don’t actually need to travel outside of the United States in order to make this happen. For a hunter in the southern United States, a thrilling experience may present as one of the most exotic Texas hunts, giving participants an exceptional opportunity to strike down unique prey. Even better, all of the excitement occurs on home turf with no need for a passport.
Here at Nine Bar Ranch, we go above and beyond the minimal expectations. The adrenaline rush of killing a typical, white-tailed deer in close proximity to your own humble abode cannot compare to the exhilaration of an exotic game hunt. An obscure valley or the need for a distinct weapon adds a bit of spice to the normalcy that the sport usually brings. Each morning at the ranch, we wake up with this task at hand: to foster the unique opportunity for every hunter that visits our property to take home a unique trophy.
The flat, but reliable Texas landscape does not disappoint, but rather, it exceeds the expectation of the average hunter. At Nine Bar Ranch, located about 45 miles northwest of Dallas, TX, we aim to provide the optimal landscape, weapons, and overall expertise for our customers. We maintain a sense of tradition in multiple ways. Of utmost importance, Nine Bar Ranch has been a staple in the community since the early 1900’s. We take immense pride in our 12,000 expansive acres on which our hunters can find a multitude of species.
Many hunters would expect to be able to take home a deer, fox, turkey, or wild boar, but what they may not foresee is the special chance to trounce a red stag. Don’t worry, we do offer hunting packages for the more “common” animals, but we are jumping out of our seats to tell you about the chance to capture an aoudad, red stag, sika deer, blackbuck antelope, or scimitar horned oryx.
The reason the exotic hunts are especially unique is because they aren’t typical. Believe it or not, there are quite an abundance of exotic species here at Nine Bar Ranch. We offer a variety of packages, but there is one thing in common between all of them. There is no doubt that you’ll go home with a trophy.
The specific details of each package may differ depending on the animal that you’re hunting down. For example, the pricing will vary between packages as well as the instructions we will give during your stay with us. All hunts last for 2 days. Included in the package are delicious, home-cooked meals, well-kept, comfortable, ranch-style lodging, and most importantly, guidance and instruction during the hunt as well as after care for the prey following the hunt.
We are more than ecstatic to go beyond simply meeting the needs of our customers. Each day grants the staff at Nine Bar Ranch a special chance to provide the best education, guidance, and service for each individual who visits us here in Decatur, Texas. We know that the opportunity to hunt exotic species doesn’t come around often, therefore we aim to make it as perfect as possible. We can’t wait to meet you!