Welcome to the Kahil Ranch, a game fenced tract
that has been intensively managed for whitetail deer since 1997. It is located
in Bell and Burnet counties, approximately 1 hour north of Austin. The ranch
has a wide diversity of terrain typical of the Texas Hill Country with rolling
hills, a live creek lined with pecan trees and open rangeland. The
deer are anything but typical hill country deer. The game fence has allowed
effective population management. We have established a
2:1 Buck:Doe ratio, which allows bucks to reach the old age needed to reach
trophy potential. Genetic potential has been enhanced through a nutritional
program utilizing year-round food plots, supplemental high protein feeding, and
strategic worming through treated feeds. Body and antler size has increased each
year; deer scoring 130-180 inches in antler size and dressed body weights of
130-170 pounds are common. Management hunts are designed to remove
genetically inferior bucks from the herd prior to the rut, which typically
begins around November 7th. Trophy hunts can be timed at almost any time during
the season. The exact number of hunts available is dependent upon the
final census, which should be completed in early September. These hunts are
ideal for the busy individual who desires to see a large number of quality deer
in a short period of time. Hunts are guided one-on-one from a variety of
blinds, which have been setup to maximize bow-hunting opportunities. You can
expect to see 10-15 deer during a typical morning or evening hunt. An increasing number of turkeys are present on the property and
may be taken if the opportunity presents itself. The ranch is in the Managed
Lands Deer Permit (MLDP) Program which allows increased hunting options. We are also a proud member of the Safari Club International (SCI). This helps fund our fight to protect the freedom to hunt while promoting wildlife conservation world-wide. |
