Although Texas doesn’t have a very cold winter compared to other states up in the North, there’s still a bit of chill in the air. We know the winter is the soup and stew season, so we want to give you a little Venison Stew recipe to have during these chillier months. Venison meat can… Read more »
Hunting Safety Tips for Whitetail Deer Season
It’s always a good idea to be safety prepared for the next hunt you go on. Hunting season is very popular around the country, and we want you to know some of these safety tips, so you can avoid and prevent mistakes or accidents from happening. We want our hunts to be enjoyable and rewarding!… Read more »
What to Know About the Bobwhite Quail in Texas
Before you can hunt the bobwhite quail, you need to understand them. So, why is quail hunting such a popular pastime? Why do these game birds pose such a challenge that hunters just can’t refuse? With the largest range of any other game bird in the country, the bobwhite quail has earned itself the number… Read more »
14 Whitetail Deer Facts to Make You a Better Hunter
Whitetail deer can be found in the United States, Canada, Mexico, parts of South America and even in tropical locations like Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas. In spite of how widespread whitetail populations are, there are many people who don’t know a whole lot about this increasingly popular game. Here are some little-known facts about… Read more »
9 Expert Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips
Getting ready for the next rut? You have your gear all packed, your camouflaged attire picked out, but it never hurts to brush up on some of the latest tips and techniques that could help you find more success when whitetail deer hunting in Texas. 1. Cover up your noise These animals have excellent senses… Read more »
The Whitetail Deer Rut in Texas
Many hunters know about the rut of whitetail deer and why it’s a popular time to go out hunting in Texas. However, not everyone knows how to use it to their advantage. If you want to score big while whitetail deer hunting in Texas, you must understand the rutting season. What is the Whitetail Deer… Read more »
The Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
Schmidt Double T Ranches involve hunting on the land as well as lounging in the lodges, preferably near a campfire. When you want to get away from reality for a bit, and you’re looking to shoot deer, quail or turkey, Schmidt Double T Ranches should be your choice for outdoor excitement. Spending time outdoors is… Read more »
Hunting Equals Habitat This Holiday Season
From all of us at Schmidt Double T Ranch, we hope you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and that your holiday season has been great so far. This time of the year is special for obvious reasons, but most importantly is that it allows us to reflect on the most… Read more »
Bird-Hunting Season in Texas off to Slow Start
If you asked any Texas hunter what they are thankful for, chances are they will not say the warm weather. This might seem strange, but the warm weather has negatively influenced the bird-hunting season in Texas. The bird-hunting season is about three weeks in and hunters across the state are not seeing many birds. According… Read more »
Overzealous Hunters Benefit No One
With every hunting season, there comes an element of enthusiasm that is really unparalleled in any other outdoors activities, definitely true in Texas. The hunting here is the best of the nation, with every hunting season a fruitful offering. Unfortunately some hunters are easily overwhelmed, biting off a little more than they could chew…. Read more »