Category: Hunting Trips in Texas

What to Bring for Your Quail Hunt in Texas

Quail Hunters in Texas with their kills

When hunting quail in Texas, you face the same challenges as with most other hunts. What exactly will you need to wear and bring for your day out hunting—because if you forget something, there’s really no going back for it. Quail hunting can be a tricky outing to get ready for: you want to camouflage… Read more »

How to Successfully Hunt Quail

Quail Hunter in Texas with Hunting Dog

Going quail hunting can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience, especially when you plan a trip here in Texas. Of course, every quail hunter wants to have a successful trip, and it can be frustrating when you return home without hitting a single quail. That’s why we’re here to provide you with a few… Read more »

Common Mistakes Hunters Make During the Rut

The rut is one of the most exciting times for hunters looking to score that big buck. However, it appears the excitement gets to some and they end up making a few obvious errors. Luckily, a hunter can learn from these mistakes and use their experiences to find success in their future hunts. Forgetting to… Read more »

Tips for Hunting Turkey in Texas

Two hunters with tagged turkeys

There are few things more enjoyable than going on a hunting trip, especially when you’re aiming to bring home turkeys. Hunting for turkey can be an incredibly fun, yet sometimes frustrating experience. A few easy mistakes can prevent you from even getting close to a turkey, but with the right preparation you should have no… Read more »

7 Tips & Techniques for Quail Hunting in Texas

Shotgun open with shotgun shells

Whether you’ve bagged hundreds of birds in your lifetime or are just starting out, you’re going to want to heed some of the tips and tricks that the experts at Schmidt Double T have accumulated over the years. After all, our quail hunts are some of the best in Texas! Quail are most commonly found… Read more »

How To Succeed With a Mouth Turkey Call

Wild Turkeys in Texas

A turkey call is only as good as the hunter employing it. Ensure that if you select a diaphragm turkey call, that you use it to its full potential. The awesome part about these calls is that they are effective, easy to conceal/carry and they are quite versatile. Also, keep in mind that with a… Read more »

Hunting the Rut in Texas

Whitetail Deer walking in field in Texas Rut

Hunting the rut can help to keep bucks constantly on the move, increasing a hunter’s chance of snagging their trophy. Despite the intrusion of hunters during the whitetail deer breeding season, the rut doesn’t seem to have a negative effect on the population of deer either. What Affects the Rut in Texas? The conditions of… Read more »

The Whitetail Deer Rut in Texas

Whitetaile Deer in field during rut

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 Benefits of Taking a Guided Hunt

Why should you consider taking a guided hunt? Regardless of your hunting level– whether you’re a newbie or a long-time expert– there’s nothing else quite like the camaraderie and fellowship you experience on a guided hunt. It’s good to be with others who know the land well, and know where to find the hunt you’re… Read more »

Off-Season Hunting Chores to Knock Out

Preparation for next hunting season

Hunting season never ends. For most hunters, the off-season is still about adjusting strategies and getting better prepared for the next hunt a year later. If you are looking to become a better and more experienced hunter, you should be doing some off-season chores. Here are some basic tasks and chores you should be doing… Read more »