Texas Hunting Insights & Ranch Stories

Expert tips, seasonal updates, and stories from Schmidt Double T Ranches — your source for everything Texas Whitetail, Turkey, and Quail hunting.

Serious hunters understand that hunting season begins long before opening day. The excitement and buzz about the upcoming season will...

Aug 5, 20212 min read

Every hunter has their own preferences when it comes to hunting. From which time of day to hunt is best to which firearms are the best to...

Jul 6, 20212 min read

Deer have an incredible sense of smell. As a hunter, your odor is overwhelming, and they do not like it. Deer can detect the average...

Jun 30, 20212 min read

Introduced as the first small-bore, sporting rifle cartridge for smokeless powder, the 30-30 is effectively the great North American deer...

Dec 24, 20142 min read

If you’re just getting into hunting and aren’t sure what gun you are in the market for, there are a number of factors to consider. Many...

Dec 9, 20142 min read