Texas Whitetail Hunts

Texas is home to some of the most exciting and thrilling hunting opportunities for whitetail deer. These opportunities range from small-game Texas whitetail hunts to highly-sought-after trophies. The state’s large size means that there are many regions and habitats for deer to roam, and it can be difficult to know where the best hunting opportunities may be.

Our experienced guides know the areas we offer guided hunts on like the back of their hands. Our goal at Tafrica Outdoor Adventures is to help make your hunt as enjoyable as possible and help you harvest the trophy whitetail deer of your dreams. From comfortable lodging to accommodating blinds and stands, we aim to ensure you have an enjoyable, successful hunting trip you’ll remember for the rest of your life.

Trophy Whitetail Deer Hunts

Texas is home to some of the biggest whitetail deer in the country, and the state is in the top 10 list of Boone and Crockett’s entries list. If you’re looking for a trophy whitetail deer, Tafrica Outdoor Adventures is ready to make your dream harvest a reality! Just let us know what size buck you’re aiming to harvest, and we’ll put together a trophy hunt to give you the opportunity to achieve your goals.

Management Whitetail Deer Hunts

With an overpopulation of whitetail deer in Texas, many of the land owners we partner with are happy to allow us the opportunity to offer a guided hunt for whitetail deer at prices we’ve negotiated that can’t be beat. It’s a win-win scenario: you get the thrill of the hunt and the opportunity to harvest a great whitetail buck at a great price, and the land owners get to keep the population of whitetail deer in check.

Corporate & Group Whitetail Hunts

We’re more than happy to provided guided hunts for solo hunters and hunts for two, but we also excel in offering larger group and corporate hunts. We’re proud to provide hunts for businesses or organizations that are looking to offer their staff or clients with an experience they wont soon forget. A hunting retreat can be a great bonding opportunity for employees, and we can accommodate you and your group with the perfect venue for meetings to mix business and pleasure in the best way possible.

Featured White Tail Hunt Ranches

Sabinal Ranch

Located just south of Sabinal, TX, this 600-acre ranch is MLD Level III and has deer up into the mid 200” range. In addition to white tail bucks, this ranch is also home to an abundance of hogs, turkey and exotics, and consists of mesquite flats, oak mots, food plot and slough bottoms.

While we mainly hunt out of our box blinds, we do some spot and stalk, as well as rattling. During your stay you’ll experience nice, comfortable lodging with all the modern amenities, plus a 1,000-yard rifle range and a high and low stand for the shotgun shooters.

For food, you’ll enjoy a variety of delicious home cooked meals.

Whitetail Deer Hunt Frequently Asked Questions

Planning for Texas whitetail hunts is an exciting process. It requires a lot of planning and preparation, but the experience is more than worth it. There are a lot of factors to consider, such as where you’re going to hunt, when you’re going to take your trip, how long your trip will last, what weapon(s) and equipment to bring, what laws to keep in mind, and the list goes on.

That’s one of many benefits of working with Tafrica Outdoor Adventures, LLC: we’re here to help plan your dream hunt and take care of the details, make recommendations, and answer any questions you may have.

Below are some of the most common questions we get about Texas whitetail deer hunts. If you have questions that aren’t covered below, be sure to reach out to us, we’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have!

When is Whitetail Deer Hunting Season in Texas?

The general whitetail season in the North Zone starts in early November and extends through early January. It usually starts on or around November 6th and goes through around January 3rd. The South Zone season typically starts on the same day as in the North Zone (starting on or around November 6th) and typically goes about two weeks longer than the North Zone (ending on or around January 16th). Be sure to check exactly what day the season starts and ends for the current year before planning your Texas deer hunt. Each day we can take you on a morning hunt or evening hunt depending on what time of day you prefer, and what time offers the best chance to make a successful harvest.

What type of hunting license do I need to hunt deer in Texas?

Texas residents will need a Resident Hunting License to hunt whitetail deer (and other animals) in the state. There are several different license options, including standard Resident Hunting Licenses, senior licenses, youth licenses, disabled veteran licenses, and combo licenses for hunting and fishing.

Non-residents will need a Non-Resident General Hunting License. Both resident and non-resident licenses can be purchased from retailers throughout the state, or through the Texas License Connection website.

Additionally, every hunter (both Texas residents and out-of-state visitors) born after September 1st, 1971 (9/1/1971) must complete the Hunters Safety Course. Fortunately, this course doesn’t take long to complete. To learn about your options, visit the Hunter Education Course page on the Texas Parks & Wildlife website.

What are the best rifle calibers for whitetail deer hunting?

There’s no single answer when it comes to choosing the right caliber for your hunt. However, some calibers are better suited than others for hunting deer. Popular calibers include the .243 Winchester, 6.5 Grendel or 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington, 7mm, 30-30 Winchester, 30-06, .300 Win Mag, and many others. The area you’re hunting can impact which caliber might be best for your hunt – for example, a larger caliber may be a better choice in areas with a lot of cover. Our experts can let you know what calibers are recommended when helping choose the right ranch and plan your hunt.

Do you offer bow hunting for whitetails?

Our goal at Tafrica Outdoor Adventures is to help you go on the hunt of your dreams. If your dream hunt includes harvesting a whitetail deer with a bow, we would be more than happy to accommodate you and set up a bow hunting adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life.

What should I bring on my hunting trip?

While we take care of many aspects of your whitetail hunting adventure, there are things you’ll want to bring on your trip to make it as enjoyable as possible. Aside from your hunting license, rifle and ammo (or bow and arrows), you’ll want to bring some extra changes of clothing. Texas weather can be unpredictable, so having a few extra pairs of hunting gear can come in handy. You’ll also want to bring along some coolers for after you’ve harvested your trophy Texas whitetail deer.