HIDDEN LAKES, named by my wife Kathryn, like all good things is the fulfillment of our personal dream to own and operate a hunting resort. The Resort is located one mile east of Highway 17 on County Road 1912 in Yantis, Texas 75497.
When we first purchased the farm I started constructing lakes and ponds on every draw. When completed we had eight ponds and lakes. Now with the additional ranches acquired we have fourteen in all. Two years ago we stocked every lake and if you like to fish just bring the rod and reel (catch and release only).
You can also look for the ducks, deer, coyotes, bobcats, and other wildlife that roam the ranch. Part of our uniqueness is we are very secluded but an easy drive from major urban areas. The Resort is accessed by two entrances, one to the cabin and guest house and the other to the working facilities, both are half of a mile off the main road. The north, south, east, and west boundaries are the back side of other farms. You will not see a highway from any location on the Resort. This year we added two adjoining ranches to our hunting resort but we still maintain our seclusion.
Wing hunting is the only hunting we do. Years of hunting and visiting other resorts has allowed us to create the ultimate wing shooting resort. To facilitate our hunting, we purchase birds but in addition we also have the facilities to hatch and raise about 14,000 birds.
There are six flight pens from 130’ to 160’ long. The birds are kept secluded from sight of humans and protected from predators until they are released for hunting. Birds are raised in seclusion so they react and fly as if they were wild. This makes for an exciting hunt.
For prime pheasant hunting, we planted seventeen and a half miles of milo and sorghum in 30’ wide strips. There are two rows of milo and then two rows of sorghum repeated until we have a strip 30’ wide. The hunters walk through the waist high milo. The sorghum, which grows to about 7’ tall, causes the birds to get up faster and fly higher. We left all the natural grasses and cover on Hidden Lakes. The scattered trees, briar patches and grown up fence rows are excellent cover and provide prime natural habitat for the quail and chuckers. To facilitate hunting we shred a 20’ path every 200’ in the open field in all pastures. We have six different hunting areas which provide hunters a diverse hunting experience and provides safety by keeping hunters well separated.
Lodging
The guest house is located half of a mile off the road. It has a large bedroom with three queen size beds and a second bedroom with a queen and a half bed. The dining and living area is where meals are served. The guest house can sleep from five to nine depending on arrangements.
The cedar cabin is about 100 yards due south of the guest house nestled in trees by a lake. It has 2 half size beds downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs each with a queen size bed. There is also a queen sized sleeper sofa downstairs. The cabin will sleep four to six depending on arrangements.
• A 30’ by 50’ covered pavilion with horseshoe pit and washer boards located next to the cabin.
• A fire pit with benches and wood stacked close by for your convenience.
• Fishing at the seventeen lakes (catch and release only). Bring your own reel.
Accommodations and sleeping arrangements will be discussed prior to booking. We will not mix
guest parties in same rooms.
Dogs
Other items guests have access to are:
• A 30’ by 50’ covered pavilion with horseshoe pit and washer boards located next to the cabin.
• A fire pit with benches and wood stacked close by for your convenience.
• Fishing at the seventeen lakes (catch and release only). Bring your own reel.
Accommodations and sleeping arrangements will be discussed prior to booking. We will not mix
guest parties in same rooms.
Prices and Hunt Packages
500 bird tower hunt November 14th, call to book
Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort prices include a guide, dogs, birds processed, transportation to the hunting field, and lunch.
Hunting Rates:
Morning quail hunt 15 quail per hunter $295.00 per hunter
Evening quail hunt 15 quail per hunter $295.00 per hunter
Morning quail & evening quail hunts 24 quail per hunter $425.00 per hunter
Morning pheasant hunt 6 pheasants per hunter $325.00 per hunter
Evening pheasant hunt 6 pheasants per hunter $325.00 per hunter
Morning and evening pheasant hunt 10 pheasants per hunter $425.00 per hunter
Morning pheasant & evening quail hunts 6 Pheasants per hunter 10 quail per hunter $425.00 per hunter
European Tower Hunt Standard hunt is 300 Pheasants @ $300.00 per hunter. Additional pheasants can be added to a standard hunt in increments of 50 birds at a cost of $50.00 per hunter. (20 hunters required for hunt)
Clay targets - Hunter provides own shells $ 15.00 per box of targets
* 50% due at time of booking, 15 day reschedule window, 30 day cancellation window.
** Prices are based on a minimum of four (4) hunters. For 3 hunters add $25.00 per hunter, For 2 hunters add $50.00 hunter, and only one hunter add $150.
*** Adding birds to any hunt is ENCOURAGED for the ultimate hunt. Chukars can be substituted or can be added at the same price as pheasant, quail at $6 each, and pheasant at $15 each.
**** European Tower Hunts offered only on Saturday and Sunday at this time, unless special arrangements are made. Pick your own date and put together your own tower hunt and receive a 5% discount. There is a mandatory $25.00 tip per hunter for dog handlers. 500 bird shoot and mandatory tip is $50.00 per hunter.
Lodging Rates:
Overnight stays include lodging, a country breakfast, lunch, and an ultimate dinner at $175 per person added to any hunting package selected.
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