Haskell County and the surrounding counties have some the highest populations of WILD Bobwhite Quail. The quail hunt is a half day hunt with dogs. The hunters have the opportunity to ride on ATV “Mules” or walk behind the dogs. We like to have a minimum of 3 hunters or parties of 3 if riding.

The Collinsworth County area has always been know for its outstanding quail hunting. The ranch is no exception and historically has been host to a large population of bobwhite quail. With the ranch ranging from open grass, heavy shinnery, sage and stands of oak, the birds are provided with ample natural cover. In addition feed is provided through the use of quail feeders during the difficult months in order to insure a viable breeding stock for the spring. Hunting is not done over any feeder as they are provided only to assist the birds on the ranch when times get tough.

As with the area in general, previous drought years severely impacted the quail population. The spring of 2007 however was ideal with abundant moisture, grass, and food stocks which has lead to a resurgence of the population. Census work done during the late fall of 2007 and early winter months of 2008 has shown our population of between 3 and 4 coveys per quarter section. All the coveys encountered contained 20 or more birds.

Several packages are offered for quail hunts and are available only during the months of January and February. Please call to reserve you spot for 2009.

Southern Cross Ranch is offering guided whitetail deer hunts , just an hour North of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex!

Southern Cross Ranch, just Northwest of Gainesville, Texas, is over 4500 acres of Oak canyons, bluffs, and upland prairies bordering on the Historic Red River. The Deer on this ranch have been lightly hunted by family and friends for the past 10 years. The Harvest of Trophy bucks has not been allowed. Management hunts have produced the good Whitetail Bucks that are pictured mounted on the walls on this site. It has been intensively managed with the help of Texas Parks and Wildlife to possess some great Deer , Turkey and Quail.  

This ranch is a participant in the level III managed lands permit, which gives us a longer season, and the ability to be more flexible in the amount of animals harvested. 

 This Ranch, all low fenced, was blest by nature with the topography and geography to be a natural habitat and haven for wildlife, especially Whitetail Deer and turkey. With the West Border of six miles of State Highway , The East of 8 miles of Red River , and the North and South neighbors comprising another 10,000 acres of intensively managed low fence ranches, game  thrives on this place! This ranch is a working cattle and cutting horse ranch, with superb internal roads and fencing, as well as intensive food plot development, mineral supplements, corn feeders and scattered 50-100 acre pocket wheat pastures.

Season Leases

Season leases range from 600 - 3000 acres. Most come with guest privileges. Payment schedules are available. Current hunters have the option to renew each year and must execute by March 1.

Day Hunts

Day hunts on properties ranging in size form 1000-5000 acres are available in the early season before deer hunting, and late season after deer hunting.

Thank you for your interest in the S.M. Brown Game Bird Ranch, North Texas's premier wingshooting destination.

Since 1999, we've taken great pride in providing our guests with the most exciting, authentic wingshooting experience anywhere. Our 800-acre ranch is easy to reach, yet impossible to beat when it comes to natural beauty, comfort, and down-home, Texas hospitality.

For over thirty years Sindomar Ranch has provided hunters across the country with memorable outings. Located in Del Rio, Texas we maintain over 1400 acres of dense hill country terrain surrounded by a nine foot high game proof fence. That the success of a hunt is not solely measured by the quality of trophy harvested but also by the camaraderie and adventure which make the whole experience something to treasure in later years is something we understand. Home cooked traditional meals, fireside socializing, and new friendships are some of the features which make our hunters feel like they were treated special and not just as another customer to be catered to and then forgotten. However, let's not forget the trophies. Throughout the past ten years Sindomar Ranch has put considerable resources and commitment towards attaining a reputation for harvesting outstanding animals of a diverse variety of species. The fruits of this effort have resulted in many entries into the Thompson Temple Record Book of Exotics. Sindomar Ranch not only ranks amongst the top ranches for number of entries into the record book but has also registered a considerable number of top five caliber trophies throughout the years. We would like to invite you, your family, or your business to hunt with us and experience first-hand what other hunters have come to look forward to year after year.