Problems from the outset. I booked this hunt with two friends and my father. We initiated the booking in December of 2007 and January of 2008. The dates we needed were the weekend after thanksgiving. The problem was that the outfitter did not express the fact of the ranch being closed on Thanksgiving. Nor did he realize the dates that we requested were on that weekend. To his credit he did make arrangements for us to hunt after I informed him that some of us had already booked flights and it was those dates or return our money. One problem in the hunt was that my father has MS and is hit or miss on a weekly basis. Rusty was made aware of this in the early fall months ahead of the hunt. At the time he told me to let him know and if my father could not make it he would roll the deposit into my hunt or allow me to use it for other purposes. The week before the hunt my father ended up going into the hospital for tests and was not up to hunting. I called Rusty and informed him of this two days before our hunt. He stated that he could not give me that money back and would have allowed me to use it if he had more notice so he could fill the other spot. I have two problems with that. One, he had already told me he would as I had informed him of the possibility long in advance. Two, the ranch was supposed to be closed that weekend, who would he have gotten to fill in? So I ate the extra half a cost of hunting with him. After arrival we were greeted and Rusty explained what he counts as a point as his whitetail hunts are 8 or 9 points only and an extra fee of $1000 is assessed for anything over that count. Rusty explained that extra points off of a main point count, broken tines count and even a broken beam will be counted as a mirror of the opposite side. After we had booked, the website had been changed to read 8 or 9 point only. We were under the impression that if no deer meeting this criteria were seen a smaller buck could be taken. We were mistaken there also. Any buck under 8 shot points also had a fee assessed. $1000 in fact. The same fee for shooting a larger buck. No where on the website is that stated. All of these things set aside, we were convinced it would be a good hunt. So we headed off to the bunk house Rusty has on his website. But the guide was instructed to take us to the Crowell Guest House. Cozy, clean and two showers. But not the bunk house advertised and paid for. Not complete with a lake where catch and release fishing could be had. In fact Rusty had his family in town for the holidays. They stayed in the lodge that I had paid for. Also during the hunt, family members brought in an assortment of whitetail bucks. Some in the right categories we were imposed upon, some not. But hey, they are family. Onto the hunting. Rusty leases a large chunk of a working cattle ranch. The five stands that were made available to use were metal tower stands with metal siding. Not too bad. Feeders were all functional and full. Cattle were seen underneath almost every feeder every day. I personally witnessed cattle run smaller bucks out from under the feeders three times. When the trophy animals were not showing up, our guide decided to take us out for some hog hunts. The area he had located had some hog traps placed by someone else. We located the culprit. It turned out to be the ranch manager. When our guide informed Rusty he talked to the ranch manager about it as the land had indeed been leased for our hunting. In the end Rusty told our guide to stay out of the area. We did not get to hunt hog in the only area showing sign. It all ended up that each of us took a doe, one hunter saw an eight point that barely qualified and shot him, we were able to stalk up three hogs (due only to the vast capabilities of the guide, which he was later reprimanded for) and two of us got turkeys. All in all this was a very expensive hunt for me to take a small hog, a small doe and two turkeys. I will not be back. The guide Josh Sharp was top notch and I will hunt with him again as soon as I can.

First class accomodations, excellent food and hospitality, excellent skeet shooting, rifle and pistol range and archery range.  Abundant wildlife.

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Our dedication to you and your clients or employees is the highest in the Industry.

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Our goal is to provide guests at Texas 5 Star Hunting Adventures an unforgettable atmosphere, outstanding services, and lifelong memories.

We invite you to come partake in the wonder of nature.

Please see the packages on the next page, if these packages do not accommodate your group. We can customize any package to your needs; i.e. ( additional activities, entertainment, and special attractions ) 

All Corporate packages include: airport transfers, lodging, transportation, meals, pre selected choice of  beverages, pre selected video hunts, guides, full use of shooting and archery range.

Plan your next Corporate Outing, Business Meeting, or Corporate Retreat with a Hunt of a Lifetime!

What better way to say "Thank You" to your Sales Team, Top Producers, or "YOUR" Biggest Clients! Treat them to the Ultimate Hunting Experience at Texas 5 Star Hunting Adventures. Our greatest asset is our employees and clients. We know that attention to detail is important to you and your clients.

Our dedication to you and your clients or employees is the highest in the Industry.

You'll find just what your looking for with us!

We provide the hunting adventure so that your client or staff will remember Texas 5 Star Hunting Adventures for a Lifetime. Let us build a unique relationship with your clients and employees with you.

Our goal is to provide guests at Texas 5 Star Hunting Adventures an unforgettable atmosphere, outstanding services, and lifelong memories.

We invite you to come partake in the wonder of nature.

Please see the packages on the next page, if these packages do not accommodate your group. We can customize any package to your needs; i.e. ( additional activities, entertainment, and special attractions ) 

All Corporate packages include: airport transfers, lodging, transportation, meals, pre selected choice of  beverages, pre selected video hunts, guides, full use of shooting and archery range.

Fellow shooters and hunters,

It is my pleasure to recommend Joe Schram as a shotgun sports shooting instructor.  I've known Joe for many years.  He is patient, kind, cheerful, and always helpful.  However, I didn't know how good an instructor he was until he instructed my wife, a friend, and I in 2007.

Joe did a fine job of setting up the presentations and teaching us to follow through better.  He took considerable time to explain what we were doing wrong and how we might improve.  He was much more knowledgeable than the instructor who worked with us in the morning.  Everyone came away from this event having learned some good practices that made us better wing and sporting clay shooters.

During our monthly sporting clays and skeet shoots Joe informally coaches the shooters in his group when they need help.  He doesn't have to be asked to help others, he just does it naturally!  If you want to improve your shooting game you can't go wrong by choosing Joe."

Randy Rowley
President, The Fellowship of Christian Sportsmen (www.fcs-texas.com)

TPWD has proposed letting shotgun sports into high school. but the way i understood it, it will be up to the school district to allow it in their schools. will try to get more info on the subject.

Great video guys and nice shooting Jason.  I would expect no less from you. I love that shot of the bullet streaming through the air to the bobcat, that's some great footage. 

I really enjoyed the article you wrote about the WRSA Ladies Tournament on your website.  Your writing style is wonderful and so eloquent.  I wish I had a talent for writing like you.  The pictures were great. 

My Dad is 87 and when I was young I spent many days watching him shoot trap and skeet, however, I never took an interest in clay shooting until I was in my thirties.  I also sat with him in the dove fields and fished with him also.  He has a computer and I went over to my parent's house and pulled up the article.  My Mom and Dad really loved the article and the pictures.  Dad is always happy to see me shooting clays.  We looked at all of the pictures and it was great to go to your website and remember
what a cloudy, windy and cool day it was for April and we were out there shooting having such a wonderful time.

Take care and I can't wait till next year!  Best Regards, Gail