Your Big Game Hunting & Exotic Wildlife Adventure Awaits In Texas With RESERVE RANCH

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RESERVE RANCH with its one-of-a-kind Hacienda sitting on the high bank of the Nueces River, is a magnificent hunting area encompassing five square miles.

Encompassing five square miles of some of the best habitat in South Texas, the Reserve Ranch is bordered by two and a half miles of one of the best stretches on the Nueces River. Protected for decades the river with its deep, Gin clear pools of water rippling over river-washed stones is home to largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Guadalupe Bass, along with a variety of panfish such as redbreast sunfish, rock bass, green sunfish, and Rio Grande perch. Additionally, Channel and Blue Catfish are found in the river as well. Fishermen will clamor to this destination as it offers untouched fishing for both fly and Spincast sportsmen.

 

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About RESERVE RANCH

]John Ed Stepan
Owner – Reserve Ranch
As an avid sportsman and Adventurer, I have hunted 33 countries on five continents including a Shikar to Nepal for Blue Sheep and a twenty-day trek into China’s Inner Mongolia for Gansu Argali. That coupled with over 800 days spent on the African Continent comprising of 35 Safaris, I bring my 36 years of experience in International Hunting to the Reserve Ranch. I have learned from every Expedition and honed the edge of what clients want and expect. The vast experiences I have been Blessed with allow me to bring the ultimate adventure to my clients who visit the Reserve Ranch.
I look forward to sharing my stories and experiences with you at the ranch. See you by the fire!

Grant Stepan​

Guide
Grant’s hunting experience goes beyond Texas having been on several Safaris to several countries in Southern Africa. As a guide, the knowledge he gained on these expeditions has been an integral part of his client's success. An accomplished bowhunter, Grant knows how to put his clients in the best position to be successful. In 2017, Grant achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; in 2018, Grant received the Dallas Safari Club Young Hunter of the Year Award.

Parker Stepan​

Guide
Parker is an accomplished bowhunter having taken multiple species qualifying for the SCI Record Book including some in the Top Ten of the World.

Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout in 2019, then being the recipient of the Dallas Safari Club Young Hunter of the Year Award in 2020. He has recently been awarded the Safari Club International Young Hunter of the Year Award for 2023. Parker utilizes the culmination of his knowledge and experiences in the field to best serve his clients.

Fidencio Hinojosa (Fide)​

Ranch Manager and Guide
“Fide” has been a part of the Reserve Ranch for over twenty years.
The knowledge he has gained from ranching and propagating wildlife gives him the unique qualities that made him the obvious choice to become the Manager of the Reserve Ranch. The countless days he has spent hunting and observing the old, crafty Whitetail bucks of South Texas enable him to put his clients on the game of their choice.
In addition to his knowledge of hunting Big Game, Fide also worked as a dog handler guiding clients for quail hunts on some of the most famous ranches in South Texas.

 

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Hunt Exotic Wildlife
We offer world-class exotic wildlife to choose from.

Addax

Aoudad Sheep

Armenian Mouflon

Axis Deer

Blackbuck

Catalina Goat

Common Lechwe

Corsican

Dybowski Sika Deer

European Mouflon

Fallow Deer

Gemsbok

Hawaiian Black Sheep

Hybrid Ibex

Iranian Red Sheep

Multi Horned Sheep

Red Deer

Transcaspian Urial

Whitetail Deer

White Bearded Gnu

White Bearded Gnu

 

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Wingshooting

At the RESERVE RANCH, we offer a variety of wing shooting opportunities to consider.
Our Dove hunting takes place at flyways along the Nueces River, alongside of ponds and adjacent to planted fields. We can accommodate groups of up to twenty on a typical day.
South Texas has been known for outstanding Bobwhite Quail hunting, and the Reserve Ranch is no exception.

Upland Game Bird Shooting

In addition to the Bobwhite Quail, we offer hunts for Pheasant and Chukar. The hunts will take place in various locations across the ranch where the native brush has been sculpted for grasses to flourish.
Each hunting rig will have trained pointers and handlers to provide the hunters with a most enjoyable experience shooting for Bobwhite Quail.

Rio Grande Wild Turkey

The turkey hunts take place during the mating season (Spring) while the gobblers are in search of hens. The Reserve Ranch has over 2.5 miles of Nueces River frontage and this riparian area is an ideal habitat for the Wild Turkey. This is an exciting hunt that takes place in a beautiful time of year as the pastures come back to life from Winter.

 

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Lodging ar RESERVE RANCH

Guestrooms​

The West wing of the lodge compound is comprised of four guestrooms built around a courtyard with an outdoor fireplace and seating area. Each room is tastefully appointed with authentic Saltillo tile, hardwood cabinetry, and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. Three rooms have two beds in each while the fourth room has a single, king-sized bed.

The East wing of the lodge compound is comprised of six guestrooms built around a courtyard with a kitchen-living room with fireplace and television. Each of the rooms is tastefully appointed with authentic Saltillo tile, hardwood cabinetry, and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers.

The Main Lodge
Located in the center of the compound is the Dining Hall with three massive tables that comfortably seat ten. The upper gallery provides views from the terraces of the headquarters compound. There is a large, stone fireplace next to the wet bar. Just outside of the Dining Hall is an expansive screened-in porch with comfortable seating and a fireplace to relax and enjoy some time before or after meals.

The Theatre
The twenty-five-seat theatre is a short walk across the courtyard from the Dining Hall and can be utilized for meetings or simply to relax and take in a movie or favorite sporting event.

 

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Trophies

 

[buck wild]

That's some Fabolous dirt out that way !! Very nice and thanks for the sponsorship.

 

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One our our clients with a Classic South Texas buck in the 170’s. A main frame 12 point with split brow tines guided by Grant Stepan.

 

[buck wild]

Might I suggest to get your website link set up in the signature line to make things easier. Maybe run an AH special to get a hunting report going (me,me,me) .

 

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Might I suggest to get your website link set up in the signature line to make things easier. Maybe run an AH special to get a hunting report going (me,me,me) .

Thanks @buck wild, the signature line with photos and logo is a live link, just click on it and it will take you to my website.

We're still getting our feet on the ground but there will be some specials coming. Its just too early this year but maybe an AH Quail hunt next year around DSC might be an option.