B&C Trophy
Hunts
Robert DeWoody
2324 Bainbridge
Odessa, TX 79762
915-362-0756 (home)
915-555-1212 (cell)
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Three
generations of DeWoody hunters:
Andrew, Robert, and J.R. (left to right). Andrew is the handsome one! |
Thanks for your interest in
exploring a hunting opportunity with B&C Trophy Hunts. Over the last 30 years, I have hunted
quality white-tailed deer, Rio Grande wild turkey, javelina, mule deer, quail,
and dove throughout the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. Over the last 10 years, I have been the proprietor of
B&C Trophy Hunts and have developed a great hunt package experienced by
both Texas hunters and those from other states. Below, you can find more detail on what B&C Trophy Hunts
has for you. We cater to both
seasoned hunters as well as novices.
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Here
we have two bucks that both grossed over 140 B&C points. |
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A
boy’s first buck! |
Location:
The
Mitchell Ranch is Terrell County, Texas in the
southwestern portion of the state called the Trans-Pecos region. The terrain is rugged canyon country
and during deer season, temperature can range from 15 degrees to 85 degrees. The ranch is about 200 miles west of San Antonio, just south of
Interstate Hwy. I-10. The property
is accessible by highway and all-weather roads.
I
have set up guidelines that I incorporate into an overall wildlife management
prescription for the ranch. I work
with two people in the wildlife profession, Dr. Jim Cathey (a former Texas
Parks and Wildlife Biologist and now an Assistant Professor with Texas A&M
University) and Dr. Andrew DeWoody (an Assistant Professor of Fisheries and
Wildlife Genetics at Purdue University), to help map out appropriate management
strategies for the ranch. There is
a minimal amount of livestock on the ranch reducing forage competition for
wildlife. A strict rotational
grazing system is in place to further enhance range conditions. A managed harvest and year around
feeding plan has greatly enhanced both the quality and numbers of trophy deer
on the ranch.
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Charles Calloway, one of B&C’s experienced
guides, with a very wide deer. |
2002 Hunt
dates: Call 915-362-0756 or email dewoody@clearsource.net for
availability!
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Andrew DeWoody (left) with Rayme Dean. This was Rayme’s first buck! |
Hunt description:
Our hunts
consist of blind hunting near feeder locations, spot and stalk hunts, safari
style hunts, and rattling during the rut (peak Nov. 12-27; http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/hunt/rutchrono/bredchr1.htm). The opportunities for taking a trophy
whitetail are very good. Our
success rate for the past six years has been near 100%. The only hunters that have not taken
good bucks are the ones that were holding out for an exceptional trophy, to better
their personal best. The success
rate on turkeys has been good.
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The terrain is very rocky, and there is an abundance of catclaw,
prickly pear, yucca, soto, and other desert plants. The steep canyons can often be “rocked”, and deer are often scouted
from a vehicle. |
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Archers are welcome! |
Amenities:
The
hunting opportunities on the ranch now consist of trophy Whitetail deer,
Javelina, and Rio Grande Turkey.
Our hunts are 4-day guided hunts with meals, lodging, and transportation
on the ranch furnished. Our guides
handle the field dressing and basic processing of the game.
We will provide pickup at a regional airport
(Midland-Odessa, MAF) and transportation to/from the ranch. Lodging
is clean, comfortable, and warm.
If needed, air conditioning is available in the bunkhouse. We have an excellent cook, who prepares
a variety of meals that our hunters always enjoy.
Camp
rules and regulations:
No
drunks.
Firearm
safety is taken very seriously—no loaded guns in camp.
State
rules and regulations.:
All
state and federal laws are strictly followed.
All
permits and licenses can be purchased at any Wal-mart, K-mart, or any other
common point of sale.
Licenses:
Texas
resident Super Combo (includes all state stamps) $49
Texas
Resident Hunting (no state stamps) $19
Turkey
Stamp $5
Non-resident
General Hunting $250
Non-resident
Spring Turkey $100
Information on hunt video:
A hunting video shot on one of our properties will be aired on Comcast network (in the southwest
U.S.) on Aug. 30, 2002 at 12:00 noon and again Sept. 1, 2002 at 10:00 am Sunday
morning. The same program can also
be seen on the Outdoor Network on Sept. 3, 2002 at 10:30 pm Tuesday (again at
12:00 midnight on Tuesday), and at 12:00 midnight on Thursday Sept. 5, 2002.
Hunt costs, deposits, guidelines:
The
cost of the hunt is $2850.00.
There is no added trophy fee or other fees of any type. You choose the buck you want—every
hunter chooses his own trophy!
Corporate discounts are available for groups of four or more. A deposit of $1,425 (50% of total hunt
package) is required to book your hunt dates. All hunts are booked on a first come, first serve
basis. We will hold your
reservation for no more than ten days without a deposit. Please book early to secure a hunting
slot this season.
Facts about the ranch:
Over
20,000 acres of wildlife habitat!
Hunters routinely have shots at over a dozen different bucks during the
course of a 4-day hunt.
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Javelina
are often seen near deer feeders and while driving ranch roads. |
Web-links (TPW, weather, USGS topo, airports, travel agency, etc)
State Regulations and Natural Resource Information
for Texas
Weather in Sheffield, Texas
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/forecasts/TXZ075.php?warncounty=TXC371&city=Sheffield
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J.R. DeWoody and a successful
hunt! J.R. has 87 years
experience—this aint his first rodeo! |
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Sunset over Independence Creek near
Sheffield, Texas. Photo by
Andrew DeWoody. |
