Storm Ranch Hunting

Storm Ranch Hunting runs guided hunts for wild hog, deer, and coyote on a large managed ranch in Dripping Springs, about 30 minutes west of Austin. Hunters have 24-hour access to the property and three scheduled hunts per person, each taken from a blind near a feeder, and free unlimited hogs, cleaning, and Tannerite and skeet shooting are included with the access fee. The ranch sells no canned hunts, and the owners say they cannot guarantee a kill.

Overnight stays are available at the Hunter's Cabin, and the Party Barn, which has professional sound and lighting, can be booked for events and live bands from $500 a night, with hunters getting free access to it. Gun rental is available for a daily fee, and groups of more than 10 get a discount. Storm Ranch sits on Gatlin Creek Road and keeps its feeders running year-round as part of its habitat management.