Independence Ranch

Category: Wildlife refuge

Address: 9797 TX-97, Waelder, TX 78959, USA

Phone: +18324196151

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Cassie b

Jun 12, 2022

I had a great time with my husband and my parents. We ended up sitting out our afternoon hunt because of the heat but still left with plenty of meat for us. The food was great and the staff was awesome. The honey hole was definitely worth it. After they bait your blinds on the night hunts expect to see a ton of deer and cows before the pigs come. But I personally enjoyed seeing all the "exotics". Our cabin was clean and comfortable with good air-conditioning and shower. I just thought the upgrade to the cabin was a little pricey. All in all great first trip to Texas!

Thomas Hunter

May 28, 2022

This was my second time coming to Independence Ranch. Both times were great. This visit I brought my niece for her graduation present. We both had an amazing time. Her first time hog hunting and her #1 hog weighted 196lbs. The look on her face the whole time was priceless. The entire staff is awesome. Always helpful, pleasant and patient. Safety is the overriding factor in everything, I have all the confidence in their protocols. The cabin was more than I ever expected. More than spacious for two people. Very beautiful inside and out. The food is excellent as always. This was, an all around, great experience. I can't wait to go back. Thank you for letting my niece and I make memories that will last a lifetime.

turtle drool

Feb 24, 2022

Great hospitality, Wonderful food, And great hunting, It's a rustic working ranch, Has everything you need there, And by the looks of it it's going to be making improvements to even make it better. All the staff were very friendly and very helpful, Special thanks to Steve and Paul. Answered all of our questions, Like Paul always says look at the frequently asked question section, It will really clarify a lot of things

Michelle Plain

Dec 22, 2021

We had an absolutely wonderful time on our 1 day hog hunt. Even though the ranch was technically closed they still allowed us, along with several others to come experience a Texas hog hunt for the day. Steve was great and made sure all groups were spread out and ran us through everything. The morning we sat in the blind and in the afternoon we set out on foot and saw so many hogs (along with a variety of other animals). We came home with 2 coolers full of meat and had an amazing time from start to finish. We cannot wait to come back to Texas and specifically Independence Ranch to do a 3 day hunt. If you're on the fence about doing a hunt, don't be. The staff at Independence Ranch will take care of you from start to finish and ensure you have a memorable and amazing experience.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a family package? Can I add more than one buddy to the hunt I won? Is that the full three day two night price before 7 days are up? On the web page PS: I have a 9 and 12 yr old I would like to tag along. Possible? Thank you in advance. DK

Dennis Krauth | Jun 23, 2019
Independence Ranch (Owner) | Jun 24, 2019

Yes, you can add your 9 yr. old for $100 with no additional staff fee. The 12 yr. old is $299 + guide/staff fee. You can add your buddies for $299 ea. Thanks'

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If my friend and I came down from Wisconsin, would we able to bring the hog meat back with us?

Jacob Martin | Jun 23, 2019
Gary M. | Jun 24, 2019

Definately. But its BYOC. Bring your own coolers. HEB or WalMart are your best bets here in Texas. Academy Sports will rip you off.

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Can you clean hogs yourself to save money

Jake Johnson | Jun 23, 2019
Bob Parson | Jun 24, 2019

No you can not !!! Its fifty bucks minimum so don't shoot a bunch you can't pay for !!!!

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You like to Hunt , this is the place

Mark | Jun 23, 2018
Gary Rose-OGH | Jun 24, 2018

I have hunted there 9 times in 8 years. For me the 1100+ miles one way is worth it. Always come home with meat.

how much per hog

Ghost 47 | Jun 23, 2018
Keith Alford | Jun 24, 2018

Plenty of hogs. Trapped on real ranches and released there. Save your money and hunt a ranch where you spot and stalk. Much better experience. There's one I hunted in La Proy Texas that fun. I'm not a competitor, just a Georgia boy that enjoys a real hunt.

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How much does it cost

Ronnie Combs | Jun 23, 2018
D. G1 | Jun 24, 2018

The various prices are easy to find on their website. They make their money by the mandatory processing of the harvested animals. Price for hunt can skyrocket pretty quickly.

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How much will cost for hunting on your ranch

Aby | Jun 23, 2018
Rusty Redden | Jun 24, 2018

There is a mandatory tip of like $100 and got have to buy corn from them.. And then it's $1/pound per animal.. $50 min... My suggestion is to find Somewhere else it's a total rip off.

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how much land do you have

Sienna King | May 23, 2022
Independence Ranch (Owner) | May 24, 2022

Independence ranch is three perimeter miles

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I won a hog hunt. I'm trying to figure out how much its gonna cost me. So I ask if I harvested 2 250lb pigs how much is it gonna cost?

Matt Shuck | Jul 27, 2021
raymond mcgrane | Jul 28, 2021

It will cost you 500.00 dollars for the two pigs plus 100 +corn tip

Could I only hunt in the daytime? I don't want to get accidentally shot.

Christian Redd | Jun 22, 2020
Independence Ranch (Owner) | Jun 23, 2020

We can accommodate whatever you’d like to do. Thank you

Could we take our motorhome?

Nancy Coon | Jun 23, 2019
Independence Ranch (Owner) | Jun 24, 2019

Yes, we have RV hook ups on the ranch. Thank you

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Can I bring a 9mm sidearm

Robert Rowlands | Jun 23, 2019
Gary M. | Jun 24, 2019

Yes

I'm coming to Texas from California in a few days. Can I get a quick tour??

reginald gentles | Jun 23, 2019
reginald gentles | Jun 24, 2019

Not to hunt. To check out the place because there is a group of us that are interested in coming out there. But we are novice hunters and have plenty of questions about everything

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I was selected as a monthly winner what does the hunt all include and what will i have to all pay for

David Ohlrich | Jun 23, 2019
Tony Aron | Jun 24, 2019

That place is strange on their packages, some are all inclusive and some you have to pay a dollar a pound on the hook meaning if you kill a hundred fifty pound hog you will have to pay $150 for the skin the head entrails and get about 50 lb of meat so so you may want to ask them if there is a on the hoof charge

How many hogs are out there?

Northfolk_Southern Train_Hunter | Jun 23, 2018
Damon Krupela | Jun 24, 2018

I purposely paced myself and went home with 6. I can not see how you could leave without at least a few in the cooler. Let your cooler size and wallet be your guide as to how many you shoot. Smoking three legs right now for New year's party.

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In one day how much does it cost?

Aptt Apeng | Jun 23, 2018
Thomson Rose | Jun 24, 2018

When you arrive there is $100 guide fee. Really they only "guide" enough to get you to stand. After that it's all based on your package limits and how many hogs you harvest. If lack self control or harvest some of bigger hogs you could easily spend well over $1000 in cleaning fees.

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How much does it cost per hog to clean or do we do it ourselves?

James Wiley | Jun 23, 2018
Joseph Faraone | Jun 24, 2018

$50 for a pig up to 50lbs then $1 per lbs above 50lbs

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