— OUR MISSION —
Bring nature and people back together!
We are all about preserving our natural resources and showing others how we do it.
Wild Game History
Harvesting wild game has always been seen as a survival tactic. In the mid-1800s many settlers harvested to provide food and hides for their families. They used the hides for clothing, blankets, etc. By the 1920 population of the native game, so they created laws and regulations. In 1921 the “Texas Deer and Game Law” was passed, which made harvesting a seasonal activity and limits hunters on harvesting deer. Deer and game populations started to rise tremendously, and by then settlers no longer needed to hunt for food; that’s when hunting was pursued as a sport!
Field sports nowadays teaches people about determination, ethics, hard-work, patience, respect, and much more! It also gives kids an opportunity to learn how the circle of life works and how it’s important to our environment and preservation.
Because it became such a popular sport, it sparked the idea of bringing other game species to the States. In the 1950s, many exotic species were put on ships and brought into Texas.
By the late 1980s, Texas became the home of 67 exotics species. Texas terrain and climate provides a very sufficient habitat for many exotics game species originating from Asia, Europe, Africa, and India. In many cases, Texas exotic populations out-number their native populations, even some species extinct in their native countries.
At Double Drop Ranch, we have 1,000-acre wildlife preservation and exotic breeding program. We focus on protecting populations and providing an ecosystem that the wildlife can thrive in. We want to ensure that future wildlife generations will benefit from their natural habitats.
Our mission is to prevent the extinction of game species by protecting and improving their habitats. We want to share the importance of preserving these at-risk species and provide you with the knowledge and skill it takes to keep an ecofriendly environment that’s flourishing with wildlife!
After leaving Double Drop, we can ensure you will be proud of your contribution to wildlife preservations and your role in the community.
How can I contribute?
Taking Animal Surveys:
To obtain a healthy ecosystem and environment you must be familiar with your wildlife population. Having a good insight in the wildlife population will reflect how well your management program is working.
Ways to survey:
- Recording wildlife encounters
- Recording seasonal concentrations
- Looking for tracks and signs of wildlife
- Using Cameras
- Drone Surveys
Habitat Management and Improvements:
Habitat Management is one of the most important things to ensure you have a healthy herd. All wildlife species have essential needs to survive such as water, food, cover, and space; but there are also a few factors that can affect the wildlife population, including diseases/parasites, starvation, predators, pollution, climate, old age, and hunting season. By providing wildlife with their essential needs, you’re helping them protect themselves from these life-threatening factors that could become devastating to the wildlife population.
Smart Harvesting:
Smart harvesting is a crucial way to help your wildlife population flourish. Having a solid management plan will keep your ecosystem balanced with the correct buck to doe ratio. A smart harvesting plan will have impact on the amount, size, and maturity of the herd.
- Click here to see TWPD Age Management Program (https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/game_management/deer/age/)
Predator Control:
Predators such as coyotes and bobcat pose a threat to the wildlife population. Although, predators are a part of the ecosystem many studies indicate a sufficient decrease in fawns in high populations of predators. It is advantageous to control their numbers for the sake of the wildlife population. A high density of fire ants and feral hogs can also cause an impact on deer population. Fire ants attack fawns causing lower survival rates. Feral hogs are an invasive species that compete with wildlife species for food and space.
There are many effective tools that can help with predator control:
- Eliminate predators and competitions
- Predator wire around fence lines
- Spraying for fire ants
Following Regulations:
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Regulations https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/
Ranch Menu
BREAKFAST:
- Scrambled eggs served with bacon, sausage, biscuits, and fruit
- Fried eggs served with bacon, sausage, biscuits, and fruit
- Omelettes Stuffed with your choice of bacon, ham, sausage, cheese, onions, and bell peppers. Served with biscuits
- Pancakes & Eggs Sided with bacon or sausage. Served with syrup
- Pigs in a Blanket With cheese and/or jalapeños
- Breakfast Sandwich Includes eggs, cheese, bacon, and mayo. Served with sausage
- Biscuits & Gravy served with sausage
- BREAKFAST Egg
APPETIZER:
- Chips & Dip Your choice of jalapeño popper dip, seven layer dip, creamy jalapeño ranch dip, four cheese spinach artichoke dip, queso, or salsa
- Summer Sausage with Cheese Your choice of jalapeño and cheese or regular sausage
- Jalapeno Poppers Stuffed with cream cheese wrapped in bacon
- Cocktail Shrimp Served with a side of cocktail sauce
- Smoked Salmon Served with wheat thin crackers
- Vegetable Plate Sliced carrots, celery, bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Served with regular or jalapeño ranch dip
- APPETIZER Shrimp
ENTREES:
- Steaks Your choice of either ribeye or tenderloin
- Tacos Your choice of ground beef, chicken, or beef fajita meat. Served with sides of sour cream, cheese, Pico de gallo, and red salsa
- Pork loin Stuffed with cream cheese and boudin wrapped in bacon
- Chicken Fried Steak Hand-breaded sirloin, deep fried and topped with your choice of cream or brown gravy
- Chicken Fried Chicken Hand-breaded chicken, deep fried and topped with your choice of cream or brown gravy
- Texas BBQ Includes smoked brisket, sausage, pork ribs, and beans. Served with pickles, onions, and barbecue sauce.
- Fettuccine Alfredo Creamy homemade sauce poured over fettuccine pasta topped with your choice of chicken or shrimp
- Grilled Chicken Topped with jalapeños, bell peppers, onions, and parmesan cheese
- Loaded Salad Bar Includes your choice of romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded cheese, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, pickles, cucumbers, croutons, and dressings
- Enchiladas Your choice of sour cream, cheese, or tex-mex with your favorite meat
- Fried Fish Caught From the Lake If you choose to fish in the lake you have the choice to keep the fish to fry for dinner
- Grilled Kabobs Your choice of chicken, beef, and/or shrimp with grilled onions and bell peppers
- Hamburgers Grilled hamburgers with your choice of toppings
- Sandwiches Your choice of either ham or turkey. Served with tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, or mustard
SIDES:
- French Fries
- Tater Tots
- Chips of your choice
- Baked Potato
- Mash Potatoes Loaded, with gravy, or creamy ranch potatoes
- Green Beans with bacon
- Four Cheese Macaroni
- Grilled Asparagus
- Corn
- Charro or Refried Beans
- Grilled Zucchini & Squash
- Mexican Rice
- Chinese stir-fried noodles
- Salad
DESSERTS:
- Trifle
- Apple Pie
- Lemon Pie
- Chocolate Pie
- Cheese Cake
- Strawberry Short Cake
- Chocolate Chip Cookies and Ice cream
SELECT YOUR GROUP’S FAVORITE MEALS FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER FROM THE MENU PROVIDED ABOVE, DEPENDING ON THE LENGTH OF YOUR STAY. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CHOSEN MEALS AT LEAST TWO DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED HUNTING DAY. THANK YOU!
Unique Activities
- Conservation/Animal management
- Educational Hunting
- Safaris
- Shooting Tips/Courses
- Clay Shoots
- Target Practice
- Long Distance Shooting
- Fishing
Comfortable Lodging
All overnight guests are accommodated in our world-class lodge, where spacious rustic elegance is combined with all the comforts you would expect in a first-class facility.
