Hunting the Ranch
The Kinsel family enjoys a long history of cattle ranching and game management. The Kinsel Cattle Company has successfully conducted a game management plan which has produced some of the best Whitetails in the area. The deer are fed free-choice protein year round. Additionally the deer are fed corn from October through January.
The preferred hunt will be from elevated blinds and enclosed tri-pods, overlooking automatic feeders, or "Safari-Style Walk and Stalk", as well as rattling during the rut.
The Experience of a Lifetime
Prior to our first hunt we will spend about 45 minutes going over the ranch rules and looking at management and mature deer photographs, so that we will all understand what we are looking for in the pasture. We require a release of liability form be signed prior to the hunt.
Hunters are required to have and wear snake boots, leggings, or wrap-arounds, as there is always a possibility of Rattlesnakes. Hunts may be arranged around your schedule, however, a typical hunt begins at the ranch on Friday at 2:00 p.m. where we will give you a quick overview of the ranch, and sight in your guns if necessary. Then it's off to start an exciting weekend of South Texas Deer Hunting.
The following morning we will begin our hunt around 6 a.m. The morning hunt will end by 11 a.m. We will start at 3 p.m. for the afternoon hunt.
The time period between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. is your time to spend in Cotulla, maybe taking a nap, eating a lunch, catching some of the game on T.V. or shopping at the world famous Ben's Western Wear for a new hat or boots. If you prefer to stay at the ranch, you are welcome to do so.
The hunts will end at 10:00 a.m. on the third day, which encompasses four hunt outings, two morning and two evening hunts. In order to keep you on schedule for departing at noon, the rest of the morning will be spent processing your game.
HANDLING OF GAME |
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| Field dressing will be done by the guides. We have a large walk-in cooler to keep your game in during your stay. Hunters will be responsible for quartering any game that is to be transported home. If you wish, the guides will quarter your game (hams, shoulders & backstraps) for you for a fee $25.00 per animal. (Hunters must provide ice chests). | |
TAXIDERMY It is a strong suggestion, to avoid any delays or miscommunication, that the hunter make arrangements for any and all taxidermy work prior to the hunt. Hunters are responsible for caping-out their trophy. The guides can cape-out and transport to San Antonio for a fee of $25.00 per animal. All arrangements for processing, taxidermy work, shipping, and payment, will be between the taxidermist and the hunter. |
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THINGS TO BRING LIST |
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| Snake Leggings or Snake Boots, Binoculars, Camo Gloves, Head/Face Mask, Flashlight, Knife, Camera, Boots, Rubber Boots, Hunting License, Light and Heavy Coat, Firearm and Ammunition. | |
Contact Karl Kinsel
4 Chelsea Way
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Mobile (210) 415-4167
Home (210) 824-0886
E-Mail: kkinsel@satx.rr.com
KINSEL CATTLE COMPANY RATES |
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Trophy Whitetail Price Scale
GROSS B & C |
PRICE |
130-135 |
$2,500 for 130 plus $100 per inch over 130 (135=$3,000) |
136-139 |
$3,150 for 136 plus $150 per inch over 136 (139=$3,600) |
140-159 |
$3,800 for 140 plus $200 per inch over 140 (159=$7,600) |
160-169 |
$7,900 for 160 plus $300 per inch over 160 (169=$10,600) |
170-174 |
$10,950 for 170 plus $350 per inch over 170 (174=$12,350) |
175-179 |
$12,750 for 175 plus $400 per inch over 175 (179=$14,350) |
180-200 |
$14,850 for 180 plus $500 per inch over 180 (200=$24,850) |
Droptines are $500 per inch. A buck is scored and priced without the droptine, and then the droptine is measured and added.
Does |
$100 per head, plus Guide Fee |
Hogs |
$350 per head plus Guide Fee |
Javelinas |
$350 per head plus Guide Fee |
Fishing |
$100 per person per half-day, minimum three [3] persons |
Dove |
$ 50 per person per half-day, minimum five [5] persons |
Quail |
$450 per person per day, minimum three [3] persons |
Guide Fee: $300 per day per hunter. On occasion a guide must accommodate up to two hunters per guide. The hunter without a guide for that outing may harvest does, hogs and coyotes only. Observer guest fee $100 per day. |
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Referrals: Instead of us spending a lot of money on marketing, we wish to offer to you a referral fee of $500 on a Whitetail Management Package harvest fee collected from a first time with us hunter. |
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Lodging: Subject to Availability. $200/night no meals. $300/night with meals. 16 and under free. Prepay and Refund Policy: All hunters will pay anticipated guide, lodging and harvest fees upfront prior to first outing. A hunter will be refunded his prepaid management or trophy harvest fee minus his deposit if the hunter does not harvest or wound an animal at the sole discretion of a Kinsel Cattle Company representative. The deposit, guide fee and lodging expense are non-refundable. Wounded Game: If at the discretion of the guide a hunter wounds a deer, it may be considered a kill wheras the harvest fee of the estimated B&C score per the guide will apply. Retrieval efforts by KCC on foot or horseback will be attempted. Fortunately, a couple of the best deer trailing dog handlers are within one hour of the ranch, and the hunter may request their services at the hunter's expense. |
Kinsel Cattle Company reserves the right for the guide to disallow the harvest of any particular animal(s) and to cancel any hunt at any time.
Exotic Wildlife Harvest Fees |
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| A portion of the ranch is populated with Trophy Axis and Blackbuck. Kinsel Cattle Company, unique to many other hunting operations, always offers the hunter at the same price the option of either the Whitetail Management Package or the largest Trophy Axis or Blackbuck we can find. Other Exotic specie hunts and prices can be arranged on other ranches. | |||||
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A super trophy Fallow, Axis, or Blackbuck male will average about $2,500 plus $300 per day per hunter guide fee. A hunter can opt for this fee regardless of measurement and harvest the largest available trophy Axis or Blackbuck male we can find. SPECIAL PRICING: During the off-season months (March 1st - October 31st) we have an excellent supply of trophy Axis and Blackbuck, but it can by HOT down here in South Texas. To encourage off-season hunting during this time of year we offer a Special $1,250 harvest fee on an trophy Axis or Blackbuck of your choice plus a $300 per day per hunter guide fee. |
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