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San Manuel, Texas · Est. 1937

South Texas Guided Hunts

1,100 acres of high-fenced brush country stocked with trophy whitetail, nilgai, blackbuck, hogs, javelina, and quail — 100% guided, ranch to table.

1937Ranch established
1,100+Acres, high-fenced
100%Guided hunts
6+Species available

The Ranch

South Texas brush country, managed for the hunt since 1937.

San Juan Ranch was partitioned in the late 1930s among a prominent South Texas family — the original estate ran 890 acres of native brush country, home to everything from the big, boastful nilgai to the majestic whitetail buck. A neighboring 220 acres was later acquired and built out into a hunting lodge, bringing the property to its current 1,100 high-fenced acres.

Food plots, modern deer blinds, and year-round protein feeders keep game plentiful and in excellent condition. The ranch is completely free of cattle, with three man-made ponds and a natural water source built specifically for wildlife — whether you’re booking your first hunt or your fifteenth season with us.

  • Stocked fish pond
  • Cactus garden
  • Modern deer blinds
  • Historic 1920s-era corral
  • Full-size game cleaning room
  • Modern two-story hunting lodge
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Hunt Packages

Six species. One high-fenced ranch.

Google Reviews

Hunters keep coming back.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
“San Juan Ranch is a diamond in the rough. We were going for nilgai, deer and hog and we got it. Lodging was great with good sleeping quarters, lots of room for lounging, food was good! and last but good, the guides were experts. I am even more happy my son get his first buck! Wife is happy we are adding lots of meat in freezer!”
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
“The hospitality is second to none. Very welcoming and friendly environment. From the guides to the owner to the land, 10/10. Would recommend to first timers and veteran hunters alike!”
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
“Awesome Guide and beautiful setup”

Lodging

Come off the lease, not off the ranch.

A two-story lodge with three bedrooms and two full baths accommodates up to seven hunters, with a complete kitchen, a 30x60 enclosed patio, and an outdoor gazebo with fireplace for the evenings between hunts.

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Field Notes

Recent hunts & harvests

The buck stops here.

Call Jaime Carrales to check availability and book your hunt.

(956) 330-8904