4R Ranch

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Deryl & Jill McKinnerney
Hondo, TX, USA
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About

As with most working ranches, the 4R is rich with history. In years past, mules were used to turn the soil and bring in the harvest of wheat, milo and cotton. Cattle, sheep, goats, and an abundance of wildlife have all foraged in the valleys and hillsides. In the early 1970s, the barn we converted to kennels housed the first Simmental cattle in the state of Texas, and they wore the 4R brand. There are remnants of a cowboy line camp along Bandera Creek, and the dam on the Hondo Creek was part of the New Deal Works Program.

Today our focus is on providing great quail hunting fields, and raising & training quality gun dogs. Each of our hunting fields has its own unique topography, flora and level of impact. As beautiful as the ranch and hunting courses are, we are most proud of our dogs. Not only do they help provide for our livelihoods, but they are our friends.

We cater to small hunting groups at the 4R. The Ranch is our home, and once you have hunted with us, and experienced the 4R brand of hospitality, we are sure you will think of the 4R as your home away from home.

We are located 1 hour northwest of San Antonio in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. If you are looking for a half-day hunt, or multiple day hunt, we can tailor a hunt to fit your needs.

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Lodging

The hunting lodge is comfortable, quaint and homey. There are 3 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and shower. There is a large great-room, 2 dining areas, and all the amenities of home at your disposal. The hunting lodge sleeps 12 comfortably and can accommodate 15 with the use of rollaway beds.

The back, or south side of the lodge boasts a large deck shaded by hundred-year-old pecan and walnut trees. Just beyond the deck is an oversized fire-pit that will accommodate enough firewood to outlast the tallest of tales. Whether you are quail hunting, dove hunting or chasing trophy whitetails the hunting lodge is the perfect relaxation spot after the hunt.

Hunting

  • Quail
  • Dove
  • Deer
  • Whitetail Deer

Methods

  • Bow
  • Crossbow
  • Muzzleloader
  • Rifle
  • Shotgun

Extras

  • Bird Dog Included
  • Corporate Trip
  • Day Hunt
  • Free Range
  • Free Range Birds
  • Group Trip
  • Guided
  • Half Day Trip
  • Meals Included
  • Multi-Day Trip
  • Pen Raised Birds
  • Private Land

Home Cooked Meals on The Ranch

The fare at the 4R Ranch is authentic Southern Comfort Foods. Jill is not only the most gracious of hosts’, but also a fantastic cook. For breakfast, you can enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls & venison sausage, or scrambled egg casserole 4R style. When the dinner bell rings prepare yourself for a hand cut rib-eye cooked to perfection, and a host of delicious sides. From breakfast to supper you will enjoy an array of homemade dishes that will give your body plenty of fuel for the hunt. Jill will even share recipes!

Texas Whitetail Hunting Packages

All Inclusive Deer Hunts:
– $1950.00 per person.
– This hunt includes two nights lodging, all meals and two whitetail deer–one doe and one management buck.
– Day 1: Arrive in the evening and enjoy dinner.
– Day 2: Breakfast, Morning hunt, Lunch, Rest time, Afternoon hunt and Dinner.
– Day 3: Breakfast, Morning hunt and Depart.

Texas Hill Country Trophy Whitetail Hunts:
– $2,750.00 per person.
– A Hill Country Trophy is classified as an 8+ point buck scoring 120 or more.
– All of the photos on this webpage are of Hill Country Trophies.
– This package includes 2 nights lodging and all meals during your stay.

Management Whitetail Hunts:
– $1750.00
– A Management Buck in South Texas is classified as a 3 year or older buck that has little chance of ever scoring over 120. Most of these bucks will be 8 points or fewer.
– This package includes 2 nights lodging and all meals during your stay.

Meat Hunts or Doe Hunts South Texas:
– $850.00 per person.
– This hunt includes one night’s lodging, all of your meals and three whitetail does.
– We will clean, skin and quarter your does, leaving you with enough venison to feed the family for the winter.

Whitetail Does:
– $250 per doe

Texas Quail Hunting Packages

The Half-Day Package:
– $410.00 per hunter.
– Minimum 2 hunters.
– 25 liberated quail per hunter

The Full-Day Package:
– $820.00 per hunter.
– Minimum 2 hunters.
– This half-day hunt includes 25 liberated birds per hunter for each hunt.
– A great “Southern Style Lunch” is provided with all Full-Day Packages.

The 4R Split Hunt:
– $950 per hunter.
– Minimum 2 hunters.
– 25 liberated birds per hunter for each hunt

The itinerary is as follows
– Day 1: Arrive at Camp Mary Louise by 2:00pm. Hunt that afternoon, enjoy a hand cut rib-eye steak for dinner, and libations by the fire afterwards.
– Day 2: Breakfast, morning hunt, and depart mid-day.

The 4R Game Bird Hunt:
– $1475.00 per hunter.
– Minimum of 2 hunters.
– This packages includes 2 nights lodging, 3 game bird hunts and all meals.
– 25 liberated birds per hunter per hunt

The itinerary is as follows
– Day 1: Arrive in the evening and enjoy dinner.
– Day 2: Breakfast, Morning Hunt, Lunch, Rest Time, Afternoon Hunt and Dinner.
– Day 3: Breakfast, Morning Hunt and Depart.

What To Bring

Packing For Your Texas Deer Hunt:
– Current TPW hunting license. If you are traveling from out of state, you will need the “General Hunting License” to hunt whitetail.
– Adult beverages. We will have coffee and tea, but you will need to bring any soft drinks and adult beverages you wish to enjoy.
– Ice chests with plenty of ice
– Rifle and shells. We do require everyone to shoot their guns at our range before we go out to shoot deer.
– Deer hunting attire. Even though most of our hunts are out of blinds, we still need to wear camo shirts and caps.
– Binoculars
– Camera
– There is a house phone in the lodge; 830.426.3668. However, the house phone only takes incoming calls. If you have ATT cell service, you will be ok. Sprint and Verizon do not work at the ranch.

Packing For Your Texas Quail Hunt:
– Current TPW hunting license. You do not need an upland gamebird stamp for preserve birds. If you are traveling from out of state, you will need a “Banded Gamebird License”.
– Adult beverages. We will have coffee and tea, but you will need to bring any soft drinks and adult beverages you wish to enjoy.
– Ice chests with plenty of ice
– Shotgun and shells. (We do have guns to rent and shells to purchase)
– Blaze orange cap or vest. If you do not have either of these, we do sell hats in the lodge.
– Comfortable walking or hiking boots. We will walk an average of 3-4 miles each hunt, so bring comfortable boots.
– Camera
– There is a house phone in the lodge; 830.426.3668. However, the house phone only takes incoming calls. If you have ATT cell service, you will be ok. Sprint and Verizon do not work at the ranch.

Packing For Your Texas Dove Hunt:
– Current TPW Hunting License with Migratory Game Bird Stamp.
– Ice chests and plenty of ice
– Shotguns and plenty of shells
– Adult beverages. We will have coffee and tea, but you will need to bring any soft drinks and adult beverages you wish to enjoy.
– For the field: chair, sunscreen, mojos, plenty of water, camera
– There is a house phone in the lodge; 830.426.3668. However, the house phone only takes incoming calls. If you have ATT cell service, you will be ok. Sprint and Verizon do not work at the ranch.

Driving Directions to 4R Ranch

If you are coming to the 4R from San Antonio, there are two ways you can get here; by way of Bandera or Hondo.

Through Bandera:
– Take Hwy 16 until you reach downtown Bandera.
– At the major intersection in Bandera, Hwy 16 turns to your right. Turn right and stay on Hwy 16.
– Go through town and approximately 2 miles outside of Bandera turn left on FM 470 to Tarpley. The drive to Tarpley is approximately 12 miles.
– When you reach Tarpley you will turn left or south on FM 462 South towards Hondo.
– Go approximately 5 miles to County Road 211.
– Turn right on CR 211 and Camp Mary Louise Lodge will be ½ mile on the left hand side of the road.

Through Hondo:
– Take Hwy 90 West to Hondo.
– When you reach Hondo you will turn right on FM 462 North or Avenue M.
– You will drive approximately 21 miles on FM 462 North until you reach County Road 211.
– Turn left on CR 211 and Camp Mary Louise Lodge will be ½ mile on the left hand side of the road.

4R Ranch Booking Policy

We appreciate each and every booking made at the 4R, and are honored that you chose us to host your hunt. With that being said, we run a seasonal business and have a limited window of time to make hay. Cancellations and “No-Shows” put us in a precarious situation because of the preparations made for each and every hunt. We will do our level headed best to fill any cancelled slots, but can make no guarantees we can do so. This is especially true if the cancellation is made 30 days prior to your hunt date.

Our booking and cancellation policy is simple:
– Once your hunt date(s) are booked, you are responsible for 50% of the hunt cost. If you cancel within 30 days of your hunt, you will be responsible for 100% of the hunt cost.
– Applying the cancellation fee is the least favorite thing we do at the 4R. However, we know that we provide the best hunting experience there is to be found anywhere and we do it at prices that are affordable. Deviating from our cancellation policy would force us to raise all of our prices, and that is something we refuse to do.
– Payment: You can use cash, check or credit card for payment.
– The 4R does reserve the right to cancel or reschedule hunts based on unfavorable weather conditions. This rarely happens and applies primarily to dove and game-bird hunting.

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