First Shot Outfitters

Texas Whitetail Deer Hunting

Long known for it’s Trophy Whitetails, Texas offers some of the best opportunities to harvest a trophy buck in the nation. First Shot Outfitters offers 100% free Roaming and fully outfitted trophy whitetail hunts as well as management whitetail buck hunts, cull buck hunts and whitetail doe hunts. We manage several large ranches within The Lone Star State with prime whitetail habitat, set up ideally for hunting monster whitetails.

For over 15 years, owner Mike has taken great pride in his strict management of these low-fence hunting ranches. When hunting with us you will reap the benefits of his superb land management program. Whether you are looking to fill your freezer with venison or hang that trophy whitetail buck on the wall, First Shot is the Best Outfitter in the great state of Texas. The quality and abundance of expertly managed, native habitat make this the perfect hunt for you to harvest the trophy whitetail of a lifetime!

Two Types of Texas Hunting:
Spot-and-stalk
– A favorite for hunters who like to be on the move this hunt can prove to be faster       and more productive. Nothing gets your adrenaline pumping harder than the       opportunity to sneak in on an unsuspecting buck with the spot-and-stalk method.

Stand Hunting
– We offer many pre-scouted hunting blinds for the hunter who enjoys the solitude of a stand hunt. When the time is right, during the rut, our experienced guides are known to rattle bucks right in to the hunter. Don’t have the zip like you once did once did? Don’t worry we offer great deer blinds to harvest your trophy buck!

Whitetail Deer Hunting Packages:
Book your Whitetail Hunt with First Shot Outfitters, we’ll take good care of you no matter what type of hunting trip you seek, whether it be a fully outfitted trophy whitetail buck hunt, management buck hunt or even a cull or doe hunt. You are sure to see quality trophy whitetail deer and have a great hunting adventure on large free ranging ranches with First Shot. Due to our intense management program we are proud to be able to offer some incredible whitetail deer hunting opportunities to you. In Rut Trophy Whitetail Buck hunts are limited so contact us today to book your hunt!

What’s Included:
– Meals served are good home cooked, made from scratch desserts and quality ranch style meals. Some all time favorites are Mike’s mesquite grilled Rib eye steak with beer bread and honey butter and Monica’s chicken fried steak with creamed potatoes and cream gravy, chocolate chip cookies, pies or an almond layered bread pudding w/amaretto sauce.
– Professional Guides are equipped with All Terrain Hunting Rigs that carry hunters. Each guide will have iced beverages and snacks on the truck.
– First Class Lodging at one of our 4 lodges
– Shells, Liquor & Wine are not provided.

Rates:
Trophy Whitetail Buck Hunting
– $3,850.00 to $4,850.00 per hunter depending on location
– 4 Days/5 Nights
– An additional trophy fee of $2,500 for bucks over 148″

Management Buck Whitetail Hunting
– $2,850.00 per hunter
– 2 Days/3 Nights

Cull Buck Whitetail Hunting
– $975.00 per hunter
– 2 Days/2 Nights

Whitetail Doe Hunting
– 6 Hunter Minimum: $975.00 per hunter
– 5 Less Hunters or Less: $1,275 per hunter
– 2 Days/2 Nights for 2 Does
– Additional doe can be bought for an additional $200

Whitetail Doe Day Hunting
– $300 per hunter per day plus a $150 guide fee
– Additional doe can be bought for an additional $200
– No lodging or meals are included

Texas Dove Hunting

Treat your clients, friends and family to the finest Dove Hunting Experience around. Here at First Shot Outfitters we pride ourselves on providing the most active dove fields, delicious home cooked meals, outstanding accommodations and unparalleled customer service. Most of our dove hunts take place in the surrounding areas of Coleman, Bangs, Abilene, and San Angelo on fields of sunflowers, milo and wheat where native white-wing doves flourish and mourning doves make for a fast and furious hunt.

Dove Hunting Packages:
Most Texas dove hunting packages consist of two-days & two-nights but we can customize any package upon request. We like to keep groups manageable to assure that every hunter has a successful and enjoyable hunt. There is no minimum but groups of 9 or more hunters can have the lodge exclusively. The fully outfitted dove hunting package includes lodging, meals, guides, a First Shot camo hunting cap, bird cleaning and packaging and a customized cooler bring your birds home with you. If the Fully Outfitted package doesn’t fit your needs we also offer unguided day dove hunts. Whether it’s a fully guided corporate group or an unguided group of seasoned hunters, your experience with First Shot Outfitters with be relaxing, full of excitement and unforgettable. Come burn some gunpowder and share some fellowship with us at First Shot Outfitters!

What’s Included:
– Meals served are good home cooked, made from scratch desserts and quality ranch style meals. Some all time favorites are Mike’s mesquite grilled Rib eye steak with beer bread and honey butter and Monica’s chicken fried steak with creamed potatoes and cream gravy, chocolate chip cookies, fresh pies or an almond layered bread pudding w/amaretto sauce.
– Professional Guides
– Game Processing: Your birds will be cleaned, packaged and sent home with you in a First Shot Outfitters cooler bag.
– Camo First Shot Outfitters Hunting Cap & Cooler Bag
– First Class Lodging at one of our 4 lodges
– Shells, Liquor & Wine are not provided.

Rates:
Fully Outfitted Dove Hunt Package
– $975 per hunter
– 2 Days/3 Nights

Semi-Outfitted Dove Hunt Package
$425 per person or $375 without meals
– 2 Days/1 Nights
– Must have 10+ Hunters

One Day Dove Hunts
– $150 per hunter
– Large Group Discounts

Texas Quail Hunting

Whether you’re a seasoned bird hunter or new to the sport, there’s nothing quite like an action filled day of Texas quail hunting with First Shot Outfitters. First Shot Outfitters was recognized in The World’s Best Shoot, as the Best Wild Quail Hunting in the World. Here at First Shot Outfitters we hunt 100% wild bobwhite and blue scale quail. Whether your hunting party seeks blue or bobwhite quail, our knowledgeable hunting guides and extraordinary bird dogs will ensure that you experience the sport of the hunt at its finest. Our guides are professional, personable and accomplished sportsmen, as well as gifted dog handlers.

Each guide will be equipped with rigged out, double seated Polaris ATV’s and with at least 8 fine tuned bird dogs on the truck at one time. Our determined bird dogs immerse themselves in the hunt and will eagerly work at your side doing what they love best all to ensure you a successful, enjoyable and memorable hunting trip. First Shot Outfitters controls over 600,000 acres throughout the great state of Texas, therefore we are able to go where the birds are most populated for that season.

Wild Quail Hunting Packages:
Guest will arrive after 5PM on the evening before their first days hunt and supper will be served later that evening. The next morning you will have breakfast and head out for the quail hunt as the sun is rising. Around Noon you will break and head back to the lodge for lunch and a bit of relaxation. Around 2:30 PM you will head out for the evening quail hunt and hunt until you have bagged your limit or the sun sets on you. Departure morning breakfast is served, check out time is 9 AM.

What’s Included:
– Meals served are good home cooked, made from scratch desserts and quality ranch style meals. Some all time favorites are Mike’s mesquite grilled Rib eye steak with beer bread and honey butter and Monica’s chicken fried steak with creamed potatoes and cream gravy, chocolate chip cookies, pies or an almond layered bread pudding w/amaretto sauce.
– Professional Guides are equipped with All Terrain Hunting Rigs that carry their dogs and a maximum of 3 hunters. Each guide carries 8 plus hunting dogs and will have iced beverages and snacks on the truck.
– Game Processing Your birds will be cleaned, packaged and sent home with you in a First Shot Outfitters cooler bag.
– Orange First Shot Outfitters Hunting Cap & Cooler Bag
– First Class Lodging at one of our 4 lodges
– Shells, Liquor & Wine are not provided.

Rates:
3 Day Hunt
– 3 hunters per guide: $3,825 per hunter
– 2 hunters per guide: $4,425 per hunter

2 Day Hunt
– 3 hunters per guide: $2,550 per hunter
– 2 hunters per guide: $2,950 per hunter

Add A Duck Hunt at No Additional Cost:
– AM Duck Hunt / PM Quail Hunt
– The duck hunt starts at sun up and end at 11AM
– You will then head back to the lodge relax and eat lunch.
– The quail hunt leaves out at 2:30pm and will go until sun down.

Texas Rio Grande Spring Turkey Hunting

First Shot Hunts is committed to providing our clients with the highest quality hunting experience and the kind of Rio Grande Spring Turkey hunt they have only dreamed of. We provide several different Spring Turkey packages to fit most needs and budgets, we offer anything from fully outfitted hunting packages to meet at the gate day hunts. With the fully outfitted spring turkey hunt you can expect 2 on 1 guiding by our knowledgeable and experienced guides, delicious home cooked ranch style meals, and a relaxing stay in one of our fully furnished and accommodating lodges. The true thrill of the spring turkey hunt is hearing the birds gobbling on the roast early in the morning and then hearing the return calls get closer and closer while one of our expert guides call a big strutting-gobbling tom right up to you.

Where We Find The Birds:
First Shot Outfitters operates on over 600,000 acres throughout the great state of Texas. While headquartering out of Coleman, TX we also maintain many large ranches throughout the following counties: Coleman, Callahan, Taylor, Mitchell, Sterling, McMullen, Tom Green, Irion, Runnels, Concho, Crockett, Kimble, Schleicher, Collingsworth, and Cottle. At First Shot we keep our groups manageable in size in order to give our clients the personal attention they deserve.

What’s Included:
– Meals served are good home cooked, made from scratch desserts and quality ranch style meals. Some all time favorites are Mike’s mesquite grilled Rib eye steak with beer bread and honey butter and Monica’s chicken fried steak with creamed potatoes and cream gravy, chocolate chip cookies, pies or an almond layered bread pudding w/amaretto sauce.
– Professional Guides are equipped with All Terrain Hunting Rigs that carry their hunters. Each guide will have iced beverages and snacks on the truck.
– Game Processing Your birds will be cleaned, packaged and sent home with you in a First Shot Outfitters cooler bag.
– Camo First Shot Outfitters Hunting Cap & Cooler Bag
– First Class Lodging at one of our 4 lodges
– Shells, Liquor & Wine are not provided.

Rates:
Spring Turkey Fully Outfitted Hunting Package 2-1
– $1,475 per hunter
– 2 Days/3 Nights
– 2 on 1 guiding from experienced professional outdoorsmen

Spring Turkey Fully Outfitted Hunting Package 1-1
– $1,775 per hunter
– 2 Days/3 Nights
– 1 on 1 guiding from experienced professional outdoorsmen

Texas Duck Hunts

It’s hard to beat the excitement of a fun filled action packed brisk morning of Texas duck hunting. Most avid water Fowler’s know that a good duck hunt depends on the alignment of several elements. Weather being one of the biggest variables that can determine the success of the hunt. Unfortunately we can not control the weather. But the availability of food and water to attract and hold migrating and wintering ducks are two very important elements that we do have control over. With the attraction of the water and food, knowledgeable and experience guides, comfortable and concealing blinds, well trained retrieving dogs any hunt could be a true mixed bag.

Duck Hunting Packages:
It is common to see any of the following: Teal, Redheads, Mallards, Pintails, Widgeons, Gadwalls and others as well. First Shot Outfitters will work hard from the moment you arrive until the day you must depart insuring your hunting trip is all you expect and more. We pride ourselves on quality hunts with professional guides, outstanding accommodations, delicious home cooked meals and unparalleled customer service. When you are looking for a quality Texas Outfitter or Texas Hunting Guide for your next duck hunting adventure be certain to check out First Shot Outfitters. If you like duck hunting you’ll be glad you came!

What’s Included:
– Meals served are good home cooked, made from scratch desserts and quality ranch style meals. Some all time favorites are Mike’s mesquite grilled Rib eye steak with beer bread and honey butter and Monica’s chicken fried steak with creamed potatoes and cream gravy, chocolate chip cookies, pies or an almond layered bread pudding w/amaretto sauce.
– Professional Guides are equipped with All Terrain Hunting Rigs that carry their dogs and a maximum of 3 hunters. Each guide has 1-2 dogs and will have iced beverages and snacks on the truck.
– Game Processing Your birds will be cleaned, packaged and sent home with you in a First Shot Outfitters cooler bag.
– Camo First Shot Outfitters Hunting Cap & Cooler Bag
– First Class Lodging at one of our 4 lodges
– Shells, Liquor & Wine are not provided.

Rates:
Fully Outfitted Waterfowl Hunting Package
– $850 per hunter
– 2 Days/2 Nights

Central Texas Wild Hog Hunting

Nothing beats the pure adrenaline rush of going one on one with a big wild Texas boar. First Shot Outfitters controls over 600,000 acres throughout Texas. The terrain consist of dense mesquite-filled, rugged pastures, food plots, river bottoms and 72 freshwater lakes where the abundant wild game has easy access to water, cover and food. This makes our area a prime spot for an abundance of monster Texas trophy hogs. You’ll have a hard time choosing which one to take down! We set up strategically placed blinds in known travel, feeding and watering areas. If the hunter is capable, we really love the excitement of a great spot and stalk to hunt our wild hogs.

Wild Hog Hunting Packages:
Our guides take you into a choice area, stay with you, or drop you off, the choice is yours. Then the guides will bring you back to the lodge for lunch and a rest period. Then it’s back out for the evening hunt. Our professional guides are always within your immediate area should the need arise. They’ll help you field dress or do it for you, whichever you prefer. Come hunt the elusive wild boar with First Shot Outfitters where you can enjoy great hunting, delicious home cooked meals, and some of the top notch accommodations.

What’s Included:
– Meals served are good home cooked, made from scratch desserts and quality ranch style meals. Some all time favorites are Mike’s mesquite grilled Rib eye steak with beer bread and honey butter and Monica’s chicken fried steak with creamed potatoes and cream gravy, chocolate chip cookies, pies or an almond layered bread pudding w/amaretto sauce.
– Professional Guides are equipped with All Terrain Hunting Rigs. Each guide will have iced beverages and snacks on the truck.
– Field Dressing we will field dress one hog. Additional hogs can be cleaned for a fee. Please bring your own cooler for hog meat
– Camo First Shot Outfitters Hunting Cap
– First Class Lodging at one of our 4 lodges
– Bullets, a Cooler for Hog Meat, Liquor & Wine are not provided.

Rates:
Fully Outfitted Wild Hog Hunt Package
– $975 per hunter
– 2 Days/3 Nights

Non-Outfitted Wild Hog Hunt Package
– $200 per man plus a group guide fee of $150
– 1 Day
– Every 3 men require 1 guide
– No lodging or meals are include

Helicopter Wild Hog Hunts
– Give us a call for available dates and pricing!

Shuttle Prices

– Round trip from the Abilene Airport to the Coleman lodge: $400
– Each shuttle will hold 4 people
– Not included in Package price