JANUARY 2023 UPDATE:

Our Ranch is remote, and we have separate facilities for lodging, so by continuing caution and social distancing, we feel our premises are relatively safe for hunts. Covid variants are still of concern to us, as we are senior citizens and most vulnerable, even though we have had our latest boosters. We must continue to require wearing of masks and safe distancing when face-to-face encounters occur between us outdoors or indoors. Also, careful cleaning of the cabin and bathroom when you leave will be expected, leaving it like you find it. We will make sure the cabin has been cleaned thoroughly before you arrive. PLEASE BRING K95 OR EQUIVALENT MASKS TO WEAR WHEN AROUND US INDOORS OR IN CLOSE CONTACT. MOST IMPORTANT, DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE FEELING ILL IN ANY WAY, INCLUDING A COLD OR FLU--WE JUST CANNOT TAKE CHANCES WITH OUR HEALTH OR YOURS. Bear in mind that medical help and facilities are not close, and the nearest hospital is in Uvalde, over 60 miles away. Our ranch is not a good place to fall ill.


Exotics may be hunted all year round, including during any of the regular seasons, in addition to any regular season package. Our hunts are quite limited in number throughout the year, so you should call soon to secure a booking. NOTE: we have been forced due to higher prices for feed and fuel to modestly raise our prices for all Hunt Packages(see prices below). There are no changes to prices for the Exotic Price List. Where else will you find a Regular Season Whitetail Hunt for $850 which includes 3 days hunting, a buck and doe, 2 turkeys, free hogs, as well as lodging, AND substitution of axis does for your whitetail??? If you are into exotics like Axis Deer or Aoudad, among others, there is a $550 Exotic Hunt fee, where you pay off the Price List for whatever you may take; this base price also includes lodging, free hogs, and 3 days of hunting. THE BEST, MOST ECONOMICAL, NO-FRILLS DAY HUNT PACKAGES YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE! If you are looking for a "cheap" axis hunt, this might be the one you are looking for. Many people desire Meat Hunts for axis does, but we only hunt axis does from July 1 to February 28 each year because of many small, dependent fawns on the ground at that time. You may take axis does in season or axis bucks, or any exotics, in addition to Whitetail Deer, with a kill fee from our Exotic Price List. Unfortunately for our environment, feral hogs are extremely numerous, and are included free in every hunt package throughout the year. Hunting strictly for hogs is considered to be an Exotic Hunt, with a $450 hunt fee which includes use of the cabin lodging. You are highly encouraged to take hogs, as many as you want! Check our various HUNTING PACKAGES below for more details. If you like to call coyotes, we welcome you at just about any time of the year! We hear coyotes hunting the river bottom, apparently having little or no effect on the extensive hog activities there. If you've never been hog hunting in the Texas Hill Country, you would be in for a treat; they are quite a challenge to hunt because of the varied terrain on our place. Only hogs, coyotes or certain varmints may be hunted at night with lights with our special permission. (Detailed information on HUNT PACKAGES available below) PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT ALLOW "ASSAULT STYLE" RIFLES TO BE USED ON OUR PLACE--ONLY TRADITIONAL, SCOPED, LIMITED MAGAZINE HUNTING RIFLES CAN BE USED ON THE J & L RANCH. WE DO NOT CONSIDER AR 15 OR ANY SIMILAR ASSAULT STYLE RIFLES TO BE LEGITIMATE HUNTING RIFLES.< /b>

We have plenty of Rio Grande turkeys. Large flocks of turkeys, have been observed all during the recent Whitetail Seasons. Except for Spring Turkey Season, hens or gobblers may be taken in Edwards County. Trophy Axis, Sika and Aoudad are ready for the taking at any time. A large red stag was taken in June 2021, and more have been seen since then, most notably a very large one in velvet. Groups of axis bucks have been observed in the Pecan Bottom, some of which are Gold Medal size. Three Gold Medal axis were taken this past spring. With no high fencing on the Ranch, all kinds of trophy animals move up and down the river valley, and you never know what you might see. Aoudad Sheep are seen year-round, mostly on the hills, and many are taken; smoked Aoudad sausage is delicious, or just take them for the trophy and give us the rest! 300+ lb. trophy class hog boars have been taken, and there are numerous 200+pounders, as well as many smaller.

LODGING AND FACILITIES: A small furnished, well-appointed cabin is included in the hunt fee, with potable, running water, all-electric, with AC/heat, all cooking and eating utensils, microwave, hotplate, coffee pot, small (4 cu. ft.) fridge, nice charcoal BBQ barrel grill (Bring your own charcoal--NO FIREWOOD PLEASE; plenty of dry firewood is available.). A hot shower bath is located in an adjacent building. Hunters bring their own food and drink, sleeping bags and towels, and do their own cooking. There are 2 single beds and 1 double, to accommodate as many as 4 persons (if 2 can sleep together). There is a lighted hanger to dress your deer. You should bring plenty of ice chests and ice to take care of your cold goods and game. This is an old-fashioned, minimally guided, do-it-yourself hunt, with no guide fees or hidden costs; we cannot guarantee success, but will do our best to help you enjoy a good hunt. We are always on hand to help but you will mostly be on your own.
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For more information or to book a hunt, please contact John or Linda by calling 512-756-1918. If you leave a message we will call you back as soon as possible.

A Beautiful Gold Medal Axis Buck in the Pecan Bottom, September. Photo by Jim Payne, Victoria, TX

Telescope view of a good looking WT buck on the hilltop in August

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INFORMATION ON HUNTING PACKAGES AND PRICES IS INCLUDED AS YOU CONTINUE THROUGH THIS DOCUMENT, AS WELL AS MORE PICTURES OF GAME IN THE LINKS AT THE END.

For more information or to book a hunt, please contact John or Linda by calling 512-756-1918. If you leave a message we will call you back as soon as possible.

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A BIT MORE ABOUT OUR PLACE AND LOCATION

Bring your rifle or your bow (and your camera) and come hunt with us! . J&L's Nooney Paw-Paw Mountain Ranch is remotely located in the beautiful Southwest Texas Hill Country, not far from Rocksprings and Campwood, TX in Edwards County. The country is rugged and beautiful, with steep canyons in the "breaks" of the Edwards Plateau, where the rivers begin their flow southward to the Gulf of Mexico.

The property is bordered on the east by the clear, cool waters of the East Prong of the Nueces River and a heavily wooded pecan bottom. Because of the unique location in a sharp bend of the river, wild game of all varieties naturally gathers here, drawn by the abundant forage and social opportunities. Nooney Paw-Paw Mountain forms the west boundary, overshadowing the river bottom. Wild game frequently seen includes native whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkeys, wild hogs (Russian and feral),as well as exotic Axis deer, Aoudad sheep, as well as some other exotics. Several record book Axis bucks have been taken, and Aoudad sheep grow to record book sizes on Nooney Paw-Paw Mountain. This is a low-fence ranch, thereby providing more of a fair chase hunt. Year-round corn feeding with enclosed box blinds provides better chances of success. As participants in a Wildlife Management Plan with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, we have no livestock, striving to keep the habitat as natural for wildlife as possible. Hunters should not bring their own ATVs; only the Ranch owners will be allowed to use them.

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Turkey Gobblers at the Pecan Bottom

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For more information or to book a hunt, please contact John or Linda by calling 512-756-1918. If you leave a message we will call you back as soon as possible.

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HUNTING PACKAGES

Prices effective August 1, 2022, and may be subject to change. These are the prices for 2022-2023.

ALL HUNTING WILL BE DONE FROM STANDS OVER TIMED FEEDERS. NO WALK HUNTING OR STALKING WILL BE ALLOWED, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF BOW AND TURKEY HUNTING, PORTABLE GROUND BLINDS MAY BE USED.

Regular Fall Whitetail Season

$850 per hunter/minimum 2 hunters, maximum 3. Includes game in the hunting package*, 3 days hunting, lodging included. Nonrefundable booking deposit of $425 per hunter, plus refundable $25 lodging deposit for each hunter or guest to book a hunt. Trophy axis bucks and aoudad rams may also be taken at this time. Additional day $100. Balance in CASH on arrival.

October Bow Season

$750 per hunter/minimum 2 hunters, maximum 3. Includes game in the hunting package,* 3 days hunting, lodging included. Trophy axis bucks and aoudad rams may also be taken at this time. Additional day $100. Nonrefundable booking deposit of $375 per hunter, plus refundable $25 lodging deposit for each hunter or guest to book a hunt. Balance in CASH on arrival.

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*The HUNTING PACKAGE for both Regular Fall Whitetail Season and October Bow Season hunts includes a total of 2 deer: 1 Whitetail buck (5 pts or less) and 1 Whitetail doe or Axis does may be substituted for either or both of the two Whitetail deer; two turkeys (hen or gobbler); 2 feral or Russian hogs. Additional trophy Axis bucks and aoudad rams not included in the package may also be taken and charged off the price list. Under no circumstances will we allow more than 1 Whitetail doe or 1 Whitetail buck of any size per hunter. Add $600 for any WT buck 6-8 points; add $900 for WT buck 9 pts and up. Please note that any shot drawing blood will be counted as a kill, whether or not you recover the animal!

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Special Extended Doe and Spike Season Hunt

$750 per hunter, minimum 2 hunters. Includes two deer: one whitetail doe and one whitetail spike (or substitute axis does for either or both the whitetail), unlimited feral hogs, 3 days hunting, lodging. Extra days, $100 per day per hunter. Exotics charged off the price list may also be taken at this time. Nonrefundable booking deposit of $375 per hunter, plus refundable $25 lodging deposit each hunter or guest to book a hunt. Balance in CASH on arrival.

Spring Turkey Gobbler Season Hunt Package

$650 per hunter, minimum 2 hunters, maximum 3; $950 for a single hunter Includes two turkey gobblers,unlimited feral hogs, 3 days hunting, lodging. Extra day and/or extra gobbler, $100. Exotics charged off the price list may also be taken at this time. Nonrefundable booking deposit of $275 per hunter, plus refundable $25 lodging deposit each hunter or guest to book a hunt. Balance in CASH on arrival.

Year Round Exotic Hunting for Axis, Aoudad, Hogs

$550 for each hunter (minimum 2 hunters,maximum 3), 3 days hunting, including lodging, unlimited feral hogs, with axis, aoudad, and any other exotics taken charged off the price list. Added days available for $100 per hunter per day. . We no longer feature an "Axis Meat Hunt" as such, instead booking an Exotic Hunt for $550, paying $300 for the first axis doe, then no charge for the second axis doe. Any additional axis does taken will then be charged from the Price List. Nonrefundable booking deposit of $275 per hunter, plus refundable $25 lodging deposit for each hunter or guest to book a hunt. Balance in CASH on arrival.

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Hogs: Day or night hunt from stand only--NO DOGS OR 4-WHEELERS. You are welcome to bring your own "bait", and we maintain corn feeders, and have one lighted feeder for hunting hogs and some approved "varmints" at night.
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For more information or to book a hunt, please contact John or Linda by calling 512-756-1918 If you leave a message we will call you back as soon as possible.

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Two very pleased youngsters from Louisiana with a large hog and trophy axis buck

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Daniel Boone would have been mighty proud of these Kentuckians with their 210# Russian Boar taken in April during their spring turkey hunt

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An Axis Herd in the Pecan Bottom in May

Big Man Defeats Big Boar Hog in month of February

Deceptive Beauty--a Horsecrippler Cactus in Full Bloom on the Ranch in April

Mr. Mighty is gone but not forgotten: some of our aoudad rams carry his genes today!

Heir to the Throne: A King-Size Axis Buck

Idaho Lady Nimrod and Her Large Russian Boar Taken in September"

An El Paso Family With a Turkey and REALLY BIG Russian Boar They Took in December While on a Whitetail Hunt

The Big One that Didn't Get Away: Record Book Size Russian Boar Taken in June

Room with a view--turkey gobblers out the Ranch kitchen window in January

From the Houston Bayou Country to the Texas Hill Country, this hunter came to take a nice axis buck in November

February axis buck taken by Illinois hunter in the Looney Box Canyon

This hunter drove all the way from Ohio to take this fine aoudad in the Looney Box Canyon

An exceptional 10 Pt. Whitetail taken at the North Slope Blind

Typical 8-point whitetail taken at the Windmill Blind

Father-son duo after successful turkey hunt at the Pecan Bottom Blind

Rio Grande Turkey in the cactus patch, taken during spring turkey hunt

West VA. hunter with axis buck and aoudad ram taken in July

Big Axis buck in velvet, taken in the month of March

An outstanding Gold Axis buck taken in the month of September

Gold Axis buck taken in August can be seen at the Ranch house

A truly ugly Russian Boar taken on Thanksgiving Day!

You never can tell who will bag an aoudad ram!

Very nice Aoudad Ram taken at the Looney Box Canyon

Mountaintop blind and feeder on Nooney Paw-Paw Mountain

Pecan bottom and riverfront

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