Diamond K Ranch Fees/Charges
Whitetail Trophy Charges
The Master Buck Program
Spring Rio Grande Turkey Hunting Package
Exotic Game Charges
Day Hunting
Taxidermy/Meat Processing
Lodging -- Day Hunts Only
Sporting Clay Fees
Sporting Clays Week-End Package Fees
Fishing Packages
2008 Premier Bird Hunting Packages
"Flight Flyer" Game Bird Hunts
Additional Things You Should Know
2008 License Fees
Booking Deposits
Diamond K Ranch Fees/Charges
Basic
Non-Refundable Deposit Charge*
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Lodging Per Person / Per Day |
Log
House Compound |
$175.00 |
African
Safari Style Tents |
$150.00 |
Non-Hunting
Guest Fee (per day) |
$150.00 |
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| Meals / per person / per day |
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| Breakfast |
$25.00 |
| Lunch (no alcohol) |
$45.00 |
| Dinner, open bar, wine |
$100.00 |
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| Other Activities |
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Airport pickup (at San Antonio International Airport)
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$75 / per person / maximum Charge is $150-each way |
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Daily guide (1x1) Fee
Including Lunch
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$300 / per person / per day |
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Ranch Tour (45+ minutes)
(Includes hors d'oeuvres, Open bar, and wine)
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$60 / per person |
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| Fishing |
$125 / per person / per day |
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Sporting Clay Shoot (1/2 Day)
Wobble trap, and/or ZZ birds
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| 1 to 4 people |
$125 / per person |
| 5 to 10 people |
$100 / per person |
| More than 10 people |
Priced on request |
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| Bird Packages |
See below/individually priced |
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| Large Animal Trophy Fees |
See below |
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| Spring Rio Grande Turkey hunting |
See below |
Items
Not Included:
• Trophy Fees
• Hunting License
• Taxidermy Service
• Meat processing
2007-2008 Season
(prices subject to change without notice)
Whitetail
Trophy Charges*
MASTER BUCK |
See
Below |
IMPERIAL BUCK |
$4,500.00 - $5,500.00 |
CLASSIC TROPHY BUCK |
$3,500.00 - $4,500.00 |
DIAMOND K BUCK |
$1,750.00 |
| DOES/SPIKES
(No charge when
Buck Trophy is taken) |
$150.00 |
The
Master Buck Program
MASTER BUCK - Bucks that have a gross B&C score in excess of 160
NOTE -
Guide will inform hunter as to the class of animal prior to harvest.
Basic
Trophy Fee (160 B&C):............$4,500.00
Plus:
For
each inch scored above 160 (gross) Boone & Crockett: $350.00
1. These charges are required whether the deer is retrieved or not.
2. All bucks that score 160 Boone & Crockett (gross) are Master
Bucks
3. This charge is prorated for fractions of a B&C point
(The basic charges for guides, lodging, etc. are in addition to these trophy fees)
2007-2008 Seasons
(prices subject to change without notice)
Spring
Rio Grande Turkey Hunting Package
Total Fee......................$1,600.00
• 2 days of hunting/2 night stay – (2 morning and 2 evening hunts)
• All hunts are guided (one-on-one)
• Hunter can take two (2) turkeys
• Includes fishing in ranch lakes
• Includes all meals, lodging, liquor, wine, transportation to and from San Antonio International Airport, field dressing of birds and transportation of birds to local taxidermist.
Not
Included:
• License
• Taxidermy
• Poultry Processing
Season:
Set each year by Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission. Usually
begins the first Saturday in April to early May.
Non-Native
Animals: Most non-native trophy animals are available at this time.
Please see "Non-Native Animal Hunting Prices."
2007-2008 Seasons
(prices subject to change without notice)
Exotic
Game Charges*
Blackbuck
Antelope* |
$1,800 |
Fallow
Deer |
$1,800-2,200 |
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Pere
David Deer |
$7,500 |
Addax
Antelope |
$4,500 |
Axis
Deer* |
$2,250 |
| Scimitar-horn
Oryx* |
$3,500 |
Springbok |
$4,750 |
Elk |
$6,500-12,000 |
Elk Cow |
$1,000 |
Black
Hawaiian Sheep |
$750-$1,500 |
Texas
Dall Sheep |
$1,500 |
Four-Hour
Sheep |
$1,500 |
Corsican
Sheep |
$1,500 |
| Mouflon
Sheep |
$750-$1,500 |
Armenian
Red Sheep |
$3,500-$5,000 |
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Ibex |
$1,200 |
*These animals may be hunted at any time during the year; however, some animals are in their prime trophy condition only during the winter months.
1. *Axis Deer – there will be a surcharge of $100 per inch-or fraction thereof for all animals that measure over 30 inches.
2. *Black Buck Antelope- there will be a surcharge of $100 per inch-or fraction thereof for all animals that measure over 20 inches.
3. *Scimitar Horn Oryx- there will be a surcharge of $100 per inch-or fraction thereof for all animals that measure over 30 inches.
All hunts are guided 1x1 - Guide will make the call on price of animal before harvested by the hunter
*These Trophy fees are in addition to charges for guides, lodging, etc.
2007-2008 Seasons
(prices subject to change without notice)
Day
Hunting
In addition
to all of our other hunting packages, the Diamond K Ranch offers day hunting
for Diamond K Class Bucks.
Daily
Guide Fee: $ 300.00 per hunter/per day
Fee
includes:
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Lunch
• One-on-one guide
• Field dressing
• Transportation of your harvested animal to a processing plant
within 30 miles of the ranch.
Not
included:
• Hunting License
• Taxidermy Service
• Meat Processing
• Capeing
Other
Animals Available (Non-native)
All non-native animals are available year-round - see detail pricing for
exotic animals.
Daily Guide Fee: Same as above
Accommodations:
Safari tents - $ 150.00 per person/per night
Boerne
and Fredericksburg are quaint hill country towns nearby that would offer
hotel accommodations and interesting atmosphere for an overnight stay.
San Antonio is 48 miles from the ranch and about an hour drive.
Taxidermy/Meat
Processing
The Diamond K Ranch will facilitate any taxidermy work and meat processing you want to contract.
Prices
for all services are available at the Diamond K office at the ranch.
Diamond
K Charges*:
| Taxidermy,
including meat handling |
$50.00 |
| Meat
handling, no taxidermy |
$45.00 |
*These are handling charges only and are separate from and in addition to the actual cost charged by the taxidermy and or meat processing company.
2007-2008 Seasons
(prices subject to change without notice)
Lodging
-- Day Hunts Only
The
Diamond K Ranch offers the unique experience of its African Safari Tent
Camp to day hunters on the following basis:
Fee
per day/per hunter......................$150.00 (lodging only)
Note:
| • Day
hunters pay the daily guide fee of $300.00 in addition to the above
fees |
| • No
cooking of any kind is allowed at the Safari Camp |
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Each safari tent has central heat, private bath and two (2) queen
size beds |
Sporting
Clay Fees
| Afternoon of
shooting |
$125 per person (min. 4 shooters) |
| Dinner with
Game Tour |
$150 per
person
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| Overnight lodging,
including breakfast |
$150 per person |
| Gun Rental |
$25 per person/per
gun |
| Additional lunch
meal |
$25 per person/per
meal |
Note:
• Total targets presented will be up to 125 per shooter
• Fee includes targets, ear protection and soft drinks
• Groups for more than 5 shooters will receive event pricing upon
request
• Minimum shooters is 4
CORPORATE AND GROUP PACKAGES AND PRICING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
2007-2008 Seasons
(prices subject to change without notice)
Sporting
Clays Week-End Package Fees
The Diamond K Ranch offers you the opportunity to put your own group of four (4) couples together and enjoy a spectacular weekend of sporting clays and accommodations at our wonderful log home.
You can arrive anytime after noon on Friday; shoot Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Departure would be after lunch on Sunday.
Shooting includes sporting clays (15 stations with 37 machines), wobble trap, skeet and the amazing ZZ birds.
FEE........$
700.00 PER PERSON (2 DAY STAY)
FEES
INCLUDE:
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Transportation to and from San Antonio International Airport
• Targets
• Lodging, Meals
• Liquor, Wine
• Wildlife Tour
NOT INCLUDED:
• Taxes and
Gratuity
NOTE:
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If you wish professional instruction, we can provide these services to you at our cost.
2007-2008 Seasons
(prices subject to change without notice)
Fishing
Packages
| Full day,
including lunch |
$300 per person/per
day |
| Half day,
no lunch |
$225 |
Facilities:
We have
six (6) lakes ranging from one (1) acre to three (3) acres which are stocked
with the following:
• Black Bass
• Hybrid/Florida Bass
• Stripped Bass
• Rainbow Trout (only in October thru March)
• Catfish
There are two (2) 10' Buster boats for your convenience.
2008
Premier Bird Hunting Packages
| 1-Day
Quail Hunt: $600.00 per hunter (no overnight stay) |
| 12:00
noon arrival |
Lunch |
| Afternoon
shoot |
Departure |
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| 2-Day
Special Quail Hunt: $1,100.00 per hunter (1-night stay) |
| 12:00 noon
arrival |
Lunch |
| Afternoon
shoot |
Departure |
| Lodging |
Breakfast |
| Morning shoot |
Lunch/Departure |
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| 3-Day
Quail Hunt: $1,800.00 per hunter (2-night stay) |
| 12:00 noon
arrival |
Lunch |
| Afternoon
shoot |
Departure |
| Lodging |
Breakfast |
| Morning shoot |
Lunch |
| Afternoon
shoot |
Dinner |
| Lodging |
Breakfast |
| Morning shoot |
Lunch Departure |
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2-Day
Combo Hunt: $1,300.00 per hunter (1-night stay)
(Mixed Bag Hunt: Pheasant, Chukker, Quail) |
| 12:00 noon
arrival |
Lunch |
| Afternoon
shoot |
Departure |
| Lodging |
Breakfast |
| Morning shoot |
Lunch/Departure |
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Additional birds available.
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Custom packages available on request.
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Continental and European Driven Pheasant Shoots available at a later date.
A
50% Non-refundable deposit is required to book all hunts
Additional Bird Hunting Information
1.Reservations are required in advance for all hunts
2. Bird Hunting Season is October through March (special year-round hunts can be arranged)
3. Prices include: Birds, guides, dogs, transportation on ranch, bird processing, open bar, meals, and lodging when overnight stay is applicable.
4. Prices do not include: Hunting licenses, ammunition (ammunition is available for purchase at our ranch store), ranch general store purchases, Premium Wine, grautuities, and taxes.
5. Complimentary Wobble trap warm-up before shoot
6. Complimentary fishing for guests staying on the ranch. Our lakes are stocked with rainbow trout, bass, hybrid bluegills, catfish, and stripers.
7. Rental guns are available for $35.00/per day, per shooter.
8.All hunts are professionally guided with expertly trained dogs.
9. Hunting licenses are required. A special banded-bird license can be purchased for $32.00 prior to arrival at the ranch (Wal-Mart, Bass Pro Shop, etc.). Texas residents will need a valid Texas bird-hunting license.
10. Orange hunting vests and caps are required on all hunts. Vests and caps are available for purchase at our ranch general store.
11. Guests arriving by air at San Antonio, Kerrville, or Fredericksburg can be provided transportation to and from the ranch. The ranch does maintain a 3,000 ft. paved runway.
12. Comfortable clothing and good boots are highly recommended.
13. Cancellation Policy: The 50% deposits are non-refundable. However, deposits can be applied to another hunt date within the same hunting season.
"Flight
Flyer" Game Bird Hunts
• The Diamond K Ranch prides itself on designing the game bird hunting experience you desire.
• We offer day hunts that include lunch and a hunt either in the morning or afternoon as well as multi-day hunts which include breakfast, lodging, and incredible dinners with wonderful wines from our 4,000 bottle cellars.
• Hunting is available for Bob White Quail, Ring-neck Pheasants, Chukars, and the fast flying Hungarian and Red-legged Partridge.
• Pricing: Day hunts for quail begin at $420 per hunter (based on 4 hunters).
Additional
Things You Should Know
Explanation
of 2 and 3 Day Hunt Packages:
• 2-day hunts: Includes 2 night stay and two (2) morning hunts and
two (2) evening hunts
• 3-day hunts: Includes 3 night stay and three (3) morning hunts
and three (3) evening hunts
• Additional full day stay is $500.00 per person/per day -- always
subject to availability
• Additional half day stay is $250.00 per person/per day -- always
subject to availability
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Trophy fees and per day fees will be paid prior to leaving the ranch.
• You will be required to sign a release of liability on arrival
at the ranch.
• Every effort will be made to retrieve wounded animals. If any
blood is found, the animal is considered taken and the appropriate fee
will be assessed.
• No four-wheel vehicles are allowed on the Diamond K Ranch.
• All dogs brought to the ranch must be placed in Diamond K Ranch
Kennels (you need to bring your pet's favorite food). All dogs must have
proof of all current shots, specifically DHP-P, Rabies, and Bordetella.
Gratuities
• Gratuities for the Diamond K Ranch personnel are not included
in any of the fees. Gratuities are not required, but are appreciated.
If you would like to give someone a gratuity, you may do so with any employee
of the ranch. Management will distribute these gratuities to the appropriate
personnel.
2008
License Fees
Non-resident Spring Turkey: $120
- available after Feb. 1
Valid to hunt turkey only during the open spring
turkey season. Holders of this license are exempt from the Turkey Stamp
Endorsement requirements. (Unlawful to possess both this license and a
valid Non-Resident General Hunting License.)
Non-Resident 5-Day Special Hunting:
$45
Legal for any period of 5 consecutive days (valid
hunting dates will be printed on the license when issued). Valid to hunt:
Exotic animals, all legal game birds (except turkeys), all non-game animals,
squirrel and javelina (not valid for other game animals or alligators).
Non-resident Banded Bird Hunting:
$32
Valid only to hunt banded game birds on private bird hunting
areas.
Booking
Deposits
HUNTING
| Day hunts |
$300 per person/per day |
| All other whitetail and non-native hunts |
$1,000/per person |
| Rio Grande Turkey |
$500/per person |
SPORTING CLAYS WEEKEND
FISHING
BOWHUNTING
NOTE: ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
If guest cancels more than 90 days in advance,
50% of the deposit can be used for the same activity if re-scheduled within
six (6) months.
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