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Two days of guided night and day hog hunting at Independence Ranch in Waelder, Texas—meals, lodging, and processing handled so you can focus on fieldcraft and harvest. Perfect for hunters who want a condensed, hands-on experience managing invasive hogs.
Two days of guided night and day hog hunting at Independence Ranch in Waelder, Texas—meals, lodging, and processing handled so you can focus on fieldcraft and harvest. Perfect for hunters who want a condensed, hands-on experience managing invasive hogs.
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All-Inclusive 2-Day at Independence Ranch in Waelder, Texas, delivers a compact, high-intensity hunting getaway that pairs serious hog control with comfortable lodge hospitality. Located in Waelder, Texas, this two-day package starts at 2 PM on day one and wraps before sunset on day two, letting you sample guided night and day hunts without the logistics headache of multi-day travel. The trip centers on wild hogs—a prolific, non-native species that shapes both local ecology and ranch operations. Guides place hunters in blinds for night shooting and then run morning glassing and stalks at features called the Honey Hole and the Gauntlet, areas named for their reliability and cover. Terrain on the ranch favors close-range encounters: thick brush, feeding flats, and fence-line travel corridors that give hogs consistent patterns you’ll learn to read. What sets this offering apart is the all-inclusive flow: meals, lodging, guided hunts, and processing rules are handled by Independence Ranch staff so you can focus on hunting. Experienced guides lead every sortie, dialing in shots and safety for novices through veterans. The package allows the harvest of up to two hogs per hunter—a smaller animal up to 50 lbs and a larger one up to 150 lbs—so you leave with meat and the satisfaction of contributing to local herd control. Staff policy requires all harvested hogs be cleaned on-site, a practical detail that simplifies transport and ensures proper handling. Beyond the shooting, the ranch atmosphere matters. Evenings are practical—discussing wind lanes over dinner beneath a wide Texas sky, then slipping into a blind for the hush of a night hunt. Morning hunts move faster: glassing the flats, then dropping into the Gauntlet where hogs travel predictable routes. This mix of techniques teaches adaptable fieldcraft and gives hunters a range of experiences in 48 hours. Practical notes: check the ranch calendar for availability, arrive for the 2 PM check-in, and be prepared to sign a release of liability. The experience is designed for a mixed-skill crowd; guides tailor instruction so novices learn safe firearm handling and veterans sharpen shot discipline. Whether you come to harvest meat, sharpen hunting skills, or help manage an invasive species, this two-day ranch package is a well-run choice. Meals are simple, hearty fare—breakfast to get you moving and dinners that let you compare notes while planning the next stalk. Lodging is communal and comfortable, designed to rest shooters between long hours of tracking and sitting. Trainers emphasize safety briefings, range etiquette, and ethical shot placement; practice and patience are rewarded.
Check Texas state requirements and bring any required licenses; the ranch will also require a signed Release of Liability at arrival.
All harvested hogs must be cleaned by Independence Ranch staff — no exceptions. Cleaning fees apply even if meat is donated.
Arrive for the 2 PM check-in; call the ranch for gate access instructions as early arrivals are not permitted.
Yes, the itinerary includes guided night hunts from blinds on Day 1 followed by morning hunts on Day 2.
Hunters of mixed skill levels are welcome; guides provide instruction on firearm safety and fieldcraft during the trip.
The package allows up to two hogs per hunter (one up to 50 lbs and one up to 150 lbs); follow ranch limits and staff direction.
Independence Ranch is a hunting outfitter based in Waelder, Texas, offering a range of guided hog and exotic trophy hunts with on-site lodging and meals. The ranch specializes in day and night guided hog hunts—single-day, multi-day, and package options—designed for individuals, groups, and bachelor parties. Trip formats include 3 Day hog hunt with meals and lodging; 3-Day Buy 1 Get 1 (two hunts for the price of one with day and night guided hunting, unlimited hogs, predator options, meals, lodging, and expert guidance); Bachelor Party Package (3-hour, 8-hour, or 2-day options that include guides, gear, meals, and butchering); All-Inclusive 2-Day; Ranch Boss Hog Hunt; 3 Hr Hog Hunt with loaner shotguns and ranch transport; 2 Day/1 Night hog hunt with meals and lodging; and 1 Day Hog Hunt that focuses on feral population control. Independent services also include exotic trophy hunts for Axis, Fallow, and Blackbuck and stag options with pricing and a complimentary shoulder mount through a local taxidermist. Several packages feature unlimited hogs, day and night sessions, cozy cabins for privacy, and full ranch access. Independence Ranch provides guided experiences with meals, accommodations, and equipment options. Hunters can expect dedicated guides, comfortable lodging, and on-site amenities. The ranch’s offerings are tailored to hunting, harvest, and conservation objectives while delivering practical logistics—meals, lodging, transport—and post-hunt services like butchering and taxidermy arrangements. Bookings are available for groups or solo adventurers seeking a mix of excitement and relaxation. Options suit hunters at all experience levels and mission objectives. Locally operated.
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