Ranch Manager’s Corner
Escondido Ranch Staff would like to thank all of our patrons who assisted with making our 2011 – 2012 hunting season a success. We are closing up another great deer season soon on 24 February 2012, but we have Turkey season starting 31 March 2012. We also offer Hog, Javelina, Bobcat, Coyote, Dove, and Rabbit hunting. We look forward to having you out at the ranch. You can call my cell 361-296-4525 or Ranch 830-373-4419 to make reservations.
Our Ranch operates solely from patronage revenue, and we were able to make multiple improvements with this years funding so far (some examples: purchased multiple new deer feeders, maintenance on the water & ranch trucks, replaced tires on tractor disc, painted corn/protein locker, purchased corn and protein for year round feeding of animals, and refurbished or moved deer blinds. Deer season is not over yet, but coming to an end. So to all of our regular or future patrons I look forward to meeting you or seeing you again at the ranch! V/R-R, GSMC(SW) Jonny Gross.
My Dog "JAKE"My Dog "BUD"
Water :
Escondido Ranch continues to truck in water from Freer. We have a 3,000 Gallon water tank, and a 10,000 gallon storage tank. We do ask if your planning on visiting bring your own drinking water. Our water is for shower usage, and our animal cleaning station.
Interior Roads:
Our Staff continues to work over 35 miles of interior roads, including the large wash out areas located on our river perimeter road from Stand 29 to Stand 33. This effort will greatly benefit our patrons and Staff when in transit to stands during the upcoming season.
Previously the Large Wash Out Beside Stand 29
Road Built Up Beside Stand 29 - Previously a Large Wash Out
Water & Feeding Efforts:
Due to the dry weather conditions in the past at the Ranch (all of Escondido’s tanks are dry with the exception of two tanks located at stands three and Split Tank); we are currently feeding and watering throughout the property. We have six 400-gallon quail guzzlers, four 300-gallon water troughs, eight 85-gallon water troughs, and six corn/six protein feeders constantly filled. Fortunately we have received some rain lately and everything is starting to turn green again.
