Hidden Valley Ranch Whitetails

Hidden Valley Ranch consists of 2,500 acres of South Texas brush country in Medina County, just 9 miles southwest of Hondo. Game-fenced and intensely managed, the brush country offers ideal habitat for the whitetail deer and the wildlife enthusiast alike. The hospitality, comfort and opportunities of Hidden Valley Ranch are easily accessed, in just under an hour from the San Antonio International Airport.

Our pledge: As hunters, we understand the efforts and resources necessary to plan for a successful hunting expedition. The Grona family promises to provide you with a relaxing and rewarding experience while on your visit.

182 B&C - Harvested by Sarah Remesch of Chagrin Falls, OH • Second Best in Texas Typical Whitetail and Best Typical Whitetail Region Four (Medina County) from Texas Parks & Wildlife's Big-Game Awards • Women's Diamond Buck Award from Trophy Game Records of the World Hidden Valley Ranch, located in the heart of the South Texas brush country, offers ideal habitat and plentiful forage for the whitetail. In addition to the available natural vegetation, a year-round feeding program supplements the growth and vigor of the deer. Free-choice protein feeders, food plots, oat fields, and the native brush and forbs offer an exceptional environment high in protein and fiber. Healthy food makes healthy deer. Licensed by the State of Texas as a Scientific Breeder of Whitetail Deer, Serial #TX1536, Hidden Valley Ranch breeds deer to supplement its deer population with improved and varied genetics in a never-ending quest to enhance the trophy quality and size of deer for harvest. Hunting is conducted from sturdy, weather-resistant blinds strategically located near water, food plots and areas of established deer travel. We provide comfortable and safe refuge from the elements while pursuing prized whitetails. Morning and evening hunts will embark from a newly completed lodge, offering all the comforts and amenities of home, including home cooked meals. The Grona family will make every effort to ensure a comfortable, enjoyable and exciting experience, while the deer of Hidden Valley Ranch will ensure a memorable trip.


Typically hunts are concluded within three days and include lodging and home cooked meals in our newly completed hunting lodge. We welcome non-hunting guests, for a fee of $100 per day, space permitting. Normally, all our hunts are limited to four hunter slots per hunt, and all hunts will be guided one on one by persons well versed in scoring and aging deer on the hoof. Reservations for hunting slots will be on a first come first honored basis. A $1,000 deposit is required to book each hunter's slot with the balance being due on arrival. If an emergency makes it impossible for you to make your scheduled hunt, your hunt may be rescheduled depending on availability for up to one year from your originally scheduled hunt. As a rule, deposits are not refunded, as time slots are valuable. Therefore, every effort should be made to honor your scheduled hunt. The hunting schedule and fees for such are subject to change until reserved with a reservation deposit. Gratuities are not included, and as such are a reflection of your satisfaction and are left up to the discretion of our guests. The weather in South Texas during hunting season can change at the "drop of a hat." Conditions can range from hot and dry to wet and cold, in the same day. Temperatures can range from the mid thirties to the upper eighties.
HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH
2009– 2010
Hunting Information
Most hunts are concluded within a three day period and include 5 star lodging and home cooked meals. All hunts are guided by experienced persons well versed in the Boone & Crockett scoring of deer on the hoof. The following shows how deer harvest fees are determined, using the B&C gross scoring method. Management Hunts
Up to 130” $2,750
140” $3,500

Trophy Hunts*
150” $5,000
160” $6,000
170” $7,500
180”+ $10,000
* Trophy Bucks start at 150 B&C Gross@ 4 years old or older

A $350 daily rate will be charged if a buck is not harvested. A $150 daily rate will be charged for non-hunters subject to availability.
A special Whitetail Managed Land Permit, issued by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, enables us to conduct our Hunting Season beginning in October and lasting through February. During this period, we will conduct 3 day guided hunts. We solicit your early inquiry to reserve your hunt with us. Hunters are provided the opportunity to harvest a deer of their desire. In past years, our hunters have had virtually 100% success rate. Additionally, each hunter shall be entitled to harvest at least one doe and all the feral hog and coyotes possible. Contact: Tom Williams (210) 260-9480 Email: whitetaildeer3@gmail.com


Left: “Flintstone” – 255 B&C at age 6. A Pure South Texas Super Buck!!! Right: "Sneak" – Our 200 B&C Class Up & Comer STRAWS AVAILABLE from BOTH of these superior bucks!
At Hidden Valley Ranch our Texas Scientific Breeding Program, TX 1536, involves the use of 6-8 superior breeder bucks with 65-85 does. We raise pen deer for sale to other breeders, as permitted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and also deer for release into the wild of our 2,500 acre ranch. We also sell stocker deer to other deer ranches. Normally we market breeder bucks at age 2, and occasionally some of our active breeders at age 3-4 years.
Doe fawns, when marketed are from 6-12 months of age. Mature bred does are sold at age 3-4. Year after year, our breeding program is two-fold, to enhance the genetic quality of our breeding stock and that of our hunting stock. This is a never-ending pursuit. We continue to maintain a high percentage of South Texas blood lines in our herd. In the Fall of this year we will laproscopically breed Nooner Whitetails' "Stickers" (335-1/8 B&C at age 5), 5F Game Ranch's "Bambi Prickly Pear" (233 B&C at age 4), Triple JJJ Ranch's "Thicket" (230 B&C at age 3) and Kris Jenn Ranch's "King Solomon" (222.4 B&C at age 2) to many of our Flinstone daughters. These great bucks will introduce quality genetics thatw ill aid HVR to perpetuate our superior deer herd. HVR is proud to introduce Mr. Tom Williams and his wife Carolyn as the new stewards of our operation. They'd enjoy meeting you and showing you the Hidden Valley Ranch and our superior deer. Tom Williams (210) 260-9480 Cell, (830) 426-7021 Home Info@hiddenvalleywhitetails.com "Moose" 2009 "Keeper" 2009 "Lance" 2008

"T-Rex"	"Flintstone" & "Sneak"
Please call for pricing and availability. Our website is periodically revised. Please check back with us for additional breeding information and updated photos.

Our newly completed hunting lodge provides a private room with queen bed and private bath for each hunter with all the comforts of home. All hunts include lodging and home cooked meals.

During their stay hunters are invited to fish for trophy bass and catfish within a mere 50 feet from the lodge porch. However, if peace and quiet is desired, that too can be found in the comfort of our lodge.

If shopping, exploring, antiquing and sightseeing are of interest, these outings are readily accessible from the ranch. Non-hunters and hunters alike should consider doing one or several of the side trips below.

Old Mexico
Del Rio and its sister city Acuna, directly across the Mexico-U.S. Border, are approximately 1.5 hours of easy travel time from the ranch. Laredo and Nuevo Laredo are approximately 2 hours. Here you can bargain for handcrafts, clothing, jewelry, leather goods, and wonderful Christmas gifts, while shopping at very reasonable prices.

For more info: www.drchamber.com www.visitlaredo.com

San Antonio
Home to the Alamo and the second largest city in Texas, San Antonio is less than an hour from the ranch. Visit Market Square, the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico, or enjoy fun and excitement along the famous San Antonio River Walk.

For more info: www.sanantoniocvb.com

Texas Hill Country
In fewer than 35 minutes one can motor into Bandera, a settlement of real Texas Cowboys and the gateway for antiquing in the hill country. From here take a scenic drive and enjoy beautiful Hill Country landscapes along the way to Boerne, Fredericksburg, Kerrville or Blanco. In almost any direction you can enjoy the views of sheer limestone cliffs, clear water streams, oak covered hills and wildlife, set against the backdrop of clear blue skies.

For more info: www.texashillcountry.com