Bar J Day Hunts Rules and Guidelines.

Ranch Rules

  • Arrival time is 2:00 p.m. on the initial day and departure time is at 11:00 a.m. on your last day (unless other arrangements have been made).
  • Hunters and guest must sign “Release of Liability Forms” and pay balance on hunting package fees upon arrival. Cash, cashier's check, money orders (Payable: Bar J Day Hunts)or credit cards only are accepted. You may pay your fees online when you book your hunt.
  • No alcoholic beverages allowed in hunting areas.
  • No smoking inside our facilities or hunting area.
  • Please help us keep our ranch beautiful, place all trash in containers.
  • No firearms allowed onto the ranch.
  • No pets allowed.
  • No hunting boots allowed in the lodge.
  • No brush clearing of any kind without consent from Mgmt.
  • No artifacts, sheds shall be removed from the ranch.
  • Hunters/guest shall provide their own safety harnesses and lanyards.
  • Hunters/guest assumes all responsibility for their own safety included stand inspection, climbing in and out of hunting stands.

*Notice: Dangerous conditions, risks and hazards do exist on the ranch, included but not limited to; poisonous snakes, insects, spiders, blinds, tree stands (whether or not erected by Lessor), wild animals, rough, hazardous driving and walking conditions.

  Click to download printable copy.

Hunting Rules

  • May shoot only the animals that you paid to hunt.
  • Maximum of (3) arrows allowed in quiver or on your person per hunt.
  • Arrows will be dated & initialed by each hunter.
  • Please report all shots whether hit or miss. A missing arrow or wounded and lost animal is considered a kill.
  • No animals in velvet shall be harvested.
  • No shooting tagged animals. Please speak with guide about tagged animals
  • No hunting within 100 yards of perimeter fence, camp area or feeder.
  • No hunting from vehicles.
  • No stalking or roaming the ranch unless approved by your Guide.
  • No personal vehicles allowed in hunting area.
  • Any animals harvested outside of your hunt package will require replacement fees. Please familiarize yourself with these fees.
  • May shoot predators (coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, possums).
  • Ranch headquarters has a walk-in cooler and chest freezer for hunters use.
  • Guide gratuities are not included. We recommend 10%-15% of your hunting fee.
  • Valid Texas hunting license required.
  • Please leave ranch clean and neat upon departure. If not, the lead organizer of your hunting group will be invoiced a $150.00 cleaning fee.
  • No Crossbows Allowed.
  Click to download printable copy.

Items to Bring

  • Valid Texas hunting license.
  • Sheets are not provided so please bring your own. *Please take note all twin sheets are an "XL". Regular sheets will not fit.
    • Stag Suite – (1) King
    • Turkey Cove – (1) Queen & (3) XL Twin
    • Fallow Flats – (1) Queen & (3) XL Twin
    • Aoudad Den – (2) Queen & (1) XL Twin
  • Cleaning/skinning knives.
  • Personal items i.e. soap, shampoo, towel etc.
  • Lanyard & safety harness.
  • Rain gear.
  • Paper plates, plastic ware, paper towels, tin foil. We have refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender, pots/pans, cooking utensils. Wash all dishes and put away before you leave.
  • Charcoal/charcoal light fluid if you plan on cooking outdoors. We have BBQ pits for your use and smoker.
  • Bring your own food/drinks. Please take all food with you when you leave.
  • Ice chest and/or packaging supplies to transport your game.
  • Camp shoes, no hunting boots are allowed in the Lodge.
  • Feed attractants (corn) to enhance your hunting area.
  • Fishing pole and gear if you plan on fishing.
  Click to download printable copy.

Helpful Information

  • Cleaning area for your use.
  • Bow targets are on site for Hunters use.
  • A corn route is run every day including the stands.
  • Firewood is available for your use in the fireplaces.
  Click to download printable copy.