Just south of Weatherford, the Rough Creek Lodge and Resort offers cabin accommodations for wildlife and hunting vacations. A variety of hunting is offered at the lodge and resort, from upland bird hunting, such as quail and pheasant, to elk, turkey and, of course, whitetail deer. There are four private cabins on the resort, as well as over 50 guest rooms in the main lodge area. Cabin amenities include complimentary WiFi, grills and screened porches, while three of the four cabins include flat-paneled televisions, fireplace and whirlpool tub. A triple bunk bed is available in the other cabin. Hunting guides and dogs are also available for hunting outings.
Rough Creek Lodge & Resort
5165 County Road 2013
Glen Rose, TX 76043
800-864-4705
roughcreek.com
Located about 10 miles northeast of Weatherford is the Boulder T Exotics Hunting Ranch, which offers hunting cabin accommodations to its patrons. In addition to whitetail deer, other game hunted at the ranch include turkey and hogs, as well as antelope and red and fallow deer. There are a range of accommodations from cabins that sleep six people to two, as well as the main hunting lodge. Cabin amenities include outhouses and shower facilities, as well as a walk-in freezer for possible game storage. Ranch amenities include an archery range, shooting range, as well as tripods, tree stands and tower blinds for hunting. The range also offers video hunts, where trips can be preserved on DVDs.
Boulder T Exotics Hunting Ranch
PO Box 2192
Azle, TX 76098-2192
817-444-3810
bouldertexotics.com
Private hunting accommodations can be found just north of Weatherford at the 15,00-acre Richards Ranch. Accommodations at the main lodge include complimentary wireless Internet access, fireplace and satellite television, while seven private cabins, each fully equipped, are also available. Ranch amenities include both an indoor and outdoor social pavilion and a clay target range facility. Hunting available at the ranch includes upland bird hunting, as well as waterfowl and dove; spring turkey hunting; hog hunting; and deer hunting, including both rifle and bow hunting. The ranch also accommodates corporate groups.
Richards Ranch
Farm to Market Road 3324
Jacksboro, TX 76458
940-567-5607
richardsranchtexas.com