The Patio Ranch News

Warrior Hunt…A Story of Many Gifts!

David and Susan have been sharing and hosting Houston Safari Club sponsored youth hunts and warrior hunts with The Patio Ranch for many years. They were back this weekend for…

Ben’s First Deer Hunt…A Father/Son Lifetime Experience!

There are many firsts in life…first day of school, first job, first date, first hunt, etc. However, one of the most memorable (to this writer) is probably the harvest of…

Barasingha Bull…Matt’s Dream Hunt!

Matt had dreamed of the day when he would be able to hunt a big barasingha bull with his bow; it seems that it has been planned in his mind…

Patio Ranch Trophy Book Fallow Buck!

After Grant’s record book mouflon was safely dressed and at the taxidermist shop, we decided to take a tour around the ranch. While viewing animals in the back pasture, a very large spotted fallow buck was seen running across a large opening and through the brush. Grant decided that this would be a great opportunity […]

Patio Ranch Aoudad!

Aoudad, or “Barbary Sheep” as they are sometimes called, denizens of the North African desert, are now difficult to find in their traditional native ranges. These unique animals are not classified as sheep or goats, but possess some traits of both. Their behavior is most suggestive of a sheep, but their physical build is more […]

Patio Ranch Return Trip…This Time for a Super Hybrid

Alan’s last trip to the Patio Ranch resulted in his taking the new #1 SCI markhor. During the trip, he saw ibex which displayed potential for becoming super trophies. Alan decided to come check them out and see if a hunt with his bow would yield another large wild goat trophy. The day was cold, […]

SCI #2 Hybrid Ibex all time, all methods

Way to go Alan Maiss on your #2 Hybrid Ibex all time, all methods taken at The Patio Ranch!

Patio Ranch Veteran’s First Deer Hunt!

Thane was on leave after serving two tours as a combat engineer in Iraq and wanted to go deer hunting. We invited Thane to help cull some white-tail does with a group of youth hunters. It was his first deer hunting trip and he brought a lever-action 30.06 rifle which his grandfather received for retirement […]

Patio Ranch Christmas Greetings!

Friends, The Patio Ranch remains a place of wonder for us. On behalf of our family and staff, I would like to thank you for being a part of the Patio’s story and wish you a wonder-filled Christmas. A donation has been made in your honor to the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation, Inc. to benefit […]

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