Hunting in TX with a disability is only slightly more nuanced than hunting for others—often with more options for flexible hunting methods in favor of hunters with disabilities. Whether you are newly disabled, a disabled veteran, or simply looking into hunting in TX as a disabled hunter for the first time, we’ve got you covered. Read on for information that will help you kick off this season with a bang! Motor Vehicle Use At Nine Bar Ranch, we are excluded from vehicle restrictions because we are a private ranch. On public land, though, a paraplegic, single, or double leg amputee is permitted ..read more

As we enter the second month of 2024, it’s time to stop and check in on our New Year’s Resolutions. No, we’re not talking about your weight loss goal, personal habits improvement, or your promise to finally get the garage organized; we’re talking about your goal to up your game and experience successful hunting in Texas! Any seasoned hunter knows that the hunting season for most particular games never ends. Rather, we just move from active hunt to active preparation. With that perspective in mind, let’s discuss some excellent New Year’s resolutions for hunters. 1. Clean Your Weapons Resolve to ..read more

Winter hunting can be tranquil and restorative, but it can certainly be uncomfortable and challenging as well. It isn’t easy to wake up at 3 a.m. on a frosty Texas morning and head out into the wilderness, yet success rates of hunting on days like these make it worth the effort.  With proper preparation, you can adapt your hunting skills to suit any time of year. Avoiding the following four cold weather hunting mistakes will give you a great jumping-off point – but we do recommend that all hunters create their own custom plans for hunting in any weather.  At Nine Bar Ranch, our winte ..read more

As enjoyable as the holidays can be, it’s no secret that many of us struggle with the unrelenting, frenzied activity leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve. If you are looking to relax, get away from it all, and reconnect with the beauty of fall and winter outside of the commercialized aspects, winter hunting in TX is the best way to make it happen! In December, Texas has a wide variety of game animals in season. With an Annual Public Hunting Permit (available for just $48,) you gain access to more than 1 million acres of Texas hunting land. With this permit, you are also invited to begin ..read more

Here in North Texas, we’re in the midst of the fall hunting season. In early November, the general white-tailed deer, turkey, and duck hunting seasons open while the dove hunting season temporarily comes to a close. What you may not realize is that hog hunting in Texas is permitted year round. Why is that the case and what should you know about it? Read on to find out. Why Are There No Time Limits on Hog Hunting? There are an estimated four to six million hogs across North America, and roughly half of them are right here in Texas. Hogs have become one of the most destructive invasive species t ..read more

The summer is behind us and it’s time to prep your gear for hunting in North Texas. At Nine Bar Ranch, we’re always looking to share our expertise with new and experienced hunters alike. Read on for five fall hunting tips you won’t want to miss. Extend Deer Season with Archery White-tail deer are active this time of year and you may not want to wait until November to start hunting them. Fortunately, you can get started as early as the end of September if you’re willing to give archery a try. Bowhunting requires a whole new set of skills and mastering the art can bring you back to that thrill o ..read more

Tips for Deer Hunters in Texas Summer Heat There are a ton of advantages of hunting in Texas, and one of them is that there is available game all year round. That said, a lot of our native deer species are off-limits in the heat of the summer. Does that mean that there’s nothing you can do as a deer hunter in the coming months? Not at all. We’ve got a few tips you’ll want to use before the summer is over. Start Scouting Scouting out the deer population in the summer in preparation for the fall isn’t a flawless system. Plenty of the bucks you spot in the summer are bound to shift to a new home ..read more

Here in Texas, we aren’t too thrilled about our wild boar situation, but we have to admit that it has led to some excellent hunting! North Texas wild boar are a unique game hunting experience: techniques for tracking, approach, aiming, and takedown are all somewhat different from what you’re used to if deer, turkeys, and doves have represented the bulk of your hunting portfolio so far. Today, we’re sharing our North Texas wild boar hunting tips! Read on to learn just how to bag one of these invasive animals for yourself in 2023. Tracking Wild Boar Like their domestic counterparts, wild boars l ..read more

At 9 Bar Ranch, we love to hunt both solo and in small groups for wild boar, deer, and small game that makes its home here just NW of Fort Worth, Texas. There are times when hunting solo is just the meditative experience you need, while at other times, having company along makes the hunt a fun, social event. Today, we’re sharing our own list of pros and cons of hunting alone. This list draws on our experiences, but will likely apply to you as well. Pro: You can enjoy quiet independence. We are highly experienced in hunting both here on the ranch and in the surrounding countryside. We know whic ..read more

It is often said that there are no bad bows these days, and that’s mostly true. Bow technology has evolved drastically even in just the past five years. There are many fantastic options out there, and narrowing down your choices can sometimes be challenging. When bow hunting in North Texas is on your list of things to get into this summer, choosing your next compound bow should be on your To-Do List ASAP. Which bow you end up with will come down primarily to your hunting goals and preferred shooting style. Here are some crucial factors to consider when selecting your next bow purchase. 1. Shop ..read more