Trophy whitetail hunts
Pursue trophy whitetail bucks with experienced guides on our carefully managed Hill Country ranch. An exceptional herd and a personal approach make the pursuit the heart of your stay.
Harper, Texas · Trophy whitetail hunts
The hunt
of a lifetime.
Bring your best clients somewhere the noise falls away—and the story you take home lasts for years.
Est. 2009Texas Hill CountryPrivate hunts · Lasting connections
The JDG Experience · Est. 2009
Hill Country.
Exceptional hunts.
Lasting memories.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Gillespie County, between Fredericksburg and Kerrville, JDG Ranch offers a memorable hunting retreat in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
Founded in 2009 by James D. Gibson, the ranch is home to an extensive herd of trophy whitetail bucks. Experienced guides, a meticulously managed ranch, and genuine Texan hospitality bring together the pursuit of exceptional game and time well spent with your guests.
Explore our hunting opportunities
Seen on the ranch
The opportunity is real.
These are JDG Ranch deer, photographed where they roam. The landscape, habitat and trophy potential are part of the experience before a guest ever steps into the field.
Hunting at JDG Ranch
Choose your pursuit.
Exotic game
Interested in the challenge of a red stag, the beauty of an axis deer, or other exotic game? Ask us about availability and arranging a guided hunt around your interests.
Corporate & group hunts
Bring valued clients, colleagues, or friends for the hunt of a lifetime. Custom packages combine guided hunting, time at the Lodge, and the space to build lasting connections.
The deer of JDG
Built for the moment.
From summer velvet to the cool edge of hunting season, these photographs show the caliber of whitetail moving through JDG Ranch.
Stay on the ranch
Room to unwind.
Time to connect.
Return from the field to the warmth of the Lodge. Gather by the fireplace, settle into the shared living spaces, and trade stories from the day. The Lodge welcomes up to 15 guests—ideal for client outings, corporate groups, and families.
Up to 15guests hosted comfortably
Lodgeon-ranch accommodations
- Skeet shooting range
- Fishing pond
- Hill Country views
- Group gathering spaces
Between the hunts
Make yourself
at home.
The time between outings is part of the experience. Slow down by the water, gather with your guests, or enjoy a little friendly competition at the range.
View photograph ↗A slower pace
Time by the water.
Enjoy the ranch’s fishing pond between hunts, or simply settle into the view. Ask about including fishing in your group’s visit.
View photograph ↗A little friendly competition
Meet at the range.
Make the skeet shooting range part of your stay. Talk with us about arranging a session for your guests between outings in the field.
Lodge
Comfortable accommodations for up to 15 guests in the Lodge. Keep your clients, colleagues, or family close to the ranch experience.
Fireside gathering spaces
Settle into the Lodge’s shared living and dining areas, with a stone fireplace and room to recount the day together.
Outdoor pavilion
Covered seating and an outdoor dining area offer a relaxed place to take a break and spend time with your group.
Hill Country views
Rolling country, open skies, and oak-covered terrain set the backdrop for unhurried mornings and evenings outdoors.
From the ranch
See the experience unfold.
Explore JDG Ranch from the ground and the air, with a glimpse of the hunt in between.
JDG RanchThe land
In the FieldThe pursuit
Ranch from AboveDrone footage
Beyond the hunt
The best client relationships are built away from the boardroom.
Your invitation to JDG Ranch
Give them a story worth telling.
Tell us your preferred dates, group size, and the hunt you have in mind. We’ll help you explore availability and plan your stay.