Seasons and Additional Information
2010-2011 Season Dates:
| Pronghorn Antelope | 3 days (2x1) | Oct 2 - Oct 10 |
| Texas Mule Deer | 4 days (2x1) | Nov 6 - Jan 2 |
| Texas Mgt Mule Deer | 2 ½ days (2x1) | Nov 6 - Jan 2 |
| Mexico Mule Deer | 6 days (1x1) | Dec 26 - Jan 31 |
| Free Range Aoudad Sheep | 4 days (2x1) | Sept - April |
| Free Range Axis Deer | unlimited days @daily rate | May - Oct |
| Javelina | 2 days (2x1) | Year- Round |
| Exotics | unlimited days @daily rate | Year-Round |
| Rio Grande Turkey | 3 days (2x1) | April 1 - May 14 |
| Scaled Quail | 2 days min | Nov 6 - Feb 21 |
| Hog/Predator | 3 days | Oct - March |
Pricing is available via email at hunter@desertsafaris.com. Or by calling (210)-264-1745 or (210)-764-1827. Prices are subject to change without notice. Usually the quickest way to contact us is by telephone. We appreciate your interest in our operation and look forward to providing you with the highest hunting experience available.
SERVICES INCLUDED IN HUNT:
- Meals & comfortable lodging on ranch or in motel
- Transportation during the hunt in 4-wheel drive jeeps or pickups
- Services of our professional guides
- Field dressing, skinning, caping and quartering of your trophy
- Taxidermist arrangements
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN HUNT:
- Desert Safaris does not provide alcoholic beverages, regular hunting equipment needed by clients, firearms or personal effects (We can arrange to provide firearms and ammo with prior notice at no additional charge.)
- If a client has any special dietary needs or other requests please notify us in advance that way we may try to accommodate you
- Hunting Licenses
- Airport pickup/delivery
- Gratuities: Tips are customary for guides, cook and additional staff if services were desirable and to expectations
- Expediting of trophies to your designated location
- Taxidermy
- Meat processing
CAMP AND HUNT POLICIES:
On all of our big game hunts we enforce a wounded game policy. If you draw blood, hair or bone that particular trophy will be considered harvested and paid in full.
For those hunters who are driving, they should schedule their arrival no sooner than 2pm the day before the hunt begins, 3-4pm is ideal.
Everyone's safety and well being is Desert Safaris #1 priority, period. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed while hunting and we reserve the right to not allow a client to hunt if not of sound mind and being. After the day hunt is over and the firearms are stored, feel free to have a drink and enjoy yourself.
Trophy fees for additional animals (if applicable) will be applied at the conclusion of the hunt and are to be paid before departure from camp and antlers, horns and/or capes released to client.
BOOKING YOUR HUNT:
All hunts are booked on a first come, first served basis. We will hold your dates for no more than 10 days without a deposit.
Deposits are non-refundable unless another hunter can replace it at full price. It is not Desert Safaris obligation to replace a hunter if a cancellation takes place.
Prior to your arrival for hunt, an equipment list and driving directions to hunt location will be provided via U.S. Mail or email, whichever is preferred.
DEPOSITS:
Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the cost of your particular hunt. Upon receipt of deposit, a confirmation letter and acknowledgement of dates will be sent to you. Deposits are non-transferable and may not be rolled over into a following year unless prior arrangements have been made.
PAYMENTS:
Clients will be invoiced for the remaining balance 60 days prior to hunt and final balance should be paid in full no later than 30 days prior to your scheduled trip. If balances are not paid 30 days prior to trip, deposit may be forfeited and trip cancelled.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND FEES:
Texas Residents:
Type 101: $23.00 valid to hunt any legal bird or animal.
Non-Residents:
Type 105: $300.00 valid to hunt any legal bird or animal.
Type 157: $45.00 valid to hunt exotic animals, all legal game birds except turkeys, non-game animals and javelina. Legal for 5 consecutive days. Fees for hunting license, stamps and permits are mandated by Texas Parks and Wildlife and are subject to change. Every hunter in Texas including non-residents born on or after 09/02/71 must successfully complete a Hunter Ed course.
$500 Gun permit and documentation fee for all hunts facilitated in Mexico.
TEXAS LICENSES:
You may purchase your Texas hunting licenses over the phone prior to your hunt. You will need your driver’s license, social security number and credit card.
Non-Resident Licenses:
If you are hunting Aoudad Sheep and or Exotics with us you will need the non-resident special hunting license (type 157). The cost is $45.00
If you are booked to hunt Mule Deer, Pronghorn or other Texas native big game animals you will need to purchase the (type 105) general non-resident license. The cost is $300.00
You may contact Texas Parks & Wildlife for purchase by telephone 1.800.895.4248 Business hours are M-F 9am-6pm
Orders may be made on line at Texas Parks & Wildlife License Please allow ample time for arrival US mail. Keep this in mind when ordering online that this may take 10-14 days.
CANCELLATION BY DESERT SAFARIS:
Should Desert Safaris be forced to cancel your reservation, we will do our best to provide you with a reasonable alternative. If this is not deemed acceptable, Desert Safaris will reimburse the total amount of the price submitted to that date.
POSTPONEMENT POLICY:
Should you postpone your hunt trip to the following year these penalties are applicable:
- 10% penalty of hunt cost for a postponement made 60 days prior to departure.
- 1/3 penalty of hunt cost for a postponement made less than 60 days prior to departure. There will be a surcharge for credit card charges which varies depending on card. Please call for percentage rate on amount.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Call for season dates (varies annually upon species).
- Liability Release and Waivers will be signed before hunt takes place and hunter enters field
- Observer fee ($250.00) daily per person.
- 1x1 Guide fee ($250.00) daily per person.
- Clients arriving by commercial airline will fly to El Paso, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, TX, or Hermosillo, Mexico depending upon trip.
- Any game wounded and not retrieved will be considered harvested and paid in full.
Gratuities
Gratuities for guides and cooks are customary. Normal amounts vary, but here is a general suggestion.
| Hunt Price | Gratuity Amount/Hunter |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,500 | $150-$225 (Guide) - $40-$75 (Cook) |
| $1,500 - $3,000 | $175-$300 (Guide) - $40-$75 (Cook) |
| $3,000 - $5,000 | $300-$500 (Guide) - $60-$100 (Cook) |
| $5,000+ | 7% - 10% (Guide) - $100+ (Cook) |
| *These are recommendations only. | |
"When we talk about where we want to hunt, my family regulary request West Texas with Desert Safaris."
~Thomas J. Cunningham-
Desert Safaris
2935 Thousand Oaks #6-217
San Antonio Texas 78247
Phone. 210-264-1745
Phone. 210-764-1827
