Guided Texas Turkey Hunts On Private Land
Experience an authentic Texas spring turkey hunt with our fully guided Rio Grande gobbler packages. These hunts are designed for serious hunters who want a high-quality, low-pressure experience with professional guides, proven setups, and strong bird populations. We focus on limited bookings each season to maintain hunt quality and maximize hunter success. If you’re looking for a true wild turkey hunt, not a crowded, rushed operation, Texas Thermal Outfitters is it.
Our hunts target wild Rio Grande turkeys known for their aggressive responses, long beards, and sharp spurs. Mature Toms in our area commonly carry 6–9 inch beards and 1–2 inch spurs, offering both an exciting hunt and an excellent trophy opportunity. We run only a handful of hunts each season on a first-come, first-served basis, so early deposits are strongly recommended to lock in your preferred dates.
Youth Spring Turkey Hunts In Texas.
We also accommodate all youth hunters. Bring that special kid in your life out to make some life long memories on a north Texas youth turkey hunt.
Spring Turkey Hunt Pricing
Total Hunt Cost: $1,450
- $1,000 due upon arrival
- $450 success fee due upon harvest
- $450 For A Second Tom!
Hunt Duration
3 Day Hunt EX: Turkey hunters arrive Friday afternoon, hunt that evening, Saturday morning/evening, and Sunday morning then check out.
Texas Turkey Season Dates 2026
Youth Season: Mar. 21 – 22, 2026 & May 16 – 17, 2026
Spring Season: Mar. 28 – May 10, 2026
This performance-based structure keeps the hunt fair and hunter-focused. You’re investing in real opportunity and real effort in the field. Each hunt includes professional guide service, access to managed turkey habitat, scouting, calling, and strategic setup based on bird movement and hunter preference.
* All deposits are refundable with a 30 day notice. After this 30 day period they are NOT refundable.
Rio Grande Turkey Hunting in Texas
Turkey Handling, Cleaning, & Trophy Care
Once your Rio Grande Tom is harvested, our guides will walk you through the proper handling and cleaning process to make sure your bird is preserved correctly for both meat quality and trophy display. Turkeys are either field dressed or breasted depending on your plans for mounting and meat care.
We take care to keep feathers, beard, fan, and spurs intact when a hunter plans to mount their bird. If you are doing a full fan or beard mount, we’ll show you exactly how to protect those features in the field and during transport. Proper handling right after harvest makes a major difference in the final trophy quality.
For meat care, most hunters choose to breast their turkey, which is fast, clean, and efficient. Your guide can assist with breasting the bird on site or back at camp, ensuring clean cuts and proper cooling. If you prefer to keep the bird whole for a taxidermist, we’ll help you prep and store it correctly until it can be delivered.
We recommend bringing a cooler for meat transport, and we’re happy to provide guidance on storage, icing, and travel care so your harvest makes it home in top condition.
Contact us to hunt Texas longbeards with Texas Thermal Outfitters.
