For the safety of all property owners, the following hunting regulations have been approved by the Board of Directors of the Sportsman’s World Ranch Owners’ Association:
- Hunting is allowed only on designated ranch property in Sections 11, 12, 15 and 16.
- Hunters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a property owner and/or guardian at all times.
- All guests must have written permission from a property owner, specifying a legal description of the property where hunting is allowed.
- Shotgun and bow hunting are allowed on all ranches.
- Target practice is not allowed on ranch properties of less than 50 acres. The following generalized ground rules should be followed:
- A 100-yard long and 50-yard wide "shooting lane" must be in place.
- A minimum 20 foot/45 degree impenetrable backstop must be in place.
- The overall responsibility of the shooter is to stop fired bullets before they exit the property..
- Deer hunting by rifle and muzzleloader must be from a stationary blind elevated 8 feet above the ground. Exceptions exist for property located behind the mountain ridge line which runs parallel to and west of Hell’s Gate Drive. These include Heaven’s Gate Ranch, Hodge Ranch, Chance Smith property and Global MPD.
- Rifle hunting is not allowed in Tract 24 of Section 11.
- Leasing or charging a fee of any kind for hunting is not allowed.
- Property owners are responsible for any action committed by themselves or their guests.
All Texas State laws, including hunting laws, are hereby made a part of these regulations. Click here to view Texas Hunting Regulations. Remember: the hunter is ultimately responsible for his/her bullet or arrow.