From upland hunting over dogs to European-style driven shoots to flighted ducks and clay target shooting, Joshua Creek Ranch offers a Texas-size variety of wingshooting opportunities. Equally impressive is the number of things to keep you busy when you’re not in the field or on the range. Following is some of what you can look forward to when you don’t have a shotgun in your hands.
Experience Hill Country
The Hill Country is widely regarded as one of Texas’s most scenic and interesting areas. Considered the divider of the South and Southwestern regions of the US, it is renowned for a special kind of geographic beauty characterized by rolling hills, limestone cliffs, caverns and natural springs. Surprisingly, it is also home to a thriving viticulture industry. (Did you know that Texas was the nation’s fifth-largest producer of wine?) A trip to Joshua Creek Ranch (JCR) offers the opportunity to experience all of this, making it the perfect venue for a Hill Country immersion.
Tour the Lodges
JCR has one of the largest selections of lodging options of any upscale sporting resort in the country. Its six lodges feature a total of 29 rooms, and each lodge is a marvel of architecture and interior design. Every lodge is uniquely adorned with an array of furnishings and art that are both luxurious and distinctly Texan. Is lodge-hopping something you’d normally do on a hunting trip? Probably not. But at JCR, poking your head into a few of the lodges is a worthwhile way to spend some of your down time.
Remember the Alamo
One of the “can’t-miss” stops on the American historical trail is the Alamo. History buff or not, you’ll be enthralled with the scene of the battle and to learn about the roles of key figures such as Sam Houston, General Santa Anna and Davy Crockett. The best part is that it is only 50 minutes from the lodge, making it an easy addition to the front or back end of your bird hunt.
Enjoy the Water
The lodge’s namesake, Joshua Creek, not only runs right through the property, but also is loaded with two of the finest gamefish on earth: trout and bass. Grab a fly or spinning rod and have a casual go before or after your shoots or make some time for a more extensive guided outing. Either way, you’ll thank yourself for adding another dimension to your Hill Country vacation.
Order the Quail
Like all fine wingshooting lodges, the food at Joshua Creek is of the highest order. The fried-quail appetizer, however, is extra special! Maybe it’s because of the delectably seasoned flour, or because the quail are fried to perfection or because the treat is served fireside. Whatever the reason, it’s always on the menu and is yet another of the seemingly infinite ways to enjoy your stay at the Hill Country’s finest wingshooting venue.
Joshua Creek Ranch is a full-service Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge. To learn more or make a reservation, call 830-537-5090, email info@joshuacreek.com or visit joshuacreek.com.
Photographs courtesy of Joshua Creek Ranch.
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