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Deer Hunting

Experience some of East Texas' finest hunting at Deadwood Land and Cattle Company. Family owned since 1832, this ranch now offers big buck hunting on over 2,000 acres of majestic pines and rolling hills. A 200lb trophy buck is not uncommon in Panola County. Dense areas provide great opportunities for bow hunters while comfortable blinds and rigorously maintained feeders allow excellent rifle/black powder hunts.

Quality Wildlife Management practices assure healthy and abundant whitetail deer, turkey, duck, dove and trophy wild feral hogs. Ranch staff monitor game activity and will recommend the ideal location for your desired hunt. Before and after your hunt, relax in the lodge enjoying hearty home cooked meals and maid service included in your hunting fee. Enjoy getting away from it all but "have it all" with satellite TV, a library of hunting videos, poker/domino table, antique wood-burning fireplace and all the comforts of home.

Turkey Hunting

Panola County began allowing spring turkey hunts in 2000. That season, the second largest turkey in the state of Texas was harvested on our grounds weighing in at 23 1/2 lbs, with a 9 2/3 " beard, and 2" spurs. The terrain makes hunting these smart birds very challenging. However, the payoff can be a trophy caliber bird. Turkeys can be hunted with a bow, crossbow, shotgun or black powder.

Duck Hunting

Hunt a variety of waterfowl species from either of our two managed green tree reservoirs. These were installed in 2001 under sponsorship from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., North American Waterfowl Management Plan, US Fish and Wildlife Service and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Use any of our four blinds or get your waders out and take advantage of the hardwoods.

A large covered kennel is available at the lodge for your sporting dog(s).

Hog Hunting

Large numbers of feral hogs migrate through the ranch. These hogs weigh up to 425lbs and can be hunted day or night. Guided hunts with dogs must be reserved in advance. Hunting these hogs at night with specially trained dogs is the most excited way to bag a 300-pounder.

Varmint/Small Game Hunting

These east Texas woods are teaming with small game such as squirrel and cottontail rabbit. Coyote and bobcat are also plentiful.

Fishing

Guests can catch Florida and native largemouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish and bream in our managed lake. Our lakes are spring fed year round and full of healthy fish. All guests are welcome to reserve our 2-man bass boats equipped with trolling motor and life jackets. Your chance to pull in a trophy bass is outstanding given the knowledge of our staff putting you in the hot spots for the season.

Hunting Rules

1. A map of properties will be clearly posted at lodge. To insure that hunters are safely spaced, all hunters will be required to mark the area in which they plan to hunt prior to entering the hunting area. All pins will be pulled after each hunting session and marked again before the next session.
2. Ensure all gates are closed/locked. Do not block access to any roads on property with any vehicle. All motorized vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas. No vehicles are to go beyond these points.
3. All State and Federal Game Laws will be strictly followed. All hunters must have a valid Texas hunting license and also be registered at the lodge prior to hunting
4. It is required that all hunters take proper care in carrying and storing weapons at all times on the properties. All weapons must be unloaded prior to entering any vehicle or the lodge and must be stored properly in a safe designated area.
5. All inexperienced hunters must be accompanied with an experienced hunter or a guide.
6. There will be no alcoholic beverages in the hunting area.
7. Hunters shall observe legal shooting times and remain in their blinds until first pick-up time designated as 9:00 a.m. and every hour afterwards. Have respect for those hunters who remain to hunt. Pickup and departure shall be with all due haste. If any hunter has unlocated game, detailed information as to the possible location shall be left on the map in the lodge and conveyed to a guide or the person in charge.
8. Blinds shall be left in clean condition and free of debris, food wrappers, shells and clothing.
9. There will be no shooting of any firearms except at designated sighting and practice areas and in the field shooting at game.
10. Shoot only when there is a good chance to kill and retrieve the animal. All animals on property are to be harvested properly, not shot at and/or run off the property to die. NOTE: Any button bucks killed require the hunter to pay a fine of $250.
11. Anyone shooting or injuring any farm animal or damaging the property will assume any and all costs or expenses involved.
12. Deadwood Land & Cattle Company reserve the right to cancel any hunt (or eject any hunter) with no remittance of fees for dangerous, abusive or unsportsmanlike conduct.
13. Deadwood Land & Cattle Company are not responsible for hunting accidents or accidents of any type. Each hunter must sign a waiver of liability in advance or upon arrival at the lodge.

Fishing Rules

1. All fishermen must comply strictly with all State and Federal Laws and Regulations.
2. All fishermen in boats must have Coast Guard approved life vests within arms reach.
3. All fishermen less than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and wear an approved life vest when in a boat.
4. All fishermen less than 12 years of age must be supervised by an adult at all times.
5. All gates are to be kept closed.
6. Lake, shore and picnic areas will be left clean and all cans, trash and debris will be disposed of properly.
7. No firearms are to be discharged at the lake while other parties are present. No rifles or pistols will be discharged in a south or southwesterly direction. The lake area is not to be used for target practice. There is a shooting area that is available upon request.
8. Anyone shooting a farm animal or damaging the property will assume all costs and expenses involved.
9. Deadwood Land & Cattle Company reserves the right to cancel any outing (or eject any person) with no remittance of fees for dangerous, abusive or unsportsmanlike conduct.
10. Deadwood Land & Cattle Company is not responsible for accidents of any type. Each fisherman must sign a waiver of liability in advance or upon arrival at the lodge or lake.