Hunting

Deer

The BJ Bar Ranch has been practicing in Trophy Management (QDMA) since 1993. The deer hunting guidelines state that only bucks with an antler spread of 15 plus inches (ear tip to ear tip) can be harvested. We also harvest doe through permits during the season with the intent of improving the buck to doe ratio.

We plant fall and spring food plots, use feeders, and are supplementing the deer with minerals. Ladder stands, tri-pods, and shooting houses are strategically placed by BJ Bar Ranch. However, hunters are allowed to bring their own stands and place them as long as they do not interfere with current stand or hunter locations. Numerous game cameras are also monitored by BJ Bar ranch and pictures will be posted on the ranch website for member viewing throughout the season.

Turkey

The turkey hunting is controlled and managed to improve the number and quality of the birds. Turkey can only be harvested during the spring gobbler season and only with shotguns. Only mature bearded gobblers can be killed. No jakes or hens can be harvested.

Dove

Food plots are planted in early July to be ready for dove season in October. We plan to plant several fields spaced out to mature for all three dove phases. We will offer two hunts per phase for a total of six dove hunts.

Hogs

There is a large wild hog population on the property. Hogs can be harvested during deer season and throughout the year with prior approval. The BJ Bar Ranch actively harvests the hogs year round.

Quail

There are limited wild quail coveys throughout the property. They can be hunted, but in limited quantities. We want to increase the population of wild birds and are in the process of restoring several hundred acres of quail habitat. We are replanting longleaf pines, wiregrass, and are trying to re-establish diversity in the native grasses. Released birds can be hunted in numerous areas, but are currently the individual hunter’s responsibility. We currently do not provide dogs, birds or guides, but hope to establish these services in the near future.

Ducks

There are many types of ducks that migrate through the property. We have killed wood ducks, green wing teal, hooded mergansers, Florida mallards, ring-necked and a few other species. The location (on the property) and number of ducks varies year to year. There is a large wood duck population that returns to the BJ Bar Ranch every year. The wood ducks roost on several of the prairies. They feed along many of the lakes and along both creeks on the property. The ducks can be hunted in accordance with all local and federal laws. The property is very close to Rodman Reservoir, which also offers some consistent duck hunting.