Texas # is a 4,200 acre property offering open grazing and rolling hill terrain with some mountains, creeks and steep gullies that attract the wildlife.
Deer, rabbits and hare, some wild cats, foxes, pigs and goats can be found and hunted here.
Shooting, hunting, bow hunting and spotlighting allowed. Bikes and buggys are allowed, dogs are not.
4WD not needed to get to the property but is needed to get around the property.
Telstra phone service available mostly on tops of hills at this property.
No need to bring firewood – the property has available firewood lying around the property for you to collect.
You can sight your firearms in the allocated areas, and you may target shoot, of course observing all safety precautions.
Terrain
Texas #4 is open grazing country with timbered hills and gullies. There are stunning views from the tops of several hills and Pine Mountain on the property that offer 360-degree views of the district.
The property has a semi-permanent creek with cool spots for shade and sometimes swimming.
Hunters love the variety of terrain, that there is plenty of game, and both hunters and their families enjoy the quiet.
Temperature and Rainfall
Summer MAX 35 degrees, MIN 24 degrees
Winter MAX 25 degrees, MIN 4 degrees and frosty at times
Facilities
Camping accommodation means that guests need to bring everything for their own comfortable stay.
House. Power, Lights, Fridge, Stove, Shower, Toilet, Pots and Utensils. Two queen beds in separate bedrooms and two single beds in the third bedroom.
Food supplies can be arranged (at a cost of $125) for you prior to arrival and catering is also an option by pre-arrangement only. Please discuss if you require this.
Best Time to Book
The best time to book is all year.
The best time to arrive or depart the property is 7am-7pm or anytime with a bit of notice to the property owner.
Property Owners Rules
Rules on the property are simple – follow and read the conditions for property access book. Common Sense – leave gates as found, no shooting at or anywhere near grazing cattle, or on ridgelines, respecting property boundaries, avoid driving on near crops and gardens. Our landscape is not your racetrack - no hooning vehicles. Hunt respectfully. Take all rubbish with you to the designated area, obey any fire restrictions especially total fire bans.
This is a working property. If you treat the property with respect you will be welcomed back.
Please note, there are cameras across this property.
NO DOGS. Do not shoot Guinea Fowl.
Property History and Information
This area is of timber cutting and gold mining heritage.
When the family comes along with hunters, they can relax picnic, read, or use the stunning views and surroundings as inspiration for art or photography. You can also enjoy the serenity and wildlife to be spotted as well as the unique Limestone rock formations. Plenty of bushwalking, bird-watching, fishing, yabbies, and scenery to explore, plus camp-side cooking can be enjoyed.
The owners are happy to speak to guests and help them enjoy their stay with a full run-down of the property’s features.
Tourist Attractions
It is close to Brisbane, Toowoomba and Stanthorpe with day trips to Inglewood and Texas taking about 30minutes, 1 hour to Stanthorpe, 1.5 to Goodiwindi and 1hr 45minutes to Tenterfield. A quick Google will demonstrate the variety of tourist attractions nearby including an art gallery, historical museum, rabbit freezing works, and fishing and swimming in the Dumaresq River on the QLD/NSW border.
Additional Supplies
Inglewood and Texas have fuel and groceries.
Fuel open 7-7pm. Groceries open 9-6pm Monday-Friday and 9-12noon Saturday
SUBMITTED HUNTING PHOTOS
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PROPERTY ACCESS
For access to any of our properties, all Shooters, Non-shooters and Bow Hunters require current membership of one of the following:
All Doggers on dogging approved properties need to be a member of the APDHA
For each non-hunter attending any of our properties, it is compulsory to be covered by current comprehensive public liability insurance. This is a non-negotiable requirement and forms part of your booking contract. Similar to having travel insurance to go on holidays. This insurance is available by being a current member of an AHO, the SSAA or the Shooters Union before your booking is approved.
You enter these properties fully aware of the risks involved and do so at your own risk. IHP, property owners and all related and unrelated parties are not held liable for any claim, accident or injury.
In other words, take responsibility for your own actions, watch what you are doing and ACT LIKE AN ADULT WITH COMMON SENSE.
