Large mule deer, whitetail, antelope, quail (both bobwhite and
blues), dove, ducks, and numerous wild turkey flourish on the
property. The current owner, and for that matter, previous owners, have never commercially hunted the ranch. In recent years, five large fenced food plots have been established, and these plots have attracted much wildlife to the ranch. The Canadian River also serves as a major travel corridor for wildlife. Whitetail populations are increasing and the owner and his guests have harvested numerous trophy quality whitetail in recent years. Whitetail on the Canadian River Ranch are large bodied with good genetic qualities, and Boone and Crockett bucks are not uncommon on the ranch. Based on records retained in files on the ranch, in recent years whitetail harvested on the property have scored as follows: 191.4/8, 173.0/8, 155.6/8, and 150.3/8. These scores have all been filed with the Texas Big Game Awards.

Mule Deer

The quality of the mule deer can be described as “world
class”. The ranch has harvested two Texas State record
mule deer since 2001, and according to ranch management,
more state record deer were harvested, but not entered in the Texas Big Game Awards Contest. The mule deer are truly incredible. The two state record mule deer scored 191.6/8 and 202.1/8 (non-typical). Other quality mule deer harvested on the ranch include 170.5/8, 172.6/8, and 180.6/8. As evidenced by photographs of game taken on the property, many trophy
quality deer have been harvested on the ranch, but not
entered into the record book.

Elk and Big Game

In the past few years, elk, bear, and lion have also been
sited on the ranch. These animals appear to be coming out of New Mexico via the Canadian. The ranch manager keeps tabs on the elk population and estimates the current herd at 35 cows, 6 bulls, 27 yearlings and 29 calves. Canadian River Ranch management and adjoining landowners have a gentlemen’s agreement to protect and grow the elk herd.

The diverse terrain, excellent cover, food plots and native
vegetation offer some of the best wildlife habitat to be found anywhere in the Texas Panhandle. The vast size of the Canadian River Ranch, coupled with the varied topography and desirable habitat, offers the sportsman a challenging hunt with quality results. No matter your interest, whether its deer, antelope, turkey, quail, dove, or other wildlife, it would be hard to find a better hunting property in this area of Texas.