Dove hunting in Texas is about first light over a stock tank, the whistle of wings and a good shotgun in your hands. At Twin Canyons Ranch, those mornings happen on a working cattle ranch on the Brazos, close enough to Dallas and Fort Worth that you don’t have to drive halfway across the state. If you’ve been searching for dove hunting near Dallas or near DFW, this is where to start.
Ask a Texas hunter about dove season and you’ll hear stories of early mornings, friends lined up along the edge of a field, and a cooler of birds at the end of the day. A lot of folks assume a great dove hunt means a long drive south. If you live in Dallas, Fort Worth or anywhere in the Metroplex, there’s an option a lot closer to home.
Dove hunting in Texas on a working cattle ranch
Twin Canyons Ranch is a working cattle ranch on the Brazos River between Granbury and Glen Rose, where we raise registered Texas Longhorns and Herefords. Along with our cattle and our resort, we offer seasonal dove hunting in Texas on the ranch. It’s real Texas country, with live oaks, brush, ponds and wide-open sky, southwest of Fort Worth.
Why hunt doves in Texas with us
Close to home
Skip the long haul. From Fort Worth, Granbury and the Pecan Plantation area, the ranch is an easy drive, so you can hunt and still make it home. From Dallas, it makes a great overnight trip.
Make it a hunting weekend
This is where Twin Canyons is different from a bare field lease. After the hunt, stay in one of our seven waterfront villas or bring the whole crew to the 8-bedroom Barn Suite. Call (817) 857-2624 for group sizes. The villas have fully equipped kitchens and private patios, so everyone can relax together after a day outside.
Dinner and a cold drink on site
Black Star Grille is right here on the ranch, with burgers made from our own ranch-raised beef and a full bar. On Fridays there’s happy hour from 4:30 to 6 PM and free live music from 7 to 9 PM.
“The scenery surrounding the house was absolutely gorgeous, with water, cattle roaming the ranch, and plenty of wildlife. Being on a private ranch made the entire experience feel very peaceful, secluded, and safe.”
— Jimmy D., guest
Corporate dove hunts in Texas for clients and teams
A dove hunt is a classic way to entertain clients or reward a team. Pair it with sporting clays on our Crazy Quail target system, a UTV ranch tour and a ranch dinner for a day your guests won’t forget. See our corporate retreats page for how we put group days together.
More to do between hunts
- Sporting clays to warm up your swing
- Fishing in our stocked ponds (catch and release)
- Hiking trails and 1.5 miles of Brazos River frontage
- UTV tours out to the herd
A typical Texas dove hunting weekend
Picture it: roll in Friday afternoon, catch happy hour at Black Star Grille and settle into a villa. Head out for the hunt, then come back to clean up, swap stories and cook dinner in the villa kitchen. Spend the off hours on clays, fishing or a UTV ride across the property, and enjoy the quiet of ranch country after dark. It’s the hunting trip with a little more comfort built in.
Dove hunting in North Texas for new hunters, too
If you’re bringing a son, daughter or friend on their first dove hunt, a ranch setting with lodging and food on site makes it easy. Spend some time on sporting clays first to build confidence, then head to the field together.
“If you ever want to just get away from the big city life , This is the place to be.”
— Patty M., Google review
Before your dove hunt in Texas
Dove hunting is seasonal, and we don’t publish rates online. Every hunter is responsible for following Texas hunting regulations and licensing rules, which are published by Texas Parks and Wildlife. When you call, we’ll go over dates, availability, pricing and everything you need to know for your hunt.
Hunting with heart
Twin Canyons is a working ranch, and we take pride in caring for the land, the cattle and the wildlife that share it. Respect for the property and for each other is part of every hunt here. When you’re done in the field, the herd is still out in the pasture and the Brazos is still rolling by, and that’s a big part of why folks come back year after year.
Frequently asked questions
When is dove hunting season in Texas?
Dove hunts at Twin Canyons are seasonal, and Texas Parks and Wildlife sets the season dates and rules each year. Call (817) 857-2624 for our hunt dates and availability.
Do I need a license for dove hunting in Texas?
Every hunter is responsible for following Texas hunting regulations and licensing rules published by Texas Parks and Wildlife. We’ll go over what you need when you book.
Can we stay overnight?
Yes. Seven waterfront villas and an eight-bedroom Barn Suite give groups room to stay on the ranch; call (817) 857-2624 for group sizes.
Is there shooting outside dove season?
Yes. Sporting clays are available year-round on our Crazy Quail target system.
How much does a dove hunt in Texas cost?
We don’t publish hunt prices online. Call (817) 857-2624 to plan yours.
Where can I go dove hunting near Dallas or Fort Worth?
Twin Canyons Ranch is a working cattle ranch between Granbury and Glen Rose, southwest of Fort Worth. Our dove hunts are seasonal; call (817) 857-2624 for dates.
Keep exploring the ranch
- Sporting Clays in Texas, Year-Round: Shoot the Crazy Quail on a Working Ranch
- Team Building in Texas: Sporting Clays, Dove Hunts and UTV Tours on a Working Ranch
- A Texas Ranch Getaway: Waterfront Villas on a Working Cattle Ranch on the Brazos
Book your Texas dove hunt
Ready to plan a hunt near Dallas and Fort Worth? Call us at (817) 857-2624 to check availability, and see our villas if you’d like to make a weekend of it. We’ll see you in the field.
Plan your visit
Plan your visit: our dove hunting in Texas happens on a working cattle ranch between Granbury and Glen Rose, southwest of Fort Worth, so hunters from Dallas–Fort Worth and all of North Texas can come for the day or the weekend. Dove hunts are seasonal, so call (817) 857-2624 to ask about our next Texas dove hunt.