A change in Texas has been from leasing an entire ranch for the whole season to charging "by the deer". And, a lot more short-term guided hunts.
A buddy of mine has a 4,800-acre ranch over on the Pecos River. He told me that by leasing by the week to separate groups (4 to 5 hunters in a group), he takes in some $40K per year.
Lotsa buying of "hobby ranches", where outsiders no longer can hunt...
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