HISTORY
The Triple "R" Ranch was started in 1986 as a cattle ranch and purchased by Ron Ross in 1996. At that time, Ron changed the primary function of the ranch from a cattle ranch to an exotic game ranch. Over the course of the next two years, he installed 2 1/2 miles of 8' game fence, three additional ponds, hunting stands and feeders, shooting ranges, trails, and several other sporting activities.

The ranch is located 1 1/2 hours north of Dallas, Texas, near the Red River separating Texas and Oklahoma. The 100-acre ranch is home to a small herd of Texas Longhorns, several Arabian horses, and over 150 deer including Axis, Fallow, Red and Native Texas Whitetail, and Black Buck Antelope. The Ranch includes stocked bass and catfish ponds, hunting facilities, and an array of other activities including skeet shooting, horseback riding, basketball, horseshoes, putting green, and over 3 miles of trails used to observe the Ranch's game. The Ranch also has a winery where you can taste wines while seeing how wine is made. The ranch winery specializes in reserve reds aged 18 months to 2 years in french oak barrels. The winery produces 2000-2500 cases per year.

The Ranch deer are fed corn year-round from three rotary feeders twice daily. They also feed anytime from two 1,000 lb. and two 3,000 lb. bulk feeders containing Ralston-Purina 20% protein pellets. Four heated towers, one ground, and one archery stand are available for hunting and/or photography. The cabin can sleep six-eight people comfortably providing ample space for recreation, dining and meetings.

All visits are pre-planned with Ron and Deanna Ross so that your hospitality needs and activities run smoothly once you arrive.

CARETAKER
Chuck Golike has been caring for the ranch since 1992. He and his wife, Lois, live in the Caretaker's home near the entrance to the property. Originally from the Midwest, Chuck and Lois have been ranching for nearly 50 years. Chuck retired as foreman from a large ranch near Reno, Nevada, and moved to Texas in 1986. Chuck is our guide and is available to set up activities, answer questions, and resolve problems.

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS (click here for map)
The Triple "R" Ranch is located 100 miles north of Dallas, Texas, near the Red River separating Texas and Oklahoma.

FROM DALLAS, go north on I-75 to Sherman, TX. Take Highway 82 at Sherman west to Highway 377 (Whitesboro).

FROM DFW AIRPORT, go north on Rt. 121 to I-35E to Gainesville TX. Take Highway 82 at Gainesville east to Highway 377 (Whitesboro).

Go north on 377 (look for Dairy Queen sign at exit) When you see Catfish Haven on your left, you have 4.6 miles to go to 901N. Go past 901S (to Gordonville) and turn left on 901N. Proceed 2.7 miles and take a left turn at Dexter Road, marked by a street sign. Drive 3 miles to Dexter. Stay on the same road in Dexter; it will become unpaved and curve around. Go 9/10 mile and turn left. Drive exactly 1 mile; you will run into the gate with an "RRR" on it. Go past the caretaker's brown house on the left down the drive to the main house on the pond.

ACTIVITIES
Hunting
Fishing
Three miles of four wheeling and hiking trails
Wildlife Photography
Skeet Shooting
Shooting Range - Archery, Pistol, Rifle
Horseback Riding
Basketball
Putting Green with Tee Boxes
Horseshoes
Trampoline
Campfires
Hot Tub
Wine Tasting

LODGING, MEETING & HUNTING FEE SCHEDULE
$300 per person per day (includes lodging, food, beverages, meeting equipment and recreational activities). You determine the menu, cook and service yourself. We supply all the food, beverages and incidentals. *4-person, 2-day minimum, 8-person maximum. A $1000 security deposit is required. The security deposit (net of any damages) will be refunded within three days of completion of your stay.

Meeting equipment includes a computer with on-line access, fax and copy machines, easel with markers, and projector screen.

* The Texas whitetail deer season runs from the first Saturday in November through the first weekend in January (2 months). All hunters are required to have a Texas Resident or Non-Resident (as applicable) hunting license. The average cost for non-trophy bucks is $100 per inch based on the longest main beam.

CANCELLATION POLICIES

Lodging fees must be pre-paid with registration, and are refundable if cancelled within thirty (30) days prior to arrival. The $1000 security deposit must also be pre-paid and is refundable upon cancellation at any time.

No hunting deposit is required for animals currently on the ranch.

A "special animal hunt" (the animal is not currently on the ranch) requires a full deposit. Cancellation at any time forfeits 50% of the hunting deposit.

CORRESPONDENCE AND RESERVATIONS

Ronald & Deanna Ross
1503 Siliverlake Rd
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 214-850-4020
Fax: 972-529-9902
Email: ronaldross@sbcglobal.net

The Triple 'R' Ranch
2776 County Road #125
Whitesboro, TX 76273
Phone: (940) 665-4750
Fax: (940) 665-4723

Member of Exotic Wildlife Organization - www.exoticwildlife.net

MAP & DIRECTIONS

• Get directions using Google Maps
• Get directions by downloading map (PDF)



TEXAS DEER AND EXOTIC ANIMAL RELATED LINKS

www.texaswildlifeservices.com
www.exoticclassifieds.com
www.texasdeerassociation.com
www.ttha.com
www.texas-wildlife.org