Welcome to the Wendeful Life Ranch!
Located between Fredricksburg and Llano, Texas in the Hill Country region, our ranch is one of the premier low fenced, free range hunting ranches, complete with camping and RV areas, incredible scenery, and a variety of wild game to hunt.
The ranch sits on 489 acres, surrounded by 6 neighboring ranches, with about 4,000 acres low fence that back up to this ranch. We run hunts year-round and full-time, both weekdays and weekends. Our ranch is 6th generation family-owned and operated and FULL OF HISTORY.
Experience a unique hunting opportunity with a friendly staff, and some down home friendly country hospitality, you are sure to enjoy and feel comfortable with your entire time with us. Offering hunting opportunities for numerous wildlife species, our hunters have a great time while they are here and return time and time again. Whether you are hog hunting or going after a large trophy native or animal, we strive to provide each hunter the best experiences possible while hunting with us. Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions and we thank you for considering us for your next hunting adventure.
For General Inquires & Ranch Adventure Bookings Contact Maggi at:
For Hunt Booking Text Dustin at: (512) 497-7674
So Much To Offer in Outdoor Adventures!
Camping & Lodging
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Primitive Camping
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Boondocking
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RV, 5th Wheel, Camper & Pop-Up Friendly
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Glamping Sites (Coming Soon)
Seasonal Natural Harvests
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Agarita Berries (April–May)
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Mustang Grapes (June–July)
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Pecans (October–November)
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Napolitos
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Bluebonnet Seeds (March)
Natural Resources & Sales
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Granite Sand for Aquariums, Rock Gardens, Arenas, Road Base, and Rock Haus
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Sand for Tumblers & Grit Collection
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Firewood Sales: Pecan, Mesquite & Oak (Cord, Half Cord, or Bundles)
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Plant Sample Collection
Safety & Sportsman Activities
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Creekbed Shooting Range
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Bow & Crossbows Welcome
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Sidearms Permitted for Protection
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Range Use for Sight-In
Events & Experiences
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Weddings
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Private Events & Gatherings
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Home School Field Trips
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Special Seasonal Celebrations
Recreational Activities
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ATV, Side-by-Side & Quad Access
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Fishing in a Natural Spring Pond
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Horseback Riding
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Kite Flying
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Petting Zoo
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Mini Cattle (Mini Moos!)
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Photography Hotspots – Wildflowers, Wildlife, and Scenic Views
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Star Gazing & Meteor Shower Viewing
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Guided Tours for Youth Groups, Homeschoolers & Families
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Eclipse & Astronomy Events
Rockhounding & Archaeology
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Rock Hounding & Surface Hunting
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Arrowhead & Artifact Discoveries
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Topaz, Quartz (Multiple Colors), Crystals, Llanite & Petrified Wood
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Pedernales Chert Nodules
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Seven Excavated Midden Sites
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Personal Screen Digs & Hand Digs
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Large Screen Digs with Daily Rates
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“If You Find It, You Keep It” Policy
Our Values
At It’s A Wendelful Life Ranch, we believe in creating a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly environment where everyone—of all ages and backgrounds—can connect with nature, explore freely, and learn through hands-on experiences. Guided by our family motto, “If you need anything, the land will provide,” we aim to offer affordable adventures that inspire wonder, spark curiosity, and leave lasting memories.
Whether you’re digging for treasures, watching wildflowers bloom, hunting in that Whitetail Deer or Wild Hog, or simply enjoying the peace of the Hill Country, we want every guest to feel welcomed, free, and connected to the land.
For General Inquires & Ranch Adventure Bookings Contact Maggi at: (830) 992-8905 or TEXT MAGGI