Position: Ranch Hand / Hunting Guide
We are currently hiring a full-time Ranch Hand/Hunting Guide to join our team on a working ranch located in southwest San Saba County near Fredonia, Texas. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to excellent service.
Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Guide guest hunters during hunting season
- Clean and dress harvested game
- Maintain ranch infrastructure: fences, ponds, roads, corrals, water systems, housing, deer blinds, and buildings
- Clean and maintain ranch vehicles, equipment, and facilities
- Fill wildlife feeders
- Assist with deer population surveys (via helicopter and spotlight)
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment
- Perform welding work as needed
- Assist with minimal cattle handling
- Support habitat management efforts (e.g., brush control, chemical application)
- Contribute to overall daily ranch operations
Requirements:
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
- Prior guiding experience is preferred (training available for the right candidate)
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Able to lift and carry 75+ lbs
- Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Overtime opportunities during hunting season
- Monday–Friday schedule (some weekends required)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance