SOLD
10,000.00USDto EddyMoore (1002)+ buyer's premium (800.00)
This item SOLD at 2025 Nov 15 @ 20:40UTC-06:00 : CST/MDT
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Behind-the-Gates Quail Hunt at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch
Step into West Texas bobwhite country for a truly rare opportunity: a private, invitation-only quail hunt on the 4,820-acre Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch in Fisher County. This working “living laboratory” of the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation is not open to the public. Hosted by Dr. Ryan Shaughnessy and Britt Longoria, your group will enjoy expert guiding, gourmet meals, and exclusive access to one of America’s most important wild-quail landscapes.
What’s included
Access for 3 hunters + 3 non-hunting guests
Private, non-public access to Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch (Roby, Texas)
Expert guiding across premier wild bobwhite habitat
Gourmet meals and warm West Texas hospitality
Hosted by Dr. Ryan Shaughnessy and Dr. Britt Longoria
Value: $30,000
Why this is extraordinary
Closed to the public: hunt a research ranch accessible only by special invitation
Science-shaped habitat: the RPQRF team refines quail management through tools like radio telemetry, GPS tracking, thermal cameras, helicopters, and drones
A conservation story: the ranch is a dedicated research site advancing best practices in habitat, grazing, prescribed fire, and predator management
Your impact
Proceeds directly benefit quail research at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation — helping fund on-the-ground science such as GPS transmitters and VHF collars for quail, graduate student research, habitat restoration, survey flights, water infrastructure, and more. Learn about their work at https://quailresearch.org
Bid boldly. This hunt powers the future of wild quail.
Auction Location:
5734 W US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624, United States
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LHF 2025 Fall Conservation Auction – Terms & Conditions
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The auction is conducted by the Longoria-Hosmer Foundation (LHF) and will run from October 25 to November 15.
All funds raised support LHF’s conservation initiatives.
LHF reserves the right to amend these terms at any time.
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