74 Ranch

What 74 Ranch does

74 Ranch is a privately held luxury hunting resort operating on 27,000 contiguous acres near Campbellton in South Texas, founded in 1952 when the 50,000-acre 7PL Ranch was divided between Texas oilman J.S. "Mr. Jim" Abercrombie and partner Dan Harrison. The property has been managed exclusively for hunting for over 30 years, with cattle operations discontinued to optimize wildlife habitat and trophy game quality. The company sells all-inclusive hunting package experiences through a direct-to-consumer model via its website (74ranch.com) and phone, with pricing spanning $500 per person (Sporting Clays) to $12,500 per person (Trophy Deer Package).

The product portfolio consists of nine distinct packages across game types—Trophy Deer, Deluxe Deer, Corporate Deer, Quail, Dove, Spring Turkey, Exotic Big Game (Kudu, Elk, Zebra, Aoudad, Gemsbok, Axis Deer), Family Hunt, and Sporting Clays—each bundling lodging, buffet meals, beverages, guides, and activities. Differentiated amenities include a 16-station sporting clays course with 300+ combinations, a 25-700 yard precision rifle range, a 10,000 square-foot Club House with self-serve bar and trophy room, luxury lodging (guest rooms and private cottages), and gourmet dining by Chef Tan Nguyen using farm-fresh ingredients from an on-site greenhouse.

The company serves three segments: affluent individual hunting enthusiasts (primary, with documented multi-generational repeat visitation dating to 1996), family groups seeking bonding experiences, and corporate groups using the ranch for client entertainment. The business operates with 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding or institutional backing, and distribution limited to a single physical location with domestic-only demand. Marketing relies on the company website, email newsletter, and organic social media rather than paid acquisition channels.

Name

74 Ranch

Legal name

74 Ranch

Website

https://74ranch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

74 Ranch is a privately held luxury hunting resort on 27,000 acres in South Texas, founded in 1952. It sells all-inclusive guided hunting packages (deer, quail, dove, turkey, exotics, sporting clays) directly to affluent individual hunters, families, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunting Resort Services

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (11421)

SIC

Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Game Bird Farming (Quail, Pheasant, Partridge) (AFAEAIAF)

Keywords

• Guided hunting packages
• Trophy deer hunts
• Sporting clays course
• Luxury ranch lodging
• Outdoor recreation resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hunting Packages: All-inclusive hunting package experiences sold at various price points depending on game type and package tier. Packages include lodging, meals, guides, and activities. Revenue is generated through one-time per-visit fees rather than subscriptions.
2. Lodging Accommodations: Guest rooms and private cottages included in package pricing. Accommodations feature rustic charm with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, cable TV, full kitchens in cottages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

74 Ranch is a South Texas hunting resort that sells all-inclusive guided hunting packages—including sporting clays, dove, quail, spring turkey, exotic big game, family hunts, and trophy deer hunts (in Trophy, Deluxe, and Corporate tiers)—on 27,000 acres of dedicated hunting land. Each package bundles lodging in guest rooms or private cottages, gourmet buffet dining prepared by Chef Tan Nguyen, beverages, professional 1-on-1 guides, and use of the 16-station sporting clays course and 25–700 yard precision rifle range, with pricing on a per-person basis.

Product overview

74 Ranch is a hunting resort offering an integrated outdoor experience across multiple guided hunt packages and premium amenities. The core product portfolio consists of seven distinct hunt packages (Dove Hunts, Quail Hunts, Trophy Deer Hunts with Trophy/Deluxe/Corporate tiers, Turkey Hunts, Exotic Hunts, Family Hunts, and Sporting Clays), which are complemented by three key amenities (Luxury Lodging with guest rooms and private cottages, Gourmet Dining featuring farm-fresh ingredients from an on-site greenhouse, and The Club House social facility). All-inclusive pricing covers lodging and buffet-style meals, creating a unified resort experience rather than individual stand-alone offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dove Hunt Package High-volume dove shooting experience in South Texas, with hunting licenses and ammo available on-site. Includes lodging, buffet meals, and beverages. Priced at $1,100 per person.
• Quail Hunt Package Upland bird hunting experience with pointers and labs, featuring pin-raised birds with up to 200 birds released per day. Priced at $3,100 per person. Hunting licenses and ammo available on-site; only open break double barrel shotguns allowed.
• Trophy Deer Package Premium 1-on-1 guided hunt for the biggest buck on the ranch, all-inclusive pricing with no trophy fees. Priced at $12,500 per person.
• Deluxe Deer Package Elevated 1-on-1 guided hunt for mature bucks ranging 150–170 inches, all-inclusive with no trophy fees. Priced at $6,100 per person.
• Corporate Deer Package Free-range native South Texas deer hunt along the Atascosa River in big timber country, with expert guides and zero trophy fees. Designed for corporate groups. Priced at $3,900 per person.
• Spring Turkey Package Full-day Rio Grande turkey hunting with experienced guides, following Texas spring season regulations. Hunting licenses available on-site. Priced at $2,500 per person.
• Exotic Big Game Hunting Package All-inclusive hunt for wild-born exotic trophies including Kudu, Sable Antelope, Elk, Zebra, Common Eland, Aoudad Sheep, Gemsbok Oryx, and Axis Deer. Base priced at $1,400 per person with additional trophy fees (e.g., Great Kudo $15,000, Elk $9,500, Zebra $6,500, Common Eland $5,500, Aoudad Sheep $4,500, Axis Deer $4,250). Non-hunting fee: $500.
• Family Hunt Package Three-day, two-night family hunting experience for broken-horned exotics, hogs, gators, predators, and more. Includes access to sporting clays course, 5-stand, and long-range rifle range. Priced at $1,000 per person.
• Sporting Clays Package 16-station clay range with over 300 combinations, featuring dueling 100-foot towers, a 40-foot multi-level tower, and 5-Stand with an 80-foot tower. Includes 2 days/1 night lodging, buffet meals, beer/wine/spirits, unlimited sporting clays, 25–700 yard precision rifle range, and club house access. Single occupancy at $500 per person, double occupancy at $450 per person.
• Luxury Lodging Guest rooms with two beds and private bathrooms, plus private cottages with 2–3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, full kitchens, free Wi-Fi, cable and streaming TV, and heating/cooling. Lodging is bundled into all-inclusive hunting packages.
• Gourmet Dining Ranch-style fine dining with buffet-style meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Features farm-fresh ingredients from an on-site greenhouse and made-from-scratch dishes by Chef Tan Nguyen. Bundled into all-inclusive packages.
• The Club House 10,000 square foot social hub featuring a fully stocked self-serve bar, pool table, poker table, TV and lounge seating, arcade games, and outdoor firepit. Houses the Trophy Room for socializing after hunts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 200 quail can be released per day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Big Cedar Lodge: Luxury outdoor resort in the Missouri Ozarks offering hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and premium lodging with multiple dining venues. Direct peer in the all-inclusive outdoor sporting resort category.
• The Resort at Paws Up: Luxury Montana ranch resort offering all-inclusive guided hunting, fly-fishing, horseback riding, and gourmet dining. Direct peer in the high-end all-inclusive outdoor resort category with a similar package-plus-amenities pricing structure.
• Flat Creek Lodge: Texas Hill Country hunting lodge offering quail, dove, turkey, and deer hunts with all-inclusive lodging and dining. Closest geographic peer with overlapping game portfolio and all-inclusive pricing model.
• Brush Creek Ranch: Luxury Wyoming ranch resort offering all-inclusive experiences including shooting sports, horseback riding, and seasonal outdoor activities. Direct peer in the premium all-inclusive ranch category.
• Cibolo Creek Ranch: Historic luxury ranch resort in far West Texas offering upscale lodging, fine dining, and outdoor pursuits on a large private property. Direct peer in the premium Texas ranch-resort category.
• The Ranch at Rock Creek: Montana luxury ranch resort with all-inclusive lodging, fly-fishing, horseback riding, sporting clays, and seasonal hunting. Direct peer in the high-end all-inclusive ranch resort category.

Broad incumbents

• King Ranch: Legendary 825,000-acre Texas ranch with diversified operations including cattle, agriculture, retail, and limited hospitality/hunting. A broad incumbent in Texas land-based experiences rather than a hunting-focused specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/74RanchResort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/74-ranch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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