Joshua Creek Ranch

What Joshua Creek Ranch does

Joshua Creek Ranch is a family-owned hunting lodge and sporting resort located in Boerne, Texas, approximately 45 minutes northwest of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country. Founded in 1990, the ranch operates on diverse terrain spanning miles of spring-fed Joshua Creek and the Guadalupe River, and offers a portfolio of guided wingshooting experiences (upland bird hunting, European-style driven pheasant shooting, and decoyed mallard duck hunting), big game hunting (trophy axis deer, blackbuck antelope, and whitetail deer), and supplementary sporting activities including sporting clays, fly fishing, water recreation, and shooting instruction. Complementing the core hunting portfolio, the ranch operates luxury lodging and gourmet dining, a dedicated event facility business serving corporate retreats, weddings, rehearsals, special occasions, and fundraisers, and an annual/lifetime membership program.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, quote-based pricing model: guests book customized itineraries through the ranch's website or a dedicated phone line (830-537-5090), with no intermediaries or marketplace listings. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: hunting and sporting experiences, lodging and dining bundled with packages, and event facility rentals. Bird hunting season runs September through April, with year-round programming (deer hunting, simulated gamebird shoots, sporting clays events, and dining events) designed to smooth utilization outside the peak season.

The ranch is small (28 employees) and has no disclosed technology infrastructure, no AI or software products, and no public funding. Its competitive moat is built on ecosystem-level endorsements: it is the only Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge in Texas, winning Orvis Lodge of the Year in 2018 and 2026, and holds Beretta Two Tridents and Federal Premium Ammunition Select Outfitter designations. Customer acquisition runs primarily through earned media and the Orvis.com platform, where the ranch maintains 1,800+ five-star reviews, with corporate events, weddings, and a membership program providing secondary revenue and retention channels.

Name

Joshua Creek Ranch

Legal name

Joshua Creek Ranch

Website

https://joshuacreek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Joshua Creek Ranch is a family-owned Texas Hill Country hunting lodge and sporting resort founded in 1990, offering guided wingshooting, big game hunting, sporting clays, fly fishing, luxury lodging, and event facilities for affluent outdoor enthusiasts, corporate groups, and weddings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hunting Lodge & Sporting Resort

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (114210), Hunting and Trapping (1142)

SIC

Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

River & Wetland Lodges (Delta/Okavango-style) (THAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Luxury hunting lodge
• Wingshooting resort
• Upland bird hunting
• Sporting clays courses
• Corporate retreat venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Boerne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hunting and Sporting Experiences: Guided hunting experiences including quail and upland bird hunting, driven pheasant shooting, and mallard duck hunting. Additional activities include sporting clays, fly-fishing, and water recreation.
2. Lodging and Dining: On-site luxury lodging accommodations and gourmet dining services included with packages.
3. Event Facilities: Corporate retreats, weddings, special occasions, and private party venue rentals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Joshua Creek Ranch is a family-owned hunting lodge and sporting resort in the Texas Hill Country offering guided wingshooting (upland bird, European-style driven pheasant, and mallard duck hunting), free-range trophy big game hunting (axis deer, blackbuck antelope, whitetail deer), and sporting activities (sporting clays, fly fishing, water recreation, shooting instruction). The ranch packages these experiences with luxury lodging, gourmet dining, and event facilities for corporate retreats, weddings, and special occasions, supported by a membership program for recurring guests.

Product overview

Joshua Creek Ranch is a family-owned premier hunting lodge and sporting resort operating since 1990 in the Texas Hill Country. The company offers an integrated portfolio of outdoor recreation experiences centered around wingshooting (upland bird hunting, driven pheasant shooting, and mallard duck hunting), big game hunting (axis deer, blackbuck antelope, and whitetail deer), and sporting activities (sporting clays, fly fishing, water recreation, and shooting instruction). Additional offerings include event facilities for corporate retreats, weddings, and special occasions, as well as luxury lodging and dining accommodations. The ranch also offers a membership program for recurring access. The diverse Texas Hill Country terrain includes miles of spring-fed Joshua Creek and the Guadalupe River, supporting a year-round destination resort experience with luxury lodging, gourmet dining, and premier event facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wingshooting Premium guided bird hunting experiences including quail and upland bird hunting, European-style driven pheasant shooting, and decoyed mallard duck hunting, available during the September through April prime season.
• Deer & Exotics Hunting Free-range trophy big game hunting including axis deer, blackbuck antelope, and whitetail deer on the ranch's diverse Texas Hill Country terrain.
• Sporting Clays Shooting sport activity featuring two scenic sporting clays courses for guests at the ranch.
• Fly Fishing Fly fishing for Rainbow Trout in the spring-fed waters of Joshua Creek and the Guadalupe River on the ranch grounds.
• Water Recreation Water-based activities including kayaking and relaxation at the resort-style pool and hot tub.
• Shooting Instruction Professional shooting instruction for guests of all skill levels, supported by on-site range facilities.
• Event Facilities Premier event facilities for corporate retreats, weddings, special occasions, and fundraisers with customized itineraries tailored to each group.
• Lodging & Dining Luxury lodging accommodations and gourmet dining services for guests, featuring award-winning accommodations and fine cuisine.
• Membership Program Annual and lifetime membership options providing exclusive access and benefits to the ranch's facilities and activities for recurring guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,800+ five-star guest reviews on Orvis.com

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OrviscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoshua Creek Ranch is an Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge, having received the endorsement since 2016 and winning Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge of the Year in 2018 and 2026. The ranch has been recognized as a finalist five out of six years (2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2026). The partnership drives significant customer acquisition through Orvis.com, where the ranch maintains 1,800+ five-star reviews.
• BerettacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoshua Creek Ranch is recognized by Beretta with the Two Tridents designation, recognizing excellence in upland bird hunting. Beretta is a premier firearms and outdoor equipment manufacturer, and this recognition positions JCR among elite wingshooting lodges worldwide.
• Federal Premium AmmunitioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoshua Creek Ranch is an inaugural member of Federal Premium Ammunition's Select Outfitter Program, recognizing elite outfitters and hunting operations. This partnership provides mutual brand association with a leading ammunition manufacturer.
• Shooting Sportsman MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoshua Creek Ranch is recognized as a Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge, providing credibility through the shooting sports media channel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• King Ranch: Iconic Texas ranch operating since the 1850s with wildlife and hunting programs on its vast South Texas acreage. Comparable as a premium, destination ranch offering guided hunting experiences rooted in heritage Texas land.
• V Bar B Ranch: Texas Hill Country ranch offering hunting, lodging, and event experiences in a similar scenic terrain setting. Directly comparable in geography, customer mix (corporate + affluent leisure), and integrated resort-style offering.
• Beaver Bend Hunting Lodge: Premium wingshooting and upland bird hunting lodge offering guided hunts with lodging and dining. Closely comparable niche within high-end wingshooting/hunting lodge segment that Joshua Creek targets.

Others

• Beretta: Premium global firearms manufacturer and Joshua Creek's brand partner through the Two Tridents recognition for excellence in upland bird hunting. Comparable as the brand ecosystem that endorses and co-markets elite wingshooting lodges.
• Federal Premium Ammunition: Major ammunition manufacturer whose Select Outfitter program (JCR is an inaugural member) recognizes elite hunting outfitters. Comparable as a brand-partner in the wingshooting value chain that influences which lodges get targeted customer referrals.

Broad incumbents

• Bass Pro Shops: Dominant outdoor recreation retailer with destination resort properties (e.g., Big Cedar Lodge) that combine hunting, lodging, and entertainment at scale. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the outdoor hospitality and sporting lifestyle category.
• Cabela's: Iconic outdoor retailer (now under Bass Pro) that built a destination hospitality and lifestyle brand serving hunting and sporting enthusiasts. Provides adjacent comparison as a large-scale player targeting the same affluent outdoor customer base.
• Orvis: Outdoor retailer and the brand behind the Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge network (of which Joshua Creek is the only Texas member). Comparable as a broader multi-lodge endorsement and retail brand that defines and shapes the high-end wingshooting customer segment Joshua Creek serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joshua-creek-ranch

Compliance4 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Joshua Creek Ranch