Welcome to Jerry Johnston Ranches. One of our ranches is located where I live near Castroville in Medina County. We have been high fenced here since 1994 and have been under a strict management program since then. When I purchased the ranch in 1993, we eliminated the existing native deer herd and Triple T’d 28 breed does from the Roy Hinds ranch near Charlotte Texas. The Hinds ranch was one of the first ranches to high fence in South Texas .
 
Several gross and a few net B and C’s have been taken on this ranch over the years. Roy's genetics to this day are some of the best in South Texas. Consequently, we have excellent genetics with long brows and mulely forks which are very uncommon. We have taken many 150 and 160 class deer over the past 10 years and a few that grossed over 170 and some even in the 180’s. On most hunts, a hunter will see a minimum of 15 to 20 bucks per morning or evening hunt. We have an equal number of bucks in all age classes so that we have an equal number of replacements each year. We generally have 15 to 18 mature bucks to choose from each year. High-end trophy class and exceptional management deer are all available. This ranch is in the in the habitat transition range between South Texas and the Hill Country. Parts of the ranch look just like South Texas, although we do have a few Oaks and a few cedars. Our hunters have a choice of a "camp out atmosphere" or they can lodge in our guest rooms at our home. For those that want to “rough it” we have a large travel trailer with AC and heater, BBQ pit and camp fire ring. On this type hunt you just bring your own food and drinks and it’s more like a deer lease atmosphere.
 
Our Double J Ranch is in the famous Golden Triangle area of South Texas where many of the famous high scoring net book heads have come from in years past. It's the red sand country as some call it. We have a beautiful New Mexico Adobe style lodge there, built under a 60’ by 124’ hanger type structure. The rooms have everything you may nned, including huge 4’x4’ ceramic tile showers, private satellite television reception, fax machine, e-mail and private phone. This ranch produced a gross 170" plus a 167" last season, and both were on typical frames. We also took a 166" management deer that was a main frame 8 pointer. There is a different atmosphere in this part of Texas. Sightings of Wild Hogs, Coyotes, Bob Cats, Bobwhite Quail and, of course, Big Deer make your hunt here a unique South Texas experience. This ranch is also high fenced and under an extinctive yearly management program.
 
We hunt from deer blinds and each hunter is guided. Our guides take very good care of you during your stay. We take care of everything from field dressing your deer to skinning, quartering and packing your meat in ice chests.
 
Our hunt cost is based on B&C gross scores and are priced accordingly. Prices are all inclusive with exception of hunting license and personal effects. Tips are based on performance and are appreciated by our guides.
 
Come on down, we want to spoil you!