The Managed Wild

High-Fence Hunting – Ethics & Misconceptions

There’s a notion circulating that once you hunt behind a fence, the challenge disappears. That’s just ignorance talking.

Ask any seasoned hunter who has hunted at B-Tex Ranch: success here takes patience, precision, and respect. You don’t show up and just shoot a trophy. You stalk, wait, read the wind, glass ridge lines, and maybe—just maybe—you get a chance at the one you’re after.

Our guides aren’t just babysitters; they’re trackers, land stewards, and teachers. They’ll put you in position, but it’s up to you to seal the deal. High-fence hunting still demands:

- Reading animal behavior

- Understanding terrain and pressure

- Making ethical shot decisions

- Passing on immature animals

That’s the heart of fair-chase ethics, not location. The fence doesn’t define the difficulty. The management does.