Whispering Water Ranch & Resort
About Us
The Dippels changed their lifestyle in 2000 by leaving a larger city to raise their two girls in the small town environment of Menard. Besides running the ranch, they are involved with their daughter’s activities, church, volunteer work and serving on the school board. They attempt to experience life’s endless opportunities through travel and adventure.
Your guide and outfitter, Chipper Dippel, loves the outdoors and enjoys spending time there whenever possible. He is an avid bow hunter and has hunted in Alaska, Canada, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. He has also hunted with a rifle in these areas as well as Africa, Australia, New Caledonia, Mexico, and Scotland. With his experience, hard work and hunting ethics, he can promise you a great adventure and a memorable hunt at the Whispering Water Ranch & Resort.
Dall Sheep, NWT, Canada,
8/6/10,
163 3/8” (qualifies for 5 year B&C Record Book)
Alaskan Salmon
American Bison with a bow,
1/12/11,
Cibolo Creek Ranch, Marfa, TX
6X6 Tule Elk, Northern California, grossed scored 302 3/8".†
This completed my North American Elk Slam with a bow (Rocky Mountain Elk, Roosevelt Elk, and Tule Elk).
†This was the first bull over 300" taken off of this 17,000 acre ranch since 2005, and at the time was #6 ALL-TIME Pope&Young.
This hunt is on Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures IX DVD and will be on The Outdoor Channel, January, 2006
Australian Water Buffalo
Archery Spot-n-stalk black bear, Vancouver Island, BC
Archery Elk, Gila National Forest, New Mexico
Highlands of Scotland,
Red Stag
B&C antelope on October 4, 2007 in Hudspeth County, Texas.
Alaskan Brown Bear,
10'1", May 10, 2008
Roosevelt Elk from Vancouver Island, BC. Scored 357 3/8".
Cape Buffalo,
Mozambique, Africa, 2003
Welcome
I started hunting with my father at the age of 4. While in high school, I started managing whitetail deer here in Menard County on a friend’s ranch. I have been interested and involved with raising trophy whitetail by developing pristine habitat and superior genetics ever since. I know what is expected and know what it takes to offer a great quality hunt.
My family and I specialize in the individual or small group of hunters. We focus on quality not quantity. We pay attention to every detail and can promise you a memorable experience. This is your destination for Texas Trophy Whitetail Hunting.
Chipper Dippel