Whispering Water Ranch & Resort

Deer Hunting

The ranch has been under strict game management since it was purchased in 1999. The ranch now includes 2000 acres of premium habitat including an expanded watering system, rotational grazing with cattle, food plots, and selective brush removal. The ranch conducts bi-annual helicopter surveys, cull buck and doe harvest to maintain a 1.2:1 buck to doe ratio, free choice protein supplementation, and importation of superior genetics. Successful management practices have exceeded our expectations as total B&C scores continue to improve yearly.

Dale Storch,
Early, TX
189 5/8” with 14 points

Charlie Simon,
St. Martinsville, LA,
185 7/8” with 16 points

Zach Simon,
St. Martinsville, LA,
178 1/8” with 20 pts

Logan Guidry,
St. Martinsville, LA,
166 1/8”

Mike Jameson,
Sugarland, TX,
162 0/8”

Bernie Drane,
Baytown, TX,
158 1/8”

Darrell Hall,
Houston, TX,
157 6/8”

Razor Dobbs,
Kerville, TX,
157 0/8”, rattled-in & filmed for Razor Dobbs Alive TV

James Stavinoha,
Wallis, TX,
152 2/8”

James Sager,
Houston, TX,
151 1/8”

“Well big Chip did it again! 161 7/8" 9 point, what a deer! Thanks Chipper & Carolyn!”
Dale Storch,
Early, TX

“Late fall at Whispering Water is Heaven on earth. Huge buck action everywhere you look! This marked my second whitetail hunt at the ranch, and one of the best hunting experiences of my life. I left the ranch on the last day thinking, ‘this is why we hunt.’”
TJ Tucker,
Texas Monthly,
Austin, TX

“Thank you so much for a spectacular and first class hunting trip! This is truly the best hunt I have ever been a part of during my many years of hunting.”
Guy H.,
California

Dale Storch,
Early, Texas
176 4/8"

Kim Hicks,
host of Hunting 201,
Fredericksburg, Texas
155 0/8"

“Thanks again for the enjoyable hunt and weekend. I had a great time and really enjoyed the ranch and hospitality.”
Bob Brennan,
Houston, Texas
141 7/8"

Trampas Poldrack,
Houston, Texas
132 7/8"

“The food, the accommodations, the hunt were all great. Thanks for a great weekend. Can’t wait to come back.” Jack Erwin, Midland, TX. 149 1/8"

163 0/8", 14 points, 26" outside spread

Kaden Rutherford,
Midland, TX.
141 5/8"

Jason Moorman, Snyder, TX. 3 main beams & 15 points

Brad Bishop,
Victoria TX.
152 5/8"

“I enjoyed the hunting, food, & company very much! Thank you Chipper for helping me land my first buck.”
John Petty,
Aubrey, TX

“Thank you for all the relaxing time and great food. Thanks for the Memories” Steve Saunders,
Midland, TX.
139 6/8"

Pat Love,
Houston, TX.
132 1/8"

David V. Brand, West Olive, Minnesota.
158 1/8"

Paul Peters,
Midland, TX
144 2/8"

“I know Derek will always cherish this weekend and the moment he shot his first deer — a beautiful 7 1/2 year old 10 point buck! He will always long to return to that moment and that experience — all the days of his life.”
Ken Goldsmith
Midland,TX

“Thanks for a weekend I’ll not forget & talk about for a long time. The hospitality was excellent. When you have good company, good hunting & good food, what more can be said.”
Don Garrett
Spring, TX

your trophy whitetail buck hunt includes

  • One mature (5½ years or older) Trophy buck.
  • One turkey (either sex).
  • Three full days of hunting.
  • Three nights lodging in our beautifully furnished cabin.
  • Texas style meals served in our custom home & hunting lodge.
  • Trophy preparation.
  • Fishing for bass and perch in our 3-acre spring-fed stocked lake.

price based on trophy buck size

  • 130" up to but not including 140" gross B&C – $3,500
  • 140" up to but not including 150" gross – $4,500
  • 150" up to but not including 160" gross – $5,500
  • 160" up to but not including 170" gross – $7,000
  • 170" up to but not including 180" gross – $8,500
  • 180" up to but not including 190" gross – $10,000
  • 190" up to but not including 200" gross – $12,500
  • 200" and above gross B&C to be negotiated.

additional notes

  • Non-hunting guests are welcome to stay with you for $150/day. Includes lodging and meals.
  • A 50% deposit is required to reserve your hunt. We can hold your reservation for 10 days awaiting your non-refundable deposit.
  • Transportation to and from San Antonio or San Angelo airports can be arranged for $150 per person.
  • Add a Management buck to your package for $1750 extra.
  • Dates: November 28, 2011 to December 21, 2011

Management Hunts

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

Chipper & Carolyn Dippel  |  325 396 2929  |  P.O. Box 1416  |  Menard, TX 76859