Set on the rolling brushland around Waelder, Texas, Independence Ranch’s 3 Day hog hunt with meals and lodging is a compact, high-energy hunting package that blends long-range stalks, organized stand work, and guided night sessions. Over three days and two nights, this all-inclusive offering delivers six guided hunt sessions—one night on arrival, four sessions on day two, and a final morning push—plus meals, drinks, game retrieval, and the option to add a private cabin for quiet downtime. The landscape here is classic South Texas brush country: low limestone outcrops, scattered live oaks and mesquite, dense thorny cover, and open food plots where hogs and other exotics come to feed. Hogs move fast and often at night; Independence Ranch uses a mix of strategic feeders, blind sites, and mobile guides to put hunters on fresh tracks. Expect a mix of close-quarters encounters and longer, patient stalks across hard ground and false flats that mask movement. Guides on this package handle logistics—from tracking and retrieval to meat processing, which the ranch requires for all harvested hogs—so you can focus on the hunt. The honey-hole upgrade and RV spots offer custom support for small groups or solo hunters wanting more comfort or concentrated action. For lodging, the included option for shared ranch housing or the paid cabin upgrade gives you a chance to trade adrenaline for hot food and a sheltered bed between sessions. This experience stands out in the region because it pairs unlimited hog harvests with structured night and day effort, making it one of the most value-forward programs available in the state. For conservation-minded hunters, the trip is also a practical tool: Texas’ expanding wild hog population causes real damage to cropland, native plant communities, and ground-nesting species, and these managed hunts are part of local efforts to reduce that impact. Practicalities are clear: check-in is 2 p.m. on day one, check-out 1 p.m. on day three, and all hunters must have a signed liability form to enter the property. Bring your firearm proficiency, a plan for hot-weather conditions, and a willingness to hunt at night. Whether you come for the challenge, the meat, or to help manage a growing invasive species, Independence Ranch delivers a tight, efficient hunt that’s focused, guided, and distinctly Texan. Meals and drinks are included—expect ranch-style breakfasts and hot dinners timed around hunts. All harvested hogs must be cleaned by staff; processing fees apply even if you donate meat. The ranch welcomes first-timers but stresses firearm safety and basic hunting experience; guides provide shot-placement and tracking instruction. Groups enjoy shared meals and night briefings. Bookings are valid three years, and upgrades like the Honey Hole concentrate effort for hunters seeking higher encounter rates and camaraderie.