Our Cattle
Cows
The Simmental has historically been used for dairy and beef, and as draught animals. They are particularly renowned for the rapid growth of their young, if given sufficient feed. Simmentals provide more combined weaning gain (growth) and milk yield than any other breed.[4] They also have lower frequency of dental lesions compared to other breeds.
Japan was effectively isolated from the rest of the world from 1635 until 1854; there was no possibility of intromission of foreign genes to the cattle population during this time. Between 1868, the year of the Meiji Restoration, and 1887, some 2600 foreign cattle were imported. At first there was little interest in cross-breeding these with native stock, but from about 1900 it became widespread. It ceased abruptly in 1910, when it was realised that, while the cross-breeds might be larger and have better dairy qualities, their working capacity and meat quality was lower. From 1919, the various heterogeneous regional populations that resulted from this brief period of cross-breeding were registered and selected as "Improved Japanese Cattle". Four separate strains were characterised, based mainly on which type of foreign cattle had most influenced the hybrids, and were recognised as breeds in 1944. These were the four wagyū breeds, the Japanese Brown, the Japanese Black, the Japanese Polled and the Japanese Shorthorn.[4]: 8
The Japanese Brown developed in southern Japan, in Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku island, and in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu island. The principal foreign influences on the breed were from the British Devon, Korean Hanwoo and Swiss Simmental cattle breeds.[4]: 8
In 1960 the total breed population was reported to be over 525 000.[4]: 23 In 1978 it was reported as 72 000, and in 2008 it was 18 672.[1] The Japanese Brown constitutes about 4.8% of the national beef herd.[6]: 17 The conservation status of the Japanese Brown was listed by the FAO as "not at risk" in 2007.[7]: 71
A small number were exported to the United States in 1994.
Bulls
Simmental cattle are known for:high libido bulls with large scrotal size (the bulls have demonstrated the ability to manage high mating loads) More combined weaning gains and milk yield than other breeds of cattle High milk production levels (the Montbeliard are good milkers and are usually placed close to Holsteins in milk yields) Heavier and earlier finishing heifers and steers obtained as crosses between Simmentals and other breeds.
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While improved carcass quality is an obvious advantage to using Akaushi or any other Wagyu breed, Akaushi offers many other added benefits.
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Bull longevity – Akaushi bulls typically live 10+ years and often double the quality grade and minimize yield grade 4s and 5s
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Cow longevity – Akaushi cows average 8 years of calving and are known for their high fertility, calving ease and quality udders, feet and legs
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Environmental adaptability – The Akaushi breed is successful across all climates, including cold, heat, high altitude, etc.
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Increased consistency – In both cattle and meat type
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Hybrid Vigor – Allows for rapid improvement in just one generation and increases the fertility of the animals if a producer seeks to keep back replacement heifers.
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CATTLE PRICES CHANGE WITH THE LIVESTOCK MARKET - PLEASE CALL 817-925-8305 FOR CURRENT PRICING.
HUNTING INFORMATION
HOG HUNTS – These hunts are from blinds and have feeders with solar powered, motion activated LED hog lights. You can shoot as many hogs as you can carry off the ranch.
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2/15/2025 PRICES FOR FT.WORTH / DALLAS AREA DAY LEASES
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HOG HUNTS: BRIDGEPORT/RUNAWAY BAY AREA HUNT (450 ACRES) – 8 HUNTERS MAXIMUM -
$250 EACH FOR FIRST DAY - UNLIMITED HOGS
$225 EACH FOR SECOND DAY - UNLIMITED HOGS 24 HOUR HUNT – 7 DAYS PER WEEK
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WEATHERFORD/VEAL STATION HOG HUNT (50 ACRES) – 2 HUNTERS MAXIMUM - $200 PER HUNTER
$150 EACH IF 2 HUNTERS - NIGHTS ONLY – THESE HUNTS START AT 5PM UNTIL 6AM.
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TURKEY HUNTS:
VEAL STATION OR BRIDGEPORT RANCH - HUNTING TIMES ARE 1 HR. BEFORE SUNRISE to SUNSET RIO GRANDE TURKEY HUNTS - North Zone - 2 BIRD LIMIT PER DAY (NO KILL FEES ADDED ON OUR HUNTS) VEAL STATION RANCH
$200 per day for 1 hunter
$175 for each hunter if 2 hunters in your group
BRIDGEPORT RANCH:
$250 each per day Blinds and feeders are available for your use or you are welcome to camo up and lean against a tree near your blind and call if that is what you prefer.
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DUCK HUNTS - BRIDGEPORT ONLY - HUNTS START AT ONE HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE UNTIL ONE HOUR AFTER SUNSET - $250 ea . - 6 ponds on the 400 acre Texas Star Ranch near Lake Bridgeport, TX.
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* * 1 OR 2 MAN DEER HUNTS – THESE HUNTS ALSO INCLUDE ONE TURKEY + UNLIMITED HOGS, VARMINTS & CAMPING – THESE HUNTS START AT 4AM and hunt until to 7PM.
These are land usage fees before kill fees are applied.
Veal Station Ranch – 1 blind & 2 feeders
Land Usage Fees for Veal Station Property
Opening Weekend $250/day
Weekends after Opening Day $200
Weekdays after Opening Day $175
Holiday Hunts $250 * Thanksgiving Day & the following weekend + Christmas Holidays & New Years holidays (between 12/20 & 1/5)
ALL Weekends in Nov. $225 (Rut Hunts)
ALL Weekdays in Nov. $175 (Rut Hunts)
Weekends - Jan. 6 thru last day of regular deer season - $150
Weekdays - Jan. 6 thru last week day of regular season - $125
SPECIAL YOUTH SEASON IS $150 / DAY
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Kill Fees at Veal Station Property – This is the kill fee to be paid including the land use fee prior to leaving DFW Hunting property. These are added to the daily land usage fee - Only mature whitetails are to be harvested.
* SPIKE - $150
* MATURE DOE - $200
* NON TYPICAL RACK - $250
* SMALL BUCK WITH 13 INCH SPREAD 6-7 POINTS - $300
* MEDIUM BUCK WITH 13 INCH SPREAD 8-9 POINTS - $400
* LARGE BUCKS WITH 13 INCH SPREAD 10-11 POINT - $500
* EXTRA LARGE BUCKS WITH 13 INCH SPREAD 12 POINTS OR MORE - $750
$2000.00 Trophy Fee - Palmation (Palmated) Buck - NO EXCUSES FOR NOT KNOWING WHAT IT IS
$500 kill fine for does younger than 2 years. NO EXCEPTIONS
Spike Buck is typically 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 (or more) years old, weighs about 80-100 lbs, appears "full size height", and has long, ugly, single points, one on each side, about 3-6 inches long. The spike kill fee is $200 at the Veal Station ranch.
BUTTON BUCK --$400.00 Penalty--- Note – a Button Buck Fawn is a 1/2 year old Fawn Buck (about 35 lbs) with two small buttons where the antlers are just starting to grow, is not a Spike Buck. DON"T WANT THESE SHOT-- We charge a $400 Penalty Fee if a Button Buck Fawn is Killed.
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Please Be absolutely sure of your target before you shoot ! So please don’t think IF IT’S BROWN IT GOES DOWN.
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ALL HUNTERS MUST STOP THEIR VEHICLES FOR A VEHICLE CHECK BEFORE LEAVING THE HUNTING RANCH.
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TURKEY HUNTS -
VEAL STATION OR BRIDGEPORT RANCH - 1 HR. BEFORE SUNRISE to 1 HR. AFTER SUNSET
RIO GRANDE TURKEY HUNTS - North Zone - 2 BIRD LIMIT PER DAY (NO KILL FEES ADDED ON OUR HUNTS)
$250 per day.
Blinds and feeders are available for your use or you are welcome to camo up and lean against a tree near your blind and call if that is what you prefer.
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These are the daily land lease prices for members & non members. The following hunt OFFERINGS below show the costs members deduct from their gift card total after each hunt. Non members are asked to acknowledge that TIME SHARE members have booking priorities.
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CALL 817-925-8305 BETWEEN 1 PM & 6 PM TO RESERVE YOUR HUNT
Hunt in Springtown, Azle, Weatherford & Bridgeport, TX. Area
HOGS, DEER, TURKEY, DOVE, DUCKS, COYOTES, RACOONS, SQUIRREL & VARMINTS
BOOK NOW BY CALLING 817-925-8305 - WE BOOK ON A FIRST DEPOSIT - FIRST RESERVE BASIS SO DON'T GET LEFT OUT - WE GIVE RAIN CHECKS IF BAD WEATHER - Escape the crowds and uncertainty of public hunting lands with a safe and affordable option within 50 miles of the Dallas - Ft.Worth metroplex. These hunts take place on private property, offering a secure and controlled environment for a more enjoyable experience. The Veal Station land, owned and meticulously managed by the same family since 1857, provides a sense of history and stability you won't find elsewhere. By choosing these private ranch lands, you not only ensure a more exclusive hunting experience, but also gain peace of mind knowing you and your family and friends are shielded from the potential hazards and interruptions posed by inexperienced or less safety-conscious hunters often encountered on public lands. We have been hosting dove hunts since the 1960's so we know it's best to have food plots (sunflowers - milo - sudan), mowed strips for retrieving birds, stock ponds and NO overcrowding. Enjoy the privacy and security that come with hunting on a well-maintained, family-owned property where responsible hunting is paramount.
