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Splendid Isolation

Situated at the geographic center of Texas, Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch is a place of isolation and renewal, where the stress of city life is replaced with the raw tranquility of the Texas Hill Country.  Whether hunting or hiking -- or just sitting on the front porch watching the sunset -- guests come to reconnect to the land and its bounty.           

Guided hunts, corporate retreats, family gatherings -- a getaway to Wulff Cedar Creek is a step into a natural state, where time stops and rediscovery begins.

One of our most memorable offerings is the night sky. Approaching the main gate, you can glimpse the lights of Brownwood from certain points along Farm Road 765, glittering 25 miles to the north, but few other signs of human habitation. From the lodge on a clear night, the sky is lit up like the domed ceiling in a planetarium, almost too vivid to be real. 

Land Page

Hill Country

Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch lies on the northern edge of the Edwards Plateau, just south of the Colorado River, a region far removed from urban life in a rapidly growing state. Ranging from woody hills to grassy prairie, the 25 million-acre plateau is an extension of the Great Plains, the vast expanse of short-grass prairie that stretches from southwest Texas to North Dakota and parallels the Rocky Mountains.

Between the Colorado and the Balcones Escarpment to the southeast, the Edwards Plateau (also known as the Texas Hill Country) is rocky and rolling, with shallow clay and sandy soils covered in cedar, oak, mesquite, prickly pear and hardy grasses. It is, in large part, dry and rugged rangeland, laced with spring-fed streams and offering ideal habitat for white-tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey and other resident and migratory wildlife.

History

Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch has been in the same family for four generations. The land originally was part of the Fisher-Miller Land Grant of 1842, when the San Saba Colonization Company settled 1,000 families from Germany, Holland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway in the Republic

of Texas. The ranch lies in northern McCulloch County, which was established in 1856 and named after Ben McCulloch, a legendary Indian fighter, Texas Ranger and veteran of San Jacinto.

Settlement of the county didn’t begin in earnest until the 1870s, delayed by Comanche, Tonkowa and Lipan Apaches. In 1903, the Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railroad arrived, spawning the nearby settlements of Mercury, Placid, Rochelle and Melvin. At a shallow ford on the Colorado called Military Crossing, wagon ruts from army supply trains are still visible in the red soil of the riverbank.

Lodge Page

Creature Comfort

The centerpiece of the ranch is a 5,000-square-foot lodge perched on a limestone bluff above Cedar Creek and overlooking thousands of acres of rolling ranchland. Featuring all the comforts of home, the lodge has three private bedrooms and baths, two communal bunkrooms that sleep a total of 28, two dormitory-style bathrooms with showers, full industrial kitchen and a great hall with massive stone fireplace.

This vast front room, which extends along the western front of the lodge, also includes a dining area that seats 30, a recreational area with ping-pong and pool tables and a comfortable living area with TV, VCR and stereo system. A front porch along the western front offers splendid views of the Texas Hill Country. The lodge complex also includes a skeet range, rifle range and caretaker's house, which is available during the off-season with three private bedrooms, full kitchen and living and dining areas.

Landmark Page

Heart of Texas

Literally "deep in the heart of Texas," Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch also features a significant state landmark. Within hiking distance of the lodge, a black granite monument was dedicated in 1997 by the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors marking the geographic center of the state.

A roadside historical marker five miles to the southwest, off State Highway 377, informs motorists that the state of Texas covers 267,339 square miles (7.4 percent of the nation's total). It also says that the geographic center of Texas is 437 miles from the state's westernmost point, 412 miles from its northernmost, 401 miles from the southernmost and 341 miles from its most easterly point.

Midway between Brady and Brownwood, Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch offers convenient access to major towns and cities while being secluded enough to provide unforgettable views, sunsets and starry nights. Travel time by car from Dallas is approximately four hours, from Fort Worth three and a half, from Houston five and from Austin and San Antonio three.

Harvest Page

Man is a fugitive from nature.

-- Jose Ortega y Gasset

MEDITATIONS ON HUNTING

Good Hunting

Cattle still graze on portions of the ranch in the spring and summer, and January through March provide the best time for corporate and family retreats. The fall and spring are devoted to hunting, a tradition in the Texas Hill Country that we preserve as a well-managed, safe and responsible activity for all ages.

Indeed, the Edwards Plateau is one of the state’s premier habitats for white-tailed deer, and more than 20 years of careful game management at Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch has resulted in a buck-to-doe ratio of 1 to 1.5. There are no high fences; deer roam and thrive with the rhythm of the seasons. Helicopter surveys are conducted annually and harvests are strictly matched with survey recommendations.

Trophies typically range from 120 to 140 Boone and Crockett points, although a few bucks in the 150-plus range are taken each year. Deer are hunted from tower blinds and by stalking and rattling. Rio Grande turkey abound in the hills and creek valleys, and nearby grain fields are full of mourning doves in early autumn.

Ecotourism

We believe that what is good for hunting is also good for non-consumptive recreation. In the off-season, Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch offers an ideal setting for business meetings, family reunions and other group events. Activities include bird-watching, trail-biking, hiking, hay-riding, fishing, tossing horseshoes and telling tall tales around the camp fire.

Gallery Page

Survey Shots

The following photographs, taken during our annual summer helicopter survey, show white-tailed bucks on the hoof at Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch. All deer harvests are matched to the survey recommendations, which are  made by a qualified game biologist.

Miscellaneous photos.

Rates Page

Reservation Procedures

Following are basic rates for package hunts and other group activities at Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch. During the prime of the Texas hunting season, which typically runs from September 1 through December 31, most weekends for three-day package hunts book quickly. Also, because the lodge is a sizable space, a certain minimum number of people is required (usually 10, depending on the event).

Package hunts typically begin at noon Friday and end at noon Sunday, although special reservations can be made for hunts and other group events during the work week. Prices for package hunts include food, game and lodging. Other group events are priced per person per night, with or without meals. When meals are provided, non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price (e.g., soft drinks, water, iced tea and coffee), while there is an extra charge for beer, wine and spirits.

Package Hunts

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|[p|White-tailed buck, father-and-son hunt (must hunt together): $2,500 |

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|[p|White-tailed doe: $500 (two does) |

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|[p|Mourning dove: $400 (minimum of 10 hunters) |

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|[p|Rio Grande turkey, unguided: $500 (one turkey) |

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|[p|Rio Grande turkey, guided: $650 (one turkey) |

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|[p|Rio Grande turkey, father-and-son hunt (must hunt together): $650 |

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|[p|Bob white quail: $400 |

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|[p|Commercial quail and chukar: available on request; call for details. |

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Corporate/Group Retreats

|[p|Food and lodging: $85 per person per night (minimum of 10 people) |

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|[p|Lodging only: $45 per person per night (minimum of 10 people) |

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Other Ranch Activities

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Contact Page

For more information about Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch, please contact:

Mike McCullar, Owner

1406 Wooldridge Drive

Austin, Texas 78703

Phone: 512-474-9422

Cell: 512-970-5425

Email: dmmccullar@

Randall Gibbs, Caretaker/Senior Guide

P.O. Box 524

Brady, Texas 76825

Phone: 325-463-5411

Cell: 325-456-0018

 

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