Since 1992
Hunting Game & Feral Hogs
Our History
30 years in the hunting business! A full-time staff and we hunt 7 days a week 365! We are the only full-time business that offers helicopter pig hunting in Texas and the whole United States.
Eradicated Hogs
Successful Flights
Happy Hunters
Hunting Acres
Why Hunt Feral Hogs>
Our Duty
Wild hogs are among the most destructive invasive species in the United States today. Two million to six million of the animals are wreaking havoc in at least 39 states and four Canadian provinces; half are in Texas, where they do some $400 million in damages annually.
There are now around 2.6 million hogs in Texas, more than anywhere else in the United States. Their foraging causes about $52 million in annual agricultural damage.
Hog Eradication
5 Star Lodging
Gourmet Meals
Have you ever shot wild pigs from a helicopter?
Helicopters + Guns = FUN
Can I eat the feral hogs?
While hog meat is delicious, any feral pig shot from a helicopter must be left where they lay. This is a depredation hunt and not a game hunt. We have ground hunting options for trophies, mounting, and meat. Request more info here.
Can I bring my own guns?
We supply our own guns and ammo. While we are sure that your personal arsenal is great, we have to keep safety in mind. Our rifles are cleaned and maintained for best hunting results and the safety of everyone involved.
When is the best season to hunt feral hogs?
Unlike most game animals, feral hogs DO NOT have a set mating season. This means that they are constantly reproducing all year round. With 2.5 million acres of land to choose from, there are always new groups of feral hogs to eradicate.
Do I need a hunting license?
No. A Texas hunting license is no longer required to participate in the Helicopter Pig Hunting Depredation program. If you intend to do additional fishing, bird hunting, deer hunting, or exotic hunting while you are in Texas, that will require a license.
Is shooting pigs from a helicopter legal?
Oh yeah. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)announced today it is offering $75 million in funding for the eradication and control of feral swine through the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) in a joint effort between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The 2018 Farm Bill included this new pilot program to help address the threat that feral swine pose to agriculture, ecosystems and human and animal health.” Read more about it here…
Meet The Team
FULL TIME HELICOPTER HOG HUNTING
DANA
Ranch Manager
Dana is the Divided Find Ranch Manager and backbone of our operation. He keeps things running smoothly with the goal of creating a memorable visit for every guest.
Liam Kelly
Armorer | Landowner Liaison
Liam Kelly was born and raised in southern California. He met his wife while serving in the Marine Corps as a CH-53E Helicopter Crew Chief. After separating from the military he moved with his wife and son to her hometown of San Angelo, TX. He enjoys playing instruments and has a passion for firearms and knives. He says that he should’ve been born a Texan and is loving the life out here.
Bass Hamilton
Wildlife Manager | Hunting Guide
Bass Hamilton is currently a Pro Staff Guide and the Wildlife Manager at Texas Specialty Hunts. Bass is also a full time college student at Angelo State University. He is studying Animal Science and Natural Resource Management.
Bass enjoys hunting whitetail deer, predator hunting, fishing, and recently golfing, although he admits he is not very good at the sport yet.
Jerry Guerrero
Executive Chef | Divided Find Ranch
Chef Jerry is a self-taught professional with a deep love for the culinary arts. His specialty is homemade comfort food dishes and Tex-Mex cuisine.
Jerry grew up spending most of his time in the outdoors with his family, learning to hunt, dress, and cook wild game. He is a people person at his core and attends to every need of our guests from the moment they set foot on the ranch. His goal is to make every guest feel at home.
Chef Jerry’s ingenuity in the kitchen is stimulated by his belief that food should not be overworked but rather appreciated for its simplicity and natural perfection. This philosophy is evident in his innovative menus that focus on fresh, local ingredients procured from a network of artisans and farmers.
Food is the epicenter of Chef Jerry’s life – it inspires him every day.
WYATT HONE
Helicopter Pilot
Hailing from central Utah, Wyatt’s deep love for the outdoors and passion for wildlife began at a young age. He’s an experienced angler, particularly enjoying the art of fly fishing. When it comes to hunting, Wyatt’s expertise extends from tracking lions, bobcats, and bears alongside his trusty hound dogs to successfully pursuing mule deer.
ROB LINOFF
Pro Staff
Rob Linhoff is a Pro Staff fishing and hunting guide and has a wealth of knowledge of all products in the fishing and hunting industry along with 9 years of working in the marine industry.
Rob is very good at working with both adults and children in fishing tournaments. He enjoys promoting the sport of fishing and hunting to further enhance future generations of outdoors men.
Mercy Sells
Pro Staff
Mercy grew up in The Last Frontier in Anchorage, Alaska. From early childhood, she was exposed to wilderness adventures in the great outdoors. Whether she was running in the mountains, canoeing from the foot of Portage Glacier, skiing on the vast trail systems, orienteering through wilderness territory, shooting at the Cook Inlet range, moose hunting with friends, hiking remotely with bear bells or fishing for Alaskan salmon and halibut, she never strayed far from her love for adventure and the outdoors. Her sense of adventure has continued to develop as she has lived in Oregon, Minnesota, California and Colorado. Mercy currently resides with her family in Las Vegas, NV.
Mercy’s business career has been as eclectic as her outdoor experiences. Including a wide array of specialties such as sales, marketing, hospitality, luxury travel, branding and hunting and fishing sales and partnerships. All of these contribute to her success here at Gage Outdoors.
Roxanne
Ranch Hound | Food Critic
Roxanne is Jerry’s sidekick and is always with him on the ranch. She is responsible for making sure that every one of Chef Jerry’s culinary creations is held to the highest standards. Nothing leaves the kitchen without her approval!
While she claims to be the hardest worker on the ranch, you’ll mostly find her lounging on the floor.
Dillon Lutz
Helicopter Pilot
Dillon Lutz is our helicopter hog hunting pilot who developed his passion for aviation after serving in the US Army. Dillon comes to us from South Dakota where he enjoys hunting and fishing with his family and riding motocross.
Our Helicopters
We have several different helicopters available for heli-hunting, tours, and land surveying. Click the pic below to get the specs on our R-44’s.
Our Ranch
We have private cabins, as well as lodges for sleeping at Divided Find Ranch. HPH also offers a sports bar, private dining area, a rifle range, skeet range and much much. Click below for more info.
