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 Cofran's Texas . . . Hill Country Portal
HUNT, Texas
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Population (2000): 708  Elevation: 1,808 ft  Area: unknown sm  County: Kerr
Zip Code: 78024  Area Code: 830-367  Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30° 4' 15" N, 99° 20' 16" W
Location: Central-west part of county; 12 mi W of Kerrville, 7 mi W of Ingram
Highways: TX 39, FM 1340  Rivers: Guadalupe
REFERENCES
CITY: Not incorporated; Web: None
CHAMBER and TOURISM:
WEST KERR COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Serves: Hunt, Ingram, Mountain Home, and "The Divide"
830-367-4322
Web: www.wkcc.com; E-mail: wkccc1@ktc.com
Highway 27, Ingram, TX 78025 (Located in the Bank of the Hills building)
PO Box 1006, Ingram, TX 78025
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Resort area (guest ranches, summer camps & vacation/retirement homes).
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
GUADALUPE RIVER TUBING & PADDLING: See our focus page at Tubing & Paddling.
CRIDER'S RODEO & DANCE HALL: Circa 1925. On the South Fork of the Guadalupe River. Open Saturday nights in the summer. See full details in Directory below.
STONEHENGE II IN THE HILLS: The "Eighth Wonder of the Texas Hill Country". Far from the Salisbury Plain in England, this 2/3's scale replica of the famous 3,500 year old Stonehenge megaliths rises in a rural setting, guarded by 2 brooding, 13 ft tall replicas of Easter Island maoi (head statues). Located 2 mi W of Hunt and near Ingram, off TX 39, at intersection of FM 1340 and Honey Creek Rd. No phone. Video. www.alfredshepperd.com/Stonehenge/main.html
See Visitors Guide
EVENT CALENDAR:
MAPS: Google, GeoHack
HISTORY and profiles: Handbook of Texas Online: "Hunt is at the junction of the north and south forks of the Guadalupe River, twelve miles west of Kerrville in central Kerr County. The area was settled in the late 1850s by people moving west from Kerrville up the Guadalupe River valley in search of available farm and ranch land. The vicinity's first post office, called Japonica, was opened three miles north in 1880 and provided service until 1918. C. Y. Davis served as its first postmaster. In 1913 another post office, called Hunt, was opened at the forks of the river and named for R. F. Hunt, who owned the land on which the post office and accompanying store were built. Since the 1920s Hunt has served as the center of one of the most popular Hill Country resort areas. The majority of Kerr County's guest ranches and summer camps are located within a few miles of the town; its economy depends on these visitors and on the part-time residents who own the many vacation homes lining the river. In 1974 the population of Hunt was estimated at 700. In 1990 it was 708. The population remained the same in 2000."
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk Profile; City Data (not available); Texas Escapes (not available); Travel Texas (not available); Hunt Centennial Celebration: www.Hunt2012.net
Book: Hunt, Texas . . the early years . . 1857-1959, by Jeanne Sutton. Includes snapshots of events in and around Hunt that gives this small Texas town its rich heritage vested in the schools, mail service, churches, stores, camps, lodges, cafes, organizations, wars, floods and more, all of which have forged Hunt into the community that it is today. 150+ pages of fully referenced text and 59 period photos.
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix)
WEST KERR CURRENT: 830-367-3501; 107-A Hwy 39, Ingram, TX 78025. www.wkcurrent.com. Weekly newspaper serves Ingram, Hunt, Mountain Home, the Divide
WEATHER: Weather Underground
NOTES:
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
JONI HAMARI FINE ART STUDIO: 830-238-4080; PO Box 403, Hunt, TX 78024
NORTH FORK FINE ART: 830-238-3770; PO Box 519, Hunt, TX 78024
CRIDER'S RODEO, DANCE HALL & CAFE: 830-238-4441; Hwy 39 (3.5 mi W of town), Hunt, TX 78024
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Kerr County Government Offices
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country, see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
STOWERS RANCH: 830-238-4346; 625 Stowers Ranch Rd, Hunt, TX 78024. www.stowersranch.com. Whitetail and exotic hunting on 13,000 acre ranch on the Guadalupe River. An historic working cattle ranch that provides hunting for Whitetail Deer, Rio Grande Turkeys, Aoudad, Axis Deer, Blackbuck Antelope, Dybowski Sika Deer, Fallow Deer, Sika Deer and several other species of exotic game. Nature oriented recreational activities include hiking, birding, pasture tours, game viewing, photography and fishing. Over 50 species of birds, including the endangered Black capped Vireo and the Golden-cheeked Warbler. The Ranch Camp, a picturesque cluster of rustic log cabins and recently completed lodge, can accommodate 15 people. A spacious kitchen-dining room is available for guests or for catered meals. Flat screen TV, DVD player, telephone and wi-fi n the lodge. 16 mi W of Hunt.
TEXAS HUNT LODGE: 830-367-7611; 120 Lakehouse Trail, Hunt, TX 78024. www.texashuntlodge.com. On Hwy 39 between Hunt and Ingram, on Guadalupe River and Lake Ingram. All hunts fully guided and hunt by way of spot and stalk, safari style or still hunting. The hunts are fair-chase on our network of large ranches in the Texas Hill Country. All Methods of Hunting available: Rifle, Bow, Handgun or Black powder. With no seasonal restrictions on Exotics in Texas, from Trophy Axis Deer, American Buffalo, Blackbuck Antelope, Zebra, Fallow Deer, and more, the Bulkley Family and their guides will put you on the game animal that you're looking for any time of year. Access to over 100,000 acres of multiple Hill Country ranches that host only the best of Exotic Trophy Game year round. "Most of our hunts are not that difficult...we call it Safari Hunting, but if you like a good challege, Bow Hunting and other forms of Wild Game Hunting are available as well. We also, of course, do offer Trophy Whitetail Hunting...we scout Trophy Whitetail Bucks year round with the land owners, and we'll put you on the buck you want whether it's a 160 class Buck, or a management buck and doe." Upscale guest rooms and cabins for hunters or other guests in B&B style.
BUMBLE BEE LODGE: Hunt, TX 78024. www.bumblebeelodge.com
CAMP SEQUOIA: 210-622-3112; FM 1340; Hunt, TX 78024. www.campsequoia.net
CARDINAL RUN B&B: 830-895-5515; #1 Cardinal Hill, Hunt, TX 78024
CASA BONITA RIVERSIDE LODGES: 830-238-4422; Hwy 39 W, Hunt, TX 78025
CASA DEL RIO RIVER COTTAGE: 830-238-4424; HC 3, 1929 Hwy 39, POB 234; Hunt, TX 78024. www.casadelrioriverhouse
CEDAR STONE ON THE RIVER B&B: Hunt, TX 78024
FOREVER SPRINGTIME COTTAGE: 830-238-3197; 1767 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. www.foreverspringtime.com
THE GETAWAY COTTAGE: 830-238-3401; 866-259-7495, POB 379, On Hwy 39 (6 mi past Ingram in Canyon Springs Ranch) Hunt, TX 78024. www.thegetawayinhunt.com
HALLELUJAH HUT BED & BREAKFAST: 830-238-3496; 2955 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. Two room cozy cottage, kitchen, on the Guadalupe River
HILL COUNTRY VACATION RENTALS: 830-377-2867; HC 1, Box 174A, Hunt, TX 78024.
JUNK INN: 830-238-4334; (1 mi from Hunt Store), Hunt, TX 78024. www.junkinn.weebly.com.
(THE) LAZY CREEK BED & BREAKFAST: 830-367-3787; 250 Lazy Creek Loop, Hunt TX 78025
LUCK OF THE DRAW CABIN: 832-524-8173; 3200 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. www.luckofthedrawcabin.com
LYNXHAVEN LODGE: 830-640-3174; HC 2, Box 293; Hunt, TX 78024
MO-RANCH CONFERENCE CENTER: 800-460-4401; 830-238-4455; 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024. www.moranch.com
PRICE'S JOY SPRINGS RANCH B & B: 830-238-4531; 361 Rock Bottom Rd, Hunt, TX 78024
RIVER BEND LODGE & COTTAGES: Hunt, TX 78024
RIVER INN RESORT: 830-238-4226; 2960 Hwy 39, Hunt TX 78024. www.riverinnresort.com
RIVER ROAD BED & BREAKFAST: 830-238-4244; POB 498, Hunt, TX 78024
RIVER SONG: Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. River Song
RIVERHOUSE COTTAGE: 830-367-5444; 817-735-1059; Hwy 39 W, Hunt, TX 78024
RODDY TREE RANCH: 830-367-2871; 800-309-9868; POB 820; Hunt, TX 78024. www.roddytree.com
STABLEWOOD SPRINGS RESORT: 830-238-4646; 866-556-4446; 1270 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024; 543 acre private sanctuary on the Guadalupe River, an upscale boutique destination spa and resort village with villas and full wedding facilities, fitness center, pool, golf, and more. www.stablewoodspringsresort.com
STONE RIDGE COTTAGE: 281-646-0822; POB 112A, Hunt, TX 78024
STOWERS RANCH: 830-238-4346; 625 Stowers Ranch Rd, Hunt, TX 78024. www.stowersranch.com. Whitetail and exotic hunting on 13,000 acre ranch on the Guadalupe River. An historic working cattle ranch that provides hunting for Whitetail Deer, Rio Grande Turkeys, Aoudad, Axis Deer, Blackbuck Antelope, Dybowski Sika Deer, Fallow Deer, Sika Deer and several other species of exotic game. Nature oriented recreational activities include hiking, birding, pasture tours, game viewing, photography and fishing. Over 50 species of birds, including the endangered Black capped Vireo and the Golden-cheeked Warbler. The Ranch Camp, a picturesque cluster of rustic log cabins and recently completed lodge, can accommodate 15 people. A spacious kitchen-dining room is available for guests or for catered meals. Flat screen TV, DVD player, telephone and wi-fi in the lodge. 16 mi W of Hunt.
SUNDOWN RIVER RESORT - A B&B RESORT: 888-207-9491; 800-878-1670; 830-238-4169; Hwy 39 (5 1/2 mi W of Hunt), Hunt, TX 78024. www.thesundown.com
TEXAS HUNT LODGE: 830-367-7611; 120 Lakehouse Trail, Hunt, TX 78024. www.texashuntlodge.com. On Hwy 39 between Hunt and Ingram, on Guadalupe River and Lake Ingram. All hunts fully guided and hunt by way of spot and stalk, safari style or still hunting. The hunts are fair-chase on our network of large ranches in the Texas Hill Country. All Methods of Hunting available: Rifle, Bow, Handgun or Black powder. With no seasonal restrictions on Exotics in Texas, from Trophy Axis Deer, American Buffalo, Blackbuck Antelope, Zebra, Fallow Deer, and more, the Bulkley Family and their guides will put you on the game animal that you're looking for any time of year. Access to over 100,000 acres of multiple Hill Country ranches that host only the best of Exotic Trophy Game year round. "Most of our hunts are not that difficult...we call it Safari Hunting, but if you like a good challenge, Bow Hunting and other forms of Wild Game Hunting are available as well. We also, of course, do offer Trophy Whitetail Hunting...we scout Trophy Whitetail Bucks year round with the land owners, and we'll put you on the buck you want whether it's a 160 class Buck, or a management buck and doe." Upscale guest rooms and cabins for hunters or other guests in B&B style.
TOAD HALL 1 - RIVERFRONT VACATION RENTAL: 512-586-8373; 2736 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. www.toadhallone.com
WALDEMAR CONFERENCE CENTER/RESORT: 830-238-4821; FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
ALL CARING VET CLINIC: 830-238-4298; 120 Dutch Lane, POB 317, Hunt, TX 78024
BANK OF THE HILLS-HUNT BRANCH: 830-238-4190; 1634 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. www.bankofthehills.com. At the Hunt Store.
CABALLOS DE MILAGROS: 830-367-5848; POB 290, Hunt, TX 78024
ELLIOTT'S HOUSE: 130 Dutch Lane, POB 452, Hunt, TX 78024. www.onlyinhunt.com/Elliottshouse/Elliottstails.html. Cat rescue house
HUNT SALON: 830-238-4247; 130 Dutch Ln, Hunt, TX 78024 www.huntsalon.com
HUNT GENERAL STORE: 830-238-4410; 830-238-4190; 1634 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. Voted #7 of Best Old-Fashioned General Stores, by RTM. Cafe and country store. Open 7 days/wk.
HUNT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 830-238-4360; 137 Merritt Southwest, Hunt, TX 78024. >www.umc.org
KERR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA: 830-238-4483; Hunt, TX 78024
OASIS AIR CONDITIONING: Hunt, TX 78024
PERFECT SURROUNDINGS: 830-367-4688; Hunt, TX 78024
SYMM'S WELDING: Hunt, TX 78024
DELMAR HILLER REAL ESTATE: 830-238-4104; 1648 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024-3404
HILL COUNTRY ESTATE PROPERTIES: 830-285-2374; 320 Overland Trail W, Hunt, TX 78024
KEY HILL COUNTRY REAL ESTATE: 830-238-7539; 1643 TX 39, Hunt, TX 78024. www.keyhcre.com
LIMESTONE PROPERTIES, LTD: 830-238-3232; POB 738, Hunt, TX 78024
RON IMEL REAL ESTATE: 830-928-4544; POB 738, Hunt, TX 78024
RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
CRIDER'S RODEO, DANCE HALL & CAFE: 830-238-4441; Hwy 39 (3.5 mi W of town), Hunt, TX 78024
ELAINE'S TABLE: 830-238-4484; Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. Restaurant. www.elainestable.com. Casual fine dining
HUNT GENERAL STORE: 830-238-4410; 830-238-4190; 1634 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. Voted #7 of Best Old-Fashioned General Stores, by RTM. Cafe and country store, beer, ice, gas. Open 7 days/wk.
RIO RANCHO CAFE & TAQUERIA: 830-238-5181; Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. Mexican
RIVERSIDE GRILL (RIVER INN RESORT): 830-238-4226; Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024
SCHOOLS
HUNT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: 830-238-4893; POB 259, Hunt, TX 78024. www.huntisd.com. Mascot: Eagles
- HUNT SCHOOL ELEMENTARY: Public, PK-5, 115 School Ln SW, Hunt, TX 78024
- HUNT SCHOOL MIDDLE: Public, 6-8, 115 School Ln SW, Hunt, TX 78024
BEAR CREEK SCOUT: 830-238-4347; Rt 1, POB 135A, Hunt, TX 78024
CAMP ARROWHEAD FOR GIRLS: 830-238-3793; POB 819/200 Arrowhead Rd S, Hunt, TX 78024. www.camparrowhead.com
CAMP HEART O' THE HILLS: 830-238-4650; 2430 Hwy 39, Hunt, TX 78024. www.hohcamp.com
CAMP HONEY CREEK: 830-238-4645; 401 Honey Creek Rd W, POB 788, Hunt, TX 78024. www.camphoneycreek.com
CAMP LA JUNTA (For Boys): 830-238-4621; Hwy 39, POB 136, Hunt, TX 78024. lajunta.com
CAMP LONEHOLLOW: 830-966-6600; Hunt, TX 78024. www.lonehollow.com. For boys and girls.
CAMP MYSTIC: 830-238-4660; HC 2, POB 257, Hunt, TX 78024. www.campmystic.com
CAMP STEWART FOR BOYS: 830-238-4670; 612 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024. www.campstewart.com
CAMP WALDEMAR: 830-238-4821; 1005 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024. www.waldemar.com
MO-RANCH CONFERENCE CENTER: 800-460-4401; 2229 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024
YMCA CAMP FLAMING ARROW: 830-238-4631; 190 Flaming Arrow Rd, POB 770, Hunt, TX 78024. www.ymcasatx.org/campflamingarrow
HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:
For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash), telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom
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