Sandy rounded up a group of women who enjoy hunting and booked an adventure for four of them to hunt the WildRockingP this November.  Jennifer, Cathy, Alicia and Sandy arrived on Sunday at 12:30, unpacked, settled into the bunkhouse and then headed down to the range to check zero on their rifles.  All four ladies rang the steel twice without fail, a 6-inch plate from 100 yards, without hesitation.  

When their guide Gary showed up, they headed out to the field. They saw deer, blackbuck and turkey, and at 5:00pm Sandy landed a mature 6-point cull with a perfect shot.  The 270 did it's job, the buck ran a short distance before collapsing. Sandy and her hunting partner, Cathy, got the experience of following the blood trail a short distance.  When processed the guides determined the 270  macerated the heart and aged the buck's teeth, surprised to see it was 6.5 years old.  

The next morning Sandy slept in and it was Alicia's turn, a beautiful 8-point walked out and Alicia put the perfect shot on him with her 6.5 Creedmoor.  The bullet dropped it straight to the ground.  We learned it was her first buck so of course we blooded her cheeks and helped her get it into a cooler. Getting blood was a challenge, the 6.5 Creedmoor left a 6.5 mm entrance and exit wound. 

While caping and quartering Sandy's deer she inquired about Euro-mounts.  Assured the process was something most folks could do themselves, she resolved to follow through.  At the skinning stand, she carefully removed as much hide and muscle as possible.  Sandy went home, watched some videos, read some, and a week after her hunt sent this photo back to the Wild Rocking P.  

That's a beautiful mount to go with the memory of organizing a fabulous adventure for three hunting buddies.  

Returning for the fifth year, Richard and Justin, settled into the bunkhouse, ventured to the range to check zero on their rifles and headed out to the field.  Richard was hunting with his father's 30-06 Remington 725, a classic bolt action with superb finish and accuracy.  As we headed out, Richard confided, his father only harvested one deer with this rifle before he passed it down.  Shorly after settling into the blind, a trophy sized male Blackbuck passed by, and as tempting as it was, Richard and Justin had their minds set on whitetail.  As the sun went down, the deer started moving, this stately 9 pointer emerged from the cedars and Richard made the shot.  

The following morning Justin and Richard ventured out to a different location.  Justin was hunting with his Ruger Number 1, chambered in 270.  Well before sunrise the deer started moving, a large buck emerged onto the oat field but we couldn't count the tines, Justin wisely waited for more light, the buck moved on. Later, a 12 point emerged and Justin downed him.

That afternoon father and son headed out to another oat field to try their luck.  The deer wouldn't come close enough.  The following morning, Richard headed back out to that oat field in a heavy fog.  As the fog was clearing, an 8-point buck emerged from the mist and walked into range.  Richard steadied the classic 30-06 and dropped him where he stood with a perfect heart shot.  The third deer the 30-06 had harvested.

While the guide quarted the deer, Richard called his father who lives in upstate New York to share the stories. Richard's father is no longer able to hunt, yet he was able to enjoy the stories and gratified to know that his 30-06 was placed in the capable hands of his son.  Son and rifle can still put meat on the table.


Family hunting traditions are a great way to build bonds that last a lifetime.  Start your hunting tradition at the Wild Rocking P.

Most adventures start and end at the Bunkhouse.  The Bunkhouse sleeps 5 comfortably , 6 with the cot.  A full bath with plenty of hot water awaits.  There's also a fully equipped kitchen to prepare meals and your fresh game.  

Bring your favorite foods or send us your shopping list and we'll get you stocked up.  

Every since the close of last season, we've been feeding protein and minerals to our whitetail and blackbuck.  Early velvet shots are promising.

Blackbuck, Whitetail, Turkey and the occasional hog have wandered into the view of our cameras.  

Make your plans and book your reservation for fall 2025.  We'll ensure your hunt is an amazing experience.  Bring your spouse, children and other family members and make some memories that will last a lifetime.    

Paul had spent the first half of this spring turkey season on a deer lease out past San Angelo without success.  He was new to turkey hunting and hungry for success.  We set up our first date on April 14.  We saw turkeys all day but the Toms had hens with them and wouldn't come over for a closer look.  Paul came back on April 29, we moved into the woods at 6:am.  At 6:30 the Toms started gobbling.  Instead of calling, we waited patiently, knowing the path they had taken on our previous hunt.  At 6:50 a Tom strutted to within 20 yards, curious about the decoys we had set.  Paul harvested his first turkey with a perfect head shot.

Turkey hunting is an exercise in patience, stealth and scouting.  Paul was rewarded with a bird that had a long beard and worn spurs.  At the WildRockingP, we're committed to making the most of your hunting experiences.  Paul didn't fill his tag on the first outing, so we exercised our policy; if you don't find the quarry you seek, you can come back in the season at no charge. 

There is no shortage of strong opinions on the best rifle caliber for harvesting Whitetail Deer and Blackbuck.  At the Wild Rocking P we've harvested enough game to know we had to set a minimum caliber or round. We know the .243, 300 Blackout, .223 may be enough for the accomplished shooter or perfect shot; however, not all shots and shooters are perfect. 

After much research and a fair amount of experience, we've come down to understanding Chuck Hawk's Kill Potential Score and set the minimum KPS at 20 for 100 yards.  That list starts at the minimum with a 100 grain 25-06 travelling at 2316 Feet Per Second generating 1,858 foot pounds of energy at 100 yards and a Kill Potential Score of 20.87.  That round has dropped a nice 165 pound 8-point buck the first year and for the past three years. Next up the list is the 6.5 Grendel and on up the 30-30, .308, 30-06, and so on up to the 300 Winchester Magnum. 

We use an autoloading 6.5 Grendel with young hunters, its light weight and low recoil score of 8 pounds mostly absorbed in the autoloading action, producing a KPS of 21 make it a favorite.  We also use a lever action 30-30 150g with 10.6 pounds of recoil and a KPS of 25.9 and a 308 SFAR launching a 150g bonded bullet, generating 15.8 pounds of recoil that is absorbed in the autoloading action and produces a 34.7 KPS. Compare that to our bolt operated 30-06 150g core-lokt with a recoil of 17 pounds and a KPS of 38.  These four rounds have something in common, a perfect record of one-and-done harvests.  We find youth, women and first time hunters have an easier time with managing light weight autoloading rifles.  They can be easier for seasoned hunters too.  Although some of us still prefer the lever or bolt of our youth. 

Not sure where your favorite rifle round lands on the list, you can download the list or click on the link below.

We're not rifle or ammunition snobs, we're just commited to one-and-done ethical harvesting of game on  the Wild Rocking P. 

Ashlyn and MacKenzie wanted to experience the thrill of hunting white-tailed deer.  MacKenzie sat with her father in a blind when she was very young, this time she wanted to do it all.  

When they got to the ranch, they expressed an interest in learning to stalk, no easy feat.  But first down to the range for instruction and qualification.  MacKenzie selected the 6.5 Grendel ranch rifle, Ashlyn wanted to try the 30-30 with iron sights...these young ladies wanted the full experience! ​

After a couple of attempts, we switched out the 30-30 for the Ruger SFAR in 308 with a scope.  Both ladies were banging a 6-inch steel plate at 100 yards without fail.  "Can we shoot a little more?"  Why yes ladies, practice makes perfect, and confidence too.  

Doing it all included stalking, not a simple task with three hunters and the ladies rose to the occasion.  A little noisy at first yet once they got the hang of walking and crawling silently they moved within 10-yards of a blackbuck, 30-yards of some whitetail does.  They crawled through the grass with patience and stealth.  

The adventure continued into the afternoon.  Ashlyn hunting with the 308 Ruger SFAR dropped her buck with a heart shot at 80-yards. The Hornady 150g SST made a clean ethical kill.  She got blooded and posed for the camera.

And that's when the work starts.  Both ladies wanted to learn how to cape, quarter and bone out their harvests.  This first deer took awhile to process and they did their Aggie heritage proud.

The next morning it was MacKenzie's turn.  She harvested a 6.5 year old warrior buck after  a raucous raccoon created enough racket to chase off some fine looking white-tails.  We waited another 30-minutes and her bruiser came cruising out of the woods and crossed the oat field.  A short sheep bleat stopped him broadside 90-yards out and MacKenzie made a precise aorta/lung shot with a Hornady 123g SST 6.5 Grendel that dropped the buck 10-yards from the point of impact. 

It took them half the time to process their deer, exceptional students who earned an A on this exam.  

However, their adventure isn't over.  They're coming back to learn how to euro mount their trophies.  

These huntresses showed patience, stealth, accuracy and absorbed every lesson swiftly.  This old guide is looking forward following their hunting adventures for years to come.

Richard and Justin returned for the fifth year, continuing their family tradition of hunting together.  After some healthy father son discussion in the blind, Richard harvested a wide buck with his 25-06.  A perfect shot, dropped the buck where he stood.  Recovering the Federal Fusion just under the skin it was perfectly mushroomed and mostly intact.  That put a little pressure on son Justin.

The next afternoon Justin rose to the occasion, setting the sights of his .270 Ruger #1 on another large 5 1/2 year old buck.  A one and done shot, dropped the buck immediately.

The next day they headed back to the range to test their skill with pistols, banging steel at 50 and 100 yards with a Ruger blackhawk and a new Smith & Wesson FPC.  Good food, great memories, family traditions carried on for another year.

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True North Man ministries bought Man Camp back to the ranch for the sixth time.  Excellent food, hard and fast events challenge men physically. Spiritually this Christian based event brings men closer to God, each other and themselves.   

Spring turkey season in Mills County runs Mar. 30 - May 12, 2024.  Now is the time to book your adventure at the Wild Rocking P.

Bethany wanted to give her husband Tyler a gift to remember, a trophy Blackbuck hunt.  She also got to share in the experience.  Driving from Tennessee to Texas, they saw the Fort Worth stockyards, family in Temple and revisited Fort Cavazos, formerly Hood, where Tyler served in the Army.  

Once they arrived at the Wild Rocking P, we spent time exploring what kind of adventure they wanted.  Tyler wanted a stalking hunt.  Blackbuck are plains animals with exceptional eyesight, extremely flighty making them challenging to stalk.  Tyler proved to be patient and capable hunter, turned out Bethany was also very stealthy.  On their final day Tyler harvested a 50 3/8-inch Blackbuck, Bethany was there to share in the joy.  

​Watch their story below.

This year we sponsored another Texas Youth Hunt along with the Isaacks Ranch and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Four youths and a parent come to the ranch to learn hunting safety and skills.  Two young ladies, two  young men, two mothers and two fathers teamed up with a guide so that each youth harvested a game animal.

An interesting twist this year, every hunter used a 6.5mm caliber, three Creedmores and one Grendel.  All game was harvested with one and done shots.

Participants bring their own camping gear and delicious food was supplied by the TYHP cooks.  

To learn more about the program, click on https://tyhp.org/

For three years father and son, Richard and Justin, have been hunting the Wild Rocking P.  This year Justin took home a trophy 201-inch, 186-pound buck.

On the second afternoon, a mature 6.5 year old walked out and both knew, this was something special. "Buck of a lifetime" Richard whispered.   Justin steadied his new .270  Ruger No. 1 and dropped the massive buck cleanly.  Both father and son experienced the adrenaline rush walking up on the fallen buck, he was bigger up close.

After weighing, measuring, caping, quartering and storing  the massive buck, they celebrated, ate a fabulous dinner of baked ziti and retired for the evening.  

​The next morning, Justin slept in.  It was time for Dad to get his buck.  We headed out at 5:am for a 6:30 sun rise.  Watching until 8:am we saw blackbucks and whitetails come and go, then a nice 9 pointer walked out with an 18-inch spread, Richard steadied his rifle and harvested the buck.  ​

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On their final day, the father and son returned to the field for a final hunt and Richard dropped a fine 8-pointer with 17-inch spread.   

After four amazing days of hunting and carrying on a Czech family tradition of hunting that stretches back generations, they had plenty in the cooler.  After every harvest they called Richard's dad, "Pop", back in upstate New York to share stories and pictures.  

Check out their first  and second year stories.  Is it time to start or re-start your family traditions and make memories of a lifetime?

Sam wanted to give his bride of 8-years a memorable hunting experience.  Larna had been raised hunting with her father who passed this year, Sam wanted something special.  

When they arrived at the ranch, during their orientation interview, Larna shared she had never done a spot and stalk hunt before and was excited to try it.  Turns out the Pre-K teacher and mother to 3 is a natural.  She put three stalks on Blackbuck, which are not easy to stalk. On her first stalk she crawled 180 yards across rough terrain, through the tall grass and got within 30-yards. Her guide said it felt like 300 yards.

Two more stalks, which involved crawling and she harvested a beautiful Blackbuck.  Wanting the full experience, she learned how to dress and cape her trophy.

While stalking her game, Larna and Sam were treated to a side show of trophy white-tailed deer and turkey.

To plan your Wild Rocking P adventure, start here.

Carter spent three days stalking Blackbuck on the ranch.  Morning temperatures were brisk, in the low 30's and hunts started at 5:am.  Perseverance paid off, he harvested a 102 pound male, that scored 58 and 2/8ths on the Safari Club International scale.   

Carter W
 5-Star Review on Google
The Wild Rocking P is an absolutely stunning ranch. It has a beautiful variety of vegetation and landscape. The scenery will take your breath away, but not quite before the overwhelming kindness and care you will receive from the owner. Whether you are hunting, or just out to enjoy some nature it is most definitely a one of a kind experience!

Richard and Justin returned to the Wild Rocking P to create some additional memories this year.  Last year was just too good and this year's harvest didn't disappoint.  They're planning a January return.  

In October, the Texas Youth Hunting Program came to the Wild Rocking P for a great learning adventure.  Over a 3-day weekend young hunters along with a parent learn hunter safety, game laws and then head to the field to get some practical experience.  TYHP is a cooperative program between Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Wildlife Association and land owners dedicated to helping young hunters get started on a life long journey.  

We were blessed to have father and son Ryan and Owen attend this year's hunt.  Ryan had started his hunting journey 20-years previously on one of the earliest TYHP hunts.  

Young hunters got additional time at the range honing their marksmanship skills and during downtime hooked some bass and perch in the stock tanks, enjoyed fabulous food and heard tall tales at the campfire.

Ryan Wilkerson
5-Star Review on Google
My Son and I recently visited the Wild Rocking P Hunting Ranch on a Youth Hunt sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Miller.
We both are still amazed at the beauty and abundance of the ranch. From the variance in terrain for hiking and exploring, bountiful wild game for observing or harvest, fantastic fishing in Lake Iris, and relaxing by the fire at the bunkhouse while star gazing.
What truly sets the ranch apart are the owners though. From arrival, the Miller's were actively engaged with the guests – especially the youth. My son was fortunate to have Mr. Miller be his professional guide during our trip. From an exciting spot and stalk hunt high on the mesa, to comfortable blind hunting, Mr. Miller did everything possible to ensure my son had a memorable trip. He took his time to mentor him on family, life, patience, and hunting.
If you are looking for a great ranch with great owners, then you should visit the Wild Rocking P Hunting Ranch.

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Mike Isaacks harvested a 56 1/8 inch SCI scored Blackbuck on January 6.  Mike is a patient and skilled hunter. While there were many, this was one of three that he carefully looked over during two previous outings and the one he settled his sights on to harvest.

According to the Safari Club International, a Blackbuck scoring 40 inches is trophy grade.

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... Make sausage.  It's the off shoot of the old saying, when life sends you lemons, make lemonade.

It's been said, there's two types of ranches in Texas, those that have feral hogs, and those that will have feral hogs.  Feral hogs are destructive, there are an estimated 12 million wild hogs in the US, 3 million live in Texas, several thousand in Washington DC.  We run a game ranch here, feral hogs destroy feed lots, chase off whitetail deer and blackbuck antelope, prey on young game and destroy turkey nests, eating their eggs.

While on a whitetail hunt we witnessed a 200 pound boar we'd been watching on the game cameras rush in and charge two whitetail bucks and several does, chasing them off.  His predatory behavior came to a swift 7mm magnum end.  

Another hog met his end with a 6.5 Grendel after rooting up a large portion of an oat field.

To protect the game, the rule on the ranch is hogs, coyotes, bobcats and raccoons are shoot on sight.  All  four prey on wild turkey, along with their nests and poults.  Coyotes and bobcats are deadly to whitetail fawns and blackbuck.

Wild Rocking P donated a Blackbuck hunt to the Aimstrong Foundation for a charity auction.  Steven was the winning bidder and brought his son Landyn along.  Watch their story, click on the video below.

The mission of AIM Strong, Inc. is to help support and encourage families who have a child undergoing bone marrow transplant.  Learn more about how you can help families with children who have cancer, go to www.aimstronginc.org

Richard and his son Justin hunted the Wild Rocking P, passed along traditions, made lifetime memories and harvested some of the best bucks they've ever seen.  Watch their story below.

This year's crop of Whitetail and Blackbuck at the Wild Rocking P is abundant and beautiful.  Book your adventure now.

Two of our guides talk about their 2020 experience at the Wild Rocking P and what you can expect in 2021.  Enjoy their energy in this video and book your outdoor adventure today.  

Their school sent the kids home due to possible Covid exposure, after a year of Covid lockdowns they were ready to get away for a Wild Rocking P outdoor adventure.

Turkey season in Mills county runs from Apr. 3 - May 16, 2021 with special youth only hunts open Mar. 27 - 28, 2021 and May 22 - 23, 2021.  And the Turkeys are running wild on the ranch.