Joshua Creek Ranch

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Our partner in South Texas ranch culture, Joshua Creek Ranch, offers a stunning escape into the natural beauty and rolling landscapes signature to the Hill Country. Located just 45 minutes from San Antonio in Boerne, the family-owned-and-operated ranch stretches across 1,400 acres of diverse terrain, from the sprawling countryside and grasslands to the natural spring-fed Joshua Creek and historic Guadalupe River. Guests of Hotel Emma are invited out to the Ranch to experience extraordinary outdoor sporting activities, as well as a full range of premium hunting and shooting opportunities.

WINGSHOOTING

• World-class wingshooting program recognized and endorsed by Orvis, Beretta, Federal Premium Ammunition, and Shooting Sportsman Magazine
• Upland bird hunting for quail, pheasant, and chukar with professional guides and trained dogs
• European-style pheasant drives and decoying mallard duck hunts for groups of four or more shooters

SHOOTING SPORTS 

• Property hosts two of the most scenic sporting clays courses in the country
• Picturesque views, challenging targets, and year-round shot-gunning opportunities for individuals and large groups
• Wide range of shotgun, handgun, and rifle shooting scenarios extended from world-class wingshooting and sporting clays programs, including covered shooting ranges with targets up to 1,000 yards and various simulated gamebird shooting applications

FLY-FISHING

• Joshua Creek Ranch recognized as the only Orvis Fly Fishing School destination in Texas as of 2023
• Rainbow trout fishing available starting in late November 
• Bluegill, sunfish, catfish, carp, largemouth bass, and legendary Guadalupe Bass abundant throughout the year in Joshua Creek and Guadalupe River
• Lessons from professional guides, fly fishing excursions on Joshua Creek, and guided fly fishing float trips in fully outfitted drift boats on the Guadalupe River

WATER RECREATION

• Kayaking on Guadalupe River for individuals or small groups, including 2-hour float trip
• Kayaking and tubing on Joshua Creek for guests under the age of 12
• Swimming in spring-fed, crystal clear waters of Joshua Creek
• Creekside hammocks and picnic areas available under giant cypress trees along waterbanks

GAME HUNTING

• Free-range, low-fence property abundant in wildlife
• Tower blind hunting for whitetail deer, trophy Axis deer, Blackbuck antelope, and Rio Grande turkey
• Multiple exotic record book entries with Safari Club International and The Exotic Wildlife Association Trophy Game Records