Quail Hunting Guide/Dog Handler

HOLT Group; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Group is seeking a Quail Hunting Guide/Dog Handler for the Kingsville Ranch to deliver high-energy, customer-facing hunting experiences with a focus on safety and professionalism.

Experience guiding quail hunts and dog-guided hunting skills are required, and you will guide quail/dove trips, train and maintain hunting dogs, and perform ranch maintenance. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding quail hunting (3–5 years preferred).
• Dog-guided hunting experience strongly preferred.
• Candidates must provide reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Guide quail/dove hunting trips.
• Help train and maintain hunting dogs and kennel
• Operate equipment for general ranch maintenance and brush clearing
• General ranch maintenance

Skills

Quail hunting experience

Dog-guided hunting experience

Job description

Quail Hunting Guide/Dog Handler

Department: Corporate Ranch (RANCH)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kingsville Ranch

Reporting To: Nathan Ballard

Description

Experience guiding quail hunts is required – please list experience on resume Dog-guided hunting experience strongly preferred

This position requires a self-motivated, high-energy individual who can work effectively in a ranch environment in a professional manner while providing excellent customer service to a variety of clients. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Guide quail/dove hunting trips
• Help train and maintain approximately 45 hunting dogs and kennel
• Operate equipment for general ranch maintenance and brush clearing
• General ranch maintenance

Essential Functions

• Guided quail hunting experience required (3–5 years preferred)
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license (cannot be dropped off)

• Drive to camp from the gate entrance can be from 5–15 miles one-way
• Longer working days during peak season (September–February); can be 7 days a week depending on hunt schedule
• Pre-employment drug test and background check required