Martin Refuge
The Javelina is 300 acres of thick South Texas brush located NW of Mission, Texas. Martin Refuge is the original home of private nature photography in the Rio Grande Valley. Owned by John and Audrey Martin, who were the force behind the Valley Land Fund Photo Contest and the Pro-Tour, the ranch has been hosting happy photographers since 2003.
On this property, rich with tremendous biodiversity, photographers delight in various birds, mammals and reptiles. Professionally designed photo blinds, each set back from small water holes and close to feeding areas, allow photographers to capture critters as they wander in for refreshments. Some of the blinds have been "sunken" underground for photographing at eye level. Currently able to host up to ten photographers.
Price includes the services of our Certified Interpretive Guide, Patty Raney, also an award winning photographer.
NEW - Predator blind focusing on Crested Caracara, Harris' Hawk and coyote
- Seven blinds that hold two photographers each (three morning-three afternoon-one all purpose)
- Water holes and feeders at each location
- Drive to your blind
- Rest at the rustic "palapa"
- Running water but no electricity on site.
- Wild, primitive south Texas within five minutes to a convenience store!
- Only 20 minutes from Edinburg or Mission
- Cost of $175 a day per person, single.
- Cost of $125 per day per person, minimum 2 people.
- Discounts available for groups of 4 or more.
* Read a current write-up from Kevin & Linda Kreuger's visit to Martin Refuge here!
NEW - Special lodging opportunity for groups of 4-8 at the historic H. Yturria Ranch.
Contact :
Audrey or John Martin
956-381-1264
956-330-2055 (cell)
Patty Raney
956-425-2604
956-330-5316 (cell)