WHO
The FTW SAAM team is a dedicated group of professionals with backgrounds in US Military Sepcial Operations & World Wide Hunting. We are focused on wildlife conservation through hunter training & believe that humanity’s connection to the wild and wildlife is an important part of what makes us human and it’s important to pass hunting skills on to future generations.
WHY
“Because we don’t rise to the level of our expectations,
but rather fall to the level of our training”
Confidence under pressure REQUIRES training in a variety of conditions
The FTW’s unique topography & climate makes it the top training destination for learning and pushing your limitations. Confidence under pressure REQUIRES training in a variety of conditions where difficulty exceeds that of any you will find in the wild. FTW SAAM Training will give you the confidence you need to go anywhere and pursue any game. Whether you’re learning to hunt, preparing for your thousandth hunt, or just keeping your skills fresh, FTW SAAM is the #1 World’s Best Hunter Training Facility. “You ONLY have one first shot!”.
All SAAM (Sportsman’s – All Weather – All Terrain – Marksmanship) Courses, teach you the skills and provide the reps needed to build the muscle and mental memory required to become a GREAT hunter.
WHERE
The FTW Ranch is a hidden refuge near Barksdale TX, in the center of some of the most rugged terrain Texas has to offer
FTW RANCH
The FTW is a massive, wholly owned, high fenced ranch situated in the most rugged part of the Texas Hill Country which allows us to constantly add and improve ranges as well as build custom use facilities. Our 35 range facilities include multiple ranges with targets out to 3,600 yards, Drive Around Courses, Dangerous Game Courses with countless static and moving life sized targets, Snaps, Butts, Pistol, and 5 Stand shotgun ranges. The FTW’s unique topography and it’s challenging climate conditions makes it the #1 Top Hunter Training destination for learning and pushing the limitations of both you and your weapon system(s). The FTW is gear neutral and is solely focused on training YOU the hunter.
The FTW Ranch is a hidden refuge near Barksdale TX, in the center of some of the most rugged terrain Texas has to offer. Conveniently located 1.5 hours West – North West of the San Antonio airport, FTW is an easy drive from all of Texas and a quick jaunt from SAT with a rental car. While at the FTW you will enjoy accommodations in one of our 30 en-suite rooms, 3 meals a day and snacks prepared by our executive chef team, large classrooms, a full gym, entertainment facilities & a fully stocked bar. You will find WiFi and some of the most beautiful views both day and night throughout.