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contents Featured Articles 42 v WATER, COOL WATER

By Dr. Charles A. DeYoung

108 v GETTING THE MOST YOU CAN OUT OF ALL YOU’VE GOT WITH RANDY HILL

By Farm & Ranch Staff

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henever I hear the steady hum of cicadas in mid-summer it takes me

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of the clear, cool, limestone-girded river which the Spanish conquistadors named the “White” River.

My next door neighbor, David Dailey (in his mid-nineties when he told me this story), described how his dad leased 10 acres along the Blanco each summer from a Wimberley rancher (a couple of acres of which I later came to own), in order to have a campsite for his family and numerous cousins to escape the heat of the “big city” of San Marcos. The men would go back and forth by buckboard to work at their wholesale grocery business

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there, and the women and children would camp under the big canvas tents below the towering cypress for most of the summer.

One day, he and his dad noticed a ranch hand marking some of the 80-feet high cypress trees with a machete. When his dad asked why he was marking the trees, the ranch hand replied, “The boss says we’re cutting these down.” David described their subsequent

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a lot of lumber.” Then, upon refection he added, “I’ll do it, but I’ll have to charge you for the land, and the shingles we would have milled from the trees. That will cost you $50 per acre.”

They bought it, and I was lucky enough many decades later to spend some of my own summer days on that beautiful river. I will always remember the moral of that story—one man’s retreat is another man’s lumber. This ties in nicely with one of our stories in this issue, “Getting the Most You Can Out of All You’ve Got,” a story about the adaptable rancher and entrepreneur, Randy Hill from the editors of Texas Farm & Ranch.

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In it, wildlife biologist Dr. Charles A. DeYoung describes the symbiotic relationship between managing land for deer and providing free access to multiple sources of life sustaining water.

Texas rural land sales are booming in these interesting times, and here’s hoping that you’re able to find your own little piece of paradise. Don’t forget—whether you’re buying or selling, we can help.

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King Land & Water.................................. 82 KingLandWater.com

Simpson Ranches & Land LLC................ 88 simpsonranches.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Killough Properties.................................. 58 texaslandandranch.net

The Land Doctors.................................. 101 LandDoctors.com

Steve Grant Real Estate.......................... 96 SteveGrant.com

Land & Ranch Realty Lonnie Davenport.................................... 54 landandranchrealty.com

Stillwaters Land Co.................................. 48 swlandco.com

Bluestem Ranch Group........................... 57 John@BluestemRanchGroup.com Carpenter Real Estate............................. 98 jwcarpenter.com Dullnig Ranch Sales................................. 66 DullnigRanches.com The duPerier Texas Land Man, LLC................... Cover, 18 TexasLandMan.com The Graves Group................................. 103 thegravesgroup.com Hodde Real Estate Co........................... 105 hoddere.com Holcombe Land & Cattle, LLC.............. 104 randy@holcombeproperties.com HomeLand Properties Andy Flack................................................ 65 HomeLandProperties.com HomeLand Properties John Paul Lampson................................. 65 HomeLandProperties.com Hood Real Estate Inc............................... 28 HoodRealEstateInc.com

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727.......... Medina...............32

143.......... Bandera.............93

825.......... Madison...........102

156.......... Bandera.............60

965.......... Lavaca..............107

189.......... Bandera.............50

1,024....... Lampasas...........87

196.......... Real....................54

1,055....... Uvalde................68

202.......... Gillespie.............85

1,076....... Wharton.............52

204.......... Kendall...............51

1,155....... Madison...........102

214.......... Kerr.....................79

1,541....... Uvalde................92

220.......... Bandera.............76

1,588....... Medina...............69

260.......... Llano..................70

2,169....... Freestone...........36

260.......... Kerr.....................92

2,270....... Uvalde................68

275.......... Hays...................94

2,900....... Uvalde................24

156.......... Henderson.........97

305.......... Kerr.....................74

2,963....... Kinney................25

293.......... Henderson.........96

309.......... Real....................93

7,800....... Menard..............67

335.......... Anderson.........104

317.......... Bandera.............61

381.......... Anderson...........96

361.......... Mason................56

600.......... Cherokee...........79

366.......... Kerr.....................80 398.......... Llano..................55

SOUTH

399.......... Kimble................93

46............ Karnes................95

400.......... Kendall...............81

66............ Karnes................95

400.......... Edwards.............63

150.......... Nueces...............73

31,611..... Concho..............82 31,611..... McCulloch.........82 31,611..... Menard..............82 71............ Karnes................94 91............ Bexar..................94

HIGH PLAINS 4,644....... King....................67

HILL COUNTRY 12............ Kerr.....................81 12............ Kendall.............103 16............ Llano..................55

408.......... Kendall...............50 411.......... Kendall...............77 480.......... Bandera.............81 480.......... Bandera.............64 530.......... Burnet................70 530.......... Williamson.........70

1,282....... Hill......................86

NORTHEAST 35............ Henderson.........96 40............ Henderson.........97 78............ Henderson.........96 98............ Henderson.........97 101.......... Henderson.........97

197.......... Atascosa............57 197.......... Nueces...............77 370.......... Dimmit...............72 497.......... Duval..................89 508.......... Zavala.................89 629.......... Jim Wells...........57 969.......... Duval..................89

713.......... Houston.............65 1,003....... Brazoria..............85 1,476....... Liberty................65

WEST 92............ Jeff Davis...........85 492.......... Brewster.............98 872.......... Val Verde............40 1,313....... Terrell.................85 2,006....... Sutton................93 2,963....... Hudspeth...........84 4,250....... Tom Green.........89 6,004....... Pecos..................84 6,500....... Terrell.................84 7,410....... Terrell.................84 8,459....... Terrell.................84 8,700....... Brewster.............66 9,580....... Presidio..............84 9,700....... Terrell.................22 10,000..... Brewster.............98 10,000..... Brewster.............83 10,800..... Terrell.................87 10,900..... Brewster.............98 12,000..... Culberson..........83 14,421..... Culberson..........98 17,436..... Crane.................52 19,814..... Brewster.............82

552.......... Kerr.....................75

1,064....... Jim Wells...........88

572.......... Burnet................90

1,085....... Frio.....................69

585.......... Kerr.....................71

1,112....... Frio.....................27

34,123..... Brewster.............82

603.......... Blanco................70

2,000....... Atascosa............88

47,700..... Hudspeth...........82

630.......... Gillespie.............34

2,030....... Maverick............67

52,022..... Brewster.............82

645.......... Kendall...............71

2,278....... Bee.....................86

76,185..... Hudspeth...........82

645.......... Kerr.....................71

3,000....... Maverick............67

76,185..... Culberson..........82

685.......... Bandera.............58

3,015....... Dimmit...............69

113,650... Jeff Davis...........83

697.......... Kerr.....................89

6,963....... McMullen...........50

113,650... Presidio..............83

6,963....... LaSalle................50

117,000... Brewster.............82

7,300....... Zavala.................66

196,000... Brewster.............82

8,100....... Jim Hogg...........30

420,000... Brewster.............82

CENTRAL

20............ Gillespie.............56

5.............. Uvalde................63

40............ Comal..............103

13............ Uvalde................63

45............ Llano..................55

20............ Travis..................22

50............ Bexar................103

30............ Travis..................22

52............ Gillespie.............26

34............ Guadalupe.........78

65............ Gillespie.............39

34............ Uvalde................62

65............ Bandera.............60

42............ Uvalde................62

68............ Burnet................85

97............ Bexar..................78

70............ Llano..................49

110.......... Lee...................100

70............ Gillespie.............55

132.......... Lee...................100

72............ Llano..................25

133.......... Guadalupe.........77

76............ Llano..................55

159.......... Lee...................100

82............ Kerr.....................41

917.......... Gillespie.............71

200.......... Washington.....105

83............ Llano..................49

1,015....... Real....................60

92............ Kerr.....................78

1,039....... Kerr.....................24

98............ Llano..................55

1,065....... Real....................54

270.......... Lampasas...........52

100.......... Bandera.............80

1,200....... Kimble................70

367.......... Travis..................23

111.......... Mason................52

1,330....... Bandera.............71

388.......... Grimes...............37

116.......... Kerr.....................79

1,375....... Llano..................48

403.......... Lee...................100

118.......... Llano..................49

1,791....... Kerr.....................28

514.......... DeWitt...............53 532.......... Uvalde................68

35............ Llano..................49

42............ Denton.............107

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648.......... Trinity.................65

700.......... Edwards.............63 730.......... Gillespie.............27 754.......... Bandera.............59 766.......... Mason................49

8,100....... Starr....................30 8,195....... Zavala.................66 8,195....... Dimmit...............66 8,195....... Frio.....................66

22,972..... Terrell.................83

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30,974..... Chouteau.........106

13............ Montgomery.....94 35............ Montgomery.....95

NEBRASKA

82............ Montgomery.....95

28,750..... Keith.................106

115.......... Harris..................99

28,750..... Arthur...............106

128.......... Kendall...............50

1,800....... Kerr.....................26

136.......... San Jacinto......102

130.......... Bandera.............76

2,330....... Real....................38

239.......... Walker..............102

OKLAHOMA

533.......... Bell.....................52

139.......... Kendall...............80

2,330....... Edwards.............38

405.......... Tyler....................23

760.......... Coal..................101

598.......... Uvalde................68

140.......... Bandera.............61

2,708....... Kerr.....................18

468.......... Walker..............102

905.......... Pontotoc..........101

720.......... Medina...............69

141.......... Burnet................52

4,365....... Real....................92

490.......... Polk....................65

2,197....... Hughes............101

200.......... Lee...................105 202.......... Madison...........102

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CENTRAL

HIGH PLAINS

18 Armstrong 28 Bailey 76 Borden 24 Briscoe 13 Carson 22 Castro 26 Childress 37 Cochran 20 Collingsworth 40 Crosby 1 Dallam 75 Dawson Deaf Smith 16 41 Dickens 19 Donley 31 Floyd 74 Gaines 57 Garza 14 Gray 30 Hale 25 Hall 3 Hansford 6 Hartley 10 Hemphill 38 Hockley 8 Hutchinson 58 Kent 42 King 29 Lamb 5 Lipscomb 39 Lubbock 56 Lynn 7 Moore 32 Motley 4 Ochiltree 11 Oldham 21 Parmer 12 Potter 17 Randall 9 Roberts 2 Sherman 23 Swisher 55 Terry 15 Wheeler 54 Yoakum

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187 Bandera 173 Blanco 158 Burnet 184 Edwards 172 Gillespie 190 Hays 188 Kendall 186 Kerr 171 Kimble 157 Llano 156 Mason 185 Real

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66 Collin 48 Cooke 85 Dallas 65 Denton 104 Ellis 100 Erath 50 Fannin 49 Grayson 126 Hill 101 Hood 67 Hunt 103 Johnson 105 Kaufman 127 Navarro 82 Palo Pinto 83 Parker 86 Rockwall 102 Somervell 84 Tarrant 64 Wise

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178 195

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189

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243 Aransas 218 Atascosa 232 Bee 248 Brooks 245 Calhoun 253 Cameron 228 Dimmit 238 Duval 217 Frio 233 Goliad 251 Hidalgo 247 Jim Hogg 239 Jim Wells 249 Kenedy 240 Kleberg

148 Anderson 53 Bowie 89 Camp 73 Cass 129 Cherokee 68 Delta 70 Franklin 108 Gregg 109 Harrison 128 Henderson 69 Hopkins 162 Houston 51 Lamar 91 Marion 72 Morris 149 Nacogdoches 131 Panola 88 Rains Red River 52

SOUTHEAST(cont...)

229 La Salle 231 Live Oak 215 Maverick 230 McMullen 241 Nueces 244 Refugio 242 San Patricio 250 Starr 234 Victoria 237 Webb 252 Willacy 246 Zapata 216 Zavala

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209 Austin 192 Bastrop 159 Bell 205 Bexar 125 Bosque 195 Brazos 194 Burleson 191 Caldwell 223 Colorado 189 Comal 139 Concho 144 Coryell 221 De Witt 160 Falls 208 Fayette 147 Freestone 207 Gonzales 196 Grimes 206 Guadalupe 124 Hamilton 220 Karnes 202 Kinney 143 Lampasas 222 Lavaca 193 Lee 161 Leon 146 Limestone 178 Madison 140 McCulloch 145 McLennan 204 Medina 155 Menard 176 Milam 141 Mills 177 Robertson 142 San Saba 174 Travis 203 Uvalde 210 Waller 254 Washington 223 Wharton 175 Williamson 219 Wilson

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9,700Âą ACRES MEYERS SPRINGS WEST TEXAS | TERRELL COUNTY | DRYDEN

The Natural Historic Register has listed this ranch for its magnificent rock art. The expansive rock outcropping showcasing pictographic paintings that date back 3,000 years from paleo man to the Comanches of the 1800’s. In addition, this was the campsite for Major John Bullis and his Seminole-Negro-Indian scouts. The property is high fenced and extensively managed for trophy whitetail and mule deer. Along with the native wildlife, a division of the ranch also contains elk, black buck and axis deer. An extensive road system allows for easy access through rugged terrain. The ranch is well watered with several springs, tanks, header dams and numerous water wells. The ranch is highly improved with several homes, a barn and a 3,500-foot runway. This is truly a great opportunity to own a property so rich in Texas history.

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405± ACRES ALLISON LAKE RANCH SOUTHEAST TEXAS | TYLER COUNTY | WOODVILLE

The meadows roll gently down towards the southend of the ranch with deer brimming at every corner. In addition to the 20-acre main body of water, the ranch hosts the convergence of miles of Theuvenins Branch and Sevenmile Creek which meet in the southern woods of the property.

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Nestled at the confluence of the Colorado and Pedernales Rivers where the arms of Lake Travis meet.

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1,039± ACRES VERDE CREEK RANCH TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | KERR COUNTY | CAMP VERDE

Boasting over a mile of both sides of Verde Creek Ranch, multiple stock ponds, historic improvements, and panoramic views, these 1,039± acres in Camp Verde, Texas, are rich in history and beauty. Upon passing through the gated entrance, visitors are presented with Verde Creek, a gorgeous clear-water stream that carries water even during drought conditions. Shaded by massive cypress trees, the rock-bottom waterway alternates between areas of rapids and small waterfalls to more tranquil pools that spread out between the banks.

2,900± ACRES UVALDE COUNTY RANCH CENTRAL TEXAS | UVALDE COUNTY

This Uvalde County property is located approximately seven miles northwest of Uvalde, Texas. The ranch consists of 2,900± acres divided into two pastures. The high-fenced pasture has been extensively managed for trophy whitetailed deer. This pasture is just north of 2,250 acres and the property has been highly improved. Cook Slough passes through the property for almost four miles. This slough adds to the property’s appeal with large stands of oak trees along with the many native species of South Texas brush. The ranch includes a center pivot irrigation system, several large stock tanks, with bass, and 10 water wells. Improvements include several homes and newly constructed barn.

This ranch has been very well maintained and offers world-class whitetail hunting and over-the-top bird hunting opportunities.

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2,963Âą ACRES COW CREEK RANCH CENTRAL TEXAS | KINNEY COUNTY

Located just 11 miles southwest of Brackettville, the majority of this ranch is high fenced and offers a unique blend of highly productive fields, rangeland and native brush which will impress any livestock producer or sportsman. Two irrigation wells are permitted for a total of 2,940-acre feet of water annually and service two irrigation pivots with the capability to irrigate over 530 acres currently. Water troughs and earthen tanks are strategically placed throughout the property to insure efficient water availability to wildlife and domestic livestock. Wildlife species include whitetailed deer, quail, turkey and dove.

72Âą ACRES HORSESHOE BAY

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | LLANO COUNTY | HORSESHOE BAY This incredible ranch is nestled along the southside of scenic Hwy 71 in Llano County just 45 miles to Austin and only 85 miles to San Antonio. The property is only two miles west of the New Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, and just across the highway from the new entrance to Horseshoe Bay and the Summit Rock/Jack Nicklaus golf course. The ranch has direct frontage on Hwy 71.

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1,800± ACRES KERR COUNTY RANCH TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | KERR COUNTY

Live water abounds on the 1,800-acre high-fenced ranch located in the highly coveted portion of the Hill Country. 1.8 miles of springfed Falls Creek has shaped the landscape for centuries and provides endless opportunities. Numerous springs provide the water source for several stocked ponds and lakes. Seven dams are constructed across Falls Creek creating inviting pools and picturesque waterfalls. Three earthen dams create a three-acre, five-acre and eight-acre spring-fed lake respectively, which provide spectacular water features enjoyed by both wildlife and recreationalists. With 200-foot elevation changes, this ranch offers all the natural vegetation and topographical beauty the Hill Country has to offer. Paved roads provide all weather access. Wildlife species include whitetail deer, axis deer, black buck antelope, sika deer, fallow deer, quail, turkey, dove, geese, and ducks.

52± ACRES PEDERNALES RIVER HOMESTEAD TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | GILLESPIE COUNTY

Don’t miss your opportunity to own a unique piece of history with Pedernales River frontage located just seven miles east of Fredericksburg, Texas. This 52-acre homestead comes with a plethora of amenities. Originally built in 1905, the main house consists of four bedrooms and three and one-half baths. The guest house is an original dog-trot log cabin built between 1875-1880. Other improvements include a heated pool and spa, pool house, 4,500-square-foot equipment barn, 4,400-square-foot insulated barn with heat, cattle pens, original stone cistern house with cellar and the original two-story barn which is circa 1890s.

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1,112± ACRES BLACK CREEK RANCH SOUTH TEXAS | FRIO COUNTY | MOORE

Don’t miss your opportunity to own the Black Creek Ranch, located just 45 minutes southwest of San Antonio, Texas. This partially highfenced ranch offers superb South Texas wildlife habitat which has been sculpted and managed to promote deer and quail propagation.

The ranch is well watered by four water wells and four large earthen tanks. Black Creek meanders across the southwest corner of the property. Improvements include a five-bedroom lodge, four-bedroom casita, four-bedroom foreman’s house plus equipment barns.

Deep fertile soils provide numerous locations for food plots. A great network of roads provide easy access throughout the ranch.

730± ACRES 7C RANCH

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | GILLESPIE COUNTY | KERRVILLE Located just minutes from Kerrville, this one-of-a-kind property offers majestic views and strong year-round water. Property is accessed off a private paved road, located in a tranquil valley. Crystal clear running water, newly constructed lake and all underground utilities.

These 900± acres are covered with deer and other native game. Property is high fenced with a great, new road system. Ranch can be purchased as a whole or separate tracts.

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SUPER A RANCH 1,791Âą ACRES

KERR

COUNTY AVAILABLE FOR

$30,447,000

Howard W. Hood, Broker Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

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he 1,791Âą-acre Super A Ranch, the largest live-water ranch for sale in Kerr County, is located just 10 miles southwest of Kerrville, providing high-style ranch living with easy access. Crystal-clear water, cypress-lined creek banks compliment groves of pecan and walnut trees with hidden clearings maintained in a beautiful park-like condition.

The land includes both spectacular hills and open pastures; all easily accessible by good ranch roads. Numerous springs eventually flow into Turtle Creek. Several impoundments, including one five-acre lake stocked with bass, deliver abundant surface water as well as recreational opportunities. Two working windmills offer additional water.

The high-fenced ranch is home to native whitetailed deer that have been improved by genetic introduction and selective harvest, plus turkeys, elk, fallow deer, axis deer, sika deer, blackbuck antelope and aoudad sheep. Included are eight deer blinds, eight corn feeders, and six protein feeders, and a processing shed with both a walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. There are also two equipment barns (40x130 and 25x100), a horse barn with stalls and livestock pens.

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

The main house’s expansive, elevated cherry wood deck provides a seamless transition between outdoor and indoor living.

The three-bedroom, three and one-half-bath house is refined and welcoming. A springfed swimming pool and waterfall, known as The Grotto, is the perfect gathering place. A state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen, as well as a large outdoor fireplace and a fire pit, set the stage for entertaining. In addition, a threebedroom, two-bath guesthouse with a large dining area and great room gives friends and extended family their privacy. Water wells with submersible pumps supply the main and guesthouse. A large detached game room offers indoor fun as well as additional accommodations. Call Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Listed for $30,447,000. v

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RANCHO ESTRELLA 8,100± ACRES

JIM HOGG & STARR COUNTIES

AVAILABLE FOR

$30,000,000

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830-739-3815

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he 8,100Âą acre Rancho Estrella, located 42 miles southwest of Hebbronville, provides incredible hunting and superlative privacy. Rancho Estrella, which has been managed for wildlife for almost 30 years, is divided into four pastures and completely high fenced.

Wildlife includes whitetail deer, bobwhite and scaled quail, Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, dove and feral hogs as well as a full complement of desirable exotics. The wellmanaged brush country habitat, also suitable for cattle, is supplemented with protein feeders and food plots. Rancho Estrella has nine water wells, four stock tanks, and more than 30 wildlife waterers. The ranch has two separate living compounds each featuring a main lodge, apartments and casitas. The four-bedroom, four-bath owner’s home is located in Brush Pasture compound. The ranch has been a hunting destination and a corporate retreat and could easily be a commercial hunting operation. Call Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Available for $30 million. v

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TWO CREEKS RANCH 727±

ACRES

MEDINA COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR

$13,500,000

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wo Creeks Ranch, 727.9± acres located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County, is a memory-making, live-water destination designed to make family, friends or business associates feel right at home in natural Texas. This wing-shooter’s paradise has been used as a corporate retreat to entertain up to 24 people per weekend, but it is equally suited as a private family getaway or a rental property. The ranch can also generate income from wildlife and agriculture including a 500-tree irrigated pecan orchard.

The Land Nestled in an ecological transition zone, Two Creeks offers beautiful live water, legacy oaks, native pecans of the Hill Country, varied brush and bull mesquite that marks superlative wildlife habitat in South Texas.

The Water Year-round Verde Creek runs through the ranch for about one-half mile on the east, providing private access to both banks. Hondo Creek runs along the south border for more than half a mile. The seven-acre lake stocked with bass for angling fun is also a prized swimming hole. Two Creeks Ranch has four water wells—one is an Edwards Aquifer irrigation well; one is a high-flow domestic well that can support irrigation; and the other two are domestic wells. Rights to 60-acre-feet of Edwards Aquifer water transfers with sale of the ranch. Two center pivots cover between 50 and 60 acres each, currently producing horse-quality hay and sunflowers; the crops could be easily switched.

The Wildlife Two Creeks has been managed primarily for doves, but whitetail deer, feral hogs, freeranging exotics and many non-game species call the low-fenced ranch home.

Central Texas v Medina County v Hondo Shooting Guests can sharpen their shooting skills at the 5-stand range outfitted with six movable trap houses, and then congregate at the 945±-square-foot Gun Room with a wet bar and gun lockers. A nearby 1,850±-squarefoot covered porch area allows the party to move outside.

Accommodations Two identical 3,130±-square-foot dogtrot lodges crafted from reclaimed barn wood serve as the main compound’s focal point.

Each lodge sleeps up to 12 people and features spacious front and back porches. The downstairs encompasses 2,072± square feet and includes four bedrooms with private baths. The upstairs features two king suites with private baths. A short walk brings guests to the well-designed 11,600±-square-foot Party Barn that puts entertainment ranging from a wet bar to video games, dining, storage, and work space under one roof. The dining hall with a mesquitetopped bar and state-of-the-art custom chef’s commercial kitchen encompass 2,000± square feet and can accommodate up to 50 guests for special events. Party Barn also has a 3,000±-square-foot covered porch with large outdoor fans, a fire pit, outdoor bar and more. An outdoor pass-through transitions into a 3,600±-square-foot work barn with a gym and loft storage area. In addition, there are three small apartments with private baths, ranging from 180± square feet to 430± square feet. Two Creeks’ second compound, with two homes and a large storage barn, is just a short drive to the west over improved ranch roads. The newly renovated two-story, two-bedroom, three-bath Casa Verde House encompasses 2,000± square feet with the bonus of a wraparound porch. The nearby three-bedroom, two-bath Ranchero House, with a front porch and screened porch, includes a kitchen, office, laundry room, covered carport, and detached game room.

Infrastructure The main compound includes 800±-square-foot laundry building and is conveniently located in the main compound. The 5,900±-squarefoot maintenance barn houses a covered game-cleaning station, a walk-in refrigerator, freezer, restrooms and additional storage. The hangar barn provides 22,500± square-feet of storage. All furnishings with the dogtrots as well as the entertainment area and commercial kitchen transfer with the sale. Call Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Listed for $13.5 million. v

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COMANCHE ROCK RANCH 630±

ACRES

GILLESPIE COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR

$11,250,000

Howard W. Hood, Broker Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

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ocated in Gillespie County just 15 minutes north of Fredericksburg, this turnkey Comanche Rock Ranch offers a full range of possibilities from commercial enterprise to private retreat. Located adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, views throughout the 630± acres showcase the Hill Country icon. The terrain changes from gently rolling open fields and hay meadows dotted with majestic oaks to granite rock outcrops and ridges amidst native oaks and browse species. The majority of the ranch is high-fenced, the ranch roads are improved and several ag fields have been used as wildlife food plots. A test vineyard plot appears promising.

The northern section, which includes 425± acres containing six bulk protein feeders, twelve blinds and fourteen spin feeders, has been intensively managed for trophy native whitetails since the mid-’90s. Trophy axis and blackbuck also roam the hills. For the past nine years, hunting has been private but the ranch could be easily transitioned to commercial hunting. The southern section, which encompasses 208± acres, is home to axis deer, rare white elk, trophy whitetail deer, and several hay fields.

Water sources include Sandy Creek in the northwest corner, several active springs, six stock ponds, water rights to a deep well across RR965, five on-site water wells (three active), an underground limestone-lined cistern, five large-capacity above ground water storage tanks and several water troughs.

The north headquarters’ centerpiece is the 1998-99 custom-designed home with stunning views of Enchanted Rock. It features an open kitchen, living room with a fireplace, glassed-in bonus room, screened porch dining room, master suite with bath and attached sun porch, home office, laundry room, nearby pool and patio, and a chinked cedar cabin guest house.

The recently remodeled hunting lodge has three downstairs bedrooms with three private baths, a second-story bunkhouse, downstairs kitchen living room/game room, as well as an outdoor gathering area with a pool. The original farmhouse delivers additional lodging. The ranch office is adjacent to the manager’s home. An old country store with a game processing area, walk-in cooler and an ample storage area provides a perfect gathering spot.

At the southern headquarters, the four-to-five-bedroom, three-bath main house is built on the bones of a circa 1900 German farmhouse.

It boasts a downstairs master suite, large kitchen, two large living rooms, two upstairs bedrooms, one to two downstairs bedrooms, an upstairs bonus room and a nearby pool and patio. Both of the living rooms in the south headquarters house have a fireplace.

A small house, adjacent to the barn, could be used for additional lodging.

The compound also includes a horse barn and stalls, round pen, roping facility, a 40x200 equipment storage barn, bulk storage grain silo, two bulk protein feeders and multiple gravity/well-fed watering troughs.

Call Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815.

Priced at $11,250,000.

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RICHEY RANCH 2,169± ACRES

Central Texas v Freestone County v Buffalo

FREESTONE COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR

$3,250/ACRE

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he raw natural beauty of the 2,169±-acre Richey Ranch in the rolling sand hills and hardwood bottoms of Freestone County offers unlimited opportunities to create the ranch of your dreams. Located about seven miles north of Buffalo, the ranch is a 75-minute drive from both Houston and Dallas. The diverse soil and diverse native vegetation provide exceptional wildlife habitat. The majestic hardwoods include water oaks, post oaks, pecans and sweet gum; some timber could be harvested. While the ranch is primarily native habitat, there are two improved pastures that could be used as hay meadows. For the past nine years, Richey Ranch, operated as private family hunting retreat, has been managed to produce trophy white-tailed deer through TPWD’s MLDP 3 program. In 2010, the ranch was high fenced and the existing deer herd removed. In 2011, the ranch was stocked with bred does with fawns at side. In addition, the ranch has a deer breeding operation with about nine acres of breeding and soft release pens.

The 2,500±-square-foot working house has nine holding rooms. An attached breeding barn is in the final stages of construction. Infrastructure dedicated to the deer herd includes eight protein feeders, eight to ten corn feeders, a three-ton feed cart, a 28-ton capacity silo, and 12 hunting blinds. Brown’s Creek and Self Creek traverse the property, which also has nine stock ponds. Numerous duck species take advantage of the plentiful water. In addition, the ranch is home to feral hogs, varmints and a host of small and non-game species. Building sites suitable for a memorable ranch house abound. Currently, a single-wide mobile home with a kitchen/ dining room combination, two bathrooms and two bunk rooms, which sleeps 12, is the primary lodging. A 1,200±-square-foot metal equipment barn with a concrete floor rounds out the infrastructure. The ranch has a single water well to supply the house and pens. To experience Richey Ranch, call Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Available for $3,250/acre.

LUCKY A RANCH Central Texas v Grimes County v Navasota

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ucky A Ranch, located six miles east of Navasota, is 388± acres of thoughtfully customized perfection about 72 miles from Houston. Four-bar pipe fences are prominent. The pastures are improved, with mixed Bahia grass, Coastal Bermuda and mature trees. About 30 percent of the ranch is wooded providing native wildlife habitat. Every pasture has either a lake, stock tank or water trough to provide for livestock and wildlife. The ranch has two spring-fed lakes each five acres or larger, stocked with Florida bass, crappie and blue gills. There are also three spring-fed stock tanks, several springs, and three wells. The turnkey ranch has been a purebred 200-head, cow-calf operation, But could be a horse farm or a country getaway with income generating potential. A fenced lane transects the property so livestock can be moved easily to the lighted and covered central working facility. Most ranch equipment will transfer with the sale. The 5,000± square-foot house exemplifies one-of-a-kind rustic elegance where even the windowsills are granite in the three-bedroom (plus a flex room and office), three-and-a-half-bathroom house. Abundant granite and hand-built, custom wood work featuring light-stained ash make a strong design statement. The wood and granite are offset by natural light, soaring ceilings, open design, neutral color palette, and handcrafted antler chandeliers. The all-electric kitchen, with its custom cabinetry and large walk-in pantry, features Wolf and Subzero appliances. Front and back porches, encompassing 1,625-square-feet, overlook professionally landscaped grounds.

A 24x40 covered patio is outfitted with a wood-burning fireplace, a six-foot Bull barbeque pit, granite bar and nine-foot granite-topped table as well a sink, ceiling fans and hand-crafted cedar ceiling. An attached, oversized three-car garage can accommodate three Ford F-350 pickups. There are seven metal outbuildings including: a hay barn (40x100-foot with a 30-foot lean-to), a combination equipment/hay barn (150x125 with a 20-foot unpaved lean-to provide covered storage for heavy equipment), feed room/storage building (25x80), RV storage building (45x50 with water, sewer and electrical hook-ups inside), air-conditioned workshop (22x30), an air-conditioned, insulated “flex” building (40x25 with a 14-foot rollup door and 36-inch walk-in door that can be used as climate-controlled storage or a game room), and a “three-sided” storage building (45x50 attached to the back of the flex building.) All are constructed on concrete pads that are at least six inches and reinforced for heavy-duty use. All hay and ranch equipment can be stored beneath a roof. Call Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Available for $6.75 million.

388±

ACRES

GRIMES COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR

$6,750,000

Howard W. Hood, Broker Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

830-739-3815

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REWARD RANCH 2,330± ACRES

REAL & EDWARDS COUNTIES

AVAILABLE FOR

$2,650/ACRE

Howard W. Hood, Broker Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

830-739-3815

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Texas Hill Country v Real & Edwards Counties v Mountain Home

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he 2,330±-acre Reward Ranch, on The Divide near Garven’s Store, is the best-priced ranch located within 45 minutes of Kerrville. The ranch, which sits in both Real and Edwards Counties, fronts Hwy 41. A paved road runs from the entrance to the headquarters; crushed stone roads throughout the ranch make accessibility easy. The ranch features rolling nativegrass pastures and live oaks as well as two fields suitable for hay meadows or food plots.

Throughout most of its history, the ranch, founded in the early 1900s, was used as a livestock operation. The ranch infrastructure includes working pens, barns, a cedar stay round pen for horses, and excellent water distribution thanks to two water wells and a windmill. Two additional storage tanks could be hooked up to further develop the water. Most recently though, the low-fenced ranch has focused on wildlife. Native game includes whitetail deer and turkey.

Free-ranging exotics such as blackbuck antelope and axis deer come and go. In addition to the ranch infrastructure, the headquarters compound includes two main ranch houses and a wrangler’s house. The original ranch house, which boasts four bedrooms and two baths, was completely updated recently to include granite countertops, wood floors and new heating and cooling system. Reward Ranch offers several potential building sites with memorable Hill Country views. Just an hour and a half from the San Antonio International Airport, Reward Ranch provides the best of the Hill Country along with convenient interstate access to Kerrville and San Antonio.

Call Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815.

Reward Ranch is available for $2,650/acre.

WOLF CREEK RANCH 65±

ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

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ronting State Hwy 16 between Kerrville and Fredericksburg, Wolf Creek Ranch offers a private, live-water oasis on 65± acres that includes rolling hills, bottom lands and dense patches of hardwoods.

Blackbuck antelope, axis deer and whitetails call the high-fenced ranch home. Wolf Creek burbles through the ranch for about 750 feet providing access from both banks.

Hardwoods shade the watercourse and custom concrete creek-side patio. The pipe fence-lined drive delivers you to the comfortable luxury of a 7,500± square-foot Mediterranean-inspired villa with Spanish tile. The villa juxtaposes the solidity of finely crafted wood, stone and stucco against an open floor plan, soaring ceilings and large light-filled windows. The well-appointed home includes six bedrooms, five full baths, two half baths and seven fireplaces. The master suite, recently remodeled and upgraded, leaves no need unmet with two walk-in closets as well as an expansive master bath featuring a walk-in shower, a gorgeous bathtub and his-and-her vanities. The huge kitchen is designed for use and style. A balcony extending across the back of the villa overlooks the oasis featuring the swimming pool and hot tub. The nearby garage accommodates three cars and includes a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. Wolf Creek Ranch offers all the amenities of Hill Country living on a perfect scale. To experience Wolf Creek Ranch for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Price Reduced $3.25 million.

GILLESPIE COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR

$3,250,000

Howard W. Hood, Broker Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

830-739-3815

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LAKE AMISTAD RANCH 872Âą

ACRES

VAL VERDE COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR

$2,600,000

Howard W. Hood, Broker Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

830-739-3815

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icturesque Lake Amistad Ranch, with four miles of lake frontage, is the ultimate recreational water property. Delight in hunting wild game or hiking in the hills of this scenic 872.6Âą acre property, located only 25 minutes north of Del Rio. Native game include whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, and javelina. A four-bedroom, three-bath stucco home with wood-burning fireplace provides true Texas comfort. Other amenities include a barn, one water well, one tank, and perimeter fencing. This property is versatile and well-suited for development, a corporate retreat, recreational camp or a private getaway.

Contact Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Available for $2.6 million.

ROBIN’S ROCK RANCH 82.44± ACRES

KERR

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

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estled in the beautiful heart of the Texas Hill Country, Robin’s Rock Ranch is located less than 10 minutes from Kerrville and an hour from San Antonio. The ranch is perched on one of the highest elevations in Kerr County creating magnificent views of the Hill Country terrain. While the majority of Robin’s Rock Ranch is manicured, it retains its wild spirit.

Several natural springs with numerous dam-building sites meander through the canyon and provide water for the abundant whitetail deer, turkey and dove. The ranch’s perimeter is encircled by an 8-foot, game-proof fence. Family and guests will enjoy the ease and security of the electric gate and keypad that are the working core of the custom rock entrance, conveniently located 3.4 miles from I-10 and 4.5 miles from Kerrville’s city limits. The 4,150-square-foot custom-built rock home boasts four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths strategically arranged to enhance the open concept design. The soaring ceilings, whitewashed pine walls, neutral color palette and abundant light create an airy environment with solid focal points like the custom chandeliers, massive rock fireplace and natural architectural features of rock and wood interspersed throughout. The beautifully appointed home includes a dream kitchen with an island and granite countertops; plentiful, spacious closets; an expansive office with a hunting closet and built-in gun cabinet; and a four-car carport with drive through. The ultimate destination for outdoor entertaining is just steps away. The combination of a self-cleaning blue lagoon pool, Jacuzzi and 26x26 cabana with an outdoor kitchen, full bath, rock fireplace, huge barbecue pit, cozy fire pit, surround-sound stereo system and stunning vistas guarantee that every gathering will be memorable. Other amenities include a 60x60 insulated, metal barn with water, electricity and a 21x17 apartment with granite countertops and built-ins that can house guests or an employee; a 20x60 extended carport for RV storage; and 20x33 concrete dog kennel as well as two fenced yards. An insulated well house protects a 500-foot Trinity water well with a 50-gallon/ minute output. There is also a 3,000-gallon storage tank. To experience the manicured wildness and convenience that is Robin’s Rock Ranch, contact Conner W. Hood at 830-928-2317 for a private showing. The owner is a licensed real estate broker. The ranch is available for $2.495 million.

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$2,495,000

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By Dr. Charles A. DeYoung

“All day I face the barren waste without the taste of water Cool water. Old Dan and I with throats burned dry and souls that cry for water, Cool water.”

(Sons of The Pioneers, 1947) One of the tools that frequently falls through the cracks for deer managers is water and its availability, especially in semiarid regions like South Texas. This is one of those “out of sight, out of mind” things that everyone knows is important, but how important? In discussions with deer managers, I have found it hard to convey the importance of free water to deer. Frequently, I get a nod from managers and a statement like, “Sure, I know that water is important,” but then nothing happens to improve management.

Wildlife can acquire water from three sources: free water (ponds and water troughs), water from food, and

metabolic water created as a by-product of metabolizing carbohydrates and fats. Free water is the main source for deer; however, the amount of water in plants they eat is an important factor. Mule deer and pronghorns can survive without drinking free water.

Although, whitetails can in some circumstances go several days without water, they are in general more dependent.

Water requirements for deer are affected by many things, including air temperature, thermal radiation, relative humidity, feed intake, water quality, mineral content of food, protein content of food, body size, and metabolic rate. Also, growth, gestation, and lactation can make it more difficult for an animal to maintain water balance.

There are several “unknowns” regarding water use by deer. There is virtually no research on water quality for deer. All managers can use is livestock standards when testing for water quality. Also FarmAndRanch.com

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Results of water consumed per visit by deer from a study by graduate student J. Hunter Brooks on the Faith and Comanche ranches, Dimmit County, Texas 2015.

lacking is information on competition for water between deer and livestock. In a traditional cattle management setting with windmills perhaps two miles apart, deer may have to travel a good distance to drink. Even more constraining may be the habit of cattle to loaf around water sources when not actively grazing. Deer are reluctant to enter water traps with cattle present in high numbers, thereby restricting access to a few times per day.

The Caesar Kleberg Wildlife

Research Institute has conducted two research projects on deer and water in recent years. Graduate student J. Hunter Brooks studied water use at concrete troughs on the Comanche and Faith ranches in 2015. At times, rains provided temporary pools of free water, in addition to the troughs. He found that does coming to a trough consumed an average 5.3 quarts of water per month while bucks consumed an average of 6.3 quarts per month.

Does visited water 9.3 times per

month while bucks averaged 8.8 visits per month.

Dr. David Hewitt conducted a water and pelleted feed study at the Alkek Captive Ungulate Facility located in Kingsville. He used two groups of deer to assess the effect of water availability on feed consumption. One group had unrestricted access to drinking water, whereas the second group had to go down a winding corridor to access a small container of water, which refilled slowly once empty. The amount of pelleted feed consumed by the two groups was monitored, and the second group, which had to work harder, consumed less feed.

With ready access to water during drought or periods of extreme heat, deer may not need to adjust their foraging to maintain water balance or prevent dehydration. Availability of water may be especially important when providing supplemental feed. Deer pellets are relatively dry, and deer may eat more if water is available to maintain their water balance. Several anecdotal observations during drought conditions have revealed that deer abandon supplemental feed sites that are not close to water.

So, at what spacing should managers provide water for deer?

There is not a clear answer to fit all scenarios except more is better. For most ranches, developing supplemental water is a relatively cheap practice compared to high fencing, supplemental feeding, etc. Providing supplemental water for ranches that have no wells and rely on pond water may be more difficult, but still feasible. The take-home message is that providing frequent sources of water will likely pay off in better deer productivity. Cool water should not be out of sight, out of mind.

Dr. Charles DeYoung is a research scientist at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and professor emeritus at Texas A&M University Kingsville.

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MONOLITH RANCH 1,375 ACRES

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Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Llano

stunning, one-of-a-kind ranch located two gates down from Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 21 miles south/southwest of Llano and 25 miles north/northeast of Fredericksburg. Monolith Ranch boasts of a little over a mile (both sides) of Crabapple Creek, a beautiful LEED Silver custom lodge that has seven bedrooms and five baths, a seven-acre bass fishing lake, and some of the neatest granite outcrops that exist. Please see swlandco.com/property/1375-acres-in-llano-county-texas-8185008 for detailed information and interactive map. $13,700,000.

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SAN FERNANDO RANCH 766 ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Mason Co. v Pontotoc ocated 2.7 miles south of Pontotoc, 22 miles west of Llano, and 27 miles from Mason, this ranch is currently operated as a cattle and hunting ranch. Most of the brush has been well maintained and cross fencing is in place with all of the pastures leading to a sturdy set of working pens. There are three water wells and electricity is on the property. A small hunting camp and a hay barn exists but no other structures. Views, massive post oaks, and gorgeous granite.

Can be subdivided. $3,765,000.

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WRIGHTS CREEK RANCH 83 ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Llano

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ocated a short 3.5 miles east of Llano, off State Hwy 29, Wrights Creek Ranch packs a punch when it comes to land attributes with views, big granite, and over 900 feet of Wrights Creek. A charming rock three-bedroom, three-bath house with a large open room upstairs (bunk room, playroom, etc.), garage, and storage shed. $1,300,000.

CASTELL RANCHES 35-70 ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Castell eautiful small ranches out of one large ranch. Includes hundreds of massive oaks, views for miles and homesites throughout with multiple sizes and prices to fit just about any budget. Three miles east of famed Castell. $315,000–$540,000.

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DOS VIEJOS RANCH 118 ACRES

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ocated roughly midway between Llano and Fredericksburg with good building sites including views and majestic hardwoods; this one is one to add to the list of places to see. Electricity is located on the property. $885,000.

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ROCKING J RANCH - 189Âą ACRES Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Pipe Creek

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his beautiful 189-acre live-water ranch sits on the Medina River in Bandera County, Texas just outside of Pipe Creek. The ranch has 500 feet of Medina River frontage, great views, fields, lots of oak trees, and cedar has been cleared on about a third of the ranch.

This property has been in the same family for more than 40 years. The ranch is fenced and cross fenced; the cross fences create three separate pastures. The property is lightly hunted and there is no livestock currently on the property. The property has several great building sites. This is a very nice recreational ranch with whitetail deer, axis deer and hogs. This ranch is perfect for hunting, cattle, and/ or horses. Due to the shape of the ranch, there is development potential. Chris Callan, 830-955-7005. $2,395,000.

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BOOTH RANCH - 128 ACRES CRABAPPLE SPRINGS RANCH 408 ACRES

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urrounded by natural beauty and cushioned by large estate ranches, Booth Ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a significantly sized ranch in the Hill Country. Steve Bennett, 210-287-3776. $3,469,000.

NUECES RANCH - 6,963 ACRES

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he ranch offers privacy, over 2,800 feet South Texas v McMullen & LaSalle Cos v Cotulla of a spring-fed creek, hunting, improved oneStar Properties represented the buyer of pastureland, and long-range views topped off this exceptional South Texas Ranch featurwith quality improvements. Spring-fed ponds ing impressive wildlife, quality improvements, provide water resources for the wildlife native diverse terrain with strong native vegetation. to the Hill Country and fishing for the kids. Three-plus miles of the meandering Nueces Steve Bennett, 210-287-3776. $3,600,000.

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CCG RANCH 204± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Kendall County v Boerne

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ive water on 204 acres in Kendall County is where you will find a well-maintained ranch complete with Guadalupe River frontage, paved roads, fencing, cross fencing, mature trees, open pastures, rocky ravines and breathtaking views, all in the Boerne ISD. The main house is 2,750-square-feet with two bedrooms and two and one-half baths, with a three-car oversized garage. The open floor plan features high ceilings, granite countertops, wood floors, and wrap-around deck with gorgeous views (built in 2014 by Texas Casual Cottages).

Professional landscaping throughout the property includes outdoor lighting, a highfenced raised irrigated garden and a separate covered barbecue/picnic pavilion. The guest house overlooks the cypress-lined Guadalupe River. The home was modernized via a complete remodel in 2016. This beautifully situated home, surrounded by majestic towering oak trees, provides the perfect place to relax and take in the abundant wildlife and beautiful sunsets. The ranch also has a separate residential compound consisting of three guest cottages (built in 2015 by Hill Country Classics). Each cottage is one bedroom with one bathroom, full kitchen and laundry facilities. The large 3,000-squarefoot drive-through metal barn on slab (built in 2014), has large roll up doors, loft storage space, and a climate controlled storage/office.

This property has abundant wildlife such as whitetail, axis deer, turkey, wild hogs, and the occasional blackbuck antelope. $5,250,000.

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LUCKY PENNY RANCH - 533± ACRES

Central Texas v Bell County v Oakalla ocated southwest of Odessa, the ranch is easily accessed by state highway. The headquarters is of a compound arrangement agnificent high-fenced ranch, less than one hour from Austin with consisting of two homes, and includes an African trophy room, barn, great improvements. Big Hill Country views, clear creek (with a various outbuildings, foreman’s quarters, and a private air strip. dam), a multi-acre lake loaded with bass, crappie and catfish. Game J Bar Ranch shines like an oasis in the desert. $13,675,000. includes whitetail, black buck, oryx, turkey, ducks and dove. $4,999,000.

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CIRCLE STAR RANCH - 111± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Burnet County v Burnet

Texas Hill Country v Mason County v Pontotoc

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urnkey legacy ranch is about an hour from Austin. Perfect for he most pristine and picturesque ranch setting. Lush pastures family gatherings, horseback riding, ATVs, hunting, archery, and immaculate improvements, all surrounded by tall granite and all types of recreation. Beautiful main home, guest house, hills. This ranch features two nice homes, exceptional facilities for heated pool, hot tub and horse barns. $1,350,000. horse training, breeding, roping arena, barns and more. $1,450,000.

RAMSEY RIVER RANCH - 1,076± ACRES Central Texas v Wharton County v Wharton

HARMONY RANCH - 270± ACRES Central Texas v Lampasas County v Kempner

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xcellent high-fenced ranch one hour from Austin, great views, creek, and large pond stocked with bass. Three-bedroom, true rancher’s, sportsman’s paradise with 1.4± miles of Colorado River frontage plus a large oxbow lake. Plenty of acreage with two-bath home, cabin, barn and workshop. 200+ class deer and 8+ pound bass have been reported. $2,300,00. improved pastures for cattle or farming. $4,304,040.

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TIERRA DE DIOS 514Âą ACRES

Central Texas v DeWitt County v Cuero

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ne of the finest properties South Texas has to offer, Tierra De Dios is a completely turnkey hunting and recreational ranch within two hours to four major Texas cities. Located about eight miles northeast of Cuero, the ranch is nestled near the center of a polygon connecting Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi. The beautiful Tierra De Dios Ranch consists of 514.47 acres and has packed gravel roads throughout the property as well as a long stretch of paved and concrete drive leading up to the main house. Other amenities include two houses, equipment sheds, walkin cooler, metal barn on slab, three water wells, six stock tanks, irrigated food plots, and numerous hunting stands and feeders.

Wildlife includes exotics such as blesbok, gemsbok, black buck, axis deer, scimitar oryx, scimbok, Jacob four-horn sheep, and Texas dahl. Native species include whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, bobcat, coyotes, and many others. The seasonal Chicolate Creek meanders through a portion of the property, and has been incorporated into the water feature system. The ranch contains the perfect mix of brush and open pasture, providing plenty of cover and foraging area for the abundant wildlife, while making for splendid vistas throughout the property. You have to see this ranch to truly appreciate all it has to offer, so book your showing appointment today! $6,430,875.

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MERIDIAN MOUNTAIN RANCH 1,065± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Real County v Leakey

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his show-stopping property is nestled in the heart of the Frio Canyon. At 1,065± acres it is large enough to get lost on, yet still manageable. The ranch is located about three miles east of Leakey, Texas with Hwy 337 frontage, one of the most scenic highways in Texas. Bordered by large neighbors, Meridian Mountain Ranch is across from the Frio Canyon Vineyard, minutes from the Frio River, Garner State Park, Lost Maples State Natural Area and popular golf courses. Ideal location convenient to all the Frio and Sabinal Canyons have to offer but with the quiet and beauty you may not want to leave. Accessed by great roads, beautiful bottomland surrounded by tree-covered hills presents outstanding views from multiple building sites. The four-legged inhabitants of this property include the Texas whitetail deer, javelina, and feral hogs as well as exotics such as axis, audad, elk, red deer, fallow deer and sika. The pond and various springs supply water for the game, birds and other wildlife. This property is truly one of a kind offering great recreation and investment opportunities. $5,750,000.

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ater—lots of water! One of the nicest live-water tracts in the area. The first thing you notice driving into this ranch is the amazing view of the hills set behind beautiful crystal-clear Nueces River. Then venturing through towering pecan trees that flow into oak-covered pasture, this ranch will not fail to impress. Fertile soil for planting and wildlife abounds. The banks of the river and creek are high but also offer great access to water for recreational activities. Improvements provide a nice hunting retreat or family vacation destination. Pulliam Creek frontage offers a very unique area to explore and recreate. Hunting will not disappoint with whitetail, turkey and axis deer in healthy numbers. All-around great ranch for the size and price. Ranch improvements include an older-style ranch house overlooking the river with two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as two separated one-bed, one-bath combos. Several outbuildings including a workshop, barn, equipment shed and livestock pens. $2,195,000.

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LLANO RIVER & RANCH WITH CABIN - 45 ACRES

ROCKY CREEK ROAD HUNTING RANCH - 70 ACRES

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reat property at a fair price! The ranch lays out with 4± acres and 800± feet Llano River on the south side of CR 104 and 1,000± feet Elm Creek on the north end of ranch. One third of the ranch is improved grasses and the remainder is in native live oak and granite pasture with long ridge running east and west. The ranch also boasts two water wells and a spectacular cabin. $1,250,000.

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pectacular hunting ranch in a great LOCATION! Ranch is set up already for hunting or a homestead with a utilitarian 900±-squarefoot living/2,000±-square-foot workshop barndominium, high-quality appliances, high-fenced garden, cross fence, a gusher 35-gpm water well, pond, work pens and metal shed, feeders and blinds may convey.

Terrain is level with 100s of post oaks. Large whitetail population; exotics are common. Secluded yet 15 minutes from town. $845,000.

HINESLY BRANCH CREEK - 98 ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Bluffton mazing 16 park-like acres with a nice little one-acre lake, 600-feet hese 98 acres in Llano County offer beautiful oaks, wet-weather both sides of Wright’s Creek, A-frame interior is unfinished. There creek running through property with live spring and great well, are big oaks, pecan, elm, mesquite trees, a submersible water well, hand-dug rock well, windmill, electricity, septic tanks, granite outcrops, paved county road frontage, and minutes from Lake Buchanan! new fence and entrance, coastal fields and great soil. 1,000-feet of Hwy $1,225,000.

29 frontage. Outside city limits yet minutes from downtown Llano. Great home-sites and multi-use property could be RV park, farm, hunting place, commercial businesses or whatever you want it to be. $275,000.

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cenic ranch of 76± acre on prestigious CR 312, minutes south of Llano. Paved county road, frontage on seasonal Oatman Creek, Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Castell huge trees and granite outcrops, great views, hunting, neat ranchn addition to Hickory there are multiple wet-weather creeks and style 2016 three-bedroom, two-bath mobile home, 45gpm well plus seeps with huge granite outcrops, huge live oaks and pecan trees. windmill well. $840,000.

There are wonderful homesites along the ridge lines with long scenic Tory B. Virdell views of Hickory Creek and Llano County. Being in southwest Llano County, there is super deer and hog hunting and occasionally exotic 325-423-4237 tvirdell@virdellrealestate.com hunting, as well as some decent bird hunting along Hickory. The ranch virdellrealestate.com is accessed with paved CR 106 frontage. $2,190,000.

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LLANO RIVER RANCH - 361Âą ACRES Texas Hill Country v Mason County v Mason

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his property features gently rolling bottomlands but also showcases several hilltops offering spectacular views of Mason County. The bottomlands have been cleared along the riverside making it optimal river frontage. The ranch has an abundance of towering pecan trees lining the riverbanks. Elsewhere on the property you will find cedar, black walnut, sycamore, live oaks, elm and persimmon trees, among others. The ranch boasts over 4,000 feet of the main Llano River. All points of the river are fully accessible, with a gradual slope of the riverbanks to the water. The bottomlands along the river are studded with beautiful pecan trees and grasslands. Wildlife includes many whitetail deer, wild hogs, turkey and other free ranging exotics call this property home. $3,600,000.

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ewly on the market is this beautiful custom 4,039-square-foot, four-bedroom, twobath home sitting on top of a hill, allowing for gorgeous panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country. The home itself is constructed out of 15-inch-thick compressed earth blocks making it both extra strong and energy efficient. This home also features an open kitchen/ dining/living room layout with a fire place in the living room. A large pantry comes with the house as well as a very spacious laundry/mud room and an oversized game room. This 20acre property is located just outside of Harper, approximately 24 miles from Fredericksburg.

In addition to the main house, the property includes an orchard of fruit trees, two-car carport, 30x40 shop complete with plumbing, and a 30x15 storage shed. $830,000.

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ocated one mile south of Lake Corpus Christi and three miles north of Orange Grove in northeastern Jim Wells County lies the 40-year familyowned 4D Ranch. Conservation minded improvements and dedicated management add to the property’s unique natural appeal. The ranch’s well-designed infrastructure includes an improved limestone road system, a 2.5-acre bass fishing lake, and a water distribution system supplied by three water wells with one rated at 100 gpm. Just as functional are the structural improvements including a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch house, a large drive-through equipment barn, dog pens, and cattle working facilities. 100-foot elevation changes allow for major league, long range views from one of the property’s central hilltops. Over a mile of seasonal Hobbs Hollow and three-quarter mile of Pernitas Creek frontage creates incredible riparian forest areas which also serve as primetime wildlife habitat. Not often does an offering of this caliber with its solid infrastructure and diverse natural features come to market. Additional acreage available. Call today to schedule your tour! $2,295,850.

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ocated in eastern Atascosa near the Wilson line, this hunting and recreational haven is only 44 miles south of downtown San Antonio. Pound for pound, one of the gamiest places this broker has ever seen. Rectangle in shape with wet weather Prieto Creek bisecting the property from north to south creating a magical creek bottom area. High quality South Texas brush with oak trees as big as your kitchen table along the creek. There are two good stock tanks on either end of the property and a McCoy WSC water meter in place. This low-fenced ranch is located in a quiet area with good neighbors. Owner/Broker. $899,000.

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7H RANCH 685 ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Utopia

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eautiful 7H Ranch is located just outside Utopia, Texas, approximately halfway between Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Excellent hunting of whitetail deer, turkeys, hogs, axis deer, fishing, dove and other wildlife. Owned by the same family for 43 years. All areas of the ranch are easily accessible by a great internal road system. The northern portion of the ranch is mostly deep soiled valley land with the southern half gently sloping hills to high majestic hilltops. One hill is over 2,000-feet tall and offers many potential homesites with amazing views of both the Sabinal Canyon and West Sabinal Canyon. Main roads are improved with caliche surface and in good repair. The ranch offers approximately 60 acres of fields for cultivation or food plots, huge healthy live oaks, post oaks, cedar elms, madrone, nine individual ponds and tanks throughout the ranch and two intermittent creeks transverse the ranch offering the potential for a large lake. 7H ranch is truly an exceptional ranch in one of the most soughtafter areas of the Hill Country; don’t miss this one. $4,650,000. Call Morris, 210-415-9850.

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ocated six miles west of Vanderpool with frontage on RR 337, Miracle Springs is one the most amazing ranches available in the Texas Hill Country. The ranch offers lush spring-fed canyons, steep hardwood-lined valleys, fertile bottoms and some of the most incredible views in the Hill Country. The ranch headquarters is located at the end of a newly improved and paved road. The ranch is completely game fenced, offers a very cozy three-bedroom, two-bath log cabin-style home, guest lodge for large groups, fabulous entertainment area with large deep pool, fire pit, barbecue pit and outdoor kitchen. The ranch also offer a large four-door shop/equipment barn with game cleaning area, walk-in cooler and workshop. The highlight of the ranch is the two incredible spring-fed lakes, both stocked with fish. There is not a more scenic turnkey ranch available in this area; won’t last. $4,975,000.

Call Morris, 210-415-9850.

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ord Springs Ranch is truly one of the most incredible live-water properties to come onto the market in years. Located in Real County, approximately 12 miles - 1,015 ACRES northwest of Leakey and six miles east of Texas Hill Country v Real County v Vance Vance, this secluded Hill Country gem offers some of the most incredible live water and possibly the strongest springs available in the entire Texas Hill Country. The ranch is a combination of rugged hilltops, sprawling plateaus, fertile valleys and incredible hardwood-lined canyons that provide habitat for the whitetail, turkey,

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hogs, aoudad and occasional exotics. Just a half-mile uphill hike from the original homestead are the huge springs that flow straight out of the sides of the limestone bluffs creating a series of the most incredible live-water features ever seen in the Texas Hill Country. The springs send millions of gallons of water cascading down a dozen waterfalls, limestone bottom rapids, deep swimming holes, over a man-made dam and eventually flows into Cord Springs Creek. At the site of the springs you can actually hear the roar from waterfalls in the underground caverns. Words and pictures cannot describe the true beauty of this ranch, see for yourself. $5,250,000. Call Morris, 210-415-9850.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH - 156± ACRES Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Vanderpool

ocated just a few miles north of Vanderpool, this turnkey ranch features a well-built 1,300± square-foot log cabinstyle home that offers unbelievable views of the beautiful Sabinal Canyon. The very comfortable home features two bedrooms and one bath, loft, open living/dining and kitchen area, and wrap-around porches.

The ranch also offers a metal building with attached guest room with kitchen and bath, a workshop with carport, two water wells and is partially game fenced. $1,195,000.

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his new one-of-a-kind listing is located on Mountain Drive and Blue Bill Drive in Lakehills, Texas, one of the fastest growing areas of Bandera County. This unique property offers 1,400+ feet of fabulous lake frontage on Blue Bill Cove, with several areas ideal for boat ramps or piers, providing unlimited water recreation with swimming, tubing, kayaking, snorkeling, canoeing, skiing and fishing. The property is gently sloping and offers several fabulous home sites with incredible lake views. $1,200,000. Won’t last. Call Morris, 210-415-9850.

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LOST CANYON RANCH - 140 ACRES

idden away just minutes from FM 337, and just a few miles east of Vanderpool, Silver Creek Canyon Ranch is truly one of the most beautiful live-water ranches available in today’s market. Willow Springs Creek flows for more than a half mile through the ranch and offers both sides of the crystal clear springfed creek, beautiful waterfalls, rapids, relaxing shallow pools and an absolutely awesome five-acre lake. This hidden jewel offers one of the most incredible settings anywhere in the Texas Hill Country with a charming cowboystyle hacienda situated right along the banks of the fabulous spring-fed lake. $2,600,000.

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ocated minutes off RR 337 in the one of the most sought after areas of the Hill Country, here is the opportunity for you to own a small ranch with a fabulous live-water creek.

The property offers 1,600± feet of both sides of Willow Springs Creek, beautiful hardwoodlined hills and canyons, additional springs, small cabin, equipment barn/work shop with loft, electric and near end-of road-privacy. The 1,600 feet of creek offers numerous waterfalls, rapids, small pools, Indian Camp area and several places to build a small dam to create a nice swimming hole. It does not get any more unique than this—fabulous area, neighbors and priced to sell. $869,000. Call Morris, 210-415-9850.

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NEW LISTING - FABULOUS SABINAL RIVER - 34± ACRES Central Texas v Uvalde County v Utopia

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his exceptional live-water property is located just walking distance from Utopia and just minutes from Garner State Park.

The property offers paved frontage, electric access, limestone road, house pad, electric, phone service, deep fertile soil, huge healthy oaks and pecans. There are several fantastic homesites safely above any flood area and with terrific views of the river. The tract also offers centuries-old cypress, a wooden dock and over 400 feet of beautiful Sabinal River frontage and access to 2,500 feet of deep water that provides an endless amount of recreation with swimming, tubing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. The tract is loaded with axis, whitetail and turkey. Won’t last. $1,695,000. Owner/broker. Call Morris, 210-415-9850.

TAMPKE RANCH - 42 ACRES Central Texas v Uvalde County v Utopia ocated south of Utopia, this one-of-akind listing offers end-of-road privacy, breathtaking live water, amazing views of the surrounding valley, deep fertile soils, huge healthy oaks, two ponds, Indian mounds, electric, phone and internet. The property offers medium to heavy cover that provides excellent habitat for the large numbers of axis, whitetail, turkey, and hogs.

This rare offering is one of the most select and beautiful live-water tracts available in this area of the Hill Country, certainly in the Sabinal Canyon. 300 feet of incredible river frontage provides endless amounts of recreation with swimming, tubing, kayaking, canoeing and great fishing. $1,175,000.

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ocated just a few minutes south of Utopia in a gated community, this exceptional property offers the very finest in construction and comfort and is undoubtedly one of - 5± ACRES the premier live-water properties in the Hill Country. The tract features a fabulous Central Texas v Uvalde County v Utopia four-bedroom lodge-type home, covered entertainment pavilion with bath, two-car garage with attached work shop and excellent privacy. This incredible property offers 200 feet of deep crystal clear river frontage lined with towering cypress, manicured beautiful pecan bottom along the river, huge healthy oaks and beautifully manicured yard. The river is undoubtedly one of the prettiest swimming holes along the Sabinal and offers endless entertainment—just a short walk from the home. Spend a summer kayaking, swimming, tubing, fishing and canoeing. The wildlife on the property is perfect for the nature enthusiast. Axis, whitetail, turkey and dozens of species of birds are seen on the property. $1,400,000. Call Morris, 210-415-9850.

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ocated just three miles south of Utopia, this new listing is one of the finest turnkey properties in the Hill County. The live water on the property is breathtaking and features 900± feet of the most incredible - 13 ACRES cypress-lined Sabinal River frontage with Central Texas v Uvalde County v Utopia gushing rapids, small waterfalls and long deep holes for swimming, diving, fishing, kayaking, tubing, or snorkeling. The tract also offers a 1,320-square-foot limestone home, a 1,500-square-foot shop with guest quarters, 2,400-square-foot hangar/equipment barn, pool, water well, large entertainment patios and manicured grounds with huge oaks, cypress and pecan trees. The 1,500-square-foot shop/metal building is split into half workshop and one-bedroom, two-bath guest quarters with bar, bath, utility and game room. Wildlife on the property is amazing with whitetail, turkey, occasional exotics, and dozens of species of birds. $799,000. Won’t last. Call Morris, 210-415-9850.

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NUECES RIVER - 400 ACRES TO 700 ACRES AVAILABLE Texas Hill Country v Edwards County v Camp Wood

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ocated just minutes from Camp Wood, this incredible live-water tract offers 3,500 feet of fabulous Nueces River frontage, 140+-acres of rich cultivated pastures, gently sloping valley land to steep hills along the western boundary, medium to heavy cover, partial game fencing, huge healthy oaks, deep soils and a good road system. This exceptional ranch also offers fabulous hunting with whitetail, hogs, turkey and free ranging exotics. The remnants of centuries-old Indian camps line the high bank along the river offering incredible artifacts.

Won’t last, $4,495,000. Call Morris Killough, 210-415-9850, or Gene Gonzalez, 830-876-8241.

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YELLOW ROSE RANCH 480 ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Tarpley

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ellow Rose Ranch is one the most unique live-water ranches available in the Texas Hill Country. The ranch offers paved access, two separate electric entrances, multiple lakes, multiple homes, fantastic road system and up to 5,000+ feet of lake frontage and flowing creek. The ranch and infrastructure are being offered with various housing scenarios that would make it perfect for use as a turnkey hunting/fishing ranch, family or corporate retreat. Hunting on the ranch is exceptional with only management deer being harvested the last several years. Hunting stations are positioned throughout the ranch to maximize safety and include six bulk game feeders, six automatic corn feeders and six blinds. Wildlife includes excellent whitetail, hogs, hundreds of wild turkey, axis, fallow and aoudad. The commercial or private recreational potential is unlimited—hiking, hunting, fishing, bird watching, camping, artifact hunting, kayaking, tubing, swimming and canoeing.

Pricing starts at $3,450,000. Call Morris for more details, 210-415-9850.

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MOSLEY HUNTING LODGE 713 ACRES

Southeast Texas v Houston Co. v Crockett osley Hunting Lodge is a unique high-fenced ranch that offers acres of recreational fun! This “hunter’s dream” property has a traditional high-low skeet shooting range, 5-stand, 100-yard shooting range, 12±-acre lake, seven ponds, and much more.

With superior whitetail and approximately 200 axis deer, hunting is open year-round. In addition, there’s a 25-acre hog pen designed for the wild boar hunter. The large lake with a boathouse offers some quality fishing of large-mouth bass. The property has a 3,000±-squarefoot lodge, bunkhouse/game room, and two-bedroom, one-bath apartment. $2,975,000.

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FOUNTAIN CREEK 648 ACRES

Southeast Texas v Trinity County v Trinity

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reat diverse, predominantly pine-treed tract with excellent topography and bisected by the revered Fountain Creek. Rock lined and rock bottom, seasonal wet weather and spring-fed creek. Hardwood-lined creek drains breaking to Fountain Creek. Sandy to loamy soils. Varying ages of genetically superior pine trees allow for passive income producing investment. $2,995/acre.

MOSS HILL - 1,476 ACRES Southeast Texas Liberty County v Cleveland

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ig recreation and forestry for this first-time open market offering. Forested timberland in varying age classes of pine plantation mixed with hardwood in creek drains. Gently sloping topography. Good access and location along SH 146. $2,585/acre.

RED HOLLOW 490 ACRES

Southeast Texas v Polk County v Leggett

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IG recreation! BIG Views! BIG forestry! Low traffic. High and dry! First time open market offering for this forested timberland in popular Polk County, Texas. East of Leggett and Seven Oaks, easily accessible from US 59. $3,200/acre.

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7,300±-ACRE EL MIRADOR RANCH South Texas v Zavala County v La Pryor A truly unique, large South Texas ranch that offers it all.

8,195±-ACRE SNAKE CREEK RANCH South Texas v Zavala, Dimmit & Frio Counties v Dilley Turnkey, high-fenced hunting in the famed “Golden Triangle.”

8,700±-ACRE MARAVILLAS GAP RANCH West Texas v Brewster County v Marathon A piece of West Texas history, offered for the first time since 1966.

7,800±-ACRE SAN SABA RIVER RANCH

4,644±-ACRE RIM ROCK RIVER RANCH

Central Texas v Menard County v Menard

Texas High Plains v King County v Guthrie

The highlight is the 3± miles of pristine San Saba River frontage.

An amazing live-water ranch with first-class improvements.

3,000±-ACRE EL TESORO RANCH

2,030±-ACRE LONESOME DOVE RANCH

South Texas v Maverick County v Eagle Pass

South Texas v Maverick County v El Indio

Strong native whitetail deer genetics and large tanks.

Income potential and great recreational value.

Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 6606 N. New Braunfels • San Antonio, TX 78209

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2,270±-ACRE BLUE HOLE RANCH Central Texas v Uvalde County v Reagan Wells Over 2± miles of the crystal clear Dry Frio River.

1,055±-ACRE DOS RIOS RANCH Central Texas v Uvalde County v Uvalde A true transition zone ranch offers the best of both worlds.

598±-ACRE MONTELL MOUNTAIN RANCH Central Texas v Uvalde County v Montell Spectacular from both sides of two named live-water creeks.

532±-ACRE ROOF RANCH Central Texas v Uvalde County v Reagan Wells Spectacular views, a spring, large trees and tons of wildlife.

1,588±-ACRE MILSTEAD RANCH

720±-ACRE SECO RIDGE RANCH

Central Texas v Medina County v Castroville

Central Texas v Medina County v D’Hanis

Owned and operated by the same family for more than 50 years.

Turnkey hunting and cattle ranch near metro San Antonio.

1,085±-ACRE JOHNSON FARM

3,015±-ACRE PALOMA WEST RANCH

South Texas v Frio County v Pearsall

South Texas v Dimmit County v Carrizo Springs

An opportunity to own a highly productive, irrigated farm.

One-of-a-kind premier ranch with ranch land, farming and hunting.

Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 6606 N. New Braunfels • San Antonio, TX 78209

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1,200±-ACRE TRAIN MOUNTAIN RANCH Texas Hill Country v Kimble County v Junction Desirable live-water offering has 2± miles of North Llano River.

603±-ACRE VISTA GRANDE RANCH Texas Hill Country v Blanco County v Round Mountain Beautiful ranchland has a choice of superb building sites.

530±-ACRE PIPE DREAM RANCH Texas Hill Country v Burnet & Williamson Counties v Liberty Hill One of the finest sizable live-water offerings near metro Austin.

260±-ACRE BUCK HILL RANCH Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Llano A turnkey quintessential ranch offers live-water Honey Creek.

917±-ACRE MUY ALTO RANCH

585±-ACRE ROUGH HOLLOW RANCH

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Fredericksburg

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Harper

Fifth generation ranch has been operating since 1950.

An idyllic blend of terrain, trees and a seasonal creek.

645±-ACRE PRIVILEGE CREEK RANCH

1,330±-ACRE SNOW CREEK RANCH

Texas Hill Country v Kendall & Kerr Counties v Boerne

Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Utopia

Over 1.5± miles of Privilege Creek, springs and ponds.

A turnkey ranch is minutes from Lost Maples or Garner Parks.

Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 6606 N. New Braunfels • San Antonio, TX 78209

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FULL DRAW RANCH

370Âą Acres // South Texas // Dimmit County // Dilley

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ull Draw Ranch is any hunter’s dream, but it is the ultimate for bow hunters. It really offers a great opportunity for an investor to run a first-class hunting operation! Located just a short drive west down Hwy 85 from Dilley, Texas in Dimmit County with approximately 370 high-fenced acres of thick South Texas brush in the golden triangle, this ranch offers superior deer and quail hunting with firstclass accommodations. Because of the thick native brush and numerous winding roads, this ranch drives like it is much bigger than the acreage states. Every amenity and tool you may need is already in place and being included with this turnkey ranch sale so that the new owners just need clothes and their weapon of choice to begin their own experience.

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CHAPMAN RANCH, TEXAS 150Âą Acres // South Texas // Nueces County // Chapman Ranch

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his 150Âą-acre South Texas ranch is the perfect getaway for the executive outdoorsman to unwind after a long day at the office being only 25 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi and less than a mile from the Laureles pasture of the historic King Ranch. This ranch is being offered turnkey even including over 30 head of cattle and gives a buyer the opportunity to come home and go on an afternoon quail hunt, take a large South Texas whitetail deer, or fish for redfish, catfish, or bass in one of the two lakes on your own property. It is also only 20 minutes to the nearest boat ramp if you want to fish one of the bays on the Texas Coast. The highlight of this property is an eightacre lake sitting directly behind a 4,300-square-foot home with a huge back porch to sit and enjoy a morning sunrise or evening of wildlife viewing. This ranch has many more amenities, improvements, and details which can be found at www.stranskyproperties.com.

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RIVER RIDGE

305 Acres // Texas Hill Country // Kerr County // Kerrville

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iver Ridge Ranch is on Hwy 173 approximately four miles south of downtown Kerrville, Texas. It consists of 305 acres with Guadalupe River frontage overlooking and adjoining the Comanche Trace Golf Course. The main house on top of the hill is an eight-bedroom, six-bath home that has spectacular views of downtown Kerrville and the entire ranch itself. The property is divided into seven pipe-fenced pastures with over 160 acres of coastal grass for horses or cattle. Other improvements include three homes, two horse barns, two hay barns, an equipment barn and a workshop all easily accessible by the paved roads within the ranch. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis and blackbuck.

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WINN TORTUGA RANCH

552 Acres // Texas Hill Country // Kerr County // Camp Verde

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inn Tortuga Ranch is located on Hwy 173 approximately seven miles south of Kerrville and three miles north of Camp Verde. It consists of 552 acres that are mostly high-fenced, and have some of the best trophy whitetail deer hunting you can find along with some exotics which are protein fed year-round. Both sides of Turtle Creek run through the north side of the property which allow for great swimming and fishing. The main lodge has a pool and outdoor entertainment cabana with great views.

The property also has three additional homes, a 20-acre soft-release deer pen, four-stall horse barn, workshop and three water wells. This ranch is being offered turnkey.

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OAK TREE RANCH 220 Acres // Texas Hill Country // Bandera County // Bandera

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ak Tree Ranch is 220 acres that have been utilized as a thoroughbred and quarter horse racing farm sitting just south of Bandera, Texas, with approximately one mile of frontage on Hwy 16. This ranch is well equipped for a first-class horse farm with over 30 stalls, 19 large turnouts/pastures, two horse walkers, covered round pen, and wash rack.

Other amenities include three houses, office, barn office, numerous storage sheds, hay barn, and a large pavilion.

PICKENS RANCH

130Âą ACRES // Texas Hill Country // Bandera County // Pipe Creek

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ickens Ranch is a total of approximately 130 acres fronting on both sides of Hwy 16 just five miles south of Bandera, Texas. There are 87Âą acres on the east side of Hwy 16 and 43 acres on the west side of Hwy 16 with both sides being in Bandera School District. The ranch has a great diversity of large oak trees with good cover for the wildlife and several open fields with good soils for grazing. This property has been in the same family for several decades and used for agricultural purposes, but with the growing population several properties adjoining this are now being used for commercial purposes. The sellers prefer to sell as a whole, but are willing to consider subdividing into smaller tracts of 20 acres or larger.

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WELFARE RANCH

411± Acres // Texas Hill Country // Kendall County // Boerne

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hese 411 acres are sitting at the Welfare Exit on Interstate 10 West, with over 2,000 feet of frontage. It is just six miles from downtown Boerne in Kendall County, one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. The property has incredible 360-degree views, with elevation changes of over 300 feet from the tops of the hills down to the fields on both sides of Zinke Creek, which cuts through the property. This would make a great ranch to enjoy with the family and an even better investment to sell when Boerne reaches your doorstep in the near future.

MID-TEX CATTLE COMPANY

133± Acres // Central Texas // Guadalupe County // Seguin

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his property of 133± acres is currently operating as Mid-Tex Cattle Company with a pre-conditioning yard for a capacity of 800 head of cattle. Located only three miles from Sequin, it fronts three roads—Hwy 90, Biecker Road and Weber. The property has good exterior fencing with numerous cross fences and improved coastal hay pastures. There are two private water wells and community water from Crystal Clear WSC and Springhill Community Water Supply. It has both sides of wet-weather Saul Creek going through the middle of the property and is lined with very large trees. There is also piped water to several tanks scattered throughout the property. A rent house fronts Biecker Road.

CIRCLE 7 ANGUS SOUTH DIVISION

197± Acres // South Texas // Nueces County // Bishop

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ircle 7 Angus Ranch is 197± acres in Nueces County near the northern border of the Kleberg County line. This ranch consist of approximately 65 percent native brush and 35 percent well-maintained pasture land. It is only one property away from the famed Laureles division of the King Ranch. It has a nice 4,000-square-foot barn with an efficiency apartment inside to spend the weekend. There are six ponds on the property with piped water to several of them along with a drainage ditch that holds water in several locations providing water all over the ranch for the wildlife which includes whitetail deer, hogs, turkey, quail, duck, and excellent dove hunting. This ranch is being offered turnkey with the premium cattle herd. More acreage adjoining this ranch and the King Ranch could be acquired.

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COOL CREEK RANCH 97± ACRES

Central Texas v Bexar County v Marion his 97±-acre, live-water property is located within 20 minutes of downtown San Antonio, less than 15 minutes to the Forum shops and is located in the SCUC ISD. The property is very private yet close to all the major amenities of San Antonio.

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rom the rolling lush fields to the seasonal creek bottoms, or the bountiful tree cover to the peaceful back porch views, 92± ACRES this Hidden Haven Ranch is all of that and Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Camp Verde more. The most private homestead within one of the Hill Country’s most coveted gated communities is the gorgeous getaway of your dreams. The custom-built home’s open concept includes a breakfast bar, formal dining, walk-through pantry with overflow pantry, coffee bar, and wet bar. The master wing is complete with an office, craft area, laundry nook, a claw foot tub, double vanities, double walk-in closets, double shower, and direct back porch access. The expansive back porch includes multiple seating areas, outdoor fireplace and TV—perfect for the fall ball games—shade extender, and even an endless pool. The four-car garage has sliding barn doors to allow the breeze to pass though, a sink and counter, ample storage, and a half bath. Everything is kept meticulously clean and in order, including the over garage storage, which would make a great finished addition to the already great three-bedroom, three-full baths, and two-half bath home. Call today for your private tour of this 92±-acre Hidden Haven in Camp Verde.

HIDDEN HAVEN RANCH

LA VERNIA LUXURY RESIDENTIAL ESTATE 34± ACRES

Central Texas v Guadalupe Co. v La Vernia ocation, location, location; this property has it all. From the desired La Vernia School District to the short commute to San Antonio, this luxury property is one of a kind and is ready to move into. Nothing has been overlooked; all the work has been done and is waiting for new owners to enjoy.

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CHEROKEE RANCH 600± ACRES

Northeast Texas v Cherokee County v Troup

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his 600-acre ranch located in the Piney Woods of East Texas contains a nice balance of high ground and low ground, contributing to a great diversity of topography, flora, fauna, and potential for improvement. Mills Creek and Bowles Creek converge on this tract, both of which are major tributaries to Lake Striker which is about six miles to the south. Over 3,600 feet of Mills Creek and around 4,000 feet of Bowles Creek meander through the ranch, contributing to multiple duck marshes and sloughs near the creeks. Many of these features could be improved to provide ample winter duck hunting.

AIRPORT RANCH

116± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville n a growing corridor of the thriving Hill Country community of Kerrville exists this unique opportunity to own a rare ranch in close proximity to town. The city limits border the front of the property as does the Kerrville Municipal Airport. Diversity abounds from a rolling field to a 250± foot rise in elevation, with plenty of trees and views for miles. With no substantial vertical improvements, your slate is clean and ready to create your commercial or residential development or build your homestead.

Call today for your private showing!

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HIDDEN CAVE RANCH 214± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Hunt

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eep in Hunt, Texas, near the north fork of the Guadalupe River, lies this end-of-the-dirt-road private ranch with untapped potential. Views are incredible from the diverse topography. With a large cave, abundance of hardwood trees, and numerous exotic and native animals in the area, it’s the perfect place to explore and get away from the city.

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MEDINA TX GETAWAY 100± ACRES

Texas Hill Country Bandera County v Medina he private canyon with spring-fed pond, surrounded by some of the most stunning views the Texas Hill Country has to offer. This ranch has a large main home, a fantastic guest cabin, a three-stall horse stable, large equipment/project barn, and hilltop pavilion with fire pit. There is plenty of land to hike, bike, ride horses, hunt, and use your ATVs.

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OLD NO 9 RANCH 139± ACRES

Texas Hill Country Kendall County v Comfort he hilltops offer 280-degree views across pristine Hill Country. There are multiple building sites on the ranch perfect for a weekend retreat, full-time residence or winery and vineyard. The Old No. 9 is great for horses, swimming, and hiking. Not far from San Antonio and Austin and really close to Fredericksburg. Just down the road from The Old Tunnel State Park and Alamo Springs Café. Hurry!

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KERRVILLE RIVER RANCH 366± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville his Guadalupe River property features 366± acres with more than one-half mile on the river. Property features two homes, three water wells, tillable fields and great views, and it is located close to town.

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RANCHO CIPRÉS 480± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Bandera Co. v Kerrville ancho Ciprés’s 480 acres are located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country just minutes from Kerrville off Hwy 16. The ranch offers excellent bottomland with deep fertile soils. Wallace Creek flows through the property complete with majestic cypress trees. Live water, excellent soils and good paved road frontage help to set the property apart from others on the market.

There are many locations on the property to construct lakes as well. The property could be subdivided in two tracts ranging from 200 acres to 280 acres.

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his very special 400± acres sits in a prime location just four miles north of historic Sisterdale, Texas. Access to Boerne, Stonewall and Comfort all within a 20-minute drive. The property has private paved road frontage off Hwy 1376 south of Luckenbach. The property features good fertile bottoms, two improved fields which lie along the banks of Reeh Creek for over 1.5 miles. The ranch offers excellent tree coverage, good road system and several outstanding dam and building locations. The property is surrounded by large neighbors and heavily populated with both native and exotic wildlife. The ranch is located in highly desirable Kendall County and is one of the best small tracts on the market. The potential of this ranch is off the charts!

SISTERDALE 400± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Kendall County v Sisterdale

HUNT TEXAS/ RIVERFRONT 12± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Hunt

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n the south fork of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic located seven minutes from the Hunt Store, 1.5 hrs from San Antonio, and two hours from Austin.

Features 340 feet of frontage on the river and a hilltop building site with sweeping hilltop views and a down-river view! Gated access, paved road frontage, electricity, no hunting allowed, wildlife exemption in place, quality restrictions in place. $1,027,000.

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BREWSTER RANCHES

420,000±-ACRE CONTIGUOUS RANCH $319,957,696

West Texas v Brewster County v Marathon

TESNUS RANCH - 19,814± ACRES $785/acre, $15,554,170

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RIO TEXICO RANCH - 117,000± ACRES $735/acre, $85,995,000

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DOVE MOUNTAIN RANCH - 196,000± ACRES $765/acre, $149,940,000

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HORSE MOUNTAIN RANCH - 34,123± ACRES $825/acre, $28,151,475

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Y.E. MESA RANCH - 52,022± ACRES $775/acre, $40,317,050

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ing Land and Water (James King) and Chas.

S. Middleton and Son (Sam Middleton) have teamed together to exclusively offer for sale the Eagle Mountain Ranch and nearby Carrizo Mountain Ranch. Similar to the Davis Mountains and Chisos Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert, this mountain range functions as a sky island habitat, with intermountain ridge lines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration, especially between Texas and Mexico along the Rio Grande. $60,567,075. View on Web.

EAGLE & CARRIZO MOUNTAIN RANCH 76,185± ACRES

West Texas v Hudspeth & Culberson Counties v Van Horn

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PIÑON RANCH

47,700± ACRES

West Texas v Hudspeth County v Van Horn

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ord Ranch has over 100 years of excellent land management practices and today its range land is the beneficiary of decades of rotation grazing and wise land stewardship.

This is a famous working cattle and hunting ranch comprised of a combination of Edwards Plateau limestone hills and valleys and Central Rolling Plains fields with numerous drainage of mesquite and oaklined wooded banks and grassy draws. The ranch is known for its tremendous whitetail deer and Rio Grande turkey population, as well as its upland and migrating game-bird habitat for bobwhite quail, mourning dove and waterfowl. $47,416,500. View on Web. 82 Volume 97 Texas Farm&Ranch

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ing Land and Water (James King) and Chas. S. Middleton and Son (Sam Middleton) have teamed together to exclusively offer for sale the Piñon Ranch.

Piñon Ranch is tucked away into an isolated part of the Eagle Mountains where you have extreme privacy. Ranching heritage abounds as the Overland Trail passes through this ranch where stagecoaches used to stop at Eagle Spring located on the ranch. $32,674,500. View on Web.

FORD RANCH 31,611± ACRES

Central Texas v Concho/McCulloch/Menard Counties v Brady

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he Y-6 Ranch, near Valentine, Texas, is rich in ranching history and ranching heritage. Mountains, grasslands, springs, canyons, and desert habitat create one of the best hunting and wildlife ranches in Texas. Abundant wildlife such as mule deer, herds of pronghorn, whitetail deer, mountain lion, and the occasional elk can all be found here. Smaller animal and bird species found on the ranch include javelina, fox, ringtail cat, coyote, dove, Gamble’s quail and many, large coveys of blue or scaled quail. The ranch can be divided and sold into two parts or sold as an entire ranch. $96,091,075. View on Web.

Y-6 RANCH

113,650± ACRES West Texas v Jeff Davis & Presidio Counties v Valentine

PRAIRIE CANYON RANCH 22,972± ACRES

West Texas v Terrell County v Dryden

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rairie Canyon Ranch is named for the rich natural grasslands that once dominated this region. In fact, lesser prairie chickens were native to this ranch and the last one was seen in the 1980s, evidence of a rich mix of grassland and brush. Prehistoric people lived in limestone shelters on the ranch and a black bear pictograph can be clearly seen there today.

The area is a recreation mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting or just prowling the canyons in search of adventure. This is a working ranch leased to a neighboring heritage landowner who keeps up the roads and water infrastructure. $7,695,620. View on web.

CATHEDRAL MOUNTAIN RANCH 10,000± ACRES

West Texas v Brewster County v Alpine athedral Mountain Ranch’s 10,000 acres are only 13.5 miles south of Alpine.

Iconic ranch with 5.3 miles both sides of spring-fed Calamity Creek. The Ranch has a 3,000-square-foot owner’s lodge set up facing south framing Cathedral Mountain, a three-bedroom, two-bath foreman’s home, large stocked lake, trees, rock outcrops, and elevations up to 6,868 feet. Rare opportunity.

Co-listed with Carpenter Real Estate. $24,000,000. View on web.

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FARMER RANCH 12,000± ACRES

West Texas v Culberson County v Van Horn

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armer Ranch is one of the original farming operations developed in the Van Horn area and is now a working cattle and hunting ranch set within the vast scenic landscape of Far West Texas. The majority of the ranch consists of gently rolling high-desert grasslands, draws and flats with spectacular views of the towering area mountains, providing for excellent hunting opportunities. $7,500,000. View on Web.

James King, Agent Tammy King, Broker Harrison King, Agent 432-426-2024 info@KingLandWater.com KingLandWater.com

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PECOS CANYON RANCH

8,459± ACRES

CHARCO LARGO RANCH 9,580± ACRES

West Texas v Terrell County v Langtry

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ecos Canyon Ranch is a world unto itself, located six miles north of Langtry on county-maintained road and fronting on some of lassic “Cattle County” of the Old West, Charco Largo Ranch the most scenic wild segments of the Lower Pecos River with 1.5 is part of the Marfa Plateau, a mile-high desert grassland of miles of spring-fed, gin-clear waters. There are two wells with several basin range topography between the Davis Mountains to the north water troughs, one serving the main dwelling, which is a modern and Chinati Mountains and the Rio Grande River to the southwest. manufactured home with custom barbecue deck, elevated steel Charco Largo Ranch has excellent groundwater throughout the ranch viewing platform, and a fire ring on the canyon edge, all looking at the limestone bluffs and river gorge views. $5,709,951. View on web. including wells, pipelines, and troughs. $8,957,300. View on web.

West Texas v Presidio County v Marfa

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H BAR H RANCH 7,410± ACRES

West Texas v Terrell County v Dryden

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TERRELL AIRFIELD RANCH

Bar H Ranch is located “West of the Pecos” a region full of 6,500± ACRES early Texas history and amazing natural habitat and wildlife.

West Texas v Terrell County v Dryden True western rolling hill country and rugged wild canyon country.

The ranch has 1.75 miles frontage on the Rio Grande accessible ith gently rolling limestone hills on the west end overlooking diverse by vehicle with several limestone flat rock and beach areas. Bear habitat along small creek bottoms, and open gently sloping flats, Canyon runs through the ranch with steep hills, cliffs and drainage the ranch abounds with hunting and recreation opportunities. The area along with grass-covered flats. This is a turnkey deal with an is a mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting or just prowling the excellent restored historic. $3,149,304. View on web. draws in search of adventure. $2,112,500. View on web.

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EAGLE PIÑON RANCH - 2,963 ACRES West Texas v Hudspeth County v Allamore

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his high Chihuahuan Desert ranch has elevations ranging from 4,600 feet to 5,800 feet and is a series of canyons, peaks and valleys, West Texas v Pecos County v Fort Stockton creating a rugged yet accessible terrain. The higher elevations of the he name of the ranch comes from two high limestone mountain Eagles are to the north at 7,400 feet. The Rio Grande Valley to the south, tops that dominate the views from around the ranch. Well with the Mexico mountains beyond, creates extraordinary geology and managed for decades, this is a working ranch with excellent hunting. rock outcrops, one of which (Sawtooth) towers over the ranch. Sunrises Loaded with canyons, mountains, caves, and vegetation cover and sunsets on this ranch are nothing short of stunning and you can see into the distance for 100 miles. $2,518,550. View on web. making this an explorer’s dream. $3,212,140. View on web.

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1,003± ACRES

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ocated between the town of Angleton and the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge in Brazoria County, the ranch fronts on FM 2004 and CR 213, providing easy access to the property. The ranch’s location is only 45 miles south of the city of Houston and nine miles to the northeast of Lake Jackson.

This working cattle ranch and historic farmland’s proximity to the Brazoria Wildlife Refuge creates incredible opportunities for waterfowl hunting for wintering ducks, geese and cranes along the Texas Coast. $2,958,850. View on web.

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JENSCHKE LANE FARM 202± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Gillespie County v Stonewall

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enschke Lane Farm is large and diverse enough to give a sense of privacy while also providing excellent access, multiple homesites with incredible views, and a fantastic location amidst this booming region of the Hill Country. The farm primarily consists of gently rolling savanna woodlands studded with huge post oaks and Spanish oaks with areas of historic and active cultivation nestled into the picturesque Hill Country farm scenery. $4,750,000. View on web.

TURKEY BEND RANCH 68± ACRES

Texas Hill Country Burnet County v Spicewood

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urkey Bend Ranch is situated on the banks of Lake Travis near the town of Spicewood in southern Burnet County.

New Listing Located directly across the lake from Turkey Bend Recreation Area, the protected natural view sheds the unspoiled shorelines of the ranch and its surroundings create an unmatched sense of privacy yet accessibility along the growth corridor of SH 71.

- 92± ACRES Accessed off paved CR 410A, this scenic West Texas v Jeff Davis County v Fort Davis Hill Country retreat is within a 45-minute ecluded 92 acres with a 3,000±-square-foot luxury home make this Texas ranch a drive of Austin and just minutes from the rare find. Located ten minutes north of Fort Davis, the dramatic views of the Davis amenities of Bee Caves and Marble Falls.

Mountains serve as the backdrop for this one-of-a-kind property in the heart of West Texas $2,500,000. View on web. cattle country. $1,695,000. View on web.

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The area is mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting, or just prowling the draws in search of adventure. This is a working ranch leased to a neighboring heritage landowner 1,313± ACRES who keeps the roads over the entire property.

West Texas v Terrell County v Dryden The property’s browse and grasslands are in good condition, a result of the ranch’s evolution from a historic sheep and goat operations into today’s recreational uses of hunting, hiking, and enjoyment of scenic beauty.

NORTH CEDAR CREEK RANCH

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Medio Valley Ranch · 2,278± Acres · Bee County, Texas · $11,000,000

Shelby Ranch · 1,282± Acres · Hill County, Texas · $4,810,000

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Flying Dollar Ranch · 1,024± Acres · Lampasas County, Texas · $6,140,000

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Mile Ranch is conveniently located 5 minutes off Hwy. 71 northwest of Spicewood, 25 minutes to Bee Cave and Hill Country Galleria, 15 minutes to Marble Falls, and 10 minutes to Baylor Scott and White Hospital. All the amenities of Horseshoe Bay Resort and its 4 golf courses are also minutes away along with the Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport. There are incredible sites to build your own ranch lodge overlooking the lake along with 25 mile views. This is truly a legacy ranch to enjoy for generations as well as an investment as Austin and Bee Cave continue their explosive growth west into the highly sought after Texas Hill Country. Because of this, 2 Mile Ranch is also suited for single family and resort development. 572 acres | Burnet County | $28,371,000.

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JOHNSON CREEK ESTATE 260± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Ingram ohnson Creek Estate is 260.47 acres with almost half-mile of gushing yearround Johnson Creek near Ingram/Hunt, Texas, seven miles west of Kerrville. Includes a 5,131±-square-foot rock home, large pavilion and foreman’s house with scenic bluffs at elevations almost 2,000 feet. A very nice Texas Hill Country live-water estate! $3,495,000. Mark Meek, Broker.

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he 4-Aces Ranch is located in Real County just 30 minutes from Kerrville, Leakey, Junction, and Rocksprings. This places it in the center of some of the best hunting in the Texas Hill Country, an area known worldwide for the diversity of native and exotic trophy game animals. As the impressive gate from Hwy 41 opens, a scenic three-mile drive along a paved road winds to the headquarters where a fortunate owner and guests can relax surrounded by the natural beauty of the ranch. Rolling hills, wet weather creeks and fields abound with wildlife that includes genetically improved 4,365 ACRES trophy whitetail deer, axis, blackbuck Texas Hill Country v Real County v Leakey antelope, oryx, gemsbok, wildebeest, red sheep, aoudad, fallow, sika, Rio Grande turkey, dove, hogs, and bobcats. Ranch improvements include the lodge with eight bedrooms and nine baths, game-proof high fencing, a newly constructed steel barn on slab, five wells with cisterns that gravity feeds water via eight miles of pipe to troughs throughout the ranch, two large feed bins, walk-in cooler, set of working pens, and foreman’s house. A superb hunting ranch full of game for your enjoyment in beautiful Real County. Contact for pricing. Bill Barton, Broker-Associate.

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dove hunter’s paradise! Scenic views, great water, minerals, and loaded with wildlife. Ranchero Creek passes through the ranch and is lined with giant live oaks. There are permanent water holes on the creek and big Indian campgrounds that have never been disturbed. The ranch is high fenced with trophy whitetail and has 20-mile views!

Located halfway between Uvalde and Hondo puts this ranch right in the flight zone of the best dove hunting Texas offers!

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MJO Game Ranch is one of the finest hunting ranches around, offering highend improvements, trophy game animals, and fun for the entire family on nearly 400 acres of quality Hill Country land. Exotic species including axis, oryx, fallow, blackbuck, and aoudad along with improved genetic whitetail, turkey, and fishing make the ranch 399± ACRES enjoyable year-round. The 2,400-square-foot Texas Hill Country v Kimble County v Junction custom home of the highest quality and finishes provides lodging for family and guests. Also included are four water wells, two stock ponds, nine hunting blinds, and 12 feeders make the ranch a outdoorsman’s paradise. $1,995,000 Marshall Burford, Broker-Associate.

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Deep holes of water along the year-round creek provide a picturesque setting for picnics under the oak-lined creek front. The perfect build site sits above the 10-acre field 143± ACRES and creek, with septic, electricity and water well in place. The 420-foot elevation rise is Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Medina navigated by the ATV trails leading to the back of the property where there are majestic 360-degree views of Medina and the surrounding Hill Country. Live water, big views and paved road frontage located just 15-miles south of Kerrville. Priced at $1,495,000. Marshall Burford, Broker-Associate.

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Marshall Burford, Broker-Associate.

AXIS HILLS RANCH 309± ACRES

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TRIPLE R RANCH 2,006± ACRES

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hese 2,006± high-fenced acres are located 10 miles northwest of Roosevelt, Texas in eastern Sutton County. Triple R Ranch is loaded with dense oak tree-covered valleys offering smooth bottomland and lush grasses with over 270-feet elevation rises to the hilltops.

Loaded with great genetics, the ranch has consistently produced top-quality whitetail, axis, sika, fallow, blackbuck, elk, and turkey.

Includes quality improvements with enough sleeping arrangements for family, friends, guests, and foreman. A smooth transition for the new owner, Triple R Ranch is being sold turnkey with all heavy equipment, ranch vehicles, blinds, feeders, and furniture. $3,899,000.

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deal location for development or personal use near Lake Conroe with about 730 feet of frontage on McCaleb Road at Austin McCombs Road. Includes horse facilities, indoor arena, horse stalls, pens, walker, main residence with pool, guest residence, and worker or rental residence. Additional acreage is available. Call for price.

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eally pretty raw ranch land ideally located between Wimberley and Dripping Springs on Ranch Road 12.

Offering an ideal mix of bottomland, 91 ACRES hardwood trees, creeks, springs, seeps, Central Texas v Bexar County v San Antonio bluffs, and flat top hills with grand views for building sites. While currently used for ld family property with over a quarter mile of Hwy 16 frontage, about two miles south cattle, all types of native game are seen on of Loop 410 just a few miles west of Toyota operations. Building sites 30 to 40 feet the property making for great recreational above a beautiful section of Leon Creek. Great for recreational use, development, cattle, or activity options. Big high-end neighbors. full time rural residence. Call for price.

Electricity and well. Less than an hour to San Antonio or Austin. Very special ranch land. Will divide. $3,300,000.

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hirty-five manicured acres with McCaleb Road and Austin McCombs Road frontage.

Lovely, spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home overlooking the horse and longhorn pastures, two lakes, and hay field. Variety of horse facilities including stables, arena, and covered circular wheel. Indoor/outdoor dog pens, tool shed, and man cave are among the other improvements on the property. An inviting one-bedroom, one-bath guest house is near the main house and pool. This property offers immense potential for horse owners, recreational buyers or developers. Will divide.

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Southeast Texas v Montgomery County v Conroe

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rice reduced! Ideal hunting property with whitetail, hogs and ducks being just some of the wildlife seen on the property.

Recreational, residential, investment property on Caney Creek. Well, septic, electric, phone, live water creek and paved road frontage. A few minutes from Conroe. $738,990.

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46-ACRE DEVELOPMENT TRACT 46 ACRES

South Texas v Karnes County v Kenedy

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Hill Country, Central Texas, South Texas & East Texas

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RINCON DE CIELO 293± ACRES

Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

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iscover your corner of Heaven on 293.39± acres of breathtaking beauty combining a 25–28-acre spring-fed lake amidst hills, open lush meadows and native East Texas foliage— all within a short drive from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Features include an outdoor pavilion with kitchen, restroom and covered patio located on the shores of the lake, plus a boathouse, covered swimming pier, stalls, living quarters, private entry, rock wall gate, a three-bedroom, two-bath guest home and barn. Building sites are easily accessible with impressive views. Rincon de Cielo provides breathtaking scenery, native hardwoods, lake, an occasional bald eagle and other wildlife.

Truly a magical place! $3,000,000.

ying in the picturesque Brushy Creek area among rolling East Texas timber-covered hills sits this custom brick/stone home featuring four bedrooms, three full baths, two half-baths and a two-car garage. This stately, highly energy efficient, two-story home was constructed in 2006 and features a huge living area with fireplace, unique trim detail, oversized gameroom, spacious master bedroom, gourmet kitchen, craft room, outdoor kitchen, covered patio and 4,900±-squarefeet of living space. Other features include a recently renovated three-bedroom, two- 381± ACRES bath frame guest cabin (1,700-square-feet), Northeast Texas v Anderson County v Palestine and steel building (2,400-square-feet) with office and full bath. The 381.5-acre ranch is a mixture of 60± acres in pasture areas with the balance in timber. This property has livestock potential as well as recreational potential including hunting whitetail deer, feral hogs, ducks and varmints, or fishing in a 1.5-acre bass lake.

Both Brushy Creek and Norwegian Creek add great appeal as they are spring-fed. A ten-mile view exists for relaxing around a campfire and reflecting on life. A stately entrance off FM 315 leads one into this one-of-a-kind property. $1,999,000.

NORWEGIAN CREEK RANCH NEAR BRUSHY CREEK AREA

THE PLACE IN EAST TEXAS - 35± ACRES Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Brownsboro 5.11 rolling acres with lake near the Edom Community. Updated four-bedroom, threeand-a-half-bath home with two living areas, formal dining area, updated kitchen, covered patio, pool, workshop and two-bedroom, two bath guest house. Mixture of native foliage and beautiful tree-lined lake in a magnificent setting. Very unique and picturesque! $755,000.

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DISCOVER “MONA LAKE” 78± ACRES

Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

8.61 gorgeous acres located on CR 4704 between the community of Baxter and Lake Athens. This East Texas treasure provides an 8.7±-acre lake fed in part by natural springs originating on the property.

The property is partially open/ wooded and has scattered trees and natural habitat for wildlife. An additional feature of the property is a pavilion with fireplace. $589,575.

THE RETREAT WHERE EAST TEXAS BEGINS - 156± ACRES Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

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ind your personal retreat just outside of Athens, Texas, and enjoy the natural beauty of the East Texas hills on these magical 156.11 rolling acres. The property includes two impressive dwellings, a main home and guest lodge. From the moment of entry, a sense of beauty, peace and comfort are evident as you wind through majestic hardwoods on an all-weather road. This custom-crafted one-story home has stone veneer construction with a metal roof, three bedrooms and three baths that is elevated over a five-acre lake which joins the house. The master suite offers a large open sitting area and views of the lake. The main living area provides a wood-burning fireplace with hardwood floors and a beautifully designed kitchen and dining area, and 14-foot ceilings. A two-story contemporary designed lodge has breathtaking views of open and wooded areas. This special home is an ideal lodge, guest house, gathering place or a source of income for the property. Trails are placed throughout the property to provide excellent viewing areas, places for reflection and hunting locations. Other features include three deep water wells, all-weather gravel roads and backup generators. This property possesses all the essential elements for a safe, comfortable, recreational property which soothes the heart and recharges the soul. A short journey from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. $2,575,000.

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Property has direct access to FM 753. This is a unique offering that embodies the spirit of Texas as a working ranch or a family retreat! $750,000.

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THE RANCH ON WALNUT CREEK 101± ACRES

Northeast Texas v Henderson Co. v Athens

COUNTRY HOME WITH LAKE VIEW

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ou don’t want to buy without looking at this ranch first! This is a scenic valley, canyon and mountain ranch only seven miles north of Marathon, Texas. Owned by the same family since late 1800’s, this is a rare offering of a well improved cattle ranch with excellent hunting for quail, trophy mule deer, elk, aoudad and javelina.

Includes two homes and hunting lodge, extensive livestock and water system via six wells, 10 pastures plus traps, good roads, some minerals/negotiable. Co-listed with Hall & Hall. $1,697.25 per acre, or, $18,500,000±.

THE BOSS RANCH 10,900± ACRES

West Texas v Brewster County v Marathon

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West Texas v Culberson Co. v Van Horn

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his rugged but scenic ranch takes in 80 percent of the Chipsa Mountain Range, elevation from 4,000 feet with some flats, rolling hills and canyons up to the peak of Chispa Mountain at 5,200-feet elevation.

Offers two homes, six wells, seven pastures, three sets of corrals and working pens.

Offers exceptional hunting for blue quail, trophy mule deer and aoudad sheep with a few elk. Some minerals. Price below recent appraisal! Will entertain offers.

Price $655 per acre, or, $9,445,755±.

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Price is $2,400 per acre, or, $24,000,000±.

BOX CANYON MOUNTAIN TOP RANCH 492 ACRES

West Texas v Brewster County v Alpine

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his is a beautiful and very private one-of-a-kind property located only eight miles west of Alpine, Texas. It offers an attractive stone-gated entrance, lovely three-bedroom, two-bath Spanish-style modern home built with views in mind of the towering bluffs and canyon that have become a game sanctuary for mule deer, javelina, aoudad sheep, birds and falcons. Offers a tack room and riding arena, high canyon natural water pool, and hunting scenic mountain tops. $2,750,000±.

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Southeast Texas v Harris County v Hockley ajestic Oak Ranch is 115 acres featuring a stunning custom fivebedroom home, barn/stable, large metal storage building, two water wells, three stocked ponds and hundreds of beautiful oak trees in Hockley! Surrounded by million dollar estates, the ranch is close to three esteemed private schools and just minutes to 99/Grand Pkwy as well as the prestigious Clubs at Houston Oaks! Fenced/crossfenced hay field is perfect for horses or cattle. Home features a circular drive, gated entry, open concept, marble floors, two staircases, walls of windows, amazing finishes and built-ins throughout. Screenedin porch, covered patio and outdoor kitchen overlook serene acreage. $4,975,000.

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Central Texas v Lee County v Austin/Houston entrally located between Austin and Houston, these three contiguous tracts of land total 403Âą beautiful acres. Buy all three or split them up. FM 1624 frontage. Tract 1: 132.055 acres; Tract 2: 159.547 acres; Tract 3: 110.492 acres.

The property offers nice returns on hay production and is meticulously maintained.

Lincoln or Lee County water, multiple tanks, improved open land boasting high quality coastal grasses. Perfect for continued hay production, grazing or development. House, barns with electricity, nice roads. Water rights convey.

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A crazy cool little farmhouse and horse barn are the ideal match for such a beautiful property. $4,975,000.

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SPARROW LANE RANCH - 1,155± ACRES

77 RANCH - 825± ACRES

Central Texas v Madison County v Normangee

Central Texas v Madison County v Madisonville

Ranch Home • Lakes • 9 Pastures • Working Pens

Productive Cattle Ranch • Great Grass • Hay Production

LOST INDIAN CAMP - 468± ACRES

DILLARD CREEK RANCH - 239± ACRES

Southeast Texas v Walker County v Huntsville

Southeast Texas v Walker County v Trinity

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HIGH KALIBER RANCH - 136± ACRES

Central Texas v Madison County v Madisonville

Southeast Texas v San Jacinto County v Point Blank

Ranch Home • 8-Acre Spring-Fed Lake • Improved Pastures

Custom Home • Equine Facilities • Barns • Arena • Lake

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PRIVATE, RESORT-STYLE LUXURY ON 50 ACRES WITH WILDLIFE EXEMPTION Texas Hill Country v Bexar Co. v San Antonio ated hilltop retreat with 5,172-squarefoot luxury home offering incredible views from every room, plus expansive deck and vanishing edge pool. Stateof-the-art features include private fiber optic network, media room and second floor crow’s nest library with two private balconies. Gorgeous recreational acreage offers Hill Country feel, just minutes from city amenities! Priced at $2,485,000.

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FABULOUS HOME ON 40 UNRESTRICTED AG-EXEMPT ACRES Texas Hill Country v Comal Co. v Wimberley estled in the Hill Country, nine miles outside Wimberley. Forty unrestricted ag-exempt acres highlighted by long range views! Impressive main house opens to extensive patios with outdoor kitchen and fireplace plus sparkling pool and spa. Perfect for event venue, restaurant or residence, the property also features a casita, aviary and barndominium. Priced at $2,250,000.

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HORSE LOVER’S DREAM ON 12 ACRES Texas Hill Country Kendall County v Fair Oaks Ranch his 5,400-square-foot home has bright, spacious living areas and chef’s kitchen with adjoining breakfast area overlooking the sparkling pool. Game/media room is located upstairs. Property also includes a party pavilion, pool, spa, fire pit and outdoor fireplace, pecan orchard, plus Barnmaster six-stall horse barn and workshop. Twelve surrounding acres feature an original windmill from Ralph Fair Ranch. Level pastures and arena with soft natural footing make it perfect for riding. Easy access to Fair Oaks Ranch Trail system. Priced at $1,650,000.

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PATHWAY TRAILS RANCH 335Âą ACRES

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ocated in East Texas are 335 acres of beautiful rolling hills with major elevation changes, improved pastures dotted with majestic oaks, native forest, diverse bottomland with a mile of Box Creek which flows year-round, and a stunning seven-acre lake. At the end of a paved county road, this stunning ranch offers just about every land type within its 335 very private acres. The property is approximately 60 percent wooded with 40 percent improved pastures. Amazing wildlife! There are numerous building sites with picturesque views of the lake, valley, creek, etc. The fences are all new, state of the art, six-wire fences with only one cross fence splitting the property in half. This truly an exceptional property. Seller is a licensed real estate broker acting as an owner agent. $1,323,250.

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Central Texas v Washington & Lee Counties v Ledbetter pproximately 200 acres of high rolling hills located between Houston and Austin that features a private and hidden retreat.

The property offers five ponds, Turkey Creek, high-game fencing, barn, ranch-hand house and a breathtaking custom home located on the hilltop with scenic views overlooking a 10-acre trophy bass lake. The home was built around an early 1800s structure and features seven bedrooms, seven full baths and a modern farmhouse-style with large rooms, rustic beams and home theater.

Large wrap-around porches and a terraced patio are great for entertaining with an outdoor kitchen and fire pit. The swimming oasis has a slide and water fall, hot tub, covered wading area with pool side bar and pool house with changing rooms and his/her bathrooms and showers. With paved road frontage and situated less than 12 miles to Round Top, this is the ultimate property for country living and entertainment.

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STRAND RANCH 30,974± Acres

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othing provides a more genuine sense of safety and security than land. Strand Ranch offers privacy without isolation, and simplicity of ownership. Offered for sale for the first time since 1944, the historic Strand Ranch is comprised of 30,974± total acres of which 28,894± are deeded. The Ranch, which comfortably carries 1,100 head of mother cows, is located in one of Montana’s most productive grass regions.

Five creeks, dozens of springs, ponds and developed water provide an abundant water resource for livestock and wildlife. $37,250,000.

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Nebraska v Keith & Arthur Counties v Keystone his 28,750±-acre Ranch, of which 27,482± are deeded, has consistently supported 1,600± animal units. With abundant grass, unlimited stock water, efficient cross fencing, well-designed improvements, close proximity to cattle markets and convenient to abundant feed resources, this is a unique opportunity to invest in one of the cleanest and most efficient ranches on the market. $21,500,000.

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horse stalls. A 40,545’ lighted indoor arena. Five rental homes. An outdoor track large enough for barrel racing. A gated 5,200’ main home.

And with 42 acres, this equestrian ranch has everything you need. It’s equipped for a large commercial-sized training and breeding operation, or you can focus on the boarding and rental income. Nestled among large pastures with rolling hills and scattered trees, it’s only 26 miles from Frisco. $2,300,000.

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ocated just six miles southeast of Hallettsville, these 965 contiguous acres have an existing farmhouse and are loaded with deer and turkeys. Once used for cattle ranching, its current best use is likely a family recreational ranch, a wildlife preserve, or a commercial hunting operation. $4,487,000.

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Getting the Most You Can Out of All You’ve Got with

Randy Hill

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n a country-bound drive to shoot some .22’s, young Randy Hill shared with his Grandpa a desire to have their own land to shoot on. “I had the chance to buy a farm once,” his Grandpa replied. “But I didn’t take it.”

In that moment, Randy resolved to never in his life say, “I had the chance to do something, but didn’t take it.”

Since then, Randy has bought, developed, and sold over 10,000 acres of Texas ranchland, created a revolutionary tool for the peanut farming industry, and now enjoys helping others experience life on Texas farms and ranches.

Randy sat down with us to discuss what led him to “revolutionize”

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the peanut industry (and how ranchers can learn from it to improve their livelihoods), his personal experience as a ranch owner in Texas, and his perspective on how the world’s perception of rural living is changing.

Let’s dive in…

There is always a deal waiting to be found

In 2002, Randy sold his first company, a storage trailer rental business, and used the capital to purchase his first ranchland in Hudspeth County, Texas. His philosophy with land was simple: leave it better than he found it.

First, he’d purchase a property.

Then, he enhanced it with water wells, deer feed, produce, and foliage (among other investments). He’d also acquire neighboring tracks of land to expand the size, then sell the new and improved ranch to someone else who

could reap the fruits of his labors. was complete, he sold it and moved on Why? While there are many to the next one. people interested in owning a farm Randy believes there is always or ranch, most a deal waiting to be newcomers to found; a deal you can First, he’d purchase a the industry are pounce on, improve, property. Then, he enhanced and either enjoy for unfamiliar with what it takes to it with water wells, deer feed, yourself or sell to tend to the land. someone else to enjoy. produce, and foliage…

So, Randy figured Here’s a question, it would provide a though. How did Hill lot of value to new ranchers to provide fund these land investments? a turnkey ranch that could easily be From storage trailer to managed after he sold it.

To illustrate… In 2005, he peanut dryer bought roughly 1,050 acres of land in Shortly after graduating from Fisher County. Following the same Abilene Christian University with land-improvement process he applied a degree in Mass Communications, with his other ranches, he transformed Randy went to work at GE Capital’s the land into 1,980 acres of hunting semi-trailer rental sales and leasproperty. It was a great escape for him ing division Transport International and the people close to him.

Pool (TIP). TIP owned thousands of When his work on the property semi-trailers that were being rented

After working at GE Capital/TIP, Hill started his business using old semi trailers to house, dry and transport peanuts.

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By the time Randy sold his company in 2011, he had sold more than 4,000 trailers to the American Peanut Industry.

Now over 80 percent of the peanuts harvested each year in the U.S. are transported and dried using his trailers.

Listening to his story is fascinating, but what’s more fascinating is the lessons in it for everyday and future farmers and ranchers.

Getting the Most You Can Out of All You’ve Got

This theme became clear listening to Randy’s experiences on his own ranch and in serving other ranchers. A good rancher knows that when conditions are right to harvest, you ought to harvest right away. Some ranchers put off the day of the harvest only to have Today over 80 percent of the peanuts harvested are transported and dried using his trailers. their crops killed by an oncoming natural disaster. This is what it means to get and leased to the largest transportation work was normally done with inefthe most you can out of all you’ve got; companies in the world. ficient wagons, but the farmer figured you have to strike when the conditions While there, Hill saw a niche that maybe, just maybe, an old semiare right. opportunity. He explains, “I recognized trailer would do the trick.

“When opportunity presents itself Randy ran with the idea and the emerging market for using the older you can either jump on it or wait and started testing out different floor retired trailers in the GE Capital TIP materials and drying watch until someone else does,” fleet for storage and explains Randy. systems that could local cartage. After “When opportunity presents convert these semiAs a rancher, Randy’s goal wasn’t just eight months I itself you can either jump just to take care of his land. He saw his trailers into peanut left the security of on it or wait and watch until drying trailers. After land ownership as a stewardship, an a stable job at the numerous tests and mighty GE to start someone else does.” iterations, Randy my own semi-trailer discovered the perrental and sales business in Irving, Texas. The business plan fect flooring material that would allow for a fan to heat and dry the peanuts in was simple: buy older retired semithe trailer with 14 times the efficiency trailers from what was my previous of the traditional wagons. employer (GE Capital/TIP) and focus my sales acumen on rental and sales of cheap inexpensive semi-trailers.”

The business got big, fast Within a few years, Hill became one On one occasion, a farmer in of the largest buyers of GE Capital’s Florida ordered 200 trailers; an order retired semi-trailers in North America. so large that the company responsible Soon after opening his new busifor transporting the retired GE trailers ness across the highway from the old from Chicago to Hill’s manufacturing Texas Stadium, Hill was approached plant in Vienna, Ga. couldn’t deliver. by a peanut farmer with an idea. What Hill decided to rent an entire train if you could use an old semi trailer to himself to ship the empty semi-trailers Hill enjoys the rural lifestyle including house, dry and transport peanuts? This to get them there on time. hunting.

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opportunity to strike and increase its value. It was a constant investment in the future.

To illustrate this mentality further, after optimizing his drying trailers technology for peanuts, he tested it with other farmed goods—grass, seeds, almonds, wood chips, and even mesquite trees for biomass. He figured that there were even more ways this technology could be used to improve the efficiency of the farm and ranch industry.

and security of a rural community, far We live in a unique time in hisremoved from the risk of exposure and tory. This is a time where more and more people are looking to rural life for surge in cases seen in metropolitan joy and wealth. Entrepreneurs who are areas like Dallas.

Hill shares, “Soon friends and ready to “get out of the rat race” and family started into a fulfillrecognizing ing life are our outdoor selling their activities and companies looking for and buying an escape ranches (just themselves. look at Hill).

This led to a And since RV friend inquirand campSo what can you learn? ing about If you’re in the market for a ranch, ing trips are renting a boat becoming the this is the mentality to approach your which then purchase process—a long-term, growth vacations of A number of Americans are moving to rural areas. developed choice for mind-set focused on getting the most into another entrepreneurial business you can out of all you’ve got. Focus not many Americans, they are discovering venture for us. In early May we started that life on the ranch provides many just on “making it” with your ranch, a boat rental business.” benefits the suburbs just can’t give. but on increasing its value over time.

It was the perfect opportunity at “It’s one of those lifestyles that This mindset will help you ask the right the perfect time, and business has been, questions when viewing available land; many dream of as a child but don’t questions about the land’s potential, its chase initially,” Hill says as he explains “So good that we are now looking into other business opportunities including a how that reality is changing. historic value, and what you may be Data confirms this; since 2011, lodge and retreat center on our existing able to do with it in the future. the number of Americans living in property.”

If you’re a selling agent, you and moving to rural areas has steadily Only about 10 percent of adults build more trust and credibility with increased. In 2016-2017, more than work the job they dreamed of as a buyers and sellers by focusing your 33,000 people made the move to the teenager. It seems most of us wind up marketing on long-term land value. settling for a “stable” career, not our Assure clients that your goal is to help wide open plains. And while many of the people making this move are trying original astronaut and rancher dreams. them get the most they can out of all to stay relatively close to urban cities There are, however, many people who they’re going to get. for access, the trend shows that people realize at a certain point in their lives Did we mention the importance are finding more and more value in farm that life is both too short and too long of getting the most you can out of all and ranchland each year. to spend it without doing what you you got?

“Don’t be discouraged.” If you’re dreamed of as a kid. So, they make their in it for the long-game, there is plenty exit from the “stable” life and chase More Advice for Today’s of reason to be optimistic about rural that long-lost dream.

Ranchers life in 2020 and beyond.

That’s what Randy did, and his As someone who has bought, story shows that it’s possible for others grown, and sold thousands of acres of to do too. Remember, don’t be disAre you in the 10 percent? ranchland during his career, we asked When COVID-19 broke out in the couraged, invest with the long-term in Randy what advice he would give mind, and get the most you can out of United States, Randy and his family today’s ranchers. In three words, he decided to shelter in place at their ranch all you’ve got. responded, “Don’t be discouraged.”

Ranching is among the most fruit- on Lake Nocona. With state-mandated shutdowns and quarantines affecting ful of American dreams, but, it can be every part of life (especially urban overwhelming to some. The weather can be brutal, and the future uncertain. life), the family decided to extend their But “Don’t be discouraged,” says Hill. lake-side stay and opt for the safety FarmAndRanch.com 111

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