Texas LAND Winter 2014

Sleeping in the Country // Hospitality Aspect of a Hunting Operation Women of the Land // Rural Entrances put Pride and Purpose on Display Broker Spotlight Steve Williams // TWA Member Spotlight Deborah Clark Cover Ranch

The Largest One-of-a-Kind Ranch in North America

510,000 Acres Spanning Six Counties of West Texas Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty & Chas. S. Middleton and Son

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CONTENTS

Lifestyle Issue

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Broker Spotlight

by Courtney Donnell

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Interview with Steve Williams

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by Ruben Cantu and Greg Simons

Running a commercial hunting operation is equal parts outdoor adventure and hospitality. As an outfitter, your clients are essentially living with you and your staff for the duration of their hunts.

Express Yourself: Rural Entrances Put Pride and Purpose on Display

by Farm Credit Bank Texas

From the High Plains to the Piney Woods and the Red River to the Rio Grande, one thing we have in common is the desire to make a statement with our gates and entries.

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Women of the Land - Standing on Common Ground

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Sleeping in the County

by Robert and Janelle Fears

Nothing is more peaceful than sleeping in the county.

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TWA Member Profile

by Lorie Woodward Cantu

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Departments

by Lorie Woodward Cantu

They come to Women of the Land from different places bringing different backgrounds, different exeriences, difference expectations and different goals.

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Editor’s Page Directory Association Reports Market Report Index Property Listings

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W.T. Waggoner Ranch The Largest One-of-a-kind Ranch in North America. 510,000 Acres Spanning Six Counties of West Texas. It’s a Texas-sized story that Hollywood could never write, yet this story is destined for the history books. The iconic Waggoner Ranch will be sold.

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Chas. S. Middleton and Son

Showcase Properties 57 60 62 64 66

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Dove Mountain Ranch 1,131± Acres | Bandera County Texas Ranches For Sale

Shin Oaks Ranch 4,608± Acres | Kerr County

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Showcase Property Brochure 4E Ranch 847± Acres | Hildago County Phyllis Browning Ranch Properties

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EDITOR’S PAGE

Land or Lifestyle?

Some people wonder whether the chicken or the egg came first. At Lands of Texas Magazine, our burning question has nothing to do with poultry, instead, we ponder: What comes first the land or the lifestyle? In other words, do people embrace their inner outdoorsman when they buy land or do they buy to unleash their wilder sides.

Actually, the answer doesn’t really matter because when it comes to land and the lifestyle it inspires, you can’t have one without the other. The land informs the lifestyle and vice versa.

Family and friends may gather in an elaborate outdoor kitchen or around a simple fire pit. The clothes of choice may be western weekend chic or dirty camo. The pursuits may be hunting, horseback riding, hiking or simply sitting quietly and watching the sun set on a fun-filled day. The details are incidental to the shared adventure of being part of nature. It’s definitely not a one-size-fits-all experience. And it shouldn’t be.

Wide open spaces draw people closer together and no one really knows why. It seems completely counter intuitive. But it happens. Like magic, only better. Land, it’s the common ground for a life with high style.

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Hero, an extraordinary word, reserved for individuals who go beyond what is expected of them, individuals who thoughtlessly put others before themselves, individuals who stand strong for what they believe in, individuals that change our world.

Steve Williams, of Hunting Country Realty and current president of the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers, is a hero. Yes, he has a very impressive collection of medals, honors and awards for his service to our country. Yes, he has a long list of achievements, experiences and adventures. Yes, he is someone one you want standing next to you in an emergency. But, that isn’t how you know he is a hero. You know when you shake his hand. You know when you listen to him speak. You know when he talks about his family. Steve Williams is forged out of honor, integrity and bravery, and he once transported a grizzly bear in a helicopter. So, when you meet him, shake his hand. Then, you will know.

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Interview by Courtney Donnell

What is the title on your business card?

The front is Broker. The back is Mineral Sales. We do ranch, farm and oil and gas sales.

Which do you like better?

You know, they are both interconnected and the same to me. I love the farm and ranch side, because I think, for most people, their dream is to have their own place. If you go back in time, the old western days, everybody wanted a ranch or a farm. That has always been my dream, since I was a kid.

My dad, my uncles and my grandfathers, they all had ranches when I was a kid. So, you love the ranch, but with the ranch, most of the time, comes the minerals. So, what we have found, businesswise, is that they tie in real well with each other. It is tough for me to distinguish one from the other.

You grew up working on your grandfather’s cattle ranch, is your entire family a ranch family?

Ranch based and military. My grandfather had a ranch and farms in Hempstead. When we lived in Texas, we were always there helping or playing on it. My uncle had a big cattle lease by Freer and a ranch down by Alice.

My dad got his Ag degree from San Marcos. As kids, we lived oversees, but when we came back into the States, we lived in Texas, Colorado and other places. We always had horses, cows, sheep, chickens and land. So, yes, we have always been involved in it, one way or another.

Do you live on a ranch now?

We have a small property and a cattle lease that we run cattle on. The kids are all getting riding lessons.

When and how did you get started selling ranches?

I always kind of wondered what I would do when I grew up, after the military. It just took me a while. But, I was in D.C., at the Pentagon. I was getting ready to go back to Afghanistan again or be a Four Stars Exec, we had newborn boys and I was asking myself, “Am I going to do this again, or am I going to do something else?” I called a buddy who had just retired. He said, “If you are serious about retiring, I want to hook you up with a guy who wants to open up a real estate office in Texas. He’s got one up in Oklahoma.” I called him and we met out here in Boerne. We always had a saying, “Courage is one step ahead of fear,” in military and civilian life. I put in my paperwork to retire, got harassed by a bunch of generals who wanted me to stay in, took my real estate license exam as the family was moving out here, got a sponsor broker and set up the office. Two years later, I took the broker’s exam and started doing it on my own.

What is the strangest experience you’ve had showing a ranch?

I had a listing in South Texas that we should have titled “Rattlesnake Ranch.” No matter where we walked, we kicked up rattlesnakes; and I mean everywhere. I had a client that wanted to go out and take a look at it. So I informed him to wear jeans and boots when he came in. But, he showed up in shorts and sandals to look at that ranch. Then, he wanted to walk the fence line. I warned him, but he insisted on walking the line. After the second rattlesnake encounter, that man walked so close behind me, that every time I stopped he bumped into me. I almost had to carry him on my back to get him back to the truck.

What have you learned is the most important aspect of selling ranches?

Being truthful. Being truthful, honest and having an ethical side to you really is the most important thing. People put their trust in you. They can usually see right through you if you are deceitful or a liar. That is what I really like about the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers. The entire group is filled with like-minded individuals, ranch brokers, financial institutions, and the satellite members that stand for honesty and integrity. We police our own. We are very up front about everything. We really work to support the industry and

Military Service U.S. Army Colonel for 24 Years Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot Flight School, Airborne, Air Assault, Arctic Survival Command General Staff, US Military Operations Infantry Brigade Commander- 23 Deployments U.S. Commander Afghanistan Post 9-11 Counter Terrorism Task Force NATO Deputy Commander of Southern Afghanistan Commander of Kandahar Military Base Pentagon Chief of Staff for the Joint Staff- NGB

provide the knowledge base necessary to keep our members fully informed of the current changes and challenges in today’s market.

You are currently president of the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers. What are your responsibilities?

You kind of provide the yearly focus for the organization. You try to inform members on legislative issues and upcoming market issues and direct the organization’s voice if there is a legislative issue, such as the Oil and Gas Addendum. We, as an organization had an issue with the old Oil and Gas Addendum that the Texas Real Estate Commission had promulgated. We have a large group of members that are very knowledgeable with the oil and gas industry and they provided a lot of input to TREC concerning the addendum. Judon Fambrough, who is an oil and gas attorney and a member of TALB, provided our key input to TREC on the problems with the addendum and what needed to be changed. That was our big push this year, trying to get our input included for changes to be made to the Texas Oil and Gas Addendum for the TREC contracts.

How do you become President?

You have to be involved. You have to attend meetings and have input with the organization. You usually have to have an elected position before you become president. Most of the time, you are the vice-president and then you are elected to become the president. That is how it normally works. We have a board that meets quarterly to go over by-laws, or organizational changes or legislative focus for the organization. You just really have to be involved and really understand the organization. All positions and board members are voted in; it’s not like an automatic selection.

What does Alliance do for members?

There is the educational side of it, with the monthly classes. This year we developed a program committee that was very involved in getting great speakers every month. If there is anything that comes up, such as LandsofTexasMagazine.com

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water rights, or mineral rights or something that we see state wide, or even nationally that we, as an organization think is going to impact our industry, our market, or our landowners in a positive or negative way, we make sure everybody knows about it. We are a very vocal and outspoken organization on landowner rights, mineral rights and water rights. We keep our members informed. We keep them involved in the land market legislatively. We impact the market and make sure that land owner’s retain their rights.

They have access to our website, (www.texaslandbrokers.org). Members can list their properties up on the site, and promote them to our audience.

The site has a very high level of activity.

And, then you have the meetings, which you can use not only as a great networking tool, but as a marketing tool. Members can get up and talk about what they have listed or what they are looking for. For example, one member will stand up and say, “Hey, I have a buyer looking for… and, another guy will stand up and say, “I just got a new listing and it’s this….”

Overall, it is an invaluable tool, for education, awareness, industry connections and marketing. I have a binder five inches thick with information I have gathered from those meetings.

How do you become a member?

You have to be associated with the farm and ranch industry. So, you either have to be a broker, or what we call an affiliate, which includes the guys that do the financing, title company members and other companies who support the industry. You can go to the website, read the by-laws and sign up for a membership. We did change some of the by-laws, because we really want to make sure the right people are joining the organization.

In general, how do you feel about the industry today?

You know, I came into the industry when it was pretty flat and stagnant because of the economy. I think the industry has recovered from that. We are starting to see an increase in activity, more buyers starting to pursue land again and really feeling comfortable about purchases. I am also starting to see a lot more foreign and out of state buyers again. Out-of-Staters, from the east coast and California, coming and buying recreational properties, high-fence properties. We also have foreigners coming in and looking at horse facilities and smaller ranch facilities outside the metropolitan areas. So, I think we are starting to see a globalization of the market, where it is foreign

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STATISTICS Born 1960 in Belleville, Texas Parents Richard and Betty Willliams Siblings Pat Williams and Mark WIlliams Wife Angela Marie WIlliams Children Justin (30), Jordan (28), Tristen and Tyler v(7), Ethan and Colten (4) College Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Master’s Degree in National Security Strategies from the National Defense College/National War College, Fort McNair, Washington D.C.

FAVORITES Restaurant Joe T. Garcia’s in Dallas Road Highway 83 heading up from Junction towards Menard and Eden Body of Water Gulf of Alaska “Watering” Hole Double Musky Inn in Girdwood, Alaska Dance Hall I actually went to Gilley’s in the 80’s Secret Spot Powder Horn Mountain, Lake City, Colorado FIVE THINGS AT THE TOP OF YOUR “LEFT TO DO” LIST? Go to Jerusalem Take my boys on an Alaskan Caribou and Moose Hunt Go to the Himalayas Get a larger ranch and raise more cattle Go on one of those vacations where you have nothing to do but lay on the beach

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Photo Courtesy of ANNA WIMBERLEY

investors, foreign buyers who want to come to the U.S. What is the thing in life you are most proud of?

I would say, my family, my kids. You know, with my military service, and what I was involved with, the counter-terrorism activities and Afghanistan, you have a sense of pride. But, part of the reason I am retired now, is my family. I have these young children that I want to raise. I want to be their soccer coach and the assistant coach for their basketball team. I just want to be involved. It is handing off the baton, I want to focus on helping my children grow up to be good, honorable men. I am proud of my family.

You have been all over the world, experienced every type of adventure, been decorated for heroic deeds and you have two sets of twin boys.

Who is the most impressive individual you have ever met?

Casper Weinberger, Secretary of Defense under President Reagan. He came out to meet us when I was training as a lieutenant. Just the way he spoke to us, very humble and appreciative of what we were doing. It was raining, absolute downpour. We had been wet for days on a patrol exercise and doing a live fire shoot. Afterwards, he came up, very gracious and got to know each one of us. He was pretty interesting and impressive.

If you had to pick another career….any career…What would you do?

Professional Cape Buffalo Hunter/Guide in Africa, like in Zimbabwe.

What is your favorite thing about Texas?

The historical perspective, my family is all from Texas. Just the history of Texas and the independent attitude. I love the independent attitude. And, of course the cowboy feel of it, the “John Wayne cool.”

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express yourself Rural Entrances Put Pride and Purpose on Display

Stone walls and wildlife-themed metalwork symbolize pride of ownership at this Northwest Texas ranch, which has a long history of hunting and cattle ranching. ou could say Texans like to make a dramatic entrance.

From the High Plains to the Piney Woods and the Red River to the Rio Grande, one thing we have in common is the desire to make a statement with our gates and entries.

In the Texas Hill Country, generations have put craftsmanship on display with decorative metal gates flanked by stone piers and walls. In the Panhandle and West Texas, arches rule the day, from basic posts and crossbars to arcs bearing the family or ranch name.

In South Texas, entrances range from simple to ornate and often are landscaped with rugged native plants. And East Texas tastes are as varied as the terrain, where brick columns with board fencing are popular in horse country and pipe fencing is common on cattle ranches and timberland.

“My granddad always used to say, ‘The bigger the gate, the smaller the ranch.’ Nowadays that’s not necessarily the case,” says Sarah Cortese, Capital Farm Credit director of communications, who is based in Lubbock. “Simplicity and utility were the accepted norms then. They still are, but now entrances are more often used as a form of self-expression.”

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farming and ranching operations, what matters most are functional entrances that can stand up to heavy use and equipment.

Many properties incorporate both.

“You have your main entrance for a home and office, and larger operations have separate entrances depending on the business carried out on that portion,” Cortese says. “A horse-breeding operation or an area where livestock are worked or shipped will be separated out almost like a service entrance.”

FORM AND FUNCTION

Increasingly, owners display how they use their property like a badge of honor. Gates and arches commonly feature metal silhouettes of cattle or brands on ranches, corn or tractors on farms, and deer or game birds on recreational property.

“The advent of the plasma cutter has made a huge difference in entrances. If you can dream it, they can cut it,” says Kenneth Hooper, senior vice president and officer in charge at Panhandle-Plains Land Bank’s Plainview branch office. “Whether it’s Rancher Jones or Dr. Jones, the owners put their signature on a piece of land in some fashion to communicate with their workers and peers.”

Technology has also led a shift to custom wood or metal gates that act as a billboard for the property.

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Native landscaping and rugged pipe fencing are common sights on property used for ranching or recreation in South Texas.

“Automatic gate openers have become very common,” says Jolene Curtis, vice president of business development for Texas Farm Credit.

Swinging or sliding gate openers can be hard-wired or solar-powered, can be operated by remote control or keypad, and can be customized with many security features.

“Some new technology lets owners monitor who’s accessing the gates and when by using different access codes,” say Curtis, who is based in Brenham. “Property with oil and gas leases will have multiple people coming in and out, for example. We also see some systems that take pictures of the people passing through, particularly in South Texas.”

As important as security is, there’s also a lot to be said for convenience.

“In plenty of places, you still walk out and open the gate,” Cortese says with a laugh. “If someone invites you to ride shotgun, it isn’t as much of a treat because the front passenger has to get out and open the gate. Spouses, kids and guests alike have been in that position.”

GETTING STARTED

Frequently the entrance is one of the first improvements new owners take on, whether they are just changing the name on the gate or building a new home with matching stonework at the driveway.

With so many possible options, the cost varies greatly. Prices range from about $3,000 for a utility gate with an automatic opener to $75,000 or more for an entrance with custom masonry and metalwork. It’s not unusual to spend $20,000, loan officers say.

To cover the expense, owners can finance an entrance several ways — with the land purchase, with a package of land improvements such as fencing and land clearing, or with an operating line of credit for an agricultural operation.

“Being able to spread the cost over a term is an advantage,” Hooper explains. “You can have manageable debt rather than burning all of your liquidity making capital improvements. You may need some of your cash to buy calves or equipment later.”

When you’re ready to build, make sure your entrance is designed with safety and practicality in mind. Think about how much room you will need to maneuver, the speed of traffic on the adjoining road, and where to locate a driveway for the best visibility, braking and turning. Most driveways will require a permit and inspection.

“From a very pragmatic standpoint, engaging a transportation agency would be important, and the sooner the better,” says Bill Eisele, a

Decorative silhouettes transform a simple pipe entrance into a work of art at a family ranch in the Hill Country.

senior research engineer with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. “They work with landowners frequently, and are very knowledgeable about driveway placement and design.”

To make sure you end up with a safe, functional and attractive entrance: • Look for a local contractor who has the experience and large equipment necessary for rural property improvements • Get bids and warranties in writing, and make sure they are in line for your area • Check references “There can be a big price discrepancy between builders,” Curtis says.

“My main recommendation is to get referrals, interview the contractors’ other clients and go look at some of the work they’ve done.”

With financing and a reputable contractor lined up, all you’ll need to make your dramatic entrance is imagination.

10 Tips for Rural Driveways 1. Contact the appropriate state, county or municipal agency about driveway design, placement and permits. The Texas Department of Transportation oversees driveways on FM, RM and RR roads, and state, U.S. and interstate highways.

2. Locate driveways away from curves and hills, and avoid blocking visibility with masonry, fencing, vegetation and mailboxes.

3. Consider installing separate entrances for a residence, farming or ranching operation, oil and gas activity, or other functions on your property.

4. Make sure an entrance is wide and tall enough for the vehicles and equipment that will use it.

5. Set the gate far enough from the road to accommodate a truck and trailer.

6. Consider adding a turn bay where driveway users can slow down without blocking traffic.

7. Gate openers, intercoms, driveway sensors and cameras offer extra security and convenience.

8. Use reflectors or lighting to improve visibility at night and during bad weather.

9. If the property has game fencing, match it with a high gate.

10. Ensure good drainage with proper driveway placement, slope and culverts.

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It’s a Texas-sized story that Hollywood could never write, yet this story is destined for the history books. The iconic Waggoner Ranch will be sold.

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In 1866, when Dan Waggoner began branding his livestock with three reversed D’s, he was solving a problem. Reversing the D’s made the brand hard for rustlers to alter. Little did he know that the Waggoner brand would leave the same indelible mark on Texas history.

Today, the three D’s signify the legend and the legacy of the W.T. Waggoner Ranch, the largest ranch “under one fence” in the United States.

For the first-time ever, the 510,000-acre Waggoner Ranch will be offered to the open market for sale internationally.

THE PAST Dan Waggoner came to Texas from Tennessee in the mid1840s. He was a teenager when the family put down roots in Hopkins County.

In 1850, two years after his father died, Dan bought six horses and 242 head of Longhorns, which he located on Denton Creek in Wise County. A year later, he increased his herd and bought 15,000 acres near Cactus Hill, about 18 miles west of the frontier town of Decatur. Dan prospered.

Dan’s son, W.T., better known as Tom, got involved in the ranch as a teenager. When he was just 14, Tom said, “I want to run the most cattle, breed the best horses and work harder than anyone.” In 1869, when Tom was 17, his father made him a full partner.

Tom, Dan and a few select hands, trailed a herd from the Little Wichita to Kansas, a venture that netted them $55,000.

Dan invested in more Longhorns at $8/head and more land.

In the late 1800s, in the area just south of the Red River, North Texas was stricken with one of its periodic droughts.

Settlers were abandoning their smaller farms and ranches and moving to more forgiving climates. To meet the growing demands of their booming cattle operation, the Waggoners began to buy large amounts of land along the Pease River, much of it for less than $1 per acre at tax sales.

Dan died in 1903, giving full reins of the Waggoner Ranch to Tom. He was only 27.

Droughts continued to plague the region, drying up stock ponds and other surface water. Reliable water supplies are essential for a successful cattle operation, so Tom began digging wells. He was searching for fresh, potable groundwater. To his disappointment, he found salt water laced with traces of oil. Bad news for thirsty cattle. Good news for the ranch’s bottom line.

Soon after, it was determined that 160,000 acres of the land the Waggoners purchased along the banks of the Red River were all rich in “black gold.” By 1909, Tom leased about 250,000 acres to Texaco near the town now called

Electra, which was named after his daughter.

Within several years, the oil find made the Waggoner family one of the wealthiest in the state.

Despite the staggering wealth generated by oil, Tom stayed true to himself, maintaining his land as a working cattle operation until the day he died, December 12, 1934.

His obituary made it clear the cattle and the land were his first loves: “Although oil expanded [his property] into what was described as the greatest fortune ever amassed by one man west of the Mississippi River, he remained a cattleman at heart. He had far greater interest in his cattle than in the great oil pool which made him many times a millionaire…

He kept his promise to have ‘my land stocked with cows as long as I live.’”

THE PRESENT The Waggoner Ranch was approved to be liquidated August 6, 2014, by Texas 46th District Court Judge Dan Mike Bird.

The 510,000-acre Waggoner Ranch is an historic empire that measures slightly smaller than Rhode Island. The realm covers the southern half of Wilbarger County, the northern third of Baylor County and portions of Wichita, Archer, Knox and Foard counties just before the Panhandle juts north from the Red River.

“The ranch is home to some of the best cattle and bestblooded horses in the world,” said Bernard Uechtritz, an international real estate advisor with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, who was appointed to help broker the sale. “It produces food and energy and its people represent the backbone of our society. Their fortitude, values and ethos exemplify what made America – Texas – great.”

It includes vast, rich oil fields, fertile farmland and endless miles of rangeland dotted with enormous lakes and populated by thousands of cattle and hundreds of foundation-bred, award-winning American quarter horses.

The ranch features two main compounds as well as about 20 cowboy camps. Due to the ongoing drought, the cattle herd has been cut to approximately 7,500 head, but during normal conditions the ranch has supported up to 14,000 head. Currently, the ranch is home to about 475 Quarter Horses bred in the tradition of Poco Bueno, who, in the 1940s, was the first horse of its breed to be insured for $100,000.

Water is a precious commodity in northwest Texas and Waggoner Ranch features two large privately owned lakes built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Lake Kemp covers 16,479 surface acres, while Lake Diversion covers 3,400 surface acres. While the ranch does not own the water held in the lakes, it owns significant water rights.

The water is also lifeblood for wildlife. A Texas Monthly reporter on a morning trip to the ranch in 2004 reported seeing hundreds of deer, wild turkey, feral hogs, javelina and a bobcat as “big as a mountain lion.” At that time, it was estimated that 120,000 snow geese were expected to winter on Santa Rosa Lake, a 1,500-acre lake that was privately constructed and owned by the ranch.

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Oil is the lifeblood of the business operations. Currently, the ranch has more than 1,000 wells that produce a monthly gross of 41,000 barrels a month for the entire estate. 41.67 percent of the mineral rights will convey with the ranch.

“To a buyer, there are potentially significant tax benefits in addition to land appreciation and development,” said Sam Middleton, owner of Chas. S. Middleton and Son, a real estate and appraisal firm based in Lubbock, who was also appointed as a broker. “Given the opportunities for further oil exploration, green energy, prime farming and grazing land, existing cattle and horse operations, and with an already established infrastructure that includes dams and thousands of miles of fencing and roads, the buyer will potentially get an incredible tax write-off through accelerated depreciation of the vast assets included with the land.”

THE FUTURE “The perfect buyer, we believe, and the family believes, is someone who understands the big picture of the Waggoner Ranch, and that its preservation is critical to its continued prosperity, legacy and value to society,” said Uechtritz. “For either an individual or a corporate entity, the acquisition of the ranch offers profitability, diversity and development with the added opportunity to be a civic giant who will benefit from immeasurable cultural and community alliance by preserving an icon.”

Opportunity is the operative word. Currently around one quarter of the acreage is under exploration for oil. Incredibly, three quarters of the ranch acreage have not been explored or developed for oil.

While wildlife is abundant, the ranch has never been hunted commercially. There is the potential to derive considerable income from a hunting enterprise.

“This ranch has not been commercially hunted except for very limited quail hunting in 165 years of its ownership,” said Middleton. “There are outstanding Boone and Crockett

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BERNARD (BERNIE) UECHTRITZ International Real Estate Adviser Bernard Uechtritz has a 20-year proven track record of selling and advising on complex, unique and luxury real estate as well as iconic ranches throughout the United States. Since 1995, he has managed and sold real estate for a broad range of clients, institutions, and private wealth management entities.

Born in Papua, New Guinea to a pioneering ranch family, Uechtritz has the ‘cowboy tradition’ in his blood.

In a career made on the impossible, Uechtritz pursued his passion for real estate and ranches stateside, consulting as an international marketing expert and strategic real estate specialist for some of the world’s biggest and most unique properties. Uechtritz is a father, cattle rancher and competitive horseman.

quality bucks on the ranch that have never heard a rifle shot.”

The windswept location also offers untapped potential.

All wind energy rights will convey with the property, giving the new owner the option of developing that resource.

Obviously, moving the ranch toward the future is vital, but so is retaining its past.

“Speaking personally,” said Uechtritz, “I am certainly hoping we engage a true patriot or entity who cares less about ‘what price,’ and who will step forward to protect, preserve and enhance this American icon and the cowboy way of life for another 200 years.”

He continued, “From a brand perspective, no other ranch will ever be the Waggoner. There can only be one Waggoner.”

THE PRICE The receiver for the W.T. Waggoner Estate, Michael Baskerville, has set a guideline price for the Waggoner Ranch at $725 million.

“The market will soon tell us if we are $3 million too high or $300 million too law,” Uechtritz said. “Right now, the level of response is telling us that this will not be a drawn out process.”

BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is the oldest privately held real estate boutique in Dallas.

With six offices in Dallas, Lakewood, Uptown, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake, and more than 250 associates, the firm specializes in significant properties, from historic to contemporary, ranch to waterfront. The company’s deep-rooted connections, cutting-edge marketing and global strategies bring the extraordinary to all clients. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

CHAS. S. MIDDLETON AND SON Sam Middleton is the owner of the renowned West Texas real estate and appraisal firm, Chas. S. Middleton and Son, established by his grandfather in 1920. The business consists of farm and ranch appraisals and farm and ranch sales. Middleton holds Real Estate Broker licenses in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. Middleton also holds the designation of ARA (Accredited Rural Appraiser) through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, and is a certified appraiser for the states of Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. He has sold numerous expansive ranches throughout the western states of Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas over the course of several decades.

Middleton lives near Lubbock and is also a cattle rancher.

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BY LORIE WOODWARD CANTU They come to Women of the Land (WOTL) from different places bringing different backgrounds, different experiences, different expectations and different goals. And, yet when the conversation begins to flow, the women find themselves on firm common ground.

“The big thing about Women of the Land is the fellowship with other women who share the same passions that I do,” said Lynita Kelldorf, who is a nurse from Houston and owns 47 acres in Walker County near Huntsville.

“It’s not about our age, our jobs or our social status. It’s about the land. We realize that land ownership is a gift and we have the responsibility to be good stewards.”

WOTL started in 2005. Since then, 223 women have attended the eight regional and two advanced programs. Some participants have enjoyed it so much that they’ve attended several programs.

The next Advanced WOTL will be held in the spring of 2015 and the Regional WOTL is slated for fall 2015. Exact dates, times and locations will be announced. Generally, there is space for 25-35 attendees.

Registration, which includes food and lodging, for the weekend ranges from $150–$200. The host ranches are equipped with comfortable guest accommodations, so participants are not camping out or “roughing it.”

For more information about Women of the Land, call Clint Faas at the Texas Wildlife Association, at (979) 541–9803 or email him at cfaas@texas-wildlife.org.

Kelldorf inherited her land from her mother who had inherited it from her mother. The land has been in the family since her great great grandfather’s wagon got stuck in Walker County in early 1900, preventing him from reaching Galveston about the same time as the deadly hurricane.

News of the devastation reached him, prompting him to put down roots in the same soil that mired his wagon. While Kelldorf’s mother owned the land, she had never managed it. In fact, she would not allow any trees to be cut,

which in the Piney Woods means that land can become a tangled thicket.

A divorce at 50, prompted Kelldorf to question how she wanted to approach the next phase of her life. She found the answer in her land.

“Bringing the land back to life and getting it in good shape, so my children could enjoy it and someday care for it, seemed to be a good way to direct my nurturing instinct,” Kelldorf, whose children are grown, said.

In the beginning, there were more questions than answers as Kelldorf and her significant other, Jack Casey, began the task of managing the land. As a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Ranch and Wildlife Committee, Kelldorf attended the group’s annual outdoor expo. There she discovered WOTL and decided to attend.

Meanwhile, Kay Kelley, a housewife in Houston who owns land near Carrizo Springs with her husband, Phil, also discovered WOTL. Over time, they had acquired 1,200 acres in the heart of Texas’ Golden Triangle famous for high-quality white-tailed deer. They used the ranch as a recreational hunting property for their family, which included two young sons. Kay, who was raised in Dallas, was a self-described city girl and, although her husband was raised in a small Panhandle town and was an avid hunter, he didn’t have any land management experience either. The couple was allowing their hunting outfitter to manage their wildlife and their land. To their inexperienced eyes, the habitat and the wildlife looked just fine.

Kelley just happened to run across an ad for WOTL in the Carrizo Springs Javelin. She decided to go, thinking it was a field day for local women ranchers.

It seemed like a good way to meet the neighbors.

Approximately 200 miles north in Fayette County, between Flatonia and Smithville, Jackie Harker, an energy industry professional, had already attended her first WOTL. She and her husband, Steven, who live and work in west Houston had searched for years before finding the perfect piece of property. The couple bought 68 acres, in the gently rolling hills between Flatonia and Smithville, with recreation and eventual retirement in mind.

Neither of them had ever managed land before.

When they bought the land, it had been used primarily for cattle grazing. To maintain an agricultural valuation, the previous owners kept a herd grazing, even when drought made vegetation scarce. The land had its work clothes on when the Harkers purchased it.

As a member of the Texas Wildlife Association, Harker knew Tamara Trail and Jenny Sanders, who at the time were on the organization’s staff and were heading up various education efforts. The women’s paths had crossed at a session of Becoming An Outdoorswoman, a program sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that focuses on basic skills for outdoor recreational pursuits like camping, angling and shotgunning.

“It was just a natural progression from one program to the other,” Harker said. She and a friend went to WOTL, telling their husbands they were taking a “girls weekend to check it out” because they didn’t know what to expect.

Kelldorf and Kelley arrived at La Bandera Ranch in Carrizo Springs as strangers and they left as friends bound by newfound knowledge and a passion for learning more. Harker joined forces with them at a later WOTL program.

Kelldorf said, “WOTL gave me a new knowledge base and opened up a host of different avenues for gathering information. When you walk into the coffee room at the hospital, people aren’t sitting around talking about the government agencies that can help you manage your land.”

Harker added, “When something is brand new, especially something multi-faceted like land management, sometimes you need background information to even know what questions to ask. After WOTL, I know the vocabulary and I know what to ask, making the whole decision-making process for our property a lot less overwhelming.”

Kelley returned to the ranch with so many ideas that she said her husband Phil thought “I’d lost my mind.” After completing a white-tailed deer necropsy, she considered wildlife and their habitat from a whole new perspective. She realized that the outfitter, in anticipation of selling hunts, was keeping too many animals on their land. The Kelleys decided to continue their education and manage their resources themselves.

With the newfound understanding of the alphabet agencies like Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension (TAEX), the Kelleys were able to obtain professional technical guidance and write a long-term management plan. In addition, they identified cost-share programs that allowed them to move toward their management goals, which included removing some of the mesquite and prickly pear to encourage native grasses and forbs to re-establish.

“As part of our management plan, we identified 350 acres where mesquite needed to be thinned and our resource specialist from NRCS helped us apply for a cost-share program that covered 70 percent of the work’s cost,” she said. The couple sprayed the mesquites to defoliate them and then allowed them to die and decay. As a follow-up, they sprayed the prickly pear. Both practices exposed more ground to sunlight and rainfall.

“The response from the land has amazed us,” Kelley said. “We were driving around after a recent rain, looking at native grass coming back where there was previously just bare soil. The grass provides more thermal cover and helps rainwater absorb into the ground. I wouldn’t have known or appreciated that before.”

The women learned so much at their first WOTL weekends that the trio followed up by attending other WOTL weekends around the state. Today, they also serve on the Women of the Land Advisory Committee.

Kelley said, “We went to so many basic courses that the program director jokingly asked us if we were slow learners. There’s so much good

information — and it’s so much fun — that once is not enough.”

While the basic topics such as wildlife’s habitat requirements and Aldo Leopold’s management tools remain the same, the speakers change and settings change, so each program is different. By rotating locations, attendees gain perspective on ecosystem differences and management challenges in different parts of the state, but take home knowledge that can be applied directly to their individual situations. Kelldorf said, “WOTL gives you the tools to make your particular corner of the world better, no matter your budget, no matter its location or size.”

Today, there is a second phase program called Advanced WOTL. It, too, focuses on land management and stewardship, but the tools are bigger. The participants have a chance to drive bulldozers, build water guzzlers, and use chainsaws.

Harker, who carries the knowledge she gains back to her husband, said, “It’s amazing what a bunch of women can do when they want to.

It’s empowering to know that other women have done it and that we women don’t have to wait on someone else, we can be the instigators of conservation.”

While the program is built on a shared passion for the land, the importance of the stewardship sisterhood can’t be denied. Kelldorf said, “It’s not intimidating to ask a question at WOTL because women naturally lean toward one another for support. We open up quickly, especially when you have the common ground of land stewardship. If you think about it, sharing land management knowledge isn’t that much different than sharing recipes at a potluck dinner. If you know how to make something really special, you want your friends to know how to do it, too.”

At Women of the Land, everyone is welcome. It doesn’t matter whether you have a one-acre backyard or a 100,000-acre ranch. In an effort to reach more people with conservation that matters, Kelley, Kelldorf and Harker are hosting a one-day rainwater harvesting workshop on behalf of WOTL. “Before April Showers” is scheduled for Saturday, February 7 at the Blinn College Rankin Agricultural Complex (1409 Mill Creek Road) in Brenham, Texas. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. or participants can preregister through the Texas Wildlife Association website (www.texas-wildlife.org).

Speakers include Todd Locco, certified rainwater collection consultant, and Jack Casey, professional landscaper and owner of Cactus Jack Designs.

While the workshop is coordinated through WOTL, men are welcome to attend.

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Sleeping in the Country

BY ROBERT AND JANELLE FEARS

Nothing is more peaceful than sleeping in the country. The day normally ends with a vivid sunset displaying a fusion of bright colors. Color combinations vary depending upon the geographical area and solid particle concentration in the air. Observed sunsets in East Texas have had alternating bands of grey and gold ending with a final strip of pink as darkness settles over the landscape. In West Texas, red sunsets commonly occur with an occasional yellow band, collectively resembling fire, followed by alternating strips of blues and greys and then darkness.

When darkness engulfs the countryside, an auditory gift arrives. Nocturnal insects, birds, amphibians and mammals come to life and unite in a chorus of individual notes while they forage for their nightly meal. The comforting symphony serves as a reminder that we are not alone, but part of an intricate ecosystem where a variety of organisms benefit each other. Learning the calls of these nighttime creatures helps develop a better appreciation for the outdoors.

AMPHIBIANS Frogs provide a majority of night sounds and Texas is home to over 40 species of frogs and toads. Lee Ann Johnson Linam, a biologist formerly with Texas Nature Trackers at Wimberley, sorts frogs into groups by their sounds – moaners, trillers, peepers, burpers, and insect-like.

Moaners are a group that Linam likes to sometimes call “farm animals in distress”. For example, the Sheep Frog found in South Texas mimics an angry bleating sheep, one that bleats for a l-o-n-g time. The Woodhouse’s Toad, found throughout much of the state, has a short, flat, uninspired bleat and the Couch’s Spadefoot’s call makes you think someone might be squeezing a sheep. Hurter’s Spadefoot resonates like a sheep that is giving up. Although considered a moaner, the Eastern Narrowmouth Toad actually resembles the sound of a basketball game buzzer.

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“Many of the toads are trillers producing a noise somewhat insect-like,” says Linam. “It helps to pay attention to the pitch and duration of the trill. Gray Treefrogs have a short single trill, while Texas Toads have a short pulsing trill, resembling the sonorous pattern of a rivet gun. Houston Toads, American Toads, and Red-Spotted Toads sing a long, high musical trill, while the trill of the ubiquitous Coastal Plains Toad is lower and much less melodic.”

“Another group on the melodic end of the spectrum is the peepers, named for the clear, high bell-like tone of the Spring Peeper,” Linam continues. “Drop the bell’s pitch a bit and you get the Strecker’s Chorus Frog. Both of these species sing primarily in the winter and early spring, and large groups of frogs singing together take on their own melody – the sound of sleigh bells for Spring Peepers and the sound of an axle in need of grease in the case of the Strecker’s. In the warmer months one might hear the peepers plus the short trills of the Cliff Chirping Frog in the Edward’s Plateau, the Spotted Chirping

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Frog in the Trans-Pecos, or the Rio Grande Chirping Frog, widely distributed across the state, whose call has been described as sounding like tennis shoes on a gym floor.”

On the less musical, but equally delightful end of the spectrum are the burpers. Plains Spadefoot Toads and Crawfish Frogs give short burps.

Pickerel Frogs resonate more like a snore and can sing from underwater.

Leopard Frogs take the basic burp sound and add chuckles, purrs, grunts, and squeaks. Proportions of those sounds help you sort between the three different Leopard Frog species in different parts of the state.

The Houston Chapter of the Audubon Society describes the nightjar family as medium-sized, long-winged birds with a short bill, short legs, and soft mottled plumage. Some of these birds, such as the whip-poor-wills and nighthawks are nocturnal. Common Nighthawks’ calls are a soft, breezy pzeent. The Chuck Will’s Widow’s call sounds like its name.

Some frog sounds might be described as insect-like,” says Linam. “Fortunately, many of these frogs actually create a readily distinguishable sound. For example, the Cricket Frog’s tone is like two marbles being clicked together.

Utterances of the Spotted Chorus Frog are similar to someone rubbing their fingers over the small teeth of a comb, the Cajun Chorus Frog’s call is like you’re using the big teeth of the comb, and the New Mexico Spadefoot resonates like a really big comb. There are also the angry-insect frogs. The Green Toad imitates an angry bee, while the Great Plains Narrowmouth produces a higher pitched angry buzz, resembling buzzers people hold in the palm of their hand.”

Certain frogs and toads have their own unique song. Bullfrogs resemble someone blowing over the top of a bottle and Green Frogs imitate someone plucking a loose banjo string. Green Tree Frogs’ calls are somewhat gooselike, but really sound akin to the alien creatures in the movie, Mars Attacks.

Pigs are imitated by Pig Frogs, squirrels by Squirrel Treefrogs, and dogs by Barking Frogs.

BIRDS Birds often contribute to the nightly concert and the most noted are owls.

According to Texas Parks and Wildlife (TP&W), the Great Horned Owl is commonly known as the “hoot owl,” because of its rhythmic hoots that speak, “Who’s awake? Me, too”. The Great Horned Owl is a large bird with varying shades of gray and large ear tufts from which the bird derives its name. It is common statewide except for Pineywoods. The Barred Owl is more common in the eastern part of the state — Rio Grande Plains thorn scrub in South Texas, Post Oak Savannah, Gulf and Blackland Prairies, and East Texas Pineywoods — although it is distributed statewide. Its call is a distinctive “Who cooks, who cooks for you all.” The bird is large, stocky and red-gray without ear tufts.

TP&W describes the Eastern Screech-Owl as a small eared owl, red or gray colored. Its call is a whistled trill and depending upon the year, it can be plentiful or scarce throughout the state.

People living or visiting near wetlands, especially along the Texas Gulf Coast, may hear a nocturnal and noisy heron join the nighttime chorus with its loud, barking kwok or quawk. This bird is rather stocky and looks as if it is hunched over with its head usually tucked down into its shoulders. Its plumage is gray and white with a distinctive black cap and a pair of white plumes extending up from the back of its head.

INSECTS Cicadas and crickets, nocturnal insects, get accused of dominating the night noises. National Geographic reports that there are more than 1,500 species of cicada and they are physically distinguished by their stout bodies, broad heads, clear-membrane wings, and large compound eyes. These insects are probably best known for their buzzing and clicking noises, which can be amplified by multitudes of insects into an overpowering finale.

“Female crickets produce a tone to attract males by rubbing their forewings against each other,” says the Center for Insect Science Education Outreach, The University of Arizona. “A resulting chirping sound is picked up by the female’s ears on her front legs. Chirps are different enabling each species to find its own kind.”

A good way to learn how to recognize various night creature calls is to record what you hear. Assign a number to each recorded sound before matching it with an identified sound on a commercial tape. The pairing of sounds will help you enter the creature’s correct name by the corresponding number on your list. The tapes can be replayed until the calls and their contributors are committed to memory. Commercial tapes can be purchased at nature centers, natural science museums, or on the web.

While enjoying nighttime’s orchestra, watch for nocturnal mammals such as the Virginia Opossum, 9-Banded Armadillo, bats, Southern Flying Squirrel, raccoon, and the Striped Skunk. These animals often stray into lighted areas around country homes, but to increase number of sightings, consider using a pair of night vision googles, binoculars, or scope.

Don’t stay up too late enjoying nature’s sounds and sights, because you want to be in bed early enough to awake in time to see the beautiful Texas sunrise.

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It’s impossible to predict where Deborah Clark will be. The first time I contacted her, she was on an extended trip to London serving temporarily as her grandchildren’s nanny.

The next time we talked she was recovering from hosting a party for 250 people on the Clay County ranch, near Henrietta, she owns and operates with her husband, Emry Birdwell. The party took place 48 hours after she returned from England.

The third time we spoke, she called from their cattle pens where they were processing a load of stocker cattle. Blood-red fluid was pouring from the squeeze chute’s hydraulic system and puddling around her feet.

“I screamed. For a minute, I thought we’d literally squeezed the life out of one of the steers,” she said, laughing at her reaction, as she postponed our interview. She had to tend the emergency. On a ranch that implements an intensive rotational grazing program that depends on the animal impact of up to 5,300 head of cattle at any one time to manage the forage, the chute is an essential piece of equipment.

When we eventually connected, our interview interrupted a spur-ofthe-moment planning session with her sister for a quick birthday trip to New York City to see Beautiful, the critically acclaimed Carole King musical.

“I love Carole King’s music,” she said. “I told Emry, ‘I’m going to New York for my birthday and, by the way, you don’t get to come.’ Emry said, ‘Have fun.

By the way, I’m never going to New York City.’”

Deborah is a self-described “flower child with plenty of business experience.” Emry is a lifelong rancher, whose family’s multi-generational ranching roots stretch from New Mexico throughout the Texas Panhandle

into Palo Pinto County and beyond.

Despite the fact that they their paths crossed in the small town of Palo Pinto in elementary school and later in high school, where, thanks to the alphabet, Birdwell sat right in front of Clark, nothing indicated they one day would marry. He was a cowboy. She was a cheerleader. He went to Texas Tech to study animal science. She went to SMU to embrace peace, love, bell bottoms, tie dye and anthropology. Emry returned to his family ranch in Palo Pinto. Deborah headed to the University of Texas School of Public Health for her Master’s and then to the hustle and bustle of corporate Houston.

Fate, in the form of a family construction business, put Deborah and Emry in the same geographical orbit. In the late 80s, Deborah’s parents called and asked her to return to Mineral Wells and join them in the family business, C&B Associates. The invitation caught her by surprise.

“Because my sister and I were obviously girls, we had assumed that Dad wasn’t interested in having us be part of the business, so we never thought to ask,” she said. “It was a typical family miscommunication. I returned to Mineral Wells to become my father’s son.”

Her arrival in Mineral Wells got the match-making wheels turning. Her mother returned from the first of a year-long series of dental procedures with the news that the “dentist had a friend.” Recently divorced, Deborah wasn’t interested. At each succeeding dental appointment, her mother returned home with the same message. Finally, Deborah was bored, so she made her own dental appointment. Twenty-four hours later, Emry called.

“It was an oil and water first date,” she said. “I was a liberal. He was a conservative. He had deep roots and was content to stay put. I had traveled

extensively. He is quiet and deliberate. I am not. And yet, here we are 25 years later.”

As the romance heated up, so did the Clark family’s construction business. As fiber optic cable installers, they had carved out a profitable niche in the telecom revolution. Their specialty was installing cable in rocky terrain. Her father helped develop a series of rock saws specific to the task that gave them a competitive and quality advantage.

Deborah lived in airports and out of suitcases as she criss crossed the country to oversee construction projects. Emry stayed at home, ran the ranch and raised their children. They lived “separate checking account lives” for 15 years. Then, in the mergers and acquisition phase that characterized the zenith of the dot.com bubble, the Birdwell family’s construction business was purchased along with eight other mom-and-pop telecom service providers. The bubble burst. And, within 18 months, the new owners had put all of the companies they acquired into bankruptcy.

They continued to eke out an existence for the next two years.

“It was the saddest thing in my life,” Deborah said. “I had to let go employees who had been with my father since the 1950s.” In 2003, Deborah, who was also dealing with a cancer diagnosis, had enough and left.

“Emry and I looked at each other and said, ‘Wow, we’re like a regular married couple now,’” said Deborah. They decided to buy a ranch together.

They were casually searching when an off-handed comment to a friend prompted him to show them the Clay County ranch that would eventually be their home.

“It was a series of serendipitous events,” she said. “I had a pocket full of change from selling the business and Emry sold some property he had inherited. We were banking on his expertise.”

No one expected the adrenaline rush that was to come. Although the couple made their decision to purchase the property quickly, they caught wind that someone else was also interested in the land, which was overseen by a trustee who they didn’t know. The rumor was verified over a weekend.

They decided they would contact the trustee on the following Monday.

That Monday morning Emry spotted a truck bearing the logo of the other entity that had expressed interest in the ranch. The truck belonged to one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and it was headed toward Wichita Falls, the location of the trustee’s office. He called Deborah and said, “Call the trustee now.”

The trustee told Deborah that he was expecting an offer within the day and that he would consider whichever offer arrived first. Together, with an

attorney friend and a real estate friend, she quickly cobbled together an offer.

Then, she put on a business suit and swung by and picked up Emry in his cow-manure flecked work clothes. They sped to the trustee’s office. It was mid-afternoon.

They were first. The trustee and his attorneys reviewed the offer, which met all of the demands, and accepted it. The land was bisected by a road. Initially, Deborah and Emry were planning to purchase the 8,000-acre tract to the south, which was all they had seen.

Instead, they purchased 22,000 acres with 14,000 acres sight unseen.

“For a minute, it was like being in sixth grade,” she said. “After signing some paperwork, we very formally asked permission to go see what we had bought. When we got there we were like giddy school kids because we had literally bet everything we had on this ranch -- and the north side turned out to be even better than the south side.” They later sold the 8,000-acre tract.

They closed on January 30, 2004. Deborah expected a slow transition from one ranch to the other, but woke to find Emry loading his horses, dogs, saddles and emptying his closet and drawers. As he pulled out of the drive, he yelled, “Don’t be late to the closing.”

Deborah was standing in the driveway with her primarily Spanishspeaking housekeeper, who said, “I think you move.” Deborah said, “Yes, I think we move.” While Deborah had been a rancher’s wife for 15 years, she had never been involved in the day-to-day operations.

“Frankly, I didn’t know the difference between a steer and heifer, then,” she said. “I certainly didn’t know the difference between a grass and forb. I couldn’t wrap my brain around ranching as a business or all of the moving parts involved in ranching – weather, markets, herd health, forage management, business relationships...We’ve come a long way baby.”

A lifelong believer in education, Deborah became a workshop junkie. She eventually grasped the business side of ranching by attending a Ranching for Profit School. She came to understand the vision and philosophy of successful ranching using decision-making models that are advanced by the Holistic Management Institute. She began to appreciate the natural cycles underpinning ranching through wildlife.

“Emry is the consummate practitioner, but he’s not always a good communicator,” she said. “Through the wildlife workshops, I attended I came to understand the synergy between wildlife and livestock. Through that lens, I began to understand Emry’s goals for the ranch. I began to share his passion for making this land everything that it could be.”

Prior to moving to Clay County, she had never held a firearm, but once

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she overcame her “own personal liberal bias against guns,” she became an avid shotgunner. And when she took to the field with Emry and watched bird dogs work a covey of wild bobwhites, she became an avid quail hunter, finding the pursuit rejuvenating. In 2005, she graduated as a member of the state’s first QuailMaster class. The diploma is one of only four framed “atta girls” that adorn her office wall.

Her burgeoning interest in wildlife put her directly in the path of a group of passionate young female conservationists, including Tamara Trail, Helen Holdsworth and Jenny Sanders, who were educators and advocates for the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA).

“Those young women served as role models for me,” she said. “I was in my 50s. They weren’t. I was just discovering an area and a passion that they had dedicated their lives to. They welcomed me into their world and encouraged me to be an active, engaged contributor.”

Today, Deborah is the chairperson for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Wildlife Committee. She recently, after a two-year hiatus, reaccepted the role of State Membership Chairman for the TWA. When she was discussing, with Emry, the latest opportunity to serve, she relayed a conversation with TWA’s incoming president, who asked her to return to the very time-consuming job. Emry, who had suggested she take a break to spend more time on the ranch, considered what he heard and said, “Well Debbie, what I think he is saying is that they can use your help.” And the decision was made.

“Emry is the visionary expert on cattle, grazing, forage production – all the things we have to consider and manage for our ecological and economic survival,” Deborah said. “I’m the communicator. I work on what we – and other people like us – have to consider in order to sustain productive, open space land and our way of life.

She continued, “He is black and white. I’m color. But we’re partners.”

Photos by NEW STORY MEDIA While Deborah still misses the multi-star

restaurants and really great grocery stores found

in big cities, she wouldn’t trade the life that she

one of my favorites. Verse 8 jumped off the page,

Vistas. Sunrises. Sunsets. The natural ebb and

“You make the gateways of morning and evening

flow of life. Over time, I’ve been blessed by an

now wears as comfortably as a favorite pair of

shout for joy.” In the country, I’m part of that joy

increasing intimacy with the land.

every day.

Sometimes I declare self-imposed periods of

glimpse of her early mornings. The following can

In the past three days on my short trip down to our

jeans. On the day we spoke, she gave me a

only be described as a love letter to the land.

This morning, I was in my office reading the

Psalms, as the sky turned from dark into a brilliant

palette of orange and yellow tinged with pink. I

usually don’t quote chapter and verse because

that’s not my style, but today I revisited Psalm 65,

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isolation where I refuse to leave the ranch. I

pens, I’ve seen three coveys of quail burst from the

simply want to breathe. I simply want to be.

grass, evaded a multitude of deer that seem to be

I came to this land after a period of difficult

intent on jumping out in front of me, laughed at a momma raccoon and her babies trundling along,

transition. The experience, epitomized by this ranch, has taught me that bountiful opportunities

and spotted coyotes slinking in the background.

and peace often lie on the other side of hard,

This is just a normal part of my days.

trying times.

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THE HOSPITALITY SIDE OF A COMMERCIAL HUNTING RANCH

by Greg Simons and Ruben Cantu Wildlife Biologists WILDLIFE CONSULTANTS, INC

Running a commercial hunting operation is equal parts outdoor adventure and hospitality.

As an outfitter, your clients are essentially living with you and your staff for the duration of their hunts. You provide them a place to sleep, prepare their meals, tend their needs, and guide them throughout the course of the day. The guide and cook often hear their life stories, sometimes serving as their counselors and confidants.

Occasionally, you have to balance their desire to have a drink or two with hunting and drinking policies designed with everyone’s safety in mind.

Sometimes your clients may be inept shots or novice woodsmen, and yet, as the outfitter, you must make them feel as though they are bwana, the great hunter.

Some of your clients may be diabetic or lactose intolerant, while others may simply prefer to have their tea hot, as opposed to iced. The chemistry of

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personalities is a mystery. Sometimes they go together like salt and pepper, but other times, it’s more like oil and water. Regardless, the host must keep the peace and keep it fun.

There is no doubt that the hunting business can be challenging from a client-service perspective; however, as they say, “The bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity.” Most successful hunting operations embrace that mindset. Remember, your clients are essentially living with you for several days, which in itself creates a tremendous opportunity to have an impact on your clients. Whether the impact is positive or negative is up to you and your staff. It’s that simple. Recognizing this fundamental truth is Step #1.

Step #2 is communicating with your clients prior to the hunt. A written pre-hunt planner is a great way to make sure that your clients know what to expect. It also provides you with a mechanism to identify and make accommodations for any special needs that your clients may have, whether it’s dietary restrictions or physical limitations. A pre-hunt planner might include: a suggested list of items to bring, regulations governing air-travel with firearms and ammo, normal weather conditions for the hunt area, ranch rules, and other relevant details.

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Here are a few more hunting hospitality tips that are worth considering: • Your clients’ names are their most prized possessions, so remember them and use them.

Step #3 is handling the hunt variables that are under your control with excellence. You can’t control the weather, the hunters’ abilities or game movement, so don’t get too mired down by worrying about those. Instead, become hyper-fixated on preparing the things within your reach. As the host, you can control the facilities’ cleanliness, the meals’ quality, the equipment’s condition, and the staff’s friendliness and preparedness, all of which are vital features of the overall hunting experience. Make sure that everything you control is top-notch.

Step #4 is training your staff. As with any service business, it’s paramount that your staff be properly trained so that they are in synch with your tailored program and in step with one another. Normally, this doesn’t happen by accident. At a minimum, you should meet with your guides and cooks annually to review customer service philosophies, standard operational procedures, and business policies.

Step #5 is managing risk. Unfortunately, we live in a litigious society, and the hunting business is fraught with risk exposure. It is paramount that you have a risk management plan in place and that your entire staff is familiar with the details. Gun safety is the biggie, so make sure that you have standard gunrelated policies in place and enforce them. You can’t be absolved from gross negligence, so make sure that any known pre-existing hazards such as gas leaks, exposed electrical wiring, uncovered wells, faulty deer blind steps, and any other possible perils that you know of and that you can remedy ahead of time are taken care of.

A fun entertaining experience can turn into a nightmare in the blink of an eye, so go to the extra mile to address these matters. If you are going to engage in commercial hunting activities, vigilance is part of your obligation.

Step #6 is putting a bow on it. As they say, “It’s not over until it’s over,” and so goes with it with hunting business hospitality. The last impression is often a lasting one, so be diligent all the way to the end -- and then some. This includes providing the necessary documentation to accompany the clients’ game whether they take it with them or whether you take it to the taxidermist.

Don’t let fatigue or stress cause your clients’ departures to be anything less than friendly, warm and positive. Going all the way to the end, might also include thank you notes, post-hunt photos, or follow-up correspondence, which can sometimes ensure retention for the next season.

As you plan hunts for your clients, be aware of opportunities for extraordinary hospitality, but never underestimate the importance of basic congeniality and fundamental customer service.

As my mentor Dick Laros from Allentown, PA used to tell me, “There’s no business like the hunting business.” And he was right. If you anticipate the challenges and recognize the opportunities, though, you can provide your hunting client with the time of their lives, creating a win-win. This has to be one of your objectives when you’re in the outdoor hospitality business.

In addition to co-owning The Wildlife Consultants, Greg Simons owns and operates Wildlife Systems Inc., also based in San Angelo. Currently, WSI offers commercial hunting on more than 800,000 acres in Texas and New Mexico.

• The most important thing that you and your staff wear are the smiles on your faces, so wear them early and often.

• For testy clients, “kill ‘em with kindness.”

• Slacking is obvious….go the extra mile.

• Be at the client’s beck and call….”May I get you some more iced tea?”

• Treat all game harvests as celebratory moments, even if the animal “ground shrinks.”

• Don’t wear your negative feelings on your sleeves.

Always be positive and upbeat.

• When times are tough, remember, the sky isn’t falling.

Rarely are things as bad as they may seem.

• Have fun!

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Our Philosophy The health of habitat and wildlife is related directly to the committed stewardship of private landowners and land managers .

A s wildlife

biologists , we understand that it ’s our job to help landowners and land managers achieve their goals , which in turn

Greg Simons

Wildlife Biologist Wildlife@WildlifeSystems.com

helps keep open space land sustainably productive and ecologically functional , benefiting us all .

Ruben Cantu

Wildlife Biologist Ruben@TheWildlifeConsultants.com

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Texas Alliance of Land Brokers

Whether you are buying or selling rural property, there are numerous reasons why you want to engage in the services of a licensed member of the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers (TALB). Our Members offer: Knowledge of land markets and mineral, water and timber rights • Knowledge of how to locate rural properties • Specialized knowledge of the Texas Farm and Ranch contract • Ability to find financing for rural properties • Understanding of political and government regulations related to rural land ownership Our mission is to assist our membership by broker cooperation, ethics, marketing, private property rights, fellowship and educational speakers who can provide information which is useful to our rural land experience. Our members attend monthly meetings with guest speakers who are professionals in their field. Our most recent speakers included: Research Economist Charles Gilliland with the Texas A&M Real Estate Center talking to members about the Texas rural land market outlook, Steve Roberson founder and managing partner of Map Right discussing the evolution of mapping and how it will impact our business, Blair Fitzsimons Chief Executive Officer for Texas Agricultural Land Trust discussing their organizations mission to protect private working lands to conserve our great Texas heritage and Jim Sartwelle Director of Public Policy for the Texas Farm Bureau who oversees the TFB Legislative; Commodity and Regulatory Activities as well as Research, Education and Policy Development departments..

We are professionals in our field, gaining knowledge to provide our clients the best services possible. To contact one of members, you are welcome to go to our website at www.TexasLandBrokers.org Steve Williams, 2014 President

Texas Land Brokers Network

Hard to believe that it’s been two years since our Texas Land Brokers Network was formed! Today I handed over the reins to our new slate of officers and directors-it was bitter sweet! Our organization has grown and enjoyed such success because of its members and the opportunities offered to network, market properties and get great education and benefits at our monthly meetings.

Our wonderful sponsors have been with us every step of the way-we could never have done it without them! We will always be grateful to Capital Farm Credit, Texas Farm Credit and other affiliate groups who have sponsored meetings for us the past couple of years. Thanks will always go to David Culver and Howard Ham for helping us see this organization as what it could be and has become!

2015 plans are already in the works-sporting clay events, beach get a ways and of course, doing deals!

We extend an invitation to all of you who are in the land business to join us the second Tuesday of every month and enjoy one of our great meetings. If you would like to receive notices of our meetings and our speakers, please email, Chris@IKnowRanches.com and she will put you on our mailing list.

Deitra Robertson, ALC. , President

TEXAS DEER ASSOCIATION Defender of Hunting & Private Property Rights in Texas PROTECTING OUR HERITAGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS…

HUNTER FREEDOM OF CHOICE The Texas Deer Association supports a hunter’s individual freedom of choice. Every hunter has personal preferences on how and where they like to hunt. The TDA will work to ensure hunters always have the liberty to choose.

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND Today, there are many who believe the state should dictate how you manage your land and its resources. The Texas Deer Association is a staunch defender of private property rights, and the TDA will always fiffiight so your land remains YOUR land.

YOU HAVE A VOICE The Texas Deer Association is a member-driven association, dedicated to sharing ideas and methods to improve the management and harvest of deer. Our members always have a voice; and your voice is heard, individually and collectively.

ACTIVE & ACCESSIBLE The Texas Deer Association is a very active organization with events and activities all across Texas. Our annual convention, regional meetings, banquets and seminars held in every region of the state, make it easy and fun to get involved.

TRUST THE LANDOWNER The Texas Deer Association understands that overregulation is not a sound wildlife management practice and too often leads to unintended consequences. “Trust the landowner!”

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$300

is what it costs to provide a weekend of hands-on hunting experience for a youth & family member.

Please consider giving the gift of hunting through a tax deductible donation that will be used to provide memorable experiences that expose Texans to nature, conservation, and responsible and safe hunting. The Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP) has taken over 19,000 youths and over 23,000 parent/guardians and family members hunting since the program’s inception in 1995. For many participants, this is their first opportunity to explore nature’s classroom and most become life-long supporters of Texas’ rich natural resources. TYHP teaches all participants about the important role that landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.

Youth Hunts are available to youth ages 9-17 who have completed Hunter Safety and possess a valid Texas Hunting License

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YOUR Property Rights

WHERE IT BEGAN — Texas Wildlife Association was founded in 1985 to fight efforts in Austin that would’ve denied Texas landowners the opportunity to use high fences as wildlife management tools on their properties.

THE FIGHT CONTINUES...

• To reform eminent domain laws so Texas landowners are seated at the decision-making table, ably protecting their rights, with full access and transparency • To reaffirm and maintain that groundwater is a vested property right of the landowner • To convince courts of law that property rights must be honored • To strengthen border security, and protect Texas landowners’ property and way of life • To maintain and improve landowner liability protections • To secure more transparent and predictable process for private landowners involved in navigable water proceedings and regulatory actions • To promote and defend the integrity of wildlife, including the importance of keeping wildlife wild • To promote and defend reasonable use of modern wildlife tools, including fencing, feeding, and other progressive practices

OUR FIGHT WILL NEVER END! Texas Wildlife Association serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources.

BE A PART OF OUR MISSION AND OUR SUCCESS!

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MARKET REPORT

1. Keller Williams Farm and Ranch Group & LANDTX 6,248± Acres | Menard County | Sold: 10/07/14 Days On Market: 547 | Sold Price: $14,214,200

Top 100 Sold

August 16, 2014 through November 15, 2014

23. Republic Ranches

49. Perry Bushong Real Estate

75. Trinity Realty

350± Acres | Henderson County | Sold: 08/29/14 Days On Market: 203 | Sold Price: $2,400,000

1,574± Acres | Edwards County | Sold: 10/08/14 Days On Market: 177 | Sold Price: $1,574,000

281± Acres | Wise County | Sold: 08/20/14 Days On Market: 26 | Sold Price: $1,264,500

24. Collin County Land Company

50. Jacobs Properties

76. McKinnerney & Associates Real Estate

91± Acres | Collin County | Sold: 10/24/14 Days On Market: 1556 | Sold Price: $2,376,738

201± Acres | Montgomery County | Sold: 08/29/14 Days On Market: 421 | Sold Price: $1,565,826

360± Acres | San Saba County | Sold: 09/03/14 Days On Market: 296 | Sold Price: $1,255,800

25. Mark Fox Real Estate

51. C.E. Muegge Real Estate

77. Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, INC

1,285± Acres | Zavala County | Sold: 10/03/14 Days On Market: 94 | Sold Price: $2,375,000

162.62± Acres | Fort Bend County | Sold: 09/02/14 Days On Market: 90 | Sold Price: $1,544,885

273.96± Acres | McCulloch County | Sold: 09/05/14 Days On Market: 214 | Sold Price: $1,250,000

26. Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC

52. Hodde Real Estate Co

78. Central Texas Realty Mart

957± Acres | Cass County | Sold: 09/16/14 Days On Market: 131 | Sold Price: $2,334,143

204.93± Acres | Washington County | Sold: 10/13/14 Days On Market: 193 | Sold Price: $1,536,713

624.02± Acres | Comanche County | Sold: 10/10/14 Days On Market: 246 | Sold Price: $1,248,040

27. HomeLand Properties

53. Texas First Realty

79. Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC

672.75± Acres | Liberty County | Sold: 10/24/14 Days On Market: 281 | Sold Price: $2,287,350

64± Acres | Grayson County | Sold: 10/19/14 Days On Market: 914 | Sold Price: $1,500,000

340± Acres | Smith County | Sold: 11/03/14 Days On Market: 82 | Sold Price: $1,232,375

2. LANDTX

28. Giddens Real Estate

54. Cornerstone Brokerage, LLC

80. Ekdahl Real Estate

4,661± Acres | Menard County | Sold: 10/07/14 Days On Market: 173 | Sold Price: $13,335,793

42.28± Acres | Williamson County | Sold: 08/22/14 Days On Market: 497 | Sold Price: $2,284,481

184± Acres | Van Zandt County | Sold: 10/24/14 Days On Market: 637 | Sold Price: $1,500,000

1,375± Acres | Haskell County | Sold: 09/10/14 Days On Market: 834 | Sold Price: $1,221,696

29. Moreland Properties

55. Wolf Ridge Auction & Realty Co

81. DBL Real Estate

101± Acres | Hays County | Sold: 10/07/14 Days On Market: 116 | Sold Price: $2,090,000

260± Acres | Rusk County | Sold: 09/08/14 Days On Market: 104 | Sold Price: $1,500,000

104.5± Acres | Madison County | Sold: 10/16/14 Days On Market: 128 | Sold Price: $1,200,000

3. Lockhart Real Estate 9,627± Acres | Uvalde County | Sold: 10/22/14 Days On Market: 635 | Sold Price: $9,322,520

30. Pruitt Realty

56. East Texas Land & Real Estate LLC

82. United Country—Frazer Realty

5,876.33± Acres | Menard County | Sold: 09/19/14 Days On Market: 249 | Sold Price: $6,800,000

700± Acres | Bosque County | Sold: 09/24/14 Days On Market: 914 | Sold Price: $2,065,000

171± Acres | Camp County | Sold: 11/04/14 Days On Market: 981 | Sold Price: $1,500,000

543.22± Acres | Rusk County | Sold: 09/17/14 Days On Market: 140 | Sold Price: $1,200,000

5. Kuper Ranch Sales

4. Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, INC

31. Republic Ranches

57. Texas Sporting Properties

83. McDougal & Company

1,611± Acres | Colorado County | Sold: 10/01/14 Days On Market: 138 | Sold Price: $6,000,000

295± Acres | Colorado County | Sold: 11/04/14 Days On Market: 57 | Sold Price: $2,000,000

455± Acres | Coleman County | Sold: 11/07/14 Days On Market: 79 | Sold Price: $1,475,000

13.34± Acres | Brazos County | Sold: 08/25/14 Days On Market: 1791 | Sold Price: $1,196,000

6. LANDTX

32. Trip duPerier, The Texas Land Man LLC

58. Tom W. Davis, Ranch Broker

84. United Country—Texas Land & Ranch

342± Acres | Llano County | Sold: 09/19/14 Days On Market: 199 | Sold Price: $2,000,000

608.41± Acres | Jim Wells County | Sold: 09/30/14 Days On Market: 43 | Sold Price: $1,461,000

395± Acres | Freestone County | Sold: 09/09/14 Days On Market: 124 | Sold Price: $1,185,000

59. Ranch Land Company

85. Hudgins—Groover Real Estate

937.50± Acres | Runnels County | Sold: 10/15/14 Days On Market: 267 | Sold Price: $1,450,000

445± Acres | Wharton County | Sold: 08/29/14 Days On Market: 89 | Sold Price: $1,175,000

1,634± Acres | Mason County | Sold: 05/23/14 Days On Market: 116 | Sold Price: $7,500,000

7. United Country AltaTerra Realty & Auction, LLC 33. Travis Abel & Associates 1,468± Acres | Lamar County | Sold: 10/26/14 Days On Market: 451 | Sold Price: $5,134,500

66.23± Acres | Austin County | Sold: 09/18/14 Days On Market: 1,549 | Sold Price: $1,993,764

8. Steve Grant Real Estate

34. Davis Vernon Real Estate

60. Stanberry and Associates

86. Ruth Stultz & Company Real Estate

1,600± Acres | Cottle County | Sold: 09/30/14 Days On Market: 204 | Sold Price: $1,920,000

346.92± Acres | Bastrop County | Sold: 10/29/14 Days On Market: 131 | Sold Price: $1,428,404

.32± Acres | Montgomery County | Sold: 10/29/14 Days On Market: 349 | Sold Price: $1,160,000

3,429± Acres | McCulloch County | Sold: 06/17/14 Days On Market: 832 | Sold Price: $6,840,855

9. Capitol Ranch Real Estate 812.05± Acres | Henderson County | Sold: 09/18/14 Days On Market: 55 | Sold Price: $4,500,000

35. Keller Williams Farm and Ranch Group

61. Scott Allison Real Estate

87. Circle T Realty

549.15± Acres | Brazos County | Sold: 08/29/14 Days On Market: 571 | Sold Price: $1,885,000

2,670± Acres | Crockett County | Sold: 9/9/14 Days On Market: 56 | Sold Price: $1,423,110

150± Acres | Leon County | Sold: 10/07/14 Days On Market: 820 | Sold Price: $1,152,750

36. Greene Realty

62. Howard Pierce & CO

88. Texas Ranches For Sale

790.94± Acres | Blanco County | Sold: 11/06/14 Days On Market: 505 | Sold Price: $4,350,192

1,508± Acres | Edwards County | Sold: 10/24/14 Days On Market: 353 | Sold Price: $1,840,365

411.52± Acres | Hood County | Sold: 11/05/14 Days On Market: 996 | Sold Price: $1,419,744

385± Acres | Mason County | Sold: 09/18/14 Days On Market: 50 | Sold Price: $1,150,000

11. Bonham Land & Ranches, LLC

37. Navasota Realty

63. Texas Farms and Ranches, LLC

89. Bierschwale Land Company

305.49± Acres | Grimes County | Sold: 09/23/14 Days On Market: 473 | Sold Price: $1,830,744

505± Acres | Cass County | Sold: 10/31/14 Days On Market: 443 | Sold Price: $1,365,000

292± Acres | Kimble County | Sold: 10/20/14 Days On Market: 84 | Sold Price: $1,120,000

10. Land Advisors Organization

244± Acres | Delta County | Sold: 10/01/14 Days On Market: 118 | Sold Price: $4,280,000

38. LANDTX

64. RE/MAX Llano

90. McKinnerney & Associates Real Estate

1,938± Acres | Zavala County | Sold: 09/26/14 Days On Market: 423 | Sold Price: $3,827,550

320± Acres | Kendall County | Sold: 11/04/14 Days On Market: 91 | Sold Price: $1,824,245

320± Acres | Llano County | Sold: 11/06/14 Days On Market: 612 | Sold Price: $1,360,000

508± Acres | San Saba County | Sold: 09/05/14 Days On Market: 175 | Sold Price: $1,117,600

13. Texas LandMen, LLC

12. The Texas Ranch Company LLC

39. Keller Williams Realty

65. Top Guns Land CO INC

91. Hodde Real Estate CO

247± Acres | Gillespie County | Sold: 11/13/14 Days On Market: 205 | Sold Price: $3,650,000

667± Acres | Brown County | Sold: 10/15/14 Days On Market: 525 | Sold Price: $1,800,000

47.13± Acres | Montgomery County | Sold: 09/05/14 Days On Market: 126 | Sold Price: $1,350,000

96± Acres | Washington County | Sold: 10/08/14 Days On Market: 265 | Sold Price: $1,101,700

14. Monk Real Estate

40. Republic Ranches

66. Texas LandMen, LLC

92. Ruth Stultz & Company Real Estate

32.24± Acres | Montgomery County | Sold: 11/12/14 Days On Market: 145 | Sold Price: $3,300,000

448.77± Acres | Wood County | Sold: 10/07/14 Days On Market: 159 | Sold Price: $1,790,000

64± Acres | Blanco County | Sold: 09/08/14 Days On Market: 474 | Sold Price: $1,350,000

.50± Acres | Montgomery County | Sold: 10/29/14 Days On Market: 349 | Sold Price: $1,100,000

15. Keller Williams Farm and Ranch Group

41. Bill Johnson & Assoc RE—Clifton Mahon

67. Texas LandMen, LLC

93. Mike Dail Real Estate

673± Acres | Williamson County | Sold: 10/30/14 Days On Market: 131 | Sold Price: $3,165,000

82.74± Acres | Austin County | Sold: 08/28/14 Days On Market: 306 | Sold Price: $1,775,000

32± Acres | Bandera County | Sold: 09/02/14 Days On Market: 859 | Sold Price: $1,350,000

597± Acres | Menard County | Sold: 10/09/14 Days On Market: 1120 | Sold Price: $1,100,000

16. Mike Dail Real Estate

42. Deitra Robertson Real Estate, INC

68. Bevers Real Estate

94. Texas Brand Ranches

985± Acres | Mason County | Sold: 11/03/14 Days On Market: 118 | Sold Price: $3,000,000

884± Acres | Irion County | Sold: 10/07/14 Days On Market: 252 | Sold Price: $1,769,260

156.96± Acres | Washington County | Sold: 09/30/14 Days On Market: 344 | Sold Price: $1,337,050

64± Acres | Blanco County | Sold: 09/05/14 Days On Market: 476 | Sold Price: $1,100,000

17. Jacobs Properties LLC

43. Max Brand Realty

69. Land Brokers Inc

95. Jim Berry Hill Country Ranch Sales

440.56± Acres | Grimes County | Sold: 11/12/14 Days On Market: 599 | Sold Price: $1,733,148

249.36± Acres | Fayette County | Sold: 10/28/14 Days On Market: 449 | Sold Price: $1,325,000

56.60± Acres | Burnet County | Sold: 09/02/14 Days On Market: 194 | Sold Price: $1,075,000

762± Acres | San Jacinto County | Sold: 11/06/14 Days On Market: 607 | Sold Price: $2,990,000

44. Stephens Ranch Real Estate

70. RE/MAX Landmark

96. Tri-County Realty, LLC

235.06± Acres | Hays County | Sold: 08/22/14 Days On Market: 739 | Sold Price: $2,925,000

1,386± Acres | Menard County | Sold: 09/04/14 Days On Market: 2,118 | Sold Price: $2,079,124

630± Acres | Van Zandt County | Sold: 10/31/14 Days On Market: 501 | Sold Price: $1,300,005

260± Acres | Colorado County | Sold: 08/25/14 Days On Market: 167 | Sold Price: $1,073,730

19. Tom W. Davis, Ranch Broker

18. West Pole Partners, LLC

45. Century 21 Harvey Properties

71. Murray Real Estate Services, LLC

97. La Gloria Land Company

1,205± Acres | Live Oak County | Sold: 9/22/14 Days On Market: 67 | Sold Price: $2,785,000

705± Acres | Lamar County | Sold: 09/02/14 Days On Market: 167 | Sold Price: $1,692,000

526± Acres | Upshur County | Sold: 09/16/14 Days On Market: 232 | Sold Price: $1,300,000

376± Acres | Lavaca County | Sold: 09/14/14 Days On Market: 171 | Sold Price: $1,071,600

20. Trinity Country Real Estate

46. Essex Properties

72. Bob Heyen Realty

98. David Norman Realty Advisors

229± Acres | Bexar County | Sold: 10/14/14 Days On Market: 145 | Sold Price: $1,690,900

200± Acres | Medina County | Sold: 09/25/14 Days On Market: 825 | Sold Price: $1,300,000

560.73± Acres | Fannin County | Sold: 09/11/14 Days On Market: 527 | Sold Price: $1,068,183

1,175.25± Acres | Jack County | Sold: 11/04/14 Days On Market: 137 | Sold Price: $2,765,000

47. Kuper Ranch Sales

73. United Country—Lake Palestine Real Estate

99. Ekdahl Real Estate

932.97± Acres | Williamson County | Sold: 11/07/14 Days On Market: 253 | Sold Price: $2,673,897

580± Acres | Concho County | Sold: 10/08/14 Days On Market: 102 | Sold Price: $1,650,000

3.67± Acres | Henderson County | Sold: 08/18/14 Days On Market: 399 | Sold Price: $1,300,000

1,100± Acres | Fisher County | Sold: 11/07/14 Days On Market: 260 | Sold Price: $1,068,000

22. Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC

48. Land Investex LLC

74. Thweatt Real Estate

100. Drane & Associates

130± Acres | Bandera County | Sold: 10/09/14 Days On Market: 215 | Sold Price: $1,600,000

243.85± Acres | Milam County | Sold: 10/16/14 Days On Market: 360 | Sold Price: $1,300,000c

266.42± Acres | Caldwell County | Sold: 09/15/14 Days On Market: 248 | Sold Price: $1,060,352

21. The Kuker Company

1,250± Acres | Kaufman County | Sold: 10/16/14 Days On Market: 139 | Sold Price: $2,570,865

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MARKET REPORT

Top 5 Most Active Counties September MOST ACTIVE COUNTIES COUNTY

AVERAGE PRICE

AVERAGE ACRES

1

Burnet

$671,529.38

77.33

2

Llano

$463,052.85

48.97

3

Gillespie

$967,749.74

75.57

4

Washington

$630,744.29

41.44

5

Fayette

$431,443.50

30.71

October MOST ACTIVE COUNTIES COUNTY

AVERAGE PRICE

AVERAGE ACRES

Gillespie

$977,155.96

68.55

2

Burnet

$662,890.87

76.65

3

Fayette

$407,381.59

29.73

4

Llano

$441,493.59

48.60

5

Edwards

$861,367.78

422.80

1

November MOST ACTIVE COUNTIES 1

COUNTY

AVERAGE PRICE

AVERAGE ACRES

Gillespie

$922,968.90

63.56

2

Llano

$435,907.75

48.01

3

Hamilton

$447,382.03

115.80

4

Lampasas

$699,675.57

186.28

5

Edwards

$879,463.33

431.36

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MARKET REPORT

Understanding Texas Land Taxes For many owners of real estate, property

That change of focus eliminated the need to fixate on an owner’s income

taxes represent their largest single

meaning that only the land must qualify for 1-d-1 treatment. That makes a

property-related

big difference.

expense.

Market-

value tax levies make no allowances for

A transfer of 1-d land to a new owner triggers a rollback of additional taxes

inability to pay, assuming that owners have the means to meet their obligations.

designed to recapture part of the capital gain. Additionally, a 1-d rollback occurs

That assumption applies to standard income producing properties. However,

when an owner changes the agricultural use to a non-qualifying use. For 1-d-1

landowners achieve much of their return in long-term capital appreciation

land, ownership changes do not trigger rollbacks; only changes of use cause

available to only defray taxes when they sell their land. When potential

additional taxes. There are further differences in the two rollback provisions

development drives up land prices and recreational buyers compete for scarce

that make the 1-d rollback somewhat less onerous than the 1-d-1 counterpart.

scenic amenities, values outpace the current income stream. Taxation based on

However, owing to the complicated income requirements, owners seldom or

those values exceeds total property income becoming confiscatory. Texas has

never use Section 1-d, preferring the more readily available 1-d-1. So most Texas

twice taken steps to remedy this mismatch by basing taxes on current income

acreage is taxed as open-space land not ag use land.

potential with a provision to recapture some of the capital appreciation return.

Both provisions provide substantial tax reductions to their owners. When non-

Landowners harbor many misconceptions about how this works. First, they

land owners realize the magnitude of those tax savings, they frequently lobby for

refer to “agricultural use or ag use taxation.” But, most often they really mean

changes to impose higher taxes on landowners. These efforts tend to emerge

“open-space” taxation. Both base taxes on an agricultural use value but there

when Legislatures encounter over school tax policy confrontations. Landowners

are major differences between the two. Ag use refers to provisions included in

fear that an urban-based Legislature eventually will eliminate open-space taxation

Article 8, Section 1-d of the Texas Constitution; open-space arises from Section

dramatically raising tax burdens for landowners throughout Texas. Further, they

1-d-1 of that document. However, that extra “-1” makes a big difference. The

anticipate that the resulting taxes will drive down land values defeating the

1-d provision predates 1-d-1 and specifically targeted farmers and ranchers for

original revenue raising goals and destroying landowners’ wealth.

relief from crushing tax burdens. Because it targets true agricultural producers,

However, both of these provisions reside in the Constitution, so elimination

the 1-d provision requires both the land and the owner to qualify. In general,

requires a vote of Texas citizens to amend those measures, a much more

the land must have a history of agricultural use but the owner must also meet

complicated move than passing a bill. Perhaps more threatening, is the language

strict requirements. Specifically, agriculture must be the owner’s primary

in 1-d-1 allowing the Legislature to specify how to calculate agricultural value.

occupation and source of income meaning that he or she must earn more

Currently, the value is based on the net income land can generate in it’s qualifying

income from agriculture than from any other single source. In practice, that

use capitalized at 10 percent. That means that native rangeland netting $4 per

hurdle proved insurmountable for the vast majority of Texas rural landowners.

acre after all expenses goes on the tax roll for $40 per acre. Conceivably, the

Few, if any owners actually use the “agricultural use value” 1-d provision.

Legislature could change that capitalization rate to 5 percent without a vote of

Because of the stringent qualifications embodied in 1-d, Texans adopted open-space tax regulations of 1-d-1. Forgoing the focus on occupation, those

the citizenry. Then, the income-based value shoots up to $80 per acre, possibly doubling an owner’s tax liability.

provisions aimed to preserve open space land in the Texas countryside by

Texas land taxation faces potential challenges as Texas confronts property tax

reducing an owner’s holding cost. The objective became an environmental

policy issues. Landowners should take steps to understand how the system works

goal of preserving open space land and not protection for farmers and ranchers.

now and how possible changes might affect them.

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INDEX

Brokers Broker

Page Number

Broker

Page Number

5 Star Country Properties

183

LandCap Advisors

197

Ahern Ranches

162

LANDTX

130

Anders Realty

149

Lockhart Real Estate

140

Bill Johnson & Associates

187

Markham Realty

191

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

124

Meek Ranch Sales

66, 144

Chip Cole, Ranch Broker

194

Mirr Ranch Group

180

Davis Vernon Real Estate

185

Nine Bar Land & Cattle

182

Dean & Wallace Real Estate

168

Nixon Real Estate

188

Foster Farm & Ranch Real Estate

158

Phyllis Browning Company

Fredericksburg Realty

98

56, 68

Ranch Investments

172

Frosty Miller Ranch Realty, Inc.

193

Ranch Marketing Associates

195

Helm Land & Cattle / David Little Real Estate.

186

Reno Realty Group

146

HomeLand Properties

190

Republic Ranches

154

64, 116

Simpson Ranches

174

Southwest Land Associates

176

Texas Heritage Brokers

184

Hood Real Estate J. Gruber Properties Jacobs Properties

170 73

Jim Berry Hill Country Ranch Sales

166

Texas Land & Ranch Company

Jones Ranch Realty

196

Texas Land Men

Keller Williams Farm & Ranch - David Faust

189

Texas Ranch Land For Sale

156

Kent Lesley Real Estate

192

Texas Ranch Sales

136

King Land & Water

160

Texas Ranches For Sale

Kuper Ranch Sales

108

The duPerier Texas Land Man

La Gloria Land Company

107

The Texas Ranch Company

178

Land Advisors Organization

198

Vester Ranch Sales

152

Western Hill Country Realty

164

Land InvesTex, LLC

82

60, 74 93

62, 100 86

INDEX

Market Regions Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

Region 7

North Panhandle

Far West Texas

North Texas

North Texas

Eastern Coastal Prairie

Transition Zone

Southern Grand Prairie

South Plains

Big Bend

Central Texas

Northeast Texas

Southeaster Piney Woods

Upper South Texas

Central Basin

Trans-Pecos

South Central Texas

Piney Woods North

Southwestern Piney Woods

Lower South Texas

Central Blacklands

Piney Woods South

Brazos Bottom

Coastal Plains

Grand Prairie

Houston Area

Coastal Bend

North Central Post Oaks

Central Coastal Prairie

Rio Grande Valley

East Edwards Plateau

North Coastal Prairie

Central Blacklands

Bellville & Brenham Areas

Southern Post Oaks Eastern Hill Country Western Hill Country

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County Guide Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

Region 7

County/Map Location

County/Map Location

County/Map Location

County/Map Location

County/Map Location

County/Map Location

County/Map Location

Andrews 37

Brewster 12

Archer 16

Anderson 38

Austin 11

Aransas 19

Bandera 38

Baylor 15

Angelina 46

Brazoria 28

Bowie 7

Brazos 4

Armstrong 17

Crane 8

Bailey 22

Culberson 3

Borden 36

El Paso 1

Briscoe 21

Hudspeth 2

Carson 13

Jeff Davis 9

Castro 19

Loving 5

Childress 5 Clay 17 Coke 34 Collingsworth 3 Concho 40

Cochran 26

Pecos 10

Crosby 29

Presidio 11

Crockett 41

Dallam 1

Reeves 4

Dickens 12

Cottle 8

Terrell 13

Donley 2

Deaf Smith 15

Ward 7

Edwards 45

Ector 40

Winkler 6

Fisher 25

Dawson 35

Floyd 25 Gaines 34

Foard 9 Glasscock 32

Garza 33

Hall 4

Gray 14

Hardeman 6

Hale 24

Haskell 20

Camp 16

Calhoun 31

Brooks 28

Chambers 23

Cameron 33

Collin 10

Colorado 19 DeWitt 25

Dimmit 12

Dallas 22

Fayette 10

Duval 22

Delta 12 Ellis 33

Coleman 4

Frio 8 Goliad 17

Comanche 6 Coryell 12

Guadalupe 5

Hardin 15

Jim Hogg 27

Erath 3

Harris 22

Jim Wells 23

Falls 20

Gregg 36

Jackson 26

Karnes 11

Freestone 15

Harrison 37

Jefferson 24

Kenedy 29

Henderson 34

Lavaca 18

Kleberg 25

Franklin 14 Grayson 3

Hood 30 Hopkins 13

Hemphill 10

Jones 26

Houston 42

Hockley 27

Kent 18

Howard 39

King 13

Lynn 32

Caldwell 36 Callahan 1

Eastland 2

Jack 23

Lubbock 28

Gonzales 17

Brown 5

Hidalgo 31

Fannin 4

Irion 38

Lipscomb 5

Fort Bend 21 Galveston 29

Bosque 8 Burnet 24

Comal 1

Cooke 2

Denton 9

Bell 19 Blanco 29

Bexar 4

Cass 18

Hartley 6

Lamb 23

Bee 16

Cherokee 39

Hansford 3

Hutchinson 8

Burleson 3

Bastrop 31

Atascosa 9

Grimes 7

Leon 2

La Salle 13

Liberty 14

Live Oak 15

Madison 5

Maverick 6

Hunt 11

Matagorda 27

McMullen 14

Jasper 51

Montgomery 13

Gillespie 28 Hamilton 7 Hays 35 Hill 9 Kendall 34

Medina 3

Kerr 33 Kimble 27

Kinney 46

Johnson 32

Knox 14

Kaufman 24

Robertson 1

Refugio 18

Lee 32

Lamar 5

San Jacinto 9

San Patricio 20

Limestone 14

Mitchell 29 Motley 7 Nolan 30

Marion 29 Montague 1

Martin 38

Reagan 37

Morris 17

Midland 41

Runnels 35

Nacogdoches 43

Moore 7

Schleicher 42

Newton 52

Ochiltree 4

Scurry 24

Palo Pinto 19

Oldham 11

Shackelford 27

Panola 41

Parmer 18

Stephens 28

Parker 20

Orange 16

Victoria 30 Walker 8 Waller 12 Washington 6 Wharton 20

Nueces 24

Starr 30 Uvalde 2

Lampasas 18

Llano 23 Mason 22

Webb 21

McCulloch 16

Willacy 32

McLennan 13

Wilson 10

Menard 21

Zapata 26

Milam 26

Zavala 7

Mills 11 Navarro 10

Potter 12

Sterling 33

Polk 49

Real 37

Randall 16

Stonewall 19

Rains 26

San Saba 17

Roberts 9

Sutton 43

Sherman 2

Taylor 31

Red River 6 Rockwall 23

Swisher 20

Throckmorton 21

Rusk 40

Terry 31

Tom Green 39

Sabine 48

Upton 36

San Augustine 47

Val Verde 44

Shelby 44

Yoakum 30

Wheeler 1

Smith 35

Wichita 11

Somervell 31

Wilbarger 10

Tarrant 21

Young 22

Travis 30 Williamson 25

Titus 15 Trinity 45 Tyler 50 Upshur 28 Van Zandt 25 Wise 8 Wood 27 LandsofTexasMagazine.com

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INDEX

Counties County

Region #

Albany, WY

Acres

Page No.---

County

Region #

Acres

Page No.---

County

Region #

Acres

Page No.---

5,886

181

Blanco

7

331.55

188

Edwards

3

4,107

116

Atascosa

6

445

114

Bosque

7

3,745

128

Edwards

3

567

164

Atascosa

6

830

82

Brewster

2

20,150

108

Edwards

3

150

164

Atascosa

6

29

84

Brewster

2

23,482

160

Edwards

3

710

164

Austin

6

77.33

183

Brooks

6

1,800

110

Edwards

3

1,130

165

Austin

6

69.65

187

Burnet

7

119

166

Edwards

3

51

165

Austin

6

33.47

187

Burnet

7

512

166

Edwards

3

48

143

Bandera

7

304

70

Burnet

7

206

166

Edwards

3

2,031

144

Bandera

7

335

163

Burnet

7

178

167

Edwards

3

2,880

80

Bandera

7

530

109

Burnet

7

244

167

Ellis

4

121

127

Bandera

7

105

139

Burnet

7

142

167

Falls

7

951

126

Bandera

7

1,131

62

Burnet

7

150

167

Fayette

6

107.42

183

Bandera

7

1,168

100

Burnet

7

337

172

Fayette

6

198.92

173

Bandera

7

215

102

Burnet

7

187

105

Frio

6

996

68

Bandera

7

174

99

Burnet

7

181

88

Frio

6

544

114

Bandera

7

3

82

Calhoun

6

505

107

Frio

6

1,274

174

Bandera

7

185

85

Cherokee

4

65

155

Frio

6

1,132

139

Bandera

7

47.28

85

Coke

3

1,655

194

Frio

6

211

179

Bandera

7

8

85

Collin

4

753

154

Frio

6

920

179

Bandera

7

306

60

Colorado

6

81.65

187

Frio

6

874

107

Bandera

7

369

74

Comache

7

1,150

113

Garfield, CO

20

195

Bandera

7

50

77

Comal

6

26

72

Gillespie

7

52.07

196

Bandera

7

156

77

Comal

6

802

154

Gillespie

7

52.87

196

Bandera

7

150

78

Comal

6

110

103

Gillespie

7

21

196

Bandera

7

90

78

Comal

6

1,366

73

Gillespie

7

10

196

Bandera

7

140

81

Comal

6

1,425

198

Gillespie

7

1,318

173

Bandera

7

2,778

93

Comanche

7

1,900

113

Gillespie

7

131

103

Bandera

7

624

94

Concho

3

390

182

Gillespie

7

208

104

Bandera

7

650

96

Concho

3

865

106

Gillespie

7

50

105

Bastrop

7

292

176

Concho

7

651

133

Gillespie

7

6.5

98

9,280

181

Cooke

4

120

128

Gillespie

7

138

98

Big Horn, MT Blanco

7

74

163

Crockett

3

11,420

161

Gillespie

7

61

98

Blanco

7

23

149

Denton

4

357

125

Gillespie

7

520

99

Blanco

7

24

150

Denton

4

156

129

Gillespie

7

317

188

Blanco

7

511

151

DeWitt

6

301

107

Gillespie

7

95

147

Blanco

7

831

125

Dimmit

6

744

136

Gillespie

7

927

97

Blanco

7

831

109

Dimmit

6

477

179

Gillespie

7

200

90

Blanco

7

516

109

Dimmit

6

700

94

Goliad

6

505

168

Blanco

7

242

178

Duval

6

646

197

Gudalupe

6

68

115

Blanco

7

494

134

Eastland

7

238

128

Gunnison, CO

255

180

INDEX

County

Region #

Acres

Page No.---

County

Region #

Acres

Page No.---

County

Region #

Acres

Page No.---

Hamilton

7

2,675

113

Kendall

7

189

148

King

3

2,102

185

Hamilton

7

750

113

Kendall

7

71

156

Kinney

3

641

159

Harris

6

10

183

Kendall

7

50

89

Kinney

3

1,832

112

Hays

7

50

151

Kendall

7

645

92

Kinney

3

4,192.12

107

Hays

7

655

115

Kenedy

6

1,053

169

Kinney

3

4,286

140

Hays

7

26

96

Kenedy

6

171

169

Kinney

3

1,036

141

Henderson

4

12.45

127

Kerr

7

4,608

64

Kinney

3

874

143

Hildago

6

847

57

Kerr

7

59

119

Kinney

3

6,000

145

Hildago

6

10,000

184

Kerr

7

719

121

Kinney

3

827

145

Hopkins

4

462

186

Kerr

7

27,000

108

Kinney

3

778

176

Jeff Davis

2

2.83

160

Kerr

7

1,205

109

Kinney

3

318

177

Jim Hogg

6

948

107

Kerr

7

42

175

Kinney

3

1,650

177

Jim Wells

6

1,063

168

Kerr

7

49

138

Kinney

3

647

81

Jim Wells

6

363

168

Kerr

7

40

138

Kinney

3

2,554

88

Jim Wells

6

535

168

Kerr

7

96

99

Kinney

3

6,700

91

Jimm Hogg

6

712

145

Kerr

7

676

161

Knox

3

12,058

153

Karnes

6

66

84

Kerr

7

297

130

La Salle

6

616

174

Karnes

6

71

84

Kerr

7

136

146

La Salle

6

1,531

175

Karnes

6

46

84

Kerr

7

307

146

Lampasas

7

658

172

Karnes

6

114.61

85

Kerr

7

25

146

Las Animas, CO

46,790

180

Kendall

6

95

137

Kerr

7

73

147

Lee

7

145

70

Kendall

7

49

69

Kerr

7

160

147

Lee

7

170

70

Kendall

7

37

72

Kerr

7

210

76

Liberty

6

1,445

155

Kendall

7

103

162

Kerr

7

431

156

Live Oak

6

32

172

Kendall

7

224

189

Kerr

7

33

157

Live Oak

6

906

174

Kendall

7

247

101

Kerr

7

27

157

Llano

7

120

150

Kendall

7

66

101

Kerr

7

300

86

Llano

7

1,914

193

Kendall

7

83

102

Kerr

7

552

87

Llano

7

57.86

193

Kendall

7

45.5

103

Kerr

7

287

87

Llano

7

939

192

Kendall

7

64.2

103

Kerr

7

30

89

Llano

7

2,000

131

Kendall

7

128

105

Kerr

7

450

90

Llano

7

180

92

Kendall

7

50

98

Kimble

7

1,600

69

Mason

7

490.55

193

Kendall

7

138

99

Kimble

7

793

162

Mason

7

218

178

Kendall

7

123

83

Kimble

7

162

182

Mason

7

447

134

Kendall

7

8.32

84

Kimble

7

294

104

Mason

7

1,671

135

Kendall

7

29.51

85

Kimble

7

209

105

Matagorda

6

55.1

144

Kendall

7

347

130

Kimble

7

3,432

132

Maverick

6

4,590

110

Kendall

7

637

133

King

3

2,478

185

Maverick

6

7,200

86

INDEX

County

Region #

McClain, CO

Acres

Page No.---

County

Region #

Acres

Page No.---

County

Region #

Acres

Page No.---

400

195

Presidio

2

12,500

161

Uvalde

6

270

79

McCulloch

7

891

162

Real

7

754

118

Uvalde

6

480

79

Medina

6

50

71

Real

7

195

102

Uvalde

6

700

80

Medina

6

151

163

Real

7

128

143

Uvalde

6

672

81

Medina

6

400

114

Real

7

203

146

Uvalde

6

5,753

91

Medina

6

971

155

Real

7

828

75

Val Verde

3

19,202.83

117

Medina

6

75

175

Real

7

275

81

Val Verde

3

872.6

120

Medina

6

1,432

136

Refugio

6

1,200

169

Val Verde

3

1,032

162

Medina

6

1,302

136

Robertson

6

2.85

182

Val Verde

3

302

162

Medina

6

2,713

137

Robertson

6

45

182

Val Verde

3

9,100

112

Medina

6

269

138

Routt, CO

5,034

180

Val Verde

3

3,862

112

Medina

6

208

138

Routt, CO

587

195

Val Verde

3

2,690

112

Medina

6

928

139

Routt, CO

3,397

195

Val Verde

7

1,700

197

Medina

6

100

104

Medina

6

860

169

Medina

6

283

170

Medina

6

34

170

Medina

6

172

170

Medina

6

725

171

Medina

6

155

171

Medina

6

14.28

171

Medina

6

83

171

Medina

6

215

78

Medina

6

438

80

Medina

6

260

96

Menard

7

2,313

93

Milam

7

810

162

Milam

7

800

162

Milam

7

70

162

Milam

7

1.034

124

Mills

7

388

Mills

7

Montgomery 6

Runnels

3

270

184

Walker

6

484

190

San Jacinto

6

240

190

Walker

6

1,116

190

San Jacinto

6

212

73

Walker

6

208.52

191

San Patricio

6

1,058

169

Walker

6

248.42

191

San Patricio

6

225

148

Walker

6

18.52

191

Sutton

3

447

182

Waller

6

15

183

Sutton

3

2,424

107

Washington

6

15

183

Sutton

3

1,345

107

Webb

6

3,845.15

158

Sutton

3

285

107

Webb

6

4,666

110

Sutton

3

125

97

Webb

6

5,600

152

Terrell

2

5,120

155

Wheeler

3

633

185

Terrell

2

2,274

144

Williamson

7

786

124

Trinity

4

352

190

Williamson

7

69

167

Uvalde

6

615

163

Wilson

6

67

163

Uvalde

6

333

159

Zapata

6

1,192.5

158

Uvalde

6

1,385

111

Zavala

6

713

158

Uvalde

6

1,055

111

Zavala

6

917

110

Uvalde

6

500

111

Zavala

6

310

184

193

Uvalde

6

431

111

Zavala

6

3,225

137

335

172

Uvalde

6

388

114

Zavala

6

1,300

178

42

73

Uvalde

6

90

115

Zavala

6

3,525

142

Nolan

3

2,863

124

Uvalde

6

34

115

Zavala

6

1,315

176

Nueces

6

380

168

Uvalde

6

870

139

Zavala

6

2,495

176

Palo Pinto

4

27

129

Uvalde

6

40

85

Zavala

6

281

177

Pecos

2

2,300

162

Uvalde

6

718.42

66

Zavala

6

2,124

94

1,328

181

Uvalde

6

2,392

177

Zavala

6

3,525

95

1,506

160

Uvalde

6

115

79

Zavala

6

767

95

Pitkin, CO Presidio

2

INDEX

Acres Acres

County

Acres

County

Acres

County

1.034

Milam

124

66

Karnes

84

181

Burnet

88

369

Bandera

74

753

Collin

154

1,531

La Salle

2.83

Jeff Davis

160

66

Kendall

101

185

Bandera

85

380

Nueces

168

754

Real

118

1,600

Kimble

69

2.85

Robertson

182

67

Wilson

163

187

Burnet

105

388

Mills

193

767

Zavala

95

1,650

Kinney

177

82

68

Gudalupe

115

189

Kendall

148

388

Uvalde

114

778

Kinney

176

1,655

Coke

194

Williamson

167

195

Williamson

124

1,671

Mason

135

Austin

187

198.92

Kimble

162

1,700

Val Verde

197

1,800

Brooks

110

1,832

Kinney

112

1,900

Comanche

113

1,914

Llano

193

2,000

Llano

131

2,031

Edwards

144

2,102

King

185

2,124

Zavala

94

2,274

Terrell

144

2,300

Pecos

162

2,313

Menard

93

2,392

Uvalde

177

2,424

Sutton

107

2,478

King

185

2,495

Zavala

176

2,554

Kinney

2,675

Hamilton

113

2,690

Val Verde

112

2,713

Medina

137

2,778

Bandera

2,863

Nolan

2,880

Edwards

3,225

Zavala

137

3,397

Routt

195

3,432

Kimble

132

3,525

Zavala

142

3,525

Zavala

95

3,745

Bosque

128

3,845.15

3

Bandera

Page No.

Acres

6.5

Gillespie

98

69

8

Bandera

85

69.65

8.32 10 10 12.45

County

Page No.

84

70

Milam

162

196

71

Karnes

84

Harris

183

71

Kendall

156

Henderson

127

73

Kendall Gillespie

Kerr

147

Acres

200 203

390

Concho

182

173

400

McClain

195

793

Gillespie Real

146

400 431

Medina Kerr

Milam

162

156

802

Comal

154

810

Milam

162

104

438

Medina

80

183

75

Medina

175

15

Washington

183

77.33

Austin

183

Medina

138

445

Atascosa

114

208.52

Walker

191

447

Mason

134

209

Kimble

105

447

Sutton

182

Colorado

187

210

Kerr

76

450

Kerr

211

Frio

179

462

Hopkins

20

Garfield

195

83

Kendall

102

21

Gillespie

196

83

Medina

171

212

San Jacinto

23

Blanco

149

90

Bandera

78

215

24

Blanco

150

90

Uvalde

115

25

Kerr

146

95

Gillespie

26

Comal

72

95

Kendall

26

Hays

96

96

Kerr

27

Kerr

157

100

27

Palo Pinto

129

29

Atascosa Kendall

Page No.

800

Gillespie

Waller

County

114

208

15

29.51

90

111

208

81.65

102

Fayette

Uvalde

163

191

Real

431

Blanco

Acres

786

166

74

Walker

Page No.

Burnet

171

18.52

Page No.

206

Medina

14.28

County

90 186

827

Kinney

828

Real

830

Atascosa

145 75 82

831

Blanco

125

831

Blanco

109

847

Hildago

57

860

Medina

169

865

Concho

106

870

Uvalde

139

Val Verde

120

874

Frio

107

874

Kinney

143

73

477

Dimmit

179

Bandera

102

480

Uvalde

79

215

Medina

78

484

Walker

190

147

218

Mason

178

490.55

Mason

193

137

224

Kendall

189

494

Blanco

134

99

225

San Patricio

148

500

Uvalde

111

891

McCulloch

162

Medina

104

238

Eastland

128

505

Calhoun

107

906

Live Oak

174

103

Kendall

162

240

San Jacinto

190

505

Goliad

168

917

Zavala

110

84

105

Bandera

139

242

Blanco

178

511

Blanco

151

920

Frio

179

85

107.42

Fayette

183

244

Burnet

167

512

Burnet

166

927

Gillespie

97

872.6

30

Kerr

89

110

Comal

103

247

Kendall

101

516

Blanco

109

928

Medina

139

32

Live Oak

172

114.61

Karnes

85

248.42

Walker

191

520

Gillespie

99

939

Llano

192

33

Kerr

157

115

Uvalde

79

255

Gunnison

180

530

Bandera

109

948

Jim Hogg

107

Austin

187

119

Burnet

166

260

Medina

96

535

Jim Wells

168

951

Falls

126

34

Medina

170

120

Cooke

128

269

Medina

138

544

Frio

114

971

Medina

155

34

Uvalde

115

120

Llano

150

270

Runnels

184

552

Kerr

87

996

Frio

37

Kendall

72

121

Ellis

127

270

Uvalde

79

567

Edwards

164

1,032

Val Verde

162

40

Kerr

138

123

Kendall

83

275

Real

81

587

Routt

195

1,036

Kinney

141

40

Uvalde

85

125

Sutton

97

281

Zavala

177

615

Uvalde

163

1,053

Kenedy

169

42

Kerr

175

128

Kendall

105

283

Medina

170

616

La Salle

174

1,055

Uvalde

111

42

Montgomery

73

128

Real

143

285

Sutton

107

624

Bandera

94

1,058

San Patricio

169

45

Robertson

182

131

Gillespie

103

287

Kerr

87

633

Wheeler

185

1,063

Jim Wells

168

45.5

Kendall

103

136

Kerr

146

292

Bastrop

176

637

Kendall

133

1,116

Walker

190

46

Karnes

84

138

Gillespie

98

294

Kimble

104

641

Kinney

159

1,130

Edwards

165

47.28

Bandera

85

138

Kendall

99

297

Kerr

130

645

Kendall

1,131

Bandera

48

Edwards

143

140

Bandera

81

300

Kerr

86

646

Duval

197

1,132

49

Kendall

69

142

Burnet

647

Kinney

81

1,150

49

Kerr

138

145

Lee

70

302

Val Verde

162

50

Bandera

77

150

Bandera

78

304

Bandera

70

651

Concho

133

50

Gillespie

105

150

Burnet

167

306

Bandera

60

655

Hays

115

50

Hays

151

150

Edwards

164

307

Kerr

146

658

Lampasas

172

33.47

50

Kendall

50

Kendall

50 51

98

151

Medina

167

163

301

DeWitt

107

650

Bandera

310

Zavala

184

672

Uvalde

317

Gillespie

188

676

Kerr

92

96

81

68

Page No. 175

88

93 124 80

Webb

158

3,862

Val Verde

112

4,107

Edwards

116

4,192.12

Kinney

107

4,286

Kinney

140

4,590

Maverick

110

4,608

Kerr

62

4,666

Webb

110

Frio

139

5,034

Routt

180

Comache

113

5,120

Terrell

155

1,168

Bandera

100

5,600

Webb

152

1,192.5

Zapata

158

5,753

Uvalde

91

1,200

Refugio

169

5,886

Albany

181

1,205

Kerr

109

6,000

Kinney

145

1,274

Frio

174

6,700

Kinney

91

1,300

Zavala

178

7,200

Maverick

86

1,302

Medina

136

9,100

Val Verde

112

1,315

Zavala

176

9,280

Big Horn

181

1,318

Gillespie

173

10,000

Hildago

184

1,328

Pitkin

181

11,420

Crockett

161

1,345

Sutton

107

12,058

Knox

153

1,366

Comal

73

12,500

Presidio

161

1,385

Uvalde

111

19,202.83

Val Verde

117

64

89

155

Medina

Medina

71

156

Bandera

77

318

Kinney

177

700

Dimmit

94

Edwards

165

156

Denton

129

331.55

Blanco

188

700

Uvalde

80

52.07

Gillespie

196

160

Kerr

147

333

Uvalde

159

710

Edwards

164

52.87

Gillespie

196

162

Kimble

182

335

Bandera

163

712

Jimm Hogg

145

Matagorda

144

170

Lee

70

335

Mills

172

713

Zavala

158

Llano

193

171

Kenedy

169

337

Burnet

172

718.42

Uvalde

66

59

Kerr

119

172

Medina

170

347

Kendall

130

719

Kerr

121

1,425

Comal

198

20,150

Brewster

108

61

Gillespie

98

174

Bandera

99

352

Trinity

190

725

Medina

171

1,432

Medina

136

23,482

Brewster

160

Kendall

103

178

Burnet

167

357

Denton

125

744

Dimmit

136

1,445

Liberty

155

27,000

Kerr

108

Cherokee

155

180

Llano

92

363

Jim Wells

168

750

Hamilton

113

1,506

Presidio

160

46,790

Las Animas

180

55.1 57.86

64.2 65

171

161

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�E Ranch An incredible 847+ acre estate and working ranch in the gorgeous Rio Grande Valley. The property features several lakes offering stunning beauty and brush land with abundant game. This remarkable property includes three magnificent homes situated in a sprawling 30-acre compound setting.

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847Âą ACRES IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY Hildago County | Property ID: 844579

Conveniently located six miles north of Edinburg, this ranch is just over an hour from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and less than four hours from San Antonio. The Rio Grande Valley has long been considered a picturesque escape situated in the southernmost tip of South Texas.

This impressive estate is well-appointed with two electric irrigation wells, one domestic well, and three spectacular lakes. The largest of the lakes is approximately eight acres in size and fed by an artesian well. Game within this property includes whitetail deer, waterfowl, and dove, making this property an ideal hunting retreat.

Well-maintained improvements throughout the ranch have been completed to the highest standards and include a large stucco barn with a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment and a state-of-the-art competition trap and skeet shooting range facility. Renovated pastures, an expansive horse barn and stall, cattle pens and chutes, and King Ranch perimeter fencing add to the appeal of this exceptional ranch.

Additional amenities include a hay barn, holding pen, loading chute, an additional storage building, and a state-of-the-art security system. An environmentally friendly ranch, the property features both a solar electric system and drought-tolerant plants.

PhyllisBrowningRanch.com This estate features three luxury homes totaling over 20,000 square feet and ten bedrooms. The sleek and modern French Ellison house is an architectural marvel with its stucco exterior and remarkable two-story windows offering panoramic views of the lake. Grand interior spaces include a living room with soaring ceilings, a central stone fireplace and gourmet kitchen with island, gas cooking, and breakfast bar. The spectacular master retreat a spa-quality bath and expansive second story balcony.

The Martha Ellison house offers an open floor plan. The living room boasts a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and French doors that offer abundant natural light and striking views of the property. Each generously sized bedroom includes an en suite bath and walk-in closet. The beautifully manicured back yard is scattered with mature trees and contains a serene patio and soothing hot tub.

The third home, the James Ellison House, is an exquisite property with a Mediterranean-style exterior. The formal living room features a vaulted, beamed ceiling while the stone fireplace offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. The formal dining room boasts a soaring, arched ceiling with custom tile and convenient access to the chef’s kitchen. Located behind a stone perimeter wall, a sparkling pool and expansive stone patio with full bar create a grand outdoor entertaining venue or private retreat.

This exceptional ranch is offered at $8.5 million.

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2.2± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY Property ID: 1938946

The architecture of the mountains meets the landscapes of the Hill Country at this exceptional property perched on the shores of Inks Lake. Located on a peninsula, the lodge features panoramic lake views from nearly every room. Inside, 46foot cathedral ceilings showcase the open-beamed architecture and create expansive spaces for hosting large gatherings. The home’s great room boasts a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace and adjacent game area with pool table. The open, well-equipped chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry and a massive granitetopped bar with seating. A secondary commercial kitchen with state-of-the-art fire system adds to the versatility of the property as an event venue or luxurious bed and breakfast. The master suite offers private deck access and a luxurious bath with a couple’s whirlpool tub, dual vanities and walk-in closets, and a walkin rock shower. Generously sized sleeping quarters, currently accommodating 26, include an upstairs loft with living area and kitchenette, while an office and media room complete the home’s spacious interior. Outdoors, multiple living areas include expansive porches and decks for quiet reflection, al fresco dining, or entertaining. A sparkling pool overlooks the lake, while a three-tiered lawn offers room for yard games. Craftsman-quality details and serene views allow residents and guests alike to experience the best of lakeside living at this unique retreat. $4,500,000

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Morris Kilough/Broker mbkillough@swtexas.net | (210) 415–9850 | (830) 966–2207 fax PO Box 827 Utopia, Texas 78884

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306± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2059549 Located at English Crossing on the beautiful Medina River, this fabulous new live water find is truly one of the most unique properties available in the Texas Hill Country. There is only one way to describe the river frontage and that is spectacular. The ranch offers 2,400± feet of fabulous Medina River frontage with crystal clear deep water, steep high bluffs and incredible rock formations. Along the ridge of the high bluffs are some of the most incredible homesites anywhere in Bandera county and the views are absolutely breathtaking. The ranch features a beautifully manicured park-like area along the river shaded by towering pecan, oaks and cedar elms. This exceptional ranch has been in the same family for generations and the original family compound with home and several additions is still intact. The ranch also offers paved road frontage, foreman’s house, guest cabin, excellent water well, great hunting with large population of native game, large healthy oaks and multiple food plots. Call Morris: (210) 415–9850.

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1,131 Acres in Bandera County JUST LISTED! Characteristic of this beautiful Hill Country area, Dove Mountain Ranch is the crown jewel! With its rolling hilly land, the hillsides with their heavy brush and the cleared bottom valley are legendary icons.

This is a beautifully scenic and well-managed ranch. From the hilltops you enjoy breath-taking 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. The valley is the perfect setting for the spectacular ranch compound. Elevations range from approximately 1,740-feet to 1,500-feet above sea-level. The valleys are fertile, hosting excellent forage and a pecan orchard. East Verde Creek and Mule Hollow Creek, both seasonal creeks, track through the ranch. The owner constructed a seven-acre lake, and numerous other tanks dot the ranch providing water to the game and livestock. Throughout the property are nine water wells - one produces over 100 GPM. The healthy and mature tree population includes live oak, elm, pecan and cedar, among a few. Much of the 1,131± acreage is cleared of cedar making this ranch a perfect weekend getaway, hunting facility or corporate retreat.

The perimeter and some interior pastures are high fenced. There is almost a mile of frontage along the west side of State Highway 173 and the property also has frontage on Potato Flats Road, a paved county road. The interior roads are primarily paved with a rock entrance and electric gate access.

This owner has spared nothing in creating the perfect Hill Country retreat.

The main house is approximately 7,500 square-feet with exceptional construction. The four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home has a kitchen designed for the gourmet in mind, an exercise room, a built-in gun safe, an office, seven fireplaces, an enclosed patio, poolside courtyard with outdoor kitchen, and a well-planned three-car garage—just to mention a few of the outstanding amenities. In addition to its spectacular main house, Dove Mountain Ranch hosts a 5,400 square-foot, five-bedroom, sevenbathroom (sleeps 15), timber frame hunting lodge equipped with a full kitchen, greatroom with fireplace, outdoor area with fire pit and game room.

Other structures include seven guest houses, barn with tack room, pole barn, equipment shed, horse stalls, aircraft hangar and 2,000± foot landing strip, paved roads, high fencing, skeet range, and numerous other improvements. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

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Shin Oak Ranch 4,608± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 2053744

Howard W. Hood/Broker | (830) 739–3815 | howard@hoodrealestateinc.com | www.HoodRealEstateInc.com P. O. Box 295093 | Kerrville, Texas 78029 | view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/39718

The 4,608-acre± Shin Oak Ranch in Kerr County , located about 27 miles north of Leakey, possesses gently rolling hills, strategically cleared juniper, live oak mottes, and shin oak stands. The high-fenced property, which is intensively managed under TPWD’s MLDP program, is divided into a 2,500acre pasture and a 2,100-acre pasture. The larger pasture houses an improved whitetail herd as well Blackbuck antelope, Axis deer and Red lechwe. The smaller pasture holds native whitetails, Axis deer and Blackbuck. There are 48 deer feeders and 19 deer blinds scattered throughout, offering both rifle and bow hunting. The ranch has five ponds outfitted for pumping and eight water wells, making water readily available throughout the ranch. All ranch roads are paved or crushed rock. A 40’ x 100’ barn offers a covered game cleaning area that includes a walk-in cooler and freezer. There is also a five-acre game-proofed soft release deer pen. The accommodations include three quadruplex log cabins, each featuring four bedrooms with four private baths, and a triplex cabin with three bedrooms and three baths. In addition, the ranch features a 60’ x 30’ kitchen area with an adjoining dining hall and bar, a 30’ x 30’ game room, and a fire pit. The ranch also has a 30’ x 75’ double-wide five-bedroom, three-bath mobile home. The Shin Oak Ranch offers authentic Hill Country style for $2,795 per acre.

Mark Meek/Broker | (830) 257–8881 | info@meekranchsales.com

Living Waters Nueces River Ranch 718.42± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1868710 Just north of Uvalde lies perhaps one of the finest Hill Country/South Texas ranches on today’s market. This beautiful ranch offers many improvements, including a very nice, 5,800±-square-foot, six-bedroom limestone lodge sitting on a bluff overlooking 7,000 feet of the pristine Nueces River. There is a very nice rock patio for entertaining and rock stairs leading you down to the river below the house to a fantastic deep and clear swimming hole. There are also two small foreman’s houses on the ranch that are set away from the main house. The high game-fenced perimeter ensures the ranch is well protected and serves as a home to native whitetail deer, axis deer, blackbuck antelope, red deer, mouflon sheep and wild turkey. A truly remarkable live water paradise! Price: $5,900,000

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4715 Pancho Garcia Road 996± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1623357 The land is what many consider the best that South Texas has to offer, and the location is convenient to San Antonio. Remarkable improvements include a fabulous 12,000-square-foot, six bedroom, five-and-a-half bath main house. There is a beautiful courtyard with gorgeous pool next to the house, as well as seven comfortable onebedroom, one-bath casitas. A foreman’s house and additional house (currently being rented) are located away from the main compound. The land is a wonderful mixture of mature south Texas brush (70 percent) and semi-open pasture land (30 percent). Two nicely sized ponds can be supplemented from an irrigation well; one is surrounded by a beautiful small park with a Texas-shaped hot tub. The wildlife on the property includes excellent whitetail deer, trophy axis, black buck and other exotic species, and the area is well-known for terrific dove hunting. There are a number of blinds and deer feeders that convey with the sale. An income-producing 900+ tree pecan orchard is located in the corner of the ranch and complements the rugged South Texas landscape. In addition, the ranch has frontage on two county roads and the perimeter is completely high-fenced. The current owner does not own any of the minerals; therefore, no minerals convey with the property. The ranch is only one hour from San Antonio and four miles west of Dilley. $3,900,000

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145 Big Joshua Creek 49± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 2032000 This beautiful property consists of 49 tree-studded acres and includes a crystal clear creek with a solid rock bottom and nice clear pools of water. A six acre picturesque meadow near the creek offers terrific Hill Country views from many locations. This ideal recreational property also includes tennis courts, septic, and well, and is conveniently located only 40 miles from San Antonio and less than two miles from IH-10. These kinds of properties are not available very often! $899,000

0 Hwy 290 1,600± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1049792 Pride of ownership is apparent in every aspect of this fine 1,600± acre Hill Country ranch, from the outstanding high-quality game fencing to the numerous well-constructed barns and outbuildings. Big skies and beautiful rolling oak terrain highlight the large exotic herd, including black buck, whitetail, axis and nilgai. An extensive list of improvements have been well-designed and meticulously constructed and maintained, including two beautiful limestone houses. You have to see this property, only minutes from IH-10 on Hwy. 290, to appreciate the time and effort involved in its development. A portion of the minerals convey. $4,880,000

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3672 Hwy 16 304± Acres | Bandera County Property ID: 1166420 This ideal weekend getaway offers crystal clear Medina River frontage. The ranch is located just outside Bandera, less than 45 minutes from San Antonio, and is loaded with live oaks and large post oaks. With three houses and three water wells on the ranch, this wonderful property has plentiful wildlife and is perfectly suited for horses. The ranch is a great investment for the future due to its proximity to Bandera. $2,800,000

6199 Hwy 1624 145± Acres | Lee County | Property ID: 1788932 This wonderful weekend ranch, conveniently located one hour southeast of Austin and approximately five miles west of Lexington, is comprised of 145 acres. The property is heavily wooded with a small portion of open pasture and includes tremendous water features, including a 30-acre spring-fed lake and a serene pond.

The spring is reported to produce around 600 gallons per minute and has exceptionally consistent production, even during extended drought periods. The spring-fed creek bisecting the property provides a haven for the abundant wildlife and allows for fantastic water fowl hunting, deer hunting, and fishing. $760,000

CR 433 170± Acres | Lee County | Property ID: 1788931 Horse-friendly property with excellent hunting and fishing! Located approximately three miles northeast of Dime Box, the 170-acre property is accessed by an unpaved easement road extending from CR 433 through a separate property. The ranch is the perfect weekend getaway and includes excellent water features. Yegua Creek runs along the heavily wooded eastern boundary of the property, and three ponds are located throughout. The remainder of the acreage contains mostly level land, magnificent oak trees, and gorgeous views. Additionally, a set of working pens sits near the center of the property. There is great hunting along the creek and fishing in each pond. $525,000

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496 PR 7822 50± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1731704 Framed by mature oak trees, this fabulous 50-acre property features two one-story houses. The main home offers an open floor plan and comfortable areas for living and entertaining, while the interior boasts a spacious living area with stone fireplace, a casual dining area, and a large study.

The island kitchen features stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and SubZero-style refrigerator and freezer. The split master suite has outside access and a private bath with double vanity, walkin closet, whirlpool tub, and separate shower. A putting green and extensive covered patios are ideal for entertaining, and a two-bedroom guest house and horse barn with living quarters provide a private retreat for family and visitors. Relax in the sparkling pool or explore the grounds of this beautiful tree-studded property. $725,000

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Skyline Drive 37± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1938945 This 37-acre hilltop south of Comfort offers 360-degree views and multiple building sites. As one of the highest elevations in Kendall County at 1,800 feet, the long-range views are incredible in all directions. The pinnacle offers a spacious and level building site, while oak and cedar trees offer privacy. An added amenity and valuable consideration: the top of the hill is already equipped with a water well and electricity. This paved road is easily accessible from IH-10 and the town of Comfort. Offered at $495,000.

29445 FM 3009 26± Acres | Comal County Situated on over 26 high-fenced acres with many majestic oak trees, this lovely country home offers a light-filled open floor plan for comfortable living and entertaining. Beyond the welcoming front porch, a spacious family room features custom built-in shelving and a stone fireplace. This area opens to the kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar, and adjacent dining area. All bedrooms are generously sized, including the split master suite with walk-in closet and en suite bath with double vanity and shower. Outdoors, the expansive back porch offers panoramic views of beautiful sunsets and trophy deer. 62’x23’ shop. $750,000

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Purgatory Ranch 1,366 ± Acres | Comal County | Property ID: 1726136 Canyon Lake, Texas and its surroundings are recognized as one of the most scenic areas of the Texas Hill Country. The Purgatory Ranch is situated on the southern end of the Devil’s Backbone formation, part of the Balcones Escarpment, 13 miles west of I-35 in San Marcos. The ranch provides convenient access to Wimberley to the north, to Gruene and New Braunfels in the south, and Canyon Lake in the west. The ranch’s frontage on Purgatory Road, over 7,000 feet, is high fenced. The southern and eastern portions of the ranch have pastures studded with live oaks; the larger portion of the ranch offers the dramatic topography unique to this area of Texas. High ridges (nearly 450 feet of elevation change) overlook park-like meadows and creeks running through the canyons. The ranch is well-watered, with four wells and several small springs feeding the main creek. The ranch will support around 40 cow-calf pairs in the upper pastures; turkey and white tail deer are abundant in the rougher terrain. The ranch offers tremendous conservation easement potential as well. Purgatory Ranch, in the heart of one of the fastest growing areas of Texas, could be utilized as a premier acreage development, a personal estate, game ranch, destination venue, or a conservation tract. Price: $14,950,000

Quantum Lakes 212± Acres | San Jacinto County | Property ID: 1581200 Quantum Lakes will capture your imagination from the moment you enter this beautiful 212-acre property. 125 acres of lakes professionally managed for trophy bass fishing nestled into the Sam Houston National Forest. The enjoyment of all that nature has to offer at this one of a kind resort is enhanced by the amenities: elevated lodge, multiple fishing piers, two homes, guest cottage, bunk house, stable, and a landing strip. Fishing, wing hunting, wildlife, riding, and nature trails, all less than 40 miles from Bush Intercontinental Airport. Quantum Lakes is perfectly suited for a family compound, fishing club, or corporate retreat.

Price: $2,250,000

TC Ranch 42± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1514878 4,615-square-foot custom home with a Hill Country feel offers formal living room, formal dining room, den, island kitchen, two fireplaces, office, home theater and storage galore. Large butt-glass windows bring natural light inside to highlight wood ceilings and textured walls.

Outdoor kitchen adjoins negative edge pool with two waterfalls, beach entry and hot tub. Four-stall barn near home in matching limestone; covered arena. Gated entry, concrete drive. 42 lush acres watered by Lake Creek, fenced and cross-fenced, ponds. Price: $1,975,000

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Maple Springs Ranch 369¹ Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 918823 Truly a nature lovers dream ranch, few ranches anywhere offer the raw beauty of this small ranch. Just an hour from San Antonio the ranch offers excellent access, live water in three separate canyons, waterfalls, springs, incredible hardwoods including maple and madrona, steep canyons, unbelievable views and fabulous building sites along Seco Creek. A good road mountain system allows access to all parts of the ranch. A small cabin along with electric and phone service is located at front of ranch. Call Morris (210) 415–9850. Price: $1,299,000

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El Rancho Del Molino 828± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 1919335 This fantastic new listing is located in western Real county, an area famous for its natural beauty. El Rancho Del Molino offers a unique combination of fabulous hardwood lined canyons, live water, springs, lakes and abundant wildlife.

One of the strongest and most pristine rock bottom creeks in the area flows through the ranch giving the owners year round recreation and enjoyment.

The headquarters of the ranch offer a fabulous multi-level 3,000±-square-foot seven-bedroom, four-bath rock home located on a beautiful tree studded bluff, an expansive manicured lawn that is surrounded by wrought iron and rock column fencing, beautiful rock courtyard, rock and brick walkways, horse stalls, a second spring-fed pond, green house and foreman’s home. Just a short walk from the home the ranch features one of the most incredible recreational settings anywhere in the hill country. A perfectly placed 80 feet wide, eight feet high concrete dam creates an absolutely beautiful spring-fed lake that impounds water up for several hundred feet and offers excellent fishing, swimming and kayaking. A large metal roof Palapa-style pavilion adjacent to the lake completes the near perfect entertainment area for barbecues, family gatherings or parties.

Call Morris (210) 415–9850.

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Cherry Springs Ranch 210¹ Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1949681 Located 10 miles north of Hunt near the Guadalupe River headwaters, this new live water listing offers everything you want in a Hill Country ranch. The ranch features a live spring-fed creek with a beautiful pond, a park-like area along creek, Indian mounds, unique rock bluffs and gentle hardwood-lined hills with fabulous views. The well managed ranch is absolutely loaded with wildlife with whitetail, turkey, wild hogs, axis, fallow, aoudad and occasional sika. The ranch features two recently upgraded homes, greenhouse, barn and three car garage with shop area and an excellent water well. An exceptional ranch in a great location, call Morris (210) 415–9850. Price: $1,699,000

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Los Manitalles 50± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 2025979 Located just minutes south of Utopia this live water estate offers the very finest in amenities, relaxation and entertainment. Meaning ‘springs’ in Spanish, this ultimate retreat offers one of the most unique natural settings anywhere in the Hill Country along with fabulous amenities.

The ranch is situated on the high bluff side of the beautiful Sabinal River and offers 1,200± feet of live water, a fabulous 9,700+-square-foot Spanish-style home with attached apartment, guest cottage, large shop, paved drive, electric gate, towering century old cypress trees, massive unique rock bluffs and formations and gentle oak studded pastures that are loaded with native whitetail, turkey and axis deer. The custom designed and superbly constructed home stands majestically on the bluff overlooking the beautiful cypress-lined Sabinal River.

Swift Ranch 156± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1601271 This fabulous Hill County jewel is located in the heart of the most scenic areas of Texas and is ready to enjoy. This unique ranch offers everything a buyer is looking for; fantastic live water from strong cypress-lined Mill Creek, hills, views, wide open valleys, deep soils, large wildlife population and excellent privacy.

The ranch offers a exceptional custom two-story three-bedroom, two-bath limestone home, guest house with attached carport, shop, paved drive and an excellent water system. The ranch also offers a small concrete dam that creates a several hundred foot long swimming hole on Mill creek and two well built lakes that provide excellent year-round fishing and entertainment.

Call Morris (210) 415–9850. Price: $2,995,000

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150 acres in Medina 150± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 2059526 Located just minutes from Medina on FM 337, this turnkey ranch is ready-to-go. The ranch features paved access through an electric entry gate, a fabulous limestone 3,600±-square-foot ranch-style home with a beautifully manicured yard and extensive landscaping, a three-car garage or shop, horse barn with stalls and tack room, round pen, new equipment barn with storage room, foreman’s home, hangar turned Horse barn with stalls, tack room and loft, two wells, 3,000± foot grass airstrip and three ponds. The exceptional ranch offers a rolling terrain with incredible views, deep soils, a good mix of open areas suitable for cultivation and the perfect amount of cover for the large numbers of exotic and native game in the area. Too much to list, wont last, call Morris (210) 415–9850. Price: $1,795,000

Wilson Ranch 90± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1039048 This 90-acre ranch offers the finest in country living surrounded by one of the most beautiful settings in the Hill Country. The ranch offers an exceptionally done 2,600+-square-foot native stone home overlooking the hardwood-lined Little Creek and Sabinal Canyons below with unbelievable views. The ranch offers electric entry, a paved drive, large carport, large shop with recreation area and sleeping quarters, horse stalls, round pen, multiple pastures, stocked pond and a small guest cabin. Currently under a wildlife exemption. Call Morris (210) 415–9850. Price: $895,000

D’Hanis Ranch 215± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1749504 This 215-acre turnkey ranch is located 10± miles north of D’Hanis off of FM 1796 in the desirable transition area. The ranch offers a 3,000-square-foot four-bedroom, three-bath brick home with metal roof, a well constructed 2,400-square-foot shop, two-car garage, covered barbecue pavilion, small hunters cabin and a shared Edwards well. The ranch is low fenced on three sides, offers areas of deep soils for food plots, a gently rolling terrain, medium to heavy cover, large oaks and an abundance of whitetail, turkey and wild hogs. Wont last call Morris (210) 415–9850. Price: $975,000 78

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Tampke Ranch 115± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 978773 This incredible 115±-acre live water tract located just south of Utopia is the site of a historical Indian battle. Walking the property you may find remnants of the battle such as old musket balls and Indian artifacts. There is at least one large undisturbed Indian mound on the property. The crystal clear water is unbelievable with one of the deepest natural water holes along the entire cypress-lined Sabinal River. Great cover for deer and turkey with many huge oaks and other hardwoods with views of the canyon and surrounding hills. Call Morris (210) 415–9850. Price: $1,199,000

Comanche Cliffs Ranch 270± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 895012 This 260 acres is located just a few miles south of Utopia this awesome river ranch and is the ideal Hill Country property. With approximately 1,800 feet of beautiful cypress-lined crystal clear Sabinal River, unique rock bluffs and rock walkways, deep pools, waterfalls and springs. The ranch is located along the high bank side of river with incredible views and homesites available in the canyon. The ranch is covered with hardwoods, native game, exotics, turkey and wild hogs. The ranch has paved access and is partially game fenced. Wont last in today’s market.

Call Morris (210) 415–9850. Price: $2,975,000

Yochum Ranch 480± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1039047 This exceptional 480-acre ranch is located in the Seco Valley in northeast Uvalde county and one hour from San Antonio. The ranch offers large neighbors, game fencing, hardwood-lined canyons, incredible views, deep soil, a road system and three ponds. The ranch is loaded with whitetail, turkey, hogs and occasional exotics roam the area. Call Morris Killough (210) 415–9850. Price: $3,650 per acre

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Noonan Ranch Castroville 438± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 2059607 This fantastic new hunting/cattle ranch is located just south of Highway 90 and offers a very unique mix of South Texas along with the terrain and feel of a Hill Country property. The deer habitat is exceptional with a excellent combination of light to heavy brush mixed with huge oaks, elms and mesquites. The ranch offers multiple draws with numerous pond and lake sites, several areas that may be cultivated for food plots, deep soils and fabulous home sites with fantastic views. The ranch is loaded with whitetail, turkey and wild hogs. 100 percent minerals. Call Morris (210) 415–9850.

Concan Ranch 700± Acres | Uvalde County This ranch is possibly the best investment in the Hill country. With one-and-a-half±-miles of Highway 83 frontage just minutes from the Frio river at Concan, no other tract offer more possibilities for recreation, development or commercial usage. The ranch is loaded with native and exotic game, has a good water well with large pila, cattle pens, electric and phone service, multiple valleys and a great road system. Call Morris (210) 415–9850.

Price: $2,625,500

Pinion Pine Ranch 2,880± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1188314 Located on the western Edwards county line, this is one of the best ranches along the plateau. Featuring deep canyons, limestone bluffs, deep fertile valleys, game fencing, excellent water piped around ranch and a good road system.

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K-5 Ranch 647± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1707571 647 acres located about 30 minutes north of Brackettville. This unique ranch is the old headquarters for the Winters Ranch with a new 2,000-square-foot house, bunk house, cook house, workshop and more. Ranch comes fully furnished, ice machine, tools, 4x4 blazer, CJ Jeep, Kawasaki mule, 30 HP tractor, new riding lawn mower and much more. Edwards water well that feeds water to over seven pilas across the ranch and a 50x50 pila/swimming pool at the headquarters.

The ranch joins the 6,500±-acre Kickapoo Cavern State Park which makes the abundant wild life on the ranch second to none. Includes: axis, blackbuck, whitetail, turkey, hogs, dove and quail. Do not let this unique ranch pass you by.

Call Scott (830) 591–9509. Price: $1,200,000

Nueces River Ranch

OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE 672± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1737833 Located just minutes from Uvalde this ranch offers a unique mix of south Texas and hill country terrain. The eastern portion of the ranch offers a half mile of Nueces River, large pecan bottoms, Indian mounds, older rock home, water well, pens and barns. The western portion offers a great a mix of medium to heavy brush, large oaks and bull mesquite. There are three excellent fields for year-round food plots, a second water well and a long oak studded draw suitable for ponds.

The ranch is loaded with whitetail, turkey, varmints and wild hogs. Call Morris (210) 415–9850.

Motivated seller. Price: $2,550 per acre

Turnkey Hunting Ranch 275± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 1803482

Bandera Pass 140± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1932610 140 beautiful scenic acres located just one mile from Historical Camp Verde and exactly halfway between Kerrville and Bandera on Highway 173. The ranch boosts spectacular views of the Hill Country and hosts countless breathtaking homesites that you just won’t find on any other ranch in this area. With great bottom land covered in mature hardwoods you will not find a more unique and breathtaking property. Do not let this one pass you by. Call for price: Scott at (830) 591–9509 or Morris at (210) 415–9850.

275 acres located between Rockspings and Garven Store off of HWY 41. This highfenced game ranch comes fully stocked with approximately: 100 axis with large 34 foot to 38 foot axis bucks, elk with several 6x6 bulls, fallow, sika and whitetail with south Texas genetics. Ranch also offers fully functional deer pens with a brand new mosquito misting system. There are two houses: one hunting cabin that sleeps four plus and one manufactured home that sleeps four plus. The ranch comes with deer blinds, protein feeders, and corn feeders already in place and ready-to-go. With three storage areas, Kawasaki 3010 mule, Polaris Ranger, Polaris 800 four wheeler, New Holland tractor with shredder, 20 foot trailer, large ice machine, etc. This ranch is fully stocked with everything you need to just walk in and start enjoying the ranch. The ranch is located two miles from Camp Eagle - a camp at the Headwaters of the Nueces river. Very nice with large swimming holes that you can enjoy. Call Scott Saunders (830) 591-9509. Price: $2,995 per acre

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McCoy Ranch

830± Acres | Atascosa County Property ID: 1631172

Nice South Texas cattle operation with great fences, working pens, irrigation system and wells, and other nice ranch improvements. Also offers good hunting and fishing and the income from frac water sales makes this a uniquely exciting opportunity. Just a few minutes off I-37 east of Pleasanton.

Vanderpool Retreat

3± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1953248 Price just reduced! Located just minutes from Lost Maples Park, this live water estate is truly one of the finest small tracts and homes available anywhere in the Hill Country. The superbly planned and developed property offers 300+ feet of beautiful cypress-lined Sabinal River frontage, Highway 187 frontage, electric gated entrance, a fabulous limestone home with attached carport, covered patios, large deck, greenhouse, excellent water well, well house with softener and an exceptionally built 35x80 metal building on slab. The tract offers an all-weather drive, privacy fencing, well-manicured landscaping and large beautiful oaks shading the home and surrounding decks. This is a fabulous turnkey property ready for new owners to enjoy. Price: $525,000

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Bergheim River Ranch 123Âą Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 2031978

Nicely appointed home combines its stately appearance and formal receiving rooms with a comfortable warm floor plan overlooking the surrounding hills and the beautiful and accessible cypress-lined Guadalupe River frontage. From the frontage on Highway 3351, a gated and paved entry road winds through the oak covered ranch to cattle facilities, barn, guest quarters, the house pasture, and the river pasture. The nicely located ranch is now used for cattle and would also be good for horses.

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66 Acres Kenedy

66± Acres | Karnes County | Property ID: 1754872 This property has it all! Great access to sewer, water, power, frontage on 181. With one of a kind location and terrain, this property is ideally suited for unique site development. Price: $1,950,000

71 Acres Kenedy 71± Acres | Karnes County Property ID: 1144666

Karnes premium frontage on Highway 181 in Karnes County!

Ready to develop and located on the edge of Kenedy city limits with county water, city water, city sewer, natural gas, and electric service all nearby or on the property. About 1,400 feet of frontage on Business Highway 181 and about 2,700 feet of frontage on CR 147. All or part available. Price: $1,950,000

Poteet 29 Acres

29± Acres | Atascosa County Property ID: 1459253

29 acres with great highway visibility from atop a gentle rise in Poteet with about 450 feet of frontage on Highway 16. Great price, only small amount of regrowth brush, ready to develop.

Minerals available! Price: $231,500

46 Acres Kenedy

46± Acres | Karnes County | Property ID: 2045561 Ideally located in Kenedy, Texas, the heart of where many large O&G operators are headquartering, with frontage on both Highway 181 and Business Highway 181, this 46± acre property is cleared and available. Approximately 650 feet of frontage on Highway 181 and about 950 feet of frontage on Business Highway 181 provide an abundance of access and use options from two major O&G transportation arteries. Call Land InvesTex to schedule a visit to this area and see what this property has to offer for yourself. Price: $1,386,000

Comfort 8.32 Acres

8.32± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 1670858

Commercial property on I-10 in Comfort, Texas with 900 feet of frontage road bordering the land.

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Nordheim Farm

114.61± Acres | Karnes County | Property ID: 1754882

Peaceful Valley Ranch

How about owning an excellent hunting property with a lease for farming rights? Great access, electric, old well, potential for road material sales, and deer abound in the surrounding native cover and farmland. If you see it you will want it.

185± Acres | Bandera County

Very large lake in the middle of 185 acres between Bandera and Kerrville. Great location with views, good fences, and much of the cedar cleared.

Curry Creek Hideaway

29.51± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1954261

Pipe Creek Ranch

Enjoy the deep crystal clear swimming hole on this beautiful creek front property with paved county road access. Located among huge oaks, elms, and sycamore trees about two-and-a-half miles south of Kendalia in a very private setting along Curry Creek. Good usable oak covered live water property. Only $498,500 and you will be sitting on the banks of Curry Creek or kicking back between to oak trees in a hammock. Must see to appreciate.

47.28± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1777300 52.78 acres with about 1,700 feet of frontage on FM 1283 in Pipe Creek. House is a three-bedroom, threebath with an open living room and large covered back porch with built in barbecue pit. Nice metal barn with electricity, water, two water troughs and pens. Fenced in tennis court and greenhouse add to the many improvements. The cedar has been thinned and the oaks are abundant. Stock tank for livestock and all the wildlife that frequent the property.

Tejas Ranchero

40± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1754884 The perfect distance to San Antonio, Kerrville, Garner Park, Leakey, and the Frio River. Great place to get away to enjoy a very pretty part of the Hill Country.

Vanderpool Homesite

8± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1953269 This property is what it’s all about when you think of taking a beautiful undeveloped piece of land and making it your perfect getaway.

Nice wooded land with cedar, oaks, springs and both sides of the creek waiting to be turned into a water feature, great building sites and views. All this with some selective clearing of cedar make this property a huge opportunity for a smart buyer with vision. Come have a look quick! It is priced to sell! Price: $110,000 LandsofTexasMagazine.com

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Guadalupe River Ranch

300± Acres | Kerr County

Rosita Creek Ranch

7,200± Acres | Maverick County

Paved roads through the ranch deliver pleasurable year-round access to the many improvements which include a large stone home perched on a hill side overlooking the property. Other improvements include a foreman’s home, horse barn, hay barns, equipment barns, and 160 acres of Coastal Bermuda pastures. With nearly five-tenths of a mile of cypress-lined Guadalupe River, recreational opportunities are endless.

This is a true sportsmen’s paradise. With four lakes, the largest being over 250 acres, this high-fenced ranch has an abundance of surface water. Rosita Creek and its tributaries meander through the ranch providing water to lakes, stock tanks, and use by wildlife. Improvements include an 8,000-square-foot lodge, tennis court, 7,000 foot paved runway, hangar, office, hunters house, paved roads, and city water.

www.Texas-LandMan.com Trip DuPerier/Broker • (830) 755–5205 view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/34454 552± Acres | Kerr County The stunning Turtle Creek meanders across the north side of the property. The majority of the ranch is totally high-fenced. Improvements include a stone home with pool and outdoor entertainment area, two additional homes, and barns. The ranch is easily accessed by HWY 173 frontage and Lower Turtle Creek Road.

Verde Creek Ranch

287± Acres | Kerr County

Turtle Creek Ranch

This high-fenced property offers a diversity of landscape and topography, pulling together all unique characteristics of the Hill Country. Live water is plentiful via both sides of the cypress lined Verde Creek and Mico Creek. The picturesque fertile bottomland is planted in Coastal Bermuda. The ranch is easily accessed

by Highway 173 frontage and Verde Creek Road.

Stone Canyon Ranch

181± Acres | Burnet County

Pinto Creek Ranch

2,554± Acres | Kinney County

Both sides of a solid rock-bottom creek run through Stone Canyon Ranch. Waterfalls, followed by deeper pools, supplemented by springs, are found throughout this great property. Great water, superb access and location are what separate this ranch from all others.

The spring-fed, Pinto Creek meanders through the ranch offering accessibility to wildlife and recreation alike.

Improvements include a five-bedroom, four-bath main house, three-bedroom bunk house, foreman’s house, two large barns, pecan orchard, and irrigated coastal fields.

www.Texas-LandMan.com Trip DuPerier/Broker • (830) 755–5205 view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/34454

The beautifully maintained grounds are covered in oak trees that surround this 6,500-square-foot home, pool, and 12-stall horse barn and lighted arena. In a great location just outside of Boerne and close to San Antonio.

Treasure in the Hills

Boerne Estate 50± Acres | Kendall County

This 30 acres treasure is a sight to see. The custom built 4,574-square-foot Mediterranean/Tuscan-style home has incredible views from every window with attention to detail in every room. Great location only minutes from 30± Acres | Kerr County Kerrville in the much sought after Camp Verde area.

Winding Falls Ranch

200Âą Acres | Gillespie County

Prison Canyon Ranch

450Âą Acres | Kerr County

This 200-acre high-fenced ranch features a three-bedroom, two-bath home with a barndominium located in the center of the property. With an abundance of native wildlife, the ranch has been well-managed and offers an exceptional whitetail deer herd. Gorgeous rolling terrain, hardwoods, springs and four spring-fed lakes add to this impressive property.

Water abounds on this spectacular Hill Country ranch. The cypress-lined Verde Creek flows through the north side of the ranch for three-quarters of a mile and a 24-acre spring-fed lake, with boat house, offer year-round recreation. Improvements include two homes, two-story trophy house and two equipment barns. The ranch is high-fenced on three sides and includes a pecan orchard and coastal Bermuda pasture.

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Lake Creek Ranch 5,753± Acres | Uvalde County This high-fenced Hill County ranch boasts two miles of Lake Creek with three lakes.

Improvements include a large lodge, guest house, livestock barns, and a 5,300 foot paved runway with two hangers. Stunning views of the hills and fertile valleys.

La Fonda Ranch 6,700± Acres | Kinney County This 6,700-acre showplace is one of the most highly improved recreational and working ranches available in Texas. Improvements include the massive lodge, several well-appointed bunk rooms, along with a one mile of paved and lighted runway. The ranch has been extensively managed for both whitetail deer and upland game bird hunting.

Llano County Ranch 180Âą Acres | Llano County

This Hill Country gem is in a perfect location in between Fredericksburg, Llano and Mason. The incredible 1870s home has been wonderfully restored with historic touches combined with the conveniences of the new. There is a second home in addition to a large barn complete with apartment and office. Good pastures and nice road system make it easy to view the large herds of wildlife.

Privilege Creek Ranch

645Âą Acres | Kendall County

This might be the last opportunity to own a large property on Ranger Creek Road. Just minutes from Boerne, this property is located in one of the most desirable areas in the Texas Hill Country.

Breathtaking views and live water help to set these 645 acres apart from its neighbors. The property offers good topography with gentle valleys. This is a prime recreational property offering excellent hunting and fishing.

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Whispering Water Ranch 2,313± Acres | Menard County

This 2,313 acres high fenced ranch boasts a luxurious 5300-square-foot lodge, pool, cabins, spring-fed lake, improved genetics and minerals and more. This is a premium turnkey ranch!

Geronimo Springs Ranch 2,778± Acres | Bandera, Medina & Bexar Counties

The headwaters of two creeks with numerous springs start on this ranch. Several stocked lakes create your own private oasis that is just minutes out of San Antonio.

Circle V Ranch 700± Acres | Dimmit County

Windrose Ranch

This is a nice ranch just west of Carrizo Springs with a 4,000-square foot lodge, pool, food plots, tanks and fully equipped with blinds and feeders.

2,124± Acres | Zavala County

This 2,124-acre property is one of the few trophy ranches left with minerals.

The owner has 100 percent of the minerals on most of the property; there is an active oil well and the property is in the Eagle Ford Shale. There is ample water throughout the ranch that includes a Carrizo irrigation well, four water wells, six fully irrigated tanks and more.

Medina River Ranch Estate

624± Acres | Bandera County

One mile of cypress-lined Medina River plus one of the largest native pecan bottoms in Texas are both on this incredible ranch. There is a gorgeous log cabin and barn on the hills with tremendous Hill Country views.

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Zavala County Game Ranch 3,525± Acres | Zavala County

Leona River Ranch 767± Acres | Zavala County

Nice ranch that is located just south of Uvalde on the beautiful Nueces River. The ranch is high-fenced and loaded with exotics and a highly managed whitetail deer herd.

This is a trophy whitetail deer ranch with excellent brush and tillable fields. The gorgeous eight-bedroom lodge is surrounded by giant oak trees. The property has Leona River frontage and some minerals are available.

Red Hawk Ranch 26± Acres | Hays County

Wimberley showplace on Lone Man Creek with a 4,100-square-foot main home, log guest house, negative edge pool and huge wine cellar with tasting room.

Medina Oaks Wallace Creek Ranch

650± Acres | Bandera County

This ranch offers excellent bottom land with deep fertile soils. Both sides of Wallace Creek are on the property complete with majestic cypress trees. May divide.

260± Acres | Medina County

High fenced ranch with south Texas terrain and a touch of rolling hills. Seller owns all minerals. Improvements include a gorgeous rock home and pool, horse barn and guest house. A nice pond attracts dove, so the bird hunting is excellent in addition to the whitetail deer hunting.

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Tahka Springs Ranch 927± Acres | Gillespie County

NLR Ranch 125± Acres | Sutton County

This 927-acre property offers breathtaking views, good soils for improved grasses and incredible live water. Two live creeks flow through the ranch offering true, year-round live water.

This 125 acres is set up for an excellent weekend retreat or family hunting venue. The ranch offers a very quaint country-style home and outdoor entertainment area. With approximately 1,900 feet of North Llano River frontage, this park-like setting also has a native pecan tree bottom.

Sophisticated Modern in Fredericksburg 6.5± Acres | Gillespie County This Fredericksburg home has a mixture of industrial elements with vintage flair.

There is a large, open living, dining, kitchen area with concrete floors and great natural light. The kitchen has commercial grade appliances, concrete counters, prep sink, and huge pantry. Two bedrooms and two baths are upstairs along with a large game room. There is a nice open second floor deck with lovely views. Plus a third level room with 360 degree views. This is one you have got to see to believe!

Hill Country Estate 50± Acres | Kendall County Come escape to your own retreat just outside of Boerne. Nine-and-a-half miles down Ranger Creek Road and quiet and secluded. This gorgeous rolling 50 acres has great tree cover with live oaks, post oaks, walnuts, Spanish oaks and more. The 3,782-square-foot home is secluded off of the road for privacy and security. The winding road crosses an old style bridge made from an old train car. Wood floors throughout the home allow for easy cleaning and allergy free with no carpet. The home is Southwestern-style with tile roof and vigas and latigas that add that New Mexico flare to the ceiling on the front porch.

Kramer Road Ranch 138± Acres | Gillespie County Numerous building sites on this 138 acres offer expansive sunset views.

Seasonal creek adds diversity and attracts wildlife. Just two miles outside of town with country road frontage, this is a great ranch to build your dreams.

Fredericksburg Retreat 61± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1702346 This gem is 61 acres situated in a perfect location between Fredericksburg and Kerrville. This ranch has endless possibilities. The retreat can sleep 18 guests comfortably between the lodge and three cabins. In addition to the lodge and cabins, there is a 3,000-square-foot main house and pool. This is an excellent recreational ranch.

Michael Lindley/Broker (830) 997–6531 or (830) 739–2547 | lindleylandco@yahoo.com view all properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/14658 217 East Main Street | Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 98

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Klein Branch Creek Ranch 520± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1702408 This ranch features a two-bedroom, two-bath Hill Country cottage with a creek-front setting. Gently rolling terrain, convenient location, and approximately 3,000 feet of both sides of the spring-fed Klein Branch Creek make this property a must see.

River Hills Ranch 174± Acres | Bandera County

Lasso Ranch 96± Acres | Kerr County 96± acres of rolling terrain studded with numerous oaks including post oak, live oak and Spanish oak. Several homesites with views plus paved county road access. This property is just 15 minutes from Fredericksburg or Kerrville.

Located just one-and-a-half miles west of Medina, this 174-acre ranch has everything you expect from the Texas Hill Country. The diverse topography lends itself to great views while providing some of the most fertile soils in the area.

Together, they create a habitat which abounds with wildlife such as whitetail deer, axis deer, blackbuck antelope, and Rio Grande turkey. The ranch boasts nearly one-quarter mile of Medina River frontage.

Spring Lake Ranch 138± Acres | Kendall County This property consists of 138± acres covered with large oak trees and scenic views of the surrounding area. A centrally located spring-fed lake specifically built to grow trophy large-mouth bass is located just a short distance from the main residence. In addition to the world class fishing the property is high fenced and maintains a trophy whitetail deer herd. Improvements include an award winning main residence with too many details to explain.

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Tarpley Pass Ranch 1,168Âą Acres | Bandera County NEW! Incredible and unique property straddling Tarpley Pass located between Bandera and Tarpley.

Offering unbelievable and unspoiled beauty and views. Stunning home sites some with 360-degree views abound on many of the mountain tops with elevations ranging to a high of 1,920-feet to a low of 1,560-feet above sea-level in the valleys. This is the first time in over 40 years that this property has been available. The owner has selectively cleared the valleys and hilltops of cedar, with most of the hilltops being easily accessible. Part of a larger ranch, the property is high fenced on three sides.

Game includes whitetail, aoudad, axis, blackbuck and abundant wild turkey. Do not let this once in a lifetime property get away from you! Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

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Sister Creek Ranch 247± Acres | Kendall County NEW! Beautiful live water texas heritage ranch - with its historic Hill Country charm, you will have a sense of stepping back in time as you wander the banks of Sister Creek and the Guadalupe River, while enjoying the home and rustic outbuildings. The longtime family ranch is being offered for the first time in over 40 years and has many nice features and privacy, yet close to Boerne. Sister Creek Ranch includes approximately 6,000-feet of Sister Creek along with approximately 900-feet of Guadalupe River. Several nice coastal fields are located along the creek. Scenic building sites are available on the higher elevations overlooking the Sister Creek and Guadalupe River valley. Call Ken Hoerster for more information.

Post Oak Ridge Ranch 66± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 2042420 Creating a superb equine infrastructure with uncompromising attention to detail and quality, this owner did not sacrifice the native and exotic Hill Country habitat in the process. The improvements are a diamond nestled in a pristine and unspoiled natural environment. The owner’s common sense approach to construction incorporates 1,400± square-feet of residential living, with quality finish outs and a professionally constructed five-stall horse facility. Located just west of Boerne. Contact Steve Bennett for more information.

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Twin Oaks Equestrian Ranch 215± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1737850 Gently rolling landscape, with partial rail perimeter fencing, this is a fine ranch with superior facilities and grazing for your horse and cattle. The ranch has many nice hardwoods and other native trees. Gated entry and paved road lead to the headquarters. The main house is 2,450± square-feet, and there are two manufactured homes to welcome guests or work hands. Located west of Tarpley. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

Jo Jan Van Camp 195± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 1723976 Situated along both sides of almost ¾ of a mile of Bullhead Creek, this beautiful ranch is truly unique. With gorgeous views from the hilltops, the creek-sides, the pecan trees and many other types of hardwoods, this former scout camp can be revitalized as a camp or a recreational property. Several buildings original to the camp remain, including metal storage buildings, a cookhouse, the original amphitheater and bunkhouses (most will need improvements done to them), as well as trails and roads. Located east of Barksdale, Texas. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

North Creek Ranch 83± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1627914 Rural recreational living with community advantages! This 83± acre ranch is adjacent to the Reserve at Falling Water in Comfort, Texas. There is wildlife tax exemption in place, and you can also take advantage of the community’s water system or drill a new well. The best part - beautiful rolling land, hilltop views, and North Creek is dammed in several places on the ranch, creating clear-water swimming holes and great fishing. Fencing is in place and there are many outstanding home sites available. Located south of Fredericksburg. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

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Crabapple Ridge Ranch 131± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1408111 Crabapple Ridge Ranch is accented by first-class improvements and accommodations featuring 3,528± square-foot German-style cut limestone main house, a separate climate-controlled 500 bottle wine cellar, two guest houses, a woodworkers shop, energy-efficient greenhouse, a 45’x75’ vegetable garden and more. The ranch’s vistas stretch out over the Hill Country. Located just north of Fredericksburg. Contact Steve Bennett for more information.

Spring Creek Homestead 45.50± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1627368 Fantastic long-range views of the Hill Country, healthy oak tree coverage throughout and gently rolling land characterize this ranch. There is a 2,300± square-foot original rock homestead located on the property with a metal roof, one water well. This is property has great development potential with excellent paved county road. Property adjoins the proposed Esperanza Development and Spring Creek Estates. Located just outside Boerne City Limits. Ranch is currently ag. exempt. Contact Steve Bennett for more information.

Cibolo Creek Ranch 110± Acres | Comal and Bexar County | Property ID: 2042434 The view from the highest point provides a prime building location and a 180-degree view to the Northeast overlooking the Hill Country. Elevation on the ranch ranges from approximately 1,250 feet to 1,300 feet above sea-level. The frontage on FM 3351 is a spacious field, prime land to build or plant hay. Cibolo Creek runs through the ranch. While it is dry a majority of the time, the creek bottoms have heritage oak, native pecans trees, and more. Located east of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. Contact Krista Upham for more information. This property is co-listed with Susan Friar – LoneStar Properties - Boerne, Texas.

J Bar D Ranch 64.20± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1535363 The J Bar D is striking with its above average hardwood covers minimal Juniper. The available grassland offers excellent nutrition for the wildlife, and elevations range from 1,400 feet to 1,440 feet above sea-level. There is a wet weather stock tank that provides a water source for wildlife. Water availability is good in this area of Kendall County.

Access to this secluded and private ranch is via a 60 easement from the county road. An adjacent 60± acres is also available. Ag. exempt. Located east of Boerne. Contact Steve Bennett for more information.

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La Bonne Vie Ranch 208± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 2058668 Designed and built with exceptional architectural insight as a family and corporate retreat.

Exceptional privacy and quality construction nestled in the heavily wooded hills of Gillespie County just minutes from Fredericksburg. Mediterranean-style main home, equine facilities, guest lodge, private landing strip, skeet and trap area. Fertile soils along the meandering creek providing a unique ecological haven to the native wildlife. Contact Steve Bennett for private showing.

Thurn Ranch 100± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 2082054 Secluded 100 acres in a gated ranch community. Perfect for a small ranch, hunting, or just a quiet getaway. Property covered in native oaks, mountain laurel and juniper cedar.

Immaculate 40x60 metal barn with rolling doors, rainwater harvesting system and two 20,000 gallon rain harvesting tanks that are full! Barn and rainwater system built in 2008. New fencing installed approximately three years ago. This super little ranch is ready for you today!

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Running D Ranch 294± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1780873 NEW PRICE! Beautiful live water property with North Llano River frontage as well as and two other creeks – Maynard and Frog Creeks. With 295± acres, you can enjoy some hunting or leisurely fishing. The property is already equipped with a mobile home, carport, outbuilding, and walk-in freezer, but has plenty of great building sites. End of the road access with good road system on the property. Ag. exemption.

Located just west of Junction. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

Ken Hoerster/Broker info@TexasRanchesForSale.com | (830) 249–9339 www.TexasRanchesForSale.com 501 East San Antonio Ave. | Boerne, Texas 78006 view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/1000

Northfork Ranch 187± Acres | Burnet County Nice rolling pastures and North Mesquite Creek characterizes the beauty of the Northfork Ranch. The property has a main house 1,427± square feet and guest house 864± square feet. Three nice tanks are located on the property and with the potential for a large pond when full on North Mesquite Creek. Several nice coastal fields are on the property that adds to the productivity and beauty. This property is perfect for your new family ranch for running cattle, or deer and bird hunting. Located north of Burnet with over a mile of Hwy 281 frontage. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

209’R Ranch 209± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1808012 Sit on the expansive front porch of your Hill Country 2,000± square-foot dog-trot style home, and enjoy the relaxing views and the wildlife. This re-created heritage-style home provides a perfect venue for family and friends to enjoy the weekend. This beautiful ranch has nice hardwoods and gently rolling terrain, and plenty of whitetail deer, wild turkey, and other native Hill County birds and animals. Perimeter fenced and ag. exempt. Located just west of Harper. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

Grape Creek Road Ranch 128± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1408147 Beauty abounds on this 128-acre tract is loaded with post oak trees. Ideally located between Comfort and Fredericksburg, fronting on Grape Creek Road. Beautiful land that gently rolls and has majestic views of the Hill Country. Build your new home and set up “your place” on one of the many building sites on the property. Located south of Fredericksburg. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

Gillespie County Ranch 50± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1546395 Nicely wooded property with good views, rolling terrain and views of the majestic Hill Country. Located between Comfort and Fredericksburg, the property has frontage on Hwy 87. Several home sites to select from on the ranch with beautiful post oak and live oak trees throughout. Located south of Fredericksburg. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

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Kickapoo Creek Ranch 865± Acres | Concho County | Property ID: 1650471 Enjoy great fishing along the approximately one mile of both sides of Kickapoo Creek, which typically flows throughout the ranch. The property is entirely high fenced with excellent mesquite, cover - great for trophy buck hunting on site and good bird hunting fields with stations for the quail and dove. There is a good road system throughout and a 1,680± square-foot manufactured home. Located north of Eden. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

Happy Trails Ranch 1,345± Acres | Sutton and Crockett County | Property ID: 1587637 This well maintained ranch with great improvements is ready to go for the recreational hunter. Great get away ranch for a family or a corporate retreat, look no further. Leading from the rock and iron gated entrance is paved road up to the ranch headquarters. There is a 60’x150’ metal “barn-dominium”, with livable quarters of approximately 1,500 squarefeet. Also on the ranch is a tractor/feed barn, a nice tank and several water wells. Located west of Sonora. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

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2424 Ranch 2,424± Acres | Sutton County | Property ID: 1548700 Set up and ready to go for the avid hunter. Nice rolling land, good valleys and nice views of the surrounding countryside. Headquarters has a nice two-bedroom, two-bath house.

Good soils in the valley areas of the ranch with nice oak trees throughout the ranch.

Seller will convey a portion of the minerals. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

Dunbar Draw Ranch South Pasture 285± Acres | Sutton County | Property ID: 2025860 NEW! Dunbar Draw Ranch - North and South Pasture is sized perfectly and hosts a wealth of Hill Country wildlife and great views. There are also several nice building sites available on the ranches. The fences are in good to fair condition. There is an existing a water well, and the area has good underground water. This longtime family ranch totals 523± acres, and can be purchased separately or the combined the two tracts. Located approximately 12 miles southeast of Sonora. Contact Ken Hoerster for more information.

Matt Mann/Broker | matt@lgland.com | (713) 402–8827 | www.LGLand.com

Oaxley Branch Creek Ranch 301± Acres | DeWitt County | Property ID: 2039599

Flying M Ranch 874± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1927119 Minerals in the Eagleford Shale! This high fenced 874-acre ranch is located five miles west of Dilley, Texas on HWY 117. This prime South Texas hunting ranch is heavily wooded with diverse native brush and bull mesquites, has rolling terrain with stunning vistas, a 300 GPM Carrizo Aquifer irrigation well, and four ponds. The ranch offers a nice 1,500-square-foot house, barn, and working pens. One-eighth of the minerals and executive rights will convey.

Price: $3,627,100 or $4,150 per acre

4D Ranch 948± Acres | Jim Hogg County | Property ID: 1701702 Nine miles west of Hebbronville, this high-fenced 948-acre ranch is a mixture of native brush country and rolling mott country with red dirt and sandy loam soils. Great quail and deer hunting, with superior genetic breeder deer released. There are two water wells, miles of two in PVC water lines feeding five ponds and several water troughs, a nice four bedroom lodge, and an 1,800-square-foot metal barn.

Price: $2,200,000 or $2,320 per acre

This beautiful 301-acre ranch is located on the eastern city limit line of Cuero, Texas on HWY 87. This prime property is filled with huge live oaks and native brush, as well as some open grazing pasture. There is approximately one mile of Oaxley Branch Creek that traverses the property, offering rolling terrain with excellent home sites. The west boundary line is the Cuero city limit line, and the south boundary line is 1,500 feet of HWY 87 frontage. City Utilities are located at the Southwest corner, next to the Tractor Supply. This property would be perfect for development or a nice sized recreational ranch close to town. 25 percent of the minerals are owned and will convey. Price: $2,709,000

Clear Water Creek Ranch 4,192.12± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1701722 Seven miles west of Brackettville, this high-fenced 4,200-acre ranch is an outdoorsman’s dream. A half mile of live Pinto Creek flows through the property offering beautiful views and good fishing. There are five water wells, four ponds and miles of water lines to numerous concrete water troughs. The ranch has a fourbedroom lodge, three-bedroom lodge, three bunkhouses, a 5,000-square-foot metal barn, dog kennels and a lighted roping arena. Price: $6,686,431 or $1,595 per acre

Seadrift Ranch 505± Acres | Calhoun County | Property ID: 1692409 This 505-acre property is one mile north of Seadrift, Texas and 27 miles south of Victoria. Having over 2,500 feet of frontage on the Victoria barge canal and 2,500 feet on HWY 185, this property is suitable for residential or industrial development or a hunting/fishing recreational ranch. Wildlife include deer, hogs, and ducks.

Located at the mouth of San Antonio Bay, this ranch offers quick boat access to excellent fishing grounds.

Price: $1,700,000 or $3,366 per acre

603 Woodlake Circle | Sugar Land, Texas 77498 | view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/10693

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Robert Dullnig / Director DullnigRanches@gmail.com (210) 804-1515 office (210) 804-1583 fax

6606 N New Braunfels San Antonio, Texas 78209

Legendary Y.O. Ranch 27,000± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1477517 Since 1880, the historic Y.O. Ranch is notable for many firsts, especially for introducing exotic hoof stock that earned it a reputation world-wide as ‘America’s Original Game Ranch’. With an established infrastructure, it is a notable destination for native and exotic hunting, Longhorn cattle and animal auctions, ranch tours, social and corporate events, and superb recreation and relaxation. Abundant native wildlife is combined with exotic axis, sika, fallow, scimitar horned oryx, blesbok antelope, black wildebeest, beisa oryx, eland, red sheep, persian ibex, pere David deer, barasingha deer, blackbuck antelope, aoudad sheep, and Corsican ram among others. An innovative animal conservation program has made the Y.O. Ranch a world leader in exotic game preservation. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

East Forker-Gage Ranch 20,150± Acres | Brewster County | Property ID: 1092530 This is a wildlife haven for Trophy desert mule deer, elk, javelina, blue quail, dove, mountain lions and others. San Francisco Creek combines with mountain springs and four water wells. One of the oldest and one of the most historic large ranches in Texas, it is a legendary property in the majestic Big Bend area.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700 and Al Philip, (210) 415-8602.

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Robinson Ranch, Since 1885 831± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1938852 This beautiful ranch includes the 1889’s homestead built by the Robinson Family, and an incredible one± mile of year-around flowing Cypress Creek, plus natural springs and one water well. The water attracts abundant whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, bird species and others. Near Horseshoe Bay and a pleasing drive from Austin. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Aguila & Gavilan Pastures 1,205± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 2035263 Own a piece of the legendary Y.O. Ranch! The Schreiner family is selling 1,205± acres of pastureland in the southwest corner of the ranch, owned and operated since 1885. The beautiful rolling country is raw and ready for improvements. The perimeter is partially high fenced, with one water well distributing water to troughs. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis, blackbuck, sika and red stag. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Blanco River Ranch

Tres Lagos Ranch

516± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1980372

530± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1808669 Simply put, some of the finest Live Water the Hill Country has to offer! Over one mile of frontage along Hondo Creek has been dammed to create three spectacular lakes. These deep, crystalclear lakes have never gone dry and have stayed strong throughout the drought. Enjoy year-round, endless recreational possibilities from hunting and fishing, to kayaking, hiking, and more. Several homes/cabins offer income potential. The ranch is also offered as 500 acres with minimal improvements. Robert Dullnig and Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093.

This fabulous live water property has 1,976± feet of the Blanco River with an entrance across a dam on the river for excellent recreational river frontage and impact.

Overlooking the river is a comfortable main ranch house adjoined by a guesthouse, large metal barn, garage/shop , foreman’s home, plus there are metal cattle pens.

100 percent game-fenced, it is under a deer management program plus there are blackbuck and elk, and a current cow/calf operation utilizing pivot- irrigated Coastal pastures and native pasture. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

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6606 N New Braunfels San Antonio, Texas 78209

West Rosita Creek Ranch 4,590± Acres | Maverick County | Property ID: 1535349 Part of the original 200,000± acre historic Chittim Ranch, this property has been owned and operated for over 100 years. Low fenced hunting at its finest, the ranch offers a truly wild hunting experience in an area renown for producing native whitetail Boone and Crockett bucks. The nine large lakes support excellent bass fishing, and attract seasonal duck and dove. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Jacalon Ranch 4,666± Acres | Webb-Zapata County | Property ID: 1999111 This ranch is a turn key, low-fenced hunting ranch in 100 percent brush country surrounded by big neighbors with an exceptional Trophy Deer herd that has been managed under MLD Level III permit. The spacious hunting lodge sits atop a hill offering stunning 360-degree views. Featured are six tanks plus four water wells and rainwater storage. Wildlife also includes Bobwhite and Blue quail, dove, ducks, hogs, javelina and others. Robert Dullnig and Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093.

Nueces River & Mustang Creek Charco Salada Ranch 1,800± Acres | Brooks County | Property ID: 2043914

917± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 2085204 A year-around recreation ranch with minerals, outside of Eagle Ford production, features 2.5± miles of Nueces River, Mustang Creek, and two water wells with troughs and watering stations. Towering hardwoods combine with heavy South Texas virgin brush. Notable for B/C bucks, turkey, javelina, blue quail, bobwhite quail, dove and hogs. Improvements include three homes, metal barn, walk in cooler, pipe horse corral, skeet range with high/ low towers, cleaning station, blinds and feeders. The perimeter is 2/3± highfenced. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

Truly a unique opportunity to own a 90-year-old family ranch in the heart of the ‘King Ranch Corridor’. Owned and operated by the same family since 1924, this ranch verges from quality tight soils with heavy brush, to coveted semi-open savannah mesquite and motte country. An attractive main compound is highlighted by Hauser Lake, 25± acres when full, providing an idyllic setting with serene atmosphere. 979± acres are in an income-producing CRP program. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, Nilgai, quail, dove, pigs, and seasonal waterfowl. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

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Turkey Creek Ranch 1,385± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 947831

Nueces River Ranch 1,055± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1720806

Great hunting ranch has impressive Turkey Creek, unique Cline Mountain plus great views, good brush and large oaks. Featuring a renovated ranch home, equipment shed, large metal building with plumbing and utility building. With 765± acres highfenced, the ranch has both exotic blackbuck, axis, fallow, sika, oryx and zebra plus native deer and wildlife.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Quietly secluded, this ranch offers both the West Prong and Main prong of the Nueces River. Large oak trees and South Texas brush make this a great transition zone property that supports an abundance of native wildlife. In place is a small hunting cabin, working pens, low perimeter fencing and two water wells with water lines to troughs and the cabin. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

French Creek Ranch

Shut-In Creek Ranch

500± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1766993

431± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1687039

This perfect size recreational hunting ranch is in the Transition Zone with South Texas brush and Hill Country live oak trees and views. Improvements include a ranch house, metal barn, shop, silo two water wells, troughs and a pond. An abundance of wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, axis deer, dove and hogs. French Creek traverses the ranch providing runoff in wet times and large tree cover. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Within the lush Frio Canyon, the ranch has been game managed for over 20 years, with Trophy whitetail deer, axis deer, sika deer, fallow deer, feral hogs, javelina, wild turkey, bobcats, foxes, dove, quail, plus fishing. ‘Shut-In Creek’ is just a arms throw from the majestic Frio River, plus the hilltops offer breathtaking 360-degree views. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

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Sycamore Creek Ranch 9,100± Acres | Val Verde-Kinney County | Property ID: 1814879 This unique ranch is composed of three adjoining parcels, each with its own unique characteristics and improvements, and available separately or in any combination. A great amount of surface water for the area includes Sycamore Creek, Sacatosa Creek, Turkey Creek, ponds, tanks, a 30± Acre lake that provides great duck hunting, and four water wells. Along with native whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, and quail, there are eight species of exotics including aoudad, blackbuck, fallow, axis, sika, mouflon, scimitar-horned oryx, and barasignha. A portion of minerals convey. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Conoly Ranch 1,832± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 2016559 Here is a rare opportunity to own the South Texas Brush Country outside of the Eagle Ford Shale that has been owned and operated by the same family since 1906, for over 100± years. Diverse brush has large oak trees present throughout and supports native whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs, quail and dove. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Yoas Ranch

Cartall Ranch

3,862± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 1818122

2,690± Acres | Val Verde-Kinney County | Property ID: 1817989

The Yoas Ranch provides endless opportunity for hunters with 3,112± acres high fenced and eight exotic species along with the native whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, quail, and seasonal ducks on 30± acre Lonesome Dove Lake. The remaining 750± acres is low fenced with large acreage neighbors. Exotics include aoudad, blackbuck, fallow, zxis, sika, mouflon, scimitar-horned oryx and barasigna. A portion of minerals convey.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

A highlight of this ranch is beautiful Sycamore creek which traverses through the property for two± miles. Overlooking the creek atop a high cliff is a beautiful rock house with views for miles. This is a great hunting ranch with good access and nice improvements to go along with it. Native species include whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, quail, plus occasional free ranging exotics. Owner will convey 50 percent of minerals owned. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

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Warren Creek Ranch

Vick Ranch

2,675± Acres | Hamilton-Comanche County | Property ID: 1725616

750± Acres | Hamilton County | Property ID: 1758832

This ranch is in the center of several major metroplexes, in excellent cattle/recreation country with native whitetail deer, turkey, dove and hogs. Rolling terrain offers nice views.

There are six water wells, three stock tanks, a branch of Warren Creek plus a five± acre lake offers bass fishing and duck hunting. Robert Dullnig and Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919

This is a truly unique piece of property with over two miles of Warren Creek traversing through it. Large Pecan bottoms and oak trees line this year-around water feature that offers fishing and duck hunting plus is an attraction for deer, turkey, dove and hogs.

Rolling terrain provides great views plus there is a small rock home and one water well.

Robert Dullnig and Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.

Warren Creek Ranch Parcel

5± Acre Lake and Creek

1,900± Acres | Comanche-Hamilton County | Property ID: 1758846

1,150± Acres | Comanche County | Property ID: 2045502

This scenic ranch has a good combination of rolling open prairie land and beautiful creek bottom. Highlights include over two miles of Warren Creek, large pecan bottom land, and beautiful views. Home to whitetail deer, turkey, dove, hogs plus seasonal fishing and duck hunting. Robert Dullnig and Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.

Excellent cattle/recreation country offers a branch of Warren Creek plus a five± acre lake for bass fishing and duck hunting. Rolling terrain with sweeping views includes a headquarters with brick home, three barns, grain silo, pens and six water wells. Robert Dullnig and Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.

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Irrigated Farm & Dove Habitat 544± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1656185 This farm has been in the same family for over 40 years, offering great fertile soils, two tanks, and a strong irrigation well. 332± acres is highly productive, irrigated farm land with four circles, and the remaining 200± acres is in native brush. The property has been leased for dove hunting to Texas Parks and Wildlife. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Hunt, Farm, or Ranch 445 Acres | Atascosa County | Property ID: 2088117 This beautiful land is only 35± miles from San Antonio, and provides great potential for improvements of choice. It features huge Live Oak and Post Oak trees, scattered mesquites, and a 160± acre field with nearby Carrizo well with future irrigation potential.

There is one tank, three water wells, 1trough plus old hunter’s shack with electricity.

High fenced on two sides, it is home to whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, wild pigs and varmints. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

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Seco Creek Ranch 400± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 2035050 A chance to own unique land in very desirable Medina County, featuring big virgin brush with large oak trees and a border of Seco Creek for 1.29± miles. The ranch has been owned and operated by the same family for over 80 years. With the creek, animals have cover and water and turkey are provided great roosting sites. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs, quail and dove. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

388± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1999029 A perfect-size hunting ranch is a blend of South Texas brush, Hill Country views and large oak trees throughout, making it an ideal offering. The ranch has been newly high fenced using Tight Lock wire, plus there is electricity, one water well and two water troughs. An abundance of wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs plus exotic aoudad, blackbuck antelope and Fallow deer. A MLDP (Managed Land Deer Permit) is in place. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

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Pfluger Ranch 655± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1956285

Lake Nueces Ranch

Here is a chance to own a ranch in the Hill Country only 16± miles from Austin! The property supports abundant wildlife and the neighboring land on the west/northwest side is owned by the City of Austin and cannot be developed due to the water quality protection program. There are several great building sites with beautiful Hill Country views and large oak trees for shade. This ranch would make a great homestead or get away retreat. Patrick McNamara, (806) 773-5567.

Along one of the largest bodies of water in the Nueces Canyon, with over 2,500± feet on Nueces Lake, formed by the crystal clear Nueces River! Owned and operated by the same family since 1944, it provides an exceptional retreat with development potential, with four attractive lodges, covered pavilion and nine slab RV sites. Whitetail deer, wild turkey free roaming axis, varieties of birds plus fishing. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Guadalupe River Frontage 68± Acres | Gualalupe County | Property ID: 2074294 Owned by the same family for many years, this acreage has a lush 1,550± foot boundary of the flowing Guadalupe River that is easily accessed from several locations. The land features huge oak and pecan trees and thick mesquite brush, plus is home to abundant wildlife. With easy access Hwy 90, a frontage to New Braunfels, San Marcos or metro San Antonio, and potential building sites, this property can be enjoyed all year long! Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

90± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1608252

River Bend Resort 34± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 2053749 What a great opportunity to own a beautiful piece of the Frio River with an established, income producing family business that has been running strong for 60± years. Originally established in 1955, the Resort has 1,000± feet of both sides of Frio River which attracts people from all over because of its cool clear water, deep holes, huge pecan and cypress tree-lined banks, and Hill Country views. Included are a main home, staff home, office/ retail shop, cabins, screened casitas, campground and RV park, providing a beautiful family retreat or an investment opportunity. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

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Los Cañones Ranch 4,107± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1187558 Located 40 miles southwest of Rocksprings, the completely high-fenced Los Cañones Ranch, features a diverse habitat of native and exotic wildlife. Ranch inventory includes feeders, blinds, watering stations and a 15,000-squarefoot equipment building, an 800-square-foot shop, five water wells and a 200,000 gallon water distribution system. The five-bedroom, three-and-ahalf bath, 5,200-square-foot lodge has soaring ceilings, native rock floors and dry-stacked stone fireplace. The ranch includes a bunk house, a pilot’s home, a ranch manager’s home, and quarters for ranch employewes. This one-of-a-kind property is offered for $1,550 per acre. Contact Howard W. Hood for a private showing. Price: $6,365,850

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Morning Star Ranch 19,202.83± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 1962900 Morning Star Ranch, located in Val Verde County, is 19,202.83 acres of uniqueness. Situated on the southwestern edge of the Edwards Plateau, the ranch offers stunning beauty and the vegetation that is famous for growing exceptional wildlife. Equidistant from Sonora, Rock Springs and Del Rio, with four miles of frontage on Highway 277 and a 50’ X 4200’ airstrip, coming and going is easy. Long-term wildlife management efforts have resulted in thriving populations of white-tailed deer, white wing dove, turkey as well as elk, blackbuck, Mouflon sheep, Auodad sheep, Barbados sheep, Iranian red sheep, fallow deer and axis deer. There are more than 50 deer blinds and 75 feeders, suitable for both rifle and bowhunting. All equipment transfers with the property. Visit our website for more information on the many improvements and a video tour.

This exceptional ranch is offered for $30,000,000.

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Double J Ranch 754Âą Acres | Real County | Property ID: 914150 The Double J Ranch consists of 754Âą acres, all under high fence, which fronts on Highway 337 between Leakey and Vanderpool, very close to Lost Maples State Park. This ranch can truly be your home on the range with the scenic terrain from mountains to canyons and the crystal-clear water. The incredible views remind you of being in Colorado, where you can see for miles. Double J Ranch has numerous springs and one nice lake with several more lake sites. Improvements are nestled in the canyon with an ultimate sense of privacy.

Improvements include two lodges, one with three bedrooms and two baths, and the other with four bedrooms and two baths. Enjoy the stunning new 52.67- by 31.67-foot swimming pool and hot tub, fireplace and 19.42- by 19-foot outdoor kitchen with grills and sink. Also included is a large barn with a walk-in cooler. Amazing wildlife cover this ranch with whitetail deer, turkeys and exotics, including axis, aoudad, fallow, blackbuck and Scimitar-horned Oryx. This home on the range has huge possibilities for a corporate retreat, family getaway or hunting ranch. Call today for a showing. Price: $5,000,000

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Mayo Ranch 59± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1187419 The Mayo Ranch is nestled into the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Within its high-fenced borders, you can experience the full spectrum of Hill Country beauty: diverse native hardwoods, gently rolling hills, oak pastures with abundant grass, a variety of native wildlife, two spring-fed creeks and rich bottomland. Only minutes from Kerrville’s amenities, this property, outfitted with its own private security gate, fronts on Highway 16. Enjoy a peaceful picnic on the banks of the large pond located in the pasture area or in the shaded tranquility of 1,000± feet of the beautiful spring-fed Lower Turtle Creek. Improvements include a two-bedroom, two-bath, two-story, wood cabin, that was remodeled in 2002, and features antique-pine floors and a rock fireplace. A large 16- by 40-foot barn, gazebo, and bunkhouse with covered porches overlooking the two creeks complete the hospitality infrastructure. Here you will experience the Hill Country’s most desirable landscape features without ever leaving your ranch. The property is offered for $1,750,000 $1,450,000.

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Lake Amistad Ranch 872.6± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 951942 The picturesque Lake Amistad Ranch invites the discerning buyer to the ultimate recreational water property. Delight in hunting wild game or hiking in the hills of this scenic 872.6± acres property, located only 25 minutes north of Del Rio, Texas. New Owners can fish, swim, canoe, or enjoy a variety of water sports from the four miles of crystal clear lake frontage. This property is an outdoors-man’s paradise! Lake Amistad is rated the #1 Bass lake in the United States. Native game include White-tail deer, turkey, quail, doves, and javelinas.

True Texas comfort provided with a 4/3 Stucco home with wood burning fireplace. You can watch the sunrise from the great open kitchen area. Breathtaking views of Lake Amistad and surrounding Texas hills provide a diverse natural terrain. Other amenities include a nice barn, one water well, one tank, and perimeter fencing. This property is versatile and unique for development potential, a corporate retreat, recreational camp, or just living the good life. A rare find in today’s market, this property won’t last long. Price: $3,600,000

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Fisher Family Ranch 719Âą Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1187404 With only three owners since its settling, the Fisher Family Ranch has been closely held.

The property, located just 45 minutes west of Kerrville near Garven Store, is surrounded by large, historic ranches, maintaining the authentic feel of the Hill Country. The completely high-fenced ranch can be accessed from FM 41 and a two-and-a-half-mile, all-weather road leads to the ranch headquarters. The ranch features a two-bedroom, one-bath, rock home with a wood burning fireplace that was built in the early 1930s as well as a bunkhouse, a barn, and two water wells. This private retreat is home to whitetails, turkeys, hogs and a small population of exotics, which roam the gently rolling terrain that is shaded by a variety of trees including live oaks and shin oaks. Fisher Family Ranch is a place where you and your family can make your mark on the Hill Country. This property is offered for $2,595 per acre. Contact Howard W. Hood for a private showing. Price: $1,865,805

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A GIANT Opportunity THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT IN THE WORLD. A PIECE OF LAND SO BIG, SO STORIED AND SO STEEPED IN FAMILY LEGACY THAT NO TITLE REPORT OR EVEN COMPLETE SURVEY EXISTED UNTIL THIS YEAR. here’s nothing like it in the world. A piece of land so big, so storied and so steeped in family legacy that no title report or even a complete survey existed until this year.

The iconic W.T. Waggoner Ranch, America’s largest parcel of land “under one fence,” consists of more than 510,000 contiguous acres encompassing an empire of oil fields, open ranges, fertile farming and endless miles of grazing land—all spread across six counties of Northwest Texas prairie and sweeping rangeland. Add to that thousands of cattle, enormous lakes, hundreds

of foundation bred, award-winning American Quarter Horses and a legend as big as the ground it covers, and you’ll know why the W.T. Waggoner Ranch is considered one of the last remaining hallmarks of Texas cowboy culture.

Now available for sale on the international open market, the W.T. Waggoner Ranch represents a singular opportunity so rare, we will never see the availability of such a property again in our lifetime. In fact, the last time this property was available for ownership, Abraham Lincoln was in Congress, California was petitioning to join the U.S. as a free state and Oklahoma was known simply as Indian territory.

Headquartered in Vernon, Texas, the ranch covers 800 square miles

of hills, vistas and plains, stretching through counties once roamed by the Comanches—Archer, Baylor, Knox, Wichita, Foard and Wilbarger.

Since founder W.T. Waggoner first laid claim in 1849, the ranch has had a long and illustrious history as a cattle ranch with a reputation for both tradition and innovation. Today, the property is equally known as one of America’s best Quarter Horse operations featuring state-of-theart training and breeding facilities.

The Waggoner Quarter Horses have been awarded countless honors and designations from the American Quarter

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Over time, Waggoner family descendants and generations of devoted employees have acted as tremendous stewards of this land, making substantial improvements that include thousands of Horse Association.

But what makes this iconic holding so unique is what lies underfoot. On these expansive contiguous acres, there is an immense variety of land types on the ranch. The property offers a reflection of Texas’ vast and complex terrain: level grasslands, gentle hills and slopes, peaceful wetlands, countered with the harsh, rocky majesty of its red clay peaks and badlands. The W. T. Waggoner ranch personifies the wild, wild West.

About 30,000 acres are in cultivated farmland. The remainder of the ranch supports a mixed variety of native grasses and improved pastures. In 165 years of family ownership, the ranch has never been commercially hunted, making it a haven for deer, turkey, quail and other wildlife.

Also underfoot: oil. The property currently has an estimated 1,000 + producing oil wells on the ranch, with the W.T. Waggoner Estate operating approximately 150 of these wells and 40 independent operators holding the balance. Some of the wells drilled in the 1920s are still producing oil today. Approximately 42% of the mineral rights with a pro-rata portion of the executive leasing rights are expected to convey with the sale.

miles of fencing and roads, hundreds of earthen pond dam sites, waterways and more. Buildings, farm equipment and rolling stock, livestock (cattle and horses) and considerable other assets and

THE ICONIC W.T. WAGGONER RANCH, AMERICA’S LARGEST PARCEL OF LAND “UNDER ONE FENCE,” CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 510,000 CONTIGUOUS ACRES ENCOMPASSING AN EMPIRE OF OIL FIELDS, OPEN RANGES, FERTILE FARMING AND ENDLESS MILES OF GRAZING LAND.” inventory are included in this offering, as well at the historic W.T. Waggoner brand.

This turn-key opportunity represents a slice of cowboy culture and a once-in-a-lifetime venture for an investor with vision and a love of land seeking a rare opportunity to take this legendary offering to the next level, perhaps preserving, protecting and enhancing this icon for another 165 or more years.

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Hat Creek Ranch 2,863± Acres | Nolan County | Property ID: 1802066 WATER IN WEST TEXAS! Great opportunity to own an amazing West Texas hunting ranch with truly incredible water features. Fantastic hunting including whitetail deer, gemsbok, axis, Corsican sheep, red sheep, fallow deer, and Aoudad. The spacious 5,000 square-foot custom built main residence has all the comforts of home. Ranch must be seen to be truly appreciated. Offered at $9,950,000. Contact David Burgher, c: (214) 213-8715 or Harlan Ray, c: (214) 908-7770.

Black Bridge Ranch 1,034± Acres | Milam County | Property ID: 1946013 This is a rare opportunity to have over four miles of Brazos River frontage in the heart of Central Texas. Property is located 45 minutes from College Station, one hour and 45 minutes from Austin, and two hours 30 minutes from Dallas. Enjoy several amazing views of the river from multiple lookout points. Property has a lush rolling terrain with very mature hardwoods throughout. There is some additional information concerning income potential on this property.

Offered at $7,000,000. Contact Harlan Ray, c: (214) 908-7770 or David Burgher, c: (214) 213-8715 for more information.

Florence Ranch 786± Acres | Williamson County | Property ID: 1566058 Beautiful Hill Country ranch less than one hour outside of Downtown Austin! Rolling pastures and an abundance of live oaks create a great feel throughout the ranch.

This property has several great pastures for grazing as well as plenty of thick cover for deer and turkey hunting. Due to the location and road frontage of this ranch, there is a great deal of development potential. Seller will consider dividing. Priced at $5,344,800. Contact Harlan Ray, c: (214) 908-7770 or David Burgher, c: (214) 213-8715.

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Circle Y Ranch 357± Acres | Denton County | Property ID: 1542781 UNDER CONTRACT. The Circle Y Ranch has been very well known in the North Texas equestrian world for over 25 years. This beautiful property is located in the heart of Aubrey, Texas. The 357-acre paradise includes pristine grounds, two covered arenas, a round pen, storage barns, and over 25 horse stalls—just some of the many improvements that can be found on this fine property. A custom built main residence overlooks a gorgeous eight-acre lake and Coastal Bermuda pastures. In addition to being a fine equestrian property, this ranch has huge development potential. Offered at $14,800,000. Contact Harlan Ray, c: (214) 908-7770 or David Burgher, c: (214) 213-8715.

Robinson Ranch 831± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1380169 The historic Robinson Ranch was originally established in 1885 in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Blanco County. The beautiful ranch features two rustic rock homes that are filled with vintage charm. Easily accessible, the ranch is located one hour from Austin, one hour and 15 minutes from San Antonio, four hours from Dallas, and only 20 minutes from Horseshoe Bay Resort. The ranch has diverse terrain including rolling hills, beautiful creek bottoms, and even some great pastureland. Cypress Creek runs throughout a large portion of the ranch. This beautiful rock bottom creek has several deep pools and a lush canopy of trees to create a very peaceful setting in the spring fed, year round water source. The ranch has an abundance of wildlife. Priced at $10,395,625. Contact Harlan Ray, c: (214) 908-7770 or David Burgher, c: (214) 213-8715.

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Moon River Ranch 951Âą Acres | Falls County | Property ID: 2050591 Moon River Ranch is one of the most spectacular ranches on the Brazos River currently on the market. This area of Central Texas, and more specifically, Falls County, is known in the agricultural world for its rich, fertile land and lush bottom country. In addition to the highly productive soil, this portion of the county has some incredible views of rolling hillsides and gorgeous pastureland. The property is currently being used to host executive retreats, corporate events, weddings, private parties, and family reunions. Enjoy peaceful horseback rides through the pastures; shoot skeet, or float in a canoe down four miles of frontage the Brazos River. The property itself is truly one of a kind.

The headquarters of the ranch includes an impressive custom built main lodge, several additional homes or residences, workshops, barns, and even a multi-use dancehall. Moon River can accommodate an overnight group of approximately 90 people and can host many more depending for a single day, depending upon the demands of the specific event.

Everything about this fine property suggests a warm personal touch to a fine Texas ranch. Located only 20 minutes from Waco, 90 minutes from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and 75 minutes from the Austin area the ranch is an extremely convenient location to access from several parts of the state. Property is offered at $7,900,000.

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Great Western Ranch 12.45± Acres | Henderson County | Property ID: 1798613 Experience world class luxury in the waterfront estate on exclusive Lake Athens, Texas which boasts a main house, guest house, greenhouse, wood working shop, barn, tennis court and two boat docks. Unobstructed views of the lake are dazzling from the 1,000+ deck that runs the entire length of the home complete with TV, fireplace and outdoor grilling area.

The main house has two masters and three additional bedrooms on the second-level, open kitchen-den, screened porch and full two bedroom quarters on the first level with a walk out porch. Designer features include an updated kitchen with full size Subzero refrigerator and freezer, full size bar area, and the family room with an impressive stone fireplace.

One boathouse has three covered slips, and lounging area and the other is a covered dock is for entertaining. With over 700 feet of shoreline there is plenty of fishing and boating opportunities. The guest house is a standalone cottage with two bedrooms, one bath, terrace overlooking the water and complete kitchen and family area. For the gardener at heart there is a full orchard and enclosed greenhouse. A complete wood working facility, with air controls and saws complete this amazing estate. Offered at $2,350,000. Contact Harlan Ray, c: (214) 908-7770 or Christy Berry, c: (214) 693-1600.

PK Ranch 121± Acres | Ellis County | Property ID: 1451474 PK Ranch is a beautiful Metroplex ranch only 45 minutes from Downtown Dallas. The custom built home sits on 121± peaceful acres with a saltwater swimming pool and a paved driveway all the way to the residence. The home has several large windows in den, kitchen, and living rooms to let in great natural light in many parts of the house.

The terrain is flat to rolling with five stock ponds, costal pastures, and good timber.

Property is perimeter fenced and cross fenced with a custom built barn, working pens, loading chute, and holding pens. This ranch has easy access to I-45, I-35E, and Hwy 287. Property is offered at $999,999. Contact Harlan Ray, c: (214) 908-7770.

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Phoenix Ranch 238± Acres | Eastland County This weekend escape is less than two hours from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and offers it all. Two great three-bedroom homes sit high on a bluff overlooking a rare, year round lake and creek. There is also a 1,150 square-foot party barn and apartment with adjacent custom pool and spa. The terrain, foodplots and vegetation make this a sportsman’s paradise. Price: $1,495,000. Call David Burgher, c: (214) 213-8715 or Kate Mote, c: (972) 380-3420.

Bosque Canyon Ranch Part of 3,745± Acres | Bosque County Property ID: 1126304 Enjoy a ranch without the headaches. Be one of only 48 members who own an undivided interest in part of a 3,745-acre shared ranch and a deeded five-acre lot only 90 miles from Dallas and 10 minutes from Lake Whitney. The Lodge includes a full kitchen, gym, pool, four casitas and a three-bedroom, three-bath house. A second pool is a restored stock tank under a windmill. There’s great hunting and fishing with deer, turkey, dove, and two large stocked lakes and a quality skeet range, gun range, horse barn and full time on site manager.

Prices: Starting at $385,000 Contact David Burgher, c: (214) 213–8715

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Rancho Sereno 120± Acres | Cooke County | Property ID: 1789733 Only an hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the 120-acre Rancho Serano is outside Whitesboro in the Red River Valley’s Cross Timbers region. The property has four ponds, beautiful meadows and hilly woodlands teeming with a variety of wildlife. There are four contemporary Lake Flato-inspired buildings; the owners house overlooking a pond and a three-building compound currently being used as a bed and breakfast, overlooking another pond. The property is at 17234 FM 678 and being offered at $1,525,000. For information call Angie Nelson, c: (214) 794-8945 or David Burgher, c: (214) 213-8715.

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215 Bunny Trail 27± Acres | Palo Pinto County Quaint one story ranch style home with over 270 feet of Brazos River frontage, just steps from the back porch, is situated on over 27 acres, located just over four miles west of Mineral Wells. This three-bedroom, two-bath home, which is drenched in natural light, features an expansive covered back porch with perfect views of the passing river. There is a 29x23 workshop-garage with electricity, plus a 16x8 garden shed, and pipe and wire fencing. For more information visit jamieadams.com.

From our office at 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 306, Arlinginton, Texas 76011.

Contact Jamie Adams, c: (817) 235-4535.

4021 Corbin Road 156± Acres | Denton County | Property ID: 2014780 35 minutes north of Dallas/Fort Worth. 156 acres fronting on Corbin Road, I-35 W and Hickory Creek – First class horse facility with 4,590 square-feet superior quality custom three bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, Austin stone home, pool, cabana. Six stall mare barn, four stall stud barn, 14-stall metal barn, loafing sheds, hay barn, covered round pen, manager’s home, plus other ample housing for ranch help. Deep well, three ponds, fenced and cross-fenced. Two-gas well on property. Minerals negotiable. For details, call Brenda Moerschell, c: (214) 957-9401 or Julie Gilbert, c: (214) 403-9838.

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Spring Lake Ranch 297± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1729735 A large spring complex puts out 40–50 GPM into one of the most scenic and deep lakes in this highly sought-after Upper Turtle Creek area just outside charming Kerrville. A nice lodge lies along the lakeshore, with beautiful rock patio bulkheaded into the shoreline, providing easy access for kayaks, fishing, snorkeling, floating and private relaxation.

Paved interior roads, manicured rolling rangeland and tons of wildlife round out the package. Price: $3,118,500

Allen Creek Ranch 347± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1171144 This supremely-located hunting and recreational ranch is situated in a private valley centered around an awesome four-acre lake, only 30 minutes from northwest San Antonio, and 10 minutes from Boerne.

Impressive features include road systems, grotto spring, wide valleys with cedar-free land seeded in grasses, and mountaintops with distant views. No shortage of drama here, with just the right touch of refinement. Price: $4,077,250

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Bowie Mountain Ranch 2,000Âą Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1942841 The fabled Enchanted Rock area of southern Llano County is truly one of the most scenic in all of Texas. This new offering, in same family for generations, contains large flowing creeks lined by granite boulders and cliffs in rugged and highly exotic settings. Views of the surrounding landmarks are splendid from many locations, and abundant wildlife includes aoidad sheep found amongst the crags. Towering hardwoods of oak and pecan line sandy creek bottoms, with impressive granite and sandstone rock features abound. Price: $7,900,000

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Chimney Hollow Ranch 3,432± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1943883 This solid hunting/ranching unit northwest of San Antonio represents one of the higher value offerings in the area, possessing springs, tanks, 50 percent valleys, good improvements, dramatic vista points and abundant wildlife. Easy access off of almost five miles of paved highway frontage allows easy future split, and some minerals are included with the sale. Excellent hardwood cover, high percent good soils, good livestock facilities and several ranch houses enhance value and function. Price: $7,722,000

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Blue Lakes River Ranch 651Âą Acres | Concho County | Property ID: 2052240 This prized offering lies on the north banks of the wide, deep Concho River on paved FM 1929 northeast of Paint Rock, just above Lake Ivie, in an area of clean working/recreational farms and ranches. Featuring a cover of light brush with scattered small hardwoods, there are large pecan bottoms along the river, plus an old orchard with about 30 active trees. Included are a good headquarters with nice ranch home, ranch swimming pool, good water system, mineral rights and negotiable extras. Price: $1,920,450

Spring Heights Ranch 637Âą Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1672036 Beautiful, dramatic, cedar-free hills dusted with oaks dominate this solid offering on pavement only eight miles west of Blanco, and within one hour of Austin and San Antonio. This site boasts a spring-fed creek with one of the best lake sites known in the area. The look is refined and extreme, with splendid vista points punctuated by deep, charming valleys.

Best location and best area price. Price: $3,503,500

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High Lakes Ranch 494± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1672022 This superb offering lies along a quiet county road in a prized area west of Blanco, less than an hour from Austin or San Antonio, and features majestic viewpoints overlooking the fabulous Blanco River valley below. Included are several good stock ponds, additional lake sites, excellent cover of cedar-free oak and outstanding population of wildlife. Best location and best area price. Price: $2,717,000

River Canyon Ranch 447± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 1166605 This rugged and unimproved parcel offers raw beauty unparalleled, along with one-third mile of frontage on a spectacular stretch of Llano River, just west of charming Mason. Stunning homesites are perched on soaring, multi-hued limestone/sandstone cliffs, overlooking the fabled river and pecan bottoms below. A unique canyon system lies entirely within the ranch boundaries! This is a rare offering in a prized area, and is the “best of the best” when it comes to wild and rugged. Price: $2,123,250

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Rock Springs Ranch 1,671Âą Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 1943950 This fine ranch northwest of San Antonio includes the live water James River for both sides, boasting year-round spring flow over a solid rock bottom, with large fish in several holes.

Included is abundant wildlife, scattered oaks and mesquite with roller-chopped strips, famed Joy Mountain, stock ponds, Native American sites galore and the stunning vistas and scenery of this secluded part of the Texas Hill Country, with frontage on paved SH 385. There is no better area value with good access, minerals and live water, so come on! Price: $4,428,150

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Seco Creek Ranch 1,432± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1627264 Premium recreational, hunting or cattle ranch with numerous ponds, three lakes, and the Seco Creek. Improvements include a main house, a hunting lodge, a foreman’s house and four barns, game processing area with walk-in cooler, and two 100-acre pivot coastal fields. Healthy native wildlife includes whitetail deer, dove, quail and flocks of turkey.

Apache Ranch 1,302± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1054647 An improved ranch with excellent brush, an Edwards well, 300 acre-feet of base water, two pivot systems, two ponds, two lakes and one shallow well. There is an abundance of native wildlife, dove, quail, exotics and a strong population of trophy whitetail deer with improved genetics. There are two furnished lodges, walk-in cooler/processing area, skeet shooting range, a large equipment barn, numerous feeders and blinds.

JAG Ranch 744± Acres | Dimmit County Property ID: 2022513 Exceptional hunting and recreational ranch. Carrizo water well with a 3,000 gallon cistern, an acre+ lake, a few small ponds, nine deer breeding pens, a three-bedroom, three-bath rock home/metal roof/front and back porches, a 60x40 barn and game processing area with walk-in cooler. There are numerous blinds, feeders and grain/feed silo.

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Parrot Bay Ranch 95± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: Located under 7.8 miles southeast of Comfort and under 15 minutes from downtown Boerne, Texas in Kendall County, Parrot Bay Ranch is nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It is a recreational paradise for family and friends or a corporate retreat. The ranch offers 95± pristine acres, featuring a private .33± acre water well fed constant level lake with your very own beach waterfalls. Three sides of the property are fenced and a beautiful gated entrance of limestone, dry stack rock and cedar with an electric gate provide access. Parrot Bay Ranch is a must see! The property boasts over 1,300 feet of Big Joshua Creek, and a second lake measuring just over .4 acres. There is an amazing home site above the water with 360-degree views!

Domino Ranch 2,713± Acres | Medina County Beautiful, secluded ranch! Partially game-fenced, approximately 14 miles of blacktop roads through property, incredible native brush and pastures. Eight wells, one wet-weather creek, seven ponds, numerous blinds, feeders and vehicle equipment. Fantastic hunt camp lodge and headquarters, outdoor pavilion with kitchen facilities, guest suites, barns/walk-in cooler, foreman’s house, and livestock corrals. A complete finished package, built with comfortable western elegance.

Rolling Ridge Ranch 3,225± Acres | Zavala County Property ID: 498602 South Texas high-fenced ranch with a gated entrance and great paved roads. Consisting of a 2,500 square-foot lodge, two large barns, a game cleaning barn with walk-in cooler, deer breeding pens and three DMP pens. Also includes numerous blinds, feeders, wells, ponds and 200 acres of improved Klein grass.

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Rainbow Lake Estate 49± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1888043

Mystic Oaks Ranch 260± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 323315 High-fenced, excellent brush, oak, grasses surrounding one pond, a rural water meter, an Edwards well and a 2,400 square-foot house. Improvements: irrigated yards, swimming pool/hot tub, entertainment pavilion, foreman’s house, equipment barn, horse stalls and barn, paddocks, and plenty of pens, blinds, feeders and miscellaneous equipment convey.

Under 15 mins from Kerrville, TX, a recreational paradise for family and friends or corporate clients to relax, hunt or fish the spring-fed lake for largemouth bass, catfish and tilapia. The Estate features a private 17± acre lake, four acre peninsula, and natural waterfalls. There is a 2,400 square-foot main lodge and three guest cottages with all of the modern extras for a perfect get-away!

Encino Ranch Wise Ranch 40± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1606628 Beautiful Hill Country with rolling terrain along three creeks, several waterfall locations with a great road/trail system makes the whole ranch accessible to hiking or horseback riding. There is a 1,974 square-foot home, a horse barn, a shop and equipment shed adding to the appeal of this ranch.

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208± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1380418 Immaculately groomed and well maintained game-fenced ranch with two ponds, a two acre lake, numerous water troughs, rural water, two electric wells along other improvements are: a 3,200 square-foot house with irrigated back yard, swimming pool/hot tub and entertaining pavillion, a foreman’s house, a two vehicle portico with a one-bedroom apartment, furnished hunting lodge, deer breeding pens and handling facility. Numerous blinds, feeders and miscellaneous equipment convey.

Diamond L Ranch 870± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1479294 Improved hunting and recreational ranch, eight miles east of Uvalde, with trophy whitetail and countless species of exotics, there are many improvements including: a main house, three guest lodges, horse barns, pipe pens, RV hook ups and numerous blinds/feeders.

Beekman Creek Ranch 105± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1634488 Live water recreational ranch featuring a magnificent stone 4,471 square-foot house and an elegant guest home, a pool, outdoor kitchen and tons of patio space.

Beekman Creek Ranch boasts a nice size spring fed lake situated in a valley offering excellent fishing.

Comanche Creek Ranch 928± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1158448 This is a very secluded property; in a transition area where South Texas meets the Hill Country. Improvements include: custom gated entrance, trophy wildlife, native brush, huge oaks, healthy pastures, and wildlife food plots. A fully furnished main home with swimming pool and outdoor cooking area, a guest/bunkhouse, two barns, and a processing area with walk-in cooler.

Guajolote Ranch 1,132± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1500177 South Texas game-fenced ranch with improved pastures and beautiful trophy wildlife.

Improvements include: a 4,000 square-foot lodge, a 1,950 sqaure-foot bunk house, a walk-in cooler/processing area, eight deer breeding pens, two wells, eight pot irrigation system, four ponds, and various blinds and feeders.

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Agua Dulce Ranch

4,286Âą Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 980158

The wildlife habitat on the Agua Dulce consists of vegetation species that occur in the transition zone between South Texas and the Edwards Plateau. This blending of ecoregions provides a unique diversity of plant species which combine on the ranch to create an outstanding habitat for whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, quail, and other native species.

The brush and topography provide adequate thermal and screening cover for deer. The ranch is strong forbs and grass country with boot high to waist high grass. Improvements include a three-bedroom, two-bath lodge with attached high door vehicle and ATV storage area. A large metal barn is located on the south end of a 100-acre field. The Agua Dulce is big buck and cattle country. Located only 45 minutes northwest of Uvalde. Sells turnkey. Price: $6,257,560 or $1,460 per acre

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Loose Rock Ranch

1,036Âą Acres | Kinney County Property ID: 1602005 Trophy aoudad, whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey and wild boar roam the hillsides and valleys of this scenic Hill Country Ranch. Loose Rock lies adjacent to two enormous ranches.

Topography on the ranch varies from large flat areas to rolling hills and mountains with magnificent limestone cliffs. Water is distributed throughout the ranch with 12 springs and two water wells. Parts of the ranch have been cleared of cedar to create scenic open vistas of knee high grass dotted with scattered motts of live oak, pinion pine, elm and live oak brush.

Two cabins, ranch equipment shed and water well is located near the entrance. The ranch lies in a quiet peaceful setting about 40 minutes north of Uvalde. The ranch sells turnkey.

Price: $1,658,944 or $1,600 per acre

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3-Mile Ranch

3,525Âą Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 1128254 This unique South Texas Ranch could easily be described as one of the best hunting and recreation ranches for sale in Texas. An extensive game management program is in place. Trophy whitetail bucks and does with proven genetics have been transferred to the ranch. There are two sets of breeding pens stocked with bucks and does that have superior genetics. It is not unusual to see trophy European stag, axis deer, and blackbuck antelope, wild turkey, quail and dove. Wildlife browse on the 3-Mile Ranch which consists of vegetation species that combine to create excellent wild game animal habitat. The two-story lodge has been remodeled and is designed to entertain large groups. A new garage has been built to accommodate high seat hunting vehicles. Other improvements include: six water wells, 12 ponds, two barns, 12-ton overhead feed bin, protein feeders, corn feeders, and a deer processing facility. During wet years the crystal clear Nueces River flows for three miles along the west boundary. The ranch is accessible by miles of improved interior roads and is located 30 minutes south of Uvalde in northern Zavala County.

Sells turney. Price: $10,950,000 or $3,106 per acre

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Poquito Grande Ranch 874± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1135402

Poquito Grande is a well manicured ranch with wide valley land surrounded by mountains and box canyons. Water is distributed to water troughs throughout the ranch. There is an abundance of rich high protein forbs and brush and the pinion pine, live oak and cedar provide ample cover for wildlife. Primary game animals are whitetail deer, wild turkey, blackbuck antelope, turkey and quail. The ranch is located 16 miles north of Brackettville and joins Kickapoo Cavern State Park along the north boundary. The ranch sells turnkey. Price: $1,300,336 or $1,487 per acre

Sweeten Ranch

128± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 2055532 This old family ranch has been in the Sweeten family for about 100 years. The Sweeten Ranch is located in an ideal setting one mile north of Camp Wood and lies along the east side of State Highway 55. The terrain is flat to rolling country with a good cover of low brush and live oak trees. A 40-acre field, city water along the highway, electricity and telephone access makes this ranch an ideal retirement property. A few years ago the owner killed a big bull elk on the property. Primary game animals are whitetail deer and axis deer. Owner terms.

Price: $448,000 or $3,500 per acre

Tom Williams Ranch 48± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1352142

Pulliam Creek, a tributary of the Nueces River, flows through the ranch for approximately 500 feet. There is an abundance of axis deer, whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, and wild boar that roam through the property.

The Tom Williams Ranch joins a historic 22,000-acre ranch along the west boundary.

Improvements include a three-bedroom, three-bath home with kitchen, dining room, living area, shop and two-car garage.

The ranch is located three miles northwest of Barksdale, 45 miles north of Uvalde, 87 miles southwest of Kerrville and 115 miles northwest of San Antonio. The ranch is a great retirement place or a quiet peaceful ranch to enjoy. Owner terms. Price: $450,000

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Big Whitetail and Exotic Game Ranch 2,031± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1978274 The Rancho Trinidad has all the needed amenities to continue as a successful hunting and breeding operation. Whether it is for a corporate retreat, a family hunting ranch or an outfitting business, the desired location off Highway 41, only minutes from Kerrville, makes this right in the hunter’s honey hole. Two high-fenced pastures of 800± acres and 1,231± acres loaded with a variety of exotics and enhanced whitetail await the lucky hunter. Five water wells, breeding pends, barn and lodge. Price: $3,750,000

Train Robber Ranch 2,274 ± Acres | Terrell County Property ID: 2036756 Located in Southwest Texas between Dryden and Sanderson, 110 miles west of Del Rio, this is an excellent ranch for the area with good numbers of whitetail, turkey, quail and mule deer. There is a good variation of topography with 2,300 to 2,700 feet in elevations, scenic hills, scenic bluffs and canyons, great protein brush habitat for deer, wide valleys with soil and heavy brush and big neighbors.

Price: $799,500.00

Intracoastal Waterway Oasis 55.1± Acres | Matagorda County | Property ID: 1095074 & 1095082 Located on the Intracoastal Waterway five miles east of Matagorda this 55.1-acre tract with 1,468 feet of waterfront is within sight of the land cut into East Matogorda Bay providing easy access to some of the Texas coast’s premier fishing. This property includes Army Corps of Engineers permits including wetland mitigation and is platted for canals and 130 residential lots. With great upside potential the property is one of the only waterfront locations in the area suitable for development. If land development is not your cup of tea, but you dreamed of producing your own secluded waterfront paradise and want to get away from the overcrowding that has become prevalent along the Texas coast, this is the spot. Imagine your own compound where you can spend time with family and friends, entertain business associates or just relax while watching the sea birds at sunset. At this price your dream is within reach! Price: $2,500,000

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Pinto Creek Ranch 6,000± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 957617 South of Bracketville, these 6,000 acres feature three miles of beautiful Pinto Creek, a fantastic lodge and high fencing with whitetail deer and exotics. This is a fantastic live water package. Price: $15,000,000 or $2,500 per acre

Pinto Creek Ranch 827± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 2024254 This ranch lies just a few miles west of Brackettville with nice frontage on Pinto Creek. There are irrigated food plots with an artesian well, two cabins, deer and brush.

Price: $1,980,665 or $2,395 per acre

Sunday House Ranch 712± Acres | Jimm Hogg County | Property ID: 1788810 South of Hebbronville, this is a very nice high-fenced ranch with huge whitetail, nice ponds and watering stations and a very comfortable cabin. Price: $1,780,000 or $2,500 per acre

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Lamb Creek Ranch 136± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1813113 Gorgeous water close to Kerrville! 2,200 feet of tree-lined Lambs Creek. The improved pasture is perfect for horses, cattle or farming. The multiple hilltops offer great building opportunities. There is a charming rock ranch house, implement barn, workshop, and two RV hook ups. It offers great hunting with an abundance of wildlife. This is a wonderful ranch just waiting for someone to make it their showplace. Price $1,750,000

Heaven’s Doorstep Ranch 307± Acres | Kerr County Great hunting ranch with easy access five miles from Mt. Home. The ranch has a threebedroom, three-bath rock house with a nice yard. It has a great road system making it easy to get around, and the land has been cleared of most of the cedar yet still good cover for the animals. Great hunting with whitetail, axis, blackbuck, sika, fallow and red deer. There are two nice wet weather creek beds lined with beautiful hardwoods, and there is a catfish pond. Easy access with close proximity to I-10 yet very private. Price: $1,595,000

R-C Ranch

Johnson Creek

203± Acres | Real County

25± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1606556

Perfect hunting ranch! This ranch has been game managed for years to produce trophy whitetail.

The whitetail herd has had protein year-round, and the numbers and the buck to doe ratio has been closely kept. It shows when you drive around and see the deer on the place. There is a nice pond on the ranch offering a great place to water the wildlife and nice place for ducks. The perimeter is completely game fenced, there is a comfortable cabin great for hunters, two wells and a metal barn. It has all a hunter needs. Price: $749,000

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Johnson Creek offers great recreational possibilities. The house is very private and has wonderful views of the creek. The outdoor living area features a kitchen, patio, and wonderful pool. The land around the house is covered in numerous fruit and hardwood trees. The field is wonderful for livestock, crops, or a food plot. The hill on the property offers great views and cover for the wildlife. There are two cabins that are great for guests or could be used for income production. Less than 15 minutes from Kerrville. Price: $695,000

Hidden Hills 73± Acres | Kerr County Property ID: 1057437 A true showplace located in the gated Hidden Hills Ranch in the highly desirable Camp Verde area. This property offers a four-bedroom (with two master suites), four-and-a-half-bath hilltop house offering tremendous 360 degree views from every room.

The house brags of chiseled edge travertine tile and hickory wood floors. Featuring 14-foot ceilings, with 19-foot ceilings in the master bath, huge closets, a butler’s pantry, two laundry rooms and surround sound inside and out. The kitchen has knotty alder cabinets, granite countertops, a huge island and an eight burner stove. There is a mother-in-law suite with its own kitchenette and living area. The large covered back porch offers an amazing southeast view of the valley below. The two living areas, large porch and full bar make it a great place to entertain. The house has a large three-car garage, three Rheni tankless water heaters and four-zone heating and air conditioning. The land is covered in nice hardwoods and beautiful wildlife. Less than 15 minutes from Kerrville and 45 minutes to San Antonio. Up to 221 additional acres are available. Price: $2,250,000

Bear Creek Ranch

95 Acres Fredericksburg

160± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1184449

95± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 2070940

A gorgeous piece of property that has it all and is less than two miles from Kerrville.

It offers 1,700 feet of both sides Bear Creek. The creek has been dammed, backing up beautiful water. The land offers two sprawling meadows, huge hardwoods, and tons of wildlife. There are 360 degree breathtaking views of town, the valley, and multiple building sites. Price: $2,150,000

Beautiful land waiting for someone to build their dream home on. The land is located six miles south of Fredericksburg with close access to Highway 87. It is covered in great native grass and huge oaks. There is good cover for the deer, but very little cedar. There are multiple hilltop building sites with tremendous views. One hill offers 360 degree views and great views of the lights of Fredericksburg. A blank canvas in the ideal place. Price: $899,000

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Berry Island 225± Acres | San Patricio County | Property ID: 1600083 Located is picturesque Corpus Christi Bay, Berry Island is 225 acres of endless possibilities. Access the island by boat in less than five minutes from your private six-acre mainland shore base. Once on the island you can enjoy the gorgeous sunrise over the bay and sunsets over Corpus Christi’s skyline. The island provides wade fishing opportunities as well as a convenient place to launch a boat for offshore fishing. The protected wetlands provide a habitat for ducks and other birds and the pond on the island makes a wonderful waterfowl hunting habitat.

Sunbathe, build sandcastles or play beach volleyball on one of the multiple beaches. The island sits 44 feet above sea level with its highest point offering tremendous 360 degree views. The high elevation makes for great arroyos that create natural hills and valleys on the island. Over two miles of the shoreline has been rip rapped and/or sheet piled to preserve the beach. The charming two-bedroom, two-bath seaside cottage sits at 33 feet above sea level, well above the tidal surge line. The cottage offers a custom kitchen, outdoor shower, large porches, and an enclosed game room making it a wonderful place to entertain. The docking area has a new boat lift in place and 24-hour flood lights for security as well as great night fishing.

Grape Creek 189± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1696611 Stunning acreage with a deep four-and-a-half±-acre lake along with 2,800 feet of Bear Creek. Rock cliffs accent the crystal clear water offered by Bear Creek. Very diverse property with a tremendous homesite offering views of the surrounding Hill Country. There are several valleys surrounded with elm and oaks trees. HWY 87 and Grape Creek Road frontage, ag. exempt, and a n abundance of wildlife. Just eight miles South of Fredericksburg and only 40 minutes from San Antonio. The perfect ranch in the perfect location. Price: $2,895,000

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www.TheAndersGroup.com

302 Main Street | Johnson City, Texas 78636

Hill Country Charmer with a Tuscan Swagger!

23Âą Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 2030947 Ultra charming horse property! This 23+ acre property oozes with Hill Country charm sporting a slight Tuscan swagger! Features Tuscan/Old World stucco exterior walls trailing with evergreen ivy, wooden gates, custom hand stacked rock interior walls, four horse stalls, a lighted arena, 5,000 square-foot rock barn that houses a tack room, feed room, office, shop, equipment shed and a covered spectator patio. There are four fenced pastures, excellent sandy soil with 23+ usable acres ready to ride. Great opportunity to plant grapes, olives or peaches and tap into the Hill Country Wine Trail. Beautiful 3,300 square-foot home features incredible custom hand stacked interior rock work, faux painted Spanish drag textured walls, four bedrooms, three baths, high ceilings, wood burning fireplace in living room, open floor plan, custom rock foyer, outdoor fireplace, large back yard overlooking fields of rolling terrain. This property is not in a subdivision, there are no restrictions and it is just seconds off of Highway 290, also known as the Texas Hill Country wine trail. This exceptional property is ideal for a primary residence, business venture, or a recreational, corporate or family retreat. Possibilities are endless! Price: $975,000

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Brady P. Anders/Broker

www.TheAndersGroup.com

302 Main Street | Johnson City, Texas 78636

Llano River 120 120± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 2052110 This 120 acres sits just West of Llano and delivers 2,200± feet of accessible Llano River frontage which a good portion has just been groomed removing cactus, mesquite and underbrush exposing the views of this private flowing piece of river. Other property features include a small pond, windmill well (not currently functioning) granite outcroppings, established road/trail system and three sides good fencing with partial old dry stacked rock wall along the river front. Price: $1,500,000

Lake on Flat Creek 24± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 2031966 This diverse property sits on the North boundary of the seven± acre stocked lake on Flat Creek and offers nice views, recent cedar clearing, electric entry gate, concrete bridge over Towhead Creek, paved drive up to RV/party barn area with 67 GPM water well, electricity, 18x26 carport/equipment shed, and is fenced on three sides with newer fencing. This property is ready for your immediate enjoyment. Price: $425,000 150

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Pedernales River 511 511± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1787757 This 511 acres sits between Dripping Springs and Johnson City in Eastern Blanco County with close proximity to both Austin and San Antonio. The property offers a functioning water well, windmill, outbuildings and working pens and a spring fed creek drainage that would be ideal for a pond/lake site. Recent cedar clearing around the grotto, rim rock, front entry and homestead show what great potential this ranch offers. Price: $4,132,500

Wimberley 50 Acres and Home 50± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 2032008 Your ranch oasis awaits you on 50+ acres with beautiful hill country views, 3,260 squarefoot rock home, in ground pool with a 14’x12’ ‘Alamo’ pool house with adjacent fire pit.

Property is completely fenced with 56’x32’ workshop, chicken coop/dog trot, horse/ hay barn, garden area. Conveniently located ten minutes to San Marcos and Wimberley.

Contact Michelle O’Rear (210) 857-0003 for further information.

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The Dipper Ranch 5,600± Acres | Webb County | Property ID: 1456120 Dipper Ranch is a 5,600-acre, high fenced whitetail deer hunting ranch and breeding operation abundant with native South Texas game, including trophy whitetail, dove, quail, javelin, wild hogs, buffalo, trophy bass and a variety of small game. The ranch is 23 miles from Encinal and 24 miles from Freer. The front entrances touch Highway 44. The owners have invested considerable resources and time into the Dipper Ranch with the goal of building a world-class whitetail hunting experience. While the ranch is blessed with excellent native brush, the owners launched an intensive supplemental feeding and range improvement program. Over the years, they have installed 32 protein feeder stations that provide in excess of 120 tones of protein annually. The wild deer population is approximately one deer per every 14 acres. Even though Dipper Ranch possesses incredible native whitetail genetics, an intensive pasture management program has been designed and implemented. To support their program, the owners constructed a deer breeding facility in 2007 to further enhance the development and quality of their whitetail population. The trophy breeding herd consists of ten 200+ Boone and Crockett-class whitetail bucks and 150 does of superior genetic quality. The Dipper Ranch has abundant water with 13 lakes and ponds, stocked with fish, as well as one water well. There are 20,000+ square feet of new facilities, which include a main house, guest quarters, ranch foreman’s house and a ranch facilities manager’s house. In addition, a 10,000-square-foot operations hub includes a mechanics shop, welding and fabrications facility plus a wood working shop. Last, there is a 11,250-square-foot equipment storage facility that includes a ranch office with a game processing and storage room. Owner will convey of all owner’s minerals which is approximately an eighth plus 50 percent royalty on 640 acres. With the deer breeding operation this ranch is excellent as a corporate hunting retreat. No production and no drilling activity on the ranch.

Contact for price. For virtual tour go to www.dipperranch.info

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Venado Grande Ranch 8,103± or 12,058± Acres | Knox County | Property ID: 1994779 Venado Grande Ranch is an outstanding northwest Texas hunting ranch known for excellent trophy whitetail deer, turkeys, doves, quail, ducks and wild hogs. The ranch can be sold as one track of 12,058 acres or 8,103 acres. Two-thirds of the ranch has not been hunted in more than 20 years. The majority of the land is rolling with scattered cedar and mesquite tree cover. There are eight pastures and 150 acres previously planted in wheat. The ranch usually carries about 35 acres per animal unit or 300 mother cows. Most of the ranch is a strong red sandy loam soil...the best. The primary source of water for the ranch is from the Cattle King Water Coop. Five 10,000 gallon tanks store water which is distributed by pipelines to 23 cattle and wildlife troughs throughout the ranch. There are many stock ponds with some being large and stocked with fish. Over six miles of Wichita River meanders though the northwest quadrant of the ranch. Venado Grande is conveniently located approximately 180 miles west of Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, 102 miles north of Abilene, 119 miles east of Lubbock and 215 miles southeast of Amarillo. From Benjamin, Texas proceed west on Highway 82 for eight-and-a-half miles the property fronts the right side of Highway 82. Half of seller owned minerals will be conveyed. Contact for price.

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Goldsmith Bulverde Ranch 802Âą Acres | Comal County | Property ID: 2071126 The Goldsmith Bulverde Ranch offers a unique opportunity to purchase one of the largest contiguous tracts in the rapidly developing Bulverde area, only 25 miles north of downtown San Antonio. Entitled with a TCEQ Wastewater Permit and a Canyon Lake Water Service Water Service Agreement, the ranch is ready to be developed, simply held as an investment and enjoyed or to benefit from donating/selling a conservation easement. The number of massive live oaks give this Hill Country ranch a distinguished character and the old homestead is a wonderful focal point with a turn-of-the-century rock home, old barns and working pens. The topography is generally gentle with graduated high points, offering beautiful Hill Country views. Contact for price.

Georgia-Texas Ranch 753Âą Acres | Collin County | Property ID: 1589085 The Georgia-Texas Ranch is a highly improved property and one of the finest of cattle ranches so close to Dallas. It has a 5,500-square- foot main home constructed in 2011, a 3,000-square-foot log cabin and several metal barns and buildings totaling roughly 50,000 square feet. The land is smooth rolling terrain in a park-like setting, where the Harrington and Lick Branches converge just upstream of Lake Lavon. Carrying capacity on this ranch is approximately 200 AU with 200 acres in cultivation and annual hay production of over 1,000 round bales. Price: $4,500,000 154

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Lake Jacksonville Ranch 65± Acres | Cherokee County | Property ID: 1728536 This East Texas ranch and lake house combination is a rare find, especially on a constantlevel lake! Come waterski on the 1,700-acre Lake Jacksonville, which lies 30 miles from Tyler and 115 miles from Dallas, and enjoy your stay in a luxury home on 65 acres where ATVs, hunting, fishing, horse riding and everything else is allowed. Price: $1,595,000

High Lonesome Ranch 5,120± Acres | Terrell County | Property ID: 1164829 Gorgeous Trans Pecos mountain scenery with views including the Sierra Del Burro Mountains. The ranch contains numerous valleys, canyons and arroyos providing diversity and fantastic wildlife habitat. There are some nice-size trees in the canyons. Common desert species of flora and fauna abound, making this a great hunting opportunity or an incredible destination for hiking, bird watching and other recreational pursuits. Includes minerals! Price: $1,587,200

Lee Ranch 971± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1973306 The Lee Ranch is situated in the much sought after transition country just north of Hondo where South Texas meets the Hill Country. The ranch is a ready-to-go hunting ranch with both high-fenced and low-fenced pastures, exotics, improved deer genetics, native wildlife, water distribution, countless oaks, Mustang Creek, fantastic improvements, end-of-road privacy, conservation-oriented neighbors and wonderful views. Price: $3,738,350

Grey Duck Ranch 1,445± Acres | Liberty County | Property ID: 1716156 The Grey Duck Ranch is a wonderful hunting property located less than an hour from Houston that is loaded with deer, ducks, hogs and doves. Approximately 850 acres of this ranch is leveed and can be flooded for ducks in 12 separate wetland units. The remaining acreage of the property is a mix of open prairies and thick wooded tracts.

Very private turn-key hunting ranch with nice lodge and large barn. Price: $2,601,000

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Doug Evans/Broker (830) 895–0777 | doug@texasranchlandforsale.com view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/139 1209 Junction Highway | Kerrville, Texas 78028

Guadalupe River Ranch 431± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1349648 A one-of-a-kind ranch on the Guadalupe River. Lakes, seasonal creeks, bottom land and hilltop views of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. This ranch has a hilltop building site and two water wells. Great location just minutes from the Kerrville airport and 45 minutes to San Antonio. A very rare find! Price: $4,500,000

71 Acre Ranch 71± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1737367 71 acres in Kendall County, Boerne schools, about seven miles to Sisterdale and 15 miles to Boerne. Beautiful views, lots of huge oaks and other trees native to the area. Many good building sites, excellent whitetail deer, turkey and some free roaming exotics. Gently rolling with a wet weather creek running through the ranch. Owner financing available. Call Doug Evans.

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Johnson Creek 33± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1902760 Water, views, privacy and a Hill County home all rolled into one package! Check out this three-bedroom, three-bath ranch-style home perched above the beautiful, clear flowing Johnson Creek (both sides of Johnson Creek). Enter into the large great room with a massive rock fireplace, wood beaming ceiling, country kitchen, two screen porches and patio, guest quarters/studio/office and a pavilion on the creek.

Price: $1,395,000

Guadalupe River – Hunt, Texas 27± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1902754 Escape to beautiful Hunt, Texas! This hilltop home overlooks both sides of the Guadalupe River at one of the rivers prettiest areas. Massive cypress and pecan trees line both banks. Truly a rare find having the river run through the property giving the privacy of owning both sides of the river. The recently renovated Hill Country home that sits on a hilltop overlooking the river has three bedrooms, two living areas and a gourmet kitchen. The shaded spacious patios and decks create a tranquil place to relax and refresh. Your guest will enjoy the two guest houses one adjacent to the main house and one just above the river with a pavilion near the river perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sparkling water of the Guadalupe. This private resort had all the amenities in the heart of the Hill Country. Only five minutes to Hunt and 15 minutes to Kerrville. Price: $3,250,000

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Zavala County Cattle Operation 713Âą Acres | Zavala County Property ID: 1927018 This property was once operated as an 11,000 head capacity feed lot, and still has all the pens, stalls, and facilities to operate a top notch cattle operation. The property has an extensive set of cattle pens and horse stalls that are in perfect working order. There are a multitude of barns, sheds, and workshops throughout the property. Another great benefit to this property is a four bedroom home with an open floor plan and a wrap around porch. The property also has an allotment of 1,783 acre feet of irrigation water.

There is an irrigation well that pumps at a rate of 1,100 GPM and supplies water to two pivots on the property. Another domestic well pumps at a rate of 75 GPM and services the home and other improvements. The water table in the region is roughly 200 feet deep. The property has water lines running throughout supplying water to all pens and work areas on the property.

Las Moritas Ranch 3,845.15ÂąAcres | Webb County Property ID: 1780776 A great opportunity to buy a ranch that is now available for the first time in 100 + years.

Las Moritas Ranch has all of the workings of a fine hunting ranch located in the desirable Golden Triangle area. Outstanding vegetation and cover, excellent cattle operation potential, and privacy all come together on this Webb County ranch. Given very little improvements, the ranch is ready for your personal touch.

J. Perry Jones Ranch 1,192.50Âą Acres | Zapata County Property ID: 1925268 The J. Perry Jones Ranch is a great priced property in the heart of South Texas. This ranch has all of the workings of a fine hunting property located in one of the most desirable areas of Texas. A nice home is situated on the property and serves as a great hunting camp or weekend getaway. The entire property is serviced by City of Zapata water lines that extend water to the home and water troughs scattered across the property.

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Section Ranch 641±Acres | Kinney County Property ID: 1183793 The Section Ranch is 20 miles west of Uvalde, Texas, and fronts Highway 90 for over half of a mile. This is a great ranch with an excellent location. The ranch has been exclusively bow hunted for the past seven years and intensely managed, as well. Protein and alfalfa is fed year-round at multiple feed stations across the property. A strong shallow well provides water to six water troughs through a series of two inch poly line.

Sunny Clime Farm 333±Acres | Uvalde County Property ID: 1145930 Horse facility with 200 acre-feet of permitted Edwards Water. There are four domestic/ livestock water wells and one irrigation well. The main residence is an impressive 4,140 square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath home. Additional residential improvements include a guest house, a three-bedroom, two-bath, manager’s home and several apartments. The equine facilities include multiple stalls, a vet barn, a receiving/quarantine barn, equipment shed and shop, a hay barn and roping arena. Numerous paddocks and turn-out areas are located on the property. The races track is 5/8 mile with a 440 yard straight.

(830) 776-3605

Chad Foster, Jr./Broker chadfosterjr@gmail.com

www.FosterFarmAndRanch.com

400 E. Nopal Street | Uvalde, Texas 78801

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Agua Fria Ranch 23,482 ±Acres | Brewster County Property ID: 1591584 Agua Fria Ranch is located adjacent to the 311,000-acre Big Bend Ranch, a nationally recognized wilderness park full of outdoor adventure. Located in the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas deep in the Big Bend Region, the ranch is comprised of almost the entire Agua Fria Mountain range with adjoining mid-lower elevation grasslands and scrubland of basin range topography. The ranch and its network of roads and 21 water troughs is impressive and provide spectacular views of area mountains, canyons, and desert floors to combine into a mix of habitats. Agua Fria Ranch is a working cattle and hunting ranch, with the historic Whistler Headquarters located adjacent to an amazing rock formation. Price: $15,263,300

Marfa Vista Ranch 1,506± Acres | Presidio County Property ID: 1549863 Marfa Vista Ranch is West Texas grassland at its finest and represents some of the most ecologically diverse landscapes in the Southwest. It is part of the Marfa Plateau, a mile-high desert grassland of basin range topography between the Davis Mountains to the north and the Chinati Mountains and the Rio Grande River to the south and southwest. The views are stunning and the ranch overlooks the landscapes of the Davis Mountains, Chinati, and Sierra Vieja Mountains, as well as the great expanse of grasslands in between. Price: $2,975,000

The Hotel Limpia and Properties 2.83± Acres | Jeff Davis County Property ID: 1914284 Nestled in the Davis Mountains in “Mile High” Fort Davis, Texas, the 31 room Hotel Complex with restaurant, bar, suites, two retail shops, pool, outdoor gardens, and shaded patio provides a diversity of properties in the heart of downtown Fort Davis. Price: $2,950,000

www.KingLandWater.com Tammy King, Broker & James King, Agent PO Box 109 | 600 State Street | Fort Davis, Texas 79734

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Cloud Nine Ranch 676± Acres | Kerr County Property ID: 1083111 Cloud Nine Ranch is located equidistant between Comfort, Kerrville, and Bandera, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country — one hour from San Antonio and just under two hours from Austin. Cloud Nine Ranch can best be described as a jewel nestled in a pristine, unspoiled, natural environment inclusive of a “camphouse compound,” celebrating its outdoor feel via its Lake Flato design, simple construction techniques and regional materials. Price: $4,750,000

Edwards Draw Ranch 11,420± Acres | Crockett County Property ID: 1779585 The Edwards Draw Ranch was once part of the famous 200 section Bill West family ownership.

The Edwards Draw Ranch is dominated by native grasses and juniper typical of the Edwards Plateau, as well as a diverse landscape of forbs, shrubs and trees. Many range scientists have described this ranch, after observing the implementation of Holistic Management Goals, as “unique to the region” with outstanding range diversity. Price: $5,538,100.

Quebec Ranch 12,500± Acres | Presidio County Property ID: 1555099 The Quebec Ranch is Texas cow country at its finest and represents some of the best Yucca Grasslands in the US. It is part of the Marfa Plateau, a mile-high desert grassland of basin range topography between the Davis Mountains to the north and the Chinati/Sierra Viejas Mountains and Rio Grande River on the south and southwest. The views are stunning and the ranch overlooks the landscapes of the Davis, Chinati and Sierra Viejas Mountains, Capote Mountain and the great expanse of grasslands in between. This is a working cattle ranch which has been well-managed by the same family for over five-and-a-half decades.

Price: $9,375,000

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Panther Peak Ranch

2,300± Acres | Pecos County Property ID: 929516 | Price: $875/acre, $2,012,500

Milam Co. 810

810± Acres | Milam County Property ID: 1191122 | Price: $3,645,000

Pecos River Ranch

302± Acres | Val Verde County Property ID: 1058599 | Price: $640,000

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Pecos Hunting Ranch 1,032± Acres | Val Verde County Property ID: 920683 | Price: $670,800

Island Ranch

800± Acres | Milam County Property ID: 1161546 | Price: $3,000,000

Boerne Area Ranch

103± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 1581285 | Price: $1,200,000

Colorado River Ranch

891± Acres | McCulloch County Property ID: 1181517 | Price: $3,738,000

N. Llano River Ranch

793± Acres | Kimble County Property ID: 920404 | Price: $2,995,000

70 Acres with House

70± Acres | Milam County Property ID: 1178677 | Price: $420,000

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Montel Ranch 615± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1766045 Pine trees and high elevations give this ranch a “Colorado Cool” feel. Rugged and scenic. Three canyons with wetweather creeks running through them. Nicely secluded at the end of a private road. Covered with all kinds of oaks plus hardwoods, mountain laurels, as well as hundreds of pinion pines–you’ll never have to buy another Christmas tree. Cedar has been selectively cleared. Bluffs, rock formations, caves and arrow heads everywhere add to the character of the ranch. Good cabin sites on the canyon rim or in the oak groves below. A jeep trail up one of the highest mountains in the area provides access to the tip-top of the mountain for a 360-degree view of the ranch plus thousands of surrounding acres. Excellent hunting for deer, turkey, hogs, aoudad, and doves plus a few free-ranging ,black buck, axis and fallow. The deer herd benefits from the high protein brush cover which includes many of the species found in South Texas. Doves and turkey love the pinion nuts which just happen to fall to the ground during hunting season. Hiking, four-wheeling, hunting for arrowheads, star gazing the exceptionally clear night sky, rock climbing the steep bluffs, plus swimming, tubing and fishing in the nearby Nueces river, or just kicking back and enjoying the peace and quiet are other activities that make this ranch a four-season retreat. Contact Jim Ahern, Agent, 210-410-2170. Price: $1,230,000

North Cypress Creek Ranch 74± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1566202 LIVE WATER- Over 1,300 feet on both sides of tree-lined North Verde Creek. Paved state highway frontage. 45 minutes west of Austin. Commuter estate or weekend retreat. Big trees, cedar selectively cleared, nice views, fenced, water well. Price: $8,900 per acre or $658,600. Call Jim Ahern/Agent (210) 410-2170.

Evans Creek Ranch

335± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1547552 LIVE WATER - Both sides of cypress-lined creek, dam creates a 25-foot deep lake stocked with bass and catfish; floating dock. Old ranch house with lots of character, screenedin sleeping porch, “Ralph Lauren” style furnishings, three-car garage, shop, barns.

Interesting terrain with canyons, bluffs, mountain tops, fields. Price: $6,995 per acre or $2,343,325. Call Jim Ahern/Agent, (210) 410-2170.

Go Racing Stables

67± Acres | Wilson County | Property ID: 1699932

Turn-Key Horse Farm with beautiful five-bedroom, three-bath rock home. Firstclass horse facilities including 70 stalls, 3/4 mile training track, starting gate, eight covered turn out pens, covered round pen, wash racks, hot walkers, tack rooms, feed rooms, hay barn, work shop/store room, plus three apartments for stable crew. Lots of Coastal Bermuda. Home features12-foot ceilings, six burner stainless steel stove, Jacuzzi tub, granite counter tops and a massive rock fireplace. Price: $950,000. Call Jim Ahern/Agent at (210) 410-2170.

Tarpley Ranch

151± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1101468 Hill Country Ranch only 60 miles from San Antonio. Good hunting, lots of big oaks, a good network of jeep trails, old hunter’s cabin with electricity and a water catchment system, new pipe front entrance, lots of good views. Cedar selectively cleared, includes some hunting blinds and feeders. Perfect for weekend retreat or hunting camp. Price: $3,495 per acre or $527,750. Call Jim Ahern/Agent (210) 410-2170.

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BRT Ranch at The Preserve 567± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1771902 The area this ranch lies in is full of trophy animals. The excellent game management system that has been in place for the last eight years is really paying off. You’d be hard pressed to find more trophy animals on a ranch this size. Located in South Central Edwards County. Four-bedroom, two-bath, 2,000 square-foot lodge with high vaulted ceilings, beautiful wood floors, granite counter tops, fireplace, central heat/air. Plenty of room for the family and guests. Spacious front deck with breath taking views of the Texas hill country. Water well. Licensed septic. 8x20 storage container. Five blinds. Five corn feeders. One protein feeder. Two watering troughs.

Large water storage tank. Improved internal road system making easy access to blinds and feeders and all of property. Variety of terrain with level valleys with abundant topsoil, areas of deep canyons with thick vegetation and super hilltop views. Beautiful seasonal dry creek bed with gorgeous rock outcroppings. First class hunting of trophy animals including whitetail, turkey, hog, axis, fallow, aoudad, oryx, elk. Wildlife exempt taxes. Price: $1,100,000

Broken Arrow Deer Breeding Ranch 150 ± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1575100 The Broken Arrow Ranch is set up and ready for the person looking to raise exotics or whitetail deer. Immediate income producer! It would also be a great retirement property.

No short cuts were taken in the set up of this ranch. Located in central Edwards County.

Whitetail Breeding Operation with 40x60 top of the line handling facilities, 36x22 fawning barn with six stalls, 24x22 well and storage building, 13 one to three acre pens with alley connecting system to handling facilities, chutes and gates. Four-bedroom, three-bath, 2,432 square-foot lodge. Ranch is high fenced into four pastures. Quality watering troughs and watering system, troughs in every pen. First class blinds and feeders including hay feeders and protein feeders. Strong water well, electricity, septic. State of the art video camera system allowing you to view the pen areas anywhere with an internet connection.

Current game on ranch: whitetail (including several whitetail bucks), axis, fallow, blackbuck, zebra. Gently rolling live oak terrain with minimal cedar and rock, abundant topsoil throughout ranch. End of the road property. Easy access just one mile off FM 2995. Exempt taxes. Reduced Price! Price: $485,000

Cayo Hueso West 710± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1583227 Cayo Hueso West is located in south central Edwards County. Easy access via all-weather county road. Terrain varies from beautiful live oak flats with minimal rock and abundant topsoil to super hilltop views to deep canyons on west side of ranch. 1,891 square-feet, three-bedroom, three-bath lodge with vaulted ceilings, open floor plan and 1,430 square-feet of porches. Amenities include: 1,520 square-feet foreman headquarters, tennis courts, numerous outbuildings, barn, 2,100±-foot landing strip, additional cabins. Area loaded with trophy animals. Game includes trophy whitetail, trophy elk, turkey, scimitar horned oryx, fallow, blackbuck antelope, axis, aoudad, hogs. Game fed year round, abundant water. Ranch has been well managed for last ten years. End of the road, quiet, remote. Wildlife exempt taxes.

Must see to appreciate! Reduced Price! Price: $1,550,000

www.WesternHillCountryRealty.com Glynn Hendley/Broker info@westernhillcountryrealty.com

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Tres Generations 1,130± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1591510 Ranches like Tres Generations have become a rare find. The ranch offers excellent quality hunting, privacy, and first class accommodations.

The views are some of the best in the Hill Country. This wildlife ranch is perfect for any adventurer-hunter. Completely ready to enjoy-just bring your toothbrush and gun! Located in South Central Edwards County with great access. First class 40x60 barn-dominium set up for the entire family and large enough to entertain numerous guests. Two large bedrooms and bathrooms. Open floor plan, large living room windows offering beautiful views. Complete with all appliances and furniture. Attached workshop and garage. Game includes whitetail, turkey, hog, axis, sika, quail, trophy elk and trophy aoudad. Six blinds, Six spin cast feeders, Three protein feeders. Ranch is well watered with five troughs scattered throughout ranch. Three water wells. Breathtaking 30-mile views from headquarters. Deep live oak covered canyons, rolling steep terrain, super hilltop views, numerous caves, beautiful rock outcroppings, seasonal creek beds. Nine+ miles of trails throughout property allowing access to all parts of ranch. Completely fenced. Large neighbor ranches. End of the road property allowing privacy. Ranch has been well managed for the past ten years. Wildlife exempt taxes. Price: $1,695,000

Miller Creek Ranch 61± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1947752 This multi-use ranch lies in the heart of Nueces Canyon River Valley in the very southeastern tip of Edwards County. It is just a short drive from Camp Wood, Texas. Huge, majestic live oak trees line Miller Creek which runs through middle of property. Most of the ranch is level terrain with minimal rock. There are two irrigated fields. The large multi-use barn was previously used to raise and train horses. One can sit on the rear deck of the house and enjoy beautiful sunrises over Crown Mountain and gorgeous sunsets behind Wildcat Mountain. Constant water on property makes wildlife abundant. In the afternoons 100+ axis and whitetail deer can be seen at feeders. Large flock of Rio Grande turkey also makes its residence on property. Miller Creek Ranch is a perfect property for whatever use a buyer desires—great hunting, perfect place to call home or retire on, or would make a great horse property. Main house is 2,100± square-feet, three bedrooms, two baths, with large office and beautiful hardwood floors. Three water wells, dam. Metal two-car 864 square-foot garage/barn. Pole barn with 950 square-feet of additional storage. 4,680 square-foot multi-use barn. Over 600 square-feet of decks and patios. Great ATV trail system through property. One blind, four feeders. 1,900± feet of Miller Creek that traverses through property. Wildlife exempt taxes. Price: $749,000

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chad@jimberryranchsales.com (512) 756-9230 503 South Water | Burnet, Texas 78611

Hickory Creek Farm

119± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1902892

Approximately ten miles east of Marble Falls on FM 1431 sits a stunning Hill Country ranch. Highlighted by a five-acre lake situated in the middle of the property, this ranch offers a rare Hill Country commodity - WATER! Lined with trees on both sides, the lake is supplied by two creeks. Water is backed up in one of the inlets all the way to FM 1431. A pond is located on the other inlet just above the lake creating a cascading effect. Below the lake are two other partial lakes that have not been finished. Once completed there would be a chain of lakes all the way through the property. In addition to all the surface water, the beautifully rolling landscape affords views of the property and beyond. Mature oak trees dot the land as if intentionally placed for effect. There are two small cabins, two water wells and other assorted buildings. Price: $999,600

Robinson Springs Ranch 512 ± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1793902

Well watered with stunning views, this conveniently located ranch offers something for everyone. There are three tributaries to the San Gabriel River that cross the property. The main tributary, Robinson Branch, features springs that generate inside the ranch and keep the creek flowing during the driest of times (the springs flowed throughout the recent exceptional droughts). This creek feeds a small lake stocked with bass, catfish and hybrid bluegill before picking up more and more volume as it makes its way further into the property. The permanent water of Robinson Branch creates a fertile creek bottom with a variety of hardwoods including pecan, oak and elm. Much of the ranch has been cleared of cedar, affording views of the terrain that varies from gently rolling to hilly. From front to back the ranch changes more than 120 feet in elevation. Thickets of brush and cedar have been left in selected areas of the ranch to provide refuge for the abundant wildlife. A 60acre field presents a variety of possibilities for cultivation or food plots. Situated on paved County Road 252, this ranch is conveniently located just six miles east of Burnet and within about 45 minutes of downtown Austin. The diversity of this ranch and the close proximity to Austin is a rare combination. Priced to sell at $1,303,900 or $5,500 per acre.

Sycamore Falls Ranch 206± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1793932

This is one of the most dramatic ranches in all the Hill Country. Multiple hilltops afford stunning views in all directions. There is one main edge that runs through the middle of the ranch with deep canyons on either side. The canyons then rise up to additional ridges inside the boundary of the ranch affording even more views. In the canyon bottoms, springs generate forming beautiful Hill Country creeks with hidden treasure such as waterfalls and grottos. The elevation changes approximately 300 feet from the highest hill to the canyon bottom. This ranch is located about ten minutes east of Marble Falls and within an hour of Austin at the end of a private paved road. Despite this convenient location, the ranch is very secluded and in an area of other large ranches. Price: $1,442,000

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Morning Star Ranch 244± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 954595

178± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1881054 Seclusion is what this ranch is all about. Lots of game with deer, hogs, quail, dove, etc.

The ranch is loaded with long distance hill country views. All pasture land with ag exemption. Two seasonal creeks and one nice stock tank. The ranch is mostly scattered cedar and mesquite with just a few nice oaks. Located one mile off of CR 210 and five miles southwest of Briggs. Price: $801,000

This 244 acres offers gently rolling terrain with scattered oaks, several earthen dam tanks and good soil. The cedar has been largely eradicated except for two areas that have been designated for game management. The home is three bedrooms, two baths with a twocar garage. The barn is 5,250 square feet. and has three separate sections. Access to the ranch is on paved CR 201, seven miles north of Burnet. Price: $1,098,000

North San Gabriel Riverfront 69± Acres | Williamson County | Property ID: 1942714

This riverfront ranch is situated in one of the fastest growing areas of Central Texas. Approximately 1,625 feet of the North San Gabriel River creates the southern boundary of the property. The river is wide with a solid rock bottom and clear flowing water. Impressive trees, including pecan and oak, line the entire river bank. Additionally, over half a mile of a beautiful seasonal creek meanders through the property before emptying into the upper end of the river near the southwest corner of the ranch. Sandwiched between the river and creek is a 47-acre Coastal Bermuda field. The home pasture is across the creek from the field.

The main home, built in 1978, is 2,312 square-feet with three bedrooms and two baths. There is also a 400 square-foot shop with an additional 400 square-feet of covered parking. This property is located on Williamson County Road 207, a couple miles off Hwy 183 and just a few miles from Liberty Hill (and in the highly desirable Liberty Hill School District) and 15 minutes to the greater Austin area. Price: $995,000

Hodge Station Stock Farm 142± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 2002355

This peaceful hill country retreat respects its past while supporting a 21st century lifestyle that, currently, combines goat ranching with recreation, but can easily become a weekend and holiday destination. Hospitality begins in the recently remodeled houses which are situated on a breezy hill with panoramic views of mature live oaks, elms and pecans along the wet weather creek. A massive live oak shades the front yard and pool deck. The heated pool and spa provide the perfect vantage point for watching the animals graze, the sun set and moon rise. The back yard includes an irrigated orchard, vegetable and herb gardens, and a buffalo grass lawn shaded by producing pecans. Historically the rich alluvial soil and abundant well water have supported farming, ranching, and gardening. Today improved grasses cover the once cultivated fields and most of the pastures. A forty acre wooded area is home to turkey and deer. Price: $895,000

Lonesome Pine Ranch

150± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1437571

Lonesome Pine Ranch is a 150 acre deer hunters’ paradise. This ranch has been carefully managed for the last ten years. The result is a very healthy whitetail population. Secluded and surrounded by large ranches, there is just the right amount of cover, open areas and water to create an optimal wildlife habitat. A refurbished and completely furnished farm house is the ideal getaway -- whether for a weekend or much longer. Add in a tractor with implements, ATVs, deer blinds with feeders and other equipment and this is a true turnkey ranch. Located on FM 2657, this property is less than an hour from downtown Austin thanks to the recently completed extension of Hwy. 183A. Price: $900,000

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1,063± Acres | Jim Wells County | Property ID: 1591674 This property is located west of Kingsville, south of Alice, Texas. The ranch has rich, deep soils with very tall thick native brush. The house is in good shape and there is lots of game. Minerals are a question.

Price: $2,300 per acre.

Sarco Goliad County

505± Acres | Goliad County | Property ID: 1489493 Located in Goliad County, on FM 2441, near the small community of Sarco. Tons of oaks, lots of game, and water well! Great ranch all around.

Price: $1,641,250

363 Acres – Jim Wells County 363± Acres | Jim Wells County | Property ID: 1814927

Thick brush, grasslands and some farmland. It is loaded with game.

No minerals. Price: $2,500 per acre

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Good Farmland Corpus Christi 380± Acres | Nueces County

These properties are located inside the city limits of Corpus. Utilities are adjacent, and the properties are located in an area of light industrial and residential development. This is a very unusual opportunity.

Price: $3,900 per acre

535 Acres Near Orange Grove

535± Acres | Nueces and Jim Wells Counties | Property ID: 1120942 Producing minerals. This unique ranch is sandwiched between two large ranches. Great hunting, trophy deer, creek bottoms with oaks, and a nice house. There are five producing oil/gas wells and the ranch can be purchased with minerals. Please call for details.

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Dos Lagos

1,053± Acres | Kenedy County | Property ID: 1150518 Offering 1,053 acres with very large neighbors. Incredible hunting with deer, nilgai, turkey, dove, and quail. This is part of the best motte country in South Texas.

Rooke Ranch

1,200± to 6,100± Acres | Refugio County | Property ID: 1080200 New on the market, this land is part of the famous Rooke Ranch. It can be purchased as 6,100 acres, 4,900 acres or 1,200 acres. It offers five miles of Aransas River frontage. This is a big ranch with lots of diversity. Features include the river, large deer, open spaces, big trees, good South Texas brush, big creek, farm land, lakes (one very large), and a house.

Please contact for pricing details.

860 Acres - Minerals

860± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1079925 This is a beautiful ranch with large oak trees located outside of Devine. The perfect getaway place. Minerals Available. Price: $3,800,000

La Atravesada Ranch 171± Acres | Kenedy County Property ID: 1440835

This is an incredibly unique low fenced hunting experience on 171 acres, teaming with wildlife amid the famed Kenedy Ranch. This ranch is located five miles south of Sarita, Texas and six miles east of Highway 77. The La Atravesada Ranch has two common boundaries with the Kenedy Ranch. With fresh water piped around this tract, the huge deer, big mature nilgai, turkey, hogs, and javalina have a great place to live. Property like this does not come up for sale!

Please contact for pricing details.

1,058 Acres San Patricio County 1,058± Acres | San Patricio County

The ranch is a great combination of thick brush, large trees, some grass pasture and 447 acres of good farm land. It is located southeast of Mathis, with easy access to Rockport, Port Aransas and Corpus Christi. Minerals negotiated separately.

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The Lazy R Ranch 283± Acres | Medina County The Lazy R Ranch encompasses 283 acres of the Texas Hill Country and is situated in northern Medina County just south of the Bandera County line. The beauty of the ranch starts at the entrance with its paved driveway leading up to a bluff where the custom rock home is situated. The entire back of the house is wrapped in porches that overlook some of the most beautiful scenery Texas has to offer.

34 Acres 34± Acres | Medina County Property ID: 2045280 This 34-acre property is a great candidate for home place or a weekend getaway. Located approximately 10 miles south of Hondo, Texas, this piece of raw South Texas brush country features bull-mesquite, guajillo, persimmon, yucca, among others. It also produces abundant wildlife including whitetail deer, feral hogs, turkey, quail, dove, and varmint. This ranch is fenced, includes one Yancey water, and is in close proximity to electrical service.

172 Acres 172± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1437574 This is a nice sized ranch situated in the hill country part of Medina County. Located on the property is clean and well-kept hunting cabin setup and ready-to-go. There are spectacular views from most of the ranch especially from the upper deck of the hunting cabin. The wildlife consists of whitetail deer, hogs, turkey, doves, and freeranging exotics. The close proximity to San Antonio, Castroville, Hondo, and Bandera makes this a great place to live or have a weekend get-a-way ranch.

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Boone Ranch 725± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1728538 This South Texas ranch has plenty of potential with its diverse terrain, road frontage, large neighbors, and proximity to San Antonio. The ranch consists of a small home, barn, and an Edwards Aquifer well, which feeds water to one of the three stock tanks and the water troughs. Also located on the ranch is the Squirrel Creek that traverses the southern part from west to east. A must see ranch in an area known for exceptional hunting and wildlife.

Hill Country Ranch 155± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1882849 Located approximately 12 miles north of Hondo and approximately 15 miles south of Bandera, this beautiful Hill Country ranch is in a very desirable part of Texas. The terrain is level to gently rolling and is typical of the transition zone in Medina County. The ranch consists of thick native grasses, enormous oak trees and cedar elm. There has been extensive cedar clearing on parts of the ranch allowing for beautiful open areas. With the native wildlife, the highway frontage, and the close proximity to Hondo, Bandera, and San Antonio, this ranch is ideal for recreation, homesite, or weekend retreat.

14.28 acres 14.28± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1175066

83 Acres 83± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1614756 This ranch has excellent access to Hondo, Tarpley, and the surrounding areas and would make a great homestead or recreational place. The terrain is typical Texas Hill Country with gorgeous views from the majority of the ranch. Elevations change from 1,280 feet at the gate to 1,400 feet towards north fence.

Native grasses, mesquite, persimmon, and live oaks cover the greater part of the property.

This outstanding two-story custom home has it all: stone accents, a gourmet kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and soaring beamed ceilings.

Located on 14.28 acres, the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home is nestled adjacent to the picturesque Kollman Oaks Subdivision. The beautiful design and amenities of the home are carried outside to the patio area which is perfect for entertaining and relaxing with the custom pool and spa and manicured landscaping. Also located on the property is a 320-square-foot Casita/Guest Quarters set up for visitors with its own kitchenette and private bath, and an impressive 2,520-square-foot barn currently being used as a hanger and workshop.

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Yates Ranch 337± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1868717 Located 45 minutes from Austin on FM 2340 in Burnet County. 4,591 square-foot home, four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, pool, patio, game room, exercise room, dry sauna, 30’x50 workshop. Rolling terrain with hill country view. Perimeter fenced and cross fenced. Two wells, whitetail, exotics, turkey, dove and more. Large live oaks, elm, Spanish oaks. Ag. exempt. Listed for $3,495,000, 70 acres with home listed for $1,800,000.

Par 5 Ranch 335± Acres | Mills County | Property ID: 2005132 Located 90 miles Northwest of Austin, 163 miles Southwest of Dallas/Fort Worth. Access on Hwy 183, meticulously maintained property, live oak, elm, mesquite and native grasses, abundant wildlife game fence divides the property. Municipal water and one windmill powered well. Several stock tanks, custom home built in a 60’x128’ metal building with 3,100 square-feet of conditioned living space, four-bay garage. Listed for $1,700,000

The Headquarters Ranch 658± Acres | Lampasas County | Property ID: 1803721 Beautiful 2,680 square-foot custom home with an amazing backyard complete with cedar treehouse. Climate controlled outside storage room Insulated greenhouse. Pool with waterfall. 30x50 equipment barn, 20x40 barn with outdoor utility room, feed bin/silo, five-stall horse barn, riding arena, pipe yard fence. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, wild turkey, doves and ducks. Water well with submersible pump, windmill well and five stock tanks. Will divide into 200 and 458 acre. Listed for $2,300,000

Lake Corpus Christi Ranch 32± Acres | Live Oak County | Property ID: 1735442 Sportsman’s paradise on Lake Corpus Christi. South Texas brush teeming with wildlife. The compound was carefully constructed under a canopy of huge, century old live oaks with an amazing west exposure, making each sunset something to treasure. Located 44 miles northwest of Corpus Christi, with access County Road 357. 1,700-feet of frontage on Lake Corpus Christi. Custom three-bedroom, three-bath home, guest home, workshop, boat house, boat ramp. Excellent hunting, renowned waterfowl hunting area. Ag. exemption.

Listed for $1,250,000

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Crabapple Creek Ranch 1,318± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1183699 15 minutes North of Fredericksburg, first time offering, two tracts - 818 acres with exquisite main house overlooking nearly a mile of Crabapple Creek, guest lodge, horse barn, foreman’s house and barn. This game-proof fenced showplace is turn key and offers the best of the Hill Country with granite outcroppings and formations, high bluffs with vast views, open fields, a sandy beach and numerous swimming holes.

Adjacent is the perfect “Blank Canvas” - 500 acres with over three quarters of a mile of both sides of Crabapple Creek, A massive concrete dam backs water up creating a beautiful pool, then cascading over and winding through the balance of the property. Huge live oaks, pecan and sycamore along with mesquite and cedar are present throughout the undulating terrain. Don’t miss the chance to build exactly what you want and create the perfect Hill Country getaway. Tract 1 - $12,000 per acre. Tract 2 - $10,000 per acre.

Pin Oak Creek Ranch 198.92± Acres | Fayette County | Property ID: 1060776 The great location of this ranch makes this an excellent property for a home site near Winchester, Texas. With plenty of road frontage on paved FM 153 this ranch is easily accessible. Just minutes from the towns of Winchester and La Grange. Good soils and open pastures, gentle rolling terrain, large post oak, live oak, elm, and a few pecan trees on the property. Two good surface tanks, Pin Oak Creek runs along the entire southwest boundary, an excellent wildlife habitat. The property is perimeter fenced and cross fenced. There is an old barn on the ranch that is use-able. An agricultural exemption. Listed for $965,250

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H Bar H Ranch 906± Acres | Live Oak County This superb South Texas game fenced ranch is located on the West side of Highway 281, 18 miles south of George West, Texas. It includes beautiful newly built improvements, an excellent road system, level III MLD permit, and is covered in excellent varieties of brush and Big Bull Mesquite trees, as well as five tanks, great quality deer, turkey, and quail! This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss out on! Contact Anthony Simpson (210) 854-6365.

Dos Hermanas 1,274± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1021039 Deer hunter’s dream! Everything you need is on this high fenced property–a really nice three-bedroom, two-bath lodge, implement barn, grain silo, blinds, feeders, dog kennels and most of all Frio county red sandy loam soil and big brush! Excellent deer herd with improved genetics, axis deer and blackbuck Antelope. Could add the neighboring ranch to bring the total acreage to 2,400. Contact Anthony Simpson, (210) 854-6365.

Fowlerton 616± Acres | La Salle County | Property ID: 2072895 DUCKS AND BUCKS! Not your typical south Texas ranch. In addition to the great wildlife habitat, it has a USF&W wetland on it. Features include an excellent road system, headquarters beautifully situated on Brown Lake, a 80-100 GPM Carrizo well, a 2,400-square-foot metal building, and all weather main roads. This high fenced ranch has been intensively managed for over 12 years and it can be seen in the top quality deer herd.

The ranch is extremely clean and well cared for. Call Anthony Simpson (210) 854-6364.

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Will’s Ranch 1,531± Acres | La Salle County | Property ID: 1890184 Classic South Texas hunting ranch with first class amenities and accommodations. A total of six tanks and one lake provide plentiful water for fishing and for wildlife, one of which is situated next to the headquarter and is stocked full of fish. A rock foremen’s home, a large bunkhouse, hot tub, outdoor shower, implement barn, grain silo, shooting range and a Carrizo well are all in the headquarter compound. Level and slightly rolling terrain with great brush diversity. Hunter’s paradise! Contact Rick Slaughter, (210) 389-4954 or Anthony Simpson (210) 854-6365.

Tabasco Ranch 42± Acres | Kerr County In the gorgeous Texas Hill Country you will find an irresistible equestrian property, The Tabasco Ranch. It is filled with extensive infrastructure and improvements. The ranch has multiple cabins, a beautiful horse barn, arenas, two living quarter apartments, paddocks and loafing sheds. Located near the quaint town of Comfort, the location is ideal, quiet, and easily accessible. This is a well maintained and manicured property. Contact Anthony Simpson, (210) 854-6365.

Sundance Ranch 75± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1916213 Designed with the horse lover in mind, this great commuter estate property has something for everyone. Located in the Rio Medina area 35 minutes from downtown San Antonio this property has a prairie style main home, a newly constructed modern guesthouse and a ranch foreman’s home. Horseman’s amenities include a beautiful horse barn, a polocrosse field, arenas, paddocks and shed rows. Land is excellent with good soils, tanks and some brush.

Contact Rick Slaughter, (210) 389-4954.

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ADL7 Hunting Ranch 1,315± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 2046933 1,315±-acre high-fenced, intensely managed, turnkey, commercial hunting ranch located in the famous Golden Triangle/Zavala County.

Superior genetically improved whitetail deer. Other game includes over 40 species of exotics, wild hogs, turkey, quail, dove and a bird hunting preserve permit. Exceptionally well watered with seven irrigation wells, 12–13 ponds, 160-acre pivot irrigated food plot.

The 23,000-square-foot furnished White Wing Lodge has 22 guest rooms, game room, office, laundry room, and gift shop. There is also manager’s house, skeet and target range, 12 breeding pens, two large barns, feed bins, blinds, and feeders. Some minerals. Price: $5,200,000

Brush Country Ranch 2,495± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 1567707 Excellent high-fenced, Brush Country Ranch located in the famed Golden Triangle! Excellent brush diversity. Managed whitetail deer herd under the Managed Lands Deer Permit (MLDP) Program with many trophy bucks. Also, feral hogs, javelina, quail, dove, turkey, and fish in the tanks. Nice combination four-bedroom, two-bath lodge with adjoining large barn. Watered by two water wells, including a new irrigation sized well, miles of pipeline to five water troughs, and six stock tanks.

Cross-fenced with two sets of cattle pens. Great ranch with some super hunting! Price: $5,613,750

292± Acres – Two Tracts 292± Acres | Bastrop County | Property ID: 1942591 & 1943949 Two tracts available: 121±, 172±. These two properties are located two miles west of Highway 290 and Highway 21 near Elgin - just 40 miles east of Austin. They have been in the same family for over 40 years! There are great views, rolling terrain, trees, stock tanks, and excellent homesites — perfect for a permanent residence, weekend getaway, horse farm or cattle operation. There is also great commercial development potential. These two properties are available together or individually. The 121± has Highway 290 frontage. A great investment!

High-fenced Hunting Ranch 778± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1914220 Buck Laning Broker | Rick Taylor Broker | Sherry Herndon Agent (830) 278–3612 | swlandco@sbcglobal.net

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High-fenced, turnkey hunting ranch. Intensively managed, genetically improved whitetail deer, under the Managed Lands Deer Permit (MLDP) Program. Also axis deer, blackbuck antelope, turkey, quail and dove abound! Watered by private water supply, numerous troughs and three stock tanks. Comfortable, rustic camp, two metal equipment sheds, metal storage container. Deer blinds, corn feeders, cottonseed feed stations, quail feeders, tractor, shredder and box blade.

Ready for immediate enjoyment, just bring food and clothes! Some minerals.

Price: $1,552,110

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Blue Mountain Ranch 2,392± Acres | Uvalde County Property ID: 1139174 This game-fenced ranch has it all! Starting off with an elegant five-bedroom lodge with a pool with hot tub and a huge game room! Multiple living quarters.

With five water wells, five tanks and water troughs, this ranch has water everywhere!

Blinds, feeders, breeding pens, walk-in cooler — this ranch has it all! Fenced into two pastures for easy management. Over 15 species of exotics! Paved road to lodge.

This ranch is the real deal. Price: $8,223,425

Bucks & Ducks Ranch 318± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1082156 Reduced to $595,000! Spofford Area, good South Texas brush, two lakes stocked with fish, nice modular home — four-bedroom, three-bath lodge with covered porches, four blinds, six corn feeders, three protein feeders, good hunting and fishing! Enjoy this season! Whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, quail, and ducks!

This one’s a bargain.

Kinney County Ranch 1,650± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 516491 Reduced to $1,325 per acre This affordable hunting ranch is high-fenced on two sides and has a two-bedroom ranch house, barns, two water wells and two tanks. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, quail and dove hunting on this game-managed ranch. Part deep-soiled mesquite flats and part guajillo and blackbrush ridges. Live oak bottoms and live oak mots on part of the ranch. This one’s a bargain. Price: $2,236,950

Nueces Oaks Ranch 281± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 1062351 One-and-a-half miles of Nueces barns, sheds, pens, over 100 wooded bottom land. Great and turkey! Feral hogs, quail, Price: $899,200

River, two mobile homes, acres of shaded, heavily hunting! Loads of deer and dove hunting/game!

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Blanco County Ranch 242± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 2030397 The Jewel of Eastern Blanco County. These 242 manicured acres has everything a person could ask for. There is a fully restored turn of the century 2,000 square-foot home along with a 700 square-foot hunter’s cabin, equipment barns, water well with a 10,000 gallon water storage tank and an excellent road system. This ranch has meadows and hillsides all teaming with wildlife, plus a 40 acre coastal pasture ideal for grazing. There are two 1.5-acre lakes which have been built along Onion Creek that flows thru this property providing spectacular water features. Much care has been taken in the development of this ranch and it is truly a turn-key one of a kind property in close proximity to both Austin and San Antonio and only 12 miles to Dripping Springs.

Mason County Ranch

1,300 Acre South Texas Hunting Ranch

218± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 1707892 Located 30 minutes from Fredericksburg in Mason County, this 218-acre tract lies in the heart of some of the best country the Llano River Valley has to offer. Deep soils, great brush and a gently rolling terrain make it a diverse and versatile ranch for hunting, grazing or general recreation. Two wells equipped with solar pumps provide water to the property, electricity is in place and the property is fenced. Wildlife is varied and in abundance, with free-ranging whitetail and axis deer being the primary species along with turkey and feral hogs. It’s no secret the Llano River Valley produces some of the largest whitetail bucks in the Hill Country. This is a fantastic property in a convenient location that offers great hunting.

1,300± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 2018310 Located in the rolling flint rock hills just North of Batesville, this relatively unimproved property has a lot to offer for someone looking to develop an excellent hunting ranch.

There is an excellent brush diversity throughout the property and good roads and senderos are in place. The ranch is high fenced and there is one Carrizo water well with water piped to several water troughs and one nice stock pond. This ranch has not been hunted or had cattle in several years and the game is plentiful. This property offers a rare combination of great habitat and spectacular views. Priced to sell!

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Frio County Ranch 211± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1883085 Awesome native brush and red dirt soil is what Frio County is known for and this ranch is a prime example of what has made Frio county so sought after. This high fenced ranch has great paved road frontage, electricity and a water well with water piped underground to troughs out in the pasture. The current owner has introduced some improved genetics, ten TTT Doe were brought in from an outstanding game ranch in early 2014. Ranches of this size and quality are hard to come by in this prime area.

Twin Tanks Ranch 477± Acres | Dimmit County | Property ID: 1620755 Located just North of HWY 85 between Dilley and Big Wells, this 477-acre property is the quintessential South Texas Red Dirt Ranch. Completely turn-key, this ranch features a comfortable headquarters, well maintained roads, two water wells “one in the Carrizo Sands”, two tanks, multiple food plots, fantastic native brush and a great wildlife herd. The property is mostly low-fenced and has a large neighbor. Ranches of this size and caliber are hard to find, don’t let this one pass you by!

920 Acre Frio County Ranch 920± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1811106 Conveniently located just under an hour from San Antonio. Absolutely some of the prettiest country in South Texas! This ranch offers incredible native brush diversity, outstanding views and excellent hunting for all types of game. The native whitetail genetics are impressive, with the ranch record exceeding 190 inches Boone and Crockett. Property is high fenced, with one water well, three wildlife ponds, several water troughs and a modest headquarters overlooking the property. You will not find a ranch that has a better combination of habitat, quality of game and location on the market today!

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Big Creek Ranch 5,034± Acres | Routt County | Colorado | Property ID: 1896664 Sitting in its own serene and secluded valley only seven miles north of the resort town of Steamboat Springs, lies the Big Creek Ranch. With over 5,000 acres, this is the largest property of its kind in the US near a major world-class ski resort. The ranch is practically surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of the Routt National Forest, making this wild and vast retreat seem infinitely larger. Boasting over five miles of private fishing along the enhanced Big Creek, the ranch also offers several other creeks, springs and ponds, abundant wildlife and elegant improvements. Contact Ken Mirr. Price: $54,900,000

JE Canyon Ranch 46,790± Acres | Las Animas County | Colorado | Property ID: 1539510 With over 46,700 deeded acres, the JE Canyon Ranch represents one of Colorado’s largest private ranches and wildlife preserves on the market today. Situated in Southeastern Colorado’s canyon country, the property includes unique red rock canyons that rival those in southern Utah. Nine miles of the Purgatoire River run through the ranch, as well as other streams and riparian areas, creating a vast wilderness that form a mosaic of interconnected canyons and mesas. It is a premier wildlife ranch with tags available for trophy mule deer and bighorn sheep, elk and numerous other animals. It is also a repository of fascinating geologic, archaeological and historic heritage sites including prehistoric rock art, and abandoned pioneer homesteads. Offered in cooperation with Corwin Brown and Associates, Inc. Contact Ken Mirr. Price: $23,400,000

Promontory Ranch 255± Acres | Gunnison County | Colorado | Property ID: 1612902 Situated directly between Mount Crested Butte and Snodgrass Mountain, the 255±acre Promontory Ranch presents an extremely rare opportunity to own a sizable, undeveloped property at the base of one of North Americas most renowned ski areas, Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The ranch is zoned as a blend of conserved open space, a well-entitled Planned Unit Development, and single/multi-family residential, making it an ideal acquisition for a development-minded investor. However, given its prime location and spectacular views of the East River Valley, Promontory Ranch would be equally attractive for an end user seeking a prestigious recreational property with high conservation values. Contact Ed Roberson. Price: $12,600,000

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Capitol Creek Ranch 1,328± Acres | Pitkin County | Colorado | Property ID: 1896659 At 1,328 acres, the historic Capitol Creek Ranch is one of the largest contiguous tracts of deeded ground in Pitkin County, Colorado. This end-of-the-road ranch is adjacent to the Snowmass/Maroon Bells Wilderness, and set against the backdrop of the dramatic snow-capped West Elk Range and Haystack Mountain. Capitol Creek meanders through over three miles of the ranch. Characterized by irrigated meadows and gently sloping aspen hillsides, the property is stunningly scenic, and offers multiple opportunities for year-round recreational activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and horseback riding. Capitol Creek Ranch offers the ultimate private mountain solitude within 30 minutes of Aspen. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

Price: $27,000,000

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Wolf Mountain Ranch 9,280± Acres | Big Horn County | Montana | Property ID: 1896594 The Wolf Mountain Ranch is truly a western big-game hunters paradise situated in an incredibly scenic mountain setting. The property is comprised of approximately 9,280 deeded acres, located in the heart of the Little Wolf Mountains in southeastern Montana. World class elk and mule deer have been harvested on this legendary ranch and surrounding area. Accommodations at the ranch include a tastefully built hunting lodge and metal shop. In addition to the world class hunting, the ranch supports a viable agricultural operation. Listed in cooperation with Wildlife Resources LLC and exclusively marketed by Mirr Ranch Group LLC. Contact Duffy Brown. Price: $9,750,000

North Spring Creek Ranch 5,886± Acres | Albany County | Wyoming | Property ID: 1896626 Just south of the Laramie River and town of Laramie, the North Spring Creek Ranch offers an ideal combination of valuable irrigated hay meadows and productive Wyoming prairie. The ranch has ample water resources including over seven miles of year-round meandering creeks, two wells, numerous springs, irrigation ditches, and an 81-acre reservoir. Sportsmen will appreciate the landowner elk and antelope tags, phenomenal waterfowl hunting, and fishing on the creeks and reservoir. It’s well improved with a newly renovated shop with attached one-bedroom apartment, large metal garage, barn, new working corrals, and various other support buildings. Contact Mac McWhorter. Price: $3,850,000

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Millersview Ranch

447± Acres | Sutton County | Property ID: 1663710

390± Acres | Concho County | Property ID: 1689291

Awesome high fenced game ranch with new 2,485 square feet, six-bedroom, threebath lodge. Ranch has exotics and has released a white tailed breeder buck scoring 235, along with 20 bred doe to be released. Level III MLD permit. Call to view! Price: $1,285,000

Between Millersview and Paint Rock, near Duck Creek-Property has good cover, mesquite, native grasses and dirt tanks throughout. Wildlife is abundant with deer, turkey, dove, quail and some free ranging black buck. Great cabin that will sleep 10–12 easily. Price: $721,500

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Erna Ranch

2.85± Acres | Robertson County | Property ID: 1696567

162± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 961512

Built in 2012, beautiful 2,300-square-foot home is on 2.85 acres in newly developed Woodforest Subdivision. Three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath with study/office.

Open floor plan, granite, stainless steel appliances and stone fireplace. Franklin ISD! Price: $295,000

Nice farm/ranch with good sandy soil, improved grasses and excellent underground water! Charming two-bedroom, one-bath home and a large two-bedroom, two-bath hunting cabin, several outbuildings, and working pens. Three water wells all being 80 GPM or better and three nice ponds. Price: $731,700

Franklin 45 Acres 45± Acres | Robertson County Property ID: 2043925 Attractive rolling property approximately two miles from Franklin with frontage on FM 1644. The acreage is 85 percent open with improved grasses and approximately 15 percent is wooded area giving you a nice variety of terrain. There is a great home site and water well. Ag. exemption is in place and the perimeter fence is in good condition. Price: $236,000

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Rimfire Oaks Ranch 107.42± Acres | Fayette County | Property ID: 1966238 Great location! 107.42 acres just north of La Grange with a nice mix of open pastures and heavily wooded areas. The extremely rolling topography allows for great four-wheeling and hiking trails throughout. The large pond offers a great water source for livestock or fishing and the metal barn provides ample storage for farm and recreational equipment. This property also features frontage on FM 153 and Raymond Road.

Ag exempt. Price: $558,584

Southern Chalet 15± Acres | Washington County | Property ID: 1923251 Situated on 15 acres in the rolling hills of Washington County, this open concept, split-floor plan home boasts a gas log fireplace, formal dining and beautiful hickory flooring throughout. The U-shaped kitchen with granite counter tops features an oversized, deep granite sink, breakfast bar, five-burner gas stove, and walk-in pantry. The master suite with separate vanities and walk-in closets, shower and jacuzzi tub is the perfect place to unwind. Additional amenities: crown molding, ceiling fans, study, sprinkler system, storage building, chicken coop and dog run. Price: $550,000

Serenity Stone Haven 15± Acres | Waller County | Property ID: 1974567 This fabulous five-bedroom, six-bath, and three half-bath home with over 6,000 square feet of living space sits on 15.84 beautiful wooded acres. As you enter thru the grand gate and cross Three Mile Creek, the tree lined entry presents a dramatic, recently renovated home with stunning architectural details, stone walls, cathedral ceilings, six wood burning fireplaces and uniquely beautiful salvaged items throughout. The gourmet kitchen, media room, banquet hall and game room create the perfect environment for entertaining and just thru the library is the 1500+square foot “carriage house” that can be used for multiple events. The intricate details and charm are endless and create a warm and welcoming environment. Price: $950,000

Elm Grove Farm 77.33± Acres | Austin County Property ID: 1693920 Situated on a winding country road, these 77+ acres make an excellent recreational destination.

With one-fifth of a mile of road frontage, this country estate presents all kinds of possibilities. The rolling pastures and scattered mature trees afford excellent hunting opportunities while the live creek, which borders the property on one side, and the two ponds offer plenty of fishing fun. An old farm house built in the early 1900’s awaits some creativity and TLC, but could provide a perfect place to hang your hat temporarily. Ag. exempt. Price: $618,400

Hunter’s Creek Way 10± Acres | Harris County | Property ID: 1803479 This custom gated home is in an exclusive gated equestrian sub division.

With three bedrooms and three baths downstairs, a second study and bonus room upstairs, formal dining, gas log fireplace, hardwood floors, pool with water fall and hot tub this is a home you won’t want to miss!

The study, sitting room or nursery just off the master bedroom presents all kinds of possibilities and the master bath has a large walk in shower with three shower heads and boasts granite countertops. Additional amenities include: Island kitchen, plantation custom shutters, 24-Zone sprinkler system, alarm system, two air conditioning units, eight-stall horse barn, lighted arena, and four dog kennels with concrete floors.

Ten acres for $900,000. Also available as 20 acres for $1,200,000.

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World Class Hunting Ranch 10,000± Acres | Hidalgo County | Property ID: 2022199 10,000 acres in Hidalgo and Starr counties: 3,000 acres, 6,000 acres, or entire ranch. One of the best all around turn-key ranches in South Texas. Great Improvements (five homes/airstrip) , and outstanding hunting. Dove and Quail are abundant, as well as world class whitetail hunting.

Exotics include scimitar oryx and blackbuck antelope. Good Income from cattle and hunting. 40 ponds, good water wells, paved roads. Call for details.

310 La Pryor 310± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 1968256 Great high fenced hunting ranch. Gorgeous home, custom finishes. Great deer hunting, and amazing dove/quail hunting. Three water wells, five water stations. Good road system, five deer blinds with protein feeders. Price: $1,300,000

Bronte Pecan Farm 270± Acres | Runnels County Property ID: 2043976 270-acre pecan farm - good mix of pecan trees, native cover, and dry farmland. Approximately 1,500 trees, new drip systems, five water wells (average output of 30-50 GPM). Great hunting, great water, almost two miles of Oak Creek (6,000 feet both sides). Price: $945,000

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246 Ranch

2,478± Acres | King County | Property ID: 1169749

The 246 Ranch is located in western Knox and eastern King Counties. This ranch was part of the famous 6666 Ranch near Guthrie, Texas. This whole area is a huge part of Texas history, and is right in the middle of some of northwest Texas’ famous ranches such as the 6666, Pitchfork, Tongue River, Spike Box, Moorehouse and the Waggoner Ranch. The 246 Ranch has some of the best hunting and diversified terrain in this part of Texas. Buzzard Peak and Snake Den Lake are both on this ranch and are a great part of Texas history. This is one of the finest hunting ranches in Northwest Texas, with a game management program that has been in place for years. Recent rainfall has helped the grass, ponds and added to the lake level. The quail population has increased with current weather conditions and the deer are in better shape than ever. The 246 Ranch would make a great corporate hunting ranch for clients or would accommodate a large family with all the improvements in place now. This ranch is ready to enjoy now. Price: $4,584,300 or $1,850 per acre

Timanus Ranch

2,102± Acres | King County | Property ID: 1998971 The Timanus Ranch is located between Knox City and Guthrie Texas on Hwy 222. It is right in the middle of some of the largest ranches in Texas such as the 6666, Moorehouse and Spike Box Ranches. The ranch is right across the highway from Buzzard Peak and the famous Snake Den Lake. This is some of the best and most diverse hunting in North Texas.

With its large neighbors, the Timanus Ranch has very little hunting pressure and is home to huge whitetails, some mule deer and a wide variety of other wildlife that are native to this area. Price: $2,399,000

Sweetwater Ranch

633± Acres | Wheeler County | Property ID: 1694057

Sweetwater Ranch is located three miles north of Wheeler, Texas in Wheeler County.

This ranch has 633 acres plus or minus. Sweetwater Ranch has the amazing, clear Sweetwater creek that runs through the property of approximately one mile. This provides a great water source for cattle and wildlife. The property also has two spring fed ponds that are stocked with bass and catfish. The land has several areas of subirrigated grass. This property has good boundary fences. Many large cottonwood and hardwood trees meander throughout the property providing shade and shelter for cows and wildlife. Price $2,175,000. Contact at (806) 679-1852.

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462± Acre Estate with Colonial-Style House 462± Acres | Hopkins County | Property ID: 2059713 Located on the north side of Interstate 30 in Hopkins County sits this magnificent estate. The 8,654-square-foot brick colonial-style mansion has the exquisite style, decor, and class of an era gone by with all of the present day amenities. The massive crystal chandelier, decorative crown molding, and winding staircase welcome you, but the warmth and southern charm this house offers will make you want to stay. The house boasts five large, elegantly decorated bedrooms, five full baths, five half baths, and a large board room.

The marble hearth and gas fireplace in the formal living room along with the stunning dining room with beautiful crown molding, ceiling medallion, and crystal chandelier make this house perfect for entertaining guests. The large den with gas fireplace, game room, and red sun room deliver the warmth and cozy feel to the home while still remaining elegant.

This home features a double kitchen with tile floors complete with two sinks, double ovens, two cook tops, a dishwasher, and cabinets galore. Just off of the kitchen sits a butler’s pantry and laundry room with a sink, gas cook top, and half bath. From the beautiful landscaping to the detached indoor pool house, to the 1,064-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bath brick guest house out back, this house never disappoints. The 462± sprawling acres contains two sets of steel working pens with squeeze chutes at both locations.

Amenities include: 24x24 loafing shed, 24x40 loafing shed, 20x80 equipment shed, 40x80 workshop with concrete floor, and a 20x80 attached equipment shed. There are eight pastures that are adequately watered by nine ponds. With predominately Bermuda grass pastures with scattered Dallis grass, road frontage on all four sides of the property, and the amenities this place offers make this place one of a kind. Price: $2,475,000

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Burleigh Ranch 69.65± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 2001849 Secluded 69 acres with lovely four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath two-story custom home, comfortable family room with fireplace overlooking a spacious backyard with a swimming pool, hot tub and fire pit. The two-car attached garage has a large upstairs game room, office space or a fifth bedroom. There is a metal equipment barn on a concrete slab and a two-acre lake on the property. All of these comforts just a 10 minute drive from Bellville or a relaxing 45 minute drive to Houston (Fry Road) on FM 529. Price: $1,250,000

Bean Ranch 33.47± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 2047718 With 33 sandy loam acres on Pechacek Road near New Ulm, this secluded weekend retreat offers a main home with wraparound porches and a spacious deck overlooking the sparkling pond. Two guest homes accommodate family and friends. An office, a metal equipment barn and a second pond complete the package. All of the comforts are here to be enjoyed with a five minute drive to New Ulm or a relaxing 75 minute drive to Houston. Price: $875,500

Schuette Road Ranch 81.65± Acres | Colorado County | Property ID: 1953291 Near The Falls Golf and Recreation Club, paved Schuette Road dead-ends into this outstanding 81-acre property. Private and gently rolling, the property boasts a comfortable three-bedroom, two-bath hardie-plank home. Two nicely stocked ponds and selectively cleared trails meander through the live oak trees, around the ponds and along a seasonal creek. The property also includes a three-bedroom manufactured home, metallic shop building and climate controlled “craft room”, several tin barns and four water wells. Price: $1,250,000

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www.NixonRealEstate.com Vic Nixon, Broker | (830) 997–2187 vic@nixonrealestate.com 1325 East Main Street | Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Wine Country Special 331.55± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1809599 331.55 acres located on US Highway 290 between Johnson City and Hye. Approximately 1,500 feet of highway frontage with a great location for a winery. Productive fields, large oak trees, large home built in 1999 with beautiful treed patios. There is also a 60’x100’ barn, three-car garage and/or workshop, old home to be restored, another very large barn, lots of brush toward the back of the property for hunting. This is a great multi-use property. Very few properties this size become available in the Hye. Price: $3,770,000

Fredericksburg Ranch 317± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1892166 317 acres located four-and-a-half miles from the Gillespie county airport on FM 2093. There are mountaintop views of Fredericksburg and the Pedernales River Valley from elevations over 1,900 feet. One water well, a nice sized pond, seasonal creek with a lake location. Hunting is good for deer, turkey, dove and hogs. Price: $1,933,700

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Boerne Equestrian Beauty 224± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1155944 BOERNE EQUESTRIAN BEAUTY - This secluded ranch is well located near San Antonio, just outside of Boerne, Texas. Solitude and privacy await you with over a mile of paved road to the compound from the front gate. Beautiful four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath limestone home of approximately 3,000 square feet, guest home with three-bedrooms and two-baths, large horse barn with huge entertaining area, bunk room and quarters. Work your roping horses in the 300’ x 150’ arena or your cutting horses in the covered area as well. This ranch is well watered with two wells logged at 65–70 gpm per owner and a windmill feeding the cowboy swimming pool. Pastures have been cleared of most cedar and six surface tanks collect water throughout the ranch allowing the abundant free ranging wildlife, horses and cattle to graze. This exceptional property is offered with all minerals owned, believed to be 100 percent. Four executive hunting blinds also convey. Price: $2,850,000. 3 percent to buyer’s agent.

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Michito Retreat Ranch

240± Acres | San Jacinto County | Property ID: 1655159 Reduced! Michito Ranch is a unique offering with rich opportunity. As a whole 240 acres, Michito is a family estate, retreat, and/or camp type offering with many amenities...ready-to-go. For the private homestead, Michito presents an 87-acre and/ or 54-acre solicitation, each with a personal style of ranch settings. Lakes and trees and pastures ready! Horse lovers and entertainers will appeal to the 54-acre sprawling onestory with accompanying and accentuating outbuildings, party patio, horse-ready barn, shop, equipment/gear barn, livestock pens, lakes, and rolling treed, pastured, and wooded terrain. Weekenders and hill country lovers will be drawn to the 87 acres, lakeside home with Tuscan accents, gated concrete entry drive, guest house/garage, FM frontage, and rolling trees. Price: $2,300,000

Scales Ranch

484± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 1810747 Historic Gibbs Forest timberland. First time open-market offering. Big road frontage. Beautiful topography. Excellent soils. Shape to your desire. Easy to clear or keep in forest. Beautiful rolling hills in sandy soils and mix of pine plantations with natural pine/hardwood creek drains. Price: $1,258,400

352 Acres Trevat

352± Acres | Trinity County | Property ID: 2021397 Great home or cabin site. Great recreational tract. Value priced. 2011 wildfire victim, tracts have scattered green new growth pine and hardwoods. Ready for conversion or natural regeneration. Easily accessed. Low population. Good hunting. Serene, quiet, historical timberland. Adjoins State of Texas land. Near Angelina National Forest!

Price: $880,000

Paces Chapel

1,116± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 1076418

Great location! Easy access, yet private. First time openmarket offering. Historic timberland with portions in scattered mature pines. Some plantation and some natural. Beautiful rolling pine timberland and sandy type soils. Good drainage with no floodplain. Elevations to 450+ feet. Excellent game ranch potential. Mostly large tract adjoiners. Price: $3,342,420

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Heartfield Farm 208.52± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 2031790 This is that unique place you have been looking for in a well desired location! With 208.52 heavily wooded rolling acres, this property is a perfect recreational retreat offering year round activities.

A beautiful eight-acre spring-fed lake is the focal point of this property. The lake is stocked with bass, crappie and perch, and a smaller pond is stocked similarly. There is over 1,400 feet of road frontage on SH 30, a major connecting highway between Huntsville and Bryan-College Station. The timber on the property is well stocked with mixed hardwoods and loblolly pine.

The forest is an asset to this property that offers income, recreation and aesthetics. In addition, the forest landscape includes dogwoods, magnolia trees, lantana, bluebonnets, and various other wildflowers. The main home on the property is an older farm house, and is very quaint in appearance and design. This home has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and is located in a picture perfect setting. An additional house is on the property and with updates could be an asset. The wildlife is varied and includes white tailed deer, squirrel, a variety of birds including great blue heron, egrets, kingfisher, pileated woodpecker, ducks on the lake, songbirds and much more. Current ownership enjoys the opportunities the wildlife present and hunting on this property has been very limited. Price: $2,189,460

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Hills of Harmon Creek 248.42± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 2018321 Live water frontage — a rare find in East Texas. This 248.42 acres is a recreational paradise offering high wooded rolling hills, two ponds, sandy loam soil, abundant wildlife, miles of cleared trails, and over 3,000 feet of live water frontage. It is a perfect secluded get-away. Features also include two rock gated entrances, frontage on county maintained road, new fences, and several beautiful homesites. Price: $1,116,648 or $4,495 per acre

Old Chapel Road 18.52± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 1801851 This East Texas dream is situated on 18.52 acres of pristine country. Relax on the huge porches or in the inviting sun room. Come inside and entertain from the open concept, island kitchen. More storage than one can imagine. Outdoors features a 40x80 barn, 40x40 being fully enclosed and two 20x40 open ends, all on a slab. Completing the look is a gorgeous stock pond, with a fountain. This truly is a park-like setting, and is a rare find.

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THUNDER HILL RANCH 939¹ Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1627893 Thunder Hill Ranch is one of the crown jewels of Llano County and the Texas Hill Country. The ranch is located three miles east of Llano, 20 miles from Lake LBJ and Horseshoe Bay and 75 miles from Austin. Its 939 acres is a corporate dream that can sleep up to 40 people in the five houses which include a new Party Barn that sleeps 16 and a first class River House overlooking 3,500 feet of the year-round historical Llano River. 880 acres are under high fence broken down in two pastures, a 700-acre Whitetail Pasture with 200+ B and C whitetails and trophy black buck and a 180-acre Exotic Pasture with trophy gemsbok (41�+), aoudad, axis, red sheep, red fallow, black buck and trophy whitetails. There are two big lakes stocked with trophy bass. The 5,000 square-foot Party Barn includes a commercial kitchen, two living rooms, 2,000 squarefoot covered patio with built-in BBQ cooker/smoker and outdoor kitchen overlooking a nine stage/five station state of the art-lighted skeet range. The ranch is being sold turn-key with all designer furnishings in the houses to convey along with ranch equipment, ATVs and exotics. Price: $8,995,000

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Hickory Mountain Ranch 1,914± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1576961 About six miles south of Llano lies an approximately 1,914-acre piece of Texas history that is being made available for the first time in multiple generations. This “Diamond in the Rough” is a completely natural blank canvas for you to make it whatever you dream of! There is a beautiful wet-weather creek fed by many smaller creeks and draws forming beautiful creek bottoms that are filled with large hickory, live oaks and elm trees. In the center of this ranch is a large fragmented granite mountain rising over 300feet from its base that creates a perfect habitat for all types of wildlife and recreational pursuits. This ranch is well-watered with four solar powered wells pumping into large cement water troughs. A nice, serviceable hunter’s cabin on the back of the property, an historical 1886 home with over 3,500 square feet of living space and “good bones”, and a second, more modern, home complete with a pool create this lovely picture of Heaven on earth! Price: $8,613,000

Threadgill Road Ranch 490.55± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 1106952 This 490.553-acre ranch is located just north of the Mason-Gillespie county line. Accessed from Threadgill Road (county maintained) by a very nice well maintained easement road making this ranch very remote. The ranch is approximately 19 miles from Fredericksburg and 16 miles south of Mason. There is a nice insulated metal barn with interior bathroom, cement flooring and patio. There is also a hunter’s cabin of sorts on the property but of little value. A new road is in place and there is electricity on the ranch. There is a scenic wet weather creek that traverses the middle of the ranch and uninterrupted views across the Texas Hill county. If you are looking for an excellent hunting property within 20 minutes of Fredericksburg, but without the Gillespie county price, this is it. Price: $1,569,769

JT Ranch 57.86± Acres | Llano County Property ID: 1953092 This fabulous, small acreage ranch has it all!

Sitting just far enough from the highway to allow for privacy is a lovely split level home with three bedrooms, two baths, a loft with a wet bar, and a beautiful back patio ideally suited for gathering with family and friends. Horses, cows, or most any livestock can be well taken care of with the three barns, new fencing, and six livestock sheds. The land includes a nice combination of improved grasses, native trees and brush. There is great underground water and the terrain slopes gently toward the back of the property where the east fork of Wright’s Creek frequently flows. Enjoy the tasteful modern conveniences of relaxing on the patio at the house or walk a few hundred yards to kick back and pitch a tent under the oak trees at the back of your own property.

Hunting is a definite possibility with all of the typical Texas Hill Country wildlife around.

With the right terms, the property could be split or owner financed. Price: $699,999

Rocky Creek Ranch 388± Acres | Mills County | Property ID: 1720651 If you have ever dreamed of working white-tail deer on your own high fenced ranch and being able to live in a beautiful home among them, this may be the ideal place for you! A little over 250-acres of this lovely ranch with highway frontage is high- fenced and includes some of the best looking deer you will find. The additional 130± acres is directly across the highway and is low-fenced. Rocky Creek traverses both properties and, except during extreme drought, flows year-round. Dinosaur tracks embedded in some of the rock around the property provides unique opportunities to study and share a piece of history with your family and friends. The Austin Stone home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms, tons of great amenities and a wraparound porch perfect for relaxing at the end of your day. There is also a Foreman’s house or guest home, granite gravel roads, numerous barns, shop, and pens. This is truly a complete package. Price: $3,800,000 www.FrostyMiller.com frosty@tstar.net (325) 247–3997 | (325) 456-8844 1200 Ford Street | Llano, Texas 78643 view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/6053 LandsofTexasMagazine.com

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SELLING DREAMS BY THE ACRE.

Coke County Ranch 1,655Âą Acres | Coke County | Property ID: 1878752 This ranch is well located about one-and-a-half hours east of Midland, one hour southwest of Abilene, and 40 minutes north of San Angelo. Topography ranges from deep creek bottom and mesquite flats to high, cedar covered hills. It is well watered by a wet weather creek with seep springs, two dirt tanks, six wells, and two taps off of the Lake Spence/Midland water line. Game include a very good, managed whitetail deer herd as well as turkey, bobwhite quail, and dove. An adjoining 25 acres with a modest two-bedroom house and two water wells is also available. Price: $2,125,000

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THE WEST IS OUR HERITAGE. MAKE IT YOURS. www.RMABrokers.com | (855) 535–0881 | info@rmabrokers.com | PO Box 160 | Johnstown, Colorado 80534

OKLAHOMA STUD RANCH 400± Acres | McClain County Purcell, Oklahoma | Property ID: 1929025

VISTA VERDE GUEST RANCH 587± Acres | Routt County | Steamboat Springs, Colorado | Property ID: 1754999 Shadowed by the rugged peaks of the snowcapped Zirkel Range, the 587-acre guest ranch bordering national forest includes over 90,000 square feet of upscale improvements and offers adventure, outstanding cuisine and indulgence to guests from around the world.

Located 30 minutes north of Steamboat Springs and convenient to the regional airport, this exclusive luxury guest ranch is offered turnkey with talented staff in place at $19,900,000.

Christy Belton, (970) 734–7885.

CHANEY RANCH 20± Acres | Garfield County | New Castle, Colorado | Property ID: 1735727

Formed in 1974, the premier 400-acre breeding and training facility in Purcell offers an abundance of opportunity in a turnkey equestrian operation and a platted 200-lot development called Oklahoma Stud Ranch Estates. The ranch is just one half hour away from downtown Oklahoma City making it a prime investment opportunity for future development potential. Billy Long, (970) 948–1333 or Ryan Tatsch, (719) 565–8318. Price: $3,987,000

LITTLE TROUT RANCH 3,397± Acres | Routt County Oak Creek, Colorado | Property ID: 1407943 A prime hunting ranch, this 3,397-acre property is only 20 miles south of Steamboat Springs and one mile from Oak Creek. Little Trout Ranch consists of high mountain grazing and recreational land with varied topography, meadows, 100-mile vistas and plenty of cover for wildlife. Combine with adjoining property for over 6,000 contiguous acres. Christy Belton, (970) 734–7885. Price: $5,950,000

The entire 20+ acre horse lover’s property is surrounded by white panel fencing that shows off the pastures and improvements which include a historic brick farmhouse with veranda porches; bright red classic barn with loft, vet clinic, wash rack, stallion stall and pen; new 10-stall metal barn with turnouts; hay barn; outdoor arena and round pen. Also on the property are a guest house and manager’s home with office. Excellent senior water rights and conveniently located within one hour of Aspen and Vail. Mike Deer, (970) 618–3081. Price: $1,495,000

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Jay Jones, Broker

Jones Ranch Realty, LLC

Pierce Ranch

jay@jonesranches.com 501 n. Milam | P.O. Box 406 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Pedernales River Pecan Grove

52.07± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1927105 German stone home that has been beautifully restored on the Pedernales River is 3,815 square-feet, with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The quiet countryside of Fredericksburg can be enjoyed from this beautiful 1906 German homestead. 1,000+ feet of the Pedernales River; three wells, 13, 90, 120 GPM, great water! Home and out buildings (dog trot quest quarters, two bedrooms, one bath; pool house and bath; 2,340 square-foot barn) are on 18.54 acres and may be purchased separately from the front acreage with Pedernales river frontage which is 33.53 acres.

The ranch homestead is the perfect setting for a family and guest to relax and live the Hill Country setting of Fredericksburg. It is only seven miles from town. Price: $2,450,000

59.87± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1974459 Producing pecan grove and Pedernales River frontage are located within six miles of Fredericksburg. Property has productive soils, great pecan trees, two water wells, one yields 85 GPM and is grandfathered for irrigation purposes. Two manufactured homes are included. It is extremely clean and nice. Owners estimate that the square footage is 3,800 square-feet. Barn is 3,200 square-feet with concrete floors, two baths, living or office rooms, insulated and electricity; several sheds, storage, and workshop. There is approximately 1,680-foot frontage on the Pedernales River. Pecan Grove has an irrigation system throughout the orchard. Price: $1,250,000

Lower Crabapple

Oehler

21± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 2006802

10± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 2003450

This is a beautiful manicured 21-acre property with a custom built home to take advantage of the fantastic views of the Texas Hill Country. Natural lighting (lots of windows), rain water collection system, extra insulation, nice porch to enjoy the distant views make this home one to see. Property has great trees and is secluded from the adjoining neighbors. Price: $1,225,000

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This is a great old German homestead to live or remodel, three-bedroom, two-bath, 2,239 square-feet. The stone work shows the excellent craftsmanship of the time. The bones or structure of the home can be added onto, to have the perfect hill country vintage ranch home. Views from this 2,000± elevation are fantastic. Outdoor living areas take advantage of the distant views and breezes. Price: $670,000

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Charles Cammack/Broker | (210) 215–3351 | www.LandCapAdvisors.com view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/144120 13300 Old Blanco Road, Suite 321 | San Antonio, Texas 78216

San Pedro Ranch 1,700± Acres | Val Verde County Property ID: 1956413 Enjoy fly fishing on the crystal clear waters of the Devils River! The valley allows easy access to over two miles of frontage on one of the most pristine and protected rivers in the state. Huge oak and pecan trees line the banks. The vistas provide unparalleled 360 degree views that span for miles. The property provides trophy hunting for whitetail and mule deer, turkey, and mouflon and aoudad sheep.

The ranch is improved with main house, guest house, landing strip with hangar and helipad, and horse barn.

Quail Haven Ranch 646± Acres | Duval County Property ID: 1898056 Exceptional game management has produced one of the best trophy whitetail hunting ranches in the heart of the South Texas Brush Country. The Quail Haven Ranch, southwest of George West, has an underground pipeline network and 21 individual game watering stations which also creates an ideal habitat for quail and dove hunting. The perimeter is highfenced and the ranch boasts a lodge with an attached garage, outdoor cooking area with firepit, and separate bunkhouses.

www.TrustFinancial.us Financing for these and other properties is available through Trust Financial.

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Asher Reilly | (210) 299–0449 | asher.reilly@landadvisors.com 700 North St. Mary’s Street | Suite 401 | San Antonio, TX 78205

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The Double Diamond R anch 1,425± Acres Hays and Comal Counties Property ID: 1735082 Located between San Marcos and New Braunfels, The Double Diamond Ranch is an opportunity to acquire recreational, ranching, wildlife and future development land within the I-35 corridor. The ranch has an abundance of wildlife including deer, turkey, hogs and dove along with a variety of hardwoods.

The property is located within an hour from the Central Business Districts of San Antonio and Austin. Access to entertainment, services and recreation is available within 20 miles in San Marcos and New Braunfels.

Contact Asher Reilly at (210) 299–0449.

Price: $8,899,125

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