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Apache Creek Ranch Apache Creek is an exquisite ranch and a haven for whitetail and exotics. It has two lakes, a mile of frontage on Hondo Creek, gorgeous topography with over one hundred feet of elevation change, cattle working pens, irrigated fields and a beautiful home. It is rare to find a ranch like this . . . a ranch that offers so many diverse sources of recreation and income potential.

Its versatility is not just because of its sheer size, but because of what it offers in both natural resources, existing infrastructure and proximity to urban amenities.

2,058 ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY

The ranch includes a beautiful, modern main home with spacious and comfortable open-concept living and dining areas offering plenty of space to entertain large groups. Just outside the home is a large patio area, a covered outdoor kitchen with a fireplace and a gorgeous pool, all surrounded by a meticulously landscaped yard. Just down the road from the main home is a two-bedroom guest home with a carport and outdoor relaxation area near the barns. The entire barn compound area has been beautifully landscaped and irrigated.

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Lifestyle Issue BARN LIVING THE GROW TH OF WINERIES IN TEX AS W I L L I A M C H R I S V I N E YA R D S THE EXOTIC NILGAI BULL ADRIAN SABOM & XOCHITL RODRIGUEZ’S PA S S I ON FOR T HE OU T D O OR S and much more...

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58 A PACHE CREEK R A N CH Apache Creek is a haven for whitetail and exotics, has two lakes, a mile of frontage on Hondo Creek, gorgeous topography with over one hundred feet of elevation change, cattle working pens, irrigated fields and a beautiful home. It is rare to find a ranch like this . . . a ranch that offers so many diverse sources of recreation and income potential.

Its versatility is not just because of its sheer size, but because of what it offers in both natural resources, existing infrastructure and proximity to urban amenities.

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WINCHELL RIVER R ACH This classic Texas Cross Timbers hunting and agricultural ranch overlooks approximately two-and-a-half miles of the Colorado River between Brownwood and Brady. The ranch is improved with a main lodge and several smaller homes. In addition to the river, the ranch has over 40 lakes and ponds. It is very difficult to find a ranch that offers as much high-quality deer, duck, quail, dove, turkey and fishing opportunity in one package.

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LUCK Y A R ANCH The Lucky A Ranch, located six miles east of Navasota, is 388Âą acres of thoughtfully customized perfection about 72 miles from Houston. (following page 72) B R O C H U R E

E S TA N C I A O N T H E B R A Z O S Estancia On The Brazos is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking ranches in all of Washington County. This property is truly one of a kind. The ranch has long views of the Brazos River and surrounding countryside with a combination of rolling pastureland and heavily-treed areas for wildlife habitat. (following page 168)

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A PR I M ER O N F ED ER A L TA K I N G S

A N AT U R A L CO N N EC T I O N

H O L I DAY G I F T G U I D E

As part of the Texas Wildlife Association’s 2018 Private Lands Summit “The Border Wall: Protecting Our Country or Dividing Our Interests,” attorney Jim Bradbury presented “Condemnation Consequences,” a look at the history and application of federal eminent domain powers as they relate to the construction of a border wall. It is a federal project that has implications for landowners along the 1,200 mile Texas-Mexico border.

Xochitl Rodriguez and Adrian Sabom have a natural connection. Their passion for the outdoors, and especially for sharing it with their children, is one of the reasons the two women were tapped as ambassadors for Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s We Will Not Be Tamed campaign.

The campaign calls us to appreciate the wildness of Texas, the vastness of our Texas spirit and why we should be inspired to conserve it.

Our annual gift guide curated especially for the discriminating Texas land aficionado. Gift ideas ranging from gifts for the home, foodies, book lovers and more!

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B E C O M I N G T R U LY T E X A S

A barn-style building combines the benefits of a modern home with the rustic charm and function of a timber horse barn.

A discussion with Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards.

44 A SHINE TO WINE Move over, cattle and corn. More and more Texans are planting grapes and starting wineries, whether diversifying their farms or simply pursuing a dream.

54 BLUE BULL S AND BL ACK BEARDS It was not too long ago that few hunters in Texas, and elsewhere, knew much of anything about nilgai, but the cat’s been out of the bag in recent years and the popularity of hunting these big, exotic antelope has soared.

24 TOP 100 SOLD The Lands of America Comparable Sales Quarterly Sales Results

27 MARKET REPORT Research economist Dr. Charles Gilliand’s report on Texas land markets

29 A S S O C I AT I O N S Land-related organizations’ quarterly news

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Property Guide Use this Guide to Find Your Property!

County/City

Acres

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921

105

Austin

40

201

Austin

121

201

Bandera

10

150

Bandera

70

126

Bandera

121

184

Bandera

156

151

Bandera

187

179

Bandera

220

175

Bandera

304

191

Bandera

327

148

Bandera

358

191

Bandera

400

95

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S A LT B R A N C H CREEK RANCH 425 Acres

Bandera

479

190

Bandera

500

148

Bandera

734

119

Bandera

942

119

Bandera

1,000

184

Bandera

1,330

112

Bandera

2,728

146

Bandera

2,778.81

117

Bastrop

48

221

M E D I N A

Bastrop

100

124

Bee

532

184

SAGECREEK R ANCH

Bexar

50

135

Bexar

101

135

Bexar

165

125

Bexar

2,778.81

117

Blanco

12

195

Blanco

400

105

Blanco

608.51

207

Blanco

1,562

101

Blanco

2,000

107

Bosque

20

210

Bosque

100

210

Bosque

108

210

Bosque

207.7

210

Bosque

497

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Brazoria

1,353

181

Fayette

Brazoria

2,800

220

Foard

Brewster

1,381

156

Brewster

23,482

157

4,567

64

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163

Jim Hogg

430

180

6,651

196

Jim Hogg

8,100

74

Fort Bend

44

202

Karnes

46

129

Fort Bend

406

104

Karnes

66

129

32.56

188

Karnes

71

129

Fredericksburg

275

215

Frio

289

218

Kaufman

820

169

50.54

165

Frio

1,000

175

Kendall

57

212

Burnet

551

112

Frio

1,026

111

Kendall

120

174

Burnet

616

162

Gillespie

14

199

Kendall

150

212

Burnet

636

165

Gillespie

35.71

189

Kendall

196

189

Burnet

Burnet

680

165

Gillespie

36

199

Kendall

197

192

Burnet

4,500

160

Gillespie

41.61

205

Kendall

228

188

Burnet

5,689

213

Gillespie

65

80

Kendall

347

135

Calhoun

505

164

Gillespie

67

190

Kendall

411

175

Calhoun

505

218

Gillespie

85.7

84

Kendall

481

112

Childress

697

196

Gillespie

90

205

Kendall

1,100

112

6,797

167

Gillespie

114

189

Kenedy

6,200

67

Coke

7,656

100

Gillespie

116

205

Kerr

66.8

185

Coleman

4,567

64

Gillespie

213

205

Kerr

82.44

82

Colorado

78

201

Gillespie

554

73

Kerr

94

188

Coke

Comanche

78

196

Gillespie

730

120

Kerr

98

109

520

134

Goliad

525

216

Kerr

108

85

Concho

865

136

Gonzales

352

178

Kerr

127

168

Concho

2,830

155

Grimes

356

198

Kerr

214

179

340

214

Grimes

388

70

Kerr

223

212

Concho

Cranfills Gap

4,323

136

Hays

12

195

Kerr

225

121

Culberson

Crockett

14,421

170

Hays

15.266

195

Kerr

287

176

Culberson

32,000

152

Hays

385

154

Kerr

305

176

1,740

206

Hays

406.31

195

Kerr

330

92

106

166

Hays

1,559

194

Kerr

417

109

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128

Henderson

210

105

Kerr

552

174

1,000

204

Henderson

864

168

Kerr

858

121

Dimmit

586

181

Henderson

1,775

139

Kerr

902

116

Dimmit

823

110

Hildalgo

10,000

113

Kerr

1,348

109

Dallam Denton Dewitt Dilley

Dimmit

3,015

110

Hudspeth

2,963

155

Kerr

1,972

106

Donley

2,725.73

208

Hudspeth

10,322

153

Kerr

4,540

132

1,032

174

Hudspeth

32,000

152

Kerr

5,510

109

3,100

183

Kimble

252

189

42.6

221

Kimble

4,040

117

Duval Duval

1,233

102

Jack

Edwards

1,530

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Jackson

Edwards

1,800

216

Jackson

528

177

Kinney

150

218

Edwards

2,330

76

Jackson

1,475

177

Kinney

1,040

185

Edwards

3,360

108

Jackson

5,076

98

Kinney

11,889

122

Erath

526

168

Jeff Davis

8,604

152

Kinney

17,132

68

Erath

650

178

Jeff Davis

22,124

171

Knox

6,651

196

Erath

975

217

Jefferson

130

126

Lampasas

682

164

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138 R E A L N U E C E S FA L L S R A N C H 880 Acres

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185 U V A L D E BRUSHY CREEK RANCH 1,180 Acres

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Montgomery

0.16

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Uvalde

459

216

Lavaca

3.9

128

Montgomery

72

113

Uvalde

597

216

Lavaca

243

177

Montgomery

444

198

Uvalde

769

151

Lavaca

424

177

Motley

2,140

182

Uvalde

1,169

111

Lee

403

221

Nueces

0.34

153

Uvalde

1,180.6

185

Live Oak

391.17

221

Nueces

25

186

Uvalde

1,200

111

Live Oak

425

177

Nueces

320

104

Uvalde

1,541

184

Llano

17.79

203

Palo Pinto

226

183

Uvalde

17,132

68

Llano

98

203

Palo Pinto

1,423

166

Val Verde

872.6

87

Llano

400

203

Palo Pinto

1,750

183

Val Verde

5,673

113

Llano

2,728

70

Palo Pinto

3,100

183

Val Verde

8,300

157

359

200

Palo Pinto

12,000

123

Val Verde

8,370

199

Mason

128

197

Pecos

2,858

155

Val Verde

18,500

108

Mason

232.6

197

Pecos

6,004

154

Walker

116

198

Mason

540

188

Pecos

7,296

155

Waller

381

99

Mason

612

211

Pecos

12,178

156

Washington

Mason

1,093

142

Presidio

6,880

173

Webb

Madison

400

168

4,432

153

Mason

4,040

117

Presidio

13,600

172

Webb

4,624

78

Maverick

3,000

110

Rains

450

169

Wharton

2,800

220

Maypearl

162

214

Real

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126

Wheeler

1,920

196

28

163

100

218

McCulloch

324

157

Real

754

86

McCulloch

520

134

Real

880

138

Wilson

Williamson

McCulloch

821

88

Real

1,330

112

Wilson

161

191

McCulloch

1,190

134

Real

2,330

76

Zapata

1,361

113

McCulloch

2,830

155

Real

461

149

Zapata

4,624

78

McMullen

1,332

111

Red River

11

218

Refugio

Medina

4,234

219

Zavala

880

181

820.28

202

Zavala

1,877

110

Medina

52

218

San Patricio

437.5

186

Medina

62

151

San Saba

152.74

197

Medina

166

127

Schleicher

12,524

183

Archuleta

Colorado

88

102

Medina

400

93

Sherman

2,296

206

Grand

Colorado

6,343

141

Medina

400

96

Somervell

410

104

Gunnison

Colorado

35

103

Medina

1,485

90

Spring Branch

127

193

San Miguel

Colorado

3,247

140

Medina

1,609

94

Starr

1,185

176

Adams

Idaho

30,912

208

Starr

8,100

74

Boise

Idaho

10,600

208

Idaho

4,664

208

Idaho

30,912

208

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Medina

2,000

118

Medina

2,058

58

Sutton

800

137

Idaho

Medina

2,778.81

117

Sutton

1,250

137

Valley

Menard

247.3

197

Terrell

10,800

153

Chautauqua

Kansas

7,671

143

Menard

823

211

Terrell

22,972

157

Coahuila

Mexico

2,500

222

Travis

97

176

Lewistown

Montana

5,710.6

208

Montana

11,827

208

Nebraska

27,482

139

Menard

921

123

Menard

1,567

202

Travis

126.55

195

Musselshell

270

103

Travis

385

154

Keith

Milam

1,102

140

Travis

930

209

Rio Arriba

New Mexico

16,718

143

Montague

380

169

Trinity

105

198

Taos

New Mexico

6,094

222

Montague

870

167

Uvalde

15

181

McIntosh

Oklahoma

11,504

142

Mills

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The Gaines Organization

Hall and Hall

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Kuper Sotheby’s Intl. Realty

Starting on Page 201 Texas First Real Estate

Carpenter Real Estate

Meek Ranch Sales

Starting on Page 58 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Starting on Page 106 Dullnig Ranch Sales

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The DuPerier Texas LandMan

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Hunt Real Estate

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JB Goodwin Luxury Properties

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207

Foster Farm & Ranch Real Estate

180

BCP Real Estate

210

Fredericksburg Realty

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Killough Properties

145

Frosty Miller Ranch Realty, Inc.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Taos Real Estate | Ranch Division

222

Gaines Organization

186

Burgher-Ray Ranch Group | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

166

Hall and Hall

138

Burt Ladner Farm & Ranch

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C.E. Muegge Real Estate

220

Hood Real Estate Inc

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Hunt Real Estate

212

Carpenter Real Estate

170

JB Goodwin Luxury Properties

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Chas. S. Middleton and Son

182

Keller Williams | Cade Richmond

217

Compass South Land Sales

213

King Land & Water

152

David O. Faust

202

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty | Ashley Robertson

193

Davis Realty Inc.

221

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty | Michael Schultz

192

Davis Vernon Real Estate

196

La Gloria Land Co

177

DBL Real Estate

200

Land InvesTex

124

Dullnig Ranch Sales

106

Meek Ranch Sales

184

FindaRanch.com

211

Mexico Ranch Sales

222

Molly Ford Real Estate

219

Nine Bar Land & Cattle

197

Nixon Real Estate

205

Phyllis Browning Land & Ranch Co.

204

Ranch Connection

199

Campbell A. Patton Ranch Investments

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Republic Ranches LLC

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Riley-McLean Land

194

Stransky Properties

174

Superior Land Network

206

Texas First Real Estate

201

Texas Heritage Brokers, Inc. | Farm & Ranch

216

Texas LandMen

178

Texas Property Group

218

Texas Ranch Sales, L.L.C.

58, 88

Texas Ranches For Sale

131

The duPerier Texas Land Man LLC

115

TX Real Estate People

221

TX Rec Land Real Estate

215

West & Swope Ranches

190

Wilks Ranch Brokers

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Four swollen lymph nodes in my wife’s neck got our attention. A tense series of biopsies ruled out cancer, but our grateful relief was quickly replaced with concern. Her breathing became labored as her windpipe constricted.

The search for answers intensified. A chest x-ray and a few capable doctors collectively identified the issue: a sarcoidosis-like reaction, an immune system response that triggers the formation of granulomas in the lymph nodes and lungs. Indoor mold in the home environment is a known culprit. The good news? Sarcoidosis is treatable and Lisa is expected to fully recover. The bad news? Something in our life, most likely in our home, was making Lisa sick—and could on any day affect someone else in the family. We have three kids.

Our house is in the Hill Country of Texas. Dry spells are more common than wet ones, so moisture is generally not a problem.

In our attempt to find the “big unknown,” we started with the HVAC system.

There was nothing visible, nothing on the ceilings, nothing on the vents. But an attic exploration revealed that the interior ducts, the plenum, all the equipment top to bottom throughout the house was infested, literally overrun, with mold, hidden from casual sight. Our air conditioner contractor shook his head and said it was a job for an environmental engineer.

We found one with great credentials. His initial attitude was kind of cavalier. In Texas, there are 200 different types of common mold. Most of them are inconvenient, but not life-altering. In his line of work, he takes a lot of panicked phone calls from homeowners about harmless mold in the shower grout. He evaluated our house, took air quality samples and promised to call soon with results.

A few days later, my phone rang in the evening. It was him, pulled over on the side of the road, sounding shocked and reading our test results that had just rolled in on his email. He said, “You need to get out of the house. As soon as possible.”

Turns out we had mold—black mold, Stachybotrys—the kind that makes headlines.

The engineer advises people to evacuate their homes when the levels are between 10—100 spores per cubic meter of air sampled. In our kitchen, the level was 3,900 and in our bedroom it was 2,500.

Stachybotrys levels should be zero indoors; it is not generally airborne and was wholly unexpected in an HVAC unit, normally thriving in water-damaged drywall. So these spores had found their way to the condensation, proliferated and been blasted into the air throughout our entire home, but was there an original source?

We called the plumbers, who called the professional leak detectors, who called more engineers, who scratched their heads and searched . . . and then they found it. (Actually my wife found it, but that’s another story!) When our house was built, a workman, unbeknownst to him or anyone else, nicked the main waterline pipe in an interior wall, the one right underneath our only HVAC return air vent, with a nail as he was installing a baseboard. The perfect storm was set in motion.

For 20 years, the nail plugged the hole and rusted, until the pipe at some point began seeping, sending trickles of water snaking through and around interior studs, eventually crawling up sheetrock, hidden in walls, creating the ideal environment for black mold. One cut after another revealed mold that had crept nearly 5 feet up moist (not noticeably wet) drywall over the years—unheard of! Our devastating flood began with one swing of a hammer, progressed one tiny, slow drip at a time and then went catastrophic when spores found their way into the HVAC.

Tom Alexander Publisher

Lauret Jarvis Editor-in-Chief & Creative Director

The five of us, and the family cat, are now living in our 600-square-foot guest house that I normally use for my home office. We can’t enter our home without a full hazmat suit complete with a respirator.

Mold spreads by spores.

After tear-out of affected walls, cabinets, floors and appliances, every square inch—surface, wall, ceiling, attic—must be professionally cleaned and HEPA vacuumed, along with savable possessions. Anything with a porous surface can hold spores, and when the conditions are right, a single dormant spore can spring back to life and re-infect the space. Even dead mold spores can be toxic when inhaled.

Wedding photos, family Bibles, artwork, clothes, upholstered furniture, books, mattresses, linens and so much of life’s memorabilia is porous. Recently, I had to issue a death sentence for my daughter’s beloved “Purple Bunny.” It’s not easy piling beloved possessions on top of milestones in dumpster after dumpster.

Much of our house has to be taken down to the studs. Insurance covers the leak damage, but not mold-related repairs, lost possessions or mold remediation, which must be performed by expensive Texas-licensed contractors to ensure workers’ safety and to get a “mold-free certification” necessary for resale. Hazmat suits offer no protection from bureaucracy and legalities. Wrangling wears you out.

To add insult to injury, the federal tax code was just modified, effective January 2018, to exclude all personal write-offs for casualty losses outside federally declared disaster zones, a benefit that would previously have aided in cost recovery for a loss like ours.

The silver lining in this moldy black cloud is the not-so subtle reminder of what’s important in this life—family, friends, faith and attitude. Everything else is just stuff.

We’re not a family of Pollyannas. We’re humans, so yes we’ve cried, cussed and questioned, but we’ve also celebrated. Everyone is healthy. We have a place to live, food to eat, and we’ll rebuild. Most importantly, we have each other. Together we can do the next right thing. Right thing after right thing is positive progress.

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10 21. King Land & Water LLC

Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $3,835,000 1,300± Acres | Live Oak County

22. Deitra Robertson Real Estate, Inc.

Deitra Robertson Reported Sold Price: $3,750,000 156± Acres | Waller County

23. First American Commercial Property Group

Wayne Ashabraner Reported Sold Price: $3,600,000 222± Acres | Bexar County

24. Ranch Investments

Reported Sold Price: $3,507,858 5,112± Acres | Edwards County

25. Cobb Properties

Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC Wright Monning Reported Sold Price: $17,000,000 4,820± Acres Kaufman County

02. Stransky Properties

Reported Sold Price: $14,536,000 7,268.68± Acres | Maverick County

04. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty & Jones Ranch Realty, LLC.

Harlan Ray, David Burgher & Jay Jones Reported Sold Price: $12,500,000 2,010± Acres | Parker & Wise Counties

05. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $11,970,000 684± Acres | Blanco County

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $3,495,000 304± Acres | Bandera County

08. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Harlan Ray and David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $7,750,000 1,000± Acres | Collin County

09. Dullnig Ranches Kuper Sotheby’s

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $7,180,000 2,519± Acres | Zavala County

10. Land Investex LLC

Jimmy Fuchs, Broker Reported Sold Price: $6,410,240 147± Acres | Montgomery County

11. Kuper Sotheby’s

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Fred Stumberg Reported Sold Price: $6,300,000 2,535± Acres | Lampasas County

06. Tru Land Realty Group, Keller Williams

Brock Thompson, Will Snead & Berkley Thompson Reported Sold Price: $9,844,823 2,696± Acres | Milam County

07. HomeLand Properties

Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $9,396,990 3,132± Acres | Liberty County

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Reported Sold Price: $13,392,115 4,127± Acres | San Saba County

Stefanie Cobb & Tai Cobb-Klam Reported Sold Price: $3,500,000 440± Acres | Hamilton County

14. Carpenter Ranch Sales

David Carpenter & Blake Ledyard Reported Sold Price: $4,837,288 2,802.6± Acres | Jim Hogg County

15. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $4,495,000 1,058± Acres | Frio County

16. Century 21 Harvey Properties Clayton Pilgrim Reported Sold Price: $4,195,000 525± Acres | Upshur County

17. Corey Lehmann

Reported Sold Price: $4,100,000 377± Acres | Kerr County

18. Larson & McGowin Properties LLC

Chandlar Graham Reported Sold Price: $4,000,000 2,289± Acres | Newton County

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20. Walsh

Reported Sold Price: $5,500,000 2,070± Acres | Stephens County

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Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $4,948,376 1,837± Acres | San Jacinto County

Reported Sold Price: $3,950,000 1.03± Acres | Gillespie County

Eric Reported Sold Price: $3,850,000 509± Acres | Ellis County

27. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $3,474,630 232± Acres | Waller County

28. Hall and Hall

Dave Culver Reported Sold Price: $3,432,000 1,247.6± Acres | Edwards County

29. Chas S. Middleton and Son Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $3,390,000 565± Acres | Palo Pinto County

30. Triangle Realty

JT and Jamie Haynes Reported Sold Price: $3,365,823 5,178± Acres | Deaf Smith County

31. Berkshire Hathaway

HomeServices - Killough Properties Ranch Division

Morris Killough Reported Sold Price: $3,350,000 1,013± Acres | Bandera County

32. RE/MAX DFW Associates Travis Turner Reported Sold Price: $3,200,000 741± Acres | Cooke County

33. West & Swope Ranches

Reported Sold Price: $3,145,275 419± Acres | Hays County

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Reported Sold Price: $3,100,000 1,300± Acres | Jim Wells County Ken Hoerster Reported Sold Price: $3,075,000 1,500± Acres | Concho County

Reported Sold Price: $2,441,309 623± Acres | Dimmit County

Les Meyer Reported Sold Price: $2,392,000 209± Acres | Fort Bend County

36. TexAg Real Estate Services, Inc. 53. Greene Realty Lary Kokel & Ron Leps Reported Sold Price: $3,000,000 511.11± Acres | Comanche County

37. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $2,975,000 397.24± Acres | Grayson County

38. Dullnig Ranches Kuper Sotheby’s

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $2,975,000 1,082± Acres | Zavala County

39. Texas Farm & Ranch Realty Bob Dube & Morgan Tindle Reported Sold Price: $2,937,500 1,605.89± Acres | Falls County

40. Simpson Ranches & Land LLC Anthony Simpson Reported Sold Price: $2,908,264 870± Acres | Willacy County

41. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,776,258 721± Acres | Medina County

42. King Land & Water LLC

Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $2,749,793 381± Acres | Medina County

43. Ranch Investments

Reported Sold Price: $2,728,000 682± Acres | Lampasas County

44. Tara Stark Real Estate Group @ Keller Williams

Tara Stark Reported Sold Price: $2,700,000 63.02± Acres | Parker County

45. Dullnig Ranches Kuper Sotheby’s

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 96± Acres | Gillespie County

46. Hodde Real Estate Co

Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 214.05± Acres | Austin County

47. DMTX Realty Group

Dave Murray Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 25± Acres | Travis County

48. Foster Farm and Ranch

Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 950± Acres | Zavala County

49. Compass

Gary Dolch Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 43.8± Acres | Washington County

50. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,475,000 738.81± Acres | Wilson County

Jodie Greene Reported Sold Price: $2,365,254 1,797± Acres | Edwards County

54. Key Hill Country Real Estate, LLC. Becky Key Reported Sold Price: $2,320,400 231.44± Acres | Kerr County

55. Texas Ranches For Sale

Ken Hoerster Reported Sold Price: $2,250,000 3,572± Acres | Val Verde County

56. Live Texan Realty

Jordon Russell Reported Sold Price: $2,250,000 106.63± Acres | Anderson County

57. Reno Realty Group

Jimmy Reno Reported Sold Price: $2,200,000 100± Acres | Kerr County

58. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,194,200 560± Acres | Burleson County

59. Quailpro LLC

Jim Mullen Reported Sold Price: $2,175,162 660± Acres | Frio County

60. Gene Stewart Real Estate Gene Stewart Reported Sold Price: $2,175,000 264.09± Acres | San Saba County

61. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $2,152,710 938± Acres | Eastland County

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Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $1,968,525 2,019± Acres | Mitchell County

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Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $1,912,500 255± Acres | Kerr County

71. Keller Real Estate

Dawn Elsik Reported Sold Price: $1,898,380 353± Acres | Hidalgo County

72. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $1,875,000 300± Acres | Kerr County

73. Trinity Country Real Estate Matt Milligan Reported Sold Price: $1,864,418 304± Acres | Parker County

74. Liberty Land & Ranch

Reported Sold Price: $1,792,609 460.7± Acres | Anderson County

75. Southwest Land Associates Buck Laning & Rick Taylor Reported Sold Price: $1,788,500 512± Acres | Zavala County

76. Billy Murphy - Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company

Billy Murphy Reported Sold Price: $1,750,000 186± Acres | Goliad County

77. RES-Real Estate Services Charles B. McKissick Reported Sold Price: $1,726,747 230± Acres | Collin County

78. Bexley Land and Cattle, LLC Reported Sold Price: $1,690,000 152.24± Acres | Lee County

Shane T. White Team

Shane White Reported Sold Price: $1,611,318 250.91± Acres | Burnet County

88. Bexley Land and Cattle, LLC Keith Bexley Reported Sold Price: $1,610,335 344.52± Acres | Lee County

89. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Asher Watkins Reported Sold Price: $1,600,000 369± Acres | Rusk County

90. Simpson Ranches & Land LLC Anthony Simpson Reported Sold Price: $1,594,010 475.82± Acres | Jim Wells County

91. Keller Williams Farm and Ranch Joe Beck III Reported Sold Price: $1,575,000 350± Acres | Burnet County

92. Ranch Investments

Reported Sold Price: $1,575,000 117± Acres | Burnet County

93. Anders Realty

Brady P. Anders Reported Sold Price: $1,560,000 208.16± Acres | Gillespie County

94. Tri-County Realty, LLC

Gary Helmcamp Reported Sold Price: $1,545,000 130± Acres | Colorado County

95. The Graves Group

Denise Graves Reported Sold Price: $1,540,000 19± Acres | Kendall County

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80. Jones Ranch Realty, LLC.

96. HomeLand Properties

81. A.C.R.E. - All City Real Estate

97. Thompson Land Company

82. Chip Cole & Associates,

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64. Jones Ranch Realty, LLC.

Jay Jones Reported Sold Price: $2,050,000 174.9± Acres | Gillespie County

65. Foster Farm and Ranch

Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $2,050,000 526± Acres | Zavala County

66. McGregor Real Estate

Dena McGregor, Broker Reported Sold Price: $2,012,500 805.78± Acres | Hamilton County

67. SRE-Sudderth Real Estate,Inc Rodger Alexander Reported Sold Price: $2,000,580 500.14± Acres | Freestone County

Reported Sold Price: $1,686,613 681± Acres | Zavala County

Jay Jones Reported Sold Price: $1,685,354 268± Acres | Gillespie County

Barbara Allbright - Bastrop Farm and Home Reported Sold Price: $1,650,000 220± Acres | Bastrop County

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Reported Sold Price: $1,650,000 1,283.62± Acres | Schleicher County

Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $1,526,906 549± Acres | Marion County

Lindsey Thompson Reported Sold Price: $1,525,000 65± Acres | Matagorda County

Chey Perrin Reported Sold Price: $1,500,000 0.04± Acres | Travis County

83. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

99. ACRE Land & Ranch Group

84. Anders Realty

100. Simpson Ranches & Land LLC

Reported Sold Price: $1,650,000 2,004± Acres | Crockett County Chey Perrin Reported Sold Price: $1,650,000 40.34± Acres | Blanco County

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79. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

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2018 THROUGH THE THIRD QUARTER Written By Charles E. Gilliland, Ph.D. Research Economist | Real Estate Center | Texas A&M University

sales fell 12.3 percent short of 2017 volume. However, the figures are preliminary, so future reports may expand those volume results. The overall Texas land market continued to thrive with positive trends. The one dark cloud hovered over the panhandle and south plains where regional prices continued a retreat.

As the fall unfolds, good news prevails with growing economic activity, historically low unemployment, and rising oil prices. All of these developments point to smooth sailing for the foreseeable future. The fly in the ointment is emerging in the stock market as it registers wild swings with a decidedly negative trend. Bond prices are falling as rates rise. These developments cast a shadow on an otherwise sunny situation. °

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By David Yeates, Chief Executive Officer

Most Texans are familiar with the state’s unique history, but many don’t necessarily link our past to a number of today’s most important conservation issues.

From 1836–1845, the Republic of Texas was a sovereign nation. At the time of its annexation into the United States, Texas retained its remaining public land, which was then sold to individuals to retire war debts or offered as homesteads to entice settlement of the state’s far western regions. As result, Texas is more than 95 percent privately held, which, in turn, immeasurably impacts our culture and identity, and poses unique challenges and opportunities for conservation.

As a “common carrier,” the line builders and operators are afforded the tremendous power of eminent domain. That fact alone clouds any negotiations between pipeline builders and the landowners who sit in their planned paths.

When “common carriers” approach landowners with an offer of money for needed land, the landowners know that they can accept the offer—or be sued and still lose the land in question. The only question answered by litigation is how much money changes hands.

That total is unknown, and further complicated by the unknown litigation costs such as legal fees, expert witnesses and court costs which can oftentimes grind along for years.

As Texas’ economy evolves, demographics shift, and agricultural practices become more efficient, our state’s residents continue to gravitate to urban areas. Today the state’s population is approximately 85 percent urban. Meanwhile Texas’ rural lands account for more than 80 percent of our state’s land mass. Those rural lands are owned by less than one percent of residents, creating an electoral imbalance that inherently threatens natural resource conservation in our beloved Lone Star State.

Adding insult to injury, current statute forbids landowners from recovering attorney fees from the condemner even if the court finds in their favor. Should a land transaction like this go into condemnation and litigation, the absolute most a condemner will pay is the land’s fair market value. The absolute most a landowner will ever receive is their land’s fair market value—less the cost to defend their estate. The landowner will never, ever be made whole.

Consider this. There are more state representatives and state senators in greater Houston than west of Interstate Highway 35.

Urban areas have votes and rural areas have natural resources.

On private, rural lands, rainfall recharges our aquifers, plants filter air, vegetation and soil sequester carbon, wildlife lives and much of our food and fiber grows.

Landowners get dragged into a legal fight against their will to defend what is theirs and in the end they still lose that land plus whatever legal expenses they incur. Commonsense and common decency demand better.

Rural landowners’ private property rights benefit not only natural resources but society because they serve as a powerful motivator for land conservation. Landowners have a vested interest in being good stewards of their property. Erode those property rights and the motivation to steward the land and the related ability to protect it begin to soften.

Current eminent domain statutes are an assault on rural landowners’ private property rights. Energy exploration, development, and transportation drive the Texas economy, especially in West Texas; pipelines and transmission lines power our state, literally. However, those lines cross a lot of private land between the well or plant and the gas pump or light switch.

Let that sink in.

The statute should be designed to incentivize common carriers— by stick or carrot—to make reasonable offers on the front-end of negotiations. Fair monetary compensation allows landowners to mitigate damages to the remainder of their land or to replace the lost acreage. Treating landowners fairly as lines are placed and constructed attenuates the project’s ecological impacts.

As Texans, we depend on a small cadre of land stewards for our clean air, clean water, healthy wildlife populations and the beautiful open spaces that we love. We owe landowners a debt of gratitude and need to support and advocate for their ability to keep those lands intact for all Texans.

The Texas Wildlife Association is doing exactly that at our state capitol. Join us.

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By Jodie Rapp, President Texas Alliance of Land Brokers (“TALB”) has a number of 4th Quarter 2018 activities on its schedule. Charles Jacobus (former chairman of the TREC Broker-Lawyer committee) will be speaking at the October luncheon in New Braunfels, the TREC-approved Advanced Farm & Ranch Course will be held in November, and TALB members will gather in December at the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg for the annual Christmas party. In addition to offering excellent opportunities for members to get together and visit with one another about matters of common interest, these events provide practical information that can be put to use in their day to day business operations.

At the October luncheon members will hear Chuck Jacobus’ insight on activities and recent legal decisions that currently affect farm and ranch real estate in Texas. Having served on the TREC Broker-Lawyer committee for a number of years (Co-Chairman during a portion of this time), Mr. Jacobus’ is well-positioned to offer useful advice on dealing with TREC issues that are unique to farm and ranch real estate businesses.

Additional information on Mr. Jacobus’ background and experience is available on the TALB website.

TALB is an approved Texas Real Estate Commission (“TREC”) Continuing Education provider. Offered in November, the “Advanced Farm & Ranch Practice for Texas Agents” course is approved by TREC for 8 hours of continuing education credit. This is a great opportunity for members to get a “refresher” on meaningful topics about farm and ranch real estate while simultaneously meeting TREC education requirements. The course is open for non-members. Visit the TALB website http://texaslandbrokers.org for details on the course content, cost, location and date.

Conversations are underway with a Dallas-based Consultant to potentially lead an effort to update TALB’s identity and brand, along with the services provided to members. Discussion on the proposal for leading this effort will take place on October 24th at a meeting of the officers and board.

The annual TALB Christmas Party is set for December 6th at the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg. TALB members always enjoy celebrating the blessings of their relationships with one another during this special time.

For more information about TALB, to RSVP to a monthly luncheon or to apply for membership visit the website http://texaslandbrokers.org or contact Jane Bushong Brown at (830) 329-3354.

By Ellen Humphries Brisendine, Executive Director, Communications Services

Cattle Raisers Convention 2019!

Come to Learn, Come to Shop, Have Some Fun! Join ranchers and landowners for the largest ranching event in the region March 29 to 31, 2019, the Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo. Gather at the Fort Worth Convention Center to attend classroom sessions and demonstrations that will teach land management and cattle health management technologies and issues sessions that will keep you informed about efforts to protect private property rights.

Visit the largest ranching Expo and find the goods and services ranchers and landowners need to keep their resources in top shape.

Enjoy excellent beef meals and have an evening of fun at the Cattle Raisers Dinner and Dance on Saturday, March 30.

The Cattle Raisers Convention is hosted by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). If your interests include ranching, land management and the protection of private property rights, we invite you to attend.

Visit www.cattleraisersconvention.com for more information.

TSCRA Supports Landowners with Resources and Representation TSCRA exists to protect the interests of ranchers who own or manage land, primarily in Texas, Oklahoma and the Southwest. Since 1877, TSCRA has employed law enforcement professionals to investigate agricultural theft and bring cattle rustlers, embezzlers and other thieves to justice. The association has developed a strong presence in the capitols of Austin and Washington, D.C. to keep the government from interfering with ranching, livestock and natural resources management.

TSCRA offers educational field days, seminars, webinars, publications and internet resources for ranchers. These resources are often offered free of charge or at significantly reduced rates as a benefit of membership, and all educational resources are available to non-members as a service to the general population of ranchers.

If you have an interest in protecting the private property rights of landowners and standing with like-minded business people who respect the ranching way of life, consider becoming a member of TSCRA. Visit www.tscra.org to find much more information on the work the volunteer leaders do to protect the stewards of land and livestock in the Southwest.

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A Primer on Federal Takings

Story by Lorie A. Woodward

AS PART OF THE TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION’ S 2018 PRIVATE L ANDS SUMMIT “ THE BORDER WALL : PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY OR DIVIDING OUR INTERESTS ,” ATTORNEY JIM BRADBURY PRESENTED “CONDEMNATION CONSEQUENCES ,” A LOOK AT THE HISTORY AND APPLICATION OF FEDERAL EMINENT DOMAIN POWERS AS THEY RELATE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BORDER WALL . IT IS A FEDERAL PROJECT THAT HAS IMPLICATIONS FOR LANDOWNERS ALONG THE 1,200 MILE TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER.

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The lessons learned in South Texas as border wall construction proceeds is an on-going case study of federal taking for landowners throughout the nation.

THE FEDER AL TR ACK RECORD In 2007, under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Army Corps of Engineers built an 18-foot fence designed to keep out drug smugglers and immigrants crossing illegally into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security filed more than 360 eminent domain lawsuits against property owners involving thousands of acres of land in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

The majority of cases were filed in the Southern District of Texas Federal Court; of the 330 filed, 90 cases were still pending as of 2017. The initial phase in Texas was constructed primarily in Cameron County.

DHS’s handling of the project prompted an investigation, which found the agency circumvented the law on fair compensation. Among other findings, the agency did not conduct formal appraisals of targeted parcels, failed to account for the value of water rights and paid some people for land they didn’t own because title searches were flawed.

Despite the investigation, the process hasn’t undergone a significant change. It appears that the federal government will be following the same pattern it established in 2007 as agencies move forward with the construction of the border wall in 2018. In March, Congress allocated approximately $1.6 billion to building this section of the wall.

In July 2018, landowners in Hidalgo County began receiving “notice for right of entry,” which is the first step in federal condemnation.

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At both the state and federal levels, the Texas Wildlife Association stands on the front lines for landowners when issues and policies impact private property rights and therefore their ability to manage their land. Texas shares a 1,200 mile border with Mexico. The proposed border wall and its associated takings will affect an untold number of landowners as well as natural resources such as wildlife, water and habitat.

THOUGHTS ON FEDER AL EMINENT DOMAIN The Proposed Border Wall “For the purposes of these remarks, I’m looking at this project from the perspective of a single landowner.

This is going to get real for some people very quickly. Some areas are going to be spared, but for many individuals, lives are going to be turned upside down as they fall into the worst sphere of all in law, the law of taking.

No single landowner is going to change the route of this fence. When the fighting starts, landowners will be fighting for fair damage payments.”

Federal vs. State Taking “Eminent domain at the federal level is very different than eminent domain at the state level. At the federal level, the taking is a seizure. The federal government takes the land and takes it right away; there is no long runway to losing your land.

When the federal government decides the time for negotiations is over, the agency involved files a lawsuit, deposits money in the amount their personnel has deemed appropriate and the land is theirs. From that point on, you as landowner are on the defense and fighting over how much you will get paid.”

Statement Regarding Border Security Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) strives to protect private property rights in balance with natural resource conservation efforts here in Texas. As such, TWA is deeply interested in the concept of a wall or physical barrier designed to secure the Texas/Mexico border.

TWA sees the urgent need for control of illegal immigration and smuggling traffic in Texas. This traffic directly affects the security of our nation and the security and well-being of landowners, ranchers and wildlife stewards in the border region.

Furthermore, this traffic is massively disruptive to ranching, wildlife and land-management practices.

However, TWA is concerned that a physical barrier along the rural Texas/Mexico border would result in substantial condemnation of private property by eminent domain, interrupt landowner/livestock/wildlife access to water from the Rio Grande River, harm property values and impair critical wildlife movement corridors for species such as black bears, mountain lions, white-tailed and mule deer and desert bighorn sheep, among others.

TWA sees merit in physical barriers at strategic locations, such as metropolitan areas. TWA strongly urges the Department of Homeland Security to develop and use methods other than physical barriers along the remainder of the border. TWA believes that increased patrols, more strident enforcement of existing laws and technological monitoring of the border will achieve the worthy goal of controlling illegal border crossings while minimizing impacts to private property rights and our precious natural resources. TWA is eager to serve federal and state agencies as a resource on addressing this critical issue.

U.S. Constitution 5th Amendment “. . . nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.”

Kelo v. City of New London After approving a development project, the City of New London, Connecticut used its eminent domain powers to take away private property and sell it to private developers for the purpose of creating new jobs and increasing tax revenue. In 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the taking was Constitutional prompting 45 states, including Texas, to improve landowner protection against the capricious use of eminent domain. No meaningful reform took place on the federal level.

The Toll “Obviously, a taking has a financial burden, but the number one consequence is stress. As a landowner you can hire a lawyer to deal with the law, but you will have to walk in your back door, sit at your kitchen table and talk with your family about this—day after day.

People who go through this will never be the same. And they will have to work around and stare at the wall in perpetuity.

It is daunting to see a lawsuit styled United States of America v. you.

The entire weight of the Department of Justice will be brought to bear on you as they take your property—and they will get your property.

The organizations the federal government works through are not known for their care and compassion. At this moment, the Department of Justice is hiring more lawyers. These lawyers are going to come in from somewhere else and their goal will be to get this done so they can get back home.

Remember, once the federal government decides negotiations are over and it sues you, your land belongs to them, and they can begin work even though you haven’t reached an agreement. You can still be fighting with them at the courthouse and come home to watch contractors, bulldozers and the whole effort pushing ahead with the project.” °

WITH MORE THAN 27 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, JIM BRADBURY M A I N TA I N S O FFI CE S I N F O R T WORTH AND AUSTIN. HIS PR ACTICE SPECIALIZES IN EMINENT DOMAIN, EN V I R O N M EN TA L A N D WAT ER L AW. BR ADBURY AL SO SERVES A S A D J UN C T PR O FE S S O R AT T H E T E X A S A &M UNIVERSIT Y SCHO OL OF L AW.

Declaration of Taking 40 USC § 3114 The federal government uses a “quick take” procedure that originated during the Great Depression. Upon filing the Declaration of Taking and depositing “estimated compensation” with the court, the land title passes to the government.

Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act) This act requires government to negotiate with owners before seizing land, but there is an exception that allows agencies to bypass the law so long as it would “not reduce any assistance or protection provided to an owner.” For purposes of the 2007 fence project and the border wall, the federal government waived the Uniform Act.

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Some practical suggestions compiled from people whose land has been in the path of the border wall.

1) Inform Yourself. Don’t reinvent the wheel, but talk to other landowners who have already been impacted by the project. Search the Internet, but only go to original sources.

2) Analyze the Impact. Look long and hard at how the project will impact your property and your operation.

3) Work with State and Federal Officials. Get engaged. Know them. Bring it to a personal level of understanding.

4) Arrange Legal Representation. The issue is complicated. The government is represented by lawyers intent on pushing the project through on a tight timeline. Expertise is important.

5) Network with Other Affected Landowners.

Power exists in numbers, information sharing and cooperation. Because of the speed and compartmentalization of this project, it is difficult to work together.

6) Join an Association. Again, power exists in numbers. Industry groups such as the Texas Wildlife Association, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers and Texas Farm Bureau represent the interests of landowners at the state and federal levels on issues such as eminent domain and private property rights.

Eminent Domain Procedure Fed. R. Civ. P. 71.1 Commenced by filing of complaint, which includes the authority for the taking, the uses for which the property is to be taken, a description of the property, the interests to be acquired and a designation of each defendant who has been joined as owner or owner of an interest in the property. After being served, defendants have 21 days to answer with all objections and defenses.

All objections and defenses not stated in the answer are waived.

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A BARN-STYLE BUILDING COMBINES THE BENEFITS OF A MODERN HOME WITH THE RUSTIC CHARM AND FUNCTION OF A TIMBER HORSE BARN

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E V ERYONE SPENDS T HEIR LI V E S DIS COV ERING T HEIR PA S SIONS .

Some people love food and cooking, some love travel and recreation, some love spending time with family. Our passion is creating spaces for people’s dreams to come to life. When you build a structure on a piece of land, you transform this piece of earth into a monument for whatever it is that you love. We find beauty in the hundreds of ways people find to transform their land to suit their passions, and the way they have chosen to live their lives.

Here are some of their stories . . .

T HE B A RN LODGE This sleek hunting lodge in the heart of the Texas Hill Country was built to be the perfect escape from city life.

The Barn Lodge is situated on 350 acres of quality game lands with three lakes for fishing, swimming, and boating.

A large, covered front porch offers expansive lake views and outdoor living space. Inside, three cozy bedrooms, two full baths, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a massive wood-burning fireplace create a perfect retreat at the end of the day. This barn home has been meticulously designed with all the modern amenities while maintaining the distinctive lodge feel. A barn-style home is perfect for a family weekend of outdoor pursuit, fun, and relaxation!

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T E X A S - S T Y LE B A RNDOMINIUM With plenty of room to keep all your toys, the barndominium is a combination of living area on the upper level and shop, work, and storage space on the lower level. Perfect for a vacation home or secluded primary residence, this style is becoming more popular in Texas. This barndominium, built from our Denali Barn Apartment model, features a large second story deck and covered front porch offering sweeping views of the countryside. On the upper level, two cozy bedrooms and an open-concept kitchen and living area feature exposed beams and posts, vaulted ceilings, and plenty of natural light. The lower level is great for storing ATVs, watercraft, hunting equipment, or a workshop—whatever activities your family enjoys!

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OF F- GRID G A R A GE A PA R TME N T Though not built in Texas, this off-grid garage apartment in Colorado is another great example of the versatility of barn-style garage apartments. Built in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, this barn home features sweeping mountain views, outdoor seating and entertainment areas, and modern finishes. This rustic modern live-work space was beautifully constructed to suit the owner’s needs, including a garage, workout area, and a pool table on the lower level. The upperlevel living area is finished with natural wood flooring, exposed posts and beams, and vaulted ceilings that allow natural light to fill the space. The upper deck allows you to take in the views across your land.

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T HE MILL B A RN AT WA LK E R’S MILL VINE YA RD & WINE RY This beautiful Ayrshire gambrel barn is located on 74 acres outside of an old sawmill community in Texas. Owners Art and Adriana Strahan dreamed of owning and running a vineyard in their retirement and knew they needed a functional and versatile barn to serve as a gathering space. After their daughter requested to use the (then unbuilt) barn for her wedding, they accelerated their plans. The final structure was customized exactly to their taste by builder Ron Baker with vaulted ceilings, wrap around deck, full kitchen, and bride’s and groom’s suites. Since then, the barn has hosted weddings and other events for friends, family, and community members and the Strahan’s have planted their first Muscadine vines!

Whether you envision turning your land into a craft vineyard or brewery or want to start your own hobby farm or ranch, Barn Pros has the right building for you!

TEX AS L AND IS UNIQUE—YOUR BARN SHOULD BE TOO. At Barn Pros, we help you choose the perfect structure for your land and budget, from barn-style homes and garages to horse barns and arenas. Less time spent designing and building your structure means more time relaxing with your family, enjoying all the activities the Texas countryside has to offer. Our barn-inspired buildings are engineered just for you, with extraordinary attention to detail and customizability. Whether you need a secondary structure or are looking to build the home of your dreams on your Texas land, Barn Pros has you covered. ° Learn more at BarnPros.com

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MOVE OVER, CATTLE AND CORN. MORE AND MORE TEXANS ARE PLANTING GRAPES AND STARTING WINERIES , WHETHER D I V E R S I F Y I N G T H E I R F A R M S O R S I M P LY PURSUING A DREAM.

Story by Farm Credit Bank of Texas • FindFarmCredit.com

The Holiday Season

is the perfect time to support the Lone Star State’s own wine and grape industry.

From one corner of the state to another, you can find local wineries offering tasting rooms and retail sales. But if you’re shopping for a Texas wine in a supermarket or other retail outlet, be sure to look for the letters AVA on the wine bottle’s label, advises Katy Jane Seaton of the High Plains Winegrowers Association.

Short for American Viticultural Area, the AVA designation is your assurance that 85 percent of the grapes used to make the wine were grown in the AVA stated on the label. Texas has eight AVAs – Bell Mountain, Escondido Valley, Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country, Mesilla Valley, Texas Davis Mountains, Texas High Plains, Texas Hill Country and Texoma.

Visit TXWineLover.com to find wineries throughout the state, or TexasWineTrail.com for Texas Hill Country wineries.

Photo Credit—Randy Mallory

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S T E P H E N W A T S O N W A S O N A T O U R of military duty overseas when he developed a desire to return to his rural roots, to the land near Coleman in west-central Texas, where as a kid he had helped his dad run cattle.

Cattle ranching held little appeal for Watson, however, so he started researching his options and hit upon the idea of growing grapes.

“I thought, now there’s something you plant once, not every year,” he recalls.

Returning to civilian life eventually, Watson pursued his goal of starting a vineyard, researching the industry and even studying viticulture and enology in California. In 2011, he and his wife, Mary, planted their first 1.5 acres of grapevines at their Watson Vineyard outside Coleman. Last year, they bottled their first big pressing, 125 cases of their 2015 vintage wines, which had already won a gold medal in the Lone Star International Wine Competition.

Texas Ranks Fifth Watson’s story is not unique.

Over the past 35 years, scores of individuals have established vineyards and wineries across Texas, some looking for an alternative crop for existing farmland, others pursuing a lifelong desire to operate their own winery.

From 2014 to 2016, Texas grape production increased more than 50 percent. For several years, Texas has been the fifth largest wine-producing state in the nation, with an estimated 5,000-plus vineyard acres and well over 400 wineries, tasting rooms and wine production facilities.

About 85 percent of the wine grape crop comes from the Texas High Plains. Widely known as the world’s largest cotton patch, this region west of Abilene is also gaining a reputation for producing some of the nation’s best wine grapes, according to Katy Jane Seaton, executive director of the High Plains Winegrowers Association.

“We have an incredible soil profile and fantastic hot daytime weather and cool nights, which is perfect for grape production,” she explains.

Aside from geography and weather, Seaton points to another reason for the industry’s growth on the High Plains.

“One of the greatest factors is the generational farm families in this area who are transitioning away from row crops and applying their farming experience and knowledge to growing grapes,” she says.

Grapes Replace Row Crops Matt Adams and Jerry Weaver are two such farmers.

The two longtime friends never intended to own one of the largest vineyards in Texas. Instead, they simply wanted to plant something in addition to cotton, corn and peanuts on their farms south of Lubbock.

“Commodity prices for row crops have remained flat over the years,” says Adams. “What’s more, we’re making better crop varieties with new technologies. But we can’t stay ahead of production costs, which have tripled since the 1980s.”

Diversifying into wine grapes just made sense to the pair, who have farmed for more than 30 years in Terry County, the official Grape Capital of Texas. Although labor-intensive, wine grapes have high market value, and they’ve been grown successfully in the area for over a quarter-century.

In 2012, Adams and Weaver started to research the grape industry—and one thing led to another. Five years later they were growing 38 grape varieties on 880 acres at their Lahey vineyards near Brownfield.

“We decided that once you get all set up, it’s just as easy to plant 400 acres as it is 50 acres,” Adams quips.

Financing Options Strong interest in the industry is generating plenty of inquiries for loan officers like Mike Metzig, senior vice president of lending at AgTexas Farm Credit Services in Lubbock.

Whether customers want to buy land for a vineyard, craft their own wines or diversify an established farm by growing grapes, Metzig’s lending cooperative and other Farm Credit co-ops offer an array of financing options.

Farm Credit’s financing options include loans or leases for equipment such as wine barrels and fermentation tanks. Farm Credit also offers long-term land loans for 20 or 30 years, as well as financing for capital improvements, equipment, construction and operating expenses. In Texas, most Farm Credit lenders even offer multi-peril crop insurance for wine grapes.

“There are times we have three types of loans at the same closing for somebody who is getting into it for the first time,” Metzig says.

One thing he tells customers is how important collateral and cash flow are, especially for vineyards, where it takes a few years to harvest the first good grape crop after spending up to $14,000 per acre on trellises and vines. Borrowers should plan how they’ll cover their loan payments in the meantime, and have land or equipment as collateral, he cautions.

Following are several financing considerations for those interested in entering the capital-intensive wine and grape producing sector.

Land and Improvements Capital improvement loans finance land or land fixtures such as water wells, irrigation systems, roads and electrical lines. Lenders typically finance up to 80 percent of the cost, and require a down payment or equity in land for the remainder. Terms can be long or intermediate, such as 20 years for land or 10 to 15 years for improvements.

Equipment Loans and leases each have their advantages for equipment such as tractors, spray rigs, fermentation tanks and bottling lines. Loans require down payments, typically have 5- to 7-year terms, and enable borrowers to deduct interest and depreciation on taxes. Leases often have low or no down payments, help preserve cash flow, and enable lessees to deduct entire payments on taxes.

Construction Construction loans finance structures such as tasting rooms, production facilities and warehouses. Borrowers pay only interest until construction is completed, when the loans convert to permanent financing with up to a 20-year term.

Operating Expenses Revolving lines of credit cover labor, supplies and other day-to-day business expenses, and can be renewed to suit the production cycle— generally every 12 to 18 months. How much borrowers can draw at any point depends on collateral such as inventory, accounts receivable and other growing crops. ° WINTER 2018

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A Natural Connection

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S H A R E A PA S S I O N FO R T H E O U T D O O R S Story by Lydia SaldaĂąa | Photos by Jonathan Vail Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation

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Adrian Sabom grew up surrounded by the wide-open spaces of her family’s South Texas Ranch, a place where she learned to love the outdoors. As a child she spent every weekend during quail season in the field with her family, a passion she now shares with her husband and children.

“Quail hunting and nature go hand in hand,” she says. “You are outside all day long. You see quail, you see dove, you see deer. Spending quality time with your family and your friends, just enjoying being in the wilderness.”

More than 700 miles away in El Paso, it is the wilderness of the Chihuahuan Desert and the Franklin Mountains that is the touchstone for artist Xochitl Rodriguez. She grew up romping in the arroyos and trails of the desert and mountains with her mother and grandmother. Today she shares that passion with her five-year old daughter Calista.

“Like my mother did with me, I am sharing life’s adventures with her,” said Xochitl. “I first strapped Calista in a backpack for a hike when she was four months old. I am teaching her, and she is teaching me, to appreciate the pulse of the land and trails. It is such a beautiful thing to share.”

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Their passion for the outdoors, and especially for sharing it with their children, is one of the reasons the two women were tapped as ambassadors for Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s We Will Not Be Tamed campaign. The campaign calls us to appreciate the wildness of Texas, the vastness of our Texas spirit and why we should be inspired to conserve it.

The two women met for the first time earlier this year at the launch event for the campaign. They connected immediately over shared interests, though their outdoor experiences are vastly different, reflecting their respective family’s culture and the strikingly different landscapes they call home.

“Xochitl had never shot a gun and she couldn’t fathom that. I had been hiking, but nothing like the hiking Xochitl does, and I had certainly never hiked in the Franklin Mountains,” said Adrian. “So, it evolved into maybe we should each do each other’s thing.”

Adrian made the trek to El Paso in early summer, at a time when temperatures can soar to the century mark.

“I was a little intimidated,” she said. “I have been hiking before but not in this environment, in this arid, rocky terrain. I was very concerned about hydration.”

They got started by 7:00 a.m. the following morning, each carrying six liters of water.

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“We’re going to summit today,” declared Xochitl. “We’re not just going to do a little hike, we’re going to summit!”

With 48 pounds of Calista strapped into a backpack on Xochitl’s small frame, the two began their journey to the top of the Franklin Mountains.

“I love it out here because you get a sense of how vast the world is, and you can’t help but be quiet and be humbled in that space that’s much bigger than you are,” said Xochitl.

“It’s a beautiful and powerful thing to experience.”

As they trekked, they enjoyed the sights and sounds of the desert, and each other’s company. But then something unexpected happened.

“It started out as Adrian getting to the top of the Franklins, which is spectacular in and of itself because you can see so far,” said Xochitl. “You can see the border between Mexico and the US. But you can also see New Mexico and Texas. It’s this really crazy spot in the world where so many things come together. And I wanted her to see that.

What we didn’t expect was that Calista would hike to the ridge alone that day. For the first time ever.”

As the two paused for a rest, Xochitl took Calista out of the backpack to explore, something she does every time they hike. But this time, Calista did not want to get back in. She insisted on hiking the rest of the way on her own, her little legs taking two strides for every one the adults took.

“You could tell she knew she had accomplished something,” said Adrian. “Especially when we got to top.

She was like: ‘I did this!’ She was proud of herself. She is a strong individual, just like her mother.”

It was a tearful moment for Xochitl.

“I didn’t expect that I would have to let go of her that day,” she said. “It was overwhelming. And silencing and humbling to watch her do it all by her big self.”

Sharing the experience with Adrian made it all the sweeter.

“At that time, we knew each other and had shared some things, but we were still somewhat strangers to one another.” said Xochitl. “But I believe that when you are with someone who is a mother, those things are easy to share.”

Several weeks later, Xochitl and Calista made the more than 700-mile journey to the South Texas ranch that has been in Adrian’s family for generations. On tap for the day was exploring the ranch, including horseback riding and shooting sporting clays. Xochitl had been on a horse twice before, but Calista had never been around them.

First stop was the horse stable, where Adrian’s cousin, Henrietta, introduced them to the colts frolicking in the corral. Calista was enchanted, but wasn’t sold on the idea of getting up onto a horse. After watching Adrian and her mother climb on their mounts, Calista somewhat reluctantly agreed to be lifted onto the saddle in front of Henrietta. As she got more comfortable, Henrietta dismounted, and Calista rode the horse all by herself.

“It made me tear up, and I didn’t expect that reaction,” said Xochitl. “It was just amazing to see her up there. It’s so beautiful to see your kids do things so quickly that it’s taken you your whole life to get to.”

In the late afternoon, the group met Adrian’s family in a pasture with a sporting clays set-up. This would be Xochitl’s first experience with a gun.

“I was terrified,” said Xochitl. “Literally shaking. I have never been around guns. Literally never. Guns have not been in my life, or even on the periphery of it.”

Adrian is as comfortable around a shotgun as Xochitl is on a 20-mile hike in the desert. She walked a visibly nervous Xochitl through a gun safety lesson and coached her every step of the way.

“If you learn how to hold a gun and how to treat a gun from the get-go, that’s a good starting point,” Adrian said. “So, we started there and then we advanced to shooting a clay target on the ground, then we went to the flying targets.”

Xochitl nailed the targets on the ground, surprising even herself. As the clays started flying, Xochitl began to relax. She missed the first several passes, but when her shot found its mark and the target blew apart, she was simply delighted. Calista watched her mom progress from nervous shakes to confident shooting.

“It matters that she saw me scared, and it matters that she understands that I didn’t know how to feel about guns,” said Xochitl. “I feel so incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to transform my understanding right before her eyes. She saw me shaking. I would look back at her and she would give me thumbs up. The roles were reversed.”

“The difference is learning,” said Adrian. “Xochitl learned how to handle a gun, which is much different than just staying away. It’s like hiking in an extreme environment. You are not just going to go out there with no understanding of what to expect.”

AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE, I KNOW THAT GUNS ARE THINGS TO BE RESPECTED AND TO BE UTILIZED,”

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“After this experience, I know that guns are things to be respected and to be utilized,” said Xochitl.

“My only frame for guns before now was one of violence. I was surprised to find that I really enjoyed this.”

After an evening meal and some ‘smores around a campfire, Calista and Xochitl joined Adrian and her family in the field the following morning to watch bird hunting dogs flush quail from the brush. Adrian will be out here in the field quail hunting with her family during the upcoming holidays, a cherished family tradition. As the ranch visit wrapped up, Xochitl reflected on some lessons learned.

“There is always more to everything than meets the eye or the heart,” she said. “We all have decades-old traditions and connections to the wild. It is possible every step of the way to reach out into the void and experience something you don’t know anything about. More importantly, it’s totally possible to reach across Texas and fall in love with a place you really didn’t know anything about and truly appreciate and admire someone you didn’t know existed a year ago. Adrian has taught me that this thing I’ve always known is in me, and it is an openness to experience things that push me to levels of discomfort. Fears that I’ve managed to conquer in the simplest acts of exploring outside, those fears exist in every other space, and they are conquerable there, too.”

Adrian and Xochitl’s adventures were captured by a Texas Parks and Wildlife video crew for a segment that will air statewide on PBS in mid-November.

The segment can also be found on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department YouTube channel. °

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M A N ’ S R EL AT I O N S H I P W I T H AG R I C U LT U R E A N D T H E E A R T H IS IN FAC T ONE OF THE OLDES T IN E XIS TENCE. In the book of Genesis, the word of God states, “cursed is the ground because of you; in toil you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you and you shall eat the plants of the field” (Genesis 3:17-18). Humans were meant to have a relationship with the earth, cultivating it, making it grow, but also knowing that it would not be without challenge. We have a responsibility to steward and take care of the ground. For some this may be the yard at their house, for others it could be a 2,000 acre wheat pasture.

For Chris Brundrett, it is the grape vines growing on his property in Hye, Texas on US 290 in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Sunset over the vineyard in Hye, TX

My wife and I were introduced to William Chris Vineyards by good friends from Aledo on the weekend of my 30th Birthday during a long “Birth-AVersary” weekend. My sweet Melissa and my wedding anniversary is the day after my birthday. We usually celebrate in Fredericksburg. During this first trip to William Chris I was captivated not just by the wine, but the culture and the people that were there entertaining, laughing, and serving their visitors. There was something that they were drinking (not just the wine) that made them carry themselves a little different than most of the other wineries. Over time and a few more trips to the winery and vineyard, I had the privilege of meeting Chris as he was serving smoked goat at one of the summer wine member events. After a few conversations with him over the years it was apparent that he was not just passionate about wine, but about his family, his friends, his food, and generally speaking…his life.

I looked forward to spending time with him and hearing his story for this article. While spending time in school at Texas A&M, working in restaurants, and having a liking for good food he began to generate some interest in wine. Chris had heard about the Texas Hill country being a wine destination so he thought he would give it a go. On his first trip he met some amazing people who shared with him all they were doing with the grapes…. Chris was hooked. A short time later he was taking vintacology classes, working at vineyards with other students, and started making his own wine. After graduation Chris planned to go to California, but had a change of plans and decided to stay here in Texas.

The Texas Hill Country was not without its disappointments, though. After becoming more involved with different local wineries he learned about how many different wineries were bringing in grapes from other states and then making the wine here. Some were even making wine in other states and then re-branding it here. After truly diving in, it was apparent that many of the growers, producers, wineries, were in it for the profit and retail sales rather than taking pride in the fact that they were a true Texas winery. As frustration grew in Chris’ soul and he began to explore other options until one day he met William “Bill” Blackmon.

At the time they met, Bill was also in the Texas wine industry and had been involved in farming for much of his life. Bill and Chris shared both passions and love for the wine industry while also sharing much of the dissatisfaction working with other wineries that had become more about the money than the final product. About six months after they met, Bill and Chris decided they were going to become partners and begin growing grapes and making wine together.

They did their first vintage together in 2009 and made it using the facilities of another winery in the Hye area, and then opened up their own winery in 2010.

This was an exciting time in the Texas wine industry. Other wineries in the immediate area that shared a similar passion inspired Chris and Bill to continue to hone their craft. This encouraged them to try new techniques, new grapes, blends, and cultivate their process to make it what it is today.

Chris made the comment to me that “the idea that wine is something that you can have and share anywhere, is a blessing… if you want to go to a Mexican restaurant in Mexico City you can’t just package it up and ship it somewhere, you actually need to go there. Not the case with a bottle of wine.” It is a very cool concept to think that today or tomorrow a person anywhere in the world could have a sip of Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley, a Cabernet from California, and a bottle of Hunter (a very popular William Chris red) from Hye, Texas. It allows a piece of these different parts of the world and different cultures to travel and be experienced anywhere.

When I look at the time that Chris and I spent together talking it is encouraging to me to see how his mission in this industry is in no way completed. He desires to see industry change what it approves or accepts as “Texas Wine.” The future of the industry hinges on people understanding the importance of growing the grapes in Texas, making the wine locally, learning about the land and connecting with it. Chris encouraged me in my personal love for Texas wine when he stated, “We have something that no one else has, that is people passing by our doorstep everyday that are visiting the Hill Country with a genuine care and passion about what we do…the longevity in this whole industry is sharing a piece of our world with as many as we can.”

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Story by Greg Simons

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About the Animal Also known as blue bulls, nilgai are of Asian origin, endemic to the Indian subcontinent, and are members of the bovid family and the only species which are represented in the Boselaphus genus. Though their horn structure is not impressively large, typically sporting 8” – 10” horns on the males, they make up for that shortcoming with their huge body mass, and mature bulls will sometimes tip the scales at 600 - 700 pounds and the cows weighing as much as 450 pounds on the hoof. The mature, dominant bulls will often become dark in color, sometimes assuming a blueish black hue, hence the moniker of blue bull. They have the appearance as though their front legs are longer than their rear legs, much like a shorter and stouter version of a giraffe, and their locomotion has a similar gate. About halfway down their throat, they sport a unique, black beard that looks similar to a turkey beard.

Morphologically, they are a bit of an oddity and you’d swear that the good Lord took some leftover animal parts and made the nilgai.

Word has it that the first nilgai released into the Texas wilds were on the King Ranch during the 1930s, and it’s in that part of the state where these unique animals flourish. The lion’s share of nilgai in Texas, or in the entire U.S. for that matter, are essentially found south of Baffin Bay down to Brownsville, with the core areas being east of Highway 77 stretching over to the coast. The estimated population of nilgai in Texas is about 35,000 animals, with the majority being found in the area described above. These animals do not do well in colder climates, and moisture that’s associated with freezing temperatures can be a death sentence for nilgai, so this is one of the reasons why nilgai are not commonly found on many of the exotic game ranches in central Texas; it’s a bit too cold of a climate, compared to the warmer weather in the Valley Region of southern Texas.

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Guns and Ammo The difficulty in bringing down mature nilgai bulls cannot be overstated. I’ve hunted Cape buffalo, and I assure you that they are not far behind those game animals in terms of hardiness and the capacity to take a lot of lead and keep going. Thus, having plenty of gun is important and many nilgai hunting operations have a minimum caliber requirement of a .300 mag. Personally, I think a .375 is the best all-around caliber for these brutes, and I consider a 180-grain bullet to be on the lighter side of what’s recommended. Also, it’s a must to have a well-constructed bullet that provides adequate bullet expansion, while retaining most of the bullet mass. Highly expandable bullets should be avoided altogether. As a rule of thumb, once the animal is hit, if it’s still on its feet or is struggling to get up, a follow-up shot should be standard procedure. Classic heart/lung shots provide the largest kill zones on nilgai, but some guides prefer a spine shot to quickly anchor the animal, but with the dipping-shape of the spine, hunters should be familiar with this anatomical feature or they risk making a shot that’s above the spine.

Culinary A+ The popularity of “organic” meats, including game meats, is trending up in recent years and those who appreciate quality red meat will enjoy the dining opportunities associated with nilgai. There are some similarities between nilgai meat and grass-fed beef, especially in that it’s a lean meat. Attention should be given to not over-cooking nilgai, as it’ll become dry and lose some of its delicate flavor, so preparing steaks or chops that are medium rare is recommended.

Any of the other cooking methods that are used on beef will typically work well for nilgai, including roasts, chunked stew meat, and ground meat. I prefer for my processor to add some beef fat with my ground nilgai meat since it’s on the dry side, plus I find the added flavor of the beef fat to enhance the overall taste. Nilgai meat is also popular with hunters who enjoy smoked sausage, slim jims, and jerky. I rank nilgai meat up there on the same level as elk, eland, and axis deer. Plus, with it being a big animal, you get a large volume of meat for the freezer, which I consider to be a value-added part of the hunt.

Hunting Opportunities Unlike some of the exotics in Texas, there simply are not many options for commercial hunting operations that offer nilgai hunts. A quick Google search for “nilgai hunts” will surface some choices, and several of them will likely be in the Texas region below Kingsville. I consider nilgai hunts to represent the best value for the dollar in exotic the biggame hunting world, providing a challenging hunt for a magnificent animal that offers excellent table-fare, while also providing a unique trophy. °

THE AUTHOR, GREG SIMONS,

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There is an ecological transition zone in Texas that encompasses the best of two well-known regions of Texas: the Texas Hill Country and South Texas Brush Country. Texans know the Hill Country for the scenic beauty of its rolling hills, granite outcrops and bountiful spring-fed water courses. South Texas Brush Country has thicker, more fertile topsoil and highly nutritious flora for livestock and wildlife alike. The transition zone that includes features of both these regions is an area that offers secluded yet accessible retreat from urban life in San Antonio. This zone is also known far and wide for spectacular whitetail hunting; the flora, terrain and water of the region are ideal for deer and an array of other native and exotic wildlife.

Medina County lies in this transition zone, and within Medina County lies the remarkable 2,000-acre Apache Creek Ranch. Apache Creek is an exquisite ranch inclusive of all the benefits of this transition zone. The ranch is a haven for whitetail and exotics, has two lakes, a mile of frontage on Hondo Creek, gorgeous topography with over one hundred feet of elevation change, cattle working pens, irrigated fields and a beautiful home. All this located just 10 minutes from I-35, 30 minutes from Hondo Municipal airport and just an hour from San Antonio International Airport. It is rare to find a ranch like this . . . a ranch that offers so many diverse sources of recreation and income potential. Its versatility is not just because of its sheer size, but because of what it offers in both natural resources, existing infrastructure and proximity to urban amenities.

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Apache Creek Ranch has over 1,600 high-fenced acres and over 400 low-fenced acres. The majority of the ranch is covered in native high-protein brush species beneficial to both livestock and wildlife, with the other half in lush pastures of improved grasses, including a 20-acre pivot-irrigated field of Tifton Bermuda. With a gated entry from paved FM 2200, the ranch has extensive well-maintained all-weather roads to all corners of the ranch including the one-anda-half-mile main entry road leading to the main home. The ample ranching infrastructure on the ranch includes an extensive set of custom-built cattle working pens and loading chutes and four barns, including a horse barn and one equipped with game processing facilities.

The long-term release of superior genetics whitetail stock and the excellent native brush and grass protein sources ensure world-class whitetail hunting at Apache Creek Ranch. The ranch is currently home to whitetail and axis deer, as well as turkey, dove and quail. The fields of improved grasses make for excellent quail hunting. There is an extensive and thoughtfully planned network of hunting blinds, corn and protein feeders across the ranch.

Water is plentiful from redundant sources on the Apache Creek Ranch. In addition to the constant level two-and-a-half-acre lake and one-and-a-half-acre lake, which are maintained by water wells, there are nine other smaller ponds scattered across the ranch. There is also just under a mile of highly desirable frontage on Hondo Creek consisting of both sides of this regionally significant creek. The property also has the benefit of being supplied by water via two rural water meters. 11 submersible wells and two windmills are strategically placed across the property.

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Residential improvements on the ranch include a beautiful, modern main home with spacious and comfortable open concept living and dining areas offering plenty of space to entertain large groups.

Just outside the home is a large patio area, a covered outdoor kitchen with a fireplace and a gorgeous pool, all surrounded by a meticulously landscaped yard. Just down the road from the main home is a twobedroom guest home with a carport and outdoor relaxation area near the barns.

The entire barn compound area has been beautifully landscaped and irrigated.

With this many acres of highly productive land that is this close to San Antonio and in the heart of prime whitetail country, Apache Creek Ranch doubles as both a revenue-generating asset and a recreational escape. The ranch can support a large and profitable cattle operation as it stands. It could easily become a legendary commercial hunting operation. And with the acreage involved and urban proximity, it could readily become a residential retreat development or any combination of all of these. °

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Winchell River Ranch Featured by Republic Ranches, LLC

T H I S C L A S S I C T E X A S C R O S S T I M B E R S H U N T I N G A N D A G R I C U LT U R A L R A N C H O V E R L O O K S A P P R O X I M A T E LY T W O - A N D - A - H A L F M I L E S O F T H E C O L O R A D O RIVER BETWEEN BROWNWOOD AND BRADY. THE RANCH IS IMPROVED WITH A 7, 0 0 0 - S Q U A R E - F O O T M A I N L O D G E A N D S E V E R A L S M A L L E R H O M E S . I N ADDITION TO THE RIVER, THE RANCH HAS OVER 40 LAKES AND PONDS. IT IS V E R Y D I F F I C U LT T O F I N D A R A N C H T H AT O F F E R S A S M U C H H I G H - Q U A L I T Y D E E R , D U C K , Q UA I L , D OVE , TU R K EY A N D F I S H I N G O PP O RTU N I T Y I N O N E PAC KAG E; P L U S A G R I C U LT U R A L I N C O M E P O T E N T I A L , B E A U T I F U L A C C O M M O D AT I O N S A N D THE MA JORITY OF THE MINERAL ESTATE WITH TOTAL SURFACE CONTROL .

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The Winchell River Ranch is at the conjunction of the Cross Timbers and the Edwards Plateau regions of Texas. The property is dominated by a mix of live oak stands and expansive grasslands with cedar breaks running along the high country topography coming up from the river bottoms. Approximately 1,200 acres of the ranch are in the river valley between the escarpment to the highlands and the river. This area is dominated by oaks, junipers and elms with some pecans and hackberries along the three drainages that extend through the ranch to the river.

About half of the river frontage has a cliff, making for fantastic views of the river and the bottomland, with the other half sloping down the river to offer easy access and several good grassland/food plot/dove field opportunities. Plenty of good soils with mixes of improved grasses and native prairies run through this portion of the ranch. An escarpment runs above the river valley along the length of the ranch for about five miles. This area is dominated by cedar breaks with rolling native grasses in areas that flatten out between the uplifts. This area offers terrific views and creates a great strip of heavy brush to offer cover for the wildlife inhabiting the ranch. The remainder of the ranch is the highlands above the escarpment that is rolling lands with mixed heavy oak forests and open to semi-open grasslands. Multiple small drainages run through this region, making for a great mix of habitats. The high fencing on the ranch separates the ranch into two high-fenced pastures and one small low-fence “pasture� along the river. The two high-fenced pastures will allow a new owner to pursue different management strategies in the different pastures (e.g. more intensive whitetailed deer program, exotics, etc). The northern high-fenced pasture is approximately 1,100 acres.

The southern high-fenced pasture is about 3,400 acres. The remainder low-fence portion of the ranch runs alongside the river and is about 55 acres. Throughout the ranch there are outcroppings of both sandstone and limestone creating some beautiful sites and areas.

The whitetailed deer on the property are abundant. The ranch has been managed to allow for deer with desirable traits to reach maturity, and they regularly take deer over the 160 class. Improved genetics were introduced about twenty years ago, and the ranch has been managed to continue to produce trophy animals over the years since. The ranch is under the MLD program with Texas Parks and Wildlife, and surveys show the population to be approximately one per 10 acres with a ratio of one buck to one-and-a-half does. There are 10 protein feeders that are maintained with protein from February through August when the feeding is switched to corn for hunting season. Quail hunting on the ranch is good, with much of the property excellent for running bird dogs among mixed oaks and grasslands. The birds have had a great rebound since the drought, and their future on the ranch looks fantastic. This region is known for having excellent dove hunting, and the ranch has several large pastures growing native sunflowers to establish great field hunting opportunities. The multiple ponds and lakes on the ranch are also mowed along the banks to offer great tank shooting as well. Turkey hunting is very good with plenty of mature hardwoods to provide roosts. The birds are abundant along the river bottom particularly. Many of the lakes and ponds are stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie and offer unlimited fishing opportunities all over the ranch. Fishing in the Colorado River is also very good. There are also several herds of blackbuck on the ranch to offer some exotic hunting.

The main house was built in 2006 and is a two-story lodge with over 7,000 square feet of living space. Downstairs there are four bedrooms and a large game room, while upstairs is the master bedroom and a huge den with large modern kitchen. A large fireplace dominates the upstairs.

The second floor also has a wraparound screen porch with fabulous views of the surrounding country and the nearby main lake. There is also a large multiple-car garage with mudroom in the main home compound, and the entire area is fenced with nice oaks and maintained lawns. The exterior is limestone with a metal roof. The second home was built in 1987 and is a small two-story wood house that sits on the bluff over the river with unbelievable views of the valley and river below. This

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home is just under 2,000 square feet and includes an upstairs and downstairs porch/deck to enjoy the outdoors plus a small two-car garage. The home has four bedrooms and two baths. The older “hunter’s cabin” is a fantastic little cabin that has three bedrooms with a great den and kitchen. It is located away from the other homes and has a rifle range adjacent to it. There is a 3,000-square-foot barn for equipment storage which includes a tractor with shredder, maintainer for the roads and new seed drill. There are also two excellent sets of pipe cattle pens, one found on the south side of the ranch and one on the north side. Roads on the ranch are in excellent shape and are primarily made with caliche which is found on the property. There are three entrances to the ranch off of gravel county roads, two for the south pasture with improvements and one on the north pasture. Fences are all well maintained and many of the gates are bump gates to avoid having to stop and open them.

The Winchell River Ranch is certainly one of the best watered ranches to be found in this region. There are over 40 ponds and lakes scattered throughout the ranch, most of which have been stocked with fish. The largest lake, located by the main house, is over seven acres and is spring fed. There are multiple other one to two-acre lakes in addition to the many smaller ponds. While historically there have been multiple water wells utilized on the ranch, currently they are hooked into two county water meters which are piped throughout the property.

The Colorado River has multiple deep holes for fishing and recreational enjoyment. °

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The French-Ball Ranch

The Crown Jewel of the “King Ranch Corridor” Mott Country 6, 200± ACRES IN KENEDY COUNT Y

(The above John P. Cowan painting, "In the Open" is courtesy of Collectors Covey, Dallas, Texas)

The hunting ranch of a lifetime!

Strategically located in the “King Ranch Corridor” and South Texas’ finest mesquite mott natural sandy savanna ranchland. The ranch is 14 miles inside the King Ranch on a deeded easement and also adjoins the massive Santa Fe East Ranch. Arguably, this is South Texas’ best natural-habitat, low-fenced, combination hunting ranch. Plentiful water from good wells, many natural ponds, miles of water lines to quail/game waterings. The ranch has not been deer or nilgai hunted by the current owner for almost twenty years as the owner was only interested in quail hunting. Obviously, the ranch boasts superb deer, nilgai, turkey, dove and quail populations. This is a “oneof-a-kind” dream ranch in an incredibly unique location. Improvements include a modest quail camp facility with five bedrooms, manager’s residence, barns and dog kennels. The ranch is in Kenedy County on the Brooks County line with jet airstrip access in nearby Falfurrias, Texas.

Above: One of many lakes in natural depressions on ranch.

Middle Left: The ranch lies 12 miles inside the King Ranch and is a low-fenced wildlife paradise.

Bottom Left: Two nilgai fighting on the ranch. (The ranch has not been deer or nilgai hunted in 19 years.)

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RANCHO AGUA GRANDE 17, 1 3 2 ± ACRES

KINNEY & U VA L D E COUNTIES

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$1 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

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he 17,132-acre Rancho Agua Grande, located 25 miles northwest of Uvalde, is one of the largest live water ranches for sale in Texas. Year-round Live Oak Creek, fed by more than 30 springs, bisects the ranch from north to south for about seven miles. The ranch is home to Boiling Mountain, the highest peak in Uvalde County, and Salmon Peak, the highest point in Kinney County. Because three ecoregions converge on the ranch, the vegetation is diverse. Wildlife gathers to drink at Live Oak Creek making it easy to view some of the more than 40 species of exotics that roam the ranch. Native game includes whitetail, turkey, dove and limited quail. Rancho Agua Grande is considered one of the nation’s premier hunting destinations. More than 50 miles of high fence encircle the perimeter. Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $100 million.

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SANDSTONE MOUNTAIN RANCH 2 ,72 8± ACRES

LLA NO COUNTY

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$ 31 , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

51 15 2 61

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he Sandstone Mountain Ranch, with its striking landscape, plentiful water and well-managed wildlife, is the pinnacle of ranch living. Investing time and energy, the current owners restored the ranch to its former glory, so you don’t have to do anything but enjoy its magnificence. While the land makes a statement, the water makes the ranch truly exceptional. With more than 80 acres of surface water, it is one of the “wettest” in the Hill Country. The property has six crystalline, stocked lakes ranging from five to 30 acres that have yielded bass up to 11 pounds. It also includes a half mile of the coveted Llano River with holes deep enough for fishing and tubing. Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $31.5 million.

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LUCKY A RANCH T H E L U C K Y A R A N C H , L O C AT E D S I X M I L E S E A S T O F N AVA S O TA , I S 3 8 8 ± A C R E S O F T H O U G H T F U L LY C U S T O M I Z E D PERFEC TION ABOUT 72 MILES FROM HOUSTON.

388± ACRES

GRIMES COUNTY

O F F E R E D AT

$ 7, 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

4684998

LUCKY A RANCH THE LAND

THE HOME

Four-bar pipe fences are prominent. The pastures are

The 5,000± square-foot house exemplifies one-of-a-kind

improved, with mixed Bahiagrass, coastal Bermuda

rustic elegance where even the windowsills are granite

and mature trees. About 30 percent of the ranch is

in the three-bedroom (plus a flex room and office), three-

wooded providing native wildlife habitat.

and-a-half-bathroom house. The abundant granite and the hand-built, custom wood work featuring light-stained

Every pasture has either a lake, stock tank or

ash make a strong design statement.

water trough to provide for livestock and wildlife.

The ranch has two spring-fed lakes each five acres

The wood and granite are offset by natural light,

or larger, stocked with Florida bass, crappie and blue

soaring ceilings, open design, neutral color palette and

gills. There are also three spring-fed stock tanks,

handcrafted antler chandeliers. The all-electric kitchen

several springs and three wells.

with its custom cabinetry and large walk-in pantry features Wolf and Subzero appliances. The front and

The turnkey ranch has been a purebred 200-head,

back porches, encompassing 1,625 square feet, overlook

cow-calf operation, but could be a horse farm or a

professionally landscaped grounds.

country getaway with income generating potential. A fenced lane transects the property, so livestock can

A 24’x40’ covered patio is outfitted with a wood burning

be moved easily to the lighted and covered central

fireplace, a six-foot Bull barbecue pit, a granite bar and

working facility. Most ranch equipment will transfer

nine-foot granite-topped table as well as a sink, ceiling

with the sale.

fans and a hand-crafted cedar ceiling. An attached, oversized three-car garage can accommodate three Ford

THE INFRASTRUCTURE

F-350 pickups. Available for $7.5 million.

There are seven metal outbuildings including: a hay barn (40’x100’ with a 30-foot lean-to), a combination

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lean-to provide covered storage for heavy equipment), feed room/storage building (25’x80’), RV storage building (45’x50’ with water, sewer and electrical hookups inside), air-conditioned workshop (22’x30’), an airconditioned, insulated flex building (40’x25’ with a 14foot roll-up door and 36-inch walk-in door that can be used as climate-controlled storage or a game room), and a three-sided storage building (45’x50’ attached to the back of the “flex” building.)

All are constructed on concrete pads that are at least six inches and reinforced for heavy-duty use. All hay and ranch equipment can be stored beneath a roof.

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DOUBLE B RANCH & RESORT 55 4 ± ACRES

GI LL E SPI E COUNTY

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he 554±-acre Double B Ranch and Resort, located just 20 minutes from Fredericksburg and 15 minutes from Kerrville, is the best-priced live-water property available in Gillespie County. Three year-round, spring-fed, live-water creeks crisscross the ranch. Double B currently hosts special events and commercial hunts for native, exotic and super African exotics. The ranch includes a 12-stall horse barn. The 10,000-square-foot lodge sleeps up to 45 guests. Beaux Hickey’s, a 5,600-square-foot pavilion, accommodates up to 250 guests. The three-story main house offers 6,000± square-feet of living space. The Ranch House is a three-bedroom, two-bath home. Three cabins provide additional accommodations. Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815 to see Double B Ranch and Resort. Available for $5.95 million.

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RANCHO ESTRELLA

8 ,10 0± ACRES

JI M HOGG & STA R R COUNTIES

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$30,0 0 0,0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

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he 8,100Âą acre Rancho Estrella, located 42 miles southwest of Hebbronville, provides incredible hunting and superlative privacy. Rancho Estrella, which has been managed for wildlife for almost 30 years, is divided into four pastures and completely high fenced. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, bobwhite and scaled quail, Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, dove and feral hogs as well as a full complement of desirable exotics. The well-managed brush country habitat, also suitable for cattle, is supplemented with protein feeders and food plots. Rancho Estrella has nine water wells, four stock tanks and more than 30 wildlife waterers. The ranch has two separate living compounds, each featuring a main lodge, apartments and casitas.

The four-bedroom, four-bath owner’s home is located in Brush Pasture compound. The ranch has been a hunting destination and a corporate retreat and could easily be a commercial hunting operation. Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $30 million.

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REWARD RANCH

2 ,33 0± ACRES

REAL & E D WA R D S COUNTIES

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$ 6 , 174 , 5 0 0 PROPERTY ID

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

Throughout most of its history, the ranch, founded in the early 1900s, was used as a livestock operation.

The ranch infrastructure includes working pens, barns, a cedar stay round pen for horses and excellent water distribution thanks to two water wells and a windmill. Two additional storage tanks could be hooked up to further develop the water. Most recently, though, the low-fenced ranch has focused on wildlife. Native game includes white-tailed deer and turkey. Free-ranging exotics such as blackbuck antelope and axis deer come and go.

In addition to the ranch infrastructure, the headquarters compound includes two main ranch houses and a wrangler’s house. The original ranch house, which boasts four bedrooms and two baths, was completely updated recently to include granite counter tops, wood floors and new heating and cooling system. The Reward Ranch offers several potential building sites with memorable Hill Country views.

Just an hour and a half from the San Antonio International Airport, Reward Ranch provides the best of the Hill Country along with convenient interstate access to Kerrville and San Antonio. Call Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Reward Ranch is available for $2,650 per acre.

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JACALON RANCH

4, 624± ACRES

W E B B & Z A PA T A COUNTIES

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$6,70 4, 80 0 PROPERTY ID

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he 4,624± acre Jacalon Ranch, located near Hebbronville, is home to exceptional hunting with abundant whitetails (managed under a MLD Level III permit), quail (both Bobs and Blues), dove and waterfowl. The Jacalon Ranch brings together the Coastal Plains’ red sand, brush motts and savannah grasslands and South Texas’ rolling hills and flatlands. Thanks to the Bordas Escarpment, the ranch also offers stunning views. Water is plentiful with seven stock tanks, several creeks and four wells. A windmill pulls from a well at 200 feet. Two newly drilled wells hit drinking-quality water at 400 feet, offer 4,500 gallons of storage and flow at 10–15± GPM each. The fourth well extends 1,050 feet deep and flows at a rate of 40± GPM to sustain wildlife and livestock. FM 649 provides road frontage access. The two-story Jacalon Ranch Lodge, beautifully appointed with Spanish and Southwestern furniture and décor, boasts 11 suites, each with a private bath. Designed for a crowd, the lodge includes a modern kitchen, a large dining room and bar area, a utility room, a full bath in the common area and modern telecommunications.

Guests can enjoy a fire pit and an outdoor seating area. An 8,000-gallon rain catchment helps meet water needs. The ranch has a private/restricted 3,900-foot turf runway (TE89). The Jim Hogg County Airport is 20 minutes away, and the Laredo International Airport is 40 minutes away. To experience the Jacalon Ranch, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $1,450 per acre.

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WOLF CREEK RANCH 65±

ACRES

GI LL E SPI E COUNTY

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$3,50 0,0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

4778693

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ronting State Highway 16 between Kerrville and Fredericksburg, Wolf Creek Ranch offers a private, live water oasis on 65± acres that includes rolling hills, bottom lands and dense patches of hardwoods. Blackbuck antelope, axis deer and whitetails call the high-fenced ranch home. Wolf Creek burbles through the ranch for about 750 feet, providing access from both banks. Hardwoods shade the watercourse and the custom concrete creekside patio. The pipe fence-lined drive delivers you to the comfortable luxury of a 7,500± square-foot Mediterranean-inspired villa with a Spanish tile roof. The villa juxtaposes the solidity of finely crafted wood, stone and stucco against an open floor plan, soaring ceilings and large light-filled windows. The well-appointed home includes: six bedrooms, five full baths, two half baths and seven fireplaces. The master suite, recently remodeled and upgraded, leaves no need unmet with two walk-in closets as well as an expansive master bath featuring a walk-in shower, a gorgeous bathtub and his-and-her vanities. The huge kitchen is designed for use and style. A balcony extending across the back of the villa overlooks the oasis featuring the swimming pool and hot tub. The nearby garage accommodates three cars and includes a one-bedroom/one-bath apartment. Wolf Creek Ranch offers all the amenities of Hill Country living on a perfect scale. To experience Wolf Creek Ranch for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $3.5 million.

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ROBIN’S ROCK RANCH 82.4 4± ACRES

KERR

COUNTY O FFER ED AT

$2 ,495,0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

4 6 850 0 9

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

While the majority of Robin’s Rock Ranch is manicured, it retains its wild spirit. Several natural springs with numerous dam building sites meander through the canyon and provide water for the abundant white-tailed deer, turkey and dove. The ranch’s perimeter is encircled by an eight-foot, game-proof fence.

Family and guests will enjoy the ease and security of the electric gate and keypad that are the working core of the custom rock entrance, conveniently located 3.4 miles from I-10 and 4.5 miles from Kerrville’s city limits.

The 4,150± square-foot custom-built rock home boasts four-bedrooms and three-and-a-half-baths strategically arranged to enhance the open concept design. The soaring ceilings, whitewashed pine walls, neutral color palette and abundant light create an airy environment with solid focal points like the custom chandeliers, massive rock fireplace and natural architectural features of rock and wood interspersed throughout.

The beautifully appointed home includes a dream kitchen with granite countertops and an island. Also includes plentiful spacious closets, an expansive office with a “hunting closet,” built-in gun cabinet and a four-car carport with drive through.

The ultimate destination for outdoor entertaining is just steps away. The combination of a self-cleaning Blue Lagoon pool, Jacuzzi and 26’x26’ cabana with an outdoor kitchen, full bath, rock fireplace, huge barbecue pit, cozy fire pit, surround sound stereo system and stunning vistas guarantee that every gathering will be memorable.

Other amenities include a 60’x60’ insulated, metal barn with water, electricity and a 21’x17’ apartment with granite countertops and built-ins that can house guests or an employee; a 20’x60’ extended carport for RV storage; and a 20’x33’ concrete dog kennel as well as two fenced yards. An insulated well house protects a 500-foot Trinity water well with a 50-gallon-per-minute output. There is also a 3,000-gallon storage tank.

To experience the manicured wildness and convenience that is Robin’s Rock Ranch, contact Conner W. Hood at (830) 928-2317 for a private showing. The owner is a Licensed Real Estate Broker.

Available for $2.495 million.

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KB RANCH

8 5 . 7± ACRES

GI LL E SPI E COUNTY

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$1 , 4 9 0 , 0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

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he KB Ranch, located in Gillespie County 15 miles north of Kerrville and almost equidistant to Fredericksburg, sits at the intersection of privacy and convenience. The 85.7-acre ranch is a blend of contoured pastures with mixed Coastal and native grasses and live oak mottes interspersed with other native trees and brush. Blackbuck antelope, white-tailed deer, turkey and a variety of smaller animals call it home.

The ranch, which is high-fenced on two sides, can be purchased in its entirety or divided into two properties.

The first property, which includes 78.75 acres, the main house, barn, shop, pens and two water wells, can accommodate a small-scale livestock operation. The three-bedroom main house, encompassing 2,500± square feet, is built from native limestone and appointed for family and friends. The dining room seats 16. It has two full baths and two half baths. The living room features vaulted ceilings and a limestone fireplace. The porch is situated so days end with a striking view of legendary Hill Country sunsets.

The second property includes 6.95 acres, the guest house and one water well. The 2,100± squarefoot native limestone guest house features four bedrooms with adjoining baths. A shared living area featuring a wood stove inspires camaraderie. The guest house porch also provides sunset views and easy access to a landscaped outdoor gathering area.

The ranch infrastructure includes a diesel generator large enough to power both houses as well as on-site fuel storage with 500-gallon tanks for diesel, gasoline and propane.

Call Conner W. Hood at (830) 928-2317 to see the KB Ranch, which is available in separate tracts of 78.75 acres for $995,000 and 6.95 acres for $495,000 or in its entirety for $1.49 million.

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FLOWING RIVER RANCH 10 8±

ACRES

KERR

COUNTY O FFER ED AT

$ 4 ,750, 0 0 0 $3,750, 0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

3222929

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he Flowing River Ranch, located about 10 minutes south of Hunt in Kerr County, offers the rare opportunity to purchase 108± acres of undeveloped land on the Guadalupe River’s south fork. The south fork, known for its high water quality and stunning scenery, courses through the ranch for about 1,200 feet, giving the owner private access. The property fronts Highway 39. The ranch, with gently rolling terrain shaded by mature post oaks and live oaks, offers a selection of potential building sites. The native vegetation and plentiful water attract wildlife. Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $3.75 million.

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DOUBLE J RANCH

75 4± ACRES

REAL

COUNTY O FFER ED AT

$5,950 , 0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

39 0 0 821

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he 754-acre, high-fenced Double J Ranch in Real County is a Colorado-like property in the Texas Hill Country. Located on Highway 337 between Leakey and Vanderpool, the ranch is about 10 minutes from Lost Maples State Park. Dramatic elevation changes, majestic views, crystalline springs and two lakes, one of which is newly constructed and 33 feet deep at the dam, define the landscape. Improvements are nestled in a deep canyon providing complete privacy. Call the three-bedroom, two-bath log cabin and a four-bedroom, two-bath guest lodge home. Entertain in the 19.2’x19’ outdoor kitchen and stunning 52.75’x31.75’ swimming pool, hot tub and fireplace. Wildlife, ranging from whitetail deer and turkeys to aoudad and axis, abounds. The large barn is outfitted with a walk-in cooler. The ranch is ideally suited as a corporate retreat, family getaway or hunting destination. Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $5.95 million.

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LAKE AMISTAD

872.6± ACRES

VA L V E R D E COUNTY

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$2,600,000 PROPERTY ID

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

This property is versatile and well-suited for development, a corporate retreat, recreational camp or a private getaway. Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $2.6 million.

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Bluff Creek Ranch

Brady, Texas

821±

Acres

MCCulloch county

88

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Bluff Creek Ranch encompasses some of the most dramatic and beautiful topography of the region, with high bluffs overlooking the Colorado River and scenic tree-lined ravines cut by Bluff Creek. Located just 15 miles north of Brady, an hour and a half north of Fredericksburg and under two and a half hours west of Waco. The ranch is low fenced and is covered in an abundant variety of grasses, brush and trees offering a beautiful diversity of ecological zones across the property. The varied topography and nutrient sources of the ranch support an abundance of wildlife.

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Hondo Creek Ranch

Hondo, Texas

1,485± Acres

Medina

county

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The topography of the Hondo Creek Ranch is dramatic with elevation changes of over 150 feet that range from rolling hills to steep limestone bluffs. The multiple peaks of the ranch offer compelling panoramic views for miles across the surrounding countryside. There is over two miles of frontage on wet-weather Hondo Creek. The simple joy of setting off across this extraordinary piece of land for recreation, exploration and adventure is a special opportunity.

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Bear Creek Ranch

Luxurious, private and secluded while providing a paradise to the outdoorsman and access to local amenities, the 330Âą acre Bear Creek Ranch is an exceptionally rare Hill Country find. In the highly sought-after area on the banks of the crystal-clear Guadalupe River between Kerrville and Ingram, Texas, the live water ranch contains a little of everything the Hill Country has to offer.

High elevations provide picturesque views overlooking the gorgeous river.

Kerrville, Texas

330Âą

Acres

Kerr

county

92

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A true sportsman’s paradise, this ranch is an amazing opportunity for any ranch buyer, with excellent views for miles, magnificent trees, plentiful water and ideal forage for livestock and wildlife. The balance and layout of trees, brush and open areas on this ranch are ideal for excellent whitetail deer hunting. Some of the largest trophy bucks in Texas are found in this part of the state. The world-class hunting, superb topography and proximity to city amenities make this ranch a perfect solution for your ranch ownership dreams.

Twisted Oak Ranch

Hondo, Texas

400Âą Acres

Medina

county

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Sagecreek

The breathtaking Sagecreek Ranch is a gentleman’s ranch, master planned and inspired by a true sportsman. The ranch is a collaboration of western elegance, immaculately groomed grounds and the gently rolling South Texas landscape.

Sagecreek Ranch showcases all the essentials of a five-star sportsman’s paradise. The ranch is in Medina County off Squirrel Creek Road, five miles south of D’Hanis, Texas.

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D’Hanis, Texas

1,609± Acres

Medina

county

94

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This luxury 400Âą acre commercial hunting resort and ranch is absolutely a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity awaiting the discerning investor. Set in the ideal Texas hunting region between the Texas Hill Country and South Texas Brush Country, this ranch boasts Whitetail deer scoring from 120 to 350 as a result of a decade-long focus on improved genetics and a scientific food program. The ranch has also been stocked with numerous exotics that push the record books.

Medina River Ranch

Bandera, Texas

400Âą Acres

Bandera & Medina counties

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TEXANA SPRINGS RANCH Texana Springs Ranch offers the finest of the Texas Hill Country: neverending views, scenic rolling-to-rugged topography, sparkling live water, great improvements and superb management! The headwaters of Bear Creek combine with the north fork of the Guadalupe River for some of the most impressive live water seen in a Hill Country ranch. Owned and operated by the same family for over 30 years. The ranch has two main homes, foreman’s home, vacation home and bunkhouse offering excellent accommodations for any needs. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

1,972± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5303564

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RAFTER 7 RANCH Owned and operated by the same family since the 1900s, here is a rare opportunity to own a property of substantial size with great proximity to Austin or San Antonio. This ranch traverses from lush creek bottom land to beautiful hilltops, scattered with large hardwood trees throughout. The ranch has 1,200± acres north of HWY 290, with 800± acres south of HWY 290 that include the old main ranch house, circa 1870, two other homes, barn and seasonal Yeager Creek. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

2 ,000± ACRES IN BL ANCO COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5180936

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PECOS RIVER RANCH This is a wild ranch that has been in the same family for over 30 years and has diverse terrain and vegetation highlighted by an amazing 14± miles of the crystal-clear Pecos River. No matter if you like to hunt, fish, raise livestock, explore caves, look for Indian artifacts, float down the Pecos River or just enjoy being in the wild, this ranch has it all. There is a good infrastructure with a nice road system plus water and electric throughout. There are numerous building sites with monumental views. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

18, 500± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5701852

POSSUM CREEK RANCH This is an incredible ranch that has been in the same family since the 1940s and is being offered for sale for the first time since then. The ranch is well watered with creek drainages including the West Prong of the Nueces River, Possum Creek and Five Mile Draw. The water is an attraction for abundant native wildlife as well as free roaming exotic species. There is a good mixture of flat land that is very accessible and ascends to high hills with spectacular views. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

3, 360± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6183843

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WHITE OAK SPRING RANCH

GUADALUPE RIVER RANCH

This tract is a 1,348± acre portion of the gorgeous historic Edelstein Ranch, and it includes a portion of the Guadalupe River plus springs. Elevation ranges from 1,850± feet to 2,186± feet ASL. Abundant native wildlife include whitetail deer and wild turkey, plus there are free ranging exotics.

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Rustic and picturesque, the headquarters of this rare property includes an original homesite with views and access to the Guadalupe River for water activities as well as relaxation with great privacy. Improvements include a two-bedroom home with fireplace and screened porch, outdoor cooking terrace and two guesthouses with two bedrooms each. Minutes from Hunt General Store. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

1, 348± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 4709646

98± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 4705964

YO4 RANCH

BROKEN SPUR RANCH

This offering is for a grand portion of the original, historic Y.O. Ranch.

The rolling hills and rock limestone peaks are studded with live oak, post oak, cedar and mesquite trees. Aoudad Hill provides strong sweeping views across four counties. The gentle, open pastureland is covered with native grasses and is home to abundant native wildlife the Hill Country is famous for. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

This renowned turnkey ranch has outstanding awards for TGR Ranch of the Year, #1 Big Buck contest 2012–2014, #1 High Fence Deer in Texas 2016–2017, Biggest High Fence Deer in Texas and five-time Trophy Game Records of the World Ranch of the year, and the amazing wildlife is inclusive. Exquisite lodge with pool and spa. There are five water wells, 11 ponds, barn, cleaning facilities, kennels, blinds/ feeders and ranch vehicles. Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.

5, 510± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 3451921

417± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5249753

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BLACK HILL RANCH Located in the heart of “Big Native Deer Country,” this ranch has consistently produced monster native whitetail deer for several years.

Once part of the notable Chittim Ranch, it features good brush, strong native whitetail deer genetics and large surface tanks, making a unique offering. Owned and operated by the same family for 10 years, after being in the Chittim family for 100+ years. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

A choice opportunity to own a truly wild, low-fence hunting ranch in a desirable area. Excellent brush, rolling terrain, good tanks and both Olmos Creek and Gato Creek drainages make this all-natural hunting ranch unique. Headquarters include a handsome lodge overlooking a three± acre lake, joined by a second home and large stone barn with quarters. Large numbers of native wildlife include whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, javelina and hogs, plus there is fishing and waterfowl hunting on the tanks. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

3,000± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6157314

1,877± ACRES IN ZAVAL A COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5394714

EL TESORO RANCH

PALOMA WEST RANCH This is a one-of-a-kind, premier ranch with diverse features and a fascinating history. It is now not only an exceptional horse property, but a great entertainment ranch, income-producing farm and outstanding native hunting ranch for whitetail deer, quail, turkey, dove and others. This ranch has over four± miles of Nueces River as well as Espantosa Lake frontage, excellent vegetation and tree cover, plus the well-maintained improvements are impressive. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Located in a highly sought after area for hunting, this ranch not only has great brush but also has two lakes that are both over 15± acres in size when full. Lots of paved road frontage, a nice ranch house, good fencing/cross fencing and two water wells. Great ranch for both hunting and livestock.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

3,015± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 4398158

823± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5983752

DOS LAGUNAS RANCH

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T9E RANCH

FROZEN ACRES RANCH

This superb, ready-to-go ranch has it all: big deer, lots of quail, dove and turkey, great browse, excellent water and quality improvements, all conveniently between Pearsall and Dilley off IH 35 South. Present owners have provided excellent management to improve habitat to maximize the game populations. All improvements are of premier quality, plus there is an excellent road system. Totally gamefenced, the ranch has four water wells, four tanks, plus food plots. Minerals. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

A rare find, as not only is this ranch located in the best South Texas brush country, it is in a prime, and very private, location for some of the top trophy whitetail deer, quail and turkey hunting in the entire country. Offered as a turnkey property, it includes 20 Atascosa blinds and protein and spin-cast feeders, enabling new owners to be set up for serious hunting right away.

Wildlife and water are plentiful, and there are also several great locations with long, grandiose views. Jordan Shipley, (325) 998-4548.

1,026± ACRES IN FRIO COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5340407

1,332± ACRES IN MCMULLEN COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 5267279

LIVE OAK RANCH This “Hill Country meets South Texas” ranch offers excellent brush, large oaks and panoramic views. Well watered and nicely improved, it is stocked with high-quality native and exotic wildlife. Impressive headquarters include three homes, metal barn, walk-in cooler, overhead bins, exotic game pens, high-fenced perimeter/cross fencing. Seven water wells plus two tanks, one with bass. Record-setting wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, javalina, quail and dove, plus a valuable exotic herd of black buck, axis, gemsbok, addax, waterbuck, nyala, kudu, impala, wildebeest, springbok, oryx and sable. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

This truly scenic property has 1,200± feet of the flowing Frio River!

Incredibly private, it is one of the largest ranches available in the lush Frio River Canyon. Year-round adventures include hunting to fishing to swimming and water activities. There are three charming small homes and fencing/ cross fencing. Abundant wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis, aoudad, turkey, javelina and hogs, plus the Frio River offers bass and cat fishing.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

1,169± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5393402

1,200± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 2477134

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CREEK RANCH Encompassing the finest qualities of the Hill Country, superb water, expansive views, endless recreational pursuits, along with the ultimate in privacy and seclusion, the ranch is located in western Bandera County, near Real County.

The high-fenced ranch is offered as a turnkey operation with an impressive, fully-furnished residence combining artistic influences with utmost luxury and a full complement of ranch equipment. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

1, 330± ACRES IN BANDERA & REAL COUNTIES PROPERT Y ID: 4792571

COYOTE SPRING RANCH

BOWDEN SPRINGS RANCH This beautifully manicured and picturesque ranch is near historic Kendalia, only 35± miles from San Antonio. The tasteful improvements are move-in ready, and the land has been impressively maintained. There are spectacular views and grand oak trees throughout the ranch, plus a great road system is in place making it easy to get around. A desirable family retreat and/or permanent residence. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

481± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5386092

PILLAR CREEK RANCH

Here is a remarkable ranch that has been in the same family since the 1800s; one of the remaining parcels of the Hillingdon Ranch, originally spanning 13,000± acres between Comfort and Fredericksburg. The cedar has been managed for years, allowing the hardwoods and grasses to flourish. The terrain is a good mixture of high hills with spectacular views and creek bottoms with deeper soils. Offered in its entirety or in two, 550± acre pastures. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

This ranch has all the makings of a showplace and is one of few sizable ranches left within one hour of Austin. It is loaded with majestic live, post and blackjack oaks as well as topography and views. Add Pillar Creek, three water wells, superb hunting and a charming house and barn, and you've got something special. A 160 class free-range buck was taken last season, and the ranch has had light hunting pressure.

Owned for four generations, it was a prized part of the original Double Diamond Ranch. Jordan Shipley, (325) 998-4548.

1,100± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 5987385

551± ACRES IN BURNET COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 4590904

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ARROWHEAD RANCH

TWIN LAKES RANCH

This is a first-class, turnkey historic ranch offering everything you want in a hunting ranch and more. Fine improvements, good distribution of water, great habitat and superb wildlife. The quail hunting is exceptional from years of habitat management to improve the quail population; it is not uncommon to see 30+ coveys in one day. This unique ranch is only 35± miles from nearby city amenities, plus there is a private airstrip on the ranch. Also offered as Headquarters with 5,175± acres. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Twin Lakes Ranch is a prized portion of the famed "La Perla" ranch designed

by Dr. Gary Schwarz, founder of Tecomate Seed Co. and famous for growing giant whitetails plus accomplishments in bass management. Two private lakes are stocked with adult La Perla bass and, with owned pumping rights, have the potential to be incredible fishing reservoirs. The whitetail herd is outstanding; this property has been featured on numerous TV shows including "Buck Commander," "The Bucks of Tecomate,” etc. Jordan Shipley, (325) 998-4548.

10,000± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6059464

1, 361± ACRES IN ZAPATA COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 4552736

D & E RANCH

SACATOSA CREEK RANCH

This well-established ranch provides incredible and luxurious improvements for ranch living and recreation. A highlight is a stocked eight-acre fishing lake, plus there is a 40± acre high-fenced pasture. The backyard paradise features a pool with hot tub, plus a lazy river feature with firepit for yearround use. Near Lake Conroe and minutes to The Woodlands, it is also one hour from Houston or Bryan/College Station, making it an ideal getaway or an ultimate main residence. Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.

With endless opportunity for hunters of any kind, this ranch is comprised of two separate, but adjoining, high-fenced ranches. The Yoas Ranch is 3,112± acres, and the Marshall Ranch is 2,561± acres, each offered separately. There are eight different exotic species along with the native whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, quail and others. This is a beautiful and unique property that is ready to be hunted and explored. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

72± ACRES IN MONTGOMERY COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6116411

5,673± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 3810616

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featured listing DREAMWEAVER RANCH • CALL FOR PRICE

Motivated Seller! Beautiful 100 acres nestled in the hardwoods of Bastrop County awaits an owner to put on their finishing touches.

Water available on the road and electricity on the property allows for multiple options for those looking to build. Less than an hour from Austin and less than two hours from Houston you will find Dreamweaver Ranch. With multiple tanks and a wet weather “Grassy Creek” meandering through, this property can meet the needs of the hunter, weekender, cattleman or the relaxer. Wildlife include whitetail deer, dove, turkey and other varmints native to the area. Filled with oaks, junipers, mesquites and other native grasses and shrubbery.

Dreamweaver Ranch has county road frontage on each end of the property, providing great access for future plans. Will divide.

100± ACRES | BASTROP COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 6084368

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featured listing UPPER BALCONES RANCH • $2,407,000

PRICE REDUCED! Beautiful rolling property with seep spring-fed grotto and hilltop building sites just minutes from San Antonio and Boerne. The fields can be used for hay or wildlife food plots. Bottom land area below the hill is highlighted with huge elm and oak trees. Recent selective cedar clearing opens access to these areas and has improved the extensive network of roads.

165± ACRES | BEXAR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 5543340

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SABINAL RIVER GETAWAY Call For Price This 70± acre property offers one-of-a-kind premium waterfront on the Cypress-lined Sabinal River along a deep, wide section.

Many great building sites among the huge oaks, elms and pecan trees. Come see this special property. Call for price.

70± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1089186

NUECES RIVER RANCH Call For Price Pretty oak, elm and pecan tree-covered live water ranch on the Nueces River and Pulliam Creek. Older home, barn, shop and silo adds utility for recreational or ag. use. Loaded with turkey, axis and whitetail deer.

197± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3006406

WINNIE CATTLE RANCH $448,500 Just 30 minutes from Beaumont and 20 minutes from the Gulf Coast. Perfect cattle grazing land with partial brush cover, water tank and electricity nearby.

130± ACRES | JEFFERSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2291733

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featured listing LAKE MEDINA RANCH • $1,300,000

High-fenced rolling hills overlooking Medina Lake with a large barn and very comfortable open-floorplan home. A variety of game, including oryx, roam the ranch in the areas that have been selectively cleared of cedar. Just a short drive from San Antonio to the private serenity of this Hill Country ranch. Owner will also sell 100 acres without the improvements.

166± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 5549248

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CUERO DEVELOPMENT • $595,000 PRICE REDUCED! Prime development property at the intersection of HWY 183 and HWY 77 north of Cuero. Over 675 feet of frontage on HWY 183 and over 1,000 feet of HWY 77-A frontage. The property is level and open with high visibility and good traffic counts. Commercial development is established in the area. Will divide.

14± ACRES | DEWITT COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4667158

YOAKUM HIGHWAY HOME • CALL FOR PRICE Land with great frontage on State Highway 95, including a good-size three-bedroom, three-bath, two-kitchen home that could be used as a residence, offices or field headquarters for local operations. Located within minutes of Yoakum Municipal Airport, Yoakum Community Hospital, Yoakum City Golf Course and Yoakum Municipal Park. The property includes a 350-foot water well, septic and electric.

3.9± ACRES | LAVACA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 5720147

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KENEDY HIGHWAY FRONTAGE $368,000 Great location south of Kenedy with frontage on both HWY 181 and Business HWY 181 access road. Will divide.

46± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2045561

KENEDY DEVELOPMENT LAND Call For Price Great access to sewer, water, power; frontage on 181. With one-of-a-kind location and terrain, this property is ideally suited for a variety of developing options. Will divide. Broker owned.

66± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1754872

KARNES COUNTY LAND Call For Price Development land located just outside Kenedy city limits but near county water, city water, city sewer and electric service. Also has about 1,400 feet of frontage on Business Highway 181 and about 2,700 feet of frontage on CR 147. Will divide. Broker owned.

71± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | ROPERTY ID: 1144666

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FAULKNER RANCH 4,540± Acres in Kerr County | Property ID: 5587 780 | $3,750 per acre The Faulkner Ranch is one of the finest turn-key ranches in all of the Texas Hill Country! This 4,540± acre ranch is a haven for both native and exotic wildlife and is easily accessible with frontage on both HWY 39 and FM 187 in southwestern Kerr County. Seller may consider dividing the ranch.

The property has been well-managed to provide exceptional habitat for wildlife including an abundance of whitetail deer, wild turkey, dove, axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck antelope, red deer, barasingha and feral hogs.

Native whitetails are managed under a Level III Managed Lands Deer Permit.

The completely high-fenced scenic ranch has over 13± miles of chipsealed roads lined with mature trees, and the remainder of the property is reachable by conventional ranch roads. The majority of cedar has been removed, leaving a variety of oak, walnut, pecan and hackberry trees to create a picturesque landscape. Three game-fenced pastures have been divided into 3,473± acres, 667± acres and 400± acres. Thick native grasses and plentiful vegetation for wildlife have been enhanced by a rotational grazing program.

The rustic elegance of the main house provides a warm ambiance, perfect for entertaining guests. The 5,460± square-foot ranch-style home has four bedrooms, a massive fireplace in the living room, a wet bar, a game room complete with its own fireplace and gorgeous exposed wooden beams. The house rests on a beautifully landscaped 9.5± acre tract and includes an attached garage and two guest apartments.

A vintage school house has been restored to include a bedroom and bath, with a nearby rock pila converted into a swimming pool. The landscaped, fenced foreman's residence is a four-bedroom, two-bath, double-wide manufactured home, and a sleeping-quarters barn encompasses 7,500± square feet within its six bays. The 6,250± square-foot equipment barn boasts a sturdy metal frame and concrete slab. It houses a walk-in cooler and game processing area.

Groundwater is plentiful on the ranch. A mix of solar and electric submersible pumps equip fifteen water wells, piping water to tanks and troughs throughout the property.

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SALT GAP RANCH 520± Acres in Concho and McCulloch Counties | Property ID: 6173285 | $1,675,000 Located just 20± miles from Brady, Salt Gap Ranch is an exceptional low-fenced hunting and recreational ranch featuring awesome views, a nice home, guest house, barn and covered shed. The easily accessed property has all-weather roads across the diverse terrain and nice pockets of bottomland with tillable soil that could be made into food plots. A healthy mix of quality brush and native grass accent the landscape. The main house is fenced and includes beautiful vaulted ceilings, a sizable kitchen, spacious living area and a loft. The guest house has central air and sits near a large barn built on a concrete slab that includes a covered equipment shed. Wildlife is abundant with whitetail deer, dove, quail and turkey.

COLORADO RIVER RANCH 1,190± Acres in McCulloch County Property ID: 5696722 | $3,895,000 Colorado River Ranch offers recreational activities for the everyday hunter, rancher and wildlife enthusiast. Enjoy kayaking, fishing or swimming by accessing 1.6± miles of the beautiful flowing Colorado River from the property. A 10± acre lake is located on the west side for additional entertainment. Fertile fields, excellent brush coverage and wooded areas offer good hunting opportunities. Two large fenced coastal fields have been well maintained. A barn with living quarters provides lodging, and fourteen stock tanks are on the property. Game is plentiful with whitetail deer, hogs, turkey, quail, dove and duck.

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PARMAN RANCH 50± or 101± Acres in Bexar County | Property IDs: 5819038 & 6185757 $1,372,500 (50± acres) and $3,200,000 (101± acres) Parman Ranch is a beautiful secluded property offered as a 50± acre parcel, a 101± acre parcel or a total of 151± acres. Located about 20± miles north of San Antonio, the property has all of the big city amenities nearby in a location that provides ultimate privacy. A 1,700± squarefoot cabin rests in a tranquil setting on a beautifully landscaped yard with awesome views on the 101± acre parcel. The cabin boasts an open floor plan, stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, two bedrooms and a wrap-around porch. An upstairs loft has access to a private deck overlooking the ranch. Electricity is readily available, and a water well is located on each parcel. The bottom land includes a half± acre stock pond. Seasonal Cibolo Creek traverses through the larger tract. Wildlife is abundant with whitetail deer, feral hogs and dove.

SPRING LAKE RANCH 347± Acres in Kendall County | Property ID: 5725656 | $2,949,500 A short distance from Boerne, Spring Lake Ranch is located in one of the most popular areas of the Texas Hill Country. The ranch features ideal recreational and hunting opportunities.

Intermittent springs in the valleys feed into Allen Creek, dammed in the main valley to form a nice 3.5± acre lake perfect for fishing or swimming. Cleared areas on the bank create a parklike setting for camping or a picnic. The rustic main house and guest quarters sit near a fire pit with ample room as a permanent residence or a nice weekend getaway. A good road system maneuvers through the valleys, climbing onto hilltops with impressive views of the Hill Country.

Rich vegetation and water sources attract wildlife including whitetail deer, axis deer and turkey.

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KICKAPOO CREEK RANCH 865± Acres in Concho County | Property ID: 5722359 | $2,504,175 Fishing holes and opportunities to kayak and canoe. The ranch perimeter is high fenced, and a quality road system meanders across the rolling terrain. A spacious three-bedroom modular home rests at the headquarters. Electricity is available throughout the ranch, and a 50± gallon-per-minute water well was recently drilled on the property. Wildlife is abundant with whitetail deer, turkey, quail and duck. Hunters will find excellent mesquite cover and a healthy array of live oak, with a rich field featuring feeding stations in place for quail and dove hunting.

TRIPLE W RANCH 4,323± Acres in Crockett County Property ID: 4459695 | $2,375,000 Long-range views welcome outdoors enthusiasts to the expansive 4,323± acre Triple W Ranch. This lowfenced working cattle ranch showcases big-canyon country with drastic elevation ranges from rugged hills to deep canyons and captivating escarpments.

A quality road system winds through the main valley to tall hilltops as various trails guide away from the beaten path for hiking adventures. Rich vegetation includes a variety of mixed brushes and a wide array of grasses, with a meadow on the north end.

The headquarters rests in a valley with a stock tank, troughs and a large concrete pila converted into a swimming pool. The main house has a fenced yard and screened porch. An adobe recreational building is nearby, along with a guest house, a foreman’s house and a large equipment barn.

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AXIS RIDGE RANCH 1,250± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 3900321 | $1,681,250 Wildlife is plentiful on Axis Ridge Ranch, a hunting and cattle ranch with gently rolling terrain and a quality road system. Lush grasslands and large mature oak and mesquite trees accent the gently rolling landscape. Turkey, quail, whitetail deer, axis deer, hogs and other native animals are plentiful. Two water wells, multiple water troughs and several large caliche pits hold water for wildlife and livestock. A 125± acre pasture has been fenced in the southeast corner. Electric lines run through the property, allowing for multiple possible building sites.

FCH RANCH 800± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 5869473 | $1,680,000 FCH Ranch features beautiful hilltop views, heavily vegetated draws and deep soil flats. Located southwest of Roosevelt, the property has abundant game of free-ranging axis deer, native whitetail deer, turkey, dove and hogs. The headquarters includes a 1,584± square-foot hunter’s cabin and a separate recreational building. The main draw bisects the property, stretching nearly a mile, and a good road system navigates across interior roads and the perimeter fence lines. A water well is located on the east side of the ranch, and a working windmill is located further west along the south boundary, servicing water troughs and a concrete pila.

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NUECES FALLS RANCH 880± ACRES | REAL COUNTY, TEXAS | $3,478,370 Nueces Falls Ranch is 880± acres of spectacular hills, valleys and live water located on legendary Hackberry Road near Vance, in western Real County. This property has almost one mile total with several frontages on the ever-slowing East Nueces River, varying from deep holes to noisy falls to a very nice, dammed shallow lake. Oak/pecan bottoms follow the water through, providing shade and scenery in this mystical zone below Camp Eagle. Spectacular limestone cliffs overlook the water in places, with soaring mountains and ridges framing the background . . . truly a recreational paradise! Property ID: 5419471

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PARKER RANCH 27,482± ACRES | KEITH COUNTY, NEBRASKA | $24,000,000 The Parker Ranch is a large sandhills ranch located northeast of Ogallala or north of Keystone, Nebraska. The ranch consists of 27,482± deeded acres plus 1,280± acres of Nebraska state lease. This all contiguous ranch is cross fenced to form over 34 different pastures to manage a controlled grazing system. Livestock water includes over 100 miles of pipeline plus 35 windmills. It is a range and cake ranch with minimal hay feeding. One center pivot is used for additional grazing or winter feed. Improvements include three employee houses; owner’s brick home—4,200 square feet, barns and corrals. Property ID: 5694985

WALNUT CREEK RANCH 1,775± ACRES | HENDERSON COUNTY, TEXAS | $4,348,750 Walnut Creek Ranch offers accessibility to Dallas, being just over an hour from I-635, making it both easy to enjoy and manage. For the serious cattleman, the improved pastures, cross fencing and fertile soils all contribute to forage production and AU capacity. For the avid hunter, the upland hills and hardwoods produce exceptional year-round game habitat, while the bottomland groves, senderos, wet weather pockets, McAllister Slough, Cedar Creek and Walnut Creek all provide exceptional seasonal habitat. For the outdoor enthusiast, the ranch offers tremendous views from the rolling hills and endless terrain to explore to see the wildlife and beauty native to East Texas. Property ID: 5667405

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LUBBOCK, TEXAS Licensed in Texas

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CANYON CREEK RANCH 3,247± ACRES | SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, COLORADO | $14,750,000 3,247± acres atop East Iron Springs Mesa, Canyon Creek Ranch boasts spectacular mountain views. Located 25 miles from Telluride and within an hour of Black Canyon Jet Center/Atlantic Aviation, the land is gentle and rolling while approximately two-thirds is meadows and open pasture featuring numerous spring-fed ponds. The remaining one-third is a mixture of oak brush, aspens, ponderosa pines and heavily timbered areas providing a diverse habitat and vegetation for wildlife. Sharing three miles of boundary with the Uncompahgre National Forest, there is a wide array of year-round recreational activities and access to an abundance and variety of Colorado wildlife. Property ID: 3793651

SIMMS CREEK RANCH 1,102± ACRES | MILLS COUNTY, TEXAS | $3,027,750 Simms Creek Ranch, being 1,102± acres forming the headwaters of the major Central Texas waterway, lies on both sides of a county road in far southern Mills County near the community of Lometa. The ranch features include pecan/walnut/elm along flowing Simms Creek, high hills with distant views, abundant and large whitetail deer and turkey and a clean restored hunting cabin. The scenic countryside includes limestone outcrops, cultivated fields, varied hardwoods and several small stock tanks. Property ID: 5378143

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ELK ISLAND RANCH 6,343± ACRES | GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO | $36,000,000 Elk Island Ranch has exceptional improvements that rival the finest found at nearby ski resorts, however it truly stands out for its “backyard” of over 6,300 acres of unparalleled beauty, diversity and seclusion. The ranch is both a place to enjoy a multitude of year-round activities, and to relax in luxury and savor the amazing scenery. Despite a very private and pristine setting, the ranch is not remote at all. It is actually surprisingly close to town and to the jet strip utilized by other large landowners in the area. The fact that everything is complete and offered turnkey makes it easy to acquire and enjoy for decades. Property ID: 5822066

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LUBBOCK, TEXAS Licensed in Texas

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Licensed in Texas

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OAK HILLS RANCH 1,093± ACRES | MASON COUNT Y, TEX AS | $3,251,675 Oak Hills Ranch is 1,093± acres of gently rolling live oak/mesquite hunting and grazing land in highly desirable Mason County. This ranch is easy on the eyes, with large oaks and varied brush cover supporting massive-bodied whitetail deer and abundant wild turkey. Lying a short distance from a county road via easement, this ranch is ideally secluded for a recreational retreat, with numerous view homesites shaded by oaks looking out in all directions. Property ID: 5447888

FISHER RANCH 11,504± ACRES | MCINTOSH COUNTY, OKLAHOMA | $19,556,800 The Fisher Ranch, one of Oklahoma’s larger reputation ranches consisting of 11,504± acres, is located only 60 miles south of Tulsa. This working ranch is being operated as a year-round home for 1,200 cows. Lying along both sides of State Highway 9, this scenic ranch is easily accessible and centrally located in the heart of cattle country. This ranch has a rich history of raising strong cattle and excellent ranch horses. The ranch topography includes rolling hills and wide open grass meadows, along with live creeks and numerous lakes and ponds. There are trophy whitetail deer, turkey and quail, as well as outstanding fishing on the property. Property ID: 3900057

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OWASSO, OKLAHOMA Licensed in Oklahoma & Texas

HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Licensed in Kansas & Oklahoma

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CEDAR VALE RANCH 7,671± ACRES | CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, KANSAS | $16,826,000 Located halfway between Tulsa and Wichita, the scenic 7,671± acre Cedar Vale Ranch is comprised of native tallgrass prairie interspersed with rockwalled canyons with several live creeks and two miles of the Caney River.

It is a strong limestone-based cow ranch with excellent hunting, plus 350± acres of cropland. Annual precipitation is 36 inches with a 190-day growing season. Live water sources make this a good year-round cattle ranch with plenty of cover for the winters. A 25± acre flood control lake provides excellent fishing and waterfowl habitat. The ranch has stunning physical features with a very appealing agricultural income stream. Property ID: 5810726

QUINLAN RANCH 16,718± ACRES | RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO | $35,000,000 The 16,718± deeded acre Quinlan Ranch is a superlative mountain hunting property located just three miles west of Chama, New Mexico. The Quinlan, as it is known, spans over 26 square miles in a single block of contiguous land with no private inholdings or public roads across it. Offering an unequaled combination of size, privacy, accessibility and scenery, the ranch controls the entire eastern slope of the 9,900-foot Chromo Mountain and is comprised of ecologically diverse and rich mountain and valley floor terrain.

This large holding features outstanding big game hunting, expansive vistas, fishing, limitless recreational activities and numerous water resources that are complemented by excellent infrastructure and quality accommodations. Property ID: 5849248

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SECO SPRINGS RANCH 2,728± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY

Truly one of the crown jewels of the Texas Hill Country and arguably the most scenic live water ranch available in today's market, Seco Springs offers a buyer the rare opportunity to own a fabulous large ranch just over an hour from San Antonio. Located at the headwaters of beautiful Seco Valley, one the most private and scenic areas of Bandera County, Seco Springs Ranch offers county road access, end-of-the-road privacy, large neighbors and the near-perfect mix of hills, spring-fed valleys and incredible hardwood-lined canyons. The highlight of the ranch is the 4,000± feet of beautiful Seco Creek that flows through the property. Two sections of the creek have been dammed up, creating fabulous, deep, spring-fed lakes that provide incredible fishing and year-round recreational entertainment. The ranch offers over 15 miles of great roads, all newer game fencing, 14 blinds and feeders, a fantastic five-bedroom lodge, foreman's house, multiple guest cabins, equipment barns, working pens and three water wells. Hunting on the ranch is fantastic with axis, whitetail, black buck, fallow, turkey, wild hogs and numerous aoudad. Price: $14,171,960. Won’t last. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 5401868

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The Yellow Rose Ranch offers paved access, two separate electric entrances, multiple lakes, multiple

six blinds. The wildlife includes excellent whitetail, hogs, hundreds of wild turkey, axis and fallow, and

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aoudad are also seen on the ranch. The commercial or private recreational potential is unlimited.

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homes, fantastic road system and up to 5,000+ feet of lake frontage and flowing creek. The ranch and infrastructure is being offered with various housing scenarios that would make it the perfect ranch for use as a turnkey hunting/fishing ranch, family or corporate retreat. The hunting on the ranch is exceptional with only management deer being harvested the last several years. Hunting stations are positioned throughout the ranch, and the ranch includes six bulk game feeders, six automatic corn feeders and

Pricing starts at $3,950,000. Call Morris for more details, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 5385739

SILVER CREEK CANYON RANCH 327Âą ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY Hidden away just minutes from FM 337 and just a few miles east of Vanderpool, Silver Creek Canyon Ranch is truly one of the most beautiful live water ranches available in today's market. The ranch offers Willow Springs Creek, which flows for over a half mile through the ranch and offers both sides of the crystal-clear spring-fed creek, beautiful waterfalls, rapids, relaxing shallow pools and an absolutely awesome five-acre lake. This hidden jewel offers one of the most incredible settings anywhere in the Texas Hill Country with a charming cowboy-style hacienda situated right along the banks of the fabulous spring-fed lake. Price: $2,600,000. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 5266402

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This incredible new listing offers one and one-third miles of both sides of crystal-clear Bull Head Creek with long, deep, green holes, waterfalls, rapids, multiple natural dams and fabulous home sites along the bluffs above the creek. The ranch also offers spring-fed New Creek, huge pecan bottoms, hardwood-lined hills with towering limestone bluffs, cypress trees, a very comfortable ranch-style home, equipment barn/shop, extensive limestone fencing and an irrigation canal, and it is loaded with native and exotic game. This is without doubt one of the finest live water and recreational ranches available in the Hill Country. Won't last. Price: $3,950,000. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 3786181 ©2017 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchise of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.

CORTIJO CAPATAZ RANCH 461± ACRES IN REAL COUNTY

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Truly the most uniquely-situated property on the Sabinal River, this exceptional new

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listing lies across from the entrance gates to Lost Maples Sate Park and adjacent to the

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of the spacious Saltillo-tiled home with outbuildings. This property is all usable land with

origin headwaters of the Sabinal River that flows south to Vanderpool and Utopia. Coming on the market for the first time since 1947, this incredible tract offers both sides of the river, a gorgeous natural waterfall, fishing and swimming holes, hardwood-blanketed hills and centuries-old majestic oaks. Featured numerous times in USA Today, Texas Parks magazine and on television, the natural splendor of this property is unparalleled. The tract teems with whitetail, axis, aoudad and turkey, all on view from the back patio and decks additional fantastic elevated homesites and absolutely won’t last at $950,000. Call Morris for more details, (210) 415 -9850.

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This awesome tract is located east of Utopia and offers a buyer a rare opportunity to own one of the most unique live water tracts available in the most beautiful and private areas of the Hill Country.

This exceptional tract offers county road frontage, beautiful views of the surrounding hills, large turkey and occasional exotics. The property also offers an excellent water well, a nice 1,000-square-

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foot shop/storage building and a well-done ranch-style home hidden among a forest of huge oaks,

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neighbors, gentle sloping valley land, deep fertile soils and excellent hunting with whitetail, hogs,

cedar elms, spanish and lacy oaks. The home features stained concrete floors, an attached two-car garage, wide wrap-around porches, working fireplace, large open dining/living area and beautiful views of the surrounding property. $1,150,000. Call Morris (210) 415-9850 Property ID: 6180362

RIO BLANCO CREEK RANCH This exceptional ranch has been strictly managed for the last 10+ years, including introducing new genetics, successful with pasture-raised deer. Offers great fishing, waterfowl and dove hunting.

Property ID: 4772745 769± ACRES UVALDE COUNTY

MOUNTAIN VIEW This turnkey ranch offers a great mix of hills and bottom land; it has not been hunted in 20+ years and the quality and numbers of game is exceptional.

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FR AZIER CANYON R ANCH Located in the high elevations of the Davis Mountains, this mountain ranch offers some of the most scenic bluffs, rocky outcrops, canyons, meadows, huge trees and mountains in the region. Meticulously thoughtout improvements create a breathtaking, turnkey oasis. Property ID: 6086297

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CIRCLE R ANCH The historic Circle Ranch, located high in the Diablo Mountains of farWest Texas, has had only three owners since 1879. The fortress rim of the Diablos acts as a natural barrier for protection and creates a wilderness world unto itself. Property ID: 5005194

NORTH SHIPP R ANCH

R AINBOW R ANCH

North Shipp Ranch is the northern pastures of the Historic Shipp Ranch. Excellent ranching and hunting, resulting from a clear eye on good land management practices, makes this ranch a rare jewel. A diverse mix of mature brush, trees and grasslands. Property ID: 5004882

With San Antonio just 3.5 hours to the east, this is an excellent weekend recreation ranch. Currently a working ranch with exceptional hunting, it’s also loaded with canyons, mountains, caves and excellent vegetation cover. Property ID: 2613536

Webb County

Terrell County

4,432± Acres

10,800± Acres

$6,869,600

$4,266,000

$9,031,750

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10,322± Acres

14,872 Square Feet

Hudspeth County

Nueces County

DI A MOND E AGLE R ANCH

THE LOTS AT SHE ARWATER

This is a turnkey opportunity to move right into a world-class hunting and recreation ranch. A custom entertaining lodge with a variety of outbuildings nestled at the foot of Hog Back Mountain is as private and scenic as it gets. Property ID: 4707619

This is a rare opportunity to own two-and-a-half lots on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The property is 100 feet deep and 132 feet wide, creating a broad platform for future development of a new extraordinary home. Property ID: 6112928 WINTER 2018

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DOS LOM AS R ANCH The name of the ranch comes from two high limestone mountaintops that dominate the views from around the ranch. The ranch is a hiker and explorer’s dream with excellent vegetation cover, caves, canyons and mountains. Exceptional hunting. Property ID: 5403738

Pecos County 6,004± Acres

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Where the bedded limestone strata and the historic layers of time come together to create a place like no other. A marriage of rich Texas ranching heritage with unique natural resources in a protected, quiet world all its own. Property ID: 3547106

FOR D-LIGHTNER R ANCH This fields west long

ranch is a combination of Central Rolling Red Plains and Edwards Plateau limestone hills. Reubes Creek runs to east through the north part of the ranch. Excellent views from the hills on the south. Property ID: 5737066

Concho & McCulloch Counties 2,830± Acres

T W IN CANYON R ANCH Situated at the convergence of three biologically-distinct ecoregions creating a unique wildlife habitat. A central plateau separates the ranch into two distinct areas that have wide, broad valleys with interesting limestone outcrop bluffs. Property ID: 5005848

Pecos County 7,296± Acres $3,648,000

$6,226,000

$1,929,555

$2,518,550

2,858± Acres

2,963± Acres

Pecos County

Hudspeth County

HIGH MESA R ANCH

E AGLE PIÑON R ANCH

High Mesa Ranch rises from Gray Ranch Road and abruptly ends along a long bluff line. The combination of easily accessible gentle land with deeper soil and the limestone bluffs, steep hills and canyon heads makes this the perfect mixed-use ranch. Property ID: 5216766

This high Chihuahuan Desert ranch is a series of canyons, peaks and valleys, creating a rugged yet accessible terrain. An excellent well and a new hunting lodge with six private rooms make this a comfortable and functional hideaway. Property ID: 2450171 WINTER 2018

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Famous for its unique red plume agate, black plume, golden plume, opal, 50+ other kinds of agates and gemstones, this ranch has a history of visitors who are rock collectors, nature lovers, hunters, hikers, birders or just folks wanting to get away. Property ID: 1634380

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$8,341,656

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12,178± Acres

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Pecos County

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A LPINE HIGH R ANCH Part of the historic Townsend Ranch, the ranch has a major drainage, Coyanosa Draw, that crosses the property, and it is adjacent to some of the largest ranches in the Trans Pecos, including the Elsinore and Leoncita Ranches. Minerals available. Property ID: 5402211

PR AIR IE CANYON R ANCH True western Hill County and rugged canyon country. This is an area filled with history and natural habitat and wildlife.

This ranch has been a significant source of recreation for several generations of owners. Property ID: 4304051

FOR D R ANCH FAR M Previously a cotton farm, as evidenced by the abandoned historical headquarters, the farm was converted into improved grasses and operated as a hay meadow and bull/steer trap for the Ford Ranch.

Two tree-lined creeks run through the property. Property ID: 5695571

Terrell County

McCulloch County

22,972± Acres

324± Acres

$7,695,620

$810,000

$5,602,500

$15,263,300

8,300± Acres

23,482± Acres

Val Verde County

Brewster County

PECOS CANYON R ANCH

AGUA FR I A R ANCH

This ranch is two ranches split by a county road. The western onethird has the old headquarters ruins with two wells, and the eastern two-thirds is dominated by huge slick-rock canyons, high ceniza mesas and 1.5 miles of the Lower Pecos River. Property ID: 4304136

Comprised of almost the entire Agua Fria Mountain range with adjoining mid-lower elevation grasslands and scrubland.

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THE MOUNTAIN RANCH A rare opportunity to own a large tract (eight square miles) within an hour’s drive of Austin. This beautiful Hill Country ranch offers 40-mile views from the high mesas to beautiful bottomland, lush with grasses and dotted with live oaks, elm, pecan and other hardwoods. Many of the draws are running water from numerous springs, plus a spring-fed 28-acre lake.

Large tracts in the Austin/Central Texas area are becoming more scarce, and this property represents a true investment-quality recreation ranch. Conveniently located near Marble Falls with access to a jet airport only a 10-minute drive from the front gate.

Wildlife abounds on the game-fenced property with an outstanding herd of whitetail deer plus a few elk along with wild turkey, hogs and varmints.

Elevation changes of over 300 feet with high mesas at 1,400 feet above sea level. The varied terrain is easily traversed by an excellent road system.

Three miles of paved road lead to the main house which sits high atop a mesa with spectacular views. In the valley below is the foreman’s house, barn and outbuildings. There are 10 water wells, a 28-acre lake and numerous stock tanks scattered across the ranch. In addition, there are miles of unnamed creeks in the drainages throughout the ranch offering countless dam sites.

50 percent of the minerals and royalties owned will convey with the sale.

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RANCH INVESTMENTS SINCE 1982 THE HISTORIC JACKSON RANCH With 1.62 miles of Colorado River frontage, the ranch varies from 200-foot high cliffs overlooking the river and views to the west, to low, sloping, grassy banks sheltered by pecan trees. The ranch is contiguous native rangeland which is located in the famed Texas Hill Country. The terrain is hilly to rough with a substantial portion on the west being rocky hills, ridges and canyons. Currently a working cattle ranch and taxed at agriculture valuation. 50 percent of mineral estate to be conveyed.

3,255± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY Property ID: 141204

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HOLLAND RANCH This is a hard-to-find, pristine tract of land in a prime area and location with excellent hunting! With its rolling hills and beautiful long-distance views, this low-fence ranch is absolutely beautiful. The ranch is covered with large hardwoods, and there is very little cedar on the property. Seasonal Hickory Creek transverses the ranch and offers water for the animals and occasional waterfalls. Includes a modest hunting cabin with electric and water connected.

616± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY $2,929,705 Property ID: 5707366

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LIBERTY HILL If you are an equestrian enthusiast or a hobby rancher, this tract is a combination of fertile soil fields and large stands of hardwoods for building your dream home. The wooded areas were carefully cleared of cedar, improving the health and appearance of the mature hardwoods. This tract is close to Liberty Hill yet private enough.

There are very basic deed restrictions to protect the integrity and land value.

28± ACRES IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY $406,000 Property ID: 4702259

MOODY COLORADO RIVER RANCH Ranches with river frontage offer the best in all-around recreation, from duck hunting, fishing and deer hunting to just enjoying sitting on the banks watching the river flow! To enjoy all of this and more, here is your chance to buy a great ranch consisting of 395+ acres with excellent low banks on the Colorado River. This beautiful ranch is located just out of the quaint little town of Winchester in Fayette County.

395± ACRES IN FAYETTE COUNTY $2,725,500 Property ID: 4517133

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VISTA VERDE RANCH A clean, working ranch with rolling topography, long vistas, excellent native grass cover and very little cedar.

Multiple dam sites on the ranch offer the ability to back up water for yearround enjoyment. The upland portion of the ranch has dense live oak cover for wildlife habitat. The lower areas are comprised of fertile soil and are perfect for improved pasture and offer outstanding food plot possibilities.

682± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY $2,728,000 Property ID: 3886189

SAN ANTONIO BAY RANCH This Gulf Coast ranch, bordered by the Victoria Barge Canal and in view of San Antonio Bay, is a veritable wildlife paradise. Waterfowl hunting is unparalleled, with approximately 200 acres of wetlands. This property has investment potential being on the barge canal. There are two water wells and electricity on the property. The pasture roads are in good condition and perimeter fencing is cattle-tight. Surface sale only. No minerals to convey; there are three producing gas wells.

505± ACRES IN CALHOUN COUNTY $1,699,000 Property ID: 2840764

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COLD SPRING RANCH First time offered and part of a larger ranch, this 680± acre property has multiple attributes. Incredible elevations with 40+ mile views, beautiful tree-covered hillsides cascading down to lush valleys. The ultimate asset is a strong spring in one of the valleys that offers the potential for a large lake.

All of this approximately one hour from Austin! Listed for $5,995 per acre.

680± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY $4,076,600 Property ID: 6194560

THE “629” RANCH The 629 Ranch is an ideal combination hunting and cattle ranch with approximately 15 percent being productive fields and the balance being dense wildlife habitat. Or, for the completely wildlife-minded landowner, this property offers excellent game ranch potential. The property is well located about halfway between Burnet and Lampasas, less than five minutes off of Highway 281 on Burnet County Road 101.

636± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • $2,541,858 Property ID: 5994232

ROY’S RANCH Located in Burnet County in the Lake Victor community, this ranch is an excellent home site and recreational property.

Large hardwoods cover the ranch and provide excellent wildlife habitat for the quality whitetail deer, turkey, dove and other native animals. The topography of the property is gently rolling and also provides an area for a potential surface water feature. The ranch fencing is good condition. PEC Electric is on the property. The property is agricultural exempt.

50.54± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • $404,320 Property ID: 5515949 Property ID: 5515949

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Long Lake Ranch Development 106± Acres | Denton County | $12,000,000 | Property ID: 5982731

Located 25 miles north of downtown Dallas on the northern shores of Lake Lewisville. This development is platted for 99 residential lots and 16 acres of commercial zoned land. Phase I of the development is complete, and approximately $14.5 million has already been invested in the fully-engineered plans, platted lots and infrastructure.

Barber Mountain Brazos Ranch 1,423± Acres | Palo Pinto County | $10,650,000 | Property ID: 5587079

This property offers the rare opportunity to own over 2.75 miles of premier Brazos River frontage with a combination of high bank frontage and easy access to the beachfront along the river. The ranch also has an excellent mix of improved pastures and heavily wooded areas full of wildlife.

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March Ranch 6,797± Acres | Coke County | $7,107,450 | Property ID: 5457173

Located 20 miles northwest of San Angelo, this cattle and recreational ranch has an abundance of habitat for wildlife and many breathtaking views of the hilly terrain. There are five water wells and over three miles of frontage on both sides of the seasonal West Fork of Grape Creek.

Red River Ranch 870± Acres | Montague County | $5,300,000 | Property ID: 6129256

With over two miles of frontage on the Red River, views of the countryside and into Oklahoma, this is truly a one-of-a-kind ranch. The combination of rolling pastureland and heavily treed areas with numerous ravines and creeks provide tremendous wildlife habitat, excellent hunting and recreation along the river.

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Drill Bit Ranch 864± Acres | Henderson County | $4,500,000 | Property ID: 4815594

This ranch is the perfect example of working ranch meets recreational paradise. With the southern boundary of the property following Walnut Creek for one-and-a-half miles, a tributary of the Trinity River, this property has an excellent combination of hardwoods, improved pasture land, rolling terrain, and great wetlands habitat.

Straight Creek Ranch 526± Acres | Erath County | $3,975,000 | Property ID: 4703313

This spectacular ranch with rolling hills and big country views is well suited for both the recreational user and the cattleman.

The entire property is high fenced with a managed native deer population and an abundance of surface water.

Rio Ranchito 127± Acres | Kerr County | $3,885,000 | Property ID: 5928121

This equestrian retreat overlooks the Guadalupe River and Flat Rock Creek with a large amount of frontage on both sides of the river and creek. Improved pastures and heavily treed vegetation provide for abundant wildlife. An additional 42 acres is also available.

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E S TA N C I A O N T H E B R A Z O S 4 0 0 ± A C R E S | W A S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y, T E X A S O F F E R E D AT $ 1 2 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 E X C L U S I V E LY L I S T E D & M A R K E T E D B Y

E S TA N C I A O N T H E B R A Z O S 4 0 0 ± A C R E S | W A S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y | O F F E R E D AT $ 1 2 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 | P R O P E R T Y I D : 5 9 8 2 7 3 1 The area in South Central Texas known as Washington on the Brazos is arguably one of the most historic areas in the entire state. It is officially recognized as the birth place of Texas because it was at this location in March of 1836 Texas delegates met to formally announce that Texas would be separating from Mexico and draft their own constitution, becoming the Republic of Texas.

Washington was originally the county seat of Washington County; however, it was relocated to Brenham in 1844.

In recent years, this specific area has become one of the most popular destinations in the state for weekend travelers, visitors to the well-known Round Top, and recreational ranchers seeking beautiful views and good land within an easy drive time from both Houston and Austin. Just outside the towns of Washington and Navasota, Estancia On The Brazos is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking ranches in all of Washington County. This property is truly one of a kind.

pool capturing the grand views of the pasture, Brazos River, and surrounding countryside.

The second home on the property (the original owner’s house) was built in 1999. It is a board and batten, dogtrot-style home with metal roof, one bedroom, and a large loft/bunkroom, and it overlooks the largest lake on the property. The 3,500± squarefoot third home was built by Texas Country Cottages in 2012, with three bedrooms, a large open living area/kitchen with a Texassized fireplace/hearth, and two large porches, front and back.

A very functional and well-built barn with workshop and bathroom is centrally located on the property and has plenty of storage space for all the needed farm vehicles and implement storage, as well as hay storage. There is a nice set of working pens next to the barn.

The ranch has long views of the Brazos River and surrounding countryside with a combination of rolling pastureland and heavilytreed areas for wildlife habitat. The elevation on the property ranges from 320± feet above sea level at the highest point on the southern end of the ranch, to the lowest point of the property, 180 to 170± feet above sea level on the northern border of the property along the banks of the Brazos.

A 1.3-mile, crushed granite walking trail circulates through the area around the main house and lake. Raised, stone bed gardens are irrigated and have a beautiful English-styled green house with sitting area under an arbor. The property has good perimeter and cross fencing, with a portion of the ranch (40 acres) high fenced for a variety of exotic wildlife including oryx, fallow and axis deer, Siberian sheep, and gemsbok. Outside the high fence are buffalo, cattle, horses, and traditional Texas wildlife—whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, bobcats, and coyotes.

Upon driving through the main gate, there is a well-maintained black top road that continues to the three residences on the property. The main residence is truly one of a kind. Built by John Sebastian in 2009–2011 and designed by Chris Carson of Ford, Powell & Carson, this home is a perfect blend of Southwestern and California ranch architectural style with phenomenal attention to details and finishes. The home is stone and stucco with a clay tile roof, and it is situated high on a hilltop taking in the views of the Brazos River Valley and capturing the beauty and shade of the surrounding live oak tree canopy. The home features a master suite, four guest rooms, five bathrooms, two wine cellars with a dining area, a library, multiple living and dining areas, outdoor kitchen, numerous outdoor porches and patios, and a beautiful

The water on this property is exceptional. There are several impressive water features on the property including multiple lakes, several water wells, and one mile of frontage on the Brazos River. The largest body of water on the property is the lake south of the cabin which is five± acres in size. There are four to five stock tanks/ponds and lakes on the property. A water feature has been constructed in the northeastern portion of the property as a duck habitat for waterfowl hunting. A waterline from one of the water wells is used to control the water level of this body of water at different times of the year to allow growth of vegetation and more surface water when needed during waterfowl hunting seasons. There are two additional draws or tributaries that flow through the ranch toward the Brazos River.

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Raintree Ranch 450± Acres | Rains County | $3,850,000 | Property ID: 3882195

This East Texas cattle ranch includes the ideal balance of improved pastures and timber areas. Tucked back in the center of the ranch is a spectacular Old Orleans style home with a landscaped yard and gardens. Top-notch improvements, productive sandy soil, and over seven miles of white pipe fence surround the 14 pastures.

Rocky Creek Ranch 820± Acres | Kaufman County | $3,500,000 | Property ID 5976395

This beautiful East Texas ranch has stock ponds and creeks that provide water for cattle grazing and attract wildlife for hunting. The northern tract features a three-bedroom home that overlooks the 25-acre lake, ideal for fishing and hunting in the surrounding areas. On the southern tract there is a ranch manager home and working pens with pipe fencing.

Walking C Ranch 380± Acres | Montague County | $3,400,000 | Property ID: 5855497

Located in the rolling hills of North Texas with beautiful rolling grasslands and thick cover—ideal for both livestock and wildlife.

Enjoy fishing in one of the 15 stock ponds, dove hunting in a variety of pastures, or stalking a big deer in one of the heavily treed areas.

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CHISPA MOUNTAIN RANCH 14,421± ACRES IN CULBERSON COUNTY • PRICE REDUCED Chispa Mountain Ranch is a beautiful, easily accessed ranch located only 14 miles south of Interstate 10 and Van Horn, Texas. Chispa Mountain Ranch is one of the very few ranches encompassing almost 90 percent of a scenic volcanic intrusive mountain range. The range offers diversity of terrain and habitat ideal for both livestock and wildlife. The ranch is considered a good combination livestock ranch for crossbred mother cows and yearlings. Hunting is excellent for trophy mule deer, aoudad sheep, blue quail and dove. Rocky Mountain Elk have been introduced to the mountain ranges to the north and east, and elk have been sighted numerous times on Chispa with numbers expected to grow.

The rewards of ranch ownership are no longer measured by livestock, but more by recreational purposes. The Chispa Mountain Ranch offers something for everyone and gives pride in ownership. This is an absolutely beautiful, gentle and rugged mountain country with panoramic views. You must see to appreciate.

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EL PASEO DE SAN ANTONIO RANCH 22,124± ACRES IN JEFF DAVIS COUNTY • $1,495 PER ACRE Wyatt Ranches desires to sell this acreage and use the proceeds to acquire more acreage closer to their other ranching divisions in South Texas and consummate a Tax Free Exchange. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the finest cow ranches in the Highlands and Davis Mountains of Texas. This is prime Valentine and Marfa grama grass flats, rolling foothills and mountains of the Davis Mountains along the Scenic Loop on Highway 166 and the historic San Antonio Pass. The ranch entrance on Highway 90 has an attractive gate house, state-of-the-art gate and security system. The headquarters compound has four attractive Spanish-style residences with 360-degree views, a 40’x60’ structural steel barn on slab with attached equipment sheds and an overhead feed silo. The ranch is divided into six major pastures and several traps, all well watered by an extensive water system via four solar and electric wells, cisterns and troughs. The shipping corrals are centrally located for easy operation with steel circular chutes and shaded work area. The ranch offers hunting for desert mule deer, aoudad sheep, antelope, javelina, predators, dove and scaled blue quail. Some minerals will convey. Located only 30 minutes away from McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis, Marfa, Texas, and two hours from El Paso, Texas.

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STRINGFELLOW RANCH 13,600± ACRES IN PRESIDIO COUNTY Own a spectacular High Country ranch from 4,000 feet to 5,180 feet elevation with rolling to rugged mountainous terrain with shallow to deep canyons, scenic volcanic rim rocks, bluffs and high-elevation mesas. This is an ideal ranch for both the cattleman and the avid hunter with an abundance of trophy desert mule deer, aoudad sheep and blue quail.

The ranch is watered by six wells, 30 miles of good roads, hunter’s camp house, very nice headquarters home/lodge with large fishing or swimming pond, excellent working and shipping corrals and five-to-seven-acre lake when full.

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BARRENO RANCH 6,880± ACRES IN PRESIDIO COUNTY • $6,000,000 The Barreno Ranch is in the heart of the Highlands of Texas, being only 13 miles south of Marfa, Texas, and renowned for its prime grama grasses, cool climate and panoramic vistas. The ranch offers a nice small ranch home totally off the power grid, four wells, six pastures and several traps. This is a very nice cattle ranch with open flat land, scenic rolling hills and shallow rough canyons. Hunt pronghorn antelope, desert mule deer, scaled blue quail and dove. A beautiful small ranch with a nice diversity of terrain.

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Winn's Tortuga Ranch The Winn’s Tortuga Ranch on Turtle Creek has some of the best trophy whitetail deer hunting you can find along with some exotics which are protein-fed year-round. The ranch is mostly high fenced, and both sides of Turtle Creek run through the north side of the property making for great swimming and fishing. The main lodge has a pool and outdoor entertainment cabana with great views. The ranch has three additional homes, a 20-acre soft release deer pen, four-stall horse barn, workshop and three water wells and is being offered turnkey.

552± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY

Caudle Ranch The Caudle ranch is located 11 miles south of Freer, Texas, and has about one mile of frontage on HWY 16 with two separate entrances. This ranch can be bought as a whole or in separate parcels of 616 acres or 416 acres. Both ranches have a house and all necessary items to immediately enjoy your stay. The north portion of the ranch is low fenced, and there are big neighbors on every side. The south portion is high fenced and has been game managed for six years. These ranches together allow for the best of both aspects of hunting, whether your choice is free-range or game-managed hunting, in South Texas. There are also three water wells, blinds, feeders, equipment, a game storage cooler and many other extras that can convey with the sale. Asking price is $2.218 million.

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PROPERTY ID: 2976664

Eichler Ranch The Eichler ranch is 120 high-fenced acres perfectly located just north of Boerne, a few miles from the Welfare exit. The property consists of both 360-degree views of the Texas Hill Country and bottom land soil great for horses and cattle. Sitting at the top of the highest point, with paved access right to the front door, is a 5,081-square-foot white rock home with incredible views in every direction, surrounded by a massive manicured and irrigated yard.

The home is a two-story, five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home with three fireplaces and a huge back porch and yard great for entertaining. There are two ponds and a spring that have water during normal rainfall. The asking price is $2.3 million.

120± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY

PROPERTY ID: 5272715

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Novem ranch The Novem (Latin word for “to the 9’s”) Ranch is just that! It is a highly improved and manicured, extremely well-watered, high-fenced turnkey ranch being offered for sale with everything you need to entertain your family or numerous clients. It is all native brush and drives way bigger than the actual acreage. This ranch has been owned by the same family for 15 years, and they have never stopped adding to the details year after year to make every aspect of this ranch refined, fun and easy for family outings. Improvements include a 10,000-square-foot main lodge complete with an indoor gaming area and a grand outdoor entertainment area overlooking the lake, a foreman’s house, guide cabin and shooting range.

1,000± ACRES IN FRIO COUNT Y

PROPERT Y ID: 6082159

Welfare Ranch 411 acres sitting at the Welfare exit on Interstate 10 West with over 2,000 feet of highway frontage. This property is just six miles from downtown Boerne in Kendall County, which is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. The property has incredible 360-degree views, with elevation changes of over 300 feet all the way down to the fields on both sides of Zinke creek which runs right through the property. This will not only make someone a great place to raise their kids, but also a great investment when they get ready to sell it in a few years. Asking price is $15,000 an acre.

411± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY

PROPERTY ID: 2977603

Oak Tree Ranch The Oak Tree Ranch is 220 acres that has been utilized as a thoroughbred and quarter horse racing farm sitting just south of Bandera, Texas, with approximately one mile of frontage on HWY 16.

This ranch is well equipped for a first-class horse farm with over 30 stalls, 19 large turnouts/pastures, two horse walkers, covered round pen and wash rack. Other amenities include: three houses, office, barn office, numerous storage sheds, hay barn and a large pavilion.

220± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY

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Red Sky Ranch

Monterrey Ranch

The Red Sky Ranch is approximately 97 wildlife exempt acres fronting on the west end of Lake Travis with over 1,500 feet of your own private lake frontage and end-ofthe-road privacy. This ranch sits directly in the bend of the lake providing incredible views towards Austin and Marble Falls. Across from the ranch is the Muleshoe Bend Park which ensures that you will always be looking at a pristine park landscape. Improvements include a 3,000± square-foot home with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, a storage shed, a paved walkway to the lake alongside a cascading waterfall and a covered two-stall boat dock with electricity and storage. The ranch is only about eight miles west of Lago Vista off of RM 1431, fronting on Muleshoe Bend Trail.

The Monterrey Ranch is about one hour southwest of Hebbronville off of FM 2686 and three miles down an easement road, making it secluded and private. The ranch has been in the same family for over 60 years, primarily for cattle and hunting, and is 100 percent high fenced with about eight separate low-fenced pastures within. There are two ponds on the property, one being 18 feet deep, and three water wells that average about 900 feet in depth. Other improvements include a good set of cattle-working pens and an old camp with three trailer houses. Several strips have also been cut on the ranch, making it ideal for quail hunting and providing great buffel grass for the cattle.

1,185± ACRES IN STARR COUNTY

PROPERTY ID: 3389030

Camp Verde Ranch The Camp Verde Ranch has 240 feet of elevation changes from the coastal fields and creeks to the top of Cedar Ridge which overlooks the entire Camp Verde valley. Both sides of Verde Creek and Mico Creek run through the ranch, with Mico Creek damned up creating a great fishing tank and two water falls on the other side. Other improvements include 80 acres of coastal grass, a 1,300-foot rifle range, paved roads, blinds, feeders and three water tanks. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, red stag, axis and blackbuck.

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97± ACRES IN TRAVIS COUNTY

PROPERTY ID: 3873054

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

Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis and blackbuck.

305± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y

PROPERT Y ID: 2976515

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1,475± Acres in Jackson County • Property ID: 5543307

424± Acres in Lavaca County • Property ID: 5385767

Located 100 miles from Houston, this high-fenced game ranch offers hunting opportunities along with an unusual amount of water.

Very nice improvements are situated under 100-year-old live oak trees overlooking the fishing lake. Exotics, deer, turkey and ducks!

Located 1.5 hours from Houston, this gamey hunting ranch features Little Brushy Creek, two ponds, diverse rolling terrain and hundreds of giant live oaks. The improvements include a nice and functional barndominium, game cleaning station and new water well. Minerals negotiable.

• SALT BRANCH CREEK RANCH • 425± Acres in Live Oak County This ranch has a mile of Salt Branch Creek bottoms, elevation changes, food plots, outstanding native brush and deep dark sandy loam soils. Great habitat for deer, turkey, dove and quail hunting. There is a great road system, and a water well and electricity are in place.

• ARENOSA CREEK RANCH • 528± Acres in Jackson County • Property ID: 5985387 This hunting ranch is conveniently situated for your new family retreat.

With two miles of seasonal creek, the habitat is perfect for deer, turkey and hogs and quality duck hunting. The turnkey compound consists of three furnished homes, a barn and several storage buildings.

15 acres next-door with custom barndominium also available.

• CIRCLE B RANCH • 243± Acres in Lavaca County • Property ID: 4258799 After years of intense management and breeding operations, this highfenced property is poised to produce 200-inch class whitetails. Heavily wooded with miles of seasonal creeks. Very nice lodge and barn.

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Smiley Ranch Gonzales County 352± Acres

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Lush green pastureland featuring four tanks, two water wells and county road frontage. A mix of hardwoods, brush and open pasture, this ranch can comfortably graze 75 head of cattle. The Smiley Ranch is an excellent investment and is suitable for hunting, grazing and equestrian uses.

Shadow Oak Ranch Just one-and-a-half hours from Downtown Dallas lies this beautiful balance of meadows and hills with over three miles of both sides of the Paluxy River flowing through the middle of the ranch.

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Medina Canyon Ranch Bandera County 187± Acres

Hidden Cave Ranch Kerr County 214± Acres

187 acres with a 4,000-square-foot hillside home with stunning views perched above an extensively-landscaped pond. This ranch also features a one-bedroom, one-bath cabin, three-stall stable, large metal barn, two ponds, a hilltop pavilion and entertainment area and lots of privacy.

If you are looking for a well-kept, move-in-ready ranch with stunning views in a gorgeous setting, you better take a look at this one!

Deep in Hunt, Texas, near the north fork of the Guadalupe, lies an end-of-the-dirt-road private ranch with untapped potential, plenty to be discovered and a hidden cave. Great views, abundant hardwood trees and room to explore, hunt or just get away from it all. Axis, whitetail, turkeys and hogs have all been seen on the property, and aoudad and red deer have been seen nearby. Without fencing on two sides, there is no telling what might show up under your feeder.

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LA ESTRELLA The beautiful La Estrella Ranch of Jim Hogg County is an absolute turnkey property highlighted by a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath Spanishstyle Hacienda, and two spacious guest houses. There are two wells on the property that supply a series of troughs and an earthen pond. A great quail and deer ranch with a superb habitat and multiple species of exotics. The ranch conveys with all equipment. $1,999,500 430± ACRES IN JIM HOGG COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 4472146

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AUSTIN BAYOU

Cattle operation located at the intersection of FM 187 and FM 140. This

Producing farm/operating ranch with unparalleled potential for future

property is a great mix of native brush and highly productive tillable

development. Over two miles of Austin Bayou frontage lined with beautiful

ground. There are multiple older Carrizo irrigation wells on the property

hundred-year live oak trees in the highly sought-after Danbury School district.

which are not being used at this time. The 700± cultivated acres are

An abundance of wildlife for nature enthusiasts, hunting and/or fishing with

currently being dry land farmed. This is an attractive property in a great

access to the gulf waters. Excellent improvements and exceptional water features.

area only miles from both Sabinal, Batesville and Pearsall. $2,860,000

Current owner is willing to lease back property after sale. $8,500,000

880± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 2959552

1,353± ACRES IN BRAZORIA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 5299059

BOBBIT RANCH In the heart of the Golden Triangle, only seven miles from Carrizo Springs with

LIGHTNING BUG SPRINGS

substantial miles of frontage on Highway 27, this well-maintained ranch has

Enjoy your own Frio Canyon paradise with end-of-the-road privacy on a 15-acre

been owned by the same family for over 25 years and has been under strict game

ranch complete with the relaxing sights and sounds of 600 feet of crystal-clear Dry

management for 20 years. Not often does a low-fenced ranch come on the market

Frio River private frontage. Varied terrain, from riverbed to towering bluffs and

that consistently produces deer of this quality, with multiple bucks scoring over

everything in between, is an ideal location for birding. Far enough from the noise

170. This area is known not only for its superb whitetail genetics, but also for its

and traffic of the main river to experience a peaceful retreat, but just minutes from

large numbers of quail. $1,320,030

Concan’s quaint restaurants, quirky shops and recreational opportunities. $950,000

586± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 5754085

15± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 4258806

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TWIN RIVERS RANCH 2,140± ACRES IN MOTLEY COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6008795 • $3,400,000 Exceptional Texas Panhandle ranch north of Matador. Two very nice, fully-furnished homes, large barns, blinds and feeders offered absolutely turnkey. Grass cover is excellent. This area is extremely rich in wildlife, and subsurface water in this area is in abundance.

Four miles of river sets this exceptional property apart from everything else currently on the market.

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DRY CREEK RANCH 3,100± ACRES IN PALO PINTO & JACK COUNTIES PROPERTY ID: 5194825 • $7,750,000 The Dry Creek Ranch is considered to be a good livestock production ranch and has the added bonus of great location, good hunting and potential for long-term appreciation.

PPC RIDGE RANCH 1,750± ACRES IN PALO PINTO COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 5152237 • $6,125,000 Located just east of Possum Kingdom lake in Palo Pinto County, the PPC Ridge Ranch affords exceptional views from the near-new home. Several large ponds and good wildlife cover. Easy access, but very private property.

PROSPECT RANCH 12,524± ACRES IN SCHLEICHER COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 5511609 • $21,229,519 Well watered and conservatively stocked; tremendous grass turf. Nice small home, hand-house and several sets of livestock working pens; livestock included along with a major portion of the minerals. A firstclass working ranch in an area of strong, long-term ownerships.

VISTA LAKE RANCH AT POSSUM KINGDOM 226± ACRES IN PALO PINTO COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 5834972 • $1,130,000 Very desirable rolling terrain with elevation changes of around 150 feet giving outstanding views of the lake, Bald Mountain, Costello Island and a large portion of the “West Side” of the lake. Cover is typical of the area and includes large mesquite and some dense cedar.

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MEDINA RIVER R A NCH 121± ACRES IN BANDER A COUNT Y

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Approximately 1,200 feet of beautiful, gorgeous, flowing, crystalclear Medina River, great mountaintop views and a huge variety of colorful hardwoods. This ranch has it all. Four-bedroom, twobath ranch house overlooking the river. Includes a barn and a fantastic river pavillion. There are no restrictions, no neighboring easements and good hunting for whitetail, turkey and axis deer. $1,795,000. Mark Meek, Broker • Property ID: 5021449

1,000 acres with springs at majestic Tarpley, Texas, in Bandera County. Great views with elevations up to 2,087 feet, private valleys with springs and two ponds, very nice 1,930± square-foot, classic Hill Country, three-bedroom, two-bath rock home, nice 1,200-squarefoot metal building. A very private ranch at a great buy! $3,500 per acre or $3,500,000. Mark Meek, Broker • Property ID: 4727063

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MEDIO VALLEY R A NCH PALOMAVILLE - A DOVE HUNTER’S PAR ADISE 1,541± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y A dove hunter’s paradise! Scenic views, great water, minerals and loaded with wildlife. Ranchero Creek passes through the ranch and is lined with giant live oaks. There are permanent water holes on the creek and big Indian camp grounds that have never been disturbed. The ranch is high fenced with trophy whitetail and has 20-mile views! Located half-way between Uvalde and Hondo, this ranch is right in the flight zone of the best dove hunting Texas has to offer! Contact for price. Joel Meek, Broker • Property ID: 5310114

532± ACRES IN BEE COUNT Y What a great all-around place! Overall this ranch has a super clean appearance and has a feel of a place that is double in size. There are no transmission lines, drive through easements or cell towers, and the owner has never seen any illegal immigrant traffic. When you get on the ranch and close the gate, you feel like you are far detached from civilization. It is also a very rare find to have a low-fenced ranch where you can grow big deer with mostly large neighbors. As you drive around the ranch, the scenery seems to change constantly, and you never get bored. The giant live oaks scattered around this property offer many additional areas that could be manicured and enhanced.

Contact for price. Joel Meek, Broker • Property ID: 5486532

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ROCKING A R A NCH 1,040± ACRES IN KINNE Y COUNT Y A superb hunting ranch! A mixture of South Texas brush along with elevation changes creating magnificent views in the diverse Anacacho Mountains. The finely manicured hunting stations

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strategically dispersed throughout the ranch provide forage to attract the abundant wildlife for your outdoor adventures. The Rocking “A” is considered free range hunting with approximately half the ranch bordering high-fenced neighbors, creating opportunities for a legitimate B&C whitetail. Whitetail in the 170 to 180 range have been taken. The quail and dove hunting is magnificent. A 3,000-square-foot metal shed covers the living quarters consisting of two mobile homes, one with a 432-square-foot stick-built addition. Electricity is on site, and water is provided by a strong well. $1,872,000. Bill Barton, Broker Associate • Property ID: 3561830

Nestled amongst the hills and springs in the highly desired area between Concan and Reagan Wells. Panoramic views exhibited are some of the most spectacular in all of Texas. A turnkey ranch with a 3,000-squarefoot four-bedroom, two-bath home situated in a valley surrounded by springs and fields. There is wild game waiting for the new owner who desires seclusion and peace in today’s hectic world. Seven live springs provide water throughout five fenced pastures for livestock and game. An abundance of vegetation includes a variety of majestic oaks, mountain laurel, black walnut and ferns growing amongst the springs. $2,750,000. Bill Barton, Broker Associate • Property ID: 4653731

Y.O. 67 66.8± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y The Y.O. 67 offers an unmatched hunting opportunity with high quality land and improvements inside the private Y.O. Ranchlands community.

Only 35 minutes from Kerrville and accessed by paved roads behind a private, gated entry. Over 1,200 trophy whitetail, axis, sika, fallow, blackbuck, aoudad and turkey roam the famed 10,000+ acre community and give owners a year-round hunting experience. A perfect ranch for a weekend retreat, hunting getaway or full-time living. Offered as turnkey with too many items to list, this property will not last long.

Contact for price. Marshall Burford, Agent. • Property ID: 6142529

1,180.6± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y

HUNTING R A NCH 1,530± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNT Y 1,530± acres of rolling live oak country in north Real County off of HWY 41. Only 10 minutes west of Garven Store with paved road to improvements, this ranch offers recreation and hunting in a prime location. The land features tillable fields, rolling terrain and huge oak trees. Improvements consist of a remodeled fourbedroom home, a three-bedroom ranch house, storage and hay barns and productive water wells throughout the property.

Contact for Price. Marshall Burford, Agent • Property ID: 3486151

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HOME WITH 8 ACRES • $1,350,000

Oso Bay Ranch is one unique property with two great opportunities.

It is a ranch with over 25 acres and an elaborate and expansive home in a peaceful, well-manicured country setting only minutes from modern conveniences of city life.

Whether your pastime is fishing, riding horses or just getting your hands dirty in the garden, this ranch offers the ability to do it without a cumbersome drive.

It is also a private, luxury subdivision with seven platted lots ready for development

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and one lot with a beautiful home ready for the first member of the private community.

Oso Bay Ranch Estates affords a residential developer the opportunity to purchase and immediately develop out the remainder of the subdivision without the long process of platting . . . the work has already been done. With great access along the

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bay and a large pond, there are many lifestyle features that could benefit the whole private community and create a significant demand for the exclusive subdivision.

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White Point Ranch is in a prime location for a recreational ranch or a private luxury ranch community, where home owners can fish, kayak, hunt, trail ride and entertain friends and family, all without ever leaving the property. There is enough land to even add an airstrip and boat slips.

The property consists of over 437 acres of partially fenced land, and the topography is unlike any other in the Gulf Coast Region of South Texas. There are beaches and wetlands at sea level, there are gulleys and gorges, and then there are higher locations of farm land at 64 feet above sea level. There are over 200 acres of row crop farm land, over 60 acres of pasture land and well over 100 acres of native South Texas trees and brush.

Row Crop Farm Land, Native South Texas Brush and a Private Beach All in One 437.5± ACRES IN SAN PATRICIO COUNTY CONTACT FOR PRICE PROPERTY ID: 2979359

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Flying X Ranch | Bandera County 479± ACRES

Property ID: 5834690

The Keidel Homestead on the Pedernales | Gillespie County 67± ACRES

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B a r W Fa r m s | Wi l s o n C o u n t y 161± ACRES Pr o p e r t y I D : 6 1 1 74 1 5

Cypress River Ranch | Bandera County 304± ACRES Pr o p e r t y I D : 5 3 8 6 3 4 1

Ve r d e Va l l e y R a n c h | B a n d e r a C o u n t y 358± ACRES Pr o p e r t y I D : 5 2 7 2 1 5 7

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KENDALL COUNTY, TEXAS – Picturesque ranch located in the Texas Hill Country. Curry Creek runs through the property with large cypress tress, rolling terrain and excellent wildlife. Tucked away in a very private location but close to the many amenities of the surrounding towns. Property includes a historical party barn that serves as a focal point and gathering place for weddings, corporate events and private parties on the ranch. BrandedTRanch.info michael schultz

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SPRING BRANCH, TEXAS – This impeccably manicured ranch backing to the Guadalupe River State Park is framed with majestic oaks and fabulous views. Attention to detail starts with the gorgeous arched rock entrance and paved roads leading to the main residence, a rock home with every amenity desired. The ranch is surrounded by eight-foot game fencing and features a guest house, foreman’s cabin, multiple barns and a helicopter pad and hangar. ashley robertson

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Liberty Ranch

1, 55 9 ± AC RES IN HAY S COUNT Y | $ 2 3 , 3 8 5 , 0 0 0 Come home to 1,559 acres of wild Texas ranchland. Windswept oaks and rolling pastures grace the terrain, and the silhouette of downtown Austin sparkles in the distance. Here conservation groups have worked tirelessly to permanently protect this land as well as 16,000 acres immediately adjacent to it. Those that accept the stewardship of this land, do so with the promise that it will remain protected in perpetuity.

It’s the perfect place to create a refuge from the bustle of Austin, yet just minutes from everyday necessities. Property ID: 6171762

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15.266± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY | $1,500,000

The property is located in River Mountain Ranch, approximately 40 miles from downtown Austin. Wimberley ISD. This lot has not been built upon. The property has approximately 735 feet of Blanco River frontage with stone stairways that lead down to the river. The river is easily accessible and is graced by stunning bluffs. There is an abundance of privacy to the

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property. Perfect for a weekend getaway or private residence with river access! Property ID: 5617763

12± ACRES IN HAYS & BLANCO COUNTIES | $1,275,000

Located between Blanco and Wimberley. The property has approximately 550± feet of Blanco River frontage with a full access easement to the Narrows. The Narrows is a giant gorge fed by the Blanco River creating a series of deep pools surrounded by canyon walls covered in ferns and vegetation. There are significant and beautiful waterfalls and rapids. Off limits to anyone besides the shared owners, this crystal-clear water paradise has been kept in pristine condition. Property ID: 6189887

12.6 acres AT the Narrows 406.31± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY | $7,500,000

Red Eagle Ranch is a very rare opportunity to purchase over 400 acres in southwest Travis County west of Bee Cave.

The ranch offers panoramic views from numerous locations, and other features include a lake, spring-fed creeks, ravines, pastures and hilltops. Access is by way of a paved private road which ensures privacy, security and a feeling of

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seclusion. The property may be sold in a range of sizes from 121 to 406 acres. Property ID: 3610124

126.55± ACRES IN TRAVIS COUNTY | $13,500,000

Adjacent to both the Hill Country Galleria and Spanish Oaks Golf Club along Highway 71. A truly unique property with development opportunities ranging from a single private golf and creekside estate to a luxury residential subdivision.

The terrain ranges from dramatic hill country vistas in the upland areas to lush riparian landscapes along Little Barton Creek which winds through the property for over 1.6 miles.

Property ID: 2892719

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KC RIVER RANCH

THIBODEAUX RANCH

6,651± ACRES IN FOARD & KNOX COUNTIES

1,920± ACRES IN WHEELER COUNTY

The KC River Ranch is located in Foard and Knox Counties. It has a little bit of everything to offer—great hunting, good cattle ranch and farmland. The North Wichita River cuts the ranch almost in half and is the boundary for the counties of Foard and Knox. Minerals are available! Offered at $7,482,375 or $1,125 per acre. Property ID: 2251018

The Thibodeaux Ranch is located in Wheeler County northwest of Shamrock, Texas. It is an exceptional hunting and cattle ranch that also has some CRP with an income of $20,428 per year, expiring in 2021. This is a diverse piece of property that can be divided into smaller tracts. Offered at $1,428 per acre! Property ID: 3680809

NORTH PLACE RANCH

SANDERS RANCH

697± ACRES IN CHILDRESS COUNTY

78± ACRES IN COMANCHE COUNTY

The North Place Ranch is north of Childress, Texas, on HWY 83 just south of the Prairie Dog Fork of the Red River. This is an exceptional hunting ranch that is set up and ready to hunt this season. It has blinds, feeders and foodplots in place with rural water and RV hookups on the property. Offered at only $1,350 per acre! Property ID: 5215159

This turnkey property, with blinds and feeders in place, is ready to hunt this season. It has a fully furnished four-bedroom, two-bath metal cabin, two ponds, wet weather creek and excellent tree cover consisting of oaks, mesquite, thickets and native grasses. Currently wildlife exempt, it is secluded and located on a dead-end road. Property ID: 5962461

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F redonia Ranch

F our Canyons Ranch 232.6± Acres in Mason County, $1,490,000 | Property ID: 5098774

152.74± Acres in San Saba County, $671,293 | Property ID: 4499442

Deep valley of cultivable soils run into four canyons to create a quiet, secluded haven for wildlife. Picturesque cabin and guest cabin.

This ranch is in a prime area of the Texas Hill Country, with highway frontage for great access. Heavily-timbered, rolling hills and views.

Loyal Valley Ranch 128± Acres in Mason County, $867,200 | Property ID: 4503529 Exceptional, secluded ranch—outstanding topography, dramatic hilltop views, homesites, sandy loam soils, live oaks and grass turf.

Hext Ranch 247.3± Acres in Menard County, $927,735 | Property ID: 5982221 Attractive, rolling pasture land with nice views of the surrounding hill country with trees scattered over the property and little to no cactus.

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Lakefront

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Beautiful property on Lake Livingston with huge lake frontage. This property boasts beautiful features such as a personal pond and elevation changes that provide outstanding views.

Untouched oasis ready to shape to your desire.

PROPERTY ID: 6054283

Bedias Ranch

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This ranch-style property features unique hilltop vistas overlooking highly improved rolling pastures and ponds. Mossy oaks are scattered across the property, fenced and cross-fenced, with nine stock tanks.

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Development Opportunity MONTGOMERY COUNTY | $6,615,600

Excellent location and road frontage.

Good topography and timber with some merchantable pine and huge hardwoods. In the path of development and progress. Bisected by one petroleum pipeline. No well sites.

Walker Loop Ranch WALKER COUNTY | $749,000

This ideal farmhouse has vista views from just about every direction! Sitting on top of a hill, this property has a three-bedroom, one-bath farmhouse, all-metal barn, five-stall horse barn and shop on concrete slab.

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BARONS CREEK RETREAT 36± ACRES

GILLESPIE COUNTY

Beautiful bed and breakfast, spa and ranch retreat, including a horse pasture, pond and dam. Lovingly-restored German historic rock home, two Sunday house-style guest cabins, rock barn converted to a guest house, outdoor pool, sauna and spa. Great commercial potential.

$2,999,995

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WEST FREDERICKSBURG 14± ACRES

GILLESPIE COUNTY

Commercial land fronting on Barons Creek, with 10+ acres suited for development, near the junction of US HWY 290 and HWY 87. Property includes two creekside cabins operated as a bed and breakfast.

Adjacent to the soon-to-be-built Seven Hills Resort and Conference Center, including a 150-room hotel and other mixed-use spaces covering 22 acres.

$1,900,000

PROPERTY ID: 5297128

VAL VERDE COUNTY RANCH 8,370± ACRES

VAL VERDE COUNTY

This ranch road leads you deep into the heart of the ranch where there are grassy draws, rock cliffs and a cave or two! From the high elevations, you can see as far as the eye allows. Headquarters includes a house, bunkhouse and deer cleaning shed. Near the Lake Amistad Natural Area region.

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Tavola Rosa

359± Acres in Madison County $2,428,326 • Property ID: 6067812

0.16± Acres in Montgomery County $395,000 • Property ID: 6180151

359± acres of excellent hunting, recreational and cattle grazing land. Topography varies from rugged and rolling hunting land to level terrain with sandy loam soil. The property has a manufactured home that functions as a hunting cabin, approximately 85 percent brush with four ponds (one stocked with catfish), creek and abundant wildlife, and it is fenced/cross fenced. Treat your friends and associates to a hunting adventure they will remember for years! MLS# 76868163

Lennar Texas Reserve Collection, Sapphire Series Stone/Brick Elevation ‘’C’’ in Tavola. Impressive two-story home built in 2017 features 3,646 square feet (per builder) with five bedrooms, threeand-a-half baths and two-car garage with cabinet system. This spacious floor plan offers amenities such as custom built-ins in the study, surround sound media room, game room with rock accents and shelving, formal dining room with custom chair rails, covered patio with flagstone and Generac Generator for the entire home.

Alexa WiFi is set up for windows and lighting in the first floor master suite and great room and for windows in the breakfast nook.

The beautiful open concept plan features great room with corner fireplace, breakfast nook and gourmet kitchen with double electric ovens, granite counters, island and coffee station. Neighborhood offers miles of greenbelt trails and fishing ponds with close proximity to the clubhouse, pool and elementary school. Located just minutes to HWY 99 and Valley Ranch Town Center. MLS# 41829263

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Turtle Creek Ranch

40± Acres in Austin County . $1,690,000

Gorgeous ranch in Cat Spring awaiting your home construction overlooking a two-acre pond amidst huge live oaks. Beautiful live oaks, coastal and jiggs pastures, pond, creek and custom metal barn. Meticulously prepared and now ready for finishing touches.

Beautiful scenic ranch in Kenney. Custom rock ranch-style home built in 2014, beautiful porches overlooking two-acre pond. 1800s antique guest house and a metal barn with stalls. Winding road over creek and up hill to the home, lots of elevation change with vistas. A very special ranch in immaculate shape.

78± Acres in Colorado County . $1,249,000

Tres Blessings Ranch

121± Acres in Austin County . $2,490,000 Premier ranch in the Cat Spring area. Custom Texas-style home complemented by guest house, pool, “cantina” house and a threecar garage. Rolling improved pastures, ponds and large barn with stalls. A very impressive ranch.

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THE WINNE RANCH 44± Acres in Fort Bend County | $2,950,000 Located on the high bank of the Brazos River and at the end of a lightly-used paved county road, this ranch is quiet and very private. Giant native pecan trees are scattered throughout the pastures covered in tall grasses for the cattle and horses.

A very nice, well-built, one-story, ranch-style home of approximately 2,500 square feet with heated pool and hot tub, outdoor cabana with kitchen and pool bath— beautifully landscaped—complete the fenced yard area. The Morton horse barn has three interior stalls, office, tack room and overhead mezzanine. The adjacent arena has deep sand and is 140’x280’, plus it has a return alley and holding pens.

Property ID: 5393769

THE R ANCH THE CAUSE RIVERSY RANCH 820.28± Acres in Refugio County | $5,500,000 1,567± Acres in Menard County | $3,290,700 Located in the sweet spot of South Texas lies one of the finest combination ranches in all Thetheranch well located approximately milesunder southwest of management Menard and of state. isDeep grass, fat cattle and big bucks12thrive high-fenced 20 miles northwest of Junction I-10.mesquite Enter the a well-maintained surrounded by live oaks, post oaks,atbull andgate primeoffnative brush. An 800 countyirrigation road, giving great all privacy Thispasture fine hunting has GPM well provides of theand watersolitude. needed for irrigation,ranch hay field, great and headquarters a separate lodge a mile lakes ponds. Fourand other domestic hunting wells serve thehalf native stoneaway. home,Good pool, brush guest and oak provide habitat for deer, hogs, arena dove, and quailround andpen, varmints. house andtrees foremans house.

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THE RIVERS RANCH 1,567± Acres in Menard County | $3,290,700 The ranch is well located approximately 12 miles southwest of Menard and 20 miles northwest of Junction at I-10. Enter the gate off a well-maintained county road, giving great privacy and solitude. This fine hunting ranch has great headquarters and a separate hunting lodge half a mile away. Good brush and oak trees provide habitat for deer, turkey, hogs, dove, quail and varmints.

Great working pens and good grass for cattle. The ranch is well watered with four water wells, three with submersible pumps, and one windmill.

All of the water rights and 25 percent of the minerals owned will convey.

Property ID: 5346406

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The Lone Grove 98

Your search for smaller acreage close to town to play or build your dream home has ended! This lovely 98 acres is located about seven miles northeast of Llano, Texas, right in the heart of the Texas Hill Country and in the Deer Capital of Texas. The property is accessed via CR 2241, which roughly splits the acreage. All or part can be purchased. Lots of native critters roam the land, electricity and wells are already in place, and the south part has a tank that frequently holds water. Meander under the oaks, put up your hunting blind, or build your dream home. You can be in town in 10 minutes to have a meal or do your shopping. Smaller acreages near town with such easy access don’t come around too often. Come take a look! Property ID: 5987504 98± ACRES // LL ANO COUNT Y // $735,000

R Bar D Ranch

Privacy and views! Great topography! Four-wheel, hike, hunt, run cattle or many other activities that your heart desires. Easy access via an allweather easement road less than a mile off of Highway 16 in northern Llano County, Texas. Approximately 400 acres cut from a larger ranch. More or less acreage will be considered. There is great hiking, some beautiful places to have a picnic under the mature trees and some gorgeous homesites. Come take a look! Property ID: 5209816

Phenomenal rustic ranch home on over 17 acres just north of Llano, Texas.

Warm and inviting are the feelings this spacious home elicits. The open concept allows for easy interactions while entertaining family and friends inside. Or, step through the French doors to take in the fresh Hill Country air while enjoying the top-of-the-line outdoor kitchen and entertaining space.

Stroll on down to the barn to check on your horses or grab some other cowboys and cowgirls and have a little competition roping in the arena.

You will be hard pressed to find a more beautiful home on small acreage with such top-of-the-line improvements. The well is the cherry on top with a 75-GPM flow. The night sky and stargazing are spectacular as the home is on top of a small hill. 360-degree views provide just one more feather in the cap of this property. Definitely a must-see! Property ID: 5343424

400± ACRES // LL ANO COUNT Y // $4,995 PER ACRE

17.79± ACRES // LL ANO COUNT Y // $699,000

Babyhead Ranch

FROSTYMILLER.COM // 325.247.3997 office // 325.456.8844 cell // FROSTY@TSTAR.NET VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: L ANDSOFAMERICA .COM/MEMBER /6053

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N I X O N R E A L E S TAT E . C O M Nixon Real Estate has 38 acreage properties available. Please call or email for a full list.

SELLERS: WE NEED MORE LISTINGS IN GILLESPIE COUNTY!

VIC NIXON, BROKER (830) 997-2187 | vic@nixonrealestate.com | 1325 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/143

VA L L E Y V I E W This tract has great west views, mature trees, good

ENCHANTED VIEW RANCH

restrictions, spring with pond, paved roads, electricity and

A very scenic ranch with a view of Enchanted Rock, a hilltop home,

gated entry to subdivision. A granite gravel road has been

two water wells, two ponds, productive grass fields and very wooded

built to two building sites. Plenty of wildlife. $632,472

hills. Great hunting for deer, turkey, dove and hogs. $1,750,000

41.61± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 6183937

213± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3754784

HUNTER’S DREAM RANCH

HAR PE R S E CLUD E D HUNTING R A N CH

Whitetail, turkey, doves and hogs a’ plenty on 116 acres near

Secluded hunting ranch north of Harper with house, water

Enchanted Rock. Some granite outcroppings with large post oak

well and septic. Good hunting for whitetail deer, turkey

trees and two-story early German rock/wood home. $850,000

and hogs. Very large trees and brushy. $531,850

116± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4716652

90± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 5755184

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Pendleton Point Ranch lies in the scenic, rolling terrain of northern Blanco County, centrally located between Fredericksburg, Austin and San Antonio. The crown jewels of this ranch are the commanding, 360-degree panoramic views of the gorgeous Texas Hill Country offered by its majestic hills.

This property has been completely restored and improved over the last two years with the creation of beautiful water features and extensive habitat improvements. With an incredibly diverse and properly managed ecosystem, this is the kind of ranch that does not come along very often. Its combination of beautiful scenery, sculpted habitat, abundant water and outstanding location are truly second to none. Property ID: 5385579

608.51± AC R E S I N BL A NC O C OU N T Y | $8,519, 14 0

Brady Anders | 512.791.9961 | Brady@AndersRanchRealty.com • Jeremy Lacy | 830.225.0595 | Jeremy@AndersRanchRealty.com 302 Main Street, Johnson City, Texas 78636 | Property Videos View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/4933

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ADAMS & VALLE Y COUNTIES, IDAHO

M U S S E L S H E LL C O U N T Y, M O N TA N A

Large timbered mountain range spanning a major drainage divide with 10 streams and rivers. Overlooks the town of McCall. Unique first-time offering.

With its abundant water and excellent grass for grazing, Bull Mountain Ranch is easily one of the best elk hunting ranches on the market.

30,912± DEEDED ACRES • $1,995 PER ACRE • PROPERTY ID: 5145525

11,827± DEEDED ACRES • $14,000,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4313540

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Conveniently located 35 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, this is a one-of-akind, stunningly beautiful, private, mountain timber ranch.

The Salmon River Mountain Ranch is a pristine jewel located along the infamous Salmon River and located near the quaint town of White Bird.

10,600± DEEDED ACRES • $10,296,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4620265

4,664± DEEDED ACRES • $3,980,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4238447

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With breathtaking views and numerous live creek bottoms, McCullum Creek Ranch is as well-rounded of a recreational property as you will find on the market.

This ranch is essentially two ranches in one. A rolling pasture good grass ranch combined with a rugged, timber high mountain ranch ideal for hunting.

2,725.73± DEEDED ACRES • $3,270,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4198024

5,710.6± DEEDED ACRES • $12,250,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 6046217

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An Exclusive Texas Hill Country Opportunity P R E S E R VAT I O N R A N C H • 9 3 0 ± A C R E S • O F F E R E D AT $ 2 5 , 3 0 0 , 0 0 0 Only minutes west of downtown Austin and a short scenic drive away from San Antonio, sits a magnificent and compelling land blanketed with the most beautiful features bestowed by the Edwards Plateau. Preservation Ranch is 930± acres situated in southwestern Travis County where the terrain rises and dips to create breathtaking vistas, enchanting grottos and lush canyon creek bottoms. Architecture, indigenous materials and a lofty perch punctuate the impact of the impressive ranch stables and homes.

Peaceful improved pastures display acres of verdant grasses and miles of wood horse fencing. The essence of the Texas Hill Country.

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VISTA RIDGE RANCH A hunter’s ideal property and an excellent cattle ranch. There are large hills with excellent home sites, great views, a seasonal creek, two ponds. Lot s of hardwoods and juniper.

497± ACRES BOSQUECOUNTYPROPERTIES.COM

254.675.3818

BOSQUE COUNT Y $1,938, 300 PROPERT Y ID: 4598327

LITTLE FEATHER RANCH

FM 1637

Per fec t size for retirement and of fers the oppor tunit y for ranching, enter taining, hunting and f ishing.

Small unimproved ranch between China Springs and Valley Mills. Create your own ideas from the ground up in the development of your new ranch. Ag. tax exemption.

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PROPERT Y ID: 6097540

PROPERT Y ID: 6097676

307 C.R. 2580 This proper t y of fers good hunting and cat tle grazing, a rock home, metal barn, storage barn, working pens, a deep water well and a shallow water well.

207.7± ACRES BOSQUE COUNT Y $890,240 PROPERT Y ID: 5415558

899 C.R. 1125 Per fec t retirement or weekend proper t y covered with live oaks, elms and juniper. Barns, pens and perimeter fences.

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H E L P ' N YO U F I N D YO U R T E XA S R A N C H !

Middle Ground Ranch 823± ACRES MENARD COUNT Y Four miles south of Hext, Texas. One rock, two-story, three-bed, three-bath home and one foreman’s house. Beautiful rolling hills with lots of character. Three water wells, approximately 100 black buck antelope and plenty of whitetail deer.

$3,000,000

Lazy H Ranch & Retreat 612± ACRES MASON COUNT Y Rolling hills, steep canyons and gorgeous river frontage. Wildlife and recreation is diverse and abundant. Multiple lodging facilities with large-capacity event centers and commissary areas.

$3,600,000 PROPERTY ID: 6131098

Tyler Wright, Broker • FindARanch@gmail.com • 877.396.4477 P.O. Box 845, 200 Ellis Street, Menard, Texas 76859 • View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/173 • Property Videos

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Rochelle Hunt, Realtor | Mason Hunt, Broker ®

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8217 Ranger Creek Road CHAMPEE SPRINGS |

BOERNE, TEXAS

One of the most richly appointed and exclusive ranch estates in Texas! This wildlife exempt ranch has live water! The main home, detached office and guest home are stunning with custom museum-quality finishes mixed with centuriesold fixtures collected in Europe. Enjoy the sparkling pool, spa and entertainment cabana plus world-class horse facilities including riding/ roping arena, working pens, three stalls, five runs and a richly appointed saddle house.

150± ACRES | KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 5503936 | $5,490,000 8217RangerCreekRoad.com

2398 Goat Creek Road KERRVILLE ,

TEXAS

Very private hilltop ranch estate with magnificent views of Kerrville and the breathtaking Texas Hill Country!

Water, Water, Water! Half a mile of both sides of Goat Creek lined with majestic cypress trees. At the top of the world sits a beautiful home with terraced outdoor living, pool and cabana. Numerous building sites with endless views give it great development potential as well.

2 23± ACRES | KERR COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 4862734 | $4,900,000 2398GoatCreekRoad.com

1106 Sisterdale Road BOERNE ,

TEXAS

Own more than a mile of Sister Creek live-water frontage with excellent horse facilities and a Texas winery as your neighbor! Ranch house, guest cottage, paddock house and 22 exceptional horse stalls with covered walker sit high on a bluff overlooking lush, sunlit grassy pastures and creek below.

57± ACRES | KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 557 7631 | $3,400,000 1106SisterdaleRoad.com Brokerage #362644

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275± ACRES IN BURLESON COUNT Y $ 9 , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 | P R O P E R T Y I D ; 614 3 8 8 6

A stunning property just 16 miles from Texas A&M University! This 275.29-acre property features a five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath main home that is a spacious 7,135 square feet, boasting 3,500± square feet of porches and balconies. The interior is luxury at its finest with mesquite-wood floors, elevator, large living areas, kitchen and bar area.

A two-bedroom, one-bath second home is perfect for family or guests.

Spend your summer nights outside at the amazing pool complete with grotto, waterfalls, swim-up bar and hot tub. A large covered outdoor cooking area is also set up to entertain guests year round. The property is beautifully landscaped with vibrant flowers, and access comes via a 1.25-mile-long paved driveway. The ranch has eight ponds comprising about 13 acres of surface water. The largest is a seven-acre lake that’s been managed to be a trophy fishery, with eight+ pound bass being caught! An equestrian barn with four stalls is in place to board horses, and a basketball court and putting green can entertain the true sports enthusiasts. The ranch features scattered oaks with immaculate improved pastures. Some thick wooded areas offer privacy and great hunting opportunities. Workman Ranch is less than 90 minutes from Houston and from Austin and just 20 minutes to Kyle Field.

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SOUTH TEXAS

Mark M. Connally, Broker | Carlos Klutts, Broker | Wallace Rogers, Agent

HILL COUNTRY

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$1,475 Per Acre 1,800± ACRES Edwards County Property ID: 5113586

1800 ACRES

1800 acres 35 minutes west of Rocksprings. There are three water wells, a small hunters cabin, cattle pens and a good road system.

The property is perimeter fenced, as well as cross fenced into three pastures. Electricity runs throughout the property. Abundant wildlife—whitetail, axis, blackbuck are all common in the area. Good topography with rolling hills, and good bottom country scattered with oaks. This ranch is a great getaway with end-of-the-road privacy.

MONTELL MOUNTAIN RANCH

$3,805 Per Acre 597± ACRES Uvalde County Property ID: 5569743

A gorgeous mix of huge views and live water. This ranch has it all.

Separated into two parcels, this ranch has a great mix of bottom land and mountaintop views. Rugged mountaintops with jeep roads, loaded with aoudad, sheep, axis and other various exotics. This is a year-round hunting ranch to come and enjoy with family and friends. Spend the hot summer afternoons in the creek bottoms of Montell Creek and Silver Creek; both rock bottom, crystal clear, year-round water.

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$3,900,000 | 525± ACRES Goliad County Property ID: 5325090

Huge price reduction. Gorgeous rolling land with beautiful improvements. Main home is 5,500± sqaure feet. Outdoor space is abundant with pool, cookshack, pool house, many covered patios, and landscaped yard. Multiple barns, Foremans home, five-stall horse barn, great fencing. The property is game fenced with a good road system. This is a wonderful homestead or weekend getaway, with excellent grass for cattle and horses. All equipment is negotiable.

RIO NUECES RANCH

$1,800,000 | 459± ACRES Uvalde County Property ID: 3866519

With the excellent location and over a mile of Nueces River frontage, this place has it all. Great tree cover and scattered oaks, excellent hunting and multiple points to access the rock bottom Nueces river.

The property is rolling hills mixed with beautiful river bottoms. Heavy brush provides great habitat for whitetail hunting, various exotics.

The deep Nueces is a great spot to relax or fish and enjoy the views.

Ranch can be sold as a whole or in three parcels.

TRES VISTAS RANCH

975± ACRES • COMANCHE & ERATH COUNTIES • $3,995,000 Tres Vistas Ranch on Rocky Creek boasts a spacious 975± acres and a 5,500± luxury Spanish-style ranch home perched on a hilltop overlooking the property where one can admire the panoramic views of Texas sunrises and sunsets from the palatial balconies. The property spans three ridges and two large creek areas creating dramatic, picturesque views. This ranch offers opportunities for investment or enjoyment.

Currently a working cattle ranch, it has 11 pastures, 75 acres of cultivation, 172 acres of improved grasses, equipment barn with living quarters, hay shed and cattle handling facilities. The ranch has both Rocky Creek and Resley Creek running through the property. The ranch has ample water which includes a twoacre lake, four large stock tanks, seven seasonal tanks and an irrigation system to fill some tanks during dry seasons. The full-scale cattle handling facilities are sufficient to easily manage and monitor livestock. The bountiful wildlife that roams the property includes whitetail deer, wild hogs, bobwhite quail coveys and a phenomenal population of Rio Grande wild turkey.

Tres Vistas Ranch on Rocky Creek is a once-in-a-lifetime shot to own a prime Texas ranch. Don’t miss this opportunity for personal and family enjoyment, ranching, hunting or corporate retreat.

Property ID: 5311655

CADE RICHMOND REAL ESTATE IS A PART OF CADE RICHMOND HAY, LAND, & CATTLE CO. SPECIALIZING IN AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION & RURAL PROPERTY SALES • SERVING ALL OF CENTRAL TEXAS CADE RICHMOND • LAND@CADERICHMOND.COM • (254) 893-4320 • WWW.CADERICHMOND.COM JESSICA RICHMOND • LAND@CADERICHMOND.COM • (254) 485-8023 • WWW.R-TEXAS.COM VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/52391 • PROPERTY VIDEOS l.ead.me/CadeRichmond

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T X P R O P E R T Y G R O U P. C O M Kyle Gilbert, Agent | (210) 287-9801 | KWGilbert.TX@gmail.com

DCO RANCH

CIBOLO CREEK FARM

289± Acres in Frio County | $1,250,000

100± Acres in Wilson County | $600,000

Just reduced! High-fenced game ranch loaded with wildlife.

Nice house with numerous outbuildings and deer facility.

Fertile farm land with over 1,7OO feet of frontage on Cibolo Creek.

The creek has good flowing water, deep holes and excellent fishing.

Property ID: 5180881

Property ID: 6039316

NIPPER RANCH

CANYON CREEK PRESERVE

150± Acres in Kinney County | $409,900

52± Acres in Medina County | $649,999

Nicely improved with a house, two water wells and an excellent road system. Loaded with native game as well as axis and auodad.

lf you are looking for the perfect spot to build your Hill Country dream home, look no further! The views on this 52 acres go on for miles.

Property ID: 5307174

Property ID: 6071968

HELOTES HOME-SITE

GUADALUPE BAY RANCH

11± Acres in Medina County | $264,999

505± Acres in Calhoun County | $1,699,000

Rare opportunity to buy an amazing property just outside Helotes and within the award-winning Northside school district.

This ranch is located less than two miles from Seadrift along Highway 185. ln a prime location for development or industrial use.

Property ID: 5848745

Property ID: 5159787

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M O L LY F O R D , S A L E S & P R O D U C T I O N MollyFordRealEstate@gmail.com | 903.401.9951 | 903.674.2343 814 County Road 2377, Bagwell, Texas 75412

4,234± acres sitting on the banks of Red River in Northeast Texas. An upscale farm/ ranch in tip-top shape. This amazing stretch of land is full of history, being property of the first family to settle in the state of Texas. Sam Houston, Davey Crockett and Daniel Boone crossed this piece of Red River on their way to the Alamo. Property adjoins with two Caddo Indian cemeteries.

Crops included wheat, soybeans, alfalfa and coastal. Abundant wildlife includes, but is not limited to, ducks, deer and hogs. Improvements include a foreman's house and hunter's shack with an extremely good duck slew.

Sand well with reservoir to contain water for crop irrigation. Reservoir capable of providing approximately 29 million gallons of water per day. Currently three pivots, equipment shed, barn, shop, five storage tanks and scales. Completely fenced property.

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Red River County Farm/Ranch SITTING ON THE BANKS OF THE RED RIVER 4,234± ACRES RED RIVER COUNTY $5,000 PER ACRE WINTER 2018

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C.E. MUEGGE REAL ESTATE CEMuegge.com

Brazoria & Wharton Counties

TRIPLE L FARMS

213 North Richmond Rd., Wharton, Texas 77488

CHARLES “ERIC” MUEGGE, BROKER Office: 979.532.5252 | Cell: 979.533.5252 broker@cemuegge.com

2,800± ACRES

This historic ranch is situated just 40 miles southwest of Houston, Texas. With frontage along the San Bernard River, this extremely versatile ranch features sprawling pastures, huge century-old oaks and other hardwood forestry providing sanctuary for the managed deer herd and the smorgasbord of other wildlife. Bass fishing can also be enjoyed on the enticing ten-acre, tree-lined lake. Great soil types, of which portions are suitable for pecan orchards or vegetable farming, make this ranch a rare find. Additional acreage available! $9,590,000 • Property ID: 5721666 220

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TXREALESTATEPEOPLE.COM 1601 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ #107, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702

BEAUTIFUL FARMLAND 403± Acres in Lee County Property ID: 2267117

FLYING W RANCH

CARANCAHUA RIVERFRONT RANCH

48± Acres in Bastrop County Property ID: 6129132

42.6± Acres in Jackson County Property ID: 4336362

These three contiguous tracts of land total 403± beautiful acres. Tract #1 is 132.055 acres, Tract #2 is 159.547 acres and Tract #3 is 110.492 acres. Buy all three or split them up.

FM 1624 frontage on two of the tracts. Lincoln or Lee County water. The property offers nice returns on hay production and is meticulously maintained. Water rights convey.

Catch redfish, trout and flounder from the shores of this hunting property with over 1,000 feet of waterfront. Cruise by boat four miles down the East Carancahua Creek to the legendary Vaes/ Carancahua Bay. Plenty of wild land game abounds on this heavy brush ranch. Private road, water available and electric utility in place.

Beautiful Bastrop County ranch land 25 miles from downtown Austin, offered for sale, full or part. Property is part of F. Weigl Estate, founder of the historic Weigl Iron Works of Austin, and a 57-year continuous cattle operation. Impeccable hay production, improved rolling pastures, giant oak trees, two stocked tanks/ponds, house, barn, bunkhouse cabin, workshop. Prime development opportunity. Unrestricted.

Christen Steen, Broker • (512) 589-1315 Christen.Realtor@hotmail.com

Bethany Weigl, Realtor • (512) 585-4321 BethanyWeigl@hotmail.com

Bethany Weigl, Realtor • (512) 585-4321 BethanyWeigl@hotmail.com

L. T. Davis, Broker

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HINTON-PUGH PLACE LOCATION: 391.17 acres in Live Oak County, 48± miles northwest of Corpus Christi, Texas.

IMPROVEMENTS: A small wood-frame house with metal roof is located near the southwest boundary of the land. It is usable but needs work to be in good shape. There are two other buildings for storage and entertainment.

VEGETATION: The Nueces River banks are lined with oak, elm and other native trees with thick underbrush creating an excellent habitat for wildlife. 200-plus acres of the land is regrowth mesquite and native brush with scattered oak trees.

WATER: Has 3,000± feet of access to the main river channel on the Nueces River.

A 120-foot-deep water well with half-HP submersible pump and 20-gallon pressure tank is located at the home site.

PRICE: $1,408,212

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Robert Brent • 504.236.8069 • MexicoRanchSales.com

Mexico Ranch • $480 per acre Located in a unique valley in the foothills of the Sierra Madre. Stark elevation rises from the valley floor create beautiful vistas. Easily accessed, located 45 miles from Eagle Pass, Texas. Indian rock art, probably Apache, but never officially studied. Excellent hunting, as the area is genetically proven to produce trophy whitetail deer. Ranch boasts having both bobwhite and scaled quail. Good water, no well over 150 feet deep.

Lots of interior ranch roads in good condition. Three separate living structures enabling privacy between the bedrooms and the living room/kitchen. American-owned.

2,500± ACRES IN COAHUILA, MEXICO • $1,200,000

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Cummings Latir Mountain Ranch 6 , 0 9 4 ± A C R E S I N T A O S C O U N T Y, N E W M E X I C O Located at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and climbing to the top of Latir Peak in Northern New Mexico, Cummings Latir Mountain Ranch is the ultimate luxury base-camp for outdoor enthusiasts. The lower portion of the ranch consists of 660.9 acres and is perfectly situated for a corporate retreat, elk hunting ranch or horse property where you can ride for miles and miles. Paradise and a waterfall-fed koi pond await in the twostory tropical atrium attached to the two-bedroom, two-bath main ranch house. Additional structures of the lower ranch include a four-bedroom, two-bathroom guest house, three-bedroom, two-bath manager’s house, garage/mechanical shop, greenhouse with studio apartment, barn with stalls, corrals and 100 acres of irrigation rights. Fully on-grid including fiber optics, the Cummings Latir Mountain Ranch incorporates active and passive solar systems and has its own fuel storage tanks and back-up generator.

Removable walls and immense deck combine indoor and outdoor living where nature reigns, with added creature comforts of bunkhouse, two bathrooms and a gourmet kitchen. Approximately 42 elk tags are available.

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