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The T Anchor Ranch presents a unique opportunity to own a 500-acre live water paradise. The ranch boasts over 1.8 miles of Medina River frontage and nearly half a mile of Wallace Creek.

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Located just four miles northwest of Medina, Texas, the T Anchor Ranch offers all the splendid characteristics that define the Hill Country.

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56 T ANCHOR RANCH Located just four miles northwest of Medina, Texas, the T Anchor Ranch offers all the splendid characteristics that define the Hill Country. Boasting over 1.8 miles of Medina River frontage and nearly a half mile of Wallace Creek, this ranch and its gently rolling terrain offer a plethora of recreational opportunities.

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SHOOP RANCH WEST The Shoop Ranch is a remarkable property with live water and a lot of character just north of Fort Worth. It is a large predevelopment opportunity with a prime location in the heart of one of the nation’s fastest growing economies over the next five years.

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FAU L K N ER R A N C H A historic turn-key ranch located just west of Kerville, Texas. The ranch has been in the same caring hands of the Faulkner family for over 25 years, and they have proven themselves to be superior land managers.

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Property Guide Use this Guide to Find Your Property!

County/City

Alba Albert

Acres

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640

189

107

10

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Anderson

447

108

Anderson

496

101

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Atascosa

921

100

BUCK SPRING R ANCH

Atascosa

1,289

124

1,578 Acres

Bandera

8

136

Bandera

10

137

Bandera

10

144

Bandera

61

194

Bandera

156

139

Bandera

162

118

Bandera

187

174

Bandera

220

185

Bandera

277

174

Bandera

424

145

Bandera

500

56

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Bandera

500

135

T H E M O U N TA I N R A N C H

Bandera

734

94

4,500 Acres

Bandera

1,000

192

Bandera

1,330

118

Bandera

2,728

132

Bastrop

48

223

Bastrop

998

168

2,278

192

142

176

Blanco

142

194

Blanco

250

119

Blanco

589.58

220

Blanco

1,200

115

3.22

113

Bosque

5

112

Bosque

445

170

Bosque

890

210

Bee Blanco

Bosque

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Brazoria

327

101

Brazoria

4,189

214

Breckenridge

195

204

Cooke

Breckenridge

593

213

Coryell

Brewster

1,266

153

Crowley

Brewster

1,381

153

Culberson

395

203

Culberson

Burnet

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Gillespie

38

176

Gillespie

52

93

171

Gillespie

55

143

115

Gillespie

65

84

Gillespie

85.7

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2,558

219

Concho

2,830

151

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14,421

217

Gillespie

95.55

194

32,000

148

Gillespie

162.94

195

554

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Burnet

551

119

De Kalb

959.6

186

Gillespie

Burnet

636

159

Denton

1,807

63

Gillespie

730

92

Burnet

1,066

172

Dimmit

66

181

Goliad

468

201

Burnet

4,500

156

Dimmit

369

126

Gonzales

445

197

238

220

Dimmit

636

117

Grayson

211

110

Calhoun

1,323

100

Dimmit

823

117

Grimes

388

76

Calhoun

10,016

148

Dimmit

1,768

117

Groveton

299

211

246

173

Dimmit

3,015

117

Guadalupe

26

177

810

112

Dimmit

18,043

162

Guadalupe

62.5

165

6,797

107

Duval

572

120

Guadalupe

133

183

Caldwell

Chambers Clay Coke Comal

106.9

192

Duval

1,032

183

Hamilton

1,000

169

Comal

1,815

154

Duval

3,204

141

Hamilton

4,887

115

Concho

865

143

Edwards

160

172

Hardin

251

98

Concho

2,350

130

Edwards

199

172

Hays

112

200

Edwards

1,722

191

Hays

275

179

Edwards

2,330

80

Hays

1,815

154

Edwards

3,360

118

Henderson

2.67

113

Eliasville

500

223

Henderson

2.74

113

Ellis

380

111

Henderson

53

177

Erath

526

109

Henderson

210

96

640

90

Fannin

292

112

Henderson

Fayette

52.63

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Henderson

690

90

Fayette

267

197

Hidalgo

2,665

139

Fayette

333

181

Hidalgo

10,000

121

Fayette

395

158

Hill

196

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3,000

186

Fayette

467

175

Hooks

Fayette

1,863

221

Hudspeth

2,963

151

Fort Bend

44

196

Hudspeth

10,322

149

Fort Bend

748

173

Hudspeth

32,000

148

Frio

194

191

Jackson

42.6

223

Frio

323

200

Jackson

1,600

97

Frio

772

144

Jeff Davis

14.98

153

Frio

1,026

116

Jefferson

130

181

Frio

1,085

116

Jim Hogg

8,100

74

Frio

1,330

200

Jim Wells

351

183

Frio

1,530

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Karnes

250

92

357

188

Karnes

275

178

19.84

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Kendall

347

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Kendall

411

184

Llano

924

203

Pilot Point

166

187

Kendall

800

176

Llano

940

103

Polk

703

206

Kendall

937

120

Llano

1,578

107

Rains

553.18

166

Kendall

1,100

119

Llano

2,728

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Real

461

134

Kerr

66.8

193

Mason

222.66

216

Real

1,015

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Kerr

82.44

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Mason

403.52

216

Real

1,330

118

Kerr

108

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Mason

4,008

140

Real

2,330

80

Kerr

116

175

Matagorda

900

191

Red River

4,176

215

Kerr

127

110

Maverick

3,000

116

Refugio

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223

167

Maverick

3,000

116

Rio Vista

820.28

196

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Kerr

225

175

Maypearl

162

213

Roberts

9,444

209

Kerr

305

184

McCulloch

324

151

San Jacinto

986

206

Kerr

315

102

McCulloch

1,074

216

San Patricio

437.5

212

Kerr

366

177

McCulloch

1,190

145

San Saba

1,074

216

Kerr

450

93

McCulloch

2,830

151

South Madison

15

207

Kerr

552

182

Medina

62

138

Starr

1,185

185

Kerr

1,972

115

Medina

161

129

Starr

8,100

74

Kerr

2,850

140

Medina

1,588

114

Sutton

337

201

Kerr

4,540

66

Medina

2,000

95

Sutton

2,006

193

Kimble

137

145

Menard

265

219

Sutton

2,617

141

Kimble

252

195

Menard

965

219

Sutton

3,085

142

Kimble

575

203

Menard

1,567

196

Terrell

1,313

153

Kimble

880

119

Milam

600

139

Terrell

2,272

128

7,296

151

7,680

190

Kimble

4,008

140

Milam

784

109

Terrell

King

4,322

193

Milam

31,631

54

Terrell

Kinney

396

120

Mills

892

224

Terrell

9,700

91

Kinney

1,947

102

Mineloa

2.1

188

Terrell

10,800

150

Kinney

8,000

91

Mineloa

5

188

Terrell

22,972

152

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187

97

185

17,132

70

Mineloa

5

188

Tioga

26

199

Mineola

2.155

188

Travis

Kleberg

540

120

Montague

380

111

Travis

146

201

La Salle

546.76

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Montague

415

167

Travis

406.31

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681

159

Montague

457

108

Tyler

667

206

1,159

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Uvalde

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80

211

Uvalde

42

138

Kinney Kleberg

Lampasas Lampasas

1,516

157

Montague

Lampasas

3,255

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Montgomery

Lavaca

243

173

Montgomery

82

211

Uvalde

220

218

Lavaca

424

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Montgomery

287

211

Uvalde

282

118

Lee

403

223

Nueces

0.34

149

Uvalde

1,180.6

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25

212

Uvalde

1,541

192

1,423

106

Uvalde

17,132

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Liberty

170

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Nueces

Liberty

3,500

102

Palo Pinto

Live Oak

413

173

Parker

65

95

Val Verde

872.6

89

Live Oak

677

201

Parker

184

111

Val Verde

5,673

121

72

94

Pecos

6,004

150

Val Verde

8,459

149

12,250

99

18,500

121

Llano Llano

290

202

Pecos

7,296

151

Val Verde

Llano

316

202

Pecos

12,178

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Walker

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Walker

263

206

Walker

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Washington

400

106

Weatherford

13.6

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Webb

4,432

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Webb

4,624

78

Wharton

370

214

Wharton

4,189

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Williamson

28

158

Williamson

212

25 Acres

654.47

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Wise

1,807

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Zapata

1,001

165

Zapata

1,361

121

Zapata

4,624

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Zavala

508

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2,405

190

1,972 Acres

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106

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Colorado

45,000

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Elbert

Colorado

2,790

198

Fremont

Colorado

10,800

199

Rio Blanco

Colorado

3,378

199

Adams

Idaho

30,912

208

Boise

Idaho

10,600

208

Idaho

Idaho

4,664

208

Valley

Idaho

30,912

208

Chautauqua

Kansas

1,970

199

Fergus

Montana

5,710.6

208

Musselshell

Montana

12,467

208

Keith

Nebraska

818

198

Colfax

New Mexico

1,769

103

Rio Arriba

New Mexico

1,374

198

Cimarron

Oklahoma

45,000

198

Deleware

Oklahoma

130

209

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Osage

Oklahoma

1,100.53

199

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Oregon

15,620

208

44 Acres

South Dakota

8,557

199

Big Horn

Wyoming

6,713

198

Park

Wyoming

3,090

199

Klamath Perkins

196

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BCP Real Estate

210

Bluestem Ranch Group

197

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Killough Properties

132

DBL Real Estate

207

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

105

DDFW Triangle Properties Inc.

204

Burt Ladner Farm & Ranch

213

Dullnig Ranch Sales

114

C.E. Muegge Real Estate

214

Emersons Property Management

223

Carpenter Real Estate

217

FindARanch.com

219

Compass | JB Ranch and Land Group

186

Foster Farm & Ranch Real Estate

190

David O. Faust

196

Fredericksburg Realty

194

Gaines Organization

212

Hayden Outdoors Real Estate

198

HomeLand Properties

206

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Jacobs Properties

211

108 Acres

Keller Williams Georgetown

168

King Land & Water

147

KW LAND—TDR Real Estate Group

172

La Gloria Land Co

173

Land InvesTex, LLC

178

Lehmberg Realty

216

Meek Ranch Sales

192

Molly Ford Real Estate

215

Ranch Investments

154

Ranch Realty & Auction

224

Reata Ranch Realty

202

Republic Ranches LLC Riley-McLean Land

182 209

Texas First Real Estate

221

Texas LandMen

174

Texas Ranch Sales, L.L.C.

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The Texas Ranch Company LLC

200

Tom Beauchamp

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TX Real Estate People

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Utopia Ranch Realty Whitetail Properties Real Estate Wilks Ranch Brokers

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In mid-April, we took a seven-day family trip. It wasn’t just any trip. It was a trip to the International Acrobatic Gymnastics competition held in Cesenatico, Italy. Ty, our 15-year-old, is an acro gymnast and part of a quad travel team based out of a local Boerne gym.

The team, through more hard work than I can imagine even though I’ve watched a lot of practices, qualified for this elite international competition. Unlike traditional gymnastics in which athletes compete individually and their scores contribute to a team total, acrobatic gymnastics is truly a team sport. All four athletes perform in tandem.

As parents who teach that hard work equals success, there was no way Lisa and I were turning down this opportunity if the other team members’ families were in. They were.

Normally, when youth athletes travel to an international competition, they are accompanied by one or sometimes both parents. The Alexanders aren’t normal. We took our entire clan of five including our eight- and eleven-year-old daughters.

This trip put the word “travel” in travel team. It was 40 hours of non-stop travel oneway. We drove from Boerne to Houston. Flew from Houston to Istanbul and then Instanbul to Milan. In Milan, we boarded the first of three trains that would finally deliver us to the International Cup Italian Championship.

Watching your son and his friends play Little League is a rush. Watching your son and his friends compete in an international arena is a rush on steroids. Most Americans are unfamiliar with acrobatic gymnastics. That’s not the case in the former U.S.S.R., where the sport originated in 1930.

The Ukrainians were the big favorites. The Ukrainians were also just big. Strong, welldeveloped with more than a hint of 5 o’clock shadow. Our boys haven’t grown into themselves yet. Imagine yearling colts running against the three-year-olds at the Kentucky Derby and you’ll kind of get the picture.

As veterans of the international circuit, the Ukrainians also had the steely-eyed confidence with the hint of arrogance that comes with success. Every time they took the floor, my mind flashed to the iconic scene in Rocky IV of Ivan Drago, the Soviet boxer. Rocky puts out his fists to tap gloves and Drago slams his fists down with an ice cold stare and in that Russian accent calmly states, “You will lose.” Unlike Rocky, our boys had nothing to avenge, but as underdogs they had something to prove.

And prove it they did. There under the glow of the international spotlight, they performed above their peak. At the end of two days of intense competition, and going into the last of three events, our team had two silver medals and the Ukrainians had two gold. But something had changed. Our team walked onto the floor for the third and final event with their own steely-eyed determination and snapped into position. They were locked in and it was gameon. When the dust settled on that last event our team won the gold. Rocky beat Drago.

Stoked by parental pride and adrenaline, I was pretty sure the trip couldn’t get any better.

Then, we landed in Istanbul, about mid-way through our 40-hour journey home. To pass the time during our layover and indulge in a little celebratory shopping, Ty and I wandered into Hugo Boss.

When we passed through earlier, he had spotted a jacket. I had dismissed it out of hand, but with an international victory deserving a commemoration, I reconsidered.

As we shopped, we struck up a conversation with the sales associate. He asked where we were from. When we answered Texas, his face lit up.

He said, “Oh, you are Americans! I lived in America five years. It is such a wonderful place with so many opportunities for those who will take them.”

He went on to tell us he had to return to Turkey to take care of family. He considered his 20-hour per week retail job a blessing because work was so hard to come by.

In that moment, the gold medal in all its glory paled in comparison to the chance for Ty—and me—to see the United States through fresh eyes.

For a variety of reasons, many are in a season of American dissatisfaction and discontent.

As citizens who enjoy plenty, some are hyperfocused on what divides us instead of what unites us and grouse about our national flaws instead of recognizing our national attributes.

And yet, with all of our problems—and they do exist—America still has what the world wants.

This summer, I challenge you to see America in general and Texas specifically through new eyes. As you flip through this issue and see the exceptional ranches that are available, you’ll agree we do indeed live in a land of bountiful opportunity.

Tom Alexander Publisher • talexander@land.com

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Lorie has worked as a writer and public relations practitioner exploring the intersection of agriculture, natural resources and public policy for almost 30 years.

Her career, which has included stints in the public and private sector, has taken her across the country and around the world, where she has been enthralled by the people of the land and their stories. She is the president of Woodward Communications and co-owner of The Round Top Register, a regional magazine focused on life in the rolling bluebonnet hills of central Texas where country meets city. Woodward was reared on a ranch near Lexington, Texas, but now makes her home in Brenham, Texas, with her two children, Kate and Will.

Lorie co-owns and publishes three country-meets-city lifestyle publications under the umbrella of roundtop.com. Find out more→ RoundTop.com

Greg received a B.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences in 1987 from Texas A&M University and soon after formed Wildlife Systems, Inc., a company that currently manages hunting operations on over 800,000 acres of private land in Texas and New Mexico. He is also co-owner of Wildlife Consultants, LLC, providing technical assistance to landowners and other entities on habitat management and other wildlife-related issues.

Greg served as President of Texas Wildlife Association through July 2015.

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Lydia Saldaña has been communicating about natural resource conservation issues for more than 25 years. She is a writer, video producer, public relations practitioner and media communications trainer. She joined the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation team as Communications Director in 2014 after more than 23 years of state service with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

As TPWD’s Communications Division Director, she was responsible for agency communications, marketing, media relations, education and outreach. Prior to her TPWD career, she was a broadcast journalist in Fort Worth and Austin. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Journalism degree and in 2011 completed a master’s degree in Mass Communication at Texas State University in San Marcos.

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DR. CHARLES GILLIL AND Dr. Gilliland currently holds an appointment as a Research Economist with the Real Estate Center in the Mays School and an appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. In addition, Dr. Gilliland is a Helen and O.N. Mitchell Fellow of Real Estate and a Clinical Professor of Finance teaching real estate investment analysis for the Master of Real Estate program in the Mays School at Texas A&M University.

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George Blitch is an avid outdoorsman and has been practicing wildlife management on two Texas ranches for the last 15 years. He also owns a publishing company (HaveYouThought.com), co-owns a mapping company (MapMyRanch.com) and is an outdoor writer and editor.

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Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) focuses its mission on private landowners and their ethical relationship to the land, and TWA concentrates on issues relating to private property, hunting and hunter rights and conservation of our natural resources.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s mission is to provide private support to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Find out more → TPWF.org

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Cory James McLaughlin spent many years growing up enjoying the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and he currently resides in East Texas where he works as an artist. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, in 2003, and in the last couple of years he has begun doing primarily wildlife art. He also does sporting art, so if you are interested in having a painting done of one of your favorite hunts or if you want him to come and document a hunting or fishing trip with you to do a painting from, contact him!

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WACO WO O DWO R K S Waco Woodworks is a family owned and operated business specializing in handmade cutting boards, wood bowls and other unique items. When crafting a piece, they allow the wood to dictate the shape. Because of this design principle, every piece is unique. They hope that their customers get as much joy out of their Texas-made products as they did making them!

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Texas statewide preliminary first quarter land prices soared to $2,814 per acre. That represents a 4.45 percent increase over first quarter 2018 prices and 1.25 percent growth since the fourth quarter of 2018. Increasing oil prices along with growing incomes spurred this performance despite rising Fed Funds interest rates throughout 2017 and 2018.

However, the rate of land price growth moderated from the 5 to 6 percent range seen throughout 2018. Energy industry activity continued to support overall economic growth, feeding demand for recreational and investment properties. Prospects for the coming year point to continued price growth.

At 5,686 reported sales, the preliminary reports retreated 10.7 percent behind 2018 first quarter totals. But, the 2019 inventory is a preliminary result. Total preliminary dollar volume was $1.20 billion. Buoyed by strong economic activity, 2019 markets appear to be set for solid growth.

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Most regional markets posted solid to strong gains. However, with the feverish acquisition of land for sand mines waning, Far West Texas saw overall prices fall. Lacking sales of good irrigated cropland, South Texas regional prices also slipped.

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Fed Funds increases at the end of 2018 caused turmoil in otherwise robust stock and bond markets, leading many to forecast recession ahead. As the first quarter of 2019 ends, the Fed has backed off plans to aggressively raise their rates, and those same pundits now see continued prosperity ahead.

Political instability threatens to derail these sanguine forecasts with confrontations in Venezuela, continuing drama in North Korea and tightening sanctions on Iran threatening to upset the status quo. In addition, the political confrontation between the House and the Whitehouse suggest a crisis may lie ahead. This uncertainty may derail the current optimism. However, market participants have noted an absence of oil industry buyers in 2018 markets. Following their strongly profitable year with rising prices this spring may lead those individuals to provide another spurt in growth in the year ahead. °

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10 18. Gillispie Land Group, LLC

Shawn Gillispie Reported Sold Price: $3,800,000 1,565± Acres | Moore County

19. Stransky Properties

Stephen Stransky Reported Sold Price: $3,650,000 287± Acres | Kerr County

20. Box Ranch Sales

Jon A. Box Reported Sold Price: $3,485,000 410± Acres | Austin County

21. Behrens Ranch Sales

Blake Behrens Reported Sold Price: $3,424,074 6,283± Acres | Culberson County

22. Chas S. Middleton and Son Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $3,400,000 2,139± Acres | Motley County

23. Triangle Realty

JT and Jamie Haynes Reported Sold Price: $3,300,000 3,150± Acres | Gray County

24. Riley-McLean Land

Carlotta McLean Reported Sold Price: $3,271,000 10.73± Acres | Williamson County

25. Clark Real Estate Group

Stephen Reich Reported Sold Price: $3,243,786 693± Acres | Palo Pinto County

26. Home & Ranch Real Estate Reported Sold Price: $3,100,000 490± Acres | Burleson County

27. Berkshire Hathaway

HomeServices Caliber Realty Trey Thurmond Reported Sold Price: $3,000,000 200± Acres | Brazos County

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28. Western Hill Country Realty

Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $16,777,916 8,604± Acres Jeff Davis County

Glynn Hendley Reported Sold Price: $2,914,862 2,120± Acres | Edwards County

29. Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate Company

02. Hulsey Homes And Ranches Gary Hulsey Reported Sold Price: $7,300,000 921± Acres | Burnet County

03. HomeLand Properties

07. Wendland & Associates, LLC Nancy Wendland Reported Sold Price: $5,000,000 5,647.35± Acres | Sutton County

08. Dullnig Ranches Kuper Sotheby’s

Reported Sold Price: $6,692,452 782.74± Acres | Walker County

04. Ranch & Hunting Land Realty, LLC

Jody & Larry Guthrie Reported Sold Price: $5,737,833 1,663.14± Acres | Coleman County

05. Chas S. Middleton and Son Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $5,400,000 900± Acres | Wise County

06. Riley-McLean Land

Carlotta McLean Reported Sold Price: $5,350,000 391.37± Acres | Bastrop County

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Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $4,950,000 481± Acres | Kendall County

09. HomeLand Properties

Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $4,903,040 615± Acres | Walker County

10. Kuper Sotheby’s

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Michael Schultz Reported Sold Price: $4,900,000 273± Acres | Kendall County

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Reported Sold Price: $4,750,000 228± Acres | Kendall County

12. Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC

Drew Colvin & Mike Bacon Reported Sold Price: $4,547,400 1,391.55± Acres | Lampasas County

13. No Fences Land Company Reported Sold Price: $4,500,000 687.6± Acres | Leon County

14. HomeLand Properties

Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $4,294,106 1,514± Acres | Walker County

15. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $3,822,105 830± Acres | Gonzales County

16. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $3,800,000 1,500± Acres | Jim Hogg County

17. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $3,800,000 1,053± Acres | Liberty County

Clifton Mahon Reported Sold Price: $2,866,500 227.51± Acres | Grimes County

30. Keller Williams Heritage

David Wilcox Reported Sold Price: $2,850,000 20± Acres | Atascosa County

31. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,750,000 700± Acres | Bee County

32. Butch Fife Realtors

Butch Fife Reported Sold Price: $2,700,000 262.4± Acres | Grayson County

33. Meek Ranch Sales

Mark Meek, Broker Reported Sold Price: $2,600,000 200± Acres | Bandera County

34. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,590,475 580± Acres | Burleson County

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35. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,567,215 496± Acres | Gillespie County

36. Plateau Land Group, L.P.

Craig Bowen Reported Sold Price: $2,550,000 778.96± Acres | Uvalde County

37. Texas Trust Real Estate

Lori Balusek Reported Sold Price: $2,512,000 314.5± Acres | Austin County

38. KW Land

Joseph Tambourine Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 425± Acres | Llano County

39. Round Top Real Estate

Lisa Mayer Reported Sold Price: $2,470,000 140.95± Acres | Fayette County

40. Fredericksburg Realty

Reported Sold Price: $2,300,000 94± Acres | Kerr County

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69. Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC 86. HomeLand Properties

Craig Cooper Reported Sold Price: $2,071,000 2,071± Acres | Sherman County

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Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $2,055,550 1,247± Acres | Duval County

54. Round Top Real Estate

Lisa Mayer Reported Sold Price: $2,025,154 101.59± Acres | Fayette County

55. The Real Estate Ranch L.L.C. Thomas Johnston Reported Sold Price: $2,000,000 80± Acres | Midland County

56. HHH Land Co. LLC

Hunt H. Hellums Reported Sold Price: $2,000,000 200± Acres | Williamson County

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Brandon Scott Casey Berley, ALC Reported Sold Price: $2,300,000 614± Acres | Montague County

Reported Sold Price: $2,000,000 135± Acres | Gillespie County

42. Coldwell Banker Regional Realty 58. Dullnig Ranches Reported Sold Price: $2,300,000 130.49± Acres | Lamar County

43. Anders Realty - Fredericksburg Mark K. Harman, Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $2,275,000 73.14± Acres | Llano County

44. Wildlife Management Enterprises, LLC (WME)

Ed Ritter - Broker/Certified Wildlife Biologist Reported Sold Price: $2,257,200 627± Acres | Jackson County

45. Triangle Realty

JT and Jamie Haynes Reported Sold Price: $2,234,650 2,381± Acres | Gray County

46. Cobb Properties

Stefanie Cobb & Tai Cobb-Klam Reported Sold Price: $2,210,631 789± Acres | Brown County

47. Anders Realty

Andi Eystad Reported Sold Price: $2,194,821 114.6± Acres | Comal County

48. Texas First Real Estate, LLC Steven Craig Reported Sold Price: $2,175,000 121± Acres | Austin County

49. Keller Williams Metropolitan The Allbritton Group Reported Sold Price: $2,100,000 2.17± Acres | Fort Bend County

50. Steve Grant Real Estate

Steve Grant Reported Sold Price: $2,080,000 365.9± Acres | Anderson County

51. RE/MAX TRINITY Trinity Land Team

Jenna Hawkins & Tom Callan Reported Sold Price: $2,077,555 944.34± Acres | Young County

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Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $1,995,500 422± Acres | Jim Hogg County

59. Reno Realty Group

Jimmy Reno Reported Sold Price: $1,980,000 55± Acres | Bandera County

60. Fredericksburg Realty

Reported Sold Price: $1,975,000 35.71± Acres | Gillespie County

61. DMTX Realty Group

Dave Murray Reported Sold Price: $1,900,000 380± Acres | Mills County

62. Lockhart Real Estate

Jesse Lockhart Reported Sold Price: $1,889,800 859± Acres | Zavala County

63. West Pole Partners, LLC

Sonny Allen Reported Sold Price: $1,850,000 507± Acres | McCulloch County

64. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $1,810,000 270± Acres | Medina County

65. Lockhart Real Estate

Jesse Lockhart Reported Sold Price: $1,808,400 822± Acres | Uvalde County

66. Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate Company

Kim Zapalac Reported Sold Price: $1,800,000 130.47± Acres | Austin County

67. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $1,780,000 296± Acres | Kerr County

Gary Thweatt Reported Sold Price: $1,759,282 663.88± Acres | Milam County

Blake Hortenstine Reported Sold Price: $1,750,000 146± Acres | Grayson County

70. Wendland & Associates, LLC Nancy Wendland Reported Sold Price: $1,750,000 994± Acres | Edwards County

71. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Guy Allcorn | Associate Broker Reported Sold Price: $1,750,000 293± Acres | Kerr County

72. Hodde Real Estate Co

Reported Sold Price: $1,750,000 93.04± Acres | Austin County

73. Texas Property Group/ KW Land Kyle Gilbert Reported Sold Price: $1,739,371 344.43± Acres | Wilson County

74. Foster Farm and Ranch

Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $1,700,000 430± Acres | Jim Hogg County

75. First American Commercial Property Group

Wayne Ashabraner Reported Sold Price: $1,700,000 83.97± Acres | Bexar County

76. United Country AltaTerra Realty and Auction, LLC.

JW Ross Reported Sold Price: $1,700,000 705± Acres | Lamar County

77. Texas First Real Estate, LLC Steven Craig Reported Sold Price: $1,690,000 40.36± Acres | Austin County

78. Greene Realty

Jodie Greene Reported Sold Price: $1,690,000 1,200± Acres | Edwards County

79. Parker Properties

Lisa G. Caraway, Realtor Reported Sold Price: $1,670,000 58.88± Acres | Wise County

80. TerraStone Land Company Bradley Wilson Reported Sold Price: $1,625,000 527.75± Acres | Smith County

81. Nixon Real Estate

Vic Nixon Reported Sold Price: $1,625,000 213.25± Acres | Gillespie County

82. Simpson Ranches & Land LLC Anthony Simpson Reported Sold Price: $1,614,500 77.32± Acres | Gillespie County

83. The Real Estate Ranch L.L.C. Thomas Johnston Reported Sold Price: $1,600,000 9.6± Acres | Midland County

84. Ray Land Co. of Texas

Reported Sold Price: $1,600,000 96± Acres | Kendall County

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Tim Riley Reported Sold Price: $1,590,000 43.22± Acres | Travis County Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $1,584,076 683± Acres | Tyler County

87. Watkins Ranch Group

Briggs Freeman - Sotheby’s International Realty

Asher Watkins Reported Sold Price: $1,550,000 369± Acres | Rusk County

88. Texas Premier Ranch Realty Land and Ranch Team Reported Sold Price: $1,525,000 184± Acres | Bandera County

89. The Real Estate Ranch L.L.C. Thomas Johnston Reported Sold Price: $1,518,388 3± Acres | Midland County

90. Hi View Real Estate

Reported Sold Price: $1,500,000 242± Acres | Ellis County

91. Bob Heyen Realty

Bob Heyen Reported Sold Price: $1,500,000 358± Acres | Medina County

92. Kuper Sothebys

Susan Hallmark Reported Sold Price: $1,500,000 23.17± Acres | Kendall County

93. Bennett & Associates

Dalton Maddox Reported Sold Price: $1,450,000 970± Acres | Mitchell County

94. Burt Ladner Real Estate LLC Tommy Burt Reported Sold Price: $1,447,950 329.92± Acres | Hamilton County

95. Paluxy River Realty

Reported Sold Price: $1,400,000 277.72± Acres | Somervell County

96. JB Ranch & Land Group Compass Real Estate

Jim Brosche Reported Sold Price: $1,400,000 148± Acres | Somervell County

97. Markham Realty, Inc.

Reported Sold Price: $1,400,000 204± Acres | Walker County

98. Whitetail Properties

Gaines Slade Reported Sold Price: $1,400,000 264± Acres | Dewitt County

99. Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $1,398,482 233± Acres | Anderson County

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Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) implements many important programs and plays many roles in Texas wildlife conservation.

We reach more young Texans with natural resource programs than any other organization. We take more young Texans hunting than any other organization. We work extensively with partners to host landowner workshops across the state. All of this is critical work.

And while we relish spreading the message of private landowners’ role in wildlife conservation in Texas and keeping hunters in the field, our most solemn duty at TWA is in the world of public policy advocacy. Public policy advocacy is ongoing through state agency rulemaking and interim discussions with members of the Legislature, but things go into high gear during the biennial regular session of the Texas Legislature.

As I pen this article, our officials are in the 86th Session with less than a month to go. Because the Texas Legislature meets for only 140 days every other year, the pace is frenetic. This session has been dominated by efforts to address property taxes and school finance. With a new Speaker of the House and many newly elected members, the session feels like a “fresh start”— and has been productive.

This session, TWA focused on several big initiatives for wildlife conservation and rural property rights. Providing a legislative update now, knowing that it is dynamic and the Legislature is still at work, is admittedly a challenge. With that said, here is what has been accomplished to date.

We have been working with our friends at Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and Texas Farm Bureau to meaningfully reform eminent domain for private condemners.

Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) passed a bill out of the upper chamber following weeks of extensive negotiations led

by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. Representative DeWayne Burns (R-Cleburne) had the House companion bill heard in the House Committee on Land and Resource Management.

We hope to get a favorable vote from that committee and move the bill to the House floor. We are confident the House will pass a bill addressing the abuses private landowners face daily at the hands of pipeline and power line companies.

We have worked with virtually every conservation organization to finally fund the TPWD State Park System at sufficient and

predictable levels. Texas state parks were largely built in the 1930s and 1970s and have been chronically underfunded for decades, resulting in a deferred maintenance tab estimated at $800 million. These parks represent the best opportunity for all Texans to enjoy the outdoors and develop an appreciation for nature, which private landowners desperately need.

Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) passed legislation out of the Senate to fully dedicate all estimated sporting goods sales tax to the park system. Representative John Cyrier (R-Lockhart) passed similar legislation through the House. Texas voters will have the opportunity to vote on a Constitutional Amendment this November to enshrine that funding.

After years of work, TWA has also been pushing a bill to improve Chronic Wasting Disease management through unique traceable identification of breeder deer. Animal identification is the lynchpin of any disease monitoring and response system.

We have worked countless hours with legislators, agency staff and various stakeholders to find a functional solution. Senator Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) passed a bill out of the Senate.

Representative John Cyrier (R-Lockhart) has sponsored the bill in the House and is expected to take a Committee vote on it soon.

Along the way, thousands and thousands of other bills have been filed by members of the Legislature. Our volunteers, lobby team, and staff closely monitor those bills and provide guidance to the Legislature on them as needed. This includes everything from groundwater regulation to agency appropriations to landowner liability, and dozens of other matters.

We take public policy advocacy very seriously. Rural landowners, conservationists, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are the extreme minority in our rapidly changing state. TWA is committed to representing those interests every day.

In our experience, most Texas legislators have good hearts and want to do right by Texas, but many of them simply aren’t exposed to the issues we hold so dear. And so, TWA works yearround year after year to deliberately and systematically meet them and help provide that much needed rural perspective.

If you are a member of TWA, thank you. If you are not a member yet, please join. We need your support to keep doing important work on behalf of land, water, wildlife—and those who care for them.

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By Ellen Humphries Brisendine, Executive Director, Communications Services TSCRA Protects Landowner Interests with Varied Tools, Programs Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (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 abundant 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.

Summer Meeting at Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas One of the most enjoyed benefits provided by TSCRA is the opportunity for ranchers to meet and enjoy the fellowship of other people of the land.

One such event is the TSCRA Summer Meeting, June 13 to 15, at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas.

The TSCRA Summer Meeting is a unique opportunity to combine family and fellowship with the important work of TSCRA. TSCRA policy committees will meet during the Summer Meeting. Attendees will also hear from guest speakers who will provide insight into the issues that affect the ranching community. In addition to business meetings in a relaxed atmosphere, the agenda provides the freedom for attendees to enjoy Galveston’s attractions and the Gulf Coast’s natural amenities.

Visit TSCRA.org/SummerMeeting for more information.

Policy Conference in San Antonio TSCRA invites TSCRA members and interested individuals to learn about the issues facing ranchers by attending the annual TSCRA Policy Conference, September 25 to 27, at the Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio.

The Policy Conference is where cattle raisers tackle tough issues and develop grassroots policies that guide TSCRA leaders and staff in our activities in Austin and Washington, D.C. All TSCRA members are invited to attend the conference. All TSCRA policy committees will meet during the Policy Conference to consider new policy and renew existing policies.

Learn more about this important meeting at TSCRA.org/PolicyConference.

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By Clayton Leverett, President TALB continues to enjoy steady growth, both in membership and monthly luncheon attendance—we are now about 300 members. We had about 100 attendees at our March meeting at the Barn Door in San Antonio, and a large turnout of members at the 29th Annual Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference in San Antonio in April.

The Board has hired Dallas-based consultant Jim Hummel to lead an effort to update TALB’s Identity & Brand and to guide TALB membership benefits and services in 2020 and beyond. We are excited about this project and what the future holds for TALB! As a TREC-approved Continuing Education provider, TALB will be offering a four-hour update on Advanced Farm & Ranch Practice for Texas Agents and Advanced Water Rights for Texas Agents, plus four hours of a new TALB course(s) in November.

Our program committee has a great line-up of speakers for the remainder of the year. Here’s what to expect for the next few months:

May 22 Garrett George | Trinity Oaks Dream Hunts Krause’s New Braunfels June 26 Detloeff Hallermann | Mineral Economics Inman’s, Llano July 24 Rusty Adams | Survey Issues Old 300 BBQ, Blanco August 28 Matt Wagner | Wildlife & 1-d-1 Ag Valuation Longhorn Café, Boerne

Check the TALB calendar on our website TexasLandBrokers.org for more information on dates and speakers.

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

Texas Land Brokers Network

By Rick Doak, President

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 our website to find much more information on the work the volunteer leaders do to protect the stewards of land and livestock in the southwest.

Relationships build value. Membership in TLBN opens doors to new relationships and business development opportunities. We welcome real estate agents, brokers and affiliates in the greater land and ranch industry. For more information, visit TexasLandBrokersNetwork.com.

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Appraisals Go High Tech APPS, MAPS, PHONES AND DRONES

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Rural appraisers will go a country mile to figure out what your property is worth.

They’ll drive across state to measure buildings, estimate crop values, and count livestock and equipment.

They’ll brave snakes and all kinds of weather to inventory trees in a timber stand.

And they’ll figure out property value based on the type of agriculture, nearest city, ducks flying overhead or oil flowing underneath.

While appraisers have done that for decades, they now do it faster and more accurately thanks to technology.

SEEING THINGS IN A NEW WAY Aerial photos are now so detailed that appraisers see what makes property more or less desirable—such as water, tree cover, topography and configuration—before they even get there. Multilayered maps show property boundaries, flood zones, easements, soil types, school districts and more. Many resources are available for free from county appraisal districts, soil and water conservation districts, and other public sources.

What appraisers can’t inspect on the ground, they can see in very sharp photos and videos from a drone.

“We’re looking at it as though we’re a potential buyer, and what we would pay for the property given its physical attributes,” says Stan Phillips, director of appraisal and a regional vice president for AgTexas Farm Credit Services in Burleson. “We’ve been using a commercial drone in West Texas, where there are sections of land that you can’t drive to. It’s also very beneficial when looking at large-acreage properties, feedlots and buildings under construction.”

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ENSURING ADEQUATE COLLATERAL With technology carrying part of the load, appraisers can focus on what they do best: understand an immense variety of rural property and agriculture.

The result is that borrowers and lenders have a clear picture of the market value of property—including the collateral backing their loans.

“The appraisal makes sure the price is appropriate for what a customer is purchasing or refinancing,” Phillips says. “I like to think we give them information they need to hear. But our primary role is to mitigate risk. We want to make sound loan decisions based on appraisal, credit and other factors.”

The process also helps lenders maintain the trust of borrowers, regulatory agencies and the public.

“Our appraisals are used to determine collateral value for lending purposes,” Nixon explains. “They tell you that the lender is safe and sound.” °

A PPR A I S ER S’ TO P 10 TECHNOLOGIES 1. GPS coordinates for pinpoint accuracy 2. Geographic information systems (GIS) that display data in layered maps and 3-D scenes 3. Up-to-date aerial photographs and property maps

For example, when a Farm Credit lending cooperative in Texas closes a real estate loan, the sales price, legal description and other details automatically go in its sales database. Information on outside sales comes from the Lands of America broker network, painting an even bigger picture. Appraisers then use the data to see market trends and compare properties.

5. Mobile apps that track your location without a cellular signal

Mickey Nixon, Capital Farm Credit’s regional chief appraiser in Lubbock, counts the ways AgWare improves appraisal reporting.

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auto-populate templates. Access to up-to-date maps and images,” Nixon says. “Those enable an appraiser to write a well-supported report faster, with fewer errors and greater confidence.”

HAVING DATA WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT Software and automation put information at appraisers’ fingertips.

“It lets them work smarter instead of harder,” says Brad Swinney, vice president of collateral risk management for Farm Credit Bank of Texas in Austin. The funding bank provides AgWare appraisal software and the broker data to 14 Farm Credit lending co-ops in five states.

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6. Apps that calculate timber’s value with less time and footwork 7. Drones that get a bird’s-eye view of inaccessible areas 8. Software for reporting appraisal information and comparing similar properties to arrive at a value 9. Databases of accurate sales information gathered by Farm Credit appraisers and automation 10. Market trend reports from the Texas A&M University Real Estate Center based on Farm Credit sales data

“Gathering and sharing data. Integrating report writing with a database of comparable sales. The ability to

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Wildlife by Design Classroom Presentations:

Bringing the Outdoors Inside Texas Schools Story by Lorie A. Woodward Photos Courtesy of the Texas Wildlife Association

With each generation, Texans are farther—and further—removed from nature.

“While nature is around us, it requires us to pay closer attention, think about it on a smaller scale and make an active and concerted effort to see and care for it,” said Kassi Scheffer, Texas Wildlife Association Director of Education – Outreach Programs. “This is the ‘world’ in which many Texans now live and youth are growing up—a world where access to open space and thoughts about stewarding the land are no longer daily default experiences or priorities.”

Conservation Legacy, the education programs of the Texas Wildlife Association, exists to bridge that gap for both youth and adults using classroom and field settings.

“While we continue to campaign for Texans to engage with the outdoors, we must also realize that the approaches of (re)connecting Texans to nature is changing, as is the landscape,” Scheffer said.

While TWA’s education team offers a wide variety of program opportunities, the Wildlife by Design Classroom Presentations are an initial point of contact for many schools and their students.

“The invaluable experience of having a conservation educator in a school begins with a teacher—a teacher who values natural resources conservation enough to incorporate it into their students’ education—inviting us into his or her classroom,” Scheffer said. “Then, we get to take charge of the classroom, removing the teaching pressure from the teacher, igniting a spark for stewardship in the students and leaving at the end of the day knowing we have made their connection to natural resources more tangible than when the day began—we have removed hesitancies and encourage all to learn more!”

Conservation educators using hands-on experiential lessons bring the outdoors into classrooms—both urban and rural—across the state. In 2018, the six educators delivered 570 classroom presentations to 69,243 students.

While it seems that rural students are more likely to be connected to nature than their urban and suburban counterparts, intuition can fail.

L.A.N.D.S. Educator Adrienne Paquette, based in Montgomery, serves the rapidly growing Houston suburbs, while L.A.N.D.S. Educator Phil Salonek, who lives in Midland, serves the vast Trans Pecos region.

Two conservation educators. Two vastly different settings. Two vastly different experiences?

THE COMMUTE Salonek and Paquette bring the outdoors into classrooms throughout their regions. While their ultimate destinations are the same, the commutes are not.

Salonek, whose position is underwritten by Noble Energy, covers schools scattered over more than 37,000 square miles stretching from Andrews, Martin and Howard counties on the north to Terrell, Brewster and Presidio counties on the south. While about one-half of presentations occur in the bustling energy hub of Midland-Odessa, the others take place at small schools in this far-flung expanse.

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“I love driving a long way because there is a lot to look at and learn from,” said Salonek, who opts for the backroads over Interstate 20 and makes it a point to stop and experience at least one new thing as part of the drive. “I always try to get more insider knowledge of this region we live in whether it’s by splashing around in Balmorhea, studying a road kill porcupine or watching pronghorns with my binoculars.”

He continued, “There’s a ton of beauty out here that I never noticed as a kid because I didn’t understand how it all fit together.

It’s easy to ignore what you don’t understand.”

Paquette, who is responsible for outreach in western Harris and three surrounding counties, finds her peace among the pine trees north of Magnolia. When people ask her if she likes living outside the city, Paquette admits to editing herself to keep from encouraging others to join her.

She, whose position is underwritten by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, generally drives at least an hour to reach her schools. Her commute into town coincides with morning rush hour.

Because elementary schools generally let out before 4:00 p.m., she avoids the daily mass exodus.

“I breathe easier when the trees begin to outnumber the buildings,” Paquette said. “There is a distinct line between the Pineywoods and Houston, but the line is moving farther out and the trees are giving way to houses, stores and concrete.”

The shifting ratio of trees to asphalt is a constant reminder of how quickly Texas is changing and putting more distance between people and the natural world.

“I have to make nature relevant to kids who think it exists elsewhere,” Paquette said. “To them, nature is something you have to travel to see. They don’t understand that nature lives alongside us even in the cities.”

THE SCHOOLS In West Texas, Salonek’s clientele attend one of 33 school districts in TEA Region 18, which serves about 90,650 total students spread over more than 37,000 square miles. School size varies.

Midland (Midland County ISD) and Odessa (Ector County ISD) have a combined student population of just over 56,000 students while Valentine ISD with 46 students and San Vincente ISD with 19 students represent the opposite end of the spectrum.

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THE JOURNE Y TO THE CL A SSROOM A STORY OF TWO CONSERVATION EDUCATORS Phil Salonek, now 34, was reared in Andrews in West Texas’ Permian Basin, just 30 miles east of New Mexico. During his childhood, the population hovered around 9,000. He grew up playing outside.

“We had Nintendo, but life was so different than it is now,” Salonek said. “I didn’t know any different than to be outside. We were free range kids who were told ‘be home by the time the street lights come on.’”

Activities of choice included riding bikes, shooting pellet guns, fishing on occasion and swimming in the playas when infrequent rains filled them.

Although he grew up outside, Salonek didn’t fully appreciate the elbow afforded him by Mother Nature in West Texas.

“I left as soon as I could,” said Salonek, who joined the Navy and traveled to California.

It was in California, after he finished his stint in the military, that Mother Nature got his full attention on a 200-mile hike through the Sierra Nevadas.

“In the middle of all that grandeur I had an epiphany,” said Salonek, who was attending business school at that time. “I realized there was a world full of people who had no idea such majesty existed.”

After graduating from business school, Salonek moved to Wyoming and formally studied outdoor education at Central Wyoming College. He worked with youth outdoor programs in Wyoming and then spent several seasons as a canoe and snowshoe guide in Maine before accepting a job with TWA and returning to West Texas.

“When I was a kid, there was no conservation education,” Salonek said. “I didn’t know what was out there, either in nature or as a career opportunity. Had I, as a child, had an opportunity to learn about nature, my choices might have been completely different.”

Adrienne Paquette spent her formative years in the Dallas suburb of Plano, where she attended private school and spent her free time riding horses.

“I spent my childhood in the suburbs, but riding horses gave me a touch of rural life,” Paquette said.

Although horseback riding kept her active and outside, she credits her dad and his commitment to YMCA Princesses and Adventure Guides, a program similar to Girl Scouts, for instilling her love of the outdoors. The dad-and-daughter program met regularly through the year for a variety of activities, but for Paquette, the camping trips complete with canoeing, archery and fishing were the highlights.

“Those adventures are some of the best memories of my childhood,” Paquette said.

Although she’d always enjoyed teaching horseback riding informally, she never considered education as a career. She left Plano for Texas A&M intending to become a veterinarian.

“I learned you have to be really, really good at chemistry,” said Paquette, who refocused her interests, earned her undergraduate in Animal Science and eventually enrolled at St. Edward’s University in Austin pursing a Master’s degree in Environmental Management and Sustainability.

The degree is jointly conferred by St. Edward’s sister school, Université Catholique de l’Ouest in Angers, France.

As part of her coursework, she and a team of fellow graduate students were tasked with developing a program to save an endangered species. The fate of the Sumatran Tiger rested on her team, who dedicated months to the project.

“We found education to be one of the best ways to save anything,” said Paquette, who completed an internship at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose before joining TWA in 2015.

“Education sparks curiosity about something— and once people get curious they get engaged and become committed enough to conserve what’s important to them.”

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C O N S E R VAT I O N L E G A C Y A MYRIAD OF OPPORTUNITIES Under the umbrella of Conservation Legacy, the Texas Wildlife Association delivers a myriad of education programs for young people and adults.

These science-based programs are designed to empower and educate Texans with knowledge of fundamental ecological principles, foster a connection to the land and facilitate natural resource literacy by creating tangible relationships with the outdoors.

Conservation Legacy programs are funded by generous grants and donations to the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation. As a result, the school programs, offered as part of TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. (Learning Across New Dimensions in Science) youth initiative and their attendant resources are available to Texas educators free. All programming delivered to and through schools is science TEKS-aligned to meet the requirements of the Texas Education Agency.

For more information about bringing the various programs, resources and opportunities to your local school, see www.texas-wildlife.org (click on “Program Areas” and “Youth Education”) or contact Kassi Scheffer, Director of Education – Outreach Programs at (210) 826-2904 or by email at kscheffer@texas-wildlife.org. junior highs, 41 elementary schools and five specialty campuses within 181 square miles.

From a financial standpoint, the schools are a patchwork of affluence and need. In West Texas, small districts such as Reagan County ISD and Andrews ISD, located in oil-rich counties, have facilities and programs that would be the envy of many of their larger urban counterparts. Districts that rely primarily on agriculture have much less.

In the suburbs of Houston, although the sources of revenue are different, affluence and need exist side by side. At some wealthy schools, field trips are parent supported and expected. At other schools, a conservation educator on campus is the field trip.

“At some of my schools, the kids get new clothes, new backpacks and new electronics every year and go on great vacations,” Paquette said. “At others, the kids dread summer because when the cafeteria closes they’re going to be hungry.”

She continued, “I’ve given up trying to anticipate who and what I might find. Our job is to reach them and teach them wherever they are.”

THE STUDENTS Although the Wildlife by Design presentations are designed for students K-8, the educators most often find themselves in fifth grade classrooms. Fifth graders must prove mastery of science on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Test.

Part of the genius of Conservation Legacy is that all curriculum and materials are Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) aligned.

“Our lessons involve universal science concepts brought to the Texas level by highlighting our wildlife, our water and our habitats,” Salonek said.

In some classrooms, the children know the purpose of canine teeth in predators while in others they might not be able to identify a coyote with confidence. At some schools, children can identify their local source of water and explain the basics of a water cycle, while at others they think the water “comes from a faucet.”

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CLASSROOM EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH Wildlife by Design Classroom Presentations Wildlife by Design Classroom Presentations, delivered by TWA educators, are available regionally. The customized, hands-on, TEKS-aligned unit specific educational presentations, are appropriate for students (K–8) and can be completed within a classroom length period with up to 45 students per session.

Educators can choose from five topics: Birds of a Feather: an overview of the adaptations, characteristics and basic needs of birds.

Investigating Life Cycles: an inquiry-based program that allows students to investigate and compare life cycle models and record their observations.

Skins & Skulls: a prepared discussion of the identification and specialized adaptations of native Texas wildlife with animal skins and skulls.

Stewarding Soil: a series of hands-on activities that will allow students to investigate how soil is formed; the characteristics of sand, silt and clay; how soil health affects living and non-living things; and what products come from soil.

Where Is Our Water?: an interactive program that covers a variety of water-related topics ranging from the water cycle and water usage to pollution and infiltration into our aquifers.

Discovery Trunks Discovery Trunks, available year-round, statewide and at no cost, are full of Science TEKSaligned, hands-on, curriculum-enhancing natural resource lessons designed for K–8. Teachers may choose from seven topics and reserve the trunks for two weeks.

Stewarding Texas - A Scientific Exploration Stewarding Texas is a compilation of 40, Science TEKS-aligned lessons designed to help students (and educators) understand the importance of land stewardship actions. Stewarding Texas is available online (at no cost) and inside every TWA Discovery Trunk.

Youth On-Demand Webinars Eleven different TEKS-aligned webinars, lasting from 13 minutes to 30 minutes, are available 24/7 at www.texas-wildlife.org.

Youth Videoconferencing On a regular schedule, TWA hosts real-time, interactive videoconferences featuring experts and in the case of the Animal Encounter series, live animals. The videoconferences can be viewed live via videoconferencing equipment or online. Recordings are also available. Videoconferences are TEKS-aligned and geared for Grades 1–6.

YOUTH FIELD EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES L.A.N.D.S. Intensive Program An intensive year-long TEKS-aligned program created for grades 6–12 creates tangible relationships between the outdoors and essential academic skills. The program includes teacher training, a L.A.N.D.S. Resource notebook and flash drive with a series of lessons, an in-class quail necropsy and a field day experience with natural resource experts on a local ranch.

Trinity River Program Designed specifically for students, grades 4–12, who live in the Trinity River Basin to promote sound land stewardship and improve the water quality and general health of the Trinity River and its watershed. After a classroom introduction to healthy aquatic ecosystems, students attend a field day in the Trinity River Basin to experience hands-on learning such as riparian assessment and water quality sampling.

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While there appears, at least anecdotally, to be no connection between socio-economic status and baseline knowledge, the educators both admit to being surprised by their interactions in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms.

“Honestly, I imagined that language was going to be a huge stumbling block and was a little nervous to go into a room of ESL kids,” Salonek said.

In far West Texas, Spanish is the dominant language, while in Houston, one of the nation’s most diverse cities, the language can be Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese or a myriad of others. Many of the students are new to America and new to English.

“What I found was students who were academically engaged and well-behaved,” Salonek said. “My ESL classes have been some of my superstars.”

Paquette concurred, “The ESL students, whether it’s because they appreciate the chance for education or want to help their peers understand, seem to be completely in the moment, squeezing the opportunity for everything it’s worth.”

When it comes to the baseline knowledge of pure science, neither rural nor urban and suburban kids have a distinct advantage. Kids are kids.

“Some kids are passionate about animals or the outdoors, even if they’ve only seen it on TV,” Paquette said. “Some kids are just precocious and take everything in. Other kids don’t even realize they care until we get deep into the lesson.”

The biggest difference between urban and rural students is not knowledge, but access to nature and experience in the outdoors.

“Because of where they live, it’s just easier for rural students to brush up against nature,” Salonek said. “They can ride their bikes to the edge of town and play in an open field or see a bobcat on their way to school.”

This first-hand experience makes it easier for rural students to see the connections between nature and their lives than their urban counterparts.

“In my schools, nature is an abstract concept until we start talking about the wildlife they’ve encountered—birds at a feeder, ants on a sidewalk, squirrels in a park,” Paquette said. “Until then, for many of them, nature is something that exists somewhere else. . . on a mountaintop, in a forest, in the desert on another continent far away from people.”

She continued, “My biggest challenge is making nature relevant in the context of their daily lives.”

While nature is more easily accessible to rural students, Salonek wants to be clear that living in the country doesn’t mean that kids take advantage of it or forgo technology.

“For many families, regardless of where they live, getting outdoors and experiencing nature isn’t a priority, so kids don’t even know what they’re missing,” he said.

THE EXPERIENCE Elementary school classrooms can be a human popcorn popper of activity, especially when an unfamiliar educator appears—and begins unpacking intriguing materials like animal skulls and skins or boxes of bird feathers, depending on which of

the Wildlife by Design presentations the teacher has selected.

“We have access to things that most classroom teachers don’t,” Paquette said. “Every one of our presentations, regardless of the topic, has a ‘wow!’ factor—something that drives the message home.”

The educators, who may have up to 45 kids (or up to two classes) in a presentation, build to the wow. The first step is establishing what the kids know about natural resources in general and in their region specifically.

“This opens the lines of communications and lets me know how to modify the lesson,” Paquette said. “And I’ve found that when kids realize they know more than they think, they get excited about learning more.”

Her biggest regret is that a class period doesn’t allow enough time to hear every child’s story or answer every question.

“It’s so hard for me to have to shut down questions, so we’ll have enough time to get everything done,” Paquette said.

Second, the educators introduce the idea of stewardship.

“Being a steward means being a caretaker,” Salonek said. “When we’re stewards of the land, we’re good to the soil, the water and the air, which means that we’re being good to plants, animals and people.”

Third, the educators highlight the connections between nature and people, and demonstrate that children can play an important role in keeping the environment healthy.

“Most of the time, kids are told what they can’t do or that their contributions don’t matter,” Paquette said. “When they understand that what they do in their neighborhood makes a difference for everything and everybody living there, they’re more likely to do something—and more likely to ask what else they can do.”

Fourth, the educators teach the lesson associated with the topic and tee up the wow moment, which is the hands-on, experiential portion of the class. Depending on the topic, students might be identifying native Texas wildlife using skulls and skins or learning about adaptations by mimicking birds’ beaks with different tools or “playing in the dirt” as part of the soil presentation.

“Hands-on experiences are priceless for kids—they go overboard for being involved,” Paquette said.

“Teachers constantly report the students show greater interest and demonstrate greater understanding because they’ve seen, touched and experienced something.”

As the clock begins to tick down, the educators reiterate the take home lessons of stewardship and connectedness.

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awesome because everything is connected. Nature isn’t somewhere far away, it’s right there on the playground and it’s on your way home. Get out and see it. Get out and take care of it.”

T H E R E S U LT S Conservation educators aren’t motivated by a paycheck, but by the future.

“The phrase, ‘Knowledge is power,’ is true,” Paquette said. “The more children know about nature, the more power they will have in making decisions that are good for plants, animals, water— and the world.”

Day in and day out, conservation educators transfer knowledge to the next generation, never sure when the sparks of information they scatter may kindle a fire in the heart of a student who might change the world.

“When people look back on the work we’re doing through Conservation Legacy, it will be judged in a good way,” Salonek said. “None of us are doing this for the money, but because we want people to understand that we humans are part of the natural world.

“Once we understand that we’re a part of the planet, instead of apart from the planet, we will all be better off. Conservation education is the first big step toward understanding.” °

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A Taste of Llano Springs Ranch T E X A S F A M I LY S H A R E S T H E BOUNTY OF THEIR LAND WITH THOSE WHO APPRECIATE IT Story by Lydia Saldaña Photos by Jonathan Vail/TPWF Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation

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IT ’S A BE AUTIFUL SPRING E V EN I N G , A N D T H E G AT E S TO LL ANO SPRINGS RANCH NEAR JUNC TION ARE WIDE OPEN, WELCOMING GUESTS WHO ARE HERE FOR THE WEEKEND. Tom and Sonja Vandivier, along with Tom’s sister, Ann Brodnax, and Tom and Sonja’s daughter Jessica, greet each arrival with a smile. They’ve welcomed many guests over the years, but this weekend promises a different experience: a culinary adventure featuring gourmet meals sourced from Texas-only ingredients, including items harvested directly from the ranch.

The weekend was organized by Explore Ranches, a new Texas company that offers exclusive getaways to wild and scenic places.

It doesn’t get more scenic than Llano Springs Ranch: 4,600 acres of the Texas Hill Country at the headwaters of the South Llano River.

The culinary weekend is the first special event organized by the company, and co-founders Jay Kleberg, Allison Ryan and Jesse Womack are here to help host the weekend to be sure all goes smoothly.

Arriving guests include Erin and Andy Buckingham and Owen Temple from Austin, and Margaret Martin from Boerne. They are joined by a few journalists and a photographer who are covering the event for several Texas magazines. As each guest arrives, they are offered a cool drink and invited to enjoy the expansive porch. They are entertained by a variety of birds, including a vermillion flycatcher, which delights the group with its song and brilliant plumage.

Austin chef Jesse Griffiths is busy in the nearby kitchen and at the outdoor grill set up within view of the porch. A huge skillet of crawfish paella is in the works, and wild duck meatballs are being prepped for the grill. As the sun begins to set, Jesse and his team bring out appetizers. Pan con Tomate is a Texas twist on a Catalan staple, featuring ripe tomato and garlic served on rustic grilled bread. The dish is simply delicious.

The evening meal sets the stage for the culinary creativity that will be the hallmark for the weekend. The wild duck meatball is served with a creamy lemon aioli. The flavorful crawfish paella is perfectly prepared. The meal is

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complemented with mixed greens dressed with a charred onion vinaigrette and wines from the William Chris Vineyards and Lewis Wines near Hye, Texas. A simple mesquite flour Basque cake is offered for dessert. Conversation flows along with the wine, and newly met strangers get to know one another, discovering shared interests. A chorus of cicadas and frogs provide a lovely serenade. All look forward to the adventures ahead.

In the morning, guests are offered wild boar chorizo and eggs on handmade corn tortillas before venturing to Blue Hole for some fishing and exploring. The success of the venture will determine what’s for dinner. Rods in hand, Erin and Sonja head for the water immediately.

“You’d better catch something or we’re not going to eat,” joked Tom as he watched the anglers cast their lines into the water.

Blue Hole is one of the most beautiful spots on the ranch. A grassy clearing right at the confluence of Contrary Creek and the South Llano River, the area is a family draw for fishing and campouts. A short distance from the water, Jesse leads a group foraging for ingredients to enhance the day’s meals. Margaret carefully snips young pads from a stand of prickly pear cactus, mindful of the sharp spines. An agarita bush close by is examined for ripe berries. Chile pequins are also gathered.

“I think I’ll make an agarita berry glaze for the dove poppers we’re planning for an appetizer tonight,” mused Jesse. “I can use the chile pequins to flavor the cream cheese.”

Creating meals on the fly is Jesse’s superpower. The noted Austin chef owns Dai Due Butcher Shop and Supper Club, Dai Due Taqueria, and also runs the New School of Traditional Cookery. His cooking school features hunting and fishing excursions in which the harvested fish and game are the stars of whatever dish he cooks up.

Jesse’s passion for hunting, fishing and the meals that result is one reason he was chosen as an ambassador for Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s (TPWF) We Will Not Be Tamed campaign. The campaign encourages Texans to appreciate the wildness of Texas, the vastness of our Texas spirit and why we should be inspired to conserve it. Explore Ranches has also partnered with TPWF on the campaign.

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Down at the riverbank, the anglers have been successful. A largemouth bass and some blue gill and long ear sunfish will show up on the menu later today. As Jesse heads back to the ranch house, provisions in hand, the group splits up to explore the ranch.

One group hops onto a four-wheel-drive vehicle for a tour of the ranch guided by Tom and Sonja. Llano Springs Ranch is known for its efforts to restore and conserve the land here. The family bought the ranch in 1994. At the time, it was covered with cedar. Inspired by another Hill Country rancher, the family was motivated to do all they could to restore wildlife habitat.

“We read about David Bamberger in a magazine article and we wanted to emulate what he had done to restore his land, which improved wildlife habitat and brought back springs that hadn’t been there for decades,” said Sonja. “The story of Selah Bamberger Ranch is remarkable, and we have tried our very hardest to follow in his footsteps and restore this land as best we can.”

It was very hard work. Over the course of 18 years, the family cleared 2,800 acres of the invasive cedar, known for crowding out native plants and sucking up water.

“We did all the work ourselves as weekend warriors,” said Tom. “As the land was cleared, it was so interesting to watch the changes. The grasses came back as soon as the rain and sunlight hit, and the beneficial plants came back, too. The wildlife prospered, the water resources prospered, and we could see it happen right before our eyes. It was a lot of work, but all pure pleasure.”

The hard work did not go unnoticed. In 2007, the family received a Lone Star Land Steward award from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the state’s highest honor for land stewardship. In 2008, the ranch was honored with the Aldo Leopold Award from the Sand County Foundation, the most prestigious land stewardship award in the country.

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“It was humbling and meant a lot to us” said Tom. “But along with the flattery comes an obligation and a responsibility to spread the word.

We’ve worked with the Sand County Foundation, Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Texas Wildlife Association to give back. That’s been very gratifying, too.”

While the ranch tour was underway, Ann led another group to a few of her favorite spots on the ranch. Along the river we spotted dozens of cliff swallows, and high up on a ledge, a huge nest. We wondered aloud whether that could be an eagle’s nest, and Ann confirmed that many eagles nested here, including bald eagles.

Ann also led a group to the secret spot where the South Llano River begins.

We traipsed through a field festooned with wildflowers, stopping to admire a beautiful butterfly on a pink thistle. We made our way down a rocky path to a ledge overlooking crystal-clear water. Ann pointed upstream where the springs bubble up, forming the headwaters of the South Llano River. Unable to resist, Jay took off his shoes and jumped in, taking a fully-clothed swim.

Following his lead, the magazine photographer carefully laid down his gear and jumped in right after him. The two emerged refreshed, bearing some fresh mint they found as they paddled around.

“We love to see people who enjoy this land as much as we do,” said Ann. “We hope they take a piece of it in their heart when they go home.”

As the group reconvened, a flock of large birds flew by, high in the sky.

We spotted that unmistakable white crown and marveled at the sight of a majestic bald eagle, likely heading back to the nest we had spotted earlier.

How could this day possibly get any better?

In a word: lunch.

As we gathered at the ranch house, Jesse and his crew brought out an appetizer of bean tostaditas topped with axis venison picadillo and cabbage. While we happily munched, Jesse finished up lunch prep, throwing an axis backstrap coated with a coffee dry rub directly on the coals. The prickly pear we harvested that morning was transformed into a nopales salad with wild mint, onions and goat queso fresco.

After lunch, the group settled in for a cooking demonstration as Jesse talked us through what we were having for dinner and how it would be prepared. He showed us how to make a fish stock for the fish soup that would feature the day’s catch. The agarita berries reduced down for a glaze for the bacon wrapped dove poppers. A wild turkey harvested off the ranch provided the protein for handmade ravioli. He showed us how easy it is to emulsify egg yolk and olive oil for an aioli to top the soup, all the while infusing pecans into cream on the back of the stove for the pecan custard dessert that would finish off the meal.

The rest of the afternoon was spent as each guest wished. Fishing, swimming, hiking or simply relaxing. As everyone reconvened on the porch for another spectacular meal a few hours later, we reflected on the beauty of the land and wildlife.

“This has been a wonderful way to appreciate the land conservation ethic of Tom and his family and the culture and cuisine of Texas,” said Margaret. “It’s going full circle from the harvesting of plants and animals for our dinner table to the conservation of our beautiful Texas lands for future generations.” °

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EXPLORE RANCHES IN TEX AS & BEYOND The culinary adventure at Llano Spring Ranch was organized by Explore Ranches, a Texas company owned by landowners who want to share the ranch life they love.

enthusiasts the rare opportunity to experience life behind the fences. Explore Ranches is also partnering with landowners in Colorado and California.

The co-founders are Jay Kleberg, Allison Ryan and Jesse Womack. All three were fortunate to grow up with access to the wide-open spaces of family land in beautiful places in Texas. Now they want to share that experience with others.

Explore Ranches offers a range of experiences, from an all-inclusive lodge and working ranch in the Rocky Mountains near Steamboat Springs to a historic retreat in the Big Bend where guests can explore thousands of acres on their own.

By partnering with private landowners to offer exclusive access to Texas’ most wild and scenic places, Explore Ranches is providing outdoor

Explore Ranches also offers unique experiences and activities in these special places. The

culinary weekend at Llano Springs Ranch was the first such special event.

“Explore Ranches is a really cool concept,” said Andy Buckingham, who attended the culinary weekend with his wife, Erin. “If this weekend’s experience is any measure, its going to become something more and more people do. I wish I had known about it for Spring Break. It would be a lot of fun to join up with some of our friends for a place out in Big Bend. But, there’s always next year!”

Find out more at ExploreRanches.com

WE LOVE TO SEE PEOPLE WHO ENJOY THIS LAND AS MUCH AS WE DO. . . . WE HOPE THEY TAKE A PIECE OF IT IN THEIR HEART WHEN THEY GO HOME.”

—Ann Brodnax

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Controlling the Narrative: The Key to Hunting’s Future Story by Greg Simons

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The late Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe once famously said that, “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” I suspect that Mr. Achebe made a reasonable point when he delivered that assessment, but I wonder if he anticipated that those “historians” would someday rise in the form of social media, fake news and a narrative that is now shaped by forces that defy the conventional wisdom of the past. Further, “the history of the hunt” no longer always glorifies the hunter! In fact, hunters rarely control the narrative that tends to define how our American society views hunters, hunting and the merits of the two.

The five-year study, National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and WildlifeAssociated Recreation, that has been conducted by the USFWS since 1955, revealed an alarming stat during the most recent cycle from the 2012–2016 period; that being an unprecedented drop in hunting license sales by almost 20 percent! This remarkable reduction in hunting license sales seems to paint an ominous picture for future of a “past-time” that has historically served as the chief funding mechanism for terrestrial wildlife conservation during the last 100+ years, not to mention the thought of losing an important part of our American cultural fabric. The percentage of our citizens that hunt is now less than five percent, which begs the question that relates to thresholds which render people and things as being irrelevant within the dynamic sideboards that shape societal acceptance; I suspect we are staring that threshold in the face, right now!

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sharing wholesome stories and messages that clearly articulate the beauty of the hunt and that reinforce messages that illustrate hunting as a conservation tool. From a narrative standpoint, we are often our worst enemy on this front.

WEAVING OF NGOS Hunters have historically banded together through affiliation via various sportsmen’s groups. We can point to many different NGOs as shining examples of how hunters raise monies and channel sweat equity into causes that are good for hunting and good for our wildlife resources. However, where we seem to fall short with our hunting NGO efforts is through collectively working together to aggregate resources between these groups in a fashion that synergizes our broad efforts, while also creating efficiencies along the way. Some hunting NGOs have policies that preclude their option to financially support other similar groups; this seems a bit too self-focused to me.

Now, our hunting community could simply fret over “better days gone by,” and we could, and certainly should, explore the reasons for diminution in hunting participation, but one thing that I would like to ponder is the absolute importance for our hunting community to do a better job of controlling the narrative on how we interact with society and how we project messages and images to those around us.

SOCIAL MEDIA Like it or not, social media has quickly emerged as the medium that people tend to glean their daily “news” and information from. This largely uncensored communication tool represents a vast sea of material that can create proverbial viral effects on how people view certain issues de jour. “Cecil The Lion” is a prime example of how social media can unjustly write its own history, as Mr. Achebe might have put it.

I’m not a social media expert, but I think that hunters, individually and collectively through NGOs, need to play the social media game smarter and harder. It fundamentally starts with being better stewards of what we post on social media, including hunting photos, as well as written material. I continue to see plenty of garbage that hunters post which can ultimately paint poor images of hunting, especially through distasteful photos that may evoke perceptions of hunters being low-grade people who are blood thirsty and of immoral character. Further, we fall short on

Hunters must do a better job of using reasonable and responsible discretion on the images and the language that they post on social media.

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SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY For the sake of this article, the importance of controlling the narrative perhaps resonates no louder than that relating to laws that interact with hunting and wildlife. Fundamentally, with what is intended to be a democratic system where the will of the people is expressed through our elected officials and policy-makers, special interest groups who control the narrative through their strategic efforts are generally well-positioned to advance their agendas. However, once again, our hunting community tends to not be collectively well-organized when it comes to media outreach, public testimony, legislative relationship building and general educational outreach. Pressures of society tend to shape public policy; these days, those pressures are generally greater from the non-hunting community than from hunters. Hunters need to learn to play that game harder and smarter.

ADDRESSING THE SLIPPERY SLOPES The American ideal of hunter-conservationists emerged out of necessity during the late 1800s, when much of our country’s wildlife were on the throes of a colossal collapse, and then evolved over time to be reflective of the times. And as “times

Public policy strength for hunting relies on coordination of special interest groups, deployment of grass roots constituents, advocacy for reasonable and defensible practices and the ability to control the narrative.

changed,” so did certain laws and practices that were deemed as protectionary of the whole, with some of those intra-community debates leading to a bloody process in the name of doing what was right for the resource and for the long-term health of our hunting heritage. When such policy discussions are initiated by concerned hunters and wildlife professionals, these discussions tend to create chaos within our own ranks, causing turmoil and infighting that can be self-damaging, and thus presenting paradoxical conundrums. But when you distill it down to its rudiment, the fact remains that our hunting and game management practices must be reasonably defensible in the eyes of our societal majority, or we will otherwise be squeezed out. . . . That may not be your rule, nor mine, but that’s simply the way it works these days. The barriers of these slippery slopes must be more honestly and actively addressed, otherwise our advocacy efforts and our messages will largely fall on the deaf ears of a discerning public that is increasingly intolerant of practices that are deemed as indefensible.

Controlling the narrative, regardless of the task at hand, can certainly be over-simplified, and I recognize that there are many other pressures facing the future of hunting than those that I’ve pointed out in this article. Bottom line, however, is that our hunting community must do a better job of stepping up to the plate and striving for excellence in our ability to control the narrative. We must do a better job with public relations, we must generate stronger messaging strategies that incorporate better repetition structure on more fronts and we must do a better job of managing our own house.

Otherwise, we will lose the battle. . . . We are losing the battle right now, which is partially evidenced through an almost 20 percent reduction in hunting license sales from 2012 to 2016! °

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Story by George Bowe Blitch • MapMyRanch.com

S I X Y E A R S A G O , I was given the opportunity to set up the wildlife management plan for a piece of land in central Texas that had been in my family for almost 40 years. My grandfather raised cattle on the ranch for over 30 of those years. After he retired from the cowboy life, he leased the land to a local cattle rancher. When my father gave me the reins for the ranch, I ended the cattle lease and switched the focus to wildlife management, with the main goal of enhancing the habitat for the primary benefit of whitetails.

My wife Meg and I started to sketch out some short- and long-term goals for the property. I contacted our region’s Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist to set up a site visit at our ranch. We all drove around the property and took notes about many factors relating to the overall health of the habitat.

We left with a long list of projects that would greatly benefit the wildlife.

During the site visit, our biologist told us about a document that features pictures and descriptions of various plants that contribute to the diet of deer in our region, ranked in order of browse preference. I printed the article and had each page laminated to always have along on walks and drives around the property. I was driving around one afternoon, marking the GPS coordinates of various preferred browse species to later mark on a map I was developing, when I turned a corner and saw an unusually dark deer running away. It appeared to be a buck. Within a few seconds, he was gone. Having seen pictures of melanistic whitetails before, I suspected this might be one, although I wasn’t absolutely sure. They are extremely rare, but for some reason central Texas produces more of them than normal.

“Melanistic” animals produce too much of the skin, hair and eye pigment, known as melanin, giving them a very dark appearance. I knew the deer I was looking at was a whitetail, but its unusual color made it look like a different species altogether. I told my friends and family to keep looking for the buck, but after not seeing him again in person or on any trail-cameras, we figured he might have moved on.

In 2014, two years after my first glimpse of the melanistic buck, Meg and I were driving around the property when she called out, “Whoa!”

I turned my head and I caught a glimpse of movement flashing off into the brush. After she explained the way it looked and how it seemed to move like a deer, I was convinced she saw the melanistic buck. After that sighting, we dubbed the buck “Black Beauty.”

In December 2015, while reviewing trail-camera pictures, I found three pictures of the buck, but they were not the greatest pictures. The first was undoubtedly a melanistic deer, but it only showed the top of its body. The

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second picture was a partial body shot as well, but I could see the tips of a few tines. The third picture was a blurry shot of him running into the woods, but it showed that he was at least an 8-pointer and seemed to be of decent size for the area. I was so excited to finally be able to confirm what I had seen for the last two years. I figured he was at least 4.5 years old, but there was no way to know for sure without a much better evaluation.

I showed the pictures of the buck to my friends and family who hunt on the ranch and told them he got a pass until we could accurately age him. We weren’t sure whether he would meet our criteria (We try to wait until a buck is 5.5 before harvesting it). We needed a better picture or a few minutes in the field to age him to see if he would get the “green light.”

But we never saw him the rest of that hunting season. We could only hope he might still be out there, roaming the area. We had completed a long list of projects to enhance our habitat, and the largest was set to begin in early 2016.

We hoped that with our next major improvement we could entice Black Beauty to stick around a little longer.

Years ago, while reading a copy of Quality Whitetails, I learned about a hunter who had teamed up with his local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office to enhance the habitat on his land. Up to that day, I had never heard of the NRCS, but I became intrigued. In early spring of 2016, I finally contacted our local NRCS representative. I signed up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to develop a plan to reestablish native grasses and forbs on our ranch. We planned on clearing up to 50 acres and then preparing seedbeds to plant our native grass/forbs mix. What we did not plan on were the drastic amount of torrential rains that bombarded us that spring. We endured many setbacks from rain delays and faulty equipment.

By July of 2016 we had bulldozed, root-plowed and raked five different areas ranging from 1.5 to 6.3 acres, a total of over 20. The only downside was that we missed the mid-May window to plant our native grass/forbs mix. This turned out to be a blessing and a curse. We needed to plant a holding crop in the fields to keep weed intrusion at a minimum. It was an expense that we had not anticipated. With 20-plus acres of fresh dirt to play with, it was time to do some research on what we wanted to plant for the fall. We collected a soil sample from each of the areas, and after some discussion we decided to plant a blend of oats and winter wheat. We were very excited to start the process of planting our first large-scale food plots on the ranch.

Just as we finished planting in late September, I started reviewing the last six weeks of trail-camera pictures to prepare our survey data for our TPWD biologist. Based on this information, we were given harvest recommendations for our hunting season. This was all done through the state’s Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP), which I learned about while talking to a fellow QDMA member. Unfortunately, while looking through tens of thousands of trailcamera photos, I never saw a single picture of Black Beauty. I figured he had to be in another county by now, or another hunter harvested him the previous season, perhaps. I felt a little disheartened, but I knew that from the previous years of experience, he surprised us when we least expected it.

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As the oats and wheat were starting to really take off, the 2016 deer season My misery faded about an hour later as deer started to move. As the sun began. The deer were a little slow to take to the new food plots, but before long dropped below the horizon, shadows started to play tricks on my eyes. Every there were more deer visiting each day. I was still feeling a little frustrated that cactus and tree became a deer. I caught a bit of movement on a trail to my I wasn’t looking at native grasses in these fields. Just when I was disappointed, I right. I could see antlers poking up out of the brush, and I recognized them. It got a call that reversed all that. was Black Beauty.

On November 9, my good friend Jacob I put down the binoculars and eased the Spradling called me from the ranch. He was rifle out the window of the blind, trying to find talking so fast, I could barely understand what he the buck in the scope. All I could see was a dark was saying, but I did hear, “I saw him!” blur. I started to panic, until I realized what was Jacob was about the leave the deer stand going on. I had the scope dialed up to its highest that night when he scanned the edge of one of magnification. I figured the deer would walk out the new food plots we planted and saw a buck. at a spot about 100 to 150 yards away, where Although it was getting dark, Jacob could tell it it had been seen the previous nights in the oat was Black Beauty. He said he was big, and Jacob patch. Nope. He was 33 yards away. I dialed the felt sure the buck was a 10-pointer. I was so scope back and got Black Beauty in my sights. I excited to hear the news. I couldn’t wait to see put the crosshairs just behind his shoulder, slid if we had new pictures. I wanted to get a closer the safety off, took a deep breath and fired. look at Black Beauty myself.

As he took off in the woods, I loaded another The next afternoon, Jacob quietly returned to round. Moments later, I heard the crash. I knew the same blind. After only 15 minutes, the buck he was down. I waited about 20 minutes to start stepped out from the thick brush into an opening. my search. After a few minutes of tracking I was A few minutes later, he disappeared back into looking down at a deer I had been dreaming the woods. After nightfall, Jacob called to tell about for a long time. I was in awe. I dropped to me about the second sighting. He also told me a knee and said a prayer of thanks. he took some great pictures with his camera this It then occurred to me that I had just taken time. I immediately asked, “Well, why didn’t you this buck on November 11, Veteran’s Day, which actually shoot him?” He kind of laughed and said, has always been an important day for me. My “George, that is your deer. He was meant for you.” grandfather, Colonel Harry Blitch, the one who That was a very special gesture I will never forget. raised cattle on this ranch for over three decades, Later that night Jacob sent over a few was a pilot in the Air Force during WWII, and he pictures. I immediately showed Meg the pictures was a true hero. He and my father bought the and told her the buck had showed up two days ranch in 1975. Here I was, on my grandfather’s in a row at the same blind. She smiled and said, ranch, holding my dream buck on a day when we “What time are we leaving tomorrow?” honored him. It was an amazing feeling.

I smiled and hugged and kissed her before When I arrived back at camp, Meg took a few sprinting to pack all my gear. photos of me with the deer. I thanked her and The next afternoon, Meg, Ellie, our youngest our daughter, Ellie, for joining me at the ranch for daughter, and I headed for the ranch. Our other this trip. We called Alyssa and told her the news. daughter, Alyssa, had a big art project and It meant the world to me to have them share the couldn’t make the trip with us. Meg and Ellie experience and this journey with me. would stay in camp while I hunted. I decided I I originally estimated Black Beauty to be 5.5 would get in the same stand where Black Beauty years old, assuming he was 1.5 when I first saw had been seen for the previous two nights. I him in 2012. But several people experienced parked about 500 yards from the blind and with jawbone aging, including me, agreed that started walking to the stand. Before I took my toothwear patterns suggested at least 7.5! Here first step up the ladder to my stand, I looked he was, surprising me one last time. out in the food plot and saw a huge black mass I have spent a lot of time reflecting on this 200 yards away. My heart started beating out of hunt and the events that led up to it. I think my chest, and I quickly raised my binoculars to about the projects we have completed during see—a freaking cow! the last six years and the many improvements After a flood downed some fences a year we have made to the habitat. Prior to that, I earlier, we inherited three stubborn cows. I had had never designed or planted a food plot, and I tried to find the owners and get these cows off surely couldn’t pick out what browse species of my place. Obviously, I was unsuccessful. deer preferred in our area. I knew enough to be I was faced with a dilemma. I was afraid Black a good outdoorsman, but now I feel like a true Beauty might not show up if he saw the cows steward of the land and wildlife. I’ve had a lot of hanging out in the field. I slid my rifle and gear support and encouragement along the way. I was up in the blind and did what any stealthy hunter lucky to have parents and family who nurtured would do. I got down and ran like a wildman my love of the outdoors. I look forward to George Blitch wears a few different hats. . . . By day, he works toward the cows, waving my arms in the air, trying making continual improvements at our ranch. in the field of finance. He also owns a publishing company to scare them out of the field. After about 150 When I look at the mount of Black Beauty (HaveYouThought.com), co-owns a mapping company yards of running, I got their attention and they on the wall, I see all the hard work we’ve (MapMyRanch.com) is an outdoor writer, editor, videographer took off. I sprinted back to the blind, climbed in, put into the ranch and all the ways we have and graphic designer. Visit MapMyRanch.com to learn more and immediately started to regret my decision. I improved the habitat for wildlife. It reminds me about “Black Beauty” and George’s hunting adventures. was drenched in sweat and out of breath. I knew that if you work hard at something, you never I had probably left my scent all over the plot and know what wonderful surprises await you Jacob Spradling took the live photos of Black Beauty on ruined my once-in-a-lifetime chance. around the corner! ° November 10, 2016, as the buck fed in a food plot. Meg Blitch took the post-harvest photo of George with Black Beauty

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IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE A 9,200-SQUARE-FOOT MAIN HOME, CIRCA 1940S, CONSTRUCTED OF NATIVE RIVER STONE AND SPANISH TILE ROOF AND SWIMMING POOL.

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OTHER IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE A 2,400-SQUARE-FOOT HORSE BARN WITH UPSTAIRS LIVING AREA, A 980-SQUARE-FOOT CABIN, IMPLEMENT BARN, RIDING ARENA AND CATTLE PENS. WILDLIFE SPECIES INCLUDE WHITE-TAILED DEER, AXIS DEER, BLACK BUCK ANTELOPE AND TURKEY.

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Shoop Ranch West Featured by Republic Ranches, LLC

THE SHOOP RANCH IS A REMARKABLE PROPERTY WITH LIVE WATER AND A LOT OF CHARACTER JUST NORTH OF FORT WORTH. IT IS A LARGE PREDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH A PRIME LOCATION IN THE HEART OF ONE OF THE NATION’ S FASTEST GROWING ECONOMIES OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS . THE SHOOP RANCH IS NORTH OF THE ALLIANCE AIRPORT AND BETWEEN DECATUR AND DENTON. WH E T H E R I T I S A N I M M E D I AT E D EVE LO PM E N T PL AY O R A ST R AT E G I C H O L D FOR THE NEAR FUTURE IS UP TO THE LAND INVESTOR.

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LOCATION

The Shoop Ranch is north of the Alliance Airport and north of State Highway 114, between Decatur and Denton. It is within the New Fairview city limits. The land is accessed primarily from FM 407 between New Fairview and Justin, and it also has access from county roads on the north and east sides. The property is approximately 15 miles from Decatur, 20 miles from Denton, 30 miles from Fort Worth and 45 miles from Dallas.

There are several nearby residential developments well underway that include Harvest, Highlands and Avery.

WATER

The ranch has over one-and-a-half miles of both sides of Oliver Creek, which is a stunning clear water creek that runs all year long. It has limestone bottoms and is covered with fossils and long stretches of fishable water with bass, perch and carp. Oliver Creek has several small, unidentified tributaries that branch out towards the northern portion of the property. There are 12± stock tanks scattered throughout the ranch for livestock, and the largest is about one-and-a-half acres in size.

The ranch is being offered with approximately 50 acre-feet per year of adjudicated, deeded water rights out of Oliver Creek, which is part of the Upper Trinity River Segment of the Trinity River basin. This permit authorizes the landowner to divert, impound and irrigate at 1,000 GPM from an existing five-acre reser voir.

There are two water wells that produce from the Trinity Aquifer: a 6.25-inch domestic well in Denton County that was drilled in 1977 to 400 feet, and a seven-inch domestic well in Wise County that was drilled in 1997 to 500 feet. These yield approximately 15 GPM. TOPOGRAPHY

The Shoop Ranch has primarily gentle rolling terrain, with most of it in pasture, and some cultivation.

There are wooded areas along the Oliver Creek basin as well as on the edges of about three or four wet weather tributaries. Bisected by Oliver Creek in the northern part, the ranch has over 150 feet of topographical change, with elevations ranging from 720 feet to 870 feet. The ranch generally drains from south to north into Oliver Creek. The highest points on the property are located in the southwest, and the lowest points are located in the northeast.

WILDLIFE

The Shoop Ranch has abundant wildlife with plenty of white-tailed deer, varmints and an occasional Rio Grande turkey. Dove hunting is also good around the cultivated areas.

SOILS & MINERALS

The soils on the ranch consist of primarily the Somervell-Aledo complex, Aledo and Sanger clays. There is gas production and a good caliche road base system throughout the property.

Minerals are not available with this sale.

TAXES

The ranch land is taxed with an agricultural 1-D-1 valuation (Wise County and Denton County).

MISCELLANEOUS

The ranch is located within two school districts, the Decatur Independent School District on the west side and the Northwest Independent School District on the south and east sides.

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ZONING

Line Road as a four-lane undivided minor

DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE

The subject property is currently within the

arterial (M4U). County Line Road currently is a

• Preliminary plat is submitted to the City

Agricultural Zoning District “A”, which requires a

smaller two-lane road that runs north to south

Secretary. Plat goes through review process

minimum lot size of two acres. A zoning change

along the Wise and Denton County lines. The

until approved by City Staff.

will be required. The City of New Fairview’s

Future Land Use Plan identifies a two-lane

Comprehensive Plan states that the majority

undivided collector (C2U) to be constructed

of future development will be dedicated to

parallel to FM 407. It will connect FM 2264 and

low density residential uses. Higher residential

County Line Road and provide access to the

Council, construction documents and a Final

developments are not prohibited, but a planned

Highland Meadows subdivision to the west of

Plat are submitted to City Secretary. Both

development district would be required. Planned

the subject property.

items go through a review process until

Development Districts (PD) are allowed in the

approved by City.

City of New Fairview as a way to deviate from

UTILITIES

existing zoning district requirements.

The City of New Fairview will be unable

• Preliminary plat goes through City Council for approval • After preliminary plat is approved by City

• Final plat is recommended for approval by City Council

A development plan must be submitted as

to provide water for the property because

• Surety of Construction is provided

part of the PD application, and any restrictions

there is no current infrastructure in place to

• City Council approves Construction

represented in the development plan will become

support development. Only a very small part

Documents. City Council also approves Final

part of the ordinance once the zoning change is

the southern portion of the subject property

Plat but does not sign plat until construction

approved by City Council. If for some reason the

is within the CCN Boundary of Aqua Texas,

is completed.

development plan is to be changed after approval,

which has provided well water to the Highland

an amendment to the development plan must be

Meadows subdivision directly west of the

submitted and approved by the Council.

property as well as to Kings Rest Estates,

• Preconstruction Meeting is held with City Staff and Council • Construction • Final project inspection, then record drawing submittal • City Inspection Team Recommends acceptance of the improvements to the City Council

The Single-Family zoning district permits a

Diamond Ridge Subdivision and the Old

minimum lot size of one acre and a maximum

Chisholm Estates to the south of the property.

density of one dwelling unit per two acres.

All neighboring systems utilize well water

THOROUGHFARE PLAN

and have separate distribution systems. The City of New Fairview does not have a water

• Surety for maintenance is provided

The City of New Fairview’s Thoroughfare Plan

plant, and the nearest Aqua Texas treatment

• City accepts improvements and Final Plat is

was provided as part of a comprehensive plan,

facility is in Justin.

Signed and Filed

which shows FM 407 (south of the subject)

All developments in New Fairview utilize

• Due to the size of the subject property, the City

expanding to an undivided four-lane principal

septic systems for wastewater service, and

of New Fairview will recommend submitting a

arterial (P4U). FM 407 is currently an east-to-

the minimum size of lots for septic use is

Master Development Plan of the entire subject

west, two-lane undivided collector (C2U). The

one-half acre in Wise County and one acre in

property prior to the preliminary plat submittal.

proposed land use plan also proposes County

Denton County.

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Faulkner Ranch Featured by Texas Ranches for Sale

WELCOME TO THE FAULKNER RANCH—A HISTORIC 4 ,540± ACRE TURN-KEY RANCH LOCATED JUST WEST OF KERRVILE, TEXAS .

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Welcome to the Faulkner Ranch—a historic 4,540± acre turnkey ranch that leaves nothing to want. The ranch has been in the same caring hands of the Faulkner family for over 25 years, and they have proven themselves to be superior land managers. The property is located just west of the charming town of Kerrvile, Texas, and is a haven for both native and exotic wildlife. There is 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.

With 13± miles of chip-sealed roads lined with mature trees, the scenic ranch is completely high fenced. The majority of the cedar has been cleared, leaving a variety of oak, walnut, pecan and hackberry trees that create a picturesque landscape. Thick, native grasses and plentiful vegetation have been enhanced by a rotational grazing program. Three game-fenced pastures have been divided into 3,472± acres, 667± acres and 400± acres. Groundwater is plentiful on the ranch with fifteen wells outfitted with a mix of solar and electric submersible pumps that are piped to tanks and troughs throughout the property.

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In addition to the scenic beauty, the main compound is situated on 9.5± acres enclosed within a game-proof fence. This eastern area of the ranch includes the main house and attached garage with two guest apartments. The compound’s centerpiece is the fourbedroom, four-bath, 5,460± square-foot main house, referred to as “the Big House” for the size of its welcome. The owners have applied vision and creative style to elevate the original 1940s ranch house into an inviting home that welcomes the outdoors inside with warm wood, solid stone and plenty of light. The 2,700± square-foot attached garage includes two one-bed, onebath, 20’x8’ apartments; one has a kitchenette. Their location makes them ideal accommodations for overflowing guests.

A vintage school house has been restored to include a bedroom and bathroom, and a nearby rock pila has been converted into a swimming pool. The landscaped and 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± equipment barn boasts a sturdy metal frame and concrete slab. It houses a walk-in cooler and game processing area.

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KINNEY & U VA L D E

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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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W H I L E T H E L A N D M A K E S A S TAT E M E N T, T H E WAT E R M A K E S T H E R A N C H T R U LY E X C E P T I O N A L . W I T H M O R E T H A N 8 0 A C R E S O F S U R FA C E WAT E R , I T I S O N E O F T H E “ W E T T E S T ” I N T H E H I L L C O U N T R Y. T H E P R O P E R T Y H A S S I X C R Y S TA L L I N E , S T O C K E D L A K E S T H AT H AV E Y I E L D E D B A S S U P T O 11 P O U N D S .

IT ALSO INCLUDES A HALF MILE OF THE COVETED LLANO RIVER WITH HOLES DEEP ENOUGH FOR FISHING AND TUBING.

2,728± ACRES

LLANO COUNTY

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$29,500,000 PROPERTY ID

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T H E S A N D S T O N E M O U N TA I N R A N C H , W I T H I T S S T R I K I N G L A N D S C A P E , P L E N T I F U L W AT E R A N D W E L L- M A N A G E D WILDLIFE, IS THE PINNACLE OF RANCH LIVING. INVESTING T I M E A N D E N E R G Y, T H E C U R R E N T O W N E R S R E S T O R E D T H E R A N C H T O I T S F O R M E R G L O R Y, S O Y O U D O N ’ T H AV E TO DO ANY THI NG BUT ENJOY ITS MAGNI FICENCE.

Set against striking granite and sandstone outcrops from

The main residential compound has four structures—the Old

which it gets its name, the 2,728-acre game-fenced

3,570-square-foot Lodge, the Main 2,650-square-foot House,

Sandstone Mountain Ranch near Llano is an elite Texas

the 850-square-foot Cabin and the 1,600-square-foot Man

proper ty dedicated to exceptional wildlife and fine living.

Cave—all built from native stone and log veneer that create a

A concer ted five-year plan of restoration and improvement

cohesive landscaped oasis. Each building is situated to provide

has lifted the proper ty to the pinnacle.

a stunning view of Sandstone Mountain with a 20-acre lake

The unique soil of Llano County supports diverse native habitat

nestled at its base.

that is the basis of a trophy whitetail herd that, thanks to more

While every space offers unique touches, some of the many

than 30 years of conscientious management, has yielded

noteworthy details are: massive, dry-stacked stone fireplaces,

bucks from 150” to 210”. An array of exotics including Grants

a large and intricate stained glass bar, a wine cellar and a

zebra, scimitar-horned oryx, axis deer and fallow deer thrive

concrete gun vault.

alongside native species such as dove, turkey and waterfowl.

The grounds don’t disappoint either. The completely refurbished

While the land makes a statement, the water makes the ranch

pool with a waterfall and huge stone surround invites guests to

truly exceptional. With more than 80 acres of surface water,

take a dip. While the covered Party Pavilion area with an outdoor

it is one of the “wettest” in the Hill Country. The property has

fireplace, a built-in gas grill, an eight-tier waterfall featuring

six crystalline, stocked lakes ranging from five to 30 acres

blooming lily pads and goldfish and a nearby custom 2017

that have yielded bass up to 11 pounds. It also includes a half

Marquise Spa/Hot Tub invite people to stay awhile.

mile of the coveted Llano River with holes deep enough for fishing and tubing. 20± stock tanks and more than 16 wells ensure sustainability.

The ranch infrastructure is top-of-the-line. All outbuildings, which have either been completely refurbished or built within the past five years, include: the Big 90' X 100' Barn, that

The living spaces are as incredible as the landscape. A new

includes an office as well as storage, shop space and adjoining

4,000-square-foot Hunter’s Lodge, situated a half-mile away

deer pens; the 60' X 150' Big Shop with eight bay doors and

from the private residential compound, wraps hunting clients

more; the three-bay 40' X 50' Mechanics Shop with walk-down

in rugged luxury.

oil change pit; and a climate-controlled 20' X 65' RV/Bus Barn.

AVAIL ABLE FOR $29.5 MILLION

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FLOWING RIVER RANCH 10 8±

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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 1,700 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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RANCHO ESTRELLA

8 ,10 0± ACRES

JI M HOGG & STA R R COUNTIES

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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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LUCKY A RANCH

3 8 8± ACRES

GR IMES COUNTY

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$6 ,750, 0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

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he Lucky A Ranch, located six miles east of Navasota, is 388± acres of thoughtfully customized perfection. The ranch is primarily improved pastures and mature trees with about 30 percent dedicated to wooded, wildlife habitat. Four-bar pipe fences are prominent. A fenced lane that funnels stock to the lighted, covered working facility transects the property. The ranch has two stocked, springfed lakes each five acres or larger, three spring-fed stock tanks, several springs and three wells, so water is well distributed. The 5,000± square-foot house features three bedrooms (plus a flex room and office) and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The custom, light-stained ash woodwork and granite are offset by soaring ceilings, open design and handcrafted antler chandeliers. The front and back porches, encompassing 1,625 square feet, overlook professionally landscaped grounds. A 24’x40’ covered patio is outfitted with a wood burning fireplace, a six-foot Bull barbeque pit, a granite bar and nine-foot granite-topped table as well as a sink, ceiling fans and a hand-crafted cedar ceiling. There are seven metal outbuildings, all constructed on reinforced concrete pads, including: a hay barn (40’x100’ with a 30-foot lean-to), an equipment/hay barn (150’x125’ with a 20-foot unpaved lean-to providing covered storage for heavy equipment), feed room/storage building (25’x80’), RV storage building (45’x50’ with water, sewer and electrical hook-ups inside), air-conditioned workshop (22’x30’), an air-conditioned, insulated “flex” building (40’x25’ with a 14-foot rollup door and 36-inch walk-in door) and a “three-sided” storage building (45’x50’ attached to the back of the “flex” building.) Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $6.75 million.

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JACALON RANCH

4, 624± ACRES

W E B B & Z A PA T A COUNTIES

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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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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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DOUBLE B RANCH & RESORT 55 4 ± ACRES

GI LL E SPI E COUNTY

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$5,950 , 0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

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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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WOLF CREEK RANCH 65±

ACRES

GI LL E SPI E COUNTY

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$3, 250 , 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 $3.25 million.

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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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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 80.7 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 six to eight people. 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 five 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 80.7 acres for $995,000 and 5 acres for $495,000 or in its entirety for $1.49 million.

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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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Estancia on the Brazos 400± Acres | Washington County | $10,900,000 | Property ID: 5982731

Sitting on the banks of the Brazos River around the corner from the 1st Capital of Texas in Washington County, lies a property unparalleled in views and beauty. The Estancia on The Brazos is truly a oneof-a-kind ranch featuring an incredible custom home built by John Sebastian and designed by Ford, Powell & Carson with a guest house, manager’s home, and barns. In addition to Brazos River frontage, the ranch has abundant surface water, a great combination of pastures, and wooded wildlife habitat with some of the ranch high-fenced for exotic game.

Barber Mountain Brazos Ranch 1,423± Acres | Palo Pinto County | $10,250,000 | 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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Buck Spring Ranch 1,578± Acres | Llano County | $9,700,000

This iconic Texas Hill Country ranch has been in the same family for decades and is located in one of the most coveted areas in the region, only nine miles southeast of Llano on County Road 312. Boasts magnificent vistas, rocky creeks, and multiple homes. The main house/lodge/ compound is located on one of the highest hilltops with magnificent views and facilities built for entertaining groups of friends. This property is rich in Texas history with abundant wildlife for hunting and great fishing.

Numerous roads and trails provide access throughout the property. In addition to the great topography, there is good water on this property with three named creeks, five stock tanks, and four live water wells.

March Ranch 6,797± Acres | Coke County | $6,763,000 | 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.

DAVID BURGHER

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HARLAN RAY

2913 Fairmount, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75201 | View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/57415

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Five Bridges Farm 447± Acres | Anderson County | $6,250,000 | Property ID: 6391732

This beautiful ranch is a wonderful mix of improved pastures, native pastures, thick wooded areas, and exceptional water. Lake Creek flows through the property with over 1.4 miles of frontage on both sides.

The ranch is well suited for the avid outdoorsman, equestrian enthusiast, or hunter. The property is highly improved with six homes, and is ideal for a corporate retreat or a large family compound.

Crockett Ranch 457± Acres | Montague County | $4,950,000 | Property ID: 6343683

This ranch is located just one-and-a-half hours north of Dallas-Fort Worth, outside of Bowie, Texas. It is ideal for the cattleman and the avid outdoorsman with a rolling terrain and wonderful mix of improved pastures, native pasture, and thick wooded areas.

The ranch features a large custom-built main residence, covered riding arena complete with office, multiple stalls, and a three-bedroom apartment.

Enjoy amazing views of the surrounding area.

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Valhalla Farms 784± Acres | Milam County | $4,495,000 | Property ID: 2917928

Primarily used as a horse farm, breeding facility and racetrack, the farm also offers fishing and hunting along the banks of the San Gabriel River. This turnkey operation includes a 6,541-squarefoot residence with pool, rehabilitation and exercise building, five horse walkers, covered round breaking pen and numerous horse paddocks and traps on over 600 acres of improved pastures, and approximately 163 acres of native pastures. There are 11 earthen ponds on the farm, a six+ acre lake in the center of the race track, and four water wells on the property.

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.

DAVID BURGHER

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HARLAN RAY

2913 Fairmount, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75201 | View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/57415

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Ray Roberts Ranch 211± Acres | Grayson County | $3,925,000 | Property ID: 6855287

Overlooking and adjacent to the northern shores of Lake Ray Roberts, this beautiful 211-acre recreational ranch is only 70 miles north of the DFW Metroplex in Grayson County, just west of Tioga. Ready for immediate use, it has a 3,500-sqaure-foot house overlooking multiple lakes on the property. Barns, pens with good fencing and cross fencing, and 11 bodies of water and multiple draws running through the property support the current agricultural, cattle grazing and recreational uses.

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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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. Enjoying 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.

Bryant Ranch 184± Acres | Parker County | $2,645,000 | Property ID: 6182751

This beautiful equestrian ranch is located in the heart of horse country, just north of Weatherford, Texas. Complete with a beautiful main house and pool, guest house, manager’s house, a great barn, and multiple outdoor riding arenas. Just under an hour from Fort Worth and Will Rodgers Colosseum.

Red Oak Creek Ranch 380± Acres | Ellis County | $2,630,000 | Property ID: 6214789

The property is less than 30 minutes southwest of Dallas off IH-45. It has recently been utilized for hay production, row crop farming, and grazing cattle. The property has perimeter fencing with some cross fencing, two stock tanks, and a creek along the southern border. There is road frontage on two sides of the property, and though it will ultimately be developed with homes, it could currently be used as a getaway to fish and hunt.

DAVID BURGHER

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HARLAN RAY

2913 Fairmount, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75201 | View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/57415

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Slater Ranch 810± Acres | Clay County | $2,430,000

The Slater Ranch is located in the heart of Clay County along the banks of the Red River, an hour and 50-minute drive north of the DFW metroplex. There is exceptional water on the ranch with over 1,700 feet of frontage on the river and ponds of various sizes scattered across the land. This well-run working cattle and farming operation is broken up into three separate tracts with a combination of cultivated land, rolling pasture land, productive bottom land, and big views of the Red River valley.

Caddo Grasslands Ranch 292± Acres | Fannin County | $1,195,000 | Property ID: 6766949

This ranch is located 90 minutes northeast of Dallas on the rolling prairie of North Texas near the Caddo National Grasslands Park.

Originally part of a 1,000+ acre cattle ranch, there are four stock tanks/ponds, and a designated wetlands traverses through the middle of the property attracting an abundance of native wildlife (especially deer, ducks, and pigs.) A water well is located near the ranch house, and community water is available on FM 273.

Bosque Canyon Ranch Lots 5± Acres | Bosque County | $350,000+

This “Top Of The Hill Country” gated community offers a unique opportunity to own a share of the 3,745-acre ranch, while also owning a five-acre lot, fee simple. Great alternative to owning a large ranch but without the headache or cost.

There are a total of 48 lots in this community, each with its own unique view, and some with casita and well rights. Located only 10 minutes from Lake Whitney. Lots start at $350,000.

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5663 Lakeshore Court Lakehouse 2.74± Acres | Henderson County | $1,850,000 | Property ID: 6214713

This gorgeous Texas-style private retreat has 346 feet of shoreline on Cedar Creek Lake. Located 90 minutes southeast of Dallas, perfect for indoor entertaining with over 5,600 square feet of living space. Outdoor entertaining is a breeze on the covered porches with wood-burning fireplace, stone fire pit, sand volleyball court, sandy beach, and double boat house with a party deck and slide.

5652 Lakeshore Court Lakehouse 2.67± Acres | Henderson County | $1,450,000

Beautiful Cedar Creek Lake retreat with 327 feet of shoreline with a shared sandy beach and large boat house with great party deck. This residential compound includes a tennis court, basketball court, gazebo, and 3,800 square-foot lake house with covered porches and attached garage. Only 90 minutes from Dallas and within driving distance of the area country clubs.

Lake Whitney Lakehouse 3.22± Acres | Bosque County | $949,000 | Property ID: 3886839

Enjoy breathtaking views from this beautifully appointed executive retreat situated high on the cliffs overlooking Lake Whitney.

Located 90 minutes from Dallas in The Highlands gated community.

Custom built for entertaining. There are fantastic views from every room, including patios and decks that wrap around the house.

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MILSTEAD RANCH Owned and operated by the same family for over 50 years, this remarkable recreational/cattle ranch is ideally located and may offer future development potential. Rolling hills and seven large lakes add to the uniqueness of this offer. Abundant native wildlife, duck and dove hunting plus bass fishing.

1, 588± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6533035

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STONE RANCH Here is a rare, sizable ranch only 1.5± hours from booming Austin. The ranch is a fantastic blend of recreation and production, with varied terrain, high points with views, rich bottomland plus live water Langford Branch and Dry Branch Creeks. Under MLD, the ranch is game-rich with whitetail deer, turkey, dove, pigs and some quail.

4,887± ACRES IN CORYELL & HAMILTON COUNTIES • PROPERT Y ID: 6688378

TEXANA SPRINGS RANCH

NORTH CANYON RANCH

Never-ending views, scenic rolling-to-rugged topography, sparkling live water, great improvements and superb management, owned and operated by the same family for over 30 years. The headwaters of Bear Creek combine with the north fork of the Guadalupe River for impressive live water! There are two main homes, a foreman’s home, vacation home and bunkhouse.

Located off Highway 290 near Dripping Springs, this ranch offers privacy, beautiful topography with large trees and views and easy access from metro Austin or San Antonio. Owned since the 1940s, the land has electricity throughout and three water wells, providing infrastructure for future building sites or improvements of choice.

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

1,200± ACRES IN BL ANCO COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6032820

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EL TESORO RANCH

SAN AMBROSIA CREEK RANCH

Located in the heart of “Big Native Deer Country,” this ranch has consistently produced monster native whitetail deer. Once part of the notable Chittim Ranch, it features good brush, strong native whitetail deer genetics and large surface tanks. Owned and operated by the same family for 10 years after being in the Chittim family for 100+ years.

A rare opportunity to own a low-fence ranch in the best free-range hunting county in Texas. Surrounded by large hunting ranches, this partial low-fence ranch is in an area notable for the state’s largest freerange bucks. Five lakes and excellent brush support whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, javelina and hogs plus bass fishing and duck hunting.

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

3,000± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6617242

T9E RANCH

JOHNSON FARM

This superb, ready-to-go ranch has it all: big deer, quail, dove and turkey, great browse, superb water and quality improvements, plus proximity to San Antonio. Established, management-improved habitat to maximize the game populations. Premier quality improvements with an excellent road system and game-fenced perimeter. Minerals available.

An opportunity to own a highly productive, irrigated farm within one hour of San Antonio. Owned and operated by the same family for over 25 years, this property offers 810± acres of fertile farmland and 275± acres of gently rolling brush for excellent bird hunting. Three irrigation wells provide high-volume water.

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

1,085± ACRES IN FRIO COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6533024

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PALOMA WEST RANCH

NUECES RIVER

This one-of-a-kind, premier ranch has a fascinating history. It is a great entertainment ranch, income-producing farm and horse property with outstanding native hunting for whitetail deer, quail, turkey, dove and others. There are over four± miles of Nueces River, Espantosa Lake, ponds, excellent vegetation and tree cover plus impressive improvements.

There is both high-fenced pastureland and irrigated farmland.

This offering is for the impressive headquarters of the one-of-akind Paloma West Ranch. Exceptional improvements make it a great entertainment property, income-producing farm and outstanding native hunting ranch. Water includes 4.1± miles of the Nueces River, two creeks and five ponds/lakes, one that is five± acres when full.

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

1,768± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6358153

DOS LAGUNAS RANCH

BLACK BRUSH RANCH

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 makes for a great ranch for both hunting and livestock.

In the heart of the Golden Triangle and under 100 miles from San Antonio, this ranch offers hunting and cattle grazing. Five scattered ponds join diverse brush to provide the environment to grow large whitetail deer, plus there are turkey, quail, dove, javelina and hogs.

Featuring a home, barn, equipment shed and cattle pens.

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

636± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 4820344

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POSSUM CREEK RANCH This is an incredible ranch that has been owned since the 1940s and is being offered for sale for the first time. Well watered, it includes the West Prong of the Nueces River, Possum Creek and Five Mile Draw, attracting abundant native wildlife and free-roaming exotics. There is a good mix of accessible flat land that ascends to high hills with spectacular views.

3,360± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6183843

LITTLE MONTANA RANCH

CREEK RANCH Encompassing the finest qualities of the Hill Country, superb water, expansive views, endless recreational pursuits, along with the ultimate privacy. 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.

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

RANCHO RIO LINDO

This ranch has a rich history and an amazing amount of water for its size, with over 3,500± feet of both sides of crystal-clear, live Little Creek with strong bubbly springs and shallow flowing water to deep 15-foot holes. Beautiful trees, incredible views and an historic home go along with this rare water feature.

The Rio Lindo is set up for year-round enjoyment with turnkey improvements, great hunting for native and exotic wildlife and 1,900± feet of beautiful, flowing Nueces River frontage. The land has a great mixture of fields with good soils, creek bottoms with grand trees and high hills with spectacular views.

162± ACFRES IN BANDERA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6714294

282± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6162419

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COYOTE SPRING RANCH

CROSSWIND MOUNTAIN RANCH

Owned by the same family since the 1800s, this is one of the remaining parcels of the Hillingdon Ranch, originally spanning 13,000± acres between Comfort and Fredericksburg. The cedar has been managed, allowing the hardwoods and grasses to flourish. High hills with spectacular views descend to creek bottoms with deeper soils. Also offered as two, 550± acre pastures.

Intense game management has resulted in the prestigious state award as ‘Wildlife Conservation Ranch of the Year.” The Blue Mountain range provides stunning views and topography changes, paired with exceptional water resources. Native whitetail deer, turkey, dove, bobwhite quail as well as impressive exotics. Improvements include a lodge, guesthouse, barns, garage/shop and more.

1,100± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 5987385

880± ACRES IN KIMBLE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6654292

PILLAR CREEK RANCH

THEIS RANCH

Owned for four generations, this ranch has all the makings of a showplace only one hour from Austin. Add Pillar Creek, stock tanks and wells, superb hunting, a vintage house and barn, and you've got something special. Plentiful whitetail deer, turkeys, quail, dove, ducks, etc.

A serene park-like setting features a historic German cabin shaded by giant oaks and long views. Improvements include a water well, barn, rock shed and perimeter fencing, plus a classic stone smoker. Cedar has been removed from half of the land, with remaining native brush saved as a haven for whitetail and wildlife. 40± miles from Austin or San Antonio.

551± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 4590904

250± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 5694392

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DOS AMIGOS RANCH

BAFFIN BAY RANCH

Here is a beautifully maintained, turnkey hunting ranch with immaculate improvements, impressive water, high-fenced perimeter and established whitetail deer and exotic herds. Ranch features a main home, guest cabin, fullyenclosed metal barn, party barn, shooting/skeet range, cattle pens and more.

Bordering the King Ranch, this is truly a sportsman’s paradise with incredible fishing, wing-shooting, quail, deer and more. Two water wells service four tanks, plus 3.5± miles of Baffin Bay frontage. Improvements include a nice manufactured home, fully enclosed metal barn, lighted fishing pier/boat dock, improved road system, beach party pavilion and more.

937± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6490986

540± ACRES IN KLEBERG COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6236695

MADERA DURA RANCH

EAST ELM CREEK RANCH

This recreational ranch is as turnkey as they come and is ready to be enjoyed the first day. High fenced, it has optimal brush diversity, an improved road system, water throughout, attractive rolling terrain plus an abundance of both native wildlife along with exciting exotic species.

A prime hilltop for the headquarters offers epic views and breezes, along with fine entertainment options and hunting amenities. A turnkey, high-fenced ranch, it features amazing native whitetail deer, turkey, dove, quail and hogs, with continued improved genetics to the whitetail herd and an axis deer herd.

572± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6712121

396± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6716666

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PECOS RIVER RANCH

ARROWHEAD RANCH

This grand ranch is highlighted by an amazing 14 ± miles of the crystalclear Pecos River and offers numerous building sites with monumental views. Hunt, fish, raise livestock, explore caves, look for Indian artifacts, float down the river or just enjoy being in the wild. Infrastructure includes a nice road system plus water and electricity throughout.

This first-class, turnkey, historic ranch offers everything you want in a hunting ranch: fine improvements, water distribution, great habitat and superb wildlife, including exceptional quail hunting from years of habitat management. This unique ranch is only 35± miles from city amenities, plus there is a private ranch airstrip. The Headquarters is also offered with 5,175± acres.

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

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SACATOSA CREEK RANCH

TWIN LAKES RANCH

With endless opportunity, this ranch is comprised of two separate, but adjoining, high-fenced ranches, also offered separately. The Yoas Ranch is 3,112± acres, and the Marshall Ranch is 2,561± acres. Eight exotic species combine with the native whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, quail and others.

Twin Lakes Ranch is a prized portion of the famed "La Perla" ranch, famous for growing giant whitetails plus bass management. Two lakes are stocked with La Perla bass and, with owned pumping rights, could 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.

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

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

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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. $14,171,960. Won’t last. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 5401868

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CORTIJO CAPATAZ RANCH 461Âą ACRES IN REAL COUNTY

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. $3,750,000. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 3786181

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

automatic corn feeders and six blinds. The wildlife includes excellent whitetail, hogs, hundreds of

YELLOW ROSE RANCH

wild turkey, axis, fallow and aoudad. The commercial or private recreational potential is unlimited.

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multiple 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

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

WARE PROPERTY 13± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY

Located just three miles south of Utopia, this new listing is one of the finest turnkey properties in the Hill Country. The live water on the property is breathtaking and features 900± feet of the most incredible cypress-lined Sabinal River frontage with gushing rapids, small waterfalls and long deep holes for swimming, diving, fishing, kayaking, tubing or snorkeling. The tract also offers a limestone home, a shop/metal building with guest quarters, hangar/equipment barn, pool, water well, large entertainment patios and manicured grounds with huge trees. The wildlife on the property is amazing with whitetail, turkey, occasional exotics and dozens of species of birds. $869,000. Won't last; call Morris, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 6590204 ©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.

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This secluded gem offers some of the most incredible live water and possibly the strongest

a dozen waterfalls, limestone bottom rapids, deep swimming holes and over a manmade dam,

CORD SPRINGS RANCH

eventually flowing into Cord Springs Creek. Words and pictures cannot describe the true beauty

1,015± ACRES IN REAL COUNTY

springs available in the entire Texas Hill Country. The ranch is a combination of rugged hill tops, sprawling plateaus, fertile valleys and incredible hardwood-lined canyons that provide habitat for the whitetail, turkey, hogs, aoudad and occasional exotics. Just a half-mile uphill hike from the original homestead are the huge springs that flow straight out of the sides of the limestone bluffs, creating a series of incredible live water features. The springs send water cascading down

of this ranch—see for yourself. $6,500,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 6385446

KAISER TRACT Located just minutes east of Utopia in the Thunder Creek Subdivision, this exceptional turnkey property offers first-class amenities as well as beautiful live water and incredible views. $649,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850.

Property ID: 6249073 8± ACRES BANDERA COUNTY

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LOST MAPLES CANYON 10± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY

Truly the most uniquely-situated property on the Sabinal River, this exceptional new listing lies across from the entrance gates to Lost Maples Sate Park and adjacent to the 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 of the spacious Saltillo-tiled home with outbuildings. This property is all usable land with additional fantastic elevated homesites and absolutely won’t last at $899,000. Call Morris for more details, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 6311259

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This exceptional live water property is located just west of Utopia along the banks of the fabulous

with swimming, tubing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. The property offers a 1,220-square-foot

FABULOUS SABINAL RIVER

home, small rental cabin, two-car workshop/garage, electric, phone service, deep fertile soil and

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cypress-lined Sabinal River and is just minutes from Garner State Park. This rare offering is possibly the most select and beautiful live water tract available in this area of the Hill Country, certainly in the Sabinal Canyon. The property offers over 350 feet of the most beautiful and unique Sabinal River frontage on the entire river; deep beautiful water, huge cypress, amazing rock bluffs and access to 1,500 feet of deep water that provides an endless amount of recreation

huge healthy oaks. Won't last. $1,450,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 6464171

BANISTER 62Âą ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY

This awesome tract offers a buyer a rare opportunity to own one of the most unique live water tracts available in the Hill Country. This exceptional tract offers county road frontage, beautiful views of the surrounding hills, large neighbors, gentle sloping valley land, deep fertile soils and excellent hunting with whitetail, hogs, turkey and occasional exotics. The property also offers an excellent water well, a nice 1,000-square-foot shop/storage building and a well-done ranch-style home hidden among a forest of huge oaks, cedar elms, spanish and lacy oaks. The home features an attached two-car garage, wide wrap-around porches and beautiful views of the surrounding property. $1,150,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850 Property ID: 6180362

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Located 10 miles north of Edinburg, Texas, we are offering a total of 2,665 acres in two

NAGUBADI RANCH

parcels. The north tract is a highly productive 1,569-acre ranch that offers approximately 400 acres of cultivation, 900 acres of cattle grazing pasture with heavy buffelgrass and 250 acres of hay fields. The ranch offers excellent all-weather access and has nine separate pastures that allows stock rotation year round. The grazing pastures provide cover for game.

The south pasture is 1,095 acres and has been dedicated as a wildlife preserve by its owners. This

2,665± ACRES HIDALGO COUNTY

pasture is completely game fenced, offers heavy native brush and provides excellent habitat for the native game. The ranch offers one pond supplied by an excellent water well. The ranch is all native brush with some areas of regrowth. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 6369237 | 6369250

GLASER RANCH This ranch offers three rural water meters, a brick home, swimming pool, grass runway, hangar, a nice set of covered working

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Property ID: 5424164 600± ACRES MILAM COUNTY

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HEAVENS GATE RANCH 2,850± Acres in Kerr County | Property ID: 6447 726 | $10,400,000 When first driving onto Heavens Gate Ranch, one cannot help but notice and appreciate the superior land management that has been faithfully practiced. Owned and operated by the same family for nearly 25 years, this established ranch is primed for a smooth transition to its next owner. Located in southwestern Kerr County, just west of the quaint town of Hunt, this 2,850± acre ranch is set up for hunting with both native and exotic wildlife. This high-fenced property has frontage on Highway 39 for easy accessibility.

RHR RANCH 4,008± Acres in Kimble and Mason Counties | Property ID: 6394787 | $12,950,000 Situated in an immaculate Hill Country setting, RHR Ranch is an impressive high-fenced hunting and recreational ranch located southwest of Mason, Texas. This turn-key showplace has all the attributes desired by ranchers and sportsmen alike. The meticulously constructed improvements and outstanding terrain with fertile bottomland transitions into elevated views atop numerous plateaus and the highly coveted Blue Mountains. The fenced headquarters includes a main lodge, guest cabin, foreman’s house, multi-pole barns, pipe cattle pens, roping area, gun range, walk-in cooler and game cleaning area. Six water wells and several troughs are situated across the ranch.

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CAYENDO CUERNOS RANCH 3,204± Acres in Duval County | Property ID: 6457912 | $7,950,000 The Cayendo Cuernos Ranch is approximately 3,204± acres in one high-fenced pasture with a 6.2± acre DMP pen in place. Located on the ranch is a well-equipped headquarters for a family or corporate ranch retreat. The ranch has a good mixture of native brush species perfect for growing large deer. Tarancahuas Creek runs through the northeastern and eastern part of the ranch with large bull mesquite trees located along it.

TURKEY CROSSING RANCH 2,617± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 5605357 | $6,795,000 With quality native and exotic wildlife, a well-managed habitat and a grand lodge at the headquarters, this is one of the best Sutton County ranches to come on the market in years. The ranch is across the road from the 17,000± acre Canyon Ranch, borders a 9,000± acre ranch on the north side and a ranch about the same size on the south side. Much of the cedar has been removed over the years, and the land has good turf and many native grasses for wildlife and livestock.

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CIRCLE B RANCH 3,085± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 6491010 | $6,941,250 One of the premiere ranches in the western Hill County, the Circle B Ranch is a haven for quality native and exotic wildlife. The ranch is known for the world record axis buck, taken in 2015, that scored a Gold Award 180”. The ranch has well-managed habitat and well-thought-out road and blind placement which optimizes the hunting on the ranch. Much of the cedar has been removed over the years, and the land has good turf and many native grasses for wildlife and potential livestock.

HIDDEN LAKES RANCH 196± Acres in Hill County | Property ID: 6645619 | $3,200,000 Situated in a unique Central Texas setting, Hidden Lakes Ranch is a 196± acre ranch, located 16± miles northwest of Waco, Texas, off of paved Patton Lake Road. The ranch has a nice combination of open pasture land, heavily wooded areas and 20± surface acres of spring-fed lakes.

The opportunities are endless for this property to serve as a corporate retreat, youth camp, wedding venue, event center or personal ranch.

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KC RANCH 865± Acres in Concho County | Property ID: 6826843 | $2,331,175 Live water, terrain diversity, abundant wildlife and a solid infrastructure attribute to the allure of beautiful KC Ranch, located a short distance from Paint Rock. The ranch features a high-fenced perimeter, a quality road system and a comfortable headquarters with electricity throughout the property. Kickapoo Creek flows through the middle of the rolling topography, with deep fishing spots and easily accessible banks to launch a kayak or canoe, and a shallow area allows for crossing easily. Game is abundant with whitetail deer, quail, duck, dove and turkey. Excellent mesquite cover and a healthy array of live oak provide great hunting opportunities.

DER HEIMPLATZ 55± Acres in Gillespie County | Property ID: 6629314 | $1,975,000 The 55± acre Der Heimplatz Ranch is located in a highly desirable location with incredible views and improvements. Located just five± miles south of the charming town of Fredericksburg, Texas, the ranch fronts Highway 87 for 960± feet. The property has a good amount of frontage road, which is a rare find, providing incredible opportunities for commercial ventures. The close proximity to town will make for a wonderful full-time residence or recreational getaway. Positioned in a lovely Hill Country setting, enjoy outstanding views of the surrounding countryside. The current improvements have been meticulously cared for over the years and will transition smoothly for the next owner to enjoy.

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SPRING LAKE RANCH 347± Acres in Kendall County Property ID: 5725656 | $2,7 70,000 Spring Lake Ranch is a 347± acre property in the Texas Hill Country. In the main valley, the creek has been dammed into a nice lake. A good road system maneuvers through three main valleys, climbing to multiple hilltops for great views. The ranch has frequent sightings of whitetail deer, axis, turkey, hogs and other native animals.

MASON CREEK RANCH 10± Acres in Bandera County | Property ID: 6702759 | $525,000 This rectangular-shaped property has a wonderful sense of privacy located just a few miles outside of Bandera. There are large post oaks and heritage live oaks surrounding the home.

Picturesque views capture a beautiful Hill County backdrop, and Mason Creek, a wet-weather tributary, traverses through the property near the northeast corner. The creek has gorgeous seasonal pools of blue water, and an old-fashioned stone pathway leads you down to this aesthetically pleasing creek area.

RIGGAN FARM SW 7 72± Acres in Frio County Property ID: 6741696 | $2,755,000 Riggan Farm SW is a versatile 772± acre farm with a Carrizo aquifier irrigation well that services five pivot irrigation systems and a stock tank. Located 2.7± miles east of Pearsall, Texas, this farm offers the opportunity for both farming and grazing. The red sandy soil is known for growing peanuts, potatoes, corn, grains and sunflowers.

A good amount of low perimeter and multiple cross fencing is in place for cattle rotation, along with a working cattle pen. Improvements include a large grain storage bin and several smaller storage bins, three equipment sheds, two metal barns and a foreman’s quarters.

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COLORADO RIVER RANCH 1,190± Acres in McCulloch County | Property ID: 5696722 | $3,685,000 The Colorado River Ranch, located about 23± miles north of Brady, Texas, offers a variety of characteristics for the everyday hunter, rancher and wildlife enthusiast. The 1,190± acres consists of fertile fields, excellent brush and a gentle roll in topography.

The highlight of the ranch is the good-flowing Colorado River. In addition to the river, the amount of available surface water puts this ranch in a category of its own.

EL PRIMO ESTANCIA 424± Acres in Bandera County Property ID: 6233390 | $3,604,850 The El Premio Estancia is a 424± recreational ranch with end-of-the-road privacy. The beautiful flowing canyon valleys and high canyon ridges offer spectacular views only 40 minutes from San Antonio near Pipe Creek off of paved Bump Gate Road. The ranch can be either a turn-key ready place as-is, or stay in the barndominium while building your custom home on one of the many building sites this ranch offers.

FLINT CANYON RANCH 137± Acres in Kimble County | Property ID: 6491432 | $595,000 The Flint Canyon Ranch is located just northeast of Junction and is set up and ready to go. The property has long-range views of the Llano River Valley, with good hunting zones set up to take advantage of the wildlife. Terrain consists of nice hilltops and several deep draws for exploring. The seller has done some selective cedar clearing to create open areas on the hilltops.

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WEST POWDERHORN R ANCH West Powderhorn Ranch boasts extensive forests of coastal live oak, intact wetlands, coastal prairies, diversity of wildlife and a range of fishery habitats.

The ranch is largely high fenced along the highways and waterways and allows for a diversity of native and non-native game management. Property ID: 6387150

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Calhoun County

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Under Contract

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$39,500,000 32,000± Acres Culberson & Hudspeth Counties

CIRCLE R ANCH Located in the Sierra Diablo mountains, Circle Ranch’s combination of geographic regional habitats provide the perfect location to manage and enjoy a variety of game and non-game species. The improvements are as impressive as the landscape. Property ID: 5005194

FR A ZIER CANYON R ANCH

DI A MOND E AGLE R ANCH

Frazier Canyon bisects this high rangeland ranch creating some of the most scenic bluffs, rocky outcrops, canyons, meadows, huge trees and mountains in the Davis Mountains. Very remote and private but only 30 minutes to downtown Ft. Davis. Property ID: 6086297

Diamond Eagle Ranch offers a turnkey opportunity to move right in to 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

Jeff Davis County

Hudspeth County

8,604± Acres

10,322± Acres

$18,928,932

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Nueces County

Val Verde County

THE LOTS AT SHE ARWATER

PECOS CANYON R ANCH

The Lots at Shearwater, located on the coveted front row of the Port Aransas Private Marina, is some of the best coastal property in Texas. This is a rare opportunity to own two-and-ahalf lots on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Property ID: 6112928

Pecos Canyon Ranch is a world unto itself, located six miles north of Langtry and fronting on some of the most scenic, wild segments of the Lower Pecos River and its spring-fed, gin-clear waters. This ranch offers plentiful wildlife, birding and flora. Property ID: 2989031 SUMMER 2019

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The name of the ranch comes from two high limestone mountaintops that dominate the views from around the ranch. Loaded with canyons, mountains, caves and excellent vegetation cover, this is a working ranch with exceptional hunting. Some mineral rights and all solar and wind rights. Property ID: 5403738

Pecos County 6,004± Acres

throughout the

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R AINBOW R ANCH Rainbow Ranch is located between I-10 and U.S. Highway 90, ten miles north of Dryden. This is Western Hill Country and rugged Canyon Country at its finest. An area filled with history and amazing natural habitat and wildlife. Property ID: 2613536

FOR D-LIGHTNER R ANCH

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A combination of Central Rolling Red Plains fields and Edwards Plateau limestone hills, Reubes Creek runs west to east through the north part of the ranch. Excellent land management practices, pens, several pastures and traps. Property ID: 5737066

Ford Ranch Farm has two tree-lined creeks meandering through the property, Saddle Creek and Needle Creek. These draws run in wet months and have a few pools that persist in the dry months creating excellent livestock and wildlife waters. Property ID: 5695571

Concho & McCulloch Counties

McCulloch County

2,830± Acres

$810,000

324± Acres

$6,226,000

$3,648,000 7,296± Acres

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Pecos & Terrell Counties

2,963± Acres Hudspeth County

T W IN CANYON R ANCH

E AGLE PINON R ANCH

Representing a crossroads of diverse habitats, Twin Canyon Ranch’s browse and grasslands are in great condition, a result of responsible grazing methods. Native grasses, forbs, browse, brush, cacti and trees provide excellent habitat. Property ID: 5005848

This high Chihuahuan Desert ranch has elevations ranging from 4,600 feet to 5,800 feet and is a series of canyons, peaks and valleys. Sunrises and sunsets on this ranch are stunning, and you can see into the distance for 100 miles. Property ID: 2450171 SUMMER 2019

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Prairie Canyon is named for the rich natural grasslands that once dominated this region. The area is a recreation mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting or just prowling the canyons in search of adventure. Excellent water and road network. Property ID: 4304051

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22,972± Acres $7,695,620

state of Texas FORT DAVIS & AUSTIN, TEXAS

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$8,341,656 12,178± Acres Pecos County

A LPINE HIGH R ANCH Lying over an aquifer with a diverse landscape of flats and limestone hills, this cow country hunting ranch is very accessible, yet you can hide away in the many draws and cover where you will find desert mule deer, elk, dove and the wily blue quail. Some minerals will convey. Property ID: 5402211

M AYA’S CR EEK CROSSING

NORTH CEDAR CREEK RANCH

Located five miles north of Fort Davis on one of the most scenic drives in the Davis Mountains. Limpia Creek runs through the property surrounded by natural open meadows. Includes new water well, small barn and new fencing around pastures. Property ID: 3004647

With high rolling limestone hills overlooking diverse habitat along the creek bottoms, North Cedar Creek Ranch abounds with hunting and recreation opportunities. The area is a mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting. Property ID: 6220631

Jeff Davis County

Terrell County

14.98± Acres

1,313± Acres

$185,000

$439,855

Under Contract

$3,314,400

$2,278,800

1,381± Acres

1,266± Acres

Brewster County

Brewster County

PANTHER ROCK R ANCH

STAGECOACH R IDGE R ANCH

High Chihuahuan Desert with beautiful Ash Creek cutting through the middle, Panther Rock Ranch has an old building site with amazing views toward Elephant Mountain and over to Cathedral Mountain towering over the landscape. Property ID: 1634380

Stagecoach Ridge Ranch is located within the gated ranch community of Sierra La Rana with its maintained roads, underground electricity and other amenities. Amazing views of the entire region, including the Davis and Glass Mountains. Property ID: 2779486 SUMMER 2019

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RIO BLANCO RANCH

Protected for decades by a well-known non-profit, this idyllic Hill Country ranch is being offered for the first time in seven tracts. Lying in the heart of the Texas Hill Country along the edge of the Edwards Plateau, this property boasts the iconic Devil’s Backbone ridge, a prominent geographic feature in Hays and Comal Counties.

Towering cypress trees line the pristine, deep-water frontage along both sides of the Blanco River for a mile. Panoramic vistas of the surrounding Hill Country from the Devil’s Backbone and the twelve additional mesas on the ranch are unmatched.

Since the mid Twentieth Century, this 1,815-acre ranch has been preserved in its natural state, evidenced by the land stewardship of the previous owners.

Rio Blanco Ranch has frontage on both sides of the Blanco River. The Harry E. Bovay, Jr. low-water dam and crossing provides a cypress-lined, blue hole stretch of river for fishing, kayaking and swimming. Carpers Creek and Dutch Creek, which are located just up the river, help feed the deep water along the property’s banks. There are several water wells on the property that service the ranch amenities. 250-acre to 536-acre tracts available. Price upon request.

1,815± ACRES IN COMAL AND HAYS COUNTIES

Property IDs: 6743621 & 6748161

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THE MOUNTAIN RANCH A rare opportunity to own a large tract 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. 50 percent of the minerals and royalties owned will convey with the sale. Seller will divide; please inquire for details.

Property ID: 4695383

4,500± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • $28,125,000

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UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE IN FARM AND RANCH SALES 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 $10,253,250

Property ID: 141204

THE LOOKOUT BLUFF RANCH A beautiful combination hunting and working ranch with two+ miles of School Creek along high rock bluffs.

Two concrete dam sites on the creek back up long pools of water for yearround enjoyment. Towering live oak, elm and pecan trees line the banks of the creek. Owned by the same family for over 50 years and operated as a traditional livestock ranch. A prime candidate for a game ranch with the varying terrain, fertile bottom land, abundant water and great location.

1,516± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY $7,049,400

Property ID: 6476886

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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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UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE IN FARM AND RANCH SALES PECAN VALLEY RANCH This beautiful ranch with rolling hills and gorgeous valleys lined with hundreds of pecan trees is one± hour northwest of Austin. A two-acre lake is stocked with bass, and both sides of beautiful Fall Creek run through a wooded valley with large live oak, pecan and elm trees. Recently high fenced, the native deer herd is under the management of a wildlife biologist.

In addition, there are wild turkey, feral hogs and a variety of varmints. Has a strong water well and electricity at two points on the property.

681± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY $3,064,500 Property ID: 6493801

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

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MCCALL RANCH

998± ACRES • BASTROP COUNTY • $25,000,000 McCall Ranch is nestled on 998 acres at the junction of Big Sandy Creek and the Colorado River. The river frontage offers roughly 1.4 miles of mature pecan tree banks. Just five miles from downtown Bastrop, this ranch has extensive development potential. From an equine community utilizing the existing facilities, to a residential neighborhood—the possibilities are endless. Come see the vast potential this ranch has to offer. Call Mike at (512) 784-3484 for your private showing! Property ID: 5496705

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CROOKED CREEK RANCH 1,000± ACRES • HAMILTON COUNTY • $11,500,000

Crooked Creek Ranch offers a large scale of camp, equestrian, hunting and entertainment potential. This domain is established on 1,000 acres of beautifully diverse topography. The Rolling Highlands blend into the fertile pecan bottoms in which Bear Creek meanders through. Overlooking Bear Creek, the peaceful, opulent main lodge nestles perfectly amongst large oak and pecan trees. Within Bear Creek, the area also offers a beautiful park and active skeet range. Traveling up the hill, the expansive covered arena and event center, with commercial kitchen, provide endless entertainment options. Throughout the ranch, accommodations are provided for upwards of 65 guests. The possibilities are immeasurable with amenities to meet everyone’s desires. All within 15 minutes of the closest jet strip. Call Mike at (512) 784-3484 for your private showing! Property ID: 5496334

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BOSQUE COUNT Y ESTATE 445± ACRES • BOSQUE COUNTY • $2,450,000

A stunning estate offering an abundance of options from cattle, recreation, hunting or dude ranch to corporate retreat. Beautiful white pipe-fencing and over a mile of concrete drive lead up to the four-bedroom, four-bath, 4,854-square-foot main house with an outdoor living area surrounding the diving pool and pool house. There is an accomodating two-story guest house, exercise room and an 1800s log cabin. Property ID: 3788648

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51.991± ACRES • COOKE COUNTY • $1,350,000 An equestrian’s dream come true, with every detail thought through to make day-to-day activities a breeze. Features include 42 stables broken up into three barns: a main barn with office, tack room and wash rack, a breeding barn with wash rack and office/vet room and a stable barn. The covered arena, outside round pen and lighted roping arena are all linked together with runs to easily transport livestock between them. There are multiple turnout traps of varying size with metal shade shelters. Pipe fencing with cable runs throughout the property. Owner’s private drive entrance has beautiful landscaping leading up to an upgraded 3,600-square-foot main house. There is a well-placed side entrance for maintenance as well as three guest houses. There are too many features to list—all sitting on 51 pristine acres. Property ID: 4429882

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ALTHAUS RANCH

1,066± ACRES • BURNET COUNTY • $6,300,000 Unusual opportunity to purchase a very large ranch in the scenic area between Marble Falls and Burnet, Texas. This property has been in the same family for over 100 years and has been a continuous ranching and hunting operation during that time. The property is close to the Highland Lakes area in the Texas Hill Country and near the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The terrain is rugged and beautiful at the same time. The high points on the property offer many potential building sites with fantastic views of the surrounding rugged and sparsely populated Hill Country area. Hairston Creek and numerous draws, tributaries and springs are all flowing significant volumes of water right now. This property is a diamond in the rough and has many potential uses including continuing with the current ranching and recreational use, or alternatively, the property has significant development potential. Property ID: 6564937

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GAINES RANCH

199± ACRES • EDWARDS COUNTY • $659,000

160± ACRES • EDWARDS COUNTY • $319,000

Fully outfitted turnkey hunting ranch in the rugged and picturesque terrain of southeastern Edwards County. It has all of the attributes needed for a hunting getaway spot and includes everything needed to immediately enjoy all it has to offer. Property ID: 6677254

This ranch borders El Rancho Escondido on the north side in Edwards County. The property is rough and rugged and will also make a perfect hunting getaway spot. Native wildlife abounds as well as numerous free-roaming exotics. Property ID: 6677599

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• LITTLE BRUSHY CREEK RANCH • 424± Acres in Lavaca County • Property ID: 5385767 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.

• 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.

• PECAN BLUFF RANCH • • SALT BRANCH CREEK RANCH • 413± 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.

748± Acres in Fort Bend County • Property ID: 6376972 Located 35 miles from downtown Houston and 15 miles from Sugar Land, this ranch has 4,200 feet of Brazos River frontage and is situated at the end of paved FM 2759 near the community of Thompsons, Texas. Live oak and pecan trees provide thick cover for native wildlife, with some open pasture for grazing. Has a small house, barn and two water wells. Will subdivide.

• WINNIE RANCH • 246± Acres in Chambers County • Property ID: 5542273 Superb duck hunting ranch located 60 miles from downtown Houston. An LNVA canal supplies all the water you can stand to flood the waterfowl units. There is a recently remodeled duck camp barndominium with ample barn storage for your equipment.

Located two miles from Winnie and only five minutes off of I-10.

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Tarpley Ranch Bandera County 277± Acres Located just 45 minutes from San Antonio, this ranch sits between Bandera and Tarpley. The 277 acres consists of majestic hills and tranquil valleys. With highway frontage, the ranch is high fenced on three sides. A good road system allows access around the property and easy access to a centrally located pond, barn and water well.

Medina Canyon Ranch Bandera County 187± 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!

Wiltgen Ranch Zavala County 508± Acres The Wiltgen Ranch is 508 acres located in the famed Golden Triangle of South Texas, known for producing trophy whitetail deer. There is a good diversity of native brush and pasture land which create a perfect habitat for a variety of wildlife and optimal grazing opportunities.

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Buckner Creek Ranch Fayette County 467± Acres The ranch is very well watered with over 3,600 feet of Buckner Creek and several clear water ponds stocked with bass. Buckner Creek Ranch is highly improved with a brand new, ranch-style home. Buckner Creek Ranch is offered as a turnkey, ready-to-go ranch; all the hard work has been done and awaits the new owner to enjoy.

Airport Ranch Kerr County 116± Acres In a growing corridor of the thriving Hill Country community of Kerrville exists this unique opportunity. The city limits border the front of the property as does the Kerrville Municipal Airport. Diversity abounds on the 116± acres, from rolling fields to a 250+ foot rise in elevation, with plenty of trees and views for miles. With no substantial vertical improvements, your slate is clean and ready to create your commercial or residential development, or build your homestead.

7 Springs Ranch Kerr County 225± Acres Magnificence exists here with woven waterways, luxury living and majestic Hill Country views. Surface water from 7 Springs is improved into several features including an approximately three-acre lake and two man-made waterfalls.

Has a “party barn” or reception hall with stage lights, sound system and countless details. Seemingly atop the entire county and nestled into the edge of one of the ridges lies the custom home, guest quarters, office and barn.

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Big Sky Ranch Blanco County 142± Acres The hilltops of the Big Sky Ranch provide long-range views in every direction, including sweeping panoramic vistas from one of the tallest peaks in Blanco County.

With over 200 feet in elevation change from peak to valley, the ranch has incredible topography, unique improvements and endless opportunities to enjoy this hill country masterpiece.

Ranches at Thunder Mountain Kendall County 375–800± Acres Located 15 minutes from Boerne, Texas, this Kendall County property is accessed off Highway 1376 between Boerne and Fredericksburg. The ranch consists of 375 to 800 acres with running water and excellent views. This historic property was originally owned by Hondo Crouch, the Luckenback legend. Both native and exotic wildlife are abundant on the property.

Rose Hill Manor Gillespie County 38± Acres Rose Hill Manor is a renowned country inn located in Stonewall, Texas, between Fredericksburg and Johnson City.

The Fredericksburg/Stonewall area is known for rolling pastoral views, vineyards, peach orchards, wineries, weddings, weekend getaways and shopping. There are currently 18 different tastefully appointed room accommodations. The views from Rose Hill Manor are spectacular hilltop vistas overlooking miles of lush Texas Hill Country. Pre-qualification required.

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Kerrville River Ranch Kerr County 366± Acres 366 acres with over one half mile of Guadalupe River.

Property features two homes, three water wells, tillable fields and great views, and it is located close to town.

La Vernia Luxury Residence Guadalupe County 26± Acres This 26-acre property is located within two miles of downtown La Vernia with FM 775 frontage. Less than 35 minutes to downtown San Antonio. Less than 35 minutes to the Forum shops and located in La Vernia ISD.

Lake Palestine Henderson County 53± Acres Located an hour-and-a-half from Dallas and within a quick drive of Athens and Tyler, this is a rare large-acreage Lake Palestine offering with 3,385 total feet of lake frontage. The property’s soft sand shores and mature hardwoods provide for multiple building sites atop the commanding high ground views. The land creates a private cove overlooking an island which gives this land one of the most sought-after views on Lake Palestine. A true four-seasons lake retreat.

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featured listing LA PALOMA RANCH • $1,097,250

A gentle hilltop with endless views overlooking rolling improved pasture, fertile fields and three large stock tanks just an hour south of San Antonio in the middle of cattle country and some of the best dove hunting in Texas. Build your dream getaway home, put the ranch into full cattle production and enjoy world-class hunting. La Paloma has it all, and it’s only five minutes to H.E.B. and shops in Kenedy. Call to set up a time to come see this unique property.

275± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 6478826

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featured listing SPRING BLUFF RANCH • CALL FOR PRICE

Really pretty raw ranch land ideally located between Wimberley and Dripping Springs on Ranch Road 12. Offers an ideal mix of bottom land, hardwood trees, creeks, springs, seeps, bluffs and flat-top hills with grand views for building sites. While currently used for cattle, all types of native game are seen on the property making for great recreational activity options. Big, high-end neighbors. Electricity and well. Less than an hour to San Antonio or Austin. Very special ranch land.

275± ACRES | HAYS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 6862360

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featured listing RIVER BEND RANCH • $1,796,000

170 beautiful acres off FM 2610 with about 8/10 of a mile of frontage on the high bank side of the Trinity River. An inviting threebedroom, two-bath home is nestled among gorgeous, mature oaks and other native hardwoods, providing the perfect outdoor entertainment setting. Large 3,000± square-foot “man cave” with wet bar and a work barn just steps from house. A second fourbedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home sits right on FM 2610, great for a guest or rental home. Big Thicket National Preserve borders the North side of the property. Three large ponds sit parallel to the Trinity River, creating a peaceful view among the trees. Currently grazing cattle and sheep and harvesting bees; this property offers good perimeter fencing and an interior high-fenced enclosed area for exotics. There is an abundance of deer, turkey and other game. Come see this unique property and all it has to offer.

170± ACRES | LIBERTY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 6862851

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ROLLING OAKS RANCH • CALL FOR PRICE Cattle country with large hardwoods and open grassland highlighted with creeks, spring that no one has seen go dry and seeps. Great access while being very private; working pens, holding traps, electricity and well. Native game is abundant. Really nice ranch.

333± ACRES | FAYETTE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 6696735

RANCHO 66 WINNIE CATTLE RANCH $448,500

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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.

Centered in the “Golden Triangle” of South Texas lies 66± acres of prime South Texas Brush Country. Located just two miles from the courthouse in Carrizo Springs, Rancho 66 offers great potential as a commercial site, oilfield yard, secluded residential compound or great convenient hunting spot. Willing to subdivide. Call for price.

130± ACRES | JEFFERSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2291733

66± ACRES | DIMMIT COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 6388834

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Stransky properties

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 it is being offered turnkey.

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F4 RANCH

351± acres in Jim Wells county, Texas. The F4 ranch is a turnkey hunting operation just west of Kingsville, Texas, adjoining the historic King Ranch and is 151 acres of great big native brush and 200 acres of prime farm land. The improvements include a three-bedroom, two-bath home, large equipment barn and a closed-in shop. The wildlife includes an intensely managed whitetail deer herd, blackbuck, axis and scimitar oryx. The ranch is also well watered with two ponds, one being a 10-foot deep, constant-level pond near the house with a cabana overlooking it; it is stocked with five-pound bass and professionally managed by a local fish farm. This ranch can be sold as a whole or separate as 151 high-fenced acres with all the improvements or 200 acres of farmland.

351± ACRES IN JIM WELLS COUNT Y

Mid-Tex Cattle Company Only three miles from Seguin, this 133 acres fronts on three roads, HWY 90, Biecker Road and Weber Road. Currently being used as a pre-conditioning yard for cattle with a carrying capacity of 800 head. Water is supplied by two private water wells as well as two community water sources, Crystal Clear WSC and Springhill Community Water Supply.

Water is piped to several tanks scattered throughout the property. Improvements include a rent house fronting Biecker Road, good exterior fencing with numerous cross fences and improved coastal hay pastures. Wet-weather Saul Creek runs through the property, lined with very large trees.

133± ACRES IN GUADALUPE COUNTY

PROPERTY ID: 6408583

PROPERT Y ID: 6741695

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.

1,032± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNTY

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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 pipefenced pastures with over 160 acres of coastal grass for horses or cattle.

Other improvements include three homes, two horse barns, two hay barns, an equipment barn and a workshop, all easily accessible by the paved roads within the ranch. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis and blackbuck.

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PROPERT Y ID: 2976515

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.

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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

97± ACRES IN TRAVIS COUNTY

PROPERTY ID: 3873054

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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LA BRASADA RANCH Exceptional South Texas turnkey hunting ranch. Well-managed whitetailed deer herd. Plentiful turkey, quail, hogs, dove and javelina. Nice three-bedroom, three-bath ranch house with an outdoor kitchen, walk-in cooler with cleaning station and equipment barn. Two Carrizo-Wilcox water wells, several ponds and seasonal wet weather creeks. Two high-fenced pastures consisting of 605 acres and 1,800 acres. Blinds and feeders included. Contact Holly Van Cleve, 830-876-6105.

2,405± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY

3C RANCH The 3C Ranch is comprised of 12 contiguous sections of land located in the Western Edward Plateau between Dryden and Sheffield. With a diverse terrain, the 3C has much to offer—including deep canyons, high cliffs, rolling hills and flat grass prairies.

Big canyon dissects the northern portion of the ranch for over 3.5 miles creating a wall of sheer limestone cliffs and over 200 feet of elevation change at points. A series of water troughs dissect the ranch’s four large pastures and traps and are fed by two wells and two large cisterns. The availability of water, diverse browse and proper management allow the ranch to carry large numbers of game animals. $2,457,600

7,680± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6719045

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STONEWALL RANCH The impressive Stonewall Ranch is a Western Hill Country property located in the unique transition zone between the Edwards Plateau and the Rio Grande plains. This 1,722-acre ranch in western Edwards County is the perfect blend of Hill Country scenery and West Texas views with remarkable topography ranging from 1,300 to 2,400 feet. This turnkey property is comprised of 250± acres under high fence and 1,472± acres under low fence which adjoins large neighbors. Multiple species of exotic game are found both in the highfenced pasture and outside in the larger low-fenced portion. $2,800,000

1,722± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6657665

MARKHAM 900± acre cattle and hunting operation only six miles from Bay City with over two-and-a-half miles of road frontage. The ranch is fenced and cross fenced with an earthen pond in each pasture. Improvements include three water wells, barn and horse stalls. $3,960,000

900± ACRES IN MATAGORDA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6758602

CHAD H. FOSTER JR., BROKER 830-776-3605 • 106 N. EAST ST. UVALDE, TX 78801 LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/9982

BIGFOOT FARM A very unique 194-acre irrigated farm only 45 minutes from San Antonio.

Five center pivots are fed by a Carrizo well which pumps 1,300 GPM and covers approximately 175 acres under irrigation. Improvements include a 2,100-square-foot, newly remodeled home and a 55,000-bushel grain storage bin built in 2015. Contact August Schueling, 210-705-4907.

194± ACRES IN FRIO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6758263

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MEDIO CREEK R A NCH 2,278± ACRES IN BEE COUNT Y One of the most scenic and productive wildlife ranches on the South Texas market today. Medio Creek passes through the ranch for several miles and is lined with giant live oaks. The ranch is extremely well watered with multiple water wells and tanks, and there is a great location for the construction of a large lake. There are very nice improvements including a rustic ranch home, barn, deer blinds and feeders. The ranch is low fenced and surrounded with good neighbors working together to grow quality wildlife. This ranch will convey with good minerals. A very rare find just two hours south of Houston. Contact for price. Joel Meek. • Property ID: 4307189

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-square-foot metal building. A very private ranch at a great buy! $3,500,000. Mark Meek, Broker. • Property ID: 4727063

PALOMAVILLE - A DOVE HUNTER’S PAR ADISE

AMMA NN ROAD

TARPLEY SPRINGS R A NCH 1,0 0 0± ACRES IN BANDER A COUNT Y

1,541± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y

106.9± ACRES IN COMAL 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. • Property ID: 5310114

A fantastic 106.9-acre tract of land located at 3800 West Ammann Road, Bulverde, Texas, in Comal County. Paved frontage on Ammann Road and Comal County ISD which includes Smithson Valley High School. Very convenient to Boerne, Fair Oaks and San Antonio. Perfect to build your dream house on and have a few horses or cattle. Deep soil with lush pasture, huge oaks, no improvements and wildlife tax exemption in place. $1,699,710 or $15,900 per acre. Mark Meek, Broker. • Property ID: 6112916

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TRIPLE R R A NCH 2,0 06± ACRES IN SUT TON COUNT Y

BRUSHY CREEK R A NCH

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

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

Includes quality improvements with enough sleeping arrangements for family, friends, guests and a foreman. A smooth transition for the new owner, the Triple R Ranch is being sold turnkey with all heavy equipment, ranch vehicles, blinds, feeders and furniture. $3,950,000. Marshall Burford, Agent. • Property ID: 6783492

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

1,180.6± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y

KING COUNTY RECREATIONAL HUNTING & CATTLE R A NCH 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

4,322± ACRES IN KING COUNT Y Big Ranch Country offering great quail, dove, duck and turkey hunting.

The deer population is excellent with a genuine chance of harvesting a trophy free range whitetail. Predator calling and hog hunting creates hunting opportunities throughout the year. The entire area is known for raising cattle and horses and exhibits a variety of strong and abundant native grasses. Electricity, water and a good road system are currently in place. The King-Cottle Rural Waterline supplies water to the ranch with underground piping to fill cement water troughs. Thirteen ponds and water tanks are dispersed throughout the acreage providing easy and close drinking opportunities for the wildlife and livestock. $2,999,999. Bill Barton, Broker-Associate. • Property ID: 6172905

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THE WINNE RANCH

Reduced Price!

44± Acres in Fort Bend County | $2,695,000 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. Will consider selling 37 acres with all improvements.

Property ID: 5393769

THE CAUSE Y RANCH

Reduced Price!

820.28± Acres in Refugio County | $4,879,000 Located in the sweet spot of South Texas lies one of the finest combination ranches in all of the state. Deep grass, fat cattle and big bucks thrive under high-fenced management surrounded by live oaks, post oaks, bull mesquite and prime native brush. An 800 GPM irrigation well provides all of the water needed for pasture irrigation, hay field, lakes and ponds. Four other domestic wells serve the native stone home, pool, guest house and foreman’s house. A 10-stall horse barn, lighted arena and round pen, cattle working pens and miles of pipe fence make working cattle and/or equestrian activities a pleasure. With ten electrical gates on the main roads, checking fences is easy. One of those gates leads to the deep holes of the Medio Creek. This offering is surface only.

There is no existing production on the ranch. Current survey and appraisal are available.

Property ID: 5436590

Reduced Price!

THE RIVERS RANCH 1,567± Acres in Menard County | $2,995,000 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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Circle Bar Blue Ranch 445± Acres | Gonzales County | $5,450,000 Welcoming you through the ranch’s front gates is a pastoral feeling courtesy of grassy, oak-studded hilltops and clear, dark blue lakes.

Overlooking this manicured front pasture is an envelope of first-class building improvements including a 2,500-square-foot modern farmhouse, a 20-stall horse barn with an attached rustic yet refined apartment and a covered arena. The one-and-a-half miles of Guadalupe River frontage and the heavily wooded Cottle Creek bottom create some of the best wildlife habitat and elevation changes the area has to offer. All of this less than five miles south of the historic town of Gonzales. If you enjoy hunting and fishing, kayaking, raising cattle or any equestrian discipline, we invite you to schedule a tour of the Circle Bar Blue Ranch today. Property ID: 6318360

C 4 Ranch 267± Acres | Fayette County | $2,800,000 The C4 ranch is conveniently located in the Holman area of Fayette County. The property’s rolling terrain, giant live oak trees, strong grass cover and functional improvements make it the ideal property for the cattleman or a recreational buyer. The main home is four-bedroom, threebath, steel constructed and approximately 4,000 square feet with a custom pool, water slide and grill area ready for summer entertaining.

Secondary home is a three-bedroom, two-bath with covered parking and an inviting back porch with pleasant views. The equipment barns and equine/cattle facilities are a bonus. City water to houses and two additional water wells with water piped throughout property. Hilltop views, towering hardwood bottoms and no floodplain. Property ID: 6827824

JOHN LYND, BROKER

DAVID O. FAUST, BROKER

(830) 446-6145 John@BluestemRanchGroup.com

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Johnny Cavazos, Owner/Broker Johnny@TexasRanchCo.com 210.260.1897

Brandon Scott, Broker Associate Brandon@TexasRanchCo.com 210.421.8181

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PDP FRIO RANCH

Excellent minerals! Very rare opportunity to own a remarkable South Texas ranch with 100 percent executive rights and 50 percent of the minerals and royalties. This unique property offers awesome native brush with thousands of large live oak trees scattered throughout. Improvements consist of a beautiful 3,800-square-foot, custom-built ranch house and a 40’x60’ two-bay metal barn with covered parking, walk-in cooler and game cleaning area.

First time on the market in over 30 years! This gorgeous ranch offers beautiful rolling terrain with an outstanding brush diversity that is second to none! Low fenced with two large neighbors, this property offers excellent hunting for a wide variety of native game. The ranch is set up with comfortable improvements and is ready to be enjoyed. It really doesn’t get better than this. This property is truly a must-see!

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CHARACTER RANCH

H E AT O N H O L L OW C R E E K

A true hunter’s paradise located in the prime area of Eastern Frio County.

Beautiful native habitat consisting of superb brush diversity allowing the abundance of wildlife to flourish. Property has two nice stock tanks, a 15acre food plot and modest improvements. This ranch is a sanctuary for a wide variety of game.

Located just 10 minutes from historic Wimberley. This gorgeous treecovered land offers excellent views, a beautiful creek bottom along with the unique potential to develop your own spring-fed lake. This property is ideal for building your dream home or just a weekend getaway.

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Johnny Cavazos, Owner/Broker Johnny@TexasRanchCo.com 210.260.1897

D AV I S R I V E R R A N C H

Brandon Scott, Broker Associate Brandon@TexasRanchCo.com 210.421.8181

P AV O G R A N D E R A N C H

One-of-a-kind, turnkey, live water tract! Private but not remote, this easyto-access property features over 2,200 feet of North Llano River frontage, a 20-acre food plot, big pecans, live oaks and plenty of views! Hunt axis, whitetail and turkey, then fish for bass and catfish!

Hard-to-find, game-managed, low-fenced ranch in some of the best country South Texas has to offer! Excellent hunting for whitetail deer and turkey as well as white-wing and mourning dove! Ranch is turnkey and ready to go; blinds, feeders, food plots and water troughs are all in place and ready for this upcoming season!

337± Acres | Sutton County | Proper ty ID: 6710051

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T R AV I S C O U N T Y R A N C H GOLIAD COUNTY RANCH

Fantastic tract located just six miles west of Lago Vista. Minutes to Lake Travis and within easy driving distance to Austin, Marble Falls and the Highland Lakes, this ranch offers so much to the discriminating buyer.

Currently being used as a weekend escape, this ranch is a fantastic investment, either for use as a personal hunting ranch or developing into a premier commuter estate.

Great mixed-use property close to Victoria! Currently used as a cattle ranch, this tract is a true combination ranch. Enjoy ranching and hunting for whitetail deer, turkey and hog, along with wing-shooting for dove and a variety of ducks over one of the five tanks scattered around the ranch.

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468± Acres | Goliad County | Proper ty ID: 6579279

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C UAT RO C O L I N A S R A N C H 290± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY This stunning Llano County ranch, located less than an hour from Austin, is loaded with adventure such as fishing, hiking, hunting, bird watching, swimming or just hanging out with family and friends. If you are looking for an opportunity to make your dream of owning a quality ranch that is ready to enjoy, this one merits your attention. Come escape the 9 to 5 at Cuatro Colinas, one of the most enjoyable properties on the market in Llano County. Paved access, weekend home and casitas that accommodate 20+ people, 3-acre stocked lake with cabin, paint gun course, observation deck, seasonal creeks and massive views! Property ID: 6577114

316± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY

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The pride of ownership is evident upon first glance at this Hill Country gem. The gently rolling native Hill Country transitions into improved pasture land along with three sizable ponds, two wells and a seasonal creek. Spectacular panoramic views of surrounding mountain ranges add to this Hill Country retreat creating your perfect building site. Electricity is on the property and easily accessible. Located west of Llano, Texas. Property ID: 5893309

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C-5 RANCH 924± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY This fantastic recreational/cattle ranch is located in Southeast Llano County at the foot of the Riley Mountains nestled amongst the Sandy and Honey Creek watersheds. Multiple tanks are present throughout the ranch, the largest of which is a beautiful and private 10+ acre, 20-foot-deep lake when full. The lake is full of bass and has been the focal point for many family fishing trips throughout the years with the grandkids. In addition to the acres of improved fields, the C5 boasts an updated four-bedroom, two-bath homestead. The C5 is located approximately 55 miles from Austin, 19 miles from Llano and 12 miles from Horseshoe Bay. An owner is only minutes from enjoying the Highland Lake activities from the ranch. Baylor Scott & White Marble Falls and Horseshoe Bay airport are just a short drive away. If you have been searching for the perfect piece of Texas Hill Country basked in an area of history and lore, come tour this ranch. It’s one of the few large ranches on the market today. Property ID: 6473841

NEAL RANCH

BURNET 395

575± ACRES IN KIMBLE COUNTY

395± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY

With its breathtaking vistas overlooking the Blue Mountains, Holden Hollow, the Llano River Valley and spring-fed Johnson Fork creek frontage, this ranch is sure to scratch your itch for the outdoors. Ranch can be sold in smaller tracts. Property ID: 5370635

Attention investors! This ranch would make an excellent recreational property or development property given the fact it is only three miles from town and has a city water line crossing the ranch. Property ID: 5400334

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D TRIANGLE PROPERTIES INC. K . WAY N E L E E • B R O K E R WAY N E @ K WAY N E L E E . C O M 8 1 7. 9 9 4 . 0 6 8 8 560 North Kimball Avenue, Suite 140, Southlake, Texas

195± ACRES ON HUBBARD CREEK LAKE This 195 acres on Hubbard Creek Lake in Breckenridge, known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing, has over a mile of shoreline with beautiful hills and hardwood forest.

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6J Moore Ranch

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ACRES

The 6J Moore Ranch property is an exquisitely unique offering. The centerpiece home is a breathtaking plantation. Two barns, fenced and cross-fenced, native and improved grasses, three lakes/ponds (up to 10 acres).

PROPERTY ID: 4791595

Wood, Water, Wild

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WALKER & SAN JACINTO COUNTIES $3,939,070

ACRES

Outstanding recreation/timberland opportunity.

Excellent stewardship and physical development of a raw forestry tract of land. Six lakes/ponds, the bigger two being stocked.

PROPERTY ID: 6420335

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Goodrich Platform POLK COUNTY | $1,546,600

First time open market offering! Historically, use has been industry forestland. Railroad frontage with easy access to US HWY 59/I-69.

Varying ages of pine plantation over rolling to sloping topography. 50-foot elevation change.

Seven Mile Creek TYLER COUNTY | $1,300,650

Tucked in the heart of Tyler County, Texas, known for great soils and flowering dogwoods.

A beautiful, rolling, forested property in managed Southern Pine Plantations, ranging in age from 2000 to 2009.

HomeLandProperties.com Andy Flack, Broker/ALC | Andy@HomeLandProp.com (936) 295-2500 | 1600 Normal Park, Huntsville, Texas 77340

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Don Hatcher, Realtor® Beverly Hatcher, Broker Lisa Hatcher Taylor, Realtor Terri Lalli, Realtor Zulma Cuevas, Realtor

New Waverly Horse Property

South Madison County Property

10± Acres in Walker County $449,000 • Property ID: 6698573

15± Acres in South Madison County $399,000 • Property ID: 6796686

Beautiful New Waverly horse property! Located in Waverly Acres, this nice three-bedroom, two-bath brick home features 2,400 square feet with large open-concept kitchen/dining/ living areas, split plan, breakfast bar, sunroom and large master bathroom. The mostly open 10 acres are fenced and cross fenced, offering a driveway gate, storage building, two-stall horse barn with hay storage, tack room, water and lighting in place, plus a creek. Other pluses include no HOA and New Waverly school district. If you are looking for a small ranch property for your horses, take a look at this one! MLS #39911108

Unique property in South Madison County: Custom one-and-ahalf-story cedar home featuring three bedrooms (master down), two full baths, open-concept kitchen/dining/living areas, wood burning fireplace and large wood deck for entertaining. The custom gate controls access to this manicured property where you will find multiple fruit and pecan trees, mature oaks, crepe myrtles, a garden area, workshop and storage with carport, fence, pond and creek. This 15± acre tract presents approximately 30 percent open, 60 percent wooded, with evidence of abundant wildlife. Enjoy the picturesque views of this property by making it your full-time residence or a weekend retreat! Conveniently located to I-45. A must see! MLS #12123828

DBLRealEstate.com Madisonville, Texas

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Sprague R iver R anch

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

This expansive cattle ranch dominates the Sprague River valley, while 16 miles of the Sprague River—along with Meryl Creek—provide world-class trout fishing.

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

15,620± DEEDED ACRES • $23,350,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 5850520

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Sa lmon R iver Mountain R anch

Conveniently located 35 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, this is a one-of-akind, stunningly beautiful, private, hunting recreational property.

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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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.

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

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

12,467± DEEDED ACRES • $14,750,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4313540

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TWIN HORN RANCH 890± ACRES | BOSQUE COUNTY | $3,738,000 Beautiful 890± acre, Hill Country ranch, well located in Central Texas. This ranch is located two hours from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, two-and-a-half hours from Austin and fourteen miles west of Clifton, a small community with shopping, a hospital/ clinic and municipal airport. This ranch combines recreational and cattle raising purposes. The terrain is rolling Hill Country limestone with good stands of hardwoods and scattered cedars. Elevation on the ranch rises to 1,102 feet. Two creeks converge on the ranch: one perennial creek, one seasonal creek.

The ranch has approximately 40 acres of cultivation with improved and native grasses on the remainder of the property. There is currently a cow-calf operation on the property with a stocking rate of 70 cows average. The ranch is well watered with a 700foot Trinity well, nine stock tanks and the two creeks. Fencing is fair to excellent.

Purchasers have flexibility of creating their own dream facilities. For recreational purposes, Twin Horn Ranch is loaded with wild game (whitetail deer, turkey, doves, ducks and wild hogs) as well as fish. With the elevation changes, the ranch offers ATVing, four-wheeling, hiking and horseback riding opportunities.

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2,100 feet of FM Road Frontage One Perennial Creek One Seasonal Creek Panoramic Views Elevation Changes 276 Feet Excellent Hunting 700-Foot Trinity Water Well 9+ Stock Tanks Ag. Exemption

CONTACT BosqueCountyProperties.com Keith Morrison | (254) 396-1136 Mike Irvin | (254) 495-9576

JOSH GAINES, PRINCIPAL & BROKER 3 61 . 4 4 2 . 2 8 2 5 • J O S H @ G A I N E S O R G . C O M Q U A L I T Y • O N E - OF - A - K I N D • WAT E R F R O N T

VERY MOTIVATED SELLER! Price Reduced: Home with 8 Acres

$1,150,000 Close by June 30Th •$10K Broker Bonus

25± ACRES NUECES COUNTY $ 1, 9 9 5 , 0 0 0

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Oso Bay Ranch has an elaborate and expansive home in a peaceful, well-manicured country setting only minutes from the 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 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. With great access along the bay and a large pond, there are many lifestyle features that could benefit the whole private community.

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.

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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

Offering a variety of recreational opportunities, Triple L Farms is situated just 40 miles southwest of Houston. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to own this extremely versatile ranch featuring frontage along the San Bernard river, sprawling pastures and huge century-old oaks and other hardwood forestry that provide sanctuary for the managed deer herd and a smorgasbord of

4,189± ACRES

other wildlife. Bass fishing can be enjoyed from the peaceful 10-acre, tree-lined lake. Great soil types, portions of which are suitable for pecan orchards or vegetable farming, make this ranch a rare find! Owner is offering four units and has three of four

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MIMS RANCH

remaining. Available in all or part with prices ranging from $3,000 to $3,500 per acre. Property ID: 5721666

Great investment in the red-hot East Bernard School District just 40 minutes from Houston. Good country road frontage plus over a mile of private gravel road frontage per fect for subdividing. You can enjoy some duck, goose, deer and wild hog hunting while enjoying good farm income, and the icing on the cake is you get 50 percent of the minerals. Only $3,950 per acre. Won’t last! Proper ty ID: 6099155 214

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M O L LY F O R D R E A L E S T A T E 814 County Road 2377, Bagwell, Texas 75412 MollyFordRealEstate@gmail.com | 903.401.9951 | 903.674.2343 M O L LY F O R D R E A L E S TAT E . C O M

Molly Ford R E A L E S T A T E

Well pumps approxinately 29 million gallons per day into a reservoir

4,176± acres sitting on the banks of Red River in Northeast Texas with 5± miles of river frontage. An upscale farm/ranch in tip-top shape. Crops include wheat, soybeans, alfalfa and coastal hay. Abundant wildlife

Red River County Farm/Ranch

includes, but is not limited to, ducks, deer and hogs. Improvements include a sand well with reservoir to contain water for crop irrigation, three

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Reinke pivots, equipment shed, barn, shop, five storage tanks and scales.

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a foreman’s house and hunter’s shack with an extremely good duck slough,

Reservoir, fed from sand well, is capable of providing approximately 29 million gallons of water per day. Completely fenced property.

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Law Creek Ranch

1,074± Acr es in McCulloch & San Saba Count ies Law Creek Ranch is an impressive high-fenced, trophy game and working cattle ranch located in the Heart of Texas Hill Country. Family owned and intensively managed for over 16 years, the whitetail breeding program has MLDP Level III status and consistently produces trophy Texas whitetail. The ranch features exceptional lodging, improvements, rolling hilltop views, productive pastures, strong underground water, mature oak timber, several irrigated ponds and a native landscape well suited for the varying wildlife. A perfect hunting mecca with fine accommodations for large groups, family and corporate retreats.

The existing whitetail and exotic herds are included with the sale. Visit LawCreekRanch.com to see more details on bookings, hunts and game photos. $ 5 , 6 3 7, 6 8 6 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 6 4 9 0 3 9 7

Geneva Keller Llano River Ranch

4 0 3 . 5 2 ± A c r e s i n M a s o n Co u n t y Located along paved frontage within minutes of Mason, Texas (Gem of the Hill Country), the Geneva Keller River Ranch is an exceptional live water property featuring top-of-the-world views on over a mile (5,320 feet) of pristine Llano River waterfront. First time offered for sale, the ranch’s unique blend of outstanding views, live water, location, size, privacy and ease of access is a rare find these days in the Texas Hill Country. Excellent hunting/recreational ranch with long-term investment and development potential. Generously donated by Mrs. Keller to the local school district, this is an opportunity to not only purchase a phenomenal riverfront property, but to continue her philanthropy as proceeds will go to the Mason ISD Scholarship Foundation. $3,526,734 • PROPERT Y ID: 6396853

Three Hills Ranch

2 2 2 . 6 6 ± A c r e s i n M a s o n Co u n t y Remarkably scenic, ready-to-go ranch property located in the Llano Uplift region of the Texas Hill Country. The land is all character, featuring a unique combo of exciting hilltop terrain, productive soils, huge oak timber, sprawling granite rocks, a diverse supply of water and fine improvements. Large irrigated pond stocked with fish (catfish, bass, bluegill), two stock ponds, two equipped wells, windmill well and two seep springs feeding the creek draws running between the hills. Custom-built two-bedroom, one-bath cabin with central heating and air, full kitchen, living area and eight built-in, full-size bunks that can sleep up to 16. Electric on property. Excellent country for hunting whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, wild hogs, dove, etc. with many vantage points and natural cover. $ 1 ,1 9 3 , 0 5 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 6 7 2 5 7 8 1

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John W. Carpenter, Broker

708 East Avenue E

(432) 837-3325

Alpine, Texas 79830

JW3@JWCarpenter.com

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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220± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y $4,000,000 | PROPERT Y ID: 5251902

UTOPIAR ANCHRE ALT Y.COM JOHN A. HUT TO, BROKER (830) 486-5888 JOHN@UTOPIARANCHREALT Y.COM

SECO CREEK SECRET RANCH

This unique and picturesque hidden gem is composed of approximately 220± acres with both sides of the Seco Creek. High cliffs and huge boulders line the running creek. The ranch has a new custom home overlooking the creek and bluffs with five bedrooms to handle a large family. With three separate buildings composing the home, the center of the house is brought together with a completely screened porch with a native rock floor that connects all three buildings into one. There is also a two-car carport with a storage room containing the drilled water well and water conditioner, all with concrete flooring. For an overflow of guests, there is also a small barndominium that is fully equipped with two bedrooms and one bath, providing privacy and comfort for your guest. It is serviced with its own water well and surrounded by the Texas Hill Country beauty.

This ranch provides a truly turnkey hideaway nestled in the Texas Hill Country complete with 2,200± feet of the beautiful running Seco Creek. The current owners have elected to leave the property in its natural state. With an unheard-of amount of Texas spring water, there are tremendous opportunities to enhance the water features beyond one’s imagination. Wildlife is abundant in this canyon and on the ranch. The ranch is completely low fenced and takes advantage of the free roaming game that traverses the property. It is common to see whitetail deer, axis, herds of wild hogs, turkeys, quail, doves and occasional exotics. If you have been looking for your special Hill Country ranch that has it all, you will certainly want to come take a look at the Seco Creek Secret. Call for your private showing today!

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El Sueno Ranch 265± ACRES MENARD COUNT Y

El Sueno is an exceptional property with two nice homes, coastal (irrigated) and wheat fields, a 60-acre pecan orchard, excellent hunting and wildlife habitat and San Saba river frontage. $10,000 per acre. El Sueno should be at the top of your list of places to see.

$2,650,000 PROPERTY ID: 6841099

Concho Grande Ranch 2 ,558± ACRES CONCHO COUNT Y

With just under two miles of river frontage on the Concho River and just over onehalf mile of river frontage on the Little Concho, this property encompasses the best attributes of Texas hunting, fishing and ranching all in one.

$8,569,300 PROPERTY ID: 6314046

Hext Ranch

965± ACRES MENARD COUNT Y This is the ranch if you want a beautiful oneof-a-kind rock home with pool and a great hunting ranch located in the Northwest Hill Country. The Hext Ranch has a special feel to it and demonstrates the care and pride of ownership from the current owners.

$3,500,000 PROPERTY ID: 6490969

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

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C A R L O T TA M C L E A N , B R O K E R

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CCM@RileyMcLean.com

589.58± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY | $11,791,600

Yeager Creek Ranch

Located 40± miles west of Austin. The property has all that the best of the Hill Country should have—dramatic views, fertile fields, hilltops, oak and cedar and abundant native game. The property’s most compelling features are located along the 3,200 feet of both sides of Yeager Creek and 9,300 feet along a spring-fed tributary of Yeager. The property features a frame ranch house and a historic two-bedroom, one-bath stone farmhouse. There are two concrete dams and two concrete low water crossings on Yeager Creek. Property ID: 6465955

238± ACRES IN CALDWELL COUNTY | $1,309,000

The Rolling Ridges Ranch is located approximately 30 miles southeast of Austin, just seven miles northwest of Lockhart.

The ranch has elevation changes from 590 feet on the hilltop to 510 feet near the creek, affording panoramic views. Plum Creek meanders throughout the property creating three ponds. The property varies from thick wooded areas to open fields. Tree cover consists of scattered mesquite, elms, oaks and other hardwoods.

Hays Consolidated ISD. Property ID: 6249463

Rolling Ridges Ranch 654.47± ACRES IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY | $5,857,506

South Salado Creek Ranch

Located between Jarrell and Florence, Texas. South Salado Creek bisects the property for over 5,530 linear feet, separating approximately 350 acres of productive hay fields and grazing pastures on the north side from 300 acres of native rangeland on the south. The southern half of the ranch has 140 feet of elevation change. Four stock tanks, 5,530 linear feet of South Salado Creek and four tributary creeks provide good water throughout the property. Property ID: 6754588

406.31± ACRES IN TRAVIS COUNTY | $7,125,000

This property is 406.31 acres that has been platted as four lots.

The property is accessed through the Ranches at Hamilton Pool on Grand Summit Boulevard, a private gated road. There are big views from numerous locations on the ranch. Other features of the ranch include a small lake, spring-feed creeks and ravines.

May be sold in a range of sizes from Red Eagle Ranch, 121–406 acres. Property ID: 6286067

Red Eagle Ranch

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Van Wart Ranch

1,863± Contiguous Acres in Fayette County The Van Wart Ranch has been owned by the same family for over 50 years and operated as a traditional livestock ranch. It is conveniently located between Houston and Austin, just south of Highway 71. It is a very rare opportunity to find a ranch of this size in this prime area of Texas. The combination of rolling pastures, brush and heavily treed areas with numerous ravines and creeks provide a tremendous wildlife habitat. Improvements include a 1950s ranch home, a 1980s Texas-style guest house, livestock pens, several barns for hay, equipment and livestock, 14 pastures and six tanks. Hardwoods, cedar, pine, cottonwood and mesquite are the prevalent trees. A prime candidate for a game ranch and recreational opportunities considering the varying terrain, fertile creek bottoms, abundant water and great location of these 1,863 contiguous acres!

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graze on the land. Some tracts have springs, swimming holes and tanks.

For more information about this relaxing Hill Country getaway ranch, contact Tom Beauchamp, Tom@Albert303.com or 512.917.8570.

ALBERT303.COM

TXREALESTATEPEOPLE.COM 1601 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ #107, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702

FLYING W RANCH

BEAUTIFUL FARMLAND

CARANCAHUA RIVERFRONT RANCH

403± Acres in Lee County Property ID: 2267117

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.

Great price reduction! 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 ranchland. Prime development opportunity, unrestricted, with a half mile of HWY 1209 frontage. Commercial opportunity or residential opportunity if this property is subdivided. Located in the Golden Triangle of Bastrop County between HWY 71, FM 1209 and FM 969. Stone ranch house, barn, tackroom, corrals, two stock tanks, dove hunting, historical bunkhouse cabin, workshop, improved coastal pastures, hay production, 57-year continuous grass-fed beef operation.

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

48± Acres in Bastrop County Property ID: 6129132

Crystal Falls Ranch 500+ ACRES•ELIASVILLE, TEXAS Approximately 20 miles from Possum Kingdom Lake $2,695,000•Owner Financing Available This hunter’s paradise, located on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, has a 7,200-square foot, 10-bedroom, seven-bath hunting lodge painted in April 2019 and a 2,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, three-bath ranch manager house. New single standing seam metal roof installed March 2018, and wood siding replaced with stone and brick in March 2019. New concrete driveway.

FAMILY RETREAT•OUTDOORSMAN PARADISE ONE MILE OF RIVER FRONTAGE ALONG THE CLEAR FORK OF THE BRAZOS RIVER•LIVESTOCK FACILITIES•BARN W I L D L I F E • P R O C E SS I N G B A R N • N AT U R A L WAT E R

EMERSONSCRE.COM Mark Faulkenberry•214.675.0091•mfaulkenberry@emersonscre.com

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This beautiful working ranch and hunting property has been owned by the same family for over 100 years and is part of the Gateway to the Hill Country, situated perfectly in the middle of a geographic triangle between Austin, Waco and San Angelo with scenic vistas and breathtaking views of rolling hills and lush valleys. The ranch has abundant wildlife for hunting as well as great fishing, five stock tanks and Rough Creek frontage (over a mile) that feeds into Pecan Bayou water frontage (just under a mile). It has varied terrain for horseback riding and four-wheeling with expansive overlooks, grassy pastures and World War II bunkers (eminent domain-era for combat training).

There is so much history that goes with this ranch!

$3,526,658 P ro p e r t y I D : 6 4 41 1 8 2

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