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Black Oak Ranch is located just minutes from Mineola, Texas, featuring a custombuilt 7,892-square-foot main residence, excellent facilities and multiple pastures for cattle, and over 30± acres of surface water between three different lakes that lay out beautifully on the property. This 387± acre ranch is ideal for cattle and a variety of recreational activities. (following page 24) B R O C H U R E
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Palomas Ranch is in one of the most highly sought after and tightly held areas of the country for ranch land. It boasts all native grasses, dotted with natural motts of live oaks and native mesquites, creating prime habitat for bobwhite quail and a habitat that supports excellent populations of deer, turkey and dove. (following page 48)
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PROPERTY GUIDE USE THIS GUIDE TO FIND YOUR PROPERTY!
COUNTY/CITY
ACRES
PAGE
Anderson
140
183
Anderson
447
96
Anderson
520
108
1,480.58
204
Atascosa
246
114
Atascosa
509
114
Atascosa
717
178
Bandera
0.5
215
Bandera
25
215
Bandera
143
192
Bandera
187
168
Bandera
220
175
Bandera
500
143
Bandera
616
170
Bandera
1,000
192
Bell
10
147
Bell
45
147
Archer
8
Bexar
91
153
Blanco
26
109
Blanco
79
195
Blanco
136
129
Blanco
493
116
Blanco
608
115
Blanco
913
105
Blanco
1,200
115
Bosque
3
101
Bosque
106.95
124
Bosque
107
208
Bosque
284
101
Bosque
1,724
208
Bowie
5,742
207
Brazoria
86
163
Brazoria
1,003
135
Brewster
492
197
Brewster
1,381
136
Brewster
10,000
133
Brewster
10,000
196
Brewster
10,900
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Tarpley Ranch 616 ACRES
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Brewster Ranches 420,000 ACRES
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Brewster
19,814.23
132
Dimmit
8,195
110
Hays
Brewster
23,482.5
198
Donley
2,725.73
209
Henderson
Brewster
34,123
132
Duval
3,204
127
Henderson
112
122
Brewster
52,022
132
Edwards
461
139
Hidalgo
1,000
163
Brewster
117,000
132
Edwards
478
195
Hidalgo
9,713
102
Brewster
196,000
132
Edwards
640
194
Hill
9.99
183
Brewster
420,000
132
Edwards
647
161
Hill
220
183
COUNTY/CITY
COUNTY/CITY
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PAGE
1,815
144
50
171
Briscoe
31,721.57
156
Edwards
1,722
160
Hood
22
100
Brooks
362
163
Edwards
2,330
88
Hood
1,190.91
219
Brooks
1,338
163
Edwards
5,700
200
Houston
2,560
207
Brooks
14,581
48
Edwards
9,085
103
Hudspeth
2,963
137
Burnet
530
112
Ellis
380
99
Hudspeth
76,185
133
Burnet
572
202
Erath
49.56
222
Hudspeth
97,044
155
Burnet
636
149
Erath
55
199
Jackson
740
188
Burnet
1,003
127
Erath
97.5
219
Jasper
201
108
Burnet
4,500
146
Erath
975
199
Jefferson
1,101
36
711
161
Fayette
158
213
Jim Hogg
8,100
82
193.06
120
Fayette
246
188
Foard
Caldwell Cass Chambers Childress
267
213
Johnson
1,030
121
6,651
158
Johnson
1,431
107
2,895
121
Frio
194
162
Jones
41,000
156
Clay
1,319.71
221
Frio
323
178
Karnes
302
152
Clay
1,909.35
221
Frio
1,085
114
Kaufman
306
98
Clay
3,401.5
221
Frio
1,530
178
Kendall
53
128
Clay
8,179.36
221
Frio
8,195
110
Kendall
53
143
Coleman
1,430
216
Gillespie
65
90
Kendall
57
215
Collin
100
95
Gillespie
100
176
Kendall
149
128
Comal
23
93
Gillespie
121
194
Kendall
194
215
Comal
81
190
Gillespie
134
117
Kendall
310
173
Comal
1,815
144
Gillespie
202
135
Kendall
395
140
Comanche
96
222
Gillespie
917
117
Kendall
411
174
Comanche
102.81
199
Goliad
234
179
Kendall
475
158
Comanche
398
219
Goliad
468
179
Kendall
645
116
Comanche
410
157
Gonzales
346
109
Kendall
883
164
Comanche
975
199
Grayson
117
182
Kendall
1,100
116
Concho
2,558
214
Grimes
388
84
Kerr
4
168
Concho
32,800
132
Guadalupe
90
169
Kerr
15
195
928
211
Guadalupe
133
175
Kerr
78
129
Coryell Crockett
2,106
131
Hall
3,413
125
Kerr
82.44
91
Culberson
12,000
133
Hamilton
135
199
Kerr
92
140
Culberson
14,421
197
Hamilton
214.39
124
Kerr
116
169
Culberson
76,185
133
Hardin
251
107
Kerr
170
106
Culberson
97,044
155
Haskell
41,000
156
Kerr
200
193
Denton
42
100
Hays
34
177
Kerr
214
170
Dimmit
369
191
Hays
100
205
Kerr
225
170
Dimmit
3,015
111
Hays
275
151
Kerr
225
192
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ACRES
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Roberts
64,809
158
211
Robertson
454
191
4,008
126
Rockdale
32,000
36
766
162
Runnels
1,137
211
2,355
211
San Angelo
82.42
220
3,000
111
San Patricio
437.5
210
3,000
111
San Saba
1,169
216
Kerr
305
174
Mason
168
Kerr
366
171
Mason
771
Kerr
382
142
Mason
Kerr
552
172
Maverick
Kerr
585
117
Maverick
Kerr
858
139
Maverick
Kerr
902
138
Maverick
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Kerr
1,791
74
McCulloch
1,190
131
Shackelford
1,459.78
209
Kerr
5,510
117
McCulloch
32,800
132
Smith
133.2
125
Kimble
15
195
McMullen
2,705
222
Smith
230
180
Kimble
18
131
McMullen
6,963
111
Smith
289
98
Kimble
100
193
Medina
210
192
Spring Branch
141
212
Kimble
399
193
Medina
1,588
114
Starr
8,100
82
Kimble
1,200
112
Menard
921
138
Starr
9,713
102
Kimble
4,008
126
Menard
7,800
112
Stephens
1,628
204
King
4,644
116
Menard
32,800
132
Stonewall
14,500
118
Kinney
307
201
Meridian
103
186
Stonewall
41,000
156
Kinney
396
115
Milam
784
97
Sutton
1,505
130
Kinney
662
115
Mills
505
148
Sutton
2,006
193
Kinney
1,040
193
Mills
729
216
Terrell
1,313
137
Kinney
1,071
201
Mills
1,102
166
Terrell
7,410
134
Kinney
3,999
211
Mitchell
3,600
157
Terrell
7,680
162
Kinney
5,700
200
Montague
457
96
Terrell
9,700
141
Kinney
9,085
103
Montague
564
99
Terrell
22,375.6
157
Montague
617.62
123
Terrell
22,972
137
1,600
204
1,644
211
Knox
6,651
158
Knox
18,000
201
Montgomery
35.31
150
Throckmorton
6,963
111
Montgomery
82
154
Tom Green
Lampasas
170
149
Morgan Mill
237
184
Travis
97
175
Lampasas
603
112
Navarro
58
101
Travis
146
179
Lavaca
424
188
Newton
1,600
207
Uvalde
36
194
Liberty
170
154
Nolan
1,137
211
Uvalde
598
113
Limestone
293
122
Nueces
0.25
168
Uvalde
1,000
113
Limestone
475
157
Nueces
150
173
Uvalde
1,055
113
Live Oak
413
188
Palo Pinto
534
97
Uvalde
1,168
130
Live Oak
2,705
222
Palo Pinto
1,423
95
Uvalde
1,541
192
Live Oak
3,016
189
Parker
152
206
Uvalde
2,270
113
83
179
Parker
245
206
Uvalde
2,900
141
Llano
165
169
Pecos
6,004
135
Uvalde
5,892
190
Llano
388
66
Pecos
12,178
134
Val Verde
277
171
Llano
460
148
Presidio
44,453
71
Val Verde
872.6
92
Llano
913
105
66,388
36
Val Verde
1,119
131
Llano
1,587
94
Real
2,330
88
Val Verde
2,694
211
Llano
2,725
80
Red River
849
142
Val Verde
4,423
218
Madison
31.26
187
Red River
23,360.9
68
Val Verde
8,459
136
Madison
90.13
187
Refugio
1,327
108
Val Verde
14,035
106
La Salle
Llano
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22,375.6
157
Van Zandt
212
109
Van Zandt
463
217
Walker
826
207
Walker
2,560
207
Waller
555
104
Washington
400
94
Val Verde
Weatherford
97
186
Webb
3,881
109
Webb
4,624
86
118
188
505.25
219
Wharton Wilbarger Williamson Wilson
530
112
90
169
Wise
214
123
Wood
150
100
Wood
387
24
Yantis
117
185
Young
902
219
Young
1,600
204
Zapata
4,624
86
Zavala
513.5
162
Zavala
880
161
Zavala
8,195
110
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ACRES
Idaho
5,772
209
Lewistown
Montana
5,710.6
209
Musselshell
Montana
12,467
209
Rio Arriba
New Mexico
5,463
158
Sandoval
New Mexico
36,460
156
Valley
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Oklahoma
1,230
108
Oregon
15,620
209
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River Valley Ranch 225 ACRES
128 KENDALL
North Creek Ranch 149 ACRES
200 KINNEY & EDWARDS
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BROKER GUIDE USE THIS GUIDE TO FIND A BROKER!
BROKER
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BCP Real Estate Bluestem Ranch Group Burgher-Ray Ranch Group | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
BROKER
PAGE
208
King Land & Water
213
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty | Ashley Robertson
24, 94
132, 155 212
La Gloria Land Co
188
Campbell Farm & Ranch
204
Land InvesTex, LLC
150
Carpenter Real Estate
196
Landmasters Real Estate
Chas. S. Middleton
155
LANDTX
164
Chip Cole & Associates Ranch Brokers
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Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates Inc.
211
Clark Real Estate Group
206
Meek Ranch Sales
192
Coldwell Banker Land & Ranch | Mark Campbell & Associates
216
Nanci Wright Property Brokerage | J Brent Realty Group
217
Compass | JB Ranch and Land Group
184
National Land Realty
David O. Faust
213
Preferred Properties of TX
222
DBL Real Estate
187
Ranch Investments
144
Dullnig Ranch Sales
110
RE/MAX Lone Star
FindARanch.com
214
Republic Ranches, LLC
Foster Farm & Ranch Real Estate
160
Riley-McLean
205
Fredericksburg Realty
194
Robbie Mayfield & Charles McKissick
202
Gaines Organization
210
Stransky Properties
172
Hoffman International Properties | Marilyn Hoffman
180
Tejas Properties
200
Hoffman International Properties | Patricia Hoffmaster
182
Texas LandMen
168
Hoffman International Properties | Vicki Parvin
183
Texas Ranch Brokerage
222
HomeLand Properties
207
Texas Ranch Sales, L.L.C.
190
Texas Ranches for Sale
126
The duPerier Texas Land Man
138
The Texas Ranch Company LLC
176
Hood Real Estate Inc
74, 80
Hunt Real Estate
215
Icon Global Group
36
68
198 48, 102
Keller Williams | Home & Land Group
220
Turner Country Properties
221
Keller Williams | Josh Ritchey
219
Whitetail Properties Real Estate
118
Keller Williams | The Jan Richey Team
218
Wilks Ranch Brokers
209
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Just as the geese lift off from their southern wintering grounds in answer to the primal call of the north, we humans are instinctively drawn outside. Warm weather and blue skies make it hard to be confined by office walls. Who wants to host conference calls as the trees, shrubs and grass transition from dull, dead browns and grays to vibrant green? Who wants to reconcile invoices when wildflowers make their brief but exuberant appearance? Who would rather watch stock market ticks instead of wobbly legged animal newborns taking their first steps? Nature’s flurry of renewal inspires us to become part of life’s forward march. Spring, I’d argue, is our most hopeful season, boding of all the good things to come. The smell of soil and rain is a sweet promise. . . just ask any kids who have ever splashed in a mud puddle. While Mother Nature rolls out her green carpet in cities, suburbs and towns, it is slashed by concrete and glass. The artificial context diminishes the splendor. The limited space in our elbow-to-elbow urban world often relegates us to the role of spectator. Tiny spaces beg the question, “Why bother?” Wide, open spaces, on the other hand, challenge: “Why are you just standing there? Dig in.” In these pages, you’ll find a host of places worthy of digging into—and staking a claim on. If you’ve ever wanted a piece of Texas land, now is the most beautiful time to search for it—and the most practical time to claim it. Buy now and you’ll get to enjoy it through the lazy days of summer, the crisp transition of fall, and the winter holidays that call for special places to host family and friends. Regardless of the season, land of your own will bring you and yours comfort and joy. Frankly, there’s not another investment on the planet that can deliver the emotional bang for your buck. . . or get under your fingernails and into your soul. Spring is the season to be bold. Be inspired to play dirty. Make a difference. Live.
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Regardless of the weather preceding it, though, spring is a time for plans, projects and dirt— under our feet, on our jeans and in our hands. As a guy who likes. . . no wait, loves. . . land, I get that. Although my thumbs are not remotely green, I want to go dig, plant and improve.
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, this winter has been unpredictably (and unseasonably) warm and dry. In our neck of the woods, it feels like spring got here in November. As a result, it makes Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction and spring’s official arrival a little anti-climactic.
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CONTRIBUTORS
LORIE A. WOODWARD
MICHAL ANN MORRISON
DR. CHARLES GILLILAND
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-meetscity lifestyle publications under the umbrella of RoundTop.com. Find out more→ RoundTop.com
Michal Ann is a writer, researcher and producer from Austin, Texas. Much of her writing focuses on the field of healthcare, and she creates content for companies with platforms that are improving the quality, experience and cost of healthcare for consumers and patients. She has worked in archaeological research for nine years in the Middle East, Mediterranean and, of course, Texas, and is a producer with Women Rising on an upcoming film about women and autoimmune disease. In Austin, she serves as a Vice Chair of the Keep Families Giving Foundation, where she focuses her work on gender equality and mental health programming, and is an advocate for the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund with the United Nations. Sustainable agriculture and land conservation are key interests of hers, and she writes on topics related to Hill Country living for Fredericksburg Realty. Find out more→ FredericksburgRealty.com
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. Find out more→ RECenter.tamu.edu
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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a cooperatively owned wholesale bank that is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life in rural America by using cooperative principles to provide competitive credit and superior service to their customers. Find out more→ FarmCreditBank.com 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. Find out more→ Texas-Wildlife.org
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Hunting can be very demanding on the human body with a high amount of energy output and very little vital nutrients going back into the body. This may lead to fatigue, exhaustion and dehydration. Hunt Smart is designed for hunters to improve nutrient uptake, performance, hydration, endurance and recovery. Hunt Smart can help you maintain stamina, recover faster and rehydrate quicker. PeakPerformanceHunting.com
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Bees love us. They pollinate our fields, orchards and gardens. But bees are threatened and need our help. Beesponsible is a way we can love them back. For Beesponsible’s Bee Harmony American Raw Wildflower honey, they cover the country’s wildflower fields, meadows and forage lands, carefully tasting and testing only the highest-quality American sources. All that hard work creates a classic, medium-colored honey with a subtly robust, full-bodied sweetness. Beesponsible.com
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The Twisted X Brewing Company, located in beautiful Dripping Springs, offers up an array of small-batch craft beers. These beers are excellent and worth experiencing and are only available in their tasting room. Drop by the brewery to see the latest creations from their “brew crew." TwistedXBrewing.com
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All of San Saba River Pecan Company's awardwinning gourmet products are produced and shipped from facilities housed within an orchard of 10,000± pecan trees in a park-like setting by the San Saba River. Their preserves are a delicious blend of fresh fruit and pecans. GreatPecans.com
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Bendecidos luxurious and sophisticated pens are the modern classics that marry the true style of finer days with the craftsmanship of modern times. Handmade and carefully checked for flawless quality, they present high precision and exceptional writing comfort for every occasion, coupled with a beautiful and unique design. Bendecidos pens are made in Little Elm, Texas, by a small and passionate family business using locally sourced mesquite wood. Neatly packed in an elegant cigarstyle wooden pen case, Bendecidos pens make a thoughtful gift set for anyone who appreciates finer things in life. BendecidosHandmade.com
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Mark Kohler has ventured into vast, desolate country, dusty branding pens, ranch rodeo arenas and the traditional Mexican Charreada to get the images that he wanted to paint, telling a story with a sable brush and tinted water. Over the years, his interests have expanded to commissions and portraits; still telling the stories of people and their lives. He is committed to perfecting the skill God has given him, and he is grateful for every opportunity to portray the narrative of this interesting journey called Life. MarkKohlerStudio.com
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Upon opening the tin, you can almost imagine yourself axe in hand, breathing in crisp, clean mountain air and greeting the day as if you owned it. Expertly crafting and hand mixing their products, The Bearded Bastard is passionate about doing things the right way and uses natural ingredients from sustainable and responsible sources whenever possible. All of their products are made by hand in Austin, Texas. TheBeardedBastard.com
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When a team of five explorers embarked on a 1,200-mile journey down the Rio Grande, the river that marks the southern boundary of Texas and the U.S./Mexico border, their goal was to experience and capture on film the rugged landscapes of this vast frontier before the controversial construction of a border wall changed this part of the river forever. The River and the Wall is both a wild adventure on a spectacular river and a sobering commentary on the realities of walling it off. Amazon.com
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Black Oak Ranch is located just minutes from Mineola, Texas, featuring a custom-built 7,892-square-foot main residence, excellent facilities and multiple pastures for cattle, and over 30± acres of surface water between three different lakes that lay out beautifully on the property. This 387± acre ranch is ideal for cattle and a variety of recreational activities.
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The property is conveniently located just eight miles northeast
This ranch features a truly incredible custom-built main lodge
of Mineola, 45 minutes from Tyler, and 90 minutes from Dallas,
which is 7,892± square feet. The home features expansive
Texas. The physical address of the property is 511 FM 1254,
porches on the front and back, with a spectacular view
Mineola, Texas 75773.
overlooking the 12± acre lake on the backside. There is a total of six bedrooms and a bunkroom/game room, as well as four
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bathrooms and two half baths. The master bedroom is the only
Approximately 40 percent of the land is open and ideal for
bedroom on the ground level. The home features a magnificent
agricultural purposes such as cattle and/or hay production.
great room for entertaining with expansive views looking out
The rest of the property is covered in a variety of hard woods
the front and rear of the home, and connected to this room is
including oaks, cedar elms, juniper, and a handful of other
a beautiful chef’s kitchen and dining area. This home features
species primarily native to the area. This ranch is located in what
some incredible custom woodwork and brickwork throughout
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the home and must be seen to be appreciated. In addition to the main house, there are two other homes; one is used as a lodging
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The water on this property is truly spectacular. There are over
There are two barns for implement and feed storage and one
30± acres of surface water on this ranch. The main lakes are
horse barn by the main residence. The ranch features a great
nine± acres, 14± acres, and 7.5± acres in size. Each of these
set of working pens near the two barns. Property is fenced and
lakes has been stocked with fish. The main lodge overlooks
cross-fenced with several smaller traps for holding cattle.
the largest body of water. Faulk Water Supply Company has a rural water line that is running down Farm to Market 1254 that
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Excellent recreation and hunting can be found on the ranch. Each of the lakes is stocked for fishing and well set up for duck
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hunting. Other hunting on the property includes whitetail deer,
Elevation changes range from 460± feet above sea level on
pigs, and dove. Enjoy riding your ATV or horse on one of the
the north end of the property to 325± feet above sea level on
many trails that exists throughout the property.
the far southern end of the property along the boundary line. Soil types on the property are primarily composed of a variety
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Contact listing broker for more information.
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Contact broker for more details. This ranch is being offered For Sale and is Exclusively Listed by Harlan Ray & David Burgher of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. Buyer’s brokers must be identified on first contact and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of the Listing Broker. Prospects may be required to provide proof of funds prior to scheduling a showing. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
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social [#TEX ASECONOMY] At the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce's economic outlook conference Wednesday, REC's Jim Gaines called Texas' 2019 GDP growth "outstanding," registering over 4% growth compared with 2.1% for the U.S. For more insights, read our 2020 outlook report. → @ texaswildlifeassociation
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Welcome to the team, Blake Ledyard! Blake grew up working on horse farms and competing in the Arabian horse industry. Blake is based out of Austin, Texas, where he lives with his wife and their son. When he isn’t spending time with his family or selling ranches, he is serving as the 2020 President of the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers. #realestate #newteammember
Beautiful day showing a handful of ranches in Crockett County! #capitolranch #ranchrealestate #crockettcounty #westtexas #texaslandscape #wideopenspaces #landforsale #buyersandsellers → @capitolranch
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[#RODEO] Taming the wild ones with @kasey_mock_ outside @traegergrills @bexsunglasses #rodeo #texas #cowboy #realestate #ranch #adventure #outdoors → @mockranches
[#TEX ASTURTLES] When habitat overpopulation occurs, the #RedEaredSlider Turtle will travel across land to other bodies of water in search of food and space. Which is exactly what this guy was up to when we spotted him in Archer County, #Texas. #WildlifeWednesday #cfrland #TexasTurtles → @CFRLand
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[#FORTHEKIDS] School tours are making their rounds today visiting with Bobwhite Quail ambassadors and TWA staff members. #impacttexas #twaproud #conservationleaders #sarodeo #forthekids → @ texaswildlifeassociation
social [#FISHINGPROPERT Y] Sunday pre-spawn fishing trip with @republicranches fishing team at Quiet Waters. Bite was ON with over 80 fish in 3 hours! Quiet Waters will be red hot in a month and ready for a new owner. 327 acres of multiple large lakes managed for incredible bass fishing. → @republicranches
[#THROWBACK ] Here is a great old photo of MR SAN PEPPY in stallion row at Will Rogers in 1977! In this photo is Tio Kleberg, former Ranch Manager; Joe Stiles, former Horse Division Manager; and Buster Welch, former trainer and consultant to @kingranchquarterhorses → @kingranchquarterhorses
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[#POWERTE AM] We love our team meetings! This was a great opportunity for all of us to get together, invest in growing stronger as a team, and take in all of the scenery on this incredible ranch. → @ texasranchsalesllc
[#TOPPRODUCER] We’re super excited for our pal, Matt. Just a couple of years ago he was just getting into ranch real estate, and now he’s been named Bevers Real Estate’s top producer for 2019! We knew this guy had hustle, and now everyone else does, too! → @brazosranchtx
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impacted nearly 700,000 people. These programs reach urban and suburban youngsters, multi-generational landowners and everyone in between with a message of wildlife conservation and land stewardship, and more importantly, why it matters. Likewise over the years, TWA has developed two important partnerships with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, namely the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) and the Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP). These two programs lead the way on recruiting and retaining hunters here in the Lone Star State. We host regional TBGA banquets around the state to recognize notable harvests, including youth and first harvests. Each summer we host the statewide awards banquet at our convention, recognizing the top harvests of all native big game species in Texas. The TYHP unquestionably leads the nation in taking young hunters to the field. With an army of volunteers and generous landowners, we have been able to take tens of thousands of kids hunting through the years. Additionally, we have shared the lessons we have learned with like-minded organizations in other states to help spread the impacts. As we enter our 35th year, we are excited to be moving into a new headquarters building. Designated the David K. Langford Center, the new headquarters is a first-class facility located just outside of New Braunfels on Hunter Road. Not only will it house our staff and provide a meeting location for our volunteer leadership, but the new building will serve as a venue for our hunter education classes, teacher trainings and other exciting new offerings from TWA. If you are a member of TWA, thank you. If you are not, please consider joining. Only through the support of our membership can TWA continue to serve on the frontlines of wildlife conservation advocacy and outreach here in Texas. We have made so much progress for the betterment of wildlife and land stewardship over the last 35 years. With your support and involvement we can achieve even greater successes in the next 35 years. Rest assured, the future will demand proactive solutions and TWA is poised to fill that role. Thank you!
TEXAS LAND BROKERS NETWORK BY DEE BRABHAM, PRESIDENT January brings new business, new opportunities and always a good time to get together with our TLBN group to see what’s happening in their industry. Our speaker in January was Sydney Levine, Attorney, discussing land partitions. This was really informative especially when landowners subdivide land. LAND Magazine was our sponsor that month! Punxsutawney Phil didn’t have to tell us anything we didn’t already know in Texas as February brought in a warmer-than-normal February! The February meeting was a treat at the Waller County Fairgrounds. The renovation at the hall performed by Clint Sciba and crew with CRC Farm and Ranch Supply, our sponsor and speaker, was fantastic! Clint gave a presentation on pretty much
the full gamut of everything a property owner would need—from land clearing and ponds to ranch fencing, site prep to full construction for covered arenas and barndominiums! In March, we’ll be in The Woodlands at the Pizza Shack; April, in Katy at Rudy’s BBQ; and May, in Bryan at Cooper’s BBQ. We have so many great speakers and sponsors lined up for this year! If you have a chance, join us for one of our upcoming meetings. Just give Chris George a call or email, and we’ll be glad to have you be our guest! We meet the second Tuesday of each month! For more information, join us for a meeting, or join our group at TexasLandBrokersNetwork.com
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BY KATRINA HUFFSTUTLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Falls County Man Arrested, Faces Six Counts of Livestock Theft Charges Former employer discovered suspect sold cattle he didn’t own. It seemed like a mundane task: cleaning out a ranch truck following an employee’s termination. But stray papers left behind weren’t just trash. They were evidence of a crime. When the ranch manager came across the sale receipts from a local livestock commission, he grew suspicious. As far as he knew, Logan G. Collier, the former employee whose name was on the paperwork, owned no cattle. The ranch manager immediately contacted Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Marvin Wills, who initiated an investigation with the assistance of fellow special rangers Kenny Murchison and Hal Dumas and Falls County District Attorney Jody Gilliam. Through the investigation, they found record of Collier consigning and selling 11 head of cattle for a total of $8,067.45 between May 31, 2019 and December 20, 2019. Additional records showed the former employee had used the ranch-provided truck and trailer to transport the stolen livestock to the auction market.
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Six theft of livestock charges—third-degree felonies—were filed against Collier. He turned himself into authorities at the Lee County Jail on January 17. He was released the next day after posting bonds totaling $30,000. On January 29, the Falls County District Attorney presented the six cases to a grand jury, who returned six indictments of theft of livestock, a third-degree felony, against Collier. Collier is currently on felony probation out of Hutchinson County for assault of a public servant, another third-degree felony. While cattle theft may sound like a crime from the Old West, Wills says it’s still a big threat to ranchers, and thieves have only grown more sophisticated over time. But there are ways cattle producers can help protect themselves, like branding. “Of these 11 head stolen and sold, only one animal was branded,” Wills says. “Descriptions are helpful and ear tags are, too, but there are a lot of black cows out there and ear tags are easily removed. But a brand is a permanent mark that the animal belongs to you.”
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Fourth Quarter 2019 STORY BY CHARLES E. GILLILAND, PH.D.
RESEARCH ECONOMIST | REAL ESTATE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Texas Rural Land Prices 2010–2019
Continued prosperity in the overall economy boosted Texas land prices up 6.8 percent (year-over-year) to $2,967 per acre in the fourth quarter of 2019. Demand for recreational and investment properties remained strong although independent oil operators remained missing among the group of current buyers. Industrial uses did impact some markets as landowners found it profitable to sell water for fracking oil wells, especially in the Permian Basin. The typical size dropped 19.7 percent to 1,312 acres, indicating more small properties moved in the 2019 market than in 2018. The 5,797 total sales fell 6.4 percent short of the 2018 volume, hinting at a possible weakening of demand given current price levels. However, the $1.4 billion in total dollar volume represented an 8.0 percent increase over 2018 totals. Overall, Texas statewide land markets maintained a vigorous level of activity with positive price trends.
Changes in Texas Rural Land Prices 2010–2019
Positive price conditions prevailed in all regions. Even Far West Texas, returning to a more normal market after the frenzied buying of sand mine properties, managed to post a small increase. Also, South Texas, after languishing for four full quarters, returned to the positive price growth column. Local pressures appeared in the Panhandle and South Plains as development activity in Lubbock and Amarillo fueled land buying in surrounding counties. As the year opens, the economy seems strong with low unemployment and positive sentiments prevailing everywhere. General prosperity spells good times for land market participants. Still, troubling developments have emerged to threaten this rosy tableau. Specifically, the growing coronavirus threatens international travel and trade. No one really knows how it will play out, but it has taken a toll on oil prices as the groundhog looks for his shadow. Markets seem to be pricing in the threat of a significant decline in economic activity that will torpedo oil markets. Currently, the threat has created uncertainty. Only time will tell how this threat will work out. °
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SOURCE: REAL ESTATE CENTER, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
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23. Hulsey Homes And Ranches Gary Hulsey Reported Sold Price: $7,300,000 921± Acres | Burnet County
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Reported Sold Price: $7,049,400 1,502.29± Acres | Lampasas County
25. Stransky Properties
Stephen Stransky Reported Sold Price: $6,900,000 569± Acres | Waller County
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Stephen Stransky Reported Sold Price: $6,765,000 205± Acres | Bexar County
27. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $6,763,000 6,769± Acres | Coke County
28. Lee, Lee & Puckitt
Ranch Sales and Appraisals Reported Sold Price: $6,723,015 4,497± Acres | Runnels County
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Reported Sold Price: $6,692,452 782.74± Acres | Walker County
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30. Cunningham Real Estate
Joey Bellington Reported Sold Price: $54,038,784 18,043± Acres Dimmit County
Reported Sold Price: $6,550,000 1,154.13± Acres | Milam County
31. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $6,525,000 1,450± Acres | Madison County
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17. Dullnig Ranches
Reported Sold Price: $43,940,784 13,400± Acres | Hopkins County
Reported Sold Price: $39,950,000 1,000± Acres | Hopkins County
4. Icon Global Group
Reported Sold Price: $39,555,000 14,650± Acres | Leon County
5. King Land & Water LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $39,500,000 32,000± Acres | Culberson County
6. Coldwell Banker
Mark Campbell & Associates Reported Sold Price: $38,650,000 764± Acres | Mills County
7. King Land & Water LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $34,027,500 17,450± Acres | Jeff Davis County
8. King Land & Water LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $29,547,200 10,016± Acres | Calhoun County
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Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $22,094,380 4,818,84± Acres | Montgomery County
11. King Land & Water LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $16,777,916 8,604± Acres | Jeff Davis County
12. Texas Ranches for Sale
Ken Hoerster Reported Sold Price: $16,230,500 4,540± Acres | Kerr County
13. Lee, Lee & Puckitt
Ranch Sales and Appraisals Reported Sold Price: $13,850,000 3,185± Acres | Mills County
14. Icon Global Group
Reported Sold Price: $13,850,000 3,185± Acres | Mills County
15. Republic Ranches, LLC
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Reported Sold Price: $13,500,000 1,562± Acres | Blanco County
Reported Sold Price: $13,000,000 536± Acres | Comal County
Kuper Sotheby’s Randy Cadwallader Reported Sold Price: $11,401,750 3,865± Acres | Bee County
32. Superior Land Network
JT Haynes Reported Sold Price: $6,300,000 4,100± Acres | Gray County
33. Janna Brimer Realty
Janna K Brimer Reported Sold Price: $6,145,087 957.5± Acres | Palo Pinto County
18. Chas S. Middleton and Son
34. King Land & Water
19. Texas First Real Estate, LLC
35. Republic Ranches, LLC
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $10,524,500 679± Acres | Parker County
Steven Craig Reported Sold Price: $8,056,670 1,863± Acres | Fayette County
20. Whitetail Properties
Brett Anderson Reported Sold Price: $7,800,000 1,793± Acres | Live Oak County
21. Joe David Yates & Assoc.
Joe David Yates Reported Sold Price: $7,771,500 1,413± Acres | Llano County
22. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $7,500,000 2,408± Acres | Kerr County
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $6,112,356 5,094± Acres | Presidio County
Reported Sold Price: $6,050,000 1,909± Acres | Webb County
36. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $5,904,888 1,800± Acres | Bee County
37. Mark Hubbard Ranch Properties Mark Hubbard, Broker & Jared Capt, Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $5,892,250 2,405± Acres | Zavala County
38. Lee, Lee & Puckitt
Ranch Sales and Appraisals Reported Sold Price: $5,847,901 4,413.51± Acres | Irion County
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85. Brush Country Real Estate, Ltd.
40. Foster Farm and Ranch
55. Republic Ranches, LLC
71. No Fences Land Company
86. Chas S. Middleton and Son
56. Icon Global Group
72. Terry Wootan Real Estate
and Investments Jeremy Caruthers Reported Sold Price: $5,800,000 2,659.68± Acres | Cherokee County
Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $5,800,000 2,405± Acres | Zavala County
41. Ranch & Hunting Land Realty, LLC Chris Roland Reported Sold Price: $5,737,833 1,663.14± Acres | Coleman County
42. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $5,700,761 1,878.34± Acres | Trinity County
43. Mark Hubbard Ranch Properties Mark Hubbard, Broker & Jared Capt, Broker Associate Reported Sold Price: $5,700,000 1,014± Acres | Montague County
44. Stransky Properties
Stephen Stransky Reported Sold Price: $5,700,000 374± Acres | Bandera County
45. Western Hill Country
Glynn Hendley Reported Sold Price: $5,696,576 3,600± Acres | Edwards County
46. Tara Stark Real Estate Group @ Keller Williams Tara Stark Reported Sold Price: $5,500,000 80.54± Acres | Parker County
47. Chas S. Middleton and Son
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $5,400,000 900± Acres | Wise County
48. Riley-McLean Land
Carlotta McLean Reported Sold Price: $5,350,000 391.37± Acres | Bastrop County
49. Stillwaters Land Co.
Clayton Leverett Reported Sold Price: $5,300,000 1,136± Acres | Gillespie County
50. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $5,300,000 870± Acres | Montague County
51. Fredericksburg Realty &
Texas Ranch Realty Reported Sold Price: $5,300,000 540± Acres | Gillespie County
52. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $5,200,000 1,112.76± Acres | Frio County
53. Foster Farm and Ranch
Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $5,200,000 2,274.12± Acres | Zavala County
Randy Hodde Reported Sold Price: $5,200,000 90± Acres | Washington County
Reported Sold Price: $5,114,315 1,930± Acres | Refugio County
Reported Sold Price: $4,999,000 975± Acres | Rains County
57. Icon Global Group
Reported Sold Price: $4,995,000 711± Acres | Smith County
58. Galm Real Estate, LLC
Harold Galm Reported Sold Price: $4,905,000 982± Acres | Medina County
59. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $4,903,040 615± Acres | Walker County
60. Chas S. Middleton and Son
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $4,900,000 2,909.3± Acres | Scurry County
61. Kuper Sotheby’s
Ken Hoerster Reported Sold Price: $4,500,000 153± Acres | Kendall County
Reported Sold Price: $4,500,000 687.6± Acres | Leon County
Terry Wootan Reported Sold Price: $4,448,593 661± Acres | Llano County
Brad Boyd Reported Sold Price: $3,920,432 1,106± Acres | Atascosa County
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $3,878,070 517.08± Acres | Parker County
87. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $3,868,418 2,331.2± Acres | Jim Wells County
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88. Republic Ranches, LLC
74. HomeLand Properties
89. Republic Ranches, LLC
75. Chas S. Middleton and Son
90. RE/MAX Landmark - Frank
76. HomeLand Properties
91. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $4,300,000 657± Acres | Medina County
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $4,294,106 1,514± Acres | Walker County
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $4,256,000 4,480± Acres | Gray County
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $4,171,200 1,185± Acres | Walker County
Reported Sold Price: $3,830,400 400± Acres | Kerr County
Reported Sold Price: $3,822,105 830± Acres | Gonzales County
Roberts Land Team Frank Roberts Reported Sold Price: $3,813,862 363± Acres | Kaufman County
Reported Sold Price: $3,800,000 1,053± Acres | Liberty County
77. Republic Ranches, LLC
92. Stransky Properties
62. Century 21 Harvey Properties
78. Fathom Realty
93. Texas Land and Luxury
63. Fredericksburg Realty &
79. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
International Realty Michael Schultz Reported Sold Price: $4,900,000 273± Acres | Kendall County
Clayton Pilgrim Reported Sold Price: $4,799,000 43± Acres | Camp County
Texas Ranch Realty Reported Sold Price: $4,750,000 228± Acres | Kendall County
64. Chas S. Middleton
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $4,646,250 2,478± Acres | King & Knox Counties
65. Icon Global Group
Reported Sold Price: $4,614,200 1,914± Acres | Lampasas County
66. Republic Ranches
Reported Sold Price: $4,602,566 902± Acres | Cooke County
67. R.E. Henderson & Company Ron Henderson Reported Sold Price: $4,600,000 1,010± Acres | Bosque County
68. Stillwaters Land Co.
Bob Quigley Reported Sold Price: $4,600,000 235± Acres | Hays County
69. Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC
Drew Colvin & Mike Bacon Reported Sold Price: $4,547,400 1,391.55± Acres | Lampasas County
Reported Sold Price: $4,168,750 984± Acres | Lavaca County
Don Bell Reported Sold Price: $4,000,000 140± Acres | Parker County
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $4,000,000 864.05± Acres | Henderson County
80. Rob Adams Properties Inc. Rob Adams Reported Sold Price: $4,000,000 102.94± Acres | Comal County
81. Bachman Real Estate Group Blair Bachman Reported Sold Price: $4,000,000 22.25± Acres | Comal County
82. Dullnig Ranches
Kuper Sotheby’s Randy Cadwallader Reported Sold Price: $3,995,000 594± Acres | Atascosa County
83. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $3,976,091 1,136± Acres | Zavala County
84. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $3,975,000 526.59± Acres | Erath County
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Jim Warren, ALC Reported Sold Price: $3,800,000 328± Acres | Gillespie County
94. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $3,800,000 1,500± Acres | Jim Hogg County
95. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $3,800,000 130± Acres | Fort Bend County
96. Gillispie Land Group
Shawn Gillispie Reported Sold Price: $3,800,000 1,565± Acres | Moore County
97. Top Guns Land Co Inc
Keith Robertson Reported Sold Price: $3,750,000 419± Acres | Grimes County
98. Icon Global Group
Reported Sold Price: $3,730,000 497± Acres | Grayson County
99. Homeland Properties
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $3,700,004 986± Acres | San Jacinto County
100. Stransky Properties
Stephen Stransky Reported Sold Price: $3,650,000 287± Acres | Kerr County
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23. Ray Land Company
Dustin Ray Reported Sold Price: $3,225,000 124.61± Acres | Kendall County
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24. Dullnig Ranches
Kuper Sotheby’s Jordan Shipley Reported Sold Price: $3,184,650 1,011± Acres | Lampasas County
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25. Mock Ranches,
Keller WIlliams Realty Kasey Mock Reported Sold Price: $3,100,000 1,054± Acres | Mills County
26. Stillwaters Land Co.
Clayton Leverett Reported Sold Price: $3,045,000 771± Acres | Mason County
27. Stanford Real Estate
Stanley Stanford Reported Sold Price: $3,000,000 780± Acres | Hamilton County
28. Charlotte Williams Team
Charlotte WIlliams Reported Sold Price: $3,000,000 454.41± Acres | Cherokee County
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Ranch Brokers Reported Sold Price: $2,995,000 1,567± Acres | Menard County
Icon Global Group Reported Sold Price: $39,555,000 14,650± Acres Leon County
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9. Hodde Real Estate Co
3. Texas Ranches for Sale
10. Republic Ranches, LLC
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $22,094,380 4,818.84± Acres | Montgomery County
Ken Hoerster Reported Sold Price: $16,230,500 4,540± Acres | Kerr County
4. Ranch Investments
Randy Hodde Reported Sold Price: $5,200,000 90± Acres | Washington County
Reported Sold Price: $5,114,315 1,930± Acres | Refugio County
11. Century 21 Harvey Properties Clayton Pilgrim Reported Sold Price: $4,799,000 43± Acres | Camp County
Reported Sold Price: $13,000,000 536± Acres | Comal County
5. Cunningham Real Estate
Reported Sold Price: $6,550,000 1,154.13± Acres | Milam County
6. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $5,904,888 1,800± Acres | Bee County
7. Mark Hubbard Ranch Properties & Foster Farm and Ranch Mark Hubbard, Broker, Jared Capt, Broker Associate, & Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $5,892,250 2,405± Acres | Zavala County
8. HomeLand Properties
12. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $4,602,566 902± Acres | Cooke County
13. Texas Ranches for Sale
Ken Hoerster Reported Sold Price: $4,500,000 153± Acres | Kendall County
14. Chas S. Middleton and Son
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $4,256,000 4,480± Acres | Gray County
15. Republic Ranches, LLC
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $5,700,761 1,878.34± Acres | Trinity County
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Reported Sold Price: $3,976,091 1,136± Acres | Zavala County
31. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $2,900,000 282± Acres | Gillespie County
16. Holub Real Estate
Reported Sold Price: $3,600,400 180.5± Acres | Travis County
32. CM Ranch Real Estate
Caleb Matott Reported Sold Price: $2,850,000 3.16± Acres | Midland County
17. Bill Johnson & Associates
33. Dullnig Ranches
18. Fathom Farm & Ranch
34. Cissy Beasley
Real Estate Company Kim Zapalac Reported Sold Price: $3,504,000 380± Acres | Waller County
Greg Potts Reported Sold Price: $3,500,000 854± Acres | Eastland County
19. The Real Estate Ranch L.L.C. Thomas Johnston Reported Sold Price: $3,500,000 259.25± Acres | Martin County
20. Schwab Realty
Eric Schwab Reported Sold Price: $3,432,449 927.68± Acres | Leon County
21. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $3,345,910 890± Acres | Falls County
22. Culver/LANDTX, Inc.
Dave Culver Reported Sold Price: $3,251,576 493± Acres | Blanco County
Kuper Sotheby’s Randy Cadwallader Reported Sold Price: $2,850,000 937± Acres | Duval County
Reported Sold Price: $2,700,000 999.35± Acres | Bee County
35. TexAg Real Estate Services, Inc. Larry Kokel & Ron Leps Reported Sold Price: $2,634,610 230.03± Acres | Williamson County
36. Brazos Land Company
Reported Sold Price: $2,556,450 145.23± Acres | Brazos County
37. Round Top Real Estate
Lisa Mayer Reported Sold Price: $2,550,000 94.42± Acres | Austin County
38. Dullnig Ranches
Kuper Sotheby’s Jordan Shipley Reported Sold Price: $2,534,000 824± Acres | Lampasas County
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56. RIley-McLean Land &
Stephen Stransky Reported Sold Price: $2,452,787 13± Acres | Bexar County
International Realty Amy Dutton Reported Sold Price: $2,450,000 79.95± Acres | Kendall County
Jackie Webb Reported Sold Price: $2,100,000 801± Acres | Stephens County
Moreland Properties Carlotta McLean & Natalie Dean Reported Sold Price: $2,100,000 64.72± Acres | Travis County
Banker The Ron Brown Company Billy Murphy Reported Sold Price: $1,790,000 341± Acres | Victoria County
72. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $1,771,850 385± Acres | Liberty County
57. Anders Realty
73. Kuper Sotheby’s
42. Culver/LANDTX, Inc.
58. Central Texas Ranch Sales
74. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Dave Culver Reported Sold Price: $2,376,594 880± Acres | Real County
43. Triangle Realty
Craig Cooper Reported Sold Price: $2,370,000 853± Acres | Sherman County
44. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $2,301,887 658± Acres | Lavaca County
45. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $2,275,000 263± Acres | Walker County
46. Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty Cypress Brokerage Linda Plant Reported Sold Price: $2,255,000 220± Acres | Lavaca County
47. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $2,248,058 812.9± Acres | Walker County
48. Rick Levens
Reported Sold Price: $2,200,000 737± Acres | Polk County
49. Whitetail Properties
Joey Bellington Reported Sold Price: $2,200,000 122.83± Acres | Kerr County
50. Fuller Realty
Steve Darnall Reported Sold Price: $2,199,000 20± Acres | Harris County
51. Key Hill Country Real Estate, LLC. Becky Key Reported Sold Price: $2,150,000 837.95± Acres | Real County
52. Chas S. MIddleton and Son Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $2,118,200 356± Acres | Wise County
53. Texas Ranches for Sale
Ken Hoerster Reported Sold Price: $2,102,483 865± Acres | Concho County
54. BLVD Real Estate
Terence Burnside Reported Sold Price: $2,100,000 78.13± Acres | Hunt County
Brady P. Anders Reported Sold Price: $2,010,000 77± Acres | Blanco County
Tesa M Whitley Reported Sold Price: $2,000,000 0.3± Acres | Llano County
59. Culver/LANDTX, Inc.
Dae Culver Reported Sold Price: $1,957,163 153± Acres | Blanco County
60. Randy Hutto, Realtors
Randy Hutto Reported Sold Price: $1,953,250 78± Acres | Hays County
61. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $1,935,000 430± Acres | Medina County
62. Janette Padgett Real Estate, LLC Janette Padgett, Agent Reported Sold Price: $1,900,000 585± Acres | Mills County
63. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $1,900,000 14± Acres | Palo Pinto County
64. Ruple Properties
Reported Sold Price: $1,894,560 426± Acres | McMullen County
65. Whitetail Properties
Joey Bellington Reported Sold Price: $1,884,740 847± Acres | Menard County
66. Keller WIlliams Metropolitan The Allbritton Group Reported Sold Price: $1,853,375 76.31± Acres | Fort Bend County
67. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $1,850,000 410± Acres | Eastland County
68. Fredericksburg Realty & Texas Ranch Realty Reported Sold Price: $1,850,000 95.53± Acres | Gillespie County
69. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $1,849,446 649.38± Acres | Bee County
70. Whitetail Properties
Derek Ham Reported Sold Price: $1,834,400 547± Acres | La Salle County
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Todd Liverman Reported Sold Price: $2,416,800 636± Acres | Burnet County
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Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $1,750,000 615± Acres | Navarro County
75. Texas Home and Ranch
Greg Gonsoulin Reported Sold Price: $1,715,000 700± Acres | Brooks County
76. Jones Ranch Realty, LLC.
Jay Jones Reported Sold Price: $1,699,854 288.6± Acres | Travis County
77. Lehmberg Realty
Mark Lehmberg Reported Sold Price: $1,665,210 346.08± Acres | Mason County
78. Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty Cypress Brokerage Linda Plant Reported Sold Price: $1,641,977 134.03± Acres | Washington County
79. Bevers Real Estate
Reported Sold Price: $1,635,000 76.5± Acres | Austin County
80. Foster Farm and Ranch
Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $1,576,800 1,168± Acres | Webb County
81. Jane Morgan Farm & Ranch
Real Estate Jane Morgan Reported Sold Price: $1,557,400 311.48± Acres | Palo Pinto County
82. Republic Ranches
Reported Sold Price: $1,510,705 272.8± Acres | Colorado County
Howard W. Hood Reported Sold Price: $1,490,000 85.7± Acres | Gillespie County
87. Holub Real Estate
Reported Sold Price: $1,457,100 299.06± Acres | Fayette County
88. Heirloom & Co.
Thomas Thor Peterson Reported Sold Price: $1,450,000 116± Acres | Kendall County
89. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $1,425,000 839± Acres | Cherokee County
90. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $1,425,000 130± Acres | Brazoria County
91. Coldwell Banker
Properties Unlimited Colt Haack Reported Sold Price: $1,425,000 121.9± Acres | Waller County
92. Hills of Texas Ranches
Amy Gomez Reported Sold Price: $1,410,000 33± Acres | Hays County
93. Janet Martin Realty
Janet Martin Reported Sold Price: $1,400,000 225.66± Acres | Hopkins County
94. HomeLand Properties, Inc. John Paul Lampson Reported Sold Price: $1,400,000 8.92± Acres | Liberty County
95. San Antonio Portfolio KW RE AH Matin Tabbakh Reported Sold Price: $1,385,000 139.18± Acres | Kerr County
96. Clark Real Estate Group
Brett Grier Reported Sold Price: $1,377,640 454± Acres | Hill County
97. Chas S. Middleton and Son Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $1,375,000 220± Acres | Wise County
83. Seven Star Ranch Realty
98. Liveoak
84. Tara Stark Real Estate Group
99. Gary Giles Real Estate
85. Spencer Hasch Team
100. Ekdahl-Nelson Real Estate
Julie Roach Reported Sold Price: $1,500,000 63.97± Acres | Blanco County
@ Keller Williams Tara Stark Reported Sold Price: $1,500,000 810± Acres | Palo Pinto County
Reagan WIlliamson Reported Sold Price: $1,499,900 50.14± Acres | Wilson County
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Charles Chesshir Reported Sold Price: $1,350,000 528.62± Acres | Runnels County
Gary Giles Reported Sold Price: $1,344,133 146.61± Acres | Montague County
John Ekdahl, Broker Reported Sold Price: $1,339,147 1,420± Acres | Scurry County
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MATT MANN Ranch Broker La Gloria Land Co.
Where do you live? Friendswood, Texas Where do you work? My truck mostly! My areas of expertise are within a 5 hour radius of Houston, where my office is located. What drew you to ranch and recreational real estate? Ranching and hunting has been a part of my life since I was born; I love people and doing deals, so this is a great fit for me. What makes the corner of the world where you work special? I love being able to drive one direction and find the best native quail hunting in the nation, and drive another direction to some of the best bays on the gulf coast. What are the three most important tools in a ranch broker’s kit? Good communication skills, 4-wheel drive and a big relational network If you could call anywhere on the planet home, where would it be? Why? I’ve traveled the world and loved it, but I’d choose where I live now because of my relationships with my family, church and community. What’s the most profound lesson you’ve learned from the land or its people? To fully enjoy with friends and family the beauty of what God has created for us to steward Listener or talker? Listener, you must be a good question asker before you can be a good question answerer. If you had one extra hour of time per day, how would you use it? To play or practice baseball with my boys Would you rather be without Internet for a week or your phone? Internet; I’d go nuts and broke without a phone. If you could give one sentence advice about how to live life, what would that be? To quote Andy Dufresne from Shawshank Redemption, “Get busy livin’, or get busy dyin’.” Describe your perfect work day. On the road at 4 A.M.; show a new listing; on the way to a closing in another town, submit an offer on another deal; swing by my ranch by 4 P.M. and sit in a deer blind.
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Learn more about Matt & La Gloria Land Co. at LaGloriaLandCompany.com
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H O L LY VA N C L E V E Ranch Broker Foster Farm & Ranch
Where do you live? South Texas Where do you work? I concentrate in South Texas and the Hill Country. What drew you to ranch and recreational real estate? Being a landowner/rancher myself, working with landowners in the oil and gas business and my family’s feed store has given me intense knowledge to facilitate others in buying and selling. What makes the corner of the world where you work special? I was born, raised and live in the heart of deer country, which is commonly referred to as the “Golden Triangle.” We also have some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets known. What are the three most important tools in a ranch broker’s kit? For myself it is integrity, dedication and professionalism. If you could call anywhere on the planet home, where would it be? Why? I love where I am. I am fortunate and have had many blessings bestowed upon me. What’s the most profound lesson you’ve learned from the land or its people? Owning land is a privilege. Listener or talker? Definitely a listener. As the saying goes, we were given one mouth and two ears for a reason. If you had one extra hour of time per day, how would you use it? Being outdoors is one of my greatest joys. Being able to share it with others is even more rewarding. Would you rather be without Internet for a week or your phone? Internet. A phone call is personal. If you could give one sentence advice about how to live life, what would that be? Live to be an inspiration to others, and surround yourself with positive individuals. Describe your perfect work day. Finalizing a ranch or land sale where all parties involved are happy.
Live with purpose. Life is precious.”
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epublic Ranches, LLC is excited to offer perhaps the largest and finest example of a classic “sand sheet” quail ranch to grace the
market in the past 20 years in South Texas. The Palomas Ranch has a rich history, having been the quail hunting destination of three presidents, multiple governors and numerous other dignitaries over the years. Palomas Ranch is in one of the most highly sought after and tightly held areas of the country for ranch land. Few ranches of this size and prestige have ever become available in the area. The property boasts all native grasses, dotted with natural motts of live oaks and native mesquites, creating prime habitat for bobwhite quail and a habitat that supports excellent populations of deer, turkey and dove.
LOCATION The ranch is located twelve miles west of Falfurrias and the Brooks County Airport on a paved county road.
14,581± ACRES • BROOKS COUNTY, FALFURRIAS, TEXAS • $43,378,475
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TOPOGRAPHY AND HABITAT The property is located square in the middle of the South Texas Sand Sheet, long known by many to be the best habitat for bobwhite quail in the entire United States. Soils are dominated (over 75 percent of total) by the Nueces fine sand which creates a well-draining topsoil that allows for the native grasses to thrive. This tallgrass grassland is dominated by natives like seacoast bluestem, paspalums, indiangrass and big bluestem native grasses along with a multitude of native forbs which thrive in the sandy soils. Approximately 2,000 acres of the ranch is dominated by thick live oaks of various sizes. Another 6,000 acres is primarily open grassland savannas with live oak motts including very large live oaks. The remaining 6,500 acres is open grasslands with a mix of oaks and mesquites as the primary mott components. There are multiple playas lakes throughout the property that fill with water during wetter times and form lush grasslands following the wetter periods. These areas provide excellent added wildlife and quail habitat and during some years provide excellent waterfowl hunting. There are also multiple ponds and small lakes on the property that are fed by water wells.
WILDLIFE The primary quarry on the ranch is bobwhite quail. The entire ranch is committed to maximizing quail habitat through rotational grazing. The ranch is parceled into 13 separate pastures. Other management practices include annual prescribed burns, discing for forb production and excellent water distribution. These practices coupled with pristine native country provide some of the highest quail production you will find naturally in their home range. During our team’s recent visit for photography purposes, each rig counted over 20 coveys before 10:00 in the morning. Deer hunting is excellent on the ranch although there has been very little pressure on them with the concentrated efforts on quail hunting. The property has pockets of excellent brush on portions of the ranch providing prime deer habitat. With the adage of mature live oaks and drainages, turkey are very plentiful on the ranch. Dove hunting on the ranch is strongly supported by multiple ponds that are fed by water wells, both electric and windmills, and is considered excellent.
IMPROVEMENTS The main headquarters is a classic deep South Texas ranch-style lodge with a large and inviting living room and dining room. The breezeways and covered porches in two directions will take guests to two adjacent sleeping quarters with a total of seven separate rooms, each with a private bathroom. There is outstanding landscaping with a swimming pool and well-watered grasses
with the lodge settled under large live oaks and anaqua trees. There is also a manager’s home in the same compound along with several sheds/barns for hunting vehicles and related equipment. Further to the north is a ranch operations area with barns, equipment storage, shop, tack room, dog kennels, etc. There are three sets of working pens on the property for cattle. Near the front entrance, there is another camp with three cabins, two of them being recently remodeled.
WATER The ranch sits on the Gulf Coast Aquifer, and most of the water wells are between 100 feet and 150 feet deep. There are seven electric wells that produce between 50–100 GPM, and there are 10 windmills all in good working order. There are multiple ponds and small lakes throughout the property that are maintained by water wells and multiple potholes that hold water during wetter periods, with some also supplemented by water wells. Palo Blanco Creek runs through the middle of the property and will hold water during wetter periods. Baluarte Arroyo also runs along the southern boundary of the property. Property ID: 7786016
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JUST ADD WATER Adding a pond, lake or stock tank can increase both the monetary and aesthetic value of your land. STORY BY FARM CREDIT BANK OF TEXAS FINDFARMCREDIT.COM
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N TEXAS, NOTHING ATTRACTS WILDLIFE AND BIRDS TO YOUR PROPERTY—AND KEEPS THEM COMING BACK—LIKE WATER. And few property improvements are as likely to increase your land value as a pond, lake or stock tank.
But before you get started building your pond, there are several things you need to know.
RAISING PROPERTY VALUE
“Water structures like ponds and tanks are hot selling features,” says Mickey Nixon, Capital Farm Credit regional chief appraiser based in Lubbock. “Adding a water structure is a good way to enhance marketability and increase the value of livestock and recreational properties. That’s especially true in the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas.” Barbara Golden, credit office president with Lone Star Ag Credit in Paris, sees ponds increasing land values in northeast Texas, as well. “Water sources oftentimes do add value to real estate tracts for livestock purposes, as well as for recreational reasons like fishing, duck hunting and dove hunting,” Golden says. Most rain-fed water structures increase the property value in proportion to the construction cost, according to Nixon. “In other words, if you spend $25,000 on a pond or tank, it should enhance your property value by a commensurate amount,” he says. “That’s provided we’re not in a prolonged period of drought and the tank is not dry when a prospective buyer looks at it.” Nixon’s fellow regional chief appraiser for East Texas, Wayne Young, points out that a well-designed pond can sometimes increase the value of a tract more than it costs. He offers the example of a tract featuring a natural drainage basin that can be dammed up cost-effectively. But the converse can be true if the land is not well-suited to pond construction.
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Young often checks Google Earth historical images from dry periods to ensure a pond retains water. “Anytime I am appraising a tract and a water feature appears to be impacting the value, I look at the historical imagery,” he says. Ponds offer aesthetic benefits, too. When you build a pond on a rural homesite, you’re enhancing the landscape, which boosts the value of the home.
PLANNING THE PROJECT Define the Pond’s Purpose
Before you design your pond, define your goals. Will it be a fishing lake, a place for cattle to cool off, or a water source for birds, deer and livestock? Or maybe you want a pretty water feature that will serve as a swimming hole behind your house.
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How you plan to use your pond will help you determine its proper location, depth, size, contour and other features.
Design It Right the First Time
“Starting with a well-constructed lake will save you from a great deal of problems in the long run,” says Bill Gammel, a fisheries consultant and biology instructor at Lee College in Baytown. “Redesigning a finished lake is an expensive undertaking, and one should do it right the first time.” Doing it right can mean hiring a pond construction expert to advise you on site selection. The contractor also should be insured and capable of navigating regulations and permits. Golden at Lone Star Ag Credit recommends contacting the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office for help. “They can provide assistance with choosing the proper site and evaluating factors like the soil and terrain,” she says.
DOING YOUR RESEARCH
A number of variables can impact your construction project. You’ll want to talk to experts, understand regulations and carefully consider the following before finalizing your plans. WATER SOURCE — Surface water is owned by the state. Depending on your water source, you may need a state permit before filling your pond. If you plan to fill it from a well, you may need to obtain a permit from your local groundwater conservation district. TOPOGRAPHY, LOCATION AND SOIL TYPE — The slope of the land and the amount of available watershed for drainage and water maintenance are key to the project. The ideal soil type contains enough clay to prevent the pond from leaking. LINERS — To prevent seepage, a pond must be lined with heavy clay soil or a synthetic liner. For a clay liner, Dr. Jim Rogers, an environmental science professor at West Texas A&M University and pond building consultant, advises compacting the clay soil into a layer at least 12 inches thick for a pond up to 10 feet deep—thicker for deeper water. While he has used several types of synthetic liners, he recommends textured 40 mil HDPE, which is safer and holds bank fill better. HDPE is also more resistant to ultraviolet light and punctures from animal hooves. DESIGN, CONTOUR AND SLOPE — The overall design should include drains and emergency spillways for overflow. Contour is critical if you’re going to stock fish. Fish move to different depths throughout the day, notes
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Gammel. If you’re building a stock tank for livestock or deer, the outer banks should slope gently so the animals can ease into the water. Rogers recommends a 2- to 3-foot horizontal run for each foot of vertical drop. VEGETATION — Different types of trees and grasses attract or repel different types of creatures. Waterfowl seek tall grasses along the water’s edge for cover. Turkeys, by comparison, do not like cattails and heavy vegetation that can hide predators. Deer will be attracted to nearby food plots and appreciate the protection of bushes or trees near the pond. And dove will be drawn to a pond that’s surrounded by fine gravel and sand. SIZE AND DEPTH — The pond must be sized to the property. Rogers cautions against building a pond that exceeds your needs.
“ T he per-acre cos t to build a pond var ies widely depending on the sc ale of the proje c t and how much wor k you do yourself.” “In many cases, if it’s any more than six feet deep, you’re wasting water,” says Rogers, who is also a Plains Land Bank customer. On the other hand, in the Texas Panhandle, less than five or six feet of water will not provide fish with enough thermal protection, he notes.
PAYING FOR THE POND
Some rural lenders will finance pond construction as an improvement loan if the landowner already has an established land loan.
The per-acre cost to build a pond varies widely depending on the scale of the project and how much work you do yourself. The larger the pond, the lower the price per acre. And if you decide to use a synthetic liner, HDPE liners generally cost 30 to 50 cents per square foot installed, says Rogers. Other expenses may include consultants’ fees, construction work, building materials, soil and vegetation. Rogers recently designed a small, one-third-acre pond for a country home in West Texas. “For less than $6,000, the family got a pretty little pond that doubles as a swimming and fishing hole, and it adds so much to their landscape,” Rogers says. After your pond is built and you tally your bills, will your project have been worthwhile? You’ll know the answer when you’re fishing with your kids, watching deer drink from the pond at dawn or accepting a buyer’s offer for the place. °
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STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD PHOTOS BY JODY HORTON PHOTOGRAPHY
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Chef Jesse Griffiths, co-owner of Austin’s Dai Due and Dai Due Taqueria, forges a connection between people and their food.
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ORKING IN RESTAURANTS, it’s easy to get jaded by opening packages,” Texas Wildlife Association Member Griffiths said. “For me, it’s inspiring to have a deeper connection to the food.”
For him, the most direct connection comes from fishing and hunting. The lifelong Texan, who was reared in Denton, began fishing as a child and still spends the warm months pursuing catfish, white bass, crappie and crabs. Hunting was not part of his childhood, so he taught himself as an adult.
“I bought myself a 20-gauge shotgun and found a place to go dove hunting,” Griffiths said. “In an unprecedented accident, I shot the first dove I aimed at. Of course, I missed all the rest—about two boxes worth of shells—I shot at that day, but the experience opened up a whole new world to me.” These days, in the late fall and winter, Griffiths fills his freezer with venison, wild pork and a few ducks. “Hunting immerses you in the experience from the initial harvest through the butchering, packaging and preparation,” said Griffiths, who authored Afield: A Chef ’s Guide to Preparing and Cooking Wild Game. “And along the way, it instills a sense of gratitude for not only the food but for nature. Plus, you get to tell the story, which is one of the best parts.” A second strong connection comes from sourcing food from local farmers and ranchers. “Once you make that connection, it’s hard to go back,” Griffiths said. “It’s just so satisfying to experience the hunt and to get to know the people who produce your food; there’s no other way I’d consider eating.” SPRING 2020
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“ I love what T WA do es for Texas . It e duc ates Texans of all ages , promotes conser vation , suppor t s landowners and re cr uit s hunters to ke ep our tradition alive. It ’s a great organization that is commit te d to the land , the wildlife and the pe ople who c are about them .”
HUNT TO TABLE 2020
—CHEF JESSE GRIFFITHS
PHOTOS COURTESY OF TEXAS WIILDLIFE ASSOCIATION Now in its fifth year, TWA’s annual Hunt to Table dinner serves up conversation, inspiration and conservation. “It began as a way to connect those people who are interested in locally sourced food with the tradition of hunting,” said Kristin Parma, TWA’s Membership Coordinator. “And it has grown into a wonderful mix of people—some experienced hunters who are interested in learning new ways to prepare game, some novice outdoorsmen who are interested in learning more, and some people who were introduced to hunting at an earlier dinner and are now embracing the lifestyle.” The dinner, which features wild game and locally sourced produce prepared by Chef Jesse Griffiths and his team, is served at a single table set up outside. For the second year, it will be hosted at Rain Lily Farm in Austin. “It’s casual, comfortable, low-key, fun—and incredibly delicious,” Parma said. “It’s no secret that food brings people together, especially when it’s prepared by someone as talented as Chef Jesse.” Conversations flow easily. Strangers become friends. Minds open. “In the course of the evening, we celebrate Texas’ rich history of private land ownership and voluntary land stewardship,” Parma said. “It helps foster an appreciation for the role that landowners play in conservation for those people who might not own land themselves.” While the event also showcases the opportunities for novice hunters offered by TWA’s Adult Mentored Hunt Program, the dinner goes beyond recruitment. “Sharing a meal causes people to slow down and be mindful about the food they’re eating,” Parma said. “It opens the door for meaningful conversations about sustainability and conservation, which showcases our shared connection to the land, regardless of where we live.”
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HUNT TO TABLE 2020 The Details April 30, 2020 Rain Lily Farm | 914 Shady Lane, Austin, Texas $150 per person • Limited to 100 guests
On the Grow
TWA is working to expand the Hunt to Table dinners to Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and other areas of Texas. The first step is finding an appropriate venue such as an urban farm, a private ranch or retreat, or event space. TWA is looking for suggestions or potential hosts. TWA is also striving to provide more adult mentored hunting opportunities on ranches throughout Texas. Contact TWA with leads for either program.
Contact
For more information on Hunt to Table or Adult Mentored Hunting, contact: Kristin Parma (800) 839-9453 • kparma@texas-wildlife.org Brian Jones (720) 240-6724 • bjones@texas-wildlife.org David Brimager (800) 839-9453 • dbrimager@texas-wildlife.org
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Take care of your harvest.
Proper cleaning, handling, processing and storage minimizes the “gamey” taste that many people perceive as a negative.
Know your cuts.
Some cuts with a lot of connective tissue such as venison shoulders or neck roasts need to be cooked low and slow, while others such as tenderloins or back strap require a quick cooking at high heat. Because game lacks fat, be careful not to overcook.
Explore flavors.
Experiment with flavors that enhance the taste of wild game such as maple syrup for a sweet note or vinegars for a sour note. Fruits, such as peaches or blackberries, that deliver acidity and sweetness pair well with wild hog, while the savory umami of soy sauce complements venison. Spices such as cinnamon, clove and star anise elevate duck. Fresh herbs add brightness.
Keep it simple.
If guests are unfamiliar with game, introduce it in a familiar dish such as chili, burgers, meat loaf, breakfast sausage or pasta sauce. A well-prepared favorite is a non-threatening point of entry that also demonstrates game can be part of everyday eating.
From the beginning, he and his partner Tamara Mayfield laid the foundation of their businesses on local food sources. In addition to the restaurants which Mayfield operates, Griffiths runs the New School of Traditional Cookery that hosts butchering, cooking and hunting schools. “When it comes to eating locally in Texas, we can appeal to a sense of heritage,” Griffiths said. “It’s a matter of eating like our great grandparents did—they probably had an incredible diet that was close to the land.” In addition to an agrarian lifestyle, Texas had its own local food cultures that were influenced by the ingredients at hand. Grass-fed beef, pork and poultry, pastured eggs, wild game, fresh-caught fish, garden-fresh produce and fresh fruits, both domestic and wild, were staples. Immigrants moving to the Lone Star State brought their own spices and preparations to bear on the land’s bounty.
“Travel abroad really showcased cuisines built on local ingredients for me, prompting me to ask, ‘What would happen if we locally sourced food from Central Texas?’” Griffiths said. “At our restaurants, we limit ourselves to the things we can get locally, but we don’t limit ourselves to existing ideas.” For the past five years, Griffiths has partnered with TWA to host a hunt-totable dinner. An evening designed to introduce participants to impeccably prepared game as well as hunting and conservation is an idea that resonates with Griffiths. “If people understand the origins of their food, they will be inspired to take better care of our natural resources,” Griffiths said. “A connection to food makes us more aware of our connection to the land and how the way we take care of it is directly tied to our future.” °
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GOING HOG WILD W i l d h o gs a re G r i f f i t hs’ ha n ds - d o w n f avo r i te g a m e s p e c i e s “When it comes to preparations, wild hogs offer so much diversity,” Griffiths said. “Because they have a little more fat than most game species, they give you flexibility that other species don’t. Plus, they just taste good.” Griffiths is currently writing The Hog Book, a definitive guide to hunting and cooking wild hogs. The recipe below provides a sneak peek of his work-in-progress.
Boarscht bs/bb BY CHEF JESSE GRIFFITHS
Sorry, I had to. Beet-y, rich and evocative of very cold weather, Borscht is a simple favorite, and this recipe works well with a lot of different game meats and even birds. There are some obvious non-traditional additions, such as the coffee and orange, but these bring a richness and balance to the dish.
Serves 4–6 3 ½ pounds bone -in boar cuts, like shanks, lean countr y ribs or arm roast A few bay leaves 2 cloves ¼ cup lard or butter 1 large white onion, diced 2 large carrots, diced 2 teaspoons caraway seeds Salt and pepper 2 pounds fresh red beets, washed and then peeled, peelings reser ved, beets diced ½ head red cabbage, chopped A f e w l i t t l e t u r n i p s ( i f y o u c a n g e t g o o d l i t t l e t u r n i p s), d i c e d 1 cup strong cof fee Juice and zest of an orange 1 cup good quality sour cream 1 bunch dill, roughly torn
Put the shanks, beet peelings, cloves and bay leaves in a large pot and cover with about 4 inches of water (or put all of this in a Crock-pot® and cook on low heat for about 8 hours). Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a simmer over high heat. Lower the heat to medium, and cook until the meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4–6 hours, depending on the animal. Strain the broth, reserving the 6 quarts of broth and the shanks. Pick the meat from the shanks and set aside. Discard the bones, cloves and bay leaves. In another large pot, heat the lard or butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots and caraway seeds. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are almost tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add the reserved broth, picked meat, beets, cabbage, coffee and turnips, if using. Simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the beets are tender. Check seasoning and add the juice and zest of an orange. Serve in large bowls with a dollop of sour cream and a scattering of dill on top.
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AGRICULTURE & WILDLIFE TAX APPRAISAL IN TEXAS
How to Maximize Your Land’s Potential STORY BY MICHAL ANN MORRISON FOR FREDERICKSBURG REALT Y
Of all the calls Texas can make to the heart of a Texan, owning some of its land may be the strongest.
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The two main ways to strategically maximize your land’s potential while saving money are through agriculture production and wildlife management. For property owners that utilize their land for agricultural purposes, like growing crops, or to improve native wildlife populations, Texas has provided valuation methods to help offset the cost of high property tax rates. SPRING 2020
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THE TWO TYPES OF TAX APPRAISAL METHODS Two types of tax appraisal methods in Texas are called 1-d (Assessment of Lands Designated for Agriculture Use) and 1-d-1 (Taxation of Certain Open Space Land, or OSL).
The 1-D Method
The 1-d method is for landowners who use their land full-time solely for agriculture production and who base their entire income on agriculture. Today, most landowners in Texas don’t base their entire income on full-time agriculture, which is why the state introduced a tax break that is relevant to more landowners in the form of 1-d-1.
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The 1-D-1 Method
The 1-d-1 method, also known as an “ag exemption,” is based solely on the primary use of land and doesn’t take into consideration the landowner’s income or occupation. This makes it a much more appealing tax appraisal method for landowners looking for a little relief from our state’s high taxes. Texas bill HB 1358 added wildlife management to the list of qualifying agriculture practices for tax relief under OSL 1-d-1 in 1995. Most landowners in Texas who take advantage of this tax exemption fall under the 1-d-1 appraisal through agriculture valuation or wildlife.
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HOW TO QUALIFY To qualify for OSL 1-d-1 based on wildlife management use, there are a few requirements you need to meet: • Your property must have been appraised and qualified for open-space agriculture land use the year prior to conversion to wildlife management use. If the land is not currently qualified under the open-space agriculture land use appraisal, you can apply for qualification by submitting documentation demonstrating agricultural use of the property for five out of the last seven years. • Your property must be “actively managed” to sustain a breeding, migrating or wintering population of indigenous wildlife for human use. “Human use” means that the wildlife species is being used for food, medicine or recreation, or through passive use such as simply owning property and managing the wildlife resources. • You must submit a wildlife management plan to the chief tax appraiser in your county. Your plan must coincide with the management practices implemented on the specified property and must also coincide with the recommended practices for your specific ecoregion outlined in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Comprehensive Wildlife Management Plan Guidelines.
Pursuing an ag exemption and putting your land to work for you under 1-d-1 is one of the ways you can make Texas land ownership financially sustainable and even more fulfilling. ° For more detailed information about qualifying for agriculture and wildlife tax appraisal, visit FredericksburgRealty.com/Navigating-Ranch-Ownership
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WRIGHT MONNING
Marketing the Lore & More of Texas STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD
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HE LAND, LORE AND HISTORY OF TEXAS HAVE ALWAYS FASCINATED WRIGHT MONNING OF DALLAS. “About the time I was in first grade, I used to sit and just stare at a big Texas map that was hanging on our wall,” said Monning, noting he taught himself all 254 counties and their locations at that early age. “I’ve always been fascinated by the land, its history and the stories that come from landowning families.”
The fifth generation rancher built a career on this passion. “When I finished school, I started improving ranch properties—creating water features such as bass lakes and stock tanks, restocking and managing the bass lakes on our ranch, developing and farming wetlands for waterfowl and habitat for whitetails, planting food plots and a variety of other ranch-related projects,” Monning said. “Ranch brokering was the next logical step. It allowed me to focus on other people by helping them not only see the potential in their land, but develop and dial it in to its full potential, especially recreational ranches.” He earned his real estate license in 2006. “Over the years, the ranch business has changed, especially how ranches are presented to the marketplace on the Internet. We also have affordable access to incredible tools such as drones, satellite tools and precision GPS equipment that I never could've envisioned when I began my career, but now can’t live without. I love this industry even more than I did in 2006,” Monning said. This spring, Monning’s enthusiasm and expertise are laserfocused on launching the Monning Ranch Group. The team is affiliated with Compass Real Estate and is based out of Compass’ Dallas office. “It was the right move at the right time for me,” Monning said. “Aligning with Compass and its proprietary technology platform and having access to its marketing opportunities brings an unsurpassed ability to market my clients’ properties.” Even in the far-flung corners of the world, the words “Texas” and “ranch” attract attention. “No other state has more lore than Texas,” Monning said. “I strive to sell ranches that embody the lore of Texas—ranches that people tell stories about and have for several generations.”
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Making the connection between land, history and stories isn’t a stretch for Monning because that connection shaped his life. His great-great-grandfather William Benjamin Wynne settled on land in Van Zandt County near Wills Point in the 1870s. Succeeding generations of the extended family expanded holdings to other parts of East Texas, South Texas, the Gulf Coast, Louisiana and Wyoming.
“Members of our family have owned and managed the same ranch land since sovereignty,” said Monning, whose immediate family still runs a cow-calf and stocker operation on this land, which they have owned for nearly 100 years.
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Monning said. “For ranching families, the land is much, much more than just an economic asset. Ranches are something you can enjoy and use all the time. It is also a place where you spend time with your kids and teach them the things your father and grandfather taught you that aren’t possible on a cell phone or iPad. The lessons and memories I learned at our ranch are unforgettable. Sharing these stories with my son and daughter and watching them develop a love for ranching is the most rewarding aspect of it all.” He grew up in the saddle.
Although Monning grew up in Dallas, he spent weekends and summers on the ranch, working and playing alongside members of his family and the ranch hands.
“We took roping lessons instead of golf lessons,” Monning said.
“I couldn’t wait to get to the ranch,” Monning said. “In those days, there weren’t side by side UTVs that fly across pastures, or even four-wheelers. I had the option of walking or riding a quarter horse before I could drive. I’d go get ‘lost,’ even as a six or seven year old to extend my trip to the ranch.”
“I started carrying a .22 or a shotgun probably before I should have,” Monning said, laughing.
He continued, “At the time, I didn’t realize how valuable walking or riding horseback over ranch land or through creeks would be to my career. It allowed me to slow down, observe and understand the subtle details of the terrain, such as a change in soil type, how pastures drain when it rains and where that water will eventually end up.” His great grandfather, Buck Wynne, was a fixture in his life until his death when Monning was 15. “I got to live our family history and experience first-hand the emotional investment families make in their land,”
And in the woods.
When he was growing up, his uncle, Wynne Monning, who was an avid outdoorsman and Master Naturalist, taught him the finer points of hunting and fishing. Monning was hooked. “I love the cattle business, but my passion has always been hunting and fishing,” Monning said. Beginning in his teens, he has hunted from Alaska and Canada to various parts of South America, and spent a lot of time in the Rockies and on ranches throughout Texas. “Growing up I hunted and fished extensively. I’ve seen a lot of exceptional habitat and outstanding recreational properties,” Monning said. “I’ve got a lot of real-world inspiration to draw on when I evaluate ranches for their potential.” SPRING 2020
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In 2006, he joined forces with Charles McCallum, owner of McCallum Properties in Dallas. McCallum got his start in real estate when his family’s ranch in North Dallas was strategically sold off and developed. McCallum built his business in the pre-Internet era, when the success of a brokerage was a direct result of networking, personal relationships and experience.
“Charles reiterated the lessons I learned from my family,” Monning said. “Nothing is more valuable in real estate than earning and keeping someone’s trust.” Holding court in living rooms across the region, McCallum also showed Monning the importance of open communication with clients and always being available. “People want to know what’s going on, especially when you’re hired to help them purchase or part with one of their largest assets,” Monning said. “I’m open, honest and always available to my clients.” In 2012, McCallum’s health forced him to retire. Monning then became part of the team at Hortenstine Ranch Company in Dallas, a position he held until October 2019. While at Hortenstine, Monning represented top properties throughout Texas and was the firm’s top producer over many of those years. “I think the most important aspect of selling ranches is being able to effectively differentiate a high quality or 'special’ ranch,” Monning said. “To me, the keys to doing this include identifying and capturing the special attributes and unique points of distinction of a ranch. Meeting with each landowner to learn as much about the ranch’s history and getting a detailed understanding of each ranch’s operations is extremely important. Once I have my arms around each of these components, I work with photographers, marketing and advertising experts to accurately showcase these ranches in their best light.” He continued, “Identifying these attributes and understanding the ranching operation is where my hands-on experience comes into play. This is something I’ve been very involved in my whole life and understand well. I love getting to hear the stories and see the different ways landowners operate their ranches. You really get an understanding of what works and what doesn’t work for ranches, and this can vary significantly by region. It is extremely rewarding to help clients realize their ranch’s full potential, whether they are making improvements to operate the ranch they’ve just purchased, or making improvements to the property to maximize its value in a sale.” A broker can’t discover many of those attributes by sitting behind a desk or staying inside a truck. “It is a privilege to get to spend time on these fine ranches learning as much as I possibly can,” Monning said. My goal is to never be asked a question that I don’t know the answer to because I’ve anticipated it and already researched it.” His personal, boots-on-the-ground approach works. In the last 18 months, he has sold Star Brand Ranch in Kaufman County, which earned the distinction of being the top sale in its quarter according to Land.com. He also sold the Wavy V Ranch near Athens and the Circle B Ranch near Emory in Rains County. They ranked in the top sales during their respective quarters as well.
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THE NEXT STEP Wright Monning's daughter, W ynne Monning, now 13, and son, Wright Monning III, now 7. (lef t)
In 2019, Monning worked in tandem with Compass on Wavy V Ranch, a unique listing that had a luxury waterfront residential property with an exceptional recreational ranch component. Monning partnered with Compass agent Duke Jimmerson, and he saw the power of the Compass network and marketing opportunities for himself.
“The reach still astounds me,” Monning said. “In my estimation, the future belongs to those who can put their properties in front of the most eyes—and these tools are unlike anything I’ve ever seen in my career.” He was also impressed by the administrative support available from Compass’ staff members. “With Compass, much of the in-depth information that used to take me days to gather is available in just a few minutes,” Monning said. Monning also recognized the power of crossover sales offered by aligning with Compass, which dominates the luxury home and property market across the country. “Currently, in our area there are a number of boutique ranch brokerages, and we likely know a lot of the same people,” Monning said. “As a dominant force in the luxury property market, Compass brings a host of potential ranch customers from around the country.” Because real estate is ultimately a people business, the level of professional expertise throughout the organization was the icing on the proverbial cake.
“Compass has brought together top performing agents in top markets, so everybody you work with has experienced success and understands their segment of the industry extremely well,” Monning said. “Excellence across the board means everyone continues to grow as professionals.” He has taken that lesson to heart and has begun assembling his team. “I’m surrounding myself with people whose resumes are more impressive than mine. Our group has extensive, real world experience with ranching and at ranch brokerages,” Monning said. “I would hire anyone on this team to sell or find a ranch for me personally. I cannot wait for our clients to benefit from this collection of talent.” “We’ll be large enough to provide exceptional service and small enough to be nimble and responsive. And I guarantee you no one will work harder than we do,” said Monning, noting he’s hired two so far and interviewed “a bunch.” The complete team will likely grow to include five to six team members. Monning never loses sight of the financial bottomline in a sale, but his ultimate measuring stick of success is and will continue to be the satisfaction of his clients. “I like people, especially those in ranching America,” Monning said. “These ranches are serious matters for families and they deserve serious attention by experienced professionals. My team delivers steak, not just sizzle.” °
Wright Monning | Monning Ranch Group | Compass Real Estate D a l l as - F o r t Wo r t h | 596 0 B e r k s h i re L a n e , S u i te 70 0 | Da l l as , Tex as 75225
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Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this 388-acre ranch features stunning high elevation views, serene valleys and incredible wildlife habitat. Located only 15 minutes from the historic community of Llano, Big Ash Ranch offers the best of everything you could desire in a well-rounded ranch retreat. While the majority of the ranch retains its wild native character, the cedar has been cut leaving some desirable native brush and abundant post oaks and live oaks. Terrain is variable, featuring beautiful views from hilltops to verdant valleys with native grass and granite outcrops. Perched on one of the highest points is a stunning 4,036-squarefoot home that was built to the owner’s meticulous standards and specifications. Presented by Landmasters Real Estate
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Cross Arrow Ranch is the single-most sought-after collection of contiguous farm and ranch land in Northeast Texas. It contains 23,360± acres of fertile Texas soil. The ranch is more than just an operating cattle ranch; it also currently derives income from farm leases and hunting leases, as well as timber production. Cross Arrow Ranch is comprised of two well-known Texas ranches. The Cross Arrow and Hearts Bluff. Settled 135 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas, Cross Arrow Ranch is home to the Magic Valley Lake. With the prime location, ample facilities and a crew already in place to continue operations, it’s easy to see why the Cross Arrow Ranch is a perfect opportunity for a turnkey operation for the farmer, hunter or cattleman. Presented by National Land Realty
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ON THE COVER LOCATED 10 MILES SOUTHWEST OF KERRVILLE ON 1,791 ACRES, THE SUPER A RANCH OFFERS THE OPPORTUNIT Y FOR LARGE-SCALE RANCH RECREATION WITH ALL OF THE CONVENIENCE OF LIFE IN CLOSE PROXIMIT Y TO ONE OF TEXAS’ MOST HIGHLY PRIZED TOWNS. THE LANDSCAPE COMBINES SPECTACULAR HILLS WITH OPEN PASTURELAND FOR THE PASTORAL MIX THAT CHARACTERIZES THE HILL COUNTRY. SPRING 2020
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UPER A RANCH IS THE LARGEST LIVE WATER RANCH for sale in Kerr County. Indian artifacts are common finds as the people hike the ranch’s many trails and explore its nooks and crannies proving that the abundant live water has drawn humans to the ranch throughout history. Multiple springs bubble from the ground flowing into streams that eventually feed into Turtle Creek, which has a natural waterfall. Its banks are dotted with cypress trees. Hidden among the pecan and walnut groves are park-like clearings that the current owners have claimed as picnic areas, keeping them manicured and particularly beautiful.
The springs also fill several impoundments, the largest of which is a lake of about five acres. It is stocked with bass and provides top-notch fishing opportunities for both casual and serious anglers. The abundant surface water offers opportunities for swimming and paddling. The ranch’s armada includes an aluminum boat, a paddle boat and a pontoon boat that will transfer with the sale. While the surface water is plentiful, there are also two working windmills that could be used to provide additional water for the bountiful wildlife. The high-fenced ranch is home to whitetailed deer that have been improved through harvest selection and introduced genetics as well as turkeys, elk, fallow deer (white, chocolate and spotted), axis deer, sika deer, blackbuck antelope and aoudad sheep. Opportunities abound for wildlife watching and hunting. The wildlife infrastructure includes eight deer blinds, eight corn feeders and six protein feeders, which will convey with the sale, and a processing shed with both a walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. There are also two equipment barns (40’x130’ and 25’x100’), a horse barn with stalls and livestock pens, making the transition to a livestock operation easy. Good ranch roads, most of which are caliche, provide access throughout the ranch.
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The main house features three bedrooms and three-and-ahalf baths with extensive, rich cherrywood decking providing a natural gathering spot for family and friends. The state-ofthe-art outdoor kitchen makes sunrise breakfasts and sunset dinners easy. The spring-fed swimming pool and waterfall, known as The Grotto, is a destination for splashing, sunning and making memories. The spring feeding The Grotto also supplies a small lake visible from the master bedroom, once again melding the outdoors and indoors. An outdoor fireplace and large fire pit add a welcoming glow year-round. In addition, there is a 3,000Âą square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath guest house with a large dining room and great room. From the spacious back porch of the guest house, family and friends can watch wildlife graze on the nearby hills. The main house and the guest house each have a well with a submersible pump to supply water. For more fun, there is a large game room with a pool table, air hockey, foosball table and more. It includes a bedroom and kitchen to accommodate additional guests.
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THE SUPER A RANCH IS A SPECIAL PLACE WITH A SPECIAL STORY. IT WAS CARVED FROM THE ORIGINAL LACY RANCH, KNOWN FOR UNIQUE FLORA SUCH AS THE LACY OAK AND AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BLUE LACY, THE TEXAS STATE DOG. EACH OWNER HAS ADDED A NEW CHAPTER, CONTRIBUTING TO ITS UNIQUE CHARACTER AND STORY THAT CONTINUES TO UNFOLD. CALL HOWARD W. HOOD AT (830) 739-3815 TO EXPERIENCE THE SUPER A FOR YOURSELF. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR $30,447,000.
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elite texas property. Set against striking granite and sandstone outcrops from which it gets its name, the 2,725± acre game-fenced Sandstone Mountain Ranch near Llano is an elite Texas property dedicated to exceptional wildlife and fine living. A concerted five-year plan of restoration and improvement has lifted the property to the pinnacle. The current owners restored the ranch to its former glory, so you don’t have to do anything but enjoy its magnificence. Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com.
llano county, texas | 2,725 acres | $29,500,000 | property# 5115261 or 1,595 acres | $19,950,000 | property# 7716958 Howard W. Hood • 830 739 3815 • Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com
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hunting destination. Rancho Estrella provides incredible hunting and superlative privacy. It has been managed
for wildlife for almost 30 years, is divided into four pastures and is completely high fenced.
The ranch has two separate living compounds, each featuring a main lodge, apartments and
casitas. The ranch has been a hunting destination and a corporate retreat and could easily be a commercial hunting operation. Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com.
8,100 acres | jim hogg & starr counties, texas | $30,000,000 | property# 3061902 Howard W. Hood • 830 739 3815 • Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com
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beautiful getaway. Lucky A Ranch is a quiet, beautiful getaway. It was designed to accommodate a purebred
cow-calf operation, but the improvements and infrastructure make it ideal for a horse farm or a
self-sufficient country getaway with income generating potential. The 5,000± square-foot house
is a testament to fine craftsmanship, and water is plentiful for livestock and wildlife. About 30
percent of the ranch is wooded, creating a wildlife oasis. Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com.
388 acres | grimes county, texas | $6,750,000 | property# 4684998 Howard W. Hood • 830 739 3815 • Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com
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wildlife enthusiast’s dream. The Jacalon Ranch is the stuff of a wildlife enthusiast’s dreams—but it’s real. The 4,624± acre
ranch, located near Hebbronville, is home to exceptional hunting with abundant whitetails, quail,
dove and waterfowl. The 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. Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com.
4,624 acres | webb & zapata counties, texas | $6,704,800 | property# 5099555 Howard W. Hood • 830 739 3815 • Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com
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memorable views. Throughout most of its history, Reward Ranch, founded in the early 1900s, was used as a livestock operation. Most recently, though, the low-fenced ranch has focused on wildlife. The headquarters
compound includes two main ranch houses and a wrangler’s house, and there are several potential
building sites with memorable views. Reward Ranch provides the best of the Hill Country along with convenient interstate access to Kerrville and San Antonio. Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com.
2,330 acres | real & edwards counties, texas | $6,174,500 | property# 6180020 Howard W. Hood • 830 739 3815 • Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com
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hill country gem. Wolf Creek Ranch is located on beautiful HWY 16, between
Fredericksburg and Kerrville, and offers a very private setting on 65 high-fenced acres with scattered trees and the crystalclear flowing waters of Wolf Creek. Off the private gated entry, the long paved driveway gives way to the secluded
7,500± square-foot, custom-built stucco home nestled in the
oaks and hardwoods. Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com.
65 acres | gillespie county, texas | $3,250,000 | property# 4778693 Howard W. Hood • 830 739 3815 • Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com
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wild spirit. Robin’s Rock 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 the ranch is manicured,
it retains its wild spirit. Family and guests will enjoy the custom
rock entrance and beautifully appointed home. Several natural
springs meander through the canyon and provide water for the abundant wildlife. Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com.
82.44 acres | kerr county, texas | $2,495,000 | property# 4685009 Conner W. Hood • 830 928 2317 • Conner@HoodRealEstateInc.com
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versatile & unique. Lake Amistad is versatile and unique for development potential, a corporate retreat, a recreational camp or just living the good life. Delight in hunting wild game or hiking in the hills of
this scenic 872.6-acre property. Breathtaking views of Lake Amistad and the surrounding Texas hills provide a diverse
natural terrain. A rare find in today’s market, this property won’t last long. Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com.
872.6 acres | val verde county, texas | $2,600,000 | property# 951942 Howard W. Hood • 830 739 3815 • Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com
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casual country living. The Diamond S Ranch offers casual, country living on a
recreational Hill Country homestead. Residents, whether they live here full time or on the weekends, can splash in the scenic
Guadalupe River, hunt native and exotic game, or simply enjoy
the elbow room that comes with owning 23± acres in one of
the region’s most sought-after areas. Neighbors are limited, so peace is plentiful. Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com.
23 acres | comal county, texas | $825,000 | property# 7721615 Conner W. Hood • 830 928 2317 • Conner@HoodRealEstateInc.com
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Estancia on the Brazos 400± Acres | Washington County | $9,900,000 | Property ID: 5982731
Buck Spring Ranch 1,587± Acres | Llano County | $9,700,000 | Property ID: 6888067
HARLAN RAY c: 214.908.7770 hray@briggsfreeman.com
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Barber Mountain Brazos Ranch 1,423± Acres | Palo Pinto County | $9,495,000 | Property ID: 5587079
Stonehouse Ranch 100± Acres | Collin County | $6,975,000 | Property ID: 7729019
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Five Bridges Farm 447± Acres | Anderson County | $6,250,000 | Property ID: 6391732
Crockett Ranch 457± Acres | Montague County | $4,600,000 | Property ID: 6343683
HARLAN RAY c: 214.908.7770 hray@briggsfreeman.com
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Valhalla Farms 784± Acres | Milam County | $4,495,000 | Property ID: 2917928
Brazos River Ranch 534± Acres | Palo Pinto County | $4,000,000 | Property ID: 7851958
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Gilley Creek Ranch 289± Acres | Smith County | $3,475,000 | Property ID: 7534201
Kaufman Ranch 306± Acres | Kaufman County | $2,876,500 | Property ID: 7770896
HARLAN RAY c: 214.908.7770 hray@briggsfreeman.com
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Spector Ranch 564± Acres | Montague County | $2,500,000 | Property ID: 7086517
Red Oak Creek Ranch 380± Acres | Ellis County | $2,350,000 | Property ID: 6214789
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Mineola W Ranch 150± Acres | Wood County | $1,350,000 | Property ID: 7691274
Leatherwood Ranch 42± Acres | Denton County | $1,195,000 | Property ID: 6957589
Granbury Horse Farm 22± Acres | Hood County | $1,075,000 | Property ID: 7430297
HARLAN RAY c: 214.908.7770 hray@briggsfreeman.com
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CLAY BEBEE c: 512.422.8276 cbebee@briggsfreeman.com
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Riley Ranch 284± Acres | Bosque County | $995,000 | Property ID: 7277105
Lake Whitney Lake House 3± Acres | Bosque County | $899,000 | Property ID: 3886839
Oak Horn Ranch 58± Acres | Navarro County | $595,000 | Property ID: 7270345
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SNAKE CREEK RANCH This turnkey high-fenced hunting ranch in the heart of the “Golden Triangle" sweeps across three counties. Water infrastructure on the ranch is one of the best we have ever seen with five Carrizo wells and miles of underground piped water servicing 48 stock ponds, pivot irrigation and a 72,000-gallon water storage tank. The meticulously maintained improvements include a five-bedroom, five-bath hunting lodge with pool, two foreman’s homes, three barns, a full deer processing facility, shooting range and more! The highly sought after "red dirt” dominates almost the entire ranch, which maintains an MLDP III status. The well-managed trophy native deer herd is supported by the superb brush diversity and multiple productive food-plots. 8,195± ACRES IN ZAVAL A , DIMMIT & FRIO COUNTIES • PROPERT Y ID: 7799451
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NUECES RANCH A low-fence South Texas ranch has been intensely managed for 14± years and has produced exceptional native, free-range whitetail deer. Improvements include a great road system, 20± acre lake, 3.5± miles of Nueces River plus 100+ miles of maintained senderos and brush clearing. Nice facilities include a ranch home, guest house, foreman’s home, barns, etc. 6,963± ACRES IN L A SALLE & MCMULLEN COUNTIES PROPERT Y ID: 7353868
EL TESORO RANCH
SAN AMBROSIA CREEK RANCH 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 COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6617242
PALOMA WEST 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.
This one-of-a-kind, premier ranch has a fascinating history. It is a great entertainment ranch and income-producing farm and has 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 plus irrigated farmland.
3,000± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6157314
3,015± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 4398158
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SAN SABA RIVER RANCH
TRAIN MOUNTAIN RANCH
The highlight of the ranch is the three± miles of pristine San Saba River frontage, plus superior water infrastructure with nine water wells and 20 stock tanks. Nine-bedroom lodge, guest/staff homes. Wonderful topographic variety and 6,200± acres high fenced with excellent trees and cover. Improved whitetail herd, plus blackbuck, turkey, hogs, quail, dove, duck and fishing for big bass, catfish, perch and carp.
A highly desirable live-water offering features two± miles of North Llano River frontage, breathtaking topography and views as well as incredible wildlife. Train Mountain, which can be seen from I-10, is an iconic and grandiose feature with unbelievable views from the top. There are homes with rental income, barn, sheds, hunter’s cabin and pipe cattle pens.
7,800± ACRES IN MENARD COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 7135369
1,200± ACRES IN KIMBLE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6615683
SCHOOL CREEK RANCH
PIPE DREAM RANCH
This Hill Country, live water offering on School Creek has impressive topography with long grandiose views of Twin Mountains and other hilltops, strong soils and grasses and great hunting only 70 miles from Austin. One of the most well-rounded properties in the area, with just about everything one could ask for. Besides the live water, there is one reliable solar well on the property.
One of the finest sizable live water offerings with proximity to metro Austin. Almost two± miles of Bear Creek with three concrete dams and a crystal-clear seven± acre lake provide outstanding and private water features. High-fenced perimeter with cross-fenced high-fence pastures. Game rich with whitetail deer, turkey, dove, ducks and more. Desirable Liberty Hill ISD.
603± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY • PROPERT Y ID: 7062916
530± ACRES IN BURNET & WILLIAMSON COUNTIES PROPERT Y ID: 7131465
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BLUE HOLE RANCH
NUECES RIVER RANCH
Owned since 1973, the ranch has nearly two± miles of the crystal-clear Dry Frio River. Deep holes, fast flowing rapids and both sides of this year-round river combines with amazing views, good bottomland and large trees. Abundant wildlife plus privacy and remoteness, with a high-quality axis herd plus whitetail deer, fallow, sika deer, aoudad, turkey, hogs and varmints.
Truly unique live water offering with nearly 2± miles of crystal clear Nueces River. This stretch of River has deep holes to fast running rapids. High bluffs, slough, excellent brush and large oak trees add to its beauty. A rock home sits atop a bluff overlooking the river, plus there is one water well and one pond.
2 ,270± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 7119686
1,000± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 7353868
MONTELL MOUNTAIN RANCH This true Transition Zone ranch offers the best of both worlds with crystal clear live water and rolling Hill Country terrain colliding with native South Texas brush habitat. The West Prong Nueces and the main Nueces River form two boundaries of the ranch. The water attracts an abundance of whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, quail and more.
This is a beautiful ranch with both sides of two named live water creeks, spectacular views from Montell Mountain and tons of wildlife. The property is less than two hours from San Antonio and is ready to be enjoyed the day you buy it with a cabin, blinds, feeders and a good road system. Along with the hunting for native and free-roaming exotic wildlife, there is swimming, fishing, hiking, 4-wheeling and great arrowhead hunting. Also offered as 566± acres without water.
1,055± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7429402
598± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7523092
DOS RIOS RANCH
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MILSTEAD RANCH
JOHNSON FARM
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.
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, 588± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6533035
1,085± ACRES IN FRIO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6533024
MCCOY RANCH
ATASCOSA RIVER RANCH
This is a beautiful raw ranch in a great location only 40± miles south of San Antonio. The property is covered in huge oak trees and is loaded with native wildlife. The ranch would be a great recreational getaway and is also ideal for livestock. There are prime future building sites and two ponds plus several drainages.
This is a live water ranch with over one-half a mile of both sides of Atascosa River, only 40 minutes from metro San Antonio. The property is loaded with wildlife and also has 80± acres of fields that can be cultivated. Ideal as a great recreational getaway or support for a good number of livestock, it features large oak trees plus a good mixture of South Texas brush providing cover and nutrition for wildlife.
509± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7824701
246± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 7708066
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NORTH CANYON RANCH
TABLE TOP MOUNTAIN RANCH
Off HWY 290 west of Dripping Springs, this ranch offers privacy, beautiful topography with trees and views, and easy access from metro Austin, as well as San Antonio. Owned since the 1940s, the land has electricity and three water wells, providing infrastructure for future building or improvements of choice.
This centrally located scenic ranch is truly the epitome of all the Hill Country has to offer. The high fenced ranch boasts majestic hilltops and monstrous views, outstanding water features, wildlife and idyllic terrain. Home to a plentiful whitetail herd plus axis deer, blackbuck antelope and aoudad sheep, turkey, ducks, dove and others plus bass and catfish in the lakes.
1,200± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6032820
608± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7049295
EAST ELM CREEK RANCH
SOE RANCH
This turnkey ranch is ready to be enjoyed the day you buy it. Impressive improvements for entertainment with a hilltop headquarters, rolling terrain with views and a calculated road system combined with great vegetation to support abundant wildlife. High fenced, with blinds and feeders to convey. Improved genetics whitetail deer herd, axis deer herd plus turkey, dove, quail, hogs, etc.
This is a turnkey hunting ranch with an exceptional wildlife herd, plentiful water, great road system and improvements that are move-in ready. Intense management of the whitetail and axis deer have resulted in numerous trophy deer. Water includes three ponds, troughs, five water wells, two irrigation wells and Lindsey Creek. Attractive, well-located main home, guest house, garage plus five deer pens and high fencing.
396± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6716666
662± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 7415077
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COYOTE SPRING RANCH
PRIVILEGE CREEK 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.
Large hilltops and low rich bottom land combine with 1.5± miles of both sides of Privilege Creek, springs and ponds. Great choices for future improvements with scenic views just minutes from historic Boerne or Comfort or 30 minutes from metro San Antonio. The abundant water attracts native wildlife, including whitetail deer, turkey, hogs and more.
1,100± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 5987385
645± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7309209
RED OAK MOUNTAIN RANCH
RIMROCK RIVER RANCH
The most incredible terrain ranges from majestic hilltops with monstrous views to scenic gentle meadows with native wildlife, plus the source of seasonal Falls Creek, a spring-fed tank and two other tanks. There are multiple choices for homesites with 20± mile views, complemented by proximity to Austin, San Antonio or charming Fredericksburg.
One of the most diverse and impressive ranches in the state with regard to wildlife. High fenced, it has incredible elk, whitetail deer, mule deer, aoudad, and world class waterfowl, quail, turkey and dove. A highlight is the amazing 4.7± miles of both sides of the South Wichita River plus massive 30+ mile views and an elaborate road system. First-class improvements with timber home, bunkhouse, cabins, barns, etc.
493± ACRES IN BL ANCO COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 7705961
4,644± ACRES IN KING COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7748327
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YO4 RANCH
ROUGH HOLLOW RANCH
An impressive piece of the Legendary Y.O. Ranch is the geographic heart of the original Y.O. with Aoudad Hill and Bull Springs, numerous free ranging exotics and native wildlife. There is partial high fencing, four water wells, two earthen tanks, numerous water troughs and pila. Seller will consider parcels of 1,109± acres or 2,500± acres.
The best of the Hill Country combines with beautiful rolling terrain, a grand variety of native trees and a meandering seasonal creek. This high-fenced ranch is home to whitetail deer and a black buck antelope herd, plus there is an l-d-l agricultural exemption. Attractive living choices include a ranch home and a barndominium.
5, 510± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 3451921
585± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 7162959
WILLOW CITY RANCH
MUY ALTO RANCH
Incredible views are captured from this impeccably maintained ranch with headquarters on a high hill overlooking the serene landscape. There are 118± acres low and high fenced with wells and tanks, with a Level III MLD and a whitetail deer herd, plus ag.-exempt lowfenced land. Impressive lodge and barns plus a wellness spa, the Willow Room, offers the ultimate in relaxation and fitness.
This fifth-generation ranch has been operated by the same family since 1950. A rare find with superb location, this history-filled ranch has two springfed creeks. Incredible views, grand trees and nice headquarters add to the uniqueness. This was one of several large ranches owned by the McCullough Family and was the main headquarters for their cattle operation.
134± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 7361782
917± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7052985
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ROCK HEAD RANCH 4,008± Acres in Kimble and Mason Counties | Property ID: 7 76167 7 | $11,950,000 Situated among an immaculate Hill Country setting with impressive views, this ranch is a high-fenced hunting and recreational turn-key showplace with all of the attributes needed for a first-class ranch. The whitetail deer have been well managed over the years with some introduced genetics. The meticulously constructed improvements on Rock Head Ranch include a 4,300± square-foot, six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath lodge with a spacious floorplan, a 1,120± square-foot guest cabin and separate bunk room perfect for family, friends and guests. In addition, there is a foreman’s house near the center of the ranch. Also included are multiple pole barns, pipe cattle pens, a roping area, a gun range, a game cleaning area and a walk-in cooler. Six water wells and several troughs for livestock and wildlife are located throughout the ranch.
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CAYENDO CUERNOS 3,204± Acres in Duval County | Property ID: 6457912 | $7,950,000 Cayendo Cuernos is a 3,204± acre hunting, high-fenced paradise, with whitetail deer, scimitar oryx, quail, turkey, dove and hogs. A 6.2± acre DMP pen is in place, and there is a nice set of cattle pens included. A large covered equipment barn, additional barns, a game cleaning area with a walk-in cooler and a rifle range are nearby. A 2,000± square-foot, two-story building contains three spacious individual suites with private entrances and a large gathering area where you will find a beautiful floor-to-ceiling picture window, a pool table, full kitchen and a separate dining area. Additional bedrooms are located off the common area.
LONG BRANCH SPRINGS RANCH 1,003± Acres in Burnet County | Property ID: 7690032 | $7,950,000 Ideally located between Marble Falls and Burnet lies the Long Branch Springs Ranch. Situated at the corner of Highway 281 and Park Road 4, the location of this ranch is exceptional for either a personal ranch or a possible residential development. Nearby towns offer restaurants and shopping, and the proximity of the highly desirable recreational lakes and Longhorn Caverns State Park is a bonus. Located on the ranch is the original two-story Brownlee family ranch house, waiting for its new owner to restore and bring back to life the historical feel of the home. Two springs on the ranch have been dammed to create nice pools of water for the abundance of native wildlife, including whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove and other animals native to the Texas Hill Country.
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NORTH CREEK RANCH 149± Acres in Kendall County | Property ID: 7043974 | $3,250,000 North Creek Ranch is a quality live-water property with beautiful views and is located in a desirable area just north of Comfort, Texas. Winding through lush terrain, the paved road leads to the spacious 3,000± square-foot home with an open floorplan, Saltillo tile, high-vaulted ceilings and a three-car garage. The creek flows well and has a nice dam that pools the water, which can be used as a swimming or fishing hole, and a cozy picnic area overlooks the dam. Near the creek is a 15± acre coastal field that is both productive and brings a nice attraction to the property. The ranch has an abundance of wildlife, including axis, whitetail, blackbuck and turkey.
5H RANCH 53± Acres in Kendall County | Property ID: 7579247 | $2,250,000 Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this hidden oasis awaits those who follow the paved drive into the 5H Ranch. An authentic log home with massive hand-hewn logs is situated amongst mature trees and nestled near the large pond which overlooks the valley below. A unique gem, it offers the warmth of a cabin with the space of a comfortable home. A game room adjacent to the main house provides endless entertainment opportunities, whether it be a game of pool, watching your favorite team play on the big screen, playing a board game or just sitting back and enjoying a cocktail from the bar. You can sit and visit on one of the numerous porches or balconies, as well as under the cabana by the pool on those hot summer days. There is a separate guest quarters that has the feel of being on a private retreat. The west boundary of the property has North Creek which flows in normal rain periods.
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EAGLE RIDGE LAKE RANCH 78± Acres in Kerr County | Property ID: 7 795205 | $1,525,000 One-of-a-kind, hard-to-find property with a large private lake that is set up and ready to go for your next dream home! The lake is a waterfowl haven with sightings of many different types of ducks. Stunning views of the lake from the surrounding hilltops. To build a comparable lake would be expensive—this one is ready for years of family fun and adventure. The rest of the property has acres of areas that are perfect for hiking and exploring. Several valleys have nice wet-weather creeks and drainage areas.
VISTA HILLS RANCH 136± Acres in Blanco Count y | Proper t y ID: 768567 1 | $1,985,000 Vista Hills Ranch is an impressive 136± acre property located in the highly sought-after Texas Hill Country between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. The ranch has a private atmosphere with impressive views. Quality improvements include a stunning two-story home, garage with apartment, large barn and three water wells. With close proximity to the famous Highway 290 wine corridor and local shops, the location is great for entertaining. This is a well-watered ranch with two operating windmills, three water wells, three water troughs, a 20,000± gallon rainwater collection system and two sizeable stock tanks.
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BAR C RANCH 1,505± Acres in Sutton Count y | Proper t y ID: 3702847 | $2,851,975 Long-range views, a wooded draw and an abundance of game for hunting are just a few attributes of Bar C Ranch. The ranch has a solid whitetail population, axis deer, turkey and dove. A two-bedroom home is fenced with a beautiful pond and windmill. A guest house is located nearby, and a large metal barn has adjoining steel pipe working pens. A 15± acre field is an excellent food plot. Five water wells and five stock tanks are located on the ranch.
LIVE OAK RANCH 1,168± Acres in Uvalde County | Property ID: 7810367 | $3,700,000 The Live Oak Ranch is a quality recreational ranch with an improved whitetail deer herd ready for hunters this coming season. The land has an abundance of native mixed brush species with plenty of live oak trees, several water wells and electricity. Improvements include three houses, a large barn, workshop and more! Feeders, blinds and feed storage are in place. A watering system and several quality tanks are also located on the property.
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DOLAN CREEK ROAD RANCH 1,119± Acres in Val Verde County | Property ID: 7734179 | $1,325,000 The Dolan Creek Road Ranch offers a wide variety of landscape with the convergence of the Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande Plain brushland. The ranch has been owned by the Pusard family for many years, and this is the last part of the original 6,000± acres that they owned. Terrain includes a nice combination of rolling hills and canyons. There are good views from many vantage points. The property does not have any structural improvements, providing a blank canvas to its next owner.
COX-MILLS RANCH 2,106± Acres in Crockett County | Property ID: 7721491 | $1,663,900 The Cox-Mills Ranch is the epitome of a beautiful and spacious West Texas ranch. Terrain includes a superb combination of rolling hills and deep canyons. There are unobstructed picturesque views throughout. The property is void of any structural improvements, providing a blank canvas to its next owner. The ranch is currently under an ag exemption and electricity is on site.
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.
4W RIVER RANCH 18± Acres in Kimble County | Property ID: 7283320 | $695,000 The 4W River Ranch is a stunning live-water property with incredible South Llano River frontage. Situated amongst a beautiful Hill Country setting, this park-like acreage is located southwest of Junction, Texas. Currently under an ag exemption with on-site electricity, the property has land on both sides of a strong tributary of the South Llano River.
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Tesnus Ranch: 19,814.23± Acres, Brewster County, $15,554,170.55 Rio Texico Ranch: 117,000± Acres, Brewster County, $85,995,000 Dove Mountain Ranch: 196,000± Acres, Brewster County, $149,940,000 Horse Mountain Ranch: 34,123± Acres, Brewster County, $28,151,475 Y.E. Mesa Ranch: 52,022± Acres, Brewster County, $40,317,050. Property ID: 7641014
Brewster County 420,000± Acres $319,957,696
state of Texas
Contiguous
FORT DAVIS & AUSTIN, TEXAS
TAMMY KING, BROKER
Tammy@KingLandWater.com
JAMES KING, AGENT James@KingLandWater.com
(432) 386-2821
$49,200,000 32,800± Acres Concho, McCulloch & Menard Counties
HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com
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FOR D R ANCH Ford Ranch is a famous working cattle and hunting ranch comprised of a combination of Edwards Plateau limestone hills and valleys and Central Rolling Plains fields with numerous drainages of mesquite and oaklined wooded banks and grassy draws. Property ID: 7019790
EAGLE & CAR R IZO MOUNTAIN R ANCH King Land and Water and Chas. S. Middleton and Son have teamed together to exclusively offer for sale the Eagle Mountain Ranch and nearby Carrizo Mountain Ranch. This mountain range functions as a sky island habitat, with intermountain ridgelines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration, especially between Texas and Mexico along the Rio Grande. Property ID: 7660127
Culberson & Hudspeth Counties 76,185± Acres $60,567,075
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10,000± Acres
12,000± Acres
Brewster County
Culberson County
CATHEDR A L MTN R ANCH
FAR MER R ANCH
This iconic ranch is only 13.5 miles south of Alpine with 5.3 miles of both sides of spring-fed Calamity Creek. Improvements include an owner’s lodge set up facing south, framing Cathedral Mountain. A rare opportunity. Co-Listed with Carpenter Real Estate. Property ID: 7608905
One of the original farming operations developed in the Van Horn area and now a working cattle and hunting ranch. The ranch consists of gently rolling high-desert grasslands, draws and flats with spectacular views providing for excellent hunting opportunities. Property ID: 7582746 SPRING 2020
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Lying over an aquifer with a diverse landscape, 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
Pecos County 12,178± Acres $6,052,267
state of Texas FORT DAVIS & AUSTIN, TEXAS
TAMMY KING, BROKER
Tammy@KingLandWater.com
JAMES KING, AGENT James@KingLandWater.com
(432) 386-2821
$3,149,304 7,410± Acres Terrell County
HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com
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H BAR H R ANCH In a region full of history and natural habitat and wildlife, the H Bar H Ranch consists of rolling hill country and rugged wild canyon country. The ranch has 1.75 miles of frontage on the Rio Grande, accessible by vehicle. This is a turnkey ranch with a restored historic furnished home, outbuildings and hunting blinds with feeders. Seller will convey 25 percent of minerals owned. Property ID: 7269910
JENSCHK E L ANE FAR M The Jenschke Lane Farm offers a sense of privacy while also providing excellent access, multiple homesites with incredible views and a fantastic location in this booming region of the Hill Country. Consists of rolling savannawoodlands with post oaks and Spanish oaks nestled into the picturesque Hill Country scenery. Property ID: 7541587
Gillespie County 202± Acres $4,750,000
$2,958,850
$3,212,140
1,003± Acres
6,004± Acres
Brazoria County
Pecos County
CHU RANCH & FARM
DOS LOM AS
Located between Angleton and Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, Chu Ranch & Farm fronts FM 2004 and City Rd 213, providing easy access to the property. The location creates opportunities for waterfowl hunting in this area along the Texas Coast. Property ID: 7624247
The name of the ranch comes from two limestone mountaintops that dominate the views from around the ranch. Well managed for decades, this is a working ranch with excellent hunting. Loaded with canyons, mountains, caves and vegetation cover. Property ID: 5403738 SPRING 2020
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Pecos Canyon Ranch is a world unto itself, located six miles north of Langtry and fronting 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
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Val Verde County 8,459± Acres $5,709,951
state of Texas FORT DAVIS & AUSTIN, TEXAS
TAMMY KING, BROKER
Tammy@KingLandWater.com
JAMES KING, AGENT James@KingLandWater.com
(432) 386-2821
$3,314,400 1,381± Acres Brewster County
HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com
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PANTHER ROCK R ANCH Panther Rock Ranch is High Chihuahuan Desert with beautiful Ash Creek cutting through the middle of the ranch. The ranch has an old building site with amazing views of Elephant Mountain and Cathedral Mountain that towers over the landscape. Property ID: 1634380
NORTH CEDAR CREEK RANCH
PRAIRIE CANYON RANCH
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
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
Terrell County
Terrell County
1,313± Acres
22,972± Acres
$439,855
$7,695,620
Sold
$2,518,550
1,508± Acres
2,963± Acres
Bexar & Medina Counties
Hudspeth County
EAGLE PINON RANCH
GALLAGHER HQ RANCH
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
Gallagher Headquarters Ranch is a world unto itself, as if time stopped in the mid 1800s when the ranch was founded. Today with all the modern amenities of a new home, this historic compound makes it seem that you are on a working historic Spanish hacienda. Property ID: 6489823 SPRING 2020
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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. 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 1,267-acre ranch has been preserved in its natural state, evidenced by the land stewardship of the previous owners. There are several water wells on the property that service the ranch amenities. 250-acre to 688-acre tracts are available, $11,500 to $15,000 per acre.
1,815± ACRES IN COMAL AND HAYS COUNTIES
Property IDs: 6743621 & 6748161
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THE MOUNTAIN RANCH A unique opportunity to own a portion of this historic 4,500-acre ranch. Located between Burnet and Marble Falls, this ranch is an easy one-hour drive from Austin. A limited number of ranches are available, ranging in size from 250 to 800 acres, all with unique attributes. Whether you want 40+ mile views, live water, lakes or amazing wildlife habitat, this property has it all. Gated privacy, exclusive ownership under a wildlife management plan—call today for more details. Individual parcels range from $1,800,000 to $6,400,000.
Property ID: 4695383
4,500± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • $28,125,000
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UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE IN FARM AND RANCH SALES OAK KNOLL RANCH The Oak Knoll Ranch features a stunning custom home on 45 live oakstudded acres near the town of Salado. Construction is of cut limestone with wrap-around porches, two balconies and a salt water swimming pool for outdoor enjoyment. In addition, behind the home there is a play-scape and a three-stall horse barn with a tack room. Selective clearing has been done over the years to enhance the hardwood tree cover featuring live oak, post oak and elm. An additional 57 acres is available for purchase.
45± ACRES IN BELL COUNTY $995,000 Property ID: 7782148
THE RANCHES AT BAR-V-BAR The Ranches at Bar-V-Bar represent a very rare and unique opportunity for a limited number of individuals to purchase a portion of this historic Central Texas ranch and begin their own legacy. Slightly undulating terrain makes way from beautiful bottom land with verdant pastures to tree lined ridges with outstanding views to the southwest. Conveniently located near Salado. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a part of this special piece of Texas. Owner Financing Available.
10± ACRE TRACTS IN BELL COUNTY $155,000
Property ID: 6845631
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RANCH INVESTMENTS SINCE 1982 LLANO 460 RANCH This ranch is a place to enjoy the peaceful country living and be close to shopping, schools and dining. The current owners have constructed excellent buildings and improvements on the property that makes this ranch a top notch recreational and family property. All the hard work is done as the ranch can be enjoyed the minute you close on the property. If one desires a larger home, there is plenty of space under the large live oaks to construct it. This ranch is truly a oneof-a-kind property in today’s market.
460± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY $4,250,000 Property ID: 7300982
SAN SABA PEAK GAME RANCH This is one of the rarest offerings Ranch Investments has had in many years. A ranch that encompasses a significant State Historic Landmark, has quality improvements, is stocked with a variety of exotic wildlife and offers outstanding wing shooting. The front porch of the native stone ranch house offers scenic views, and out back, a flagstone patio has a spectacular view of San Saba Peak. Other improvements include a 5,000-square-foot metal barn on a concrete foundation and high fencing.
505± ACRES IN MILLS COUNTY Property ID: 7866715
$2,500,000
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170± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY $2,200,000 Property ID: 7675495
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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Rockin’ T Ranch 35.31± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 7692934 | Call for Price
35 manicured acres with McCaleb Road and Austin McCombs Road frontage. Lovely, spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home overlooking the horse and longhorn pastures, two lakes and hay field. Variety of horse facilities; stables, arena, covered circular wheel. Indoor/outdoor dog pens, tool shed and man cave are among the other improvements on the property. An inviting one-bedroom, one-bath guest house is near the main house and pool. This property offers immense potential for horse owners, recreational buyers or developers. Will divide. Come see this beautiful property and all it has to offer.
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Bluff Spring Ranch 275Âą Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 6862360 | $3,300,000
Really pretty raw ranch land ideally located between Wimberley and Dripping Springs on Ranch Road 12 offering 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. Will divide.
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Pawnee Ranch 302Âą Acres | Karnes County | Property ID: 7752918 | $1,200,000
Nice ranch between Kenedy and Three Rivers with frontage on Highway 72 and County Road 180. Rolling terrain, fenced for cattle and four stock tanks. A large part could easily be returned to cultivatable land by taking out regrowth. Large open-concept home, pool, stables, old original ranch house, well, septic and miscellaneous outbuildings. Great opportunity to spruce up the improvements that have not been used in several years. A little over an hour to San Antonio and a couple hours to the coast.
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Leon Creek Ranch 91 Âą Acres | Bexar County | Property ID: 7752919 | Call for Price
Family ranch is available for the first time in 100 years with over a quarter mile of Highway 16 frontage about two miles south of Loop 410 and just a few miles west of Toyota operations. Building sites 30 to 40 feet above a beautiful section of Leon Creek. Great for recreational use, development, cattle or full time rural residence. Minutes to downtown San Antonio.
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River Bend Ranch 170± Acres | Liberty County | Property ID: 6862851 | $1,682,000
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, indoor pavilion and more is nestled among gorgeous, mature oaks and other native hardwoods. There is an abundance of deer, turkey and other game.
Caney Oak Ranch 82± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 7254544 | $869,400
Recreational, residential, investment property on Caney Creek. Well, septic, electric, phone, live water creek and paved road frontage a few minutes from Conroe. It has it all.
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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 high-fenced pasture and outside in the larger low-fenced portion. The 4,000-square-foot main barndominium comes fully furnished and includes enclosed parking for ATVs. A large deck at the rear of the home overlooks a beautiful valley below. State-of-the-art surveillance and security systems are in place. For those that love exploring, this ranch is home to the ninth-deepest cave in the state of Texas! Plus, Blowhole Cave is featured in many books on the subject. $2,800,000 1,722± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6657665
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SYCAMORE CREEK RANCH The Sycamore Creek Ranch is a low-fenced Hill Country hunting and recreational ranch with much of the improvements and personal touches already in place. The Hill Country is known for lots of deer and also many varying species of free-ranging exotics. The elevation varies, and the hills have an elevation that can be from 1,400 feet to over 2,000 feet. The property is low fenced which adds excitement back into the hunt. If you’re looking for a good hunting ranch that is turnkey, consider the Sycamore Creek Ranch in Edwards County. $899,000 • Price Reduced 647± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7740725
LAGO RANCH CATTLEMAN’S RANCH
A great recreational property with huge development potential, the Lago Ranch is a great find only 25 miles from downtown Austin. With over 4,000 feet of frontage on paved FM 2001, and over 3,000 feet of county road frontage, the property is very
Cattle operation located at the intersection of FM 187 and FM 140. This
easily accessible. Currently, the property is operated as a family cattle operation
property is a great mix of native brush and highly productive tillable
equipped with pens and divided into multiple pastures for grazing purposes. The
ground. There are multiple older Carrizo irrigation wells on the property
highlight of the ranch is the 40+ acre lake in the center of the ranch which is fed
which are not being used at this time. The 700± cultivated acres are
by Brushy Creek. Aside from the large lake, there are five earthen ponds on the
currently being dry land farmed. This is an attractive property in a great
property which serve as water sources for livestock and wildlife. Plum Creek also
area, only miles from Sabinal, Batesville and Pearsall. $2,860,000
dissects the southwest corner of the ranch and is an added water feature. $4,231,225
880± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 2959552
711± ACRES IN CALDWELL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7785983
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BIGFOOT FARM The Bigfoot Farm is a beautiful piece of farmland with approximately 90 percent irrigated land and ample amounts of water. The entire farm
3C RANCH
consists of 194 acres with five pivots that irrigate 175 acres. As per the
The 3C Ranch is comprised of 12 contiguous sections of land located in the
owner, the entire property can be irrigated up to an inch in two-to-three
Western Edward Plateau between Dryden and Sheffield. The ranch has been owned
days, therefore making this farm a great candidate for sod grass, vegetables
and operated by the same family for over 40 years and has gradually transitioned
and Tifton 85. This farm comes with a sturdy, 2,100-square-foot home
from a sheep and goat operation to an excellent hunting ranch, not having been
that was originally built in 2006. In 2015, the owner renovated and rebuilt
grazed in over 10 years. With a diverse terrain, the 3C has much to offer including
the entire home adding a master bedroom and mud room. $1,750,000
deep canyons, high cliffs, rolling hills and flat grass prairies. $2,572,800
194± ACRES IN FRIO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6758263
7,680± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6804090
G-B RANCH Great South Texas recreational, hunting and cattle ranch. The current owner has appreciated the land for over 20 years. The place has a nice gentle
PRADON RANCH
roll to it with higher elevations on the west part of the ranch which offer
The Pradon Ranch is 766± acres located along the Rio Grande river in southern
beautiful views of the countryside. A good road system is in place which
Maverick County. The property is a combination of a working cattle ranch
makes the ranch easily accessible by truck or ATV. Here is an opportunity
and sportsman paradise. Multiple irrigated fields, stock ponds, river and creek
to own a low-fence, free-ranging ranch in a sought-after area. $1,258,075
frontage and improvements make this a unique South Texas ranch. $2,299,890
513.5± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7135329
766± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7803341
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SAN TOMAS RANCH The San Tomas is the perfect blend of improved grass, manicured pastures and exceptional native beauty. Located less than eight miles west of U.S.
SAN PEDRO RANCH
HWY 281 in southern Brooks County. The ranch is a short 45-minute drive
The San Pedro Ranch has been in the same family for close to 200 years. There are
from Edinburg, Texas. A large, recently-built barndominium sits in the
several senderos transecting this rectangular-shaped property, and the neighboring
center of the property overlooking a large, six-acre lake. A highly improved
ranches are large in size. There is an abundance of nilgai, whitetail deer, quail and
property in a very desirable area, the San Tomas is a rare find. $1,303,200
turkey, and other native species of game can be found on the property. $3,000,000
362± ACRES IN BROOKS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7659169
1,000± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7713663
LA ESCONDIDA RANCH The La Escondida Ranch is comprised of 1,338 high-fenced acres in the center of Brooks County just north of Encino, Texas. Located in the
SWEENY 86 The Sweeny Place in Brazoria County is made up of 86 acres covered in
heart of the South Texas Sand Sheet, the La Escondida is situated in the
big, mature oak trees throughout the property. The ranch is both fenced
highly sought-after oak belt with large neighboring ranches surrounding
and cross fenced with ponds in every pasture. A three-bedroom, two-bath
it just west of U.S. HWY 281. A well-developed ranch in this area is a
house, party barn and covered working cattle pens are a great addition to
rare find, particularly with state classified minerals. Contact for Price
the property. A large amount of ranch equipment is included. $1,300,000
1,338± ACRES IN BROOKS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7667566
86± ACRES IN BRAZORIA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7390961
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Rancho Kendall is 883 acres of gently rolling land, with over one mile of Guadalupe River frontage, only 15 miles north of booming Boerne in the shadow of San Antonio. Much of the river frontage is solid cypress canopy with good access, and only one home is found across river. A paved airstrip, horse facilities and several residences add utility, and a solid infrastructure of roads and water adds value. Price available upon request. Pro p e r t y I D: 7 123 0 42
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SIMMS CREEK RANCH 1 ,1 02± AC R ES | M I LL S COU NT Y
Simms Creek Ranch comprises 1,102 acres of rolling hills and clean fields, lying about 100 miles northwest of Austin. This scenic live oak country is loaded with game, views and good soil and is the actual headwaters of legendary Simms Creek, a major tributary of the Lampasas River. Extras include pecan bottoms, good lake site, several deep, exotic canyons and a clean hunting cabin. Pro p e r t y I D: 7 122870 | $2,755 ,0 0 0
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168± ACRES | MASON COUNT Y Blue Hole is 168 acres of rough, scenic limestone Hill Country west of Mason, bisected by one of the strongest-flowing rock bottom creeks in Texas, Leon Creek. Known to few, this creek flows cold spring water year round into a deep swimming hole, then through a series of solid rock “tubs” and out via “slot falls” into a stretch of fly-fishable waters that are simply delightful. Owner/Broker. Pro p e r t y I D: 7 123 0 0 9 | $9 9 9 ,950
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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!
Hunt River Estate Kerr County 4± Acres Rare opportunity! This family holiday compound is located on FM 1340 in Hunt, Texas, within walking distance of the Hunt Store. This property features both sides of the Guadalupe River, a large main home, four additional guest suites, pool, hot tub, privacy wall and gate, extensive landscaping and stone riverside dock, and it can be sold furnished or not. This is the perfect property for a full-time family, a corporate retreat, a residence/VRBO or a spa.
Luxury Waterfront Home Nueces County .25± Acres This newly updated three-story home is located directly in the middle of the highly desired Port Aransas Harbor. With over 120 feet of water frontage overlooking the harbor, the property has over 1,900 square feet of Brazilian hardwood outdoor deck space with a large covered outdoor kitchen. Has a new bay boat lift and is ready for any water toys you can imagine and room for several large yachts. The home has top-of-the-line appliances and an elevator to all floors.
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La Vernia Estates Guadalupe & Wilson Counties 90± Acres A two-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath, ranch-style, builder-owned home features modern amenities with a farmhouse design. Home features stainless appliances, granite counters and high-end finishes. The exterior of the home features large covered porches overlooking the 3.5acre lake. The lake has a pier and is approximately 20 feet deep and stocked with large catfish.
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.
Horseshoe Bay Llano County 165± Acres This beautiful ranch consists of 100 percent native grasses with large oaks, cedar and other trees and brush. Two wetweather creeks meander through the property, and there is also a healthy population of boulders and surface rocks! Whitetail deer, turkey, feral hogs and varmints are abundant, and sightings of free-roaming exotics are common. This is an amazing opportunity to acquire your own grand piece of wild Texas only minutes from Horseshoe Bay.
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Tarpley Ranch Bandera County 616± Acres This 616± acres, high fenced on three sides, is located just twoand-a-half miles east of Tarpley and 10 miles from Bandera. The rolling topography, characteristic of this area, provides the canvas for a diversity of native flora. Elevation changes of 460 feet provide breathtaking views and gentle valleys with several stock tanks. Wildlife species include white-tailed deer, axis deer, aoudad, feral hogs and Rio Grande turkey. Excellent road frontage and easy access add to the property appeal.
Hidden Cave Kerr County 214± Acres Deep in Hunt, Texas, near the North fork of the Guadalupe, lies an end-of-the-dirt-road private ranch with untapped potential, plenty to be discovered and a hidden cave. Great views, abundant hardwood trees and room to explore, hunt or just get away from it all. Axis, whitetail, turkeys and hogs have all been seen on the property, and aoudad and red deer have been seen nearby. Without fencing on one side and low fence on two others, you’ll never know what might show up under your feeders.
7 Springs Ranch Kerr County 225± Acres Magnificence exists here with woven waterways, luxury living and Hill Country views. The surface water from the seven springs is improved into several features including a three± acre lake and two man-made waterfalls. The “party barn” has countless details. Seemingly atop the entire county and nestled into one of the ridges lies the custom home, guest quarters, office and barn. The apex room is a 360-degree lookout perfect for spotting animals and the best of sunrises and sunsets.
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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.
Lake Palestine Henderson County 50± Acres Located an hour-and-a-half from Dallas and within a quick drive of Athens and Tyler, a rare large-acreage Lake Palestine offering. 3,385 total feet of lake frontage leased from the Upper Neches River Authority. 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.
Devil’s River Val Verde County 277± Acres This 277± acres seated on the banks of the crystal-clear, aqua-blue Devils River is stunning to say the least. The property has so much to offer with easy access to the water’s edge for swimming, kayaking, fishing, hunting and star gazing. The Devils River area is the first international Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas and the sixth in the world. The improvements consist of a nicely appointed stucco home on the bluffs overlooking the river.
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Winn's Tortuga Ranch The Winn’s Tortuga Ranch on Turtle Creek has some of the best trophy whitetail deer hunting you can find along with some exotics which are protein-fed year-round. The ranch is mostly high fenced, and both sides of Turtle Creek run through the north side of the property making for great swimming and fishing. The main lodge has a pool and outdoor entertainment cabana with great views. The ranch has three additional homes, a 20-acre soft release deer pen, four-stall horse barn, workshop and three water wells, and it is being offered turnkey. 552± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY
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Chapman Ranch This South Texas ranch, 25 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi, is the perfect getaway for the executive outdoorsman to unwind after a long day at the office. This ranch is being offered turnkey, including over 30 head of cattle, and gives a buyer the opportunity to come home and go on an afternoon quail hunt, take a large South Texas whitetail deer or fish for redfish or bass in one of the two lakes on the property. The highlight of this property is an eight-acre lake sitting directly behind a 4,300-squarefoot home with a huge back porch to sit and enjoy a morning sunrise or an evening of wildlife viewing. This ranch has many more amenities, improvements and details which can be found at StranskyProperties.com. 150± ACRES IN NUECES COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 7171768
EStRElLA RANcH This 310-acre ranch fronts on FM 473 and sits on the high bank of the Guadalupe River with over a half mile of frontage consisting of both deep fishing/swimming holes and shallow rapids. The views of the Guadalupe River valley go on for miles from the main house sitting atop the bluff. This house which was built by Don Craighead, overlooks the cypress-lined river. Other improvements on the ranch include over 10,000 linear feet of paved roads, a second home for guests, two work barns with living quarters, a six-stall horse barn with office, climate-controlled dog barn, superb greenhouse and a constant level pond with a large deck and clay shooting stations. 310± ACRES IN KENDALL 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. 305± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY
PROPERTY 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. 411± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY
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Red Sky Ranch
Mid-Tex Cattle Company
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.
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
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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Worlds away. . . right in the middle of everything.
BAUER OAKS Sitting just south of HWY 290 in Gillespie County, located in the famed “290 Wine Corridor” (voted as the #2 destination for wine tourism in the U.S.), is where old world charm meets the progressive. Choose from several tracts available. Minutes to Fredericksburg or Johnson City, this property offers the peace and serenity of country living without the isolation. Tracts available from 20–100+ acres. 2 0 – 1 0 0 + A c re s | G i l l e s p i e C o u n t y | Pr o p e r t y I D : 7 5 4 3 2 5 8
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Hays County’s Premier Large-Acreage Subdivision!
H E AT O N H O L L OW • Located just 10 minutes from historic downtown Wimberley, Texas • Multiple tracts available starting at 34 acres and up! • Beautiful Views • Large, Mature Trees • Paved Access 34+ Acres | Hays County | Proper ty ID: 7373653
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B R A N D RO C K R A N C H 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. This is a true hunter’s paradise! Johnny Cavazos, (210) 260-1897 1 , 5 3 0 ± A c r e s | Fr i o C o u n t y | P r o p e r t y I D : 4 5 3 6 3 7 1
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CHARACTER RANCH
The Sandesta Ranch is a beautiful multi-use property located in Atascosa/ Bexar County. Located only 30 minutes from downtown San Antonio, this unique property offers endless possibilities for hunting and recreation, development and commercial sand mining. The gently rolling terrain is covered with thousands of live oaks, post oaks, blackjacks and hickories along with many other types of trees. The ranch has been under high fence for several years and is loaded with game. Johnny Cavazos, (210) 260-1897
This beautiful 323-acre ranch is loaded with potential. Whether you are looking for a place to high fence and raise big deer and exotics or you are in the market for a low-fenced ranch with an abundance of native game, this is as good as it gets. The overall diversity of this ranch is amazing. The native habitat consists of superb brush species which helps allow the wildlife to flourish. Johnny Cavazos, (210) 260-1897
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Johnny Cavazos, Broker Johnny@TexasRanchCo.com 210.260.1897
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Brandon Scott, Broker Associate Brandon@TexasRanchCo.com 210.421.8181
GOLIAD COUNTY 468 F L AT C R E E K R A N C H
Excellent combination ranch located between Goliad and Victoria! Big oaks, great hunting, lots of surface water. Paved county road frontage, very easy to access! 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. Brandon Scott, (210) 421-8181
Great Western Travis County ranch! If you are looking for a fantastic recreational ranch or homestead close to the Austin Metro Area, then look no further. Spectacular views, excellent homesites and lots of wildlife! Minutes to Lago Vista, Marble Falls and Austin! Brandon Scott, (210) 421-8181
468± Acres | Goliad County | Proper ty ID: 6579279
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WRIGHT’S CREEK RANCH
GOLIAD COUNTY 234
Gentleman’s ranch located just east of Llano! Three-bedroom stone house with large gameroom, Wright’s Creek frontage, partially high fenced, with gorgeous views! Brandon Scott, (210) 421-8181
Turnkey ranch! Excellent low-fence hunting, cross fenced, several food plots and barndominium, and paved FM frontage makes for easy access! This place is move-in ready! Brandon Scott, (210) 421-8181
83± Acres | Llano County | Proper ty ID: 7641212
234± Acres | Goliad County | Proper ty ID: 6775110
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Four F Ranch 230-ACRE SHOWPL ACE | 6,900-SQUARE -F O OT M ANSION | STABLE S & GUE ST HOME 230± Acres | Smith County | Texas | Lindale | Property ID: 7230359
M A R I LY N H O F F M A N | M A R I LY N H O F F M A N R E A LTO R .C O M Contact Agent for More Details: MarilynHoffman@sbcglobal.net | (214) 674 -3961 180
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This 230-acre showplace ranch features a custom-built 6, 900-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath mansion designed and built by one of the country’s foremost interior designers for her own personal home. The home boasts a two-story entry and great room with fireplace, 30’x20’ master bedroom with fireplace, two staircases, a family room and a gameroom. Other improvements include stables and a guest home. There is a lake and an Artesian well flowing unlimited water for irrigation and livestock. $5 ,10 0 , 0 0 0 | 4 F R A N C H .C O M
DA L L A S (214) 698-1736 | L E X I NGTON (859) 523-2812 GR E EN W ICH 203325-1281 | MON T E CA R LO 80 0 -93498 | LON DON 4 4-203- 05-14 025 SPRING 2020
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Lake Texoma Estate VI EW S O F L A K E T E XO M A | 17,678-S Q UA R E -F O OT E STAT E | E XOT I C S E N C L O SU R E 117± Acres | Grayson County | Texas | Pottsboro | Property ID: 6031179
Privacy, lifestyle and many options for recreation are available to the discerning buyer who wishes to enjoy the ultimate lifestyle in a superlative area of the great state of Texas. This ranch compound is nestled within a park-like setting one± hour north of the DallasFort Worth International Airport, and for ultimate convenience, one can land a private jet 10 minutes away at the North Texas Regional Airport. Surrounded by beautifully manicured and completely fenced acreage, the three-level estate is a fully automated ‘smart home’ which can be operated locally or from remote locations, and it has a Category 5 safe/panic room. A 15,000-squarefoot steel building, heated and partially air conditioned, could easily be transformed into beautiful first-class quarters for horses and staff. There is a seven-acre sport fishing lake for those so inclined, and nearby is Lake Texoma and the Tanglewood Resort and Golf Course. The interior of this estate home is a state-of-the-art masterpiece with thought given to every possible addition. Step out to your indoor pool and spa to relax or retire to the upstairs media room for a game of billiards or a movie on the 4K player with 40 TB Blue Ray storage. An estate so ideal that there is little more to desire but to enjoy it completely! Only $8,250,000, lavishly furnished. $ 8 , 25 0 , 0 0 0 | U LT I M AT E T E XO M A E S TAT E .C O M
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Beautiful Country Setting P E R F E C T L O C AT I O N | 4, 000-S Q UA R E -F O OT H O M E | R A I S E C AT T L E & H O R S E S 220± Acres | Hill County | Texas | South of Fort Worth | Property ID: 4845436 | $1,570,000
Also Available ATHENS RANCH Hunter’s, cattleman’s and entertainer’s paradise! Beautiful property on rolling terrain. Custom-built, ranch-style home with wraparound porch sits at the top of a hill overlooking two ponds, spring-fed creeks, open country and beautiful trees—one can see for miles! Also features a barndominium, guest quarters and metal equipment barn. This property has it all! Buyer has opportunity to purchase up to 400+ acres adjoining this property if desired! 140± Acres | Anderson County | Texas Property ID: 7830588 | $2,650,000
Charming Country Farm HISTORIC SMALL TOWN FLARE | LUXURY & PRIVACY | 4-BEDROOM HOME 9.99 Acres | Hill County | Texas | Close to Hillsboro | Property ID: 4592613 | $449,000
VI C K I PA RVI N, AG E N T | M A R I LY N H O F F M A N R E A LTO R .C O M Contact Agent for More Details: Vicki.Parvin@gmail.com | (817) 996 -8080 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/511741
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JB Ranch and Land Group
Cotten’s Creek Ranch | Morgan Mill, TX | 237 Acres Stunning Home situated on 237 acres of beautiful views with dramatic elevation changes
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Blue Fork Ranch | Yantis, TX | 117 Acres
Spectacular Fully Furnished and Turnkey Country Estate just 90 minutes from Dallas. Perfect for a Weekend Ranch, Equestrian Center or Romantic Bed and Breakfast, this 117 acre Ranch is stunning and comes with everything you need to run it from day one.
Jim Brosche jim.brosche@compass.com 817.233.5143
Brenda Moerschell brenda.moerschell@compass.com 214.957.9401
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Development Potential | Weatherford, TX | 97 Acres
JBRanchAndLandGroup.com
Coryell River Ranch | Gatesville, TX | 357 Acres
JB Ranch and Land Group
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Ward Ranch | Meridian, TX | 103 Acres
Wouldn’t it make sense to work with a REALTOR® that owns a ranch if you’re buying or selling a ranch? Compass Dallas HQ 5960 Berkshire #700 Dallas, TX 75225
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Mine 2 Ranch | Clifton, TX | 100 Acres
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Compass Fort Worth 5049 Edwards Ranch Fort Worth, TX 76107
Jim Brosche jim.brosche@compass.com 817.233.5143
Brenda Moerschell brenda.moerschell @compass.com 214.957.9401
DBLRealEstate.com Madisonville, Texas (936) 348-9977 DBLRealEstate@sbcglobal.net
Bailey Ranch
Horn Ranch
31.26± Acres in Madison County $549,000 • Property ID: 7733354
90.13± Acres in Madison County $449,000 • Property ID: 7120209
1372 FM 1452, Madisonv ille, Texas 7786 4
Pearson Road, Midway, Texas 75852
Location, Location, Location. West Side Madison County home and acreage featuring a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath, two-cargarage home with barn, pond and long paved road frontage. The brick home sits on top of a nice knoll overlooking the acreage where wildlife is often seen. Raise cattle and/or horses, hunt and fish on this all-around property making it your full time residence or a weekend retreat. Located approximately five minutes from downtown and schools and 30 minutes from Bryan/College Station. The property offers lots of opportunity for those wanting a small acreage ranch in the country but that is still conveniently close enough to the city for everyday needs. MLS# 72967845
Northeast Madison County ranch with so much to offer—90± acres featuring two ponds, fence, cross fence, creek, equipment shed, heavygrade working pens and portable squeeze chute. This property has improved grasses (coastal and rye) and is approximately 60 percent open/40 percent wooded offering an ideal place to raise cattle, harvest hay, hunt and fish. Enjoy the gorgeous views of rolling terrain and abundant wildlife. Make this your dream ranch with a new site built home or weekend cabin. Conveniently located approximately 90 minutes from Houston and two hours from Dallas. MLS# 75120250
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Matt Mann/Broker • matt@lgland.com • (713) 402-8827 • www.LGLand.com
• CIRCLE J RANCH • • 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.
118± Acres in Wharton County • Property ID: 7248775 Beautifully wooded 118 acres six miles east of Wharton. An updated five-bedroom, three-bath, two-story ranch house sits under gigantic old-growth live oaks. Property is high game fenced and stocked with whitetails, blackbuck and axis deer. There is a beautiful oneacre pond, stocked with bass, and a stone swimming pool. 6,000 square-foot-barn, over three miles of gravel roads, two water wells, carport, workshop and garage.
• LAVACA RIVER RANCH • • SALT BRANCH CREEK RANCH • 413± Acres in Live Oak County • Property ID: 6870316 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.
740± Acres in Jackson County Located five miles from Edna and 100 miles from Houston, this ranch offers many possibilities for an outstanding recreational ranch. It is 75 percent wooded with towering live oaks, water oaks, pecans, sycamores. With 1.5 miles of Lavaca River frontage, the fertile river bottoms are full of wildlife and areas to explore. There is excellent access, one water well, electricity, a good set of cattle pens and some older improvements of not much value.
• 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 1-10.
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3,016± Acres in Live Oak County • Property ID: 7372237 Situated in the sandy, hilly area of the Nueces River valley between San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Lantana Hills Ranch awaits a new land steward. Truly a legacy property, the ranch has been meticulously groomed to become some of the most conveniently located native quail country in the state, as well as possibly one of the finest wild whitetail herds in the state of Texas. The ranch is highly improved, being set up for entertaining large groups, with all kinds of activities in mind. With ample amounts of surface and underground water, Lantana Hills Ranch is loaded with 200-inch Boone and Crockett deer, tons of turkey and quail and some of the best dove hunting in the area. Rolling hills, creek bottoms, bull mesquites, irrigated fields and deep loamy soils within an hour of San Antonio make this ranch a rare find. The ranch is conveniently located five miles from both George West and Three Rivers on HWY 281.
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ROB E RT S ON C R E E K R E T R E AT A perfect combination of big hills, fertile bottomland and 2,300 feet of year-round Robinson Creek frontage make these 143± acres a great fit for hunting, recreation and full-time living. The perfect build site sits above the 10-acre field and creek, with septic, electricity and water well in place. The 420-foot elevation rise is navigated by the ATV trails leading to the back of the property where there are majestic 360-degree views of Medina and the surrounding hill country. Marshall Burford, Broker-Associate.
TA R P L E Y S P R I NG S R A NC H 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. Very private ranch at a great buy! Mark Meek, Broker.
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PA L OM AV I L L E - A D OV E H U N T E R’ S PA R A DI S E 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! Joel Meek. 1, 5 41± AC R E S I N U VA L D E C O U N T Y CONTACT FOR PRICE • PROPERT Y ID: 5310114
R I V E R VA L L E Y R A NCH Encompassing some of the most beautiful and sought-after land in Kerr County, this ranch offers majestic views, lush valleys, superior water features and luxury living. The centerpiece is a 6,400± square-foot home built with entertaining in mind. Outdoor patios and a pool invite guests to relax and recreate, and the avid outdoor person can enjoy a variety of native and exotic wildlife. Tye Stephens, Agent. 2 2 5 ± AC R E S I N K E R R C O U N T Y $4,750,0 0 0 • PROPERT Y ID: 7490417
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I N DI A N L OOKOU T R A NC H Located 35 miles west of San Antonio and two miles south of D’Hanis. Excellent hunting retreat with great deer habitat and great area for dove hunting. Nice elevations up to 1,000 feet with fertile bottoms and many hardwoods and a good pond with bass and catfish. Very private ranch with no easements and large neighbors! Mark Meek, Broker. 2 10 ± AC R E S I N M E D I N A C O U N T Y $ 4 ,9 5 0 P E R AC R E • P R O P E R T Y I D : 7 0 9 4 6 3 4
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D OU B L E W R A NC H Great hunting, diverse topography and live water less than 10 minutes from Kerrville for less than $7,500 per acre! The ranch is heavily wooded with strategically cleared areas to reveal the underlying natural beauty and improve habitat for the diversity of wildlife that exists. Meandering springs feed a tranquil pond. A great recreational hunting ranch with plenty of blank slate left to improve the property as you see fit. Tye Stephens, Agent. 2 0 0 ± AC R E S I N K E R R C O U N T Y $1, 5 8 0 , 0 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 4 6 0 0 8 75
T R I P L E R R A NC H The high-fenced 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. Includes quality improvements with ample sleeping arrangements. Being sold turnkey with all heavy equipment, ranch vehicles, blinds, feeders and furniture. Marshall Burford, Broker Associate. 2 , 0 0 6 ± AC R E S I N S U T T O N C O U N T Y $3,950,0 0 0 • PROPERT Y ID: 6783492
E M JO GA M E R A NC H The EMJO Game Ranch is one of the finest hunting ranches around. Exotic species along with improved genetic whitetail and fishing make the ranch enjoyable year round. The custom home provides lodging for family and guests. Four water wells, two stock ponds, nine hunting blinds and 12 feeders make the ranch an outdoorsman’s paradise. Marshall Burford, Broker-Associate. 3 9 9 ± AC R E S I N K I M B L E C O U N T Y $1,9 9 5 , 0 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 75 5 6 0 2 8
C L E O GA M E R A NC H The Cleo Game Ranch is located just northwest of Junction and has amazing potential. With this property, you will get a gorgeous Satterwhite log house with the ability to finish it out and make it your own. You will also be able to enjoy hunting various types of exotic and native animals that include axis, fallow, blackbuck, oryx, aoudad, whitetail and turkey. A half-acre pond is also located just outside the house which provides a great view from the front porch. Jeff Carpenter, Agent. 10 0 ± AC R E S I N K I M B L E C O U N T Y $ 5 5 0 , 0 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 75 9 7 8 9 6
T H E A LVA R E Z R A NCH A superb hunting ranch consisting of a mixture of South Texas brush along with elevation changes creating magnificent views in the diverse Anacacho Mountains. Four income-producing turbines. 100 percent of the wind rights and royalties, in addition to all minerals owned, convey with the purchase. Great hunting, great ranch and income to help carry the load. Contact for price. Bill Barton, Broker-Associate. 1, 0 4 0 ± AC R E S I N K I N N E Y C O U N T Y CONTAC T FOR PRICE • PROPERT Y ID: 356183 0
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JWCarpenter.com
John W. Carpenter, Broker (432) 837-3325
P.O. Box 25
JW3@JWCarpenter.com
Alpine, Texas 79830
THE BOSS RANCH 10,900± ACRES IN BREWSTER COUNTY | $18,500,000 The Boss Ranch is a highly scenic valley and mountainous ranch located seven miles north of Marathon, Texas, in the heart of the Glass Mountains. Owned by the same family since the late 1800s, this is a rare offering of an exceptionally well-improved cattle ranch also offering excellent and diverse hunting for trophy mule deer, aoudad sheep, rocky mountain elk, javelina, blue quail, some turkey and antelope. Exceptionally well watered, good roads, some minerals and negotiable. You don’t want to buy without looking at this ranch first.
CATHEDRAL MOUNTAIN RANCH 10,000± ACRES IN BREWSTER COUNTY | $24,000,000 This is your opportunity to own one of the finest and most scenic mountain ranches in Texas. Renowned for its colorful history, picturesque and towering Cathedral Mountain, as well as being a prime blue gramma cattle ranch at 5,000feet elevation. The beautiful headquarters log home offers a spectacular view of Cathedral Mountain and spring-fed Calamity Creek. There are two other ranch homes for foreman and work hands plus cedar corrals that are 100 years old that still stand and are operational. Wildlife includes mule deer, pronghorn antelope, elk, feral hog, javalina, turkey, blue quail and dove. This is a rare offering and your opportunity to become owner and preservationist of this beautiful ranch.
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BOX CANYON MOUNTAIN TOP RANCH 492± ACRES IN BREWSTER COUNTY | $2,750,000 Enter this picturesque ranch through an attractive stone-gated entrance into a private and beautiful box canyon with towering bluffs and rim-rocks to an attractive Spanish-style modern home built focusing on the views of the canyon and mountains from all rooms. This energy efficient home has an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, granite countertops and chocolate saltillo tile floors throughout. Improvements include a nice, small barn and tack room. This is a natural game sanctuary with a daily presence of desert mule deer, aoudad sheep, javelina, falcons and occasional spotting of elk. The mountaintop offers excellent hunting, hiking and spectacular views of Alpine and the Davis Mountains. Enjoy a seasonal high-elevation, spring-fed swimming or lounge pool throughout the summer. You must see to appreciate; there is no other property like this.
CHISPA MOUNTAIN RANCH 14,421± ACRES IN CULBERSON COUNTY | $9,445,755 Chispa Mountain Ranch is a beautiful ranch easily accessed and only 14 miles south of I-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. This ranch is very scenic with gentle and rugged mountain country with panoramic views. You must see to appreciate. View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/53079
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Agua Fria Ranch 23,482.5± ACRES • BREWSTER COUNTY • $9,980,000 Once-in-a-lifetime nature investment with a landmark mountain, historic natural spring and sections of beautiful ranch land. Varied landscape, solar gravity-flow watering system and diverse vegetation are great for livestock and wildlife. Two ranch houses and a bunk house are ideal for hosting large hunting parties or retreat groups. The ranch has sustainable income. Property ID: 6447088
Jessica Richmond OWNER/AGENT
Jessica Richmond, Owner/Agent of Re/Max Lone Star, has developed a marketing system that maximizes exposure for Texas properties. She understands the joys and challenges of owning property and strives to help her customers avoid common pitfalls. Jessica shares her love for fine Texas properties and her agriculture knowledge with her customers, creating a great buying and selling experience.
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975± ACRES • $3,750,000 COMANCHE & ERATH COUNTIES
Tres Vistas Ranch
CT
Boasts dramatic, picturesque views, a 5,500± square-foot luxury Spanish-style ranch home and an equipment barn with living quarters. This remote ranch is ideal for hunting, grazing and recreation. Creek bottoms offer very fertile soil, and ample water includes a two-acre lake. Property ID: 5311655
102.81± ACRES • $899,995 • COMANCHE COUNTY This ranch has it all! Improvements include a four-bedroom, two-bath main house as well as a guest house, pool, two shops/workshops/garages, livestock pens and livestock barns. The property offers great views from the bluff at the back of the property that is an estimated 60 acres and great for cattle or hunting. The Leon River Bottom area is about 30 acres of cleared coastal for grazing. Native trees are abundant as well as several natural tanks with water.
F loyd Ranch 55± ACRES • $1,652,100 • ERATH COUNTY
Stephenville Industrial Investment
Prime undeveloped land with a 10± acre lake in the heart of Stephenville, zoned industrial. City sewer and one city water meter on site, 10-inch water line, threephase electric access, natural gas access and a potential rail spur. Two convenient access points, hardwood trees, sandy loam soil, gentle elevation changes and endless potential use possibilities. Solid investment in Stephenville's Caporal Lake Industrial Park.
135± ACRES • $816,000 • HAMILTON COUNTY Towering pecan and burr oak trees along the Cowhouse Creek, crystal-clear water flowing over solid limestone, fertile coastal Bermuda pastures for grazing livestock and hay production. Hilltop with nice views and hardwood trees, wooded seasonal creek with nice pond and plenty of runoff for developing additional water features. Nice barns, quaint little farm house nestled among a large grove of live oak trees.
5940 S. US Highway 281
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Back Porch Ranch Back Porch Ranch is situated in the Texas Hill Country approximately two-and-a-half hours west of San Antonio or one hour east of Del Rio. Starting with a blank slate, the current owners have spent the last 13 years transforming the property into what it is today, a first-class Texas hunting and recreational getaway. Opportunities to entertain are endless with the Back Porch at the Elk Lodge, the Saloon, the African Palapa or the skeet deck with your friends. With many miles of ranch roads and scenic views, you never tire of the beauty and wildlife. Other improvements include a paved runway, a beautiful owner’s home with 10-mile views, a manager’s home and tons of game, both native and exotic.
5,700± ACRES K I N N E Y & E D WA R D S C O U N T I E S $1,995 PER ACRE PROPERTY ID: 7709855
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KC Ranch The KC Ranch is located in Benjamin, Texas, approximately 3.5 hours west of Ft. Worth. The ranch is very diverse in topography, from upland fields to lush river bottom, making it great for both cattle and wildlife. The owner has put his heart into the property, high fencing 14,000 acres years back, importing South Texas whitetail and West Texas mule deer and recently establishing a herd of elk. The cattle grazing is fine with improved grasses and much clearing; you can run as many as 500 cows and still have superb quail hunting for both bobs and blues. Price has just been reduced to $889 per acre.
18,000± ACRES • KNOX COUNT Y • $899 PER ACRE • PROPERT Y ID: 913616
Lazy K Ranch
JRW Ranch
South Texas brush, new high fencing and all the
JRW Ranch is located in the hills above Brackettville. It
improvements really make the Lazy K shine! The ranch is
is a very well-improved hunting ranch with many extras;
located just west of Brackettville, about two hours from
a partial list includes a very nice fully-furnished three-
San Antonio. Other improvements include several wells,
bedroom, two-bath home, barns, a new Kubota 100-horse-
both solar and electric, first-class blinds and feeders, two
power tractor with implements, three wells, high fence
barns, one with workshop and one with processing room,
and many species of exotics. There are deer pens, stands,
soft-release pens and a very nice three-bedroom, two-
feeders, a nice pond and water lines throughout. All you
bath stucco home. This place is turnkey! Come look today.
need is your gun to start hunting tomorrow!
1,07 1± ACRES • KINNEY COUNT Y
307± ACRES • KINNEY COUNT Y
$1 , 8 9 5 P E R AC R E • PROPERT Y ID: 7 392903
$799,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 6591750
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572± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | SPICEWOOD | $28,371,000 2 Mile Ranch is conveniently located five minutes off HWY 71 northwest of Spicewood, 25 minutes to Bee Cave and Hill Country Galleria, 15 minutes to Marble Falls and 10 minutes to Baylor Scott and White Hospital. All the amenities of Horseshoe Bay Resort and its four golf courses are also minutes away along with the Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport. There are incredible sites to build your own ranch lodge overlooking the lake along with 25-mile views. This is truly a legacy ranch to enjoy for generations as well as an investment as Austin and Bee Cave continue their explosive growth west into the highly-sought-after Texas Hill Country. Because of this, 2 Mile Ranch is also suited for single-family and resort development.
EXCLUSIVELY LISTED BY ROBBIE MAYFIELD & CHARLES MCKISSICK
ROBBIE MAYFIELD | 512-329-9955 | ROBBIE.MAYFIELD@ME.COM
BOONE CAMPBELL, BROKER 940. 549.7700
PS Pasture
$3,192,000 | 1,600± ACRES THROCKMORTON & YOUNG COUNTIES
Twin Valley Ranch
$2,805,699 | 1,480.58± ACRES ARCHER COUNTY
Maggers Outpost
$3,899,060 | 1,628± ACRES STEPHENS COUNTY
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Managed for superior grazing and forb production by the same family for over a century, PS Pasture is praised for the better gains on calves compared to wheat fields or any of the other “pastures” in this family’s large spread. This ranch sits in between Woodson and Murray, two areas historically recognized for excellent whitetail genetics and substantial flights of mourning and white-wing dove. PS Pasture’s topography is magnificent with “buildable” 360-degree vistas of beautiful scenery. Minerals and utilities available. Listed by Boone Campbell (940) 282-5500. Property ID: 7803742
Twin Valley Ranch is an outstanding cattle ranch with exceptional recreational qualities. Waterfowl are drawn to the small lake situated in the middle of the property, while the sizable, neighboring Lake Olney and Lake Cooper create outstanding complimenting habitats. The entire ranch is cross fenced into six wooded pastures and two fields with good water sources, each leading to traps and pens at the headquarters. Listed by Boone Campbell (940) 282-5500. Property ID: 7541562
A hidden gem made up of wild and rugged country, Maggers Outpost is a mile from public access—back off the beaten path—where the animals flourish. The oak-covered hills along the southern boundary provide views for miles in all directions. Large mesquites lie in the valleys holding ample whitetail deer. Scattered ponds yield sustainable water for the wildlife and cattle, and seasonal Cedar Creek and Sandy Creek both run through the ranch. Listed by Boone Campbell (940) 282-5500. Property ID: 7310185
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5,742± ACRES PROPERTY ID: 6938809
1,600± ACRES PROPERTY ID: 7177192
Maya Timberlands BOWIE COUNTY | $2,250 PER ACRE
First time open market offering with historical forestry ownership! From hilltops to valleys, rolling to sloping, young pine to old hardwood . . . you decide! Weekend getaway, luxury ranch, investment or forestry potential—you name it!
Scrappin’ Valley NEWTON COUNTY | $5,500,000
Unique opportunity to own the last portion of Temple-Inland’s exclusive hunting club and convention center. Home to one of the best managed whitetail deer herds in Texas. Abundance of amenities and first-class atmosphere!
2,560± ACRES PROPERTY ID: 7515292
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Weldon Forest HOUSTON & WALKER COUNTIES $2,862 PER ACRE
A great opportunity for raw land acquisition. Begin your adventure! Excellent candidate for high fence ranch! Minimal floodplain on the upland breaks of the Trinity River. Unrestricted!
Rosenwall Timberland WALKER COUNTY | $4,250 PER ACRE
First time open market offering, being in larger ownership for many years and used for production timberland. Excellent location and recreational tract with forestry potential. Minimal floodplain along creek drain.
HomeLandProperties.com Andy Flack, Broker/ALC | Andy@HomeLandProp.com | (936) 295-2500 1600 Normal Park, Huntsville, Texas 77340
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SOUTH ROCKY CREEK RANCH 1,724± AC R ES | B O S Q U E CO U N T Y | $8,000,000 Contact BCP Real Estate at (254) 675-3818.
JAG RIVER RANCH
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• 20-Acre Lake • Main, Guest & Foreman Houses Onsite • Property ID: 7722256
• Bosque River Frontage • Main & Guest House • Property ID: 7556358 BosqueCountyProperties.com
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With breathtaking views and numerous live creek bottoms, McCullum Creek Ranch is as well-rounded of a recreational property as you will find on the market.
Live-water creek ranch in the highly coveted big deer area of Shackelford County. Completely wooded, varying topography, private lake, cabins and utilities.
2,725.73± DEEDED ACRES • $3,270,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4198024
1,459.78± DEEDED ACRES • $3,950,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 6490963
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Spectacular mountains and major trout stream valley. Numerous streams throughout. Minutes from major resort town.
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.
5,772± DEEDED ACRES • $11,415,390 • PROPERT Y ID: 7323848
5,710.6± DEEDED ACRES • $12,250,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 6046217
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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.
With its abundant water and excellent grass for grazing, Bull Mountain Ranch is easily one of the best elk hunting ranches on the market.
15,620± DEEDED ACRES • $23,350,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 5850520
12,467± DEEDED ACRES • $14,750,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4313540
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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
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4 37. 5 ± A C R E S I N S A N PAT R I C I O C O U N T Y 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. CONTACT FOR NEW PRICE • PROPERTY ID: 2979359
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JOSH GAINES P R I N C I PA L & B R O K E R 3 61. 4 4 2 . 2 8 2 5 JOSH@GAINESORG.COM
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Trinity Rock Ranch 928± ACRES IN CORYELL COUNTY | $4,999,999
Mathis Mtn Ranch
La Fonda Ranch
1,137± ACRES IN RUNNELS & NOLAN COUNTIES | $2,575,000
3,999± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY $7,179,784
Licensed in Texas • New Mexico • Oklahoma
Goofy Ranch 2,355± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY | $8,242,500
Divided Find Ranch 1,644± ACRES IN TOM GREEN COUNTY | $3,950,000
Llano River Ranch 771± ACRES IN MASON COUNTY | $4,587,450
Cash Ranch 2,694± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY | $2,088,546
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SPRING BRANCH, TEXAS – This impeccably manicured ranch backing to the Guadalupe River State Park is framed with majestic oaks and fabulous views. Attention to detail starts with the gorgeous arched rock entrance and paved roads leading to the main residence, a rock home with every amenity desired. The ranch is surrounded by eight-foot game fencing and features a guest house, foreman’s cabin, multiple barns and a helicopter pad and hangar. ashley robertson
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C 4 Ranch 267± Acres | Fayette County | $2,600,000 Conveniently located nine miles south of La Grange and 10 miles north of IH-10 at Weimer. The C4's rolling terrain, giant live oak trees, strong grass cover and functional improvements make it the ideal property for the cattleman or recreational buyer. The main home is 4,000 square feet with four bedrooms, three baths. The secondary home is 1,280 square feet. The ranch is currently set up and utilized as a cow-calf operation and horse training facility. The ranch is crossed fenced into several pastures to rotate stock as needed. The property's 115 feet of elevation change along with its improved grass fields and 100-year-old oak trees truly make it unique. A large grassy hill on the southern portion of the ranch boasts bigleague views and adds a future homesite possibility. Property ID: 6827824
C 4 East 158± Acres | Fayette County | $1,285,000 The property's unique diversity makes it a one-of-a-kind area offering. This tract has one of the highest hilltops in Fayette County, creating an incredible homesite that offers major-league, 20+ mile views one must experience to appreciate. About 45 acres in row-crop production currently leased to a farm tenant. This portion of the property could easily be converted into hay production if desired. The wet weather creek that bisects the property may be a candidate for further surface water development. The property is home to turkey as well as a local herd of whitetail deer. The property is unrestricted, ag. exempt and has no flood plain. If you've been searching for recreational property in a beautiful area close to Houston with a jaw-dropping hilltop homesite, look no further. Property ID: 7198869
JOHN LYND, BROKER
DAVID O. FAUST, BROKER
(830) 446-6145 John@BluestemRanchGroup.com
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THE CONCHO GRANDE RANCH 2 , 558 ± ACRES 35 MI LES FROM SAN AN G E LO IN CON CH O COU NT Y
AND OVER ONE-HALF MILE OF RIVERFRONT ON THE LITTLE CONCHO
$7,750,000
CREEK. ENTIRE RANCH IS HIGH-FENCED. PROPERTY ID: 6314046
RECENTLY REDUCED BY $250,000. MOTIVATED SELLER!
ALMOST TWO MILES OF RIVER FRONTAGE ON THE CONCHO RIVER
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P.O. Box 845, 200 Ellis Street, Menard, Texas 76859 • View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/173
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Blanco River Ranch This lovely property sits on the banks of over a mile of the Blanco River. Located 11 miles west of Blanco, yet remote enough to offer peace and tranquility. Open pastures above the river banks offer the potential for vineyards, and the potential for recreation upon the Blanco River Ranch is endless. A river house has been recently renovated and boasts an open floor plan, fireplace and expansive deck with stunning views of the river below. An engineered pad site sits high above the river and fields with an amazing panoramic view. 194± ACRES | KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 7 7 2 2853 | $4,450,000
1106 Sisterdale Road Own more than a mile of Sister Creek live-water frontage with excellent horse facilities and a Texas winery as your neighbor! Ranch house, guest cottage, paddock house and 22 exceptional horse stalls with covered walker sit high on a bluff overlooking lush, sunlit grassy pastures and creek below. 57± ACRES | KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 557 7631 | $3 ,600,000
11th Street Cowboy Bar In the Cowboy Capital of the World, Bandera, Texas, 11th Street Cowboy Bar is an iconic, wood-framed building with a porch out front prime for shooting the bull. The 11th Street Cowboy Bar is a world-famous destination. Come for the good brew, an array of top-tier live music acts and, of course, the good times!
Top of the World An amazing ranchette with soaring views sitting on top of the world in our beautiful Texas Hill Country. A custom-built home and an oversized, three-car/truck garage/party barn were masterfully built by Hill Country craftsman David Burger. There are also guest quarters and a big red barn with stalls, workshop and loft. 25± ACRES | BANDERA COUNT Y
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PROPERT Y ID: 7233817
$1,385,599
$1,459,000
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Trophy River Ranch 729± Acres in Mills County
1.5 miles of Colorado River frontage with 13 separate lakes, most fed by a 55 GPM artisan well, and all stocked with fish. Two of the lakes are four± acres in size. The property has a large, custom, rock home and is also improved with a four-stall, 4,000-square-foot car barn, second equipment barn, an older cabin and older small house. Large pecan trees can be found all around the property as well as huge oaks. Two water wells, rain water collection and filtration system and great roads. Call Vann Stanford, Realtor “VANN CAN” $4,350,000 | Property ID: 6783391
Colorado River Frontage 1,169± Acres in San Saba County
Almost two miles of Colorado River frontage! This fabulous 1,169acre ranch is completely fenced and features six stock tanks and a series of creeks. Good combination of rough brush country, elevation changes and excellent soils. Well-maintained brick home. Good roads throughout the property. Approximately 742 additional acres available. Call Kimon Faubion, Realtor, Farm & Ranch Specialist $5,258,925 | Property ID: 6399279
Valera Ranch
1,430± Acres in Coleman County Located south of Valera, this magnificent piece of Texas is just waiting for you. On the high point of the ranch is a beautiful 4,500+ square-foot, four-bedroom, 3.5-bath rock home. From the home, you can overlook the entire ranch! There is also a two-bedroom, one-bath foreman’s house, many outbuildings, a nice workshop, RV shed, three-stall horse barn and an impressive set of working pens. There are 12 tanks on the property which contribute to the many assets that make this acreage a great hunting and cattle ranch. Call Jeff Hibbs, Realtor, Farm & Ranch Specialist $3,914,875 | Property ID: 7794592
Mark Campbell & Associates | (325) 646-1547 | Mark@BrownwoodRealEstate.com | BROWNWOODRE ALESTATE .COM
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Suzy D Ranch 463± ACR E S IN VAN Z AND T C O U NT Y
Suzy D Ranch, 463 acres located in the rolling hills of East Texas, is 70 miles east of downtown Dallas and offers the owner a unique combination of hay, cattle, wildlife and recreation. The entire property is fenced and cross fenced. Each pasture is equipped with plumbed water and hot wire. An irrigated 82-acre Tifton 85 field provides excellent forage. Hay production can exceed 1,000 five-foot rolls per year. Live water, numerous ponds and ample fishing are all on this property. There are two residences, three large barns plus a party barn surrounded by 50 wooded acres. The main residence is spacious and comfortable. The front porch overlooks a deep and gorgeous 16-acre stocked lake while the back porch overlooks a landscaped patio and pool area. The guest cottage is set amongst the ponds and rolling topography. $3,695,000
Nanci Wright BROKER, CPM
Nanci@NWPManagement.net (903) 352-3857
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J B R E N T R E A LT Y G R O U P Jeffery Miller • (817) 781-1308 • Properties@JBrentRealty.com TREC Broker #0582899 SPRING 2020
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RIO DIABLO RANCH | DEL RIO, TEXAS 4,423± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY
Own a piece of heaven in Texas with the best high-fenced exotic and native game year-round hunting ranch. The Rio Diablo Ranch gives you the freedom to enjoy magnificent cliffs, bluffs, endless views, natural springs and lush creekbeds teaming with scores of wildlife species. Elevations range from 1,400 feet to 1,750 feet. Located just 30 miles from Del Rio and Lake Amistad, host of World Champion Bass fishing, this ranch shares a property line with over 15,000 acres of preserved Texas Parks and Wildlife land. Seasonal Bluff Creek and Big Satan Creek cross the property, and the Devil’s River lies only 2.25 miles southwest of the property, offering swimming, fishing and awesome paddling expeditions. The ranch is fully equipped with many improvements, including: 3,200-square-foot lodge which sleeps sixteen guests and has a commercial kitchen, 1,125-square-foot skinning area, 1,200-square-foot “off the grid” cabin, barn/hangar, asphalt airstrip, blinds, feeders, extensive network of water lines and troughs for wildlife and 30± miles of roads and trails. The ranch is well watered by four wells. Exotic game animals for year-round hunting include scimitar oryx, elk, blackbuck antelope, axis and fallow deer, aoudad, mahrkor, Iranian red, mouflon and barbado sheep. The ranch is well stocked with several species of native whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, Texas dall sheep and white-winged dove. This property has the potential for a conservation easement donation. Call for pricing information. Property ID: 7493377
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GCR WEST CAMP RANCH
RIVER FRONT RANCH
This ranch boasts abundant potential as a high-fence game ranch, working cattle operation or endless development opportunity. This ranch has lots of wildlife, including deer, hogs and ducks. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and is only short distance from the Brazos River. This is a perfect set up for cattle and wildlife. The GCR West Camp Ranch offers a lot of hunting and ranching opportunities with a very convenient location. Reduced Price of $3,750 per acre or $4,466,250 | Property ID: 6490176
Just a few miles from Possum Kingdom Lake on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River with abundant wildlife. The land offers a good variation in terrain from rough rocky hills with good cover to rolling farm land perfect for small grains. Set up for cattle and hunting and has five stock tanks. Lots of high bluffs that offer a great secluded point for home sites. Enjoy the ranch life in a beautiful part of North Central Texas. $2,029,500 | Property ID: 7169691 ,3 $1 90 PE R AC RE
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398± ACRES IN COMANCHE COUNTY
505.25± ACRES IN WILBARGER COUNTY
Income producing irrigated coastal bermuda grass with development potential. There is also a sand and select fill pit that could bring income or be
Separated into multiple pastures, this farm/ranch is well suited for hay and cattle production as well as hunting. North Turkey Creek rolls across a portion
Excellent flat-to-rolling farm with improved terraces for drainage, and good cotton, wheat and milo yields. Borders the Burlington Northern and Sante
converted into a lake. Several building sites with great views. $1,472,250 | Property ID: 7710704
of the property, and there is an older farmhouse on the property. $1,184,050 | Property ID: 6774323
Fe Railroad which could offer future opportunities for a rail spur. $1,390 per acre | Property ID: 6935426
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Bell Scott River Ranch
Broday Ranch
1,319.71± Acres in Clay County ˙ $2,770,000
3,401.5± Acres in Clay County ˙ $8,078,500
The Bell Scott River ranch consists of 1,319.71 acres with 1.5 miles of Red River Frontage. It is primarily heavily-wooded river bottom with approximately 35 percent being farmland and improved Bermuda pastures. Improvements consist of a frame house, workshop, equipment shed, hay barn, two sets of corrals, fencing and cross fencing, two water wells and electricity. It’s located between Charlie and Byers with easy access from FM 171 to Airport Road, to Raymond Evans Road. This is a well-rounded recreational property. Property ID: 7163113
The Broday Ranch is a pristine cattle ranch located in North Texas in Clay County. Open rolling grassland with hardwood-lined creeks, minimal mesquites, good perimeter and cross fencing, three sets of cattle working pens, two with scales, adequate surface water throughout, two houses, nice workshop on a slab with electricity, horse barn with tack room, stalls and turn-out pens, equipment/hay barn, great access, 15 minutes east of Wichita Falls. Property ID: 6807845
Hammon River Ranch
Triangle T Ranch
1,909.35± Acres in Clay County ˙ $5,200,000
8,179.36± Acres in Clay County ˙ $13,250,000
The Hammon River Ranch is prime recreational land located on the Red River in northern Clay County. It consists of 1,909.35 acres, being primarily wooded river bottom along with several food plots and a 170-acre cultivated field. It has nearly 2.5 miles of river frontage and a large oxbow that holds water year round. The property is fenced and cross fenced. There is a water well, and electricity is on the ranch. This is a very nice large recreational ranch on the Red River; you won’t find another like it. Property ID: 7009734
The Triangle T Ranch consists of two non-contiguous ranches approximately five miles from one another. The South ranch contains 4,972 acres of rolling grassland, moderate mesquite, 550 acres of improved grasses, 12 pastures, 25 stock ponds and two sets of working pens. The North ranch consists of 3,206 acres of rolling terrain with huge bluffs across the central portion, Wichita River frontage with hardwoods, moderate mesquite, nine pastures, 21 stock ponds, pens and a barn. Both have asphalt road frontage and public water.
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TOM W. DAVIS, BROKER
T E X A S R A N C H B RO K E R AG E .C O M T WD@TEX ASRANCHBROKERAGE.COM • (361) 813-8761 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/169
T H E C AC T U S R A N C H At Cactus Ranch, rolling sandy hills of native brush and groomed wildlife habitat give way to the lush bottomlands of Lagarto Creek. This extremely well appointed ranch is home to some of the finest quail producing soils, trophy 200-inch+ whitetail deer, beautiful exotics and living/entertaining accommodations existing in South Texas. Literally all of the work has been done, and the new owner will step into a fully furnished lodge with resortstyle pool, main house, three barns, three water wells, foreman’s home, deer pens, cattle pens, multiple food plots and over 18 blinds and feeder stations! While there are 2,705 acres under fence, the northern 650 cares is under a conservation easement and will convey as a 99-year lease for the owner of the 2,055 deeded acres. This is a true “year-round” hunting and recreational ranch that is priced to sell. Call for additional details; ranch could possibly be divided into two tracts of 1,350± acres. 2 ,705 ± ACRES • 2 ,055 DE E DE D ACRES M C M U L L E N & L I V E OA K CO U N T I E S $ 8,50 0,0 0 0 • PROPE R T Y ID: 7627687
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The perfect place for those wanting quiet and convenience, this beautiful property is secluded behind trees in a park-like setting over the bridge and across the stream. The home has a large front porch, and the spacious entry hall opens into a vaulted-ceiling living room with a wood pellet stove, a breakfast area and a large kitchen. Large upstairs and garage storm shelter or wine cellar (not judging). Large barn for animals, automatic doors and full-bath, concrete-floor workshop. A smaller barn was used for goats, and the front of the property is fenced and cross fenced accordingly. The 75-acre coastal field in the back averages 125 bails per cut. The property has three wells, and the main house is connected to county water; large barn/horse stables could be added. bit.ly/7209HWY16
Texas country living at its finest. This incredible property features a custom-built Austin stone home sitting on 50± acres with incredible views of the surrounding area. The main house is stunning with an awesome gourmet kitchen featuring a double oven, granite countertops, big pantry and large island bar. The main house also features expansive ceilings, a large fireplace, split bedrooms, master suite and a small guest apartment. The guest house is 1,450 square feet. Also part of the grounds are additional outbuildings for horses, goats, llamas—whatever you may want to bring out to your own slice of Texas ranch living to enjoy the country! High speed 100 MB Fiber available. Tractor and a smoked brisket included! Property ID: 7566670 | bit.ly/14902HWY914
