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Rancho Agua Grande The 17,132-acre Rancho Agua Grande, located 25 miles northwest of Uvalde where South Texas, West Texas and the Hill Country meet, is one of largest live water ranches for sale in Texas.
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Here at Texas LAND, it's our privilege to work alongside top brokers as you match people with properties that make their dreams for ranch living come true. You are valued allies and colleagues, and we stand ready to help. It's an equal privilege to give our buyers a top-of-the-line collection of properties to open your eyes to vast array s I'm writing this, I've just flipped
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my calendar to January. The winter's first really cold
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Top 10 Sold FOURTH QUARTER 2021 2 Republic Ranches, LLC Republic Ranches, LLC Reported Sold Price: $75,000,000 11,000 Acres | Grimes County 3 Mark Hubbard Ranch Properties Mark Hubbard, Broker Jared Capt, Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $43,000,000 71,059 Acres | Oldham County 4 RES-Real Estate Services Charles B. McKissick Reported Sold Price: $29,500,000 572 Acres | Burnet County
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5 Liberty Land & Ranch Cuatro Strack Reported Sold Price: $24,001,936 4,128.3 Acres | Wharton County Icon Global Reported Sold Price: $240,000,000 32,000 Acres Milam County
6 Republic Ranches, LLC Republic Ranches, LLC Reported Sold Price: $23,831,370 15,887.58 Acres | Brewster County 7 Republic Ranches, LLC Republic Ranches, LLC Reported Sold Price: $20,000,000 2,282 Acres | Burnet County
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8 TT Ranch Group Tyler Thomas Reported Sold Price: $19,530,000 2,100 Acres | Johnson County 9 Topper Real Estate Rodney Topper Reported Sold Price: $16,600,000 1,028 Acres | Blanco County 10 Texas Real Estate Sales Leah Caruthers Reported Sold Price: $16,500,000 3,089 Acres | Lampasas County
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Top 10 Sold in 2021 JANUARY 1, 2021–DECEMBER 31, 2021 2 Republic Ranches, LLC Republic Ranches, LLC Reported Sold Price: $75,000,000 11,000 Acres | Grimes County 3 Republic Ranches, LLC Republic Ranches, LLC Reported Sold Price: $43,378,475 14,581 Acres | Brooks County 4 Mark Hubbard Ranch Properties Mark Hubbard, Broker Jared Capt, Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $43,000,000 71,059 Acres | Oldham County
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5 Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $43,000,000 2,778 Acres | Bandera, Bexar & Medina County Icon Global Reported Sold Price: $240,000,000 32,000 Acres Milam County
6 Chas S. Middleton and Son Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $40,385,000 41000 Acres | Jones County 7 Giddens Real Estate Jody Giddens Reported Sold Price: $31,959,950 580 Acres | Travis & Williamson County
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8 King Land & Water LLC Tammy, James, & Harrison Reported Sold Price: $29,985,000 19,990 Acres | McCulloch County
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9 RES-Real Estate Services Charles B. McKissick Reported Sold Price: $29,500,000 572 Acres | Burnet County 10 TT Ranch Group Tyler Thomas Reported Sold Price: $26,350,000 5,980 Acres | Bosque County
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Land Market Shifts Into Overdrive
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The number of sales increased 7.55 percent while prices grew 22.64 percent higher to $1,338 per acre. Total acres sold grew 28.14 percent to 146,696 acres while dollar volume increased 57.15 percent to $196.3 million.
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Preliminary fourth-quarter reports indicate continued explosive growth throughout the Texas market. Total acreage shot up 49.47 percent to 826,127 acres. Final reports will further expand that total making 2021 a record-breaking year with dollar volume reaching $3.27 billion, a 92.89 percent increase over 2020 levels. That total will expand further when the final reports add sales. The statewide price soared an amazing 29.05 percent to $3,954 per acre. All regions experienced double-digit price and total acreage percentage increases. Market participants reported an abundance of investment motivated buyers competing with recreational buyers and urban dwellers seeking a countryside retreat. In addition, farmers and ranchers have enjoyed increases in commodity prices fueling demand for cropland. This continues to be one of the most active periods in Texas land market history. The typical size increased 14.58 percent to 1,305 acres.
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Far West Texas Although rising oil prices have inspired an uptick in the oil-related operations, the expansion has not prompted buyers to flood into this market where only 21 total sales represented an 18.61 percent drop from 2020 levels. However, total acreage expanded by 10.95 percent to 39,091 acres. Buyers concentrated on highly desirable properties driving prices up 96.34 percent to $1,826 per acre. Few sales at very high prices make it difficult to establish reliable marketwide pricing information.
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West Texas Sales activity increased 23.21 percent to 1,009 sales and a 17.14 percent price increase to $1,941 per acre. Total acreage sold exploded up 86.22 percent to 227,090 acres. At $440.8 million total dollar volume soared 117.85 percent over 2020 levels. Strong demand fueled higher prices.
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South Texas Sales activity increased remarkably in the region south of San Antonio where 95,673 acres comprised a 90.54 percent increase over 2020 totals. Prices grew 19.11 percent to $4,668 per acre. The number of sales expanded by 29.46 percent to 791. This activity drove total dollar volume up 126.95 percent to $446.6 million.
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Northeast Texas Volume of sales rose 12.15 percent while prices increased 31.97 percent to $6,646 per acre. Total acreage increased 25.79 percent to 102,064 acres. Rising prices and increasing acreage drove total dollar volume up 66.01 percent to $678.3 million. Markets reflect continued strong demand throughout the entire region.
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Rancho Agua Grande O N T H E C OV ER
17,132 Acres in Kinney & Uvalde Counties P R E S EN T ED BY H O O D R E A L E S TAT E I N C .
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gua grande means “big water.” Fed by more than 30 springs, year-round Live Oak Creek, which bisects the 17,132± acres Rancho Agua Grande for about seven miles is indeed big water especially in the arid landscape of Kinney and Uvalde counties. Located about 25 miles northwest of Uvalde and just two hours west of San Antonio, Rancho Agua Grande is one of the largest live water ranches for sale in Texas today.
The creek’s flow is slowed and pooled by 10 dams strategically placed along its route. Numerous lakes, some large enough for jet skiing, dot the landscape. Both banks of Live Oak Creek lie within the ranch’s borders ensuring complete, private access. The crystalline waters beckon waders, swimmers, splashers, tubers, kayakers and paddle boarders. Largemouth and hybrid-striped bass, as well as rainbow trout, tilapia, catfish and bream thrive in the clear water, offering an angling challenge to while away the hours. In dry regions, water has long been the land’s most valued asset. As evidenced by the numerous undisturbed Indian mounds and middens located near the creek, Native Americans relied on the
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life-giving water. Arrowheads and other artifacts abound. Lumbering dinosaurs left tracks in the once soft mud that have hardened into a unique historic record. While the surface water is spectacular, the groundwater is equally abundant. Water wells have been punched throughout the ranch to serve the needs of wildlife. Both Boiling Mountain, the highest peak in Uvalde County, and Salmon Peak, the highest point in Kinney County, are located on Rancho Agua Grande, adding craggy grandeur. The rugged hills and deep canyons that characterize this transitional landscape contrast with the shady pecan bottom along the creek, offering the best of all worlds. The limestone hills are pitted by caves, five of which have been explored at different degrees. Spelunking is just one of many activities offered by the unique landscape. Hikers and 4x4 offroaders can test their skills against the everchanging terrain. The velvety night skies, unpolluted by light, beckon amateur astronomers to gaze at the heavens through night-vision goggles or the
ranch’s Celestron telescope. With a bit of patience, bird watchers can add to their life lists and nature photographers can capture images worthy of magazine covers. And shotgunners can hone their skills on the eight-station range that can accommodate skeet shooting, fivestand, trap shooting and wobble trap.
Wildlife
"The possibilities within Rancho Agua Grande’s fences are as big as the vast blue sky above." —HOWARD HOOD Hood Real Estate, Inc.
South Texas, West Texas and the Hill Country meet at Rancho Agua Grande. Because three ecoregions converge on the ranch, the vegetation is diverse ranging from piñon pines to live oaks and mesquites, huisache, guajillo and black brush. The textures draw the human eye and the natural nutrition attracts the wildlife. Between 2007 and 2010, more than 10,000 acres of cedar were cleared to open up the ranch to further improve the habitat. Kangaroos, camels, zebras, gemsbok, sable, water buffalo, white bison, Iranian red sheep, scimitar-horned oryx, waterbucks and a herd of 10 giraffes are just a few of the more than 60 species that call Rancho Agua Grande home. The ranch boasts some of the largest herds of axis deer, blackbuck antelope, and scimitar-horned oryx in the state. Whitetails, turkey, dove and a limited population of quail are native to the ranch. More than 50 miles of high-fence encircle the perimeter keeping desirable wildlife inside and freeranging game out. Rancho Agua Grande, one of the nation’s premier hunting destinations, currently is run primarily as an exclusive hunting operation and has been the site of numerous high-profile hunting shows. Bowhunters have scored numerous Safari Club International Records including the number one blesbok taken with a crossbow and a top-five four-horned sheep. The ranch is managed under an MLDP Level three permit and features 30+ feeders and hunting blinds located to make the most of the extended hunting season. One blind, dubbed as the Big Blind, can hold up to 10 hunters simultaneously. With a live camera feed, fully stocked bar and poker table, it is the ultimate “man cave.” SPRING 2022 | TEXAS LAND
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Lodging & Living The ranch’s main residence, an expansive custom-designed, two-story rock house, is sited near the geographic center of the ranch. Secluded and private, it overlooks Live Oak Creek. Nothing has been left to chance. The home is resplendent with high-end finishes and incorporates glass to help bring the light and beauty of the outdoors inside. This luxurious retreat has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Designed with entertainment in mind, the 6,000± square-foot lodge, featuring an antique bar, dance floor and bandstand, is the perfect place to celebrate the day’s adventures or special events such as weddings, retreats or reunions. The lodge easily accommodates 250 people. With an additional 2,300± square feet of covered porches, the guest list can swell. The lodge’s sprawling main room is bookended by massive fireplaces that stretch from the floor to the vaulted log ceiling that soars 34 feet above. A game loft offers another level of fun. Eight mid-19 th century cabins, transplanted from the mountains of Kentucky, have been restored and updated to meet the most discriminating standards for modern convenience and rustic elegance. Most include a Jacuzzi tub, a kitchenette and a spacious living room with a fireplace. The cabins can
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sleep three to six guests depending on the cabin’s size and arrangement. The majority of the cabins are located lakeside, so lapping water lulls guests to sleep. The exception? The Summit Cabin is perched on the top of a secluded mountain, providing a birdseye view of the rugged countryside that is best enjoyed from the private pool or hot tub. A blacktop road runs from the main entrance to the main compound. For those who prefer air travel, Agua Grande has a 5,800 foot by 75 foot instrument marked, painted and lighted runway that is surrounded by a high fence to ensure that the airstrip is always clear. Jet fuel is available on the ranch. Rancho Agua Grande is home to big water and big opportunities. It’s perfectly appointed as a commercial hunting operation but is equally suited to becoming a corporate retreat, an events center for weddings, birthday parties, family reunions, or an enviable private ranch. The possibilities within its fences are as big as the vast blue sky above. To see the unique splendor and unlimited potential of the Rancho Agua Grande for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-739-3815. The ranch is available for $150 million. °
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Premier Farm & Ranch Real Estate Brokerage in the Heart of Texas
Hood Real Estate Inc. is a premier farm and ranch real estate brokerage located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. In 1992, Howard W. Hood founded Hood Real Estate Inc. with aspirations to turn his core family values and passion for real estate into a business legacy. Over the past 29 years, he has established a specialty in premier, live water farms and ranches across the state of Texas, though he has also represented buyers from around the world. Howard’s son, Conner W. Hood, and brother, Jeffrey C. Hood, are also a part of the family business, enabling Hood Real Estate Inc. to expand and continue providing unparalleled customer service to clients around the globe. If you are looking for expertise, diligence, and world class customer service, Hood Real Estate Inc. is the best in the business.
M&M Ranch
1,336 ACRES IN KERR COUNTY $26,052,000
830 896 0510 HoodRealEstateInc.com
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M&M Ranch High Style Ranch Livinf 1,336 Acres in Kerrville, Texas
P R E S EN T ED BY H O O D R E A L E S TAT E I N C .
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he 1,336 acres M&M Ranch is located just ten miles southwest of Kerrville, providing high-style ranch living with easy access to Hill Country hospitality and convenience.
At night, the twinkling lights of Kerrville provide an unexpectedly beautiful view that can be enjoyed in complete solitude. The land includes both spectacular hills and open pastures; all are easily accessible by good ranch roads. Water, water, everywhere. Numerous springs bubble up from the ground, feeding streams that eventually flow into Turtle Creek. Several impoundments, including one five-acre lake stocked with bass, deliver abundant surface water as well as recreational opportunities such as fishing, swimming and paddling. One water well with a submersible pump and two windmills tap into the groundwater below offering additional water for wildlife or livestock. Plentiful water means plentiful wildlife. In addition to native white-tailed deer that have been improved by the genetic introduction and selective harvest, the high-fenced ranch is home to turkeys, fallow deer (white, chocolate and spotted), axis deer, sika deer, blackbuck antelope and aoudad sheep. Numbering about 200, the elk herd is one of the largest in the Hill Country. The amenities include a three-bedroom, two-bath house with a large dining area and a great room. Everyone can gather on the spacious back porch to watch wildlife graze on the nearby hills. The M&M Ranch is a special place with a special story. Write your life here. Leave your mark on the land because it will surely leave its mark on you. °
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“The M&M Ranch is a special place with a special story. Write your life here.” —HOWARD HOOD Hood Real Estate, Inc.
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Elkhart Ranch TurnkeyTexas Cattle Ranch 6,000± Acres in Elkhart, Texas P R E S EN T ED BY I C O N G LO B A L
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Elkhart Ranch is turnkey and includes livestock, equipment, staff and more.
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entrally located and accessed within the geographical triangle by and between Buffalo (HWY 79 and Interstate 45) and the cities of Palestine and Elkhart in East Texas is the Elkhart Ranch. It offers multiple to and from routes and is perfectly located for access, industry, and township conveniences. It also has a topography that elevates far enough away from the Trinity River not to flood, but to benefit from the proximity of the river and lushness that the sought after ancient and fertile soils yield.
This minimalist Texas cattle ranch has been a success in proving that you don’t have to do things the way they have always been done. The ranches current operations have maximized without abusing the forage the land has produced with little operating costs. The ranches minimal structural improvements and well-designed infrastructure consist of only what’s necessary to run the ranch.
The pastures are all connected by a lane system which feeds into the exceptionally designed set of working pens located on the ranch. The pens have a set of 10,000-pound digital scales, covered working chute, sorting alleys, as well as truck loadout. The pens are easily accessible for trucks. The ranch and the cowherd are managed by two employees. Eight water wells located across the ranch provide water to 120 water troughs. The water system is designed so that when a well goes down, water can be redirected from another well. Two lakes and numerous ponds also provide additional water. The cow herd consists of red angus cross cows running with red angus bulls. The cow herd is separated into four 500 head herds, with each herd rotating every three days to a fresh pasture within a separate rotational grazing system.
Located in the transition zone between the Post Oak Savannah and the East Texas Pinewoods ecoregions of Texas, Elkhart Ranch offers a combination of a 44" annual rainfall along with an operational intensive rotational grazing system.
The natural resources of this ranch along with the grazing system, number of pastures, lanes, pens, cattle quality and low number of employees all combine into a cost-efficient ranch management system for Elkhart Ranch.
The rotational grazing system consisting of 80+ pastures allow the 2,000 head cow herd to evenly utilize the available forage. The forage inventory consisting of coastal, Jiggs, common Bermuda, Florida Paspalum, and bahia grass respond well to rotational grazing systems.
Much of the ranches southernmost portion has been left untouched. There are endless rows of pine trees, hidden ponds and trails only a four-wheeler can traverse. This area provides the much desired natural and recreational landscape and cover which is so highly valued. °
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“The Elkhart Ranch is perfectly located for access, industry, township conveniences and topography” —BERNARD UECHTRITZ Icon Global
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Dragoo Draw Ranch Beauty with Stunning Views! 11,610± Acres in Sonora, Texas
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he Dragoo Draw Ranch is 11,610± acres of pure secluded beauty with stunning views! This property is one of the nicest and land-managed ranches that we have been on in many years! The gentle roll provides some of the most captivating views found in the area. Plentiful hardwoods and native grasses fill the pastures. Within the main part of the ranch, the cedar, mesquite, and cactus have been eradicated over many decades. Cedar remains on the rest of the ranch to ensure ample cover for the game. There is an abundance of wildlife including whitetail deer, axis deer, blackbuck antelope, hogs, Rio Grande turkeys, dove, and other wildlife native to the Texas Hill Country region.
The property is located between Junction and Sonora, south of IH-10 on paved Sutton CR 314. The property is approximately 35± minutes from Junction, 35± minutes from Sonora, two± hours from San Antonio, two and a half± hours from Austin and three± hours from Midland. The ranch features multiple improvements including a 4,000± square-foot main house, a 3,000± square-foot lodge, manufactured home for the foreman’s quarters, a hunter’s house that provides extra sleeping room, and two fully enclosed barns with multiple sheds. Other improvements include excellent working pipe corrals with five holding traps in five locations and good fencing that creates eight different pastures throughout the ranch. The ranch also has a 2,300± foot caliche runway to land small private planes and an airplane hangar. °
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“The Dragoo Draw Ranch’s expansive well-managed acreage and pure beauty make it truly a rare find!” —KEN HOERSTER Texas Ranches For Sale
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Jack Trades OF ALL
STORY BY JOHN DEAN
THE SE ARCH FOR THE “DO -IT-ALL” PROPERT Y
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n the past two years, buyers have been flocking to Texas' rural areas for a multitude of reasons, one of which is to enjoy life on the land and everything it has to offer.
Rural properties are a blank canvas that allow buyers to bring their own unique visions to life. Whether you’re looking for an investment, a weekend retreat, a home to put down deep roots, or anything in between—rural land gives you the flexibility and opportunity to sculpt your future. The most desirable rural land has a variety of attributes, giving its owners maximum flexibility. It's a "jack of all trades," so to speak, and the same land in different hands can deliver a completely different end result.
most people, so habitat in whatever form is an important facet. White-tailed deer number more than five million, providing income for ranches and funding for conservation. Other sought after species include bobwhite quail, wild turkeys, dove and waterfowl as well as a host of exotic animals that now call Texas home. Thoughtful management and stewardship, especially on private lands, has ensured the state's game resources are abundant and thriving. Highquality wildlife and habitat correlates to a high value in land.
Hunting & Wildlife
Seeking a property with ample food, water and cover is key. Depending on the size of your target property, neighboring landowners and their management can also have a tremendous impact on the wildlife on your land. Seek out areas that are historic strongholds of good stewardship. Some examples include established hunting clubs, large, intact ranches, and properties that participate in Texas Parks & Wildlife programs like MLDP or local wildlife co-ops.
Texas boasts a giant base of outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy nature in a variety of ways, ranging from hunting to bird watching and nature photography. Wildlife is a huge draw for
Reviewing topographical maps, aerial maps and soil maps can help identify likely wildlife corridors, feeding and bedding areas. Talking
That is the beauty of undeveloped land. Since many buyers in the market are seeking only one property, finding a place that can do it all becomes even more important—and in recent years seemingly more difficult.
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to conservation agency personnel and local landowners can shed light on the best areas for the wildlife species you hope to enjoy. As you review properties, check to see if the current landowner hunts the property or has game camera pictures that can help with your decision-making process. Boots-on-the-ground confirmation of wildlife sign can be invaluable. When it comes to property taxes, actively managing wildlife can qualify your property for a wildlife tax valuation, which can lower the overall tax bill. Since 1995, landowners have had the opportunity to earn this reduced valuation by developing and implementing an approved wildlife management plan year-round.
Livestock & Ag Production Aldo Leopold, known as the father of wildlife management, named the cow as one of his five tools for successful habitat management. When management properly, cattle and other livestock can generate income, provide food, and reinvigorate the land through targeted grazing and rotating strategies. Depending on the topography and the climate, other livestock, such as sheep, goats and horses, may be better suited to the area or your needs. For folks not interested in managing large livestock, there are other options such as haying, beekeeping or maintaining orchards that deliver an agricultural lifestyle. Depending on your desires, find land that is relatively open or can be strategically cleared. The most productive agricultural land combines fertile soil and flat or gently rolling topography. While there are many introduced species of grasses for grazing, diverse, native grasslands are beneficial to livestock can offer a great benefit to livestock, wildlife and pollinators alike. As an added benefit, lower property taxes through ag valuation can help save you money over time.
Fishing & Water Whether for food, sport, or sustenance, water plays a huge role in a property's use and value. When searching for a property, review topographical, soil and FEMA flood maps if they’re available, which help pinpoint water movement including where it collects and dissipates, and changes in in soil composition. Each piece of information can help identify
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existing wetlands that you might leave intact or the best location to build a pond. Digging core samples can help to determine if the soil is suitable for a pond. Tight soils such as clay lend themselves to water retention more than porous soils such as sand. In some rocky areas, pond liners may be needed. Talk to neighbors about how the area responded to the last drought and what happens in large rainfall events. These can give you great insight into your property’s potential during extreme circumstances. The professionals at USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service are also an outstanding source of information. Texas is known for its great sport fishing with monster bass topping the list of freshwater prizes. With proper management and design, both large and small ponds are capable of producing exceptional fishing. Look for properties with existing lakes and ponds, but don’t let the lack of impoundments deter you. With proper drainage, soil and weather conditions, building a new pond or lake may not be as daunting as it seems. Ask questions about current or future water impoundments. These could include: •
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Will this future pond adversely affect any existing attributes like trees, neighboring properties or wildlife movement?
Sports & Recreation Outdoor recreation, ranging from dirt bikes and ATVs to horseback riding and sport shooting, is another facet of the true multi-use property. While it's easy to see the recreational potential of rugged terrain, trails and other adventure-enhancing attributes, don't forget to determine what exactly is allowed on the property. Check the title commitment for deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, HOAs, and any other pertinent documents. Obviously, unrestricted properties offer the most options and are preferred by most people.
A Place to Call Home Sitting on the back porch overlooking your property may be your dream. The ultimate do-itall property has a great spot (or two) for your home and other improvements. Whether you want to build a mansion, a tiny home, or something in between, be sure to identify suitable building sites as you search for properties. Pay special attention to flood plain maps. Be sure to have builders, inspectors and utility company representatives look at a property before purchasing to make sure the property offers a viable building site and utilities are accessible. Again, review any restrictions that could limit home type, location, or size. For those wanting to live even closer to the land, explore living off grid, collecting rainwater, solar panel energy and sustenance farming/ gardening. There is no right or wrong way to enjoy country living.
The Help You Deserve
When looking to manage a pond there are plenty of professionals that can help as well. Locate an experienced fisheries biologist or look to programs like the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices. Surveying ponds using past fishing data or current fishing data is a great place to start. Professional electroshocking surveys give you the most up-to-date data on what fish may already be there and what steps can be taken to make improve the pond.
When seeking that one property be sure to locate a local real estate agent or broker who knows the area where you want to live. Their intimate knowledge can be your best guide. A qualified, knowledgeable broker can help you live your dream, whether that means trophy deer or superlative water fowl hunting, milelong views for a future home or a winding trail to enjoy from horseback or ATV. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In Texas, we've got something for everyone. Whether you long for the towering timber of the Pineywoods to the majestic peaks of the TransPecos to the dense tangle of the Brush Country to the limestone bluffs of the Hill Country, the perfect, “jack of all trades" property is out there waiting for you. °
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JOHN DEAN Broker and Owner TX Rec Land Real Estate Where do you live? College Station, Texas Where do you work? The office is in Rockdale, Texas, located in Milam County. We serve over a dozen counties in Central Texas. What drew you to ranch and recreational real estate? I grew up hunting and fishing with my dad, leading to a love for land and the outdoors. After graduating from Texas A&M, I realized quickly that land ownership and stewardship was a dream to pursue and that I wanted to help people reach that dream. What makes the corner of the world where you work special? It’s in a great location with tons of potential, right in between the largest cities in Texas. It has rolling hills, tall oaks, giant bucks and great people that make it special. There are still some reasonable prices to be found as well. What are the three most important tools in a ranch broker’s kit? Drones, interactive maps and UTV’s. These are game changers on understanding what a property has to offer and help to market each tract we work on. If you could call anywhere on the planet home, where would it be? Why? Texas is a great place to call home. What’s the most profound lesson you’ve learned from the land or its people? No two properties or clients are the same and they each offer an opportunity to learn and grow. Listener or talker? I’m a talker. If you had one extra hour of time per day, how would you use it? I would love to be able to spend it with my wife and two kids outdoors. Would you rather be without Internet for a week or your phone? I’d rather be without the internet for a week, phones still make up the bulk of rural real estate businesses. If you could give one-sentence advice about how to live life, what would that be? Aim big, set goals, take risks and learn from the people who have done it before you. Describe your perfect work day. Looking at new properties to list. What is your most memorable deal to date? To date, my most memorable deal has been selling the Workman Ranch in Burleson County. This property is an immaculate luxury ranch with every improvement you could imagine. It took some time to finally find the right buyer and taught me a lot about patience and seeing a deal through, no matter the time frame. Learn more about John and TX Rec Land Real Estate at TXRecLand.com
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BIG BUCKS At the Texas Big Game Awards, it’s great to harvest a huge trophy, but the real winner is wildlife conservation. STORY BY MEGAN RADKE PHOTOS COURTESY OF TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION
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eah, but nothing’s ever gonna top that crazy mule deer of David’s back in 2001,” one hunter tells the others gathered around the post-hunt campfire, vainly attempting to use his fingers and some broken twigs to describe the non typical antlers.
The young hunters in the flickering shadows marvel at such an accomplishment and try to imagine the crown on that fabled beast, while the old veterans of many seasons nod their heads and smile, remembering their own “one that got away.” Those dreams of old bucks aren’t just the stuff of antler scoring, big numbers and bigger trophies. Those dreams also sit with us in a hunting stand at dawn, as the first rays illuminate the day and nearby birds burst into song, untroubled by their silent human visitors. The setting of those dreams is a land that has been blessed by nature and guided by our better instincts to preserve that blessing. The hunt, it seems, is not just a story of hunter versus animal, not by a long shot. The rewards run deep for those who join in, and deeper yet for Texas conservation.
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In 1991, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Wildlife Association partnered to create a new program to honor the season’s remarkable harvest. Much more than just a contest, the program would promote conservation education and celebrate the habitat management that helps foster quality wildlife. Thirty years later, the Texas Big Game Awards continue to spotlight the state’s thriving wildlife population and hunting heritage. Most of Texas—97 percent—is privately owned, so it’s vital that landowners actively work to manage the lands under their care, both for the general health of surrounding ecosystems and for the wildlife that inhabit them. Through proper habitat management, landowners can ensure that species will remain part of native Texas for generations to come. For three decades, the awards program has set itself apart from “big buck contests” by showcasing the essential relationship between hunting and habitat. As the name suggests, the Texas Big Game Awards focus on our
grandest species: white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorns and bighorn sheep. Texas’ landowners often include hunting as part of their habitat and wildlife management plans, focusing conservation efforts on how everything on the land works together. The more deer on a property, the more plants they need to browse (eat) on. With heavy browsing, plant populations begin to dwindle. As plants decline, not only do the deer populations suffer, but so do the other wildlife species that rely on them. The land itself declines, as lack of herbaceous ground cover allows increasing and detrimental runoff. Ultimately, “Hunting equals habitat” (the program motto) is the message we pass along to a younger generation to continue Texas’ hunting heritage. “TBGA is unique because it acknowledges that a quality big game animal is much more than what is hanging on a wall,” says David Brimager, public relations director at the Texas Wildlife Association. “It’s a complete process that begins with a landowner’s decision to do the right things for
habitat and ends with a hunter’s well-placed shot. Somewhere along the way, that hunter made a conscious decision to embrace our hunting heritage and become a responsible sportsman.” When the awards first started, many hunters thought that the most impressive white-tailed deer were found only in South Texas. In 1991, the year the awards were conceived, Stephen Wayne O’Carroll’s white-tailed deer from Shackelford County in northwest Texas changed that perception. The buck’s score of 190-2/8 net Boone and Crockett points had everyone talking. Who knew there were huge bucks in the Rolling Plains? Texans were beginning to realize that landowners throughout the state who were practicing sound habitat management techniques were also seeing higher-quality white-tailed deer. The healthier the deer, the healthier the other wildlife and ecosystems. “Trophy-quality animals are not accidents,” Brimager says. “They are the results of someone’s planning, hard work and sacrifice. High-quality habitat that can produce TBGA-qualifying animals is good habitat for all wildlife species.”
How it All Began The awards were started via a note from David Synatzske, former manager of the Chapparal Wildlife Management Area, to Horace Gore, former Big Game Program director at TPWD. They were seeking a way to recognize quality animals that were a result of developing
management practices, as well as a method to track management progress statewide. With support from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, particularly then-Chairman Chuck Nash, the awards started to come together, with organizers determining which species would be recognized and how landowners would be lauded, factoring in those Boone and Crockett scoring systems. The state was divided into eight regions; the top three scores from each region would be recognized at the yearly Texas Wildlife Association banquet. “When the TBGA got its start, concerted wildlife management was just becoming an established practice in Texas,” Brimager says. “We needed to learn more about where the big deer live and what it takes to grow them.”
Starting Young, Forming Partnerships It wasn’t enough just to learn from the data the program would amass. The goal was to spread the education throughout the state—to inspire new hunters and to encourage conservation measures. Focus was added to honoring youth and first-time hunters. Regional awards ceremonies garnered involvement from local 4-H clubs and multiple university chapters of The Wildlife Society. With the participation of budding conservationists, former TPWD biologist Bryan Richards cultivated both the youth and “first harvest” categories. The first harvest category honors a first-time hunter’s harvest, regardless of the hunter’s age
and the animal’s score. Possibly one of the most memorable entrants was during the early years when a 79-year-old gentleman who had harvested his first big-game animal was elated to take home the title. Eventually, the TBGA provided scholarships to high school and college students seeking a degree in an agriculture or natural resourcesrelated major. Nine scholarships are presented annually, eight for $1,500 each and awarded per TBGA region: Trans-Pecos, Panhandle, Cross Timbers, Edwards Plateau, Post Oak Savannah, Pineywoods, Coastal Prairies and South Texas. A $3,000 scholarship is awarded to one statewide winner. As displayed by the partnership between TPWD and TWA, the awards also foster cooperation among stakeholders and agencies to ensure Texas’ wildlife habitat is conserved forever. From biologists to educators, each plays a role in assisting landowners to create management plans and teaching the next generation of outdoors people about safe and ethical hunting. “By bringing attention to the positive impacts of hunting, whether they’re ecological or economic, the Texas Big Game Awards strengthens our hunting community, encourages ethics, recruits new participants both young and old, makes business better for those enterprises connected to hunting and champions natural resources education,” Brimager says. “It is a win for hunting, hunters and habitat.”
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Success Breeds Success TPWD and TWA followed the success of the Texas Big Game Awards with new programs to honor conservation and encourage youth hunting. The Lone Star Land Steward Awards, established in 1996, recognize and honor private landowners for their accomplishments in habitat management and wildlife conservation. In A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold calls for an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage, which he called “an evolutionary possibility and an ecological necessity.” The awards celebrate landowners in Texas ecological regions each year, while also recognizing one statewide Leopold Conservation Award Winner. The Leopold award recognizes farmers, ranchers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to the land, water and wildlife habitat resources in their care.
a TYHP hunt is a learning opportunity and adventure for the entire family. Some TYHP hunts offer a chance for youth to tent camp or enjoy indoor accommodations depending upon the host property, providing a true hunt camp experience. TYHP participants don’t need to own their own gear, or spend a lot of money, to join in the fun as firearms, bows, optics and some camping gear are available.
The TBGA is open to any hunter who has a valid Texas hunting license and lawfully harvests a white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, javelina or bighorn sheep in Texas during the current year’s hunting season. The animal harvested must be native to the state of Texas and must have been wild raised. Low- and high-fence categories are available for whitetailed deer entries.
On The Hunting Horizon
Exceptionally driven hunters can enter the Texas Slam. The Texas Slam is an award given to any hunter who harvests a TBGA-qualifying whitetailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and javelina in one season. Hunters who meet those requirements receive special recognition at the TWA banquet, held each year in San Antonio.
Brimager says that since the TBGA’s inception, the awards have garnered more than 40,000 entries, not counting landowners. On average, he says, there are 1,200 entries each year. In the next 30 years, Brimager hopes to see more first-time hunters and youth become involved, not just in the TBGA, but in the tradition of hunting. Brimager wants to make it easier for hunters
The Texas Youth Hunting Program, also established in 1996, seeks to provide opportunities for youth to participate in hunting activities safely, legally and ethically, while learning about the valuable role landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation. TYHP sponsors introductory, instructive hunts for deer, turkey, hogs, javelina, exotics, dove, small game, waterfowl, varmints and other species. The program offers both firearm and archery hunts and hosts more than 200 hunts each year, mostly on private properties to which owners donate access. Parents or guardians are required to attend TYHP hunts and regardless of whether or not they’ve hunted themselves,
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to enter their harvests in the coming years by working with partners like the Boone and Crockett Club. He hopes that technology and digital entries can become more of the norm over the coming years. Currently, hunters entering the “scored entry” category must find a certified scorer across the state and meet with the scorer after the harvest. Certified TBGA scorers are unpaid volunteers and serve at the discretion of the TBGA Scoring Committee. All scorers are trained and certified by the TBGA Scoring Committee. Scoring follows all Boone and Crockett Club guidelines. A list of scorers can be found on the TBGA website, along with official entry forms, program rules and scholarship information.
Attendees celebrated the 30th anniversary at the annual TWA conference, and continue to reminisce through social media and 30th anniversary merchandise. Ultimately, the Texas Big Game Awards crew looks forward to even more quality wildlife and habitat management in years ahead. “It all boils down to habitat—that’s the reason that TPWD came to us to help them establish this program,” Brimager says. “We all want to help landowners learn more about how to manage their properties because as you manage your land for big game, you’re creating healthy habitat for many other wildlife species.” ° This article first appeared in the October 2021 issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine. Reprinted with permission.
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Less than an hour east of Dallas is the perfect property for the person wanting to live on a lake (with seven miles of frontage on Lake Tawakoni) with a ranch that includes plenty of wildlife and hunting and the added option of running an ongoing business centered around weddings and events. This ranch has the perfect combination of high-fenced pastureland and wooded wildlife habitat. The improvements include a large, 11,000 square foot wood and stone, three-story lodge, with three additional houses, a large party pavilion for events and weddings, equipment barns, dog and bird pens, working pens, boat docks, piers and a boat ramp with gated access entry and fencing for livestock and horses. It is a quiet retreat with long views across the lake. Enjoy the ranch retreat and know that the location on the lake makes it a solid investment for the future.
542 ± ACRES IN HUNT COUNTY, TEXAS Property ID: 12735229 $12,800,000
LOCATION The property is located at the northwestern portion of Lake Tawakoni at 7873 FM 2101, Quinlan, Hunt County, Texas. This is a well-known and popular East Texas Lake, only a few minutes from the quaint town of Quinlan.
ROAD FRONTAGE ACCESS The 542± acre ranch is located on FM 2101 and with a codeaccessed set of double gates and entries on a dirt road.
LAND The ranch totals 542± acres, comprised of 217± acres of deeded land and 325 acres of leased land for $1,600 per year from the Sabine River Authority (SRA). The ranch covers the majority of a peninsula with approximately seven± miles of lake frontage on Tawakoni. Since it is at the end of a peninsula, the SRA land is only accessed by the deeded property and therefore virtually private. Situated in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas, the ranch features a wide variety of heavily wooded areas and productive improved hay meadows or running livestock.
WATER The ranch has seven± miles of frontage on the shore of Lake Tawakoni, a 37,879-acre lake that has become well known as a recreational lake for water sports and fishing lakes. Additionally, several seasonal creeks and stock tanks varying in size provide water for the pastures. A portion of the property is low and marshy and could be developed into a prime duck hunting location. There is a water well and community water as well.
RECREATION & HUNTING The fishing is outstanding on Lake Tawakoni. Over the years, the lake has held records for bass, crappie and catfish, and striper. There are several areas throughout the lake that essentially flooded timber, making these areas great for both fishing and duck hunting. One of the little-known secrets about Lake Tawakoni is that it is a wonderful lake for waterskiing and boating.
IMPROVEMENTS The three-story main house/lodge is well-maintained and constructed of primarily stone with wood siding and a metal roof. This eight-bedroom and nine-and-a-half-bathroom home totals approximately 11,000 square feet and was built in 1996. Walking into the house, you are immediately greeted by the magnificent three-story-tall great room with exposed beam ceiling and large stone fireplace with a large tree as a mantel and stone hearth that overlooks a large, covered patio, the grounds, and lake. There are two living areas, a kitchen, and a separate kitchenette in the second living area, two bedrooms, and four baths on the first floor. Walls and ceilings are wood siding and floors are stained concrete.
All the wood to build the lodge was harvested and milled on the property and used to create custom cabinets, stairs, beams, paneled walls, and ceilings. The custom stairs lead to the second and third floors. The area around the house is attractively landscaped and irrigated. Enjoy the magnificent views of the lake and grounds while sitting on the covered porches, balconies, and large covered porch with several grills on the back of the house. A recently constructed two-bedroom, two-bath cabin with wood siding, metal roof and vaulted ceilings. It has a full kitchen, a nice living area with concrete floors, and a covered front porch. Adjacent on the other side of the lodge is a remodeled two-bedroom, two-bath modular home with a metal roof and porches overlooking the lake near the boathouse. There is a separate owner’s house that totals approximately 1,200-square-foot and has two bedrooms. The Pavilion is the centerpiece for entertaining with wood siding and a metal roof. This building totals 4,000 with a large great room with a wood-paneled, vaulted ceiling with chandeliers, tile floors, and wood-paneled walls. On one end is the wood-burning fireplace and projector for videos. On the other end is the prep kitchen and two large dressing areas including a long counter and mirrors for at least six women to put on makeup and dress and a separate bathroom. A shared hairstylist room is complete with an antique barber’s chair and a men’s bathroom. There are large outdoor patios on either side of the great hall that lead down a path to the ceremony area by the lake. The main barn totals 4,000 square feet and is used to store and work on various equipment. There are working pens for livestock, dog kennels, an aviary with flight pens, a wooden fishing pier and a crude fishing cabin. A concrete boat ramp and an additional wood pier provide easy access to the boats on the lake. The horse barn has seven stalls—two being doublewide mare stalls. Stalls have auto water, auto fly mister, concrete floors with drains and good turnouts. They also have an office, tack room and feed room. There is also a large round pen and a six-horse electric walker. Adjacent to the horse barn is an equipment barn/shop and dog kennel. Additionally, there is a 40' by 120' shop/storage building with three roll-up doors accessed by a separate entrance from the highway. The property is perimeter fenced and crossed-fenced with two separate code accessed entries and gates. High fencing separates the majority of the ranch from the neighbors and allows for ultimate privacy and the ability to raise a variety of games.
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Brock Vista Ranch 691± Acres | Parker County | $14,250,000 | Property ID: 12324096
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Selah Equestrian Ranch 52± Acres | Denton County | $6,500,000 | Property ID: 12754715
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Greens Lake Ranch 727± Acres | Wood County | $6,000,000 | Property ID: 12512297
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Whites Creek Ranch 541± Acres | Denton County | $4,000,000 | Property ID: 12641210
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Comanche Camp Ranch 256± Acres | Comanche County | $1,700,000 | Property ID: 12853177
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8,100 Acres
camaraderie & privacy.
Jim Hogg & Starr Counties
Estrella Ranch 8,100 Acres — $28,000,000 Property# 30 61902 Recent price reduction. With its combination of rugged South Texas brush and grassland savannahs, the Rancho Estrella, located 42 miles southwest of Hebbronville, is like two ranches in one. Encompassing approximately 8,100 acres in Jim Hogg and Starr Counties, the ranch provides incredible hunting and superlative privacy for its owners and their guests. Water for wildlife and livestock is plentiful. The Rancho Estrella has nine water wells, two of which are run on solar pumps and the remainder on electric submersible pumps. There are also four stock tanks, three of which are supplemented by water from the wells; the other relies on rainwater. Plus, there are
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more than 30 wildlife waterers scattered throughout the property.
Managed for wildlife for almost three decades, the Rancho Estrella is home to white-tailed deer, bobwhite and scaled quail, Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, dove and feral hogs. While quail hunting occurs regularly on the ranch, the native population has been supplemented with pen-raised birds to keep the numbers stable. In addition to healthy populations of native game, the ranch has a full complement of desirable exotics: sable antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, axis and zebras, blackbuck, aoudad, eland, buffalo, addax, gemsbok, blesbok and warthogs. In addition to wildlife, the ranch is well-suited for cattle. Rancho Estrella is designed to entertain large numbers of family, friends, colleagues or clients, providing opportunities for both camaraderie and privacy. There are two separate compounds to house guests, one in the Brush Pasture and one in the House Pasture. At each location, there is a combination of a main lodge as well as apartments and casitas. The ranch’s infrastructure is also designed to support ranch work and entertaining. The ranch has been both a hunting destination and a corporate retreat. If the new owner chooses, Rancho Estrella could easily be transformed into a commercial hunting operation. Brush country. Grassland savannahs. Camaraderie. Privacy. Rancho Estrella provides an opportunity for the best of all worlds.
Two Creeks Ranch 727.9 Acres — $16,500,000 Property# 8335380 Two Creeks Ranch, 727.9 acres located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County, is a live-water destination designed to make people feel right at home in natural Texas. Previously used as a corporate retreat to entertain up to 24 people per weekend, it is equally suited as a private family getaway or a rental property. Income can be generated from wildlife and agriculture, including a 500-tree irrigated pecan orchard. Year-round Verde Creek courses through the ranch for about one-half mile on the east, providing
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private access. Hondo Creek runs along the south border for more than half a mile. The seven-acre stocked lake is also a prized swimming hole.
Two identical 3,130± square-foot dogtrot lodges, each sleeping up to 12 people, serve as the main compound’s focal point. The downstairs includes four bedrooms with private baths; the upstairs features two
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king suites with private baths. The Party Barn, a well-designed 11,600± square-foot facility, puts entertainment, dining, storage and workspace under one roof. The dining hall and the custom commercial kitchen can accommodate up to 50 guests. An outdoor pass-through transition into a 3,600± square-foot work barn with a gym and loft storage area. In addition, there are three small apartments with private baths. The Party Barn also has a 3,000± square-foot covered porch appointed for outdoor entertaining.
Two Creeks Ranch has four water wells: an Edwards Aquifer irrigation well; a high-flow domestic well that can support irrigation;
Two Creeks’ second compound, with two homes and a large storage
and two domestic wells. Rights to 60 acre-feet of Edwards Aquifer
barn, is just a short drive to the west. The newly renovated, two-story,
water transfer with the ranch’s sale. Two center pivots cover between
two-bedroom, three-bath Casa Verde House encompasses 2,000±
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square feet with the bonus of a wrap-around porch. The nearby three-bedroom, two-bath Ranchero House includes a kitchen, office,
Two Creeks has been managed primarily for doves, but whitetail deer,
laundry room, and more.
feral hogs and free-ranging exotics call the low-fenced ranch home. Other improvements include 800± square-foot Laundry Building, Guests can sharpen their shooting skills at the five-stand skeet
3,000± square feet of covered parking; 5,900± square-foot
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Maintenance Barn with a covered game cleaning station, a walk-in
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refrigerator, freezer, restrooms and additional storage; and the
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Kimble County
P. Bode Ranch 388.83 Acres — $2,644,044 Property# 12465498 The P. Bode Ranch offers Hill Country living on a scale that is increasingly hard to find. Although most Hill Country ranches of this size are far off the beaten path, access to the P. Bode Ranch is easy, with the entrance being six± miles from the intersection of I-10 and US-290. The ranch is within easy reach of the small-town amenities of Fredericksburg, Junction and Kerrville, and both Austin and San Antonio are 90± minutes away. The gently rolling hills, covered with native grasses, live oak and cedar, provide a blank canvas of opportunity. Stunning views abound. While it has been used primarily as a
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cow-calf operation, the ranch is home to a variety of native wildlife. A water well with an electric pump and a concrete holding tank serve the needs of livestock and wildlife. For those looking to create a one-of-a-kind life against the beautiful backdrop of the Hill Country, the P. Bode Ranch offers the opportunity on a rare scale. Additional acreage can be purchased at the same price per acre, $6,800.
154 Acres — $1,995,000 Property# 11799878 Looking for your own glorious piece of the Hill Country? Look no farther than this 154± acre ranch, located just five minutes from the Hunt Store in the river-crossed
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heartland of Kerr County. Used as a recreational ranch, the high-fenced property is home to a host of exotics as well as native game. The topography has just the right rough edge. Hills, covered with a mix of oak, juniper and native brush, rise, flatten and then fall into the draws below. An expansive swimming pool, complete with a sprawling deck perfect for soaking up the sun and the views, is located near the 3,000± square-foot main house. A second 1,700± square-foot house is suitable for guests or staff. The ranch boasts a traditional “big red barn” as well as a pole barn with nine horse stalls. Two water wells supply the ranch’s domestic and livestock needs.
Verde Creek Farm
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Medina County 191 Acres — $2,101,000 Property# 7971688 Located 30 minutes west of San Antonio, the 191± acre Verde Creek Farm in Medina County offers the best of Hill Country living within easy reach of big city amenities. To make access easy, the ranch fronts on FM 2676. With 1,893± feet of Verde Creek, the low-fenced ranch is home to the sparkle and splash of live water. Overall, the terrain is very gently rolling with several cultivated fields. The fields could be converted to food plots to supplement the native whitetails and dove. In addition to the existing farmhouse, there is an old Alsatian rock house dating to the late 1800s on the property; both could be renovated to modern standards, or a new dream home could be built on sites throughout the ranch. In addition, the ranch includes a small barn with an attached carport and one water well with a submersible pump as well as two Yancey water meters to supply the property.
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El Indio Cage Ranch This heritage cattle and hunting ranch has been owned and operated by the same family since 1939 15,963± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 11758395
Leona River Ranch Owned and operated by the same family for over 70 years; a rare ranch in a desirable area 5,000± ACRES IN FRIO COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 12323612
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James River Ranch Historic headquarters, grand oaks and spring-fed creeks are highlighted by the James River 6,243± ACRES IN MASON COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 12126567
Barnett Branch Ranch A rare Hill Country location with excellent water and historic improvements only one hour from Austin 1,116± ACRES IN LL ANO COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 11914876
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Rancho Anejo Optimized for every type of sport from bass fishing to wing shooting or deer hunting 5,700± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11374919
Rocky Lake Ranch A tremendous amount of water with lakes and irrigation features in a diverse hunting ranch 3,972± ACRES IN DIMMIT & Z AVAL A COUNTIES PROPERT Y ID: 11468863
Goofy Lake Ranch A turnkey outdoorsman’s paradise offers whitetail deer, quail, dove, turkey, waterfowl and bass 2, 355 ± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 13179627
Pendencia Ranch Superb habitat for big whitetail deer as well as for quail, with great roads and water distribution 2,242± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11699025
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Soledad Creek Ranch Rare historic land has been owned by the same family for over 120 years 3840± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 12573026
Jaral Creek Ranch This ranch provides opportunity for both the wildlife enthusiast and the rancher 2,450± ACRES IN Z APATA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11283490
Barrocitos Ranch This generational ranch is a wonderful blank canvas in the heart of Big Deer Country 3,057± ACRES IN ZAPATA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11680292
Big Lozier Canyon Ranch First time on the market in 60± years, this land has abundant use for ranchers, hunters and explorers 10,500± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 9283238
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Texas Farm Patch A highly productive, organic produce farm is just minutes south of metro San Antonio. 380± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11165437
Metate Creek Ranch Lakes, grand trees, pastureland, excellent brush and views are one hour from San Antonio 890± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 12581158
Hollow Creek Ranch Finely maintained hunting and cattle ranch that has been in the same family for more than three decades 594± ACRES IN BEE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11244402
No Mas Ranch Spectacular country with rolling terrain and views, maintained to promote bobwhite quail habitat 458± ACRES IN BEE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11415267
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Alta Vista Ranch Just west of historic Goliad, along the banks of the San Antonio River, lies this rolling, lush terrain 1,630± ACRES IN GOLIAD COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11937303
Sandstone Ranch A first-class, turnkey hunting, recreation and working ranch in highly desirable Medina County 521± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11825100
Hidden Spring Ranch Incredible Guadalupe River frontage plus the namesake spring, just north of historic Boerne 420 ACRES IN KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 12694967
Brewington Lake Ranch Live water, private 12± acre constant level spring-fed lake is viewed from a custom rock home 176± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 13263990
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C4 Ranch An epic South Texas ranch has it all for the hunting, wildlife enthusiast and livestock operation 2,002 ± ACRES IN FRIO COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 10933540
C4 Headquarters The northern part of the C4 with fine improvements and income producing hunting and livestock 1,200± ACRES IN FRIO COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11670268
East C4 Ranch Just enough land, custom-built headquarter, excellent wildlife habitat and improved pastures 985± ACRES IN FRIO COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 11692897
Chi Ranch Wonderful improvements and opportunities in the “Winter Garden Region’ near Uvalde 780± ACRES IN ZAVAL A COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 13170575
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Rancho Rio Lindo Year round recreation with turnkey improvements, native wildlife, and Nueces River frontage 282± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 6162419
Coleman Farm Three pivots, multiple irrigation wells plus the unique water of the Leona River 299± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y
Gorman Farm A very productive farm located in the Winter Garden Region with high volume irrigation wells 616± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY
Rancho El Mirasol A scenic ranch edges the western Hill Country and features attractive improvements and water features 6, 570± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 9714273
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Dos Brisas RANCH 313 Acres in Chappell Hill, Texas
313± Acres WA SHINGTON COUN T Y CHAPPELL HILL , T E XA S Nestled in the historic hills north of Chappell Hill, Texas, sits the renowned Dos Brisas Ranch. As you drive in the meandering driveway, you cross the pecan tree-lined creek bottom of Peach Creek. Sitting on the highest hill overlooking the 313 acres ranch sits the ranch compound with world-class equestrian facilities and some of the finest haciendas, casitas and amenities you will ever see.
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Property ID: 12379536
LOCATION Dos Brisas is located six miles north of Chappell Hill on FM 1155 there is also access to the backside of the ranch on Copelyn Springs Road. It is about a 15-minute drive to downtown Brenham.
TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT The ranch offers a high hilltop overlooking the creek bottom. Most of the property is rolling topography, giving it great definition and beautiful views. The highest point is about 240 feet above sea level, and the lowest point at the creek is roughly 170 feet above sea level.
WILDLIFE At one time, the property was growing organic vegetables in extensive fertile gardens around the property for HEB and Houston restaurants. Because of this, the ranch was high fenced to keep deer and other game from eating the crops. It is ready to go if someone wants to bring exotics or whitetail in.
IMPROVEMENTS Dos Brisas headquarters offers beautiful Spanish-style architecture throughout the sprawling manicured grounds.
There are five elegant haciendas and four luxurious casitas to accommodate family and friends. Additionally, there is a 60,000 square foot covered riding arena and 24 indoor world-class horse stalls. There is also an entertainment lodge with a pool, full bar, commercial kitchen, dining room and climate-controlled wine room. Additionally, there are several other housing options on the site for guests and employees. To fully understand the passion and detail that went into designing this property, you must see it.
WATER Over 4,000 feet of Peach Creek traverses this property through groves of pecan trees. There are also three ponds on the property for fishing.
AREA HISTORY Dos Brisas was once part of a 4,428 acres property, granted to Samuel R. Miller and his wife in 1824 when they arrived in Texas. Mister Miller was a Texas pioneer from Virginia, he was a farmer and stockman by trade. He was part of Stephen F. Austin’s Old Three Hundred, and after several years of arriving, he held the position of Sheriff for the community. He was also one of the signers of the petition to establish the Washington Municipality.
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LA LEYENDA RANCH 1,565± Acres in McMullen County | Property ID: 13170313 | $6,250,000 The La Leyenda Ranch is a turn-key South Texas hunting property featuring whitetail genetics, lakes, Senderos and a good road system. Improvements include a lodge, guest/foreman’s house, deer facilities and equipment barns. This ranch is a must-see property that offers an abundance of wildlife, views and recreation.
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WINANS CREEK RANCH 478± Acres in Bandera County | Property ID: 13091588 | $6,207,500 The Winans Creek Ranch features stunning long-range views, open grassland pastures, and plentiful hardwoods. Winans Creek is a wet-weather creek that crosses the western region of the ranch. The ranch offers some of the highest elevations in the Hill Country, ranging from 1,560± feet to 1,920± feet above sea level. Several hilltops make an ideal build location amongst the secluded pastures—High-fenced on three sides.
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THREE WATERS RANCH 195± Acres in Gillespie County | Property ID: 12157957 | $8,150,000 Three Waters Ranch is one of the most well-rounded properties available in all the Texas Hill Country. A stunning home overlooks highly soughtafter Honey Creek, which meanders through the ranch with large native pecans lining its banks. Impressive topographical features, intermittent springs, and views that command your attention elevate this ranch to a category of its own. Located within 10 minutes of Fredericksburg, Texas, this is a must-see property!
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MOJO RANCH 1,008± Acres in Wilson County | $6,495,000 The MoJo Ranch brings a full suite of desirable ranch attributes, including hunting and productive cattle pastures. The ranch is high-fenced and cross high-fenced. There are cross-fenced pastures, improved ranch roads, underground water piping, outbuildings, and a nice front entrance. The main home is situated at the edge of a wooded area and has a great view across the ranch. Nearby is a hunting lodge and near the front entrance is a foreman’s home and equipment barns.
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RUNNING H RANCH 1,052± Acres in Kimble County | Property ID: 13030413 | $3,300,000 The Running H Ranch is 1,052± acres located in the sought-after Kimble County area just northwest of Junction. Features rolling terrain, plentiful hardwoods and juniper. An abundance of wildlife can be found throughout the ranch that provides excellent hunting. Most of the ranch is accessible using good pasture roads. Truly, a must-see property!
HIGH VIEW RANCH 35± Acres in Gillespie County | Property ID: 12397654 | $1,870,000 Towering views amongst a remarkable landscape ascend this ranch to a category of its own. A beautiful hilltop on the south end of the ranch provides views that go on for miles! High View Ranch is within proximity to famous tourist destinations such as Fredericksburg, Johnson City, and Luckenbach. There is a nice combination of mature hardwoods and open grassland.
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NORTH LLANO RIVER RANCH 319± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 11301967 | $2,300,000 The North Llano River Ranch has 2,000± feet of river frontage along the North Llano River. This property is ideal for swimming, kayaking, or tubing and has great hunting opportunities to provide year-round enjoyment.
NORTH LLANO RIVER TRACT 42± Acres in Kimble County | $999,500 North Llano River Tract is a 42± acre ranch located northwest of Junction. It offers 900± feet of stunning river frontage including bluffs across the river that create an exquisitely grand backdrop. Over the years, the bluff has deposited massive boulders in the river that make this property a true rarity. Native grasses and hardwoods cover the pastures.
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Far Flung Outdoor Center is listed for-sale as a turn-key complete business opportunity to own, manage and expand on one of the leading outdoor adventure businesses in the State of Texas. The combination of Real Estate, location, cabins, conference center, pool, infrastructure, adventure equipment, vehicles and a reputable brand known across the country creates an investment opportunity to live the dream but also to own a profitable dynamic business. Property ID: 12090252
One of the top hunting properties in the State of Texas featuring worldclass bobwhite quail and white-tailed deer hunting. Lagarto Ranch is 9,446 acres of a highly improved high-fenced hunting ranch. This is a turnkey sale with an opportunity to walk right into a ranch from day one that has literally been transformed into a hunting paradise and enjoy the decades of meticulous hard work and planning from the previous owners. Property ID: 12592180
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4M R ANCH The 4M Ranch is a world unto itself with an incredible suite of worldclass improvements including a paved runway, crushed rock roads and headquarters complex. Set miles away on a limestone perch sits a truly remarkable 10,000 square-foot home with infinity pool peering down at the four miles of accessible Lower Pecos River frontage below. Property ID: 9569427
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PIÑON R ANCH Located west of Van Horn, Texas in the fifth highest mountain range in Texas, the Eagle Mountains, the ranch is easily accessible and a mere one and a half hours from El Paso International Airport and just 30 minutes from Van Horn Airport which can land jet aircraft. Large well-established landowner neighbors and excellent game management programs makes Piñon Ranch the perfect grazing, hunting and recreation property. Ranching heritage abounds as the Overland Trail passes through this ranch where stagecoaches used to stop at Eagle Spring, located on the ranch. Property ID: 8126796
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$74,280,375 76,185± ACRES CULBERSON & HUDSPETH COUNTIES
EAGLE & CARRIZO MTN RANCH The Eagle Mountain/Carrizo Mountain Ranches are two nearby distinct properties that are connected by an improved caliche county road and miles of a paved and concrete private easement road linking the ranches with easy access. Similar, to the Davis Mountains and the Chisos Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert, this mountain range functions as a sky island habitat, with inter-mountain ridge lines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration. Property ID: 7684861
Under Contract $1,936,300 578± ACRES JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
FORT DAVIS HEIGHTS Located just east of Fort Davis at the end of Compromise Street you find a broad sweeping high grassland with some of the most spectacular views in the entire Davis Mountains. Water is readily available for additional wells with good groundwater. Chihuahua Creek keeps water in pools on the property most of the year. Property ID: 8390005 View all Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/13262
$110,808,750 113,650± ACRES JEFF DAVIS & PRESIDIO COUNTIES
Y6 R ANCH This ranch has some of the best all-around hunting opportunities in the West Texas area as it combines the mountain habitats with the grassland and desert habitats. Abundant mule deer, herds of pronghorn, white-tail deer, mountain lion and occasional elk can all be found here. Property ID: 8062130
$413,400,000 424,000± ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY
BREWSTER R ANCH An assemblage of seven ranches making up 424,000± acres that include some of the most amazing land features found in the Southwest, located in Brewster County, TX includes the following ranches. Dagger Flats Ranch 120,444± acres, Dove Mountain Ranch 102,078± acres, Rio Texico Ranch 95,570± acres, YE Mesa Ranch 34,480± acres, Horse Mountain Ranch 34,123± acres. Property ID: 11213121 SPRING 2022 | TEXAS LAND
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BREWSTER COUNTY
DAGGER FLATS R ANCH
DOVE MOUNTAIN R ANCH
Dagger Flats Ranch has a variety of habitats and improvements which start on the north at Tres Hermanos summit on the Shely Peaks at 5,210 feet down into a wide scenic valley where you find the live water section of San Francisco Creek that is cottonwood lined for over five miles. This ranch is part of a 424,000± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 11213889
Dove Mountain Ranch is a massive contiguous cattle and hunting ranch is at the gateway to Big Bend National Park to the south and is home to a wide array of natural features. If there is one thing that makes this ranch stand out is the availability of Desert Big Horn Sheep habitats as well as the availability of permits by TPWD. This ranch is part of a 424,000± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 7608905
$33,269,925
$17,103,450
34,123± ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY
HORSE MOUNTAIN R ANCH Located a 30 minutes drive from the Gage Hotel in Marathon, the gateway to Big Bend Nation Park. Horse Mountain Ranch is wide valley between the Pena Blanca Mountains, Horse Mountain and Twin Peaks creating an expanse called Lightning Flat where the headwaters of Horse Draw and Pena Blanca Draw are located. The Headquarters is located adjacent to the Historic Reed Spring which makes a beautiful cottonwood tree-lined lake. This ranch is part of a 424,000± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 7598290
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MATTHEWS LAW R ANCH Matthews-Law Ranch is a combination of two historic ranches and has over four point five miles of the Santiago Mountain ridgeline cascading down into Santiago Flats. Rugged, wild, secluded, amazing are just a few words to describe this true mountain ranch. Santiago Peak is just off the north boundary of the ranch and is a sentinel that can be seen from all over the ranch. This ranch is part of a 424,000± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 11214584
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$19,318,650 19,814± ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY
$33,618,000 34,480± ACRES HUDSPETH COUNTY
TESNUS RANCH Tesnus Ranch is a cattle and hunting recreation ranch 45 minutes from Marathon, Texas. This vast private ranch is bounded by the towering House Top Mountains and Shely Peaks Mesa, with views of San Francisco Creek valley into Mexico, with a series of wooded canyons, mountains, valleys and draws. Tesnus is Sunset spelled backwards, a creative name for a historic railroad town est. in 1882 on the Southern Pacific Railroad. This ranch is part of a 424,000± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 6996904
YE MESA R ANCH YE Mesa is an elevated high mountain volcanic structure sitting high over Big Bend National Park’s north entrance along and includes 10 miles of the Santiago Mountains that form Persimmon Gap to the south. Rugged, wild, secluded and amazing are just a few words to describe this true mountain ranch. This ranch is part of a 424,000± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 11214568
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RIO TEXICO R ANCH Rio Texico Ranch, located in the vast expanse between Big Bend National Park and Black Gap WMA to the west, Highway 90 to the north and Mexico to the south in one of the last truly wild landscapes of the Chihuahuan Desert. This ranch has maintained much of the environment and appearance of times past, including the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande River. Various amenities make this large ranch diverse, interesting, scenic and adventuresome. This ranch is part of a 424,000± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 11213918 View all Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/13262
12,000± ACRES CULBERSON COUNTY
FARMER R ANCH The Farmer Ranch is one of the original farming operations developed in the Van Horn area, and it is now a working cattle and hunting ranch set within the vast scenic landscape of far-west Texas. The majority of the ranch consists of gently rolling high-desert grasslands, draws and flats with spectacular views of the towering area mountains, providing for excellent hunting opportunities. Property ID: 7582746 SPRING 2022 | TEXAS LAND
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DRIPSTONE RANCH Dripstone Ranch is uniquely located in the geographic transition area between the rugged Hill Country Balcones Fault, the Chihuahuan Desert and the topography of the South Texas Brush Country. Ranching and nature come together here, with areas of wildlife habitat and river, combined with agricultural areas designed into improved pastures, amazing ranch infrastructure and the famous karst limestone caves found on the ranch. Property ID: 10489862
H BAR H R ANCH Located “West of the Pecos,” a region full of history and natural habitat and wildlife. Rolling hill country and rugged wild canyon country. one point seventy five miles 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
$4,689,998 6,253± ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY
MAR AVILLAS CREEK R ANCH Maravillas Creek Ranch has recently had a major overhaul of roads, fences, wells, water troughs, dams, tanks and a new private building site up in the hills with electricity. The ranch terrain varies from a nice combination of flats next to igneous rolling hills. The ranch is embedded in a landscape of public lands creating unlimited hunting and recreational opportunities. Property ID: 10766014
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$13,414,350 14,502± ACRES BANDERA RANCH
BANDER A R ANCH Comprised of some of the most well cared for acreage in Far West Texas. Sweeping vistas, plateaus, mountains and canyons, abundant grass, and water. This is Chihuahuan Desert hunting land at its best and a nature lover’s dream. This ranch has it all. 60 miles south of Marfa. Property ID: 9407466
Bringing together buyers and sellers of ranches and unique properties throughout the state of Texas TAMMY KING, BROKER Tammy@KingLandWater.com
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$9,340,500 9,580± ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY
CHARCO LARGO RANCH The Charco Largo Ranch is conveniently located a short drive south of Marfa, TX. Classic “Cattle County” of the Old West, Charco Largo Ranch is part of the Marfa Plateau, a mile-high desert grassland of basin range topography between the Davis Mountains to the north and the Chinati Mountains and the Rio Grande River to the southwest. The ranch has excellent groundwater and with a distribution of wells, pipelines and troughs, there is excellent water available throughout the ranch. Property ID: 8063194
$975,000 3,000± ACRES TERRELL COUNTY
RIATA EAST R ANCH Riata East Ranch consists primarily of gently sloping open grassland flats divide by multiple small draws that provide a diverse habitat of larger brush and trees crucial for wildlife habitat. The old Headquarters at Riata East Ranch and existing house provide day one utility as a working ranch with the necessary infrastructure in place to expand and build your own ranch home or hunting lodge. Property ID: 11535368
$1,105,000
$2,518,550
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HUDSPETH COUNTY
FLYING BUCK R ANCH
EAGLE PIÑON R ANCH
Flying Buck Ranch is situated directly across US Highway 90 from the Terrell County Airport (6R6) creating a rare fly-in hunting experience along the transition zone of the western Hill Country into Trans-Pecos region Texas, an area rich with history and wildlife. Being three miles west of Dryden, Texas between Del Rio and Sanderson, the ranch is easily accessed by car from central and south Texas. Property ID: 11535523
Eagle Piñon Ranch sits on the southeast shoulder of the Eagle Mountains. 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, creating a rugged yet accessible terrain. An excellent well and a new hunting lodge with six private rooms, each with a private bath, make this a comfortable and functional hide-a-way. Property ID: 2450171
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Rockin’ T Ranch 17 Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 9333507 | Call for Price 17± manicured acres with about 730 feet of frontage on McCaleb Road at Austin McCombs Road. Lovely, spacious three-bed, two-bath home overlooking the horse and longhorn pastures. 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 bed, one-bath guest house is near the main house and pool. This property offers immense potential for horse owners, recreational buyers or developers. Just one point two miles down the road from HWY 105 and Lake Conroe. Additional acreage is available. Come see this beautiful property and all it has to offer. Seller Motivated.
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Leon Creek Ranch 75 Acres | Bexar County | Property ID: 7752919 | $800,000 Price Just Reduced!! The family ranch is available for the first time in 100 years with about 1,000 feet 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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Mossy Oak Acres 30.3 ± Acres | Bexar County | Property ID: 12540014 | $2,100,000 With the exception of a glimpse through the gated brick entry, the frontage on FM 1518 and Woman Hollering Rd gives no hint that hidden among ancient oaks, beautiful ponds, and native wildlife is a unique home with Bexar County Appraisal District showing 5,131 square-foot of living space and about 7,000 square-foot under roof overlooking a large pond. Country lifestyle with agriculture tax exemption within minutes of San Antonio and in the Schertz extra-territorial jurisdiction. Prime location for getting anywhere. It doesn’t get any better from a lifestyle and investment perspective. Shown by appointment only.oaks, beautiful ponds, and native wildlife is a unique home with Bexar County Appraisal District showing 5,131 square-foot of living space and about 7,000 square-foot under roof overlooking a large pond. Country lifestyle with agriculture tax exemption within minutes of San Antonio and in the Schertz extra-territorial jurisdiction. Prime location for getting anywhere. It doesn’t get any better from a lifestyle and investment perspective. Shown by appointment only.
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70± Acre Premium Live Water 70± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1089186 | Call for Price Hard to find live water like this! You must see this special Hill Country property to appreciate the crystal-clear live water, views, and great building sites. Located ideally on a bluff over the river there is a Texas-style cabin with an outdoor shower and sleeping cabin that can serve as a great second home or as a guest cabin if a larger home is what suits you. Offers one-of-a-kind premium waterfront on the Cypress-lined Sabinal River along a deep, wide section. The only way to truly appreciate the property and the canyon views from the entry is to come to have a look. Many great building sites among the huge oaks, elms and pecan trees. This property is not in a subdivision.
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THE NUECES RIVER RANCH
KX SOUTH ON POWDERHORN LAKE
Nueces River Ranch encompasses all of the beauty and practicality
This angler’s paradise has over a mile of Powderhorn Lake frontage and is a
of a prosperous Texas Hill Country Spread with over a half-
nine-mile drive to Port O’Connor, known for its beaches, first-rate dining scene,
mile of idyllic, crystal clear Nueces River frontage, outstanding
and outstanding deep-sea fishing. Harvest native deer and hogs, catch redfish
topical diversity, and near-city accommodations. $5,763,800
off the shoreline and enjoy the finest duck hunting in Texas. $5,408,000
644± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 12813438
1,352± ACRES IN CALHOUN COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 12717232
MOUNTAIN RIDGE RANCH
THE BIG IRON RANCH
This ranch has spectacular topography throughout, boasting large cliffs and
Located less than 20 miles from Uvalde in the northwest corner of Zavala
deep valleys. A road system with some areas rougher is in place, making
county, this high-fenced ranch produces 190-inch whitetail bucks from
it great for four-wheeling. Neighboring the legendary Ox Ranch, the
a superior ecosystem reflecting 15 plus years of MLD management. It
turnkey Mountain Ridge is a two-hour trip to San Antonio. $2,319,000
hosts a whitetail herd native only to south Texas genetics. $3,172,000
814± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 11295182
1,200± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 12287527
LA ESCONDIDA
THE KNOLLE RANCH
North of Encino, the fully high-fenced La Escondida Ranch is located in
The Knolle Ranch is a 120-acre oasis 30 minutes from Sugarland in the
the highly sought-after oak belt with large neighboring ranches and the
impressive Needville School district. A beautiful stocked tank, newly renovated
heart of the South Texas Sand Sheet. The State Classified Minerals on the
home, wooded area, and 60 acres of successful hay production make this
La Escondida make this remarkable ranch one-of-a-kind. $5,352,000
one-of-a-kind ranch the ultimate suburban living alternative. $1,850,000
1,338± ACRES IN BROOKS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7667566
120± ACRES IN FORT BEND COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 12788736
STEEN ROAD RANCH
STONEWALL RANCH
The 92-acre low-fenced Steen Road Ranch is a prosperous hay production
Located in the unique transition zone between the Edwards Plateau and the Rio
property with fertile soils and open manicured pastures for exceptional
Grande plains. The perfect blend of Hill Country scenery and West Texas views
grazing. Large, mature oaks on the northern reaches line an approximate
with remarkable topography ranging from 1,300 to 2,400 feet. This turnkey
half-mile of year-round water source supplied by Denton Creek, inviting
ranch, filled with multiple exotic game species, has 250 acres under a high fence
native wildlife and providing a safe harbor for livestock. $519,800
and 1,472 acres under a low fence that adjoins large neighbors. $2,800,000
92± ACRES IN YOAKUM COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 12866755
1,722± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6657665
F O S T E R FA R M A N D R A N C H . C O M CHAD H. FOSTER JR., BROKER • 830-776-3605 • 106 N. EAST STREET, UVALDE, TEX AS 78801 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/9982
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RANCHO VISTA GRANDE
OLIVER FARMS
Great South Texas high-fenced ranch. The property has excellent
Surrounded by privacy and complete with scenic rolling hills, oak
access and is conveniently located just out of town. The ranch home,
trees, native wildlife, and Texas Longhorns. The turnkey home
located on the highest point, provides beautiful views to watch the
and guest cabin make this ranch perfect for everyday living or a
wildlife or enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset. Contact for Pricing.
conveniently accessed getaway destination. $1,190,000
720± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 10758279
50± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 12027592
SAN DIEGO RANCH
KITE FARMS
This beautiful rolling property is the perfect weekend getaway
Owned and operated by the same family for decades, Kite Farms offers
packed with plenty of deer, hogs, turkey, dove, and quail here to
716 acres of primarily tillable income-producing dry land. There are five
keep you busy. The San Diego Ranch has an immaculate and well-
water wells on the farm from 200-400 feet deep with electric pumps. The
kept three modular home with a quaint outdoor cooking area. This
excellent fertile soils on Kite Farms consist of clay loam. The current
neat property with diverse terrain demands attention. $504,000
owner rotates crops annually from milo, wheat and sesame. $2,040,600
160± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 12522136
716± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 12830878
RANCHO LA GLORIA
SUGAR VALLEY RANCH
Located in the center of Deep South Texas Brush Country by the
Sugar Valley Ranch is prime country living near the city, 47 miles from
ranching community of La Gloria, this beautiful property has been in
Sugar Land and eight miles from Bay City in the impressive Van Vleck
the same family for over 150 years. Completely high fenced, this rolling
school district. Fully equipped for profitable cattle or horse operations,
ranch was stocked with Whitetail genetics and Audads many years
a stocked fishing tank, plentiful amounts of native wildlife, and fully
ago. Just an hour and 20 minutes away from the McAllen- Edinburg
fenced and crossed into grassy pastures of flat wooded and open land
area and only 35 minutes from Rio Grande City. $780,000
make this Texas gem the perfect suburban alternative. $1,800,000
250± ACRES IN STARR COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 13155845
94± ACRES IN MATAGORDA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 12838641
PALERMO RANCH
210± ACRES ON THE NUECES RIVER
This ranch is the perfect place for swimming in the Poe Cat creek, the headwaters
This Texas Hill Country Spread features idyllic, crystal clear Nueces River
for the Pulliam creek, hiking, biking, four-wheeling, and ample arrow headhunting.
frontage, outstanding topical diversity, and near-city accommodations. Fertile soils
Turnkey with blinds, feeders, and a road system in place. Located a little over
and constant water sources are open to wildlife and promise a world-renowned
two hours from San Antonio, this ranch is ready to be enjoyed. $1,500,000
outdoor experience. $1,869,000
110± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 11275675
210± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 13200066
F O S T E R FA R M A N D R A N C H . C O M CHAD H. FOSTER JR., BROKER • 830-776-3605 • 106 N. EAST STREET, UVALDE, TEX AS 78801 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/9982
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RANCH INVESTMENTS SINCE 1982
ROCKY CREEK RANCH This quintessential Hill Country ranch has all the desirable characteristics for the ultimate retreat. Nearly five miles of creek bottom including both Blowout and Rocky Creeks. A concrete dam creates an inviting swimming hole to enjoy on those hot summer days. Rolling terrain with elevation changes of over 200 feet offers incredible views of the surrounding countryside. The pastures are studded with hardwood trees and wildlife abounds on the ranch.
Property ID: 13178027
2,275 ACRES IN MILLS COUNTY • PRICE ON REQUEST
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WILDFLOWER RIDGE RANCH An easy one-hour drive from downtown Austin and near Horseshoe Bay, this gorgeous Hill Country ranch has all the benefits of living in a resort community with the privacy and safety of nearly one half of a square mile of land surrounding the custom 5,200-square-foot main house, a custom-built two-story cabin for guests and a large four-bay shop, horse barn and roping arena. The property teams with game, and scattered live oaks along with ash juniper provide cover for the area wildlife.
303 ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • $11,950,000
Property ID: 11066616
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RANCH INVESTMENTS SINCE 1982 MOUNTAIN RANCH TRACTS The final phase of Mountain Ranch. Stake your claim to your private ranch with 40-mile westward views from the highest ridgeline in the county. Largely undeveloped for almost 70 years, Mountain Ranch is a near-pristine tract of natural Texas Hill Country, where wildlife remains abundant, sunsets are spectacular, and horizons are wide. Located minutes from Marble Falls and Burnet, off Highway 281.
15–25 ACRE TRACTS BURNET COUNTY CONTACT FOR PRICING Property ID: 12429049
ROSANKY RANCH TRACTS Located in the southern part of Bastrop County, Rosanky Ranch Estates is a great property for a home site, recreation, retirement, cattle or horses. We are offering seven tracts in this area ranging from 20 to 35 acres. This ranch is covered with large hardwoods and pretty grassy meadows. A couple of the tracts will have surface water and a seasonal creek. The pretty wooded areas provide excellent wildlife habitat. Rural water available.
20–60 ACRES IN BASTROP COUNTY CONTACT FOR PRICING Property ID: 12489925
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UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE IN FARM AND RANCH SALES WILLOW CITY RANCH ESTATES These tracts are located in the pristine area of Willow City with direct access off paved Ranch Road 1323. This sought-after area brings you within 15 minutes of the quaint town of Fredericksburg. If you are looking for a great tract of land in a peaceful country setting, this is a good one to look at. This tract would be an excellent home site, recreational or horse property.
24–68± ACRE TRACTS GILLESPIE COUNTY CONTACT FOR PRICING Property ID: 10954420, 11294054, 11443219 & 11293560
MILLS COUNTY With direct access to County Road 529, this spectacular property has dense cover for wildlife including a variety of oaks, elm, cedar and woody plants. The gently rolling to hilly terrain has excellent pasture roads throughout the property. There is electricity available at the county road and there is ample groundwater in the area for a domestic well. There is one pond that holds water fed by drainage that passes through the property. The property is currently under an ag exemption.
31 ACRES IN MILLS COUNTY $387,500 Property ID: 13046314
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Boerne Estates Kendall County 50± Acres
Thunder Mountain Ranch Kendall County • 268± Acres
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This Hill Country estate is located just 15 minutes from downtown Boerne, Texas. Beautifully maintained grounds covered in oak trees surround this estate. The 6,500-square-foot main house has large covered porches allowing access to the pool and back yard. The property offers a horse barn complete with cozy apartment and a large 200’x300’ riding and roping arena near the barn. The property’s proximity to Boerne and San Antonio allows it to serve as a weekend retreat or a commuter’s dream. The attention to detail in all improvements sets this property apart from the competition.
This 268± acre ranch offers crazy views from the Kendall County landmark known as Thunder Mountain. This historic property was once owned by Hondo Crouch, The Luckenbach Legend. The ranch offers scenic hills, rich fertile valleys and tons of trees. The water on the property could easily be developed into a beautiful lake for both ranching and recreation.
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Shiner Ranch Lavaca County 52± Acres
Panther Creek Estates Kerr County 15± Acres
Located 2.5 miles south of Shiner Texas, off HWY 95. Shiner is known as the “Cleanest Little City in Texas,” and the Shiner Ranch holds true to this expression and is in an ideal location for a vineyard, winery or venue. This property offers great possibilities for an end user or investor. The Shiner Ranch has scattered oaks, an abundance of grass for grazing and a gentle hilltop with mile-long views. The homesite is tucked back in oak trees with a pond sitting about 380 feet away allowing for easy access and the possibility to be transformed into a clubhouse.
Panther Creek Estates is located in Hunt, Texas, off HWY 39 between the Mystic Crossing and the Panther Crossing, fronting the banks of the South Fork of the Guadalupe River. An exclusive community of only eight properties ranging in size from 12 acres to 21 acres, six of which front the Guadalupe River, two of which front Bear Creek.
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Historic Medina Estate Bandera County • 37.5± Acres
Triple 8 Trophy Ranch Live Oak County 602± Acres
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Within the Medina River Valley lies 37.5± pristine, horse-ready acres with private access to the Medina River. First built in the late 1800s, the restored 4,300± square-foot Hill Country manor has four bedrooms and three baths. Other improvements include an eight-stall barn with side cover, a round pen, five paddocks with shade trees and water, a dressage arena and swimming pool as well as a seasonal pond, a spring, three wells, electric gated entrance, the ability to hunt and a private bird shooting area license that allows quail hunting year round.
Triple 8 Trophy Ranch has become known around the nation for its distinguished whitetail herd. Originally started from 12 deer off the famous King Ranch, Triple 8 Trophy Ranch has been carefully managed over the last 30 years and currently is a part of the MLD Level 3 and LMA Conservation Program. This ranch has been utilized for taking wounded veterans on hunting trips through the Patriot Warrior Foundation. PWF has been able to showcase the freedom a ranch provides and the ability to give back to our men and women in uniform.
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Cool Creek Ranch Bexar County 97± Acres
Quien Sabe Highway 290 Gillespie County • 197± Acres
A newly-remodeled four-bedroom, four-bath ranch-style home features up-to-date fresh amenities with a modern farm house, open concept design. The kitchen features large granite countertops, top-of-theline stainless appliances and detailed finishes. The living area has a large vaulted ceiling with detailed woodwork. The master suite features a large rocked fireplace as well as spacious walk-in closets. A large concreted safe room has been added for storage of valuables. No details have been overlooked nor expenses spared; move-in ready.
In the history-rich Stonewall portion of the Highway 290 corridor, directly across from the serene views of LBJ State Park, extends 197± rolling, green acres of countless post oaks and wildlife. Approximately 2,100 feet of HWY 290 frontage provides abundant development potential. Currently used as a horse rehab facility yet welcoming for what you dream it to be. Perfectly positioned amongst award-winning wineries and vineyards with excellent proximity to town but still secluded for the tranquility this distant view-giving land provides.
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Mallard’s Cove 186± Acres in San Augustine County Mallards Cove is located off of FM 705 less than five minutes from Powell Park Resort and Marina. The cove boasts over a mile of water frontage and is covered in excellently managed pine timber and other mixed hardwoods. A new road runs through the division to the waterfront lots with overhead electricity scheduled to be installed along it. Large tracts are available from three to twenty acres. Whether you are looking for a spacious lot to build your vacation home or large investment property with tons of recreational advantages, Mallards Cove delivers. Price On Request • Property ID: 13009204
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Sportman’s Paradise 276± Acres in Houston County Whether your interest lies in a timber investment property or a sportsman’s paradise this property is turnkey ready. The property is blanketed in a variety of timber and offers a multitude of hunting terrains. Hunt whitetail deer and hogs in hardwood bottoms and pine thickets, duck hunt with several of the natural sloughs or ponds existing on the property and enjoy the seclusion provided by the Davy Crockett National Forest. The property comes equipped with deer stands and new corn feeders. Each existing hunting stand location has three or more shooting lanes with oats already sprouting, and feeders that are already feeding corn daily. The entire property is easily accessible by your vehicle with new roads, new culverts and no existing drainage problems. $1,062,600 • Property ID: 12837411 Keith Fuller 936.250.1235 | KeithWadeFuller@outlook.com
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Shelton’s Place 10± Acres in Angelina County Breath-taking turnkey wedding and event venue sitting on 10± acres of land located just outside the city limits of Lufkin, Texas. This 9,260-square-foot heated and cooled barn-style event space regularly books over 50 dates a year and has been voted the “Best of Lufkin’’ for the last seven years in a row. Included with the venue are a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom 2,716-square-foot two-story home, and a 1,600-square-foot heated and cooled office space. The commercial kitchen includes over $75 thousand in industrial grade appliances and is capable of catering events for a full house. This venue has a covered patio with a stone walkway leading to a one acre stocked pond. $2,995,000 • Property ID: 13014850
Sam Shupak 936.671.2677 • SamDavisBand@oulook.com
Moore Farm 50± Acres in Angelina County
Cotton Thompson
This Moore Farm Road Property is a beautiful piece of land for sale with rolling hills and every natural feature one could look for in a property. Starting from the gate a culverted dirt road leads to the right of the property up towards a pond stocked with bass. Traveling from the pond to the northwest will lead into the creekbed which is spring-fed. From the front gate maintaining left along the interior dirt road will take you along the property’s national forest border and uphill to the main 13-acre pasture.
This 240-acre working farm has hayfields and pastureland located in Angelina county. This tract is fenced and cross fenced with three ponds on the property. It has over 3,000 feet of frontage on Cotton Thompson Road and 1,100 feet of frontage on FM 58. This property will not last long.
$395,000 • Property ID: 12118610
$1,992,000 • Property ID: 12489173
Byron Jones 505.259.7839 | BBJJR59@gmail.com
Kurt Morgan 936.707.7270 | KMorganRealEstate@gmail.com
240± Acres in Angelina County
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Walnut Creek Horse Ranch
Cedar Ridge Ranch
9± Acres in Montgomery County
87.33± Acres in Leon County
$995,000 • Property ID: 13149013
$1,100,000 • Property ID: 13119583
Mag nolia , Texas 77355
Normangee , Texas 77871
Walnut Creek Ranch offers equestrian facilities and a three-bedroom, two-bath, four-car garage, home situated on a nine± acre tract minutes from TX-99. The brick home has 2,141 square feet with open concept dining and living areas, a formal dining room, a separate office, granite countertops and a fenced backyard that is suited for small pets. The property features pipe fencing, two automatic gates, two 30-AMP services for an RV, a cabin with electricity, a pond and a twobedroom, two-bath mobile home that can be used as guest quarters. Horse accommodations include the main barn with 11 interior stalls, seven exterior stalls, automatic water, lights on timer, med room, wash rack, owners tack room, shop area, man cave, and a quarter bath. The separate mare barn has eight stalls and access to the hay barn. There are eight pastures, each with a lean-to shed and water, a large round arena, a covered arena, a walker for six horses and an implement shed. Currently used as a boarding facility, this property is suitable for breeding, boarding, training, or personal use. MLS# 32835698
See for miles around from the elevated views of this 87± acres ranch in the Hilltop Lakes area just north of Normangee. The cedar and brick home has three-bedrooms, three full-baths, a large kitchen, an oversized pantry and lots of natural light throughout. The breathtaking views can be seen from the living room, off the back porch and the 12'x40' outside deck. Other amenities include a separate 720-squarefoot, one-bedroom, one-bath cabin with kitchenette for guests, a 40'x60' barn with overhang, loft and four horse stalls, loafing shed and two lean-to sheds. This agricultural exempt property presents approximately 25 percent open with coastal and native grass used for hay production, 75 percent wooded with a nice mixture of hard and softwoods, electric gate, perimeter fencing, four stock ponds and long road frontage on two county roads. Hilltop Lakes Resort is one and a half miles away which offers members access to an airport, 18-hole golf course, pool and five lakes. There are so many possibilities here, primary residence, weekend retreat or rental venture. MLS# 13388735
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MKMJ RANCH 1, 0 0 0 ± A C R E S I N E D W A R D S C O U N T Y • $ 3 , 5 9 5 , 0 0 0 The MKMJ Ranch offers great hunting and recreation on 1,000 acres of prime Texas Hill-Country. Located three miles north of Rocksprings along HWY 377, the paved road frontage provides easy access to I-10 and HWY 41. Exceptional game animals roam the ranch with large, low-fenced neighbors surrounding the acreage. Electricity is available on the ranch and water is provided by a strong solar well with a water storage tank. Marshall Burford, Broker-Associate.
SPRING LAKE RANCH 93± ACR E S I N GI L L E SPI E CO U N T Y $2, 595, 0 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D :12 7 9 1 8 3 9 Build your dream home overlooking your new private spring fed lake! Only ten minutes from downtown Kerrville, Texas or 20 minutes South West of Fredericksburg. Paved frontage, elevated building sites overlooking the spring fed lake, great views, very private and tons of hardwoods! Small cabin with electricity and well. Very rare! Marshall Burford, Broker-Assoc.
JEFE’S HIDEOUT TURTLE CREEK RANCH 20± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y $1, 6 9 5 , 0 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 12 8 3 74 0 4 20± acres with both sides of year round strong Turtle Creek! Only a few minutes from downtown Kerrville, Texas. Paved frontage with majority of the land out of the 100 year flood plain. Beautiful elevated building sites overlooking the creek! A blank slate ready for your dream home. Very rare! Mark Meek, Broker.
4 4 . 0 2± AC R E S I N U VA L D E CO U N T Y $ 9 8 5 , 0 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 12 13 0 3 3 3 Jefe’s Hideout has it all. 44.02 acres located only seven miles from Concan and 10 miles from Leakey places this jewel in the heart of an area known for an abundance of beauty and adventures. Perched on top of a hill overlooking Garner State Park sits a threebedroom, two-bath split-floorplan house with high ceilings, fireplace, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and countertops, a wrap-around porch, a barn, a pond, hunting blinds and feeders awaiting the fortunate owner. Bill Barton, Broker-Associate.
MEDINA COUNTY - D’HANIS, TEXAS 330± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNT Y $1, 5 8 3 , 0 4 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 7 8 0 6 9 8 3 This 329.8 acres in Medina County is located 45 miles west of San Antonio and five miles southwest of D’Hanis on CR 514 just west of Squirrel Creek Road. An excellent hunting retreat with great deer habitat and a great area for dove hunting, it has a 1,600-squarefoot stucco home, barn and wildlife exemption in place with scattered oak trees and good soil. $4,800 per acre. Mark Meek, Broker.
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T WR@RileyMcLean.com
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289.4± ACRES IN TRAVIS COUNTY | $31,515,660
Firefly is in a prime location in the center of Lago Vista, Texas, Travis County, situated on the south side of Boggy Ford Road and roughly 35 miles north of downtown Austin. The property features terraced limestone bluffs which offer dramatic views of Lake Travis and the Hill Country. Additionally, it fronts on Lake Travis for approximately 2,600 feet with access to Lake Travis at Cox Hollow and Draper’s Cove and is within Lago Vista ISD. This is one of the very few entitled residential projects with proximity to downtown Austin to come to market. Firefly
Firefly
will be highly sought after. Property ID: 12651087
361.939± ACRES IN TRAVIS COUNTY | $15,382,407
Bending Oaks is a conservation ranch, admirably located in between Dripping Springs and Austin on Highway 290. The property consists of a mixture of wooded and open areas and hilltops at elevations up to 1,100 feet sloping down to 980 feet at Slaughter Creek which bisects the property for 2,371 feet. Improvements are limited to interior fencing and road system. Property is subject to conservation easement which limits impervious cover and allows no more than two subdivisions. This is one of the very few opportunities to own a ranch within minutes of Austin. Property ID: 12447721
Bending Oaks
686± ACRES IN MILAM COUNTY | $2,750,000
The Cameron Duck Club is a sportsman’s dream, conveniently located just three miles from Cameron and 74± miles from Austin. The property boasts over 2.5 miles of year-round Big Elm Creek frontage and six tanks designed by Ducks Unlimited to improve waterfowl habitat. Situated on a high point overlooking the property is a 2,900-square-foot hunting lodge. The land is protected under the NCRS Wetlands Reserve Program. In addition to waterfowl, the property has also proven productive for whitetail, hogs, predators and other
Cameron Duck Club
small game. Property ID: 11274223
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Looking for a secluded place to get away?
Secluded Hunting Property 1,692± Acres Runnels County Property ID: 13076908 $2,538,105
This remote property in Runnels County is truly a hunters dream with abundant deer populations and a wide variety of soil, grasses and forbes. Bordering the south side of the Colorado River Authoritys wildlife reserve and profiting from excellent soil and grass conservation, the land is ready to enjoy. The Lake Ivie Water Supply line to Abilene runs through the property and is a permanent source or supplemental water on drought years. Surface water is available in abundance in good years. There is also a three-bedroom two bath modular home for sleeping quarters. This Texas land is priced right to have investment security and equity.
Under Contract
Honey Creek Ranch 5,000± Acres Coleman County Property ID: 11535524
Charles Chesshir, Broker 325-642-1999 • charles@liveoakrealtors.com
Ted Taylor, Realtor
LiveoakRealtors.com
325-214-0543
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474± Acres
Property ID: 12820573
558± Acres
Property ID: 12649740
Neches River Conservation ORANGE COUNTY | $775 PER ACRE
Recreation at its core—waterfowl, alligator and other estuary habitats are common. With Neches River frontage and associated backwaters, this coastal wetlands tract offers an affordable template for the recreational buyer. Remote and accessible only by boat. Conservation easement in place assuring habitat preservation.
Lake View Ranch TRINITY COUNTY | $19,266 PER ACRE
Lake front! Come see the diverse natural wildlife this area offers in this rare Lake Livingston water-front ranch. With rolling hills and beautiful park-like managed woods, this property is ideal for development! Located across from the number one ranked golf course in Texas, Whispering Pines Golf Club, and the historic Camp Olympia.
520± Acres
Property ID: 8249270
284± Acres
Property ID: 10651640
Cypress Creek HARDIN COUNTY | $2,850 PER ACRE
First-time open-market offering for this forested timberland. Located among large timberland owners and lowdevelopment and population. Abundant wildlife, highfence candidate. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. Big recreation with forestland variable for future passive income. Bisected by Cypress Creek on the south end.
The Hideaway LIBERTY COUNTY | $4,386 PER ACRE
Rethink rural—life is too short to live in the city. HomeLand Properties exclusively brings to market a Raydient Property. . .The Hideaway. Tastefully restricted for the best in Liberty County rural ranchettes. Gated accents and readily available electricity along the paved SH 105 access. Tarkington ISD. High and dry.
HomeLandProperties.com Andy Flack, Broker/ALC | Andy@HomeLandProp.com | (936) 295-2500 1600 Normal Park, Huntsville, Texas 77340
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Turnkey Wildlife Ranch
TALPA QUAIL RANCH
RUNNELS COUNTY | 826± ACRES | $2,354,540 Located in Runnels County, the Talpa Quail Ranch is a low-fenced, turnkey wildlife ranch. The ranch is 826± acres that have been well managed for quail habitat/hunting. The brush, grasses and forage support quail, turkey and deer hunting with excellent brush throughout the ranch for quail nesting and enjoyable quail hunting. There are also seven fields on the ranch with six of them planted with native perennial seeds, offering cover and feed for the wildlife around the property. The ranch has a north and south entrance, both of which lead to the ranch house. As of 2018/2019 this newly-remodeled 1,940± square-foot ranch house with three bedrooms and two full baths sits in the center of the property with a 360-degree view of the land. The house also has a large office room, a comfy living room, beautiful kitchen, dining room, walk-in washer and dryer room, a fenced-in front and back yard, a cattle guard on both sides of the house and a garage/covered driveway next to the house. The Talpa Quail Ranch is a one-of-a-kind ranch ready for its next owner for this upcoming hunting season! Property ID: 11204385
TREY BONNER Houston | 713-444-4114 CLAYTON BONNER Austin | 512-696-7988 info@ranchlandrealestate.com RanchlandRealEstate.com
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Rimrock Ranch 14,993± Acres
HARDING COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO 12,157.49± acres Deeded, 2836± acres State Lease. Live water with five miles of scenic Ute Creek. Elk, deer and antelope to go along with a good cattle ranch! Property ID: 10221910
EXCELLENT CATTLE RANCH
Roadrunner Ranch
7,113± Acres
TORR ANCE COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO 5,152± acres Deeded, 1,961± acres State Lease, well fenced and watered with good pens, and a new barn. This is an excellent cattle ranch with highway access and just enough cover along with the draws for good deer hunting! Property ID: 11782744
Sargent Canyon Ranch
SCENIC RANCH
18,460± Acres
CHAVES & OTERO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO 200± acres Deeded, 2,580± acres State Lease, 11,200± acres Bureau of Land Management, 4,480± acres Forest. Permitted for 380 AUs year-round, well-watered, good headquarters, very nice updated home, excellent pens and outbuildings. Scenic ranch! Property ID: 10635617
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COUNTRY CLUB ROAD RANCH ESTATE 265± Acres • Harrison County • $5,600,000 Entering the front gate and driving down the secluded wooded drive, Country Club Road Ranch Estate offers both the privacy and seclusion that makes coming home the ultimate retreat. This property presents the rarest of opportunities to purchase a luxury home on large acreage with unlimited possibilities, all within minutes of Longview. 154 acres of improved pasture, 111 acres in mixed mature timber with miles of trails, a 2019-built four-stall horse barn with tack and feed rooms, five ponds, and a live creek that meanders through the ranch. Property ID: 13116453
301 CR 1141
TBD FM 2796
301 CR 1141
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275.8± Acres • Upshur County • $744,547 | Property ID: 12814717
306± Acres • Camp County • $1,116,000 | Property ID: 12988884
190± Acres • Rusk County • $686,628 | Property ID: 11576631
8429 GOAT ROAD
STEVENS RANCH
147.5± Acres • Upshur County • $811,305 | Property ID: 12047152
476± Acres • Harrison County • $5,950,000 | Property ID: 13282342
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Stephen Turner, Listing Agent
940.636.7039 | Stephen@TurnerCountryProperties.com TurnerCountryProperties.com
Swanson Ranch 7,086.56± Acres in Wichita & Wilbarger Counties $1,895 per acre Located south of Electra and west of Wichita Falls. This is an outstanding large combination ranch with unbelievable hunting. Its entire south and most of the west boundaries adjoin the famous 550,000 acres Waggoner Ranch. The land is diverse with level to rolling mesquite pasture, large plateaus and ridges with deep ravines, heavily wooded bottomland with Short and Long Creek traversing the ranch, and 950 acres of tillable farmland. It has great access with frontage three sides. A great interior road system, several cattle working pens and numerous ponds. Equipment and cattle are negotiable.
Jolly Ranch 6,640 Acres in Clay County ˙ $2,695 per acre 6,640 acres in Clay County. Prime cattle ranch with outstanding native and improved grasses, great working facilities, immaculate fencing, 56 stock ponds, rolling terrain with impressive views, minimal mesquites, hardwoods located along named and unnamed creeks, tons of road frontage with access to most pastures, good interior road system, numerous pens and traps, two different headquarters, log house, pool house, office, scale house, barn and shops. Equipment and cattle are negotiable. Property ID: 12812317
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Diamond Spur Ranch 216+ AC RES IN GRIM ES COUNTY, T EX AS This premier equestrian and cattle ranch is ideally located between Houston and College Station. With its gently rolling pastures, lake, ponds, state-ofthe-art equestrian facilities and luxury home, the Diamond Spur Ranch is sure to impress the most discerning buyer. With a covered and open arena, multiple stables and paddocks, vet and breeding station, the ranch is capable of both large-scale or hobby horse operations. Stalls are finished with fans, automatic water troughs and fly spray systems. An impressive six and a half miles of pipe fencing was used throughout the facilities. The recently constructed open concept owner’s residence is complete with luxury finishes, soaring ceilings, stainless steel appliances and a backyard pool that overlooks the ranch landscape. Four additional guest homes are perfect for managers, trainers or overnight guests. Within an hour from Houston and IAH, the ranch is well suited for both full or part-time living. PROPERTY ID: 12830876
10285 Sanders Ranch Road Anderson, Texas 77830
TIM GRIMES 832.919.4452 | Tim.Grimes@SIR.com
SOLD ALC OA’S SA N D OW LA KE S RA N C H
$240 MILLION
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