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Ancient Oaks Ranch

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Ranch Ancient Oaks

Encompassing 2,395± acres in Burnet County, the Ancient Oaks Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a large tract in the heart of the Hill Country’s Highland Lakes, arguably Texas’ recreational paradise.

2,395± Acres BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS

Property ID: 19110346

$37,721,250

In This Issue

It’s not just nature and humans who have seasons. Businesses do as well.

s I write this, Texas has just finished showing off. The wildflowers are beginning to fade. The cool season grasses are giving way to those of the warm season. The tree leaves are no longer a kaleidoscope of brilliant, bright early spring greens, but the darker, monochromatic palette that announces the coming summer.

ATOM ALEXANDER Publisher talexander@land.com

And this is all just as it should be. As King Solomon famously wrote in Ecclesiastes, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. . .”

Like you, I’ve seen it in my family. In a seeming blink of an eye our kids have gone from helpless infants to wobbly legged, but defiant toddlers to the ever-curious, ever-busy preschoolers and elementary school students. Now, we’ve got two changeable teens and a young adult who has flown the nest for college. The ages and stages passed just as spring turns into summer, summer to fall, and fall to winter. Someday, perhaps, we’ll watch our grandchildren travel the same well-worn path. Obviously, it’s not just nature and humans who have seasons. Businesses do as well. We just tend to describe them as cycles. Market cycles to be precise.

I’ve been in the rural real estate business for more than 40 years. As a result, I—and the other silver-haired veterans—are experiencing déjà vu. The market got insanely hot during COVID and its immediate aftermath. Then it

cooled rapidly for several reasons, including rising interest rates and related business uncertainty, a depleted inventory and a looming national election.

According to the folks I visited with at the recent Outlook for Texas Land Markets Conference (By the way, congratulations to our friends at the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center for hosting this event for 33 years), “2024 started slow, but things are now getting back to normal.” Those reports may stem from optimism or observations in specific locations.

Dr. Charles Gilleland, who bases his assessments solely on data, has drawn a different conclusion from statewide patterns.

According to the first quarter Market Report on page 52, he thinks we may be in for an industry-wide slowdown that lasts a while.

Whether you’re in the camp of “back to normal” or slowdown, the market is in transition—and we’re likely operating somewhere in between. While it’s not adrenaline-pumping like extra good or extra bad, in-between is a chance to catch our collective breath and plan for future seasons.

And for those who are looking to buy or sell property, a transition season can be a good time to do a deal depending on the specifics.

Of course, I don’t think there is ever a truly bad time to invest in land.

In our pages, you’ll find some of the best properties that Texas has to offer. Flip through our pages. Call a broker—and let this be your season for landownership.

1 Charles Gilliland

Dr. Charles Gilliland grew up on a cattle ranch and graduated from Regis College in Denver, Colorado. He currently holds an appointment as a research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University and an appointment as adjunct associate professor of agricultural economics at Texas A&M University. Dr. Gilliland is a Helen and O.N. Mitchell Fellow of Real Estate and a clinical professor of finance teaching real estate investment analysis for the master of real estate program at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Find out more at RECenter.tamu.edu

2 Tim Siegmund

Tim Siegmund, a native of Giddings, Texas, earned his bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. In 2009, after conducting graduate research, he joined the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a wildlife biologist providing wildlife surveys, public outreach, technical guidance, prescribed fire assistance, public hunting opportunities and wildlife tax valuation planning in seven counties. Eight years later, he accepted the role as TPWD’s Private Lands Program Leader. In this capacity, he deals with private lands issues across the state including administering TPWD-based incentive programs, planning programmatic wildlife tax valuation, coordinating the NRCS partnership and managing the Lonestar Land Steward Awards Program. Find out more at TPWD.Texas.gov

3 Texas Wildlife Association

The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. TWA focuses its mission on private landowners and their ethical relationship to the land, and TWA concentrates on issues relating to private property, hunting and hunter rights, and conservation of our natural resources. The organization’s headquarters is located in New Braunfels, Texas. Find out more at Texas-Wildlife.org

Ranch Ancient Oaks

2,395± Acres in Burnet County, Texas

Presented By Ranch Investments

Encompassing 2,395± acres in Burnet County, the Ancient Oaks Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a large tract in the heart of the Hill Country’s Highland Lakes, arguably Texas’ recreational paradise.

Located between the quaint towns of Burnet and Marble Falls, the ranch has a north entrance on FM 3509 and a south entrance on Park Road 4 making access easy. Ancient Oaks Ranch is just 55 miles from Austin and 90 miles from San Antonio.

The potential is only limited by the imagination. . .

The Land

For over 100 years, Ancient Oaks Ranch had been stewarded by the same family and this is the first time the rare jewel has been offered on the open market. The care provided by succeeding generations is evident in the landscape, which is dominated by live oaks, post oaks, elm trees, scattered mesquite and native brush species that form the foundation of prime wildlife habitat.

The cedar has been strategically cleared to make way for excellent native grass and forbs, well-suited for cattle and essential for wildlife. Native white-tailed deer, wild turkey and other game birds as well as feral hogs and a variety of varmints call the ranch home.

The topography is as varied as the vegetation and wildlife. It ranges from level to undulating with rising elevations offering a view of Lake Buchanan to the west and the beloved Hill Country to the south.

As an added bonus, 50 percent of the owned minerals will convey with the sale.

The Water

Water is the basis of life, and a professional hydrologic survey was performed that verified that the ranch sits atop the Trinity Aquifer with a significant water supply. According to the study, the property can support up to one water well for every 10 acres.

Currently, there are five wells and one windmill on the ranch as well as several stock ponds. In addition, four wet-weather creeks— Mud Creek, Peters Creek, Long Branch and Honey Creek—cross the ranch and offer some potential dam sites to create impoundments.

The Living

The five-bedroom/three-bath Headquarters House is built on the bones of the original frame ranch house dating back to 1906. It grew and evolved through the years and now includes a kitchen, dining room, living room with a fireplace and yellow pine walls and ceiling for a touch of warm rusticity as well as a screened front porch outfitted with ceiling fans. The master bedroom also features a fireplace.

The home was designed with style and practicality in mind. For instance, the flooring is a mix of oak and pine hardwood and tile as well as faux wood and concrete.

The comfortable home is well-maintained. In the recent past, it has been updated with HardiePlank ® exterior, a new roof, a kitchen and master bath remodel, and interior paint. The home also was refreshed with new window treatments and light fixtures.

To make the homestead even more inviting, a heated pool anchors the shaded backyard. The home and grounds are sustained by two storage tanks—one with a 10,000-gallon capacity and the other with a 40,000-gallon capacity. They are fed by a water well south of the house.

In addition to the main house, a onebedroom/one-bath guest house with a screened front porch offers a respite for family and friends. Two manufactured homes provide lodging for staff.

Other ranch improvements include a set of cattle pens and a barn.

The Neighborhood

Burnet County is home to five of the six Highland Lakes—Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls and Lake Travis— and year-round recreation.

Glorious wildflowers dot the landscape in the spring. Boating, waterskiing, paddling, swimming and any other conceivable water sport take up the days in the summer. Fall—and almost year-round—is for fishing. Winter bird watching for migratory species including bald eagles is plentiful for any birding enthusiast. Year-round spelunking at Longhorn Caverns and hiking, biking and outdoor adventuring are other popular pastimes.

The Lower Colorado River Authority created the chain of lakes by damming the Colorado River to control flooding, produce electricity and service the state’s water needs. Construction on the dams began in the 1930s and the last dams were completed in the early 1950s.

Each lake is as unique as the small towns, also ripe for exploration, that dot the region.

Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Highland Lakes, is known as a fisherman’s lake. Inks Lake, one of the smaller lakes, is the least developed and home to Inks Lake State Park and the Devil’s Waterhole, a popular swimming locale.

Lake LBJ, one of the most popular lakes, gives off party vibes and is great for boating.

Lake Marble Falls, the smallest lake, features shoreline access and daunting cliffs. Its size and scale make it ideal for personal watercraft. Extremely popular Lake Travis winds through the Hill Country connecting Marble Falls to

Austin. Lake Travis has something for everyone, outstanding places for fishing as well as perfect destinations for swimming and boating.

The small towns such as Bertram, Granite Shoals, Kingsland and Spicewood along with Burnet and Marble Falls offer fairs, festivals and charming shopping throughout the year. Must-see Hill Country towns including Fredericksburg and Luckenbach are just a short drive.

The Opportunity

Ranches of this size and scale are rare in the Texas Hill Country, but large Hill Country ranches in the heart of the Highland Lakes are almost non-existent. With access on two Farm to Market roads, the possibilities for Ancient Oaks Ranch are as limitless as the sky. Stake a claim now before this one-of-one property is gone. °

2,395± Acres BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS Property ID: 19110346 $37,721,250 John Ed Stepan , Principal 800-447-8604 Info@RanchInvestments.com RanchInvestments.com

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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 32 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.

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James River Ranch

rugged hill country beauty

1,959.63± Acres Kimble County, Texas

Located on 1,959.63± acres in eastern Kimble County, the James River Ranch provides a secluded haven of peace, quiet and rugged Hill Country beauty that inspires a deep connection with nature. The current iteration, which is about 30 minutes from Harper, was created by combining three separate parcels.

Within the high-fenced boundaries, the topography ranges from jagged limestone cliffs to rolling hills and a fertile river bottom. From the ridge tops, the views encompass the James River valley and far beyond. All-weather roads make every corner of the ranch accessible.

The Water

Both banks of the James River run through about 800 acres of the property, flowing from south to north. In the summer, the yearround river disappears beneath the gravel bottom but never stops flowing. Two dams create two impoundments, measuring 1± acre and 2± acres.

Jim Little Creek enters the property on the far southwest corner coursing through the center of the property before exiting on the north. In the summer, it too disappears, but continues to flow.

Arrowheads and other artifacts of the region’s earliest nomadic residents can be found along the waterways.

An 8± acre lake, fed by groundwater, enhances surface water options. The lake, outfitted with five docks, is stocked with Florida largemouth bass and hybrid striped bass as well as bluegills and hybrid perch.

James River Ranch also boasts 11 wells, three of which are irrigation wells. Twenty-one water troughs have been installed throughout.

The Land and the

Wildlife Cedar has been strategically cleared and managed. Now, it only remains in a 30–40-yard-wide swath around the perimeter ensuring privacy and on the steep slopes where it controls erosion and provides nesting habitat for rare songbirds.

In the cleared areas, native grasses reappeared. Even some of the ridgetops have been cleared and replanted in native grasses and Kleingrass. Several hay fields, watered by sub-surface irrigation, deliver winter feed for the cattle and under good conditions grow a saleable excess.

Live oaks anchor the uplands while native pecan trees shade the James River and Jim Little Creek. Nutritious brush and forbs sustain the wildlife. Eighteen protein feeders supplement nature’s bounty.

The native white-tailed deer population has been managed under an MLDP-3 permit. Hunting has been limited.

Wild turkeys abound. Quail, dove and migrating waterfowl are present. Feral hogs, coyotes, bobcats, ringtails, raccoons, porcupines, foxes and the occasional mountain lion call the ranch home. Every spring bald eagles return.

The Living

The main house, which is about 2,100 square feet, contains two bedrooms, 2.5 baths and two studies that could be used as bedrooms. The “bones” were built in the 1960s and remodeled for the current owners’ use. Updates included adding an expansive, modern kitchen and an inviting wraparound porch, creating an open billiard room above the great room and installing large windows that illuminate the interior.

A large, covered patio connects the bunkhouse to the main house. Designed to give guests privacy, but easy access to the main house, the bunkhouse features two bedrooms each with a private bath.

The main barn features a second-story loft with two private bedrooms and two private baths.

In addition, a historic lodge built from an early schoolhouse sleeps 12. Two private queen suites with private baths that are attached to the lodge by a large, covered patio accommodate six guests. The patio is outfitted with an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and heaters, so the party can continue year-round.

Three small cabins, three hay barns, two equipment barns, two vintage barns, two sets of cattle working pens, two game processing facilities with walk-in coolers and a 400-yard rifle range round out the ranch’s infrastructure.

To experience the James River Ranch for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815.

James River Ranch showcases the Hill Country the way it used to be, offering a peaceful, private retreat where even the sounds of modern living don’t intrude. For those seeking a respite from the hustle and bustle of 21st century living, the James River Ranch is a rare place where souls can be restored, and memories made.

1,959.63± Acres • Kimble County, Texas • Property ID: 20203973 Howard W. Hood , Broker • 830 739 3815 • Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com

Comanche Rock Ranch

630± Acres in Gillespie County, Texas

Presented By Hood Real Estate, Inc.

Located 15 minutes north of Fredericksburg

Enchanted Rock dominates the viewshed

Managed for wildlife since the mid-90s

Located in Gillespie County just 15 minutes north of Fredericksburg, Comanche Rock Ranch neighbors Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The 630± acre ranch, which fronts on Ranch Road 965, is ideally suited as a secluded private retreat or an income-generating destination for guests.

Moving from the south to the north, the terrain changes from gently rolling open fields and hay meadows dotted with majestic oaks to craggy granite rock outcrops and ridges amid native oak trees and browse species that make up exceptional wildlife habitat.

The high-fenced ranch is easily accessible on a network of improved roads. The ranch has several agricultural fields including a vineyard, hay fields and wildlife food plots.

The southern section, which encompasses 208± acres, boasts a horse barn, stalls and a round pen. The northern section, which includes 422± acres, has been managed for wildlife since the mid-90s. It is home to white-tailed deer, axis deer and blackbuck antelope.

Recently, an eight-stall horse barn with a tack room, feed room and bathroom was added to the northern section to enhance its equestrian infrastructure. The new barn measures 70’ x 75’ with 12-foot overhangs to provide additional protection from the elements.

Sandy Creek runs through the northwest corner of Comanche Rock Ranch and six stock ponds provide surface water. Several active springs along the drainage areas hold water throughout normal rainfall years.

In addition, Comanche Rock Ranch has water rights to a deep well across RR965 and has eight water wells within its perimeter. There is also a limestone rock-lined underground water cistern on the north property. Five largecapacity aboveground water storage tanks serve the ranch compounds and several water troughs provide additional watering holes for animals.

The ranch features a north and south headquarters. The centerpiece of the north headquarters is the custom-designed home located on a ridge to take full advantage of the views of Enchanted Rock. It features an open kitchen, a huge living room with a soaring fireplace, a glassed-in corner room, a screened porch dining room overlooking the yard and pool areas. The master suite not only includes a bath, but a screened sun porch with windows framing Enchanted Rock.

Rock walkways connect the house to the nearby pool and patio area with sweeping views of Enchanted Rock. An adjacent, selfcontained chinked cedar cabin serves as a separate guest house.

The hunting lodge, which is a converted vintage barn, anchors a separate compound. In addition to three downstairs bedrooms with three private baths, the second-story bunkhouse can sleep up to eight people in four beds with trundles.

The lodge has a large downstairs living room/game room and full kitchen as well as an outdoor gathering area with a gazebo, barbecue area, swimming pool, fire pit and games such as horseshoes, washers and darts.

The original farmhouse dating back to the early 20th century delivers additional lodging. The ranch office is in a separate building adjacent to the home.

An old country store transported from Central Texas provides a perfect gathering place. It has a game processing area as well as a walk-in cooler and provides ample storage space.

At the southern headquarters, the four and a half-bedroom/three-bath main house is built on the limestone bones of a circa 1900 German farmhouse and nestled into a beautiful oak grove. The home was recently refreshed with new floors, paint and a bathroom remodel. The pool and patio are the centerpiece of the outdoor gathering area.

Comanche Rock Ranch’s potential as a personal retreat or a commercial enterprise is limited only by the new owner’s vision. Come see a life beyond the ordinary. °

Twin Creeks Ranch

858± Acres in Kerr County, Texas

Presented By Hood Real Estate, Inc.

Located 11 miles from the town of Kerrville

Year-round Fall Creek runs across the ranch Hunting has been private and limited

Twin Creeks Ranch, 858± acres located approximately 11 miles from Kerrville in Kerr County, is an opportunity to stake a claim on a large-scale, live water property in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The ranch fronts on Eagle Ridge Road.

The Land and the Wildlife

The land is iconic gently rolling Hill Country terrain with a 300-foot elevation change from the highest point on the southeast corner to the lowest point on the northern boundary. Bottomlands, with deeper soils, encompass about 150 acres of the ranch, providing strong pastureland.

The landscape is pockmarked with small canyons. Between 50 and 75 acres of cedar have been strategically cleared along the ridgelines. Disturbed areas have been reseeded with native grasses to further enhance the habitat.

The overstory features mature post oaks and live oaks, while the understory is comprised of a mix of native brush, browse and forbs that serve as a buffet for wildlife.

White-tailed deer and a small number of feral hogs call the ranch home. Both mourning doves and waterfowl pass through in their migratory seasons. Hunting has been private and limited.

The perimeter is high fenced. Improved roads make the entire ranch fully accessible.

The Water

In Texas, live water is a rare, highly sought after treasure. Twin Creeks, as the name implies, enjoys a bounty.

Stretching from the southern boundary to the northern boundary, year-round Fall Creek runs across the ranch for approximately one mile, providing crystalline water for wildlife and recreation. Wolf Creek, which meanders onto the ranch and converges with Fall Creek, just enhances the land’s natural ambiance and its options.

A 5± acre lake in close proximity to the main house is stocked with bass and outfitted with floating docks. It is the perfect place for angling, paddling or even jet skiing.

The ranch also has two water wells.

The Living

The two-story, 3,700-square-foot main house, displaying a statement-making mixture of limestone, stucco and cedar posting, is the perfect backdrop for Hill Country living.

The four-bedroom/4.5-bath house blends design touches from Texas, Mexico and the southwestern U.S. making it perfectly suited to its locale.

The well-appointed interior is a study in rustic elegance with solid wood cabinetry and beams, a mix of stone and wood floors, an oversized limestone fireplace, soaring ceilings and plenty of windows to bring the light inside. The kitchen is anchored by a butcher block island and its own fireplace.

It’s easy to take any gathering outdoors. Guests can congregate on either the front or back porch to enjoy the long views or they can make their way to the back patio. The creek, which runs right behind the main house, provides the soundtrack for life. In addition, there is a covered sitting area as well as a barbecue area where guests can relax and watch the pitmaster’s magic, along with a fire pit.

The main house has a detached two-car garage with two apartments above. The apartments can be individually accessed and used for staff or overflow guests.

In addition, the property features a twobedroom/two-bath house built in the same style as the main house. Encompassing 1,800± square feet, the house, which includes a kitchen, a living area and a sunroom, could be purposed as guest or staff housing. It also has a porch on the front and carport in the back.

Twin Creeks Ranch is also outfitted with a four-stall limestone and wood horse barn that measures about 4,600 square feet. The barn includes a veterinary room/lab, an office, a tack room and two storage rooms. The barn also has a game-processing area out back with running water and a winch system.

The Opportunity

With elbow room, long views, plentiful wildlife and live water, Twin Creeks Ranch puts the best of the Hill Country within one fence. Stake a claim on an extraordinary life. °

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Blue Mountain Ranch

1,000± Acres in Jeff Davis County, Texas

2.5 hours from Midland Airport

Commercial vineyard fully high fenced

Hunting, recreation and abundant wildlife

Presented By ICON GLOBAL

Perched on its namesake, Blue Mountain Ranch, located just 10 minutes from Ft. Davis, 25 minutes from Marfa and 30 minutes from Alpine, sits in the magnificent heart of the Trans-Pecos. It is a rare opportunity to own a sprawling mountain retreat near Marfa and its trendsetting art and food scene. The 1,000± acre, high-fenced property, which fronts on Highway 166, offers easy access to the region’s amenities without sacrificing the peaceful privacy that makes the ruggedly beautiful region one of Texas’ most sought after destinations.

From Blue Mountain’s peak, which rises 7,286 feet above sea level, take in breathtaking views that unfurl for miles or watch the sunsets paint the sky in a palette that is beyond imagination. It is part of the Davis Mountains, which are classified as a “sky island,” an isolated mountain range surrounded by desert. Grasslands, mixed with scattered bushes and trees, characterize the landscape. Ninemile Hill, with an elevation of 1,030 feet, is also located on the property.

Despite the arid climate, Blue Mountain Ranch boasts plentiful water. The property has seven wells, two of which produce 120± gallon/minute. Plentiful water combined with diverse terrain and vegetation means a diversity of wildlife. The

wild denizens that call Blue Mountain Ranch home include quail, mule deer, white-tailed deer, aoudad sheep, elk, pronghorn antelope and black bear. It is a haven for hunters or those who simply enjoy the majesty of wild things.

In addition, the ranch is the site of a commercial vineyard. The vineyard traces its beginnings back to the 1970s when the site was evaluated by André Viktorovich Tchelistcheff, considered the most influential post-Prohibition winemaker in America. The vineyard’s potential still captivates industry professionals today.

For those who dare to dream big, vividly colored dreams, Blue Mountain Ranch is the destination of a lifetime. °

1,000± Acres JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS Property ID: 19483862

Local Expertise. Global Connections.

No matter your goals, Ashley Robertson will take a vested interest in your needs and guide you seamlessly along your real estate journey. With almost 30 years of experience serving buyers and sellers throughout San Antonio, Boerne, and the Texas Hill Country, she brings a high level of knowledge, care, and understanding to every opportunity. Regardless of transaction size or type, Ashley is known for making her clients’ needs her top priority. She welcomes chances to work with families and individuals interested in all types so properties, including luxury, farms, and ranches.

Curry Creek Vista Ranch

197.19± Acres in Kendall & Comal Counties, Texas

Presented By Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty

Nestled between San Antonio and Boerne

Picturesque landscapes

Multiple building sites

Discover the perfect blend of natural beauty and prime location with this stunning ranch nestled between San Antonio and Boerne. Spanning approximately 197 acres, this property offers endless possibilities as a private family retreat or as a prime development opportunity. With roughly 1,000 feet of frontage along FM 3351, the ranch benefits from excellent accessibility and visibility. Situated in coveted Kendall and Comal counties, the ranch boasts a picturesque landscape with lush, mature trees and breathtaking elevation changes, providing expansive views of the surrounding countryside. The property offers multiple building sites, each presenting its own unique vantage point. For convenience and infrastructure, the ranch is equipped with on-site electricity and two water wells. Whether you envision a secluded estate or a thriving development, this remarkable property provides the canvas for your dreams to come to life. Don’t miss the chance to own this exceptional piece of land in a highly sought-after region °

LAKE MONTICELLO

5,700± Acres in Titus County, Texas

5,700± ACRES

Mount Pleasant, Titus County, Texas

$131,100,000

Lake Monticello, one of the state’s largest privately owned lakes encompassing 2,001± acres, lies in the heart of a 5,700± acre blank canvas of opportunity in Titus County near Mount Pleasant, Texas.

The exceptional offering is two hours east of downtown Dallas and one hour west of Texarkana. The property, which has at least 18 access points from six different roadways, is just three miles from I-30 and is adjacent to a rail line.

In addition to 17± miles of undeveloped shoreline, including 7.69± miles that could potentially be developed on Lake Monticello, the one-of-a-kind property also provides an additional 1.24± miles of frontage on Lake Bob Sandlin. No other property in the region offers access to both iconic lakes.

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THE LAND

The property is an unparalleled mix of surface water and productive woodland habitat. The property includes Lake Monticello (2,001± acres), Trophy Bass Lake (66± acres) and 1,043± acres along with award-winning reclamation land (2,590± acres). The reclamation land features 18 smaller lakes, ranging in size from 1± acre to 43± acres, that deliver almost 222± acres of additional recreational opportunities.

The terrain, undergirded by sandy loam, is classic Piney Woods featuring gradual elevation changes and crisscrossed by meandering creeks and drainages. On the north side of Lake Monticello, a year-round wetland attracts wintering waterfowl. The pocket of rich biodiversity supports cattails, bulrush, smartweed and water lilies, which create a haven for birds, turtles, frogs and other water-loving creatures.

Lake Monticello is surrounded by mature hardwoods including oak, hickory, pine and maple. Native grasses thrive on the dam’s upstream and downstream embankments.

The prize-winning reclamation areas were designed to create a diverse assortment of ecosystems across the property. A variety of hardwoods have been planted so they provide contiguous wildlife corridors, while loblolly pines were planted in the uplands to deliver an infusion of income in the future.

THE WATER

Locals call the area Tri-Lakes. Lake Bob Sandlin, which spans 9,000± surface acres, sits adjacent and downstream from Lake Monticello. Lake Cypress Springs is approximately six miles southwest of Lake Monticello. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, covering almost 640 acres, is nestled between Lake Monticello and Lake Cypress Springs, further enhancing the area’s recreational appeal and options.

Lake Monticello, opened to the public from 1973–2019, sits in the Cypress River Basin and is fed by Smith and Blundell creeks. The lake, estimated to be 38-40 feet at its deepest points, is renowned for exceptional fishing, but is beloved for swimming, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports. Currently, the lake has one functional boat ramp with paved turnaround access, a large parking area and two floating docks.

The Trophy Bass Lake (Discharge Channel), which measures an impressive 66± acres, is connected to Lake Monticello by a concrete dam. The dam sits at a higher elevation than Lake Monticello and provides two distinct bodies of water with the main lake’s drainage basin. The Trophy Bass Lake could be managed for trophy bass separately because water flows out of it into Lake Monticello.

The reclamation land features 18 smaller lakes, ranging in

size from 1± acre to 43± acres, that deliver almost 222± acres of additional recreational opportunities.

In addition to providing a recreational oasis, the property boasts impressive water rights—an extremely valuable asset in modern Texas. The owner was granted a Certificate of Adjudication which authorizes the maintenance of the existing dam and reservoir and impound therein not to exceed 40,100 acre-feet of water. The owner is also authorized to divert 15,300 acre-feet of water per annum for industrial, municipal, agricultural and recreational use from the aforementioned reservoir. Additional water rights may be available for purchase.

Monticello Dam is south of the convergence of Blundell and Smith creeks in the Cypress Creek Basin. The zoned earthen embankment, which measures 3,215 feet long, maintains a Low Hazard classification by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Freese and Nichols completed a dam inspection in December 2023 and the full report is available to pre-qualified buyers on request. According to the report, Monticello Dam is classified as a Large Dam because its capacity exceeds 50,000-acre feet. Per the Freese and Nichols’ report, the dam has a Conservation Pool Capacity of 40,100-acre feet and a Crest of Dam Capacity of 69,100-acre feet.

THE WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES

From its inception, Lake Monticello has been a destination for anglers, and through time has developed a reputation for yielding exceptional trophy bass. The lake record bass weighed 14.09 pounds. The array of sought-after sport fish species includes largemouth bass, sand bass, flathead catfish, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie.

The structural habitat is comprised of underwater roadbeds and bridges, humps, rip rap, inundated timber, brush and creek channels. The aquatic vegetation consists of hydrilla, pond weed, lily pads and other desirable aquatic plants that provide ample cover for the sport fish and the bait fish.

Wildlife thrives in the superlative, diverse habitat that characterizes the property. White-tailed deer, wild hogs, armadillos, raccoons, rabbits, river otters, beavers, foxes, bobcats, coyotes and squirrels all call the land home. The diverse habitat also attracts a multitude of birds including great horned owls, robins, cardinals, herons, songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl. Despite abundant wildlife populations, no hunting has been allowed in the past 40 years, but that could be easily changed.

In addition to providing outstanding habitat, the landscape and waterways are the perfect backdrops for outdoor adventures. Explorers can hike, bike, ride horses or ATVs. The quiet spaces encourage nature studies and bird watching. Water lovers can enjoy angling, kayaking, canoeing and water skiing. Camping, either in tents or RVs, is an option.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The absence of any major structural improvements means the property’s future is limited only by the new owner’s imagination.

Utilities are easily accessible. Transmission lines traverse the property, and power is provided by the Bowie Cass Co-op and the Wood County Co-op. Water is delivered by the Tri Special Utility District.

The adjacent railroad can connect to the Union Pacific, Blackland Prairie and Kansas City Southern main lines, opening the possibility of industrial enterprises.

Four airports—Mount Pleasant Regional, Sulphur Springs Municipal, Texarkana Regional and Dallas-Fort Worth—are within easy driving distance.

Today, it would be virtually impossible to build a private lake the size and scope of Lake Monticello, so it is indeed a rare, multi-faceted jewel. Whether the new owner wants to burnish its potential as a private recreational haven, a luxurious waterfront resort, a commercial enterprise with an industrial component or an exclusive residential enclave, the property is a treasure waiting to be claimed.

Whether the new owner wants to burnish its potential as a private recreational haven, a luxurious waterfront resort, a commercial enterprise or an exclusive residential enclave, the property is a treasure waiting to be claimed.

Lazy CK Ranch

6,877.7± Acres in Kerr County, Texas

Located 2 hours 50 minutes west of Austin

Unique geologic features to be explored

Hunting setups for both bow and rifle hunters

Presented By Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC

The Lazy CK Ranch showcases the natural beauty and unique land features characteristic of the enchanting Texas Hill Country. Standing as a testament to the owner’s stewardship and management practices, the property is in impeccable condition; its water, infrastructure, and amenities have been thoughtfully developed, leaving no stone unturned. Its picturesque rolling landscape hosts an impressive collection of trophy game animals, including native and exotic species, making the Lazy CK Ranch truly distinctive in an area known for its large acreage of highfenced legacy ranches.

The expansive headquarters at the Lazy CK has been meticulously curated with a host of amenities and structures designed for both functionality and leisure, defining hospitality at its finest.

• 4,500-square-foot custom-built owner’s home with four bedrooms/four and a half bathrooms

• 2,100-square-foot lodge with 1,200-square-foot dining hall fully equipped with a commercial chef’s kitchen

900-square-foot game room with custom shuffleboard and a pool table

• Four charming guest cabins

• 4,000-square-foot shop with an attached 1,700-square-foot lean-to processing shed with two walk-in game coolers

• 4,000-square-foot implement barn.

• 1,200-square-foot multifunctional pavilion

• 600-yard rifle range, five-stand, and regulation trap setup

• 7,500-square-foot metal building on concrete housing five individual small cabins

• 1,936-square-foot ranch manager’s home

• Four manufactured homes for additional staff/employee housing

• Other improvements include a fitness facility/workout room, custom swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, large entertainment pavilion, horseshoe pits, custom bow range, office, ranch merchandise/outfitter store, laundry facility and four RV hookups

The Living

The Lazy CK Ranch offers owner and guests hunting experiences like no other. With archery-focused hunting in mind, the ranch is fully equipped with about 39 unique hunting setups that offer both bow and rifle hunters an array of trophy native and exotic wildlife to view and potentially harvest.

Surface Water

The owners have been very forward-thinking in their assessment, conservation, and utilization of the property’s abundant underground water availability. Currently, there are believed to be 20 total water wells, with seven having direct power and 13 being solar. In addition to the extensive system of water wells, storage tanks, and freshwater troughs, the property offers numerous surface ponds and runoff catches scattered throughout. Offering great fishing, a picturesque 2± acre bass pond has a fish feeder, is stocked with baitfish and largemouth bass, permitted grass carp and algae is treated annually.

Roads and Fences

Easily drive the nearly 18.5 miles of improved interior ranch road that runs through the property without exiting the pickup or sideby-side to open one gate, as each crossing is either equipped with automatic gate openers or cattle guards.

Encompassed within about 14 miles of exterior high fencing, the Lazy CK Ranch is also crossfenced into seven separate high-fenced pastures.

The Lazy CK isn’t just a ranch; it’s a lifestyle—a celebration of Texas hospitality, rugged charm, and the boundless beauty of the Hill Country. °

The Lake Ranch at Hico

783.84± Acres with 100± Acre Private Lake in Erath County, Texas Presented By Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC

Located 7± miles west of Hico, Texas

2,000± feet of additional Gilmore Creek frontage

Offers both high and low fenced pastures

Situated on 784± acres in Erath County just seven miles from Hico, The Lake Ranch at Hico features a 104± acre lake that stretches for almost a mile sustaining a thriving trophy bass fishery (the current lake record for largemouth bass is believed to be just over 11 pounds), an abundant wetland system for waterfowl and endless recreation possibilities including boating and jet skiing. The lake has a floating aluminum walk-out boat dock with two jet ski launches as well a concrete boat ramp.

Angling possibilities are expanded by Gilmore Creek, a significant clear-water, limestonebottom tributary of the Bosque River, that flows through the ranch for approximately onehalf mile before emptying into the lake. Other water features include two ponds, a custombuilt native stone swimming hole, several wet-weather draws and branches as well as a productive Trinity Aquifer water well for domestic use.

The terrain is diverse, ranging from rugged hills and draws to gently sloping fertile bottomland. The land is dotted with stands of live oak, elms, post oak, pecan, mulberry, hackberry and mesquite. A herd of red stag are held within a high-fenced pasture, but other wildlife such as white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, feral hogs and small game come and go in the low-fenced portions. The abundant water is a magnet for waterfowl.

Located in the Cross Timbers eco-region, the ranch is just 1.5 hours from Fort Worth, two hours from Dallas and less than 2.5 hours from Austin. The ranch’s impressive stone entrance sits on Erath County Road 271 providing easy access to the ranch, which continues throughout thanks to a good system of roads and trails. The majority of the ranch’s perimeter is high fenced.

The grand 7,000± square-foot lakeside lodge with its majestic 2,180± square-foot master suite vies with the expansive lake as the ranch’s focal point. The home includes four guest

bedrooms, five full- and two half-baths, a twostory great room, large chef’s kitchen and more. The splendor continues outdoors with a two-car attached garage, a detached 2,042± square foot, eight-car drive-through garage as well as an outdoor kitchen, sprawling porches and a custom-designed swimming pool and hot tub.

An 860± square foot log cabin that served as the original lake house offers guests big views of the lake. The two-bedroom/one-bath cabin has porches that extend across the front and the back exuding charm outside as well as inside.

Other ranch infrastructure includes a new 2,400± square foot equipment barn and a 1,500± square foot ranch shop with a 1,000 square foot porch and parking area across the front and an attached 600± square foot space with a bathroom that is currently used as a game room.

The Lake Ranch at Hico is a class by itself. It’s possible to search for a lifetime and never find another property that offers spectacular private-water outdoor recreation with an extraordinary lakeside lifestyle °

Lake Creek Ranch

4,000± Acres in Montell, Texas

Presented By Dullnig Ranch Sales

Located in the beautiful Nueces River valley

Highlighted by the 15-acre spring-fed lake

Abundant native and exotic wildlife species

Lake Creek Ranch is an alluring western Hill Country ranch located in the beautiful Nueces River valley. The impressive 15-acre lake, along with spectacular views, grand trees, an extensive road system, and supreme privacy, make it an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for a truly majestic retreat.

Improvements

A short drive from the front gate at the base of one of the hills sits a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home with a nice concrete porch and driveway. Near the house is a 1,500-square-foot barn with two roll-top doors for parking vehicles or equipment, along with an open-air equipment barn. The perimeter of the ranch consists of both high and low fencing. The ranch’s road system is very impressive and allows access to a variety of terrain and acreage. The highly

improved road along the hilltops makes enjoying the world-class views on this ranch much easier.

Water

The extensive amount of water on this property is highlighted by the 15-acre springfed lake, which provides year-round activities and a beautiful setting. There are 15 known springs scattered throughout the property, which feed many of the creeks, several of which have dams to create larger bodies of water. Along with Lake Creek, which the lake sits on, Blucher Creek, and Honey Creek, there are a multitude of other unnamed creek drainages. One water well near the headquarters provides water to the house.

Terrain-Vegetation

The terrain changes from flatter, usable land with deeper soils along the creek bottoms to mountainous topography, which provides limitless breathtaking views. The elevation

ranges from 1,398 feet above sea level to 1,972 feet above sea level, creating over 570 feet of elevation change. There is one large cave and several other smaller ones on the ranch. This property has a good mixture of hardwoods, including large live oak, Spanish oak, post oak, cedar elms, and a particularly spectacular pecan bottom along one of the creeks. The cedar has been selectively cleared in many areas, allowing native grasses and other native vegetation to flourish.

Wildlife

The property has the water and vegetation to support the abundant native and exotic wildlife species present. The native game commonly found include white-tailed deer, turkey, dove, wild hogs and varmints. Free roaming exotics include axis, sika, fallow, black buck, and aoudad. The lake and several other bodies of water hold migrating waterfowl during the fall/winter months and provide great fishing for largemouth bass. °

Private Lands Summit 2024

Water Resilience for the 21st Century

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

Demand for water is quickly outstripping supply in Texas— and the predicted shortages will have big environmental and economic impacts for the state.

“So many of the issues that TWA is working on lead back to water, whether it’s the effects of drought, increasing development pressure and fragmentation, or biodiversity loss and worsening land productivity,” said Andrew Earl, Director of Conservation for TWA. “Water comes up in nearly every discussion with legislators and landowners.”

And there’s good reason for the concern. In its 2022 State Water Plan, the Texas Water Development Board projected the Texas water supply to decrease by 18 percent by 2070 and water demand to increase by 9 percent. In 2020, the supply was 16.8 million acre-feet per year and demand was 17.7 million acre-feet per year, so the state was already experiencing a water deficit with the population at 29.36 million residents.

Since the year 2000, Texas has gained an average of 412,000 new residents each year. Today the state’s population is 30.9 million with no slowdown in sight. In fact, according to projections from the Texas Demographic Center and the TAMU Natural Resources Institute Land Trends Program, the state’s population is expected to increase by 3-5 million by 2036.

Because of changing weather patterns that include more frequent, longer droughts, the

supply is expected to continue to dwindle. By 2030, supply is anticipated to be 15.5 millionacre feet per year while demand will have surged to 18.4 million acre-feet per year. By 2070, supply is expected to have fallen to 13.8 million acre-feet per year while demand could rise to 19.2 million acre-feet per year.

If these projections hold true, approximately one-quarter of Texas’ population will face municipal water shortages without additional supplies by 2070. And this estimate doesn’t speak specifically to shortages for agriculture and ecological uses such as instream flows.

(See Figure 1 on page 46)

“To avoid or at least mitigate future challenges, Texans will have to think out of the box,” Earl said. “It makes sense for us to use this year’s Private Lands Summit as a forum to move discussions beyond conventional water planning.”

The day-long event, “Water Resilience for the 21st Century,” scheduled for Thursday, July 11 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, kicks off WildLife 2024, TWA’s 39th Annual Convention. The forum will feature some of the state’s leading experts tackling a variety of thoughtprovoking topics.

The preliminary agenda includes discussions regarding topics as far-ranging as “The Challenges and Opportunities of Produced Water” to “Leveraging Corporate Investment in Texas Water Conservation with TWAC” and “Ecological Implications of Marine Desalination on the Texas Coast.”

“From its inception, the goal of the Private Lands Summit has been to provide a venue for debate and free-wheeling discussion between our landowner audience and the conservation leaders in the room,” Earl said. “It is an opportunity for the participants to ask questions about topics that they may have heard some about before but haven’t had a chance to learn about.”

The agenda was designed to highlight the impacts of drought and development across Texas’ ecoregions, as well as spotlight emerging tools for water management beyond water planning processes of the twentieth century.

“The Private Lands Summit has earned a reputation as the ‘meat and potatoes’ of the TWA Convention because the offerings are substantive and lasting,” Earl said. “Every year—and this year is no exception—we tackle real issues that landowners are facing and host high-level discussions about the state of natural resources in Texas.

“We want to educate landowners on the challenges and opportunities related to water management in the next several decades and empower them be part of the solution on their own properties and throughout the state.” °

| Internationally recognized conservationist Shane P. Mahoney closed last year's Private Lands Summit "Complicated Conservation" with a discussion of wild game, fish and foraged food as essential sustainable food sources that provide a new platform to introduce people to hunting and conservation.

FIGURE 1 : TEXAS' EXISTING WATER SUPPLY AND PROJECTED WATER DEMAND, 2020 – 2070

Sources: Texas Water Development Board and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

WILDLIFE

2024 39th Annual Texas Wildlife Convention

July 11-14, 2024 • JW Marriott

San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

San Antonio, Texas

Highlighted Events

Thursday, July 11

Private Lands Summit

“Water Resiliency for the 21st Century”

Friday, July 12

TWA Foundation Luncheon

Joint Directors and Membership Meeting

TWA Family Dinner, Dance and Live Auction

Saturday, July 13

Concurrent Education Seminars

Texas Big Game Awards &

TWA Awards Luncheon

TWA Grand Auction and Banquet Dinner

Find Out More

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Questions About 5

LONE STAR LAND STEWARD AWARDS A Q&A with

TIM SIEGMUND

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

In Texas, 95 percent of the land is privately owned. As a result, the bulk of conservation is achieved by private landowners on their land. Because their voluntary stewardship efforts take place behind their fencelines, their efforts are often unnoticed even though the results of their hard work are critical to all Texans.

To shine a spotlight on landowners who are making a difference, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launched the Lone Star Land Steward Awards in 1996. Each year, land stewards who are “doing the right things” are nominated by resource professionals, fellow landowners or others who have seen their positive impact on the landscape. The nominated properties are evaluated by a panel of TPWD biologists using a set of criteria that encompasses everything from ecological productivity to public outreach.

The cream of the crop in six ecoregions are recognized as regional Lone Star Land Stewards, while a single statewide winner earns the coveted Leopold Conservation Award. The Leopold Conservation Award, sponsored by the Sand County Foundation, American Farmland Trust and Lee and Ramona Bass, is the highest conservation honor bestowed by TPWD.

The honorees and their accomplishments are celebrated at an annual banquet held each May in Austin.

I sat down with Tim Siegmund, TPWD Private Lands Program Leader, to discuss the program and the power of private conservation in Texas.

Lone Star Land Steward Awards

What is the overall purpose of the Lone Star Land Stewards Program?

TS: It’s a public way to recognize the people who are out in rural Texas that few see or hear about because they’re busy conserving natural resources and not tooting their own horns. And yet, their efforts benefit their fellow Texans in countless ways ranging from food, fiber and forest products to clean air, fresh water, wildlife habitat and carbon sequestration.

The people we honor are running their properties in sustainable ways that make sense for them and their families and allow them to stay on the land. The latter is something that is very important to us at TPWD because vast tracts of Texas are disappearing under concrete because of development of all kinds.

On top of that, these honorees serve as role models who inspire their fellow landowners and help carry the conservation message to new audiences through their outreach.

Obviously, ecological productivity is an important factor in selecting the winners, but why are outreach efforts equally significant?

TS: It’s no secret that Texas is growing exponentially, which means we have a lot of new Texans. Unlike you and me who have roots four to six generations deep in Lee County, they don’t necessarily have the same sense of place. For me, it’s very easy to associate who I am with where I’m from, but for these newcomers they don’t know what the area they live in used to look like or have a personal tie to an area’s history.

Let’s face it, a suburb looks like a suburb, but rural Texas isn’t the same. Private landowners are not only conserving the natural resources but the culture and history of their communities. They’re touchstones.

Plus, now 88 percent of Texans live in urban/suburban areas, so they might not understand the importance of private lands unless someone tells them. When these landowners do outreach, they’re connecting with people who vote and shape the future of Texas.

What does voluntary conservation on private lands contribute to Texas and why should people care?

TS: To me, realistically, private voluntary conservation keeps the heart of natural Texas in existence. The animals, plants, and geology all together tell a story. For some people, Texas is the oil patch, row crop agriculture, or the vibrant downtowns of big

cities, but for me it’s important to see the sights of plant and animal life that made original settlers describe Texas as something akin to the Garden of Eden.

When you see some of these intact, ecologically productive properties that reflect the stewardship of multiple generations and the family’s commitment to staying on the land, it not only gives a glimpse of historic Texas, but drives home the point that stewardship comes with a cost. They could break up their land and put money in the bank, but at what cost to themselves and to Texas?

For instance, raindrops must have a place to fall if they’re going to feed our beloved Hill Country rivers or iconic landmarks such as Barton Springs, Jacob’s Well or the Blue Hole. The demand for rural land is changing the landscape so rapidly that iconic landmarks like our natural springs are beginning to show the impact. In fact, a recent study out of Texas State University noted that the number of dry springs has tripled in the last 50 years. Findings like that make people consider what it means when there is no more.

The Lone Star Land Steward honorees are dedicated to ensuring that iconic pieces of Texas survive—and thrive.

If you had to choose one word to describe the Lone Star Land Steward Awards celebration, what would it be and why?

TS: Inspiring. I’m a professional wildlife biologist and in my line of work, I’m often reminded of the Aldo Leopold quote that points out that an education in natural resource management makes you only notice the wounds on the land—the overgrazing, the erosion, the brush encroachment, the urban sprawl and the rest.

At the banquet, the entire evening is dedicated to celebrating people who are doing just the opposite—they are putting the pieces back together stronger than ever.

I attend every year and without fail, the stories lift me up, personally, just as they inspire other landowners to make similar decisions and teach members of the public about the value of well-managed natural resources to their quality of life.

What is your definition of stewardship and how do these landowners personify that?

TS: To me, stewardship means that while you may own or control land, you’re not

Each year, land stewards who are “doing the right things” are nominated by resource professionals, fellow landowners or others who have seen their positive impact on the landscape.

only doing what’s good for you but what’s good for it. I don’t really like the word “preservation,” as that implies not using something and setting it aside. They’re conserving it. Keeping it intact and productive now with the knowledge it will be passed onto the next generation, or even the next owner in some cases, through their wise use today.

While these people are managing the land for their own personal enjoyment or maybe even financial gain, it’s not a commodity to them. The land is a living thing that is part of them. They realize that their choices have an impact in the short-term and the long-term— and they’re doing everything they can to make that impact positive, so that they leave the land better than they found it. °

The Texas Alliance of Land Brokers (TALB), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, was fledged from the Bird Wars.

“In the early 1990s, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service attempted to declare 34 counties as critical habitat for the black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler, two endangered songbirds,” said Frank Childress, one of TALB’s co-founders, noting the designation would have severely limited how landowners could have managed their property. “Texas landowners and property rights advocates pushed back.”

Long-time ranch broker Marshall Kuykendall was one of the leaders of the resistance known as “Take Back Texas.” In the run-up to a massive protest organized by Take Back Texas which brought landowners from across the state to the capitol steps in Austin, a group of land brokers began meeting regularly.

Once the property rights threat was neutralized and the federal agency’s proposal withdrawn, the group of four or five, buoyed by the recent success in Austin, continued to meet at Twin Sisters Café. Their first standalone meeting was held in October 1994. Kuykendall became the organization’s first president. Judon Fambrough, formerly of the Texas Real Estate Research Center, was the first invited speaker.

“We called ourselves the Texas Land Brokers Club and initially thought we’d be concentrating on property rights issues,” Childress said. “Over time, we evolved and changed our name to the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers and shifted our focus.”

Over the past 30 years, TALB has become a place where friendly competitors can meet, exchange information, enjoy camaraderie, forge cooperation and obtain top-notch industry education from experts.

“Trust is KEY,” said TALB President Mike Bacon, broker/partner with Texas Ranch Brokers in Burnet. “On the professional side, TALB offers an environment where we get to know each other and a network where advice is just a phone call away.”

The advice and information includes everything from sales comps and tradesmen referrals to off-market properties in an area new to an agent/broker. In addition, referrals or colistings are a possibility.

Years of Impact30

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

“Many a deal has been made because of a TALB relationship,” Bacon said.

The group, which currently numbers 350 members including affiliates representing allied industries such as lending and title, still meets once a month to learn from a guest speaker. Now, though, there are regional meetings in Central Texas and North Texas with the possibility of adding other regions soon.

“Our guest speakers are experts in different aspects of the industry,” Childress said. “From the beginning, we wanted to provide an educational forum to help ensure that our members were up to date on all the issues in the industry, so they could provide the best representation for their clients.”

Of course, all the education in the world is for naught if brokers engage in questionable business practices, so all the members are held to the highest ethical standards. In fact, when brokers and agents join TALB they agree to “conduct themselves in a professional, courteous and ethical manner.”

The combination of ethical, professional and numerical clout gets well-deserved attention at the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). This wasn’t always the case.

Childress recounted a tale of standing before the TREC’s Broker-Lawyer Committee to get the group to reinstate the ranch brokers’ commission statement in the standard contract used then. The committee, which like the TREC at the time was focused primarily on residential real estate, “laughed us out of the room.”

A few years later, as the TALB continued to grow, the organization determined it was time to raise the issue again. Leaders claimed a spot on the agenda and more than 30 members marched into the meeting room. The show of industry strength and a persuasive, eloquent presentation by long-time member and property rights advocate Dan Hatfield got the committee’s attention. The commission statement was inserted below the signature line on the contract, where it remains today.

| Then-state Rep. Susan Combs and Gov. George W. Bush formalize the victory for Texas’ landowners prompted by Take Back Texas.

As an industry force, TALB is recognized as one of the strongest voices for land and ranch real estate at TREC. The organization has been involved in many issues including drafting revisions to the 25-4 farm and ranch contract.

In addition, TALB and its members have been early adopters of game-changing tools. For instance, Childress remembered working with Tom Alexander, who is now publisher of Land magazines, when he launched Texas’ first color magazine dedicated to ranch real estate. Prior to that, brokers advertised properties in newspaper classified ads.

TALB also participated with Allen Shannon, who started Lands of America, one of the nation’s first online rural land listing websites. (It eventually was purchased by LoopNet and became part of the Land.com Network.)

Looking forward is a hallmark of TALB. As Bacon considered the organization’s future, he listed several key areas of focus including:

• Adding value for members by continuing to offer TREC and the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board approved courses with a focus on farm and ranch real estate;

• Continuing to expand into other regions of the state;

• Keeping aware and involved with legislation regarding private property rights and industry related issues, again with an emphasis on farm and ranch real estate;

• Working on developing relationships with TREC and the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board to have an even stronger voice for farm and ranch real estate industry;

• Continuing to focus on networking, developing relationships;

• Keeping our members up to date on industry related issues through monthly luncheon speakers;

• Working on additional ways to help educate our members who are inexperienced Farm & Ranch agents, such as hosting informal Q&A sessions with long-time ranch brokers;

• Hosting special events where members can get to know one another better in an informal setting. While the specifics may change over time, some things will remain the same.

“At TALB, we’ve always tried to be on the industry’s leading edge,” Childress said. “Who knows where the industry and the organization will go as the world continues to change, but I expect our group will always be a place where professionals can meet face-to-face for networking, camaraderie and education. Then and now, those things help our members serve their clients best.” °

Landowners | from across Texas marched on the Capitol to express their outrage over the USFW’s actions to claim parts of 34 counties as critical habitat for two rare songbirds.

TEXAS ALLIANCE OF

| TALB’s first President Marshall Kuykendall stands with the organization’s third President Jerry Myane at a recent event.

| A partial line- up of the experience and expertise that has led TALB as presidents and throughofficers the years.

Texas Land Markets

First Quarter 2024

REPORT BY CHARLES E. GILLILAND, PH.D.

Research Economist, Texas Real Estate Research Center

at Texas A&M University

High interest rates and slackening demand continued to depress the level of activity in Texas land markets in the first quarter of 2024. The number of sales lagged 34.71 percent from first quarter 2023 levels. First quarter prices did post a modest 3.69 percent increase statewide, however several regional markets experienced slight drops in overall prices as the number of acres changing hands declined to 246,950 acres, a 42.97 percent retrenchment from 2023 first quarter results. Given these market realities, prices may actually have declined from levels established in the 2021-2022 market frenzy. As markets weaken, volume of sales drop, as would-be sellers expect rising prices based on recent history and potential buyers encounter the new realities resulting from rising interest rates and changing expectations about future gains. The market enters a discovery phase as participants adapt to the new realities. In those times, good quality properties tend to continue to sell while lesser tracts find no buyers. In those circumstances, prices for the good properties may retreat from previous highs and still register averages that exceed previous market indicators based on a mix of transactions containing a broader range of land resources. Prices still appear to be rising despite weakening conditions.

Panhandle and South Plains

Responding to forecasts of challenging financial conditions for agricultural producers and rising interest rates, prices in this region retreated 0.30 percent from 2023 levels to $1,636 per acre. At 49,360, the number of acres sold dropped 35.14 percent from 2023 market totals. Total sales, at 340, fell 24.78 percent short of 2023 annualized volumes. Total dollar volume dropped 34.14 percent to $80.8 million.

Far West Texas

Continuing challenging conditions in the energy industry returned prices to more modest levels at $641 per acre. That marked a 54 percent rise over 2023 prices. The number of sales held steady but total acres fell 34.79 percent. There were few sales reported for this region.

West Texas

Exuberance waned in West Texas as activity fell 34.33 percent to 463 sales with acres transferred falling 48.43 percent to 60,565. Prices retreated here to $2,340 per acre, a 2.94 percent decline from 2023 first quarter results. Total dollar volume plummeted 49.95 percent to $142.7 million.

Northeast Texas

Prices in this region shot up 10.24 percent to $8,427 per acre. However, at 1,047 sales, a 36.35 percent decline, total acres transferred retreated 40.57 percent to 32,001. In addition, total dollar volume declined 34.48 percent to $260.7 million.

Gulf Coast–Brazos Bottom

Source

Texas Real Estate Research Center

South Texas

South of San Antonio prices strengthened, up 10.84 percent to $6,341 per acre. Sales volume nosedived 47.79 percent to 284 sales driving total dollar volume down 55.25 percent to $126.3 million. Total acreage plunged 59.63 percent to 19,911 acres.

Austin-Waco-Hill Country

Prices barely changed here, dropping 0.24 percent to $7,103 per acre as buyers continued to shun formerly active urban areas owing to changed investment expectations following interest rate hikes. The number of sales totaled 947 sales. Total dollar volume declined 37.55 percent to $315.9 million. Total acres fell 37.40 percent with 44,471 acres. 5

Prices in this region fell significantly by 4.81 percent to $8,427 per acre. Volume dropped 33.84 percent to 477 sales while total dollar volume sank 43.98 percent to $161.8 million. Total acreage slid 41.15 percent to 17,517 acres.

The Preliminary Total Acres Dropped to 246,950

Preliminary Total Number of Sales Dropped 34.71%

3.69%

Preliminary Total Acreage Declined

42.97%

The Future

Markets appear to be searching for a new equilibrium after the Fed has signaled high interest rates for the foreseeable future. Potential sellers recall the golden sellers’ markets of 2021–2022 and expect higher prices for their offerings. Meanwhile, many would-be buyers have surveyed uncertainty roiling the markets and societal upheavals disrupting many institutions and adopted a wait-and-see approach as the basis for their plans. These conditions point to a market with likelihood of some weakening in prices in the months ahead. °

Top 100

King Land & Water, LLC

Tammy King

Reported Sold Price: $23,963,600 3,448± Acres Brewster County

2 Simpson Ranches & Land, LLC

Anthony Simpson Reported Sold Price: $20,525,300 2,280.59± Acres | Frio County

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

David Burgher & Harlan Ray Reported Sold Price: $16,000,000 2,520± Acres | Erath County

4 Elevated Property Management

Connor Nichols Reported Sold Price: $12,400,000 124.07± Acres | Collin County

5 Clayton-Waggoner Properties, LLC

Tim McGinty Reported Sold Price: $10,894,400 1,238± Acres | Bosque County

6 Chas S. Middleton and Son

Sam Middleton

Reported Sold Price: $9,520,410 2,118± Acres | Brown County

7 Topper Real Estate

Rodney Topper

Reported Sold Price: $9,500,000 215.03± Acres | Blanco County

8 Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $9,061,681 5,820± Acres | Maverick County

9 Foster Farm and Ranch

Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $8,901,063 3,128± Acres | Hidalgo County

Sold Price: $8,900,000 1,680± Acres | Smith County

11 TexAg Real Estate Services, Inc.

Larry

12 Stilllwaters Land, Co.

13 Triangle Realty

The Haynes Team

Reported Sold Price: $7,250,000 5,513.35± Acres | Roberts County

14 HomeLand Properties

Karen Stout

Reported Sold Price: $6,300,910 107± Acres | Walker County

15 Topper Real Estate

Rodney Topper Reported Sold Price: $5,880,000 566.67± Acres | Kerr County

16 Legacy Ranch Real Estate

Kyle Cunningham

Reported Sold Price: $5,824,500 2,122± Acres | Starr County

17 Republic Ranches, LLC

Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $5,805,013 1248.39± Acres | Victoria County

18 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $5,750,165 522± Acres | Llano County

19 Terry Wootan Real Estate

Terry Wootan

Reported Sold Price: $5,385,000 522.98± Acres | Llano County

20 All City Real Estate

Donna David

Reported Sold Price: $5,158,000 124± Acres | Ellis County

21 Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s

Patrick McNamara

Reported Sold Price: $5,150,000 64± Acres | Comal County

22 Brad Andrews Realty

Seth Watts

Reported Sold Price: $5,135,000 1,580± Acres | Yoakum County

23 Topper Real Estate

Rodney Topper Reported Sold Price: $5,070,290 353.39± Acres | Kerr County

24 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Texas Ranch Sales, LLC Reported Sold Price: $4,995,000 234± Acres | Comal County

25 Mock Ranches, Keller Williams Realty

Mock Ranches Group

Reported Sold Price: $4,750,000 155.95± Acres | Caldwell County

26 Republic Ranches, LLC

Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $4,700,000 365± Acres | Cooke County

27 Cooper Land, LLC

Craig Cooper Reported Sold Price: $4,664,000 1,578± Acres | Randall County

28 Davis Vernon Real Estate

Danny Havins Reported Sold Price: $4,636,088 2,809± Acres | King County

29 Chas S. Middleton and Son

Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $4,518,500 2,582± Acres | King County

30 Trinity Country Real Estate

Matt Milligan

Reported Sold Price: $4,485,910 204.65± Acres | Johnson County

31 Whitetail Properties

Jackie Webb

Reported Sold Price: $4,400,000 417± Acres | Young County

32 Bill Johnson & Associates Real Estate Company

Kim Zapalac

Reported Sold Price: $4,350,000 166.60± Acres | Austin County

33 TexasLand.com/DMTX Realty Group

Dave Murray

Reported Sold Price: $4,200,000 70± Acres | Austin County

34 Heritage Real Estate, LLC

Mitzi Eves

Reported Sold Price: $4,000,000 320± Acres | Limestone County

35 Butch Fife Realtors

Butch Fife

Reported Sold Price: $4,000,000 307.61± Acres | Grayson County

36 TexasLand.com/DMTX Realty Group

Dave Murray

Reported Sold Price: $3,995,000 312± Acres | Llano County

37 Texas Ranches For Sale

TexasRanchesForSale.com

Reported Sold Price: $3,985,000 302± Acres | Kendall County

38 La Tierra Realty, LLC

Charles Larkam

Reported Sold Price: $3,975,000 490± Acres | Bee County

39 Texas Ranches For Sale

TexasRanchesForSale.com

Reported Sold Price: $3,950,000 1,000± Acres | Menard County

40 Trinity Country Real Estate

Matt Milligan

Reported Sold Price: $3,950,000 195± Acres | Parker County

41 MH Development & Construction

Mark Hughes

Reported Sold Price: $3,900,000 603± Acres | Randall County

42 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $3,850,000 711± Acres | McCulloch County

43 Republic Ranches, LLC

Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $3,811,936 611± Acres | Brown County

44 Tranzon Asset Advisors

Edward D. Durnil

Reported Sold Price: $3,750,000 3.05± Acres | Harris County

45 Ramblin Ranches, Yeary Real Estate, LLC

Cane Yeary

Reported Sold Price: $3,650,000 436± Acres | Trinity County

46 Republic Ranches, LLC

Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $3,612,606 2,627± Acres | Edwards County

47 Christian Realty

Sheena Christian-Dolloff

Reported Sold Price: $3,566,475 340± Acres | Hamilton County

48 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Guy Allcorn | Associate Broker

Reported Sold Price: $3,550,000 69± Acres | Colorado County

49 Chas S. Middleton and Son

Sam Middleton

Reported Sold Price: $3,501,576 2,236± Acres | Crosby County

50 Chas S. Middleton and Son

Sam Middleton

Reported Sold Price: $3,501,576 2,236± Acres | Garza County

51 Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC

Blake Hortenstine

Reported Sold Price: $3,500,000 265± Acres | Eastland County

52 Legacy Broker Group

Mark Bukowski

Reported Sold Price: $3.375.000 1,074± Acres | Wheeler County

53 Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC

Drew Colvin & Mike Bacon

Reported Sold Price: $3,200,000 336± Acres | San Saba County

54 Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC

Cody Maxwell

Reported Sold Price: $3,200,000 100± Acres | Montgomery County

55 Texas Ranches For Sale

TexasRanchesForSale.com

Reported Sold Price: $3,195,000 60± Acres | Bandera County

56 Round Top Real Estate

Round Top Real Estate Agents

Reported Sold Price: $3,100,000 29.36± Acres | Fayette County

57 Bethel Nix Reality, Co.

Dave Nix

Reported Sold Price: $3,100,000 4,630± Acres | Gaines County

58 Legend Texas Properties-Bevers RE Group

Bradley Bevers

Reported Sold Price: $3,066,000 61.19± Acres | Washington County

59 Republic Ranches, LLC

Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,975,000 395± Acres | Kerr County

60 Fredericksburg Realty | Texas Ranch Realty

Caleb Hail

Reported Sold Price: $2,935,433 175± Acres | Gillespie County

61 Williams Trew Real Estate

Stephen Reich

Reported Sold Price: $2,832,540 283.25± Acres | Palo Pinto County

62 Chas S. Middleton and Son

Sam Middleton

Reported Sold Price: $2,765,105 1,580± Acres | Donley County

63 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,750,000 34,123± Acres | Webb County

64 Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc.

Reported Sold Price: $2,750,000 528± Acres | Dimmit County

65 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,750,000 481± Acres | La Salle County

66 Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC

Cody Maxwell

Reported Sold Price: $2,700,000 280± Acres | Atascosa County

67 West of Weird Properties

Letisha Scharff

Reported Sold Price: $2,700,000 154.30± Acres | Kendall County

68 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,675,000 190± Acres | Burnet County

69 Shipley Ranches

Ellie Orlando

Reported Sold Price: $2,630,000 199.98± Acres | Burnet County

70 Foster Farm and Ranch

Chad Foster

Reported Sold Price: $2,623,007 600± Acres | Hidalgo County

71 Lawrence Realty

Nancy Lawrence Reported Sold Price: $2,600,000 208± Acres | Houston County

72 Wendy Cline Properties Group

Wendy Cline Reported Sold Price: $2,537,134 25± Acres | Harris County

73 Lehmberg Realty

Mark Lehmberg

Reported Sold Price: $2,525,040 160± Acres | Gillespie County

74 Lee, Lee & Puckitt Ranch Sales & Appraisals

Lee, Lee & Puckitt Ranch Sales & Appraisals

Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 1,122.46± Acres | Coke County

75 Reno Realty Group

Jimmy Reno Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 34± Acres | Bandera County

76 Sendero Properties, LLC

Darby Grimes Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 631± Acres | Taylor County

77 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Texas Ranch Sales, LLC Reported Sold Price: $2,500,000 48± Acres | Medina County

78 Dullnig Ranches/ Kuper Sotheby’s

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $2,499,000 1,259± Acres | Dimmit County

79 Anders Ranch Realty

Andi Anders Reported Sold Price: $2,497,500 25.01± Acres | Blanco County

80 Ebby Halliday Stephenville

Ebby Halliday Stephenville Reported Sold Price: $2,490,000 6.01± Acres | Erath County

81 Texas Brand Realty, LLC

Ken & Samantha Burton

Reported Sold Price: $2,470,000 317± Acres | McCulloch County

82 Williams Trew Real Estate

Stephen Reich Reported Sold Price: $2,402,500 310.92± Acres | Parker County

83 Whitetail Properties

Aaron Ablondi

Reported Sold Price: $2,400,000 400± Acres | Kaufman County

84 Gillispie Land Group

Shawn Gillispie Reported Sold Price: $2,394,259 640± Acres | Moore County

85 Reno Realty Group

Jimmy Reno Reported Sold Price: $2,352,623 517± Acres | Real County

86 Whitetail Properties

Blair Matthews

Reported Sold Price: $2,350,000

282.08± Acres | Walker County

87 Hodde Real Estate Co

Hodde Real Estate Co

Reported Sold Price: $2,321,500 67.89± Acres | Washington County

88 Drennan Real Estate Group

Drennan Real Estate Group Reported Sold Price: $2,318,000 1,220± Acres | Sutton County

89 Simpson Ranches & Land, LLC

Anthony Simpson Reported Sold Price: $2,300,215 322± Acres | Live Oak County

90 HomeLand Properties

Andy Flack

Reported Sold Price: $2,269,950 409± Acres | Walker County

91 Texas Ranch Investments

Larry Godfrey Reported Sold Price: $2,250,000 620± Acres | Zavala County

92 Ranch Roads Realty

Gregory Scott Windham Reported Sold Price: $2,250,000 17± Acres | Williamson County

93 Trinity Country Real Estate

Matt Milligan Reported Sold Price: $2,221,875 5.49± Acres | Parker County

94 Republic Ranches, LLC

Republic Ranches, LLC

Reported Sold Price: $2,150,000 150± Acres | Victoria County

95 Stillwaters Land, Co.

Clayton Leverett Reported Sold Price: $2,150,000 240± Acres | Mason County

96 Texas Ranch Sales, LLC

Texas Ranch Sales, LLC Reported Sold Price: $2,150,000 221± Acres | Duval County

97 Keller Williams Realty

Nolan Whisenhunt

Reported Sold Price: $2,106,000 181± Acres | Smith County

98 The McLeod Company

Matthew R. McLeod

Reported Sold Price: $2,100,000 4.50± Acres | McLennan County

99 7L Realty Team

Carol Buchanan

Reported Sold Price: $2,100,000 222.61± Acres | Leon County

100 South Texas Realty, LLC

Crystal Heubaum

Reported Sold Price: $2,100,000 0.50± Acres | Guadalupe County

Source Top 100 Sold information is pulled exclusively from Land.com and does not represent top sales in general.

Between Batson and Sour Lake. Adjoining the Big Thicket National Preserve.

Over half a mile of both sides of Left Bear Creek.

Premier Hunting and Working Cattle Ranch

Year-round springs provide an excellent water source for wildlife and livestock.

BW Ranch

1,874.83± Acres a natural hill country beauty

Bandera County

Sitting on the headwaters of Myrtle Creek in a ruggedly beautiful box canyon in Bandera County, BW Ranch offers live water and some of the most magnificent views in the country. The 1,874.83± acre ranch, which fronts FM 2828, is just 12 miles from Bandera, 17 miles from Kerrville (and its airport with two runways up to 6,000 feet), and 42 miles to San Antonio.

Land, Wildlife and Water

In Texas, it is rare for a ranch to include a stunning viewshed as a primary asset. The BW Ranch showcases 24 peaks, expansive valleys and views that stretch to Bandera, Kerrville and Medina.

The ever-changing landscape is enhanced by diverse vegetation. Cypress trees surround the main lake. Pecan trees shade the valley. Live oaks and Spanish oaks dot the native grasslands. A lone bull mesquite shades the pavilion. Cedar has been aggressively cleared

and prescribed burns have been used to clear and reinvigorate the land. As a result, desirable native Hill Country browse provides a nutritious buffet for wildlife.

Whitetails that benefit from enhanced genetics, Rio Grande turkeys, dove and bobwhite quail are native to the ranch. A herd of bison, numbering upwards of 50, graze the flats and hillsides. Auodad sheep along with blackbuck antelope, axis, fallow and sika deer also call the ranch home. Other wild denizens include coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions and a host of other nongame species and songbirds.

Year-round Myrtle Creek brings life-giving crystalline water to the property. It feeds nine dammed ponds, making water for wildlife easily accessible throughout the ranch.

An 8± acre spring-fed lake, stocked with largemouth bass enhanced by Florida bass genetics, blue cats, blue gills and sun perch is arguably the recreational focal point.

Anglers have landed some bass that tipped the scales at more than 14 pounds. A boat house, with a bathroom, a fish cleaning station and a pontoon boat, ensures that family and friends can make the most of the clear, inviting water.

The ranch boasts a second spring-fed lake, which is smaller. It, too, is stocked with desirable fish for additional angling fun.

Living

The three-bedroom/two-bath ranch house reflects its setting. Native limestone defines the exterior and interior flourishes including the impressive fireplace. Built with an eye to simple, comfortable elegance, the bright, airy home combines soaring ceilings, shiplap, warm wood accents, Saltillo tiles and oversized windows. In the sunroom, which overlooks a pond surrounded by a bounty of native vegetation, the line between outside and inside is seemingly invisible.

In addition, the home’s open floor plan includes a well-appointed kitchen, living room and trophy room. Its aesthetic and design invite gathering.

Building sites, with exceptional views, abound. The possibilities for creating a livable masterpiece built to the new owner’s taste and specifications are limitless. A nearby open-air pavilion, reminiscent of old-time Hill Country dance halls, takes the party outside. The pavilion, which follows the architectural theme of the main house, includes a full kitchen and large fireplace.

The comfortable three-bedroom, twobathroom caretaker’s quarters with a full kitchen and large porches, front and back, is situated nearby. Currently, it is used for employee housing, but could host overflow guests.

Infrastructure

More than 25 miles of improved roads stretch to the highest peaks and most far flung corners providing complete, easy access.

The main barn (approximately 40x60foot), which is constructed from metal and insulated, features four horse stalls, an office with a shower, a tack room and a tool room. Twelve-foot-tall doors on both ends keep equipment access simple.

An equipment barn (approximately 20x45foot) with a game cleaning station that includes winches, running water and a walk-in cooler rounds out the infrastructure.

The Opportunity

The Hill Country is known for its live water and breathtaking scenery, but it’s rare to find a ranch that has both with plenty of elbow room. The fact that BW Ranch is also conveniently located to small towns and San Antonio makes it one of one.

$29,997,280 • Property ID: 16963854

Howard W. Hood , Broker 830-739-3815 Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

THE TRACTS OF

Two Creeks Ranch

ultimate recreation destination Medina

1,313.5± Acres

County

Tract one B&M Ranch

Tract two Double L Ranch

Tract three CB Farm

Tract four Lake Farm

Two Creeks Ranch, 1,313.5± acres located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County, is a live-water destination in natural Texas. It can be purchased in its entirety or in well-defined tracts.

The former corporate retreat is ideally suited as a private getaway or rental property. Primarily managed for doves, the ranch is also home to white-tailed deer, feral hogs and free-range exotics.

Year-round Verde Creek courses through the ranch for about 2.5 miles and Hondo Creek runs along the southern border for about 1.85 miles. In addition to the 7-acre stocked lake, Two Creeks Ranch has five water wells including two Edwards Aquifer irrigation wells and six center pivots.

The main compound features two identical 3,130± square-foot dogtrot lodges and the 11,600± square-foot multi-functional Party Barn with a huge, covered porch. The second compound includes the two-story, two-bedroom/ three-bath Casa Verde House, threebedroom/two-bath Bader House and a large storage barn.

The Two Creeks Outpost, an 800± square-foot Laundry Building, covered parking, 5,900± square-foot Maintenance Barn and a 22,500± square-foot Hangar Barn, a skeet range and gun room round out the ranch’s infrastructure. Contact Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Listed for $16,000 per acre.

Tract 1: B&M Ranch

B&M Ranch fronts CR 451, providing convenient all-weather access, to the 108± acre, low-fenced property. With pecans, live oaks and diverse brush, the ranch is home to dove, white-tailed deer and free-range exotics. Year round, Verde Creek courses along the ranch’s western border for 3,857± feet. The ranch boasts one well. The three-bedroom/two-bath home gets its water from the Yancey Water Supply Corp. The ranch’s size and location provide maximum flexibility for the future. Contact Jeffrey C. Hood, broker associate with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-431-1177 or Conner W. Hood, broker associate with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-928-2317. Listed for $3.5 million.

Tract 2: Double L Ranch

The low-fenced ranch, which encompasses 123.5± acres, is ideally suited to become an equestrian estate. Hardwoods and nutrition-rich South Texas brush converge. Year round, Verde Creek flows through the ranch for 3,794.5± feet. Wildlife abounds. The main compound, featuring the two-story Casa Verde House, the three-bedroom/two-bath Ranchero House and a large storage barn, is easily accessible over improved ranch roads. Water is delivered to the homes by the Yancey Water Supply Corp. The ±22,500-square-foot Hangar Barn provides ample storage. There is also a well on the property. Contact Jeffrey C. Hood, broker associate with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830431-1177 or Conner W. Hood, broker associate with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-928-2317. Listed for $3.75 million.

Tract 3: CB Farm

CB Farm is a 451± acre haven of live water and natural productivity. Year round, Verde Creek courses through the property for 3,283.8± feet. The farm also boasts four center pivots supplied by an irrigation well with 276 acre-feet of base Edwards Aquifer Water. While the low-fenced farm offers superlative dove hunting, it is also home to other species.

The Verde Creek Outpost is a multi-purpose facility outfitted with Yancey Water Supply Corp. water. The former New Fountain Café awaits the new owner’s personal stamp. The property fronts on FM 2676, CR 4256 and CR 451.Contact Howard W. Hood with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-7393815. Listed for $11,275,000.

Tract 4: Lake Farm

The 634.5± acre Lake Farm is a memory-making, live-water destination. Verde Creek courses through the farm while Hondo Creek runs along its southern border. A stocked 7-acre lake provides angling fun. Diverse habitat means diverse wildlife. Two center pivots are supplied by an Edwards Aquifer irrigation well with 60 acre-feet of transferable Edwards water.

Two identical 3,130± square-foot dogtrot lodges accommodate up to 12 people each. The 11,600± square-foot Party Barn features a 3,000± squarefoot covered porch. The five-stand skeet range, the Gun Room, the 5,900± square-foot Maintenance Barn and 800± square-foot laundry building round out the infrastructure. Contact Howard W. Hood with Hood Real Estate Inc. at 830-739-3815. Listed for $15,862,500.

$29,500,000 • Property ID: 15614158

T&C Ranch

5,698± Acres secluded oasis of tranquility

Edwards & Kinney Counties

The 5,698± acre T&C Ranch, located in Edwards and Kinney counties, provides complete privacy in a ruggedly beautiful setting. Neighbored by large ranches and nestled between Rocksprings, Brackettville and Barksdale, the ranch is a secluded oasis.

The ranch’s terrain encompasses bottomlands, majestic bluffs and Indian Mountain, the area’s highest peak. Three observation decks, one outfitted for skeet shooting, are placed at prime locations. Most ranch roads are improved. Cedar has been strategically removed. Several oak varieties, elm, sycamore and other native tree species as well as native grasses, forbs and brush comprise the diverse vegetation.

The majority of the ranch is high-fenced, but a few select sections have been lowfenced to maintain Boone & Crockett Club eligibility. Native white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey as well as free-ranging exotics including elk, auodad, red stag, addax antelope and axis, fallow, and sika deer are spotted regularly.

In recent years, T&C Ranch has been managed solely for wildlife. Approximately 24 box blinds are set up on the ranch.

Nine water wells (one solar and eight electric) and several stock ponds are scattered throughout. During wet years, Sycamore Creek and Little Sycamore Creek run.

Lodging, Living and Entertaining

With nine bedrooms and four baths, the lodge can accommodate large groups. Outside gathering spaces include covered porches, a rock patio with fire pit, a barbecue area and the thatch-roof African Palapa. Pole-mounted kerosene lanterns illuminate the night.

The rock lodge features a stone fireplace, custom mesquite furniture, a fully equipped commercial kitchen as well as a media room, office, utility room and walk-in cooler.

The 8,500± square-foot saloon’s focal point is an antique-style bar reminiscent of the Old West. In addition, the saloon boasts 16 custom wooden lockers, a bandstand, custom

mesquite furniture, commercial kitchen, numerous game tables well as a merchandise room. The nearby trophy room, with a wine grotto, accommodates life-size game mounts. For overflow lodging, T&C Ranch provides three cabins and an RV park complete with five full hook-ups. The four-bedroom/fourbath main house with a sleeping loft boasts multi-level decks, including a hot tub deck.

Ranch Infrastructure

The primary ranch entrance provides access via a private easement road. The second entrance fronts on Cedar Creek Road, a county road.

The T&C Ranch has a 4,000’ x 75’ paved runway, a grass landing strip and a lighted, concrete helipad.

Other ranch infrastructure includes a covered game processing area with walk-in coolers, two mobile homes, an equipment barn, a workshop, an overhead grain storage bin, two grain buggies, two overhead fuel tanks, a set of livestock working pens, a 2± acre chain-link dog kennel, three gun safes and three large ice makers.

$15,950,000 • Property ID: 14753605

River Oak Ranch

Inspiring Pedernales River frontage offers year around enjoyment while the stunning main home offers privacy and luxury while capturing sweeping views.

1,560± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18872790

Nueces River Ranch

Two miles of crystal-clear Nueces River adds beauty to a superb South Texas hunting experience.

8,472± ACRES IN UVALDE AND ZAVALA COUNTIES

Lake Creek Ranch

In the Nueces River Valley, this alluring ranch includes a 15± acre lake, grand trees, views and supreme privacy.

4,000± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19502267

Pailing Creek Ranch

A wet weather creek and beautiful improvements is minutes from the Frio River, ideal for hunting, grazing or recreation.

543± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19604172

Coleman Farm

Productive land has three pivots, multiple irrigation wells plus the unique water of the Leona River.

295± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 13442783

G.K. Paloma Ranch

This historic ranch offers the best free range, low fence, premier whitetail deer hunting in the state.

8,996± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 1 6603474

Olmos Ranch

A location in the wild Nueces Strip, the Golden Triangle, offers exceptional low fence Whitetail hunting.

6,100± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19903574

Caliche Ranch

Ideal hunting with infrastructure of a road system, perimeter fencing, lakes plus Mustang Creek.

2,896± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19903540

Palo Blanco Creek Ranch

Ample water, including Palo Blanco Creek and great brush are in the best ‘Golden Triangle’ hunting area.

1,713± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 16134208

Padgitt Ranch

A historic ranch boasts over 10± miles frontage on Lake O.H. Ivie, and offers excellent hunting, established farm and cattle operations and trophy bass fishing.

5,900± ACRES IN COLEMAN COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 16348894

Rust Ranch

Flowing Johnson Creek, hilltop views, stunning canyons and natural springs enhance this family-owned ranch established in the 1940s.

1,442± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 18260795

J-Bar River Ranch

Both sides of the Guadalupe River, grand trees and an attractive stone residence provide a weekend getaway or full-time retreat.

260± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 17925855

Las Catarinas Ranch

This superb hunting and recreation getaway offers modest improvements and water for exotic and native wildlife.

657± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19711476

Hanley Creek Ranch

Family owned since 1949, this beautiful retreat, featuring ‘Little Creek’ and three pods.

329± ACRES IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 18873139

Purgatory Creek Ranch

Two Edwards wells and a seasonal creek add to the beauty of this finely maintained ranch in a desirable area near Austin.

88± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19596190

Darlene River Ranch

With 2.25± miles of flowing Guadalupe River and plenty of land outside the floodplain, this is a rare find!

200± ACRES IN GUADALUPE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 17600952

House Mountain Ranch

Ideal set up for grazing or hunting, features gently rolling terrain, good water infrastructure and finely maintained improvements.

206± ACRES IN MASON COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19088593

Coleman Lake Ranch

Just outside Austin, this ultimate ranch has historic improvements, grand trees, views and excellent water offerings.

1,116± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19924815

Twin Lakes Ranch

Extraordinary improvements overlook the most unique water features of 50± acre and 26± acre Lakes.

823± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 16746940

Quihi Oaks Ranch

Privacy, two ponds and grand oak trees add to the beauty of this grazing, hunting or recreational ranch.

396± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 16413968

Pathways Ranch

This stunning live water ranch offers privacy and seclusion, but is just minutes to the town’s Main Street.

263± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 17130701

Little Montana Ranch

Springs, live water Little Creek, plus both a newer home and an 1860s rock home make this ranch unique.

163± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 14563233

Arroyo Vista Ranch

Enjoy great privacy and luxury plus live water just minutes from historic Boerne or metro San Antonio.

138± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 14235188

Altgelt Farm

This inviting private retreat has historic improvements, usable terrain and year around Cherry Creek.

188± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19784770

Sueltenfuss Ranch

A rare ranch, owned since the 1890s, features vintage homes, Hasenwinkel Creek and two ponds.

891± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19503552

Property ID: 17557810

MORGAN CREEK RANCH

A one-of-a-kind property in the Texas Hill Country! Ideal Hunting and Recreation Ranch. Great Building Sites, Lake View Sites. Breathtaking Views all around! Morgan Creek is spring-fed, providing water to the Ranch throughout the year. Several water wells are situated throughout the ranch. PEC electric already in place to several areas of the ranch.

774± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • CONTACT FOR PRICE

WEISER RANCH

Conveniently located a short distance from Highway 281, minutes North of Lampasas, this gorgeous property has one mile of paved County Road frontage and over half a mile of Little Lucy Creek. Improvements include a mid-century ranch house, a metal barn and a good set of cattle pens. There are two wells and four stock tanks that provide water for livestock and wildlife alike. Lush hardwoods are established in the low-lying areas along Little Lucy Creek and provide outstanding wildlife habitat.

826.64± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY • $7,439,760

Property ID: 19679026

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.

25± ACRE TRACTS BURNET COUNTY CONTACT FOR PRICING

Property ID: 12429049 Property ID: 19902877

615 ACRES FRIO COUNTY RANCH

Gently rolling topography with elevations ranging from 560' to 605', this property was once a combination of ranching and productive farming operation. The predominant soil types are sandy clay loam and Very Fine Sandy Loam. The fertile soil on this property gives the landowner the option of returning a portion of this ranch to farming, adding wildlife food plots, or establishing native or improved grasses. Seller to convey 50 percent of minerals owned.

615.85 ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY

$4,249,365

ROLLING OAKS RANCH

Conveniently located just over an hour NW of Austin, Rolling Oaks Ranch offers the perfect weekend retreat from the city or private oasis for your everyday escape. Stretching across acres of untouched land, Rolling Oaks Ranch features ranches ranging from 10 to 35 acres. Sensible deed restrictions and access to municipal water and utilities allow residents to build the hill country home of their dreams while maintaining the land’s natural state and allowing wildlife to prosper.

15-83 ACRE TRACTS MILLS COUNTY PRICE STARTING AT $173,000

GREEN PASTURES RANCH

This beautiful Hill Country gentlemen’s ranch is conveniently located on US Highway 281, 97 miles North of Austin, 140 miles Southwest of the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex. A stunning 3,681 square foot home sits on 85 acres of pristine pastureland ready for your own set of cattle or convert to an equestrian property. This is an immaculate showplace property with a virtually new home ready to walk into and enjoy. The home went through a complete renovation in 2022/23.

85 ACRES IN HAMILTON COUNTY

$2,290,000

BEAR CREEK RANCH

17± Acres in Comal County | Property ID: 20044677 | $2,125,000

With 927± feet of both sides of Bear Creek frontage—Bear Creek Ranch offers stunning views and well-manicured land ready for immediate enjoyment. This perfect-sized ranch includes essential amenities such as a double-wide modular home and an equipment barn. Separating from a larger property, it promises an idyllic retreat with Bear Creek as its standout feature. Owned by the same family since the late 1990s, this ranch offers a serene country feel, yet close to all the amenities of New Braunfels and San Antonio.

VERDE CREEK RANCH

38.62± Acres in Kerr County | Property ID: 19774766 | $1,670,000

Situated conveniently between Center Point and Camp Verde, Verde Creek Ranch boasts 1,750± feet of Verde Creek frontage. This appealing property includes a charming farmhouse, scenic cypress trees, and an 11± acre coastal field. Embrace the charm and natural beauty of Verde Creek Ranch, offering an ideal location for a permanent residence or weekend getaway.

VANN RIVER RANCH

2,020± Acres in Burnet County | Property ID: 19484631 | Contact For Price

Vann River Ranch is a premier live-water ranch featuring 2± miles of Colorado River frontage and multiple springs. The ranch has spectacular views and a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home. Located between Lampasas and Burnet, with paved county road access.

AXIS RIDGE RANCH

11,671± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 18402127 | $19,900,000

Axis Ridge Ranch is an exceptional recreational ranch with great long-range views and a top-notch headquarters, perfect for entertaining guests. Hunting on the ranch is superb with herds of free-roaming axis, a well-managed number of whitetails, blackbuck, oryx, fallow, turkey and other wildlife.

CYPRESS CREEK RANCH

110± Acres in Kerr County Property ID: 16162363 | $4,900,000

Cypress Creek frontage, great fertile farmland, and stunning views—Cypress Creek Ranch showcases 1,625± feet of creek frontage with majestic large mature cypress trees on its northern perimeter. Lazy Creek flows along the northwest boundary of the property with several springs. Features a main house, a guest cabin, two barns and multiple sheds.

CRABAPPLE VALLEY RANCH

57.03± Acres in Gillespie County | Property ID: 19614743 | $1,450,000

Crabapple Valley Ranch stands apart with its breathtaking views and extraordinary landscape. At its heart, a charming 1,342± square-foot Bavarianstyle cottage graces the main hilltop, offering an enchanting perspective of the expansive valley stretching for miles.

SOUTH FORK GUADALUPE RIVER RANCH

16± Acres in Kerr County | Property ID: 19184250 | $1,650,000

Located southwest of Hunt, off paved Highway 39, the South Fork Guadalupe River Ranch features both sides of the Guadalupe River stretching through the property 750± feet. Upon entering the ranch, a concrete bridge crosses the river, and a concrete road continues through the middle of the property, climbing up to a beautiful hilltop. The hilltop has several potential build sites with nice valley views.

HIGH POINT RANCH

57.16± Acres in Kerr County Property ID: 19651064 | $1,143,000

An incredible opportunity to own a blank canvas ranch—High Point Ranch is conveniently located just 9± miles west of Harper. The ranch consists of 57.16± acres and is located off paved FM 479 with 700± feet of frontage road. There are several nice build sites with stunning Hill Country views. There is tremendous potential to build a weekend getaway cabin or full-time residence.

HIGHVELD RANCH

4,365± Acres in Real County | Property ID: 18509241 | $21,250,000

Highveld Ranch is an elite Tecomate Signature Property with exceptional hunting. Improvements include a 6,900± square-foot newly-renovated lodge, a newly-renovated foreman’s home, a game processing facility with a walk-in cooler and a deluxe rifle range.

GUADALUPE RIVER RANCH

85± Acres in Kendall County

Property ID: 18551871 | $3,250,000

The Guadalupe River Ranch is a picturesque 85± acre ranch offering an abundance of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Towering cypress trees grace the 560± feet of Guadalupe River frontage, providing an enjoyable setting for family fun and gatherings. A two-story four-bedroom, two-bathroom home adds comfortable accommodations for a permanent residence or weekend getaway.

3 BAR D RANCH

580± Acres in Medina County Property ID: 18478657 | $2,950,000

Located on the Medina and Frio County line just 10± miles west of Yancey, Texas, is the 3 Bar D recreation and hunting ranch with beautiful rolling terrain and countless oaks scattered throughout the South Texas brush and a ridge viewpoint that would make the perfect building site. Owner financing and minerals are available.

DRAGOO DRAW RANCH

11,610± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 18496905 | $28,950,000

This property features pure secluded beauty with stunning views. Improvements include a 4,000± square-foot main house, a 3,000± square-foot lodge, a foreman’s home, a hunter’s house, and two fully-enclosed barns with multiple sheds.

TWELVE MILE CREEK RANCH

363± Acres in Mason County Property ID: 19390583 | $3,150,000

A very well-located and scenic property situated, just 6± miles north of Art, Texas, between Mason and Llano. The ranch encompasses 3,500± feet of Twelve Mile Creek, which offers several seasonal spring areas with pockets of water that flow across slabs of picturesque granite. The ranch offers a ranch house, a small cabin, several barns, and several storage sheds.

CHERRY MOUNTAIN RANCH

21.75± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 20149188 | $975,000

Turnkey and income-producing—Cherry Mountain Ranch has two fully-furnished farmhouses overlooking a stunning pond that are currently serving as active B&Bs. Great for an investor or an end-user desiring a private ranch located 12± minutes from downtown Fredericksburg.

105 OLEANDER RD

4.691± Acres in Kendall County

Property ID: 18532046 | $859,500

Perfect opportunity for a permanent residence—105

Oleander Road is south of the charming town of Comfort, Texas. With over 200± feet of pristine waterfront along the Guadalupe River, it offers a unique opportunity to embrace a waterfront lifestyle and the serenity of the Texas Hill Country.

HILLTOP RANCH

40± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 19866359 | $1,000,000

A stunning raw-land property only 15± minutes from charming Fredericksburg. Beautiful hilltop views provide impressive long-range vistas for a future home or weekend getaway residence. A wellmanicured ranch in a peaceful setting surrounded by beautiful post oaks and live oaks. Endless opportunities to hunt, hike, and explore.

MIDWATERS RANCH

43.51± Acres in Kerr County

Property ID: 20015316 | $695,000

Situated within the Headwaters Ranch Subdivision this ranch offers incredible potential as it displays nice views and a gently-rolling terrain. The terrain features both open flats and areas filled with native vegetation, creating an ideal habitat for wildlife. A great diversity of hardwoods and native grasses add to the allure of the ranch, including live oaks, post oaks, Texas persimmon, mountain laurel, and cedar.

CLEAR VIEW RANCH

20± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 20014202 | $760,000

Beautiful Hill Country views—Clear View Ranch features 20± enjoyable acres. This raw-land property is primed and ready for its next owner to build their dream home or weekend getaway residence. It is conveniently located 11± miles north of Fredericksburg, Texas.

New Listing

$12,950,000

2,858± ACRES

PRESIDIO COUNTY

RANCH 2810

2,858± acres in Presidio County. Five miles west of Marfa, Texas. Premier luxury home designed by Carlos Jimenez with six bedrooms/ seven baths and two-half-bath located just minutes into town, but with the privacy of being on your own ranch. Property ID: 19721440

New Listing

$25,900,000

66,000 ACRES

PRESIDIO COUNTY

LELY RANCH

Situated on 66,000± acres of topography-rich land, the Lely Ranch offers miles of diverse terrain including everything from breathtaking cliffs to expansive canyons. It is located approximately 30 minutes south of the legendary Marfa, Texas. It is truly the last frontier. In collaboration with Icon Global. Property ID: 19775545

$80,701,500 113,650 ACRES

JEFF DAVIS & PRESIDIO COUNTIES

Y-6 RANCH

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, whitetail deer, mountain lion and occasional elk can all be found here. Property ID: 8062130

$56,915,020

77,260 ACRES

HUDSPETH COUNTY

EAGLE & CARRIZO MTN RANCH

The Eagle Mountain/Carrizo Mountain Ranches are actually two nearby distinct properties that are connected by an improved caliche county road and miles of a paved/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 intermountain ridge lines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration. Property ID: 7684861

TAMMY KING, BROKER Tammy@KingLandWater.com JAMES KING, AGENT James@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-2821

HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-7102

$895,000

235 ACRES

ARANSAS COUNTY

EGERY ISLAND

Egery Island and its surrounding waters are part a critical coastal ecosystem that is the beating heart of Texas’ great Bays and Estuaries. Pockets of coastal prairie uplands, vast intact wetlands, accessible and expansive beachfront, and a range of tidal fishery habitats create an unparalleled coastal recreation experience. Property ID: 19332510

$2,246,400

7,520± ACRES

HUDSPETH COUNTY

Mc MILLAN RANCH

McMillan Ranch has been in the same family since the 1940s and is due west of the Eagle Mountains which tower over the ranch creating breathtaking views. This ranch offers an easily accessible headquarters, three water wells, and several large surface tanks. Excellent hunting and recreational ranch and a mere one and a half hours from El Paso International Airport and one hour from Van Horn Airport. 3,840± acres fee ownership, 3,680± acres GLO lease. Property ID: 18414901

$10,799,250

2,805 ACRES

CALHOUN COUNTY

COSTA GRANDE RANCH

Costa Grande Ranch is located along the waterfront of the Texas Gulf Coast in Calhoun County just three miles west of Port O’Connor, 75 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. Costa Grande Ranch lies within the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Ecoregion and is part of the Ingleside barrier-strand plain geologic system, a unique Pleistocene coastal system. Property ID: 15924875

$3,295,328

568 ACRES

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY

HUMMINGBIRD RANCH

Hummingbird Ranch is in the heart of the Davis Mountains, straddling Limpia Canyon adjacent to the Davis Mountain Preserve. A natural high elevation wooded private escape located in the DMR subdivision provides a diverse habitat and abundance of game and non-game animals and wildlife. The ranch is named after the rich diversity of hummingbirds found here with at least 16 species documented including the Rivoli, White Eared, Rufus, Anna’s and Lucifer hummingbirds to name a few. Property ID: 19301951

$2,210,000

2,600 ACRES

PRESIDIO COUNTY

ALAMITO HILLS RANCH

Located 25 miles south of Marfa, Texas, off paved Casa Piedra Road (FM 169). Alamito Hills Ranch is wide-open rolling grass and scrubland surrounded by rugged mountain ranges, which can be seen from most places on the property. This vast area lies in a narrow elevation range between 3,750 to 4,200 feet, allowing for a mix of vegetation and providing excellent habitat for game and non-game animals. Property ID: 14804695

34,480 ACRES

BREWSTER COUNTY

Y.E. MESA RANCH

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. Property ID: 11214568

19,814 ACRES

BREWSTER COUNTY

TESNUS RANCH

Tesnus Ranch is a cattle and hunting recreation ranch just 45 minutes from Marathon, Texas, and the Gage Hotel yet feels amazingly secluded. This vast, private area is bounded by the towering House Top Mountains on the north and east and Shely Peaks Mesa, where you can look off over 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 established in 1882 on the Southern Pacific Railroad. Property ID: 6996904

$10,963,750

17,542 ACRES

BREWSTER COUNTY

MATTHEWS-LAW RANCH

Matthews-Law Ranch is a combination of two historic ranches and has over 4.5 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 353,494± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 11214584

TAMMY KING, BROKER Tammy@KingLandWater.com JAMES KING, AGENT James@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-2821

HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-7102

$233,822,592

335,952 ACRES

BREWSTER COUNTY

DOVE MOUNTAIN RANCH

Dove Mountain Ranch is a massive contiguous cattle and hunting ranch 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, it is the availability of desert big horn sheep habitats as well as the availability of permits by TPWD. This ranch is part of a 353,494± acres contiguous block of land for sale. Property ID: 11213445

$13,414,350

14,502 ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY

BANDERA RANCH

Comprised of some of the most well-cared-for acreage in Far West Texas. With 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

108 ANTLER DRIVE

$995,000

142± acres in the desirable Limpia Crossing Subdivision offers panoramic views of the Davis Mountains. Mountainside to a seasonal creek, this unique property features three separate observatories, two equipped with telescopes, a 2,000 square-foot barn/workshop, a two-car garage, and a two-bedroom/two-and-a-half bath, 2,300± square-foot home with five living areas. Entirely fenced. Private well and septic. Property ID: 18016846

$245,678,330

353,494 ACRES

BREWSTER COUNTY

BREWSTER RANCH

Spanning over 353,494± Brewster Ranch is true “Big Bend Country”. This ranch is divided into five ranches that can be purchased separately. From the Shely Peaks to the clear waters of San Francisco Creek, down to the wild and scenic river canyons and up into dove, santiago, pine and black mountains. Big horn sheep, elk, desert mule deer, blue quail abound. Recreation and adventure in your own National Park! Property ID: 11213121

ZB RANCH

This turn-key property features a two-bed/two-bath home, both pasture and brush, and multiple ponds. With everything in place and well taken care of, this ranch is perfect for cattle ranchers, hunters, a weekend getaway, or a primary home on land close to San Antonio! $1,925,000

ACRES IN WILSON COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 19390353

TEXAS FARM PATCH

The Texas Farm Patch is a highly productive produce farm located in northern Atascosa County, just minutes south of San Antonio. It is one of the state’s largest organic fruit and vegetable greenhouse farming operations. The turn-key production facilities and three established distribution chains to statewide grocers make this an extremely rare, income-producing property. $7,950,000

380± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18606203

JAC RANCH

The JAC ranch is a high-fenced outdoorsman’s paradise only a few miles outside Uvalde, Texas. This well-maintained ranch has everything you want in a recreational and investment property. A 4,000-squarefoot barndominium is the highlight of the ranch. $4,548,600

1,140± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17142744

110±

HOUSE PASTURE RANCH

This historic and majestic ranch includes 1,360 acres of land and has served as the headquarters for the Historic Arrowhead Ranch for decades. The luxurious main house includes mesquite wood floors and fabulous furniture and is extremely well custom-built. Get all this and the very best in south Texas wing shooting, as well as trophy whitetails and exotics, including oryx, axis and blackbucks. $4,617,200

1,360± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 19228725

RVG RANCH

The property has excellent access and is conveniently located just out of town. The ranch home is located on the highest point, which provides wonderful views to watch the wildlife or enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset. The gently rolling terrain mostly consists of sandy clay loam and has a good diversity of native brush for the wildlife. $2,888,000

721.87± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17218154

BALCONES CREEK RANCH

This beautiful 61± acre ranch is located just five minutes from Boerne! As soon as you drive in through the gates you are greeted with grand oak trees leading up the paved driveway to the gorgeous home. The home is a three-bed, Three-bath, along with a detached three-car garage with a guest apartment above! $3,900,000

62± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18382795

CANYONS RANCH

Located on the southwestern portion of the Edwards Plateau, 42 miles south of Ozona, Texas. Canyons Ranch is characterized by multiple deep canyons, grassy plateaus, and long vistas in every direction. The beautiful views and vast landscape are just some of the many outstanding features of this Southwest Texas ranch. $3,995,000

6,283.95± ACRES IN CROCKETT COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18451926

HINES RANCH

Located in southern Medina County is the 212-acre Hines Ranch. This ranch is in a unique geographic area that is covered in oak trees of all sizes. With year-round feeding, this ranch can bring in abundant South Texas native animals. The combination of elevation on this ranch gives you some great viewing or building sites. $1,650,000

212± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18662931

SOLDIER’S GAP RANCH

Soldiers Gap is named for the historic natural crossing point on the ranch and used by Cavalry soldiers at Fort Clark, crossing the west prong. This low-fenced property has over 400 feet of elevation change, transitioning from flat bottoms dotted with oaks to high peaks. The diverse topography, fertile soils, and breathtaking river valley views make this ranch a unique opportunity for the investor or end user. $7,680,600

3,012± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 16972359

TWIN ELM RANCH

In Bandera, Texas, famously known as the Cowboy Capital of the world. Currently operating as a Texas Hill Country Dude Ranch, the property offers a range of amenities including RV spots, short-term cabin and individual room rentals, swimming, tubing, hiking, and horseback riding, among others. $3,750,000

175± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17887762

CROSS CREEK RANCH

The Cross Creek Ranch checks all boxes—A Dream Ranch, Weekend Retreat, or even a Developers Dream! The ranch is currently used for cattle grazing and hunting purposes. The improved pastures offer cross-fencing, as well as grasses with nutrient-rich feed, a tree-lined creek, a 3± acre lake, and three additional ponds— this is the ideal habitat for livestock and wildlife. $3,450,000

288± ACRES IN NAVARRO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17642751

SAN MATEO RANCH

The San Mateo Ranch is just west of Brackettville on Highway 90. The ranch has an abundance of water with a brand new well, pond, water trough, and wet weather creek. The whitetail herd has been well managed with trophy class deer. Some axis and sika can also be found on the ranch. $1,499,000

386± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18416295

LAMPASAS RIVER RANCH

A live water ranch just minutes from Lampasas and Copperas Cove. The ranch features over 800 feet of Lampasas River and over 1,600 feet of a wet weather creek that snakes through the middle of the property. With over 1,300 feet of County Road frontage and its proximity to two beautiful Hill Country towns and the city of Austin, the possibilities are endless! $1,450,000

63± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18430097

MARION FARM

Located just outside Marion, Texas, minutes from Seguin and New Braunfels and under 30 minutes from downtown San Antonio. This property features over 1,200 feet of Santa Clara Creek, allowing for great water features as well as multiple income-producing hay fields. $1,400,000

100± ACRES IN GUADALUPE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 19715475

3,266± Acres in Baylor County, Texas • $13,800,000

PROPERTY ID: 18277202

111±

PROPERTY ID: 19505336

Acres in Johnson County, Texas • $1,554,000

349± Acres in Hamilton County, Texas • $2,995,000 PROPERTY ID: 20113403

550± Acres in Marion County, Texas • $4,600,000 PROPERTY ID: 15964872

227± Acres in Hopkins County, Texas • $3,950,000

Acres in Lampasas County, Texas • $60,000,000

297± Acres in Van Zandt County, Texas • $5,215,000

475± Acres in Van Zandt County, Texas • $5,300,000

ID: 20171596

47± Acres in McLennan County, Texas • $1,535,000 PROPERTY ID: 18237772

22.14± Acres in Ellis County, Texas • $2,250,000

PROPERTY ID: 18673044

2,000± Acres in Latimer County, Oklahoma • $12,500,000 PROPERTY ID: 13459156

Acres in Medina County, Texas • $23,735,546 PROPERTY ID: 19052623

64± Acres in Rockwall County, Texas • $3,450,000 PROPERTY ID: 19191534

PROPERTY ID: 18564021

31± Acres in Denton County, Texas • $2,949,000

Acres in Johnson County, Texas • $19,620,000

Acres in Franklin County, Texas • $1,499,000 PROPERTY ID: 18882676

FOUR ACES RANCH

2,001.8± Acres in Frio County

Prime South Texas ranch located one hour south of San Antonio and 20 miles west of Pearsall. Paved frontage on Hwy 57, high fenced, fantastic topography with views, very nice improvements. Clean ranch with no oil or gas wells, with minerals available. Whitetails are considered one of the very best quality South Texas deer breeders. The largest lake is approximately five acres in size and is one of the main highlights of the ranch. A super ranch! Mark Meek, Broker.

$12,656,325 • Property ID: 19103176

DEER CREEK RANCH

298.73± Acres in Edwards County

A hunter’s paradise located northwest of Kerrville on Hwy 41 in Edwards County. Red stag, axis, fallow, blackbuck, whitetail and turkey all call this ranch home. The ranch, surrounded by large neighboring ranches, is a high-fence game ranch, allowing numerous animals to thrive. The Deer Creek Ranch boasts large oak, shin oak and cedar trees that provide plenty of cover for the animals but allow views to be taken in for miles and miles. The 800+ square-foot cinder block cottage is perfect for a weekend getaway to escape the hustle and bustle. Dylan Warren, Agent.

$1,599,000

ROAD CREEK RANCH

319± Acres in Goliad County

This is a very scenic ranch loaded with wildlife. Covered in heavy timber creates a lot of privacy while only 10 minutes from the grocery store. Most of the soil is creek bottom land and rich with nutrients. Road Creek passes through the ranch and holds water year round. The creek is lined with live oak, post oak, and elm trees.This property has excellent development value into smaller tracts with its close proximity to Goliad. Darren Scott, Agent.

$2,500,000 • Property ID: 15657372

THE CHANCE RANCH

250± Acres in Real County

The Chance Ranch offers world-class hunting and high-quality amenities on 250± acres of prime Texas Hill Country. The newly constructed home is perfect for a weekend getaway or full-time living. Tremendous views, Indian artifacts, lush vegetation, and a quality road system make the ranch enjoyable for everyone. The hunting in this area is well known due to its abundance and diversity in wildlife, which includes species like whitetail, axis, fallow, sika, elk, aoudad, turkey and hogs. The Chance Ranch can be purchased Turn-key, ready to be enjoyed from day one. Caleb Rightmer, Agent.

$1,600,000 • Property ID: 19606310

TURTLE CREEK ESTATE

22± Acres in Kerr County

22.4 acres, five miles from Kerrville, Texas, with gorgeous Cypress-lined Turtle Creek with a dam and small lake for fishing and swimming. Very nice new rock home over 4,700± square-foot, 8,400 square-foot metal building, and many more amenities. A super nice live water estate only five minutes from Kerrville.

Mark Meek, Broker.

$2,595,000 • Property ID: 12837404

200.631 Acres in Palo Pinto County

PALO PINTO COUNTY, TEXAS

200.631± ACRES • $2,198,000

A grand entrance leads the way on highly improved roads to the recently remodeled home nestled amidst lush landscapes and majestic live oaks. The large barn holds a separate remodeled apartment for even more living space. Numerous ponds, including one very large body of water, create a haven for wildlife, including fishing. Improved pastures and excellent fences make this a perfect livestock ranch, including equine or as an investment property for smaller ranchettes.

Property ID: 19317322

Salmon River Mountain Range Timberland

ADAMS, BOISE, IDAHO AND VALLEY COUNTIES, IDAHO

60,285± ACRES • $150,712,500

Located in the picturesque Salmon River Mountain Range between Boise and McCall. Approximately 160 miles of the properties border BLM, USFS or IDL lands. These properties have been historically used for select timber production, but much of it has development potential and is highly desired for recreational and hunting use. Water is abundant on most of the properties with over 65 miles of rivers and streams, The network of good interior roads throughout allows for easy access.

Property ID: 18362429

Anchor Ranch

BLAINE COUNTY, MONTANA

66,937± ACRES • $35,969,850

Located 69 miles southeast of Havre, Montana, in Blaine County, the Anchor Ranch is a functional cattle ranch that boasts unique recreational opportunities and a rich history. This large-scale ranch comprises 22,837 deeded acres, 4,400 acres of state land, and the Bullwhacker Grazing Allotment which makes up 39,700 acres of BLM land.

Property ID: 14958271

Heaven’s Doorstep Exotic Hunting Ranch

PRICE REDUCTION. A 308± acres hunting ranch located in Kerr County, Texas, near Mountain Home and Kerrville. Remote and private with the quintessential Texas hill country aesthetics. Turnkey ready with walk-in cooler, skinning station with pulleys and electric winches, stone house (slab foundation) central AC, septic, two water wells, structures, storage buildings, pole barns, ranch truck—these all convey and more. Established clientele, an excellent dual-purpose acquisition for cash-flowing commercial purposes, recreational purposes, and primary or secondary home. Heavily improved terrain, rolling hills, established buffalo herd, ponds, dry creek beds that flow seasonally, fallow herd, axis herd, genetically enhanced whitetail herd, exotic rams, audad, oryx, turkeys and more. Property ID: 18115653

$3,100,000

Patrick Serna and his Ranch Specialist Team cover ranch listings all over Texas- from Dallas/Fort Worth to the Rio Grande Valley, to El Paso to the swamps of East Texas. The Serna Dynasty of Ranch Specialists began with Patrick's father in 1965.

291± acres with sweeping long-range views of the gorgeous Texas Hill Country! This ranch would be a great place to call home or use as a weekend hunting getaway.

Some cedar trees have been cleared in potential building or recreational sites.

The topography is rolling and offers nice trails for trucks and ATVs.

There is one water well and electricity in place.

The property is completely fenced and has a beautiful pond.

The structures include a few outbuildings and a metal barn.

The wildlife is abundant, including whitetail deer, turkey, dove and more.

There is great paved road access of County Road 341, then a short 60 foot wide easement to the main entrance.

Less than 15 minutes to Marble Falls, 45 minutes to Austin, and an hour and a half to San Antonio!

Taylor

Development Property

163.36± Acres in Williamson County

Property ID: 18155412 | Call for Price

Land south of Taylor near Samsung but outside the ETJ maximizes development options while minimizing development time and cost. Currently used for cattle and row crop farming. Improvements include selective fencing, several stock tanks, working pens, a barn and a brick home. Fronts CR 406 with access to CR 405. Additional acreage is available. Call for more details and price.

Taylor Development Property

Ideally suited property for development outside the ETJ near the Taylor Samsung plant. Frontage on two paved county roads contributes to about a half mile of options for ingress and egress to this agriculture tax-exempt property. Improvements include a brick home on concrete piers and steel I-beams with about 3,150 square feet under roof, a barn with about 10,000 square feet under roof, two sheds with about 3,200 square feet total under roof, and half acre pond. Call for more details and price.

69.34± Acres in Williamson County

Property ID: 16734960 | Call for Price

66 Acres in Kenedy

Development opportunity on about 66 acres with frontage on FM 1145 (Flax Plant Road) and Highway 181. Access to utilities. Will divide. You’re not going to find a better deal in Kenedy.

66± Acres in Karnes County

Property ID: 1754872 | $840,000

Don Hatcher, Realtor® • Beverly Hatcher, Broker

Lisa Hatcher Taylor, Broker Associate, SRES

Zulma Cuevas, Realtor® • Brittany Langley, Realtor® Madisonville, Texas • (936) 348-9977 DBLRealEstate@sbcglobal.net

Paso Fino Ranch

10± Acres in Madison County Madisonville, TX 77864

$699,000 • Property ID: 20244524

Picturesque Country Home situated on 10± acres in northern Madison County, offering an out-of-town location but only minutes from I-45 access. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is meticulously maintained and features an open concept kitchen/dining/living, split bedroom floor plan with a separate formal dining area. Enjoy the functional and attractive kitchen with a breakfast bar, island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinets and counter space. Presenting approximately 50 percent open/50 percent wooded with large oaks and a slightly sloped topography. Other amenities include a metal 30x40 barn on a concrete slab with electricity and roughed-in plumbing; it has a workshop area, three stalls, and a rollup door. This property is perimeter and cross-fenced with barbed wire and an electric fence; there is a stock tank and evidence of abundant wildlife. If you dream of owning some country acreage and living there full or part-time, then come and take a tour today. ML# 52956813

Castillo Cattle Ranch

41.66± Acres in Leon County Normangee, TX 77871

$650,000 • Property ID: 20244771

The Castillo Cattle Ranch is a beautiful 42± acre ranch located in Normangee, Texas, showcasing over 1,400 feet of paved FM road frontage. This perfectly shaped property presents approximately 80 percent open and 20 percent wooded, boasting various hardwoods, softwoods, underbrush and native grasses. There is an Agricultural Exemption in place for cattle, the property is perimeter fenced, and two ponds (stocked with Bass and Perch) support the cattle currently on the property. This great all-around property is also a hunting paradise; deer, hogs, and ducks are abundant. Presently used as a recreational retreat and conducting regenerative farming, electricity and rural water are already in place; make this your new full-time residence, favorite retreat, or working ranch. This Prime Location is minutes from I-45 and is centrally positioned between Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Palestine and Bryan/College Station areas. ML# 77717384

2,300± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY

Exceptional hunting with both exotic and native game opportunities. 1,800± acres under high fence and 500± acres low fenced. Exotics include elk, oryx, kudu, axis, Pierre David, addax, blackbuck, white-lipped deer and more. Over 2 miles of Nueces River frontage, irrigation wells and three center pivot systems. The lodge is a barndo style, two-story residence spanning 3,168 square feet. This lodge features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a charming kitchen and dining area.

This property is listed by John Lynd, Broker with Bluestem Ranch Group.

$9,188,500 ID: 20134665

THE PALM CAZA NORTH

1,017± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY

Low-fenced hunting ranch with over 2 miles of Nueces River frontage, a fishing lake, and an irrigation well with two operating pivot systems. Step into luxury and comfort with the two-story main lodge built on a high bluff overlooking the river. Boasting a generous 6,910 square feet of living space, this home features nine bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, and a plethora of amenities. The lodge is meticulously designed and constructed with wood framing, stucco and rock exterior walls, and a metal roof.

This property is listed by John Lynd, Broker with Bluestem Ranch Group.

$4,062,915 ID: 20135714

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