Fall 2017

FALL 2017 

LAND.COM

ON THE COVER

THE 754-ACRE, HIGH-FENCED 

DOUBLE J RANCH IN REAL COUNTY IS 

A COLORADO-LIKE PROPERTY IN THE 

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY 

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Double J Ranch in Real County is a Colorado-like property in the Texas Hill Country. 

Dramatic elevation changes, majestic views, crystalline springs and two lakes, one 

of which is newly constructed and 33 feet deep at the dam, define the landscape. 

Improvements are nestled in a deep canyon providing complete privacy. 

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BROCHURE 

HAT CREEK RANCH 

Uniquely suited to the south Texas and 

Hill Country lifestyle, the Hat Creek Ranch 

offers both large scale entertainment 

possibilities and quiet retreat areas. 

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BROCHURE 

BAREFOOT 

A world-class Texas resort, this idyllic 

and very private retreat ranch-resort 

absolutely defines the very best of 

authentic Texas lifestyle. 

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GOOD FENCES, GOOD NEIGHBORS 

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sport, the fishing, same time he got water, involved in taxes, the politics 

of natural resource management. 

wildlife, as filters for the hunting, creeks, streams, rivers equestrian, and in fence 

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For the past 87 years, this property which Theodore Roosevelt’s contributions to wildlife 

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business should be understanding some of 

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Moody family, one of the Lone Star State’s 

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habitability for species of interest. 

CONTENTS

A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 

n Texas, seasons seem to slip from one to the other without much 

notice or fanfare. Fall is no different, really. Unlike the northeast or the 

mountain states, we generally don’t enjoy a profusion of color. We get 

our dose of kaleidoscopic color in the spring when the wildflowers 

burst onto the scene. 

And while I understand why people get jazzed about colorful 

landscapes, I personally get excited about the first norther. After 

surviving a seemingly endless Texas summer, there’s nothing more 

refreshing than the sudden drop in temperature, even if it’s fleeting, 

that promises relief. It’s a signal that change is literally in the air. 

Monarchs will pass through in a fluttering, flashing mass. 

Doves will bring their acrobatic flying skills to grain fields, weedy 

patches and stock tanks near you. Soon ducks and geese will fill 

their favorite potholes. 

Now some folks don’t like change, but I do. I learned a long time 

ago that change is really the only thing that stays the same, whether 

it’s in nature or in business. No day—and therefore no year—is ever 

the same in ranch real estate. 

Constant change doesn’t disconcert me because it gives me a chance 

to apply the best advice I ever got. When I was still wet behind the ears, a 

mentor said: “Look at the big picture, but when you’re faced with a decision 

do the next best thing for your business and your family. If you base every 

decision on what’s best, then you’ll always be okay.” 

Keep that in mind as you flip through 

our pages and look at the best ranches that 

Texas has to offer. If you purchase the one 

that best fits you, your family, friends and 

even your business, it will be the next best 

thing you’ve ever done. 

Tom Alexander 

Publisher 

talexander@land.com 

TOM ALEXANDER 

Publisher 

LAURET JARVIS 

Editor-in-Chief 

BRITANNY GILLEN 

Production Manager 

KATIE GORDON 

Designer 

LAUREN CARSWELL 

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LETTERS + COMMENTS Lauret Jarvis, Editor-in-Chief, ljarvis@land.com 

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CONTRIBUTORS 

LORIE A. WOODWARD 

Lorie has worked as a writer and public relations 

practitioner exploring the intersection of 

agriculture, natural resources and public policy for 

almost 30 years. Her career, which has included 

stints in the public and private sector, has taken her 

across the country and around the world, where 

she has been enthralled by the people of the land 

and their stories. She is the president of Woodward 

Communications and co-owner of The Round 

Top Register, a regional 

magazine focused on life 

in the rolling bluebonnet 

hills of central Texas 

where country meets city. 

Woodward was reared on 

a ranch near Lexington, 

Texas, but now makes her 

home in Brenham, Texas, 

with her two children, 

Kate and Will. 

JAKE HILL 

Jake is the 

son to Lee and 

Arlen Hill. He 

is a 16-yearold 

junior in 

high school 

in his little 

hometown of 

Nacogdoches, 

Texas. Ever 

since he had the opportunity of harvesting 

his first deer at age 9, he has been interested 

in wildlife and their “world.” Jake has always 

been passionate about the outdoors and it is 

this passion that drives him to obtain a degree 

in wildlife biology and management in order 

to preserve the land and natural resources of 

today for the generations of tomorrow. 

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DR. CHARLES 

GILLILAND 

ELLEN BRISENDINE 

GREG SIMONS 

Dr. Gilliland currently 

holds an appointment 

as a Research 

Economist with the 

Real Estate Center 

in the Mays School 

and an appointment 

as Adjunct 

Associate Professor 

of Agricultural 

Economics at Texas 

A&M University. In addition, Dr. Gilliland is a 

Helen and O.N. Mitchell Fellow of Real Estate 

and a Clinical Professor of Finance teaching 

real estate investment analysis for the Master 

of Real Estate program in the Mays School at 

Texas A&M University. 

These days, no one is forced to be a rancher. It is a 

completely voluntary career and lifestyle choice for those 

who take on the challenges of cattle and natural resources 

management. This is why Ellen H. Brisendine has enjoyed 

her more than 30 years as a writer and communicator 

in the beef industry. Ellen joined the staff at Texas and 

Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) in 2002. 

Since then, TSCRA has expanded its reach by adding 

communications platforms—a smartphone app, a daily 

emailed newsletter, websites, a print newsletter—to the 

flagship print magazine, The Cattleman, the voice of TSCRA 

and the business journal of the cattle business of the 

Southwest. As executive director of TSCRA communications 

services, Ellen directed the adoption of these new 

technologies, making sure The Cattleman and TSCRA are 

where our more than 18,000 members need us to be. 

Greg received a B.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries 

Sciences in 1987 from Texas A&M University and soon after 

formed Wildlife Systems, Inc., a company that currently 

manages hunting operations on over 800,000 acres of 

private land in Texas and New Mexico. He is also co-owner 

of Wildlife Consultants, LLC, providing technical assistance 

to landowners and other entities on habitat management 

and other wildlife-related issues. Greg served as President 

of Texas 

Wildlife 

Association 

through July 

2015. 

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wholesale bank that is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System. Their mission 

is to enhance the quality of life in rural America by using cooperative principles to 

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publisher will not be responsible for any omissions, errors, typographical mistakes or misinformation within this publication. Measurements and figures are approximate. Properties are subject to errors, omissions, prior change or prior sale. The real estate advertised in this magazine is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 

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Field Notes 

2017 Wild Film Tour 

WildFilmTour.com 

The 2017 Wild Texas Film Tour is an 11-city speaker tour featuring 

inspiring adventures and conservation stories. The goal of the tour 

is to showcase important local conservation issues, inspire viewers 

to engage in grassroots efforts and increase recruitment for local 

conservation organizations. Each event will be approximately three 

hours long, will feature two speakers and will have a before or after 

party area for attendees to meet with supporting conservation 

organizations. Hosted by filmmaker and conservationist Ben 

Masters. Made possible by YETI, Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation, 

Stewards of the Wild, The Borderlands Research Institute and King 

Land & Water. Depending on the success of the 2017 Wild Texas 

Film Tour, the tour could expand through Texas and beyond as the 

Wild Film Tour. 

San Antonio 

September 21, 2017 

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 

Houston 


The Cullen Theater 

Wortham Theatre Center 

College Station 


The Rudder Theatre 

Corpus Christi 

October 5, 2017 

University Center - Lone Star 

Ballroom 

Austin 


The ZACH Topfer Theatre 

TOUR DATES 

Whitetail Rendezvous 

WhitetailRendezvous.com 

Whitetail Rendezvous is a podcast that is best described as sitting on your front porch visiting 

about whitetail hunting, the industry it has created, the stories told around the campfire, the 

hunting tradition and opportunities to have a positive influence in the lives of others through 

our passion of hunting. Join Whitetail Rendezvous host Bruce Hutcheon as he interviews his 

guests from across North America. He talks about whitetail deer, lessons learned, tips and 

techniques, stories about the traditions of hunting, women in the outdoors and mentoring the 

youth. Whitetail Rendezvous’ vision is to reach common ground by educating, collaborating 

and communicating with whitetail hunters across North America. Listen and subscribe to the 

Whitetail Rendezvous podcast at WhitetailRendezvous.com. 

Amarillo 


The Globe-News Center Theatre 

Midland 


The Yucca Theatre 

Marfa 


Crowley Theatre 

El Paso 


Alamo Drafthouse 

Dallas 


The Texas Theatre 

Fort Worth 


Amon Carter Museum 

of American Art





Collectors Covey 

CollectorsCovey.com 

Collectors Covey has served the Sporting Art Community in Dallas since 1978. The Gallery was originally opened in Highland 

Park Village and has moved to their new location in Preston Center. The Gallery specializes in fine Western and Wildlife art and 

bronzes. They are proud to announce that they will now be offering handmade Italian shotguns by Caesar Guerini. Collectors 

Covey also carries a generous variety of unique home furnishings, gifts and clothing for the sporting life enthusiast. An integral 

part of their mission is involvement with Texas Wildlife Conservation efforts. Since their inception they have helped give back 

roughly $12,000,000 to these efforts. Collectors Covey can help curate your collection. If you have art you’d like to sell, they 

can take it on consignment and offer it in the gallery or place it in a silent auction. They also offer special commission artwork, 

acquisition and decorating services. Appraisal services for artwork and sculpture are also available, as well as custom framing. 

Field Notes 

Hunting & Fishing in Texas 

by Hart Stilwell 

CollectorsCovey.com 

In this collection of essays and vintage photographs from the early 

1900’s, Hart Stilwell documented the Texas outdoors with narrative 

detail and engaging anecdotes. Hart Stilwell describes hunting 

and fishing in Texas (and a very little bit of Mexico) in the 1930s 

and 1940s. Fishing subjects include tarpon, bass, pike, white bass 

and much more. Hunting subjects include bobwhite, dove, turkey, 

blue grouse, waterfowl, quail plus deer, cougar, coyote, hare and 

more. Visit the Collectors Covey to purchase your copy today! 

N1 Outdoors 

N1Outdoors.com 

At N1 Outdoors®, they believe the outdoor experience— 

like life—is defined by a series of unforgettable moments. 

For some, these moments happen during successful 

outings in the field or on the water. For others, they are 

cherished times spent with family and friends. These moments shape us. They 

connect us. They are what we live for. N1 Outdoors hopes that their products 

bring to mind the excitement of moments gone by and increase the anticipation 

of those yet to come. On their site you’ll find their N1 Moments section where 

they feature submissions! N1 Moments is their way of celebrating outdoor 

memories and sharing them with others. If you have an N1 Moment you would 

like to submit for consideration to be featured and shared with their audience, 

you can contact N1 Outdoors on their website. 

HUNTING 

FISHING 

THE OUTDOORS… 

ALL N1

Women’s Sporting Club 

Facebook.com/WSCDallas 

Women’s Sporting Club is a group aimed at including Women in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in various hunting and sporting events. 

Women’s Sporting Club was formed in an effort to facilitate access, education and social events for women interested in hunting 

and shooting sports. By providing access to local events and a supportive social network, they are aimed at including women into 

outdoors events to help fulfill personal goals and expand their community. They’ve featured a several event so far this summer 

including a wild game dinner, a shotgun clinic, a fishing day trip and a hog hunt. Be sure to check out their page for more information 

and future events! For questions and additional information email WSCDallas@gmail.com. 

Blacktail Bow Company 

BlacktailBows.com 

Blacktail Bow Company is driven to make exceptional bows for 

exceptional archers—true sportsmen, seeking the ultimate challenge. 

You won’t find laser sights, wheels, cams or cables on their bows. They 

are a bow company dedicated to serving the “Purist”—individuals 

drawn to the pinnacle of pure bowhunting and the uniquely satisfying 

experience that can only be found in the time—honored simplicity of a 

traditional bow. Their mission is to create the finest traditional archery 

bows in the world. They seek to make the next bow better than the 

last; to be always improving and innovating—setting new and higher 

standards in design, craftsmanship, performance and durability. Visit 

their website to see their vast selection of bows. You can even create 

your own custom bow! Let the adventures begin. 

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Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival 

RGVBF.org 

Situated in the middle of the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen is the ideal location to venture from for excellent birding. Within 90 

minutes are dry, desert habitats to the west, and the coastal habitats are only 60 minutes to the east, with a riparian ribbon along 

the entire southern boundary. For 23 years running, the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival has provided thousands of birders with 

life birds, those they call the “RGV Specialties.” Professional tour guides lead every trip, whether bus or van, with a low participantto-guide 

ratio to provide excellent spotting and identification. Over 60 vendors of bird-related products can delight every level 

of birder at the Birders Bazaar, and their contributions to the Silent Auction make that event very exciting. They offer great birds, 

excellent guiding, educational seminars, rousing socials and FUN! Ask anybody who has been here before! The 24th Annual 

Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival begins on November 8, 2017 in Harlingen, Texas, and the event with be held at the Municipal 

Auditorium. Please visit their website for the Fall 2017 schedule and registration information. 

Field Notes 

2018 National Pheasant Fest 

and Quail Classic 

PheasantsForever.org & QuailForever.org 

February 16, 17 & 18 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Denny Sanford Premier Center 

Whatever your passion—whether it’s pheasants or quail, conservation, bird dogs, 

shooting, cooking wild game or passing on our hunting heritage to the next generation, 

2018 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic has something for you! 

Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic is a trade show that will focus on wildlife conservation, 

upland game bird hunting (pheasant and quail), dog training and wildlife habitat 

management and restoration. In connection with the trade show, Pheasants Forever will 

hold seminars on habitat improvement, pheasant hunting, shooting sports, wild game 

cooking, dog training, conservation and lots more!

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TEXAS LAND MARKETS 

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WRITTEN BY CHARLES E. GILLILAND, PH.D. 

RESEARCH ECONOMIST | REAL ESTATE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY 

Prices in Texas land markets continued 

to rise in the first half of 2017 about 

4.3 percent above price in the first half of 

2016. The deflated price (in 1966 dollars) 

even rose 2.3 percent over the first half 

of 2016. Markets managed to produce 

these improvements despite a record rise 

since 2004, weak commodity support for 

cropland, and continued uncertainty in 

energy markets. In addition, markets are more likely 

to sustain the modest level of increase in the long run 

than the frenzied growth in the 2013–2014 markets. 

Market participants continue to enjoy robust 

demand in active markets. 

The first half price of $2,590 per acre 

eclipsed the 2017 first quarter price by 

a 1.1 percent growth rate. Those figures 

document another record level for Texas 

land markets. Property size at 1,493 

acres moved up a substantial 226 

acres over 2016 first half markets. 

Although the 5,100 sales lagged 

97 transactions short of 2016 first 

half volume, these statistics reveal 

another record setting year. 

Political uncertainty, falling 

value of the dollar, and 

continued prosperity promise 

to support current price 

and volume trends for 

the remainder of the 

year. Seeking a stable 

store of wealth fueled 

by expanding personal 

incomes, Texans keep on buying 

acreage. The obvious dark clouds float in on the 

flood of oil and glut of agricultural commodities. Never the 

less, trends promise another record year for Texas land markets. 

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Share a Moment with the Best in Texas 

Meet the 2017 Lone Star Land Steward Honorees 

Blackland Prairie 

Brown Ranch 

Cross Timbers & Prairies 

Solana Ranch 

Edwards Plateau 

Three Mile Creek Ranch 

Pineywoods 

Arcadia 

Rolling Plains 

Wild Wings Ranch 

South Texas Plains 

Harris Ranch 

Trans Pecos 

El Carmen Land and 

Conservation Co. 

2017 Leopold 

Conservation Award Winner 

Dixon Ranches 

Texas Parks and Wildlife’s “Lone Star Land Steward Awards” recognizes private 

landowners in Texas for their exemplary contributions to land, water, and wildlife 

stewardship. Over the last 22 years we’ve honored more than 200 landowners who 

have conserved over 3 million acres of our home ground. For more information, or to 

nominate a landowner for the most prestigious landowner awards program in Texas, 

visit www.tpwd.texas.gov/lsls

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02. HomeLand Properties 

Andy Flack 

Sold Price: $20,950,028 

3,302± Acres | Walker County 

03. Chas. S. Middleton and Son 

Sam Middleton 

Sold Price: $17,485,500 

11,657± Acres | Palo Pinto County 

04. RANCH INVESTMENTS 

Ranch Investments 

Sold Price: $13,103,496 

1,158± Acres | Kendall County 

05. Bois d’Arc Realty, Inc. 

Bois d’Arc Realty, Inc. 

Sold Price: $13,000,000 

235± Acres | Fannin County 

06. IRONGATE LAND 

COMPANY, LLC 

Jeff Portwood 

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11. Dullnig Ranches 

TOP 100 SOLD 

SECOND QUARTER 2017 

1. 

Chas. S. Middleton and Son 

Sam Middleton 

Sold Price: $52,500,000 

31,788± Acres 

McCulloch County 

Sold Price: $11,032,000 

2,758± Acres | Harris County 

07. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC 

Sheldon Grothaus 

Sold Price: $10,500,000 

1,815± Acres | Medina County 


COMPANY, LLC 

Jeff Portwood 

Sold Price: $10,500,000 

3,499± Acres | Liberty County 

09. PROPERTY CONNECTIONS 

REAL ESTATE 

Minor Taylor 

Sold Price: $9,000,000 

2,968± Acres | Matagorda County 

10. Southwest Land Associates 

Buck Laning and Rick Taylor 

Sold Price: $9,000,000 

3,231± Acres | Zavala County 

Kuper Sotheby’s 

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate 

Sold Price: $7,500,000 

1,425± Acres | Hays County 

12. Tara Stark Real Estate Group 

@ Keller Williams 

Tara Stark 

Sold Price: $7,300,000 

2,033± Acres | Hood County 

13. Land & Ranch Realty, LLC 

Lem Lewis 

Sold Price: $6,783,774 

850± Acres | Williamson County 

14. Mark Hubbard 

Ranch Properties 

Mark Hubbard, Broker 

Jared Capt, Broker Associate 

Sold Price: $6,077,400 

2,894± Acres | Uvalde County 

15. Mason Morse 

Ranch Company 

Bart Miller 

Sold Price: $5,925,000 

3,151± Acres | Sherman County 

16. Mock Ranches 

Keller Williams Realty 

Kasey Mock 

Sold Price: $5,614,000 

1,604± Acres | Mills County 

17. King Land & Water LLC 

Tammy, James and Harrison King 

Sold Price: $5,538,700 

11,420± Acres | Crockett County 

18. Meek Ranch Sales 

Mark Meek, Broker 

Sold Price: $5,500,000 

552± Acres | Bandera County 

19. Scott Esch Land and Realty 

Scott Esch 

Sold Price: $4,433,800 

1,708± Acres | Reeves County 

20. Moreland Properties 

Jim Hardie 

Sold Price: $3,988,000 

743± Acres | Coleman County 

21. Anders Realty 

Jessica Burkett 

Sold Price: $3,847,425 

426± Acres | Gillespie County 

22. Republic Ranches, LLC 

Republic Ranches, LLC 

Sold Price: $3,780,000 

1,400± Acres | Live Oak County 

23. NIXON REAL ESTATE 

Vic Nixon 

Sold Price: $3,774,569 



Mark K. Harman 

Sold Price: $3,730,532 

718± Acres | Kendall County 


COMPANY, LLC 

Jeff Portwood 

Sold Price: $3,716,000 

929± Acres | Harris County 

26. J. GRUBER PROPERTIES 

J. Gruber 

Sold Price: $3,648,000 

600± Acres | Medina County 

27. Bill Johnson & Associates 

Real Estate Company 

Bill Johnson 

Sold Price: $3,615,000 

168± Acres | Austin County 

28. Magnolia Realty 

Magnolia Realty 

Sold Price: $3,498,000 

400± Acres | McLennan County 



Sold Price: $3,495,000 

1,750± Acres | Palo Pinto County 


Mark K. Harman 

Sold Price: $3,394,574 

888± Acres | Mason County 

31. FINDARANCH.com 

Tyler Wright 

Sold Price: $3,143,300 

1,700± Acres | Menard County 

32. Mason Morse 

Ranch Company 

Bart Miller 

Sold Price: $3,000,000 

1,280± Acres | Ochiltree County 

33. DRIPPING SPRINGS 

REALTY 

Michael Waite 

Sold Price: $3,000,000 

193± Acres | Hays County 

34. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales 

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s 

International Realty 

Harlan Ray and David Burgher 

Sold Price: $2,999,950 

432± Acres | Palo Pinto County 

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35. Hodde Real Estate Co 

Tammy Foreman 

Sold Price: $2,872,000 

217± Acres | Washington County 



Sold Price: $2,850,000 

391± Acres | Waller County 


Ashley Jahnke 

Sold Price: $2,815,054 


38. Hortenstine Ranch 

Company, LLC 

Casey Berley, ALC 

Sold Price: $2,770,200 

729± Acres | Cooke County 

39. Texas Select Properties,Inc. 

Roland Reichardt 

Sold Price: $2,745,925 

844± Acres | Matagorda County 

40. Bexley Land and Cattle, LLC 

Keith Bexley 

Sold Price: $2,691,486 

854± Acres | Milam County 


Jessica Burkett 

Sold Price: $2,645,300 


42. Coastal Bend Real Estate 

Jo Ann Clawson 

Sold Price: $2,605,000 

1,042± Acres | Refugio County 

43. The O’Gorman Group 

Cindy O’Gorman 

Sold Price: $2,600,000 

0.73± Acres | Dallas County 

44. Shin Oak Realty 

Bradley O’Dell 

Sold Price: $2,590,380 

404± Acres | Williamson County 

45. Monk Real Estate 

J Frank Monk 

Sold Price: $2,571,670 

257± Acres | Austin County 



Sold Price: $2,549,692 

503± Acres | Orange County 



Sold Price: $2,513,918 

1,150± Acres | Webb County 

48. Culhane Premier Properties 

Shawn Culhane 

Sold Price: $2,500,000 

360± Acres | Lampasas County 

49. Texas First Real Estate,LLC 

Steven Craig 

Sold Price: $2,456,246 

286± Acres | Colorado County 

50. Stuart Southwest 

Land Company 

Mike Stuart 

Sold Price: $2,350,000 

335± Acres | Grimes County 


Randy Hodde 

Sold Price: $2,300,000 


085. South Central Real Estate 

Tanya Schindler 

Sold Price: $1,600,000 

233± Acres | Fayette County 

52. Cobb Properties 

Stefanie Cobb and Tai Cobb-Klam 

Sold Price: $2,250,550 

592± Acres | Hamilton County 

53. REALTY EXECUTIVES Kerrville 

Christopher Dean 

Sold Price: $2,202,695 

800± Acres | Kerr County 

54. Foster Farm and Ranch 

Chad Foster 

Sold Price: $2,200,000 

431± Acres | Uvalde County 

55. The Texas Ranch 

Company LLC 

Brandon Scott 

Sold Price: $2,200,000 

625± Acres | McCulloch County 

56. Texas Ag Realty 

Steven J. Bilicek 

Sold Price: $2,168,312 

35± Acres | Fort Bend County 

57. Realty Austin 

Deborah Novelli 

Sold Price: $2,150,000 

30± Acres | Travis County 

58. Nathan Grace Real Estate 

Gene Garramone 

Sold Price: $2,150,000 

100± Acres | Collin County 

59. United Country Real Estate 

Kay Davis 

Sold Price: $2,150,000 

3,151± Acres | Sherman County 

60. Foster Farm and Ranch 

Chad Foster 

Sold Price: $2,142,525 

1,155± Acres | Maverick County 



Sold Price: $2,115,000 

556± Acres | La Salle County 

62. Cornerstone Brokerage 

LLC 

Don Stanley 

Sold Price: $2,100,000 

525± Acres | Smith County 


Andy Flack 

Sold Price: $2,069,184 

425± Acres | San Jacinto County 


HomeLand Properties 

Sold Price: $2,049,970 

572± Acres | San Jacinto County 

65. Virdell Real Estate 

Tory B. Virdell 

Sold Price: $2,016,700 

602± Acres | Llano County 

66. RANCH PRO REAL ESTATE 

Brian Clark 

Sold Price: $2,000,000 

7,235.15± Acres | Terrell County 

67. RANCH PRO REAL ESTATE 

Brian Clark 

Sold Price: $2,000,000 

7,235± Acres | Terrell County 

68. Railhead Realty, LLC 

Tina Hughes 

Sold Price: $1,950,000 

49± Acres | Parker County 

69. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s 

International Realty 

Emily Beck 

Sold Price: $1,950,000 

149± Acres | Tom Green County 

70. Brooks Real Estate 

Brooks Land Gallery, Inc 

Sold Price: $1,924,192 

726± Acres | Erath County 

71. RE/MAX TRINITY, 

TRINITY LAND TEAM 

Jenna Hawkins and Tom Callan 

Sold Price: $1,893,978 

736± Acres | Montague County 

72. Hulsey Homes and 

Ranches 

Gary Hulsey 

Sold Price: $1,857,400 


73. Brohill Realty Ltd. 

Clifton Shearrer 

Sold Price: $1,850,000 

200± Acres | Atascosa County 

74. Williams Trew 

Allen Crumley 

Sold Price: $1.850,000 

101± Acres | Jack County 

75. REMAX Landmark 

Frank Roberts 

Sold Price: $1,800,000 

656± Acres | Van Zandt County 


Company, LLC 

Bret Polk 

Sold Price: $1,799,050 

566± Acres | Erath County 

77. Keller Williams 

Denise Harper 

Sold Price: $1,756,913 

1,702± Acres | Kimble County 

78. J. GRUBER PROPERTIES 

J. Gruber 

Sold Price: $1,750,000 

194± Acres | Frio County 

79. Lee, Lee & Puckitt 

Associates, Inc. 

Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc. 

Sold Price: $1,750,000 

925± Acres | Schleicher County 

80. Triangle Realty 

Craig Cooper 

Sold Price: $1,704,000 

363± Acres | Hansford County 


Company, LLC 

Blake Hortenstine 

Sold Price: $1,691,655 

960± Acres | Stephens County 



Sold Price: $1,650,000 

1.08± Acres | Cindy O’Gorman County 


Tammy Foreman 

Sold Price: $1,625,000 


84. Drake Real Estate 

and Investments 

Chris Wiesinger 

Sold Price: $1,601,960 


86. Deitra Robertson 

Real Estate, Inc. 

Deitra Robertson 

Sold Price: $1,600,000 

98± Acres | Waller County 



Sold Price: $1,600,000 

592± Acres | Hill County 



Sold Price: $1,575,000 

0.88± Acres | Dallas County 

89. RANCH INVESTMENTS 

Ranch Investments 

Sold Price: $1,568,800 

213± Acres | Burnet County 

90. Simpson Ranches & Land LLC 

Anthony Simpson 

Sold Price: $1,556,000 

480± Acres | Refugio County 

91. Bevers Real Estate 

Bevers Real Estate 

Sold Price: $1,550,000 

299± Acres | Milam County 

92. RE/MAX Advantage 

RE/MAX Advantage 

Sold Price: $1,537,858 

53± Acres | Grimes County 

93. Trinity Country Real Estate 

Matt Milligan 

Sold Price: $1,500,000 

26± Acres | Parker County 

94. United Country 

Bobo Realty & Land Company 

Carroll Bobo 

Sold Price: $1,500,000 



Andy Flack 

Sold Price: $1,498,862 

798± Acres | Liberty County 

96. The Texas Ranch Company LLC 

Brandon Scott 

Sold Price: $1,490,000 

60± Acres | Kendall County 

97. REMAX Landmark 

Frank Roberts 

Sold Price: $1,480,000 

462± Acres | Hopkins County 

98. Culhane Premier Properties 

Shawn Culhane 

Sold Price: $1,465,000 

1.83± Acres | Travis County 

99. Ranch Enterprises 

Corey Lehmann 

Sold Price: $1,444,444 


100. Frank J. Carter, Broker 

Frank J. Carter 

Sold Price: $1,400,000 

684± Acres | Dimmit County 


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ASSOCIATIONS 

TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION 

BY DAVID YEATES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

As I write this, I am energized. TWA has just wrapped up our 

annual convention, a three or four-day, depending on how you 

count, event at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort 

and Spa. More than 1,200 members and outdoor enthusiasts 

gathered for the most intensive, educational, family-friendly, fun 

event in Texas. 

Event after event, speaker after speaker, one thing was clear: 

TWA is strong and healthy—and our impact is increasing across 

Texas. Please read on for the highlights. 

By unanimous acclamation, TWA’s new officer team President 

J. David Anderson, who owns Houston-based Andon Specialties 

and ranches near Freer; Vice President Tom Vandivier, who 

recently retired from his Austin-based law practice and ranches 

near Junction; and Treasurer Dr. Neal Wilkins, CEO of the East 

Foundation as well the slate of eight new directors and 36 renominated 

directors were elected. In addition, Dr. Louis Harveson, 

the founding director of the Borderlands Research Institute, 

continues to serve as Second Vice President of Programs. 

From a financial perspective, TWA has continued to bolster 

liquidity and expand program staff. This aligns with our 

mission as a non-profit. While TWA has to a good steward of 

the organization’s resources, our mission is putting programs 

on the ground and making a difference, not amassing a huge 

bank account. 

With that said, it takes significant funding to deliver our 

programs. Our annual convention which provides roughly 30 

percent of our annual operating budget, set a new record for 

revenues. As always, we are grateful to the people who donated 

the items, many of which are not available anywhere else, and 

those who purchased them. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank 

our incredible sponsors that read like a who’s who in the world of 

outdoors and recreation. 

The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation is equally important. 

The directors and staff work tirelessly to raise the money 

necessary to support our Conservation Legacy education efforts, 

which last year reached more than 600,000 Texans. Last year, 

they collectively obtained $859,000 in grants. This year, they are 

well on their way to the $one million goal, which is supplemented 

by fundraising events and private donations. 

In the coming year, TWA staff will be concentrating on several 

goals. First, communications TWA’s profile with members and 

the public. Second, the organization will be even more engaged 

in advocacy activities outside the bi-annual legislative session 

than ever before. Third, the staff will deliberately look for 

opportunities to “cross-pollinate” between programs such as 

the TYHP and Texas Brigades to increase participation, visibility 

and potentially membership. 

Speaking of membership, we recently “scrubbed” our 

membership records to ensure that everything is up-to-date 

and complete, which will facilitate better communication within 

the organization. 

This year new membership efforts will include a partnership 

with the TPWD Foundation and its Stewards of the Wild Program, 

which targets millenials who love the outdoors. TWA will also 

offer a corporate membership program called Wildlife Partners, 

an affordable way for corporations to become a branded sponsor 

for a year’s worth of TWA events. The Membership Committee 

will also be organizing more “Hunt to Table” programs, allowing 

families to experience first-hand the connection between time 

in the field and the food on their plates. 

For the first-time, the Texas Youth Hunting Program 

hosted 200 hunts during the 2016–17 season involving 166 

landowners, 1,650 trained Huntmasters and 1,109 youth, who 

were accompanied by their significant adults. Currently, TYHP 

staff, thanks to TPWD’s Law Enforcement Division, is preparing 

to host hunts that will be filmed and featured in episodes of 

“Lone Star Law,” a television series that reaches 1.5 million 

viewers each week. 

Last year, TWA ramped up its online and social media 

presence. In 2016–17, there were 212,193 Total Engaged Users 

accounting for about 6.5 million impressions. In the fall staff will 

start to digitize all past magazine content so it can be accessed 

via the Internet and repurposed as social media content. 

On the legislative front, the 2017 Legislative Session 

was as intense and challenging as ever. Working with likeminded 

conservation groups, TWA was able to influence 

dozens of wildlife related bills, some good and some bad. At 

the end of Session, no harm was done to the current state of 

wildlife management. 

The eminent domain reform package that TWA carefully 

crafted in conjunction with other landowner organizations 

ultimately perished due to extreme opposition from those who 

exercise eminent domain for business needs. Our coalition is 

now stronger and more organized—and we will continue to 

work toward an equitable solution for landowners. 

On the federal level, TWA is also actively working to protect 

private property rights under the “Waters of the United States” 

definition in the Clean Water Act. The previous administration 

vastly expanded that definition, which has currently been 

stayed by a Presidential Executive Order. TWA is working 

with national partners to craft a responsible definition in a 

transparent process. 

Again, TWA is strong and healthy, but we’ll be stronger and 

healthier if you’ll join us. 

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ASSOCIATIONS 

TEXAS LAND BROKERS NETWORK 

BY TYLER JACOBS, PRESIDENT 

As we look forward to the fall market, your 

TLBN broker membership is most likely to look 

back on the summer market and describe it as 

“fickle.” It seems apparent that some of the 

market fundamentals are changing, but not at 

a point where they can be clearly identified or 

managed for. Some properties that would have 

flown of the shelf 18 months ago seem to be 

sitting idle now, and things that would not sell 

18 months ago seem to be flying off the shelf. 

All the more reason to ensure you partner with 

a broker that will build a marketing platform to 

suit your property, and give expert knowledge of 

pricing and market placement. There is no one 

more qualified than your regional TLBN broker to 

provide that professional assistance. Fall is the 

busiest time of year, to be out on the land among 

our beautiful Texas landscapes. Enjoy! 

TEXAS ALLIANCE OF LAND BROKERS 

BY NEAL REEH, PRESIDENT 

Whether you are buying or selling rural property, 

there are numerous reasons why you want to 

engage in the services of a member of the 

Texas Alliance of Land Brokers (TALB). Our 

members offer: 

• Knowledge of land markets and mineral, 

water and timber rights 

• Expertise in locating rural properties 

• Specialized knowledge of the Texas Farm 

and Ranch Contract 

• Ability to find financing for rural properties 

• Understanding of political and government 

regulations related to rural land ownership 

Our mission is to assist our membership through 

broker cooperation, ethics, marketing, private 

property rights, fellowship and educational 

speakers who can provide information that is 

useful to our rural land experience. Our members, 

as well as guests, attend monthly meetings where 

we have speakers who are professionals in their 

field. The August meeting will be on Wednesday, 

August 23, at the Woodrose Winery in Stonewall 

with Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Sid 

Miller, speaking. The September meeting will 

be on Wednesday, September 27, at the Old 

300 BBQ in Blanco with Rusty Adams, the legal 

expert at the Real Estate Center, speaking. 

Both meetings will begin at 11:15 a.m. 

Contact Jane Bushong Brown at (830) 329-3354 

for more information or to RSVP for the meeting. 

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ON THE COVER 

754± ACRES 

REAL COUNTY 

$5,950,000 

PROPERTY ID 

3900821 

Double J 

R A N C H 

Double J R anch 

in Real County is a 

Colorado-like property in the 

Texas Hill Country. Located on 

Highway 337 between Leakey and 

Vanderpool, the ranch is about 10 minutes 

from Lost Maples State Park. Dramatic 

elevation changes, majestic views, crystalline 

springs and two lakes, one of which is newly 

constructed and 33 feet deep at the dam, define 

the landscape. Improvements are nestled in a 

deep canyon providing complete privacy. 


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ON THE COVER 

Call the three-bedroom, twobath, 

log cabin and a fourbedroom, 

two-bath, guest lodge 

home. Entertain in the 19’5”x19’ outdoor 

kitchen and stunning 52’8”x31’8” swimming 

pool, hot tub and fireplace. Wildlife, ranging 

from white-tailed deer and turkeys to aoudad and 

axis, abound. The large barn is outfitted with a walk-in 

cooler. The ranch is ideally suited as a corporate retreat, 

family getaway or hunting destination. 

To see the Double J Ranch, call Howard W. 

Hood at (830) 739-3815. This property is 

available for $5.95 million. 

HOWARD W. HOOD, BROKER 

HOWARD@HOODREALESTATEINC.COM 

(830) 739-3815 MOBILE 

HOODREALESTATEINC.COM 

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HoodRealEstateInc.com 

Howard W. Hood/Broker 

Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com • (830) 739-3815 mobile 

222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 223 • Kerrville, Texas 78028 

Howard W. Hood, Broker 

Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com 

(830) 739-3815 Mobile 


View All Properties: 

LandsofAmerica.com/member/39718 


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RANCHO 

AGUA 

GRANDE 

The 17,132-acre Rancho Agua 

Grande, located 25 miles 

northwest of Uvalde where South 

Texas, West Texas and the Hill 

Country meet, is one of largest live 

water ranches for sale in Texas. 

17,132 ± 

ACRES 

KINNEY & 

UVALDE 

COUNTIES, TEXAS 

OFFERED AT 

$100,000,000 

PROPERTY ID 

33074 52 



(830) 739-3815 Mobile 




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The 17,132-acre Rancho Agua Grande, 

located 25 miles northwest of Uvalde where 

South Texas, West Texas and the Hill Country 

meet, is one of largest live water ranches for 

sale in Texas. Year-round Live Oak Creek, 

fed by more than 30 springs, bisects the 

ranch from north to south for about seven 

miles. The line between Uvalde and Kinney 

counties is on a similar north-south axis. 

The shady pecan bottom along the creek 

stands in contrast to the rugged hills 

and deep canyons that characterize the 

transitional landscape. The ranch is home to 

Boiling Mountain, the highest peak in Uvalde 

County, and Salmon Peak, the highest point 

in Kinney County. Because three ecoregions 

converge on the Rancho Agua Grande, the 

vegetation is diverse—ranging from pinon 

pines to live oaks and mesquites, huisache, 

guajillo and black brush. It’s a feast for 

human eyes and a natural buffet for wildlife. 

Live Oak Creek is a calling card for the 

ranch’s native and exotic wildlife. They 

gather to drink and loaf under the trees, 

making it easy to view some of the more 

than 40 species of game from around the 

globe that roam the property. It’s possible to 

see kangaroos, camels, zebras, gemsbok, 

sable, water buffalo, white bison, Iranian 

red sheep, scimitar-horned oryx and 

water bucks, just to name a few, in a single 

afternoon. Whitetails, turkey, dove and a 

limited population of quail are native to the 

ranch. 

More than 50 miles of high-fence encircle 

the perimeter, keeping the desirable 

managed wildlife inside and the freeranging 

game out. With the rich, abundant 

diversity of wildlife, it’s no wonder that 

Rancho Agua Grande is considered one of 

the nation’s premier hunting destinations. 

To see the unique splendor and unlimited 

potential of the Rancho Agua Grande for 

yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at 

(830) 739-3815. This property is available 

for $100 million. 


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RANCHO 

ESTRELLA 

With its combination of rugged 

South Texas brush and grassland 

savannahs, the Rancho Estrella, 

located 42 miles southwest 

of Hebbronville, is like two 

ranches in one. Encompassing 

approximately 8,100+ acres in 

Jim Hogg and Starr counties, the 

ranch provides incredible hunting 

and superlative privacy for its 

owners and their guests. 

8 , 1 0 0 + 

ACRES 

JIM HOGG 

& STARR 

COUNTIES 

OFFERED AT 

$30,000,000 

PROPERTY ID 

3061902 



(830) 739-3815 Mobile 




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The Rancho Estrella is divided into four 

pastures: the Brush Pasture, the Front 

Safari Pasture, the Back Safari Pasture 

and the House Pasture. The exterior 

and interior fences are high to facilitate 

wildlife management. Miles of allweather 

and quick-drying ranch roads 

provide easy access. 

Managed for wildlife for almost three 

decades, the Rancho Estrella is home to 

white-tailed deer, bobwhite and scaled 

quail, Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, dove 

and feral hogs. While quail hunting 

occurs regularly on the ranch, the native 

population has been supplemented with 

pen-raised birds to keep the numbers stable. 

In addition to healthy populations of native 

game, the ranch has a full complement of 

desirable exotics: sable antelope, scimitarhorned 

oryx, axis and zebras. 

The well-managed brush country habitat 

is supplemented with protein feeders as 

well as winter and summer food plots. The 

ranch has 24 protein feeders ranging in 

capacity from 1,000–2,500 pounds as well 

as 18 quail feeders. To facilitate hunting, 

there are 30 Atascosa deer blinds and 30 

1,000-pound corn feeders strategically 

located throughout. 

In addition to wildlife, the ranch is wellsuited 

for cattle. The new owners can 

choose to run their own herds or lease out 

the grazing for an additional income stream. 

There are two sets of cattle pens: one on 

the Brush Pasture and a newly constructed 

set that can be accessed from the remaining 

three pastures. 

Water for wildlife and livestock are plentiful. 

The Rancho Estrella has nine water wells; 

two of which are run on solar pumps and 

the remainder on electric submersible 

pumps. There are also four stock tanks, three 

of which are supplemented by water from 

the wells. The other relies on rainwater. Plus, 

there are more than 30 wildlife waterers 

scattered throughout the property. 

Rancho Estrella is designed to entertain 

large numbers of family, friends, colleagues 

or clients, providing opportunities for both 

camaraderie and privacy. The scope and 

scale of the facilities can handle special 

events. For instance, the focal point of one of 

the dining rooms is a 24-foot mesquite table. 

There are two separate compounds to 

house guests, one in the Brush Pasture and 

one in the House Pasture. At each location, 

there is a combination of a main lodge as 

well as apartments and casitas. The smaller 

quarters offer partial kitchens and private 

baths. The Brush Pasture Compound, which 

reflects the style and tradition of South 

Texas, also has a swimming pool and a 

series of common areas designed to bring 

people together. There is a master plan in 

place outlining potential expansion of the 

House Pasture. 

The owner’s home is located at the Brush 

Pasture compound. It is a four-bedroom, 

four-bath house with half baths attached 

to the kitchen and family room. While it 

is central to the compound’s design, the 

owner’s home includes a separate wing 

where the family can gather privately. 

There are two modular homes for staff. 

The ranch’s infrastructure is also designed 

to support ranch work and entertaining. 

For instance, there is a 10’x25’ walk-in 

cooler for storing game and kennels for 

housing the ranch’s bird dogs. Guests can 

enjoy shooting skeet from both a high and 

low-house. A watch tower near the owners’ 

home provides a view of Mexico’s Sierra 

Madre Mountains. 

The ranch has been both a hunting 

destination and a corporate retreat. If the 

new owner chooses, Rancho Estrella could 

easily be transformed into a commercial 

hunting operation. 

Brush country. Grassland savannahs. 

Camaraderie. Privacy. Rancho Estrella 

provides an opportunity for the best of 

all worlds. 

To schedule a private showing and make 

Rancho Estrella part of your world, call 

Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. 

LANDMAGAZINES.COM 

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FLOWING 

RIVER 

RANCH 

The Flowing River Ranch, located 

about 10 minutes south of 

Hunt in Kerr County, offers the 

exceedingly rare opportunity 

to purchase 108± acres of 

undeveloped land on the south 

fork of the Guadalupe River. 

108± 

ACRES 

KERR 

COUNTY 

OFFERED AT 

$4,750,000 

PROPERTY ID 

3222929 



(830) 739-3815 Mobile 




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The Flowing River Ranch, located about 

10 minutes south of Hunt in Kerr County, 

offers the exceedingly rare opportunity to 

purchase 108± acres of undeveloped land 

on the south fork of the Guadalupe River. 

The south fork is known for its high water 

quality as well as the surrounding scenery. 

The Crystalline River, arguably Texans’ 

favorite, courses through the ranch for 

about 1,200 feet. The property fronts 

Highway 39, making access easy. 

Imagine whiling away long summer 

afternoons on the banks of the Guadalupe, 

indulging in cooling dips, relaxing picnics 

and naps in the shade. The only other 

people present are those you invite. 

The ranch, with gently rolling terrain 

shaded by mature post oaks and live 

oaks, is a beautiful blank canvas. Because 

there are no buildings on the property, 

the new owners will have the complete 

freedom to create a personal masterpiece, 

be it a private recreational getaway or a 

corporate retreat. A discerning eye will spot 

the locations that lend themselves to be 

prime building sites. 

The combination of native vegetation and 

plentiful water attracts wildlife. The region 

is home to white-tailed deer and turkey as 

well as roaming exotics such as axis, sika 

and fallow deer. 

To experience the rare opportunity that is 

the Flowing River Ranch, contact Howard 

W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. This property 

is available for $4.75 million. 


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EAST 

TOWN 

CREEK 

ESTATE 

On the outskirts of Kerrville, Texas, 

along the historic Western Cattle 

Trail to Dodge City, Kansas, and 

beyond is this 55± acre 

East Town Creek Estate. 

55± 

ACRES 

KERR 

COUNTY 

OFFERED AT 

$3,975,000 

PROPERTY ID 

1005917 



(830) 739-3815 Mobile 




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On the outskirts of Kerrville, Texas, along the 

historic Western Cattle Trail to Dodge City, 

Kansas, and beyond is this 55± acre 

East Town Creek Estate. 

The main residence overlooks a beautiful 

lake on Town Creek and is comprised of 17,000 

square feet. The estate is perfectly situated 

and configured for luxury living and lavish or 

relaxed Texas Hill Country entertainment. The 

estate accentuates indoor and outdoor living 

with a large 50’x30’ pool and spa, outdoor 

fireplaces and fire pits for outside entertainment 

during the mild Hill Country nights. 

The estate is open and bright with two art 

galleries filled with western art, one leading 

to the master bedroom suite and the other 

connecting the main living areas to the game 

room and trophy room wing. The home features 

a large living room, library, dining room, den 

and sun room and a large country kitchen with 

utility room. Six large fireplaces located in the 

main living areas and in the bedroom suites 

keep the estate warm and cheerful during 

chilly winter nights. Outside the den area is an 

outdoor fireplace situated on a covered porch 

overlooking the pool, which provides an ideal 

cocktail hour venue. 

There are four bedrooms, each with en suite 

baths, and a guest suite with a panoramic view 

of the main lake, horse paddocks and hills. The 

master suite features a large two-story master 

bedroom with fireplace, two adjacent gyms and 

his and her bathrooms. Upstairs from the master 

bedroom is a large main office, secondary office, 

loggia, map room, half bath and coffee bar. A 

long covered porch off the office suite overlooks 

the pool and main lake. 

From the main den there is a wide art gallery hall 

leading to a 40’x27’ game room with fireplace 

overlooking the pool. Another wide gallery 

decorated with wildlife art and scenes of Africa 

leads to a 60’x40’ trophy room featuring a 

full kitchen and an adjoining antique bar room 

accented by a real antique bar and walls of 

antique long leaf pine. Upstairs from the bar 

is the palatial guest suite overlooking the lake, 

outside fire pit and views beyond. 

If the estate home itself is not enough, consider 

that the lakes have been stocked for over 20 

years with a bountiful habitat of world-class 

Florida bass and large catfish. The estate 

grounds feature a thoroughbred horse barn, 

tack room and office. Close by is a large shop, 

work areas, green house and air conditioned 

storage room. There are many separately highfenced 

pens and alleys designed for the efficient 

handling of horses, exotic animals or whitetailed 

deer. Large high-fenced fields allow for 

the enjoyment of many exotic animals such as 

greater kudu, nyala, zebra, red deer, aoudad, 

axis, blackbuck or any other beautiful creatures 

that the new owner chooses to enjoy. This 

property is available for $3.975 million. 


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INDIAN 

RIVER 

RANCH 

Located in ruggedly beautiful 

Edwards County is a private 

retreat from the crush of modern 

life with mountain top views, great 

hunting and river bottom richness. 

1,285± 

ACRES 

EDWARDS 

COUNTY 

OFFERED AT 

$2,950,000 

PROPERTY ID 

4424708 



(830) 739-3815 Mobile 




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The Indian Ridge River Ranch, located on 

1,285± acres in Edwards County near 

Barksdale, is a hunter’s paradise with 

mountaintop views, 200± acres of river bottom 

richness, 1.2 miles of water frontage divided 

between the Nueces River and its tributary, 

Ruth’s Draw, and paved road access from 

Ranch Road 335. Other water features include 

several back country springs, miles of water 

line and a strong well. 

The low-fenced ranch, which has been 

managed for wildlife and qualifies for an 

exotic production valuation, has never been 

commercially hunted—and has had no hunting 

pressure for the past five years. Whitetails and 

a myriad of other native species as well axis, 

blackbuck, aoudad, fallow deer, sika deer, 

stag and elk come and go. 

Rock art, Indian mounds and middens provide 

evidence of human habitation dating back for 

up to 5,000 years. The ranch is also home to a 

mapped and fully documented cave. 

The extensive road system is accessible by 

foot, ATV or pickup. An in-ranch caliche pit 

provides raw road construction material. 

The expansive two-bedroom, two-bath lodge 

with wraparound porches is designed to easily 

accommodate guests. The lodge’s furnishings 

and appointments will convey. 

The ranch infrastructure includes a four+ 

vehicle carport, an industrial-style 80’x40’ 

shop with two adjoining 80’x20’ bays and a 

game-cleaning area. 

Scenery. Solitude. Water. Wildlife. Recreation. 

Relaxation. Family. Friends. Fun. The Indian 

Ridge River Ranch offers it all. Call Howard W. 

Hood at (830) 739-3815 for a tour of Indian 

Ridge River Ranch, listed at $2.95 million. 


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LAKE 

AMISTAD 

Lake Amistad is rated the #1 bass 

lake in the United States. This 

property is versatile and unique 

for development potential, a 

corporate retreat, recreational 

camp, or just living the good life. 

872.6± 

ACRES 

VAL VERDE 

COUNTY 

OFFERED AT 

$2,600,000 

PROPERTY ID 

951942 



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The picturesque Lake Amistad Ranch invites the 

discerning buyer to the ultimate recreational 

water property. Delight in hunting wild game 

or hiking in the hills of this scenic 872.6 acres 

property, located only 25 minutes north of 

Del Rio, Texas. 

Fish, swim, canoe, or enjoy a variety of water 

sports from the four miles of crystal clear lake 

frontage. This property is an outdoorsman’s 

paradise! Lake Amistad is rated the #1 

Bass lake in the United States. Native game 

include white-tail deer, turkey, quail, doves, 

and javelinas. 

True Texas comfort provided with a fourbedroom, 

three-bath, Stucco home with woodburning 

fireplace. You can watch the sunrise 

from the great open kitchen area. Breathtaking 

views of Lake Amistad and surrounding Texas 

hills provide a diverse natural terrain. 

Other amenities include a nice barn, one 

water well, one tank and perimeter fencing 

This property is versatile and unique for 

development potential, a corporate retreat, 

recreational camp, or just living the good life. 

Call Howard W. Hood for a private showing at 

(830) 739-3815. 

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ROCKING 

W RANCH 

Rocking W Ranch, located 

between Kerrville and Comfort, 

offers the best of Hill Country 

living on the perfect scale. At 

84.09± acres, the ranch has room 

to roam, but is easily manageable. 

84.09± 

ACRES 

KERR 

COUNTY 

OFFERED AT 

$2,200,000 

Rocking W Ranch, located between Kerrville 

and Comfort, offers the best of Hill Country 

living on the perfect scale. At 84.09± acres, 

the ranch has room to roam, but is easily 

manageable. 

Spring-fed Bluff Creek transects the Rocking 

W from north to south. In addition, the 

Rocking W has a commercial water well 

permitted for pumping up to five million 

gallons annually. 

open floor plan and exquisite touches such 

as black walnut cabinetry, travertine tile and 

hardwood floors create a sense of elegance. 

An expansive deck overlooks the pool, its 

burbling waterfall and a 1,000± square-foot 

pool house. 

The nearby 2,400± square-foot, twobedroom, 

three-bath “barn house,” complete 

with a kitchen and a laundry, provides 

superlative guest lodging. 

PROPERTY ID 

3223562 

The landscape is traditional Hill Country with 

rolling hills, shallow valleys and ancient live 

oaks. The range is primarily native grasses, 

although there is a 20± acre patch of coastal 

Bermuda. The brush has been deliberately 

sculpted to maintain the property’s wildlife 

valuation. The low-fenced property is home to 

white-tailed deer, axis deer and turkeys. All 

of the property’s gates are electric, and the 

roads are either concrete or blacktop. 

The ranch’s main house is 4,050± square 

feet of custom comfort with two or three 

bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. An 

Ranch infrastructure includes: a 40’x60’ 

equipment barn; a 20’x75’ concrete pad with 

a barn awning that is currently used for RV 

storage, but could be easily enclosed to make 

another barn; a 10’x60’ mobile home pad; a 

12’x20’ utility barn with three attached horse 

stalls and a 40’x50’ livestock pen. There is 

also a set of covered livestock holding pens 

and a set of livestock working pens. 

To explore the easily manageable lifestyle 

offered by the Rocker W, contact Howard W. 

Hood at (830) 739-3815. This property is 

available for $2.2 million. 



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V&K 

RANCH 

The V&K Ranch, located just minutes 

from Kerrville, is an ideal place to 

call home. With two entrances off 

Freedom Trail Road, the 99.38-acre 

property is easily accessible and 

the right size to enjoy. 

99.38± 

ACRES 

KERR 

COUNTY 

OFFERED AT 

$1,695,000 

PROPERTY ID 

3072601 



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The V&K Ranch, located just minutes from 

Kerrville, is an ideal place to call home. With 

two entrances off Freedom Trail Road, the 

99.38-acre property is easily accessible and 

the right size to enjoy. 

The high-fenced ranch, which features classic 

Hill Country topography and beauty, is 

divided into two 50± acre pastures. The land 

retains its natural character while providing 

a home to blackbuck antelope, elk, sika deer 

and whitetails. 

There are three wells on the property (one 

with a submersible pump, a second that is 

windmill powered, and a third, still cased 

in, taps into the Trinity Aquifer) as well as 

three handcrafted stone water troughs and a 

stock tank. 

The house is 3,274± square feet and features 

three bedrooms and three baths on a single 

floor. There is also a library/study, a 

reading room and an office that is tucked 

away for privacy. 

The home’s adobe construction, Saltillo tile 

and light-filled rooms are reminiscent of 

Santa Fe. The spacious, gourmet kitchen, 

which opens into the living room, is a 

focal point for both family gatherings and 

entertaining. A large two-level deck 

opens off the living room, bringing the 

outside indoors. 

The guest house features two bedrooms and 

two baths, a kitchen, dining room and a huge 

multi-purpose room that the current owners 

are using as a personal gym. 

The ranch also features two barns. The most 

recent addition is a horse barn with stalls 

and attached paddocks. The older barn is 

suitable for horses or hay storage. 

The V&K Ranch is ideal—and idyllic. 

To see the ideally located V&K Ranch for 

yourself contact Howard W. Hood at 


for $1.695 million. 

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336 

RANCH 

The 336 Ranch, located 28 

miles northwest of Kerrville in 

Kerr County, provides easy 

access, complete privacy and the 

opportunity to create a ranch to 

your own exacting specifications. 

336± 

ACRES 

KERR 

COUNTY 

OFFERED AT 

$1,107,120 

PROPERTY ID 

3578680 

The 336 Ranch, located 28 miles northwest of 

Kerrville in Kerr County, provides easy access, 

complete privacy and the opportunity to create 

a ranch to your own exacting specifications. 

The 336-acre property, which is just three 

miles from the convenience of I-10, showcases 

a variety of Hill Country terrain. 

Within its fence lines, you will find bottom 

land along the seasonal creek as well as 

rolling hills and slightly higher elevations with 

three-mile views that are ideally suited as 

home sites. The primary ranch road is caliche. 

With wildlife management in mind, 95 

percent of the ashe juniper has been removed. 

To augment the native range, the owners 

supplement with alfalfa, protein and corn. 

Three bulk protein feeders, six corn feeders and 

all hunting blinds transfer with the property. 

The ranch is home to native whitetails and 

wild turkey as well as a host of exotics 

including axis deer, fallow deer, sika deer, 

black buck antelope and a small herd of 

purebred mouflon sheep. 

The top-of-the-line Tightlock® fence, which 

gives game managers complete control of 

ingress and egress, is less than five years old. 

Ranch infrastructure includes two 12’x24’ 

wooden buildings suitable for storage 

or conversion to camp houses. The property 

has electricity and water from a deep, 

productive well. 

To claim the potential of the 336 Ranch 

for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at 


for $1,107,120. 



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“I’M KIND OF A WORKAHOLIC,” he said, as 

way of introduction. In addition to Texas Ranch Sales, Sheldon 

is owner-operator of Texas Whitetail Breeders, which produces 

500 head of deer annually, and a 350-head F-1 commercial 

cattle operation. 

“I work hard and like to play hard as well, but these days I 

have to plan the play,” Sheldon said. “The real estate business, 

at least in our office, rarely sleeps.” 

Our paths crossed briefly at the recent Texas Wildlife 

Association Annual Convention where he was attending the 

organization’s Private Lands Seminar. 

Not ever having met, Sheldon and I exchanged texts trying 

to find one another in San Antonio’s massive J.W. Marriott Hill 

Country Resort and Spa. My self-description was “short, blonde 

with glasses wearing a red t-shirt.” His response: “I’m the tall 

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A MOVING 

TARGET 

Determination 

SHELDON GROTHAUS, OWNER-BROKER 

OF TEXAS RANCH SALES LLC IN HONDO, 

IS A TALL, MOVING TARGET. 

WRITTEN BY LORIE A. WOODWARD 

I arrived and scanned the room, not exactly sure who I was 

looking for. Then, he unfolded himself from the chair—and 

I immediately knew whose hand I needed to shake. His firm 

handshake and unwavering eye contact testified of his rural 

Texas roots. 

“Land ownership is a great privilege that I’ve experienced 

first-hand for quite some time,” Sheldon, who attended Texas 

A&M University-Kingsville and studied wildlife management, 

said. “In return, I want to help others on their journey to land 

ownership.” There’s an open, directness to his manner. 

“All of my business dealings are guided by this quote that 

I picked up in my reading: ‘People will forget what you said, 

people will forget what you did, but people will never forget 

how you made them feel,’” he said. “Integrity is the basis of my 

business philosophy.” 

Texas Ranch Land Sales, which he founded in 2001, and 

its sister company Texas Ranch Developers, a land asset 

improvement company, grew naturally out of his other interests. 


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PROFILE 

Texas Ranch Sales 

“I got started in the ranch real estate business because of my 

“I GOT STARTED IN THE 

RANCH REAL ESTATE 

BUSINESS BECAUSE OF 

MY APPRECIATION OF THE 

GREAT OUTDOORS AND 

ALL THAT IT OFFERS” 

appreciation of the great outdoors and all that it offers,” Sheldon, who 

particularly enjoys hunting and fishing, said. “I have been involved in 

the hunting and wildlife industries for a long time and was looking for 

a completely different way to broaden that horizon.” 

He continued, “I’m a landowner as well as a ranch developer 

who puts ranches back in working order, so I know both sides of 

the market. Whether my clients are sellers, who have spent years 

creating equity in their ranches, or buyers, who are looking to invest 

their hard-earned money in real property, they get the best of my 

experience, market knowledge and problem solving.” 

Texas Ranch Development gives him a unique perspective. He not 

only looks at ranches from the standpoint of what they are, but from 

what they can become. His team, under the Texas Ranch Developers, 

LLC banner, “rehabs” distressed ranches that have been neglected 

or “polishes” ranches that can better reach their potential with some 

well-focused improvements. 

“Depending on what buyers are looking for, we can deliver a ranch 

that is waiting for new owners to put their personal stamps on or we 

can deliver a turnkey property where we’ve improved the pastures, 

upgraded the structures, enhanced the water features or the 

introduction of deer from improved genetics onto the ranch,” he said. 

From experience, both business and personal, Sheldon recognizes 

the benefits of owning a Texas ranch. First, there’s the financial 

upside because land that is well-managed and well-maintained 

generally doesn’t lose value and often provides a significant cash 

return on investment if sold. Land also provides strong collateral for 

other business deals. 

Then, there are the benefits that don’t show up on a P&L statement. 

“Ranches provide the ultimate getaway for family and friends,” 

Sheldon said. “When people arrive at their own properties, they can 

leave the stress and rush of modern life outside the gate.” 

Texas Ranch Sales has grown to include several associates, each 

one bringing to the table their own fields of expertise on behalf of the 

firm’s clients. 

“The beauty of a career in ranch real estate is that it’s easy to love 

what I do every day,” Sheldon said. “I get up knowing that I will have 

the chance to spend the day on a beautiful ranch either looking for 

one that fits clients’ needs or actually showing them a property that 

could change their lives.” 

Enjoying the work and the people encountered along the way 

keeps Sheldon passionate about the industry. 

“Every individual who buys or sells a ranch with us, deserves—and 

gets—our complete attention,” Sheldon, who sold San Antonio Spurs 

superstar Tim Duncan his first ranch, said. “While we conduct deals 

all over Texas for a large number of clients, we never forget that the 

transaction on the table, whether it’s selling a family property or 

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Changing 

“THE BEAUTY OF A 

CAREER IN RANCH REAL 

ESTATE IS THAT IT’S 

EASY TO LOVE WHAT I 

lives 

DO EVERY DAY” 

buying a ranch where a family will write its own land history, is 

important and highly personal.” 

Sheldon and his team don’t believe in “one and done.” 

Each business interaction offers an opportunity for a longterm 

relationship. 

“While we work every day to grow Texas Ranch Sales, we 

strive to maintain close relationships with everyone who 

we’ve encountered along the way,” Sheldon said. “In my 

opinion, repeat business and referrals are a true measure of a 

brokerage’s success.” 

When I asked what he would do if he weren’t in the ranch 

real estate business, he had no answer. It may be because his 

plate is full, but I suspect it’s because there’s nothing else he 

can imagine that would be as satisfying. 

“For me, Texas is all about the rich, cultural heritage that has 

been handed down ever since my grandparents came to this 

state to capitalize on its promise of a better life for their family,” 

Sheldon said. “That promise still exists today. Now like then, 

the legacy can be claimed and built on a foundation of hard 

work and determination.” ° 


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Hat Creek Ranch 

551± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY

Hat Creek Ranch 

551± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 3881981 

Uniquely suited to the south Texas and Hill Country lifestyle, the Hat 

Creek Ranch offers both large scale entertainment possibilities and 

quiet retreat areas. This is a privately gated 551± acre estate, which 

has been designed for the equestrian lifestyle. The diverse topography 

of this ranch also provides opportunity for the nature lover and 

outdoor enthusiast. Lush green pastures lead to the wet-weather 

Deep Creek Gorge giving ample forage and cover to an abundance 

of south Texas wildlife. The property provides majestic oaks, wooded 

trails and elevations with spectacular views to explore and fascinate. 

The Hat Creek Ranch will provide privacy and opportunity to explore 

a range of uses and recreational interest. 

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SHADY OAKS RANCH 920± ACRES FRIO-MEDINA COUNTY 

This fantastic game-fenced Medina County hunting ranch features a varied terrain of gravely hills and rich sandy loam soils in the bottomland with 

many vistas and valleys spread across the ranch. Huge live oaks are scattered throughout the dense underbrush, which covers the majority of the 

property, providing excellent coverage for wildlife. The property is sanctuary to an abundance of native wildlife as well as released superior deer 

genetics. This is an exceptionally well-maintained hunting ranch with outstanding improvement possibilities. 

Property ID: 2612131 

J7 RANCH 1,943± ACRES JACKSON COUNTY 

Located between Port Lavaca Bay and Lake Texacana this ranch stretches from salt-water Swan Lake to Keller Creek, offering a tremendous amount 

of lush diversity. Heavy native brush areas provide cover for cattle and the abundant native wildlife. With several fresh-water creeks, ponds, and a 

salt-water lake this ranch is home to a great diversity fish species. This ranch is a dream for any avid cattleman, outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. 



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ROCKIN L RANCH 312± ACRES KINNEY COUNTY 

This is a beautiful game-fenced ranch with a gentle rolling terrain. Three log cabins, a game processing area, numerous feeders and great roads make 

this is a turn-key ranch, ready to enjoy. The property is covered with numerous native high protein brush species providing excellent cover and forage 

for the abundant wildlife, which includes whitetail deer, axis, turkey, dove, quail and ducks. The ranch is currently under a level two MLD permit. 


VISTA GRANDE RANCH 347± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY 

Located just 14 miles north of Hondo, Texas, this beautiful low-fenced ranch features the diverse species of South Texas brush and the rolling topography 

of the Hill Country. The outstanding improvements on this ranch include a three-bedroom and three-bath main lodge, a foreman’s home and a 

caretaker’s house. This incredible ranch offers an awesome opportunity to own a beautiful, ready-to-go hunting, recreational or family ranch. 


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SQUIRREL CREEK RANCH 721± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY 

Located in the highly sought after transition zone of Medina County this hunting ranch boasts a rolling terrain, beautiful views, live oaks, native 

pastureland and thick underbrush, providing excellent cover and forage for the abundant native wildlife. There are two wet-weather creeks, which flow 

through the property during the rainy season. The diverse terrain of this South Texas property makes this ranch appealing to many tastes. 


G BAR J RANCH 454± ACRES ROBERTSON COUNTY 

Located in Calvert, Texas, the centerpiece of this magnificent ranch is the custom designed home, which was completed in 2015. Every detail of this 

ranch has been meticulously maintained, planned and designed. From the scenic pastoral views, the riding trails in the tall timbers along Sandy Creek, 

abundant wildlife, sport fishing in the tanks and the best cattle grazing and equestrian facilities, this is the ultimate Texas homestead. 



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RIVER RANCH 1,761± ACRES ZAVALA COUNTY 

This fantastic live-water hunting ranch is located just outside of 

Crystal City. This ranch is extremely diverse and has a tremendous 

amount of opportunity to offer. Over three miles of the Nueces 

River serves as the southwest border of the ranch. The ranch has 

been divided into three sections, which are for sale separtely. 


ENCINO RANCH 208± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY 

The terrain on this ranch is gently rolling and covered in an 

extraordinary variety of high protein brush species. Native wildlife 

on the ranch is abundant. Whitetail deer of superior genetics have 

been released on the ranch. This South Texas ranch is truly a 

perfect destination for any outdoor enthusiast. 


CEDAR CREEK RANCH 1,382± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY 

This incredible ranch offers an awesome opportunity to own a 

beautiful, ready-to-go hunting and recreational ranch. With a 

hunting lodge, guest suite, barns, walk-in-cooler, and shooting 

range this is the perfect ranch for family hunting or to lease out. 


OAK HAVEN RANCH 135± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY 

This custom white-rock home with an open floor plan and loft is 

enhanced by a beautiful rock patio and pool with fountain. The 

acreage is low-fenced and cross-fenced into three pastures with 

water troughs and huge oaks among scattered grassy meadows 

and a wet-weather creek. 



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COMANCHE CREEK RANCH 705± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY 

With rolling terrain covered in an extraordinary variety of brush, 

oaks, and grasses this ranch provides great forage and cover for 

the abundant native wildlife. The ranch features two wet-weather 

creeks and six ponds. This ranch has been well maintained, and is 

the perfect destination for any outdoor enthusiast. 


SWAN LAKE RANCH 178± ACRES JACKSON COUNTY 

Located approximately 22 miles south of Edna, Texas, this ranch 

borders salt-water Swan Lake, which serves as the western boundary, 

and is perfect for fishing, bird watching and duck hunting. The 

native grasses have been expertly managed for optimum growth to 

provide forage for wildlife and livestock. 


COX CREEK RANCH 696± ACRES JACKSON COUNTY 

A generous amount of large tree varieties are scattered throughout 

the lush cattle pastures on this awesome ranch. The native grasses 

have been expertly managed for optimum growth to provide forage 

for wildlife and livestock. Heavy native brush areas provide coverage 

for all wildlife and cattle. Native wildlife is abundant on the ranch. 


H & H RANCH 549± ACRES LA SALLE COUNTY 

Located approximately six miles from Cotulla, Texas, this excellent 

South Texas hunting property is split into two high-fenced pastures. 

This property is blanketed with tall mesquite, quisache and hackberry 

trees with black brush throughout. This turn-key ranch would 

make an excellent property for any outdoor or hunting enthusiast! 



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LAS CHIMENEAS CREEK RANCH 1,442± ACRES MAVERICK COUNTY 

An amazing high-fenced South Texas Ranch located between 

Eagle Pass and La Pryor, Texas. The land is comprised of dense 

and diverse native virgin brush, which offers forage and habitat for 

the abundant wildlife. The centerpiece of the ranch is a 20± acre 

stocked lake providing water for wildlife and livestock. 


444 RANCH 444± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY 

This ranch boasts huge live oak trees, which are scattered throughout 

the lush grasses, along with dense underbrush providing 

excellent cover and forage for livestock and the abundant native 

wildlife. The entire ranch has new galvanized perimeter and interior 

fencing and is separated into four pastures. 


LEANING R RANCH 801± ACRES KENDALL COUNTY 

This highly incredible and highly improved ranch is a must-see. 

Overlooking the magnificent Guadalupe River, the main house area 

is privately tucked away from the front compound of houses and 

barns and affords the luxury of privacy. The diverse topography and 

exceptional variety of native vegetation characterizes the ranch. 


KELLER CREEK RANCH 1,099± ACRES JACKSON COUNTY 

Located 22± miles south of Edna, Texas, this awesome hunting 

and cattle ranch boasts creeks, ponds, and a diverse terrain. 

Approximately 50 acres is currently in hay production, with the 

remaining acreage used for grazing. Native wildlife is abundant on 

this ranch and includes whitetail deer, dove, quail, and turkey. 



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BROKEN BLADE RANCH 924± ACRES SCHLEICHER COUNTY 

This terrific property features a compound of four different houses, 

garages, living and entertaining spaces. The land is gently rolling 

brush country, clear of cedar. With an abundance of game, a 

stocked tank, diverse virgin brush and oak trees, this property is 

perfect for hunting, fishing and countless other uses. 


LAS MORITAS 3,845± ACRES WEBB COUNTY 

Located approximately 15 minutes east of Laredo, Texas, the 

terrain is mostly South Texas native brush and grasses with a slight 

roll to the land, low lying wet-weather creek areas and four ponds. 

The property has an improved road system and good fencing that 

allows livestock to be moved around the ranch easily. 


ROCKING S RANCH 2,245± ACRES SCHLEICHER COUNTY 

This is a low-fenced cattle, goat and livestock ranch includes two 

houses, two barns, three Edwards water wells, six fenced pastures, 

all with underground water lines to 12 water troughs and two 

large storage pilas. Terrain is rolling pastures with large live oaks, 

great views, fertile pastures and abundant wildlife. 


RANCHO ALTO LOMA 400± ACRES UVALDE COUNTY 

This high plateau property provides breathtaking views of the rocky 

slopes, native brush, and grassy valleys that make up the ranch. 

This ranch is perfect for recreational enjoyment including exploration, 

hiking, and riding ATVs. And, of course, with the abundance 

of native wildlife, the hunting on this ranch is superb. 



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DOMINO RANCH 2,880± ACRES MEDINA COUNTY 

Located approximately 14 miles North of D’Hanis, Texas, this ranch is tucked privately away among an incredible picturesque landscape offering the 

ultimate package of relaxation and recreational enjoyment. Aside from headquarters there is a guest house, hunting camp/lodge area, guest suite, 

barn, foreman’s house, equipment barn, corrals and more. This unbelievable turn-key ranch is perfect for hunting, deer breeding and recreational use. 


ELM CREEK FARM 812± ACRES FRIO & ZAVALA COUNTIES 

This low-fenced farm is located in both Frio and Zavala Counties, Texas. The farm has been improved with five wells, underground piping and 

pumping equipment. There are four center pivot irrigation systems. This is a very nice and productive Frio County farm with good dove hunting and 

healthy native brush along the back side of property making it perfect for deer hunting. The farm currently maintains approximately 125 cow/calf pairs. 



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The 14,965± acre Rio Bonito 

Ranch, located in the rugged 

heart of the Texas Hill Country, sits 

squarely at the intersection of history 

and possibility. For the past 87 years, this property 

which sprawls over 25 square miles in Kerr and Kimble 

counties, has been owned by the Moody family, one of the 

Lone Star State’s founding families. For the first time ever, 

as part of an estate liquidation, it is for sale. 

While the historic property offers all of the privacy 

afforded by a large ranch, it's just 90 miles northwest of 

San Antonio. It is a quick, easy drive on I-10 for family, 

friends or hunters. In fact, the ranch’s main gate can be 

accessed directly from the Interstate between Kerrville 

and Junction. 

Currently, the Rio Bonito, with its abundance of wildlife 

including a high concentration of native whitetails, Rio 

Grande turkeys and Russian boars as well as 17 species 

of exotic hoofstock, is a completely outfitted, commercial 

hunting ranch that also offers premier bass fishing. Moody 

Lake, the mile-long, spring fed waterbody, arguably the 

centerpiece of the ranch, boasts trophy bass fishing within 

majestic scenery. 


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Water is life. Water brings life. Other lakes dot the 

property as do many live springs. In places where the 

water doesn’t rise naturally, there are windmills, 11 total, to 

bring the sweet, cold and clear water from the underlying 

aquifer to the surface. Johnson Fork Creek, a primary 

tributary for the Llano River, burbles and bubbles over 

four-and-a-half miles across the western portion of 

the Rio Bonito. 

The combination of water and diverse 

habitat makes the Rio Bonito an exceptional 

retreat for outdoor enthusiasts whether they 

are hunters, anglers or simply appreciators 

of grandeur. The expansive ranch is divided into 

several large pastures, each of which has its own 

character ranging from rolling hills with thick tree cover to 

open areas framed by limestone cliffs and cut by craggy 

valleys. Majestic live oaks provide shade and grace. 

The vistas can be measured in miles and beauty. High 

points on the ranch provide coveted vantage points to 

savor the landscape rolling out before you. With an eye 

toward all things beautiful, the original owners situated the 

Spanish-style 28,000-square-foot lodge so it overlooks 

crystalline Moody Lake. 

The Hacienda Complex built in the 1920s was designed 

by noted architect Carl Jules Weyl, in the height of 

Hollywood’s first golden era. Weyl, an Academy awardwinning 

art director who worked on classics such as 

The Adventures of Robin Hood and Casablanca, was 

part of the Hollywood elite and architect to the stars. He 

also designed the Brown Derby Restaurant, an iconic 

architectural design in Hollywood, California. 

The lodge has 19 bedrooms offering guests a 

combination of back country charm and Old World 

elegance. Life within its historic walls has to be 

experienced because it defies explanation. 

While the phrase “once-in-a-lifetime” is often overused, 

in this case it’s true. This is the first time this property has 

been available in most people’s lifetime. It is likely that 

it won’t be available again because it becomes part of a 

family’s legacy that endures for generations. 

To explore the intersection of history and possibility at Rio 

Bonito Ranch for yourself, contact Icon Global Real Estate 

at (214) 855-4000. The ranch is listed for $45 million. ° 

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Barefoot 

Athens, Texas 

A WORLD-CLASS TEXAS RESORT, this 2,500± acre 

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W R I T T E N B Y L O R I E A W O O D W A R D 

The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation exists to fund the Texas Wildlife Association’s education 

and outreach efforts. Last year, through the organization’s Conservation Legacy, which includes 

Learning Across New Dimensions in Science (L.A.N.D.S) and Hunting Heritage, staff and volunteers 

reached more than 600,000 Texans. See “By the Numbers” for the impact. But to amplify the 

organization’s formal programs, members also take on conservation education on their own. 

TWA members Dan and Ruth Flournoy, who live in 

Houston and ranch near San Angelo, hatched an idea 

that left the students at Irion County Elementary School 

in Mertzon aflutter over monarchs—and conservation. 

“Monarch populations and children’s connections to 

nature are declining at alarming rates,” Dan, a TWA 

director and Life Member, said. “Ruth and I began to 

consider how we might address both issues.” 

The answer, which turned out to be an extended 

unit on butterfly biology that culminated with a 

“pep rally” for monarchs and a multi-bed hilltop 

butterfly garden, resulted from a perfect storm of 

people and opportunities. 

“To get this going, we just had to connect the dots 

between people with a passion for children, education 

and conservation,” Dan said. 

Initially, Dan discussed the idea with Irion County’s Game 

Warden Justin Jackson, whose wife Alexis is the science 

teacher for fourth–sixth grades at Irion County Elementary. 

“Justin came home and said, ‘A landowner I work with 

wants to do some hands-on conservation with the 

school. You interested?’” Alexis said. “I jumped on the 

chance because there’s nothing that I like better than 

getting our students outdoors and getting their hands in 

the dirt.” 

Dan and Alexis talked and e-mailed off and on for a 

year putting the pieces of a plan in place and building 

their team, which grew to include Steve Lewis, owner of 

Native Ornamentals Nursery in Mertzon. Knowing that 

success comes from dividing and conquering, they 

divvied up the responsibilities: Alexis acted as the 

liaison with the school and coordinated the preevent 

education effort; Dan and Ruth underwrote 

the event’s cost and planned the morning 

program; Lewis grew the necessary plants, which 

numbered almost 1,000 and included a “takehome” 

milkweed plant for every student; and 

Justin handled “other duties as assigned.” 

The fact that the school had already installed 

beds in anticipation of an outdoor gardening 

project was key to the project’s implementation. 

The Tom Green County Master Gardeners provided 

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The students at Irion County Elementary aren’t 

the only ones aflutter over monarchs; the 

butterflies regularly claim a spot in headlines 

and policy discussions. I touched base with Dr. 

Ben Hutchins, an invertebrate biologist who 

heads up TPWD’s Monarch Response Team, to get 

an update on the iconic species. 

TWA: What has happened to monarch populations 

that has put them in the spotlight? 

BH: While scientists knew that monarchs 

migrated for decades, it was about 40 years ago 

that it was discovered the monarchs overwintered 

in a localized area near Mexico City. This 

discovery changed everything. Scientists began 

monitoring the population by measuring the total 

area where the species overwintered. 

Since the winter of 1994–1995, the monarchs’ 

overall population has dropped precipitously. Two 

years ago, the area inhabited by the overwintering 

monarchs dropped to about one acre, which was a 

90 percent decline. It sent alarm bells throughout 

the scientific community. It has since rebounded 

slightly back to the 80 percent decline which has 

been the most constant trend. 

TWA: What is the status of the species’ potential 

listing as an endangered species? 

BH: In 2014, the USFWS received a petition 

asking that the monarch be designated as a 

threatened species, which put the butterfly on 

the federal radar. It’s important to note that 

the monarchs’ decline coincided with a decline 

of other native pollinators, primarily managed 

honey bees as well as native bees. 

USFWS reviewed the request and determined it 

had merit. Currently, the request is undergoing 

the required “12-month review,” but USFWS 

is drastically behind because of the number 

of petitions for listing various species and 

the attendant legal challenges. Federal staff 

estimates that they won’t have a final decision on 

the monarchs until sometime in 2019. 

The good news is that it gives us some time 

to take management action and hopefully 

stabilize the population, which could render any 

discussion of listing unnecessary. 

TWA: Why is Texas “ground zero” in the effort to 

stabilize monarch populations? 

BH: If you look at the migratory pathway, Texas 

acts a funnel to and from Mexico. When the 

butterflies are flowing north, Texas is the center 

of the first generation. Texas is where they breed 

and the first generation of caterpillars grows 

to maturity. That first generation is the “seed 

stock” for the next three generations that will 

populate the area from the Rocky Mountains to 

the Atlantic Ocean and north into Canada. 

When the Methusaleh generation, the one that 

lives the longest, heads south for the winter, 

Texas is a crucial energy resupply station for the 

final leg into Mexico. Plants that bloom in early 

to late fall are a vital component to a successful 

migration for the generation that will overwinter 

and then begin the migration north the following 

spring. If there aren’t enough flowering plants, 

fewer members of the Methusaleh generation 

reach the overwintering grounds and those who 

do make it are often in a weakened state making 

it less likely they will survive the winter. 

TWA: What can Texas landowners do to help? 

BH: To help monarchs, landowners should 

maintain or restore native prairies, grasslands 

and savannas that historically covered much of 

Texas, manage their land for maximum vegetative 

diversity and use herbicides and insecticides as 

judiciously as possible. The good news is that 

the native rangeland and the land management 

techniques that benefit wildlife species also 

benefit native pollinators. 

TWA: Where can landowners find additional 

information about monarch conservation? 

BH: Start by googling “TPWD and monarchs.” 

This will take you directly to the agency’s 

monarch page where you’ll find a variety 

of resources including our “Management 

Recommendations for Native Pollinators 

in Texas,” the “Texas Monarch and Native 

Pollinator Conservation Plan” and USFW’s 

Pollinator Fact Sheets.


a $500 grant for supplies; the eighth grade ag. class 

built and installed the retaining boxes, while the local 

4-H Club provided the soil and the labor to fill the 

boxes. The gardens’ final use hadn’t been determined 

when Alexis approached the school administration with 

the idea of butterfly gardens. 

“We had empty gardens on the school grounds that 

were just waiting for plants,” Alexis said. “Having these 

in place was crucial because when Dan asked me, ‘Do 

you have somewhere suitable for planting?’ I could 

answer yes.” 

According to Alexis the project came together 

without a major hitch. 

“It wasn’t hard,” she said. “Our administration and 

our teachers were on-board immediately. Everyone 

else on the team was passionate about the project, so 

there was never any concern about people doing their 

respective parts. From the beginning, it was all about 

the kids and conservation.” 

MILKWEED FOR MONARCHS 

The team determined the best time for the Milkweed 

for Monarchs morning was the last week of school, 

so on May 23, 2016 every student and teacher in 

first–sixth grades gathered in the school courtyard, a 

caliche hilltop dotted with empty raised beds. 

Unseasonal cloud cover and a cool breeze combined 

to make a perfect morning for being outdoors. The 

excitement was palpable. It was like being a visitor 

inside a beehive. 

“My number one fear was that the students wouldn’t 

focus or want to participate,” Alexis said. “This 

generation doesn’t plant plants, they play video games 

and watch TV.” 

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Pollinator Management 

= Wildlife Valuation 

In May 2016, the Texas Parks & Wildlife 

Department published management guidelines for 

pollinators that landowners can use to qualify for 

wildlife tax valuation. The guidelines outline a 

suite of different practices that benefit pollinators 

ranging from butterflies to bees, the most efficient 

and proficient pollinators on the landscape. The 

practices, which can be applied to small backyards 

and large ranches, include prescribed burning, 

native plant re-seeding and installing native 

pollinator plots to create nest sites. To download 

a copy of the guidelines, go www.tpwd.texas.gov 

and search for “Management Recommendations 

for Native Insect Pollinators in Texas.” Before 

embarking on the management plan, landowners 

should consult with their local tax appraisal 

district to ensure their efforts will be acceptable. 

Her fears were unfounded. With the panache 

of a seasoned ringmaster, Dan drew them 

in. When the question was asked, “Why did 

the silly student throw the butter out of the 

window?” The students responded to the timeworn 

joke with laughter and a collective groan 

as they answered, “To watch the butterfly.” 

Instead of a one-sided lecture, Dan opted 

for interactive Q&As, demonstrations and 

created a showcase for students to share what 

they had learned about butterflies. Student 

after student took the microphone and 

explained nuances of the monarch’s life cycle, 

its habitat requirements, and even the physical 

differences between the monarchs and their 

look-alike counterparts, the viceroys. 

The volume rose to a high-pitch as Dan led 

them in a responsive chant. “Why are we 

here?” he asked. “Milkweed for monarchs,” 

they responded thunderously. 

The seriousness of humans’ roles as 

conservationists didn’t get lost in the funfilled 

atmosphere. When Lewis took the 

microphone to reiterate the basics of the 

monarch’s life cycle and the importance of diverse 

vegetation to the species, he made it crystal clear that 

the morning’s activities were vital. 

“We’re planting milkweed today for our own survival,” 

Lewis said. “Habitat is disappearing. When habitat 

disappears so do butterflies, birds, animals and people.” 

Armed with instructions, each class received plants 

to transplant in their pre-assigned gardens. Some 

were milkweeds and others were flowering plants that 

could sustain adult butterflies. The primary goal was 

creating a nourishing rest stop for the monarchs that 

pass through the Concho Valley on their twice annual 

migration. It had secondary benefits. 

“The butterfly garden is a perfect complement to the 

vegetable garden we maintain on campus,” Alexis said. 

“It gives our teachers another location—and another 

reason—to get their students out of the classroom into 

a natural learning environment.” 

Because teachers embraced the well-orchestrated 

plan, there was laughter, chatter and teamwork instead 

of chaos as the planting began. Students of every 

age were busy doing their part for monarchs. Dan, 

Ruth, Steve, Justin and Alexis walked throughout the 

grounds lending additional assistance when needed. 

Ruth, who prefers to work behind the scenes, was 

grinning from ear to ear as she observed, “This is 

what nature does for kids. This is what hands-on 

conservation education does for learning. This is what 

it’s all about.” 

Dan concurred, “Today we connected kids with the 

basis of life. As landowners, we need to plant the seeds 

of conservation and stewardship everywhere we can 

every time we can. °

A Summary of Conservation Legacy’s Impact 

Critter Connections Distributed 

2016 192,375 

2017 (thru June) 98,091 

Public Events 

2016 49,769 people 

2017 (thru June) 70,854 people 

Wildlife By Design Classroom Presentations 

2016 87,861 people 


Distance Learning On-Demand Webinars + Videoconferences 

2016 73,579 people 


Teacher Workshops 

2016 37 workshops 

2017 39 workshops 

L.A.N.D.S. Intensive Trinity River Project, Necroposy in a Box 

L.A.N.D.S Intensive Yearlong 

2016 17,987 people 

2017 (to date) 14,351 people 

Adult Education* Wildlife For Lunch Webinars 

2016 (live) 566 webinars 

2017 (live/to date) 278 

2017 (archived) 3,815 

Webisodes 

2017 (to date) 11,660 webisodes 

2017 (archived) 3,650 

*In addition to digital outreach, TWA hosts field days, seminars and conferences. 


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Equestrian Properties 

El Milagro Retreat 

Offered at $8,495,000 

50± ACRES 

DENTON COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 3168870 

Lipan Horse Ranch 


104± ACRES 

ERATH COUNTY 


El Milagro Retreat is a residential estate and state-of-the-art working 

equestrian ranch situated on over 50 acres with several ponds, beautiful 

scattered hardwood trees and rolling topography. Centrally located 

in northern Denton County only 25 minutes from DFW Airport, this 

custom-built two-story 8,000-square-foot home is a true masterpiece of 

indoor and outdoor living. The equestrian compound consists of indoor 

and outdoor arenas, a four-stall barn, a storage/workshop barn, a main 

show barn with concrete alleys and 10 stalls and more. 

This beautiful equestrian property is located an hour southwest of 

Downtown Fort Worth, between Weatherford and Stephenville. The 

highly improved ranch features a 5,459-square-foot main residence with a 

Hill Country/California architectural-style, a guest/manager house near the 

two horse barns and stables, numerous equipment/hay barns and much 

more. There are a total of six stock tanks or ponds on the property as 

well as a seasonal draw flowing off of Dry Branch Kickapoo Creek. 

Waggoner Ranch 


169± ACRES 

COOKE COUNTY 


V Horse Farm 


15± ACRES 

PARKER COUNTY 


Spectacular recreational and horse property located next to Rosston only 

75 minutes north of the DFW metroplex. Amidst a compound with three 

guest residences and barns is a spacious custom home which was inspired by 

architect Frank Welch. Abundant wildlife and recreational hunting is available 

on the northern portions of the property. Ranch includes two guest houses, 

manager’s home, horse barn apartment and manager’s house along with 

an eight-stall barn, fenced turn out and loafing sheds, two lighted outdoor 

arenas, covered breaking pen, cross fencing and much more. 

This property is a true horseman’s dream! Well-appointed for a variety of 

equestrian disciplines with a custom-designed main house with swimming 

pool/spa, five-stall barn with three-bedroom apartment and a lighted 

265’x180’ arena with auto roping chute, return alley, steer alley and header/ 

healer boxes. There is a small trap for holding roping steers next to arena. 

The five sandy loam soil pastures are well suited for rotating cattle or horses. 

Though the arena is currently set up for team roping, it would work well for a 

wide variety of equestrian disciplines. 

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Texas Hill Country 

Steele Creek Ranch 


856± ACRES 

BOSQUE COUNTY 


Brazos Old 

Fields Ranch 


162± ACRES 

SOMERVELLE COUNTY 


Steele Creek Ranch is one of the most incredible offerings currently available 

in this part of Texas with abundant creek and water frontage. Steeped in rich 

Bosque County history, portions of this ranch have had only two or three 

owners in the last 150 years. There are wonderful opportunities for a working 

ranch with agricultural/farming and cattle/livestock, plus a recreational aspect 

with hunting, fishing in the six-acre lake and 14 ponds and creeks across the 

property. The ranch is well outfitted with a variety of improvements across 

the ranch and plenty of room for guests with a main house and guest house. 

This spectacular 162± acre recreational and working ranch with 3,000 feet of 

frontage along the Brazos River is located less than an hour southwest of the 

DFW Airport. Amidst a compound with three guest residences, barn and shed 

is a custom home which was inspired by Texas farm and ranch homes in the 

1800s. In addition to the hay pastures and turn out for horses and livestock, 

there is abundant wildlife and recreational hunting, with lots of fencing and cross 

fencing, hay meadows and working pens all on sandy loam soil. 

Bosque Lake House 

Offered at $995,000 

3.22± ACRES 

BOSQUE COUNTY 


Bosque Canyon Ranch 

Offered at $399,000 

PART OF 3,744 ACRES 

BOSQUE COUNTY 


Beautifully-appointed executive retreat situated on 3.22 acres within the gated 

community of The Highlands at Bosque on Lake Whitney, 90 miles southwest 

of the DFW metroplex. Ideal for year-round living or weekend relaxing and 

entertaining, the property feels private and secluded nestled at the end of 

the driveway amongst the trees, landscaped rock walls and rocky terrain on 

3.22± acres of lakefront property. The custom-designed home, built in 1995, 

boasts 3,888 square feet, two master suites, gourmet kitchen and wraparound 

porches that allow for fantastic views of the lake and the surrounding area. 

Bosque Canyon Ranch, with a total of 3,744 acres, is a great alternative for 

the persons who want the feel of owning a large ranch without the headache 

or cost. Only 48 members own an undivided interest in the “Shared Ranch” 

community, while also owning their own five-acre lot, fee simple. Common 

amenities include: a lodge with full kitchen, fireplaces, gym, two swimming 

pools and plenty of porches and sunset views for relaxing. There are also four 

furnished casitas and a three-bed, three-bath house, barn and horses and a 

professional skeet range for use by the members. Annual HOA dues are $7,000. 


Cattle/Recreational 

Lone Oak Ranch 


1,000± ACRES 

COLLIN COUNTY 


Antom Ranch 


2,047± ACRES 

ELLIS COUNTY 


Lone Oak Ranch is a beautiful compound and ranch assembled over 

years by the former well-known head of Dr Pepper. The amazing houses, 

35-acre lake, cattle and horse facilities are all first-class and almost 

impossible to reproduce less than an hour from downtown Dallas in 

northeastern Collin County, Texas. This ranch compound centers around 

the spectacular 5,885-square-foot custom log home with spectacular long 

views of the ranch, 35-acre lake and landscape. Additional improvements 

include two guest houses, the cabana, garage, horse barn and hay barn. 

This 2,047-acre working cattle ranch and recreational property is only six 

miles east of Ennis and 45 minutes southeast of downtown Dallas. From 

the main ranch house, enjoy long, scenic views of several large lakes, rolling 

pastures and the surrounding area. Nearby is a log cabin guest house, with 

numerous houses for ranch hands and barns and working pens for livestock 

and equipment. The property has six large lakes and numerous stock tanks. 

Well-maintained for almost four decades by the same Dallas family, it is rare 

to find a property this large so close to the DFW metroplex. 

Sunday Creek Ranch 


1,190± ACRES 

ERATH COUNTY 


Raintree Ranch 


450± ACRES 

RAINS COUNTY 


Just west of the quaint town of Morgan Mill lies one of the most unique 

properties in all of Erath County. The Sunday Creek Ranch, with 1,170 acres, 

is ideal for cattle and horses with a wide variety of terrain on the property, 

including cleared pasture land, thick brush country, rolling hills, range land, 

creek bottoms, 16 stock tanks and a 2.25-acre pond. The improvements 

include a 3,200-square-foot main house with a swimming pool, 2,400-squarefoot 

shop/barn, working pens and two barns. Endless recreational 

opportunities can be found throughout the property. 

The property is on the northwest side of Lake Fork, approximately 75 miles 

east of downtown Dallas near Emory, Texas. This East Texas cattle ranch 

includes the ideal balance of improved pastures and timber areas. Tucked 

back in the center of the ranch is a spectacular three-story 8,200-square-foot 

“Old Orleans” style home with a landscaped yard and gardens. Top-notch 

improvements, productive sandy soil and over seven miles of white pipe fence 

surround the ranch. This property has a unique blend of style and productivity. 

It was extremely well thought out and has been maintained on the highest level. 


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hray@briggsfreeman.com 

Recreational/Hunting 

Dale Ranch 

Offered at $12,500,000 

2,010± ACRES 

PARKER, WISE & JACK COUNTIES 


Pony Creek Ranch 


460± ACRES 

ERATH COUNTY 


The Dale Ranch is a turnkey hunting ranch located 45 minutes from Fort 

Worth and just 20 minutes north of Weatherford. The buyer will enjoy a 

well-maintained and managed ranch with great deer, natural hardwoods, 

native grasses, large lake, many ponds, great road system and a good water 

supply with beautiful amenities and alluring pastoral views. The buyer will 

reap the rewards of an operation that has been in place and managed for 

15+ years. The seller’s stewardship of the land, amenities and proven track 

record as a game ranch affirms it as one of Texas’ most premier ranches. 

Pony Creek Ranch is located just outside Glen Rose and approximately oneand-a-half 

hours from Dallas and an hour from Fort Worth. With two-anda-half 

miles along both sides of the rocky bottom Pony Creek in a hidden 

valley surrounded by large hills, this high-fenced property feels much larger 

than its 460 acres. The centerpiece of the compound is a large custom 

lodge perfect for entertaining small or large groups. A chapel constructed 

of 150-year-old timbers is located on a hilltop overlooking the property. 

Currently home to an abundance of typical Texas wildlife and also exotics. 

Sabana River Ranch 


938± ACRES 

EASTLAND COUNTY 


Russell Fork Ranch 


271± ACRES 

BURNET COUNTY 


This beautiful ranch, located just south of Carbon, has frontage on 

FM 1027, CR 413 and CR 408 in Eastland County. There is gentle roll 

throughout the property with a significant ridge looking south creating 

some excellent views of the neighboring countryside. The fertile soils 

in the draws provide excellent forage for a variety of wildlife, including 

whitetail deer, hogs, dove, quail, duck and turkey. The strong native 

grasses provide great grazing for cattle. This ranch is approximately two 

hours from Dallas, 80 minutes from Fort Worth. 

Situated in Burnet County amidst the rolling hills you will find a rare gem 

located on the clear flowing Russell Fork of the San Gabriel, with 1,000± feet 

of frontage on both sides of the river. A paved driveway leads to two custombuilt 

homes and a 2,000-square-foot metal barn. The property is fenced and 

cross fenced for cattle and livestock and is well suited for recreational hunting 

with dove hunting in the pastures, fishing and duck hunting in the large stock 

tank and hunting for whitetail deer, hogs and turkey along the creek. 


PROFILE 

Dr. Wallace Klussmann 

EDUCATION•CONSERVATION•DEDICATION 

TWA MEMBER PROFILE 

WRITTEN BY LORIE A. WOODWARD 

PHOTOS BY DAVID SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY 

In 1993, Dr. Wallace Klussmann, professor emeritus at Texas A&M 

University (TAMU), ended his 30-year career in higher education 

and immediately embarked on his second “career” as a volunteer. 

“Retirement is like another career,” Klussmann, who served as 

head of TAMU’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences 

from 1982 to 1990, said. “People have to retire to something not 

from something.” 

Klussmann’s retirement destination was natural resource and rural 

economic development advocacy. 

“As state employees, we were discouraged from getting involved 

politically and encouraged to sit on the fence,” Klussmann said. “I 

had wonderful jobs at Texas A&M, but retirement is even better—I 

don’t have to check anything with the dean.” 

Klussmann climbed off the apolitical fence permanently in 1993 at 

the request of Congressman Lamar Smith, who found himself locked 

in a battle with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a critical habitat 

designation for black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler. 

“Next thing I knew I was his wildlife expert at a series of town hall 

meetings through the Hill Country,” Klussmann said. “My message 

about endangered species in Texas was simple: Big sticks don’t 

work in a private lands state. Incentives do. Landowners should be 

encouraged to value endangered species just as they do white-tailed 

deer or bobwhite quail.” 

Klussmann’s philosophy was formed by the years he’d spent 

working with landowners applying research findings in rural Texas 

and his own personal experience as a landowner. He and his wife 

Dolores had retired to the Hill Country where they had purchased a 

ranch near Fredericksburg. The fight over critical habitat was taking 

place in their backyard. 

“If regulations have a chilling effect on the rural economy, it 

encourages people to ‘shoot, shovel and shut up’ instead of 

conserving rare species,” Klussmann said. “Engagement—not 

estrangement—of landowners is the key.” 

The message resonated. Although it took time and the election of 

a president with Texas roots to change the philosophy at U.S. Fish 

and Wildlife Service, today there is a spirit of cooperation and active 

management. One example is cowbird trapping initiated by the Texas 

Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) that has put the black-capped 

vireo and golden-cheeked warbler in a much better stead. 

The strategy of active management and cooperation became a 

template for other potential conflicts between the rural economy and 

endangered species such as the dunes sand lizard that threatened to 

shut down oil production in West Texas. A coalition of landowners, oil 

companies and government agencies worked to create a “win-win” 

conservation plan. 

“Success breeds 

success and a 

willingness 

to consider 

conservation 

challenges from 

different angles,” 

Klussmann said. 

Klussmann got involved 

with TWA at the same time he 

got involved in the politics of natural 

resource management. The late Charly 

McTee, who served as TWA’s general 

manager then, called him and asked him to 

join. Klussmann agreed only after determining 

that TWA and TPWD had addressed the 

differences that prompted the TWA’s creation. 

“I checked with Charly and I checked with TPWD,” 

Klussmann said. “I wanted to be sure that we would be 

working together not against each other. Wildlife wouldn’t 

have benefited if we were all at cross purposes.” 

The answers he received greenlighted his involvement. He got 

busy. He has served on TWA’s Executive Committee for more than 15 

years and as the PAC Committee Chairman for decades. 

“Although our PAC is relatively small, it is effective because TWA is 

respected in Austin,” Klussmann said. “Through the years, we have 

built a reputation for working for the good of wildlife and habitat— 

and doing what we say. Legislators appreciate straight shooters.” 

He has also been instrumental in TWA’s education efforts including 

the Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP) and Learning Across New 

Dimensions in Science (L.A.N.D.S.). In fact, the proposal that led to 

the creation of TYHP was written at a meeting hosted on his ranch. 

“I kept harassing Bob Cook [former TPWD Wildlife Division 

Director] telling him that we weren’t doing enough to get young 

people involved in hunting,” Klussmann said. “One day he turned to 

me and said, ‘Quit bitching, Wallace, and get me a proposal.’” 

Klussmann convened a meeting at his ranch. The attendees 

generated a proposal that led to TPWD committing $90,000 to hire 

the first executive director of what grew into TYHP. After two years, it 

became a position jointly funded by TPWD and TWA. 

“Of all the things I’ve done in my retirement, the creation of 

TYHP has been the most satisfying,” Klussmann said. “We’re not 

only giving young people an opportunity to harvest an animal, 

we’re giving them a full-blown educational experience that 

impacts their families.” 

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PROFILE

PROFILE 

Identifying TYHP as his most satisfying contribution is a big 

distinction because in addition to working with TWA, Klussmann 

served as Llano County Republican Chairman for eight years; 

a member of president of the Gillespie Farm Bureau Board of 

Directors, where he is a past president; and as Chairman of the Texas 

Department of Rural Affairs; as a member of TPWD’s White-tailed 

Deer Advisory Committee and Hunting Committee; and as chairman 

of his church council in Cherry Springs. His efforts have earned him 

accolades including being named the TWA Friend of Wildlife in 2000 

and this year’s Pioneer in Agriculture by the Gillespie Farm Bureau. 

“While one TYHP hunt may not make lifelong hunters of these 

youth, but I’m convinced they leave a knowing enough to vote the 

right way in the future,” Klussmann said. “It’s no secret that natural 

resource illiteracy is rampant, but through TYHP—and L.A.N.D.S.— 

TWA is making a lasting impression.” 

THE ROOTS OF ADVOCACY 

Klussmann is a passionate about getting young people outdoors 

because his childhood was spent working the fields on his family’s 

diversified farm, roaming the nearby woods and fishing the Brazos 

River in Washington County. 

He rode a horse to the little country school in William Penn near 

Independence. At least once a year when new, inexperienced 

teachers arrived, he and the other boys would orchestrate a horse 

stampede by running back and forth on the tin roof of the school’s 

barn where the horses were tied. The scared horses would break 

their leads and run down the road delaying the start of school for at 

least an hour. 

“We didn’t have much formal entertainment, but we had a lot of 

fun,” Klussmann, whose grandson is currently building a home for his 

family on the original Klussmann place in Washington County, said. 

His memories are calibrated beginning with a BB gun for hunting 

robins, which his mother refused to cook despite his pleas, but his 

aunt did. There was the shotgun with hammers that, according to 

Klussmann, posed no jeopardy to flushing quail. Then, there was the 

open-site .22 dedicated to squirrel hunting. 

But, of all the outdoor experiences, fishing with his uncle on the 

Brazos River made the biggest impact. 

“Those days and nights on the river, I think, informed my career 

choice,” Klussmann, who eventually specialized in fisheries and 

aquatic management, said. 

Klussmann didn’t head directly to college after high school 

graduation. His first stop was a job at JC Penney in Brenham. 

“My first month’s paycheck was $150—and I spent $84 of that on 

a double-barrel shotgun,” Klussmann, who still has the shotgun, said 

laughing. “Tells you what my priorities were back then.” 

He moved up the corporate retail ladder quickly but decided to 

stop climbing when management wanted him to move to Houston. 

Neither he nor his young wife, Dolores, wanted to live in the big city. 

In 1956, they both enrolled at Texas A&M. At their graduation in 

1960, Dolores had earned the distinction of being the first female 

valedictorian in the university’s history. 

During the summers, Klussmann worked with a fisheries biologist 

who was responsible for all of the Hill Country waterways including 

the major rivers and the Highland Lakes. The biologist was slated 

to retire about the time Klussmann was scheduled to graduate. 

Klussmann had his eye on the job and the fisheries manager had his 

eye on Klussmann. The employee’s retirement was delayed leaving 

Klussmann with a new degree and no job, so he took a teaching 

position with Blinn College. The caveat was he had to be pursuing a 

Master’s degree. 

“I graduated from Texas A&M on Saturday,” Klussmann said. 

“Dolores and I moved to a roach-infested apartment in Huntsville 

on Sunday, so I could start my Master’s program at Sam Houston 

on Monday.” 

He had been teaching about 30 days when the TPWD fisheries 

director called and offered him the coveted biologist’s job in the 

Highlands Lake. Klussmann told him he’d be available in January. 

The director said he needed someone immediately. Klussmann 

honored his commitment to the college. 

“I continued on a career path that I never expected, but one I never 

regretted,” Klussmann said. 

He joined the staff at Texas A&M University in 1963 and earned his 

Ph.D. there as well. During his tenure as a professor and department 

head, he never had much patience for academic politics, but he 

always had enthusiasm for his students. 

“The students were the best part,” Klussmann said. “Students are 

motivating and interesting. It’s rewarding to watch them grow and 

develop into professionals and leaders.” 

For the record, he taught the law class where Justin and Tamara 

Trail, long-time TWA movers and shakers, met as Aggie undergrads. 

He was also the one who told Greg Simons, a TWA past president, 

“A&M’s Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences is just where you need to be” 

when Greg was a high school student touring universities with his 

guidance counselor. Greg took him at his word. 

Although Klussmann retired from education, he hasn’t retired from 

teaching. His ranch is an outdoor classroom for local high school 

students, university researchers and college students from across 

the country. 

Not long ago, he and Dolores hosted a group from Colgate 

University in Hamilton, NY. Half the biology students were 

vegetarians. The Klussmanns served both venison burgers and 

veggie burgers, which prompted an interesting discussion about 

personal philosophies that began with food choices and ended with 

land management ideology. 

“One student asked me whether I preferred preservation or 

conservation,” Klussmann said. “As I told her, people have to 

conserve something before they can even think about preserving it.” 

His education efforts are not limited to students. In the notso 

distant past, an article appeared in the Austin American- 

Statesman questioning Texas’ approach to endangered species 

listing, particularly a state leader’s insistence that economic 

impacts be considered. 

Not one to mince words, Klussmann wrote a letter to the editor, 

which was directed to the reporter. In it, he said, “As a lifelong 

educator, I respectfully suggest that before you start writing again 

that you go back to school.” The letter didn’t get published, but the 

reporter responded to Klussmann, who invited him out to the ranch 

to discuss the role of incentives in endangered species conservation 

in a private lands state. 

And his outreach extends beyond the headlines to the people 

who share his fence line. In recent years, the 1,100 acre ranch that 

surrounds the Klussmann place has been divided into 14 tracts, 

all of which sold quickly. These days he is the go-to guy for new 

landowning neighbors who are grappling with land management 

questions: What plants are growing here? How can the habitat be 

improved? Where should the stock ponds be sited? 

He’s discovered that although the land is being fragmented, the 

people who are buying it are intensely interested in taking care of it. 

“Today, living on the ranch lets me touch the land every day,” 

Klussmann said. “Yes, the landscape is changing as the owners 

change, but they are our neighbors—and our conservation audience. 

We in the landowner and conservation community have to lead the 

conversation if our natural resources are going to have a future.” ° 

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PALOMA WEST RANCH 

This is a one-of-a-kind, premier ranch with diverse features and a fascinating 

history. Once known as Crawford Farms, it is now not only an exceptional 

horse property, but a great entertainment property, income-producing farm 

and outstanding native hunting ranch for whitetail deer, quail, turkey, dove 

and others. This ranch has over four miles of Nueces River plus Espantosa 

Lake frontage, excellent vegetation and tree cover, plus well-maintained 

improvements. Property ID: 4398158. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700. 

3,015± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY 

JUANITA CREEK RANCH 

Impressive virgin brush to open fields is highlighted by abundant surface 

water, including 2.5± miles of Nueces River frontage and 15+ stock tanks. The 

high-fenced land features food plots and motted quail country. Improvements 

include a 3,200-foot paved landing strip, skeet range and hunting cabins. 

Property ID: 3898609. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700. 

5,050± ACRES 

IN MCMULLEN, LA SALLE & DUVAL COUNTIES 

SANTA MARGARITA RANCH 

One of the finest hunting ranches located in the famed Texas ‘Golden 

Triangle,’ this turnkey ranch is truly unique. There is one± mile of both sides 

of the Nueces River and immaculate improvements, including an exceptional 

main home, lodge, foreman’s home and staff house. Intensely managed over 

the past 14 years, resulting in a trophy whitetail deer herd. 


2,703± ACRES IN LA SALLE COUNTY 

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LIVE WATER PARADISE 

An exceptional Hill Country live water paradise includes both sides of 

crystal-clear, year-round Turtle Creek. An outstanding custom home 

overlooks this private, peaceful body of water and offers exceptional outdoor 

entertainment areas as well as recreational amenities. Minutes from IH 10, 

the ranch is an easy drive from historic Comfort and Boerne as well as metro 

San Antonio. Property ID: 4264647. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700. 

172± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY 

WHITETAIL SPRINGS RANCH 

Enjoy some of the most spectacular live water the Hill Country has to offer— 

over 2,200± feet of the deep, crystal-clear Sabinal River lined with age-old 

cypress trees, along with both sides of spring-fed Blackjack Creek. Minutes 

north of Utopia, the ranch has attractive improvements to relax and enjoy the 

outdoors as an ideal family getaway, corporate retreat, commercial 

enterprise or permanent residence. 


GUADALUPE RIVER 

Approximately three-quarters mile of beautiful, crystal-clear flowing river is 

the highlight of this scenic river ranch. Heavily treed plus coastal pasture. The 

ranch features a Texas-modern cabin with large outdoor living/dining area 

and grand stone fireplace. The river is lined with huge cypress trees and has 

easy access for water activities or just cooling, shaded relaxation. 

Property ID: 3887710. Al Philip, (210) 415-8602. 

304± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY 

57± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY 


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CEDAR CREEK RANCH 

Incredibly beautiful, this magnificent ranch features a rare 2.5± miles of 

crystal-clear Cedar Creek and impressive views—from scenic oak and pecan 

tree-lined creek bottoms and gentle valleys to the mountain rims. Abundant 

native whitetail deer, fallow, axis, aoudad, turkey, hogs, dove, quail and 

free-ranging elk and red deer. Rich historic influences include Indian sites 

and original pioneer settlement structures. This ranch is both accessible and 

incredibly private and serene. 


YO4 RANCH 

An opportunity to own a large portion of the historic Y.O. Ranch! The rolling 

hills and rock limestone peaks are studded with live oak, post oak, cedar and 

mesquite trees. Aoudad Hill provides strong views across four counties. The 

gentle, open pastureland is covered with native grasses. 


6,378± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY 

5,510± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY 

VARA RANCH 

1,200± feet of the flowing Frio River and one of the largest ranches for sale 

in the scenic Frio River Canyon. Year-round hunting, fishing, swimming and 

water activities. There are three charming small homes and perimeter fencing/ 

cross fencing. Excellent wildlife includes whitetail, axis, aoudad, turkey, 

javelina and hogs, plus the Frio River offers bass and cat fishing. 


BRADEN FARM 

This is a highly productive irrigated farm in the desirable Wintergarden Area, 

and it has been owned and operated by the same family since the late 1800s. 

Under the high-fenced farm area are two Edwards irrigation wells that water 

four pivots. There is a main home, guest house, 2,400± square-foot metal 

barn, grain bins and pump house at the headquarters. 


1,200± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY 

661± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY 



HEATON HOLLOW RANCH 

This ranch is in the gorgeous, and highly-sought-after, Wimberley/Dripping 

Springs area. It has ample paved road frontage on three sides, beautiful creek 

bottoms, high hills with long-distance views, large trees throughout, is almost 

entirely cleared of cedar and has been in the same family since the 1940s. A 

very inviting area only 37 miles southwest of Austin. 


BEASLEY RANGE 

This scenic low-fenced ranch includes a hunter’s camp with water and 

electricity, as well as Wilson Creek that will run water during wet times. 

Additionally, there is one water well and several troughs. There is a great 

mixture of flat open fields covered in grass, creek bottoms with large trees and 

rolling hills with serene long distance views, 30 minutes from Austin. 


1,460± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY 

650± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY 

COAL CREEK RANCH 

Beautiful ranch is only 25± minutes north of historic Fredericksburg. This 

scenic ranch is predominately rolling, usable land with good grasses and 

scattered, huge oak trees. There are 1.5± miles of both sides of year-round 

live water. With a great shape and county road frontage, this raw showplace 

is ready for someone to come in and make it their own! Seller will divide into 

two tracts, please contact broker for details. 

Property ID: 3885782. Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093. 

CARDINAL HILL RANCH 

A high hill overlooking town combines with an unbelievable 1,300± feet of 

live water Goat Creek. At a 1,935± foot elevation displaying commanding 

360-degree views, the custom home provides excellent accommodations, plus 

flow to the pool and cabana with southeast views. Features include a tennis 

court, barn/office, foreman’s cabin, working pens and a cozy ranch home 

along the creek. Property ID: 3743896. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700. 

960± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY 

223± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY 


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TEXAS LA COPA RANCH 

This ranch has been owned and operated by the same family for 16 years. 

This manicured ranch has excellent brush diversity, red sandy soils and water 

distributed throughout. There are seven water wells, water troughs, three 

ponds plus Guajillo Creek along with other drainages. There is an abundance 

of large whitetail deer, quantities of quail, plus turkey, dove, hogs and more. 


SAND HILLS RANCH 

Owned and operated by the same family for over 60 years! This uninhabited, 

low-fence ranch offers a truly wild hunting experience. Excellent brush 

diversity, one tank and drainages maintain an abundance of native wildlife 

including whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove and more. 


1,920± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNTY 

718± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY 

BIG WELLS RANCH 

In the heart of the Golden Triangle and less than 100 miles from San Antonio, 

this ranch offers great hunting and cattle grazing opportunities. The diverse 

brush on the ranch provides the nutrition needed to grow large white tail 

deer, while five ponds offer ample water for both livestock and wildlife. Small 

farmhouse, barn, shed, cattle pens plus one water well. 


LAGARTO VALLEY RANCH 

Owned and operated by the same family for 50+ years, this beautiful rolling 

terrain offers great low-fenced hunting. There are two water wells with seven± 

miles of underground piping to eight troughs and two ponds. Improvements 

include one set of cattle pens and scenic coastal pastures sculpted into the 60 

percent native diverse brush. Selectively cleared senderos offer opportunity to 

view whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, dove, quail and hogs. Minerals. 


636± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY 

2,097± ACRES IN JIM WELLS & LIVE OAK COUNTIES 



SACATOSA CREEK RANCH 

Endless opportunity for hunters of any kind, composed of two separate, but 

adjoining, high-fenced ranches. The Yoas Ranch is 3,112± acres and the Marshall 

Ranch is 2,561± acres; each is also offered separately. There are eight different 

types of exotic species along with the native whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, 

dove, quail and varmints. Two creeks, plus numerous tanks and ponds, artesian 

springs and 30± acre Lonesome Dove lake for great waterfowl hunting. 


ARROYO BLANCO RANCH 

Diverse terrain supports abundant native wildlife with its habitat of diverse 

brush. A beautiful mix of rolling hills with long distance views, creek bottoms 

with large brush and sandy mott country great for quail hunting. Adequately 

watered for wildlife and cattle with 17 troughs and nine tanks. Perimeter 

fencing and two sets of working pens. Municipal water and electricity in 

place. Property ID: 2936650. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700. 

5,075± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY 

4,571± ACRES IN ZAPATA COUNTY 

CONOLY RANCH 

Here is a rare opportunity to own the South Texas Brush Country outside 

of the Eagle Ford Shale that has been owned and operated by the same 

family since 1906. Diverse brush has large oak trees present throughout and 

supports native whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs, quail and dove. 


LEPRECHAUN RANCH 

Here is a great recreational property that offers good hunting just minutes 

from vibrant downtown San Antonio. Being three minutes south of Loop 1604, 

there is tremendous future development potential, as the city continues to 

grow at a rapid rate. Water includes two water wells and six tanks. Hunting 

ready, it is high fenced into 200± acre and 500± acre pastures. 

Property ID: 3450084. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700 and 

Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093. 

1,752± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY 

717± ACRES IN ATASCOSA & BEXAR COUNTIES 


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WOLF POINT RANCH 

This ranch has an astounding private 18-hole golf course and is a short drive 

to Port Aransas and Rockport, on the Gulf Coast. Wolf Point Golf Course 

is centered on the 475± acres, making it one of the most exclusive private 

clubs ever built, as there is only one owner and no members. Several hundred 

acres surrounding the course could potentially be developed or left as native 

habitat, with nearby Carancahua and Vaes Bays offering great fishing and 

duck hunting. Fine improvements include a stunning main home, modern 

clubhouse and a 12± acre lake which feeds the irrigation system. 


475± ACRES IN JACKSON COUNTY 

TRI-COUNTY RANCH 

Owned and operated by the same family since 1956, Tri-County Ranch 

sprawls out over three of the most desirable counties of the Texas Coastal 

Plains. Ranches of this size do not come on the market often in any of these 

three choice counties. This is an uninhabited ranch, with lush pastureland 

and grand oak trees scattered throughout, serving as both a cattle ranch and 

recreational hunting ranch. 


894± ACRES 

IN JACKSON, LAVACA & VICTORIA COUNTIES 

GALVESTON ISLAND 

This commercial/residential property is being offered as five separate parcels 

along famous Seawall Boulevard and Stewart Drive, just south of downtown 

and minutes from the fishing pier and beach, Moody Gardens or the Sholes 

Airport. Besides outstanding gulf views, the land has wonderful established 

neighbors. Tracts can be purchased separately or in combinations. Utilities 

available along entire frontage. 

Property ID: 3566842. John Tarrillion, (210) 380-1229. 

51± ACRES IN GALVESTON COUNTY 



PILLAR CREEK RANCH 

This ranch has all the makings of a showplace, as there are few sizable 

ranches left within an hour drive of Austin that are loaded with majestic live, 

post and blackjack oaks, topography, views, and are priced to sell, making it a 

rare gem. Add a creek and multiple other seasonal drainages, plentiful ground 

water, superb hunting, a nice small house with a barn, gigantic live oaks and 

fig trees in the backyard and you've got something special. In the same family 

for four generations, it is a prized part of the Double Diamond Ranch. Nearby 

lakes include Buchanan, Inks and LBJ providing additional recreation with 

excellent fishing and watersports. 

Property ID: 4391598. Jordan Shipley, (325) 998-4548 

1,309± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY 

VICK WEST PASTURE 

Excellent cattle/recreation country, has a tributary that flows water into 

Warren Creek, a five-acre lake for bass fishing and duck hunting and five 

stock tanks. Improvements include a small home, barn, pole barn, grain silo 

and three water wells. Rolling terrain offers nice views. Owner is currently 

grazing livestock on the ranch, but there is abundant native wildlife. 

Property ID: 3146650. Robert Dullnig and Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919. 

VICK RANCH 

Perfect size recreation, hunting or cattle ranch includes a seasonal creek, twoacre 

lake with bass fishing and four tanks for an attractive offering. There is a 

ranch home, guesthouse and pool, three barns, cattle pens and low-perimeter 

fencing. The ranch has an abundance of whitetail deer, turkey, dove and hog. A 

wonderful recreation property conveniently centered between Waco, Austin and 

southwest Dallas. Property ID: 1799600. Robert Dullnig, (830) 739-0919. 

1,150± ACRES IN COMANCHE COUNTY 

730± ACRES IN HAMILTON COUNTY 


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175± ACRES 

GILLESPIE COUNTY 

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edericksburg’s premier ranch property 

encompasses 175 acres. There are two 

structures on the property: The main 

house is 6,000 square feet, built with double-wall 

construction (cinder block and 2’x6’ studs). Imported 

tile and mudded roof with copper gutters and 

downspouts. Inside flooring and beams are of antique 

pine; Lutron lighting and antique light fixtures 

throughout. The guest house is of like construction 

and is 3,000 square feet. Included in the guest house is 

a state-of-the-art workout room, media room and guest 

quarters. There is also a 50’x100’ insulated barn with 

sleeping quarters for a foreman if needed. 

A half-acre spring-fed lake overflows into an eightacre 

lake that was just recently constructed. There are 

four water wells, one of which has two acre feet per 

year permitted for irrigation. Extensive work has been 

done to remove all rocks from the fields which enables 

ease of care when cutting. Gentle rolling terrain with 

extensive views of Fredericksburg makes this property 

truly one of a kind. The property is surrounded by 

hills which provide wonderful seclusion. If you want 

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196± ACRES IN 

KENDALL COUNTY 

BLANCO RIVER VALLEY 

The beautiful Blanco River Valley Ranch 

sits on over a mile of Blanco River 

frontage and almost a half of that is owned 

on both sides! Looking over the Blanco 

River is a completely renovated river 

house with a large back deck to entertain. 

There is another home with three 

bedrooms and two baths. A large building 

site is already in place high on a hilltop 

for the new owner. A wonderful pecan 

orchard with over 120 trees is already 

growing beautifully and is protected by 

a high game fence. If you are looking for 

a ranch that is close to both San Antonio 

and Austin, has a substantial amount of 

water with incredible views and tillable 

fields, then welcome home. 


$4,850,000 

LAKE CREEK FARM 


Hill Country estate in the desirable and private River Bend 

Subdivision featuring over 4,800 square feet. Master bedroom 

has three walk-in closets, fireplace and a bathroom with 

jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. Three bedrooms each with 

ensuite baths. Spend your time fishing catfish in the stocked 

pond, grilling at the barbecue barn or taking a dip in the pool! 

PROPERTY ID: 4401120 $1,425,000 

WEST CREEK STREET 

6.98± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY 

Farmhouse chic meets Hill Country-style with contemporary 

flair! One-story home with views and a guest house. This 

custom home is breathtaking and has been finished out with 

unique details throughout. There is a metal roof, stained 

concrete floors in main living areas, cedar “barn” doors, 

walk-in showers, free-standing tubs vaulted ceilings and a 

huge four-sided rock fireplace in the great room. Close to 

Kerrville, but far enough out to enjoy the quiet life. 

PROPERTY ID: 4374666 $725,000 



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LA CANCIÓN HIDEAWAY 

51± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY 

A private water oasis on the north side of the Guadalupe 

River, which is on the high bank side, located in the La 

Canción Subdivision. Rolling topography throughout the 

acreage creates many excellent build sites. There is 365 

feet of river frontage that has both deep holes and moving 

rapids. If you are looking for peace and quiet along the 

Guadalupe with excellent neighbors and views, this is it. 

PROPERTY ID: 3826657 $912,000 

LONG ROAD RANCH 

137± ACRES IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY 

This property features a 3,900-square-foot stone 

house situated above a one-acre lake. There is also a 

7,100-square-foot, eight-stall barn, hot and cold wash racks, 

saddle room, living quarters, office space and excellent 

turnouts. Ideally, the barn could be used as an excellent 

wedding/party venue. An eight-station sporting clay stand, 

along with outdoor pits for cooking, finish off this property 

for an all-inclusive retreat from the hustle and bustle. 

PROPERTY ID: 3826757 $2,997,000 

LAST TRAIL 


Only 15 minutes south of town off Highway 16 lies a private 

gated community with quality restrictions. This lot has 

amazing views and has been cleared. This property has 

multiple build sites and is ready for your dream home and 

Hill Country living at its best! 

PROPERTY ID: 4374317 $775,000 

MEDINA RIVER 

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44.91± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY 

1,700± feet of cypress-lined Medina River frontage plus a 

two-bedroom, two-bath home with a pool and great outside 

patio. Barns, fenced and cross fenced for livestock; ideal 

for grazing cattle, horses or other livestock. Country living, 

but located in town. This would make the perfect place 

for your homestead, weekend getaway, family compound 

or corporate retreat. Owner will entertain selling the 

improvements with less acreage. 

PROPERTY ID: 3903074 $875,000 

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Ghost Creek Ranch 

Val Verde County 

1,895± Acres 

A rare and unique opportunity to own a ranch bordering 37,000 acres of state park! Ghost 

Creek’s fantastic views, rugged beauty, countless wildlife and comfortable improvements make 

this a perfect spot to realize your dreams of owning one of the finest hunting ranches in West- 

Central Texas. 

Running Bay Ranch 

Kendall County 

53± Acres 

This exquisite Hill Country equestrian property is one of the finest Texas has to offer. The ranch 

has all of the necessities and many other improvements that will make it stand out in the crowd. 

The ranch includes a 4,257-square-foot main house with four bedrooms and baths, an office and 

a trophy room.


(830) 755-5420 

Twin Elm Ranch 

Bandera County 

185.8± Acres 

Located on the Medina River and only 45 minutes from San Antonio, Twin Elm Ranch is one of 

the original dude ranches that has been around since the early 1930s and is well-known by the 

community and around the world. This is a Hill Country retreat that comes with a ranch house, 21 

guest rooms, game room, pool, pavilion and rodeo arena. Many say there is a peaceful spirit that 

lives on the ranch, and if you catch it, you’ll fall in love with Twin Elm. 

Lost River Ranch 

Victoria County 

446± Acres 

“Wild” is the only word that truly captures the essence of the 446-acre Lost River Ranch. Dropping 

down into the property one feels like they are going back in time to an undiscovered world. 

The Lost River Ranch is waiting to be explored, fished, hunted and enjoyed.


Home in the Country 

Kimble County 

40± Acres 

This property fronts the IH-10 feeder road just outside Junction on the Kerrville side. Features a 

two-bedroom, one-bath, 1,170-square-foot home with an open kitchen and living room. Covered 

front porch and large side deck. Attractive property with great views and a lot of wildlife. This is a 

well-designed, well-maintained, very clean and well-priced property. Better be quick! 

Asking $399,000. 

Swimmin’ Hole Ranch 

Kimble County 

168± Acres 

Enjoy a secluded ranch behind an electric, gated entry that is off the beaten path, away from the 

noise and chaos of the city. Featuring a deep, blue, year-round, spring-fed “swimmin’ hole,” quality 

improvements, beautiful views, usable land, varieties of hardwood trees and wildlife.


(830) 755-5420 

Hoot Owl Hollow 

Kerr County 

85± Acres 

Year-round live water is easily accessible on the Johnson Creek at the Hoot Owl Hollow Ranch. The 

river bottom is currently designed for raising hay. Located 17 minutes away from Kerrville, Texas, 

this ranch is perfect for entertaining friends and family! 

River Front Estate 

Kerr County 

127.1± Acres 

Gorgeous home overlooking the Guadalupe River and Flat Rock Creek! Five bedrooms, five-and-ahalf 

baths, pool area on the bluff with enclosed party area, full bath and outside barbecue kitchen. 

There are other improvements including a 32-stall rock horse barn and arena, two cottages and a 

foreman’s home. This wonderful property has good road frontage on two paved roads.


Horseshoe Bay Ranch 

Llano County 

260± Acres 

This incredibly rare ranch is nestled along the south side of scenic Highway 71 at Horseshoe Bay just 

45 miles to Austin. This ranch consists of 100 percent native grasses blanketed in large oaks, cedar 

and other trees and brush. Two rugged wet-weather creeks meander through the property, whitetail 

deer, turkey, feral hogs and varmints are abundant on the ranch, and sightings of free-roaming 

exotics are common. 

Medina Canyon Ranch 

Bandera County 

187± Acres 

187 acres with a 4,000-square-foot hillside home with stunning views perched above an 

extensively-landscaped pond. This ranch also features a one-bedroom, one-bath cabin, three-stall 

stable, large metal barn, two ponds, a hilltop pavilion and entertainment area and lots of privacy. 

If you are looking for a well-kept, move-in-ready ranch with stunning views in a gorgeous setting, 

you better take a look at this one!

slow soak 


WATER MANAGEMENT 

WRITTEN BY ELLEN H. BRISENDINE 

“Anything we can do to 

slow runoff down gives us 

more of a chance to soak 

it into the ground,” 

says Kyle Wright, USDA Natural Resources Conservation 

Services water quality specialist for Texas. 

“If you can slow it down, you can soak it in,” he says, and 

provides some tips for landowners on how to slow down any 

runoff on your ranch. 

Wright has spent the majority of his career in far West Texas, 

where annual rainfall averages less than 12 inches. “So if a drop 

of water falls on one of those farms or ranches, they want to 

keep it on the place,” he says. 

He admits that his first tip may be obvious, but it bears 

repeating. “Practice prescribed grazing and use the proper 

stocking rate for your land. Don’t overstock the place. Look 

at what you have and decide from that what you can run on 

the place.” 

Prescribed grazing will do several things for the rancher, he 

says. “You won’t be losing soil to erosion and you’ll increase 

infiltration through vegetative cover on the land. As long as 

you’re holding water on your place, it’s not running off and you 

can use it.” 

Another practical tip is to take a look at your land as a whole. 

“Maintain a healthy ecosystem. Try to keep the ranch healthy. 

If it has plenty of vegetation, the livestock look healthy, the 

rangeland looks healthy and the creeks look healthy, then 

everything is going to be functioning the way it should. I’m a 

firm believer in natural regeneration. Many times when we go 

into areas that are not healthy, if we will just back off some of 

the pressures that we are applying to the land, things will begin 

to improve on their own, rather quickly.” 

The privately owned lands of Texas serve as filters for the 

creeks, streams, rivers and aquifers that provide water for the 

entire state. Vegetative cover slows down rainfall, in effect, so it 

is naturally filtered before making its way into the water system. 

Wright says, “I would rather take a drink out of a spring bubbling 

up out of the ground where it’s been naturally filtered than from 

a puddle where it ran off without any filtration.” 

After looking around at the whole system, look down at the 

soil. “Look at the health of the soil. Everything we do on our 

ranch is built on the foundation of the soil. If the soil is not 

healthy, then it will be a struggle to keep everything above 

it healthy. Healthy soils are extremely important for water 

conservation from the standpoint of infiltration and filtration.” 

Some soils hold more water than others do, but all soil types 

can be improved. As little as a 1 percent increase in the amount 

of organic matter in the soil—decaying plants, insects and other 

things—can drastically increase the amount of water that is 

held in place, Wright explains. 

“Regardless of the type of soils on your property, the health 

of all soil types can be improved. Water tends to freely flow 

through sandy soils. Increased organic matter in sandy soils 

can hold some of this water. Heavy clay soils tend to compact 

and seal off, forcing water to run off. Increased organic matter in 

heavy clay soils will help to keep these soils open to accept and 

hold water. Increases in organic matter content are important in 

all soils.” 


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“I’d rather take a drink out 

of a spring bubbling up out 

of the ground where it’s 

been naturally filtered than 

from a puddle where it ran 

off without any filtration.” 

TRAFFIC ON THE SOIL 

There can be a lot of traffic on a ranch—hunters, oil and 

gas workers, or general ranch help. Traffic affects soil, 

which affects water retention, but there are still tips to 

help manage rainfall on higher traffic areas. 

“In a healthy system, the soil is made up of the parent 

materials, organic matter, and then there’s a lot of space 

in there for air and water. When you start running a 

vehicle over it, or start concentrating traffic over the top 

of it, you tend to compact that soil. What compacts are 

those spaces in between. Your infiltration, the amount 

of water you can absorb into the ground, is greatly 

reduced anytime there is compaction. 

“In areas where there are roads and pads, these areas 

are usually highly compacted and rainfall is going to run 

off. A rancher can do great things by working along the 

edges of these areas, putting up check dams and other 

small structures to catch the runoff and hold it.” 

“If water is running off of a compacted area, catch it 

somewhere. If it’s running off the road, catch it in small 

areas as it runs off the road. The catchments don’t have 

to be big. If you can catch that water, you can grow 

grass with it. Hold it on your place and use it.” 

The privately owned lands of Texas serve 

as filters for the creeks, streams, rivers and 

aquifers that provide water for the entire state. 

Vegetative cover slows down rainfall, in effect, 

so it is naturally filtered before making its way 

into the water system. 

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RIPARIAN AREAS AND STOCK TANKS 

Slowing the water down allows the impurities to settle out of the water. 

This is helpful around stock ponds and riparian areas. 

A riparian area is the “transition zone between the edge of the water, 

stream, creek or pond, and the uplands,” Wright explains. “It has 

different vegetation than other areas of the ranch. It is really important 

that we protect these areas. They are special. From a water quality 

standpoint, it’s the last chance we have to catch and filter out something 

before it hits the water.” 

“We should try to protect, not overgraze, the areas around stock 

ponds and the riparian areas along streams and creeks. We need a good 

filtration system in these areas. By allowing grass to grow in these areas, 

the runoff that we do catch in our ponds is filtered before it gets there. 

We don’t want to fill it up with sediment. Slow the water down and catch 

the sediment.” 

Riparian areas can be part of a prescribed grazing system, Wright 

says. “Fence those areas off and make them a river pasture. You can run 

livestock in there and when they begin to get to the point where they are 

taking too much vegetation, pull the cattle out. We need to protect those 

areas. It’s the last chance we have of catching any kind of contaminant 

before it hits the water.” 

Maintain a healthy 

ecosystem. Try to keep 

the ranch healthy. If it has 

plenty of vegetation, the 

livestock look healthy, the 

rangeland looks healthy 

and the creeks look 

healthy, then everything 

is going to be functioning 

the way it should. 

ACT FOR BETTER WATER QUALITY 

Managing water quality on rangelands is a simple ACT, Wright says— 

Avoid, Control, Trap. 

“Avoiding the problems of increased sedimentation and runoff is best 

and we do that by maintaining healthy vegetative cover on the ranch. If 

something can’t be avoided then do what you can to control it. This is 

where prescribed grazing and proper stocking rates are important. We 

are controlling the grazing and the amount of vegetation we are leaving. 

The third part is trap. Trap and hold any water we can. If we can trap it 

and slow it down, we have the opportunity to hold the water longer. It 

will be filtered as it soaks into the soil and moves through it. We’ll have 

cleaner water in the end.” ° 

Some soils hold more water 

than others do, but all soil types 

can be improved. As little as a 1 

percent increase in the amount 

of organic matter in the soil— 

decaying plants, insects and 

other things—can drastically 

increase the amount of water 

that is held in place 

“Slowing the runoff 

down allows the 

impurities to settle 

out of the water.” 

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HARWOOD RETREAT 

Unique turnkey opportunity to own the friendliest-feeling Central Texas ranch on the market. Top-of-the-line ranch house appointments, deer and 

cattle pens and terrain characteristics that give the feel of a much larger ranch. Off-the-chart nice ranch! 

373± ACRES | GONZALES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3866326 

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SISTERDALE RIVER RANCH • $5,998,000 

Grand home overlooking deep, flowing, cypress-lined Guadalupe River frontage. Develop or private use. Mostly level oak and elm-covered land. 

Fenced and cross fenced. Highway 3351 frontage. 

123± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2031978 

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ELLIOTT RANCH • $4,878,780 

147± beautiful acres off 2854. A perfect combination of thick piney woods and open pasture. The soft rolling hills throughout the property will make 

a spacious dream home location or an excellent development site in an ideal location for all of the growth taking place in the area. Water well, utilities 

on site, stock pond with pier and cross fencing. One-and-a-half miles south of a new Kroger on the corner of 2854 and 105 and just a few miles north 

of the new Lake Creek High School on 2854. A must-see, special property. 

147± ACRES | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3610471 



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INKS LAKE HOMESITE 

$320,000 

Beautiful tiered terrain to build your dream home overlooking the 

Colorado River Canyon, complete with views of Lake Buchanan and 

Inks Lake. The 16 acres offers gorgeous oaks and a seeping spring. 

A very special property! Come have a look! 

16± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3444845 

WINNIE CATTLE RANCH 

$448,500 

Tucked away on the Jefferson and Chambers County line and just 

30 minutes from Beaumont and 20 minutes from the Gulf Coast. 

Perfect cattle grazing land with partial brush cover, water tank and 

electricity nearby. Come see the potential of this coastal prairie land. 

130± ACRES | JEFFERSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2291733 

POTEET CATTLE OPERATION 

$2,870,000 

First-class cattle production and sales facility with sale barn, good 

working pens, lanes and traps, two homes, multiple barns, grain bins, 

multiple water wells, several stock tanks and strong stand of grass. 

If you are in the cattle business, this property has it all. One-of-a-kind. 

428± ACRES | ATASCOSA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2938043 

JACKSON CREEK PROPERTY 

$1,299,000 

Very rare opportunity to own a unique Hill Country property with 

both sides of beautiful Jackson Creek just off scenic Highway 337 

between Vanderpool and Medina. Deer, turkey and other native 

game and birds are plentiful. Very special property! Broker/owner. 

86± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3794158 



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70 ACRES PREMIUM LIVE WATER 

You have to see this property to appreciate the crystal-clear live 

water, views and great building sites. One-of-a-kind, premium 

waterfront on the cypress-lined Sabinal River along a deep, wide 

section. Call for price. 


NUECES RIVER RANCH 

$1,182,000 

Price just reduced! The prettiest oak and pecan-covered live water 

ranch on Pullman Creek and Nueces River. Huge pecans, oaks, elms 

and sycamores. Home, barn, shop and galvanized silo adds utility for 

recreational or ag. use. Knee-deep in axis, whitetail and turkey. 

197± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3006406 

66 ACRES 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. 

Broker/owner. Call for price. 

66± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1754872 

46 ACRES KENEDY 

$457,700 

Ideally located in Kenedy, Texas, the heart of where many large 

oil and gas operators are headquartering, with frontage on both 

Highway 181 and Business Highway 181, this 46± acre property is 

cleared and available. 




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KENEDY HOME OR 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 

$249,000 

Price just reduced! Motivated seller. Land with great frontage on 

Highway 181, including a good-sized three-bedroom, two-bath home 

that could be used as offices or field headquarters for local operations. 

The property also includes a large concrete-floor barn, cattle pens, 

good fences, 220-foot new water well, septic and electric. 

9.5± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2256247 

PREMIUM DEVELOPMENT 

Premium development property located near county water, city 

water, city sewer and electric service. All or part. Broker/owner. 

Call for price. 


TEXAS HILL COUNTRY CREEK 

$388,000 

1,200± feet of crystal-clear Jackson Creek. Great views. Terrific for a 

family retreat, event venue, vineyard or apple orchard. Broker/owner. 


BRAZOS VALLEY HUNTING RANCH 

$427,581 

Open acreage just 10 miles from College Station. Perfect for a small 

cattle ranch or a hunting getaway. Come see it today! 

55.53± ACRES | BRAZOS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3835578 

CIELO SPRINGS LOT 

$22,500 

An untouched 2.23-acre lot to build your dream home on in the 

secluded, undeveloped subdivision of Cielo Springs in Blanco, Texas. 

2.23± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2773089 



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PECOS RIVER RANCH 

3,572± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3182222 | $2,485,000 

Bring your kayak and fishing gear! Pecos River Ranch is an amazing year-round recreational paradise with approximately two± miles of river 

access for floating, canoeing, swimming and fishing opportunities. High hills, abundant game and a grand view of the sky for star-gazing are 

additional features of the ranch. A two-bedroom cabin was built to strategically overlook the rapids of the winding river. A three-bedroom 

main house and a bunk house are located at the headquarters. Several nice equipment barns have plenty of room for rolling stock and storage. 

A concrete pila has been converted into a nice swimming pool for summer entertainment. Multiple water lines and troughs supply water 

to roaming wildlife including whitetail, javelina, quail, dove and some passing exotics. Several food plots are in place, and a MLD program 

extends hunting seasons on the property. With the river and nine water wells, this is one of the best-watered ranches to be found in the area. 

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SPRING LAKE RANCH 

347± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3980432 | $3,210,869 

Located just a few miles from Boerne, Texas, Spring Lake Ranch rests on one of the most 

sought after areas in the Texas Hill Country. Intermittent springs feed into Allen Creek 

that has been dammed into a nice three-and-a-half± acre lake in the main valley. The 

banks of the lake provide a park-like setting, with opportunities to spend the day fishing, 

swimming or camping. A good road system maneuvers through three main valleys 

and climbs to accessible hilltops. Multiple building sites provide impressive views of 

beautiful Hill County scenery, and wildlife includes frequent sightings of whitetail deer, 

axis, turkey and hogs. A rustic house and a guest house are located at the headquarters 

near a fire pit and cooking area. Spring Lake Ranch will make a great permanent 

residence, weekend getaway or company retreat. 

TWIN OAKS RANCH 

625± ACRES IN MCCULLOCH COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3883080 | $1,995,000 

Twin Oaks Ranch is a 625± acre hunting and recreational ranch with a completely high-fenced 

perimeter, divided into two high-fenced pastures. The headquarters is also fenced and 

includes a beautiful three-bedroom rock home with an impressive interior and a large wellbuilt 

barn. A good road system is in place, allowing maximum accessibility throughout the 

ranch. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis deer, blackbuck antelope, turkey, quail and dove. 

Twin Oaks is ready for immediate use as a turnkey ranch. 

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Info@TexasRanchesForSale.com | (830) 249-9339

TRIPLE W RANCH 

4,370± ACRES IN CROCKETT COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4459695 | $2,731,250 

Triple W Ranch is a recreational ranch with unbelievable views, quality hunting and a wellmanicured 

headquarters that includes four dwellings. A quality road system meanders 

through a magnificent valley where the headquarters rests and big canyon country is 

evident. Terrain features drastic elevation changes, creating miles of long-range views 

across deep canyons, rugged hills and escarpments. Water is available at the headquarters 

and at a sizable stock tank, multiple troughs and a storage tank that has been converted 

into a swimming pool. This low-fenced hunting ranch is home to native and exotic game 

that includes whitetail deer, mule deer, aoudad sheep, blackbuck antelope, turkey, quail, 

feral hogs, javelina, bobcat and mountain lion. 

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RUNNING D RIVER RANCH 

200± ACRES IN SUTTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4459529 | $1,395,000 

Running D River Ranch is a turn-key live water recreational property with nice views and 

good hunting opportunities. Nearly 1,800 feet of North Llano River is easily accessed 

for fishing, swimming and kayaking. A healthy array of live oak accents the high-fenced 

homestead area that includes a spacious home with beautiful wooden floors and a nice 

fireplace. A covered cabana and rock patio are perfect for entertaining, and an equipment 

shed is nearby. Wildlife on the ranch includes whitetail deer, axis deer, turkey, hogs, dove 

and duck. Acres of cedar has been removed along the river bank, clearing a way to the 

water and creating nice shooting lanes for avid bird hunters.

DOS AMIGOS RANCH 

1,500± ACRES IN CONCHO COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 3885862 | $3,442,500 

Dos Amigos Ranch is a 1,500± acre highly-improved turn-key 

property ready for use as a recreational ranch, with income-producing 

possibilities. A four-bedroom main house, hunter’s lodge, barns, 

pastures, high fencing and multiple hunting blinds create a haven for 

hunters. The whitetail population has been well managed, the majority 

replaced with introduced genetics over the past several years. Fertile 

pastures, multiple stock tanks and food plots provide nourishment for 

turkey, quail, dove and ducks. The ranch has implemented a protein 

program for the past 15 years. A commercial grade kitchen, covered 

patio, barbecue grill and walk-in cooler are additional amenities. 

BULL HOLLOW RANCH 

2,120± ACRES IN SUTTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3659233 | $3,500,000 

Bull Hollow Ranch is a good combination of a hunting and cattle ranch. A nice hill 

overlooks the ranch headquarters, providing nice views. Free-roaming game includes 

whitetail, axis, blackbuck antelope, turkey, dove, quail and hogs. Trophy axis have been 

taken in close proximity to the ranch in recent years. A nicely remodeled historic home, 

several barns, multiple cattle pens, a water trough system and stock tank are included. 

A couple of nice draws run through the bottom land, retaining some water during wet 

seasons and providing tactical hunting sites. 



KICKAPOO CREEK RANCH 

865± ACRES IN CONCHO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3590783 | $2,504,175 

Kickapoo Creek Ranch is known for abundant wildlife and superb live water. High fencing, 

multiple senderos and both sides of Kickapoo Creek make this hunting property distinctive. 

The creek flows long and wide through the center of the property, providing deep fishing 

holes and opportunities to canoe or kayak. The ranch includes a modular home, a field 

with quail feeding stations and a solar pump from the creek that supplements a nice stock 

tank. Elevations give great views of both sides of the creek. Wildlife on the ranch includes 

whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, ducks and other native animals. 

AXIS RIDGE RANCH 

1,250± ACRES IN SUTTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3900321 | $1,681,250 

Axis Ridge Ranch is a hunting and cattle ranch located southeast of Sonora. A good 

road system provides access to the property. Live oak dot the lush landscape and fill 

the draws while mesquite flats thrive in the deep soil pockets of the ranch. A 125± acre 

pasture has been fenced out in the southeast corner and electric lines run through, 

allowing for multiple building site opportunities. Water wells and a stock tank provide 

year-round water to livestock and game, including whitetail, axis, turkey, hogs and dove. 

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LOS CORRALES 

RANCH 

3,670± ACRES IN WEBB COUNTY 

$5,486,650 

Los Corrales Ranch is a nice sized hunting and cattle 

ranch located 14 miles west of Hebronville. Four 

operating water wells disperse water throughout 

the ranch for livestock and wildlife, and each well 

supplements a stock tank. The gently rolling terrain 

has some deep pockets of soil where native grasses 

thrive. Hunting on this predominately high-fenced 

property is good, with frequent sightings of whitetail 

deer, turkey, hogs, quail and dove. A good road system 

makes virtually every corner of the ranch accessible.

LM RANCH 

747± ACRES IN SCHLEICHER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3856818 | $1,381,950 

LM Ranch is a unique 747± acre property with nice views of the San Saba River drainage 

valley. The ranch is a blank canvas for the new owner, with impressive hilltops for 

building opportunities. The ranch features a gently rolling terrain, good native grasses, 

mesquite trees, a healthy variety of oaks and approximately one mile of Highway 190 

road frontage. A draw with large oak trees and pockets of water in wet years is a haven 

for wildlife. Perimeter fencing is in good condition, and a water well provides water to 

a large pila with a spillover that has created a small pond, attracting game including 

whitetail deer, turkey and other wildlife. 

BAR C RANCH 

1,505± ACRES IN SUTTON COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 3702847 | $2,851,975 

Bar C Ranch is a high-fenced hunting property with long-range views and 

beautiful rolling terrain. The fenced headquarters includes a custom-built, 

2,000± square-foot rock house and a nice pond fed by a windmill. A guest 

house and a barn with working cattle pens is nearby. Two metal containers 

with a game cleaning area and game cooler are included. A wooded draw 

stretches over 3,500± feet on the west side of the ranch. Wildlife includes 

whitetail with improved genetics, axis deer, turkey, hogs, dove and other 

animals native to the Hill Country. The ranch is well watered with five 

wells and five stock tanks. The 15± acre field serves as an excellent food 

plot. It could also be converted to a milo or sunflower field which would be 

advantageous for dove hunting. 

BLUEBONNET RANCH 

250± ACRES IN REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4443882 | $837,500 

Bluebonnet Ranch is a predominately high-fenced property located northwest 

of Leakey. This property is a turnkey hunting and recreational ranch with water, 

electricity, nice views, wooded draws, and a well-kept ranch house. Wildlife on the 

ranch includes whitetail deer, scimitar horned oryx, blackbuck antelope and feral 

hogs. The ranch has one stock tank and multiple water troughs supplemented by a 

submersible well. There are two 15± acre traps that are fenced in with troughs. The 

fenced headquarters has a roomy modular home that has been well maintained. 

A good majority of the cedar has been removed, leaving live oak to flourish. 

A corrugated steel tin equipment barn, working cattle pens and a metal equipment 

building are included. 




Theodore Roosevelt’s contributions 

to wildlife conservation and land 

stewardship are monumental, and their 

products have blessed future generations 

with many benefits. Now it is up to the 

present generation to preserve the 

wildlife and land for those generations to 

come, just as Roosevelt did. 

WRITTEN BY JAKE HILL 

17TH BATTALION SOUTH TEXAS BUCKSKIN BRIGADE 

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This past summer I had the honor of participating 

as a cadet of the Texas Brigades as a member of 

the South Texas Buckskin Brigade. Interested in 

wildlife ever since I was able to harvest my first deer, I had 

always looked at wildlife from the hunting aspect alone but 

never from a conservation perspective. That is, until I met 

Terry Anderson, an East Texas wildlife biologist and Texas 

Wildlife Association executive director, who introduced 

me to the role of the conservation of natural resources 

and land stewardship. Anderson has influenced my view 

of conservation immensely and to further my interest, he 

introduced me to the Texas Brigades. 

My experience with the Texas Brigades, in summary, was 

nothing short of awesome, amazing, spectacular, and life 

changing. It is nearly impossible to list everything the cadets 

were taught at the South Texas Buckskin Brigade, which 

focused on whitetail deer. We covered subjects including plant 

ID and habitat evaluation, anatomy and physiology of whitetail 

deer, aging and scoring, technology in wildlife management, 

surveying techniques, firearm safety and shooting skills, public 

speaking and media skills, as well as critical thinking and life 

skills. From what I had read prior to attending the Brigades, I 

had expected all of these courses 

but not anywhere near the depth and 

involvement that the camp provided. 

The instructors were great in handling 

these new “bird dog pups”, as Dr. 

Dale Rollins would say, and helping 

us understand the great role and 

importance of conservation of land 

and wildlife all over Texas. 

Theodore Roosevelt was one of the 

greatest conservation leaders in 

American history, alongside others 

such as Aldo Leopold. Roosevelt’s 

contributions to wildlife conservation 

and land stewardship are monumental, and their products 

have blessed future generations with many benefits. Now it 

is up to the present generation to preserve the wildlife and 

land for those generations to come, just as Roosevelt did. 

However in today’s world, where video games and technology 

have enveloped the interest of most of today’s generation, the 

future for land stewardship and conservation may seem bleak. 

Education and leadership in natural resource conservation is 

necessary to the future of any country, no matter how great or 

how small. As Roosevelt’s cousin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, said, 

“The history of every nation is eventually written by the way in 

which it cares for its soils.” Conservation is necessary for the 

future of any nation. To preserve that future, the people need to 

be educated and taught that conservation is necessary, and the 

results of its application or non-application are consequential 

either for good or bad. The future of conservation is in the 

hands of the people, and their idleness serves only to destroy. 

As Teddy Roosevelt observed, “Conservation is a great moral 

issue for it involves the patriotic duty of insuring the safety and 

continuance of the nation.” 

The frontline of conservation has had many stalwart leaders, but 

there continues to be a need for new leaders to take the helm and 

support the cause. Conservation ambassadors are necessary 

to educate the public in order to preserve our future in hunting 

heritage, private property rights, and natural resources. 

The Texas Brigades’ mission is to educate and empower youths 

with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, 

and land stewardship so that they become conservation 

ambassadors for a sustained natural resource legacy. In just 

four and a half days of camp, the Texas Brigades lays the 

foundation of a conservation mind-set for youths who will 

carry on that message to the public. History and reality warn 

us that man must conscientiously strive to live in harmony with 

nature and strike a balance between resource development 

and conservation. Whether through 

courses in habitat management 

and evaluation or lessons in 

population dynamics and herd 

management, the importance of 

conservation was apparent in every 

aspect at the South Texas Buckskin 

Brigade. 

The Texas Brigades instills in 

its cadets a passion for the 

conservation of land and property, 

the continuance of our hunting 

heritage, and the preservation of 

wildlife. Cadets who have attended 

these camps will be some of the first to step up and defend 

conservation and its rights. The Texas Brigades are preparing 

a generation of young men and women who are concerned 

for the future of our land; they are “raising Roosevelts”. As 

Roosevelt asserted, “The nation behaves well if it treats the 

natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next 

generation increased, and not impaired in value.” Texas Brigade 

cadets, past and present, are prepared to preserve the future 

of wildlife and the land for the generations to come. Teddy 

Roosevelt left a legacy of conservation. The Texas Brigades 

are “raising Roosevelts” so that they can leave legacies of 

conservation for the betterment of the future of our nation and 

its resources. ° 


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26,656± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY | $12,128,480 

This exquisite ranch, at the confluence of the Edwards Plateau and Chihuahuan Desert, rolls from cedar/mesquite country with deeper soil 

to the sage brush/mesquite canyon country featuring thousands of live oaks flanked by limestone cliffs. Under the same management for 

50 years, this fine ranch is loaded with big whitetail deer, turkey, dove and quail, and is well improved with two separate headquarters, 21 

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THE ORCHARDS AT MASON 

312± ACRES | MASON COUNTY | $4,500,000 

One of the most fantastic Llano River ranches of all is now offered 

for sale with manicured, irrigated pastures, beautiful resort-quality 

homes, landscaped and accessible river frontage beyond compare 

and solid water rights. This Hill Country property has massive 

views of the painted cliffs on the Llano upstream and gorgeous 

panoramas of the mountains to the south. If you seek lots of power 

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DUNNERS MOUNTAIN RANCH 

3,160± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | $15,642,000 

One of the largest remaining contiguous tracts of land in rapidlygrowing 

Kendall County, this legacy ranch has been in the same family 

for generations and is rugged, wild, pristine and oozing with character 

and history. Dunners Mountain looms over the West Sister Creek valley 

like a sentinel, offering dramatic vistas and scenery of the highest order. 

Fertile, level fields of grass flanked by heritage oaks, pecans and elms 

dominate the lush bottoms while soaring ridges seem to touch the sky 

above, cloaking huge lake sites in untouched canyons below. 

Minerals included. Property ID: 2705323 



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OAK HILLS RANCH 

1,093± ACRES | MASON COUNTY | $3,552,250 

This is classic rolling Mason County live oak/mesquite country, 

absolutely loaded with large-bodied, big-horned whitetail, 

blackbuck antelope, turkey, varmints and birds. Brush control has 

resulted in thick turfs, prolific grasses and a refined, manicured look 

that is easy on the eye. No improvements mean it is a blank canvas 

for the visionary. Property ID: 4273891 


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BLUE HOLE RANCH 

168± ACRES | MASON COUNTY | $1,092,000 

Simply put, this is the strongest-flowing, most reliable live water in an 

absolutely fantastic private setting in all of the Hill Country west of 

Mason. Leon Creek surges through at 100 GPM, creating one of the 

finest swimming holes ever seen with solid rock “bathtubs” and noisy 

falls throughout. Wild, native fish abound in the crystal-clear waters 

which are perfect for fly fishing, floating, swimming and relaxing. 

Entirely manicured, the exquisitely varied land includes caves, cliffs, 

hardwood bottoms, dramatic views and evidence of Native Americans. 

Minerals included. Owner/Broker. Property ID: 3308360 



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CORTIJO CAPATAZ RANCH 

461± Acres Real County Property ID: 3786181 

This incredible new listing offers one-and-one-third miles of both sides 

of crystal-clear Bull Head Creek, with long, deep, green holes, waterfalls, 

rapids, multiple natural dams and fabulous home sites along the bluffs 

above the creek. The ranch also offers spring-fed New Creek, huge 

pecan bottoms, hardwood-lined hills with towering limestone bluffs, 

cypress trees, a very comfortable ranch-style home, equipment barn/ 

shop, extensive limestone fencing and irrigation canal and is loaded with 

native and exotic game. This is, without doubt, one of the finest live 

water and recreational ranches available in the Hill Country—it won’t last. 

Price: $3,950,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 

MORRIS KILLOUGH – BROKER 

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WHITE ELK RANCH 

It doesn't get any better than the Seco Valley, and the famous 415-acre White Elk Ranch is the most picturesque property I have offered in 

some time. With 600+ feet on Seco Creek, this high-fenced property has two houses, each serviced by two deep-water wells and web cameras 

providing real-time views of its wildlife and serene beauty. The guest house is surrounded by colossal oaks and overlooks two beautiful springfed 

lakes, both of which have been completely reworked, supplying precious water during the 2012–2013 drought. The awesome three-bedroom, 

3,600-square-foot main house was built in 2009 on the east side of the property overlooking the incredible Seco Valley. This pristine stone 

house was designed with incredible views from every room. It overlooks the pool and a very large stone and concrete deck. Adjacent to the guest 

house is the equipment barn and outdoor entertainment area, complete with new walk-in cooler and outdoor television. The wildlife on this 

ranch, including significant whitetail, turkey, hogs and its signature white elk, have been well fed. This property is priced to the quality that it is. 

Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 

415± Acres Uvalde County Property ID: 3475178 

RED OAK CANYON RANCH 

Located just two miles north of Utopia on FM 470, this awesome new listing offers a fabulous four-bedroom, four-bath limestone house with 

a 3,400-square-foot living area and a 2,600-square-foot wraparound covered porch sitting atop of a hill providing million dollar views in all 

directions. Recent updates include new interior and exterior paint, new carpet, new dishwasher and garbage disposals, new Rinai whole-house 

on-demand hot water heaters, new whole-house reverse osmosis water treatment system and four 1,000-gallon propane tanks (buried). The 

ranch has a three-car detached garage, paved roads, two barns, one deer blind and four deer feeders. Currently has wildlife exemption (can be 

converted to ag. exemption, if desired). Excellent hunting—priced to sell. Price: $1,399,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 

103± Acres Bandera County Property ID: 3567389 

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JSB RANCH 

Recently selected by the premier 'Images for Conservation Fund' as one of the Hill Country's most beautiful ranches, the JSB ranch is truly a rare 

gem in the Texas ranch market. This one-of-a-kind ranch has been in the same family for four generations and is now being offered as one of the 

crown jewels of the Hill Country. The ranch has everything a Hill Country ranch is about, and the extensive variety of the ranch offers a buyer 

the opportunity to own a true recreational paradise: nearly three-quarter-of-a-mile of gorgeous, crystal-clear Nueces River frontage, a spring-fed 

creek, two ponds, hills, river valley, beautiful forest-like pecan bottoms, Indian mounds, large herds of free-ranging axis, native whitetail, turkey 

and numerous other exotics. Newly-constructed roads provide access throughout the ranch and along the Nueces River, leading to an absolutely 

fabulous deep swimming hole. The ranch has a small wooden cabin, phone and wifi, electric and an excellent water well located at the front of 

the ranch. Price: $3,995,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 

458± Acres Real County 

GRIFFITH RANCH 

This new listing offers over 2,300 feet of the beautiful Sabinal River and is only minutes from Lost Maples State Park. The ranch offers tree cover 

second-to-none, with huge, healthy oak trees throughout the ranch. Numerous building sites, from under the giant oak trees along the river to 

hilltops with gorgeous views of the canyon. Wildlife includes whitetail, turkey, axis and hogs. With rich bottom land, to low hills, to mountain tops 

and the beautiful Sabinal River, you will not find a ranch of this size with this much variety anywhere. Truly a rare opportunity to purchase an 

awesome live water ranch in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Price: $2,595,000. Call Scott, (830) 591-9509 or Morris, (210) 415-9850. 



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TOMAHAWK RANCH 

Available in 74, 95, 155 and 213-acre parcels. This is a rare opportunity to own an excellent turnkey cattle and hunting ranch on the Edwards 

Plateau in western Bandera County. The Ranch offers huge healthy oaks, gentle rolling terrain, a nice small home, carport, excellent water well, 

light to heavy cover, all low fencing, surrounded by large neighbors, fabulous hunting with whitetail, hogs, turkey and occasional exotics, including 

axis deer, nice home sites with great views and fantastic privacy. Cheapest prices in the Hill Country. Owner/broker. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 


BAKER RANCH 

Located just minutes from San Antonio with frontage on FM 471 two 

miles north of Castroville, this turnkey cattle, hay and hunting ranch 

is the perfect weekend getaway or permanent retirement property. 

The exceptionally-planned and finished ranch offers fantastic access 

straight to a recently constructed two-level rock and stucco home. 

Features an Edwards water well with large concrete storage tank, two 

wet-weather creeks and the perfect mix of 70 acres of tifton grass for 

hay and cattle and 52 acres of heavy brush for the large numbers of 

whitetail, turkey and hogs. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 


NOONAN RANCH 

This fantastic hunting/cattle ranch is located just south of HWY 90 

and offers a very unique mix of South Texas along with the terrain 

and feel of a Hill Country property. The deer habitat is exceptional 

with an excellent combination of light-to-heavy brush mixed with 

huge oaks, elms and mesquites. The ranch offers five existing ponds, 

several other excellent pond and lake sites, several areas that may 

be cultivated for food plots, deep soils and fabulous home sites with 

fantastic views. The ranch is loaded with whitetail, turkey and wild 

hogs. Price: $1,870,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 

440± Acres Medina County Property ID: 2059607 



QUINTINILLA RANCH 

Located about two miles north of Encinal and about one-and-a-half 

miles from the interstate which gives you great access but still keeps it 

very private, this awesome turnkey hunting/cattle ranch has a threebedroom, 

two-and-a-half-bath home with game room. The game on 

this ranch has been meticulously controlled and managed over the last 

25 years, and the hunting is fantastic. High-fenced on three sides with 

a great road system and a nice pond that was fully stocked about eight 

years ago. Huge neighbors surround this one-of-a-kind ranch. Surfaceonly 

sale. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850 or Scott, (830) 591-9509. 

329± Acres LaSalle County Property ID: 3717383 

KENNEY RANCH 

This small hunting or cattle ranch offers terrific transition area variety 

just over an hour from San Antonio. The ranch headquarters are 

situated under a canopy of large healthy oaks and offer a very clean, 

16'x72' mobile with large wooded deck, fantastic views of the Hill 

Country, manicured lawn, four-bay equipment shed and an excellent 

shallow Edwards water well. The ranch offers gently sloping terrain, 

oak-lined creek, deep soils, thousands of large live oaks, mediumto-heavy 

cover and excellent hunting with whitetail, turkey and wild 

hogs. May divide. Price: $3,400 per acre. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 


RANCHO VALADEZ 

Located six miles south of Comfort on paved county road, this small, 

unique ranch offers everything wanted in a Hill Country ranch. The 

tract offers a beautiful spring-fed creek, fabulous small pond with 

concrete drive across and spillway, waterfalls, stock tank, incredible 

views from multiple home sites and coastal field. The ranch is loaded 

with game. Improvements include a six-stall rock horse barn, rock 

equipment building, metal horse corral, large limestone entrance and 

an excellent road system. Won’t last. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 

80± Acres Kendall County Property ID: 3732580 

EVANS CREEK RANCH 

Located in one of the most scenic areas of the Hill Country, this small 

turnkey ranch offers good access with county road frontage, a water 

well, an updated and very comfortable three-bedroom, two-bath 

home, rock storage building, concrete storm/food cellar, game-fenced 

yard, large open bunk house, working pens and livestock shed. The 

tract offers an excellent mix of cover for the wildlife, sheer limestone 

bluffs and incredible 15-mile views of the Sabinal Canyon below. The 

ranch is under a wildlife exemption and offers excellent hunting. Price: 

$579,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 




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SECO CREEK RANCH 

This incredible new listing is located east of Utopia in the corner of 

Bandera, Medina and Uvalde Counties and is less than 90 minutes 

from San Antonio. 1,200+ feet of crystal-clear, rock bottom Seco 

Creek, an entire hill with 360 percent access around it, large 

neighbors, a great mix of gentle valley land and hills, deep tillable soil, 

incredible views of the Seco Valley, fabulous homesites, electric and 

phone service, great hunting with loads of game, unique rock bluffs 

and great tree cover. Price: $1,875,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 

192± Acres Bandera County 

JACKSON CREEK RANCH 

Located in one of the most scenic areas of Texas between Vanderpool 

and Medina, this tract offers an 1800s-era log cabin, county road 

frontage, electric and phone service. Currently in a wildlife exemption, 

the property also offers 3,000± feet on both sides of crystal-clear live 

water, deep tillable soils, beautiful hardwood-lined limestone bluffs, 

several varieties of huge healthy oaks, multiple dam sites and fantastic 

homesites. The tract is mainly valley land surrounded by majestic hills 

and is loaded with whitetail, turkey and other native animals and birds. 

May be divided. Owner/Broker. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 


ESQUELL RANCH 

This new turnkey ranch offers a two-bedroom, two-bath limestone 

home, an equipment barn with shop area, small cabin, excellent 

Edwards water well, a concrete storage tank and a pila that supplies 

water troughs and a small pond near the home. The ranch is lowfenced 

on three sides and offers huge oaks, cedar, mesquite, cover 

for the wildlife, deep fertile soils and numerous areas to set up feed 

and hunting stations. Fantastic hunting. Seller would entertain seller 

financing, and there is an additional 82 acres of cultivated field that 

could possibly be acquired with the purchase of the ranch. Price: 

$579,000. Call Morris, (210) 415-9850 or Scott, (830) 591-9509. 


RANCHO RIO LINDA 

One of the most unique ranches in Uvalde County, the Janacek Ranch 

is a nice mix of Hill Country and South Texas and offers a half mile 

of beautiful Nueces River frontage, all-game fencing, four homes, 

two water wells, great tree cover, exceptional brush diversity, hills, 

large food plots, excellent hunting with improved white tail herd 

and numerous exotics, hogs, quail and turkey. You have to see this 

ranch to appreciate it. This truly unique ranch is accessed by wellmaintained 

county road from HWY 90 West. Price: $2,200,000. 

Call Morris, (210) 415-9850. 

282± Acres Uvalde County Property ID: 3659422 



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Twin Creeks Ranch 

For the first time in over 20 years, the opportunity has arisen to own one 

of the most special and treasured ranches in all of Central Texas. 

A truly remarkable and rare find one hour from downtown Austin, the Twin 

Creeks Ranch near Marble Falls is a live-water paradise. With magnificent 

rock-bottomed Hamilton Creek traversing this rolling, Hill Country ranch for 

well over a mile, and spring fed Hairston Creek for nearly a half mile, there 

is no lack of live water. An engineered, concrete dam on Hairston Creek 

creates a permanent body of water over five acres in size that affords 

excellent fishing for bass, catfish and bluegill. 

The site is extremely private being over a half mile from the nearest public 

road with none of the improvements visible from neighboring ranches. 

The magnificent 5,200-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-halfbath 

home has exceptional design, architecture, construction materials 

and finish-out including mesquite doors, windows and built-ins, Kohler, 

Rohl and Herbeau bath fixtures, exposed Cedar beams throughout, 

drapery by designer Amy Boykin, Lutron lighting system, surround sound, 

custom chandeliers and mirrors, handcrafted finishes and designer 

paint throughout. A fabulous chef’s kitchen is open to the living area and 

features gorgeous granite counters, center island with breakfast bar, 

two sinks and ample storage. Stainless Thermador appliances include 

a double oven, range stove with griddle, warming drawer and a Sub 

Zero refrigerator. Formal dining has a wet bar with copper under-mount 

sink, refrigerator, ice maker and extra cabinet space. The master retreat 

features a fire place and cozy sitting area with gorgeous creek views. 

His-and-her separate bathrooms both include king-size walk-in closets, 

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windows with exceptional views and an antique elk-horn chandelier. 

Enjoy a movie in the media room with professional equipment, enhanced 

lighting and full screen. 

The butterfly garden meets the guests of this home with a courtyard and 

a covered pergola. Lush landscaping and vast decks along the back of the 

home allow for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the peaceful sounds of 

the creeks and wildlife. The lake created by the dam on Hairston Creek 

is accented by a permanent platform for fishing, sunbathing, swimming, 

kayaking and canoeing a few short steps from the house. This is an 

incredible opportunity to own such an amazing property in close proximity 

to Austin and San Antonio. Rolling hills, wide meandering creek bottoms, 

open meadows and dense brush offer the diversity necessary to make 

this the perfect hunting ranch. It truly embodies the finest of luxury living 

in the Texas Hill Country. Excellent wildlife habitat exists with a wide variety 

of trees, brush and native grasses such as live oak, elm, sycamore, pecan, 

mesquite, cedar, persimmon and others. The entire ranch is enclosed by 

an eight-foot game-proof fence and is home to excellent herds of whitetail 

deer and Rocky Mountain elk. A true sportsmen’s paradise offering the 

finest in hunting and fishing on a square mile of the magnificent Texas Hill 

Country! Minerals available! Co-listed with Brandy Archer, KW Realty. 

Price Reduced: $6,895,000. 

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640± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2259275 

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The Jackson Ranch is located approximately 13 miles west of Lampasas, Texas, 

on FM 580 and approximately 63 miles from the Austin, Texas, city limits. With 

1.62 miles of Colorado River frontage, the ranch varies from 200-foot high 

cliffs overlooking the river and views to the west, to low, sloping, grassy banks 

sheltered by pecan trees. The ranch is contiguous native rangeland which 

is located in the famed Texas Hill Country. The terrain is hilly to rough with a 

substantial portion on the west being rocky hills, ridges and canyons. Currently 

a working cattle ranch and taxed at agriculture valuation. 50 percent of mineral 

estate to be conveyed. Price: $10,350,900 

THE HISTORIC JACKSON RANCH 

3,286± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 141204 

This ranch has it all—a beautiful five-bedroom, three-bath, open-concept ranch 

house with a wraparound porch and great views of the surrounding rolling hills 

and pasture land, a great mix of tree cover, oaks and mesquite, five stock 

ponds throughout the ranch and enough pasture land to run cattle. One of the 

best non-high-fenced hunting ranches in the area. Deer, turkey and doves are 

abundant, and you will see wild hogs in the evening. This ranch has only been 

hunted by the family. A branch of beautiful Panther Creek runs through a portion 

of the property and will run unless in a drought. A windmill-driven well keeps 

one stock tank well watered, and the primary water to the home is supplied by 

Kempner Water Service. Price: $2,454,000 


PANTHER CREEK RANCH 

The Mesa Verde is a turnkey game ranch. The majority is high-fenced with two 

pastures remaining low-fenced. Inside the high fence, genetically superior whitetail 

deer were stocked over the years and the ranch consistently produces trophy 

bucks in the 160–180 class. There are also axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck, 

scimitar oryx, aoudad sheep, mouflon, corsican, hawaiian black, Texas dall sheep 

elk, red deer and nilgai. Multiple blinds and feeders are scattered across the 

pastures. Improvements include a lodge with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, 

an office and a large kitchen which opens to the great room. The lodge sits on a 

high mesa with phenomenal 20-mile views. This is the perfect ranch property to 

step into and be in business this Fall! Price: $3,958,500 

MESA VERDE RANCH 

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Located less than 10 minutes from downtown Lampasas with access to Highway 

183. A well-manicured, game-proof fenced ranch with native and improved grasses. 

Fertile soils conducive to food plots for winter grazing of livestock or for the managed 

herd of blackbuck antelope, whitetail, axis and fallow deer. The main house is a 

three-bedroom, four-bath, custom-built Spanish/Mediterranean-style home of 

approximately 4,300 square feet. The guest house is a two-bedroom, two-bath 

frame farmhouse. Three ponds and a well with a submersible pump supply the ranch 

with water. Additional improvements include a 90’x75’ hay/cattle barn, pipe working 

pens, and a 30’x50’ workshop/garage with office. This is a rare opportunity to buy a 

turnkey combination cattle and hunting ranch. Price: $1,850,000 

LJ RANCH 

221± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2778366 

This offering presents an excellent land ownership and business opportunity. Two 

farms, located minutes northwest of Rockdale, offer an excellent land investment 

with a steady income stream. The two farms have four operational poultry houses on 

contract with Cargill raising turkey. Being less than two miles apart, management of 

both farms has been streamlined for efficiency. Additional income could be derived 

from a cow/calf operation as each parcel has pasture land not currently being 

utilized. Furthermore, each parcel has dense tree cover and a variety of native brush 

offering wonderful wildlife habitat. Rarely does an opportunity such as this come on 

the market. Two well-maintained and diverse ranches operating at a very nice return 

on investment. Price: $7,400,000 | Owner Will Divide 

640± ACRES IN MILAM COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3640084 TIM BRO AND M&M FARM 

Straddling the boundary line between Edwards and Kinney counties on the 

western edge of the famed Texas Hill Country, the historic Dusty Rose Ranch is 

one of the few remaining large ranches in this area and, for the first time in many 

years, is available for immediate purchase. The ranch is currently under Wildlife 

Management tax exemption. Seasonal Flat Rock Creek bisects the ranch near the 

center of the property. The comfortable ranch home is approximately 1,780 square 

feet, and a separate 413-square-foot game room provides extra space for relaxing 

with the family. Other improvements include a double garage and game processing 

room, a walk-in cooler, a smokehouse, a hay barn and pens with working and 

loading chutes. Price: $4,596,227 

DUSTY ROSE RANCH 

5,112± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3813242 



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Surrounded by beautiful high escarpments, Thunderbird Resort and Event 

Center sits on 26 acres and is located on Lake Buchanan. This business 

consists of 23 cottages, a 3,900-square-foot newly-constructed event center, 

a beautiful 2,450-square-foot log home, swimming pool, a 14-stall boat marina 

and fishing dock, office and several other buildings. This is a great place for 

weddings, family gatherings and cooperate retreats. This business has unlimited 

potential for growth on the 15 acres of undeveloped land connected to this 

property. Call us for a complete information package. Price: $2,890,000 

THUNDERBIRD RESORT 


This Gulf Coast ranch, bordered by the Victoria Barge Canal and in view of San 

Antonio Bay, is a veritable wildlife paradise. Waterfowl hunting is unparalleled, 

with approximately 200 acres of wetlands. There is a variety of quality soil types, 

providing a high-carrying capacity for grazing. A mixture of native and improved 

grasses are present throughout the property. Due to the location being coastal, 

the ranch is predominantly level with a good mix of open grasslands and several 

oak motts. This property has investment potential being on the barge canal. 

There are two water wells and electricity on the property. The pasture roads are 

in good condition and perimeter-fencing is cattle-tight. Surface sale only. No 

minerals to convey; there are three producing gas wells. Price: $1,699,000 

505± ACRES IN CALHOUN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2840764 

SAN ANTONIO BAY RANCH 

This prime East Texas ranch has been thoughtfully improved and is very well 

maintained. There is a 5,000-square-foot two-story lodge with six bedrooms 

upstairs and a fully equipped kitchen and large living area downstairs. Perfect for 

entertaining family and friends. Attached to the lodge is a 2,450-square-foot shop 

and garage. Extensive well-designed road system facilitates access throughout 

the property. All roads are crowned with drainage ditches along the sides. Two 

man-made ponds. One pond stocked with catfish, bass and crappie offers 

incredible fishing opportunities. Low fences on the perimeter are in very good 

shape. Originally logging roads and cuts now utilized as open senderos with blinds 

and feeders for hunters. Price: $4,995,000 

LIBERTY COUNTY RANCH 

2,080± ACRES IN LIBERTY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4258448 


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At the intersection of Highway 85 and FM 140, this versatile parcel is located 

five miles west of Charlotte and only 18 miles from the ever-growing Jourdanton/ 

Pleasanton area. With an estimated 100 acres in native South Texas brush and 

the remainder in Bermuda and native range grasses, this property suits the needs 

of a variety of prospective landowners. Having frontage on both Highway 85 and 

County Road 349 (Davis Switch Road), accessibility is exceptional. This property 

has an ample water supply consisting of a 220 GPM Carrizo well and two smaller 

domestic wells. There are also two stock tanks. The property is currently under 

agricultural exemption. Seller to convey 25 percent of current minerals owned at 

closing. No past or present mineral production. Contact for price. 

30-30 RANCH 

289± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3186877 

Built in 1883, this is one of the nicest homes in Llano and the most unique. It was 

built by a mineral wildcatter in the 1880s, has 60 acres, two ponds and sits atop 

a hill overlooking the entire town. This majestic home can be read about in “Texas 

Monthly,” historical books and numerous newspaper articles and has also been 

featured on “The New Detectives” and “Forensic Files.” The home has incredible Hill 

Country views, a 180-degree porch, a rock patio and outdoor fireplace. There are 

two wells, 30 acres in native pasture and 30 acres of clean ranchland. Spectacular 

live oaks, post oaks, elms, pomegranate and towering juniper trees abound. Luxury 

combined with history and the beauty of the Texas Hill Country create this icon of 

Texas! Do not trespass, drive up driveway or climb fence without listing agent/broker 

accompanying. Co-listed with Virdell Real Estate. Price: $1,295,000 

60.1± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3089832 

NORTON PATTEN MANSION 

This beautifully scenic wildlife ranch is located only 10 miles southwest of Rocksprings. 

Offering end-of-the-road privacy, this is a wildlife haven with tree cover, large valleys, 

incredible vistas and rugged hills. The live oak, shin oak and pinon pine cover provide 

browse and habitat for the axis, elk, fallow, whitetail, turkey, feral hogs, dove and quail. 

Electricity and a water well are located on a high bluff. Undulating Hill Country with 

elevations from 1,800–2,200 feet, canyons and flat-topped mesas. The entire Indian 

Creek subdivision is behind a game-proof fence, and the native and exotic game move 

freely about. Varmint hunting is excellent throughout the year. A seasonal creek bisects 

the property, and a water well was drilled and cased near a building site overlooking 

the ranch. Price: $320,087. Owner financing for qualified buyers. 

INDIAN CREEK RANCH TRACT 

173± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3107019 



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north 

america's 

the pronghorn 

WRITTEN BY GREG SIMONS 

The telephone conversation sounded like many that 

I’d had before. “I’m looking for something that’s a bit 

more unique than a whitetail hunt. I don’t have much 

time to devote to the trip, I’d like to avoid a hunt that’s 

physically demanding since my son is only 12, and 

would rather not hunt when it may be really cold,” was 

the query that was posed to me. I asked him if they 

had ever hunted pronghorns, and he said no. “This is 

an easy answer, as far as I’m concerned. You need to 

do a pronghorn hunt,” I exclaimed. He then wanted 

to know if it would be a high-entertainment type of 

hunt, as his son was new to hunting and he did not 

want him to get bored and perhaps lose interest in 

hunting from the get-go. “Listen, I’ve often described 

pronghorn hunting as the dove hunting of big-game 

animals,” I answered back. One of the features of 

most pronghorn hunts is that you do not have to 

be in the field an hour before daylight, you can 

often locate animals throughout the day, it’s 

not a terribly demanding hunt from a physical 

or financial standpoint, the camp environment 

tends to be more relaxed than in some biggame 

camps, and the hunting style is more 

action-oriented than sitting in a box blind. 

Jim booked the hunt and he and Winton had 

a great time; they’ve since returned to Texas 

from Florida on several other hunts.


Pronghorns are the only 

horned animals that 

shed the outer sheath of 

their horn and that have a 

forked horn 

Combined with the 

translocation releases of 

over 600 pronghorns that 

have taken place over the 

last 6 years, reasonably 

good fawn recruitment is 

also aiding in the recovery 

of pronghorn populations in 

much of Texas’ Trans-Pecos. 

This is a great hunt for 

younger hunters, providing 

an action-oriented hunt 

that’s not that physically 

demanding. 

Pronghorn hunting in 

Texas takes place in some 

of the state’s most scenic 

and unspoiled country. 


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the animal 

Though they are often referred to as an antelope, they are not a true 

antelope and are in fact the only member in the family that they belong. 

Their proper name is simply pronghorn, not pronghorn antelope. They 

are most noted as being the fastest land mammal in North America, 

being able to reach speeds of 50 MPH. Pronghorns are also unique 

in that they are the only horned animal that has a forked horn and are 

the only horned animal that sheds the outer sheath of their horns each 

year. These beautiful prairie animals indeed prefer vast open spaces 

and are symbolic of the American West. 

In Texas, pronghorn numbers in many areas of the Trans-Pecos 

region began crashing about 8–10 years ago. Though the verdict 

is still out and may never be fully understood, it appears that the 

main culprit of this decline was a parasite known as barber pole 

worms which set up shop in the abomasum of the stomach. After a 

few years of head-scratching and research, a restoration program 

was implemented through a cooperative effort between Texas Parks 

and Wildlife Department, Borderlands Research Institute, private 

landowners, and other concerned individuals and institutions. Over 

the last six years, there have been several translocations take place 

with over 600 pronghorns being captured in the Texas Panhandle 

and released on various sites near Marfa and Marathon. Though the 

first releases in 2011 did not do well, principally due to a devastating 

drought that year, the subsequent releases have fared much better. 

When you combine the success of these translocation efforts along 

with relatively good reproductive success of the native herds of 

pronghorns over the last 3–4 years, you have a pronghorn recovery 

success story that’s in the making. Pronghorn numbers in the Tran- 

Pecos have doubled and tripled in some locations over the last 4–5 

years and there are reasons to be optimistic that many localized 

pronghorn herds could perhaps make a full recovery within the next 

few years in some locations, though it could likely be many years 

before other locales may reach their pre-decline numbers. 

the hunt 

Well over 95 percent of pronghorn hunting in Texas takes place on 

private lands. Beginning a few years ago, the Panhandle region of 

Texas changed its pronghorn tag issuance program where a hunter 

who has permission from a landowner simply needs to obtain a 

pronghorn tag from a designated licensing agent, with no restrictions 

on how many pronghorn bucks may be taken on a particular tract 

of private land. For some people, this remains a controversial tag 

issuance strategy, but others like it just fine. The Trans-Pecos 

remains a restricted region where pronghorn buck harvest is dictated 

by a limited tag issuance for each landowner, with total number of 

issued tags being determined by location and acreage. 

There are some trespass arrangement opportunities that are 

available for hunters to simply pay the landowner a fee, obtain a 

tag, and have an opportunity to enjoy a self-guided hunt, with this 

hunting arrangement being more common in the Panhandle than 

in the Tran-Pecos. The other option is to book a hunt through an 

outfitter who has access to private land and landowner tags, and 

where various services are bundled into the package, such as 

guiding, lodging, meals, game processing. 

Trophy standards vary for Texas pronghorns and the minimum 

score requirement for Texas Big Game Awards is 70”, well shy of 

the minimum requirement for Boone & Crockett of 82”. Though 

Hudspeth County leads the way in terms of number of B&C 

pronghorn entries, quality pronghorn bucks are taken annually from 

many other counties in Texas, as well. Another part of the trophy of 

pronghorns, in addition to the hunting experience and the unique 

mount, is the delicious meat, especially if the area has little or no 

sagebrush. The finest game meat I’ve had from a Texas-produced 

animal is pronghorn meat from the Trans-Pecos. 

Properly prepared, pronghorns provide some 

of the finest game meat in Texas. This loin was 

browned over an open flame and finished in 

the oven, served with a demi-glace sauce. 

the outfitter 

Wildlife Systems, Inc. (WSI) is a hunting and wildlife management 

firm that was started in 1987. In addition to offering hunts for a wide 

variety of other game and exotics, WSI provides quality hunting 

services for pronghorn in West Texas and New Mexico. These 

pronghorn hunting packages are set up as 2.5 day programs which 

provide meals, lodging, guide, and game care. Hunts take place on 

large private ranches where success rates approach 100 percent. 

Named the Dodge Outfitter of the Year several years ago, from a cast 

of over 400 hunting operations in North America, WSI has a longstanding 

reputation as a reliable service that provides quality hunting 

opportunities on over ¾ miwllion acres of private land. 

For additional information on 

hunting with WSI, check out their 

website at wildlifesystems.com 

or call (325) 655-0877. 

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James King, Agent James@KingLandWater.com 

Harrison King, Agent Harrison@KingLandWater.com 

Jeanine Bishop, Agent/Office Manager 

FORT DAVIS & AUSTIN, TEXAS 

Pecos Canyon Ranch 

8,300± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY 

PRICE: $6,640,000 

The Pecos Canyon Ranch is dominated by the river 

and the canyon lands that drain into it. It is really two 

ranches, split by a county road, with excellent new 

fences and entrance gates for privacy and security. 

The western one-third has the old headquarters 

ruins with two wells and a lot of juniper cover with 

rolling hills and dense vegetation along Harkell 

Canyon, perfect for mule deer and blue quail 

hunting. The eastern two-thirds is dominated by 

huge slick-rock canyons, high ceniza mesas and 

one-and-a-half miles of the Lower Pecos River. 


Rainbow Ranch 

10,800± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY 

PRICE: $4,590,000 

The Rainbow Ranch is situated at the convergence 

of three biologically-distinct eco-regions in 

Texas: the Texas Hill Country to the east, the 

Chihuahuan Desert to the west and the subtropical 

Tamaulipan Brushland to the south, creating 

one of the most unique wildlife habitats in the 

state, with abundant mule deer and whitetail. 

This is not flat plateau country with dissected 

canyons, but rather an extensive landscape of 

rolling hills, valleys and long canyons creating 

very scenic and amazingly beautiful views. 


Eagle Piñon Ranch 

2,963± ACRES IN HUDSPETH COUNTY 

PRICE: $2,518,550 

This high Chihuahuan Desert ranch has elevations 

ranging from 4,600 feet to 5,800 feet and is a series 

of canyons, peaks and valleys, creating a rugged 

yet accessible terrain. The higher elevations of the 

Eagles are to the north at 7,400 feet. The Rio Grande 

valley to the south, with the Mexico mountains 

beyond, creates extraordinary geology and rock 

outcrops, one of which, Sawtooth, towers over the 

ranch. At this elevation, there is a lush grassland 

matrix with brush, cacti and pion trees creating a 

Davis Mountains appearance. There is a series of 

4x4 roads shown on the map which get you around 

to the various features on the ranch. An excellent 

well and a new hunting lodge with six private rooms, 

each with a private bath, make this a comfortable 

and functional hideaway. Property ID: 2450171

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Buena Vista Ranch 


PRICE: $4,648,875 

The area is a recreation mecca for both whitetail 

and mule deer hunting or for enjoyment of the 

vast landscape. Buena Vista ranch is a working 

ranch leased to a neighboring heritage 

landowner. The southern terrain is perhaps the 

most scenic, with the Mexican mountains in 

the background and tremendous views down 

into Indian Creek and Cook Creek with rolling 

hills and limestone cliff canyon banks. The 

extensive landscape of rolling hills, valleys and 

long canyons create scenic and vast views. With 

topography ranging from 1,600 to just over 

2,000 feet, there are many potential building 

sites with distant vistas of ranch features. 


HLB Piñon Ranch 

3,177± ACRES IN BREWSTER COUNTY 

PRICE: $3,971,250 

HLB Piñon Ranch is located on Highway 90, 

east of Alpine, within the north slopes of the 

Del Norte Mountains and adjacent to the 

unique gated ranch community of Sierra La 

Rana with its maintained roads, underground 

electricity and other amenities. The ranch 

has ownership of several hundred acres 

of land in several large platted lots within 

Sierra La Rana, designed for future home 

sites with utilities in place. Several thousand 

acres of adjacent ranchland offer mountains 

and grasslands for hunting and recreation. 


Quebec Ranch 

12,500± ACRES IN PRESIDIO COUNTY 

PRICE REDUCED: $7,031,250 

The Quebec Ranch is Texas cow country at 

its finest and represents some of the best 

Yucca Grasslands in the U.S. It is part of the 

Marfa Plateau, a mile-high desert grassland 

of basin range topography between the Davis 

Mountains to the north and the Chinati/Sierra 

Viejas Mountains and Rio Grande River to the 

south and southwest. The views are stunning 

and the ranch overlooks the landscapes of the 

Davis, Chinati and Sierra Viejas Mountains, 

Capote Mountain and the great expanse of 

grasslands in between. This is a working cattle 

ranch which has been well-managed by the 

same family for over five-and-a-half decades. 

Property ID: 1555099

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James King, Agent James@KingLandWater.com 

Harrison King, Agent Harrison@KingLandWater.com 

Jeanine Bishop, Agent/Office Manager 

FORT DAVIS & AUSTIN, TEXAS 

Prairie Creek Ranch 


PRICE: $458,920 

With high flat mesas overlooking rich and diverse habitat 

along the convergence of two creeks, Prairie Creek Ranch 

abounds with hunting and recreation opportunities. The 

area is a mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting or 

just prowling the canyons in search of adventure. This is not 

only plateau country with dissected canyons, but also an 

extensive landscape of rolling hills, valleys and long canyons, 

creating very scenic and amazingly beautiful views. With 

topography reaching around 2,000 feet, there are many 

potential building sites with distant vistas of ranch features. 


Thurston Canyon Ranch 


PRICE: $2,323,475 

An old hunting camp on the ranch makes a great location 

for a future headquarters, with electricity and water already 

in place. Thurston Canyon cuts across the very northern end 

where the Union Pacific Railroad meanders. There are two 

pastures and one trap dividing the ranch. Excellent blue quail 

hunting exists on the ranch, along with tremendous hunting 

potential for mule deer and whitetail deer. The groundwater 

under Thurston Canyon Ranch is high-quality and is accessed 

by one large electric well near the highway and a windmill on 

the adjoining property to the northwest. With the extensive 

water tanks and water pipeline and trough system, water is 

available across the ranch. Property ID: 4304147 

Red Mill Ranch 

25,667± ACRES IN PECOS COUNTY 

PRICE: $20,533,600 

Red Mill Ranch represents some of the best native and 

improved grasslands in West Texas. With eight sectionsized, 

improved klein grass fields, this 300-cow ranch is 

ready to go. The landscape is wide-open rolling grassland, 

interspersed with hills and mountains and surrounded by 

rugged limestone outcrop mountain ranges. This ranch lies 

at an elevation that supports vegetation such as century 

plants, Spanish dagger, yucca and cholla with a dominant 

grassland of taboso, blue gamma, side oats gramma 

and cane bluestem. Areas of brush and trees like pion 

pine, juniper, mesquite and hackberry are also present. 


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Dripstone Ranch 

2,275± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY 

PRICE: $25,000,000 

This legendary Frio River ranch has a combination of 

water, hills, trees, irrigated fields, wildlife, riverfront, caves, 

meadows, improvements, access and development 

potential that are found nowhere else in the state. It 

is located directly adjacent to thousands of acres of 

permanently-protected conservation land owned by a 

variety of entities. It features a complete and carefullydesigned 

Conservation Development Plan which 

embraces the natural resources and the amazing beauty 

through designed home sites. Protected views, common 

areas, a hotel complex, a farm-vineyard and designed 

ranch tracts aim to maximize the economic potential 

of the ranch while embracing its ecological function. 


Prairie Canyon Ranch 


PRICE: $1,857,625 

The main drainage cutting through the ranch is Prairie 

Canyon, named for the rich natural grasslands that 

once dominated this region. In fact, lesser prairie 

chickens were native to this ranch and the last one was 

seen in the 1980s, evidence of a rich mix of grassland 

and brush. Prehistoric people lived in limestone 

shelters on the ranch and a black bear pictograph can 

be clearly seen there today. The area is a recreation 

mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting or 

just prowling the canyons in search of adventure. 

Thurston Canyon cuts across the very northern end 

where the Union Pacific Railroad meanders. There is a 

permanent spring in Prairie Canyon, located near the 

confluence with Thurston Canyon, and two earth tanks. 


Yates Cattle and 

Conservation Ranch 

385± ACRES IN HAYS & TRAVIS COUNTIES 

PRICE: $7,200,000 

There is a property in the Hill Country where the 

bedded limestone strata and the historic layers of time 

come together to create a place like no other. Yates 

Cattle and Conservation Ranch’s name says it all: a 

marriage of rich Texas ranching heritage with an array 

of unique natural resources in a protected, quiet world 

all its own. Saltlick is just minutes away, and the amazing 

restaurants of Austin are a mere short ride away down 

MoPac Boulevard, immersing you in the culture of music, 

food, art, nature and outdoor recreation that makes 

Austin one of the most popular cities in the U.S. The 

ranch is centrally-located just southwest of downtown 

Austin on Bear Creek, fronting on the northbound 

side of Highway 45 where it turns into South MoPac. 


Butler Ranch 

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For the first time, the game-rich Butler Ranch is 

being offered for sale. This excellent hunting and 

cattle ranch is blessed with five miles of beautiful 

Brazos River frontage and is located in Baylor 

County in the heart of “Big Ranch and Big Deer 

Country.” Density on the Butler Ranch is high, 

approximately one deer per 15 acres, and is a 

turkey, hogs, quail and dove haven. The majority 

of the land is rolling river bottom with hardwood 

cover. Elevations range from 1,250–1,330 feet. 

There are 16 pastures and most of the ranch is 

a strong sandy soil. There is a 1,800-square-foot 

ranch house with electricity and running water. 

This is the last hunting and recreation ranch you 

will ever need. 

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600–1,800± ACRES IN BAYLOR COUNTY 


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Walker Canyon Ranch 

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Once part of the legendary Matador Ranch, the Walker 

Canyon Ranch is comprised of 10,436 deeded acres. 

The centerpiece of the ranch is its beautiful 100+ acre 

live water lake which is a rarity and true blessing in 

Northwest Texas. The topography contains large hills and 

gently rolling prairie, and the soil is comprised primarily 

of a red sandy loam. The terrain provides an excellent 

environment and world-class opportunities for hunting 

whitetail and mule deer, quail, doves, ducks, turkeys, 

wild hogs and fishing. Walker Canyon runs throughout 

the ranch and offers scenic views. Mesquite flats, cedar 

trees and native grasslands dominate the landscape, 

while hardwoods offer substantial cover for wildlife. 

Electricity enters the ranch on the southwest property 

line. Don’t miss out! This ranch is the perfect combination 

of a hunting, recreational and cattle property. 

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2,000 – 10,436± ACRES IN MOTLEY COUNTY 


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Double B Ranch 

145± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PRICE: $2,250,000 

Legendary Kerr County ranch with two live creeks, a 3,600± 

square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath custom home, 

two guest cottages, large barns and pens. West Creek, Marshall 

Creek and Peterson Spring provide live water. This ranch dates 

back to the 1800s with one of the original founding families of Kerr 

County. Many of the pens and barns are still present and usable. 

Abundant wildlife, including whitetail and axis. The land is native 

pasture with an improved hay field. The rolling terrain is great for 

horses and livestock. Beautiful Spanish-style courtyard for outdoor 

living. Only five minutes from Kerrville. Property ID: 37841608 

Klein Branch Ranch 

220± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PRICE: $1,298,000 

A very clean ranch with large hardwoods and very little cedar. The 

soil is very good and there is nice native grass perfect for horses 

or livestock. There is ample wildlife, including whitetail, axis and 

blackbuck. This is truly a blank canvas with great access off RR 783 and 

less than five miles south of Harper. The ranch is completely fenced, 

and there are some cool draws on the place that give it character. 

It is a great place to build your dream ranch. Property ID: 3423148 

Triple N Ranch 


Beautiful Hill Country ranch five minutes from Kerrville with Highway 

16 access. Dammed up West Creek offers a large deep pool of 

water perfect for swimming and fishing. Three irrigated coastal 

fields. Native pasture with large hardwoods and tremendous 

hilltop views. The beautiful three-bedroom, three-bath home 

sits aside a hill and has a great wood deck along the back of 

the home that overlooks the valley and creek below. Along with 

West Creek, Marshall Creek is also on the property. Lots of wildlife 

including whitetail and free-ranging axis. There is a nice metal 

implement barn and a foreman’s house. Property ID: 3902026 

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Slippery Ridge Ranch 


Gorgeous ranch with everything you want in the Hill Country. 1,400 feet of both sides of beautiful 

Indian Creek; it’s dammed in three places, offering great swimming and fishing opportunities. The 

ranch also has a nice duck pond. The four-bedroom, three-bath, two-half-bath, 4,533± square-foot 

custom rock home has 10-mile views, two living areas, large fireplace, custom country kitchen, large 

master suite, office, high ceilings, large back porch and more. There is an insulated 2,400-squarefoot, 

six-car garage with an air conditioned/heated workroom and bathroom. The land has great 

trees, nice fields and rolling hills. It is very horse-friendly and has a lot of wildlife. Property ID: 2902418 

Bear Creek Ranch 


A gorgeous piece of property that has it all and is less than 

two miles from Kerrville. It offers 1,700 feet on both sides of Bear 

Creek. The creek has been dammed, backing up beautiful 

water. The land offers two sprawling meadows, huge hardwoods 

and tons of wildlife. There are 360-degree breathtaking views of 

town, the valley and multiple building sites. Property ID: 1184449 

Fall Creek Ranch 


Beautiful Hill Country ranch in the highly desirable Fall Creek Road 

area. This ranch has it all! There is a nice four-bedroom, threeand-a-half-bath 

Hill Country home sitting on the hill overlooking 

the pond and valley below. The home offers high ceilings, indoor 

hot tub, nice porches, lots of woodwork and much more. There 

is a nice three-car garage and workshop. There is a 30’x50’ 

insulated barn with three roll-up doors and a five-bay implement 

barn. The land is very clean with lots of oaks and very little cedar. 

There are beautiful draws and a nice spring. Wildlife includes 

whitetail, fallow, blackbuck and turkey. Lots of peace and 

privacy, and still only 10 minutes from town. Property ID: 3406101 

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Creekwood Ranch 

16.8± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PRICE: $795,000 

This Hill Country four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, split-plan 

rock home offers a wonderful and relaxing place to hang your hat. 

Located in the prestigious Creekwood Ranch Estates, 10 minutes 

from downtown Kerrville, but outside the city limits. Enjoy the salt 

water pool and beautiful views from the covered porch overlooking 

the city. RV/implement barn, workshop, livestock shed, greenhouse, 

garden and storage shed. The house boasts of hardwood floors, 

metal roof, large island with Jennaire stove/grill, sitting area, storage 

and garden window. The game room has a wet bar and large 

closet with two adjoining bedrooms and bath. A livestock loafing 

shed offers shelter for livestock in the pasture. Property ID: 3821767 

No Pasa Nada Ranch 

35± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PRICE: $799,000 

This beautiful hilltop three-bedroom, four-bath house has all the 

charm and comfort you’d expect in a Hill Country home. Open 

floor plan for entertaining, high vaulted ceilings with exposed 

wood beams and a lovely country kitchen with lots of windows that 

overlook the backyard and pool. Large master bedroom with two 

bathrooms. There is a large wood-burning fireplace, built-in wine 

rack and wine fridge. The front and back of the house offer large 

covered porches. The pool area has been beautifully landscaped 

with a large rock patio, large fire pit and great sitting areas. There is 

a spacious guest apartment and a 40’x40’ metal barn. The land has 

been fenced off into three different pastures. Property ID: 4323250 

Venado Springs Ranch 

1,397± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY | PRICE: $8,995,000 

Turnkey hunting ranch! Five miles from Bandera and 55 miles from the 

San Antonio airport. The gorgeous eight-bedroom, nine-bath lodge 

overlooks one of two lakes. It has high ceilings and a huge kitchen. The 

large living area has a dramatic fireplace. There is a bar, mud room, 

game room and conference room. Wood accents all throughout the 

lodge with beautiful custom mesquite stairs. Nice outdoor living area. 

The ranch has been stocked with trophy whitetail bucks and breeder 

does since 2009, along with exotics (axis, blackbuck, fallow, mouflon, 

aoudad, red deer and sika). Canyons with multiple springs. A nice 

metal barn with office, living space, tool room, drive-through area, 

deer cleaning area, walk-in cooler and covered parking. Doublewide 

mobile home for help. Would make the perfect corporate 

retreat or personal playground show place. Property ID: 3807993 

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Rosita Creek Ranch 

7,061± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2977426 

The Winn Ranch on Rosita Creek is a true sportsman’s paradise today but 

has the potential to be a great investment for future development given its 

proximity to the city. The ranch has been managed for years under MLDP 

level III permitting and has great whitetail deer as well as other typical South 

Texas species, along with great waterfowl hunting and fishing on the four 

massive lakes. Other improvements include a main lodge overlooking a 225- 

acre lake, lighted tennis court, high fencing, hunter’s lodge, workers’ houses, 

a 6,200-foot paved runway and hangar, over five miles of paved roads, horse 

facilities, blinds, feeders, walk-in cooler, pipe cattle working pens and city water. 

El Lagartijo Negro Ranch 

300± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3560243 

The El Lagartijo Negro Ranch is situated in Freer, Texas, and is the 

perfect ranch for entertainment and hunting of several different species 

which include whitetail deer, axis, blackbuck antelope, red stag, hogs, 

turkey, dove and quail. Protein and corn have been fed year-round 

for the past four years. The property is high-fenced and currently set 

up primarily for bow hunting, with nine different hunting stations 

and five ponds with water run to all of them. The improvements for 

entertainment are endless on this ranch and include a main house, two 

side houses for privacy, three-room hotel, cantina and swimming pool, all 

surrounding a 12-foot-deep pond with pier stocked with bass and catfish. 

The Tandala Ranch 

1,513± ACRES IN LA SALLE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2977472 

The high-fenced Tandala Ranch is being offered as a turnkey operation. Elm 

Creek runs through the ranch and is dammed up in two different locations 

creating great bass fishing and duck hunting lakes. There are also five other 

tanks/lakes on the property providing wildlife with plenty of water. Along 

with that, there is a 4,000-foot water well. The main lodge is 3,500 square 

feet with an outdoor fire pit and hot tub separating it from the hunter’s 

cabin. Other improvements include an additional cabin, blinds, feeders, 

walk-in cooler, skinning shed, equipment barns and grain silo. Wildlife 

includes whitetail deer, ducks, blue and bob-white quail, axis and hogs. 


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Camp Verde Ranch 

287± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2976636 

The Camp Verde Ranch has 240 feet of elevation changes from the coastal 

fields and creeks to the top of Cedar Ridge which overlooks the entire 

Camp Verde valley. Both sides of Verde Creek and Mico Creek run through 

the ranch, with Mico Creek damned up creating a great fishing tank and 

two water falls on the other side. Other improvements include 80 acres of 

coastal grass, a 1,300-foot rifle range, paved roads, blinds, feeders and three 

water tanks. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, red stag, axis and blackbuck. 

Winn’s Tortuga Ranch 


The Winn’s Tortuga Ranch on Turtle Creek has some of the best trophy 

whitetail deer hunting you can find along with some exotics which 

are protein-fed year-round. The ranch is mostly high-fenced, and 

both sides of Turtle Creek run through the north side of the property 

making for great swimming and fishing. The main lodge has a pool 

and outdoor entertainment cabana with great views. The ranch has 

three additional homes, a 20-acre soft release deer pen, four-stall horse 

barn, workshop and three water wells and is being offered turnkey. 

The Wheeler Ranch 

100± ACRES IN ERATH COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2977513 

The Wheeler Ranch is about five minutes east of Morgan Mill and 15 minutes 

north of Stephenville, Texas, in the Morgan Mill school district with over 

3,600 feet of frontage on the North Paluxy River. This property is set up and 

ready to go for any type of livestock operation, especially horses. There are 

six pipe/cable-fenced turn-outs with sheds in each one, pipe working pens for 

cattle, a three-stall horse barn, 40’x50’ workshop and paved roads to all the 

improvements. The main house is a four-bedroom, four-bath custom home 

complete with outdoor kitchen and fire pit. There is also a new one-bedroom, 

one-bath guest house set off away from the primary residence for privacy. 

TUSCANY RANCH 


Approximately 160 acres of rolling hills tucked in-between the Comanche 

Trace golf course and the Kerrville-Schreiner State Park fronting on 

Highway 173 just three miles from downtown Kerrville. This wildlife 

exempt property is loaded with wildlife which include whitetail, axis 

and blackbuck deer. Both sides of Dry Hollow Creek, which is a wetweather 

creek, run through the property, and the creek is lined with 

large pecan trees. Other improvements include a 3,000± square-foot older 

home, machine shop with three phase power and a trinity water well. 

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River Ridge Ranch 


The River Ridge Ranch is on Highway 173 approximately four miles south 

of downtown Kerrville, Texas. It consists of 305 acres with Guadalupe River 

frontage overlooking and adjoining the Comanche Trace golf course. The main 

house on top of the hill is an eight-bedroom, six-bath home that has spectacular 

views of downtown Kerrville and the entire ranch itself. The property is divided 

into seven pipe-fenced pastures with over 160 acres of coastal grass for horses 

or cattle. Other improvements include three homes, two horse barns, two hay 

barns, an equipment barn and a workshop, all easily accessible by the paved 

roads within the ranch. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis and blackbuck. 

Monterrey Ranch 

1,185± ACRES IN STARR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3389030 

The Monterrey Ranch is about one hour southwest of Hebbronville off of FM 

2686 and three miles down an easement road, making it secluded and private. 

The ranch has been in the same family for over 60 years, primarily for cattle 

and hunting, and is 100 percent high-fenced with about eight separate lowfenced 

pastures within. There are two ponds on the property, one being 18 

feet deep, and three water wells that average about 900 feet in depth. Other 

improvements include a good set of cattle-working pens and an old camp with 

three trailer houses. Several strips have also been cut on the ranch, making 

it ideal for quail hunting and providing great buffel grass for the cattle. 

Red Sky Ranch 

97± ACRES IN TRAVIS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3873054 

The Red Sky Ranch is approximately 97 wildlife exempt acres fronting on the 

west end of Lake Travis with over 1,500 feet of your own private lake frontage 

and end-of-the-road privacy. This ranch sits directly in the bend of the lake 

providing incredible views towards Austin and Marble Falls. Across from 

the ranch is the Muleshoe Bend Park which ensures that you will always be 

looking at a pristine park landscape. Improvements include a 3,000± squarefoot 

home with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, a storage shed, a 

paved walkway to the lake alongside a cascading waterfall and a covered 

two-stall boat dock with electricity and storage. The ranch is only about eight 

miles west of Lago Vista off of RM 1431, fronting on Muleshoe Bend Trail. 


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BARREL & INDIAN CREEK RANCH 

32,041.57± ACRES IN BRISCOE COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 4287008 • $24,031,177 

Positioned along the Palo Duro Canyon escarpment approximately 65 miles southeast 

of Amarillo, the Barrel and Indian Creek Ranch contains over 50 square miles of the most 

scenic and dramatic areas found in the Texas Panhandle. Overwhelming panoramic 

views showcase the canyon and winding creek bottoms that drain to the Red River. 

CHRISTIE RANCH 

12,160± ACRES IN ROBERTS COUNTY • $16,500,000 

Truly represents the “best of the best” in Eastern Texas Panhandle 

Ranches. Rolling and sloping open prairie lands that descend to fertile 

creek bottoms. Offered with full water rights and wind generation 

royalty rights, and an amazing one-half of the minerals will convey. 

WILD CARD RANCH 

5,795.8± ACRES IN DONLEY COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 4417455 • $7,505,561 

This scenic ranch’s terrain varies from gently rolling uplands to scenic 

canyons and productive live water creek bottoms. Water sources 

include McCullum Creek, a spring-fed fishing pond and water wells. 

Turkey, quail, dove and a 50/50 mix of mule and whitetail deer. 

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REDING RANCH 

623.21± ACRES IN DENTON COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 3591003 • $5,608,890 

This extremely well-located property is located on the northern 

outskirts of Denton, Texas. The Reding Ranch is approximately 50 

miles north of the Dallas Central Business District. The property 

has desirable highway frontage and is located in an area where 

considerable development is occurring. 

CLAYTON RANCH 

517± ACRES IN PARKER COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 3900959 • $3,877,500 

Extremely well located north of Weatherford, Texas, and approximately 

30 miles west of Fort Worth. The property has paved highway frontage, 

and considerable rural acreage development is occurring around the 

ranch. The centerpiece of the property is a pristine 15-acre spring-fed 

fishing lake, with the balance being a mix of heavily-wooded areas and 

open coastal fields. The ranch is improved with two homes. 

D&D WHITETAILS RANCH 

4,851.03± ACRES IN STONEWALL COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 3980561 • $7,033,993 

This outstanding commercial, high-fenced, whitetail hunting ranch 

offers some of the best hunting opportunities to be found in the Texas 

Rolling Plains. The terrain varies from upland mesas with rocky side 

slopes to lower, fairly level as well as rolling country. There are 12 

established food plots and a 100-acre field. The property is stocked 

with some of the best deer available from the 10X Buck Ranch. 

BARR RANCH 

2,137± ACRES IN KING COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 4222814 • $2,126,315 

This recreational hunting/cattle ranch is located approximately 15 miles 

northwest of Knox City, Texas. The property features an attractive, 

well-maintained owner’s home, bunk house and shop building. The 

topography varies from rolling to rough and broken, with scenic creek 

bottoms and elevated ridges. The ranch is a combination of mesquite 

and cedar country with excellent protection for wildlife. Hunting is rated 

excellent, with dove, quail, turkey, hogs and whitetail deer. 

www.ChasSMiddleton.com 


Sam Middleton, Broker sam@csmandson.com 

Charlie Middleton, Broker charlie@csmandson.com 


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Jim & Byron Snyder Family Ranches 

It is seldom that opportunities such as this arise. Snyder Family Ranches offer 

a great location, scenery and good cover and vegetation for wildlife and cattle. 

Amenities such as the city waterline and electricity make the ranches even 

more desirable. Long-term ownership, quality ranches like this, with miles of 

live water, well-maintained improvements and substantial minerals included, 

are hard to find, so this offering deserves your attention. 

Headquarters 

3,805± ACRES IN CALLAHAN COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 4016422 • $10,654,000 

Seales Pasture 


PROPERTY ID: 4018672 • $2,800,350 

Harris Pasture 


PROPERTY ID: 4020554 • $2,595,450 

Cutbirth Pasture 

1,270.49± ACRES IN CALLAHAN COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 4165770 • $2,350,406 

Austin Pasture 

670± ACRES IN CALLAHAN COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 4169138 • $1,340,000 

www.ChasSMiddleton.com 


Sam Middleton, Broker sam@csmandson.com 

Charlie Middleton, Broker charlie@csmandson.com 

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LEGACY RANCHES | RAW LAND INVESTMENTS | GRAZING & HUNTING LAND 

THE CAMPBELL FARM & RANCH TEAM BELIEVES IN HARD WORK & FOCUSES DILIGENTLY AT 

UNDERSTANDING THE LAND AS WELL AS HOW TO NAVIGATE LAND TRANSACTIONS TO ENSURE 

CLIENTS RECEIVE THE MOST CURRENT, PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE ON THEIR INVESTMENTS. 

Heath Kramer 

AGENT 

940.456.0575 

HEATH@CFRLAND.COM 

Boone Campbell 

BROKER 

940.282.5500 

BOONE@CFRLAND.COM 

Travis Patterson 

AGENT 

254.246.5266 

TRAVIS@CFRLAND.COM 

IF YOU’RE READY TO START A CONVERSATION ABOUT LAND, CONTACT CAMPBELL FARM & RANCH 

TO DISCUSS THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES BEING A LANDOWNER PROVIDES. 

WWW.CFRLAND.COM | 940.549.7700 | 

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Repass Ranch 

$2,188,900 

826± ACRES 

STEPHENS COUNTY 

This managed ranch contains the ideal edge and cover for wildlife, while also supplying ample grass for livestock. This acreage provides sufficient 

surface water with over a mile of Cedar Creek containing deep pockets of water as well as two five-acre lakes and three ponds. A ridge running 

through the middle of the property creates the 150± feet of elevation changes and splits the diversity of the ranch. Repass Ranch has been in the same 

family since the 1880s, and this family has preserved the land’s quality over the years. Contact Boone Campbell, 940.282.5500. Property ID: 4319437 

Harpersville Ranch 

$1,346,250 

750± ACRES 


Tharp Ranch 

$1,018,800 

566± ACRES 

THROCKMORTON COUNTY 

Harpersville Ranch is land designed for deer, duck and dove hunting. 

The eight-acre Duck Lake contains a deep hole on one end and four 

to five acres of shallow waters to attract bait fish and ducks on the 

other. This ranch offers 10 ponds of various sizes including some 

with long winding draws that create abundant waterfowl habitat. 

Harpersville Ranch has four small, fenced food plots and two 65± acre 

fields providing ample sunflowers for dove hunting and grass for cattle. 

Contact Boone Campbell, 940.282.5500. Property ID: 3312506 

Productive hunting and ranching land with large neighbors. The mature 

vegetation provides excellent bedding ground and habitat for wildlife. 

The cultivated fields on the southern half of the ranch offer an area for 

sunflowers, dove hunts and wheat production. Predominately consists 

of mesquite trees with lotebush and catclaw providing excellent 

loafing cover for the abundant quail. The native grasses offer preferred 

seeds and nesting habitat, as well as high-quality grazing for cattle. 


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Creekside Ranch 

$677,250 

315± ACRES 


Lakeview Land 

$584,380 

244± ACRES 


Uniquely diverse terrain with hills, draws, creeks, food plots and 

excellent tree coverage for the area’s legendary whitetail population. 

The native grasses are full of signs of an active quail population. The 

old fields with food plots are surrounded by woods and two creeks, 

with a wet-weather creek running along the east side and the North 

Elm Creek on the south. Creekside Ranch is a beautiful, turnkey hunting 

property with large neighbors and abundant wildlife. Contact Travis 

Patterson, 254.246.5266. Property ID: 4323995 

Lakeview Land is impressive land with gorgeous vistas of the 

west side of Possum Kingdom Lake. This wooded property has 

stunning views in all directions and offers ideal build sites with 

meters in place and paved frontage less than a mile from the lake. 

Contact Heath Kramer, 940.456.0575. Property ID: 2998659 

Quail Draw Ranch 

$542,400 

320± ACRES 


Rafter D Ranch 

$819,000 

252± ACRES 

YOUNG COUNTY 

Quail Draw contains 130 acres of large, mature mesquites along the 

southwest with the remaining acreage being open with native grasses. 

The fallow fields provide good cover and nesting habitat for quail as 

well as excellent grazing for cattle. This property comes with incomeproducing 

potential and has outstanding hunting opportunities. 

Contact Travis Patterson, 254.246.5266. Property ID: 3715192 

This ranch consists of wooded acreage with minerals and deep Texas 

history. The diverse topography creates great views while producing 

a wide variety of trees and cover along the creeks and draws. The 

fertile soil provides grass pastures enriched with small ponds scattered 

throughout the ranch. The west boundary of the property has a marker 

for the northwest corner of the Texas Lower Indian Reservation. This 

investment is an opportunity to own a unique piece of Texas history. 



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Twin Lakes Ranch 

24± ACRES IN WALLER COUNTY 

This Louisiana-style 6,139-square-foot Antebellum home, pool house, 

guest casita, barn with living quarters, pool and tennis courts are nestled 

among massive live oaks and lush landscaping. It embraces the French 

architectural style of the early plantation homes of the South. Massive 

columns, porches up and down with french doors from all rooms. 

Ag. exempt and has fenced pastures. Perfect for polo! 


115.34± ACRES IN GRIMES COUNTY 

Gorgeous turnkey property that offers fantastic views along with a 

comfortable cottage, a barn with stalls, a large open-air equipment 

barn, three water wells, two lakes, wet-weather creeks, great mix of 

open and rolling areas and woods. Home to an abundance of wildlife. 

Additional building sites abound on this property. Property is perimeter 

fenced and cross fenced and ag. exempt. Partial mineral conveyance. 


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Boggy Creek 

47.7± ACRES IN AUSTIN COUNTY 

Beautiful rolling property near Bellville in the Bleiblerville area is a blank 

canvas affording a building site with amazing distant views or other sites 

for privacy. Great property for cattle grazing and/or hay production. 

Wildlife is abundant here. The sparkling pond has rendered many a 

catfish in the day. Pastures gently roll down toward the creek at the 

back boundary. Ag. exempt. 


58± ACRES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY 

Breathtaking 58.06-acre tract in Brenham (offering as 58, 30 or 28 

acres) with distant views. Guest cottage is 700± square feet with a loft, 

laundry room, covered patio and RV awning that overlooks two stocked 

lakes. Additional pond, entrance lined with olive trees, three deep water 

wells, well houses and separate underground electric to all meters. 

Solar system of 19,600-watt DC ground mount electrical system, two 

underground propane tanks, covered working pens, electric entry gate 

and perimeter hog wire fencing. Ag. exempt. Seller will divide. 


Sandy Hill Farm 

45± ACRES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY 

Motivated sellers! Country property in Sandy Hill Area-Brenham! Looking 

for a ranchette with convenient access to Houston? This is a great place 

for a weekend getaway or permanent living. Located in Washington County, 

minutes from Brenham. 45+ acres, rolling hills and beautiful views await! 

Perfect for the weekend rancher, cattle grazing, horses or the novice 

farmer. Has a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home, two-bedroom, 

two-bath guest house, 60’x40’ barn with concrete flooring, three roll 

up doors and overhang, small pole barn and pond. Sellers will divide! 


2628 HIGHWAY 36 SOUTH, #311, BRENHAM, TEXAS 77833 


Shelly Moschak BROKER/OWNER 

SHELLY@5STARCOUNTRY.COM | (979) 830-5040

Chad H. Foster Jr., Broker • landsofamerica.com/member/9982 

106 North East Street 

Uvalde, Texas 78801 

830-776-3605 

chadfosterjr@gmail.com 

The La Pryor Farm is a highly productive farm 

located in the desirable Wintergarden Area. The 

farm has two pivots, covering 80.5 acres and 120 

acres, respectively. There is a 10,000-square-foot barn 

and a small manager’s home, plus an additional office/barn. The farm 

is currently in vegetable production, cucumbers, onions and cabbage. 

Cotton, corn and other grains are also grown. Three irrigation wells total. 

Two larger wells produce between 500–600 GPM each, a third smaller 

well produces 150–200 GPM and is set to supplement both pivots. There is 

a domestic well at the barn to serve the barn and home. $2,500,000 

THE CLINE RANCH 

671 Acres in Uvalde County 


LA PRYOR FARM 



BIG OAK RANCH 



The beautiful Cline Ranch has been in the 

same family for over 30 years. Conveniently 

located only 15 miles west of the city of Uvalde, 

with almost two miles of HWY 90 frontage, 

it boasts great access for its seclusion. A well-maintained stucco 

homestead and large barn are accompanied by an extensive water 

system serviced by a recently-replaced well. The sprawling property 

is teeming with abundant wildlife and rich with native vegetation 

including large oaks, persimmon, guajillo and mesquite. The Cline 

enjoys varied improvements including a great road system for ease of 

navigation and newly-updated cross fencing. $1,700,000 

The beautiful Big Oak Ranch is conveniently 

located only 15 miles west of the city of 

Uvalde, boasting great access for its very 

private location. The well-maintained home 

features stained concrete floors throughout and 

warm pine-paneled ceilings. The manicured grounds contain a 

barn and corn silo, and are surrounded by low-fenced neighbors. 

The sprawling property teems with abundant wildlife and native 

vegetation including large oaks, persimmon, guajillo and mesquite. 

Big Oak enjoys varied improvements including a great road 

system for ease of navigation, perimeter fencing and great water 

infrastructure. $570,500 

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LIGHTNING BUG SPRINGS 

15 Acres in Uvalde County • Property ID: 4258806 

Surround yourself with the wild beauty of the Texas Hill Country at Lightning Bug Springs. Enjoy your own Frio 

Canyon paradise with end of the road privacy on a 15-acre ranch complete with the relaxing sights and sounds 

of 600 feet of crystal-clear Dry Frio River private frontage. Varied terrain from riverbed to towering bluffs and 

everything in between is an ideal location for birding. Far enough from the noise and traffic of the main river 

to experience a peaceful retreat, but just minutes from Concan’s quaint restaurants, quirky shops and myriad 

of recreational opportunities. The property has been run as a private campground, providing a perfect spot for 

small to medium sized gatherings. With all it has to offer, whether run commercially as a turn-key resort or kept 

for private enjoyment, Lightning Bug Springs is the type of retreat that creates family traditions. $950,000 

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Liveoak Creek Ranch 

83± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3370503 

Located one-and-a-half miles from the city with over 2,100 feet of Liveoak 

Creek. Good productive fields, large oak trees, views of the surrounding hills 

and a remodeled farmhouse, all located one mile from the Gillespie County 

Airport. Good deer, turkey and axis hunting. PRICE REDUCED! 

Live Water Ranch 


This ranch offers crystal-clear water cascading over limestone rock. Treed 

throughout, consisting of live oak, cedar, sycamore and Spanish oak. Ag. 

exempt with very nice views. Located off IH 10, 15 miles to Kerrville. 

Harper Hunting Ranch 


A wonderful secluded ranch with a nice home, insulated shop 

building, pond with large catfish, great deer, turkey, axis and 

blackbuck antelope hunting. 

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1325 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 


Nixon Real Estate has 52 acreage properties available. 

Please call or email for a full list. 

SELLERS: WE NEED MORE LISTINGS IN GILLESPIE COUNTY! 

River Bend Ranch 

18.66± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3681979 

18.66-acre tract in a gated subdivision, beautiful large post oak treed building site with a pasture area with improved grasses, sandy loam soil, 

good for grapes or fruit trees. Very strong well water area, located two miles off Highway 290 in the wine country. 

Enchanted View Ranch 

213± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3754784 

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

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

wooded hills. Great hunting for deer, turkey, dove and hogs. 


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THE DOS HERMANOS RANCH 

One of the finest turnkey hunting and recreational ranches on the market in Texas today. It presents a very unique opportunity to own a 

property that has world-class whitetail deer hunting and some of the best wing shooting in Texas. Call Anthony Simpson, (210) 854-6365. 

4,250± ACRES IN TOM GREEN COUNTY Property ID: 3837766 

DESPACIO RANCH 

This horse and sportsman’s paradise is beautifully situated on a flat-topped hill with stunning views of the surrounding valleys. It is completely 

high fenced and full of axis and trophy whitetail deer. Electric gate and paved road to the house. Call Anthony Simpson, (210) 854-6365. 

80± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY Property ID: 4377129 

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DOUBLE BAR 7 RANCH 

This turnkey high-fenced hunting ranch is located in the central 

part of Zavala County in highly-sought-after red sandy loam 

country. The ranch is turnkey with nice improvements. Blinds, 

feeders and equipment will convey. Excellent brushy terrain 

with big bull mesquite provides quality habitat for the abundant 

wildlife. Call Anthony Simpson, (210) 854-6365. 

1,654± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY Property ID: 3757668 

RANCHO DE PEZ Y CAZA 

Rancho de Pez y Caza is prime South Texas brush country 

located just minutes away from Freer, Texas, in the heart of Muy 

Grande country. This property consists of nine tracts out of the 

Rosita Ranch Subdivision that have been consolidated under 

one five-mile perimeter. High-fenced with improved South Texas 

genetics. Call Ryan Cummings, (361) 296-4749. 

649± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNTY Property ID: 4283583 

ATASCOSA RIVER RANCH 

This ranch has beautiful scenery, from the many oak-covered 

rolling hills to the large oak tree-covered river valley. Wild game 

is abundant, and San Antonio is only 30 minutes away. Nothing 

to do here but enjoy! Call Rick Slaughter, (210) 389-4954. 

1,143± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNTY Property ID: 3993463 

LA JARA RANCH 

Prime Rio Grande Valley nilgai and quail country! This is a lowfenced 

ranch with large neighbors like the King Ranch and a 

National Wildlife Refuge on the north and south ends of the 

property. This property is turnkey and ready to go. Call Ryan 

Cummings, (361) 296-4749. 

870± ACRES IN WILLACY & 

HIDALGO COUNTIES Property ID: 3806915 


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Artificial 

Cover for 

Bats, Birds 

& Bass 

WRITTEN BY GREG SIMONS, WILDLIFE CONSULTANTS 

Food, cover, water, and space. Sound familiar? Indeed, those 

are the basic habitat components that are central to the health 

all wildlife species. Though perhaps not as sexy as food or 

water, cover requirements for wildlife are often the weak links 

in the habitat equation for various wildlife. The two general 

functions of cover are to provide protection from predators and 

other animals that potentially pose harm to individuals, as well 

as to provide protection against climatic pressures. From an 

ecological standpoint, wildlife cover can be broken into several 

categories that serve specific needs, such as loafing, nesting, 

brooding, escape, roosting, and thermal regulation. When 

certain cover components are lacking, the habitability for a 

particular wildlife species is diminished, thus compromising the 

existence of localized populations of that wildlife species. 

Artificial 

nest boxes 

are great 

management 

tools for a 

variety of 

cavity nesting 

birds in Texas, 

including wood 

ducks, which 

are a species of 

wildlife that’s 

an American 

conservation 

success story. 

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As wildlife stewards, 

one of our first orders of business should be understanding 

some of the basic principles of habitat management, and to 

know how to manage and manipulate resource components 

to ensure adequate habitability for species of interest. One 

of the fun parts of managing wildlife is using creativity to 

overcome habitat shortfalls. When these habitat shortfalls can 

be mitigated without a lot of time and financial investment, 

then these wildlife management successes can serve as 

silver bullets that incentivize us to become even more deeply 

committed to managing these wildlife resources. And though 

we may not be able to fool Mother Nature, we can often help her 

out through man-made products. Here are a few examples of 

artificial cover strategies that can be applied in any region of the 

state with minimal or modest effort. 

Bats 

No, not all bats are blood-sucking vampire bats. In fact, the 

earth would be a very different and poorer place without 

bats. The world is home to some 1300 species of these flying 

mammals, with over 30 species that have been documented in 

Texas. The ecological roles that bats play in providing us with 

healthy natural ecosystems and how they contribute to human 

economies cannot be overstated. Certain species of bats 

consume untold tons of insects, including some types of insects 

that are damaging to agricultural crops, not to mention pesky 

mosquitoes and gnats. Other species of bats serve as important 

plant pollinators, including some in desert regions which serve 

as critical links in pollinating various agaves and cacti. Finally, 

fruit-eating bats are integral to seed dispersal in certain regions. 

Due to diseases and habitat impacts, many species of bats are 

on the decline in various regions. Bat houses have become a 

popular and inexpensive option for people who are 

looking for ways to manage for wildlife diversity and 

one of the nice aspects of helping bats is that you do 

not have to have a large ranch to make a difference. 

Artificial bat houses, or what some refer to as bat 

boxes, are inexpensive and readily available through 

many different companies that can be found online. 

These artificial structures are simple in design, are 

not generally visually obtrusive, and provide various 

species of bats a needed place to roost, while also 

allowing females a place to rear their young pups. 

Birds 

Often simply referred to as bluebird houses, bird 

boxes have long been a tool used for people to 

attract local wildlife for their own viewing pleasure. 

They’ve also been used to help restore wood ducks 

in areas that lack old trees with cavities near and 

around rivers, ponds, and flooded areas. Few people realize 

how many species of birds generally rely on cavities to build 

their nests and rear their young. Some of these Texas cavitynesting 

birds include Carolina chickadee, Carolina wren, 

Bewick’s wren, house wren, tufted titmouse, eastern bluebird, 

purple martin, starling, red-headed woodpecker, wood duck, 

and many others. 

Like bat houses, bird boxes are readily available from many 

different outlets. Construction and installation of such 

structures can be a fun and rewarding experience and can 

make for excellent community programs, such as Eagle Scout 

projects. Strategies for proper construction, placement, 

varmint-proofing, and maintenance are all available by 

conducting online searches. 

Bass 

Structural features in ponds provide places for fish to hide 

from predators, nesting and spawning cover, shade from the 

sun, while also providing places for food organisms that feed 

fish to live and grow. These structural features may come in 

the form of aquatic plants, bank and soil surface areas, as 

well as other physical features including logs, docks, and 

rocks. While ponds are under construction, and even after 

ponds are full of water, a common pond management strategy 

is provision of artificial cover. These artificial cover sources 

can come in an assortment of products including oak pallets, 

concrete cinder blocks, pipes that are bundled together, 

and even old cars. Old tires are commonly used in private 

waters but seem to be a bit controversial regarding potential 

environmental impacts. A natural product that is often used is 

brush piles or even Christmas trees that are secured at their 

base with concrete blocks. 

Discarded Christmas trees are commonly used to provide artificial fish 

structure in ponds. Cement blocks can be used to help anchor them. 



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Make sure that these artificial cover structures are located 

away from swimming areas and are deep enough to avoid boat 

collisions. Position them in areas of the pond that do not already 

have existing cover, and position in areas 

where anglers can cast to these spots to 

access these locations where fish are often 

concentrated. Further, it’s good to place 

these structures at different depths with 

reasonable spatial distribution to appeal to 

different species of fish of different sizes. 

Make sure that these products do not contain 

any toxicants which may be harmful to the 

pond environment, including certain treated 

wood products. 

1-d-1 Wildlife Valuation 

Texas private landowners have an option to 

consider wildlife management, as opposed 

to traditional ag practices, to possibly qualify 

for their 1-d-1 open space valuation when paying their annual ad 

valorem taxes. Of the seven wildlife management practices that 

are recognized by the appraisal districts, the landowner must 

satisfy a minimum of three of these required practices; provision 

of artificial wildlife cover is one of the seven practices. Thus, 

landowners who provide these artificial habitat cover components 

are not simply benefiting wildlife, but they may also be putting 

themselves in a position to benefit in tax savings. ° 

Bat houses are 

inexpensive tools that 

may help provide 

bats with important 

roosting cover, as well 

as places for females 

to rear their young. 

For assistance with your wildlife management or commercial 

hunting needs, contact the private firm of Wildlife Consultants, 

LLC at (325) 655-0877, owned by veteran wildlife biologists, Greg 

Simons and Ruben Cantu. 

Bats play a huge role in the ecological health of our 

ecosystems through pollination, insect control, and seed 

dispersal. Due to impacts from disease and critical habitat 

loss, bats need our help more today than ever before. 

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Located on FM 2147 just west of Marble 

Falls and adjacent to Horseshoe Bay, 

this beautiful ranch is in one of the 

most desirable areas in all of the Hill 

Country. A Fredericksburg-style rock 

home built in the 1800s, entirely highfenced, 

fantastic Lake LBJ views, yearround 

springs and a variety of mature 

trees add to the beauty and charm of 

this ranch. 

414± Acres in Burnet County 

Krumm Ranch 

This nice property is located south of 

Bertram within the gates of Greystone 

Ranch and The Ranches at Canyon 

Creek, creating a secured location. 

The original ranch house is on the 

property and in the process of being 

restored; when finished, this would be 

a nice place for a weekend getaway. 

This ranch has lots of topography and 

long-distance views. $660,000 

The Ranch at Canyon Creek 



One of the best live water properties in the Hill Country, highlighted 

by 3,150± feet of frontage on the pristine Pedernales River. Easily 

accessible by foot, the river is wide with a rock bottom and shallow 

shoals. There are several larger holes hosting perch, bass and 

catfish. About 100 yards from the riverbank is a natural spring that 

generates on the property. Gigantic oak and cypress trees thrive 

on this abundant source of water. There is excellent roll with a 

high point affording long distance views of the Pedernales River 

valley and beyond. Excellent roads throughout the property, and 

electricity has been extended close to the prime building location 

near the spring. Will divide. 

132± Acres in Blanco County | Property ID: 4443464 Pedernales River Ranch 

Chad Calhoun, Broker 

chad@jimberryranchsales.com • (512) 756-9230 

503 South Water, Burnet, Texas 78611 

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Well-appointed custom home built in 2015 on 25 acres. Stone Ridge 

Mountain is a gated ranch development with paved ribbon-curbed 

streets; the taxes are kept at ag. values. This home has an openconcept, 

split-bedroom floor plan, a kitchen with hickory cabinets, 

gas range and double oven (convection and conventional), vaulted 

ceilings, granite countertops throughout the house and an extralarge 

covered patio with access from kitchen and bathrooms. There is 

native, drought-resistant landscaping, wide flagstone walkways and a 

fenced backyard. Private setting among the trophy live oak trees. The 

ultimate in peaceful country living—white tail deer and turkey come 

to the stock tank for water. Quick access to Highway 281. $709,900 

25± Acres in Blanco County | Property ID: 3866566 

Stone Ridge Mountain 

Hill Country French Villa 

Nestled in the hills with views of Lake LBJ and the city lights of 

Marble Falls, this French Country farmhouse offers a total of 5,262 

square feet of living area in three beautiful buildings: main house, 

guesthouse and detached office (man cave) garage. So many 

possibilities: two-bedroom main home could be your year-round 

home or a vacation home, and the guest house could be a great bed 

and breakfast. The entire estate is a fun place for friends and family 

but also a private retreat to get away and relax. Corporate retreat? 

Move-in ready, includes most furnishings and equipment. $1,590,000 

30± Acres in Burnet County | Property ID: 3049581 

Beautiful stretch of the Russell Fork on the 

San Gabriel river—both sides of the river for 

a total of over one-half mile! Drive across the 

river to hilltop views and a spring-fed creek. 

Massive live oaks, grafted pecan trees, deer 

and turkey. Lots of history in this family farm 

with a house overlooking a pecan bottom in 

the bend of the river, grain silos, barns and 

antique equipment. $899,000 



San Gabriel River 

With 1,900± feet of river frontage, this tract has an incredible ratio 

of waterfront footage per acre. The river is easily accessible by foot 

with the upper portion being a narrow chute with fast moving white 

water—perfect for tubing or kayaking. To have such widely varied 

characteristics along one section of river establishes this as one of the 

more unique live water properties in the region. There is also 1,000± 

feet of a seasonal creek running just inside the south boundary. 

Accessible though a gated entry on paved road with excellent gravel 

roads. 10 minutes west of Johnson City, 45 miles to Austin and 65 

miles to San Antonio. Additional acreage available. $600,000 

Pedernales River Tract 

30± Acres in Blanco County | Property ID: 4443540

Britsch Ranch 

70± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4305716 

Close to San Antonio, this exceptional home is just four miles from Hondo on Highway 173. The property is comprised of 70 acres, including native brush and 

improved pasture. The grand, custom, rock and stucco home has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a gourmet kitchen and high-end amenities. The home 

is nestled among century-old oak trees and surrounded by a large patio and a fabulous custom pool that has a luxurious hot tub—a delight for both adults and 

children. This unique home is perfect for entertaining a large crowd, friends or family. A must-see! 

Living Water Ranch 

1,380± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3572061 

Working and recreational ranch ideally located in the Texas Hill Country. This picturesque ranch consists of fertile pastures, creek bottoms and rolling hills with 

gorgeous vistas. The entire ranch has been extensively cleared of cedar for many decades and is covered with an abundance of live oaks and native brush. The 

pastures are fenced and cross-fenced and currently are used to stock horses and cattle. Four water wells and corresponding troughs have been strategically 

placed throughout the ranch. Twin Hollow Creek and its tributaries run in wet weather and traverse the ranch, giving excellent habitat for wildlife. This diverse 

property has been in the same family for three generations. 

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Quail Ridge Farms 

Hancock Ranch 



Nestled on a hilltop merely an hour from downtown San Antonio, 

Quail Ridge Farms is a luxury cattle, equestrian or deer estate with 

irrigated pastures and spectacular views. Meticulously constructed, is a 

custom-built limestone home. Other amenities located on the property 

include a perimeter high fence with a gorgeous main entrance, two center 

pivot systems, earthen pond and an 80’x80’ steel barn. 



This ranch has a good blend of fertile soils, rocky cliffs and creek bottoms. 

The vegetation is typical for the area with live oaks, elms, mountain laurels 

and cedar and other native brush and grasses. A few select areas have been 

cleared and used for food plots. An Edwards Aquifer water well provides 

water to the house, barn and water troughs. Martin Creek traverses 

through portions of the ranch allowing for great wildlife habitat. 

Lazy R Ranch 



At the entrance is a paved driveway leading up to a bluff where the custom 

rock home is situated. The entire back of the house is wrapped in porches 

that overlook some of the most beautiful scenery Texas has to offer. There 

is also a large metal barn/workshop. The terrain varies from high elevations 

with a couple of ridge views to low valleys. The majority of the land is 

covered with live oaks, cedar and additional native hardwoods and plants. 

Rio Medina Farm 



This farm is only 30 minutes west of downtown San Antonio. You’ll 

experience excellent irrigated soil to raise crops and turf grass, rolling hills 

covered in irrigated coastal that is currently producing hay and flat fertile 

irrigated soil perfect for optimal growth of crops. The far east side of the 

farm has beautiful views of rolling hills, native brush and large live oak 

trees which would make a great place to build a house. 

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DREW@TXRANCHBROKERS.COM | (512) 755-2078 

PO BOX 1338, BURNET, TEXAS 78611 

MIKE BACON, GENERAL PARTNER 

MIKE@TXRANCHBROKERS.COM | (512) 940-8800 

PO BOX 201330, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78720 

LAKE TRAVIS RANCH 

From breathtaking views to Lake Travis shoreline frontage, this property has it all. Great development potential or kept intact, the ranch exhibits 

the upmost of a Highland Lakes/Hill Country perfect spot. This unique property is sprinkled with three small lakes/tanks, grandiose views and a 

great location. It is one of the largest properties for sale in the area with 1,900 feet of Lake Travis frontage and access. 

809± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY 


ARROWHEAD RANCH 

Elevation changes and big views. Large fishing ponds, intermittent creek, high-fenced, game-managed, great hunting and a river bottom full 

of arrowheads and artifacts. Four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home, four-bedroom, three-bath log home, air conditioned barn/shop, five 

wells and more. Minerals convey. 

1,626± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY 


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REAVIS RANCH 

The varied terrain of this outstanding Hill Country ranch gives the 

feel of a much larger property. The higher elevations offer sweeping 

views of the countryside, and there is productive bottomland 

along the Lampasas River. Heavy tree cover provides habitat to 

various game animals, and the angler will enjoy fishing in the river. 

Improvements include a very nice three-bedroom, one-bath house. 



LATIGO RANCH 

The perfect legacy ranch—Exceptionally scenic and well-suited 

for family gatherings, entertaining, hunting, horses and livestock. 

There is a beautiful rock home with a huge deck and covered porch, 

a guest house, a barn and pipe working pens. A creek meanders 

through the ranch, and there are two large ponds stocked with fish. 

The land is gently rolling, and mostly cleared of cedar, leaving a 

variety of hardwoods. Excellent hunting. 

248.93± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY 


CREEKSIDE RANCH 

Gorgeous live water ranch. Much of the cedar has been cleared, 

leaving oak, elm and pecan trees. There is approximately 100 

acres of improved pasture and varied terrain with big-time views. 

Clear, flowing Coryell Creek winds through the ranch, and there 

is a beautiful large lake stocked with bass and a pond on the hill. 

Remodeled two-bedroom, one-bath home. 

486± ACRES IN CORYELL COUNTY 


PETERS CREEK RANCH 

This boutique ranch is a real Highland Lakes/Hill Country gem of 

a place. It boasts of approximately 4,000 feet of spring-fed Peters 

Creek. There are approximately 150+ mature, producing pecan 

trees, mesquite and heavy brush. This ranch is special indeed with 

beautiful home, creek, pecan orchard and wildlife habitat. 





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MEDIO CREEK RANCH 

2,278± ACRES IN BEE COUNTY 

This property is one of the most scenic ranches we have ever seen with 

a lot of unique character. The ranch has hundreds of big live oaks, elms 

and fabulous South Texas brush. The ranch is gently rolling with lots of 

heavy cover which gives you a feel of a place that is twice the size. This 

ranch is extremely well watered and has great improvements maintained 

in excellent condition. Medio Creek passes through the middle of the 

ranch for several miles providing an abundance of year-round water. The 

ranch is offered as a turnkey package with improvements, furnishings, 

blinds, feeders and good mineral to allow the new owner great surface 

protection. Property ID: 4307189 

BEAR CREEK RANCH 

727± ACRES IN KIMBLE COUNTY 

Live water Bear Creek Ranch features 727 low-fenced acres in Kimble 

County. Crystal-clear Bear Creek flows through the southwest corner 

with one-and-a-half miles of paved road frontage and only 15 minutes 

to Junction, Texas. Property is cross fenced with great native grass for 

cattle. Extensive cedar removal allows large oaks to flourish throughout 

the property. There is a 2,600± square foot barndominium which 

provides living area as well as equipment storage in a dry, climatecontrolled 

environment. There is also one well on the property along 

with pump from Bear Creek. $1,891,240. Property ID: 3718400 

LXBIV HUNTING RANCH 


This is a turnkey, ready-to-go ranch! Just move in and take over—all 

of the major improvements have been done. This ranch is set up to 

be a great hunting operation for company fringe-benefit hunts or for 

an outfitter looking to start a new business. Ray Hanselman, agent. 

$2,799,375. Property ID: 2043863 

MEDINA COUNTY 

CASTROVILLE RANCH 

352.32± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY 

Only 20 minutes from the San Antonio City limits southwest of 

Castroville. This property would make an excellent hunting retreat with 

great deer habitat and excellent area for dove/white-wing hunting. Two 

nice ponds on San Francisco Creek, huge hardwoods all over the ranch, 

nice elevation changes, hills with views and good fertile bottoms in 

the valleys. Owner believes he owns 100 percent of minerals and will 

convey all he owns! Solar water well and electricity nearby. Very rare! 

$1,391,664. Property ID: 4400960 

Mark Meek, Broker | (830) 257-8881 | Info@MeekRanchSales.com 

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ROCKING A RANCH 

1,040± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY 

A superb hunting ranch with a little extra. A mixture of South Texas 

brush along with elevation changes create magnificent views in the 

diverse Anacacho Mountains. The finely manicured hunting stations 

strategically dispersed throughout the ranch provide forage to 

attract abundant wildlife for your outdoor adventures. The Rocking A 

is an active participant in the Anacacho Wind Farm with four turbines 

producing income. The seller is generously conveying 25 percent of 

the royalties and wind rights. $1,976,000. Property ID: 3561830 

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY OASIS 

55± ACRES IN MATAGORDA COUNTY 

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway five miles east of Matagorda, 

this 55.1-acre tract with 1,468 feet of waterfront is within sight of the 

land cut into East Matagorda Bay, providing easy access in some 

of the Texas coast’s premier bay fishing. A short boat ride through 

the Matagorda jetties to the Gulf of Mexico offers excellent offshore 

fishing. If you have ever dreamed of building your own secluded 

waterfront paradise and want to get away from the overcrowding 

that has become prevalent along the Texas coast, this is the spot. 

Imagine your compound with enough room for an airstrip, where 

you can spend time with family and friends, entertain business 

associates or just relax while watching sea birds at sunset. Owner 

financing available. $1,500,000. Property ID: 1095074 

EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH-FENCED 

HUNTING RANCH 


This 1,231.64-acre high-fenced hunting ranch offers end-of-the-road 

seclusion amidst Hill Country beauty. Cliffs, oak trees, dry creek bed, 

three submersible wells, a pond and an old set of pens all meander 

throughout the scenic road system. Whitetail deer, turkey, axis, 

bobcats, hogs and dove provide plenty of hunting opportunities 

throughout the year. Situated in the rolling hills at the end of the 

road off Highway 41. $1,899,500. Property ID: 2870486 

THE LUCKY PENNY 

533± ACRES IN BELL COUNTY 

Pick up the “Lucky Penny” and look out from the headquarters 

situated atop the highest point, and you can see forever. This ranch 

is for the owner searching for an assortment of ranch activities. For 

the ranch owner wanting to run cattle, ride horses, rope in a lighted 

arena, fish in an eight+ acre spring-fed, stocked lake, hunt native and 

exotic game, search for arrowheads along the one-and-a-half miles of 

Clear Creek or just relax while entertaining friends and clients—this 

high-fenced ranch has it all. The Lucky Penny is a rancher’s paradise 

and is heads up and waiting. $4,750,000. Property ID: 3561091 

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PSALMS XXIII RANCH 

2,434± Acres in Edwards County • Listed at $1,650 per acre • Property ID: 3222563 

The Psalms XXIII Ranch is some of the most beautiful land in the Texas Hill Country. Located about 16 miles southwest of Rocksprings with about two miles of 674 

highway frontage. When one walks to the edge of the rock patio, the view is a visualization of the most quoted chapter of the Bible. Two miles of the west fork of the Nueces 

River provide the still waters, the green pastures bring restoration to the soul and the valleys tie the stunning hills together. The birds and wildlife are abundant. There is 

nothing to fear as one looks up on a clear night into the magnificent heavens. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath ranch home is professionally decorated with lavatories 

from the historic Shamrock Hotel. A rock home, cabins and new metal barn with a gym provide ample space for large family gatherings or a cooperate retreat. Edwards 

County Airport is nearby. South Texas whitetail genetic have been released on the ranch. There is an abundance of wild game including, whitetail, axis, aoudad, blackbuck 

antelope, Rio Grande turkey, birds and wild hogs. The ranch sells turnkey with furnishings in each home, cabins, 12 deer blinds and 12 deer feeders. Ag. valuation. 

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TRES VISTAS RANCH 

200± Acres in Real County • Listed at $2,500,000 • Property ID: 3630476 

Tres Vistas Ranch is located minutes to two crystal-clear rivers, the Frio River and the Nueces River, which are great tubing, boating, swimming and fishing opportunities. The 

unique three-bedroom, three-bath, custom-built, Spanish-style home was built by a home builder as his retirement home and is and one of the most stylish homes in the Texas Hill 

Country. The home sits high up on the edge of a limestone cliff with fantastic views of the magnificent Nueces Canyon countryside. The back porch with outdoor kitchen offers 

a magnificent view of western Real County and southwest Edwards County. Other amenities include a deck with a hot tub, a two-car carport and a cedar log two-bedroom, twobath 

guest home. Whitetail deer, aoudad, axis deer and song birds make their home on this unique Hill Country ranch. The owner will divide the ranch into two separate ranches. 

Tres Vistas is an ideal retirement place or family retreat. It is a short drive to Concan. The ranch sells turnkey with home furnishings. 

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WELDON FAMILY RANCH 

322± Acres in Edwards County • Listed at $3,100 per acre 


Conveniently located on the east side of state Highway 55. The Nueces River and Lake 

Nueces is about a 15 minute drive south .The crystal-clear cool water is a good place 

for swimming, fishing or tubing. Wildlife species which frequent the ranch include 

whitetail deer, axis deer, sika deer, aoudad, Rio Grande turkey and wild hogs. The 

terrain is a combination of scenic mountain country and wide broad flats covered with 

knee-high grass, live oak, kinnikinnick, mountain laurel, cedar and persimmon. The 

ranch is located along the Balconies Escarpment which formed the beautiful Nueces 

Canyon. From the mountain tops one can see 360-degree panoramic views of the 

beautiful Hill Country. A network of ranch roads provides access to the ranch. 

1,478± Acres in Edwards County • Property ID: 3714593 

The Weldon family has owned and operated the ranch as a livestock and hunting 

ranch for generations. The family has decided it is time to sell. This area of Edwards 

County is well known as good hunting country. Whitetail deer, axis deer, aoudad 

and an occasional elk and sika deer are found on the ranch. The terrain is rolling 

hills with wide flat land covered with live oak, pinion pine, elm and cedar trees. 

Persimmon, mountain laurel and native grass species cover the landscape. The 

ranch is located in a quiet, peaceful area with very little traffic on CR 310. At night, 

the only visible light is stars and moonlight. A small two-room cabin and historic 

livestock pens are located at the headquarters. The owners will divide the ranch into 

two separate tracts: 692 acres and 783 acres. 


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FLATTOP RANCH 

4,300± Acres • King County • Property ID: 4240515 

Y RIVER RANCH 

3,000± Acres • Bowie County • Property ID: 3891350 

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH 

1,728± Acres • Hamilton County • Property ID: 3305770 

RUSTY ANTLER RANCH 

440± Acres • Bosque County • Property ID: 4464897 

LOMA LINDA RANCH 

301± Acres • Erath County • Property ID: 3820700 

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3P RANCH 

778.96± Acres • Uvalde County • Property ID: 3157199 

LAKE TAWAKONI RANCH 

793± Acres • Rains County • Property ID: 3901967 

EQUESTRIAN ESTATE 

40± Acres • Ellis County 

CROSS PINES RANCH 

5± Acres • Wood County • Property ID: 3624004 

BOSQUE CANYON RANCH 

100± Acres • Bosque County • Property ID: 3633190 

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Peaster ISD 

Less than an hour from DFW airport 

Abundant wildlife: deer, turkey and hog 

Over five-acre lake 

Multiple other ponds 

3,900+ square-foot home 

In-ground swimming pool 

$2,953,000 

CLARK 

ERIC FARRELL 

(817) 304-5858 

ERIC@CLARKREG.COM 

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BOSQUE COUNTY ESTATE 

445± ACRES IN BOSQUE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3788648 

A stunning estate offering an abundance of options from cattle, recreation, hunting or dude 

ranch to corporate retreat. Beautiful white pipe-fencing and over a mile of concrete drive lead 

up to the four-bedroom, four-bath, 4,854-square-foot main house with an outdoor living 

area surrounding the diving pool and pool house. There is an accommodating two-story guest 

house, exercise room and an 1800s log cabin. $2,800,000 

BASTROP COUNTY TRACT 

33± ACRES IN BASTROP COUNTY 

Come enjoy quiet country living under the trees. This stunning 33-acre tract 

has lots of potential, offering a variety of heavily wooded areas and clear grazing 

pastures with an abundance of future home sites amongst the 40+ foot post oak, 

elm and oak trees. With two power meters and a newer water well already on the 

property, this place is ready for your dreams. $385,000 

MICHAEL GOERTZ 

(512) 784-3484 | MDGREALTY3484@GMAIL.COM 


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EQUESTRIAN ESTATE 

51.91± ACRES IN COOKE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4429882 

An equestrian’s dream come true, with every detail thought through to make dayto-day 

activities a breeze. Features include 42 stables broken up into three barns: a 

main barn with office, tack room and wash rack, a breeding barn with wash rack and 

office/vet room and a stable barn. The covered arena, outside round pen and lighted 

roping arena are all linked together with runs to easily transport livestock between 

them. There are multiple turnout traps of varying size with metal shade shelters. Pipe 

fencing with cable runs throughout the property. Owner’s private drive entrance 

has beautiful landscaping leading up to an upgraded 3,600-square-foot main house. 

There is a well-placed side entrance for maintenance as well as three guest houses. 

There are too many features to list—all sitting on 51 pristine acres. $1,560,000 


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MOUNTAIN 

RANCH 

1,960± ACRES 

BLANCO COUNTY 

$18,620,000 


Historic ranch dating back to the 1860s that’s been under the same family ownership for over 150 years. 

Views from the top of Round Mountain are so impressive, a town was given the name in the 1850s. 

Lake LBJ can be seen along with miles of scenic views. 

The ranch has pavement road frontage on FM 962 and lies between Highway 71, 281 and FM 962. 

Excellent proximity to major cities with Austin, Texas, being within 45 miles and San Antonio being 

within 75 miles. Horseshoe Bay Resort, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center and Marble Falls 

are all within a few short miles. This ranch has both the perfect mixture of topography and habitat 

teaming with whitetail deer and turkey. Other birds and animals include dove, quail, hogs and the 

occasional exotics. The foliage includes oak, mesquite and cedar trees. Some selective clearing of 

cedar has been performed. 

Slick Rock Creek runs through the property for approximately 2,000 feet. Two water wells with storage 

tanks are on the north side, and a half-acre tank is close to the south side. There is a large hunting cabin 

with plenty of room for a number of guests that includes all utilities and two fireplaces. Electricity runs 

to the cabin and through the north part of the ranch. Mineral ownership is believed to be 100 percent 

and is negotiable. It is under an agricultural exemption. RoundMountainRanch.org 

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This high-fenced ranch is set for the new owner to enjoy year-round hunting with big deer, exotics, 

turkey, dove, quail and ducks. Nestled along the Colorado River, the ranch’s amazing lodges, party 

pavilions and stocked fishing lake make it the perfect escape for every generation. All equipment 

included with the ranch. 

There are two separate lodges on opposite ends of the ranch. A five-bedroom, two-bath, high-end 

lodge is perfect for entertaining. The game room hosts a pool table and bar while the living room 

has a fireplace and opens to the kitchen. An outdoor pavilion with a large built-in grill and a fireplace 

overlooks the Colorado River. A two-bedroom, two-bath cabin with a large antler chandelier has many 

upgrades and views of a pond. Both places are turnkey with all furniture and appliances. A large party 

pavilion with his/her bathrooms is located right off the Colorado River bank. 

The ranch boasts 2.8 miles of Colorado River frontage, a five-acre stocked lake with center island 

positioned for duck hunting, six water wells, 135 acre-feet of Colorado River water rights and multiple 

dirt tanks. Mineral interest is near 50 percent. 

This high-fenced ranch also contains a high cross fence to separate the deer from the exotics. The 

highly improved deer pasture proudly is home to quality deer, one of which scored over 230 Boone & 

Crockett last year. The exotic pasture has blackbuck and fallow deer. Dove, quail, turkey, ducks, bass 

and catfish complete the year-round outdoor experience. 

Equipment includes two tractors with multiple implements, a 2013 F250 4x4 diesel with 47,000 miles, a 

Land Rover Discovery, a Polaris Ranger Crew, two walk-in coolers and hanging stations, mowers, trailers 

and tools. Also included are high-end deer stands and feeders, an aluminum boat and fuel storage. 

COLORADO 

RIVER 

RANCH 

1,091± ACRES 

MILLS COUNTY 

$5,000,000 


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Lake LBJ Ranch 

732± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY 

As rare as the proverbial unicorn, this lakefront gem boasts approximately 720 

waterfront feet on the famed Lake LBJ near Austin, Texas. Lake LBJ is a pass-through 

lake between two reservoirs and maintains an almost constant level year-round. With 

granite outcroppings, good topographic relief, and hundreds of giant hardwoods, this 

ranch is sure to impress. 

Property ID: 3868370 | $8,250,000 

BAR Ranch 

626± ACRES IN 

LLANO & BURNET COUNTIES 

Approximately five miles from the resort town of Horseshoe 

Bay, Texas, the BAR Ranch boasts of good grasses and 

majestic oaks (live oaks, post oaks). A wet-weather creek 

makes its way through the ranch, allowing the possibility of 

a lake or pond. 

Property ID: 3868367 | $6,197,400 

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Cedar 

Mountain 

Ranch 

1,363± ACRES IN 

LLANO & GILLESPIE COUNTIES 

Located just 20 miles north of Fredericksburg, Texas, off the 

scenic Willow City Loop. Rugged and untamed describe this 

ranch well. With just over 360 feet in elevation changes, a 

live creek, dramatic cliff faces and extraordinary views, Cedar 

Mountain Ranch is a showstopper. Multiple divisions possible. 

Property ID: 3870751 | $8,750,000 

San Saba 

River Ranch 

250± ACRES IN MENDARD COUNTY 

Located in Mendard County with approximately 4,000 

extraordinary waterfront feet on the famed San Saba 

River. This breathtaking stretch of river includes long, deep, 

aquamarine holes, a natural dam, chutes and falls. The land 

is gently rolling, spotted with live and post oaks and just 

enough brush cover for wildlife to thrive. 

Property ID: 3868366 | $1,562,500 

Nuf Sed Ranch 

308± ACRES IN MCCULLOCH COUNTY 

Nuff Sed Ranch is a stunningly impressive live-water ranch 

located on the San Saba River in McCulloch County, Texas. 

Packed with features, the Nuf Sed has over a half mile of 

river frontage, easy access to the water, long deep pools and 

beautiful riffles, massive cliff faces, hundreds of live and post 

oaks, native pecan trees, excellent public road frontage, two 

hickory underground aquifer water wells, electricity on the 

property and good proximity to local amenities. 

Property ID: 4053463 | $1,716,000 

PO BOX 339, LLANO, TEXAS 78643 


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FARM · RANCH · HUNTING PROPERTIES · RESIDENTIAL 

THIBODEAUX RANCH 

1,920± ACRES IN WHEELER COUNTY 

Premier hunting and cattle ranch with plenty of water, grass and cover for 

wildlife. It also has 684 acres of CRP that has an annual income of $20,428. 

The ranch is well-watered with several windmills, solar wells and spring-fed 

draws. The ranch has rolling hills with plenty of elevation change, draws 

and wet-weather creeks that provide great cover for wildlife and protection 

for cattle. Excellent hunting ranch with trophy whitetail deer, abundance 

of quail, turkey, wild hogs and dove. Price: $3,254,400 or $1,695 per acre. 


KC RIVER RANCH 

6,651± ACRES IN FOARD & KNOX COUNTIES 

Highly-improved ranch with excellent fences, multiple pastures, some 

cultivation and well-watered with several earth tanks, springs and rural 

water piped all over the ranch. This is a great combination ranch for cattle 

and hunting. Lies in the migratory flyway and offers abundant ducks and 

geese for the water fowl hunter. The North Wichita River runs through 

the ranch, is spring-fed and has year-round water. The ranch has a lot of 

elevation change, great tree cover, several tanks scattered throughout the 

property and has large neighbors with minimal hunting pressure. Minerals! 

Price: $7,482,375 or $1,125 per acre. Property ID: 2251018 

DOOLEY RANCH 

4,131± ACRES IN KING & STONEWALL COUNTIES 

Great hunting and cattle ranch with diverse terrain, including deep canyons, 

mesas and huge mesquite flats. The ranch is located in some of North Texas’ 

most famous ranch lands. The ranch has rural water and electricity in place 

which is a great asset for the ranches in this area The ranch has several 

tanks, creeks and great cover for all the wildlife native to this area. If you 

are looking for a large, remote and undeveloped piece of Texas history, 

then you need to see the Dooley Ranch. Price: $3,300,669 or $799 per acre. 


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DANE MOUNT, BROKER · (940) 839-6247 · Dane@DavisVernon.com 

1011 Hillcrest Drive, Vernon, Texas 76384 · View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/7228

Matt Mann/Broker • matt@lgland.com • (713) 402-8827 • www.LGLand.com 

• PINEY HILL RANCH • 

237± Acres in Colorado County 

Located 45 miles from Katy, this heavily-wooded ranch is a hunter’s 

dream! Great water, great access, abundant wildlife and surface 

control make this ranch a rare find in today’s market. Seller may divide. 

$7,950 PER ACRE • PROPERTY ID: 3317286 

• CIRCLE B RANCH • 

243± Acres in Lavaca County 

After years of intense management and breeding operations, this highfenced 

property is poised to produce 200-inch class whitetails. Heavily 

wooded with miles of seasonal creeks. Very nice lodge and barn. 


• NUECES RIVER RANCH • 

1,762± Acres in Zavala County 

This ranch features three miles of Nueces River frontage, is high-fenced 

and has a high-quality managed deer herd. The main home overlooks a 

stocked lake. There are three barns, a Carrizo water well and 15 ponds. 

$3,200 PER ACRE 

• MILLER CREEK RANCH • 

205± Acres in Colorado County 

With two creeks traversing the property, two ponds, a home and a 

barn, this property has a lot of character. It is 80 percent wooded with 

live oaks and other large timber with slightly rolling terrain. 

$7,000 PER ACRE 

• ESCONDIDO CREEK RANCH • 

463± Acres in Karnes County 

This South Texas ranch is covered in large mesquite and live oaks, as 

well as native and improved grasses, making it a perfect combination 

hunting and grazing ranch. With one mile of Escondido Creek and 

110 feet of elevation changes, this ranch offers beautiful views and 

interesting terrain. Some minerals available. 


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“Ranchers Selling Ranches” 

Goehmann Lane 

16± Acres in Gillespie County, $590,000 


Warm and welcoming three-bedroom, twobath 

country home, minutes from downtown 

Fredericksburg! Ag. exempt, very well 

maintained. The perfect property for the 

equestrian minded. Coastal Bermuda 

paddocks, arena, barn with shop and four 

horse stalls and a well. Picture perfect! 

Keyserville Road 

20± Acres in Keyserville County, $509,000 


Wonderful Hill Country home and very 

beautiful, diverse acreage! This 2,256-squarefoot, 

energy-efficient country home is nestled 

on a rugged hillside with fabulous views! 

Wildlife abounds with deer, turkey and other 

native animals. The park-like bottom land 

of sandy loam soil is perfect for cultivation, 

improved grasses or a vineyard. Only minutes 

from Fredericksburg or Mason! 

Mason County Estate 

40± Acres in Mason County, $385,000 


Peaceful pastoral views, great home sites, an 

excellent mix of improved grasslands and 

brushy cover for wildlife as well as mature live 

oak trees that are scattered throughout the 

property. Only minutes from historic Mason, 

Texas. For someone searching for their dream 

property, this is it! 

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Aurich Ranch 

53± Acres in Austin County . Property ID: 3825939 

Located on dead-end county road. Woods at the entrance, open 

pasture with pond and woods at the back of the property. $479,000 

Rolling H Ranch 

95± Acres in Austin County . Property ID: 3826952 

Beautiful rolling ranch land, two ponds and working pens. Nice vistas, 

improved pastures and a 1980s home. Private and secluded. $1,249,000 

Fulshear Equestrian Ranch 

40± Acres in Fort Bend County . Property ID: 4326152 

Gorgeous ranch located on prestigious James Lane in Fulshear, Texas. Includes two Morton 

barns, a main barn with quarters, tack rooms, kitchen/office area, wash rack and 13 stalls, a 

stallion barn with seven stalls, feed room, tack room, a covered riding arena and an equipment 

barn on slab. Scattered trees accent the groomed pastures. Also available as 30 acres. 

Texas First Real Estate . 1116 FM 109, New Ulm, Texas 78950 . office (979) 992-3425 . fax (979) 992-3427 

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Hidden Creek Ranch 

44.615± ACRES IN AUSTIN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID #4292627 | $1,312,000 

A property of this caliber is rarely found. This gorgeous custom home, built in 2009, is situated on 44.6 wooded acres with designer appeal 

and rich finishes. Magnificent wood flooring, plantation shutters, coffered ceilings and a stone fireplace are showcased by the cohesive 

neutral color palate and other well-thought-out design choices. With 3,260 square feet of living space, this three-bedroom, three-bath 

home boasts an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen, with an outdoor kitchen for family enjoyment and entertaining. The 

wooded back yard with a fire pit and the expansive back porch and metal roof lend themselves to the beautiful Hill Country-style home. 

Rocking B Ranch 

159.518± ACRES IN AUSTIN COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID #4328773 | $2,100,000 

This exceptional property boasts a 4,136-square-foot ranch home 

of stone and stucco. It was built in 2016 upon the highest ridge 

and features the most compelling and serene views in the county. 

Attention to every detail has been laid out in this spectacular 

ranch. You can see this in the rolling fertile soil, coastal and 

native grasses, two ponds, barns, a corral and so much more! 

Choctaw Hill Pecan Farm 

50.644± ACRES IN WALLER COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID #4237192 | $1,090,000 

Operating pecan orchard in the fertile grounds of the Brazos River 

bottom northwest of Houston. Currently, an average of 35 trees per 

acre or approximately 1,650 certified trees are located on the farm. The 

farm is meticulously maintained and includes a log home that could be 

utilized for a caretaker’s house as well as a large metal barn that stores 

equipment and all pecan harvesting equipment. This farm is ready for an 

investor who can max out the potential of this popular Texas business. 

KIM ZAPALAC Owner | www.BJRE.com | View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/233191 

NEW ULM OFFICE (979) 992-2636 | 424 Cedar Street, New Ulm, Texas 78950 

BELLVILLE OFFICE (979) 865-5969 | 420 East Main Street | P.O. Box 1201, Bellville, Texas 77418

2,225± Acres in Upshur County 

PROPERTY ID: 3980972 | $4,438,875 

Premier forestry, recreation, investment and development with good 

access, frontage and internal road system. Well-managed with open upland 

understory. Rolling upland pine to bottomland hardwoods. Several lake 

sites available. Features Cypress Creek frontage and Azalea Road frontage, 

which is in demand for residential development. 

1,291± Acres in Tyler County 

PROPERTY ID: 3888797 | $3,227,500 

A unique legacy, forestry ranch containing significant upland managed 

forests, natural riverine forests and bottomland habitat sustaining fish, 

wildlife and plants adjoining the south line of the Neches River. Directly 

across from the Angelina National Forest, this property is well suited 

for a legacy investment ranch with potential for diverse uses and forest 

management, income and recreation. 

1,514± Acres in Walker County 

PROPERTY ID: 3768331 | $4,534,430 

Great opportunity! This size tract is getting harder to find in proximity to 

Houston. Mixed hardwood and pine plantation, good rolling topography, 

good internal road and two well sites. Overhead electric transmission line 

makes a great sendera. 

6,252± Acres in Montgomery County 

PROPERTY ID: 4381569 | $49,984,740 

Montgomery County transition—first time open market offering. Large tract 

in the heart of Houston metro expansion/development. Halfway between IH 

45 and IH 69 (US 59). North of FM 242, northeast of The Woodlands, Texas, 

and southeast of Conroe, Texas. Transition forestry property with big frontage 

and multiple points of access. Managed timberland in excellent condition with 

ongoing management practices. Located in Conroe ISD and Splendora ISD. 

Andy Flack, Broker/ALC 

(936) 295-2500 | Andy@HomeLandProp.com 

HomeLandProperties.com 

1600 Normal Park, Huntsville, Texas 77340 


STAR BR AND R ANCH 

ESTABLISHED IN 1850 ∙ 4,820± ACRES NEAR DALLAS 


LAKE CREEK R ANCH 

MCLENNAN COUNTY ∙ 550± ACRE PRIVATE LAKE 

PROPERTY ID: 3530126 • $15,000,000 

COMANCHE CREST R ANCH 

10,240± ACRES IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY 

$14,284,800 

CLAY HILL R ANCH 

4,795± ACRES IN FREESTONE COUNTY 


PILOT KNOB R ANCH 

987± ACRES IN FREESTONE COUNTY 

PROPERTY ID: 3811440 • $3,500,413 

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SOUTH BRADY CREEK RANCH 

12,105± ACRES IN CONCHO COUNTY $17,626,500 

If you are in the market for a solid investment in a prime cattle ranch in West 

Central Texas, then look no further. Most of the ranch is in Concho County with 

a bit in McCulloch, but all of it has been managed with a long-term perspective 

and includes quality pens, barns, water system that includes a deep Hickory 

Aquifer main well, several reservoirs and two homes and hunter’s cabins. The 

pastures and fields of improved grasses are top-notch, excellent hunting for 

axis, whitetail, quail and turkey, and a beautiful rolling terrain. The current 

owners love the land, and you will too when you take a look! 


HORSESHOE BAY RANCH 

823± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY $8,641,500 

This beautiful Hill Country ranch is located mostly in Blanco County and is 

perfect for building your dream home, running a ranch and hunting, and it’s 

also in a prime location for subdividing in a rapidly growing area. The land 

boasts of gorgeous long range views from many spots, abundant underground 

water and lovely old oak trees providing numerous places for making a home. 

While driving through the approximately 820 acres, you may come in contact 

with blackbuck, whitetail deer, quail, turkey and even the area newcomer, the 

Mexican eagle. The land has been loved and cared for by generations of the 

same family, and properties like this one do not come around often! 


BRANCH RANCH 

320± ACRES IN MASON COUNTY $2,800,000 

Lovely family compound that is perfect for full-time living or weekend gatherings 

with family and friends. The main home is almost 3,000 square feet of living 

space with a gourmet kitchen, gorgeous wood and rock work, numerous artistic 

touches, unique finishes and high-end windows to enjoy the stunning views 

and natural light. The two-story cabin is actually a terrific two-bedroom, twobath 

modern, but rustic, home. The bunkhouse can sleep six and has its own 

bathroom. All of these living spaces are connected in a U-shape by beautiful 

covered porches and a top-of-the-line outdoor kitchen. The middle of the “U” 

is a pool with a jacuzzi and lovely waterfall. The 320 acres of land are rolling, 

covered in oaks and include a barn, greenhouse and set of pens. 


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HARRIS RANCH 

Bring the cattle and horses! 

This property has a 

2,475-square-foot custom 

home, two barns and two 

stock tanks. Perimeter 

fencing and cross fenced. 

BOSQUECOUNTYPROPERTIES.COM 

254.675.3818 

132± ACRES 

BOSQUE COUNTY 

$599,900 


HANEY RANCH 

This ranch offers excellent 

hunting, fishing and cattle 

ranching opportunities, 

Bosque River frontage and 27 

feet of elevation change. 

324± ACRES 

BOSQUE COUNTY 

$1,686,100 


PRAIRIE VIEW 

RANCH 

Cattle ranch with a vintage 

farm house, water stock 

ponds, cross fencing, a barn 

and working pens. 

400± ACRES 

HAMILTON COUNTY 

$1,120,000 


IREDELL RANCHETTE 

Perimeter and cross fencing 

with water piped to pastures 

and working pens. Modular 

cabin with attached two-bay 

garage and deep water well. 

63.02± ACRES 

BOSQUE COUNTY 

$279,000 


GAP RANCH 

This is a ranch that has it all, 

rolling grass hills, spring-fed 

creek, deer hunting, fishing, 

stock ponds, water wells, a 

barn and a farm house. 

430± ACRES 

HAMILTON COUNTY 

$1,764,722 

PROPERTY ID: 3861315

PREMIER RANCH IN MCMULLEN COUNTY 

RGL 

RHODE 

RANCH 

1,732± ACRES 

MCMULLEN COUNTY 

$8,100,000 

The RGL Rhode Ranch has been under the 

same family ownership since 1901 and has 

been renowned as a premier property for 

decades, and it is now available for the first time 

in 116 years. Offering the finest combination of 

low-fenced hunting, exquisite accommodations, 

tremendous water capabilities and prime grazing 

that this region possesses. A 6,500-square-foot, 

three-bedroom, five-bath ranch home sits in the 

central portion of the property and is truly one of 

a kind. Located about one-fourth of a mile from 

the main home is the extensive headquarters 

area, and just across the parking lot or drive way 

is the foreman’s home. This ranch has a unique 

ability to produce huge amounts of excellent 

drinking and irrigation water. In total, there are 

eight water wells here. This area and ranch are 

known producers of huge free-ranging whitetail 

bucks. Bird hunting for bobwhite and blue quail 

is fantastic due to the sandy loam soils and 

ongoing brush control practices. The rains we 

have experienced here over the last three-anda-half 

years have resulted in excellent range 

conditions for grazing. Nearly the entire ranch 

is comprised of highly productive sandy loam 

soils capable of growing about anything, with a 

little rainfall. 


TOM W. DAVIS, BROKER 

TWD@TEXASRANCHBROKERAGE.COM • (361) 813-8761 


TEXASRANCHBROKERAGE.COM 

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RANCH INVESTMENTS 

Tecolote Ranch 

3,100± ACRES IN KENEDY & HIDALGO COUNTIES 


Protected location only 18 miles from a jet runway (Edinburg Airport) 

with ideal terrain for a combination of quail, nilgai, deer, dove and 

duck hunting. Gorgeous Bob Simpson-designed ranch house on 

Big Bass Lake, manager’s residence, hunter’s lodging, kennels, 

barns, walk-in cooler, water wells and miles of pipelines to natural 

wildlife ponds and concrete troughs. This is a once-in-a-lifetime 

ranch, well-known for conservation research, wildlife photography 

and natural wildlife diversity. Tecolote Ranch adjoins King Ranch 

for four miles and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuge for two miles. 

Campbell Patton (956) 605-6737 | CPSouthTexas@aol.com 

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Madisonville, Texas 

Hideaway Ranch 

DON HATCHER, REALTOR® 

BEVERLY HATCHER, BROKER 

(936) 348-9977 

DBLRealEstate@sbcglobal.net 

Brazos Valley Tract 

91.8± Acres in San Jacinto County 

$1,225,000 • Property ID: 4275602 

Operational cattle ranch with immaculate 3,660-square-foot brick 

home (CAD) situated on 91.802 improved acres. Home interior 

features a master with wood flooring, terrazzo flooring in the 

kitchen, breakfast room, den and entryway, granite counters, 

quartz island and a lot of storage throughout. The ranch includes 

a gated entrance, a 40’x60’ barn with office, hay pavilion, 20’x20’ 

equipment shed, stock pens, pond and all new fencing. A Generac 

generator, 32KW, operates entire house, barns, water troughs and 

water well. Includes home furnishings, ranch equipment, cattle, 

llamas, a miniature horse, mules and hay/alfalfa. House and land 

can be purchased alone for $995,000. Contact broker for a listing 

of ranch equipment. Possible owner financing. 

450± Acres in Brazos County 

$4,500,000 • Property ID: 3215877 

Rare large acreage land tract available in the Brazos Valley! The 

tract features over 1,800 feet of paved frontage, a 40’x60’ barn 

and a two-story metal bardominium with shop, offices and living 

quarters. Additional features include a metal barbecue, canopy, 

slab, entertainment patio, deep woods, open pasture, three water 

wells and three ponds. Water and underground single-phase 

110/240 electricity is present from the front to the back. This 

property is perfect for a homesite, recreation, hunting, cattle and 

horse ranch, subdivision development or corporate retreat. There 

are endless possibilities with this exquisite tract. 

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

ConnallyMM@gmail.com • (512) 944-4435 


SOUTH TEXAS 

& 

HILL COUNTRY 

Bastrop Ranch 

$2,047,500 • 195± ACRES 

BASTROP COUNTY 


Prime Location just east of Circuit of the Americas with great development potential. Frontage along 

HWY 21 and CR 261. The property is serviced by Aqua Water Supply Corporation, with a water meter off 

of HWY 21 servicing the barn/pens. 60 percent rolling pasture land with the remainder in native brush. 

There are five tanks/lakes on the property, with the largest being over five acres! Modest improvements. 

South Texas Hunting Ranch with Minerals 

$5,432,265 • 2,367± ACRES 

LA SALLE COUNTY 


Excellent hunting ranch with great access off of FM 624 only 25 miles from Cotulla. Heavy South Texas 

brush, rolling hills and large tank. Has a native deer herd which has been well managed over the last 

15 years. Ranch is traversed by Sauz Creek and also has six lakes/ponds. Mostly high fenced. This is a 

great raw South Texas hunting ranch. 

ADDITIONAL LISTINGS 

Nueces River Ranch 

$1,996,650 • 459± ACRES 

UVALDE COUNTY 


Wimberley Hillview Ranch 

$1,300,000 • 64± ACRES 

HAYS COUNTY 


Excellent location and over a mile of 

river frontage. Heavy brush provides 

great habitat for whitetail hunting. Has 

access to water and electric and can 

be sold as a whole or in three parcels. 

Gorgeous property with huge views, 

with live oak-studded hilltops. Great 

access and tons of frontage and 

minutes from downtown Wimberley. 

Utilities available. 


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Kyle Gilbert, Agent • (210) 287-9801 • KWGilbert.TX@gmail.com 


Cibolo Creek Ranch 

257± ACRES IN WILSON COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 4394669 

Exceptional turnkey ranch located just a short drive from San 

Antonio, in Wilson County. This ranch is high-fenced with 

numerous exotic species as well as native game. Nearly one mile 

of strong flowing Cibolo Creek and several tanks provide yearround 

water for wildlife and fishing. Custom-built 3,100± squarefoot 

home, newly built three-car garage, large bunkhouse, cabin 

and large metal barn. The ranch is ready for immediate use and is 

set up to support a wide range of uses. $2,350,000 

Dilley Ranch 

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609.77± ACRES IN LA SALLE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 3486490 

Turnkey ranch in the heart of big deer country. This highfenced 

ranch is ready to go as a private hunting retreat or as a 

commercial hunting operation. There is a 5,300-square-foot lodge 

with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, office, large open kitchen, 

living room and large room with bunks for housing guests or 

hunters, a large metal barn and much more. $2,400,000

ELAINE GERREN, BROKER 

ELAINEGERREN@YAHOO.COM | 512.760.0359 

MYINTEGRITYREALESTATE.COM 

SAN GABRIEL 

RIVER PROPERTY 

284.49± ACRES IN MILAM COUNTY 

This is amazing grazing land and could be perfect for a pecan 

orchard. This property provides passage for the deer population 

as it borders the San Gabriel River and also the Brushy Creek. 

The perimeter at the CR 429 frontage has all-new fencing and 

is currently leased for cattle grazing. The owner owns all of the 

water rights, and there is no current water lease. 

Elaine Gerren, Broker | 512.760.0359 

Property ID: 3400493 | $1,337,103 

WHITE ROCK 

COMMUNITY PROPERTY 

305± ACRES IN ROBERTSON COUNTY 

Come home to the country on these 305 acres of prime cattleraising 

land. The perimeter is 100 percent fenced with several 

cross-fenced pastures, great for cattle rotation. Improved grass 

yields a good hay production. There are several ponds for 

livestock watering and fishing. The property is currently used 

for cattle production with 75 percent of the land being grazing 

land, 15 percent hay production and 10 percent wooded areas. 

The property is complete with a 2,800-square-foot, threebedroom, 

two-and-a-half-bath home with a covered carport 

and a two-car garage. Cathy Czajkowski, Realtor | 979.279.7608 

Property ID: 3367319 | $1,525,000 

604 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CALVERT, TEXAS 77837 | VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/18167

JOSH GAINES 

361.442.2825 • JOSH@GAINESORG.COM 

437.5± Acres 

SAN PATRICIO COUNTY 

Contact for Price 

WhitePointRanch.com 


There is a place tucked away 

on the edge of Nueces Bay, 

just a short drive to a large 

city but miles away from 

everyday reality. It's a small peninsula 

locally known as White Point. Only 

about 15 miles to Corpus Christi, the 

property was originally settled by the 

White brothers in 1856 as a cattle 

ranch and over the years was converted 

to cotton farms and oil country. 

In 1912, White Point Development Company 

purchased 437 acres of the peninsula and began to 

explore its oil and gas potential. Legendary stories of 

its production, pressure and blowouts still exist to this 

day. Now, after more than 100 years of continual 

ownership, White Point Development Company has 

engaged The Gaines Organization as their exclusive 

broker to market the property. We are now pleased to 

present to you, White Point Ranch. 

One can easily see why this was originally settled. 

The property abounds in production agriculture and 

recreational hunting and fishing. As it did in 1856, it 

still offers tremendous potential. The property is in a 

prime location for a private luxury ranch community, 

where home owners can fish, kayak, hunt, trail ride 

and entertain friends and family, all without ever 

leaving the property. There is enough land to even 

add an airstrip and boat slips. 

The property consists of over 437 acres of partiallyfenced 

land, and the topography is unlike any other in 

the Gulf Coast Region of South Texas. There are beaches 

and wetlands at sea level, there are gullies and gorges, 

and then there are higher locations of farm land at 64 

feet above sea level. There are over 200 acres of row 

crop farmland, over 60 acres of pasture land and well 

over 100 acres of native South Texas trees and brush. 

Given that this property has paved road access to 

Portland, Sinton and Odem coupled with priceless 

sunset views of the Nueces Bay and endless outdoor 

recreational activities, we proudly invite you to consider 

White Point Ranch as a recreational paradise and an 

outstanding luxury ranch community investment. 

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90± ACRES 

BLANCO COUNTY 


5 BEDROOMS 

4½ BATHROOMS 

marcia millikin, broker 

marcia@millikinproperties.com 

(512) 689-4345 


rock barn ranch 

Rare is the opportunity to 

purchase a property with this 

much ambience, rich architectural 

craftsmanship, plus a variety of 

recreational amenities. This 90-acre 

property is enriched with features 

and improvements including hilltop 

views, stock pond, guest cottage, 

workshop/barn, a 55,000-gallon 

rainwater collection, high-fenced 

garden, seasonal cottonwood creek, 

live oak, shin oak, cedar elm and 

varieties of cactus and wild grasses. 

Property formerly identified as the 

"Original Lavender Farm." Grapes 

or other agricultural uses possible. 

Imagine yourself relaxing in the 

grand entry atrium complete with 

massive rock fireplace, built-in rock 

barbecue smoker, sitting and dining 

areas. More relaxation abounds 

simply enjoying the sounds of 

nature, evening star gazing or 

lounging beside the swimming pool 

surrounded by lush landscaping 

with arbor covered cooking and 

dining area. The land hosts a natural 

habitat for many birds and native 

wildlife. Wildflowers brighten the 

acreage in the spring. This property 

is a participant in the Texas land 

conservancy and ideal for an owner 

desiring to be a steward of the 

land. Scenic one hour drive from 

Austin, San Antonio, Fredricksburg 

or Marble Falls. 

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Davis Ranch • 2,401± Acres • Kinney County 

Live water ranch located southwest of 

Bractkettville featuring almost a half a 

mile of crystal-clear Pinto Creek. This 

hunting ranch offers a beautiful main lodge 

with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half 

baths, separate guest quarters with three 

bedrooms and en suite baths, a cantina for 

entertaining and dining your guests, a ranch 

foreman's house and a large equipment 

barn. The terrain is level to gently rolling 

with good stands of large oaks and native 

brush. Great hunting habitat for whitetail 

deer, bobwhite and blue quail, dove and 

turkey. Three water wells and 16 hunting 

blinds and feeders complete this turnkey 

operation. Hunting has been reserved 

soley for family and guests throughout 

the years. Property ID: 4430485 

Paula Coates • (210) 331-6622 

Paula.Coates@evusa.com 

Engel & Völkers - San Antonio 

LAND AND RANCH 

Todd Avery • (210) 260-9315 

Todd.Avery@evusa.com 

Engel & Völkers - San Antonio 

EngelVoelkers.com • 1207 North Loop 1604 West • San Antonio • Texas 78258

TXREALESTATEPEOPLE.COM 

1601 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ #107, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 

BEAUTIFUL FARMLAND 

403± Acres in Lee County Property ID: 2267117 

Centrally located between Austin and Houston, these three contiguous 

tracts of land total 403± beautiful acres. Buy all three or split them up. 

FM 1624 frontage. The property offers nice returns on hay production 

and is meticulously maintained. Both Lincoln and Lee County water, 

multiple tanks, improved open land boasting high-quality coastal 

grasses. Perfect for continued hay production, grazing or development. 

House, barns with electricity, nice roads. Water rights convey. 

Christen Steen, Broker • (512) 589-1315 • Christen.Realtor@hotmail.com 

CARANCAHUA 

RIVERFRONT RANCH 

42.6± Acres in Jackson County Property ID: 4336362 

Catch redfish, trout and flounder from the shores of this hunting property 

with over 1,000 feet of waterfront. Cruise by boat four miles down the East 

Carancahua Creek to the legendary Vaes/Carancahua Bay, the northern 

extension of the Matagorda Bay system. Plenty of wild land game abounds 

on this heavy brush ranch, so enjoy a cast and blast at this true sportsman’s 

hideout. Private road, water available and electric utility in place will afford 

you a secluded hunting/fishing retreat to share with your friends and family. 

Bethany Weigl, Realtor • (512) 585-4321 • BethanyWeigl@hotmail.com 

EL RANCHO CUCHARA 

CARRICA RANCH 

3,617± ACRES IN MITCHELL COUNTY, TEXAS | PROPERTY ID: 3835029 

This unique property is located 17 miles south of Colorado City, Texas, on Highway 208. 

Surrounded by a high fence, the ranch contains exceptional game. The whitetail 

deer population, with incorporated trophy genetics, has been carefully 

managed through purchases as well as through breeding on the property. 

42,000± ACRES IN CIBOLA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO 

Hunting and cattle ranch just south of Grants, New Mexico. Permitted for 1,300 head 

yearlings 6 months. Log home, manager's home, old log cabin, four elk permits, 

good wells and miles of water lines and drinkers. Good traps and corrals 

for shipping livestock. County road through ranch. Great large permit 

ranch with great hunting. Co-Listed with Fallon-Cortese Land. 

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DALTON MADDOX, AGENT | (325) 242-1708 

DALTONMADDOX@HUGHES.NET 


79.46± ACRES IN GRAYSON COUNTY 

This estate is secluded and gated. The heavily wooded acreage with 

tremendous topography offers spectacular panoramic views. This 

home with, an eight-car garage, sits on an 800-foot elevation, the 

highest in Central Texas. Enjoy a breathtaking landscape with a 

one-acre pond, 10-acre stocked lake, driving range for golf, one-mile 

jogging trail, well and pump house, two guest houses, organic garden, 

pool, spa and a tornado safe room. Property ID: 3724433 

POOL • SPA • GUEST HOUSES • ORGANIC GARDEN • JOGGING TRAIL 

POND • DRIVING RANGE • STOCKED LAKE • DOCK • WELL • SAFE ROOM 

CBDallas.com 

214.682.0167 • Marilyn.Iness@ColdwellBanker.com 


RUSSELLCAIN.COM 

(361) 552-6313 

RUSSELL CAIN, BROKER 

RC@RUSSELLCAIN.COM 

PORT LAVACA PROPERTY $795,000 

Country living at its best! This listing is for a three-bedroom, 

two-bath, 2,434-square-foot brick house, barn, pens, corral 

and good fences. The property has been well maintained. 

167± ACRES IN CALHOUN COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 4454768 

VICTORIA FAMILY FARM $1,980,000 

Good farmland that includes a four-bedroom, three-bath brick 

house, a large equipment barn, hay barn, irrigation well, irrigation 

pond and three water wells. Located six miles from Victoria. 

402± ACRES IN VICTORIA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 4381163 

2025 NORTH HIGHWAY 35, PORT LAVACA, TEXAS 77979 VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFTEXAS.COM/MEMBER/56763 

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CHARLOTTE BROESCHE | CBREAL@COMCAST.NET | (713) 299-7573 

END OF TRAIL RANCH 

127.21± ACRES IN COLORADO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4322397 

The End of Trail Ranch welcomes you with a live oak-lined winding road to a custom-built home featuring stone with a metal roof and dormers! Come 

relax on your wraparound porch and watch the deer, wild turkeys and wildlife. Flagstone path and covered patio for cookouts. Huge barn with covered 

area for extra storage. Ag. exempt, perimeter fenced and 60 percent wooded with two stocked ponds. It’s an easy commute to Houston, San Antonio and 

Austin for weekenders. The home and barn are set well back off the entrance for privacy. $1,634,000 

1104 SOUTH FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 77546 | VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/494462 

Robert Brent • 504.236.8069 • MexicoRanchSales.com 

Mexico Ranch • $ 500 per acre 

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Located in a unique valley in the foothills of the Sierra Madre. Stark elevation rises from 

the valley floor create beautiful vistas. Easily accessed, located 45 miles from Eagle 

Pass, Texas. Indian rock art, probably Apache, but never officially studied. Excellent 

hunting, as the area is genetically proven to produce trophy whitetail deer. Ranch 

boasts having both bobwhite and scaled quail. Good water, no well over 150 feet deep. 

Lots of interior ranch roads in good condition. Three separate living structures enabling 

privacy between the bedrooms and the living room/kitchen. American-owned. 

2,500± ACRES IN COAHUILA, MEXICO • $1,250,000


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