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R i s k f r o m W i l d f i r e<br />
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E n d a n g e r e d A n i m a l s<br />
S av e t h e S p e c i e s ?<br />
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Wildfires burned from border to border across the<br />
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droughts in Texas history.<br />
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F r o m t h e E d i t o r<br />
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PUBLISHER LETTER<br />
Welcome to the Lands of Texas Magazine <strong>Fall</strong> Issue<br />
<strong>2012</strong>! We are excited to present our biggest issue to<br />
date – 176 pages of the finest properties, brokers and<br />
industry information. We love land and everything<br />
about it. We see land and rural living as a way of life.<br />
Land is real. A solid investment. Rural living often<br />
goes hand in hand with real people and solid family<br />
values.<br />
One of my favorite quotes is by John Adams who said,<br />
“Land is the only good and wise investment.” I was<br />
speaking with a good friend recently who manages<br />
large stock investments. We were talking about the<br />
state of the nation, the economy, etc., and he was<br />
recounting the heavy loss he took awhile back in the stock market. I commented that he should<br />
have invested in land. His reply was that land was not a liquid enough investment for him. I<br />
agreed that it wasn’t as liquid as his stocks that literally went down the drain overnight. That’s<br />
a little too liquid for me. Had he invested in land, he would still have a tangible asset and the<br />
enjoyment of rural living to boot.<br />
My love of rural life began when I was just a kid. My family had property in the Hill Country<br />
where we spent our summers and holidays. I remember long, hot summer days exploring the<br />
outdoors, working in the garden and cooling off in the river. Holidays were especially memorable.<br />
I distinctly recall sitting at the long family table on Thanksgiving Day as my grandfather<br />
tried to convince his wide-eyed, skeptical grandchildren that the wild turkey we were eating was<br />
caught and put to sleep, not killed. All the while, some of us would be biting into #6 lead shot.<br />
I harvested my first deer on that ranch at 8 years old with a Winchester Model 93 30-30 while<br />
sitting in my grandfather’s lap. Wonderful memories indeed. My eight-year-old son, Ty, shot<br />
this boar hog last year with a single shot 410 while sitting in my lap.<br />
May God bless you all,<br />
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FROM THE EDITOR<br />
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Tips to Lower Your Risk From<br />
Wildfire<br />
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ildfires burned from border to border across the Lone<br />
Star State last year, fueled by one of the worst droughts<br />
in Texas history.<br />
One Texas blaze — the Rockhouse Fire in Jeff Davis County —<br />
made a 20-mile run in just six hours, on its way to burning more<br />
than 314,000 acres. Another fire, the Bastrop Complex, destroyed<br />
1,660 homes, more than any other wildfire in Texas history.<br />
The 2011 fire season would be deemed the most destructive the<br />
state has ever seen. More than 30,000 wildfires burned a total of<br />
3.9 million acres and destroyed almost 3,000 homes.<br />
Although Texas has fared better this year, thanks to timely rains<br />
in many regions of the state, the mountain states were victims of<br />
wildfire in late spring and early summer. Nationally, more than<br />
3.8 million acres had burned as of mid-July.<br />
But there is a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedies. More than<br />
39,000 homes were saved last year — either through the actions<br />
of firefighters or defensible measures taken by homeowners long<br />
before a fire ignited.<br />
Preventive Measures Necessary in Rural Areas<br />
Melanie Spradling, wildland urban interface specialist for Texas<br />
Forest Service, recalls how weather conditions aligned for nine<br />
days in 2011, fueling what’s known as a southern plains wildfire<br />
outbreak.<br />
Such an outbreak — also called a “firestorm” — occurs when<br />
above-average surface temperatures and an unstable atmosphere<br />
converge with dry west-southwest winds across an area with low<br />
relative humidity.<br />
“When these conditions are in place, aggressive firefighting techniques<br />
don’t work,” Spradling says. “The best thing you can do is<br />
get people out of harm’s way.”<br />
There were, however, instances in which homes survived wildfire<br />
last year due to defensible actions taken by homeowners.<br />
“Take a look at your house and imagine a fire running toward it,”<br />
Spradling says. “Any combustible material immediately surrounding<br />
your home serves as fuel for a fire. Simple things like clearing<br />
an area of defensible space can actually end up saving your home.”<br />
Texas Panhandle rancher Ronnie Brown credits a plowed firebreak<br />
with saving his ranch home during a wildfire in 2006. Although<br />
the fire scorched 22,000 acres of his land, killed more than 20<br />
head of cattle and destroyed 72 miles of fence on his ranch near<br />
Wheeler, Texas, he says his family was lucky. “The fire came within<br />
50 yards of our home, but we had some ground plowed behind<br />
the house, and that turned it back,” he says.<br />
Because many rural areas are in the heart of the wildland-urban<br />
interface, wildfire is a real threat. Following are some steps<br />
homeowners should consider.
Maintain a defensible space around your home.<br />
Remove or reduce flammable material in an area that extends at<br />
least 30 feet from your house in all directions — the farther, the<br />
better. Keep this zone well-irrigated and mowed. Keep grass short<br />
for a distance of 30 to 50 feet around structures. Prune shrubs and<br />
cut back tree branches, especially within 15 feet of your chimney,<br />
power lines or other structures. Relocate combustible materials,<br />
including propane tanks and firewood.<br />
Remove leaves and debris from the roof, gutters or downspouts<br />
that could easily be ignited by hot embers. Keep fire tools handy,<br />
such as connected garden hoses, a shovel and a bucket or two for<br />
water. If the house is on a slope, increase the defensible zone to at<br />
least 75 feet. Fire travels 16 times faster up a slope than on level<br />
ground.<br />
Landscape with less flammable plants.<br />
Choose plants and trees with high moisture content in the leaves<br />
and low oil or resin content. Plants with strong smells, such as<br />
rosemary, have more oil and are more volatile. Consider whether<br />
a plant is tight-branched or airy. The denser a plant, the more<br />
heat it will generate if it burns. Also, take out ladder fuels, which<br />
are subsequent plantings of grass and groundcovers, shrubs and<br />
then trees that carry fire from vegetation to a structure.<br />
Low-flammability plants often have broad, moist leaves and a<br />
loose branching pattern. They may be deciduous, healthy, selfpruning<br />
plants that grow slowly.<br />
High-flammability plants often have dry, dense leaves or needles<br />
or grass-like leaves. They frequently are unhealthy evergreen<br />
plants that retain dead leaves and branches and grow quickly.<br />
Incorporate rock into the landscaping.<br />
An 18- to 36-inch border of gravel around the home and wooden<br />
attachments, including fences, can reduce the spread of wildfire.<br />
Other options are to incorporate stone paths, gravel, big rocks,<br />
stone walls and raised planters into the landscape. Such “hardscaping”<br />
will break up the contiguous planting and help to<br />
slow fire.<br />
Use construction materials<br />
that are fire-resistant or noncombustible.<br />
The roof is the most vulnerable part of any structure. Consider<br />
using materials such as Class-A asphalt shingles, slate or clay tile,<br />
metal or cement and concrete products. Additionally, the inclusion<br />
of a fire-resistant sub-roof adds protection.<br />
Wall materials that resist heat and flames include cement, plaster,<br />
stucco and concrete masonry. These choices are better than vinyl,<br />
which can soften and melt.<br />
Make it easier for fire response units.<br />
All road signs and house address numbers should be reflective,<br />
made of noncombustible materials and visible from the road.<br />
Three-inch reflective lettering is recommended to help emergency<br />
responders find your home in the dark or heavy smoke. A driveway<br />
that is at least 12 feet wide with a vertical clearance of 15 feet<br />
provides access for emergency vehicles.<br />
Tim Knesek, senior vice president in Capital Farm Credit’s La<br />
Grange office, urges property owners to encourage utility companies<br />
to trim trees from right-of-ways, rather than discourage their<br />
efforts. Low-hanging branches could be the fuel that causes the<br />
next fire to jump the road, notes Knesek, who had several customers<br />
lose property during the Bastrop fire last year.<br />
He also encourages rural residents to support their local volunteer<br />
fire departments. “You never know when you’ll need their help,”<br />
he comments.<br />
Develop a disaster plan.<br />
Take a few minutes to discuss an emergency plan with your family.<br />
Remember to consider your pets and to plan two escape routes<br />
out of your home and out of your neighborhood.<br />
Fire Prevention Strategies<br />
for Rural Landowners<br />
Fire prevention experts offer these tips<br />
to help landowners prepare for wildfire.<br />
Establish firebreaks — Firebreaks are strips of fireresistant<br />
vegetation, bare ground or a combination that<br />
serve to slow the fire. Install them between buildings and<br />
fields, and along fences and roadways, by plowing or<br />
blading wide strips of land.<br />
Fight fire with fire — Prescribed burns can decrease wildfire<br />
danger by reducing fuel loads. It is important, however,<br />
that a prescribed burn be carried out under precise weather<br />
conditions by people trained in the use of fire as a management<br />
tool. Many government agencies, including the Natural<br />
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Fish and<br />
Wildlife Service and state Extension services, can be a great<br />
help in developing a burn plan.<br />
Watch your actions — According to the U.S. Forest Service,<br />
76 percent of southern wildfires are caused by humans.<br />
Many wildfires have been accidently set by well-meaning<br />
landowners performing everyday activities, such as burning<br />
debris, welding or simply driving across a dry field. Be<br />
watchful of catalytic converters. Equip all machinery with<br />
proper spark arrestors. When welding, be sure the work<br />
area is free of grass and debris. Have a spotter and water<br />
source handy. Before outdoor burning, check with your local<br />
forestry commission about burn bans and contact district<br />
offices for permits.<br />
Article provided by Farm Credit Bank of Texas. For fire<br />
prevention resources and help creating a wildfire action<br />
plan, visit the Texas Forest Service at<br />
http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/main/article.aspx?id=15378.<br />
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On the outskirts of Kerrville, Texas, along the historic Western Cattle Trail<br />
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Ranch. The main residence overlooks a beautiful lake on Town Creek<br />
and is comprised of 17,000 square feet. The estate is perfectly situated<br />
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entertainment. The estate accentuates indoor and outdoor living with a<br />
large 50- by 30-foot pool and spa, outdoor fireplaces, and fire pits for<br />
outside entertainment during the mild Hill Country nights.<br />
The estate is open and bright with two art galleries filled with western<br />
art, one leading to the master bedroom suite and the other connecting<br />
the main living areas to the game room and trophy room wing. The home<br />
features a large living room, library, dining room, den, sun room, and a<br />
large country kitchen with utility room. Six large fireplaces located in the<br />
main living areas and in the bedroom suites keep the estate warm and<br />
cheerful during chilly winter nights. Outside the den area is an outdoor<br />
fireplace situated on a covered porch overlooking the pool, which provides<br />
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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<br />
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If the estate home itself is not enough, consider that the lakes have been stocked for over 20 years with a<br />
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FEATURE ARTICLE<br />
T h e T r u t h<br />
a b o u t F r a c i n g<br />
What is fracing<br />
“Fracing in conjunction with horizontal drilling in reservoirs once<br />
thought to be only marginally producible or even un-producible, has<br />
significantly changed the oil and gas business regarding targeted<br />
geologic horizons for exploration, such as certain shale formations,”<br />
says Tony Fears, Consultant and Owner of Fears Energy Associates,<br />
Inc. “These technologies enable oil and gas companies to develop and<br />
produce in areas that were previously left unexplored. Fracing (from the<br />
word fracturing) has been used for over sixty years and describes the<br />
process whereby rock, is fractured using fresh water and other fluids to<br />
release oil and gas trapped in layers of sediment generally thousands of<br />
feet below the surface of the earth.”<br />
Currently fracing is the only method available to reach high production<br />
locations well below aquifer levels. Production areas thought to be<br />
depleted can be re-drilled or fractured to remove deposits at much<br />
deeper levels. Texas is purported to have natural gas reserves to supply<br />
needs of the United States for 100 years.<br />
As with most new technology – problems, accusations, and regulatory<br />
issues arise – some well-founded, some solely speculative, and others<br />
totally untrue with no basis for concern. People become disturbed<br />
when fleets of drilling equipment, trucks and other construction vehicles<br />
appear on highways and roads and large numbers of technicians invade<br />
a small Texas town looking for food, drink, and a place to stay.<br />
monitor this explosion of activity could also lead to one of the greatest<br />
environmental and public health challenges of our time.”<br />
Most peripheral problems have been solved by industry, but fresh water<br />
use for fracing looms as the most valid complication that exists now<br />
and for the future. A recent independent study by The University of<br />
Texas showed no evidence that fracing -- hydraulic fracturing of shale<br />
to extract natural gas – is contaminating groundwater. The study<br />
conducted by the university’s Energy Institute was funded solely by The<br />
University of Texas with no help from industry. Few other studies exist<br />
because technology continues to develop so rapidly.<br />
“Even though one may often characterize a producing well from a<br />
certain formation as being typical, wells throughout the state can vary<br />
tremendously in depth, producing rates, rock lithology, and methods of<br />
completion,” says Tony Fears (no relation to the author, Janelle Fears).<br />
Barry Smitherman, Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission<br />
(RRC) says “The Railroad Commission is encouraging the use of new<br />
technologies that allow producers to recycle the water they use in<br />
hydraulic fracturing. In addition, companies like Chevron and Marathon<br />
are using cutting edge developments to spur production without using<br />
drinking water. Chevron is using a waterless system based on propane<br />
gel, and Marathon is using a solution based on guar bean (an Indian<br />
plant that looks like a green bean). Already the amount of water it takes<br />
to produce a barrel of oil has been reduced drastically and I’m committed<br />
to making sure water use continues to drop in the future. The energy<br />
industry must be a good neighbor to farmers, ranchers and others who<br />
rely on the land and the water under it.”<br />
Chesapeake Energy is active in the Barnett Shale in East Texas, among<br />
other areas, and uses approximately four million gallons of water per<br />
fractured well which is the equivalent to six minutes of daily water<br />
use in New York City. According to the USDA’s Farm and Ranch<br />
Irrigation Survey, approximately four million gallons of water is used<br />
to irrigate 6.75 acres of corn for a season in the Southern Plains. This<br />
is also the quantity required for growing enough corn to make 5.1<br />
gallons of ethanol. With last year’s drought¸ the oil and gas industry’s<br />
consumption of water is minimal compared to other users in the state<br />
such as municipalities and agriculture.<br />
Fracing fluids<br />
Environmental concerns<br />
An article in The American Statesman stated, “Our state and nation do<br />
not have a cohesive regulatory policy to assure the American people that<br />
this highly lucrative activity – which entails controversial drilling and<br />
fracing techniques – is safe for our air, water, land, and health. The lack<br />
of adequate regulations and enforcement at the state and federal level to<br />
Additives make up less than 0.5 percent of the total fluid used in<br />
hydraulic fracturing and typically water represents the remaining 99.5<br />
percent. Although industry may have more than 200 compounds that<br />
can be used in hydraulic fracing fluid, any single job may use only a<br />
handful. Each additive is designed for a specific engineered intent.<br />
Slickwater is a water-based fluid currently being used for fracture<br />
treatments in gas shale areas. It is water mixed with friction reducing<br />
additives, primarily potassium chloride (a common table salt substitute).<br />
Addition of friction reducers allows pumping of fracturing fluids and<br />
prop pant to the target zone at a higher rate with reduced pressure than<br />
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Fracing (from the word fracturing)<br />
has been used for over sixty years and<br />
describes the process whereby rock, is<br />
fractured using fresh water and other<br />
fluids to release oil and gas trapped in<br />
layers of sediment generally thousands<br />
of feet below the surface of the earth.”<br />
if only water is used. Prop pant is sand or other materials used to “prop”<br />
open the fractures.<br />
To prevent micro-organism growth and to reduce biofouling of the<br />
fractures, biocides are used in the mixture. Oxygen scavengers and<br />
other stabilizers that prevent corrosion of metal pipes plus acids<br />
to remove drilling mud buildup within or near the wellbore area are<br />
additional additives commonly included. Hydraulic Fracturing Disclosure<br />
Rule in the Texas House Bill 3228 requires operators to list on the<br />
FracFocus website specific fluids used in hydraulic fracing treatments.<br />
“The RRC rules require that any time an oil, gas or injection/disposal well<br />
is drilled, the surface casing has to be below the depth of usable quality<br />
water to protect the state’s water resources,” says Smitherman. “Since<br />
usable quality water levels vary throughout the state, the Commission‘s<br />
Groundwater Advisory Unit performs an essential function in determining<br />
specific groundwater protection depths for each new well.”<br />
Strict well construction requirements by RRC include several layers<br />
of steel casings and cement to protect groundwater. RRC requires<br />
casing monitoring gauges, so if there is a problem, it is easily and quickly<br />
identified.<br />
Typically fracturing dynamics are different with every drilled well, but<br />
they can be minute (half the size of a human hair) and their length can<br />
range from 100 to several hundred feet.<br />
Oil and gas activity occurs statewide with more than 280,000 active<br />
wells. Fracing and flowback fluid disposal wells have been blamed for<br />
earthquakes. These suspect quakes are almost always on or near an<br />
existing fault line.<br />
“I know of no data linking hydraulic fracturing to earthquakes,” says<br />
Tony Fears.<br />
Texas geology generally isolates fracturing activity sometimes located<br />
a mile or more below aquifers. Thousands of feet of impervious rock<br />
between the fresh water and fracing zones, makes safer fracing with little<br />
risk of polluting usable fresh water sites. The RRC’s well construction<br />
rules and rigorous regulatory oversight keep Texas wells safer than most<br />
other states.<br />
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C a n H u n t i n g<br />
E n d a n g e r e d A n i m a l s<br />
S av e t h e S p e c i e s ?<br />
(CBS News) The scimitar horned oryx, the addax, the dama gazelle -- three elegant desert<br />
antelope that you’d hope to see on a journey through Africa, except that their numbers<br />
are dwindling there. Which is why Lara Logan went to Texas -- yes, Texas. There, on large<br />
grassland ranches, some exotic species that are endangered in the wild have been brought<br />
back in large numbers. But there’s a catch: a percentage of the herd is hunted every year<br />
by hunters who pay big money for a big catch. The ranchers say this limited “culling” gives<br />
them the money they need to care for the animals and conserve the species. But animal<br />
rights activists don’t buy that argument, claiming the hunts are “canned” and that hunting<br />
is wholly inconsistent with conservancy.<br />
The following script is from “Big Game Hunting” which originally aired on Jan. 29,<br />
<strong>2012</strong> and was rebroadcast on June 10, <strong>2012</strong> . Lara Logan is the correspondent. Max<br />
McClellan, producer.<br />
Where can you find some of the best big game hunting in the world? As we<br />
first reported in January, it’s a place that may surprise you. Tonight, we’re going<br />
to take you on a journey into a world that many people don’t even know exists.<br />
To get the best view, we flew by helicopter over this vast terrain. From the air,<br />
we could see herds of African antelope and zebra charging across the wide open<br />
spaces. It looks remarkably like Africa, but it’s not. This is Texas.<br />
Here in the Lone Star State the iconic Texas longhorn now shares the range with<br />
more than a quarter million animals from Asia, Africa, Europe. Today, Texas has<br />
more exotic wildlife than any other place on earth.<br />
Lara Logan: How many exotics do you have in Texas?<br />
These images were filmed on Texas ranches back in 1975. The ranchers liked<br />
the novelty of these strange animals on their properties. But what started<br />
as a curiosity has evolved into a major achievement in wildlife conservation,<br />
by helping to bring back three African antelope from the brink of extinction,<br />
according to Charly Seale.<br />
Seale: Our members own more numbers of rare and endangered species than<br />
any other association in the world. Three of our biggest successes have been<br />
the scimitar horned oryx, the addax and the dama gazelle. Our numbers have<br />
absolutely just skyrocketed in the last, last 15-20 years.<br />
Logan: So, these animals are thriving in Texas while they’re still endangered or<br />
extinct in their native lands?<br />
Seale: Yes.<br />
Logan: So are they still endangered in your view?<br />
Seale: Absolutely not, not in Texas.<br />
How did thousands of Texas ranches become home to the largest population of<br />
exotic animals on earth?<br />
It’s thanks to trophy hunters like Paul, who come here in the thousands to hunt<br />
these animals every year, sold on the idea of an African hunting experience in<br />
Texas. It’s open season on close to 100 species of exotic game all the time here<br />
because exotic animals are considered private property. Paul allowed us to come<br />
with him as he went on this hunt if we agreed to use only his first name.<br />
Charly Seale: I think our last count there’s like 125 different species here in<br />
Texas.<br />
Charly Seale is a fourth generation rancher and the executive director of the<br />
Exotic Wildlife Association based here in the heart of the Texas hill country. It’s<br />
his job to represent the interests of some 5,000 exotic ranchers across North<br />
America.<br />
Logan: So would you say Texas has the most non-native species of animals?<br />
Seale: Oh, yes, absolutely.<br />
It all began more than half a century ago with surplus animals from zoos.<br />
[Paul: I’ve been looking forward to this hunt for several months now and I’m just<br />
pumped.]<br />
Here, he and a guide are searching for a scimitar horned oryx for him to take<br />
home as a trophy. If they find one, it’ll cost Paul $4,500. Other animals, like<br />
this dama gazelle, cost around $10,000. And the rarest, a cape buffalo, has a<br />
$50,000 price tag. Exotic wildlife has become a billion dollar industry in Texas<br />
supporting more than 14,000 jobs.<br />
For two days, Paul and his guide searched this 30,000 acre ranch just two<br />
hours outside San Antonio for an oryx, but they didn’t find any. Animal rights<br />
groups accuse the ranchers of making the hunts too easy, but that’s not what<br />
we witnessed in this case. Six months later, we met up with Paul when he came<br />
back to try his luck again on another ranch.<br />
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Seale: I can do that for the simple reason that I know it’s for the welfare of every<br />
one of those animals, you sacrifice one so that many more are born and raised<br />
from calves all the way up to the big trophy male or the big trophy females that<br />
we have.<br />
Priscilla Feral: I think that’s ludicrous. I think it’s immoral. And I don’t think<br />
anybody’s entitled to do that.<br />
Priscilla Feral is president of Friends of Animals, an international animal rights<br />
organization. For the past seven years, she’s been fighting in court to stop these<br />
rare African antelope from being hunted in Texas.<br />
We were curious to know whether it bothered him that the animal he was<br />
hunting is officially extinct in the wild.<br />
Logan: Do you care about this species? Do you care if this species goes extinct?<br />
Paul: Oh yes I do.<br />
Logan: Why do you want to kill them?<br />
Paul: The money that I spend to hunt these animals keeps these animals alive<br />
on these ranches.<br />
You may be surprised to learn that the U.S. government agrees with that. For<br />
years it’s allowed the scimitar horned oryx and two other endangered antelope<br />
to be hunted on U.S. soil. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has concluded<br />
that “hunting...provides an economic incentive for...ranchers to continue to breed<br />
these species,” and that “hunting...reduces the threat of the species’ extinction.”<br />
On ranches like this, they say they don’t allow more than 10 percent of a herd<br />
to be hunted per year. After six hours, Paul and his guide have finally spotted<br />
some oryx. They were about 150 yards away, and they thought they had found<br />
a suitable target. He got ready to take a shot.<br />
[Paul: Okay, is that the one, Are you sure?]<br />
Paul hit the target with one bullet.<br />
Seale: Hunters are the, are the main conservationists in this whole equation.<br />
Logan: Can you call yourselves conservationists when your purpose, your intent,<br />
the thing that’s driving it is to hunt the animals and to kill them?<br />
Seale: Absolutely. That’s, that’s why these animals thrive it’s because of that, that<br />
value that they have to the hunting community.<br />
Logan: You know, just because people are willing to pay large amounts of money<br />
for those trophies doesn’t make it right.<br />
Seale: I can’t let these animals just freely roam around my ranch. I can’t do it. I<br />
won’t do it.<br />
Logan: Do you love these animals?<br />
Seale: Absolutely.<br />
Logan: How can you kill something you love?<br />
Feral: They’re breeding these antelopes, they’re selling the antelopes, and they’re<br />
killing the antelopes. And they’re calling it conserving them. They are saying it’s<br />
an act of conservation and that’s lunacy.<br />
Logan: You would rather they did not exist in Texas at all?<br />
Feral: I don’t want to see them on hunting ranches. I don’t want to see them<br />
dismembered. I don’t want to see their value in body parts. I think it’s obscene. I<br />
don’t think you create a life to shoot it.<br />
Seale: Our biggest enemy are the animal rights people. They don’t understand<br />
what we do.<br />
Logan: What’s to understand, I mean, you’re hunters? You hunt these exotic<br />
animals. That’s pretty simple.<br />
Seale: It is, but there are a faction of people out there that would just as soon<br />
see these animals go extinct as to have us use them for sp- to hunt and after all,<br />
that is the bottom line. That’s what these animals are all about. That’s why they<br />
are here in the numbers that they’re here today.<br />
[David Bamberger: You’re at the first place that this, this is where it all began.]<br />
83-year-old Texan David Bamberger has spent more than 30 years fighting<br />
to save one of these antelope, the scimitar horned oryx, from extinction. He<br />
brought us to where it all began, in this small pasture which he calls the Sahara<br />
on his 5,500 acre ranch.<br />
Bamberger: Here they go!<br />
Logan: Look at that, they’re beautiful. Oh, look at the babies in the front.<br />
You almost have to remind yourself that this is not Africa. It’s Johnson City,<br />
Texas. This beautiful animal has horns that can grow as long as four feet and<br />
resemble the curved blade of a scimitar. It’s believed by some to have inspired<br />
the myth of the unicorn.<br />
Bamberger: They tell me it’s the only African antelope known to be able to kill<br />
a lion.<br />
They vanished decades ago from the deserts of Egypt, Senegal, Chad - all the<br />
places where they first walked the Earth more than two million years ago.<br />
Bamberger: They wouldn’t be here and alive if we hadn’t taken some action 30<br />
years ago.<br />
In the late 1970s, Bamberger offered to devote more than 600 acres of his<br />
property to save an endangered animal at his own expense. American zoos sent<br />
him nearly all of the remaining known genetic stock of scimitar horned oryx in<br />
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the world and from that he raised hundreds of animals. He’s since sent some<br />
to African reserves for eventual reintroduction into the wild, but he believes the<br />
best hope to sustain the species today lies on the Texas range.<br />
stable or growing.<br />
Logan: The numbers, you can’t argue with that?<br />
Condy: When you’re talking about conservation, it’s the numbers that are the<br />
bottom line.<br />
But for Priscilla Feral, the bottom line is that these animals should not be<br />
hunted. She’s helped create a reserve in Senegal for 175 orxy and in court,<br />
she’s winning the legal battle she’s been fighting for years to stop them from<br />
being hunted in the U.S.<br />
Bamberger: I’ve got ranchers that I started them out on with half a dozen animals<br />
that got 200 now.<br />
Logan: But if you’re a conservationist, and you’ve given up your land, you’ve<br />
given up thousands, millions of dollars to save this species. Yet you’re not against<br />
hunting them?<br />
Bamberger: Well, I wouldn’t do it here. I’m not fond of it at all, but I’m wise<br />
enough, smart enough to know if there’s no incentive, if altruism is the only<br />
incentive you’re not gonna get a great deal of participation on someone whose<br />
livelihood depends on bringing in dollars.<br />
[Logan: You’d think you were in Africa, look at the giraffe sitting there]<br />
We turned to one of the world’s top conservationists, Pat Condy, who lives in<br />
Texas, to find out what he thought.<br />
Pat Condy: That’s the scimitar horned oryx. Altogether, on different ranches,<br />
many different ranches, there are somewhere between six and 10 thousand of<br />
these animals.<br />
Pat Condy has devoted his life to saving animals and he showed us around the<br />
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center outside of Dallas which he runs. It’s a world leader in<br />
breeding rare and endangered animals.<br />
And it’s also a place where tourists can get closer to these beautiful creatures<br />
than they ever could in the wild.<br />
Logan: Do you think that Texas ranches are saving animals from extinction?<br />
Condy: There’s no question about it, that they are.<br />
Logan: What gives you the confidence to say what you’re saying?<br />
Condy: What gives me the confidence is when you look at the numbers, the<br />
animal numbers, okay, and you see that they’re not declining, that they’re either<br />
In April, a new rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took effect,<br />
making it a crime to hunt the scimitar horned oryx -- and two other endangered<br />
antelope -- without a federal permit. Texas ranchers are challenging the new<br />
rule in court.<br />
Seale: Just since the announcement of that rule the value of those animals has<br />
probably dropped in half. You’ve got to understand, I’m a rancher to make a<br />
profit, just like any business.<br />
Logan: How does this rule change affect that?<br />
Seale: I will say that in five years you’ll see half the numbers that you see today.<br />
And I would venture to guess in 10 years they’ll be virtually none of ‘em left.<br />
Feral: The future for oryxes is Africa. It’s not Texas.<br />
Logan: Can the future not be both? Don’t they have a greater chance of survival<br />
the more of them there are?<br />
Feral: In their native lands.<br />
Logan: Regardless of where they are?<br />
Feral: I don’t think you can say regardless of where they are. A Texas hunting<br />
ranch is not the same as being in a reserve in Senegal.<br />
Condy: Put the hunting aspect to one side, and take a 50,000 foot view over<br />
this, this resource of a species that is extinct in the wild is going to disappear<br />
now from Texas, slowly but surely.<br />
Logan: So who’s winning the day here?<br />
Condy: I don’t think anybody’s winning the day. One thing is for sure, they are<br />
losing it. Those species are losing it.<br />
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Bear Creek Ranch is owned by the Coalson family of Mac A. Coalson<br />
Farm & Ranch Real Estate and is located in Palo Pinto County. The<br />
Central Texas ranch is diversified with cattle and wildlife in addition<br />
to a whitetail deer breeding operation. Wildlife on the ranch includes<br />
large flocks of turkeys, some bobcats, a few coyotes, squirrels, raccoons,<br />
a variety of song birds and small lakes stocked with bass and sunfish.<br />
Outdoor experiences build state economy<br />
Provision of outdoor adventures to urbanites by Texas ranchers and<br />
landowners add a significant number of dollars to the state’s economy.<br />
Hunter impact on Texas economy was reported in June 2011 by<br />
AgriLife Extension. The data for this report were gathered in 2010<br />
through studies in which nine counties participated. Monetary values of<br />
hunter appreciation events hosted by the counties and hunting related<br />
expenditures by hunters who attended these events were tabulated.<br />
The study report stated that each county experienced its own economic<br />
impact from hunters introducing new money into local economies.<br />
Impacts from non-local hunters ranged from $272,500 in gross sales<br />
and 2.3 full- and part-time jobs to $2.3 million in gross sales and 17.2<br />
jobs. Impact amounts were dependent upon the number of non-resident<br />
hunters and their spending patterns, in addition to spending by resident<br />
hunters.<br />
“The most popular reason for hunting in the surveyed counties was<br />
spending time with family and friends (61.4% of survey respondents),”<br />
the report states. “Enjoying the rural atmosphere (33.5%) and seeing<br />
vast quantities of wildlife (32.2%) were other popular reasons for<br />
hunting. The opportunity to harvest a trophy animal was an important<br />
consideration for 21.6% of the respondents.”<br />
Wildlife ranch customers expect to see numerous deer in good body<br />
condition with the males bearing beautiful sets of antlers regardless of<br />
whether the outdoor enthusiasts are hunting, photographing, or just<br />
watching. A primary objective of the Bear Creek Ranch is to fulfill these<br />
market needs by producing a whitetail deer herd with typical large<br />
antlers. The ranch manages for high-quality deer in natural habitat to<br />
provide hunters with memorable outdoor experiences.<br />
Providing what the customer wants<br />
Bear Creek Ranch is committed to managing deer for genetic<br />
improvement while improving and protecting their habitat. Their deer<br />
have typical Texas antlers with big wide frames, a balanced number of<br />
long, cylindrical tines and high Boone & Crocket scores. Good genetics,<br />
age and nutrition are required to produce this type of animal.<br />
The deer breeding facility on Bear Creek Ranch is operated under a<br />
permit issued by Texas Parks & Wildlife where whitetail deer are bred<br />
according to a genetic plan.<br />
“Foundation does anchor our strong breeding program,” says Coalson.<br />
“We picked our does on performance and pedigree and bred them<br />
to outstanding bucks by artificial insemination. Record keeping and<br />
monitoring their offspring were instrumental in the success of our<br />
genetic improvement plan. Breeding great sires to great does moved our<br />
program to the next level.”<br />
“We sell semen from outstanding sires to other breeders for genetic<br />
improvement in deer under their care,” continues Coalson. “Semen is<br />
available from well-known sires on our property including Baja, Achilles,<br />
Texas Kingpin, Excalibur and The Unknown Soldier. Both does and sires<br />
are sold to other breeders and to ranches for improving deer herds<br />
in their pastures. We also release deer from our permitted breeding<br />
facilities into our ranch.”<br />
Food and habitat<br />
Genetics don’t produce good animals without proper nutrition and good<br />
habitat. Basic nutrients required by whitetail deer for body growth and<br />
maintenance include protein, minerals, vitamins and energy in the form<br />
of fats and carbohydrates. If range and pastures are in good condition,<br />
deer can obtain most of their nutrient requirements from browsing<br />
native vegetation.<br />
A deer’s natural diet consists of primarily forbs (non-woody broad-leaf<br />
plants) and browse (plants with woody stems). Grass is only about 19<br />
percent of their diet. In contrast, grass comprises 85 to 90 percent of a<br />
cow’s diet with an occasional ingestion of forbs.<br />
“Beef cattle are an important part of our operation,” says Coalson. “They<br />
are pastured in areas where we need grass control. We have a real fear<br />
of wild fires and cattle control the fuel load. Grass control also enhances<br />
forb growth for the deer and other wildlife. The cattle are a nice income<br />
stream for the ranch because of current cattle prices.”<br />
“Both warm season and cool season food plots are planted when<br />
sufficient moisture is available,” continues Coalson. “We plant lablab<br />
and haygrazer in late winter or early spring and a mixture of oats, rye,<br />
wheat, arrowleaf clover, turnips and crimson clover in the fall. We often<br />
use the plots to supplement our cattle as well as deer. A commercial<br />
feed is routinely fed to the deer to replace nutrient deficits in the native<br />
browse and forage.”<br />
Woody plants (brush) are not only important for providing deer browse,<br />
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ut they also furnish cover for loafing, escape and thermal protection.<br />
Deer often forage in areas with little cover and use brushy areas for<br />
escape. The animals generally prefer woody brush and trees interspersed<br />
within open areas at an approximate 3-to-1 ratio of woody cover to<br />
openings. The mosaic pattern of brush and clearing on the Bear Creek<br />
Ranch provides good habitat and ample space for viewing wildlife in a<br />
pristine environment.<br />
The importance of maintaining habitat in good condition can’t be<br />
overemphasized. It is critical that deer numbers be kept in balance with<br />
habitat and correct buck to doe ratios are maintained.<br />
“When we bought the ranch, there were six or seven does for every<br />
buck,” states Coalson. “Through selective harvest we now have a buck<br />
to doe ratio of one to two. Our goal is a ratio of one to one. By reducing<br />
the buck to doe ratio and adding the new genetics, we have improved<br />
herd quality tremendously.”<br />
A deer census is conducted annually on the Bear Creek Ranch. If the data<br />
show that there are too many deer, a selective harvest is undertaken.<br />
These practices help maintain both deer and habitat condition.<br />
Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts generate significant amounts of<br />
revenue for the Texas economy and they will continue to do so as long as<br />
they can observe big deer with typical, high-scoring antlers in addition to<br />
other wildlife. McAllen Coalson and the Bear Creek Ranch are doing their<br />
part through proper management techniques. Quality deer, a diversity of<br />
wildlife and the fine herd of crossbred cattle in a peaceful setting provide<br />
great recreation for guests and family.<br />
Robert Fears<br />
Field Editor and<br />
Contributing Writer<br />
robertfears@earthlink.net<br />
512.868.9306<br />
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LAND NEWS<br />
A N e w D ay : S h e d d i n g<br />
L i g h t o n G r o u n d wat e r<br />
O w n e r s h i p i n T e x a s<br />
In Texas, ownership of water is based largely on whether it qualifies as surface<br />
water or groundwater. Surface water – generally, the water in rivers, lakes,<br />
streams, and the Gulf of Mexico – is owned by the state and held in trust for<br />
the public. Groundwater, on the other hand, is not publicly owned and has<br />
been subject to the rule of capture since the Texas Supreme Court issued the<br />
East decision in 1904. Often referred to as the “law of the biggest pump,” the<br />
rule of capture simply provides that a landowner has the right to withdrawal<br />
groundwater without incurring liability for losses to neighboring wells – it does<br />
not speak to ownership of the water prior to capture and extends no protection<br />
to landowners whose groundwater interests may be affected by heavy (nonwasteful)<br />
pumping on neighboring land.<br />
In the years following East, the Texas Legislature and voting public paved the way<br />
for the creation of groundwater conservation districts (GCDs) that could provide<br />
balance and help protect neighboring landowners from the law of the biggest<br />
pump. But questions of whether a landowner holds a constitutionally protected<br />
property right in groundwater in place continued to arise, both at the Texas<br />
Legislature and the Texas Supreme Court. The Texas Legislature responded to<br />
the question first, adopting Senate Bill (SB) 332 in 2011, recognizing that a<br />
landowner owns the groundwater below the surface as real property, subject to<br />
regulation by GCDs.<br />
In February, the Texas Supreme Court also weighed in on the question when<br />
it issued its long-awaited decision in Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Day and<br />
McDaniel. In its decision, the Court reiterated SB 332’s language, holding that a<br />
landowner has a property interest in the groundwater under his or her property,<br />
subject to the rule of capture and reasonable regulation by a GCD. The Court<br />
went a step further, suggesting that an overly restrictive regulatory scheme<br />
without justification may result in a compensable taking of private property, as<br />
judged by the facts of a particular case.<br />
The Court in Day found that the Edwards Aquifer Authority acted in complete<br />
accord with its state mandated regulatory scheme (which is more restrictive<br />
than regulations implemented by most other GCDs, as they are governed by<br />
a different statutory regime), but remanded the case to the district court for<br />
a determination of whether the implementation of those regulations in fact<br />
constituted a taking as to the Day plaintiffs. It included in its analysis factors that<br />
should be considered by the lower court, including economic impacts, the extent<br />
of interference with reasonable investment-backed expectations, and the nature<br />
or character of the regulation.<br />
Though the Day case is groundbreaking in that it is the first time Texas courts<br />
have held that landowners possess a constitutionally protected property right<br />
in groundwater in place, it appears that the practical effects of the case on<br />
most GCDs will likely be minor. Indeed, GCDs exist to protect private property<br />
rights and will continue to do so, balancing interests to prevent damage among<br />
property owners, avoid land subsidence, protect private wells, and ensure a<br />
continued and sustainable water supply into the future. In this regard, GCDs are<br />
no different than counties, municipalities, and other local governmental entities<br />
that must balance private and public interests on a regular basis. Furthermore,<br />
because SB 332 and Day are consistent with the statutes governing GCDs,<br />
they should not affect equitable GCD permitting and fairly implemented aquifer<br />
management activities.<br />
Though SB 332 and Day leave unanswered questions (it will be some time<br />
before the courts determine whether a taking in fact occurred in the Day case,<br />
and that holding may have limited applicability to other GCDs), they do not<br />
change the continued important and legally authorized role of groundwater<br />
management by GCDs, as endorsed by the Texas Legislature and the Texas<br />
Supreme Court. The alternative – no management of groundwater resources in<br />
Texas – affords landowners little protection and reinstates the unfettered rule of<br />
capture, where the deepest well and biggest pump prevail.<br />
Stacey A. Steinbach, Exec Director<br />
Texas Alliance of<br />
Groundwater Districts<br />
tagdexec@texasgroundwater.org<br />
www.TexasGroundWater.org<br />
(512) 809-7785<br />
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T e x a s R a n c h B r o k e r s<br />
Mike Bacon of Bacon Investments Ranch Sales and Drew Colvin<br />
of Circle C Ranch Sales have teamed up to start the new Texas<br />
Ranch Brokers, LLP. We wish Mike and Drew all the best in this<br />
promising new Brokerage firm.<br />
L e s s o n s L e a r n e d f r o m S a g e b r u s h L i z a r d C o n t r o v e r s y<br />
August 5, <strong>2012</strong><br />
By Deb Hastings, El Paso Times.com Guest Correspondent<br />
The dust has started to settle after state leaders, a federal agency and the energy industry<br />
cooperated to forge a workable solution to keep the dunes sagebrush lizard off the<br />
Endangered Species List.<br />
But our work doesn’t end there.<br />
Now that we’ve achieved resolution about this particular lizard, we have a unique opportunity<br />
to assess lessons learned and to identify ways to improve government processes (like the<br />
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service process of listing a species as endangered), which have<br />
major economic consequences for Texans.<br />
and gas production that is so critical to Texas and the nation.<br />
As research continued to reinforce that listing, the lizard was unwarranted and with the<br />
Texas Conservation Plan in place, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ultimately decided not<br />
to list the dunes sagebrush lizard on the Endangered Species List.<br />
The spirit of cooperation that made this outcome possible was widely and rightly applauded.<br />
With so many eyes on the issue, so many hands in the policy-making, and such extensive<br />
input in the final decision, it’s easy to chalk up the dunes sagebrush lizard as a win for all<br />
sides and call it a day.<br />
Instead, we should take this time to step back and examine the process and policymaking<br />
that was required to reach this much-heralded lizard-born truce.<br />
First, the reason the discussion about the dunes sage brush lizard matters is because<br />
listing this species as endangered had the potential to shut down production of 1 million<br />
barrels of oil a day in Texas -- one-fifth of the nation’s domestic oil production.<br />
To be certain, this little lizard became a very big deal.<br />
During negotiations about the lizard, the oil and natural gas industry injected research of<br />
the lizard’s habitat into the discussion and worked closely with Texas Comptroller Susan<br />
Combs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop the Texas Conservation Plan.<br />
This pioneering plan emphasizes wildlife conservation while maintaining the domestic oil<br />
Without question, the decision to keep the dunes sagebrush lizard off the Endangered<br />
Species List is an example of the power of cooperation, research and innovative thinking<br />
coming together to form one remarkable outcome:<br />
Smart public policy, grounded in sound science that balances conservation with muchneeded<br />
domestic energy production.<br />
Deb Hastings is executive vice president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.<br />
http://www.elpasotimes.com/opinion/ci_21237205/lessons-learned-from-sagebrushlizard-controversy<br />
O r e g o n M a n S e n t e n c e d t o T h i r t y D ay s<br />
i n J a i l f o r C o l l e c t i n g R a i n wat e r o n<br />
H i s P r o p e r t y<br />
July 26, <strong>2012</strong><br />
By Kendra Alleyne, CNSNews.com Correspondent<br />
(CNSNews.com) – A rural Oregon man was sentenced Wednesday to 30 days in jail and over $1,500 in<br />
fines because he had three reservoirs on his property to collect and use rainwater.<br />
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/oregon-man-sentenced-30-days-jail-collecting-rainwater-his-property<br />
B e t c h a D i d n ’ t K n o w<br />
By Robert Fears<br />
• Anticipate bad weather if a dog or cat acts jittery for unexplained reasons. Animals<br />
can feel a low-pressure system coming from a far distance.<br />
• The color of honey is determined by the plant from which the nectar is collected by<br />
a bee. Clover honey is light-colored whereas buckwheat honey is dark. The lighter<br />
the color, the milder the flavor.<br />
• Regardless of how it appears, snakes move along a straight line of travel. Their<br />
tread-like scales called “scutes” grip the ground, their muscles tense scrunching<br />
their bodies into an “s” and they propel themselves forward.<br />
• Shed antlers serve as a calcium supplement in the wild for rodents, deer and cattle.<br />
• To be grammatically correct, you don’t frack a gas or oil well. You frac it (short hand<br />
for fracture).<br />
• Groundwater is the major source of water in Texas. It was 60 percent of the water<br />
used within the state during 2000.<br />
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LAND NEWS<br />
T e x a s<br />
A l l i a n c e o f<br />
L a n d B r o k e r s<br />
The Texas Alliance of Land Brokers<br />
continues a steady growth trend,<br />
with an active expansion initiative<br />
ongoing in SE Texas to create a<br />
new chapter. Current membership<br />
total now exceeds 270, up from<br />
previous record of about 225, and<br />
the SE Texas group has formed a<br />
leadership committee, headed up<br />
by Deitra Robertson, and secretary<br />
Chris George, of Deitra Robertson<br />
Properties. Two SE Texas-area meetings have now been held, and the<br />
most recent, at El Jarrito in Katy area, attracted 60 on a rainy day to<br />
hear the venerable Judon Fambrough of the Texas Real Estate Center<br />
speak on groundwater issues and regulations. The next SE Texas lunch<br />
meeting is slated for Tuesday, August 14, at the County Line on Lake<br />
Conroe, all area rural real estate professionals are invited to attend!<br />
Regular meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month are now being<br />
planned for satellite locations around Houston.<br />
The Founding Chapter (Central Texas) continues their monthly meetings<br />
on the 4th Wednesday of the month, with future locations such as<br />
Grady’s in San Antonio, and Matt’s El Rancho in Austin, already booked.<br />
The most recent meeting at The Preserve at Walnut Springs, a very<br />
nice “cluster” development with over 1,500 acres of shared open<br />
space, was addressed by TWA’s senior policy analyst, Kirby Brown, one<br />
of our favorite speakers. He covered the full gamut of property rights<br />
issues – from groundwater to public utilities to private ownership of<br />
wildlife – and answered many pertinent questions at the conclusion of<br />
his presentation.<br />
A very special Christmas Banquet, featuring the father-son duo of Mike<br />
and Doc Blakely, is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, <strong>2012</strong>, at<br />
the Omni Hotel in NW San Antonio on Interstate 10. These talented<br />
fellows will take us down a musical “trail” of western lore and songs,<br />
that should be unforgettable. A gourmet meal will be served, bars will<br />
be open, and nice rooms will be available for those wishing to stay over<br />
and do some Christmas shopping, at discount rates for TALB. Generous<br />
sponsors are stepping up to minimize event cost to members, which will<br />
be minimal. The TALB was established in 1994. More information is<br />
available at www.TexasLandBrokers.org.<br />
David Culver, President<br />
dec@landtx.com<br />
210.422.4676<br />
For more information and membership<br />
application, please go to:<br />
www.TexasLandBrokers.org<br />
Questions: talb@gvtc.com<br />
PO Box 1371, Boerne, TX 78006<br />
T e x a s S h e e p & G o at R a i s e r s A s s o c i at i o n<br />
Since our last quarterly report was<br />
published, our officers attended<br />
numerous district meetings around<br />
the state and traveled to Washington<br />
D.C. for visits with congressmen and<br />
their staffs. The lead association on the<br />
Washington trip was American Sheep<br />
Industry Association (ASI), with whom<br />
TSGRA works closely. ASI is supported<br />
by all the state organizations and has a<br />
very talented and capable staff.<br />
There were five people in the delegation<br />
representing Texas, who assisted the other 45 attendees from 19<br />
different states. Our group of 50 people converged upon Washington,<br />
making our voices heard on pending legislation affecting the sheep and<br />
goat industry and private property rights.<br />
While we were there, the Farm Bill was approved by the Senate, but<br />
there is still some doubt whether it will make it through the House of<br />
Representatives this year. The Senate version of the bill is friendly to<br />
the sheep industry as a whole. The bill’s acceptability should be credited<br />
to the hard work done by individuals and organizations such as TSGRA<br />
and ASI.<br />
Benny Cox, President<br />
www.TSGRA.com<br />
325.655.7388<br />
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E x o t i c W i l d l i f e<br />
A s s o c i at i o n<br />
The Exotic Wildlife Association<br />
settled one of its lawsuits with the<br />
United States Fish and Wildlife<br />
Service (USFWS). This lawsuit<br />
was filed because of the USFWS<br />
refusal to acknowledge our request<br />
for delisting Scimitar Horned<br />
Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle<br />
as endangered species. Under terms of the agreement, USFWS will<br />
address this issue by May 31, 2013.<br />
An amendment to the House Interior Appropriation’s bill was filed by<br />
Congressman John Carter (R) Round Rock, Texas on behalf of the<br />
Exotic Wildlife Association. This bill was passed out of Committee and<br />
sent to the floor of the House of Representatives. The amendment, if<br />
it survives, would put Scimitar Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle<br />
under the same status as they had in September 2005. It would also<br />
eliminate any further judicial review. Although it has a long way to go<br />
before it becomes law, the amendment did survive the first hurdle.<br />
All alternative livestock auctions report higher than normal prices on<br />
Axis, Blackbuck and <strong>Fall</strong>ow. Prices for other species remain normal for<br />
this time of the year. There has been a slight decrease in the price of<br />
Scimitar Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle since the new rule<br />
took effect April 4, <strong>2012</strong>. The demand for these three species remains<br />
strong, however.<br />
At last report less than 100 breeders and ranchers had applied for<br />
either the Captive Wildlife Breeders Permit and/or the “take” permit.<br />
Approximately 75% of those applications have been processed and<br />
approved. The others either have been denied because of wording on<br />
the permit or they are being scrutinized for accuracy.<br />
The Exotic Wildlife Association is moving its annual membership<br />
convention and its hunting awards banquet to San Marcos, Texas in<br />
2013. Both events will be held at the Embassy Suites San Marcos<br />
Convention Center. Dates for the Membership Meeting are March 8-9,<br />
2013 and the Trophy Game Records of the World’s annual awards<br />
banquet will be held on July 19-20, 2013. The EWA has outgrown<br />
the facilities in Kerrville and the new venue in San Marcos will give the<br />
association an opportunity for continued growth.<br />
Charly Seale<br />
Executive Director<br />
www.ExoticWildlifeAssociation.com<br />
830.367.7761<br />
I n d e p e n d e n t C at t l e m e n ’ s A s s o c i at i o n o f T e x a s<br />
The 36th Independent<br />
Cattlemen’s Association of<br />
Texas Annual Convention<br />
in San Marcos on June<br />
9-11 was a huge success.<br />
A record number of tickets<br />
were sold for Drawdown<br />
poker and record high<br />
amounts of money were<br />
spent at the live and silent<br />
auctions. Members, guests and convention delegates were treated to<br />
over 50 commercial exhibits and excellent speakers on a variety of<br />
subjects involving estate planning, cattle management and industry<br />
topics. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, Keynote Speaker at the Headliners’<br />
Banquet, received a rousing welcome.<br />
Convention delegates from across the state elected officers for<br />
<strong>2012</strong>/2013. The new slate of officers is Phil Sadler of Golden as<br />
president, Windy Miller of Poteet as 1st Vice President and Paul Looney<br />
of Mineral Wells as 2nd Vice President. Elected as Secretary was<br />
Darrel Sklar of Edna and Curtis Calhoun of Cedar Park was reelected as<br />
Treasurer. Brian Malaer of Harwood and Verlin Callahan of Cedar<br />
Creek were elected to the Executive Committee.<br />
The convention highlight was presentation of Stephanie Sklar Memorial<br />
Scholarship awards to twelve high school graduates. ICA accepts<br />
scholarship donations year round and there is no better way to remember<br />
a friend or loved one. One hundred percent of the donations go to the<br />
Scholarship fund.<br />
Bill Hyman, Executive Director<br />
www.ICATexas.com<br />
512.620.0162<br />
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LAND NEWS<br />
T e x a s & S o u t h w e s t<br />
C at t l e R a i s e r s<br />
A s s o c i at i o n<br />
It’s been a busy spring and summer<br />
for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle<br />
Raisers Association. In April, more than<br />
2000 ranchers from across the state<br />
gathered in Fort Worth for the 135th<br />
annual TSCRA Convention weekend.<br />
Highlights included the TSCRA School<br />
for Successful Ranching, the TSCRA<br />
Trade Show and committee breakout<br />
sessions.<br />
More than 600 ranchers attended<br />
eight TSCRA Ranch Gatherings held<br />
across the state. Attendees enjoyed beef dinners, catching up with<br />
old friends, making new friends and listening to speakers talk about<br />
everything from cattle theft prevention to state and federal legislative<br />
and regulatory issues. On the education front, TSCRA put on multiple<br />
Beef Quality Assurance trainings, range and pasture field days, and<br />
hosted a few Ranching 101 seminars at TSCRA headquarters in Fort<br />
Worth. Monthly cattleman’s luncheons were also hosted in Dilley and<br />
Wichita <strong>Fall</strong>s.<br />
In June, TSCRA members gathered in Fredericksburg for the summer<br />
board meeting. At the meeting Senator Troy Fraser, chairman of the<br />
Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee, discussed groundwater<br />
policy, and what to expect during the next legislative session. Season<br />
Solorio, director of issues management with the National Cattlemen’s<br />
Beef Association, spoke about social media strategies for ranchers and<br />
the beef industry. Members attended a wide variety of educational<br />
sessions, hosted by the TSCRA committees. The sessions covered topics<br />
including the state animal disease traceability proposal, upcoming water<br />
issues, and state and federal regulations and policies.<br />
Carmen Fenton<br />
Director of Public Affairs<br />
www.tscra.org<br />
512.469.0171<br />
T e x a s D e e r A s s o c i at i o n<br />
Several events were conducted by the Texas Deer Association this past quarter to raise money for charities. Some<br />
of the events, their locations, and the benefited charity were:<br />
Event LOCATION Charity<br />
Sportsmen’s Night Out Robstown Nueces County Junior Livestock Show<br />
Denim & Pearls Banquet San Antonio San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Scholarship Fund<br />
Sportsmen’s Night Out <strong>Fall</strong>s City youth Hunters Education<br />
Sportsman’s Banquet Beaumont Jasper Gun & Bow -H Club<br />
Brush to Bay Fishing Tournament Corpus Christi Combat Marine Outdoors<br />
Educational seminars on deer and habitat management were hosted<br />
by TDA members on three different dates. Hosts included Bear Creek<br />
Ranch, north of Stephenville; RS Deer Ranch at Hempstead; and Heart<br />
of Texas Whitetails near Brady.<br />
A membership drive was launched to increase the hunter/land<br />
managers/wildlife enthusiasts segment of TDA. Presently a majority<br />
of the members are deer breeders. The drive is very successful with<br />
approximately 200 new members acquired to date.<br />
Gilbert Adams III<br />
President<br />
www.TexasDeerAssociation.com<br />
210.767.8300<br />
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A m e r i c a n S o c i e t y o f F a r m M a n a g e r s<br />
a n d R u r a l A p p r a i s e r s<br />
The Texas Chapter of the American<br />
Society of Farm Managers and Rural<br />
Appraisers will be hosting its <strong>Fall</strong><br />
Chapter Meeting on October 4th and<br />
5th at the MCM Elegante Suites in<br />
Abilene, Texas. We will be hosting a<br />
seminar featuring experts from around<br />
the state that will be discussing the<br />
most recent topics in the Texas Real<br />
Estate industry. They will cover the<br />
latest issues that are influencing livestock, corn and sorghum producers.<br />
We will also be examining the latest developments in mineral, water<br />
and wind rights as well as rural land prices and the proposed Farm<br />
Bill in Congress. We look forward to the fall meeting as we learn the<br />
information that is relevant to the price trends in the Texas land market.<br />
We invite anyone that is professionally involved or interested in rural<br />
real estate to join us.<br />
For registration information, please inquire at TXASFRMA@gmail.com.<br />
Attendees that hold an appraisal license or certification will receive<br />
Appraiser Continuing Education hours.<br />
If you have any questions or would like more information on our most<br />
recent Rural Land Value Trends publication or real estate developments<br />
in one or our land markets, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to<br />
address your real estate needs.<br />
The ASFMRA was founded in 1929 and has 35 local chapters within<br />
seven regional districts throughout the U.S. The society provides an<br />
accreditation program for farm managers, appraisers and consultants,<br />
giving them a strong competitive advantage over their competition in<br />
terms of knowledge, networking, and recognition as ethical qualified<br />
professionals. Membership boasts leading managers, appraisers,<br />
review appraisers, and consultants as well as agricultural academic<br />
communities. For more information offered by ASFMRA, please visit<br />
www.asfrma.org<br />
Mark A. McAnally, ARA<br />
Texas Chapter President<br />
TXASFMRA@gmail.com<br />
T e x a s W i l d l i f e A s s o c i at i o n<br />
The Texas Wildlife Association’s<br />
annual convention was held from June<br />
28 through July 1 in San Antonio.<br />
Attendance included over 1500 TWA<br />
members, exhibitors, public attendees,<br />
and special guests. This is an all-time<br />
record in total convention attendance<br />
for our organization.<br />
The record attendance mirrors a very<br />
successful period for our organization in terms of positive TWA program<br />
impacts. Our work in issues and advocacy, youth and adult education, the<br />
Texas Youth Hunting Program and Texas Big Game Awards continue to<br />
make a real difference.<br />
In education during the past year, TWA conducted public programs and<br />
special events that reached over 42,000 direct and indirect contacts.<br />
Our L.A.N.D.S. Distance Learning, Discovery Trunks, and Wildlife By<br />
Design efforts impacted over 50,000 youth. Our L.A.N.D.S. Intensive<br />
School Curriculum and Teacher Outreach reached 4,000 youth and over<br />
1,300 educators. The Texas Brigades (Youth Leadership Development<br />
Program), supported by TWA, has positively impacted 2100 students<br />
across Texas in the last 20 years, resulting in over 250,000 direct<br />
contacts.<br />
This past hunting season, the Texas Youth Hunting Program conducted<br />
150 safe and educational hunts across our state with 1,291 youth<br />
hunters, 139 landowners, and 1,400 trained volunteers. The Texas<br />
Big Game Awards recognized over 1,000 entries for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong><br />
season, including Youth, First-Timers, Hunters, and Landowners, and it<br />
sponsored regional and statewide Sportsman’s Celebrations to promote<br />
“Hunting Equals Habitat!”<br />
It’s been a great year and period for the Texas Wildlife Association. It<br />
wouldn’t be possible without the tremendous support of our 6,000<br />
passionate members and volunteers.<br />
Glen Webb, President<br />
www.Texas-Wildlife.org<br />
800.839.9435<br />
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MARKET REPORT<br />
2 0 1 2<br />
H av e W e T u r n e d<br />
a C o r n e r ?<br />
The Texas land market in the first half of <strong>2012</strong> posted encouraging results<br />
with prices rising nearly 7 percent above the 2011 statewide price in<br />
only six months. That price increase appears to continue a trend toward<br />
strengthening prices that emerged in the second half of 2011. However,<br />
evidence of strengthening markets was mitigated by the fact that sales<br />
still focused on small tracts. In addition, the volume of transactions does<br />
not appear to have expanded beyond the sluggish pace posted in recent<br />
years. Robust recovery would normally see total volumes increase. All of<br />
these circumstances suggest many opportunities to purchase a ranch<br />
or farm may await the<br />
intrepid buyer this year.<br />
Regional results reveal<br />
continued remarkable<br />
strength in the Panhandle<br />
and West Texas where<br />
market-wide prices reflect<br />
the sustained strong<br />
demand for cropland<br />
and working ranches.<br />
Strengthening prices<br />
also reigned from East<br />
Texas Gulf Coast down<br />
to the Lower Rio Grande<br />
Valley. Even the central<br />
Hill Country markets<br />
saw prices recover from<br />
a modest 2011 retreat.<br />
Only northeast Texas,<br />
spanning the region from<br />
the D/FW metroplex<br />
to Texarkana, remained<br />
lackluster with prices<br />
continuing the slide<br />
recorded in 2011. These<br />
results suggest that a<br />
sustained decline in land<br />
prices across the state like<br />
Cutline 1 - These results suggest that a sustained decline in land prices across the state like those registered<br />
in the 1986-92 era will not be repeated.<br />
Cutline 2 - Perhaps the strong showing in the first half of <strong>2012</strong> is a signal that markets are poised to see<br />
both prices and volume of sales move up.<br />
those registered in the<br />
1986-92 era will not be repeated.<br />
Indeed, the experience in land markets nationwide showed shows<br />
strong results when comparing USDA National Agricultural Statistics<br />
Service (NASS) to Texas prices as estimated by the Real Estate Center<br />
at Texas A&M University. The chart entitled U.S. and Texas Land Value<br />
Estimates shows the history of US land prices versus the Texas land<br />
market experience. The typical size-adjusted value estimated for Texas<br />
parallels the national estimate remarkably well for most of the 42-year<br />
comparison. In the 1973-75 era, the economic boom sparked by rising<br />
oil prices drove Texas land markets higher. In the 1983-85 time frame,<br />
Texas prices outpaced the national average as declining commodity<br />
prices hammered farmland markets. Market-wide Texas prices, with<br />
markets overwhelmingly dominated by rangeland, escaped much of<br />
the negative pressures on cropland prices. The oil price bust, saving<br />
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and loan scandal, and income tax law changes all arriving in 1986 hit<br />
Texas especially hard. Investors adopted a skeptical attitude toward all<br />
real estate investments in Texas following sizable losses from 1986-<br />
1988. The skepticism continued, causing Texas prices to lag well short<br />
of national prices until 2004.<br />
When Texas land markets began their remarkable rise from 2004-<br />
2008, many long-time Texas observers could scarcely believe the prices<br />
abroad in the market. Some began to realize that buyers from other<br />
states viewed Texas land<br />
prices as bargains. In<br />
view of that long period<br />
when Texas markets<br />
under-performed national<br />
markets, perhaps those<br />
out-of-state buyers were<br />
right. Both series of prices<br />
converged in 2004 and<br />
both peaked in 2008.<br />
Following the onset of<br />
the financial market nearmeltdown,<br />
both series<br />
dropped in 2009, and<br />
have been on the mend<br />
since 2010. Once again,<br />
as feverish investment<br />
activity has driven markets<br />
for cropland nationwide,<br />
Texas overall prices have<br />
fallen short of the national<br />
numbers, for now.<br />
However, the Eagle Ford<br />
Shale boom in south<br />
Texas is pumping billions<br />
into the Texas economy<br />
and projections envision<br />
10 to 20 years of drilling<br />
activity to fully develop<br />
the field. Fracking in the Permian Basin has Midland-Odessa booming<br />
again as well. All of that activity is driving job growth in Houston. In<br />
addition, Texas has not sustained the same degree of economic carnage<br />
other locales have suffered following the sub-prime fiasco. Although land<br />
markets stumbled in 2009 and demand for recreational properties has<br />
withered over the past three years, perhaps the strong showing in the<br />
first half of <strong>2012</strong> is a signal that markets are poised to see both prices<br />
and volume of sales move up.<br />
Charles E. Gilliland, Ph.D.<br />
Research Economist<br />
Real Estate Center<br />
Texas A&M University
B i g 1 0 S o l d<br />
May 1, <strong>2012</strong> through July 31, <strong>2012</strong><br />
1<br />
K<br />
e n t L e s l e y<br />
R e a l E s t at e<br />
2,528± Acres | Llano County<br />
Sold: May 11, <strong>2012</strong><br />
List Price: $20,000,000<br />
Sold Price: $16,500,000<br />
R e p u b l i c R a n c h e s<br />
2 3 www.RepublicRanches.com | (888) 726-2481 4<br />
A n d e r s R e a lt y<br />
893± Acres | Blanco County | Sold: 5/18/12<br />
List Price: $11,990,000 | Sold Price: $10,900,000<br />
2250.1± Acres | Jackson County | Sold: 6/29/12<br />
List Price: $7,966,000 | Sold Price: $6,975,310<br />
Bacon Investments Ranch Sales<br />
www.BaconRanchSales.com | (512) 335-0071<br />
1581± Acres | Burnet County | Sold: 6/8/12<br />
List Price: $6,245,000 | Sold Price: $5,950,000<br />
Bacon Investments Ranch Sales L e e, Lee & Puckitt A s s o c i at e s<br />
L a G l o r i a L a n d C o m pa n y<br />
5 6<br />
www.BaconRanchSales.com | (512) 335-0071<br />
3190± Acres | Coke County | Sold: 6/5/12 7www.LaGloriaLandCompany.com | (713) 402-8827<br />
1581± Acres | Lampasas County | Sold: 6/8/12<br />
List Price: $6,245,000 | Sold Price: $5,950,000<br />
List Price: $5,800,000 | Sold Price: $5,800,000<br />
2600± Acres | Live Oak County | Sold: 6/13/12<br />
List Price: $6,240,000 | Sold Price: $6,240,000<br />
M o o r e L a n d C o m pa n y L L C<br />
G a r y G i l e s R e a l E s t at e<br />
T h o r n t o n R a n c h S a l e s<br />
8 480± Acres | Kendall County | Sold: 5/11/12 9 871.87± Acres | Ellis County | Sold: 6/11/12 10 2865± Acres | Zapata County | Sold: 5/1/12<br />
List Price: $4,475,000 | Sold Price: $4,360,000 List Price: $3,487,492 | Sold Price: $3,269,524<br />
List Price: $3,435,135 | Sold Price: $2,947,368<br />
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LANDS OF TEXAS<br />
B i g 1 0<br />
F o r S a l e<br />
1<br />
W at e r f r o n t<br />
M a r k e t i n g , l l c<br />
(888) 552-0785<br />
Property ID: 1106937<br />
10,000± Acres | Calhoun County<br />
List Price: $59,900,000<br />
H o o d R e a l E s t at e I n c<br />
2 3 (830) 896-0510 | Property ID: 1079379 4<br />
R a n c h e s a n d R i v e r s R e a lt y<br />
(512) 263-2244 | Property ID: 1083319<br />
5,410± Acres | Blanco County<br />
List Price: $48,149,000<br />
17,132± Acres | Kinney County<br />
List Price: $43,500,000<br />
C h a s . S . M i d d l e t o n a n d S o n<br />
(806) 763-5331 | Property ID: 1105147<br />
36,208± Acres | Donley County<br />
List Price: $34,397,600<br />
Jane Morgan Farm & Ranch R.E.<br />
Property Connections R.E.<br />
5 6<br />
L A N D T X<br />
(940) 682-4143 | Property ID: 1081365<br />
(281) 235-5566 | Property ID: 1098070<br />
7<br />
(830) 997-8616 | Property ID: 1087394<br />
4,790± Acres | Erath County<br />
List Price: $25,147,500<br />
6,000± Acres | Matagorda County<br />
List Price: $25,000,000<br />
2,937± Acres | Gillespie County<br />
List Price: $20,412,150<br />
C h a s . S . M i d d l e t o n a n d S o n G o t t e s m a n R e s i d e n t i a l R . E .<br />
E b b y H a l l i d ay R e a l E s tat e<br />
8 (806) 763-5331 || Property ID: 1100092 9 (512) 451-2422 | Property ID: 1102072 10 (972) 980-6672 | Property ID: 1083540<br />
23,013± Acres | Scurry County<br />
List Price: $20,000,000<br />
291± Acres | Hays County<br />
List Price: $19,000,000<br />
36.37± Acres | Smith County<br />
List Price: $15,899,400<br />
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They have expressed a great desire to have a better way of organizing this<br />
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Exotic Animal For Your Ranch<br />
This is the first post in a three post<br />
series all about exotic animals for your<br />
ranch. In discussing this subject in depth,<br />
LandsofAmerica.com hopes to provide<br />
the basic information as well as links to<br />
well-established resources on the subject.<br />
Stays tuned for the exciting upcoming<br />
posts in the series over the next few<br />
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Pitfalls of Severing Wind Rights<br />
With the rapid acceleration of wind energy development in America, some<br />
landowners are looking to “cash out” of land ownership and retain the wind<br />
rights for the opportunity to “cash in” if future wind development occurs on their<br />
previously owned land. But this is not as simple as it might sound. There can be<br />
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How Do You Show Big Ranches?<br />
With properties being sold on LandsofAmerica.com ranging from 0 to 350,000 acres, showing land for sale can be quite an undertaking compared to traditional<br />
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This example displays the number of properties displayed in search results from July 9,<strong>2012</strong> to August<br />
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LANDS OF TEXAS<br />
L a n d s o f A m e r i c a . c o m I n t e r a c t i v e M a p S e a r c h<br />
FULL SCREEN SEARCH<br />
ON MAP DETAILS AND PHOTO TOURS<br />
EXACT LOCATIONS<br />
PROPERTY BOUNDARIES<br />
AUTO-COMPLETE<br />
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users to better see the area and the properties available.<br />
While on the map, location pins can be clicked, popping open<br />
a window, showing you the property details or a photo tour,<br />
without leaving the map search.<br />
Property Locations are mapped by the sellers of the property<br />
for maximum accuracy.<br />
Brokers now have the option to manually outline the property,<br />
allowing for a better picture of large acreages than a pinned<br />
single location.<br />
The map search will auto suggest locations to eliminate<br />
alternate/incorrect spellings.<br />
SHARE This new feature allows users to perform a map search, then<br />
send a URL to potential buyers that displays that exact search.<br />
LAST SEARCH RECOGNITION While searching, if one clicks a specific property for more<br />
information, clicking “Back” will bring you back to your last<br />
search to prevent the re-entry of search parameters.<br />
YELLOW DOTS Yellow dots, in the center of the closest city, are used to denote<br />
properties that have not been mapped to a precise location, still<br />
giving searchers an approximate location.<br />
ADVANCED SEARCHES Search by Last Date Posted, multiple Property Types, Price/<br />
Acre, Keywords, Owner Financing, Reduced Prices and Border<br />
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H o o d R e a l E s t at e I n c .<br />
www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510<br />
Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 223 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
4 Aces Ranch<br />
17,132.04 Acres | Uvalde & Kinney Counties | Property ID: 914168<br />
The 4 Aces Ranch, the largest, contiguous live-water ranch currently on the market in<br />
the Texas Hill Country, is home to magnificent scenery and a fully operational wildlife<br />
preserve. The one-of-a-kind ranch spans the borders of both Uvalde and Kinney<br />
counties, encompassing 17,132.04 acres. Miles of paved and improved roads provide<br />
accessibility throughout this sprawling ranch.<br />
The landscape showcases the Hill Country’s topography<br />
including low rolling hills and deep canyons. Salmon Peak<br />
and Boiling Mountain, the two highest peaks in the area, are<br />
located on the property, providing challenging hiking. Live<br />
oaks and juniper ensure the view is evergreen. In the process<br />
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H o o d R e a l E s t at e I n c .<br />
www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510<br />
Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 223 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
of strategically removing cedar, ranch staffers have uncovered cultural<br />
treasures ranging from dinosaur tracks to Native American cave art.<br />
In arid southwest Texas, nothing is more desirable than live water. Live<br />
Oak Creek and Sycamore Creek course through the ranch for miles, their<br />
rushing currents are sustained by more than 30 springs.<br />
Working with a wildlife biologist, the current owners have transformed<br />
this ranch into a wildlife preserve with an international flair. The 4<br />
Aces is home to: axis, scimitar-horned oryx, red sheep and red stag,<br />
eland, zebras, black buck, Catalina goats, aoudad, gemsbok, fallow deer,<br />
Corsican sheep, elk, as well as native species such as wild turkey and<br />
white-tailed deer. The ranch is surrounded by almost 50 miles of gameproof<br />
fencing protecting its high-quality habitat and keeping the myriad<br />
of wildlife species inside.<br />
updated kitchen. The huge covered patio with its large open-air fireplace,<br />
expansive fire pit and a completely covered outdoor bar, is the perfect<br />
spot for enjoying the company of guests and clients. A three-bedroom<br />
cabin offers additional, private lodging for guests.<br />
The 4 Aces Ranch is the ideal world-class commercial hunting operation<br />
and or corporate retreat. Price: $43,500,000<br />
At the end of a long day, even the most intrepid adventurers want to<br />
relax in elegant comfort. The native limestone main lodge has fivebedroom,<br />
four-bathroom that overlooks several of Live Oak Creek’s<br />
natural waterfalls. The lodge boasts two master suites as well as a fully<br />
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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510<br />
Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 223 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
LMR Ranch<br />
256.94± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1050573<br />
The gentle rolling terrain and seclusion are the focus of this YO<br />
Ranchland property. Be a part of the historic YO Ranch where<br />
wildlife abounds with axis, sika, blackbuck, fallow, whitetail,<br />
turkey, dove, and auodad. Amenities include a one-bedroom,<br />
one-bath rock cabin with fireplace, all newly renovated and a<br />
1,305-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bath rock home with fireplace. Home has 16- by 16-<br />
foot unattached garage with 18- by 25-square-foot carport. See the surrounding Texas hills<br />
from the 570-square-foot rock pavillion made for entertaining. Watch the sunset from the<br />
tranquil pond in front of the main house. Also included are three water wells. Perimeter of<br />
property has been cleared for fencing. This<br />
ranch has easy access with paved road to the<br />
property off Hwy 83 North from Garvin Store.<br />
The great location, quiet seclusion, abundant<br />
wildlife & native trees make the LMR Ranch<br />
a rare find in today’s market. Shown by<br />
appointment only. Price: $1,500,000<br />
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H o o d R e a l E s t at e I n c .<br />
www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510<br />
Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 223 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
Rancho Del Sol<br />
231.9± Acres | Gillespie County<br />
Property ID: 1108646<br />
15 miles northwest of Fredricksburg, Texas<br />
on Nixon Creek Road. is the breathtaking<br />
Rancho Del Sol. Enter the Rancho Del Sol<br />
thru the rock entrance with security gate.<br />
Meander down the granite driveway to<br />
the ranch headquarters. Savor the gentle<br />
rolling hills, scenic vistas, and abundant<br />
wildlife which include white-tailed deer,<br />
turkey, dove, axis, blackbuck antelope,<br />
fallow, elk, and zebra. Main residence<br />
features a four-bedroom, two-bath, cedar<br />
home with metal roof, a wood burning rock<br />
fireplace, attached two car garage, and a<br />
swimming pool with waterfall. Watch the<br />
sunsets from one of the two porches. In<br />
addition is a one-bedroom, one-bath guest<br />
house or foreman’s house. Amenities<br />
include a rifle range, a large barn with<br />
walk in cooler, two horse stalls inside, two<br />
outside horse stalls, tack room, feed room,<br />
shop, and also an implement barn. Property<br />
has one water well with submersible<br />
pump, and also several springs that flow<br />
together which are dammed up to form<br />
a nice pond stocked with Catfish and<br />
Bluegill Perch. This tremendous ranch has<br />
so much to offer the new owners with its<br />
privacy, amenities, abundant wildlife, and<br />
convenient location to Fredericksburg, Tx.<br />
Priced to sell at $2,450,000. Won’t last<br />
long! Call Howard W. Hood for a private<br />
showing!<br />
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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510<br />
Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 223 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
Double J Ranch<br />
754± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 914150<br />
The Double J Ranch consists of 754± acres, all under high fence,<br />
which fronts on Highway 337 between Leakey and Vanderpool,<br />
very close to Lost Maples State Park. This ranch can truly be your<br />
“home on the range” with the scenic terrain from mountains to<br />
canyons and the crystal-clear water. The incredible views remind<br />
you of being in Colorado, where you can see for miles. Double J Ranch has numerous springs<br />
and one nice lake with several more lake sites. Improvements are nestled in the canyon with<br />
an ultimate sense of privacy. Improvements include two lodges, one with three bedrooms and<br />
two baths, and the other with four bedrooms and two baths. Also included is a new pool,<br />
outdoor kitchen, and large barn with a walk-in<br />
cooler. Amazing wildlife cover this ranch with<br />
whitetail deer, turkeys and exotics, including<br />
axis, aoudad, fallow and blackbuck. This<br />
“home on the range” has huge possibilities for<br />
a corporate retreat, family getaway or hunting<br />
ranch. Priced at $6,631.29 per acre. Call<br />
today for a showing. Price: $5,000,000<br />
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Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 223 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
JD Game Ranch<br />
805± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 914122<br />
Come savor the splendor of the rolling Texas hills near the Garvin Store, only 40 minutes west of Kerrville.<br />
These 805 tranquil acres are the perfect hunting/recreation ranch. The entire perimeter lies under gameproof<br />
fencing with 90% of all cedar cleared. Natural beauty includes a variety of live oaks and two ponds<br />
that create an excellent habitat for diverse<br />
wildlife. Cross-fenced into two 400-acre<br />
pastures, the property has a two-story rock<br />
home with a nice deck off the upstairs,<br />
two water wells and a working set of<br />
cattle pens. Picturesque and private in the<br />
surrounding Texas hills is the focus of this<br />
805-acre ranch. $3,150 per acre. Call for<br />
a private showing! Price: 2,535,750<br />
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Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 223 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
East Town Creek Ranch<br />
47.08± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 914143<br />
Cradled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the premier East Town Creek Ranch features a 2,963-square-foot<br />
native limestone and cedar home with metal roof, three bedrooms, three baths, a large covered front porch and<br />
a oversized three-car garage with office above. One Trinity well is located on property. Both sides of crystal-clear<br />
East Town Creek run through the property, creating several picnic spots. The entire property is under game-proof<br />
fencing with lots of live oaks scattered throughout. Rare in today’s market, this immaculate and manicured gem lies<br />
only minutes to Kerrville. In a country setting, this ranch has great development potential and could be a perfect<br />
horse operation, corporate retreat or family getaway. Priced to sell at only $950,000. Call for a private showing.<br />
N & B Game Ranch<br />
600± Acres | Edwards County<br />
Property ID: 920427<br />
Come see the rustic beauty of the gentle rolling hills<br />
on this private game preserve. The tranquil setting is<br />
located just 50 miles west of Kerrville, in Edwards<br />
County, fronting on FM 41. The 600± acres is all under<br />
high fence and has one water well with a submersible pump, one pond, and a 37-foot travel trailer. The ranch could be a hunter’s paradise with excellent habitat for a<br />
variety of wildlife such as axis, black buck, auodad, sika, fallow, whitetail deer, and turkey. So many possibilities await the new owners of this property with the diverse<br />
natural beauty! The aesthetic appeal and convenient access of the ranch make it a rare find in today’s market. Priced to sell at $2,950 per acre. Call Howard W. Hood for<br />
a private showing. Price: $1,770,000<br />
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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510<br />
Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 223 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
Lake Amistad Ranch<br />
872.6± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 951942<br />
The picturesque Lake Amistad Ranch invites the discerning buyer<br />
to the ultimate recreational water property. Delight in hunting wild<br />
game or hiking in the hills of this scenic 872.6± acres property,<br />
located only 25 minutes north of Del Rio, Texas. New Owners can fish, swim, canoe, or enjoy a variety of water sports from the four miles of crystal clear lake<br />
frontage. This property is an outdoors-man’s paradise! Lake Amistad is rated the #1 Bass lake in the United States. Native game include White-tail deer, turkey, quail,<br />
doves, and javelinas. True Texas comfort provided with a 4/3 Stucco home with wood burning fireplace. You can watch the sunrise from the great open kitchen area.<br />
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<br />
perimeter fencing. This property is versatile and unique for development potential, a corporate retreat, recreational camp, or just living the good life. A rare find in<br />
today’s market, this property won’t last long. Price: $3,900,000<br />
Kingwood Livable Forest<br />
108± Acres | Harris County | Property ID: 1030519<br />
108± Acre ranch in the Livable Forest. Starting with its inviting entrances the ranch borders approximately one mile along Kingwood Country Club golf course and<br />
over 3,000 feet of waterfront. The property has 10,000 feet of black-wood, four rail fencing and an 18-acre lake on the property with piers for all of your fishing<br />
needs. Abundant amounts of white-tail deer and water fowl cover the ranch. The property is only 22 miles from downtown Houston making it perfect for living the<br />
city life if you want during the day while having your own dream ranch just minutes away. Price: $1,975,000<br />
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Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N New Braunfels | San Antonio, Texas 78209<br />
Black Creek Ranch<br />
2,310± Acres | Frio County<br />
Property ID: 1031810<br />
First offering! Abundant water is present<br />
with nine tanks, five water wells and seasonal<br />
Black Creek, which traverses the middle of<br />
the ranch. Only one± hour from San Antonio,<br />
its possibilities are endless with the perfect<br />
mixture of brush to improved pasture, perfect<br />
for farming, cattle or hunting. Robert Dullnig,<br />
(210) 213-9700<br />
Live Oak Creek Ranch<br />
2,275 ±Acres | Frio County<br />
Property ID: 1031780<br />
This unique ranch is on the market<br />
for the first time and offers lowfenced<br />
hunting in the heart of Big<br />
Deer Country, plus has dove, quail,<br />
hogs and other wildlife. There are<br />
three water wells, tanks, seasonal<br />
Live Oak Creek and Hackberry Creek,<br />
plus low fencing / cross fencing.<br />
Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700<br />
Loma Alta Ranch<br />
900± Acres | Dimmit/Zavala County<br />
Property ID: 942780<br />
In the heart of South Texas prime hunting lands, this notable ranch has it all!<br />
Gently rolling terrain with brush diversity offers superb hunting. 100± acres<br />
under pivot irrigation provides great deer support with year-around food plots.<br />
Carrizo well that supplies a three-acre lake and two pivots, and five tanks that<br />
support wildlife. Wildlife includes a managed deer herd, bobwhite and blue quail,<br />
mourning dove, duck and sandhill cranes. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700<br />
Meyer Ranch<br />
603± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 956280<br />
Owned since 1948, this is a great recreational getaway offers good low fence<br />
hunting with breathtaking views. This uninhabited ranch is ready for your<br />
improvements and features abundant wildlife including whitetail deer, turkey,<br />
hogs, dove, quail plus exotic blackbuck and axis. Robert Dullnig, 210.213.9700<br />
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Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N New Braunfels | San Antonio, Texas 78209<br />
Historic Robinson Ranch<br />
3,601± Acres | Blanco County<br />
Property ID: 1026028<br />
Established in 1885, the grounds feature two charming rock<br />
houses, one the old Robinson Family homestead from the<br />
1880s. The incredible, year around Cypress Creek traverses the<br />
land with two-and-a-half± miles of crystal clear water plus flowing springs and six water wells. Year around water attracts abundant whitetail deer, turkey, hogs,<br />
dove and bird species. Near Horseshoe Bay and a pleasing one hour from Austin or San Antonio. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700<br />
Hamilton Creek Ranch<br />
1,840± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1073907<br />
A spectacular water property features the intersection of two<br />
major, continuously flowing creeks plus two large lakes. A spacious<br />
and beautifully appointed main residence offers fabulous views<br />
of one lake and Hamilton Creek. The headquarters features a<br />
lodge, guesthouse, nine stall horse barn, arena, storage barns,<br />
pens plus fenced/ cross-fenced pastures. Completely game-fenced<br />
and supporting abundant whitetail, wild turkey, dove, exotics<br />
plus excellent fishing. A scenic 50± miles NW of Austin! Robert<br />
Dullnig and Al Philip, (210) 213-9700<br />
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Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N New Braunfels | San Antonio, Texas 78209<br />
Kelly Ranch<br />
1,213± Acres | Uvalde County<br />
Property ID: 1050211<br />
A rare offering of farm land and brush in very<br />
desirable area, plus Edwards water rights, nice<br />
improvements and good hunting! Features include<br />
a home, guesthouse, foreman’s home, equipment<br />
shed, cold storage, grain bin, working pens, round<br />
pen and valley pivot. Abundant whitetail deer,<br />
blackbuck, turkey, quail, dove and hogs. Robert<br />
Dullnig, (210) 213-9700<br />
Cline Mountain Ranch<br />
1,385± Acres | Uvalde County<br />
Property ID: 947831<br />
Great hunting ranch has impressive Turkey Creek and<br />
unique Cline Mountain, elevation 1,263 feet. Great<br />
views, good brush and large oaks make it exceptional!<br />
Included is a renovated ranch home, equipment shed,<br />
large metal building with plumbing and utility building.<br />
With 765± acres high-fenced, the ranch has both<br />
exotic blackbuck, axis, fallow, sika, oryx and zebra,<br />
plus native whitetail and other wildlife. Robert Dullnig,<br />
(210) 213-9700<br />
Muela Creek Ranch<br />
1,185± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1075729<br />
The Muela Creek Ranch is a rare find, offering a beautiful blend of South Texas<br />
Brush with Hill Country views and trees. Low fence South Texas hunting is out<br />
of the Eagle Ford drill zone. Oak tree lined Muela Creek, a handsome home and<br />
conveyance of minerals add to its uniqueness. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700<br />
Ring Rock Ranch<br />
156± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1024534<br />
This gorgeous live water property has 2/3± miles of flowing Dry Frio River frontage<br />
with deep blue holes despite today’s dry conditions. Nice improvements include<br />
a home, barn, guest quarters and two water wells. Serene, scenic views add to<br />
the unique beauty of this riverfront property. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700<br />
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K u p e r R a n c h S a l e s<br />
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Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N New Braunfels | San Antonio, Texas 78209<br />
Historic East Forker-Gage Ranch<br />
18,811± Acres | Brewster County | Property ID: 1092530<br />
This ranch is one of the oldest and one of the most historic large ranches in Texas, truly a legendary property in the majestic Big Bend area. Impressive scenery<br />
includes Housetop Mountains to the east, Santiago Range to the southwest and unique formations of Twin Peaks and Horse Mountain. Three creeks flow through the<br />
ranch plus there are mountain springs and four wells. The land is divided into several pastures and traps for cattle operations, plus is a haven for native Trophy desert<br />
mule deer, elk, javelina, blue quail, dove and mountain lions among others. 8,000± acres of State Classified Minerals convey to new surface owner. Robert Dullnig,<br />
210.213.9700 and Al Philip, 210.415.8602<br />
Patrucia Ranch<br />
9,908± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 975662<br />
A unique, large pristine property has highly desirable native brush, support<br />
for high quality trophy whitetail deer plus turkey, feral hogs, javelina, blue and<br />
bobwhite quail, dove plus seasonal waterfowl. Lindsey Creek and Elm Creek<br />
combine with multiple lakes. Minerals convey. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700<br />
El Corazon Ranch<br />
8,851± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 632975<br />
Fabulous water features one± mile of both sides of Pinto Creek, part of West Pinto<br />
Creek, ten domestic wells, two irrigation wells and 400 acre feet of water rights.<br />
Improvements include a ranch home, staff home, two barns, excellent roads and<br />
fencing/cross fencing into eight pastures. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, quail,<br />
dove, seasonal duck plus fishing for bass and catfish. Al Philip, (210) 415-8602<br />
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Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N New Braunfels | San Antonio, Texas 78209<br />
Bee Rock Mountain Ranch<br />
576± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1060045<br />
This Hill Country ranch features a blufftop ranch home that offers sweeping views<br />
across 4 counties! This impressive acreage,15 miles northeast of Fredericksburg,<br />
includes improvements for livestock, horses, hunting or recreation. Natural<br />
springs plus Coal Creek enhance habitat for whitetail deer, turkey and freeranging<br />
exotics including Aoudad. John Tarrillion 210.380.1229<br />
East Sister Creek Ranch<br />
391± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1073137<br />
Northeast of Sisterdale, minutes to Boerne or Fredericksburg, and under one<br />
hour from San Antonio, this ranch has everything you could ask for in a Hill<br />
Country property. The exceptional main residence sits atop a mesa for panoramic<br />
views of the surrounding hills, and its grand deck offers breathtaking views as<br />
far as the eye can see with no other homes or development in sight. From the<br />
improvements, to the land itself, everything has been kept in pristine condition.<br />
Home to whitetail, fallow, axis, blackbuck, aoudad and more. Minerals. Randy<br />
Cadwallader (210) 860-0093<br />
Hondo Creek Ranch<br />
500± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1055777<br />
One± hour from San Antonio is some of the finest live water with one± mile<br />
of spring-fed Hondo Creek with cascading waterfalls and deep, clear swimming<br />
holes plus lakes for trophy bass fishing. Park-like meadows ascend to large<br />
plateaus of 2,000± feet offering panoramic views. Managed deer herd boasts<br />
trophy whitetail in the 150+ B/C range, plus there are free ranging axis and<br />
sika. Robert Dullnig and Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093<br />
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The Wise Ranch on Bear Creek<br />
65± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1080751<br />
Minutes to Pipe Creek and Bandera, and under one hour from San Antonio, this<br />
ranch has everything you desire with 1,000 feet of both sides of Bear Creek to<br />
enjoy year-round live water. The idyllic compound of improvements are tucked<br />
away in a beautiful valley, including a two bedroom, two bath ranch home,<br />
historic stagecoach station modified to offices, barn, large workshop and historic<br />
corral. Robert Dullnig and Randy Cadwallader, 210.860.0093
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Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N New Braunfels | San Antonio, Texas 78209<br />
Mustang Ranch<br />
7,607± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 1074394<br />
Once part of the legendary Chaparrosa Ranch, this impressive free-range hunting property is available<br />
for the first time in 50+ years! A premier hunting and cattle ranch, it has been very well maintained<br />
and displays unique features such as Turkey Creek, Mesteño Lake, Carrizo irrigation wells and 15 tanks.<br />
A diversity of native brush, pristine improvements plus a conveyed percentage of minerals make this a<br />
rare opportunity. Robert Dullnig, 210.213.9700<br />
Pipe Creek Ranch<br />
357± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 952658<br />
15± miles west of Boerne and just south of Bandera, this live water property<br />
offers gentle horse-friendly meadows ascending to treed hilltops with sweeping<br />
vistas and breezes. Limestone bottom Pipe Creek provides live water with<br />
shallow pools and natural springs. Currently ag exempt with abundant whitetail<br />
deer, turkey and small game. Road system, low fencing and potential for<br />
subdividing. John Tarrillion 210.380.1229<br />
Las Noches 5-Bar Ranch<br />
245± Acres | Bee County | Property ID: 1034697<br />
This finely maintained get-away provides good cattle and hunting plus<br />
a handsome ranch home overlooking the rolling terrain scattered with<br />
grand oaks. Improvements include a metal equipment shed, entertainment<br />
deck with firepit, outdoor bar under shady oaks, 3 water wells, tractor/<br />
implements, ranch truck and low fencing. Whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove,<br />
quail plus large catfish and bass in the tanks. Robert Dullnig, 210.213.9700<br />
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Rancher’s Dream Showplace<br />
1,664± Acres | <strong>Fall</strong>s County | Property ID: 693620<br />
With excellent improvements, rich rolling pasture land and a showplace residence, this premier ranch<br />
offers the best of everything including a prime, central Texas location near Waco. The custom estate home,<br />
featured in several magazines, offers 7,300± square feet of uniqueness, and overlooks a 15±-acre lake and<br />
waterfall pool bordered by an entertainment cabana, and separate BBQ cabana, all surrounded by majestic<br />
oaks, beautiful views and superb sunsets. Highly improved pastures have been home for many years to a<br />
legendary registered cattle operation with top-notch handling facilities; inclusive of show, sale, horse and<br />
hay storage barns, three sets of working pens, water wells and four remodeled guest/staff houses. Excellent<br />
rainfall and live water is abundant, including a large creek. Equally suitable as equestrian, commercial cattle<br />
or agribusiness ventures. Partially owned minerals will convey. Rick Kuper and Al Philip, (210) 415-8602<br />
Bonner Ranch<br />
214± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1097622<br />
Over 1/2 mile of the Blanco River, edged by Cypress and hardwood trees, adds<br />
mystique to this inviting ranch near Wimberley, 40 miles from Austin and 60 miles<br />
from San Antonio. A focal point is the hacienda style residence that wraps around<br />
a pool and terrace that captures incredible, far ranging views. Accommodating<br />
improvements include a spacious guesthouse and 6-stall barn with staff quarters. The<br />
river attracts abundant native wildlife. John Tarrillion 210.380.1229 and Rick Kuper,<br />
210.240.8282.<br />
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K u p e r S o t h e b y s I n t e r n at i o n a l R e a lt y<br />
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Larry Lester/Broker Associate | 1201 S Main Suite 101 | Boerne, Texas 78006<br />
Unrestricted Beauty<br />
135± Acres | Comal County<br />
Property ID: 1062074<br />
This private acreage offers a dramatic<br />
hilltop for a future home that would include<br />
gorgeous long range views. Terrain varies<br />
from level, to native pasture to rolling<br />
land and includes a windmill, stock pond<br />
and seasonal creek. A rare parcel, not in a<br />
subdivision, with excellent public road access<br />
and ease to San Antonio off FM 1863 west<br />
to US 281, the corridor to the Hill Country!<br />
Larry Lester, 830.816.7002<br />
Picturesque Old Comfort Road<br />
81± Acres | Kendall County<br />
Property ID: 983976<br />
Serene, unrestricted land is highlighted<br />
with a charming vintage farm house,<br />
small rock building ideal for guest<br />
quarters or studio, metal building and<br />
hay barn. Scenic pastureland qualifies for<br />
ag exempt taxes, lending itself to cattle<br />
or horses. Water includes 2 wells and a<br />
seasonal creek boundary. Only 2 miles<br />
outside historic Comfort! Larry Lester,<br />
830.816.7002<br />
State-Of-The- Art Luxury<br />
13± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1018567<br />
An artful blend of country ambiance and stunning modern efficiency,<br />
this estate offers quiet beauty and privacy in Bergenplatz Ranches,<br />
Boerne. Fine finishing in an ultra-custom home includes reclaimed<br />
wood plank floors, pine beams, knotty alder cabinetry, premier<br />
Energy Star appliances and an indoor sauna and exercise area. Its<br />
covered porch and rock patio invite quiet relaxation or lively outdoor<br />
entertaining. Larry Lester, 830.816.7002<br />
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Medina River Ranch<br />
1,169± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1025767<br />
Medina River Ranch is a hill country treasure! 1,169 acres with<br />
two sides lined by water! The main home was originally built in the<br />
1940s. Its timeless appeal with updated amenities combine into an<br />
extraordinary estate. The compound includes the main home with<br />
kids wing and is a total of 9,200± square feet. Other improvements<br />
include the 2,400±-square-foot horse barn, implement shed and<br />
barn, round pen, arena, 980±-square-foot cabin, office, party lodge<br />
with expansive game room. This 1,169-acre paradise has not been<br />
hunted in many years and has large herds of whitetail, axis and<br />
blackbuck roaming the property. Located just outside of Medina,<br />
Texas, this ranch is among the elite ranches in the hill country.<br />
Schumacher Crossing<br />
25± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1099601<br />
25± acres with both sides of the Beautiful Guadalupe River. Improvements<br />
consist of two, two-bedroom two-bath lodges with expansive family rooms for<br />
entertaining plus a charming guest cottage and small barn. An amazing stretch<br />
of river that includes the <strong>Fall</strong>s at Schumacher Crossing. Call for a Brochure and<br />
to schedule your private showing. This is true Hunt, Texas, history!<br />
Lone Falcon<br />
113± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1050397<br />
This custom Hill Country home is located just 15 minutes south of Fredericksburg<br />
off of Hwy 16 in Gillespie County. The home has breathtaking 180 degree views<br />
of the lights of Fredericksburg. The rock home has a classic open floor plan but<br />
has antique pine floors, hand hewn beams and many other features that make<br />
this estate stand apart from the others. This 113 manicured acres can be divided<br />
as well.<br />
Cherry Cave Ranch<br />
150± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1049702<br />
Want to get away to the Texas Hill Country? Do you like the Hunt/Mo Ranch<br />
area? We have the perfect retreat. This incredible home on 150 acres is energy<br />
efficient, low maintenance and made for easy upkeep. You can come to your Hill<br />
Country ranch to relax and not to work! This 4,000±-square-foot wonder was<br />
built to stand the test of time. The 2,800±-square-foot barn has two separate<br />
living quarters with full kitchen, walk-in cooler, fireplace and an art studio. The<br />
entire property is high-fenced and is a hunter’s paradise. The property has<br />
abundant recreational opportunities with access to a nice swimming area on the<br />
Guadalupe River.<br />
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Zant Ranch<br />
293± Acres | Menard County<br />
Property ID: 1099625<br />
This meticulously maintained Menard County ranch<br />
consist of 293.38± acres. The ranch offers both<br />
excellent hunting and irrigated improved pastures for<br />
agriculture value. A centrally located, well-appointed<br />
4,200±-square-foot ranch house offers majestic views<br />
of the property and surrounding area. The home and<br />
its exquisite finish-out flows outside to 2,000 square<br />
feet of covered porches with views of five mile creek<br />
that traverses the property. This very well maintained<br />
property is priced to sell. Please call for a showing or<br />
additional information.<br />
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Trip duPerier/Broker | PO Box 2066 | 601 Main Street | Bandera, Texas 78003<br />
Headwaters Ranch<br />
54± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1099619<br />
Located 20 minutes west of Fredericksburg is a charming river front Hill Country<br />
hideaway! This 54-acre ranch has all the amenities you dream about, twobedroom,<br />
two-bath native rock cottage with a garage apartment, both located<br />
on a limestone ledge overlooking a crystal clear spring-fed two+ acre lake, huge<br />
oaks, cedar elm and pecans plus a fenced orchard and herb garden. Make it easy<br />
on yourself and see this place first!!!<br />
Happy Heart Ranch<br />
32± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1077977<br />
This 32-acre equestrian showplace is located between Boerne and Pipe Creek<br />
just of Highway 16. With its spacious three-bedroom, two-bath main house<br />
complete with commercial grade kitchen appliances, its own bar entertainment<br />
room and commanding views of the valley below. The foreman’s home is a<br />
well constructed two-bedroom, two-bath layout that is setup for immediate<br />
enjoyment. The main barn has 14 stalls and the second overflow barn has eight<br />
stalls, two foaling, hot and cold wash rack, six additional stalls and all have access<br />
to turnout pastures. There is also an enclosed lighted arena. This is must see for<br />
the equestrian minded rancher looking for a ranch that could be made into an<br />
income producing ranch or used for your personal herd!<br />
Running Bay Ranch<br />
53± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1087439<br />
This beautiful Equestrian property is one of the finest that the Texas Hill County<br />
has to offer. The ranch has all of the necessities of a horse ranch and includes<br />
many of the luxuries that you can’t find in today’s market. The high quality and<br />
superior improvements will make this stand out in any crowd. Along with a large,<br />
featured-filled, custom nine-stall horse barn, this ranch includes a 4,200-squarefoot<br />
main house with four bedrooms and bath’s, with additional rooms like the<br />
private office and a trophy room. Also included is a 3,600-square-foot guest<br />
house, 800-square-foot foreman’s quarters, arena, hay barn, paved roads, four<br />
pastures, and pool.<br />
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Rio Ranchito<br />
556± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1064333<br />
This ranch has over a mile of the headwaters of the Guadalupe River<br />
along with Flat Rock Creek. The ranch has some of the first set<br />
of springs that start the Guadalupe River on its way to the ocean.<br />
Gorgeous water! The incredible improvements total over 16,000<br />
square feet. The historic rock lodge sprawls out on the countryside<br />
and overlooks the river. There is a 32-stall vintage horse barn,<br />
another 12-stall barn, arena, cabins and much more. This peaceful<br />
setting is located near the famous camps of Hunt such as Waldemar,<br />
Camp Stewart, Camp Honey Creek and MO Ranch.<br />
Flying Dollar Ranch<br />
1,025± Acres | Lampasas County<br />
Property ID: 1077978<br />
This Lampasas County Ranch is located near<br />
Kempner, Texas. Strong live water passes through<br />
the property supplying a year-round water source<br />
for the highly managed whitetail deer herd. The<br />
ranch consists of 1,025 acres with the majority<br />
of the property under high fence. A small hunters<br />
cabin with electricity and water sits high on a hill<br />
overlooking the ranch. This ranch offers both<br />
wooded areas for wildlife habitat as well as good<br />
grazing pastures. This property is a turnkey deal<br />
ready to be utilized by a new owner.<br />
Indian Point Ranch<br />
144± Acres<br />
Bandera County<br />
Property ID: 1076666<br />
Just a mile off of Hwy 16 in Pipe<br />
Creek lies this 144±-acre Live<br />
water jewel. Set back among the<br />
large oaks is a three-bedroom,<br />
two-bath, stone home overlooking<br />
over 800 feet including both<br />
sides of Bear Springs Creek. Time<br />
and attention to detail has been<br />
put into this property as you can<br />
see from the park-like detail up<br />
front and native landscape along<br />
property lines to create the perfect barrier. Springs of Bear Springs Creek emerge on this property and never<br />
stopped during the drought last year. You can literally see the water coming out of the ferns along the banks.<br />
Fantastic deep swimming holes are captured by a nice dam that captures water on this property. This property<br />
boasts a clean 30-acre pasture perfect for equestrian, grazing, or orchard farm. There are few properties of this size<br />
with the perfect mixture of field and native ground. Don’t miss the opportunity to view this property, as it will stand<br />
out among the others for size, features and location.<br />
Bella Vista<br />
162± Acres<br />
Gillespie County<br />
Property ID 1076725<br />
Less than 15 minutes from<br />
downtown Fredericksburg, this<br />
pristine ranch offers secluded<br />
views, spring fed lake and lush<br />
improved pastures scattered with<br />
oaks throughout. Improvements<br />
include a newly remodeled<br />
4,500-square-foot stone home<br />
with office and Cellar awaiting<br />
your reserve. For your guest lies a 1,476-square-foot home along with a separate timber and stone cottage,<br />
both with all the conveniences of home. Completing the grounds includes large spanning rock wall entrance<br />
with private gate, solar energy to run half of the electricity and enclosed heated pool with bar and full shower<br />
area. This place has it all- seperate quarters for your kids-grandkids with one of the best secluded views in<br />
the county and stocked live spring fed lake.<br />
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Krause Ranch<br />
1,653± Acres | Comal County | Property ID: 1077975<br />
This conveniently situated Century Ranch is 30-40 minutes from the San Antonio<br />
International Airport. With deeded access to Canyon Lake, numerous hilltop<br />
build sites, lush tillable fields and several water features, this ranch is a must see.<br />
History abounds with its unique original stone homestead and hand dug well<br />
from the 1850s until recently operating sugar cane processing equipment is still<br />
evident of the time and effort taken to create this working ranch. This unique<br />
property with its historic background and excellent location gives this property<br />
all the characteristics needed to become a showplace property.<br />
Palmer Creek Ranch<br />
291± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1023133<br />
Located in the highly desirable Camp Verde area, this 291± acres offers end of<br />
the road privacy, an updated three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath rustic lodge<br />
sits hillside overlooking two spring fed lakes. The entire ranch is high fenced<br />
containing both native and exotic wildlife. The majority of the property has been<br />
cleared of cedar and an excellent road system is in place. In addition to the lodge a<br />
conveniently located barn and working pens sit next to a field for the buyer who is<br />
interested in livestock. The ranch offers excellent large acreage neighbors in a very<br />
private and quiet setting.<br />
Home Base Ranch<br />
600± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1087443<br />
Located at ground zero for some of the most scenic Hill Country property<br />
anywhere, this new listing is truly nature at its best. Just minutes from Utopia,<br />
Garner and Lost Maples Park, this unique ranch offers large neighbors, the<br />
perfect mix of multiple hardwood lined hills and valleys, steep bluffs, Oak<br />
studded bottom land, spring fed creeks and the utmost in privacy and recreation.<br />
A Hill country style lodge is tucked away in the most private valley of the ranch<br />
overlooking a beautiful pond, a spring fed creek and miles of the beautiful Sabinal<br />
River Valley below. The views from the home are nothing short of incredible<br />
and must be experienced in person. The lodge has recently been redone and<br />
expanded to accommodate and entertain large groups of hunters, friends and<br />
family. Strong live springs are located in numerous canyons and provide water<br />
for the numerous Whitetail, hogs, turkey and occasional free ranging exotics.<br />
Windmill Hill<br />
250± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1099646<br />
This exquisite 250±-acre estate is just minutes out of Wimberley, Texas.<br />
The 3,400-square-foot main home is exceptionally well-built and made for<br />
entertaining, however, you will be drawn to the large covered porches outside<br />
that offer 20 mile views of the Devils Backbone and the surrounding Hill Country.<br />
No roof tops! Very private! Guest will be more than comfortable lounging by<br />
the pool and resting in the adjacent two bedroom guest house with a spacious<br />
glassed-in porch to enjoy the countryside.<br />
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Hamilton Ranch<br />
2,135± Acres | Hamilton County<br />
Property ID: 1099669<br />
This highly improved ranch is set up perfectly for both<br />
recreational use as well as agricultural use. The Leon<br />
River passes through the property offering over one<br />
mile of river frontage. There are numerous large lakes<br />
on the property complete with a newly constructed<br />
30-acre lake. Two additional lakes offer docks and<br />
diving boards to add to the fishing and recreation the<br />
ranch offers. Improvements consists of several homes<br />
with a 3,500 square-foot main lodge. The main lodge<br />
offers breath taking views of the river bottom and<br />
surrounding hills.<br />
Bear Creek Ranch<br />
234± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1046006<br />
This great ranch features approximately 2,700 feet of Bear Creek with several<br />
dams that create crystal clear lakes. A custom-built waterfall is directly in front<br />
of the back porch of the native stone two-bedroom, two-bath home. Main house<br />
was built in 2006 and overlooks a lake with great landscaping. The Property<br />
also includes a two-story limestone rock house built in the late 1800s that<br />
would make an incredible restoration project. Many good roads throughout the<br />
property allow for easy management of the wildlife, exotics, or livestock.<br />
Granada Springs<br />
230± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1000708<br />
A unique Hill Country home plus entertainment lodge, two barns and a rustic<br />
cabin are positioned high on a limestone bluff overlooking an amazing spring-fed<br />
waterway with incredible views. The ranch includes 4,500 feet of BOTH sides<br />
of the spring-fed Turtle Creek plus the Granada Spring, which is tremendous<br />
source of water even in drought times. The setting for this estate is a sun-set<br />
watchers dream!<br />
La Bonne Vie Ranch<br />
208± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 993788<br />
Just south of historic Fredericksburg, this amazing Hill Country estate is nestled<br />
into the picturesque countryside. First class amenities are included in the main<br />
house with over 8,000 square feet of high-ceiling, open concept, ranch-style<br />
architecture. This dream home has expansive patios for views and entertaining.<br />
Guest house and ranch office of 8,500± square feet with outside activity area<br />
for basketball, softball, volley ball, horseshoes and BBQ functions. Two-stall<br />
horse barn with second floor cottage. 2,000-foot paved strip with hanger, plus<br />
a regulation trap and skeet range with lounge.<br />
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Clear Springs Ranch<br />
1,127± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1100543<br />
This highly improved 1,127±-acre game ranch is truly a one-of-a-kind property.<br />
A nice dam on the creek backs up water that is about 12 feet deep and perfect<br />
for swimming and fishing. The main ranch compound is set along the banks and<br />
bluffs of the creek. The improvements include a 3,000±-square-foot lodge, main<br />
house, two casitas, several barns, and a swimming pool with an outdoor cooking<br />
area and bar. This is a great place for entertaining. The wildlife has a vast range of<br />
animals from native to Super Exotics and they have been managed to optimum<br />
levels. This is a turnkey operation ready to go.<br />
Quihi Ranch<br />
850± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1100251<br />
This prime hunting ranch consists of 850± acres located just 30 minutes from San Antonio.<br />
Located in the Quihi area, this Medina County property offers excellent deer and bird hunting.<br />
The property offers wonderful trees and rolling hills with nice hay fields covering the bottom<br />
lands. The ranch offers a wonderful home surrounded by towering oak trees. In addition to the<br />
main home the ranch has a small hunters cabin located away from the main house. This ranch<br />
is near the big city but sits miles away from civilization offering peace and quiet.<br />
Valley Mills Ranch<br />
485± Acres | Bosque County<br />
Property ID: 1100100<br />
A beautiful lodge which was<br />
constructed in 2006 sits on the<br />
banks of a 70±-acre lake setting<br />
this property apart from its<br />
competition. The 6,000±-squarefoot<br />
lodge contains five bedrooms and three baths with large deck overlooking the lake. In<br />
addition to the large lake there are two additional ponds and a creek. Located just northwest<br />
of Waco, Texas this property is conveniently situated between Austin and the Dallas/ Ft.<br />
Worth metroplex. The ranch has been very well managed and maintained and is ready for a<br />
new owner.<br />
Bell County River Ranch<br />
481± Acres | Bell County | Property ID: 1100192<br />
This ranch consists of 481 acres with over three miles of river<br />
frontage on the Lampasas River. The river borders the property<br />
on three sides providing a very private and secure setting. The<br />
ranch is currently a working cattle ranch with the addition of hay<br />
production. There are two homes on the property consisting of<br />
the main lodge and ranch managers home. Located between<br />
Austin and the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex this property is in a<br />
prime location. In addition the property has a great future with the<br />
Belton, Temple area of the I-35 corridor growing so fast.<br />
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Cliff Lakes Ranch<br />
3,308± Acres | Mason County<br />
Mason / Texas Hill Country<br />
Property ID: 1109008<br />
Cliff Lakes Ranch, near Mason, is<br />
the finest, private big-water trophy<br />
ranch to hit the area market in years.<br />
Several large springs create highly<br />
exotic rock and cliff-lined lakes of<br />
various sizes, and an exquisite, new<br />
Hill Country timber/stone mansion<br />
provides splendid accommodations.<br />
Infrastructure is immaculate, including<br />
irrigated hayfields, solid road system<br />
and support structures, including<br />
multiple dwellings. Rolling, wooded<br />
hills provide haven for trophy whitetail<br />
deer, and manicured bottoms are<br />
easy on the eyes. $4,950/acre =<br />
$16,374,600<br />
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Oak Knoll Ranch<br />
2,727± Acres | Kerr County / Hunt / Texas Hill Country | Property ID: 981606<br />
This is one of the better “divide” country ranches to come to market in quite some time. Exquisitely sculpted,<br />
partially manicured … this place could not be any prettier … or more suitable wildlife habitat. Completely high<br />
fenced, two highway frontages, with vast network of interior paved roads and solid watering system, this<br />
fine ranch is loaded with monster whitetail and axis deer and ready to use, just site your home and come on!<br />
$2,150/acre = $5,863,050<br />
Pedernales Springs Ranch<br />
1,126± Acres | Blanco County / Johnson City<br />
Texas Hill Country | Property ID: 357728<br />
There are few finer stretches of the prized Pedernales River than the 1.25 miles forming the southern boundary of this exquisite water ranch. Several deep, azure<br />
holes are solid rock bottom, and loaded with catfish, with riffles and falls sandwiched in between. All of the river frontage is easily accessible, and there are areas<br />
of gorgeous pecan and cypress trees beside the shimmering water. 80% of the ranch is good soil, and large springs issue forth from the hillsides, creating unusual<br />
upland pecan bottoms. $9,000/acre = $10,134,000<br />
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Redstone Ranch<br />
2,937± Acres | Blanco & Gillespie Counties<br />
Stonewall / Texas Hill Country | Property ID: 1087394<br />
One of the premier ranches in the Texas Hill Country, Redstone<br />
Ranch is a well maintained showplace with over one mile of Pedernales River frontage, and several good springs feeding permanent creeks. Featuring LBJ’s old<br />
party house, the magnificent residential compound encompasses 14,000 square feet of living area, and is constructed of unique red granite quarried on the<br />
ranch. The ranch is dotted with clean hayfields amongst cedar-free oak savannahs, and possesses water rights to lift 250 acre-feet annually from the river. Best<br />
of the best! $6,950/acre = $20,412,150<br />
Bandera Creek Ranch<br />
2,328± Acres | Medina County<br />
Tarpley / Texas Hill Country | Property ID: 1096004<br />
Simply put, this is the best live water value currently on the public<br />
market in the Texas Hill Country. Almost one mile of both sides<br />
of Bandera Creek, which flowed thru the Great Drought, features<br />
falls, shoals and shallow, fern-lined pools suitable for floating. Twin<br />
Springs is a highly exotic spring complex hidden away in classic<br />
Balcones Canyonlands, shaded by awesome giant hardwoods and<br />
flanked by rock ledges. Soaring ridges provide views to South Texas,<br />
over wide, deep soil valleys. $2,375/acre = $5,529,000<br />
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Owl Creek Ranch<br />
879± Acres | Kerr County<br />
Comfort / Texas Hill Country | Property ID: 987153<br />
This splendid canyonlands ranch on US 87 just south of<br />
Fredericksburg boasts strong springs flowing on 10/11/11,<br />
coupled with dramatic ridges and long range vistas, topped with<br />
major league lake site(s) and the very best location. Exquisite, rock<br />
bottom creeks flow over small waterfalls into fern-lined pools, in<br />
fantastic exotic settings of giant grottos, lush riparian hardwoods and<br />
artifact-laden bottoms. This is some of the prettiest, most pristine<br />
permanent water in the State! $6,950/acre = $6,109,050<br />
Blue Hole Farm<br />
99± Acres | Gillespie County<br />
Tivydale / Texas Hill Country | Property ID: 997091<br />
This fine, small potential showplace features one of the finest<br />
swimming/fishing holes ever seen, in a gorgeous private setting,<br />
with potential homesites overlooking the water. A large, rambling<br />
old home offers restoration possibilities, and the land is mostly clean,<br />
fertile bottomland, about 50% of which is covered with scattered<br />
oaks, pecans, walnuts and elm. $14,646/acre = $1,449,954<br />
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Cypress Springs Ranch<br />
875± Acres | Blanco County / Johnson City / Texas Hill Country | Property ID: 1069179<br />
This well-positioned potential live water showplace lies only 15-20 minutes from booming Bee Caves/Lakeway and the 71/281 area including Horseshoe Bay and the<br />
Highland Lakes. Soaring ridges deliver truly amazing vistas in all directions, and some of the most spectacular, private live water in the State is found along the 2,000+<br />
feet of Cypress Creek ownership, half encompassing both sides. Co-listed with Mike Waite, Dripping Springs Realty, (512) 217-1866. $13,500/acre = $11,812,500<br />
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Enchanting Springs Ranch<br />
490± Acres | Gillespie & Llano Counties<br />
Fredericksburg / Texas Hill Country<br />
Property ID: 1078396<br />
Located in the center of the awesome Enchanted Rock/Oxford area, this nicely situated ranch offers sterling views of “The Rock” and surrounding area granite<br />
mountains/outcrops. A large seasonal creek holds water in wet years, and a nearby pecan bottom is testament to the abundant shallow water. An extra-nice, small<br />
cabin affords comfortable digs for a family-plus, and the land features oak-lined draws and interesting rock outcrops, with a high percent of good clay loam soils.<br />
$6,500/acre = $3,185,000
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Privilege Creek Ranch<br />
161± Acres | Bandera County<br />
Bandera / Texas Hill Country | Property ID: 996975<br />
One of the best, smaller live water opportunities around fronts on a little<br />
traveled, paved country road between Pipe Creek and Bandera. Mostly flat, clean<br />
bottomland, this cool little rancho offers a couple of tree-shrouded, elevated<br />
homesites overlooking owned fields and creek, with ample cover for wildlife,<br />
in a fantastic Hill Country setting. Clean improvements add function and value.<br />
$7,453/acre = $1,200,000<br />
Water Valley Ranch<br />
280± Acres | Kerr County / Comfort / Texas Hill Country<br />
Source springs issue forth above this ranch that have never stopped flowing,<br />
according to old area landowners. This is the headwaters of well known North<br />
Creek, just west of US 87, in primo spot between Comfort and Fredericksburg,<br />
offering some of the best potential monster lake sites we’ve seen. Flowing down<br />
thru stunning canyonlands, the scenery, fields, location and water are solid, and<br />
the price is lowest in area. $5,500/acre = $1,540,000<br />
River Canyon Ranch<br />
332± Acres | McCulloch County<br />
Lohn / Central Texas | Property ID: 875821<br />
One of the finest hunt/ranch combos around for less than $1M! This ranch has<br />
½ mile of frontage on the deep Colorado River, with some gorgeous river frontage<br />
lined with pecan/oak/elm overlooking some of the sweetest holes in the area, full<br />
of large catfish (area record 80#). A 10-acre lake has been newly created, and the<br />
hunting is rated as good to excellent for deer, turkey and dove. Price: $2,750/acre<br />
= $913,000<br />
Wittington Creek Farm<br />
212± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1054079<br />
New listing with prized Stonewall sandy soils, located on quiet paved country road<br />
in middle of area of LBJ Parks and ranches. 40% is either clean grass fields or<br />
cultivated ground, all suitable for orchards, grapes, horses, etc. 60% is scattered,<br />
large oaks, elms with small patches of brush. A rock bottom creek flows much of<br />
the time, and a clean ranch house and usable outbuildings complete the package.<br />
Price: $6,950/acre = $1,473,400<br />
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K3 Ranch<br />
1,138 ± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1018169<br />
The K3 was the home and one of the last ranch projects of the legendary<br />
Charlie Schreiner, III. Three with his wife Karol put their heart and soul into<br />
the development of a functional exotic and whitetail breeding / hunting ranch.<br />
Decorated and constructed with true authentic Texas Hill Country flair, the K3<br />
is being sold turn key. Whether it is for business or pleasure the K3 is ready for<br />
you to move-in and take over the reins.<br />
Squaw Creek Ranch<br />
927± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1088180<br />
If you are interested in purchasing a Legacy Ranch, one that is unique and raw,<br />
that you can mold into its full potential, call me. This is worth every penny and<br />
would be something of value to hand down to future generations. Squaw Creek<br />
and Hog Creek are present on the property. Squaw Creek runs through the<br />
property for almost a mile in the lower South West corner. Both sides of the<br />
creek are owned. It is a very strong creek that runs at varying depths through<br />
this ranch with waterfalls, chest-high pools and crystal clear springs. There is one<br />
point on the ranch that looks over the majority of the property.<br />
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Smith River Ranch<br />
291± Acres<br />
Lampasas County<br />
Property ID: 1077693<br />
This 291 acre ranch is located<br />
between Lampasas and Kempner<br />
Texas off Hwy 190. This turnkey<br />
ranch offers 1.5 miles of the<br />
flowing Lampasas River, with<br />
roaring rapids to deep pools<br />
winding around the property.<br />
The perimeter is high fenced,<br />
plus there is ample cross fencing,<br />
allowing for grazing of livestock<br />
in many pastures. There are nice<br />
coastal fields and oat pastures, supporting cattle and horses in addition to the large herds of whitetail. The<br />
Hill Country-style home has a metal roof, is 3000Sf and has three bedrooms, two full baths, two half baths,<br />
and is nestled on a ridge that offers awesome views. The ranch also has a stocked catfish pond.<br />
Comanche Creek<br />
575± Acres | San Saba County | Property ID: 1023009<br />
WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST RANCH IN TEXAS! The most breathtaking, finest, highly improved ranch<br />
currently on the market! One of the best hunting ranches in Texas with world-class whitetail and axis deer! Absolutely the most exquisite improvements on any Texas<br />
ranch. Better than any five-star resort. This has one of the finest custom-built lodges, one of the best guest houses ever experienced, and an amazing owners home<br />
complete with a two lane bowling alley. Additional acreage may be possible.
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Richards Ranch<br />
1,159± Acres | Grimes County | Property ID: 1033520<br />
The 1,159±-acre Richards Ranch is located just north of Richards, Texas and<br />
an easy 45 minute commute from The Woodlands. A beautiful four-bedroom,<br />
five-bathroom home, with wraparound porch, is surrounded by giant pine trees.<br />
The upstairs balconies overlook picturesque pastures and a pond. Many of the<br />
pastures have been planted in improved Bermuda grasses and Alicia grass. The<br />
ranch boasts 26 ponds, two well built cattle working facilities, three barns, and<br />
three water wells. Lake Creek flows through the southern portion of the ranch.<br />
Property can be purchased as a whole or subdivided into two tracts.<br />
Lost Maples Ranch<br />
138± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1025706<br />
Located just minutes from Lost Maples Park, this new listing provides everything<br />
the Hill Country has to offer. Crystal clear Sabinal River, beautiful rock bottom<br />
Marler Creek, multiple canyons with springs and incredible hardwoods, bottoms<br />
gentle enough for horses and fabulous views of the surrounding river valley. The<br />
ranch is loaded with native whitetail, turkey, hogs and numerous exotics. The<br />
ranch offers a very nice four-bedroom, two-bath home, a smaller second home,<br />
shop, storage buildings, multiple wells, a well kept irrigated orchard, electric gate<br />
and county maintained road. The ranch has great access just off FM 187 yet<br />
offers exceptional privacy.<br />
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161± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1110162<br />
Located just south of Meridian, Texas fronting on FM 1991, this 161±-acre<br />
tract offers 3,500± feet of Bosque River with 32 acre-feet of irrigation rights,<br />
has one of the best water holes along the river, great pastures for grazing and<br />
hunting. Improvements include a 2,200±-square-foot. two-story home with<br />
three-car carport, 1,600±square-foot ranch house, two metal barns, three wells<br />
and coop water available. This is a unique offering with great river frontage.<br />
Matagorda Coastal Development<br />
55.1± Acres | Matagorda County | Property ID: 1095074<br />
Situated only two hours west of Houston and five miles east of Matagorda on<br />
the Old Gulf Road in Matagorda County. The project is strategically located on the<br />
banks of the Intracoastal Waterway and in sight of the East Matagorda Bay land<br />
cut. A new 55-acre coastal development project already engineered, permitted,<br />
and master-planned with wetlands mitigation and construction estimates. With<br />
the permitted canals and the 1,468 feet of Intracoastal Waterway frontage it<br />
affords 130 lots, 90% having water front for easy and quick access for the fishing<br />
enthusiast. Developers! Tired of sitting on the sidelines with all the old projects?<br />
It’s time to jump in and get your feet wet again with a real money maker!<br />
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Montell Creek Ranch<br />
4,860± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1049534<br />
This property has over one mile of live gushing water on Montell Creek with<br />
some of the head-water springs located on the ranch. There is a nice cement<br />
dam on the creek that backs up a beautiful crystal clear lake up to 6-7 feet<br />
deep for fishing and swimming. There are fantastic views, two caves, huge<br />
Indian mounds, 2,000-square-foot home nestled in a valley with a waterfall just<br />
outside the back deck, two small guest houses, a foremans house and barn. This<br />
ranch joins a 63,000-acre game preserve on the west. Most of the furnishings<br />
and equipment will convey with the ranch.<br />
Rock River Ranch<br />
2,000± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1078595<br />
Located in the eye-catching Texas Hill Country and just minutes from town. One<br />
of the most striking and beautiful features of this ranch is two miles of crystal clear<br />
Nueces River. There are several good size fields and with 250±-acre-ft. of permitted<br />
water right, that would allow these fields to be irrigated for improved grasses and<br />
food plots for the free roaming exotics, whitetail deer, turkey, quail and dove. Roads<br />
and perimeter fencing are in good condition, 10,000± feet of new water lines<br />
throughout property, three houses, three water wells, working pens and electricity.<br />
This is a ranch that has it all, hunting, views and lots of gorgeous water.<br />
Sycamore Creek Ranch<br />
357± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1025701<br />
4,000± feet of both sides of live spring-fed Sycamore Creek with three dams,<br />
flowing springs and up to 12 feet deep water stocked with bass, fantastic views,<br />
80% cedar cleared, custom built 3,500-square-foot hill country stone home<br />
overlooking the creek, 40' x 50' metal barn, three nice cabins, and more. This<br />
is a beautiful ranch with fantastic year round water and excellent improvements<br />
make this a highly desirable turnkey package!<br />
Cypress River Ranch<br />
337± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1040451<br />
Over two miles of the cypress-lined Medina River borders this ranch, and HWY<br />
16 borders the other side. Game fenced with great income producing coastal<br />
fields, this property has a neat three bedroom two bath log cabin perched on a<br />
hill overlooking the ranch. A large 120 X 254 hay barn is included, in addition<br />
to the equipment and storage barn near the cabin. This is truly a great ranch<br />
located right outside the Apple Capital. Come live in Medina and enjoy the best<br />
life has to offer.<br />
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Deer Creek Ranch<br />
1,648± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1059025<br />
Beautiful spring-fed Deer Creek runs through the ranch for approximately one<br />
half mile with both sides of the creek. Nice 5155 SF home with two fireplaces,<br />
a bar, game room, and swimming pool. The ranch is high fenced and has an<br />
outstanding deer herd. Near Burnet and Lampasas.<br />
Salt Gap Ranch<br />
3,429± Acres | McCulloch County<br />
Property ID: 1065439<br />
A truly diverse ranch for the geographical center of Texas with a<br />
combination of heavy brush, mesquite flats, tillable fields, areas of<br />
dense oak species, ravines, hilltop with sweeping views and open<br />
grassland. This is an excellent ranch for livestock and hunting. The<br />
quail, dove, duck, turkey and sandhill crane hunting is excellent.<br />
There are 12 tanks on the property and several wells which feed<br />
an extensive network of water distribution to troughs throughout<br />
the ranch. There is a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath ranch<br />
home that serves as the main home and a separate cabin for<br />
hunters or a foreman.<br />
Aransas River Ranch<br />
3,229± Acres | Bee County | Property ID: 1063714<br />
What a ranch! This is truly one of the finest ranches we have ever had the privilege<br />
to work on. This 3,229±-acre ranch has several miles of Arkansas River<br />
and several miles of Spring Creek passing through the property. The creek and<br />
river are lined with thousands of giant Live Oaks. The river is user friendly and<br />
offers great bass fishing, as well as a haven for turkey and all kinds of wildlife.<br />
Improvements are outstanding with several homes, pool, skeet-shooting facility,<br />
and large horse barn, The owner has separated the ranch as a working cattle and<br />
nature photography ranch. This is a rare find in Bee County.<br />
J & M Ranch<br />
545± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1078578<br />
Escape to the Beautiful Texas Hill Country!!! The J&M Ranch is located just<br />
minutes from Garner State Park and has been in the family for nearly 21 years.<br />
There is some excellent hunting of exotics and native game plus a stocked<br />
catfish tank. The ranch features a park-like atmosphere and has a beautiful Hill<br />
Country, custom rock home with six bedrooms and six baths. Some of the other<br />
improvements are a foreman’s house, bunkhouse with full kitchen; workshop;<br />
storage buildings; five wells; property fenced; equipment shed; cleaning area<br />
for deer and to relax and relive all those big deer stories is a rock fire ring to<br />
sit around.<br />
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Lake Amistad Hunting Ranch<br />
4,046 ± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 1089072<br />
Over two miles of frontage on gorgeous Lake Amistad that offers some of the best<br />
bass fishing in the world! Loaded with tons of whitetail bucks! Beautiful rolling<br />
Val Verde County hunting land with elevations up to 1,279 feet. According to<br />
the owner, the main residence is approximately 4,500± square feet and has<br />
seven bedrooms, seven baths with two living areas and two patio areas. There<br />
is also a smaller 1,200±-square-foot, two-bedroom house. The homes were<br />
remodeled shortly after the current owner bought the ranch in 2005 and are in<br />
excellent condition. The ranch has been under strict whitetail deer management<br />
at the direction and guidance of a game biologist since 2005.<br />
Kerr County Ranch<br />
2,408± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1024834<br />
Located on the southern edge of the Divide approx. 30 minutes west of Kerrville<br />
on Highway 39, this 2,408±-acre ranch is ready to go as a cattle or hunting<br />
ranch. Improvements include a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, twostory<br />
main home, guest home, and care takers home. A large workshop and<br />
equipment barn provide plenty of storage and the main entrance road doubles as<br />
a 3,000-foot runway suitable for single engine or light twin aircraft. The ranch<br />
is high fenced on the perimeter and much of the cedar has been cleared offering<br />
tremendous views.<br />
Bandera 369 Acres<br />
369± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 918823<br />
Located in the popular Utopia area, this ranch listing is the perfect hill country<br />
property. The ranch is highlighted by three seperate spring-fed creeks with great<br />
dam sites, deep hardwood lined canyons, fertile valleys loaded with game, large<br />
neighbors, tremendous views from fabulous homesites, electric and phone service.<br />
This is truly one of the most unique properties to hit the market in years.<br />
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Maynard Ranch<br />
242.6± Acres | Bexar & Comal Counties | Property ID: 1099555<br />
Located approximately .9 miles to 281, with a new elementary school just across<br />
the highway. This ranch is great for development or would make an excellent<br />
horse ranch and/or recreational ranch. The fields have active hay production,<br />
views from the hilltops, and over 3,500± feet of Cibolo Creek frontage. This is a<br />
great location only 14 miles north of 1604 off 281 on FM 1863. Neat German<br />
homes and barns ready for restoration or would make fabulous guest houses.<br />
Loaded with game.
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Blanco 368 acres<br />
368± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1081056<br />
These 368± beautiful acres are a true Texas Hill Country paradise.<br />
Just minutes from historic downtown Wimberley, this property has<br />
both open pastures and native Hill Country vistas. The picturesque<br />
Blanco River passes through the property with beautiful blue-green<br />
water. Enjoy good neighbors, wonderful vistas and plenty of trees.<br />
This ranch will not last long at this location.<br />
LPW 4 Ranch<br />
224± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1106159<br />
Located just minutes from historic Boerne, Texas on Ranch Road 473 this ranch offers easy<br />
access to San Antonio. 224± acres of rolling hills and wonderful trees encompass the ranch.<br />
Improvements include two homes, large horse barn with living space and entertaining area to<br />
accommodate another 14 beds, 300’x 150’ arena in which a portion is covered, horse walker<br />
and holding pens. The main home consists of 3,000± square feet with four bedrooms and<br />
three-and-a-half baths. The guest house offers an additional three bedrooms and two baths.<br />
Johnson Fork Creek<br />
236.71± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1025705<br />
This nice Kimble County ranch has approximately 2,367± feet of gushing year-round Johnson<br />
Fork Creek frontage. This type of permanent year-round creek rarely comes available. There are<br />
giant Pecan trees and Oak trees in the creek bottom as well as many varieties of large native<br />
Oaks scattered across the ranch. There are some very nice tillable fields suitable for food plots<br />
for deer and wildlife. Elevations range from 2,000 feet on the hilltops down to 1,700 feet at<br />
the creek bottoms. There are gorgeous hilltop building sites with fantastic views overlooking<br />
the creek and fields.<br />
Enchanted Rock Estate<br />
40± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1077799<br />
RARE OPPORTUNITY! An entire Tuscan village just down the<br />
road from Enchanted Rock State Park. There are 20 buildings<br />
totaling 50,000+ square feet. This property is currently used as a<br />
wedding destination resort but lends itself to many other possible<br />
uses; children’s camp, RV resort, shopping village, destination<br />
resort, movie set, winery. You won’t believe the amenities we have<br />
listed on the website for this place such as the old west saloon or<br />
the pool in the cave or the wine vault! Call today for a private tour.<br />
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Circle B Ranch<br />
3,200± Acres | Edwards County<br />
Property ID: 1074659<br />
RECENT PRICE REDUCTION – This is one of the nicest ranches on the market in Edwards or<br />
the surrounding counties. Truly a turn-key operation that is set up and ready to go. The property<br />
is high fenced into two pastures, one is approximately 2,100 acres and the other pasture is<br />
1,100 acres. The gentle rolling ranch is loaded with Live Oaks with good grass turf, with several<br />
nice draws running through the ranch. The main headquarters has a 5,500±-square-foot lodge<br />
with views of the large pond that can sleep 20-25 guests. The main lodge has a large den area<br />
with bar area, pool table to relax and enjoy after the hunts. Also on the property is a second<br />
headquarters area with a 1,800±-square-foot foreman’s house, a 3,000±-square-foot newer<br />
barn with game cleaning area, walk-in cooler, room for equipment storage, and grain bins for<br />
feeding the wildlife. Contact Ken for additional information.<br />
Middle Valley Ranch<br />
1,325± Acres | Sutton County | Property ID: 1072819<br />
Look no further for a quality turn-key ranch. This ranch has been well cared for and is set up and ready to go for a family or corporate hunting retreat. For the area,<br />
the ranch has a nice roll to it, with elevations from a low of 2,270' to 2,372'. This ranch shows the years of brush management and some of the best overall land<br />
stewardship that we have seen. Over the years the cedar and mesquite have been mostly removed, leaving nice oak motts and good grass turf. This ranch has some<br />
of the best soils in Sutton County on it. A nice 2,200±-square-foot, three-bedroom and two-bath rock home is situated on one of the higher parts of the ranch, along<br />
with two guest houses. Contact Ken for additional information.<br />
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Rock <strong>Fall</strong>s Ranch<br />
238± Acres | Gonzales County | Property ID: 1041070<br />
With easy access to county roads and local towns, this ranch has many features that<br />
could be used for a variety of activities. If you are a hunter, the wildlife is plentiful,<br />
if you are a gentleman rancher; the land is rich with improved coastal bermuda and<br />
native bermuda grass pastures. There are native post oaks, mesquites and live oaks<br />
among other native trees and brush. Improvements include a nice two-bedroom,<br />
one-bath home, barns, water wells, working pens. Several nice tanks add additional<br />
water for the wildlife and livestock. Contact Steve for additional information.<br />
Double J Ranch<br />
1,530± Acres | Madison County | Property ID: 905414<br />
This premiere cattle and hunting ranch has over five miles of Bedias Creek. Bedias Creek flows<br />
into the Trinity River and feeds Lake Livingston, so there is first-class fishing and waterfowl<br />
hunting, which makes the property a sportsman's dream. The ranch has 13 tanks, with the<br />
largest being approximately 20± acres and stocked with bass and catfish. Nice oak trees<br />
are throughout the ranch with lush pastures. The headquarters consists of a nice home,<br />
implement barn and good set of cattle pens. Several wells are located on the property to provide<br />
supplemental water to livestock and wildlife. Contact Ken or Larry for additional information.<br />
Tarancahaus Creek<br />
1,070± Acres | Duval County | Property ID: 1077571<br />
Set up as a turn-key operation that is set up and ready to go. The property is<br />
high fenced with approximately 100 feet of elevation changes and nice views.<br />
The land is gently rolling with good bottom soils. The brush on the ranch is<br />
second to none and provides great supplemental feed and cover for the wildlife.<br />
An excellent road system with well maintained senderos is in place. Located on<br />
one of the highest points of the ranch is a 2,750±-square-foot lodge with four<br />
bedrooms and four baths. Contact Larry for additional information.<br />
Cherokee Ranch<br />
252± Acres | Cherokee County |<br />
Property ID: 1087444<br />
One of the best all around ranches we<br />
have seen hit the North Piney Woods<br />
market with excellent water fowl<br />
hunting, a deep lake and two homes.<br />
This ranch will not disappoint the<br />
discerning land buyer. It is ready to go<br />
and can be enjoyed from day one! There<br />
are two homes on the ranch, one is a two-bedroom, two-bath with front and back porches,<br />
the other is a manufactured home, there is a spacious three-car carport and a two bay wood<br />
and metal storage barn. Livestock and wildlife typically have abundant surface water. There<br />
is a small livestock tank in the front pasture, a beautiful private deep lake centrally located in<br />
the woods and a flooded timber slew known for excellent waterfowl hunting. Contact Tom for<br />
additional information.<br />
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Lampasas River Ranch<br />
163± Acres | Hamilton County | Property ID: 1076859<br />
The land is a good mix of fertile pasture ground near the river to high hilltops with awesome<br />
distant views. This ranch offers a diverse topographic environment, yet maintains an easy,<br />
comfortable feeling and allows you to drive around to virtually every part of the ranch. Cover on<br />
the ranch is good, especially in the ravines that follow the bottom areas and draws. Much of the<br />
property has been cleared of cedar leaving areas of open, rolling, grass-covered hills and valleys<br />
with many spectacular live oak trees dotting the countryside. Other hardwoods include, Spanish<br />
oak, post oak and elm. A remodeled, cozy, two-bedroom, one-bath cedar cabin sits on a knoll<br />
overlooking the hay meadow and on to the river. Contact Wayne for more information.<br />
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North Llano River Ranch<br />
705± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 724424<br />
With approximately three-quarters-of-a-mile of the North Llano, this ranch is a<br />
great year around property. Beautiful Hill Country live water ranch that is set up<br />
and ready to go for a family or corporate hunting retreat. The ranch is high fenced<br />
and South Texas genetics were introduced approximately five years ago. From the<br />
hilltops, there are long-range views of the Llano River Valley, and portions of the<br />
ranch have had cedar removed, leaving the native oak trees. One of the best road<br />
systems that we have seen is on the ranch, with the majority of the roads being<br />
all weather caliche roads. Several springs are flowing on the property and several<br />
dams along the creek back up water. Contact Ken for additional information.<br />
Carper’s Creek Ranch<br />
143± Acres | Hays County<br />
Property ID: 1098529<br />
This is one of the finest recreational/estate ranches<br />
in the area. Privacy, nice trees and good dirt<br />
combined with quality land improvements and a<br />
great location make this ranch one you will want<br />
to consider. Surface water at Carper’s Creek Ranch<br />
has been greatly improved as a small tank has been<br />
enlarged to cover an estimated four± surface acres<br />
of water. Professionally built, this private lake is the<br />
shining star of the ranch, not to mention the newly<br />
constructed entry with electronic rolling gate. The<br />
grounds have been cleaned, trimmed and smoothed<br />
where appropriate to bring out the best qualities<br />
in a Texas Hill Country ranch. Contact Wayne for<br />
additional information.<br />
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Post Oak Creek Ranch<br />
77.18± Acres | Wilson County<br />
Property ID: 1094032<br />
Lovely home on terrific ranch located seven miles from<br />
Stockdale. Enjoy the immaculate Palm Harbor home<br />
with four bedrooms, three baths and covered porches<br />
that overlooks the three-quarter-acre stock pond and<br />
wildlife views. There are three stock tanks and a wet<br />
weather creek that runs through the middle of the<br />
ranch. Good post oak trees cover the native bermuda grasses. Five strand wire low fencing along perimeter<br />
of ranch. County maintained gravel road frontage of 3,000' and 1,150' deep. Enjoy the privacy, quality<br />
improvements, fishing and hunting. At the end of the day, relax in the above ground pool with decking. Quiet<br />
country living at its best! Contact Steve for additional information.<br />
Pecan Springs Ranch<br />
1,800± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 853557<br />
Beautiful Hill County ranch located on the clear flowing North<br />
Llano River, located just west of Junction. With almost a mile<br />
of river, the ranch is a paradise. Nice elevations on the ranch<br />
ranging from 1,935' to 2,263', with long-range views of the<br />
Hill Country. Beautiful pecan trees are in the bottoms along with<br />
beautiful oaks throughout the rest of the ranch. A picturesque<br />
spring runs through part of the ranch with nice water holes for<br />
wading. This is one of the best live water ranches in the area.<br />
Modest improvements include an older house and hunter’s cabin.<br />
A good road system is in place through the ranch. Contact Ken for<br />
additional information.
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South Grape Creek Ranch<br />
142± Acres | Kendall County<br />
Property ID: 1077359<br />
Terrific ranch with gently rolling terrain and multiple<br />
varieties of hardwoods which include, Spanish oaks,<br />
post oaks, blackjack oaks and nice live oaks. Most of<br />
the cedar has been cleared. The ranch has good fertile<br />
soil. There are several excellent building sites available<br />
to build your dream home. The headwaters of South<br />
Grape Creek run along the back side of the ranch.<br />
There is a small to medium sized tank. Seller will<br />
convey any mineral rights that are presently owned.<br />
Contact Ken for additional information.<br />
Guadalupe Equestrian Estate<br />
5.5± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1052761<br />
NEW LISTING! This beautiful property will not disappoint! Enjoy<br />
over 300± feet of Guadalupe River frontage, a large main home with<br />
4,094 square feet and a lovely pool area, two additional guest houses, one with 588 square feet and the second with 1,014 square feet, which could also be used as<br />
a rental. This one of a kind property is unrestricted which would make for a great bed and breakfast or a wonderful place to call home! Don’t miss out on this unique<br />
property in the quaint town of Comfort, Texas. Contact Ken for additional information.<br />
Guadalupe Horse Ranch<br />
15.23± Acres | Kendall County<br />
Property ID: 1105070<br />
NEW LISTING! Beautiful live water<br />
horse farm located just outside of<br />
Waring. Located on the Guadalupe<br />
River with 470± feet of Cypress lined<br />
banks. Great income potential or would<br />
make a nice personal ranch. With two<br />
barns with 30 horse stalls equipped<br />
with tack rooms, wash area and feed<br />
storage. Outside paddocks and nice<br />
pasture areas round out the property.<br />
Additional improvements include living<br />
areas for on-site owners and horse<br />
trainers. Contact Ken for additional<br />
information.<br />
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Waller County Home<br />
7.4± Acres | Waller Co. | Prop. ID: 1094077<br />
Close to Houston, terrific 4BR/4BA home with an<br />
attached apartment and nice acreage.<br />
Wimberley Hill Country Log Home<br />
7.25± Acres | Hays Co. | Prop. ID: 1100573<br />
Charming log 3BR/2BA home recently updated,<br />
meticulously maintained and beautifully landscaped.<br />
Flying S Ranch<br />
580± Acres | Kimble Co. | Prop. ID: 1027169<br />
First time offering of this longtime family owned<br />
ranch! Elevation ranges from 1,935' to 2,263'.<br />
Duval County Ranch<br />
600± Acres | Duval Co. | Prop. ID: 965850<br />
This may be one of the best red sand ranches<br />
available. Several 160-170 B&C bucks harvested.<br />
Duval County Ranch<br />
700± Acres | Duval Co. | Prop. ID: 1004248<br />
Nice ranch with rolling topography, red sand and<br />
100% virgin brush. Tons of game and big neighbors.<br />
The Quarry at Champee Springs<br />
25.2± Ac. | Kendall Co. | Prop. ID: 1081567<br />
Enjoy the tremendous views of the Texas Hill<br />
Country. There are two 25± acres lots available.<br />
Lacina Ranch<br />
29.6± Acres | Bandera Co. | Prop. ID: 1052744<br />
Spectacular views, good bottom land, good brush<br />
cover, excellent hardwoods, nice 3/2 ranch house.<br />
Little Blanco River Ranch<br />
64± Acres | Blanco Co. | Prop. ID: 1035779<br />
The ranch boasts approx. 2,000± feet of both sides<br />
of the Little Blanco River with beautiful Cypress trees.<br />
Walton Draw<br />
255± Acres | Menard Co. | Prop. ID: 1049422<br />
The ranch has good game, with abundant oak trees<br />
and nice views. Fenced with one water well.<br />
Estate Ranch<br />
62± Acres | Kendall Co. | Prop. ID: 1090081<br />
This estate ranch is private, heavily treed and offers<br />
some great building sites with views!<br />
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Red Hawk Ranch at Lone Man Creek<br />
30.39± Acres | Hays Co. | Prop. ID: 1095456<br />
Exceptional waterfront property with 700± feet of<br />
Lone Man Creek frontage with two unique homes.<br />
Double C Ranch<br />
750± Acres | Sutton Co. | Prop. ID: 975219<br />
Located southwest of Sonora in an area known for it’s<br />
abundant wildlife. Great hunting/recreation ranch.
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Matt Mann | 603 Woodlake Circle | Sugar Land, Texas 77498<br />
Deer and Duck Ranch<br />
600± Acres | Lavaca County | Property ID: 990650<br />
Located 100 miles from Houston, this an awesome ranch for a<br />
deer and duck hunter! 2/3 of the ranch is wooded with mature<br />
live oak, post oak and native brush. There is over 50 acres of<br />
waterfowl hunting lakes that are fed by a 1,300 GPM irrigation<br />
well with a diesel engine pump, and lots of potential for creating<br />
new lakes. It has great privacy being set back off of the county<br />
road and accessed by a privately owned entrance. Will Divide.<br />
Price: $1,650,000 or $2,750 per acre.<br />
Chicolete Creek Ranch<br />
2,040± Acres | Jackson County | Property ID: 219863<br />
Located ten miles from Edna and 1.5 hours from Houston, this ranch boasts 2.5 miles of both<br />
sides of clear flowing year-round Chicolete Creek, and has several side creeks and hollows.<br />
Offering a high-fenced perimeter and deer breeder pens with South Texas whitetails, this<br />
property is a hunting paradise, with turkey, ducks, dove and hogs! The ranch has 200 acres of<br />
waterfowl lakes, three ponds, three water wells, electricity, and is covered in monster live oaks<br />
and other hardwoods. Will Divide. Price: $7,140,000 or $3,500 per acre.<br />
Sherry Hill Ranch<br />
104± Acres | Caldwell County<br />
Located on the Bastrop/Caldwell County line just south of Rosanky, Texas, this ranch is a<br />
45-minute drive from Austin and a two-hour drive from Houston. There are two homes,<br />
approximately 1,500 square feet each, and two storage barns on the property. There are two<br />
stock tanks, rolling terrain, big timber, and open pasture. This is a great combination cattle/<br />
hunting ranch, with deer, turkey, hogs, and dove. Some minerals may be available. Price:<br />
$375,000 or $3,605 per acre<br />
Running M Farm and Ranch<br />
480± Acres | Wharton County | Property ID: 1031461<br />
This irrigated farmland is suitable for a cattle or farming operation, or a<br />
development property. It has outstanding irrigation water, including a 22-acre<br />
lake and a 1,300 GPM irrigation well. Both can supply water to the miles of<br />
underground 16? PVC water lines and the center pivot system. This property<br />
has paved frontage on three roads, and has three barns shaded by huge live oaks.<br />
$4,000 per acre. Price: $1,920,000<br />
Running S Ranch<br />
24.11± Acres | Fayette County<br />
This convenient little getaway is located two hours from Houston and one hour<br />
from Austin. It features a beautiful four-bedroom, three-bath home overlooking<br />
a stocked bass pond. The property is heavily wooded with huge live oak, post<br />
oak, and cedar. Ammenities include a 50’ x 70’ barn and city water. Paved FM<br />
road frontage, 10 miles from I-10. Some minerals available. Price: $599,000<br />
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K e l l e r W i l l i a m s R e a lt y L u x u r y / F a r m & R a n c h<br />
www.FineTexasRanches.com | W.K.Shumpes@gmail.com | (210) 415-6161<br />
Skip Shumpes/Broker Associate | 312 River Road | Boerne, Texas 78006<br />
Sierra Vista Ranch<br />
254± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1028404<br />
You can’t find Hill Country land this spectacular this close to city<br />
services at anywhere near this price! Special $3996/acre only<br />
until end of this year. Dramatic long range views of Medina Lake,<br />
gorgeous building sites for home or lodge. Ideal blend of majestic<br />
hills & fertile valleys full of native wildlife. Half a mile of seasonal<br />
creek just waiting for your dam to be built. 30 minutes to San<br />
Antonio, neighbors all large ranches. Ag taxes. Additional acreage<br />
available. Seller LREA. $1,015,000.<br />
Guadalupe River Ranch<br />
117± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1066455<br />
Drive right to the water’s edge on two gravel beaches – nearly one mile spectacular<br />
cypress lined Guadalupe River, productive hayfields, scenic high bluffs and over<br />
one-half mile paved county road frontage, yet only minutes to Boerne and San<br />
Antonio. Dynamite two bedroom/two bath weekend home – privacy with a view!<br />
Bring your horses – metal horse barn with apartment, sand riding arena, hot walker<br />
and lots of beautiful countryside to explore. Perfect site overlooking river left for<br />
spectacular lodge or home. $3,000,000.<br />
88 FALL <strong>2012</strong>
K e l l e r W i l l i a m s R e a lt y L u x u r y / F a r m & R a n c h<br />
www.FineTexasRanches.com | W.K.Shumpes@gmail.com | (210) 415-6161<br />
Skip Shumpes/Broker Associate | 312 River Road | Boerne, Texas 78006<br />
Yeager Creek Game Ranch<br />
266± Acres | Blanco County<br />
Property ID: 1059009<br />
Looking for a hunting ranch to take family and friends that’s private, but not too far from Austin or San Antonio? Come for a visit to Yeager Creek Game Ranch and fall<br />
in love! Roughly 3000 feet of clear flowing Yeager Creek (seasonal during drought) - several ideal dam sites. Spend weekends or holidays in the modern 2 bedroom,<br />
2 bath home with spacious loft for overflow guests. Prized whitetail genetics roam free plus abundant axis, fallow deer and blackbuck antelope. High fenced. Additional<br />
acreage available. $2,425,000<br />
Boerne Vintage Estate<br />
40.58± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1105306<br />
Looking for the ultimate estate near Boerne? Come see this 40 acre 1983 vintage 6 bedroom<br />
opportunity for your personalized makeover. Capture the essence of the Hill Country & pocket<br />
the savings! Park style trees adorn the landscape, double electric gates ensure your privacy, the<br />
views from the house & grounds are breathtaking plus an ideal site for your own private pond<br />
or lake. Ag taxes. $1,425,000<br />
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K e l l e r W i l l i a m s R e a lt y L u x u r y / F a r m & R a n c h<br />
www.FineTexasRanches.com | W.K.Shumpes@gmail.com | (210) 415-6161<br />
Skip Shumpes/Broker Associate | 312 River Road | Boerne, Texas 78006<br />
Double B Ranch & Golfer’s Dream<br />
720± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1039724<br />
Spectacular Texas Hill Country hunting ranch/corporate retreat/guest camp including an 18-hole golf course<br />
with a ±10,000 sf (per GCAD) lodge, 3-story owner’s home and numerous smaller houses, cabins and barns<br />
all amidst gorgeous scenery featuring 3 flowing creeks with 4 crystal clear lakes set against massive limestone bluffs. ±600 acres high fenced for exotics and whitetail<br />
deer. Perfect site for church retreat, summer camp or corporate meeting facility. Convenient to both Kerrville and Fredericksburg. $8,200,000.<br />
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Bailey Airport Ranch - Pilot’s Joy<br />
186.54± Acres | Wilson County | Property ID: 923308<br />
Need a place to park your plane? This ranch has it plus 1/4 minerals in red hot Eagle Ford Shale area! 3500 ft<br />
asphalt airstrip with ±13,500 sf (per WCAD) metal and concrete block building partitioned as 6500 sf hangar,<br />
3500 sf work shop & 3500 sf 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence area. Rolling coastal bermuda pasture perfect<br />
for cattle. A 2-acre pond offers recreational fishing as well as providing livestock & wildlife drinking water. 5<br />
minutes to Stockdale, 40 minutes to San Antonio. $1,125,000.
K e l l e r W i l l i a m s R e a lt y L u x u r y / F a r m & R a n c h<br />
www.FineTexasRanches.com | W.K.Shumpes@gmail.com | (210) 415-6161<br />
Skip Shumpes/Broker Associate | 312 River Road | Boerne, Texas 78006<br />
SVR 509 Ranch - Year End Sale<br />
509± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 34961<br />
Price reduced to only $3988 through end of <strong>2012</strong>. Convenient getaway<br />
hunting ranch only 30 minutes from San Antonio. Savor the serenity of majestic<br />
sunsets, but don’t feel isolated on this close to services, yet extremely private<br />
Texas Hill Country ranch.<br />
Over a mile of seasonal<br />
creek just waiting for dam<br />
construction. Great variety<br />
of native hardwoods provide<br />
cover for deer, turkey and<br />
feral hogs. Ag taxes. Owner<br />
LREA.$2,030,000.<br />
Guadalupe River -<br />
Sabinas Creek Estate<br />
23.31± Acres | Kendall<br />
County<br />
Property ID: 845344<br />
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION!<br />
If live water is your love, you<br />
MUST come see this fabulous<br />
ranch estate fronting both the Guadalupe River and the turquoise hued Sabinas<br />
Creek. Wonderful family retreat or B&B. Historic 1890’s era fully renovated 6200<br />
sf (per KCAD) home features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths with 200 year old long leaf pine<br />
flooring imported from Boston warehouse, plus a separate 600 sf fully appointed<br />
office/guest house. 15 acre coastal bermuda field for horses. Minutes to Boerne &<br />
San Antonio. $1,489,000.<br />
1st Tract to Have Been Sold<br />
in Premier Champee Springs<br />
22.22± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1095678<br />
The best of the best! Magnificent views, majestic oaks and tranquil privacy on this 22.22 acre estate featuring southwestern style native stone and frame open floor plan<br />
home with like kind guest house a comfortably short walk away. Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered porch while gazing at the deer peacefully oblivious to your<br />
presence. Short commute to shopping in Boerne and Boerne schools.<br />
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www.PremierFarmandRanch.com | www.PremierRanchesofTexas.com | (210) 213-5402<br />
George M. “Mitch” West/Broker Associate | 6601 Broadway | San Antonio, Texas 78209<br />
Incredible Views of the Spring-Fed Valley<br />
319± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1063174<br />
This lush ranch in a spring-fed valley covered with mature live oaks<br />
and pecans, offers incredible views of the surrounding Hill Country.<br />
High-fenced for game, with very good whitetail and axis herds. The custom limestone home is well-appointed with high quality details, combining luxury with<br />
convenience. The home offers five bedrooms, four baths, featuring an open floor plan and high ceilings, plus slate and wood flooring. The gourmet kitchen includes a<br />
granite topped island and breakfast bar and much more. The split master retreat is equipped with a fireplace and private patio. Contact George M. “Mitch” West at<br />
(210) 213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com<br />
Excellent Hunting Ranch with Owner Financing Available<br />
2,392.41± Acres | Jim Hogg County | Property ID: 1061402<br />
Palomas Ranch is located in the Hebbronville area, which is renowned for great quail<br />
hunting with rolling sandy terrain. This great property also offers excellent deer hunting,<br />
and the dove hunting in the fall is outstanding. Improvements include a two-bedroom,<br />
one-bath house, barn, four water wells<br />
and good roads throughout. There is<br />
one producing gas well on the property,<br />
and the owner is including half of the<br />
executive rights and a quarter of the<br />
royalties. Owner financing is available.<br />
Contact George M. “Mitch” West<br />
at (210) 213-5402 or gmwest@<br />
phyllisbrowning.com<br />
Impeccably Maintained Harper Ranch<br />
1,600± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1049792<br />
Pride of ownership is apparent in every aspect of this fine Hill Country ranch. From the outstanding high quality game fencing and numerous well-constructed barns<br />
and outbuildings, this picturesque retreat is only minutes from IH 10 on Hwy 290. Beautiful, rolling oak terrain highlight the large exotic herd, including Black Buck,<br />
White Tail, Axis and Nilgai. There is an extensive list of improvements that have been well designed and constructed and maintained meticulously, including two<br />
very nice limestone houses. You have to see this property to appreciate the time and effort involved in its development. Contact George M. “Mitch” West at (210)<br />
213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com<br />
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P h y l l i s B r o w n i n g C o m pa n y<br />
www.PremierFarmandRanch.com | www.PremierRanchesofTexas.com | (210) 213-5402<br />
George M. “Mitch” West/Broker Associate | 6601 Broadway | San Antonio, Texas 78209<br />
Spectacular Home with View on 1,130 Acres<br />
1,130± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1047487<br />
Camel Ridge Ranch, in the heart of the best of the Texas Hill County, is less than an<br />
hour from San Antonio and only 15 minutes from Kerrville. High-fenced for game, sporting oryx, black buck and white tail, the ranch provides an excellent hunting<br />
and wildlife habitat. Good access with a dramatic stone entry gate on Hwy 173 and FM 2828 runs along the southern property line. Excellent roads are in place<br />
throughout. This unique property features a luxurious 9,000-square-foot estate home with a hand-cut limestone façade and travertine columns. Custom iron doors<br />
welcome you into the 1,200-square-foot living room, featuring 38 foot cathedral ceilings with reclaimed barn timber beams and a floating spiral staircase. The entire<br />
lower level of the house is floored with polished travertine tiles and very high-quality craftsmanship throughout. The gourmet island kitchen highlights include Brazilian<br />
granite counters, Viking gas stove, alder cabinets and a walk-in pantry. The attached 26‘x34’ family room/party barn is self-cooling with six custom arched French<br />
doors, 21-inch thick walls, recessed ventilation windows and ceiling fans. The water system, for the house, is highly engineered with three storage tanks and a water<br />
softener. Other amenities, on the property, include a very nice foreman’s house, hunting cabin, large barn and workshop area plus warehouse, pecan orchard, two<br />
ponds, 80 cultivated acres with coastal and a large wet weather creek. George M. “Mitch” West (210) 213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com.<br />
Magnificent Madrone Ridge Ranch<br />
332.26± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1043946<br />
Madrone Ridge Ranch is heavily wooded and features several hilltops that provide spectacular vistas<br />
of the surrounding hill country, only minutes from Comfort.<br />
There are also lush views of the picturesque six-acre lake<br />
located in the middle of the ranch. It’s equipped with a<br />
quaint cabin with a water well and other outbuildings<br />
next to the lake, which is stocked with fish. An abundance<br />
of wildlife thrives throughout the diverse terrain. This is<br />
a great weekend getaway less than an hour from San<br />
Antonio. George M. “Mitch” West (210) 213-5402.<br />
Spectacular Bear Creek Waterfalls<br />
447± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 967538<br />
This magnificent waterfront property is located less than an hour<br />
from San Antonio, near Pipe Creek. The constant flowing Bear<br />
Creek meanders for almost 1¾ miles through the ranch. The crystal clear water, with a solid rock bottom, flows over a series of six waterfalls. The main house is a<br />
two-story, limestone masterpiece with spacious rooms and a gourmet kitchen with fireplace. Other buildings include a Sunday House, a guest house and a barn with<br />
a workshop area. The terrain varies from gorgeous creek bottoms to majestic hilltops with plenty of flat land for horses. Contact George M. “Mitch” West at (210)<br />
213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com<br />
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www.PremierFarmandRanch.com | (800) 860-0699<br />
6601 Broadway | San Antonio, Texas 78209<br />
Impressive Hill Country Estate<br />
25.73± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1031888<br />
This beautiful Texas Hill Country property is very unique with a historic<br />
main house on 25.73 acres, dating back to 1850, that has been<br />
beautifully restored and renovated. The location is superb, being only six miles south of Blanco off of Hwy 281. Although it is accessed through the gated neighborhood<br />
of Stallion Estates, it is not part of the subdivision. With a guest wing in the main house, a guest house and several guest quarters, this property perfectly lends itself to<br />
be a family retreat, bed and breakfast or a beautiful horse property. In addition to the above improvements, there is also a party barn with a full kitchen, bath and living<br />
quarters and a historic old barn, that has been restored to include four horse stalls and a shop area. Contact Todd Avery (210) 260-9315, tavery@phyllisbrowning.com.<br />
Diamond in the Rough<br />
89.77± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 979529<br />
This beautiful acreage, south of Brenham, has much to offer and just needs a little<br />
TLC. Over 2,000 feet of Boggy Branch Creek, beautiful pastures, heavy trees and<br />
brush for wildlife. Improvements<br />
such as an old house, water<br />
well, electricity, a manufactured<br />
home site with a septic system,<br />
old out-buildings, barn and pens.<br />
Some minerals available. Contact<br />
Todd Avery (210) 260-9315,<br />
tavery@phyllisbrowning.com.<br />
Fabulous Hill Country Opportunity<br />
654± Acres | Menard County | Property ID: 1030486<br />
Northeast of Menard, this Hill Country gem is covered with beautiful live oak trees and offers excellent hunting. The main ranch house is a very comfortable fourbedroom,<br />
two-and-a-half-bath home with two eating areas and a large family room, accented by a huge rock fireplace. Other improvements include a hunter’s cabin,<br />
a small guest house, equipment barn and shop, working pens, low perimeter and cross fencing. There are three water wells on the property that supply the water for<br />
the ranch headquarters and the strategically located water troughs across the ranch. The terrain of the ranch provides several opportunities to add water features.<br />
Contact Todd Avery (210) 260-9315, tavery@phyllisbrowning.com<br />
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J a m e s L . A h e r n , J r . , R a n c h B r o k e r<br />
www.AhernRanches.com | james@ahernranches.com | (210) 827-0505<br />
James L. Ahern, Jr. | PO Box 153 | Alpine, Texas 79831<br />
Fashing Ranch<br />
250± Acres | Karnes County | Property ID: 1102612<br />
Located a half mile north of Fashing, Texas in Karnes county. Farm house, pond, 50 acres in brush and 100 acres in improved grass pasture. Paved road frontage<br />
on FM 2904 and CR 407. Water wells, rural water and three phase power. No minerals. This property can be divided into smaller tracks! Price: $2,125,000 or<br />
$8,500 per acre<br />
Tarpley Ranch<br />
151± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1102607<br />
Located eight miles south of Tarpley, Texas. A half mile east of FM 462. Easement road access,<br />
rectangular shape, power and rustic cabin. No water well but one can be drilled. Two sides of the<br />
property have good fence and two sides are not fenced. Big views, big trees, great price. Just 75<br />
minutes from San Antonio! Price: $527,745 or $3,495 per acre<br />
50 Acre Ranch with Horse Facility<br />
50± Acres | Wilson County<br />
Property ID: 1105840<br />
Twenty horse stalls, lighted arena, horse safe pipe fencing.<br />
Two bedroom, one bath country ranch house on a hill top,<br />
under a huge oak tree. No minerals. Price: $425,000<br />
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J a m e s L . A h e r n , J r . , R a n c h B r o k e r<br />
www.AhernRanches.com | james@ahernranches.com | (210) 827-0505<br />
James L. Ahern, Jr. | PO Box 153 | Alpine, Texas 79831<br />
Hacienda Ranch<br />
500± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1104404<br />
Hunting ranch situated on the banks of the Nueces River, with just under two miles of the river. Well managed with approximately 285± acres under high fence and<br />
the balance being low fenced. The ranch encompasses the entire town of Hacienda, Texas. A great family or corporate retreat, the ranch offers a renovated historic<br />
six bedroom, six bathroom house. Guest house, several equipment barns, including one that has a game cleaning area and walk-in cooler. Skeet range, rifle and pistol<br />
range and nice views from the patios. A 375± gpm well in the Buda Aquifer and two other domestic wells with piped water to troughs are on the property. 200 class<br />
whitetail genetics, axis, blackbuck, sika, fallow and several species of ram. Price: $2,250,000<br />
Pecos Hunting Ranch<br />
1,032± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 920683<br />
Brand new on market! Approximately 1,032 acres of wild and scenic mountains<br />
with breathtaking views! Less than one mile from the pristine Pecos River<br />
(public access pictured). Abundant wildlife! Caves! This is an explorer’s delight!<br />
More details to follow. Adjoining 320 acres Pecos River Ranch available. See<br />
property below. Asking price: $925,000<br />
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Pecos River Ranch<br />
302± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 1058599<br />
Unique big country property includes abundance of accessible spring-fed surface<br />
water, excellent views of the Pecos River, good wildlife, usable improvements,<br />
power, wells, Indian mounds, caves/shelters, etc. This ranch has a lot of attributes<br />
for its size. Adjoining 1,032 acres Pecos Hunting Ranch available. See property<br />
above. Asking price: $750,000
J a m e s L . A h e r n , J r . , R a n c h B r o k e r<br />
www.AhernRanches.com | james@ahernranches.com | (210) 827-0505<br />
James L. Ahern, Jr. | PO Box 153 | Alpine, Texas 79831<br />
North Llano River Ranch<br />
793± Acres | Kimble County<br />
Property ID: 920404<br />
This beautiful 793± acre hill country ranch is<br />
located seven miles west of Junction, Texas and<br />
has a mile of frontage on the north Llano river.<br />
The ranch has approximately 200± acres of<br />
river bottom country and 600 acres of mountain<br />
country to the south. The cedar has been removed<br />
from the mountain country that over looks the river<br />
and would be a great place to build a ranch house.<br />
There is a water well and electricity at the home<br />
site. The ranch will run some cows and has deer,<br />
turkey and hog hunting. This ranch is unimproved<br />
and ready for someone to create their dream hill<br />
country place. The price of this great ranch has<br />
been lowered to $2,995,000.<br />
Lockhart Mountain Ranch<br />
932± Acres | Llano County<br />
Property ID: 920403<br />
This great ranch is 932± acres and located<br />
nine miles north east of Llano, Texas in<br />
Llano county. The ranch has Lockhart<br />
Mountain on it, which is a huge granite<br />
mountain. The views back towards Austin,<br />
Texas are fantastic. This ranch is five<br />
minutes from the Llano airport, yet totally<br />
secluded at the end of a county road. The<br />
property has good hunting and will run<br />
some cows. It also features several nice<br />
stock tanks, a water well and electricity.<br />
This fantastically located ranch is only one<br />
hour from Austin, Texas and is priced at<br />
$3,850,000.<br />
Mertzon Ranch<br />
568± Acres | Tom Green County<br />
Property ID: 1107705<br />
Great hunting ranch! $200 per month<br />
cash flow from oil well. Owner will<br />
convey minerals. House and furnishings<br />
included. Four deer blinds, two wells, a<br />
solar and submersible pump, 22 gpm<br />
on electric well, 11 gpm on solar well.<br />
Price: $1,150,000<br />
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Mike Bacon | baconranchsales@peoplepc.com | (512) 335-0071 | PO Box 201330 | Austin, Texas 78720<br />
Drew Colvin | drew@circlecranches.com | (512) 755-2078 | PO Box 1338 | Burnet, Texas 78611<br />
San Gabriel Farms<br />
97.91± Acres | Burnet Co. | Property ID: 905635<br />
Scenic country, river front, ranch house, guest cottage, two barns, two wells,<br />
outbuildings. Close but secluded. Price: $775,000. Seller will divide.<br />
Kirby Ranch<br />
118± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Property ID: 1101945<br />
Gorgeous acreage with breathtaking views. Great hunting, fields, tanks for<br />
livestock. Two homes and a shop. Third home site on mountain top. Price: $599,000<br />
Back Bone Ridge<br />
118± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 846819<br />
Fantastic ranch, 20 mile vistas, old oaks, bluff and<br />
outstanding hunting. Cleared home sites, water<br />
well. One hour from Austin. Price: $885,000.<br />
Naruna Ranch<br />
1,315± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 920666<br />
This ranch has it all from tall post oak and live oak<br />
trees, a running creek, and several stock tanks! One<br />
hour from Austin. Price: $4,602,500<br />
Panther Creek Ranch<br />
186± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 1076309<br />
End-of-the-road ranch with high elevations and almost<br />
360-degree views. Abundant wildlife and outstanding<br />
hunting. One hour from Austin. Price: $735,490<br />
Tyra Ranch<br />
401± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop ID: 1106591<br />
Highly improved ranch with an abundance of wild<br />
game and surface water. Spectacular 10,700 SF main<br />
house. 90 minutes NW of Austin. Price: $4,000,000<br />
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Box Canyon Ranch<br />
411± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1099089<br />
Fantastic Hill Country ranch, 20 mile vistas, comfortable<br />
ranch house, outstanding hunting, and famous Peters<br />
Creek. Price: $2,463,945. Seller will divide.<br />
Plentl Estate<br />
109.49± Acres | Williamson Co. | Prop. ID: 1072967<br />
Scenic estate located 30 min. north of Austin,<br />
fantastic 360 views. Old homestead, barns, fenced,<br />
ponds, electrical, water. Price reduced: $874,825
T e x a s R a n c h B r o k e r s , l l p<br />
Mike Bacon | baconranchsales@peoplepc.com | (512) 335-0071 | PO Box 201330 | Austin, Texas 78720<br />
Drew Colvin | drew@circlecranches.com | (512) 755-2078 | PO Box 1338 | Burnet, Texas 78611<br />
Watering Hole Ranch<br />
226± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 0<br />
Beautiful and diverse with a balance of pasture and woods, plus a creek. The<br />
historic Water Hole has not gone dry in 50 years! Will divide. Price: $1,017,000<br />
Pecan Crossing Ranch<br />
367.64± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1033542<br />
Family or corporate retreat. Ideal game ranch. High fenced and stocked with exotic<br />
and native game. Rock home overlooks 3-acre stocked lake. Price: $2,250,000<br />
The Old Ranch<br />
356± Acres | Coryell Co. | Prop. ID: 1073048<br />
Fully furnished lodge sleeps 16, deer stands,<br />
feeders, creek, seven ponds, barns and cattle<br />
working pens. Plenitful game. Price: $1,750,000<br />
Sam Bass Springs<br />
262.91± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 565504<br />
Fantastic ranch, 20-mile vistas, oaks, granite<br />
outcroppings, huge live spring and waterfalls, excellent<br />
hunting, thick tree cover, water well, restrictions. Seller<br />
motivated. Will divide. Price reduced: $1,972,500<br />
Izoro Ranch<br />
458± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 842713<br />
Beautiful ranch with varied terrain. Good tree cover,<br />
seasonal creek, 5 ponds, and remodeled 3/2 home.<br />
90 minutes from Austin. Price: $1,717,987<br />
Tarr Ranch<br />
223.2± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1021103<br />
Custom 4 BR home. Dense woods and brush, coastal<br />
field, forever views. Price: $3,750,000. Call Mike Bacon<br />
(512) 940-8800 or Gary Hulsey (830) 693-5758.<br />
Stone Mountain<br />
145± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 846821<br />
Dramatic views of the Colorado River Valley and famous<br />
Sam Bass Springs, natural pools, waterfalls, heavy tree<br />
cover, restricted. Cleared home site. One hour from<br />
Austin. Seller motivated. Price reduced: $1,087,500<br />
Natural Rock Ranch<br />
100± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 0<br />
Beautiful 4/2 rock home, geo-thermal heat/cooling.<br />
Barn with workshop and apartment. Pipe pens, open<br />
shed, tack room, stock pond. Price: $650,000. Call<br />
Harold Harton (512) 556-6505.<br />
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Mike Bacon | baconranchsales@peoplepc.com | (512) 335-0071 | PO Box 201330 | Austin, Texas 78720<br />
Drew Colvin | drew@circlecranches.com | (512) 755-2078 | PO Box 1338 | Burnet, Texas 78611<br />
Cross Bar Ranch<br />
343.19± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1026910<br />
Spectacular executive ranch with first class amenities. Custom log home, guest<br />
house, barn and more. High-fenced, exotics, white tail deer, and MLD permit.<br />
Stocked multi-acred lake. 45 minutes NW Austin. Price: $6,750,000<br />
Lucky Penny Ranch<br />
533.77± Acres | Bell County | Property ID: 1033759<br />
Spectacular ranch 45 minutes NW of Austin. Stocked 8± acre lake, 1.5 miles of<br />
Clear Creek frontage with dam. High-fenced, MLD permitted, hunting, fishing.<br />
Three homes, horse barn, lighted arena. Fantastic views. Price: $5,500,000<br />
A Bar Ranch<br />
2,009± Acres | Fayette Co. | Prop. ID: 156460<br />
100-year-old family land offers hilltop views, creek,<br />
ponds, wildlife. Heavily treed. Owners will divide<br />
into 330 to 654 acre tracts. Price: $7,021,455<br />
Sycamore Creek Ranch<br />
9,100± Acres | Val Verde Co. | Prop. ID: 0<br />
15 minutes from Del Rio. Three flowing creeks,<br />
mostly high fenced, stocked with trophy deer and<br />
exotics. Owner will subdivide. 50 percent of minerals<br />
will convey. Price: $12,057,500<br />
LLK Ranch<br />
476± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 973296<br />
Gently rolling terrain, combination of tree cover and<br />
open pasture with big views. Large lake stocked with<br />
bass. Price: $1,642,200. Call Mike Bacon (512)<br />
940-8800 or Paul Hudson (512) 328-8744.<br />
Patten Ranch<br />
989.54± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1050332<br />
Scenic and rugged. 15,000 ft. of total paved road frontage. Only<br />
40 min to Austin. 2 creeks, 5 stock tanks, water well, windmills.<br />
Rustic ranch house. Will divide. Price: $3,695,000. Call Hunt H.<br />
Hellums (512) 633-0500 or Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.<br />
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Messenger Mountain Ranch<br />
450± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 1088002<br />
150-foot elevation changes and a ridge on Messenger<br />
Mtn. with dramatic 30+ mile views. Heavy hardwood<br />
cover with large areas of cedar being cleared. Several<br />
ponds. 2 weekend cabins. Price: $2,750 per acre<br />
Waggoner Ranch<br />
248± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 1088039<br />
High fenced, 360-degree views, 5.5-year-old 2,100-<br />
SF rock ranch house. Large steel building, nice trailer,<br />
stock ponds, well. Price: $1,200,000. Call Mike Bacon<br />
(512) 940-8800 or Randy Lenz (512) 787-6978.
K e l l e r W i l l i a m s Fa r m a n d R a n c h G r o u p<br />
www.KWFarmAndRanchGroup | jrdoak@kw.com | (361) 243-1040<br />
Rick Doak/Agent | 1921 Lohmans Crossing, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78734<br />
Johnson Estate<br />
175± Acres | Llano County<br />
Property ID: 1073376<br />
Beautiful Llano property close to town and<br />
good highway 71 frontage three miles west of<br />
town. Great brush and cover with good hunting.<br />
Electricity is available with one water well on the<br />
property. TxDOT has an approved entrance to<br />
place an additional gate and entrance off 71. Call<br />
agent for additional details. Price: $786,625<br />
Bison Ranch<br />
750± Acres | Caldwell County<br />
Property ID: 1068754<br />
Wonderful game ranch located just north of<br />
Harwood, Texas off I-10. 750± acres in a<br />
great area with excellent development potential.<br />
Currently a ranch for breeding bison and other<br />
exotics, but would make a great cattle ranch or<br />
remain an exotic operation. Good pasture, grass<br />
and water. Seller will drill new water well at a<br />
location to be determined by buyer. Ranch is<br />
surrounded by smaller tracts and would be a great<br />
development for smaller tracts. Ranch is all high<br />
fenced with new fence along frontage. No minerals.<br />
Call for additional details. Price: $4,875,000<br />
373 Acres<br />
373± Acres | Gonzales County | Property ID: 973510<br />
373 beautiful acres near Moulton, Texas. Near the end of county road. Good roll to the land with terrain changes<br />
and a ridge line that rises up over 500 feet about sea level as per GPS. Excellent wildlife with no hunting<br />
pressure in the last several years. Good mix of hardwoods and browse of yaupon. The water well manifold has<br />
just been reworked as of 4-7-11. Included is a three bedroom mobile home that would make a great temporary<br />
home while you build your dream home or hunting cabin. This mobile home is as is-where is. This property is<br />
heavily wooded with senderos cut all throughout. Good perimeter access. This is the kind of property that would<br />
make a perfect high game fence ranch. Small tank behind the house. Electricity is in place. In a great location<br />
close to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Views where you can see for miles. Price: $1,249,550<br />
Suman Ranch<br />
209.36± Acres | McCulloch<br />
County | Property ID: 1074424<br />
Beautiful 209± acres on highway 71<br />
near Fredonia, Texas. Just 17 miles<br />
from a Super Walmart, shopping in<br />
Brady, Texas and in the Mason school<br />
district. Drive into the ranch through<br />
the automatic electric gate, and up to<br />
the ranch lodge built in 2008. It is an<br />
energy efficient three bedroom, two<br />
bath house with an open kitchen and<br />
living area. Entering through the back door, you walk into a mudroom to kick off your boots and hang up your<br />
hat with lots of storage. Next to that is the utility room with washer and dryer. The home also has an office<br />
with built in desk. The floors are stained cement for easy cleaning and the ceilings are nine foot. The attached<br />
two car garage is finished and very well insulated, and could be easily converted into another two bedrooms or<br />
a large game room. The home is wired throughout for satellite TV. There are two water wells with windmills,<br />
one with a submersible pump. Large water cistern near the house. There is a large tank that is fairly deep and<br />
is spring fed. Springs were running as of April 13, <strong>2012</strong>. There are lots of nice live oaks on the ranch and<br />
other native trees and brush. The ranch was sprayed by helicopter for cactus in March, 2008. A creek runs<br />
through the property for over a mile. The ranch is 1,740 feet wide and over a mile deep, with good views from<br />
the back of the ranch with higher terrain. There is some new fencing with eight acres fenced and planted in<br />
Tifton 85 three years ago. There are also five acres of Wilman love grass. Excellent hunting on the property<br />
with good deer, turkey, dove and hogs. There is a very nice 30x50 insulated barn with two large rollup doors<br />
on concrete slab with water and 110/220 electricity. Nearby is a 30x60 three sided metal equipment barn<br />
with water and electricity. A trap leads into a set of metal working pens with squeeze chute. The ranch has a<br />
great roll to it with just the right amount of brush cover for excellent wildlife habitat. Call agent for additional<br />
details. Price: $1,375,000<br />
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K e l l e r W i l l i a m s Fa r m a n d R a n c h G r o u p<br />
www.KWFarmAndRanchGroup | diamondfranch@hotmail.com | (512) 940-3300<br />
David Faust & Cheryl Fowlkes | cafowlkes@kw.com | (512) 749-8509 | 1921 Lohmans Crossing, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78734<br />
3 Forks Ranch<br />
48.22± Acres | Lampasas County | Property ID: 989512<br />
Reduced $100,000. 3 Forks Ranch main house 4,000 square foot, detached 1,200 square<br />
foot office, six stall barn, feed and tack room, hay barn, guest cottage, in-ground swimming<br />
pool. Two lighted arena’s – 80x120 foot square and 120 foot round pen, holding and<br />
covered working pens. Check the virtual tour for additional photos and features... too many<br />
to mention... Contact agent (David Faust (512) 940-3300 or Cheryl Fowlkes (512) 749-<br />
8509) for access instructions and directions. Price: $595,000<br />
Jackson Creek<br />
80.75± Acres | San Saba County | Property ID: 1040990<br />
80.75 acres San Saba County, one mile east of Cherokee. 2,200<br />
square foot home located close to creek in native Pecan Grove. 1,800<br />
square foot metal barn, concrete floors, upstairs, and horse stalls.<br />
Good perimeter fences, cross-fenced into separate traps. Excellent<br />
set of pipe working pens with fenced penning alleys from all areas of<br />
place. Two strong wells. Ready to move in. Contact David Faust (512)<br />
940-3300 or Bob Clifton (830) 613-5215. Price: $649,500<br />
Corky Cox Ranch Road<br />
20.98± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1066550<br />
Privacy and exceptional views of Texas Hill Country. Approximately 1,860<br />
square foot custom built manufactured home, 26x36 insulated garage,<br />
30x50 workshop, three rain water tanks, two wells, RV hookups and<br />
wildlife managed. Gated entrance for six large ranches that surrond the<br />
property. Visit: www.landsofamerica.com/land-for-sale/21-acres-in-Hays-<br />
County-Texas/id/1066550, for more details. Call Cheryl Fowlkes (512)<br />
749-8509. Price: $420,000<br />
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Hamilton Pool Road<br />
46.55± Acres | Travis County | Property ID: 1060349<br />
This 46.55± acres has over 120 feet of road frontage, is surrounded by large<br />
ranches and is part of 200+ acre ranch, fenced, beautiful oaks, great view points,<br />
plenty of places to place a home or use for recreational, limited restrictions and<br />
wildlife managed. Visit: www.landsofamerica.com/land-for-sale/47-acres-in-Travis-<br />
County-Texas/id/1060349 for this listing. For more info contact Cheryl Fowlkes<br />
(512) 749-8509. Price: $744,800
K e l l e r W i l l i a m s Fa r m a n d R a n c h G r o u p<br />
www.KWFarmAndRanchGroup | Darren Logsdon/Agent | dwlatx@gmail.com | (512) 423-1770<br />
1921 Lohmans Crossing, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78734<br />
3 Whispers<br />
11± Acres | Hays County<br />
Situated on the Blanco River, this world class, old world estate<br />
has it all. Great river frontage, large home with six bedrooms, nine<br />
baths, three kitchens, three pools and two water wells. Very private,<br />
gated and secure. Crystal clear, cypress lined riverfront. Limestone<br />
cliffs, beautiful trees and grounds. Truly spectacular. Conveniently<br />
located in the Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio. Call<br />
Darren Logsdon, (512) 423-1770, for more information.<br />
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www.TexasBestRanches.com | jeff@texasbestranches.com | (210) 705-4013<br />
Jeff Soele/Broker | #15 Champions Run | San Antonio, TX 78258<br />
2 Million Price Reduction<br />
Burn Bargain – “Live Water Ranch”<br />
2,863± Acres | Nolan County | Property ID: 954336<br />
2,863±-acres, game-fenced. This is one of the finest, ready to go, “live water”,<br />
game-fenced, Whitetail-Exotic hunting and recreational ranches I have ever<br />
seen! Main lodge that has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths and sleeps 12<br />
with approximately 5,000 square feet. Also enjoy a rock patio and fire pit area,<br />
a pool with a hot tub, a guest house, a foreman’s house, and paved access with<br />
an electric entry. A workshop, a game-processing facility, walk-in cooler, two<br />
equipment barns, a horse stable area with pipe paddocks. Deer handling facility<br />
with nine large breeder pens, and four buck pens. The ranch is under MLD and<br />
hunts October through February. Price was $8,495,000, now 6,495,000. Call<br />
Jeff Soele (210) 705-4013, or email jeff@texasbestranches.com<br />
Texas Coast – Rare Find – Private Peninsula!<br />
73± Acres | Aransas County | Property ID: 1081575<br />
Rockport, Texas – End-of-the-road privacy. Features two 4-bedroom, 4-bath<br />
homes, lodge with commercial kitchen, pool, lighted 540-foot pier, sportsman’s<br />
paradise! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013<br />
Area’s Best Live Water<br />
166± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 843745<br />
This unique property, nestled in the Hill Country between Boerne and Comfort,<br />
Texas was originally settled in 1814! Both sides of the crystal clear, rock bottom<br />
Big Joshua Creek with limestone bluffs, many springs, deep holes, a gorgeous<br />
waterfall, and an engineered rock dam built by one of the best! Main house<br />
features a stunning finish-out. The property also has a rock guest house, cabin,<br />
pool, a horse barn, a coastal field. Truly one of the best you will ever see. Call Jeff<br />
Soele today! (210) 705-4013.<br />
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“Live Water” Boerne!!<br />
215± Acres | Kendall County<br />
Wow! Both Sides of Three creeks, seven miles to Boerne, paved access, Great<br />
usable land with nice fields, Hill tops, great trees and views of the Texas Hill<br />
country! Nice ranch home, guest house, entertaining patio with outdoor cook<br />
area, hay barn, equipment barn, wildlife galore. Rare find!! Call Jeff Soele, (210)<br />
705-4013
T e x a s B e s t R a n c h e s , l l c<br />
www.TexasBestRanches.com | jeff@texasbestranches.com | (210) 705-4013<br />
Jeff Soele/Broker | #15 Champions Run | San Antonio, TX 78258<br />
Live Water – San Antonio, 30 Minutes!<br />
110± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 843816<br />
Both sides of a crystal clear, rock bottom creek with deep holes, rapids, two dams<br />
and gorgeous limestone bluffs! Paved access, a two-bedroom, one-bath cabin,<br />
well and electricity. A rare find, in a rare location! Price: $1,995,000. Call Jeff<br />
Soele, (210) 705-4013<br />
Water, Water, Water – Giant Cypress<br />
178± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 875388<br />
Crystal clear, “Medina River” giant cypress trees, rock ledges, deep holes, and<br />
fabulous rapids! Both sides of your own crystal clear, cypress-lined running<br />
creek. Rock ranch home with three bedrooms, three baths, a granite kitchen,<br />
landscaping, outdoor kitchen, a two-bedroom, two-bath guest house, an<br />
equipment barn, a six-stall horse barn with a 36’ x 54’ attached corral. RV<br />
hookups, hard surface roads. Cody Soele at (210) 705-3107.<br />
Frio County’s Best – Game Fenced<br />
1,488± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 920799<br />
A 1,488±-acre game fenced! Minutes to Pearsall, and only 70 miles to the San<br />
Antonio airport! Majestic seven-bedroom, seven-bath lodge set high on a hill! This<br />
lodge is incredible and unique with a giant rock mountain in the center of the main<br />
room that features a large fireplace, walk-in gun safe, gourmet kitchen, bar area,<br />
entertaining area! Best lodge we have ever seen! Wow! Outside the lodge is a<br />
pool with a waterfall, hot tub, awesome lighting, professional landscaping, scientific<br />
breeder pens and a superior whitetail herd. Then add axis deer, aoudad, blackbuck,<br />
barasingha deer, elk, eids deer, fallow deer, eland, hog deer, kudu, muntjac, nilgai,<br />
perre david deer, red lechwe, sika deer, oryx, sambar, wildebeast, waterbuck, water<br />
buffalo, zebra, and more! Year-round hunting, a lighted trap and skeet range,<br />
11 deer blind/feeder/hunting stations. A 100’ x 50’ equipment barn with six<br />
full RV hookups. A bunkhouse that sleeps 10. A nice three-bedroom, two-bath<br />
doublewide, a 25’ x 25’ game cleaning area, 18’ tall walk-in cooler, two 40’ x 30’<br />
barns. Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013<br />
“Best Live Water” Game Fenced Deal!<br />
871± Acres | Uvalde/Bandera Counties | Property ID: 843820<br />
871± acres near historic Utopia, Texas. Minutes to Bandera, and one hour to San<br />
Antonio! Includes both sides of a crystal clear, rock-bottom creek, two new dams,<br />
five stock ponds, cleared cedar, big mountain tops, giant valleys, views forever, a<br />
road system, game fencing, two great water wells, electricity, blinds and feeders,<br />
a year-round feeding program, approximately 100+ trap and transfer bred does<br />
and scientific breeder whitetail from the best!!! Axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck<br />
antelope, auodad, nilgi, and gemsbok!!! Price: $3,795,000. Call Jeff Soele,<br />
(210) 705-4013.<br />
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J i m B e r r y H i l l C o u n t r y R a n c h S a l e s<br />
www.JimBerryRanchSales.com | ranches@jimberryranchsales.com | (512) 756-9230<br />
503 South Water | Burnet, Texas 78611<br />
The Brumley Ranch<br />
857± Acres | Blanco & Burnet Counties | Property ID: 1005924<br />
This turn-key ranch offers the best in Hill Country living and recreation. There is over 300 feet of elevation change from one end of the ranch to the other. Hilltops<br />
afford 40 mile views in all directions. Lush valleys provide ample grazing and cover for the game. A rock bottom creek bisects the ranch, carving the landscape with<br />
waterfalls, grottos and crystal clear swimming holes. The creek has a strong spring that has continued flowing right on through last year’s exceptional drought. A<br />
fishing dock, rope swing and suspension bridge over the creek canyon add to the fun. Price: $7,900,000<br />
CK Ranch<br />
414± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1016766<br />
Located on FM 2147, just west of Marble <strong>Fall</strong>s and adjacent to Horseshoe Bay,<br />
this beautiful ranch is in one of the most desirable areas in all of the Hill Country.<br />
Being entirely high-fenced makes this a premier recreational property that has great<br />
development potential. A Fredericksburg style rock home, built in the 1800s, fantastic<br />
Lake LBJ views, year-round springs and a variety of mature trees add to the beauty<br />
and charm of the ranch. Will divide into 240 or 174 acres. Price: $5,175,000<br />
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San Gabriel River Ranch<br />
237± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1074635<br />
Nicely improved property with frontage on the North Fork of the San Gabriel River.<br />
Large oaks and native pecan trees line the river bank. There is a 1,456-squarefoot,<br />
four-bedroom, two-bath home where you can sit on the front porch and<br />
enjoy the view of the spring-fed tank that has never gone dry. Two nice sized<br />
barns, one of which has a historic hand-hewn log structure preserved inside it,<br />
and three coastal fields round out this ranch. Price: $1,540,500
J i m B e r r y H i l l C o u n t r y R a n c h S a l e s<br />
www.JimBerryRanchSales.com | ranches@jimberryranchsales.com | (512) 756-9230<br />
503 South Water | Burnet, Texas 78611<br />
Briggs Ranch<br />
316± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 908041<br />
Acreage with frontage on Hwy 183. Investment<br />
potential. 20-30 GPM water well. $1,264,000<br />
Frazier Ranch<br />
300± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 868759<br />
North of Lampasas, highway frontage, stocked<br />
tanks, creeks and views. Home & barn. $1,290,000<br />
Backbone Creek Ranch<br />
220± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 68448<br />
Creek with numerous tributaries. Hills, views,<br />
dramatic rock bluffs and waterfalls. $2,200,000<br />
Sycamore <strong>Fall</strong>s Ranch<br />
103± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1054922<br />
Hilltop home overlooking pool affords dramatic Hill<br />
Country views. Minutes from Marble <strong>Fall</strong>s. $1,150,000<br />
Commercial Industrial City of Burnet<br />
184± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 956268<br />
In the city limits of Burnet. Lots of road frontage<br />
on Hwy. 29 and County Road 330. Utilities.<br />
Hickey Branch Ranch<br />
168± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 995810<br />
Natural Hill Country beauty. Convenient location.<br />
Creek, granite outcroppings. $1,092,000<br />
Morning Star Ranch<br />
244± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 954595<br />
Ten minutes from Burnet with a house and<br />
barn for under a million dollars! $985,000<br />
Gabriel’s Ranch<br />
128 Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 863814<br />
Fixer upper! Great potential to improve river<br />
area and clear cedar. Large live oaks. $499,500<br />
Windy Ridge Ranch<br />
278± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 970726<br />
Great cattle ranch with custom home. Mature<br />
trees around home, in-ground pool. $995,000<br />
Crown Creek Ranch<br />
203± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1069505<br />
Dramatic scenery, spring-fed creek with waterfalls, paved<br />
road frontage., and desirable location. $2,588,250<br />
Flat Rock Ranch<br />
297± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 969269<br />
Beautiful granite outcroppings, mature oaks, four<br />
ponds and two seasonal creeks. $1,336,500<br />
Canyonlands Ranch<br />
60± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1031669<br />
Adjoins U.S. wildlife refuge on three sides. Hill Country<br />
views and spring-fed seasonal stream. $385,000<br />
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www.RepublicRanches.com | info@republicranches.com | (888) 726-2481<br />
Jeff Boswell | Charles Davidson | Mark Matthews | Bryan Pickens | Dallas, Hondo, Houston, San Antonio<br />
HG Ranch<br />
1,050± Acres | Henderson County | Property ID: 1075576<br />
300± acre private trophy bass lake. This is simply a rare opportunity to own one<br />
of the largest permitted private lakes in Texas. It is the chance of a lifetime for a<br />
select few to acquire a trophy bass fishery, that is arguably one of the finest. At<br />
300± acres, this size of lake, with water depths of around 35 feet, is unmatched:<br />
it is extremely difficult to receive a permit to build one like it, very expensive to<br />
construct it, and highly challenging to find something similar on the market. At<br />
eight years old, the lake is also at a prime stage in the ideal life cycle of bass lakes.<br />
It offers significant flooded timber areas, and has a substantial drain valve system<br />
in place to manage water levels. One large brood pond is at an elevation above the<br />
lake, and allows for easy stocking into the main lake. This premium ranch, in the<br />
Athens area, is high-fenced, with a 25± acre duck marsh, four homes and a fourstall<br />
boathouse. Price: $11,000,000<br />
Hoyt River Ranch<br />
4,223± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID:1055622<br />
Exceptional high-fenced recreational and agricultural ranch with over two miles<br />
of the Leona River, located ten miles south of Uvalde. Along with rolling hills<br />
covered in excellent south Texas brush and rich river bottom soils, the ranch<br />
includes excellent groundwater resources and a unique historic home built on<br />
the banks of the river. This ranch appears to be OUT of the Eagle Ford play and<br />
is not burdened by traffic, and continues to be a peaceful and secluded property.<br />
Price: $12,500,000<br />
Hickory Creek Ranch<br />
1,583± Acres | Lee County | Property ID: 1058950<br />
Beautiful ranch located in the rolling hills north of Giddings. This ranch is<br />
predominantly oak and cedar covered hills with several creek drainages and open<br />
areas with spectacular views from several hilltops. There are several nice houses<br />
on the property and plenty of water with multiple ponds and lakes, as well as<br />
many water wells. Exceptionally large tract of land centrally located between<br />
Austin, San Antonio and Houston. Price: $6,965,200.00<br />
Tres Arroyos Ranch<br />
2,308± Acres | Duval County | Property ID: 1095099<br />
Tres Arroyos Ranch is an exceptional high fenced recreational and<br />
agricultural ranch appropriately named for the three predominant<br />
drainages that are on the ranch. Along with rolling hills covered<br />
in excellent south Texas brush, the ranch includes an extensive<br />
water distribution system benefitting both wildlife and livestock.<br />
Price: $4,154,400<br />
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Split Oak Club<br />
154± Acres | Brazoria County<br />
Property ID: 1085315<br />
Split Oak Hunting & Fishing Club<br />
is located less than an hour from<br />
downtown Houston and includes a<br />
fully furnished large lodge built in<br />
2009 with three separate cabins, a<br />
30± acre bass lake, and three 12±<br />
acre wetland ponds for duck hunting. The place is set up to entertain large numbers of guests<br />
for weekend getaways or multiple family place. Includes about 30 acres of virgin oak forests<br />
along Austin Bayou. Price: $1,750,000
R e p u b l i c R a n c h e s<br />
www.RepublicRanches.com | info@republicranches.com | (888) 726-2481<br />
Jeff Boswell | Charles Davidson | Mark Matthews | Bryan Pickens | Dallas, Hondo, Houston, San Antonio<br />
Double D Ranch<br />
8,727± Acres | Jefferson & Stephens Counties<br />
Property ID: 1076012<br />
The Double D is a premier cattle and quail hunting ranch in the rolling hills<br />
of south central Oklahoma. It boasts two creek systems that intersect on the<br />
property, with good, productive bottom land, and over 65 ponds that provide<br />
plenty of water. 20 cross-fenced pastures are covered mostly with native grasses,<br />
and the roads are in good condition to navigate the ranch. The Double D, near<br />
Waurika, is about 130 miles from either Oklahoma City or Fort Worth, and has<br />
three homes on the property. Great ranches of this size do not often trade in<br />
this desirable area, just a few miles north of the Red River. Price: $12,250,000<br />
Camp Hamman Ranch<br />
732± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1000520<br />
Camp Hamman Ranch in central Bandera County is a YMCA camp in the beautiful<br />
Texas Hill Country near Bandera. Would make a perfect fit for a new owner to<br />
establish a religious retreat, corporate retreat, summer camp, educational camp<br />
or private getaway for the extended family. Stunning vistas allow you to see for<br />
miles in every direction and the land is covered with large live oaks, red oaks,<br />
Spanish oaks, mesquites and madrones with infrastructure for large groups<br />
already in place. Price: $3,911,500<br />
Italy Ranch<br />
350± Acres | Ellis County | Property ID: 1077547<br />
This outstanding ranch is 47 miles from Dallas. It boasts a 5,000 sf luxury home, high-end<br />
working pens and improved pastures, and a serene 7 acre bass lake. It has a few ponds, a creek,<br />
rolling meadows, mature pecan trees, and majestic oaks. Price: $3,375,000<br />
Skipper Ranch<br />
812± Acres | Brooks County | Property ID: 1102210<br />
Exceptional high fenced recreational and agricultural ranch maintaining its historic name since the<br />
early part of the 20th century. This ranch boasts one of the finest headquarters compounds in all<br />
of South Texas, coupling an historic remodeled main house, a modern residence, nice bunkhouse,<br />
extraordinary grounds and top-notch ranch operations infrastructure. The range is well managed<br />
and well watered by approximately 3 miles of water distribution to 8 ponds/lakes and several<br />
food plots. Price: $3,650,000<br />
Clayton Mountain Ranch<br />
578± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Property ID: 1081723<br />
The Clayton Mountain Ranch is an incredible opportunity for a sportsman to own a fantastic mountainous<br />
hunting ranch at such a short drive from DFW. It is in a good hunting area, is easy to get to, and has such dynamic<br />
terrain and diversity that the experience is always appealing. It offers great all-wooded topography with some of<br />
the highest views, diverse brush and vegetation, and plenty of water sources for the wildlife. Price: $1,995,000<br />
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E va n s & A s s o c i at e s R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.TexasRanchLandForSale.com | doug@texasranchlandforsale.com | (830) 895-0777<br />
Doug Evans | 1209 Junction Hwy | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
Flying J Ranch<br />
50.44± Acres | Comal County | Property ID: 1056162<br />
Great Potential! 50± acres with two houses. The ranch features both sides of Cibolo<br />
Creek. There are lots of oaks and other native trees. The ranch features highway<br />
frontage, barns, pens, hanger/barn and two water wells. Price: $1,095,000<br />
Enchanted Rock<br />
150± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1077358<br />
First time on the market, this ranch overlooks the famous Enchanted Rock,<br />
with beautiful hilltop building sites. Property has highway frontage and<br />
hunting for whitetail deer, turkey and birds. Price: $1,125,000<br />
Chocolate Bayou<br />
104± Acres | Brazoria County Property ID: 1061111<br />
Located on historic Chocolate Bayou, Peterson Landing has been used as a weekend<br />
retreat and fishing camp. The property has approximately 3/4 mile of waterfront<br />
on Chocolate Bayou. There is plenty of bay and Gulf fishing. Price: $750,000<br />
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Painted Horse Ranch<br />
54± Acres | Kerr County Property ID: 1107710<br />
Great location just five miles from Kerrville with ranch style home, guest<br />
house, horse barn and Bear Creek. Beautiful veiws, hunting and more. Price:<br />
$1,150,000
E va n s & A s s o c i at e s R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.TexasRanchLandForSale.com | doug@texasranchlandforsale.com | (830) 895-0777<br />
Doug Evans | 1209 Junction Hwy | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
Willow City<br />
100± Acres | Gillespie County<br />
Property ID: 1077366<br />
This ranch is located on beautiful Willow City Loop with wild<br />
flowers, hilltop building sites, valleys and excellent hunting.<br />
Turn this raw ranch into your dream place! Price: $600,000<br />
Highway 479<br />
17± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1077318<br />
This is a beautiful small ranch with a century year old home. Included are barns,<br />
a pen, trees and several outbuildings. Game with whitetail deer, dove and some<br />
turkey. Strong water well. Price: $279,500<br />
Silver Spur Dude Ranch<br />
275± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1025489<br />
Located 10 miles south of Bandera, Texas on FM 1077, this amazing ranch has<br />
everything you dream of in a Hill Country home, corporate retreat or to operate as<br />
a dude ranch. Included are a lodge, houses, cabins, and horse facilities. There are<br />
many trails and is located next to a 5,500 acre state park. Price: $2,995,500<br />
Alamo Springs Live Water<br />
68± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1056153<br />
Beautiful 68± acres with big hills and lush valleys and fields on both sides of<br />
Rafter Hollow Creek. 1920s four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom house<br />
with late 1800s house, barns and two water wells. This place has it all! Beautiful<br />
waterfall and swimming hole. Price: $1,375,000<br />
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R e n o R e a lt y G r o u p<br />
www.JimmyReno.com | jimmy@jimmyreno.com | (830) 329-1930<br />
Jimmy Reno/Broker | 1614 Sidney Baker, Suite 200 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
Oasis Creek Ranch<br />
108± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 989161<br />
An absolutely gorgeous estate outside of Hunt, Texas! The six-bedroom, six-bath, three-half-bath house offers granite counter tops, high ceilings, three living<br />
areas, formal dining and a gourmet kitchen. The porch runs all along the back of the house, providing tremendous views of the creek. There is an outdoor living area, an<br />
observation deck and a pool. The grounds around the house have been beautifully landscaped. The property itself boasts of a beautiful creek, large trees and hilltop views.<br />
There is a private river park on the Guadalupe River for Comanche Caves landowners. There are too many nice things about this property to list. Price: $3,950,000<br />
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Thistlewood Ranch<br />
236± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 0<br />
Thistlewood Ranch is located only five minutes from<br />
Kerrville. There is a large beautiful tree-lined lake,<br />
tremendous views from the multiple hilltops, beautiful<br />
valleys, lots of wildlife, and huge trees. The multiple<br />
improvements include two houses (one overlooking<br />
the lake, and one overlooking the horses), a cabin,<br />
multiple pipe pens, stud barn, hay barn, extensive<br />
fencing, indoor arena, and multiple wells. The 32-stall<br />
horse barn looks like a barn right out of Kentucky. It<br />
has large tack and feed rooms, offices, huge ball room,<br />
guest rooms, a three-bedroom apartment, and full bar.<br />
It is an equine “show place”. A great place to entertain<br />
and show off your horses. Price: $3,250,000
R e n o R e a lt y G r o u p<br />
www.JimmyReno.com | jimmy@jimmyreno.com | (830) 329-1930<br />
Jimmy Reno/Broker | 1614 Sidney Baker, Suite 200 | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
Hidden Hills Ranch<br />
73± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1057437<br />
A true show place, located in gated Hidden Hills Ranch in the highly desirable Camp Verde area.<br />
This property offers a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath hilltop house offering 360 degree<br />
views, with tremendous views from every room. The house brags of chiseled edge travertine<br />
tile and hickory wood floors. 14-foot ceilings, with 19-foot ceilings in the master bath. It has<br />
huge closets, a butler’s pantry, two laundry rooms and surround sound inside and out. The kitchen has knotty alder cabinets, granite counter tops, a huge island<br />
and an eight burner stove. The large covered back porch offers an amazing southeast view of the valley below. The two living areas, large porch and full bar make<br />
it a great place to entertain. The house has a large three-car garage, tankless water heater and four-zone heating and a/c. The land is covered in nice hardwoods<br />
and beautiful wildlife. Less than 15 minutes from Kerrville and 45 minutes to San Antonio. Up to 221 additional acres are available. Price: $2,500,000.<br />
Storm Ranch<br />
131± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 131896<br />
Located one mile west of Center Point, this ranch has everything you’d want.<br />
There is over 1,900 feet of Guadalupe River frontage and a beautiful one acre<br />
lake. 35 acres are in improved pastures, with the remainder in hardwoods, ideal<br />
for wildlife. There is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, 4,200±-squarefoot<br />
main house with a swimming pool, making it great for family, and a<br />
1,261±-square-foot guest house. Great views and less than a hour from San<br />
Antonio. Price: $1,495,000<br />
Triple H Ranch<br />
882± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1095228<br />
A wonderful Hill Country ranch! The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath lodge<br />
offers granite countertops, harwood floors, high ceilings, large rooms, and modern<br />
kitchen. Other improvements include a six-stall barn, workshop, foreman's house,<br />
shed,and three wells. The rolling land offers native grasses and is covered in large<br />
oaks. The shin oak spread throughout the place offer great habitat for the wildlife,<br />
which include axis, whitetail, blackbuck, fallow, hogs, and elk. Everything you<br />
might want in a Texas Hill Country ranch. Price: $3,495,000<br />
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J a c o b s P r o p e r t i e s<br />
www.TXLand.com | info@txland.com | (936) 597-3301<br />
Larry Jacobs/Broker | 14372 Liberty | Montgomery, Texas 77356<br />
Alamosta Ranch<br />
31± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1027152<br />
Unique southwestern style home with high ceilings, stone fireplace,<br />
walls of windows, patios on two sides and pleasant views across the<br />
rolling countryside. Full-featured kitchen open to dining and living rooms for<br />
gracious entertaining. Open face rock barn with equipment lean to on one side.<br />
Shop/storage building, 175 foot round pen, pond, fenced and cross-fenced. Just<br />
outside of Montgomery, convenient to The Woodlands, Bryan/College Station,<br />
and Bush Intercontinental. Price reduced: $995,000<br />
Bishop Road Ranch<br />
100± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 1081019<br />
The perfect package for the weekend rancher. 100 rolling acres with a<br />
spring-fed creek, huge barndominium, rolling hills, productive pastures,<br />
and good hunting. Sited on a high point for wide vistas, the quarters offer<br />
three bedrooms and three baths in 1,800 square feet. The other half of the<br />
building is set up as a shop with two roll-up doors. Great location north of<br />
Huntsville with easy access to I-45. This is high quality land with the perfect<br />
amount of improvements. Price: $695,00<br />
Hallmark Ridge<br />
738± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1064890<br />
This high-fenced game ranch offers habitat diversity, production, value and<br />
beauty. The 738± acres are ready for you to manage and hunt. The whitetail<br />
genetics are well on their way to producing numerous trophies every year.<br />
Outside the ten acres of breeder’s pens, the ranch has been managed by Bob<br />
Zaiglin, CWB, since 2005. Currently hunted under a Level III LAMPS permit,<br />
the harvest window is quite large. Amenities include three cabins and a 6,000<br />
square foot headquarters building with a processing area and a large, stainless,<br />
walk-in cooler/freezer. Located on Highway 377 near Yates Crossing. A 300<br />
foot high ridge runs through the heart of the ranch, overlooking the beautiful<br />
Llano River valley. Price: $2,177,100<br />
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Mudde Creek Farms<br />
96± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1069686<br />
96± rolling acres. Improved pasture with scattered hardwoods, 28 acre hayfield<br />
and 38 acre heavily wooded. Three-bedroom, two-bath home re-modeled in<br />
2008. One story, split plan, wood burning fireplace, living/dining combo, vaulted<br />
ceiling. Barnmaster barn with three stalls, room for more. Sandy soil. Equipment<br />
shed, three-bay tractor barn, workshop. Circular drive, auto gate at road, easy<br />
access to I-45. Great vistas across Caney Creek Bottom. Variety, views and value<br />
ready for your family and your horses. Price: $997,500
J a c o b s P r o p e r t i e s<br />
www.TXLand.com | info@txland.com | (936) 597-3301<br />
Larry Jacobs/Broker | 14372 Liberty | Montgomery, Texas 77356<br />
Stevens Hideout Ranch<br />
329± Acres | Grimes County | Property ID: 1064888<br />
This exceptional 329-acre ranch offers many opportunities as a game ranch,<br />
cattle ranch, or horse property. The property is entirely high fenced has<br />
numerous lakes and ponds and 150± acres of improved grass. The remainder<br />
of the property is in hardwood, cedar, and mesquite that provide a diverse cover<br />
and vegetation for the wildlife that abound on the property. As you enter the<br />
ranch the three-acre compound that houses the barndominium has all you want<br />
in a living quarters. Come enjoy the tranquility. Price: $1,498,000<br />
Glenmont Country Estate<br />
54± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1070820<br />
Come through the grand entrance into this elegant country estate with its<br />
elaborate grounds that include 54.66 acres with a 3,557-square-foot home,<br />
a fabulous outdoor pavilion, pool and ponds all within the manicured and<br />
landscaped lawn. As you leave the lawn and step back on the acreage property,<br />
you’ll find highly improved pastures and a timber area that provides a sanctuary<br />
for wildlife. The property boasts a vineyard, horse stable, workshop, second barn<br />
and two ponds. Within easy driving distance of Houston. Price: $1,750,000<br />
Allen Ranch<br />
123± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1074554<br />
Beautiful 123± acre ranch with 2,662-square-foot home and 1,553-squarefoot<br />
guest house/foreman’s quarters. Home features covered and screened<br />
swimming pool, granite countertops, décor lighting, terrazzo/carpet flooring,<br />
crown molding, fireplace, walk-in pantry, custom cabinets. Property offers<br />
improved rolling pastures, large lake and seven ponds, barn with corrals/chutes,<br />
4,000-square-foot equipment building on a slab. Fenced and cross-fenced,<br />
ready for your own cattle operation. Price: $1,295,000<br />
Farris Farm<br />
147.3± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 892011<br />
Approximately 147.3± acres north of Huntsville. 2,192-square-foot home<br />
enclosed in a 50x100 metal building. Built in 2009, this home offers three<br />
bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths; living room with stone wood-burning fireplace;<br />
island kitchen with breakfast bar granite countertops, and a Thermador gas<br />
range; energy efficient construction, Energy Star appliances. Adjoining garage/<br />
shop has three roll-up doors, lots of space for equipment. Land is half pasture,<br />
half woods with a 20-acre hay meadow. Seller will divide. Reduced to $775,000<br />
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www.KingLandWater.com | james@kinglandwater.com | tammy@kinglandwater.com | (432) 426-2024<br />
Tammy & James King | PO Box 109, 600 State Street | Fort Davis, Texas 79734<br />
Gallagher Headquarters Ranch<br />
1,509± Acres | Bexar & Medina Counties<br />
Property ID: 1076274<br />
Located 20 minutes from San Antonio, Gallagher<br />
Headquarters Ranch is a world all unto itself. An incredibly<br />
peaceful and protected setting so close to a metropolitan<br />
area. It’s like going back in time both in the natural world<br />
as well as the historical buildings, as if time stopped in<br />
the mid 1800s, when the ranch was founded by Peter<br />
Gallagher, an Irish immigrant, brought to San Antonio as<br />
a young engineer-master stone mason by Santa Anna.<br />
Today, with all the modern amenities of a new home,<br />
this hand cut stone 19-bedroom, 17-and-one-half bath<br />
historic compound with 22 original fireplaces, sprawling<br />
porches, huge manicured lawns and beautiful gardens,<br />
makes it seem that you are on a working historic Spanish<br />
hacienda. Price: $21,000,000<br />
Mirador Ranch<br />
304± Acres | Kerr County<br />
Property ID: 1083111<br />
Mirador Ranch is located equidistant between<br />
Comfort, Kerrville, and Bandera, in the heart of the<br />
Texas Hill Country - one hour from San Antonio<br />
and just under two hours from Austin. Mirador<br />
Ranch can best be described as a jewel nestled<br />
in a pristine, unspoiled, natural environment<br />
inclusive of a "camphouse compound", celebrating<br />
its outdoor feel via its Lake Flato design, simple<br />
construction techniques and regional materials.<br />
Price: $2,900,000<br />
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K i n g L a n d & W at e r<br />
www.KingLandWater.com | james@kinglandwater.com | tammy@kinglandwater.com | (432) 426-2024<br />
Tammy & James King | PO Box 109, 600 State Street | Fort Davis, Texas 79734<br />
The Rockpile Ranch<br />
55,704± Acres | Jeff Davis County | Property ID: 937965<br />
Rockpile Ranch is named for the massive geologic formations located at the entrance to the<br />
Ranch. This ranch was once a major portion of the historic 380,000-acre X Ranch in Jeff<br />
Davis County. This is only the third time in its 115-year titled history that this Ranch has been<br />
offered for sale. All Seller owned mineral classified and fee minerals will be included. There is a<br />
specific website set up for The Rockpile Ranch for additional information and pictures at www.<br />
TheRockPileRanch.com. Price: $985 per acre for a total price of $54,868,922<br />
Turkey Bluff Ranch<br />
4,339± Acres | Val Verde County<br />
Property ID: 1001509<br />
The Turkey Bluff Ranch is situated at<br />
the convergence of three biologically<br />
distinct eco-regions in Texas: the Texas<br />
Hill Country to the east, the Chihuahuan<br />
Desert to the west and the subtropical<br />
Tamaulipan Brushland to the south,<br />
creating one of the most unique wildlife<br />
habitats in the state. This ranch enjoys<br />
over 2.3 miles of crystal clear spring-fed<br />
Devil’s River frontage, which provides some of the best recreation water and small mouth bass<br />
fly fishing in the country. Elevation is between 1,200 and 1,700 feet with numerous steep<br />
carved wooded limestone canyons as well as gentle mesa tops. Great roads, excellent water<br />
distribution system and nice hunting camp. Price: $850/acre at $3,688,150<br />
High Canyon Ranch<br />
8,163± Acres | Jeff Davis County<br />
Property ID: 1014064<br />
High Canyon Ranch is located in the heart of the Davis Mountains,<br />
a Sky Island of the Chihuahuan Desert with elevations ranging<br />
from 5,200 feet to 6,280 feet. Five major canyons bisect this<br />
high forested rangeland creating some of the most scenic bluffs,<br />
rocky outcrops, canyons, meadows and mountains in the region.<br />
This is Ponderosa and Pinion Pine country, huge Red Oaks, Big<br />
Tooth Maples, Madrone and lush grasslands. The central geologic<br />
features on the ranch are Dry Canyon, Hells Canyon, Short Canyon,<br />
Horse Spring Canyon and Frazier Canyon, creating magnificent<br />
vistas rivaling any national park in the country. Price: $1,578 per<br />
acre or $12,881,214<br />
Marfa Ranch Ltd Tract 15<br />
693± Acres | Presidio County | Property ID: 1012053<br />
This 693.20±-acre property is subject to a conservation easement that allows the building of<br />
a headquarters complex, recreation, hunting and planned grazing, but does not allow further<br />
subdivision. This property is part of the Marfa Grassland Conservation Initiative, and is located<br />
between 4,850 and 4,930 feet in elevation. The climate and soils support a climax vegetation<br />
of short and mid-grasses such as blue grama, buffalo grass, side-oats grama, cane bluestem, to<br />
name a few. Brush species of mesquite, all-thorn, cholla and Mormon tea provide habitat for<br />
quail, mule deer and other wildlife. Price: $1,250 per acre or $866,500<br />
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Texas Panhandle Ranch<br />
36,208± Acres | Donley County<br />
Property ID: 1105147<br />
These 36,208± acres are located southeast<br />
of Amarillo. This is one of the best known,<br />
most scenic ranches in the Panhandle. It<br />
has pavement frontage on two sides and<br />
paved private roads to all headquarter<br />
improvements. No public access through<br />
the property. The terrain varies from nearly<br />
level to broken and rolling. Excellent water<br />
features with a beautiful spring-fed fishing<br />
pond. The headquarters are some of the<br />
best to be found anywhere, and they are<br />
situated in a scenic, manicured park-like<br />
setting surrounded by huge trees. One-half<br />
minerals included. Price: $950 per acre<br />
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C h a s . S . M i d d l e t o n a n d S o n<br />
www.ChasSMiddleton.com | sam@csmandson.com & charlie@csmandson.com | (806) 763-5331<br />
Sam Middleton & Charlie Middleton | 1507 13th Street | Lubbock, Texas 79401<br />
Covered S Ranch<br />
23,013± Acres | Scurry County<br />
Property ID: 1100092<br />
These 23,013± acres located northwest<br />
of Snyder, Texas, offer miles of highway<br />
frontage and gently rolling to broken<br />
terrain. The ranch is highly improved with<br />
paved private roads, beautiful owner’s<br />
home, covered cutting arena, pipe shipping<br />
pens, roping arena, horse barn, employee<br />
homes, and many additional improvements<br />
Outstanding hunting and productive cattle<br />
country. Offered at $20,000,000 or<br />
approximately $869 per acre.<br />
Southern Colorado Ranch<br />
10,719± Acres | Las Animas County<br />
These 10,719± acres are located in the heart<br />
of the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range.<br />
Elevations run from 8,500 feet to 13,700 feet,<br />
and the ranch has a rugged mountainous terrain<br />
with excellent live water features. The ranch<br />
is improved with a lodge, two guest houses,<br />
manager’s house, and other outbuildings.<br />
Anyone would be proud to own and enjoy this<br />
trophy hunting mountain ranch. Game includes<br />
elk, deer, bear, Rocky Mountain sheep, turkey,<br />
grouse, and lion. Trout fishing in the creeks. This<br />
big timber ranch is offered at $29,960,000,<br />
or $2,795 per acre, and 100 percent of the<br />
mineral rights are included.
C h a s . S . M i d d l e t o n a n d S o n<br />
www.ChasSMiddleton.com | sam@csmandson.com & charlie@csmandson.com | (806) 763-5331<br />
Sam Middleton & Charlie Middleton | 1507 13th Street | Lubbock, Texas 79401<br />
Texas Panhandle Ranch<br />
18,964± Acres | Moore County<br />
Property ID: 1070690<br />
These 18,964± acres are located approximately 40 miles<br />
north of Amarillo. The terrain ranges from elevated uplands<br />
to low lying creek bottoms. Two live creek areas run through<br />
portions of the property. Mature cottonwoods and willows are<br />
common throughout the live water areas. Soils are a desirable<br />
blend of sandy loam with caliche outcrops on steeper slopes,<br />
transitioning to sand hills country. The ranch has excellent<br />
water features and based on recent water studies, portions of<br />
the ranch have irrigation quality water. This productive working<br />
cattle ranch is realistically priced at $650 per acre. No minerals<br />
are available and scattered gas wells are found on the ranch.<br />
Southeast Colorado Ranch<br />
20,790± Acres | Baca County, CO<br />
Property ID: 1054965<br />
20,790± deeded acres, plus 962 acres of state lease.<br />
Approximately one-third of the ranch is gently rolling to hilly<br />
open prairie land. The remainder of the property has a more<br />
broken canyon-like terrain. Juniper and piñion are found in<br />
the rougher portions of the ranch, principally along ridge<br />
lines and steep mesa side slopes. Mature cottonwood trees<br />
are common in the major canyon creek bottom drainages.<br />
Colorful sandstone rock outcrops add to the beauty of the<br />
rugged canyon country. Headquarter improvements include a<br />
two-story ranch home, outbuildings, and shipping pens. The<br />
sportsman will appreciate the quality of the mule deer, and elk<br />
are also becoming fairly common. Other game includes big<br />
horn mountain sheep, turkey and an occasional lion or bear.<br />
This ranch is reasonably offered at $475 per deeded acre.<br />
Northeastern New Mexico Ranch<br />
30,010± Acres | Colfax County, NM<br />
Property ID: 1044562<br />
These 30,010± total acres are comprised of 18,000±<br />
deeded acres and 12,010± acres of New Mexico State<br />
Lease. The terrain on 75 to 80 percent of the ranch<br />
is typical Northeast New Mexico rolling grama grass<br />
prairies, with the remainder of the ranch being rugged<br />
canyon ridges/rim rocks descending to deep canyon<br />
bottoms. Property is watered by live springs and creeks,<br />
earthen tanks, seasonal natural lakes, water wells, and<br />
buried waterlines with drinking troughs. Improvements<br />
include a modest home, very elaborate shipping pens<br />
equipped with scales and hydraulic chute, metal<br />
barn, and hay shed. This long term operating ranch is<br />
offered at $450 per deeded acre, and the substantial<br />
New Mexico Lease will transfer to the purchaser.<br />
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Packsaddle Ranch<br />
1,447± Acres | Llano County<br />
Property ID: 1071540<br />
This one-of-a-kind ranch is located near Horseshoe<br />
Bay Lake community on Highway 71. Shopping,<br />
restaurants and hospitals can be found within 20<br />
minutes from the ranch in Llano or Marble <strong>Fall</strong>s.<br />
Fredericksburg and Austin are within an hour<br />
of the ranch. This majestic ranch has 900 acres<br />
under high fence. There is a rock home that sits<br />
on a bluff overlooking Honey Creek and a small<br />
mountain cabin. This ranch is blessed with over<br />
4,000 feet both sides of live water Honey Creek<br />
featuring a deep swimming hole and waterfall<br />
rapids. The highlight of this ranch is the truly<br />
outstanding part of Packsaddle Mountains.<br />
There are whitetail deer, hogs, and trophy size<br />
aoudads found on the ranch. It will be hard to find<br />
another ranch that has such a superb location,<br />
live water, and miles of views from the historical<br />
Packsaddle Mountains. Price: $12,950,650<br />
F r o s t y M i l l e r R a n c h R e a lt y , i n c .<br />
www.FrostyMiller.com | frosty@tstar.net | (325) 247-3997 | (325) 247-3657<br />
1200 Ford Street | Llano, Texas 78643<br />
C-5 Ranch<br />
355± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 1089362<br />
Located west of Mason with Highway 29 frontage and RR 1222 frontage. This ranch features a new game fence with two entrances. Water quality and quantity<br />
is exceptional in this area. The land is timbered in live oaks and post oaks with very little cedar and brush providing excellent habitat for the whitetail deer, black<br />
buck antelope, oryx and axis. The ranch is under a wildlife exemption. There is a large metal barn with an awesome mancave featuring a large Hill Country shower,<br />
open living area with kitchen, and separate bedroom. A large deer freezer, Kabota, blinds and feeders convey with the sale of the ranch. This ranch has some of<br />
the prettiest uninterrupted views of any ranch in Mason County. Price: $1,952,500<br />
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F r o s t y M i l l e r R a n c h R e a lt y , i n c .<br />
www.FrostyMiller.com | frosty@tstar.net | (325) 247-3997 | (325) 247-3657<br />
1200 Ford Street | Llano, Texas 78643<br />
TK14 Ranch<br />
2,200± Acres | McCulloch County<br />
Property ID: 766954<br />
Located north of Mason, just west of Highway 87.<br />
This ranch is entirely game fenced, has two rock<br />
houses in fair condition, a new lodge that can house<br />
several hunters and provide storage for barn materials<br />
and vehicles. A set of scientific breeder pens are<br />
new and in excellent condition. The ranch is not only<br />
blessed with a reputation of having some of the very<br />
best deer in central Texas but also has 5642.29 feet<br />
of San Saba River frontage. There is a concrete dam<br />
that forms a large lake which backs up water for more<br />
than a quarter mile. There is also a creek that runs<br />
through the center of the ranch. This is a beautiful<br />
area that is spring fed and provides water for wildlife<br />
and livestock. The whitetail deer have been managed<br />
on this ranch for at least 30 years. In addition to the<br />
high scoring bucks, there is elk, blackbuck, addax,<br />
oryx and zebra. This is one of the top hunting and<br />
fishing ranches anywhere. Price: $8,250,000<br />
Joseph Ranch<br />
768.83± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1102866<br />
This is a good working and recreational ranch featuring a four-bedroom, two-bath cabin and another cabin used as a cooking area for hunters. Comanche Creek<br />
traverses through the ranch along the cabin area and is lined with beautiful oak trees. This is a hunter’s paradise with deer, hogs, and wild turkey. The two large lakes<br />
and running creek provide a great water source for the wildlife as well as excellent areas for fishing and recreation. Price: $3,075,320<br />
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F o s t e r F a r m & R a n c h<br />
www.FosterFarmAndRanch.com | chadfosterjr@gmail.com | (830) 776-3605<br />
Chad Foster, Jr./Broker | 400 E. Nopal Street | Uvalde, Texas 78801<br />
San Pedro Ranch<br />
1,067.37± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 1015580<br />
This 1067-acre ranch is ideally located north of Del Rio and minutes east of Lake<br />
Amistad off Highway 277. It is the perfect hunting and recreational retreat. Good<br />
management practices over the years have produced an excellent native deer<br />
population. There are three water troughs serviced by one water well on the ranch<br />
in addition to a 1,000-gallon concrete water storage vessel. The manufactured<br />
home makes an ideal bunk house for this South Texas recreational ranch. Price:<br />
$1,040,325.<br />
Billups Farm<br />
1,100± Acres | Hidalgo County | Property ID: 943569<br />
These 1,100 acres of farmland offer great development potential. Over twoand-a-half<br />
miles of frontage on FM 493, plus both sides of Nittler Road for<br />
0.6 mile. A six-inch water line fronts the property, making this an excellent<br />
development opportunity. Currently the entire farm is enrolled in the Delta Lake<br />
Irrigation District, and 219 acres are irrigated. There are also two new earthen<br />
irrigation tanks on the property. Price: $10,000,000.<br />
LBDT Ranch<br />
93± Acres | McLennan County<br />
Property ID: 944952<br />
These 93± acres are located on the outskirts of<br />
Crawford, Texas. This ranch has the end-of-the-road<br />
privacy most buyers are looking for, within minutes<br />
of town. Multiple creeks traverse the rolling terrain.<br />
The property is lightly wooded and dotted with large<br />
oak trees. Two stock tanks are on the property as well<br />
as all species of native game, making this the perfect<br />
year-round retreat. One small cabin is located on the<br />
ranch. Price: $555,000.<br />
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1984 FM 1052<br />
20± Acres | Uvalde County<br />
Property ID: 988016<br />
This three-bedroom, 2,200-square-foot home on 20<br />
acres sits just one mile outside Uvalde. The kitchen<br />
and living area are the heart of the home with plenty<br />
of windows offering front and back yard views. The<br />
spacious kitchen features generous cabinets and<br />
countertop space. There are also two hangers, three<br />
pilot apartments, a workshop, and two water wells<br />
located on the property. The 3,300 foot long runway<br />
is in very good condition. Great opportunity to own<br />
this unique property! Price: $599,000.<br />
El Indio Ranch<br />
800± Acres | Maverick County<br />
Property ID: 1008825<br />
This 800 acre ranch South of El Indio offers abundant<br />
native wildlife plus a 700-acre high-fenced pasture<br />
with many exotic species including elk, blackbuck,<br />
and axis, affording a perfect retreat for hunters. The<br />
ranch has excellent water potential with a series of<br />
10-inch underground water lines that run throughout<br />
the property to pivot points. The irrigation equipment<br />
is no longer in place, but the infrastructure is intact<br />
and is multi-purpose. There is a 30-acre lake that<br />
has never gone dry and several smaller tanks. Price:<br />
$1,144,800.
F o s t e r F a r m & R a n c h<br />
www.FosterFarmAndRanch.com | chadfosterjr@gmail.com | (830) 776-3605<br />
Chad Foster, Jr./Broker | 400 E. Nopal Street | Uvalde, Texas 78801<br />
Old Mines Road Ranch<br />
2,515± Acres | Maverick County | Property ID: 944764<br />
This 2,515-acre ranch in southern Maverick County offers a five-acre highfenced<br />
compound with a large lodge featuring a generous sized commercial eatin<br />
kitchen. Across the flagstone patio from the lodge sits the “motel” with seven<br />
bedrooms and seven baths. Canal laterals keep two large tanks full and there are<br />
several smaller tanks as well as a 30-acre lake. There is over a mile of Rio Grande<br />
River frontage and a 700-acre high-fenced pasture with five species of exotics.<br />
This incredible hunting property has it all! Will divide. Price: $3,598,965.<br />
Hill Country Dream Place<br />
33.33± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 1016148<br />
This 33± acre property with a beautiful four-bedroom, four-bath lodge-style<br />
home is located in southeastern Real County in a gated, restricted subdivision<br />
minutes from Garner State Park. Fabulous home offers luxurious downstairs<br />
master suite, chef’s kitchen, and cathedral ceiling in living room. The property<br />
features a five-stall metal horse barn and a roping arena. Both sides of spring-fed<br />
Deer Creek are located on the property and flood gates are installed at the low<br />
water crossing. Abundant native and exotic wildlife including whitetail, axis, wild<br />
hogs, javelina, and turkey can be found. The property is fenced, and hunting is<br />
allowed. Price: $790,000.<br />
Dimmit County Ranch<br />
with Minerals<br />
268± Acres | Dimmit County<br />
Property ID: 938688<br />
These 268 acres are located just northwest of<br />
Carrizo Springs. With production in place, this<br />
property makes money. Good brush, one small<br />
tank, and lots of open quail country. This is both<br />
a great hunting ranch and an excellent investment<br />
opportunity. New Eagle Ford wells are being drilled<br />
in the immediate area. Seller will convey 10 percent<br />
of the minerals. Price: $656,600.<br />
La Pryor Farm<br />
123± Acres | Zavala County<br />
Property ID: 1015540<br />
This is a 123± acre non-irrigated farm currently<br />
in production west of La Pryor off Ranch Road<br />
1986. Fertile soils have recently produced cotton.<br />
A 2,000-square-foot home and 3,500-square-foot<br />
barn on the property offer a great opportunity for<br />
quiet country living. One old Carrizo irrigation well,<br />
currently not in use, and one domestic well. 25<br />
percent of the minerals available. Price: $1,925 per<br />
acre or $236,775.<br />
116 Acres Near Carrizo Springs<br />
116± Acres | Dimmit County<br />
Property ID: 1022918<br />
Offering 116 acres south of Carrizo Springs off<br />
FM 186 located down one locked easement road.<br />
All native species can be found on the ranch. The<br />
ranch also offers one water well and electricity on<br />
site. There is a covered barn and a nice camp house<br />
ready for guests. Great property priced at $3,000<br />
per acre or $348,000.<br />
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W e s t e r n H i l l C o u n t r y R e a lt y<br />
www.WesternHillCountryRealty.com | info@westernhillcountryrealty.com | (830) 683-4435<br />
Glynn Hendley/Broker | 106 E. Main Street | Rocksprings, Texas 78880<br />
Historic Ranch<br />
2,940± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 938019<br />
Huge Price Reduction! Family owned and operated for over 105 years. Western edge of the Texas<br />
Hill Country. 75 years of conservation practices. Over 45 years of wildlife management. Terrain<br />
varies from gently rolling hills to rocky canyons to fertile mesquite flats to live oak bottoms. 20<br />
minutes from Rocksprings. No through traffic/easements. Three strong water wells. Electricity.<br />
Area known for great whitetail and abundant turkey. Several large turkey roosts on property.<br />
Property set up and ready for any rancher, hunter or outdoor adventurist. Price: $1,450 per acre<br />
Rocking JB Ranch<br />
1,184± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1091649<br />
Easily accessed just 30 minutes southwest of Rocksprings. Completely perimeter<br />
fenced. Through the guidance of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department this<br />
property is a renowned wildlife management program. Includes three water<br />
wells, blinds, feeders, cabin, electricity, water, and septic. Terrain is gently rolling<br />
to level with scenic valleys and meadows with elevation changes that provide<br />
beautiful views. Seasonal creekbeds, abundant mature live oak, pinion pine, and<br />
mountain laurel. Whitetail, axis, turkey, hog, and quail. Less than a 30 minute<br />
drive to Lake Amistad. Price: $1,882,560<br />
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H-5 Ranch<br />
77.27± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 983760<br />
Located less than one mile off Highway 377 at the end of the road. 1,300<br />
square foot, two bedroom, two bath, Santa Fe style furnished home with 12x50<br />
front porch, 12x20 back porch, large utility room, private water well, electricity,<br />
and licensed septic. Also included is an 8x20 storage container, 10x20 storage<br />
shed and an RV hookup for guests. Gently rolling terrain with heavy cover in live<br />
oaks. Great hilltop views, perimeter fenced, blinds and feeders, watering troughs<br />
and great hunting. This ranch is the perfect family hunting and retirement place<br />
completely ready to enjoy! Price: $350,000
W e s t e r n H i l l C o u n t r y R e a lt y<br />
www.WesternHillCountryRealty.com | info@westernhillcountryrealty.com | (830) 683-4435<br />
Glynn Hendley/Broker | 106 E. Main Street | Rocksprings, Texas 78880<br />
Indian Ranch<br />
308± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1033812<br />
Located 10 minutes from Rocksprings with less than two miles of well maintained county road<br />
access. Gently rolling live oak terrain with areas of abundant topsoil for food plot opportunities.<br />
Extensive internal road system. Great views. Water well, electricity, licensed septic. Three<br />
bedroom, two bath main house. Additional two bedroom, one bath cabin. Great wildlife ranch.<br />
Genetically bred whitetail have been released in the area. Great dove hunting area. Not in a<br />
subdivision – no restrictions. Abundant Indian artifacts found on the ranch. Price: $675,000<br />
Tierra de los Pinons<br />
487± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1059041<br />
The Tierra de los Pinons is located in Southern Edwards County just<br />
six miles south of Rocksprings. The rolling terrain has a variety of<br />
vegetation including pinon pines, oaks and elm. Breathtaking views.<br />
Water well in place. The perimeter is completely fenced. Excellent<br />
internal road system. Great hunting includes whitetail, turkey, axis,<br />
hog, aoudad. Hunting blinds. Ag. exempt taxes. Price: $643,950<br />
Tierra de los Encinos<br />
284± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1061994<br />
Quality wildlife fed year round. Axis, whitetail, turkey, elk, oryx, blackbuck antelope,<br />
fallow, aoudad and hog. Level to gently rolling terrain with live oaks. Beautiful scenic<br />
views. Over 100 acres that has not been hunted in years. Two earthen ponds and two<br />
concrete watering troughs provide ample water supply for game. Water, electricity<br />
and septic in place for perfect building location. Well defined boundaries. The perfect<br />
getaway, ready for the entire family to enjoy year round hunting and recreation!<br />
Price: $525,000<br />
Pot Rock Ranch<br />
103± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1083150<br />
Owner terms available. Electricity in place. Agricultural water will be<br />
furnished. Excellent native and exotic game. Fertile valleys and large oaks,<br />
elms, mesquite and other South Texas type vegetation provide ideal habitat<br />
for wildlife. Panoramic views of the distant hills and game rich draws and<br />
valleys below. The game management program gives you the opportunity<br />
to enjoy the Hill Country hunting experience as only a large land owner has<br />
in the past. Price: $154,000<br />
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Terry Wootan<br />
Real Estate<br />
Hill Country Ranch Finders<br />
T e r r y Wo o t a n R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.TerryWootanRealEstate.com | courtney@terrywootan.com | (325) 247-5711<br />
Terry Wootan | 506 West Young | Llano, Texas 78643<br />
Otto Ranch<br />
327± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 1081771<br />
Scenic Texas Hill Country with two homes, wet<br />
weather creek and views. Price: $1,634,673<br />
Mason Hunting Ranch<br />
300± Acres | Mason Co. | Prop. ID: 971878<br />
Gentle, rolling live oak and post oak covered hills.<br />
Ridges with panoramic views. Price: $1,050,000<br />
Sandy Creek Ranch<br />
1,000± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 260516<br />
Beautiful ranch. Prime area of Llano County near Gillespie<br />
County and Enchanted Rock. Price: $4,900,000<br />
Castell Ranch<br />
50± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 219753<br />
Rolling live oak and post oak hills. Some improved<br />
pasture. Tree-lined creek bottoms. Price: $399,750<br />
Llano Custom Home<br />
26± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 930784<br />
Texas Hill Country custom built home. Panoramic<br />
views of the Llano River Valley. Price: $795,000<br />
San Saba Ranch<br />
109± Acres | San Saba Co. | Prop. ID: 1102940<br />
Beautiful Hill Country. Wet weather creek bottom,<br />
improved pastures, large oaks.. Price: $530,468<br />
Red Rock Creek Ranch<br />
1,000± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 594550<br />
Gently rolling with massive granite outcroppings.<br />
Great views of Lake Buchanan. Price: $4,900,000<br />
Magill Creek Ranch<br />
925± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 976500<br />
Rolling, live oak hills with large granite ridges and<br />
beautiful creek bottoms. Price: $3,931,250<br />
Sycamore <strong>Fall</strong>s Ranch<br />
206.68± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1042512<br />
Rolling to mountainous hill country land. Deep<br />
canyons, springs and trees. Price: $1,643,106<br />
Fort McKavett River Ranch<br />
890± Acres | Menard Co. | Prop. ID: 1033710<br />
Half mile of spring fed San Saba River frontage and<br />
creek frontage. Price: $3,426,500<br />
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Turkey Hollow Ranch<br />
639± Acres | Sutton Co. | Prop. ID: 1072030<br />
Nice main residence. Large pecan, live oak and elm<br />
trees around headquarters. Price: $1,373,850<br />
JHV Hungry Hollow Ranch<br />
345± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 1056648<br />
Rolling live oak covered hills, nice canyons, beautiful<br />
valley and meadows. $1,378,275
T e r r y Wo o t a n R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.TerryWootanRealEstate.com | courtney@terrywootan.com | (325) 247-5711<br />
Terry Wootan | 506 West Young | Llano, Texas 78643<br />
Terry Wootan<br />
Real Estate<br />
Hill Country Ranch Finders<br />
Oatman Creek Ranch<br />
218± Acres | Llano County<br />
Property ID: 24125<br />
Llano, Texas is the heart of the Texas Hill Country and<br />
hosts some of the most beautiful pieces of property<br />
in Texas. This 218 acre ranch, just south of Llano<br />
on picturesque Highway 16, is no exception to that<br />
statement. Behind the high fence boasts some of the best whitetail deer genetics in the area, including an award<br />
winning buck that was harvested off the ranch last hunting season. The ranch is also home to some excellent<br />
exotics including; axis and black buck antelope. The hunting enthusiast would definitely find their niche in this<br />
property’s wildlife capabilities.<br />
The main residence is ready for new memories to be made, and good times to be had on the back deck… Whether<br />
it be a family of five, or the lodge of a corporate retreat, this four bedroom, three bath ranch home can accommodate<br />
any and all that need a place to lay their head. Large, open living/dining area, rock fireplace, tiled throughout,<br />
oversized bedrooms, great wrap around, covered porch allows for star gazing and enjoying the breathtaking views<br />
that encompass the 218 acres. Other improvements include: two car carport, barn for storage and a cooler for deer.<br />
Oatman Creek Ranch is a turn-key, ready to go Hill Country ranch that needs to be seen. It has something for<br />
everyone and is ready for immediate enjoyment. Only 30 minutes from downtown, historic Fredericksburg, and<br />
only five miles from Llano. This ranch needs to be snatched up before hunting season this fall. Call for more details.<br />
Price: $1,295,000<br />
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J . M ya n e R e a lt y<br />
www.JMyaneRealty.com | kim@jmyanerealty.com | (830) 833-5511<br />
PO Box 188 | 807 North Main Street | Blanco, Texas 78606<br />
Blanco River<br />
17.56± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1021969<br />
This spectacular riverfront property sports an exquisite home and Hill Country views for miles. Beautifully<br />
paved circular driveways wind through this picturesque 17.56-acre hilltop located on the cliff side of the<br />
Blanco River with steps to the water’s edge. Top of the line in every way, this custom built three-bedroom,<br />
three-and-a-half bath home with two-car garage has all the upgrades and extras one could possibly want:<br />
Open concept with walls of Pella windows covered by custom honeycomb shades, soaring 25-foot beamed<br />
ceilings, scored and stained concrete floors, and a gorgeous fireplace wall in the family room. Gourmet kitchen<br />
has tons of granite counter top space, a massive center island with prep sink, under mount porcelain country<br />
sink, six burner Wolf stove with double ovens and pot filler, sub zero fridge, huge corner walk-in pantry, and<br />
beautiful custom cabinetry with all the gadgets! All bedrooms have a private bath. The master suite has a<br />
double door entry, study/sitting area with walls of built-in shelving, patio access, and an exquisite bath with<br />
an incredible closet loaded with built-ins. Large covered porches with tongue in grove ceilings surround this<br />
home. There is also a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment (perfect for caretaker, mother-in-law, guests) with<br />
full kitchen, plenty of storage and a large mudroom/bath attached to the huge four-bay garage/warehouse<br />
complete with a carport/pavilion across the front. Just too many extras to list! Price: $1,490,000<br />
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J . M ya n e R e a lt y<br />
www.JMyaneRealty.com | kim@jmyanerealty.com | (830) 833-5511<br />
PO Box 188 | 807 North Main Street | Blanco, Texas 78606<br />
Hines Branch Creek<br />
22.32± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 995145<br />
Country living less than a mile from town! These 22 acres offer two homes, several barns and outbuildings,<br />
garden area and producing orchard, large trees, deep soil, cross fenced pastures, and the list goes on! There<br />
are custom features throughout this versatile three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, two-car garage main home<br />
with 4,100± square feet, which offers three levels of very comfortable living. There is a massive island kitchen<br />
with a bayed breakfast nook, walk-in pantry and deck access. Living room has a fireplace, large windows and<br />
arched doorways leading to the formal dining room. Study/office has French doors that open to the front porch.<br />
Upstairs you will find two spacious secondary bedrooms with lots of closet space, a hall bath split into two rooms<br />
for privacy, and an enormous multi-use room located next to the back stairwell. Also on this level is a spacious<br />
master suite with double walk-in closets, custom vanity, double sinks, open shower access, and beautiful views<br />
of the property. The lower level or “basement” has two large rooms, two closets, a full bath and utility room,<br />
floor-to-ceiling windows, and outside access. Large deck, wide open spaces, xeriscaping, wildlife, beautiful creek,<br />
fenced pool area with hot tub, waterfall, and slide all combine to create serene settings for outdoor enjoyment.<br />
A charming three-bedroom, two-bath cottage with wood floors, fireplace, and screened porch is perfect for a<br />
rental or guest home. Minutes to Blanco schools and less than one hour from Austin or San Antonio airports, this<br />
incredible property has it all. Hill Country living with city conveniences! Price: $799,000<br />
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C o a l s o n R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.Coalson.com | Mac@Coalson.com | (817) 925-3333<br />
Mac A. Coalson | 7801 New Authon Road | Weatherford, Texas 76088<br />
Palo Pinto & Erath<br />
973± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Property ID: 865768<br />
A beautiful native ranch with rolling terrain and scattered to thick tree cover with<br />
excellent game habitat. Many varieties of trees, creeks and ponds. Outstanding<br />
frontage on Interstate 20 and direct interstate to Ft.Worth. Co-op water.<br />
$3,500.00 per acre, negotiable. Price: $3,407,054<br />
Brazos River Ranch<br />
3,300± Acres | Weatherford, Parker and Hood County<br />
Property ID:749713<br />
22 minutes southwest of Weatherford. Gorgeous and impressive with 7300±<br />
feet of Brazos river frontage, timber bottoms, rolling hard wood terrain, pristine<br />
hunting, numerous lake sites, and exciting mineral potential. 13 stock ponds,<br />
one windmill, and two water wells. Three bedroom, two bath brick home,<br />
cattle pens, and hay barn. Reduced to $ 6,750.00 per acre. A must see for the<br />
discriminating outdoorsman and investor! Price: $22,275,000<br />
MillionHeir Ranch<br />
3,194± Acres | Proctor and Comanche County<br />
Property ID: 1046799<br />
Southwest of Stephenville near Proctor on both sides of hwy 377. Rolling native<br />
and improved coastal bermuda land with live oak trees. This ranch supports a<br />
full scale – Breeding facility, cutting facility, and roping facility on three different<br />
areas of the property. Improvements include – breeding barn, stallion barn, mare<br />
motel, show barn, main office, covered roping arena, covered cutting arena,<br />
homes, equipment barn, steel cattle pens, government lake, extensive highway<br />
frontage. Price: $11,735,000, negotiable.<br />
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Brazos River Paradise, Possum Kingdom<br />
4,416± Acres | Palo Pinto County<br />
This unique river paradise lays in a tear drop south of Possum Kingdom Lake<br />
with approximately 45,000± feet or eight and-a-half miles of pristine river<br />
frontage. The river is wide and deep for miles. Native rolling land with pecan,<br />
live oak, mesquite, and cedar. A rustic three bedroom, two bath lodge overlooks<br />
the river. Extremely private on a dead end road. All minerals owned conveyed,<br />
$7,500.00 per acre. Price: $33,124,350
C o a l s o n R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.Coalson.com | Mac@Coalson.com | (817) 925-3333<br />
Mac A. Coalson | 7801 New Authon Road | Weatherford, Texas 76088<br />
48.78, 63.62, 63.62 & 69.55 Acre Tracts - 918.64 Total Acres<br />
918± Total Acres | Ravalli, Montana | Property ID: 1046540<br />
Florence, MT in the Sapphire Mountain Range of the famous “Bitterroot Valley.” The property is accessed by Eight Mile Creek Road and features mountainous, rolling<br />
Big Sky Country. Many beautiful scattered pine and fir trees, and pristine meadows where elk, mule deer, and whitetail abound. Outstanding scenery and beautiful<br />
snow-capped mountains in the distance. Tracts one, two, three and four adjoin the county road with frontage. All four tracts have beautiful Eight Mile Creek running<br />
through them and gorgeous building sites. Two tracts have water wells in place and one tract has a bridge in place over Eight Mile Creek. Prices start at $10,000 per<br />
acre. The entire 918.64± acres can be purchased for $6,889,800. To view this beautiful property, visit http://coalson.com/919-ac-missoula-montana or call<br />
(817) 925-3333 to discuss. Owner would consider a trade for a Texas ranch.<br />
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H o d d e R e a l E s t at e C o .<br />
www.HoddeRealty.com | info@hodderealty.com | (979) 836-8532<br />
112 W Main Street | Brenham, Texas 77833<br />
Cypress Creek Farm<br />
46.15± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 1007389<br />
2/1 cedar and stone barndominium, 2.25± acre<br />
lake, live oaks and native pecans, nice views.<br />
El Rancho Loco<br />
140.49± Ac. | Austin Co. | Prop. ID: 1083184<br />
Turn-key horse farm with 3/3 home, 10-stall barn,<br />
shop/equipment barn, guest house and huge oaks.<br />
Riata View Estate<br />
10.77± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 1100657<br />
Spacious 4/3.5/3 home, infinity pool with hot tub,<br />
panoramic views, pond, and open meadows.<br />
TC Ranch<br />
18.85± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 962072<br />
5/3.5/3 stone home, 4,010± square feet, pond,<br />
beautiful views, 4-stall barn, pipe arena, roundpen.<br />
Ranches of Doe Run<br />
25.42± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 953317<br />
4/5/3 home, 3,855± square feet, office, sunroom,<br />
pond, restricted comm. with 16 ac. Brazos River Park.<br />
Quail Run Farm<br />
13± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 1085098<br />
Nice views, pond, custom 3/2 country home, barn,<br />
storage shed, close to Lake Somerville.<br />
Hi Point Farm<br />
18.84± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 588128<br />
Austin stone home, guest barn, pond, 100+ year<br />
old oak trees, covered arena, 3-stall barn.<br />
Hill View Ranch<br />
50.99± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 969817<br />
Magnificent hilltop views that go on for miles, large<br />
Austin stone home, 2 stocked ponds.<br />
Sky View Farm<br />
35.19± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 1077800<br />
Beautiful 3/2.5/2 home, 3,500± sq. feet, saltwater<br />
pool, pavilion, lush landscaping, and VIEWS!!!<br />
Rothell Acres<br />
5.95± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 1033476<br />
Newly built energy efficient home, 40’ x 30’ shop,<br />
50’ x 40’ Motorport, pond, wooded trails.<br />
132 FALL <strong>2012</strong><br />
CF Farms<br />
27± Ac. | Fort Bend Co. | Prop. ID: 910292<br />
Equestrian property, 1,879± square foot main home,<br />
22-stall barn, indoor arena, custom guest home.<br />
Lake Somerville Ranch<br />
23.43± Ac. | Washington Co. | Prop. ID: 1102007<br />
Great getaway 2 miles from Lake Somerville! 3/1<br />
furnished home, trails, pond, wildlife.
H o d d e R e a l E s t at e C o .<br />
www.HoddeRealty.com | info@hodderealty.com | (979) 836-8532<br />
112 W Main Street | Brenham, Texas 77833<br />
Pecan Ridge Ranch<br />
159.85± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 922734<br />
This property features 360-degree panoramic views of the countryside, three<br />
ponds, wet-weather creek, 70+ planted live oaks, and groves of pecan trees. The<br />
custom Greek revival home offers a stone exterior, 7,387± square feet, three<br />
bedrooms, four full and one half baths, family and entertainment rooms, kitchen<br />
with a full service butlers pantry, media room, study, and two-car garage. There is<br />
park-like landscaping, a 54- by 76-foot Morton barn with porch, living quarters<br />
and storage area for equipment or horse stalls and so much more!<br />
Sycamore Hill Ranch<br />
95± Acres | Washington County | Property ID: 969839<br />
Approximately 95 acres with picturesque hilltop and historic home built in<br />
1880, which was part of the original land grant to William Gates in the early<br />
settlement of Texas. Other features include barn with three open bays and<br />
bunkhouse living quarters, a 5± acre spring-fed lake, Doe Run Creek, numerous<br />
live oak, elm and pecan trees, and a diverse elevation ranging from 280 to 190<br />
feet. The property is located between historic Chappell Hill and Washington-On-<br />
The-Brazos, The Birthplace of Texas.<br />
Gerdes Ranch<br />
812± Acres | Lee County | Property ID: 1088816<br />
Approximately 811.862 acres available as three individual ranches and featuring<br />
frontage on FM 1697, FM 141, and CR 123. Rolling terrain, mostly open pastures<br />
with scattered trees and wooded areas, 6± acre lake and total of 16 ponds. Other<br />
improvements include barns and small house and graded horse racing track. A<br />
portion of the ranch is adjacent to the Army Corps of Engineers: Somerville Lake<br />
Middle Yegua Creek Basin. Excellent land for cattle ranch and recreation. Other<br />
Lands of Texas ID’s include: 1088818, 1088820, and 1088826<br />
Meadow Creek Ranch<br />
36.38± Acres | Washington County | Property ID: 1078282<br />
Beautiful acreage featuring a tree-lined drive leading to the custom five-bedroom,<br />
six-bath, two-car-garage estate home, which offers a large and open room that<br />
includes the kitchen with island, dining area and family room, plus formal living<br />
and dining, study, private guest suite, master suite with sitting area, and bonus<br />
room on the third floor. There is a pool with hot tub, pavilion, large back porch<br />
and patio, and landscaping with fountains and lush gardens. The property is<br />
rolling with open meadows, scattered trees and a 7.75± acre wooded area.<br />
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B o b P e lt i e r & A s s o c i at e s<br />
www.Peltier-Realty.com | bobpeltier@sbcglobal.net | (979) 849-1238<br />
Bob Peltier/Broker | 1805 E. Mulberry | Angleton, Texas 77515<br />
Hidden Treasure<br />
31± Acres | Brazoria County | Property ID: 1018782<br />
This is a stately manor only 45 minutes south of the world’s largest medical center (Houston, Texas) and 20<br />
minutes to the Gulf of Mexico, on 31± acres of high alluvial sand ridge. The land was granted to Stephen<br />
F. Austin and chosen by one of the original “300” as their home site. This property features an exquisite<br />
3,300±-square-foot super custom home designed and built by an architectural and landscape engineer so<br />
that every view is framed by the many prehistoric like, emerald topped, mossy, 300±-year-old live oaks. This<br />
unusually outstanding property includes a private gated entry, steel covered arena, stables, pool and spa, deck,<br />
and lake. Price: $750,000<br />
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B o b P e lt i e r & A s s o c i at e s<br />
www.Peltier-Realty.com | bobpeltier@sbcglobal.net | (979) 849-1238<br />
Bob Peltier/Broker | 1805 E. Mulberry | Angleton, Texas 77515<br />
The Lakes at Columbia Lakes<br />
300± Acres | Brazoria County | Property ID: 1098300<br />
No Money was spared designing and building this Columbia bottoms show-place over 40 years ago.<br />
Originally a Tenneco project, this unrestricted property is famous for its great bass fishing and scenic setting.<br />
300 acres includes seven acres of prime park-like non-lake property with all utilities, a 12-stall marina with<br />
bait and tackle shop, and two irrigation wells. This property features outstanding duck hunting on the lake<br />
and private golfing next door. The property is secured by a gated, manned entry. This property would make<br />
a great corporate, church, or other retreat. Approximately one hour south of Houston, 30 minutes north of<br />
Gulf of Mexico. Price: $1,800,000<br />
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Farm & Ranch Real Estate<br />
T h e T e x a s R a n c h C o m pa n y l l c<br />
www.TexasRanchCo.com | Johnny Cavazos/Broker | johnny@texasranchco.com | (210) 260-1897<br />
Brandon Scott/Sales Associate | brandon@texasranchco.com | (210) 421-8181<br />
The 339 Ranch<br />
339± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1100759<br />
It can’t get any better than this. This is truly one of the best high-fenced properties<br />
of its size on the market, located in the highly prized area of Northern Frio County.<br />
This unique ranch has an excellent combination of prime habitat with awesome<br />
native brush and big bull mesquite trees, nice improvements, rolling terrain and<br />
lots of wildlife. A “must see” property for someone looking for their dream ranch.<br />
Located only one hour from San Antonio. This place is set up and ready to go!<br />
739 Acres Frio County<br />
739± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1024964<br />
Priced to sell! The perfect ranch for someone who is looking for an unimproved<br />
property to develop. This place has all of the key ingredients needed to become an<br />
outstanding hunting ranch; shallow underground water, superb brush and excellent<br />
topography with 20 mile views, just to name a few. There is one water well and<br />
one stock pond on the ranch. The habitat is excellent for white tail and there has<br />
been very little hunting pressure over the past three years. If your looking to build<br />
it your way, then this ranch is for you. Seller will convey minerals!<br />
136 FALL <strong>2012</strong>
T h e T e x a s R a n c h C o m pa n y l l c<br />
www.TexasRanchCo.com | Johnny Cavazos/Broker | johnny@texasranchco.com | (210) 260-1897<br />
Brandon Scott/Sales Associate | brandon@texasranchco.com | (210) 421-8181<br />
Farm & Ranch Real Estate<br />
1938 Acre South Texas Hunting Ranch<br />
1,938± Acres | Zavala County<br />
Property ID: 122311<br />
This unimproved ranch is located in a special area of<br />
South Texas known for its shallow Carrizo water and<br />
producing giant white tail deer. The ranch is high-fenced<br />
and has two water wells, several water troughs and a nice<br />
tank. There is excellent brush diversity throughout, and<br />
good roads and senderos are in place. The ranch has not<br />
been hunted or had cattle in several years and the game is<br />
plentiful. This property offers a rare combination of great<br />
habitat and spectacular views. Priced to sell!<br />
Moore Hollow Ranch<br />
993± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1109125<br />
Conveniently located only 45 minutes from San Antonio. Words<br />
cannot describe the potential of this prime South Texas highfenced<br />
hunting ranch. Fantastic brush diversity, rolling terrain, nice<br />
improvements and great water are just a few of the key features<br />
this property has to offer. Most of the hard work has been done and<br />
now it’s time to move in and enjoy. You will not find a better ranch<br />
with a better location anywhere on the market.<br />
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5 S t a r C o u n t r y P r o p e r t i e s , l l c<br />
www.5StarCountry.com | shelly@5starcountry.com | (979) 830-5040<br />
Shelly Moschak | 2668 Highway 36 South, #311 | Brenham, Texas 77833<br />
Two Rivers Ranch<br />
341.02± Acres | Fayette County<br />
Property ID: 897980<br />
Featuring extensive Colorado River frontage,<br />
this property is located near the historic town<br />
of Winchester. The interior road winds through<br />
the property, which is fenced and cross-fenced.<br />
This rolling tract is a good mix of open pastures.<br />
Numerous pecan trees and majestic live oaks are<br />
scattered throughout the property as well. The<br />
oxbow and pond afford ample water sources for<br />
cattle, and the avid hunter can find numerous areas<br />
for deer stands with ample game including deer,<br />
hogs and birds. Price: Reduced to $2,335,850<br />
Rockhouse Ranch<br />
27.29± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1054113<br />
This 27±-acre hilltop retreat is steeped in Texas tradition! Constructed with Fredericksburg barn-wood, Austin<br />
stone, and custom cedar chinked logs, this 3,310-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath home has high ceilings<br />
with exposed beams, rock fireplace, wood floors, and a large expanses of windows. The kitchen is complemented by<br />
an antique bar/island, copper sink and fixtures, custom-wood countertops with turquoise accents, a gourmet Wolf<br />
stove, and huge walk-in pantry. The house also features breathtaking views, great porches, and a master bedroom<br />
fireplace. The property also includes a two-bedroom, two-bath guesthouse; outdoor kitchen; barn; large pond; pier;<br />
and swimming dock. (Adjacent to Texas Ranch Life, an 1,800-acre wild game resort). Price: $840,000<br />
Le Maison du Serenity<br />
38.03± Acres | Washington County<br />
Property ID: 1066909<br />
These 38+ acres are located near Brenham and Lake<br />
Somerville. The property includes a stunning fourbedroom,<br />
four-and-a-half bath, steel-framed, Austin<br />
stone home, as well as a 3,000-square-foot barn with<br />
separate guest quarters and full bath, loafing shed,<br />
and large expanded lake. The two-sided rock fireplace<br />
separates dining room and living room, and the house<br />
features huge Pella windows. Red barn-wood custom<br />
cabinets, Lutron lighting, large granite island, gourmet<br />
Wolf stove with griddle, double convection oven,<br />
spacious pantry, built-in microwave, and sub-zero<br />
refrigerator complete this astonishing kitchen. The<br />
beautiful master suite offers a volcanic ash tub, custom<br />
faucets, custom tile work, and travertine floors. Don’t<br />
miss this opulent retreat! Price: $1,275,000<br />
138 FALL <strong>2012</strong><br />
Yonder Way Farm<br />
94.33± Acres | Washington County<br />
Property ID: 1104260<br />
Located in the rolling hills just minutes outside<br />
the historic town of Brenham, Texas, is one of the<br />
most tranquil, self-sufficient, one-of-a-kind ranch<br />
properties in Washington County. Completely set up<br />
for operating an organic farm, this property serves as<br />
a luscious retreat and offers self-sufficiency! Soak up<br />
the radiance of these succulent green pastures, two<br />
ponds, and scattered mature trees as you step foot<br />
out on your back porch to enjoy your day! There is<br />
a 3,656-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath<br />
main home; a four-bedroom, two-bath guest house;<br />
flagstone decked pool with rock water slide; several<br />
barns; four water wells; and much, much more! Make<br />
this your weekend getaway or try your hand at fulltime<br />
farming! Either way, this is truly an amazing, wellthought<br />
out and planned property! Price: $1,946,000<br />
Fantasy Farms<br />
48.72± Acres | Kendall County<br />
Property ID: 1104993<br />
From the moment you enter the tree-lined drive,<br />
you’ll be taken back by the lovely Hill Country views<br />
as you ascend up the hill to the main home. Nestled<br />
in a grove of trees, the incredibly spacious main<br />
home features three bedrooms plus a study, formal<br />
dining room, fantastic master suite with fireplace and<br />
its own private patio to enjoy the birds and wildlife<br />
each morning. This property has tons of customized<br />
amenities and built-ins and is situated at the top of<br />
the hill, surrounded by a tranquil setting. A working<br />
alpaca ranch, it offers much more than pictures can<br />
display: main home; garage apartment; two large<br />
barns; greenhouse; gazebo; one-bedroom, one-bath<br />
guest house; four-bedroom, two-bath ranch hand’s<br />
house; pens; and loafing sheds. Don’t wait—call today<br />
to see this amazing property! Price: $1,450,000
B a r t J o n e s R e a l E s t at e S a l e s<br />
www.TexasHillCountryLands.com | bartj@texashillcountrylands.com | (830) 928-4820<br />
200 Fairway Drive | Kerrville, Texas 78028<br />
DD Trophy Ranch<br />
464± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1071646<br />
This is a trophy whitetail deer hunting ranch. It has beautiful<br />
“top of the world” hills, wooded canyons, and is located at the<br />
end of the road. It is about 15 miles west of Medina, off of<br />
Hwy. 337. All of the released deer have strong South Texas<br />
genetics. A 180 BC taken last year. The property includes<br />
breeder pens, numerous feeders and deer blinds. There is an<br />
updated hunter’s camp house, a cleaning area with freezer and<br />
storage building. An updated owner’s cottage is located at the<br />
front gate. There are recent water wells at both houses. The<br />
property has seasonal springs that feed several ponds. A lot<br />
of the cedar has been removed to expose the old hardwoods.<br />
Breeder deer in the pens are negotiable. Price: $2,999,900<br />
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D av i s V e r n o n R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.DavisVernon.com | info@davisvernon.com | (940) 552-0500<br />
Dane Mount/Broker | 1011 Hillcrest Drive | Vernon, Texas 76384<br />
M - S Ranch<br />
306± Acres | Stephens County | Property ID: 1101709<br />
The M-S Ranch is located on the clear fork of the Brazos River and has<br />
approximately a half-mile of frontage on the Brazos. The river is the south<br />
boundary of the ranch and is lined with huge pecan, oak, and elm trees. This is a<br />
beautiful area of north central Texas that has awesome hunting. The property has<br />
some cultivation on the north end that is an excellent food source for the wildlife<br />
in this area and good dove hunting. This property that can be developed into a<br />
great hunting ranch and has minerals available! Price: $1,222,470<br />
Burdett Ranch<br />
2,537± Acres | Cottle County | Property ID: 231315<br />
Great hunting ranch, located between the towns of Childress and Paducah, on the<br />
Pease River! This ranch lies on both sides of the river, with approximately 1,500<br />
acres on the north side, and 1,000 acres on the south. The Pease winds through<br />
two miles of this property. The ranch is surrounded by other large places as well,<br />
and joins the historic 37,000-acre Buckle L Ranch on the north, the Rice Ranch<br />
on the east, and other large tracts. This is an exceptional hunting ranch with<br />
trophy whitetail and mule deer. Price: $2,473,575, or $975 per acre<br />
131 Ranch<br />
5,781± Acres | Hardeman County<br />
Property ID: 853065<br />
The 131 Ranch is located just southwest of Medicine Mound, Texas, in southern Hardeman County. This is an excellent cattle and hunting ranch that is truly one<br />
of a kind and hard to find with frontage on the Pease River and located in a very historic part of northwest Texas. It was an area full of history with the recapture<br />
of Cynthia Ann Parker in the battle of the Pease River and other Indian history. The ranch offers great hunting with trophy whitetail and mule deer, quail, turkey,<br />
and dove hunting. There are some minerals available. Price: $5,636,475, or $975 per acre<br />
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M a r k h a m R e a lt y , i n c<br />
www.MarkhamRealty.com | contact@markhamrealty.com | (936) 295-5989<br />
2715 11th Street | Huntsville, Texas 77340<br />
County Line Ranch<br />
50± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 1095824<br />
A great piece of Texas in an outstanding location! This property<br />
sits on the county line of Walker and Grimes Counties only<br />
minutes from Huntsville and Bryan/College Station. This ranch is<br />
in tip-top condition. This attractive three-bedroom, two-bathroom,<br />
ranch-style home features scenic landscaping around pool and hot<br />
tub, large 60’ x 72’ livestock barn, and an immaculate workshop<br />
building. The property is fenced and cross-fenced and has cattle<br />
pens, two ponds, and good roads. You will not be disappointed!<br />
Price: $625,000<br />
Grimes County Getaway<br />
58.55± Acres | Grimes County<br />
Property ID: 1083036<br />
A perfect getaway property featuring a nice<br />
1,000-square-foot cabin overlooking the two<br />
stocked fishing ponds! The property includes two<br />
well-built and functional barns. The land is fenced<br />
and cross-fenced into four pastures. There are<br />
several areas of woods for the deer and wildlife.<br />
The property is secluded, yet in a sought after location only minutes from Lake Conroe and Sam Houston National Forest. If you are looking for a great property within<br />
one-and-a-half hours of Houston come see this well cared for place! Price: $510,000<br />
Round Prairie Road<br />
220± Acres | Walker County<br />
Property ID: 360069<br />
These 220± acres have recently been converted<br />
from timber to pasture. Property features<br />
approximately 150 acres of grazable land and 70<br />
acres of native woods. The entire perimeter has a<br />
new, professionally built 5-strand barbed wired<br />
fence on cedar and metal posts. There are two<br />
nice ponds and one mile of new limestone rock<br />
roads in the interior of the property. Also, there<br />
are new cattle work pens with squeeze chute.<br />
This is a perfect combination of cattle, wildlife, and<br />
recreational property in the rolling hills of northern<br />
Walker County, only five minutes West of I-45 and<br />
one hour north of Houston. Price: $770,000<br />
Godkin Ranch<br />
85± Acres | Grimes County<br />
Property ID: 1059951<br />
Great country home on 85± acres! The 2006<br />
custom home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms,<br />
hardwood flooring, silestone kitchen counters,<br />
and stainless appliances. The property is fenced<br />
and cross fenced and features a large carport with<br />
additional storage shed, a 30’ x 40’ barn with<br />
two 20’ x 40’ wings on each side. The property<br />
boasts excellent pastureland and hardwood trees.<br />
There are two, 2-acre lakes and one smaller lake.<br />
Beautiful views make this a wonderful home place!<br />
Price: $549,500<br />
Hill Top Farm<br />
78± Acres | Walker County<br />
Property ID: 1062719<br />
This is a very scenic and functional property with<br />
a good set of improvements built in 2007. The<br />
‘barndominium’ features a 1,020-square-foot,<br />
two-bedroom, two-bath apartment with a very<br />
attractive design, modern kitchen with custom<br />
cabinets, stained concrete floors, and corrugated<br />
tin ceilings all with a unique western touch. The<br />
building also houses five large stalls with turnouts,<br />
wide alley, feed, tack, and hay storage. The land is<br />
extremely productive, totally planted in jiggs and<br />
coastal Bermuda. It has a good perimeter fence,<br />
long frontage on Bishop Road, three ponds, and an<br />
older barn with pipe cattle pens. This place deserves<br />
your attention! Price: $649,500<br />
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www.WeSellRanchLand.com | timdockal@verizon.net | (325) 347-8020 office | (325) 347-2571 mobile<br />
Helen Dockal | PO Box 1050 | 705 San Antonio, Hwy. 87 S | Mason, Texas 76856<br />
Fredonia Ranch<br />
635± Acres | San Saba County | Property ID: 1052017<br />
Very diverse ranch located in southwest San Saba County! Great access from two directions, this<br />
ranch has it all! The northwest side has heavy tree cover, big views, and excellent hunting habitat.<br />
The southeast side is a little tamer with old areas of cultivation, huge live oak motts, panoramic<br />
views, numerous dirt tanks, and pipe pens. A seasonal creek runs through the ranch and there is<br />
excellent underground water, and the ranch has two wells, both equipped. Whitetail deer, turkey,<br />
and hogs are all prevalent throughout the ranch. Price: $1,682,750<br />
Harper Ranch<br />
98± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1085715<br />
This ranch carries a big punch with numerous elevation<br />
changes that harbor some great views. A wet weather creek<br />
runs through the place and has a 6-8 foot waterfall area.<br />
Wild life exemption is in place and a blind and feeder convey<br />
with sale. It is conventionally fenced on three sides and there<br />
is a 20x40 bunkhouse/barn with hot/cold water and air<br />
conditioning. The property is timbered with live oak, Spanish<br />
oak, and black walnut trees. A 290-foot well pumps 10<br />
gallons per minute. This is a slick little ranch that has a lot to<br />
offer. Price: $490,000<br />
Sutton County Ranch<br />
541± Acres | Sutton County | Property ID: 1083782<br />
541 acres located near Roosevelt with good access from<br />
CR 209. The ranch is rolling Hill Country with a balance of<br />
bottom land with a lot of hardwoods, mainly live oak and<br />
some cedar. There is a wet weather creek, two dirt tanks,<br />
and two wells, one with a submersible pump and one<br />
windmill. Other improvements are a metal barn, pens, and<br />
hunting cabin. The ranch is home to an excellent population<br />
of whitetail deer, turkey, and feral hog. This is a fine ranch<br />
with good improvements for the recreational enthusiast or<br />
rancher. Price: $972,710<br />
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Blue Mountain Ranch<br />
1,583± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 861271<br />
Fronting RR 1871 this tremendous ranch is situated in the legendary Blue Mountain range 20<br />
miles southwest of Mason (Mason/Kimble Counties) with easy access to I10 and I35 corridors.<br />
The ranch is characterized by gently rolling sandy loam soils and diverse elevation changes with<br />
jaw dropping views. Nice home sites can be found along the higher elevations. Heavy cover of<br />
live oak, persimmon, mesquite and other brush provide a natural habitat for wildlife and there is<br />
excellent grass turf. Water is supplied by two equipped wells, reservoir and dirt tank. Ground water<br />
is abundant in this area. First time on the market for a great hunting ranch with much to offer! Will<br />
consider dividing. Price: $3,561,750
The Country ConneCTion / Dave Perry-Miller & Associates<br />
www.CountryConnection.com | brian@countryconnection.com | (972) 588-8300<br />
Brian Smith | 6025 Luther Lane | Dallas, Texas 75225<br />
Wonderful Family Ranch Retreat<br />
762.84± Acres | Fannin County | Property ID: 865793<br />
Wonderful Family Ranch Retreat near Savoy, Texas (east of Sherman) with hardwood<br />
forests and rolling pastureland featuring a secluded 30-acre lake with a boathouse<br />
and two jet ski slips, 15 ponds, and seven dwellings (19 bedrooms-15 bathrooms),<br />
constructed between 1996 & 2002. Homes feature gourmet kitchens with natural<br />
gas, stained concrete floors, energy efficient, and most with 2x6 construction. Main<br />
home has an inground pool overlooking the lake. Activities include excellent fishing,<br />
boating, jet skiing, and hunting (deer, turkey, hogs, and ducks). Miles of hiking and<br />
four-wheeling trails and a trap-house for shooting sporting clays. The ranch is crossfenced<br />
into 17 pastures with a good set of working pens, a 90x60 barn with an<br />
office, kitchen, and storage areas. There are two water wells on the property. This is a<br />
little piece of heaven 75 minutes north of Dallas! Price: $4,500,000<br />
Beautiful Home and Equestrian Property<br />
17.20± Acres | Dallas County | Property ID: 1076015<br />
Beautiful home and EQUESTRIAN property encompassing 17.2 acres<br />
thirty minutes from downtown Dallas. Located in an incredibly scenic<br />
area of southern Dallas County at the end of the road. The setting is also<br />
private and secure. Home features a large kitchen with double oven, Sub-<br />
Zero R/F, island and breakfast bar. Family room with fireplace and 12-<br />
foot ceilings. Separate study. Large master with fireplace and two walk-in<br />
closets. Mexican clay tile throughout. Large covered porch to enjoy views<br />
of the rolling hills and lake. Storm shelter and garden. 60x40 six-stall<br />
SHOWBARN with tack/feed rooms, auto waterers, fly spray and very nice<br />
APARTMENT. Loafing sheds, four pastures, 120x90 ARENA, pipe-fenced<br />
and gated entry. Price: $695,000<br />
Recreational Ranch<br />
1,300± Acres | Henderson County | Property ID: 917273<br />
1,300± acres southeast of Ennis in Henderson County. Pure wilderness<br />
within one hour from Dallas along three miles of Trinity River hardwood<br />
forests. Grand log hunting lodge, seven bedrooms, six baths, two halfbaths,<br />
sleeps 20, overlooking a ten acre stocked bass lake and miles of<br />
countryside. Superior 200+ B&C class genetics throughout 650 highfenced<br />
acres and native wildlife roaming the remainder. Excellent 40-acre<br />
waterfowl wetland. 100x60 barn with office, game processing, walk-in<br />
cooler and kitchen, workshop area and 162x48 equipment shed. This<br />
unique ranch will offer an unforgettable wildlife and outdoor experience.<br />
Price: $4,395,000<br />
A Rare Opportunity!<br />
274± Acres<br />
Fannin County<br />
Property ID: 1075961<br />
A RARE OPPORTUNITY near<br />
Ivanhoe, Texas and over three<br />
miles of LAKEFRONT property on<br />
the new shores of the Lower Bois<br />
dArc Creek Reservoir scheduled for<br />
completion in 2017 being 16,526 acres in size. Property is currently a recreational<br />
paradise – deer, turkey, hogs and waterfowling on the 100-acre LOVE LAKE. Use<br />
the lake and owner’s additional 542 acres until the lake fills (projected by 2020).<br />
Improvements include a three-bedroom, one-bath farmhouse, water well, four barns,<br />
one with a bunkroom. Four-acre lake with a covered pier and three ponds. Use, enjoy<br />
and then you have DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES! Price: $2,150,000<br />
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Hill Country<br />
Real Estate L.L.C<br />
H i l l C o u n t r y R e a l E s t at e l l c<br />
WardWhitworth.com | ward@hillcountryrealestatellc.com | (210) 215-7790<br />
Ward Whitworth/Broker | 702 College Street | Junction, Texas 76849<br />
James River Springs Ranch<br />
1,234± Acres | Kimble County<br />
Property ID: 1026572<br />
Hill Country Diamond. The most diverse ranch available in the<br />
area. James River springs erupt and flow over 3,000 feet through<br />
a beautiful tree-lined stream bed. Balance of the ranch is timbered<br />
in live oak and red oaks and very little juniper. This ranch has<br />
springs, live water, timber, long range views, history, wildlife, four<br />
water wells (all with pumps) and excellent distribution of power. A<br />
modest home and barn make this incredible ranch ready to use. A<br />
rare offering. Call now!!!<br />
Blue Mountain Ranch<br />
1,578± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 974620<br />
A Hill Country ranch with a south Texas accent. This is an excellent wildlife and<br />
livestock ranch. Blacktop frontage. Ranch is characterized by a few nice hills<br />
outcropping from the Blue Mountains and a dry creek that bisects the ranch. Two<br />
water wells with power and submersible pumps. If you’re looking for a ranch to<br />
high fence with potential to grow big deer, you’ve found it. Reduced to sell at<br />
$2,250 per acre. Price: $3,550,500<br />
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North Llano River Retreat<br />
16.89± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 911751<br />
Over 414 feet of Beautiful North Llano river front. Beautiful views of surrounding<br />
hills, pecan bottom across the river, and plenty of wild game. Beautiful clear<br />
water that you can see the fish from all along the river bank. Seller wants offers!<br />
Price reduced to $219,000
David Little<br />
Real Estate, inc<br />
Helm Land & Cattle<br />
www.HelmLandandCattle.com | (903) 438-6818<br />
Jonas Helm | helmracing@hotmail.com<br />
Will Woods Farm<br />
84± Acres | Hopkins County | Property ID: 1073937<br />
This immaculate 84-acre equestrian’s dream, located on Interstate 30, is just one hour east of Dallas. A superbly built and tastefully decorated 4,233-square-foot house<br />
built of stone and cedar, makes this first class horse farm a home. A lighted arena, sandy soil with improved Tifton 85 grass, stud pens, two-bedroom and one-bedroom<br />
apartments, and a show barn complete with stalls, office, and vet lab, are only a fraction of the amenities this outstanding property has to offer. REDUCED! Price: $1,499,000<br />
Gaskin Farms<br />
167.86± Acres | Morris County | Property ID: 1078602<br />
A mile and a half south of Naples, and 45 miles from Texarkana, this beautiful 167.86-acre farm can be<br />
found. This property has four ponds and a seasonal creek to supply the water for the property. With road<br />
frontage on three sides, rolling terrain, and multiple building sites, the possibilities here are endless.<br />
Price: $360,899 or $2,150 per acre<br />
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www.JWCarpenter.com | jw3@jwcarpenter.com | (432) 837-3325<br />
John W. Carpenter/Broker | 708 East Avenue E | Alpine, Texas 79830<br />
Paradise Mountain Ranch<br />
5,300± Acres | Jeff Davis County<br />
Property ID: 1061283<br />
Paradise Mountain Ranch lies in the heart of the<br />
scenic loop of the beautiful Davis Mountains with<br />
panoramic views, clear skies and bright stars.<br />
Property has good access and roads, nine pastures,<br />
log home, four dependable wells, abundant pinion<br />
pine and oak trees, prime grassland, elevations<br />
from 5,400 feet to 7,800 feet, some minerals,<br />
not encumbered with Conservation Easements.<br />
Price: $2,500/Acre. Total $13,250,000.<br />
CONTRACT PENDING.<br />
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T e x a s F a r m s a n d R a n c h e s<br />
www.TexasFarmsandRanches.com | mc297mark@aol.com | (888) 807-2624<br />
Mark Coleman | 4138 US Highway 259 | Longview, Texas 75605<br />
Roads End Ranch<br />
860± Acres | Upsher County | Property ID: 1109490<br />
Roads End Ranch is located a little over an hour east of Dallas. These 860± acres consist of pasture and woods, and include two main homes, four guest homes, horse<br />
facilities, shop, barn, seven ponds, and three large creeks. The ranch is completely fenced and cross-fenced with lots of pipe fencing. An Old West saloon, office, and<br />
lots of tractors and equipment are included. The land is highly improved with hay meadows and offers excellent hunting. This would make a great corporate retreat or<br />
full-scale cattle facility. An additional 900+ high-fenced adjacent acres are possibly available.<br />
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www.TheRealEstateRanch.com | realestateranch@aol.com | (432) 688-8200<br />
Thomas Johnston | 6112 N St Hwy 349, Suite A | Midland, Texas 79705<br />
Government Draw/ Montgomery Ranch<br />
1,599.90± Acres | Crockett County | Property ID: 1100163<br />
If you are looking for a ranch you can use all year round this is it. It offers<br />
some of the best of low fence hunting around. Loaded with game including<br />
whitetail, axis, fallow, aoudad, mouflan, Rio Grande turkey, ring tail cat,<br />
bobcat, mountain lion and dove. This ranch is located seven miles southwest<br />
of Ozona. It has great access on caliche roads and feeds into the Pecos River.<br />
It has lush grass, huge trees, live oaks, cottonwoods, Texas elms, mesquites,<br />
and laurel oaks. The settlers saw so much potential in this area, and it speaks<br />
volumes that they would make this the headquarters to the Montgomery<br />
Ranch. Price: $1,999,875<br />
Zephyr Meadows<br />
407± Acres | Brown County | Property ID: 1073210<br />
Oak thickets combined with lush green pastures make this a place to be proud<br />
to call home or “home-away-from-home.” This is a turn-key exceptional property<br />
with a spacious, updated colonial three-story home. This 7,829-square-foot home<br />
includes four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a kitchen with storage galore, and<br />
a game room. The property also includes two guest homes, which makes this a<br />
perfect place to entertain clients or bring the whole family in for the holidays.<br />
Conveniently there is access to well water or county water, and a creek runs<br />
through the property during wet seasons. Enjoy plenty of fishing on the 14-acre<br />
conservation lake as well as deer, dove, quail, and hog hunting. Price: $2,100,000<br />
Pecos County Mineral Ranch<br />
1,272.5± Acres | Pecos County<br />
Property ID: 1025657<br />
Pecos County, drilling country and minerals convey.<br />
There are currently eight oil and gas plays in action:<br />
penrose sands, red sand, wolfbone, bone springs,<br />
wolfcamp, sprayberry, Delaware basin and Delaware<br />
springs. Porosity is present in sandstone and sandy<br />
dolomite immediately behind the capitan reef. The<br />
trap is formed in part by the regional stratigraphy<br />
and in part by regional and local structure. The<br />
reservoir sands are fine-grained and contain much<br />
silt, shale, and dolomite cement. No current oil<br />
and gas leases in place. A water line runs through<br />
entire length of the property. It is located close to<br />
town and has three boarding public roads. Tons of<br />
groundwater. Price: $1,018,000 ($800 an acre)<br />
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Martin County Salt Draw<br />
324.19± Acres | Martin County<br />
Property ID: 1058762<br />
What a find for West Texas, a duck hunters dream.<br />
Full of brine shrimp, don’t call it fowl because it’s<br />
in-play on a major flyway for ducks, geese, sandhill<br />
crane, dove, and has some of the biggest mule<br />
deer around. Located 30 minutes from Midland<br />
International Airport, it has income producing value<br />
from 181 acres of dry land farming or could be<br />
great for planting for wildlife. It is 324± acres with<br />
a 40 acre lake in the Martin/Howard county salt<br />
draw between the CRMWD 400 plus acre lake and<br />
100 plus acre Red Lake (dubbed so from all the<br />
brine shrimp that hatch in the summer). It has a<br />
community water line on two sides of the property<br />
for fresh potable water use. 2,745 square foot hay<br />
barn in place. Price: $350,000 ($1,080 an acre)<br />
Eagle Head Ranch<br />
2,572± Acres | Reagan County<br />
Property ID: 1038043<br />
This is a turn-key hunting/cattle/agricultural ranch.<br />
If you are looking for a turn-key ranch that has<br />
excellent access, new fencing, abundant water and<br />
outstanding hunting, this is it. The land provides<br />
a diversity of plants, brush, grass, mesquite and<br />
trees; all of which provide excellent cover for deer,<br />
quail, turkey and other varmints. Other animals on<br />
this ranch are rabbits, raccoons, badgers, javelina,<br />
coyote and bobcat. There are two wells on the ranch<br />
and it includes protein and corn feeders, executive<br />
deer blinds and a bow blind. Price: $1,929,000
N o F e n c e s L a n d C o m pa n y<br />
www.NoFencesLand.com | info@nofencesland.com | (866) 800-LAND<br />
3231 Harwood Road | Bedford, Texas 76021<br />
Lago Grande River Ranch<br />
5,230± Ac | Knox Co., TX | Prop. ID: 990926<br />
500± ac private lake, 10 miles of Brazos River frontage,<br />
deer and waterfowl mecca. Price: $10,500,000<br />
Spring Valley Ranch<br />
4,087± Ac | Sequoyah Co., OK | Prop. ID: 1085276<br />
Owned minerals will convey! Creeks, waterfalls,<br />
ponds and lakes, and more. Price: $8,174,000<br />
Cross N Farm & Ranch<br />
2,370± Ac | Cooke Co., TX | Prop. ID: 990945<br />
Conveying 50% of seller owned minerals! 8,500 square<br />
foot home and 25± acre lake. Price: $7,587,675<br />
4 Square Ranch<br />
2,315± Ac | Bryan Co., OK | Prop. ID: 1044090<br />
Ranch has 37 pastures with 28 tanks/ponds providing<br />
water for every pasture. Price: $3,473,100<br />
Pine Ridge Ranch<br />
2,091± Ac | Atoka Co., OK | Prop. ID: 990936<br />
Scenic property with approx. 440± feet of eleva tion<br />
change, with pine and hardwoods. Price: $1,662,345<br />
Windy Ridge Ranch<br />
1,552± Ac | Beckham Co., OK | Prop. ID: 1058804<br />
Three miles of river frontage, deep 6± ac pond, four<br />
tanks and two spring fed creeks. Price: $2,165,040<br />
Preserve on Richland Creek<br />
1,400± Ac | Navarro Co., TX | Prop. ID: 990948<br />
1 hour SE of Dallas, 4 bedroom cabin, wildlife, ±1.7<br />
miles of Richland Creek frontage. Price: $3,493,000<br />
Thurman Magbee Ranch<br />
1,349± Ac | Sequoyah Co., OK | Prop. ID: 993028<br />
Waterfall fed by a crystal clear creek, mature timber.<br />
Owned minerals will convey! Price: $2,360,750<br />
Little Alamo Ranch<br />
1,000± Ac | La Salle Co., TX | Prop. ID: 1036114<br />
3,700 sf lodge nestled on 30 ac lake with deer that<br />
have scored in excess of 180". Price: $2,500,000<br />
Foster Ranch<br />
974.55± Ac | Rains Co., TX | Prop. ID: 993190<br />
12,200± square foot colonial-style lodge, high<br />
fenced with trophy class deer. Price: $7,900,000<br />
Oak Ridge Ranch<br />
752.3± Ac | Coal Co., OK | Prop. ID: 1059138<br />
This is truly a combination ranch with the ability to run<br />
cattle and hunt trophy whitetails. $1,300,000<br />
To view our other listings, please visit<br />
www.NoFencesLand.com<br />
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www.VIPCountry.net | info@vipcountry.net | (979) 865-9459 office<br />
PO Box 582 | Bellville, Texas 77418<br />
Los Arroyos<br />
83± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1048920<br />
This 83± acres of rolling sandy soil in the beautiful Cat Spring<br />
area is interspersed with densely wooded areas and quiet<br />
meadows. The entire infrastructure is in place with a gated<br />
entrance, equipment barn, horse barn with quarters, well, septic<br />
tanks, fenced pastures, gravel roads and underground electric. A<br />
clay pad waiting for a house completes this amazing opportunity<br />
to add the last piece of construction and finalize the farm. Price:<br />
$1,390,000. Adjoining 53± acres also for sale.<br />
Hill Top Woods<br />
50± Acres | Colorado County | Property ID: 1078579<br />
Heavy woods along the top of a high hill slope down to an improved pasture dotted with large live<br />
oaks on these 50± acres. The gated entrance opens to a gravel interior road that cuts into the<br />
woods with large trees providing canopied areas over the drive. Explore the woods and pick the site<br />
to expand a clearing that could open to a view of the lower pasture for a hidden home site among<br />
tall trees. Price: $500,000. Property is also available for sale as 175 acres with cabin.<br />
Wishing Star Ranch<br />
70± Acres | Washington County | Property ID: 1068079<br />
The approach from the road gives but a hint of the beautiful view from this immaculate<br />
four-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath house filled with windows and light overlooking the<br />
surrounding area. These pristine 70± acres not only highlight incredible distant views, but<br />
also features lush rolling land with two ponds and a wet-weather creek meandering through a<br />
ribbon of mature trees. Price: $1,495,000<br />
Century Oaks Farm<br />
46± Acres | Colorado County | Property ID: 1090522<br />
At the heart of this 46±-acre farm is a cedar and stone house landscaped and designed to<br />
complement the many outdoor features. Stone sidewalks, stone porches, a fire pit, mature<br />
trees and a vegetable garden are set into a spacious lawn along with a magnificent live oak tree<br />
reported to be over 300 years old. Beyond the board fenced yard, the farm is complete with an<br />
equipment barn, caretaker’s house, animal barn, chicken yard, stocked pond, loafing shed and<br />
picturesque windmill in the pasture. Price: $875,000<br />
Sentinel Hill<br />
37± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 992633<br />
A winding road from a gated entry gently climbs the hill through improved pastures framed by<br />
board fencing on these 37± acres until it reaches the stately hill top home. The view of distant<br />
hills and dramatic sunsets is complemented by a scenic pond, woods with trails, a four stall horse<br />
barn, an equipment barn, loafing sheds in the pastures fenced for horses, a small fruit orchard and<br />
beautiful trees. Price: $999,000. Additional Acreage Available.<br />
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R a n c h and Land Division<br />
www.BriggsFreeman.com/RanchandLand | jbrosche@briggsfreeman.com | (817) 233-5143<br />
Jim Brosche | 2913 Fairmount Street, Suite 200 | Dallas, Texas 75201<br />
The Diamond M Ranch – A Sportsman’s Paradise<br />
790± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1087719<br />
The chance to own a premier Texas fishing and hunting ranch, with-in 50 miles of DFW, doesn’t come along very often. The Diamond M, in Morgan, Texas, with over<br />
122 surface acres of water and a separate duck habitat, is that dream ranch. Located in northern Bosque County, the ranch boasts 12 ponds and four lakes, including<br />
a 50 acre stunner, all stocked with Florida bass. For duck and dove hunters, the water levels in the duck habitat can be adjusted, as needed, and there’s large dove field<br />
with water. The Diamond M’s rolling terrain, with lots of brush and dramatic hilltop views, is also home to a large population of whitetail deer and turkey. The ranch<br />
features two small cabins, numerous building sites for your dream lodge and an airstrip suitable for light twins. For the past 25 years, it’s been owned and meticulously<br />
managed by a small group of sportsman for their enjoyment. This ranch is perfect for a family, group of friends or entertaining clients! Please call Jim Brosche or Jim<br />
Strawn for more information. Price: $4,977,000<br />
Valhalla Ranch<br />
839± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1067180<br />
Words don’t do justice to this spectacular, turnkey ranch, located at the top of the Texas Hill Country in<br />
Clifton, Texas. An easy drive from both DFW and Austin, Valhalla Ranch has it all. From the architect<br />
designed house with high-end finishes, professional grade appliances, custom furniture and art<br />
collection to the fantastic views, lakes, pavilions, live water and wildlife, Valhalla Ranch is a unique<br />
property where the owner spared no expense. The ranch offers something for everyone with its mix of<br />
improved pastures, oak-studded hilltops and rugged ridge lines with escarpments. Contact Jim Brosche,<br />
(817) 233-5143. Price: $6,750,000 under contract.<br />
Gaston Ranch<br />
645± Acres | Bosque County<br />
Property ID: 1076288<br />
This beautiful 645± acre ranch, located an easy two<br />
hour drive from both Dallas and Austin and just outside<br />
Cranfill’s Gap, is an excellent recreational ranch. Fantastic<br />
views, wooded ridge lines and productive pastures<br />
make it a perfect getaway for hunters, horse lovers and<br />
ranchers, alike. Two small houses, great building sites,<br />
three barns and extensive pens make it ready to use<br />
from day one! Contact Jim Brosche, (817) 233-5143.<br />
Price: $2,451,000<br />
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www.AustinTravisProperties.com | Austin, Texas<br />
Barry Johnson | bjohnson@austintravisproperties.com | (254) 733-7512 | J. Shayne Berry | sberry@austintravisproperties.com | (713) 299-9926<br />
Ace High Ranch<br />
669± Acres | McLennan County | Property ID: 1054584<br />
A True Sportsmen’s Paradise! The Ace High Ranch features staggering improvements that include a<br />
gorgeous 14,000± square foot home, 4,700± sf hunting/recreation lodge, state of the art deer breeding<br />
facility, game cleaning facility, horse arena and walker, skeet range, rifle/pistol range and one of Texas<br />
premier deer hunting operations. The avid fisherman can enjoy over 30 acres of lakes stocked with Florida<br />
strain bass, while the golf enthusiast can enjoy a 2,800 sf indoor practice facility and outdoor driving<br />
range! Located two hours south of Dallas, two hours north of Austin and 15 minutes from the Waco<br />
Regional Airport and the Texas Aero Private FBO. Additional 398± acres available. Price: $5,500,000<br />
Old King Homestead<br />
122± Acres | Blanco County<br />
Property ID: 1061771<br />
This ranch is exceptionally scenic with incredible<br />
30 mile vistas all around. Perfectly suited for family<br />
gatherings, entertaining, sports and livestock. The<br />
ranch also includes a 3,184± square-foot five<br />
bedroom rock home in a shady setting overlooking<br />
the Texas Hill Country. Located 45 minutes<br />
northwest of Austin near Spicewood and Marble<br />
<strong>Fall</strong>s with convenient access to Lake Travis, Lake LBJ<br />
and Lake Marble <strong>Fall</strong>s. Price: $1,464,000<br />
Cypress Valley Ranch<br />
98± Acres | Blanco County<br />
Property ID: 1084014<br />
This absolutely beautiful 100±<br />
acre ranch is located 45 minutes<br />
northwest of Austin. The ranch<br />
features a newly remodeled three<br />
bedroom rock home, three bedroom<br />
hunter’s cabin and a one bedroom<br />
guest home, all in a shaded setting<br />
surrounded by dramatic vista views.<br />
Price: $1,595,000<br />
Ranch 122<br />
58± Acres | Blanco County<br />
Property ID: 1105482<br />
Enjoy Hill Country living on this<br />
58± acre property located 45<br />
minutes Northwest of Austin near<br />
Spicewood and Marble <strong>Fall</strong>s. The<br />
property features beautiful oak<br />
trees, rolling pastures and plenty<br />
of wildlife. Price: $696,000<br />
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B i g L e a g u e R a n c h e s , l l c<br />
www.BigLeagueRanches.com | brady@bigleagueranches.com | (512) 394-8354<br />
Brady Moore | 4300 Small Drive | Austin, Texas 78731<br />
The Highest House in Texas!<br />
10,600± Acres | Hudspeth County | Property ID: 1036962<br />
Known as “The Highest House in Texas”, the Mile High Lodge sits atop spectacular mountains on 10,600± acres, just 30 minutes<br />
from downtown El Paso. The 6,500± square foot house would make a perfect retreat, lodge or conference center. The views from<br />
every side are stunning as the lights of El Paso, Mexico and New Mexico can be seen from miles away. Hunting opportunities for<br />
javalina, quail and large mule deer. Price: $9,100,000<br />
Blanco County Live Water!<br />
1,100± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1001334<br />
Located just 60 minutes from Austin and 15 minutes from the Horseshoe Bay Resort, this Hill Country beauty encompasses<br />
1,100± acres and has over 5,000± feet of both sides of strong flowing Comanche Creek. Loaded with deer. Excellent views.<br />
Three wells and a hunters cabin. Price: $8,521,855<br />
Llano County Showplace<br />
345± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1099889<br />
This fabulous high fenced ranch encompasses 345± acres of beautiful rolling terrain and has a stunning four bedroom custom<br />
home. An incredible outdoor living is off the back with a negative edge pool, bar area and 1,275± square foot of covered porches;<br />
perfect for entertaining! Two stock tanks for fishing. Six water wells two metal barns. Trophy whitetail genetics.160± adjacent<br />
acres are also available. Price: $3,700,000<br />
South Texas Deer Country<br />
4,272± Acres | Maverick County | Property ID: 1059733<br />
Located in the Golden Triangle of monster South Texas whitetail deer, these 4,272± acres are virgin territory as it has hardly been<br />
hunted in 40 years! Hwy 57 splits the ranch in two. Good opportunity to build your hunting paradise on one side and sell off the<br />
other. There are three large tanks and it is high fenced on one side. Large neighbors. Price: $6,836,750<br />
Trophy Deer Hunting Ranch<br />
1,010± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1018043<br />
Located in Bosque County just west of Meridian, this ranch has major elevation changes with dense pockets of cover as well as<br />
spacious grass and mesquite flats. Water troughs, stock tanks and a wet weather creek ensure a consistent watering and grazing<br />
availability. Completely high fenced with 200 inch B&C whitetail deer and trophy blackbuck and aoudad. Improvements include<br />
a hunter’s cabin with electricity and well, new metal barn and garage. Price: $3,787,500<br />
157 Acres on the Colorado River<br />
157± Acres | Bastrop County | Property ID: 1018107<br />
Just 25 minutes east of Austin, these 157± acres have a towering pecan orchard and over 2,800± feet of the Colorado River!<br />
Hunt, fish, or launch a kayak or boat and explore miles and miles of the Colorado. Fabulous birding too. This property is suited for<br />
a recreational ranch, cattle ranch, organic farm or residential estate. Price: $1,177,500<br />
Turnkey Livestock Operation<br />
87± Acres | Bastrop County | Property ID: 1060619<br />
Includes 40% of minerals! This 87± acres is a cattle operation ready for a new owner to step in and enjoy a turn-key cow or<br />
equestrian center of their own. Located 45 minutes from Austin, 1.5 hours from Houston and 1 hour from College Station. An<br />
adjoining 29± acre tract is also available which can bring the total to 116± acres. Price: $749,000<br />
Wilbarger Creek Ranch<br />
185± Acres | Bastrop County | Property ID: 1018130<br />
Located just east of Austin, this heavily wooded 185± acre ranch is ideally suited for a country estate or hunting ranch close to<br />
town. It has 3 ponds and both sides Wilbarger Creek for over 1,500± feet. Very private. This is a hidden gem ready for a new<br />
owner! Owner financing available. Price: $1,017,500<br />
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www.CobbRanchProperties.com | stef@cobbranchproperties.com | (972) 989-5220<br />
Stefanie Cobb | 10156 FM 219 | Clifton, Texas 76634<br />
Shawna Ranly<br />
(254) 776-7506<br />
Sweetwater Ranch<br />
309± Acres | Coryell County<br />
Property ID: 1090639<br />
Turn-key, ready-to-go game-fenced<br />
ranch with live creek is a rare find,<br />
just two± hours from DFW or one±<br />
hours from Austin, in the heart of<br />
CentralTexas. The ranch is secluded and private but with great paved access.<br />
There is plenty of room for the family and guests to stay and enjoy the peaceful<br />
country living in the handsome stone 2400 square foot hilltop lodge. It has a<br />
large great room with rock fireplace and open kitchen. There are four bedrooms,<br />
two-and-a-half baths and grand wrap around porches to watch the sun set and the<br />
deer play. This ranch features the spring-fed South Bee House Creek with a small<br />
fully stocked lake on the creek with bass, catfish and crappie, four additional stock<br />
tanks, and a 65gpm well provide plenty of water, great improvements, beautiful<br />
trees, pecan grove, dramatic topography with scenic views and a convenient<br />
location. Price: $1,898,000<br />
Valley Creek Ranch<br />
185± Acres | Hamilton County | Property ID: 1062189<br />
Beautiful ranch located between rolling hills just west of Cranfills Gap. This ranch offers the best of both worlds...views, wildlife for hunting, recreation and agriculture<br />
all in one! A seasonal creek runs through the south end of the property and open areas offer spectacular views of rolling hills. The ranch is fenced and cross-fenced,<br />
providing multiple pasture areas connected to a center lane allowing for easy access to move cattle and other livestock. Features of this property include a 50x80<br />
workshop with water and electricity and 80x20 concrete over-hang for equipment storage, a 1,500 square foot horse barn with four stalls, storage room, electricity,<br />
water and large over-hang with RV hookup, six loafing sheds with paddocks, and a 2,490 square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bath home built in 1998 with a ten<br />
covered porch. The property could be divided, offering a great building site with beautiful views. Price: $635,000<br />
The Sportsman’s Ranch<br />
412± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1071400<br />
This ranch offers the opportunity for both the hunter and the cattleman.<br />
Offering beautiful, gentle rolling terrain with spectacular views of<br />
surrounding mountains. This property is bisected by three creeks; two<br />
live and one seasonal. Water is abundant on the acreage and includes<br />
a stocked two-acre spring fed lake, four tanks and three wells; one<br />
Paluxy wells and two Trinity wells. The wooded creek bottom is an<br />
ideal habitat for turkey and all kinds of wildlife. Other amenities include<br />
working cattle pens. This property has touches of everything you would<br />
want and it’s only 74 miles from downtown Dallas and 53 miles from<br />
downtown Ft. Worth! Price: $1,174,200<br />
154 FALL <strong>2012</strong>
Conlee Real Estate - Keller Williams Realty<br />
www.ConleeRealEstate.com | conleerealestate@yahoo.com | (325) 347-7757<br />
Craig D. Conlee | PO Box 1810 | Mason, Texas 76856<br />
Noel Ranch Sabinal River Place<br />
411.47± Acres | Bandera County<br />
Property ID: 1098564<br />
This ranch has it all: hunting, river, hay fields. Located on the Sabinal River and uniquely positioned in the canyon between Vanderpool and Utopia. Noel Ranch has 1.33 miles<br />
of Hwy. 187, 3,300 feet of both sides of the Sabinal River, and two cabins on the river. River with highway frontage (could be subdivided into river lots) and three great<br />
springs feeding the river from this property. A 240-acre mountain with a 500-foot elevation change makes for great hunting. Two tillable fields for forage crops. Better hurry!<br />
Las Piedras Ranch Real County<br />
646± Acres | Real County<br />
Property ID: 1074044<br />
The quintessential hunting and recreational<br />
ranch in Real County. Close to Garvin’s Store and<br />
surrounded by large neighbors, Sanchez and Knob<br />
Creeks provide habitat for whitetail, axis, sika,<br />
fallow and elk, while mouflan and aoudad roam<br />
the steep hillsides. A great headquarters house and<br />
guest house sleep 12 easy. There are 12 corporate<br />
blinds, timed feeders, and protein feeders. Privacy<br />
and seclusion at this end-of-the-road ranch yet<br />
underground telephone lines service the main<br />
house. The perfect family or company retreat.<br />
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IKnowRanches.com | Deitra@IKnowRanches.com | (979) 921-9470<br />
Deitra Robertson | 38351 FM 1736 | Hempstead, Texas 77445<br />
Windy Hill Ranch<br />
3,000± Acres | Madison County<br />
Property ID: 919374<br />
Windy Hill Ranch is an exceptional working cattle and horse ranch and recreational<br />
lifestyle property. Rolling, beautiful improved pastures with numerous ponds and<br />
trees. Long distance views. Large covered arena, cattle working pens, chutes.<br />
This is a premier lifestyle ranch. Excellent horse and cattle facilities, comfortable<br />
home with pool. Lots of deer and wildlife. An opportunity to own large acreage<br />
close to Houston. Price: $12,000,000<br />
Bessie’s Bayou Retreat<br />
52± Acres | Waller County | Property ID: 1090258<br />
You won’t believe your eyes when you see this grand home wrapped along the<br />
banks of Bessie’s Bayou under magnificent pecan trees. Almost 7,000 square<br />
feet of private country living only 40 minutes from Houston. This home can be<br />
your country retreat offering only the finest finishes and design. Beautiful pastures<br />
and pecan trees, vegetable garden, five stall barn for your horses and the most<br />
beautiful covered pool with screened in porches and outdoor living areas. Come<br />
see! Price: $2,500,000<br />
Magnolia Horse Farm<br />
3.8± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1098094<br />
If you are horse crazy, this is the perfect set-up designed especially for you! This<br />
property offers beautiful landscaping and a stunning 3,899±-square-foot energy<br />
efficient home with four bedrooms, four baths, media room, outdoor screened-in<br />
porch with complete kitchen and fireplace. Attached to the home is a four-stall<br />
barn with tack room, wash rack and grooming area. Other property amenities<br />
offer three separate paddocks, 120’ X 220’ riding arena with lights and fenced<br />
in dog run. Close to The Woodlands. Price: $549,000<br />
Vonderosa Farm<br />
42± Acres | Waller County | Property ID: 1045618<br />
Some properties are just very special, and this is one of those properties. Located<br />
only an hour northwest of Houston, this exceptional 42± acre horse farm invites<br />
you to enjoy country living at it’s very finest. The magnificent custom home will<br />
exceed all your wants and desires-it is beautiful! The ten-stall center aisle barn<br />
has custom apartment. Fenced paddocks, loafing sheds, pond, this estate has<br />
everything for the horse lover. Price: $1,799,000<br />
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E b b y H a l l i d ay R e a l E s t at e , i n c<br />
www.6868fm373.Ebby.com | 1100 E. Southlake Boulevard, #100 | Southlake, Texas 76092<br />
Sandy Cotton | (214) 335-1295 | sandycotton@ebby.com | Pat Ranney | (972) 342-7651 | patranney@ebby.com<br />
220 Acre Luxury Estate<br />
220± Acres | Cooke County<br />
Property ID: 1082378<br />
A stunning, secluded 220± acre estate with rolling<br />
hills is eight miles south of Muenster. Built in 2000,<br />
the four-bedroom, four-bath home has approximately<br />
6467± square feet and is a private paradise perfect<br />
for inside or outside entertaining. Additional guest<br />
house, not included in square footage, boasts<br />
bedroom, bath, kitchen and laundry area – includes<br />
Murphy bed. The owner built a twelve acre lake<br />
and a boat dock. The lake is stocked with four types<br />
of fish. The outdoor living area has a kitchen area<br />
that includes grill, double sinks and refrigerator.<br />
The fire pit, sitting area and lovely saltwater pool<br />
overlook the property and lake. The entire acreage<br />
is fenced and has security gate. The home is also<br />
energy efficient with a geothermal system. There are<br />
gorgeous views from all rooms. This home offers a<br />
four car garage plus two storage buildings and room<br />
for RV parking with drive through capability. There<br />
is a storm shelter behind the house. Current ag<br />
exemption is for grass but could easily have cattle.<br />
This property also has a variety of wildlife. Call for<br />
showing. Price: $1,600,000<br />
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www.RoxanCoffman.com | roxan@roxancoffman.com | (512) 750-6666<br />
Roxan Coffman | 1501 Enfield Road | Austin, Texas 78703<br />
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Private Paradise<br />
291± Acres<br />
Hayes and Dripping Springs County<br />
Property ID: 1102072<br />
Over 291± acres of rich, manicured beauty in<br />
Hayes and Dripping Springs counties. Premier<br />
accommodations include main house, guest house,<br />
game house and barn house to sleep a total of<br />
16. An outdoor, drive-in movie theatre, complete<br />
with cabana and popcorn machine, frisbee golf<br />
course, adult-sized chess set, skeet range with<br />
stadium lights and dance floor provide for endless<br />
entertainment. The property also includes two wellappointed<br />
pools, one with a slide. Over a mile of Bear<br />
Creek runs through the property, which includes<br />
many waterfalls and low water crossings, seven<br />
dams, 13 well houses, five ponds. Eight foot game<br />
fence surrounds the entire property. Animals convey.<br />
Roxan Coffman, Broker (512) 750-6666
J a n e M o r g a n F a r m & R a n c h R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.Morgan-Ranch.com | jane@morgan-ranch.com | (940) 682-4143<br />
Jane Morgan | PO Box 210 | Weatherford, Texas 76086<br />
Berry’s Creek Ranch<br />
4790± Acres | Erath County<br />
Property ID: 1081365<br />
Cattle and recreational ranch at Bluffdale, one<br />
hour southwest of Fort Worth. Beautiful 7,800<br />
square-foot stone headquarters lodge on the edge<br />
of a limestone bluff. Seven bedrooms, six baths,<br />
commercial kitchen, granite counter tops, huge<br />
game room and large veranda, outdoor kitchen<br />
and circular fire pit. Charming guest house, ranch<br />
foreman’s house, six-stall horse barn, three sets of<br />
steel working pens, fences and cross fences. Two<br />
live creeks, Berry’s Creek and North Paluxy. Tanks,<br />
a lake, several water wells, coastal Bermuda fields,<br />
fertile bottomland and cleared areas reseeded with<br />
Klein and Alamo switch grass. Hunting is excellent<br />
for white tail and turkey. Road frontage on CR 148<br />
and FM 1188. Some minerals included. $5,250 per<br />
acre. Will divide. Offers invited. Price: $25,147,500<br />
Beautiful Cattle And Recreational Ranch<br />
522± Acres | Erath County | Property ID: 1078373<br />
Outstanding cattle and recreational ranch, 522 acres, south of the<br />
historic village of Bluffdale. This highly improved ranch has the finest of<br />
cattle facilities and is a hunter and fisherman’s paradise. Big deep fishing<br />
lake, charming lakeside cabin, long fishing dock, extensive water’s edge<br />
stone patio, fire pit, covered pavilion with motor home hook-ups. Twobedroom,<br />
one-bath manager’s house. Paved frontage on FM 2481. Big<br />
lake, seventeen stock tanks, two water wells. Commercial steel working<br />
pens, elevated loading chute, covered squeeze chute and scales, pipe<br />
pens, sorting areas, numerous barns and pens and heavy duty cattle<br />
guards flanked by double steel side gates. 150± acres of coastal, 100±<br />
acres of thick native habitat, balance in recently cleared and seeded native<br />
pasture, scattered hardwood trees, whitetail deer and turkey. Awesome<br />
view for miles from the high hills. $4,900 per acre. Price: $2,557,800<br />
Robinson Creek Ranch<br />
1594± Acres | Hood County<br />
Property ID: 1084064<br />
Beautiful ranch in Hood county between Lipan and<br />
Granbury. High-fenced, two large lakes: one 30<br />
acres and one 70 acres. Year-round Robinson Creek,<br />
seasonal Star Hollow Creek, deep dramatic canyons,<br />
sheer limestone bluffs and fertile bottomland valleys.<br />
Wonderful limestone three-bedroom, three-bath<br />
lodge sites high atop a mountain with views to the<br />
horizon. Free gas to house. Horse barn, working pens<br />
and impressive stone security gate with massive<br />
stone columns and wings. Excellent hunting, fishing,<br />
grazing and recreation. Some minerals. $6,500 per<br />
acres. Will divide into two ranches. Offers Invited.<br />
Price: $10,361,000<br />
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S o u t h T e x a s R a n c h G r o u p . c o m<br />
www.SouthTexasRanchGroup.com | jwallacerealestate@sbcglobal.net | (361) 442-1001<br />
John Wallace | Garron Dean (361) 816-7555 | 453 Robert Drive | Corpus Christi, Texas 78412<br />
Rooke Ranch<br />
6,100± Acres | Refugio County<br />
Property ID: 1080200<br />
New on the market, this land is part of the famous<br />
Rooke Ranch. It can be purchased as 6,100 acres,<br />
4,900 acres, or 1,200 acres. It offers five miles of<br />
Aransas River frontage. This is a big ranch with lots<br />
of diversity. Features include the river, large deer, open<br />
spaces, big trees, good South Texas brush, big creek,<br />
farm land, lakes (one very large), and a house.<br />
Trophy Deer Ranch<br />
995+ Acres | McMullin County<br />
Property ID: 0<br />
This property is 995± acres of perfect deer habitat.<br />
Highly managed for trophy deer for years. It offers<br />
great improvements and Nueces River frontage.<br />
Cuchilla Pasture Ranch<br />
927.30± Acres | Brooks County<br />
Property ID: 105637<br />
This is the perfect quail and dove hunting paradise<br />
with good deer. Located in between Falfurias and<br />
Rivera along the King Ranch fence.<br />
860 Acres - Minerals<br />
860± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1079925<br />
This is a beautiful ranch with large oak trees located outside of Devine. The<br />
perfect getaway place. Price: $3,000,000<br />
Dos Lagos<br />
1,053± Acres | Kenedy County | Property ID: 944412<br />
Offering 1,053 acres with very large neighbors. Incredible hunting with deer,<br />
nilgai, turkey, dove, and quail. This is part of the best motte country in South Texas.<br />
160 FALL <strong>2012</strong>
J o n e s R a n c h R e a lt y , l l c<br />
www.JonesRanches.com | jay@jonesranches.com | (830) 456-9184<br />
Jay Jones | 501 North Milam | Fredericksburg, Texas 78624<br />
Hill Country Sanctuary Ranch<br />
567± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 956571<br />
This high-fenced ranch comprises 567± acres in Kimble county. It has several<br />
hill tops and deep draws with 300 foot elevation changes. The views are great<br />
and the perfect terrain for a hunting or recreational ranch. The ranch features<br />
four residences. The main home is a 5,500 square-foot Maple Island Log Home<br />
with five bedrooms, four baths. The other residences are two bunk houses and<br />
foreman’s quarters. There are blinds, feeders and deer pens that are included in<br />
the sale. Price: $2,950,000<br />
Williams Ranch<br />
178.48± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 904987<br />
This ranch has rolling pastures that are terraced with live oaks and very little cedar.<br />
It would make a great horse property, vineyard or hunting ranch. The views from<br />
this ranch are fantastic and many great home sites are available. Great views with<br />
paved access off RR 2721 make this ranch, close to Fredericksburg, worth a trip<br />
to see. Price: $1,293,980<br />
Burns Ranch<br />
338± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 896780<br />
Ranch has access on Ranch Road 765 between Fife and Doole. 338 acres with<br />
a fantastic lake approx. 8 to 10 acres stocked with bass. There is a great two<br />
bedroom one bath brick ranch house overlooking the lake. Water is supplied by<br />
the Millersview-Doole rural water district. This is a great hunting ranch with<br />
Whitetail deer, Turkey, Dove,and Ducks. The views on this ranch are great with<br />
Fishing, Hunting and Easy access. Price: $727,304<br />
Cave Creek Ranch<br />
44.62± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 896940<br />
This 44.62 acre ranch has its own 1,885 foot hill top. If you want ten mile views<br />
from your own personal hill top, this is a must see. There is 1,500-square-foot<br />
guest house with two bedrooms, two baths with Sisterdale stone, granite counter<br />
tops, cherry wood floors and a fantastic gourmet kitchen. A larger building site<br />
is available on top of a 1,885 summit with 360 degree views. Your own hill top<br />
is for sale in Fredericksburg. Price: $1,195,000<br />
Eden Ranch Home<br />
25.31± Acres<br />
Gillespie County<br />
Property ID: 1037250<br />
Home is an open ranch style<br />
with high ceilings and a great<br />
kitchen. Property has fantastic<br />
views with a pool, hot tub, super<br />
outdoor patio, riding arena and<br />
barn. This is a great country home<br />
that is very family friendly and<br />
close to Fredericksburg. Price:<br />
$625,000<br />
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www.LindasLand.com | lindasland@gmail.com | (800) 659-1333<br />
Linda Carter | 225 Larry Drive | Longview, Texas 75605<br />
Howard County Ranch<br />
6,400± Acres | Howard County<br />
Property ID: 978308<br />
PRICE REDUCED. This beautiful 10 section ranch has not<br />
been hunted on in over 17 years, there is an abundance<br />
of wildlife on the property including deer, turkey and quail. The incredible maintained landscaping goes<br />
about 1/4 mile all the way down the paved, tree lined driveway to the beautiful 7,800 square foot main<br />
home with native plants and grass surrounding the home with Fusque grass in the backyard. The main<br />
home has smoky mountain rock and wood on the exterior and has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths,<br />
plus an additional 1/4 bath in the office and 1/4 bath in the basement. There are three fireplaces and very<br />
large windows throughout the home in addition there is an office, dining area and kitchen, garden room,<br />
formal dining room and den. The entire home is electric and the basement and garage are both heated and<br />
air conditioned. The CRMWD water lines run across the ranch from east to west watering the yard and the<br />
grounds. If you have horses this is the ranch for you! Improvements- There are several improvements on this<br />
beautiful ranch including the 7,800 square foot main home, the air conditioned and heated shop building<br />
that is 40x125x12 feet, an 800 foot victorian building, a workshop that is 100x20 foot with attached storage buiding that is 20x50x20 foot, a 14 stall horse<br />
barn that is 36x156x12 foot that includes an office and bathroom, a covered riding arena that is 100x225x16 foot, three steel sheds with gutters that were built<br />
in 2003 and an overhead feeder in the cow lot, a 200x400 foot roping arena with pipe fencing and the foremans home. A pond in the backyard of the main home<br />
on the home section, two small lakes on the nine sections, Bealls creek run through the property from west to east and there are 19 dirt tanks. Price: $5,500,000<br />
South Mountain Ranch<br />
3,840± Acres | Howard County<br />
Property ID: 1021591<br />
South Mountain Ranch is a six section ranch that has incredible elevation changes due to South Mountain. The views<br />
from the top of the mountain are absolutely breathtaking, all in native pasture. The cattle are watered by 100 acre<br />
evaporation lake, known as The Red River Reserve Lake that is owned by the Colorado River Municipal Water District.<br />
There are four wind generators that are included in the purchase of the property that provide an income of approximately<br />
$35,000- $40,000 annually. The wind generators encompass approximately 80 acres that includes the top of South<br />
Mountain. There is a substation included on the 80 acres that provides an income of $4,000 annually at the base of South Mountain. This is a ranch that has excellent<br />
hunting including deer, turkey, blue and bobwhite quail. An oil top road leads to the entrance of the ranch, and there is an excellent rock road leading from the entrance<br />
of the property to the top of South Mountain. Wildlife includes deer, turkey, blues and bobwhite quail. There is a 100 acre Red River Reserve Lake owned by the<br />
Colorado River Municipal Water District and community water supply. All wind rights and wind generators. No hydrocarbons with the ranch. South Mountain Ranch<br />
is approximately 20 miles south of Interstate 20. Price: $2,304,000<br />
162 FALL <strong>2012</strong>
Visit www.LoneStarBCS.com for more<br />
pictures, information, and virtual tours.<br />
L o n e S t a r R e a lt y<br />
www.LoneStarBCS.com | chad@lonestarbcs.com | (979) 229-7015<br />
Chad Wootan | 406 Tarrow | College Station, Texas 77840<br />
4589 Sendera<br />
7.5± Acres | Brazos County | Property ID: 1102673<br />
Absolutely stunning home on 7.5± acres! Enjoy the beautiful country living<br />
in prestigious Sendera Estates. This home has every detail imaginable from<br />
the rock exterior, designer lighting, unique wood floors, antiqued cabinetry,<br />
soaring ceilings with wood details, antiqued metal tin ceiling on front and back<br />
porches, to the large oak trees, energy efficient foam insulation and tank-less<br />
water heaters, multi-use barn and professional landscaping! Price: $639,900<br />
17771 FM 974<br />
90± Acres | Brazos County | Property ID: 1102657<br />
Beautiful 90 acres with stunning better than new 6521 square-foot home. Four bedrooms, three full<br />
baths and two half baths. Gorgeous custom-built home with stone exterior, metal roof and huge front<br />
and back porches. Custom cabinets and trim throughout, with too many details to list. Chef’s kitchen has<br />
a huge island and 48” commercial grade stainless range. Two full offices, game room and media room.<br />
Property includes 50’ x 70’ barn, pond stocked with fish and lots of custom hay fields. Great fishing and<br />
hunting! Price: $1,795,000<br />
13637 CR 175<br />
72.7± Acres | Grimes County | Property ID: 1099156<br />
Beautiful, historic 72± acres established in 1851. Texas Century Ranch member. Great<br />
mix of wooded and open space. Gorgeous weekend ranch or cattle/horse operation.<br />
Come see real Texas history. Turn of the century house, two ponds, hand dug well,<br />
hay field and barn. Must see to appreciate the beauty and history! Price: $425,000<br />
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R i o R a n c h S a l e s<br />
www.RioRanchSales.com | ryan@rioranchsales.com | (956) 605-7258<br />
Ryan Foster | 1624 S Paloma | Harlingen, Texas 78552<br />
South Texas Premium Fairchase<br />
2,130± Acres | Kenedy County<br />
Property ID: 1098738<br />
Just north of Raymondville, Texas off Highway 77.<br />
(Bordering the famed King Ranch on the West and<br />
North side) This is by far one of the best low-fenced<br />
ranches in deep south Texas to hit the market. This is<br />
truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase an<br />
incredible ranch that has been in the same family for<br />
over four generations. It is prime south Texas habitat<br />
with an abundance of game and is entirely fair chase!<br />
This prime 2130± acres is completely low-fenced<br />
and is teaming with wildlife! This ranch offers<br />
incredible quail habitat along with tons of whitetail<br />
deer, Nilgai, turkey, Javelina and hogs. There are<br />
around six water wells located on the property,<br />
both windmills and submersible pumps supply<br />
water throughout the ranch. There are several large<br />
ponds on the property some are stocked with fish.<br />
Ranch has electric gate entry with a paved frontage.<br />
Great all weather access roads. Nice comfortable<br />
Lodge set up in a courtyard style setting, small three<br />
bedroom house, giant concrete floor barn with office.<br />
This incredible property is a great opportunity to<br />
purchase a low-fenced, fair chase ranch bordering<br />
the Norias division of the King Ranch for over five<br />
miles! no minerals convey. Possible owner finance.<br />
This ranch has never been on the market and is a<br />
must see!! Price: $7,500,000<br />
Starr County Turn-Key Ranch<br />
400± Acres | Starr County | Property ID: 1094857<br />
40 minutes from Mcallen, Texas, this property is a beautiful mix of native brush and semi open country. This ranch has plenty of giant whitetail deer and lots of game<br />
birds. The improvements on the ranch consist of a brand new two bedroom one bath furnished custom home, small enclosed barn, two ponds, city water, one water<br />
well, two food plots, four protein feeders, nice blinds, watering stations, and two deer breeding pens. The house area is landscaped with native butterfly garden plants<br />
and bird feeders, and is absolutely breathtaking with the abundance of beautiful butterflies that are present. This is a must see for any wildlife enthusiast looking for<br />
the perfect combination of ranchland. Additional adjoining acreage is available. 40 Minutes from Mcallen, Texas Price: $1,320,000<br />
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T e x a s S p o r t i n g P r o p e r t i e s<br />
www.TXSportingProperties.com | blastandcast@sbcglobal.net | (214) 207-8871<br />
Tom Stephenson | 3508 Greenville Avenue #31 | Dallas, Texas 75206<br />
Colorado River ranch<br />
1,336± Acres | McCullough County<br />
Property ID: 1102637<br />
4.3 miles of Colorado River frontage. 1,336 acres with<br />
4,000 square-foot limestone ranch house, breezeway,<br />
1,600 square-foot guest quarters, four bedrooms, six<br />
baths, garage, carport, all one continuous steel frame under<br />
20,000 square-foot metal roof, with 12 foot high wraparound<br />
porch. Plus large implement shed with enclosed<br />
shop, covered kennels with carport. City and river water<br />
to all. Ten tanks, two large ponds with genetically tested<br />
Florida bass. Various elevation changes, live oaks, highlyimproved<br />
pastures, grasses, roads, fences. Deer, turkey,<br />
quail, dove, etc. Hwy frontage, just 30 minutes from<br />
Brownwood, Coleman, Brady. Call Tom at 214-207-8871<br />
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W a l l e r C o u n t y L a n d C o m pa n y<br />
www.WallerCountyLand.com | broker@wallercountyland.com | (936) 372-9181 (979) 826-4133<br />
PO Box 1274 | 40040 Hempstead Highway | Waller, Texas 77484<br />
Easy Access to Highway 290<br />
52± Acres | Harris County<br />
Property ID: 663425<br />
This convenient location features a three-bedroom<br />
two-and-a-half bath main home with a two-car<br />
garage and lush landscaping plus a four-bedroom<br />
two-and-a-half bath second home. This property<br />
also includes a 30x60 pull through barn with two<br />
offices, concrete floor and 12x60 covered extension,<br />
two ponds, improved pastures, water to all pastures,<br />
fenced and cross-fenced. All in a secluded and<br />
private setting just five minutes from Highway 290.<br />
Price: $1,144,000<br />
County Charmer<br />
41± Acres | Waller County<br />
Property ID: 991316<br />
A secluded 2,413 square foot three-bedroom, twoand-a-half<br />
bath home is situated in the middle of this<br />
unrestricted 41 scenic acres. Beautifully designed<br />
gardens and landscaping, extensive lighting, pool<br />
with waterfall, conversation pool, BBQ patio, covered<br />
party pavilion and a 30-zone sprinkler system. There<br />
is a three-bedroom, one-bath guest quarters/office,<br />
a shop with concrete floor, two greenhouses, stocked<br />
lake, scattered trees, hay meadow and some woods.<br />
A rare find! Price: $679,000<br />
Oak Creek Ranch<br />
411± Acres | Waller County<br />
Property ID: 1018452<br />
Stately two-story, five-bedroom, two-and-a-half<br />
bath farmhouse was built around 1960. It boasts<br />
large rooms, covered porches and needs some<br />
updating. This property is gently rolling with lots of<br />
wildlife, beautiful views and many choice homesites.<br />
It is fenced and cross-fenced with a 12-stall barn, a<br />
large implement storage/hay barn with loafing shed,<br />
wooded areas, open pastures, a live running creek<br />
and six ponds. This unrestricted property fronts<br />
two roads and has great potential for a country<br />
subdivision or a magnificent location for your new<br />
country home. Price: $10,500 per acre<br />
Double Vision Ranch<br />
20± Acres | Waller County<br />
Property ID: 1089153<br />
The classic New England Salt Box structure features<br />
a first class stable on the ground floor and an<br />
impressive one-of-a-kind three-bedroom, two-bath<br />
home on the second floor. Loaded with custom<br />
features and architectural elements you won’t find<br />
anywhere else, this home boasts impeccable taste<br />
throughout. The stable features six 12x12 stalls<br />
and a 12x24 foaling stall, air conditioned tack room,<br />
half bath, shower, wash rack and a concrete center<br />
isle that offers garage space for three vehicles. It<br />
is fenced and cross-fenced with scattered trees, a<br />
lighted J. W. Hall 90 foot round pen, lighted roping<br />
arena, paddocks and “no climb” horse wire on all<br />
perimeter fencing. Price: $699,000<br />
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Hegar Road Ranch<br />
272± Acres | Waller County<br />
Property ID: 1076789<br />
Located just one mile from Houston Oaks Country<br />
Club, this beautiful ranch features a 4,536 square foot,<br />
three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath main residence<br />
with covered porches and an attached three-car<br />
carport. The property includes two guest homes,<br />
a six-stall horse barn, equipment shed with tack<br />
room and two-bedroom, one-bath living quarters,<br />
huge hay barn, 11 run-in sheds, large lighted arena,<br />
four ponds, open pastures, scattered trees, a large<br />
hay meadow, gently rolling terrain, gated entrance<br />
and extensive fencing and cross-fencing. This<br />
scenic property has 2,300 foot frontage on Hegar<br />
Road and 800 foot frontage on Margestadt Road.<br />
Price: $4,100,000<br />
TJM Ranch<br />
350± Acres | Waller County<br />
Property ID: 1092233<br />
The long paved tree-lined drive leads to a sprawling<br />
5,773 square foot main residence with six<br />
bedrooms, five full baths, attached fully equipped<br />
guest suite, attached three-car carport, full wraparound<br />
covered porch and a heated pool and spa.<br />
The property includes a three-bedroom, one-bath<br />
guest cottage with pool, a two-bedroom, one-bath<br />
guest house/office, barn, two equipment sheds<br />
and a 2,800 foot grass runway. With five ponds,<br />
rolling terrain, scattered trees, extensive fencing,<br />
two separate entrances and pastoral views, this<br />
working ranch offers the very best in country living.<br />
Price: $4,100,000
W i l s o n - J o n e s P r o p e r t i e s , i n c<br />
Robert C. Wilson, III/Linda D. Jones | ld.jones@sbcglobal.net | (713) 826-4534<br />
3421 Mt. Vernon | Houston, Texas 77006<br />
Cleghorn Ranch<br />
575± Acres | Bastrop County | Property ID: 1069229<br />
Extraordinary opportunity to own a turnkey game hunting and deer breeding ranch located one<br />
hour from Austin and two hours from Houston. This diverse and versatile ranch enjoys the perfect<br />
combination of picturesque lakes, improved pastures, grassy meadows and heavy wooded areas<br />
for wildlife. Several wet weather creeks traverse the ranch along with accessible roads and trails<br />
throughout. Improvements include a one story house, guest cabins, equipment barn and horse<br />
barn. Central to the deer breeding business is a 20-acre facility with pens, deer handler, and<br />
treatment and recovery rooms along with quest quarters, game room and office. 500 acres is high<br />
fenced with many varieties of exotics and genetically improved whitetail. For an additional price,<br />
owner will sell 110± DNA registered whitetail bred to top producing trophy sires (Maxbo, Maxbo<br />
727, Energizer, Express and Kid Rock) Please call for more information. Price $7,000,000<br />
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LOGO<br />
P e r r y B u s h o n g R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.PBushongRealEstate.com | janebrown@hctc.net | (830) 640-3383<br />
Perry Bushong/Broker | Jane Bushong Brown/Broker Associate | 661 Bushong Rd | Mountain Home, Texas 78058<br />
Pinon Pass Ranch<br />
4,048± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1020845<br />
Pinon Pass is located 30 miles west of Rocksprings in an area<br />
offering some of the most reasonably priced land in the Hill Country.<br />
The headquarters consists of a wonderful old three-bedroom, twobath<br />
ranch house of native rock with new electrical wiring and plumbing; a charming guest house; barns and pens; three wells. Beautiful pinon trees dot the landscape,<br />
giving the ranch its name. $1,275 per acre. The 1,073-acre pasture on the south end of this ranch is available by itself for $1,200 per acre. Price: $5,161,200<br />
CRD Ranch<br />
529± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1039000<br />
This great game ranch is located in northeastern Edwards County, just across the<br />
Kerr County line in the area known<br />
as the Divide. Hunting opportunities<br />
abound for whitetail, axis, fallow,<br />
sika, blackbuck, turkey and hogs.<br />
The ranch has a very comfortable,<br />
newly remodeled three-bedroom,<br />
two-bath mobile home with a large<br />
deck shaded by beautiful live oaks,<br />
two water wells, game fence and<br />
good road system. Not part of a<br />
subdivision and no deed restrictions.<br />
Price: $1,150,575<br />
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Blessings Ranch<br />
869± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1073294<br />
Blessings Ranch is located in southwestern Edwards County 20 miles north of<br />
Brackettville. Hunting in<br />
this area is excellent for<br />
whitetail, axis and turkey.<br />
The ranch has a 40' x 60'<br />
metal building and two<br />
water wells with electricity<br />
currently being brought in.<br />
There are simply amazing<br />
views and beautiful valleys<br />
at $1,225 per acre.<br />
Price: $1,064,525
D H L a n d C o m pa n y<br />
www.DHLandCompany.com | dh_land_company@yahoo.com | (512) 752-3800<br />
Terri Harris/Broker | 101 West Main Street | Lometa, Texas 76853<br />
Simms Creek Retreat<br />
44± Acres | Lampasas County | Property ID: 1083763<br />
Great weekend getaway or permanent home with approximately one-third mile of<br />
Simms Creek! Deer haven with wonderful cover along creek. Nice beautiful scattered<br />
oaks surround the edge of the property, which includes a lovely 1930s Craftsmanstyled<br />
cottage. The cottage is very quaint with two bedrooms, one bath, fireplace,<br />
and hardwood floors. Sit on the covered rear deck and watch the deer play, look at<br />
the stars! Peaceful country living only 15 minutes to Lampasas! Price: $325,000<br />
H e r b s t R e a l E s t at e S e r v iCc eo s m, pa i n c y . N a m e<br />
www.WebAddress.com herbstres@sbcglobal.net | Name@WebAddress.com | (512) 768-3401 | (123) 456-7890<br />
Dennis Herbst | 16648 N Highway 281 | Suite 103 Broker | Lampasas, Name | 123 Texas Street 76550 | City, TX 77777<br />
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Simms Creek<br />
262± Acres | Lampasas County | Property ID: 464070<br />
Lampasas County ranch covered with wild game. Deer, turkey, hogs and dove. This 262± acre tract is bisected by Simms Creek which runs except during extreme drought<br />
conditions. The property features varied terrain from open fields for food plots, to wooded creek bottoms to rough cedar hills. There is a covered RV hookup, water well<br />
and a historic old log barn. Look around you will not find a better creek property for the money at $3,750 per acre. Price: $982,500<br />
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H o l c o m b e R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.Har.com/Holcombe | greg@salemagnolia.com | (281) 259-8151 | (713) 248-0407<br />
Greg Holcome/Broker | 6910 FM 1488 #4 | Magnolia, Texas 77354<br />
Morgan Ranch<br />
56± Acres | Grimes County | Property ID: 1023793<br />
This 56±-acre cattle/horse ranch includes a custom built<br />
3,500-square-foot, three-bedroom home with formal living and<br />
dining, family room and media room. Attached by the breezeway<br />
you will find your private office and a private guest room with<br />
separate entrance from the main house. Horses will enjoy ten-stall<br />
barn with concrete alley way, tack room, office and hay loft. The<br />
lighted arena is set up perfectly with chutes and pens for Ranch<br />
Rodeos. four-bay tractor barn includes tool area and fuel tanks for<br />
all your farm equipment. Income producing hay pastures provide<br />
two to three cuts per year. Price: $1,199,000.00<br />
K e l l e r W i l l i a m s P e a r l a n d<br />
www.KW.com | hallbritton@kw.com | (832) 657-4185<br />
Heidi Allbritton | 2734 Sunrise Blvd. #208 | Pearland, Texas 77584<br />
209 Acre Hunting/Cattle Ranch<br />
209± Acres | Liberty County<br />
Property ID: 1083778<br />
209± acres with an exotic animal hunting ranch<br />
and cattle ranch. There are two dwellings on this<br />
property. High-fenced for axis deer and white tail<br />
deer. Miniature donkeys and black angus cattle live on<br />
this ranch. Looking for a business that gives you the<br />
opportunity to be outdoors? Look no further. Property<br />
has an ag tax exemption status. Look through the<br />
pictures again, Can’t you see yourself living here?<br />
Price: $1,499,999<br />
170 FALL <strong>2012</strong>
S t e p h e n s R a n c h H a n d R e a l E s t at e<br />
www.RanchHandRealEstate.com | tlee@web-access.net | (325) 647-5461<br />
Teresa Stephens Lee | 500 Early Boulevard | Early, Texas 76802<br />
The Stone Ranch<br />
981± Acres | Brown County<br />
Property ID: 420612<br />
The Stone Ranch is 981± acres of the best Texas has to offer with its greatest<br />
attribute being a 29± acre lake fed by Clear Creek. As you approach the lake, the<br />
magnitude of the crystal clear water and tree-covered shoreline will take your breath<br />
away. The lake has a rocky, rugged shoreline with oaks and elms and another flat<br />
shore with grassy tree-covered areas perfect for picnicking. Fishing is excellent with<br />
huge catfish and other fish varieties, including bass, crappie and perch. Near the<br />
lake is a three-bedroom, one-bath hunter’s cabin with electricity. Clear Creek, a live<br />
water creek, runs completely through the property. In one area, the creek bottom is<br />
solid rock with one side having high bluffs with beautiful rock formations with mixed<br />
native vegetation and trees providing cover along the creek. Another creek winds<br />
through the property with deep pools of water for wildlife and livestock. A large<br />
pond,“The Catfish Pond”, is at the bottom of the high ridge that runs the length of<br />
the ranch. The ranch has diverse terrain with a ridge that offers tremendous views,<br />
deep draws and two areas of cultivation for food plots. Tree cover is excellent with<br />
live oaks, post oaks, elms and mesquites being the predominate trees found on the<br />
ranch. An abundance of deer and turkey, along with quail and dove, make for an<br />
awesome hunting experience. The Stone Ranch has been in the same family for 105<br />
years and is one of the finest ranches offered for sale in Texas. All owned mineral,<br />
wind and water rights will convey. www.TheStoneRanch.com. Price: $3,919,095<br />
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J o h n n y C ava z o s<br />
The Texas Ranch Company<br />
168” Saskatchewan Whitetail<br />
Harvested with a bow, 2011<br />
in 17 degrees<br />
J a m e s A h e r n J r<br />
James L Ahern Jr Ranch Sales<br />
African Elephant <strong>2012</strong><br />
A l P h i l i p<br />
Kuper Ranch Sales<br />
52 lb. King Salmon, Kenai, Alaska<br />
R ya n F o s t e r<br />
Rio Ranch Sales<br />
Redfish on South Padre Island<br />
J e f f B o s w e l l<br />
Republic Ranches<br />
Duck Hunt on Split Oak Club<br />
in Danbury, Texas<br />
R a n d y C a d wa l l a d e r<br />
Kuper Ranch Sales<br />
7 foot, 160 lb alligator gar, Bow-fishing<br />
on the Frio River, La Salle County, TX<br />
M at t M a n n<br />
La Gloria Land Company<br />
With wife, Kiva, after hunting<br />
for her first turkey<br />
at their ranch in<br />
George West, TX<br />
R o b e r t D u l l n i g<br />
Kuper Ranch Sales<br />
T a m m y & J a m e s K i n g<br />
King Land & Water<br />
S h e l ly M o s c h a k<br />
5 Star County Properties<br />
Family Vacation at Rough Creek Ranch<br />
J a n e M o r g a n<br />
Jane Morgan Farm & Ranch Real Estate<br />
In the White Mountain Wilderness in NM with her horse, Domino, June <strong>2012</strong><br />
J o n a s H e l m<br />
Helm Land & Cattle<br />
David Little Real Estate<br />
On the podium in the 2010<br />
Vegas to Reno off-road race<br />
A t a s c o s a W i l d l i f e S u p p ly<br />
www.AtascosaWildlifeSupply.com<br />
172 FALL <strong>2012</strong>
D av i d F a u s t<br />
Keller Williams Farm & Ranch Group<br />
Desert Big horn killed in Sonora, Mexico,<br />
completing a 25 year quest of North<br />
American wild sheep & finishing his<br />
Grand Slam, March <strong>2012</strong><br />
R o b W i l s o n<br />
Wilson-Jones Properties, Inc.<br />
800 lb Black Marlin caught in the<br />
waters of Cabo San Lucas 2011<br />
G r e g H o l c o m b e<br />
& R o b e r t R ya n<br />
Holcombe Real Estate Fishing on East Bay<br />
D a n e M o u n t<br />
Davis Vernon Real Estate<br />
Mule Deer in Motley County, Texas 2010<br />
J i m B r o s c h e<br />
BriggsFreeman/Sotheby’s Int’l Realty<br />
Cowboy Spring Gathering <strong>2012</strong><br />
L i n d a D J o n e s<br />
Wilson-Jones Properties, Inc.<br />
Hiking in northern New Mexico<br />
M a r k C o l e m a n<br />
Texas Farms and Ranches<br />
Elk hunting Colorado in 2010<br />
K e n H o e r s t e r<br />
Texas Ranches for Sale<br />
On top of Enchanted Rock<br />
with girlfriend, Lauren<br />
J a n e B u s h o n g B r o w n<br />
Perry Bushong Real Estate<br />
Fly fishing with son, Cole, on the<br />
Snake River in Wyoming<br />
R i c k D o a k<br />
Keller Williams Farm & Ranch Group<br />
Feeding cows on ranch <strong>2012</strong><br />
S u b m i t Y o u r<br />
S h o t t o<br />
Lauret Jarvis<br />
Editor & Creative Director<br />
lauret@landsofamerica.com<br />
T r i p l e J J J R a n c h<br />
www.TripleJJJRanch.com<br />
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BROKER INDEX<br />
138<br />
145<br />
144<br />
H i l l C o u n t r y R e a l E s t at e , l l c<br />
132<br />
174 FALL <strong>2012</strong><br />
5 S t a r C o u n t r y P r o p e r t i e s<br />
152<br />
A u s t i n T r av i s P r o p e r t i e s<br />
139<br />
B a r t J o n e s R e a l E s t at e<br />
153<br />
B i g L e a g u e R a n c h e s<br />
134<br />
B o b P e lt i e r & A s s o c i at e s<br />
R e a l E s t at e<br />
151<br />
B r i g g s F r e e m a n<br />
R a n c h a n d L a n d D i v i s i o n<br />
146<br />
C a r p e n t e r R e a l E s t at e<br />
118<br />
C h a s . S . M i d d l e t o n & S o n<br />
130<br />
C o a l s o n R e a l E s t at e<br />
154<br />
5 S t a r C o u n t r y P r o p e r t i e s<br />
155<br />
C o n l e e R e a l E s t at e<br />
K e l l e r W i l l i a m s R e a lt y<br />
D av i d L i t t l e R e a l E s t at e , i n c<br />
H e l m L a n d & C at t l e<br />
140<br />
D av i s V e r n o n R e a l E s t at e<br />
160<br />
D e a n & W a l l a c e R e a l E s t at e<br />
156<br />
D e i t r a R o b e r t s o n R e a l E s t at e<br />
169<br />
D H L a n d C o m pa n y<br />
157<br />
E b b y H a l l i d ay R e a l E s t at e<br />
110<br />
E va n s & A s s o c i at e s R e a l E s t at e<br />
122<br />
F o s t e r F a r m & R a n c h<br />
120<br />
F r o s t y M i l l e r R a n c h R e a lt y , i n c<br />
158<br />
G o t t e s m a n R e s i d e n t i a l R e a l E s t at e<br />
169<br />
H e r b s t R e a l E s t at e S e r v i c e s<br />
H o d d e R e a l E s t at e C o<br />
170<br />
H o l c o m b e R e a l E s t at e<br />
48<br />
H o o d R e a l E s t at e I n c<br />
128<br />
J . M ya n e R e a lt y<br />
114<br />
J a c o b s P r o p e r t i e s<br />
95<br />
J a m e s L . A h e r n , J r . , R a n c h B r o k e r<br />
159<br />
J a n e M o r g a n F a r m & R a n c h<br />
R e a l E s t at e<br />
106<br />
J i m B e r r y H i l l C o u n t r y R a n c h S a l e s<br />
161<br />
J o n e s R a n c h R e a lt y<br />
101<br />
K e l l e r W i l l i a m s F a r m<br />
a n d R a n c h G r o u p
170<br />
168<br />
98<br />
K e l l e r W i l l i a m s P e a r l a n d<br />
P e r r y B u s h o n g R e a l E s t at e<br />
T e x a s R a n c h B r o k e r s l l p<br />
88<br />
K e l l e r W i l l i a m s R e a lt y<br />
L u x u r y / F a r m & R a n c h<br />
116<br />
92<br />
P h y l l i s B r o w n i n g C o m pa n y<br />
112<br />
82<br />
T e x a s R a n c h e s f o r S a l e<br />
165<br />
K i n g L a n d & W at e r<br />
R e n o R e a lt y G r o u p<br />
T e x a s S p o r t i n g P r o p e r t i e s<br />
56<br />
K u p e r R e a lt y F a r m & R a n c h<br />
108<br />
R e p u b l i c R a n c h e s<br />
143<br />
T h e C o u n t r y C o n n e c t i o n<br />
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