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WINTER <strong>2017</strong><br />

LAND.COM


Amidst the bustling communities of Denton C<br />

unparalleled in quality and distinction. Located<br />

the property known as El Milagr<br />

FIND OUT MOR<br />

Exclusively Listed<br />

David Burgher and Harlan Ray of Briggs


ounty lies a true equestrian paradise that is<br />

just north of Lake Lewisville in Hickory Creek,<br />

o stands out among the crowd.<br />

E ON PAGE 30<br />

and Marketed by<br />

Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty


WINTER <strong>2017</strong><br />

ON THE COVER<br />

30<br />

30<br />

EL MILAGRO<br />

Located just north of Lake Lewisville, El Milagro stands out among the crowd. Just 35<br />

minutes from the Park Cities and Preston Hollow neighborhoods in North Dallas, this<br />

property is an example of only the finest facilities and equipment to take care of the most<br />

sophisticated equestrian individuals.<br />

28<br />

48<br />

BROCHURE<br />

LUCKY A RANCH<br />

The Lucky A Ranch, located six miles east<br />

of Navasota, is 388± acres of thoughtfully<br />

customized perfection about 72 miles<br />

from Houston.<br />

(Following page 48)<br />

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BROCHURE<br />

CROW FAIR RANCH<br />

This breathtaking 157-acre estate, located 13<br />

miles outside Fredericksburg, hosts an awardwinning<br />

home situated among a combination<br />

of hills and valleys along Devils Creek.<br />

(Following page 72)<br />

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The Lifestyle Issue<br />

18<br />

42<br />

10<br />

18<br />

PROFILE<br />

CLINT ORMS—CRAFTING A LEGACY<br />

In an era where goods are stamped, stacked<br />

and shipped as cheaply and quickly as<br />

possible, the handcrafted originality and quality<br />

of Clint Orms’ handmade pieces uniquely<br />

reflect Texas’ proud cowboy heritage.<br />

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PROFILE<br />

ANSWERING THE LAND’S CALL<br />

Justin Cop, owner of Fredericksburg Realty,<br />

risked his wife’s wrath to answer the long, loud<br />

call of the Texas Hill Country and establish<br />

himself as a ranch broker.<br />

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BIRD’S-EYE VIEW WILDLIFE SURVEYS<br />

There are many considerations to bear in mind<br />

when pondering the merits of helicopter surveys.<br />

42<br />

BURGER ON THE WAY<br />

Harlan Ray’s friends have jokingly accused<br />

him of being a “true connoisseur” of the<br />

hamburger. It comes down to delighting in the<br />

best version of an incredibly basic package.<br />

He is delighting in the journey as he tries to find<br />

the best burger in Texas. His quest has led him<br />

to some truly incredible burgers, and he shares<br />

some of his favorite burger joints so far.<br />

62<br />

KEEPING THE PAST ALIVE<br />

The family and the architect who renovated a<br />

150-year-old farmstead in Bosque County<br />

share 10 tips for restoring a historic home.<br />

70<br />

TWA’S ADULT EDUCATION<br />

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER<br />

For landowners, knowledge is the power to<br />

make the informed decisions about habitat<br />

management and natural resource policy.<br />

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE<br />

Our annual gift guide curated especially for<br />

the discriminating land aficionado! Gift ideas<br />

ranging from gifts for the home, foodies, book<br />

lovers, the kids and more!<br />

22<br />

MARKET<br />

Research economist Dr. Charles Gilliland’s<br />

report on Texas land markets<br />

24<br />

TOP 100 SOLD<br />

The Lands of America Comparable Sales<br />

quarterly sales results<br />

26<br />

ASSOCIATIONS<br />

Land-related organizations’ quarterly news<br />

LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING<br />

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A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER<br />

inter brings our annual lifestyle issue. In the context of a ranch,<br />

lifestyle is generally characterized by lived-in boots, jeans faded<br />

to comfortable perfection, days spent on a horse or in a hunting<br />

blind and nights spent around a fire with the people you enjoy most. In the words of Martha Stewart, a woman who I probably<br />

don’t have much in common with, these are all “good things.”<br />

But the events of <strong>2017</strong> have caused me to reflect a lot. My wife Lisa and I have three kids, ranging in age from 14 to seven.<br />

And when I look at the world they are inheriting, I’m forced to challenge the notion that good things are enough. I’ve had to<br />

look in the mirror and ask: “Do I want to give them a lifestyle or teach them a style for living their lives?”<br />

I’m doing my damnedest to gift them with the latter. The concept, known as the Golden Rule, is simple to grasp: “Do unto others<br />

as you would have them do unto you.” It’s harder to act on consistently. For those of us raised in the Judeo-Christian tradition,<br />

it’s Matthew 7:12. Matthew, well actually Jesus, said it another way when he was asked to order the commandments. The most<br />

important was to love God more than anything else. The second was to “Love your neighbor as yourself.”<br />

While some may accuse me of being preachy, I’m actually just being practical. Regardless of what you believe—or don’t—<br />

it’s hard to argue that this notion of respect and compassion for others is a bad idea. It’s the foundation for a civil, functional<br />

society. It’s the foundation of a style for living that guarantees collectively we will leave the world better than we found it.<br />

Robert Frost suggested, “Good fences make good neighbors.” Personally, I<br />

think that good neighbors reach across fences—both real and perceived. In<br />

2018, I hope that you’ll join me in reaching beyond good for my best self.<br />

Tom Alexander<br />

Publisher • talexander@land.com<br />

TOM ALEXANDER<br />

Publisher<br />

LAURET JARVIS<br />

Editor-in-Chief<br />

BRITTANY GILLEN<br />

Production Manager<br />

KATIE GORDON<br />

Designer<br />

LAUREN CARSWELL<br />

Designer<br />

LETTERS + COMMENTS<br />

Lauret Jarvis, Editor-in-Chief, ljarvis@land.com<br />

SUBSCRIPTIONS + INFORMATION<br />

land.com/magazines or email us at magazines@land.com<br />

© Copyright <strong>2017</strong> CoStar Group. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Texas LAND Magazine is published by CoStar Group, 100 Congress Ave,<br />

Suite 1500, Austin, TX 78701. Information provided to CoStar Group is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The publisher will not be responsible for any omissions, errors, typographical mistakes or misinformation within this<br />

publication. Measurements and figures are approximate. Properties are subject to errors, omissions, prior change or prior sale. The real estate advertised in this magazine is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and<br />

it’s amendments. This magazine will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Dwellings advertised in this magazine are available on an equal opportunity basis. Printed in the USA.


@LAURETLAND<br />

#LANDMAGS #LANDSOFAMERICA #LANDMAGAZINE #TXLANDMAGAZINE


CONTRIBUTORS<br />

LORIE A. WOODWARD<br />

Lorie has worked as a writer and public relations<br />

practitioner exploring the intersection of agriculture,<br />

natural resources and public policy for almost 30<br />

years. Her career, which has included stints in the<br />

public and private sector, has taken her across<br />

the country and around the world, where she has<br />

been enthralled by the people of the land and<br />

their stories. She is the president of Woodward<br />

Communications and co-owner of The Round<br />

Top Register, a regional<br />

magazine focused on life<br />

in the rolling bluebonnet<br />

hills of central Texas<br />

where country meets city.<br />

Woodward was reared on<br />

a ranch near Lexington,<br />

Texas, but now makes her<br />

home in Brenham, Texas,<br />

with her two children, Kate<br />

and Will.<br />

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Farm<br />

Credit Bank of Texas is a cooperatively<br />

owned wholesale bank that is part of the<br />

nationwide Farm Credit System. Their<br />

mission is to enhance the quality of life in<br />

rural America by using cooperative principles<br />

to provide competitive credit and superior<br />

service to their customers. Find out more at<br />

FarmCreditBank.com.related issues.<br />

DR. CHARLES<br />

GILLILAND<br />

HARLAN RAY<br />

GREG SIMONS<br />

Dr. Gilliland currently<br />

holds an appointment<br />

as a Research<br />

Economist with the<br />

Real Estate Center<br />

in the Mays School<br />

and an appointment<br />

as Adjunct<br />

Associate Professor<br />

of Agricultural<br />

Economics at Texas<br />

A&M University. In addition, Dr. Gilliland is a<br />

Helen and O.N. Mitchell Fellow of Real Estate<br />

and a Clinical Professor of Finance teaching<br />

real estate investment analysis for the Master<br />

of Real Estate program in the Mays School at<br />

Texas A&M University.<br />

Harlan Ray is a broker at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Ranch<br />

and Land Division. Ray and his business partner started<br />

Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales a little over three years ago as<br />

a premier full service ranch brokerage team working in<br />

the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding markets. In<br />

his spare time, Ray enjoys traveling with his wife Melissa,<br />

going to Baylor football games, fly fishing and team roping.<br />

He is on the advisory council and a founding member of<br />

the Stewards of the Wild Dallas Chapter and serves on the<br />

board of Camp John Marc. Ray and his wife currently live in<br />

Dallas with their border collie Gracie.<br />

Greg received a B.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries<br />

Sciences in 1987 from Texas A&M University and soon after<br />

formed Wildlife Systems, Inc., a company that currently<br />

manages hunting operations on over 800,000 acres of<br />

private land in Texas and New Mexico. He is also co-owner<br />

of Wildlife Consultants, LLC, providing technical assistance<br />

to landowners and other entities on habitat management<br />

and other wildlife-related issues. Greg served as President<br />

of Texas<br />

Wildlife<br />

Association<br />

through July<br />

2015.<br />

LEAD THE CONVERSATION + BECOME A<br />

CONTRIBUTOR ON LAND.COM AND<br />

IN LAND MAGAZINES Learn more at<br />

land.com/magazines/contribute<br />

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C U R AT E D<br />

ESPECIALLY FOR THE<br />

DISCRIMINATING<br />

LAND AFICIONADO<br />

for the home<br />

CUSTOM SKULL MOUNTS<br />

Seth Patterson, Northwest Ranch Decor Artist at 84 East, creates<br />

original art that celebrates the magnificence of the Pacific Northwest, its<br />

wildlife and scenic grandeur. Patterson upholsters custom salmon and<br />

skull mounts with Pendleton wool fabric. This rustic wall art would look<br />

stunning on any western ranch. They are great for staging ranch homes<br />

or as client gifts for rural real estate sales—and of course, for hanging on<br />

the walls of ranch homes. Patterson lives on the banks of a Columbia River<br />

tributary and handmakes everything at home with a specific PNW place<br />

in mind as inspiration for every piece. These statement pieces will elevate<br />

your home and lodge decor to a new level. To discuss what Patterson can<br />

create for you, please email him at Seth@SethPatterson.com.<br />

Find out more 84East.com/shop<br />

MINI BOURBON BARREL<br />

WOODEN BLUETOOTH SPEAKER<br />

BOURBON & BOOTS<br />

Bourbon & Boots is a southern lifestyle brand specializing in rare<br />

and unique handcrafted products celebrating life in the South.<br />

10% off discount code: TexasLandTake10<br />

HANDCRAFTED<br />

HORSESHOE WINE<br />

RACK BOTTLE HOLDER<br />

Find out more BourbonAndBoots.com<br />

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KUHDOO<br />

SOAP CO.<br />

Kuhdoo Soap Co. is an Austin-based natural soap company. Husband and wife team Jared and Kaysha<br />

own and operate Kuhdoo as their full-time business. Jared is a fourth-generation soap maker, and when<br />

Kaysha was faced with a layoff from Corporate America, and a baby was on the way, Kuhdoo was born.<br />

Kuhdoo is now in it’s fourth year, and all of the products are handcrafted in small batches. Kuhdoo<br />

offers natural soaps, body butters and soy candles and has a large portfolio of custom clients.<br />

Find out more KuhdooSoap.com<br />

MARBLED PLANTER<br />

CANDY MARBLE MUG<br />

GRACIOUS GARLANDS<br />

CANDY MARBLED SERVING TRAY<br />

HANDMADE PORCELAIN<br />

Austin-based artist and designer Eliana Bernard began working with clay in college and fell in<br />

love with the medium immediately. Her current collection is inspired by marbled patterns created<br />

out of multiple experiments with liquid clay. In the Marbled Collection, the pattern varies from<br />

piece to piece making them truly one-of-a-kind! Bernard takes the time and care to create pieces<br />

that will make mealtimes more special, gatherings more meaningful and the home more beautiful,<br />

in hopes that you will enjoy each item as much as she enjoys making them.<br />

Gracious Garlands curates the freshest and most beautiful<br />

greenery from farmers around the country for the holiday season.<br />

They adorn their clients’ homes and businesses with the highest<br />

quality greenery and offer additional services such as installation,<br />

holiday styling and tree delivery and set up. Visit their website<br />

to shop their stunning selection of wreaths, garlands and swags.<br />

Their purpose at Gracious Garlands is to bring outward beauty<br />

into the community, and their mission is to bring both outward<br />

and inner beauty together by supporting organizations devoted<br />

to strengthening the inner beauty of others through giving 3%<br />

of sales to their local partnerships, Thistle Farms in Nashville,<br />

Tennessee, and Magdalene House in Austin, Texas.<br />

Redeem your 15% off discount code by emailing<br />

Info@GraciousGarlands.com with “LAND Magazine Discount”<br />

in subject line.<br />

Find out more ElianaBernard.com<br />

Find out more GraciousGarlands.com<br />

LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING<br />

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for them<br />

THE TEXAS EDGE JEWELRY<br />

The Texas Edge began when Yvette Gonzales couldn’t find Texas-inspired jewelry<br />

anywhere close to what she had envisioned in her mind—so she created them. It all<br />

started with the iconic Texas cuff. The demand and interest in this one design led to<br />

an entire collection. Texas has state pride like no other, and The Texas Edge aims to<br />

create designs for those who are Texas born, Texas bred or Texan by choice!<br />

Find out more TheTexasEdge.net<br />

EVERY BLEND 6-PACK<br />

GIFT BOX<br />

Y’ALLSOME<br />

Y’allsome sells Southern-themed products and gives 10% of their profits to help Southern foster kids find<br />

permanent homes. Their product line includes t-shirts, hats, onesies and prints. It was started by two<br />

southerners, a husband and wife team, who were living in L.A. and wanted a way to connect back to the<br />

place they always called ‘home’ and to help the plight of foster kids whom they are passionate about. Since<br />

then, they have moved back to the South and settled into Nashville, where they continue to make new<br />

products and spread the word of their mission. Y’allsome created two designs for Hurricane Harvey relief<br />

and sold them with 100% of the profits going to help those effected by the natural disaster. In the end,<br />

Y’allsome was able to donate $35,000 to the Red Cross earmarked for Texas victims.<br />

Toothpicks redefined! Daneson is different. Purity and process are<br />

more than words. Their toothpicks are made from bone white—<br />

American milled—northern white birch. Daneson plants 100 trees<br />

for each one they cut and they are committed to the subtle character<br />

of natural ingredients. This beautiful gift box is the ideal starter kit.<br />

Think of it as a stepping stone towards finding your preferred blend.<br />

The Traditional blends that are included are Cinnamint No.7, Mint<br />

No.9, Ginger Honey No.20 and Lemon No.11. Packed alongside<br />

these stellar bottles are their premium Single Malt No.16 and<br />

Bourbon No.22 Select blends.<br />

Find out more Daneson.com<br />

Find out more Yallsome.com<br />

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MCKENNA QUINN<br />

FALL <strong>2017</strong><br />

McKenna Quinn was launched January 2016 with the<br />

dream of creating elegant and functional apparel for the<br />

outdoor woman. Manufactured in Dallas, McKenna Quinn<br />

is proud to be American made. Focusing on quality and<br />

fit, McKenna Quinn aims to allow women to comfortably<br />

and fashionably go from the field and stream to dinner or<br />

wherever else the day might take them.<br />

15% off discount code: LAND15<br />

Find out more ShopMcKennaQuinn.com<br />

PIPER LONG SLEEVE CHAMBRAY LADIES HUNTING SHIRT<br />

WITH CHOCOLATE BROWN SHOOTING PADS<br />

QUAIL SCARF<br />

MODERN HUNTSMAN<br />

Modern Huntsman is a biannual publication and online forum for like-minded<br />

conservationists, creatives and outdoor enthusiasts. Born out of frustration with the way<br />

hunting is often misrepresented, this publication is told from the perspective of hunting<br />

purists and philosophers, unaltered by the skews of mainstream media, misinformed<br />

emotional rants and corporate interests. In short, they be returning to the root traditions in<br />

hopes of improving the perception of hunting in our modern society. From the mountains<br />

of the American west to the fields of south Texas, the savannahs of East Africa to the<br />

governmental councils on regulation, this issue covers a diverse range of topics, all unified<br />

by common ethics. Visit their website to purchase the first issue!<br />

Find out more ModernHuntsman.co<br />

C&C LONE STAR LEATHER<br />

C&C Lone Star Leather Company is a high-end, custom leather shop specializing in<br />

handbags, totes, purses, messenger bags, belts, wallets, leather jewelry and custom<br />

knife sheaths. All items are handmade in Boerne, Texas. Their designs are classic,<br />

practical and durable. In addition to being stylish, only the best 100% full grain and<br />

top grain leather hides are used in their custom leather pieces. Artisan’s Chris and<br />

Cristen Wiggins both have a strong passion for design and enjoy creating unique<br />

products. This passion and enthusiasm comes through in everything they make.<br />

<strong>2017</strong> Fall Production Tote Bags Discount<br />

Regular Price $180–$200<br />

Now $160 until December 31, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Find out more CCLoneStarLeather.com<br />

LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING<br />

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gifts that give<br />

WORTHY CO.<br />

PRODUCTS<br />

From their hands to yours! Every Worthy Co.<br />

product is handmade by and benefits survivors<br />

of sexual exploitation in the NET Purchased<br />

Fort Worth program. Every woman is worthy<br />

of a chance to rebuild their life. Winton &<br />

Waits believes that there is beauty in the<br />

broken. They want their shop to be a place<br />

where stories of brokenness become beautiful<br />

stories of hope. A place where creativity and<br />

collaboration thrives. A place to be inspired!<br />

Find out more<br />

WintonAndWaits.com<br />

TheNetFw.com<br />

DEEP IN THE<br />

HEART OF TEXAS<br />

CHARM<br />

A design named after a popular song with a<br />

fun clapping chorus, the Deep in the Heart of<br />

Texas Charm is a simple expression of state<br />

pride. Proceeds of this charm will be donated<br />

to help Texans recover from Hurricane Harvey.<br />

BLACK PATCH POM BEANIES<br />

Find out more<br />

JamesAvery.com<br />

Love Your Melon is an apparel brand dedicated to giving a hat to every child<br />

battling cancer in America as well as supporting nonprofit organizations who<br />

lead the fight against pediatric cancer.<br />

Find out more<br />

LoveYourMelon.com<br />

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for the foodie<br />

THE FARMHOUSE<br />

COOKBOOK<br />

A collection of over 100 mouth-watering recipes inspired by the traditions of the farmhouse<br />

kitchen—with a modern twist. Stuffed full of details on selecting the best ingredients, eating<br />

seasonally and foraging, this book is an invaluable source of information as well as a celebration<br />

of modern country living and how to get involved with the land and the food you eat.<br />

Find out more BarnesAndNoble.com<br />

RUBS OF THE<br />

SOUTH GIFTSET<br />

MERRY CHRISTMAS<br />

TEXAS & BOOT<br />

SCOOTIN’ SWEETS<br />

If you’ve ever wanted to sample authentic<br />

barbecue rubs from the Southern regions of the<br />

United States, or simply love the barbecue tastes<br />

of the South, this set is for you!<br />

Find out more Etsy.com/Shop/GustoSpice<br />

Maggie Louise Confections is an Austin-based<br />

creative confections company that brings haute<br />

couture designs to the world of chocolate. Launched<br />

in 2013, Maggie Louise Confections has reinvented<br />

the classic sampler box with color, personality and a<br />

unique customization platform making each box of<br />

chocolate a fun and memorable experience to both<br />

create and gift. While some say the chocolates are<br />

almost too pretty to eat, the company is praised for<br />

their nostalgic flavor palette, making these bite size<br />

confections a celebrated everyday indulgence.<br />

Find out more MaggieLouiseConfections.com<br />

LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING<br />

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for the kids<br />

LOG CABIN KIT<br />

Offering frontier fun for kids (4+)<br />

and adults alike, this DIY log cabin<br />

construction kit is a nostalgic nod to<br />

honest Abe’s boyhood home. Assemble<br />

the 37 hand-printed, laser-cut maple<br />

plywood pieces to create your own cabin<br />

and add a fantasy camp name to the front<br />

door to personalize your petite property.<br />

Includes a handsome drawstring bag for<br />

presentation and storage.<br />

Find out more<br />

UncommonGoods.com<br />

BROOK & COLLINS’<br />

RAINY DAY ADVENTURE<br />

Texas-based author Stephen Davis was fortunate enough to share<br />

wonderful memories with his brother and sisters, always looking<br />

to them as friends. When his first niece and nephew came along,<br />

they inspired Davis to write this book. It is through their playful<br />

innocence and active imagination that the story came to be. Join<br />

them as they escape the rainy weather and travel through the thick<br />

jungle and engage with a group of fun, carefree animals, opening up<br />

a window to their creativity as they journey to find their way home.<br />

Find out more<br />

BrookeAndCollins.com<br />

PRE-ORDER TODAY!<br />

MALI PRINTED CANVAS TEEPEE<br />

Printed with bold black-and-white graphics, this portable play tent features exposed<br />

bamboo poles and oversized tassel trim. Perfectly proportioned to provide a cozy hideout<br />

for the littlest nomads, the scaled-down size also makes it easy to assemble and store.<br />

Find out more<br />

RHBabyAndChild.com<br />

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for the bookworm<br />

WOMAN<br />

WALK THE LINE<br />

Full-tilt, hardcore, down-home and<br />

groundbreaking, the women of country music<br />

speak volumes with every song. Whether it’s<br />

Rosanne Cash eulogizing June Carter Cash or a<br />

17-year-old Taylor Swift considering the golden<br />

glimmer of another precocious superstar,<br />

Brenda Lee, it’s the humanity beneath the<br />

music that resonates.<br />

CAPITAL GAINES<br />

Here is the honest (and often humorous) account<br />

of Chip’s personal journey, in both business<br />

and in life. You can consider this his personal<br />

playbook. There’s a decent chance you’re gonna<br />

find something you need in here, too.<br />

T H E<br />

BROKEN SPOKE<br />

James and Annetta White opened the<br />

Broken Spoke in 1964 and they continue to<br />

honor a promise made to Ernest Tubb years ago:<br />

they’re “keepin’ it country.”<br />

Find out more<br />

UTPress.UTexas.edu/Books<br />

Find out more<br />

MagnoliaMarket.com/Capital-Gaines<br />

Find out more<br />

DonnaMarieMillerBlog.com<br />

S IS FOR SOUTHERN<br />

Take a tour across the modern South with this informative and entertaining guide to<br />

Southern life and culture from the editors of the award-winning Garden & Gun magazine.<br />

From food, music, arts and style to legendary figures and contemporary innovators, nearly<br />

500 entries span every letter of the alphabet—and the region—with a hundred signature<br />

essays from the South’s finest writers and prominent personalities.<br />

Find out more<br />

GardenAndGun.com/Articles/Books-Garden-Gun<br />

LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING<br />

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PROFILE<br />

TWA MEMBER PROFILE<br />

C L I N T O R M S<br />

CRAFTING A LEGACY<br />

WRITTEN BY LORIE A. WOODWARD<br />

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CLINT ORMS ENGRAVERS & SILVERSMITHS<br />

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PROFILE<br />

hile silversmith Clint Orms’<br />

W<br />

belt buckles, money clips<br />

and bracelets reflect Texas’<br />

proud cowboy heritage, his<br />

most profound professional<br />

influence came from a Native<br />

American he met while living in Brisbane, Australia.<br />

“The first time I met Michael Redshirt, he<br />

was playing Santa Claus in the mall where I was<br />

working as an engraver,” Orms said.<br />

In addition to being a “jolly old elf,” the<br />

American ex-pat was an artist. Over time, the<br />

two became close friends. Orms asked Redshirt<br />

to teach him some Native American traditions.<br />

Redshirt imparted the wisdom his grandfather had<br />

shared with him.<br />

“He said, ‘Put your whole self into your work<br />

and it will have a life of its own. People will forever<br />

feel your life and energy,’” Orms said. “As a young<br />

artist that resonated with me, and today it forms<br />

the basis of everything we thing do at Clint Orms<br />

Engravers & Silversmiths.”<br />

While Clint and his team of nine artisans focus<br />

on the needs of their present-day customers,<br />

they are crafting legacy pieces with future<br />

recipients in mind.<br />

“It’s my hope that our pieces become family<br />

touchstones—serving as a visible reminder of the<br />

people who came before and their stories—as<br />

buckles are passed from generation to generation,”<br />

Orms, who along with his wife Roxie founded his<br />

company now-based in Ingram in 1991, said. “If<br />

we’ve done our job well, each succeeding owner<br />

will also feel the passion that we put into each<br />

piece—the passion that brings the silver to life.”<br />

Although the company has grown through the<br />

years, Orms still sits at the work bench alongside<br />

his team. These days, he focuses his attention<br />

on designing and overseeing the manufacturing<br />

process. His fellow artisans replicate the pieces.<br />

All of the work is done by hand and designs are<br />

produced in limited quantities before being retired.<br />

“I wear a lot of hats in the business,” Orms, who<br />

shares the day-to-day responsibilities of running<br />

the company with Roxie, said. “There’s an art to<br />

growing a small business.”<br />

In an era where goods are stamped, stacked<br />

and shipped as cheaply and quickly as possible,<br />

the hand-crafted originality and quality of an<br />

Orms-made piece stands out.<br />

“We use materials that will meet the test of<br />

time,” Orms said. “When you see silver and gold<br />

pieces in museums that are thousands of years<br />

old, it’s a reminder of the permanence of this<br />

work, and it reinforces the importance of classic<br />

style and design.”<br />

The team uses genuine gemstones and<br />

precious metals in heavier weights than necessary<br />

to ensure quality and durability.<br />

“When we design a piece, whether it’s a oneof-a-kind<br />

for a client or one of our limited edition<br />

designs, we develop a look that is current but<br />

draws on classic, historic motifs, and we make it<br />

durable so even future generations will be able to<br />

wear it proudly even as it develops the patina of<br />

time,” Orms said.<br />

“PUT YOUR WHOLE SELF<br />

INTO YOUR WORK AND<br />

IT WILL HAVE A LIFE OF<br />

ITS OWN. PEOPLE WILL<br />

FOREVER FEEL YOUR<br />

LIFE AND ENERGY”<br />

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PROFILE<br />

WHY TWA?<br />

Orms first made a connection with TWA<br />

at the annual convention’s trade show. The<br />

relationship has progressed past merely<br />

business, and Orms, who is long-time<br />

auction donor and exhibitor, now serves<br />

on the Board of Directors. Clint Orms<br />

Engravers & Silversmiths is one of only<br />

eight corporate supporting sponsors.<br />

“TWA’s legacy extends to all of Texas.<br />

The organization exists to educate and<br />

conserve. In my opinion, the thing that<br />

TWA does best is share practical knowledge<br />

about conservation and land management.<br />

As a group, the staff, the leaders and the<br />

members are constantly learning and then<br />

teaching about conservation. They take<br />

steps to care for wildlife and teach other<br />

people how to do it, too.” —Clint Orms<br />

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PROFILE<br />

AN INSPIRED CAREER<br />

As an artist, Orms finds inspiration in many places.<br />

“Coming up with new designs is never a challenge because<br />

inspiration is all around me,” he said. “It’s harder to know when<br />

to stop working on a piece. There’s a tipping point in every piece<br />

where additions take away from the work instead of improve it.<br />

The secret is recognizing when to stop.”<br />

Leather tooling put his feet upon the creative path that<br />

eventually led Orms to become an engraver and silversmith.<br />

“Hand tooling is an intricate process,” Orms, who began<br />

making belts when he was 13, said. “It introduced me to some of<br />

the basic ideas that I use today.”<br />

He moved from leather to metals because he sought<br />

permanence in his personal work, but he still appreciates<br />

fine leatherwork.<br />

creating different patinas can add even more artistic depth and<br />

interest. There’s always something new to learn or a boundary<br />

to push.”<br />

His childhood in Wichita Falls where he was reared in close<br />

proximity to old-time cowboys also inspires him.<br />

“The scope of our work extends beyond traditional western<br />

wear, but the western buckle is a tradition of Texas cowboys that I<br />

wanted to share with the world,” Orms said. “Beyond the obvious,<br />

I hope these buckles reflect the cowboys’ sense of pride in taking<br />

care of their gear, their livestock and the jobs at hand.”<br />

Orms is also an outdoorsman. Hunting, fishing, wildlife and<br />

nature move him. The mosaics, weaves, rosettes and scrolls that<br />

anchor or enhance many designs come from plants. The recurring<br />

patterns in nature as described by Fibonacci’s sequence are<br />

omnipresent as are native and African wildlife.<br />

“It’s no secret that Texans have shaped the<br />

land and the land has shaped Texans,” he said.<br />

While Orms’ work is a reflection of many<br />

things, he is ultimately inspired by his clients.<br />

“We’ve got nine master hand toolers who allow us to<br />

represent their work in conjunction with our buckles,”<br />

Orms said. “It’s gratifying to showcase their work because<br />

I know what it takes to achieve it.”<br />

As he began to explore sterling silver and the art of engraving,<br />

antique trophy cups from East Coast companies such as Tiffany<br />

and Gorham caught his attention as did finely made guns<br />

accented with intricate patterns and carvings.<br />

“Because people use what silversmiths and engravers make,<br />

it’s sometimes classified as a craft,” Orms said. “In my mind, it’s<br />

a practical art. We create pieces that enhance the experience of<br />

everyday life.”<br />

The silver’s malleability lends itself to creative expression.<br />

“Silver can be shaped to create different depths,” Orms said.<br />

“Then, the palette of techniques including engraving, carving and<br />

“FOR ME, PERSONALLY, I<br />

WANT TO MY LEGACY TO BE<br />

GENERATIONS OF SATISFIED<br />

CUSTOMERS WHO ARE LIVING<br />

WITH PIECES EXACTLY AS THEY<br />

ENVISIONED THEM—OR PIECES<br />

THAT MAY BE EVEN BETTER<br />

THAN THEY DARED IMAGINE.”<br />

“My clients come in knowing what they want,” Orms said. “For<br />

many people, they’ve wanted a legacy piece for decades but<br />

either weren’t able to find the person to express their vision or they<br />

never committed to making the investment of time or resources<br />

to bring the vision to life. Being entrusted with someone’s vision,<br />

inspires me to do my best.”<br />

His best is the stuff of legacies.<br />

“I define a legacy as passing along something of value,” Orms said.<br />

“I want my pieces to become a family legacy. For me, personally, I<br />

want to my legacy to be generations of satisfied customers who are<br />

living with pieces exactly as they envisioned them—or pieces that<br />

may be even better than they dared imagine.” °<br />

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MARKET<br />

TEXAS LAND MARKETS<br />

THIRD QUARTER <strong>2017</strong><br />

WRITTEN BY CHARLES E. GILLILAND, PH.D.<br />

RESEARCH ECONOMIST | REAL ESTATE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY<br />

Based on results through the first three<br />

quarters of <strong>2017</strong>, prices in Texas land<br />

markets have moved up slightly from 2016<br />

levels. The <strong>2017</strong> percentage increase at 2.1<br />

percent amounted to less than half of the<br />

2016 results. The third quarter increase<br />

retreated from 2.13 percent increase in<br />

the second quarter. These results suggest<br />

top the meager one percent gain in 2015<br />

but trail well behind the 2012–2014 robust<br />

price growth. The muted expansion<br />

confirmed much slower Texas rural land<br />

prices appreciation compared to 2013–<br />

2015 levels. The 5,339 sales (year-toyear<br />

annual totals) marked a significant<br />

expansion of activity compared to past<br />

third quarter results. The price of $2,584<br />

per acre exceeded $2,530 per acre in<br />

2016, but fell short of the second quarter<br />

<strong>2017</strong> price of $2,586 per acre. Overall,<br />

Texas land markets continued to grow but<br />

prices appear to have changed little since<br />

the first quarter.<br />

SOURCE: REAL ESTATE CENTER, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY<br />

Regionally, northeast Texas markets<br />

continued to post higher prices. Hill Country<br />

markets retreated. Past history suggests a<br />

slowdown in activity in the coastal bend<br />

following devastation following hurricane<br />

Harvey. Although, economic activity was<br />

robust in the third quarter of <strong>2017</strong>, markets<br />

seem to reflect a cautious attitude among<br />

market participants. °<br />

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MARKET<br />

10<br />

11. Triangle Realty<br />

TOP 100 SOLD<br />

THIRD QUARTER <strong>2017</strong><br />

1.<br />

Bruce and Phyllis Bridges<br />

Sold Price: $6,918,100<br />

2,767.24± Acres | Castro County<br />

12. King Land & Water LLC<br />

Tammy, James and Harrison King<br />

Sold Price: $6,697,680<br />

13,468± Acres | Pecos County<br />

13. Ranch Investments<br />

Ranch Investments<br />

Sold Price: $6,400,000<br />

640± Acres | Burnet County<br />

14. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s<br />

International Realty<br />

Patrick Murray<br />

Sold Price: $5,992,000<br />

3,500± Acres | Stephens County<br />

15. Lee, Lee & Puckitt<br />

Associates, Inc.<br />

Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.<br />

Sold Price: $5,110,000<br />

7,300± Acres | Stonewall County<br />

24. La Gloria Land Company<br />

Matt Mann<br />

Sold Price: $4,350,000<br />

1,000± Acres | Live Oak County<br />

25. Riverplace Realty<br />

Richard Chrisner, Broker<br />

Sold Price: $4,250,000<br />

289.3± Acres | Travis County<br />

26. Hi View Real Estate<br />

Hi View Real Estate<br />

Sold Price: $4,239,000<br />

923± Acres | Ellis County<br />

27. Dullnig Ranches<br />

Kuper Sotheby’s<br />

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate<br />

Sold Price: $3,984,300<br />

2,097± Acres | Live Oak County<br />

28. Dullnig Ranches<br />

Kuper Sotheby’s<br />

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate<br />

Sold Price: $3,830,400<br />

1,920± Acres | Duval County<br />

Sotheby’s International Realty<br />

Gary Dolch<br />

Sold Price: $21,794,000<br />

128± Acres<br />

Travis County<br />

02. Williams Trew<br />

Allen Crumley<br />

Sold Price: $16,500,000<br />

1,435± Acres | Parker County<br />

03. Dullnig Ranches<br />

Kuper Sotheby’s<br />

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate<br />

Sold Price: $12,566,000<br />

1,460± Acres | Hays County<br />

04. Dullnig Ranches<br />

Kuper Sotheby’s<br />

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate<br />

Sold Price: $12,000,000<br />

5,050± Acres | Duval County<br />

05. Rebublic Ranches, LLC<br />

Republic Ranches, LLC<br />

Sold Price: $11,000,000<br />

1,050± Acres | Henderson County<br />

06. King Land & Water LLC<br />

Tammy, James and Harrison King<br />

Sold Price: $10,545,495<br />

11,681± Acres | Presidio County<br />

07. Dullnig Ranches<br />

Kuper Sotheby’s<br />

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate<br />

Sold Price: $10,367,720<br />

20,944± Acres | Val Verde County<br />

08. Evans & Associates<br />

Real Estate<br />

Doug Evans<br />

Sold Price: $8,730,080<br />

4,365± Acres | Real County<br />

09. Texas Home and Ranch<br />

Greg Gonsoulin<br />

Sold Price: $8,250,000<br />

3,662± Acres | Maverick County<br />

10. Dullnig Ranches<br />

Kuper Sotheby’s<br />

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate<br />

Sold Price: $7,500,000<br />

1,425± Acres | Comal County<br />

16. Texas Home-Land Realty<br />

Ken and Samantha Burton<br />

Sold Price: $5,000,000<br />

10,240± Acres | Pecos County<br />

17. Dullnig Ranches<br />

Kuper Sotheby’s<br />

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate<br />

Sold Price: $4,900,000<br />

223± Acres | Kerr County<br />

18. Ranch Investments<br />

Ranch Investments<br />

Sold Price: $4,730,000<br />

860± Acres | Burnet County<br />

19. Texas Home-Land Realty<br />

Ken and Samantha Burton<br />

Sold Price: $4,724,200<br />

3,634± Acres | Shackelford County<br />

20. Chas. S. Middleton and Son<br />

Sam Middleton<br />

Sold Price: $4,642,400<br />

1,658± Acres | Burnet County<br />

21. David O. Faust, Broker<br />

David Faust<br />

Sold Price: $4,500,000<br />

1,000± Acres | Live Oak County<br />

22. Moreland Properties<br />

Ron G. Smith<br />

Sold Price: $4,500,000<br />

100.6± Acres | Burnet County<br />

23. Culver/LANDTX, Inc.<br />

David Culver<br />

Sold Price: $4,385,000<br />

312± Acres | Mason County<br />

29. Evans & Associates<br />

Real Estate<br />

Doug Evans<br />

Sold Price: $3,800,000<br />

431± Acres | Kerr County<br />

30. Texas Real Estate Sales<br />

Leah Caruthers<br />

Sold Price: $3,750,000<br />

1,216± Acres | Burnet County<br />

31. Dickerson Real Estate<br />

Dave Dickerson<br />

Sold Price: $3,004,775<br />

1,199.87± Acres | Burnet County<br />

32. Gene Naumann Real Estate<br />

Vance Naumann<br />

Sold Price: $3,000,500<br />

380± Acres | Travis County<br />

33. Bevers Real Estate<br />

Sold Price: $3,000,000<br />

695± Acres | Burleson County<br />

34. Lillian Smith Properties<br />

Lillian Smith<br />

Sold Price: $3,000,000<br />

512.65± Acres | Mason County<br />

35. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales<br />

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s<br />

International Realty<br />

Harlan Ray and David Burgher<br />

Sold Price: $2,995,000<br />

256± Acres | Johnson County<br />

36. Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC<br />

Drew Colvin and Mike Bacon<br />

Sold Price: $2,900,000<br />

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400± Acres | Lampasas County<br />

37. Snider & Associates<br />

Alan Snider<br />

Sold Price: $2,606,263<br />

960± Acres | Burnet County<br />

38. Stafford Barrett<br />

Commercial Brokerage<br />

Barry Moore, CCIM<br />

Sold Price: $2,550,000<br />

510± Acres | Hamilton County<br />

39. Triangle Realty<br />

Craig Cooper<br />

Sold Price: $2,500,000<br />

960± Acres | Hansford County<br />

40. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC<br />

Sheldon Grothaus, Broker<br />

Sold Price: $2,500,000<br />

1,442± Acres | Maverick County<br />

41. Hortenstine Ranch<br />

Company, LLC<br />

Blake Hortenstine<br />

Sold Price: $2,490,000<br />

1,660± Acres | Shackelford County<br />

42. Ekdahl Real Estate<br />

John Ekdahl or Rex Detamore, Brokers<br />

Sold Price: $2,475,000<br />

3,334.7± Acres | Stonewall County<br />

43. CENTURY 21<br />

Randall Morris & Associates<br />

Wade Dahl<br />

Sold Price: $2,304,800<br />

288.1± Acres | Caldwell County<br />

44. Busch Family Limited<br />

Partnership<br />

Todd Busch<br />

Sold Price: $2,263,000<br />

1,685± Acres | Val Verde County<br />

45. Clark Isenhour Real Estate<br />

Services, LLC<br />

John R. Clark<br />

Sold Price: $2,250,000<br />

261.3± Acres | Grimes County<br />

46. Phyllis Browning Company<br />

West & Swope Ranches<br />

Sold Price: $2,212,600<br />

851± Acres | Kerr County<br />

47. Davis Ranch Real Estate,<br />

Zach Davis, Jr., Broker<br />

Zack Davis, Sr., Agent<br />

Sold Price: $2,131,345<br />

971± Acres | Uvalde County<br />

48. Kerr Land Co.<br />

Barry McCollom<br />

Sold Price: $2,125,000<br />

166.7± Acres | Llano County<br />

49. Capitol Ranch Real Estate<br />

Cody Maxwell, Broker<br />

Sold Price: $2,101,375<br />

640± Acres | Coryell County<br />

50. Keller Williams Realty<br />

Kim Fornes<br />

Sold Price: $2,100,000<br />

602± Acres | Erath County<br />

51. Bill Johnson & Associates<br />

Real Estate Company<br />

Clifton Mahon<br />

Sold Price: $2,090,000<br />

66.37± Acres | Austin County<br />

52. Top Guns Land Co Inc<br />

Keith Robertson<br />

Sold Price: $2,050,000<br />

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200± Acres | Montgomery County<br />

53. Bill Johnson & Associates<br />

Real Estate Company<br />

Bill Johnson<br />

Sold Price: $2,014,309<br />

0.5± Acres | Harris County<br />

54. Texas Ranches For Sale<br />

Ken Hoerster<br />

Sold Price: $2,000,000<br />

249± Acres | Blanco County<br />

55. Mark Hubbard Ranch<br />

Properties<br />

Mark Hubbard, Broker and<br />

Jared Capt, Broker Associate<br />

Sold Price: $2,000,000<br />

403.59± Acres | Kimble County<br />

56. Century 21 Beal<br />

Landon Allen<br />

Sold Price: $1,975,000<br />

504.31± Acres | Milam County<br />

57. Virginia Cook Realtors<br />

Chris Papazian<br />

Sold Price: $1,950,000<br />

267± Acres | Anderson County<br />

58. Land Brokers Inc<br />

Terrell Newton<br />

Sold Price: $1,946,000<br />

262.92± Acres | Fayette County<br />

59. Hulsey Homes And Ranches<br />

Gary Hulsey<br />

Sold Price: $1,920,000<br />

179± Acres | Blanco County<br />

60. Capitol Ranch Real Estate<br />

Cody Maxwell, Broker<br />

Sold Price: $1,881,050<br />

376.21± Acres | Coryell County<br />

61. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC<br />

Sheldon Grothaus, Broker<br />

Sold Price: $1,874,008<br />

493± Acres | Lampasas County<br />

62. Ranch Connection LLC<br />

Carolyn Vogel<br />

Sold Price: $1,850,000<br />

87.58± Acres | Hays County<br />

63. Eagle 1 Real Estate<br />

Alec Johns<br />

Sold Price: $1,850,000<br />

74± Acres | Ellis County<br />

64. Texana Real Estate<br />

Elmo Duke Jr.<br />

Sold Price: $1,810,099<br />

565.66± Acres | Brazoria County<br />

65. Diamond H Real Estate<br />

Darren Hall, Broker<br />

Sold Price: $1,800,000<br />

5.49± Acres | Tarrant County<br />

66. Dullnig Ranches<br />

Kuper Sotheby’s<br />

Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Associate<br />

Sold Price: $1,788,500<br />

730± Acres | Hamilton County<br />

67. BCR Realtors<br />

Trey Thurmond<br />

Sold Price: $1,775,255<br />

276.66± Acres | Brazos County<br />

68. La Gloria Land Company<br />

Matt Mann<br />

Sold Price: $1,750,000<br />

382± Acres | Victoria County<br />

69. Bill Johnson & Associates<br />

Real Estate Company<br />

Bill Johnson<br />

Sold Price: $1,750,000<br />

159.52± Acres | Austin County<br />

70. CM Ranch Real Estate<br />

Caleb Matott<br />

Sold Price: $1,750,000<br />

3.1± Acres | Midland County<br />

71. HHH Land Co. LLC<br />

Hunt H. Hellums<br />

Sold Price: $1,744,200<br />

513± Acres | Lee County<br />

72. West Pole Partners, LLC<br />

Sonny Allen<br />

Sold Price: $1,744,048<br />

354± Acres | Lee County<br />

73. Heritage Texas Country<br />

Properties<br />

Your Home Team<br />

Sold Price: $1,733,636<br />

107.6± Acres | Fayette County<br />

74. Whitetail Properties<br />

Joey Bellington<br />

Sold Price: $1,718,400<br />

358± Acres | Lavaca County<br />

75. Bonham Land &<br />

Ranches, LLC<br />

Ron Lester<br />

Sold Price: $1,700,000<br />

433± Acres | Fannin County<br />

76. Reata Ranch Realty, LLC<br />

Michele Smith and Associates<br />

Sold Price: $1,695,000<br />

9± Acres | Gillespie County<br />

77. Clark Real Estate Group<br />

Brett Grier<br />

Sold Price: $1,650,000<br />

778± Acres | Taylor County<br />

78. Chas. S. Middleton and Son<br />

Sam Middleton<br />

Sold Price: $1,622,600<br />

854± Acres | Shackelford County<br />

79. Phyllis Browning Company<br />

West & Swope Ranches<br />

Sold Price: $1,620,538<br />

433± Acres | Wilson County<br />

80. KW Farm & Ranch Group<br />

Henry Schmidt<br />

Sold Price: $1,616,700<br />

318± Acres | Goliad County<br />

81. Foster Farm and Ranch<br />

Chad Foster<br />

Sold Price: $1,597,900<br />

551± Acres | Medina County<br />

82. Lee McMillan Real Estate<br />

Lee McMillan<br />

Sold Price: $1,588,420<br />

404.7± Acres | Mason County<br />

83. Reno Realty Group<br />

Jimmy Reno<br />

Sold Price: $1,575,000<br />

681± Acres | Kimble County<br />

84. Trinity Ranch Land<br />

Karen Lenz, Shana H, Inga B, Michael D,<br />

Matt G, Dee M, Mike R, Erik W<br />

Sold Price: $1,557,300<br />

681± Acres | Hood County<br />

85. Bill Johnson & Associates<br />

Real Estate Company<br />

Bill Johnson<br />

Sold Price: $1,550,000<br />

144.02± Acres | Austin County<br />

86. Ridge Tex Realty<br />

Ridge Taylor<br />

Sold Price: $1,500,000<br />

325± Acres | Eastland County<br />

87. Keller Williams<br />

Gary Steele<br />

Sold Price: $1,497,311<br />

154± Acres | Blanco County<br />

88. Behrens Ranch Sales<br />

Blake Behrens<br />

Sold Price: $1,484,650<br />

1,291± Acres | Coke County<br />

89. RE/MAX Trinity, Trinity<br />

Land Team<br />

Jenna Hawkins and Tom Callan<br />

Sold Price: $1,450,000<br />

90± Acres | Young County<br />

90. Lone Star Appraisals &<br />

Realty, Inc.<br />

Chris Griesbach<br />

Sold Price: $1,450,000<br />

9.6± Acres | Williamson County<br />

91. Tim Martin, Broker<br />

Tim Martin<br />

Sold Price: $1,447,000<br />

610± Acres | Polk County<br />

92. Trinity Country Real Estate<br />

Matt Milligan<br />

Sold Price: $1,442,728<br />

515± Acres | Galveston County<br />

93. Republic Ranches, LLC<br />

Republic Ranches, LLC<br />

Sold Price: $1,408,000<br />

5,120± Acres | Terrell County<br />

94. Anders Realty<br />

Brady P. Anders<br />

Sold Price: $1,400,000<br />

100± Acres | Blanco County<br />

95. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales<br />

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s<br />

International Realty<br />

Harlan Ray and David Burgher<br />

Sold Price: $1,375,000<br />

5± Acres | Bosque County<br />

96. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s<br />

International Realty<br />

Brenda Moerschell<br />

Sold Price: $1,365,000<br />

86± Acres | Grayson County<br />

97. Culhane Premier Properties<br />

Shawn Culhane<br />

Sold Price: $1,359,000<br />

67.96± Acres | Travis County<br />

98. Culhane Premier Properties<br />

Shawn Culhane<br />

Sold Price: $1,350,000<br />

196.47± Acres | Williamson County<br />

99. Ridge Tex Realty<br />

Ridge Taylor<br />

Sold Price: $1,350,000<br />

143± Acres | Erath County<br />

100. Davis Vernon Real Estate<br />

Dane Mount<br />

Sold Price: $1,303,495<br />

1,370± Acres | Haskell County<br />

TOP 100 SOLD INFORMATION IS PULLED EXCLUSIVELY FROM LANDSOFAMERICA.COM AND DOES NOT REPRESENT TOP SALES IN GENERAL<br />

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ASSOCIATIONS<br />

TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION<br />

BY DAVID YEATES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER<br />

While the Texas Wildlife Association expends a great deal of<br />

time and effort educating youngsters and getting them out in<br />

nature, our most immediate responsibility is often public policy.<br />

Nothing has a greater impact on landowners and natural resource<br />

conservation than public policy, good and bad alike.<br />

Earlier this year, TWA’s Executive Committee approved a<br />

statement regarding border security which can be found on our<br />

website, www.Texas-Wildlife.org. The statement begins: “Texas<br />

Wildlife Association (TWA) strives to protect private property<br />

rights in balance with natural resource conservation efforts here<br />

in Texas. As such, TWA is deeply interested in the concept of a wall<br />

or physical barrier designed to secure the Texas/Mexico border.”<br />

Immigration and border security have been front and center for<br />

Texans and Americans for many years, but the last presidential<br />

election and Texas legislative session have sharpened the<br />

focus as discussions on “Sanctuary” cities, Deferred Action<br />

for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and constructing a border wall<br />

have brought a tremendous amount of attention to the issues.<br />

Unfortunately, there has been too little focus on some of those<br />

most immediately affected—landowners along the Texas/Mexico<br />

border and the wildlife populations that call those farms and<br />

ranches home.<br />

As we all know, Texas is primarily a private property state, which<br />

is an artifact from our days as a Republic. The Texas/Mexico<br />

border spans approximately 4,900 tracts of private property.<br />

In 2006, the federal government began building sections of<br />

wall along the Texas/Mexico border, using the power of eminent<br />

domain to condemn the property of 300 private landowners<br />

along the way. More than 10 years later, 85 of those cases are<br />

still in litigation. TWA is deeply concerned for the property rights<br />

of the remaining thousands of landowners in the rural expanses<br />

of our borderlands. Impaired access to water, stranded land, and<br />

devaluation from obstructed viewsheds are all very real potential<br />

impacts to landowners.<br />

When TWA issued its statement, we were contacted shortly<br />

thereafter by national and international media outlets looking<br />

to make ratings hay out of a Texas landowner group opposing<br />

“Trump’s Wall.” They hoped to paint TWA as a conservative<br />

group that opposed the wall and therefore border security.<br />

While TWA’s members includes many conservative voters, the<br />

organization is a nonpartisan group. Fortunately, property rights<br />

and natural resource conservation is so foundational for Texans<br />

that people of all political stripes coalesce to work to do what is<br />

best for landowners and our resources.<br />

Much to the disappointment of reporters from The London<br />

Time and the New York Times, we are in full-throated support<br />

of meaningful border security. The subtle, but important nuance<br />

made our statement a non-story for them, but such is life.<br />

The complete statement, which speaks for itself, is included<br />

below. Please feel free to contact me directly with any question<br />

or comment.<br />

STATEMENT REGARDING BORDER SECURITY<br />

Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) strives to protect<br />

private property rights in balance with natural resource<br />

conservation efforts here in Texas. As such, TWA is deeply<br />

interested in the concept of a wall or physical barrier<br />

designed to secure the Texas/Mexico border.<br />

TWA sees the urgent need for control of illegal immigration<br />

and smuggling traffic in Texas. This traffic directly affects<br />

the security of our nation and the security and well-being of<br />

landowners, ranchers, and wildlife stewards in the border<br />

region. Furthermore, this traffic is massively disruptive to<br />

ranching, wildlife, and land management practices.<br />

However, TWA is concerned that a physical barrier along<br />

the rural Texas/Mexico border would result in substantial<br />

condemnation of private property by eminent domain,<br />

interrupt landowner/livestock/wildlife access to water from<br />

the Rio Grande River, harm property values, and impair<br />

critical wildlife movement corridors for species such as<br />

black bears, mountain lions, white-tailed and mule deer,<br />

and desert bighorn sheep, among others.<br />

TWA sees merit in physical barriers at strategic<br />

locations, such as metropolitan areas. TWA strongly urges<br />

the Department of Homeland Security to develop and use<br />

methods other than physical barriers along the remainder<br />

of the border. TWA believes that increased patrols, more<br />

strident enforcement of existing laws, and technological<br />

monitoring of the border will achieve the worthy goal<br />

of controlling illegal border crossings while minimizing<br />

impacts to private property rights and our precious<br />

natural resources. TWA is eager to serve federal and state<br />

agencies as a resource on addressing this critical issue.<br />

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ASSOCIATIONS<br />

TEXAS LAND BROKERS NETWORK<br />

BY TYLER JACOBS, PRESIDENT<br />

Your Texas Land Brokers Network members are excited<br />

to see the new seasons come and continue to be<br />

optimistic about what the markets hold as we move into<br />

2018. Dan Hatfield recently gave a luncheon market<br />

overview presentation outlining the macro economic<br />

factors that have found us seemingly adrift without much<br />

of a tail wind. As we discussed what micro economic<br />

factors may or may not influence this in the near term<br />

market, the conclusion overall, was that while there are<br />

hopes of major tax reforms and other legislative factors<br />

possible, it might be the unforeseen influences that<br />

ultimately swing this market. The key takeaway for all of<br />

us is to stick close to your TLBN broker, and hang on for<br />

a likely successful winter market.<br />

TEXAS AND SOUTHWESTERN<br />

CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION<br />

RICHARD THORPE III, PRESIDENT<br />

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association<br />

is asking you to mark your calendars for the 2018 Cattle<br />

Raisers Convention and Expo, March 23–25, 2018 in<br />

Fort Worth. The event will be filled with education,<br />

information, connections and fun. The Opening General<br />

Session Speaker will be John O’Leary, #1 National<br />

Bestselling Author of ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to<br />

Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. The 2018 Closing<br />

General Session Speaker is Nick Adams, Founder of the<br />

Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness (FLAG).<br />

Guests will enjoy live entertainment from Jake Hooker<br />

and the Outsiders and special guest Summer Dean.<br />

Hotel reservations are now open for the 2018 Cattle<br />

Raisers Convention and Expo. Registration for the 2018<br />

Cattle Raisers Convention will open January 2, 2018.<br />

Be on the lookout for more information in the coming<br />

months with details about speakers, educational<br />

sessions, the Expo, additional cattle handling<br />

demonstrations and much more. For more information<br />

visit www.CattleRaisersConvention.com.<br />

TEXAS ALLIANCE OF LAND BROKERS<br />

BY NEAL REEH, PRESIDENT<br />

Texas Alliance of Land Brokers is<br />

pleased to offer the following course:<br />

ADVANCED WATER RIGHTS FOR TEXAS AGENTS<br />

A TREC Continuing Education Course # 33150<br />

Course Authors:<br />

Dr. Charles Porter, Texas Real Estate Broker, and Jason T.<br />

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This eight-hour (8) TREC continuing education credit<br />

course not only offers the real estate licensee an indepth<br />

examination of water laws and regulations in<br />

Texas, but also the fiduciary duties of agents in relation<br />

to real-time, real-life current transactional issues.<br />

Important Note:<br />

This course offers designation as a “Texas Water Rights<br />

Specialist” to all students who choose to take and pass<br />

a short written examination at the end of the course.<br />

Place: Hill Country University Center<br />

2818 E. U.S. Highway 290<br />

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Date: November 15, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Time: 8:30 A.M. sharp to 6:00 P.M., with lunch from 12:00 to 1:00<br />

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Located just north of Lake Lewisville, El Milagro stands out among the crowd. Just 35 minutes from the Park Cities<br />

and Preston Hollow neighborhoods in North Dallas, this property is an example of only the finest facilities and<br />

equipment to take care of the most sophisticated equestrian individuals. The pristine barn is centrally located<br />

between the custom-built, two-story 8,000-square-foot residence, beautiful pastures and turnouts, and two<br />

arenas. The residence is a true masterpiece of indoor and outdoor living with plenty of room for entertaining and<br />

several fireplaces to curl up near on a cool fall evening. The main barn is complete with concrete alleyways, ten<br />

stalls and a manager’s office. Though the property was originally constructed to focus on English riding styles<br />

such as hunter jumper and dressage, the property lends itself to a wide variety of equestrian disciplines.


The state-of-the-art equestrian compound is<br />

home to both indoor and outdoor arenas


50.28± Acres • 8,000 Square Feet<br />

Seven Bedrooms • Eight Bathrooms<br />

Hickory Creek, Texas • Property ID: 3168870<br />

Offered at $8,495,000<br />

This stunning 8,000-square-foot home<br />

features seven bedrooms, media room,<br />

cocktail room, fitness center and more


An exquisite<br />

trophy<br />

equestrian<br />

estate such<br />

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not come on<br />

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Exclusively Listed and Marketed by<br />

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HARLAN RAY • 214.908.7770 • HRAY@BRIGGSFREEMAN.COM<br />

of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty


Cattle/Recreational<br />

Lone Oak Ranch<br />

Offered at $7,750,000<br />

1,000± ACRES<br />

COLLIN COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3450677<br />

Sunday Creek Ranch<br />

Offered at $4,750,000<br />

1,190± ACRES<br />

ERATH COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3886434<br />

Lone Oak Ranch is a beautiful compound and ranch assembled over years<br />

by the former well-known head of Dr Pepper. The amazing houses, 5-acre<br />

lake, cattle and horse facilities are all first-class and almost impossible to<br />

reproduce less than an hour from downtown Dallas in northeastern Collin<br />

County, Texas. This ranch compound centers around the spectacular<br />

5,885-square-foot custom log home with incredible long views of the<br />

ranch, 5-acre lake, and landscape. Additional improvements include two<br />

guest houses, the cabana, garage, horse barn, and hay barn.<br />

Just west of the quaint town of Morgan Mill, lies one of the most unique<br />

properties in all of Erath County. The Sunday Creek Ranch, with 1,170<br />

acres, is ideal for cattle and horses with a wide variety of terrain on the<br />

property, including cleared pasture land, thick brush country, rolling hills,<br />

range land, creek bottoms, 16 stock tanks, and a 2.25-acre pond. The<br />

improvements include a 3,200-square-foot main house with a swimming<br />

pool, 2,400-square-foot shop/barn, working pens, and two barns. Endless<br />

recreational opportunities can be found throughout the property.<br />

Hope Ranch<br />

Offered at $2,800,000<br />

200± ACRES<br />

RANDALL COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4493321<br />

Jim Ned Horse Ranch<br />

Offered at $2,590,000<br />

146± ACRES<br />

TAYLOR COUNTY<br />

Luxury ranch built for ultimate survival preparedness in the Texas Panhandle.<br />

This property is a world-class peace-of-mind retreat and luxury working ranch<br />

with 14,214 square feet of remarkable facilities. Perfect as a full-time family or<br />

a getaway weekend ranch for the outdoor enthusiast, while at the same time<br />

offering a first-class survival facility for 22 people or more in case of disaster.<br />

As the owner of this property, you, your family, and guests will enjoy a wide<br />

range of scenery with rolling hills, cottonwood and elm bottoms, a deep draw<br />

with a seasonal creek, tall trees, and a variety of foliage and wildlife.<br />

Jim Ned Horse Farm is an exceptional property that must be seen to be<br />

truly appreciated. Two hours 15 minutes west of DFW Metroplex and 20<br />

minutes south of Abilene, this property is ready for any horse discipline<br />

to call its headquarters. With a large main house, manager's house, 10<br />

indoor stalls, nine covered runs, and 12 one-acre runs with loafing sheds,<br />

this property is ready for your horses. Room for cattle with 67-acre wheat<br />

field, 48-acre improved pasture, and 26-acre irrigated coastal field hooked<br />

to 275 GPM well. This show place is in the Jim Ned school district.<br />

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DAVID BURGHER<br />

c: 214.213.8715<br />

dburgher@briggsfreeman.com<br />

HARLAN RAY<br />

c: 214.908.7770<br />

hray@briggsfreeman.com<br />

Recreational/Hunting<br />

Dale Ranch<br />

Offered at $12,500,000<br />

2,010± ACRES<br />

PARKER, WISE & JACK COUNTIES<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3521212<br />

Pony Creek Ranch<br />

Offered at $4,500,000<br />

460± ACRES<br />

ERATH COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3827346<br />

The Dale Ranch is a turnkey hunting ranch located 45 minutes from Fort<br />

Worth and just 20 minutes north of Weatherford. The buyer will enjoy a<br />

well-maintained and managed ranch with great deer, natural hardwoods,<br />

native grasses, large lake, many ponds, great road system, and a good water<br />

supply with beautiful amenities and alluring pastoral views. The buyer will<br />

reap the rewards of an operation that has been in place and managed for<br />

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

record as a game ranch affirms it as one of Texas’ most premier ranches.<br />

Pony Creek Ranch is located just outside Glen Rose and approximately oneand-a-half<br />

hours from Dallas and an hour from Fort Worth. With two-and-ahalf<br />

miles along both sides of the rocky bottom Pony Creek in a hidden valley<br />

surrounded by large hills, this high-fenced property feels much larger than its<br />

460 acres. The centerpiece of the compound is a large custom lodge perfect<br />

for entertaining small or large groups. A chapel constructed of 150-year-old<br />

timbers is located on a hilltop overlooking the property. Currently home to an<br />

abundance of typical Texas wildlife and also exotics.<br />

Brazos River Ranch<br />

Offered at $3,500,000<br />

426.81± ACRES<br />

PALO PINTO COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4705806<br />

Stone Creek Ranch<br />

Offered at $2,995,000<br />

310± ACRES<br />

CORYELL COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3526322<br />

The Brazos River Ranch is located on a particularly beautiful portion of the<br />

Brazos River designated as the John Graves Scenic Riverway by the Texas<br />

Legislature. The Brazos River continues to be one of the most magnificent<br />

waterways the great state of Texas has to offer. Under the same family<br />

ownership for the last 45 years, the ranch is perfect for the gentleman<br />

rancher or horse enthusiast. This is one of the most functional ranches<br />

that is currently on the market in this area, from both a recreational and an<br />

agricultural perspective. Close proximity to Fort Worth and Dallas.<br />

Stone Creek Ranch, which features some of the most beautiful and diverse<br />

landscape found in Texas, is offered as a turnkey property with top-of-theline<br />

improvements and rich with wildlife. The attention to detail poured with<br />

a decade of work has truly created a sportsman’s paradise. This ranch offers<br />

something for everyone. In addition to hunting, a large newly built lodge sleeps<br />

12–24 people, includes a cook’s kitchen, game room with a home theater,<br />

shuffle board, pool table, and 1,800-square-foot covered porch that looks out<br />

to a well-stocked lake with fishing dock, plus much more.<br />

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Equestrian Properties<br />

Lipan Horse Ranch<br />

Offered at $2,145,000<br />

104± ACRES<br />

ERATH COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4283726<br />

Waggoner Ranch<br />

Offered at $1,775,000<br />

169± ACRES<br />

COOKE COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3892380<br />

This beautiful equestrian property is located an hour southwest of<br />

Downtown Fort Worth, between Weatherford and Stephenville. The<br />

highly improved ranch features a 5,459-square-foot main residence with a<br />

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

two horse barns and stables, numerous equipment/hay barns, and much<br />

more. There are a total of six stock tanks or ponds on the property, as<br />

well as a seasonal draw flowing off of Dry Branch Kickapoo Creek.<br />

Spectacular recreational and horse property located next to Rosston only<br />

75 minutes north of the DFW metroplex. Amidst a compound with three<br />

guest residences and barns, is a spacious custom home which was inspired<br />

by architect Frank Welch. Abundant wildlife and recreational hunting is<br />

available on the northern portions of the property. Ranch includes two<br />

guest houses, manager’s home, horse barn apartment, and manager’s house<br />

along with an eight-stall barn, fenced turn out and loafing sheds, two lighted<br />

outdoor arenas, covered breaking pen, cross fencing, and much more.<br />

V Horse Farm<br />

Offered at $1,495,000<br />

15± ACRES<br />

PARKER COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4254730<br />

Milano Horse Farm<br />

Offered at $1,150,000<br />

15± ACRES<br />

HENDERSON COUNTY<br />

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

equestrian disciplines featuring a custom-designed main house with swimming<br />

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

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

healer boxes. There is a small trap for holding roping steers next to arena.<br />

The five sandy loam soil pastures are well suited for rotating cattle or horses.<br />

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

wide variety of equestrian disciplines.<br />

Located just south of Athens, Texas, amidst the sandy loams soils and<br />

rolling hills, is an equestrian farm that stands apart from the crowd. Milano<br />

Horse Farm is a true gentleman’s retreat with all the amenities to boot. The<br />

property features a comfortable two-bedroom house, two horse barns, and<br />

a tractor and implement barn, as well as a concrete drive from the county<br />

road all the way to the improvements. The main horse barn has eight stalls,<br />

a washroom, tack rooms, feed rooms, full kitchen, office, and is extremely<br />

well finished out. This is a turnkey property ready for the new owner.<br />

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DAVID BURGHER<br />

c: 214.213.8715<br />

dburgher@briggsfreeman.com<br />

HARLAN RAY<br />

c: 214.908.7770<br />

hray@briggsfreeman.com<br />

BOSQUE CANYON RANCH<br />

PART OF 3,744 ACRES<br />

BOSQUE COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 1126304<br />

Bosque Canyon Ranch, with a total of 3,744 acres, is a great alternative<br />

for the people who want the feel of owning a large ranch without the<br />

headache or cost. Only 48 members own an undivided interest in the<br />

“Shared Ranch” community, while also owning their own five-acre<br />

lot, fee simple. Common amenities include: a lodge with full kitchen,<br />

fireplaces, gym, two swimming pools, and plenty of porches and sunset<br />

views for relaxing. There are also four furnished casitas and a three-bed,<br />

three-bath house, barn and horses, and a professional skeet range for use<br />

by the members. Annual HOA dues are $7,000.<br />

Starting at $385,000<br />

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Written by Harlan Ray


LIFESTYLE ISSUE<br />

Memories of driving an old Willis Jeep around the deer lease, listening to ducks<br />

come in to my spread just before the sun comes up, and waterskiing on the lake<br />

until my arms could no longer hang onto the handle, stick out in time. I am very<br />

fortunate to have a great many memories of time spent outside.<br />

I can recall with vivid detail pulling our 1984 Mastercraft Prostar into the Duck Cove Marina and<br />

Bait Shop after a long morning waterskiing on Lake Tawakoni with my dad. It was always special<br />

to me that he would let me dock the boat while he handled the dock ropes; I am blessed to have<br />

had him as my instructor on all things boating. As we got out of the boat and walked into the dimly<br />

lit four table floating café, the aromatic smell of the various things sizzling on the hot griddle<br />

overwhelmed in the small, humble restaurant. Dad and I would sit down in a corner booth, order<br />

up some Dr. Peppers and cheeseburgers and patiently await what was to come. Looking back, I<br />

really can’t tell you whether the burger was actually good or not. It’s the memory of the experience<br />

that matters to me. This established in my head the basis and appreciation for what has now<br />

become one of my all time favorite things to eat. . .the hamburger.<br />

I keep my burger simple: meat, cheese, bun,<br />

lettuce, tomatoes, and I often add bacon. I rarely<br />

put mayonnaise, catsup, mustard, or any other<br />

dressings as I think it takes away from what the<br />

burger is truly supposed to be. Friends have<br />

jokingly accused me of being a “true connoisseur”<br />

of the hamburger. Maybe I am. It comes down to<br />

delighting in the best version of an incredibly basic<br />

package. I am delighting in the journey as I try to<br />

find the best burger in Texas.<br />

My quest has led me to some truly incredible burgers,<br />

and I’d like to share some of my favorite burger joints<br />

so far. Hopefully y’all can enjoy some of these iconic<br />

Texas highway stops while traveling to your ranches,<br />

lake houses, friend’s ranches, or weekend trips between<br />

the big cities. No doubt there are hundreds, if not<br />

thousands, of great places out there, many of which<br />

I hope to visit, but this list represents my personal<br />

favorites thus far. While I do have a favorite, I’ve made<br />

the list alphabetical to hide my bias.<br />

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BURGER FIXINS<br />

Celina, Texas<br />

Don’t let the slightly run-down structure fool you. . .These burgers are classic and never disappoint.<br />

Outside seating only.<br />

COUNTER CAFE<br />

Austin, Texas<br />

This is the only “big city” burger joint to make this list. If you have not been there, you need to try<br />

it. Words won’t do it justice.<br />

DOUBLE R BURGERS<br />

Waco, Texas<br />

I have been eating at this place for over 15 years. Simple, traditional, griddle cooked hamburger.<br />

Don’t let the first impression of the outside fool you!<br />

JUCYS HAMBURGERS<br />

Tyler, Texas<br />

They actually have a handful of locations in East Texas. My first visit I believe they only had two,<br />

maybe three stores. Could they technically be a chain, possibly, but they don’t feel like one.<br />

LONE CAMP GENERAL STORE<br />

Lone Camp, Texas<br />

Recently re-opened by the Winbourn family, this is a true gem on the Scenic HWY 4 in Palo Pinto<br />

County. Great burgers and fresh cut fries. You can pick up a wide variety of supplies as well.<br />

MORGAN STREET BURGERS<br />

Meridian, Texas<br />

Great spot in the heart of Bosque County. Hearty classic hamburger on a great homemade bun,<br />

hand cut fries, great milkshakes. Great place to meet friends.<br />

Now get out there and make some memories. And grab a burger on the way…<br />

and on the way back! °<br />

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17,132±<br />

ACRES<br />

K I N N E Y &<br />

U VA L DE<br />

COUNTIES, TEXAS<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$100,000,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

3307452<br />

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T<br />

he 17,132-acre Rancho Agua Grande, located 25 miles northwest of Uvalde is one of the largest live<br />

water ranches for sale in Texas. Year-round Live Oak Creek, fed by more than 30 springs, bisects<br />

the ranch from north to south for about seven miles. The ranch is home to Boiling Mountain, the highest<br />

peak in Uvalde County, and Salmon Peak, the highest point in Kinney County. Because three ecoregions<br />

converge on the ranch, the vegetation is diverse. Wildlife gathers to drink at Live Oak Creek making it<br />

easy to view some of the more than 40 species of exotics that roam the ranch. Native game includes<br />

whitetail, turkey, dove and limited quail. Rancho Agua Grande is considered one of the nation’s premier<br />

hunting destinations. More than 50 miles of high fence encircle the perimeter. Contact Howard W. Hood at<br />

(830) 739-3815. Available for $100 million.<br />

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The Lucky A Ranch, located six miles east of Navasota, is 388± acres of<br />

thoughtfully customized perfection about 72 miles from Houston.<br />

THE LAND<br />

Four-bar pipe fences are prominent. The pastures are improved, with mixed Bahiagrass, coastal Bermuda and<br />

mature trees. About 30 percent of the ranch is wooded providing native wildlife habitat.<br />

Every pasture has either a lake, stock tank or water trough to provide for livestock and wildlife.<br />

The ranch has two spring-fed lakes each five acres or larger, stocked with Florida bass, crappie and blue gills.<br />

There are also three spring-fed stock tanks, several springs and three wells.<br />

The turnkey ranch has been a purebred 200-head, cow-calf operation, but could be a horse farm or a country<br />

getaway with income generating potential. A fenced lane transects the property, so livestock can be moved<br />

easily to the lighted and covered central working facility. Most ranch equipment will transfer with the sale.


3 8 8 ±<br />

ACRES<br />

GRIMES<br />

COUNTY<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$7,500,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

4684998


THE HOME<br />

The 5,000± square-foot house exemplifies one-ofa-kind<br />

rustic elegance where even the windowsills<br />

are granite in the three-bedroom (plus a flex room<br />

and office), three-and-a-half-bathroom house. The<br />

abundant granite and the hand-built, custom wood<br />

work featuring light-stained ash make a strong<br />

design statement.<br />

The wood and granite are offset by natural light,<br />

soaring ceilings, open design, neutral color palette<br />

and handcrafted antler chandeliers. The all-electric<br />

kitchen with its custom cabinetry and large walk-in<br />

pantry features Wolf and Subzero appliances.<br />

The front and back porches, encompassing 1,625<br />

square feet, overlook professionally landscaped<br />

grounds.<br />

A 24’x40’ covered patio is outfitted with a wood<br />

burning fireplace, a six-foot Bull barbecue pit, a<br />

granite bar and nine-foot granite-topped table<br />

as well as a sink, ceiling fans and a hand-crafted<br />

cedar ceiling.<br />

An attached, oversized three-car garage can<br />

accommodate three Ford F-350 pickups.


3 8 8 ±<br />

ACRES<br />

GRIMES<br />

COUNTY<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$7,500,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

4684998


THE INFRASTRUCTURE<br />

There are seven metal outbuildings including: a hay barn<br />

(40’x100’ with a 30-foot lean-to), a combination equipment/<br />

hay barn (150’x125’ with a 20-foot unpaved lean-to provide<br />

covered storage for heavy equipment), feed room/storage<br />

building (25’x80’), RV storage building (45’x50’ with water,<br />

sewer and electrical hook-ups inside), air-conditioned<br />

workshop (22’x30’), an air-conditioned, insulated flex<br />

building (40’x25’ with a 14-foot roll-up door and 36-inch<br />

walk-in door that can be used as climate-controlled storage<br />

or a game room), and a three-sided storage building (45’x50’<br />

attached to the back of the “flex” building.)<br />

All are constructed on concrete pads that are at least six<br />

inches and reinforced for heavy-duty use. All hay and ranch<br />

equipment can be stored beneath a roof.<br />

Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815.<br />

Available for $7.5 million.


LUCKY A RANCH<br />

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LAKE<br />

AMISTAD<br />

872.6±<br />

ACRES<br />

VA L V ER DE<br />

COUNTY<br />

P<br />

icturesque Lake Amistad Ranch, with four miles of lake frontage, is the ultimate recreational<br />

water property. Delight in hunting wild game or hiking in the hills of this scenic 872.6± acre<br />

property, located only 25 minutes north of Del Rio. Native game include whitetail deer, turkey, quail,<br />

dove and javelina. A four-bedroom, three-bath stucco home with wood-burning fireplace provides<br />

true Texas comfort. Other amenities include a barn, one water well, one tank and perimeter fencing.<br />

This property is versatile and well-suited for development, a corporate retreat, recreational camp or<br />

a private getaway. Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $2.6 million.<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$2,600,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

951942<br />

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RANCHO<br />

ESTRELLA<br />

8,100±<br />

ACRES<br />

JIM HOGG<br />

& STARR<br />

COUNTIES<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$30,000,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

3061902<br />

Howard W. Hood, Broker<br />

Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com<br />

(830) 739-3815<br />

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T<br />

he 8,100± acre Rancho Estrella, located 42 miles<br />

southwest of Hebbronville, provides incredible<br />

hunting and superlative privacy. Rancho Estrella, which<br />

has been managed for wildlife for almost 30 years, is<br />

divided into four pastures and completely high-fenced.<br />

Wildlife includes whitetail deer, bobwhite and scaled<br />

quail, Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, dove and feral hogs<br />

as well as a full complement of desirable exotics. The<br />

well-managed brush country habitat, also suitable<br />

for cattle, is supplemented with protein feeders and<br />

food plots. Rancho Estrella has nine water wells,<br />

four stock tanks and more than 30 wildlife waterers.<br />

The ranch has two separate living compounds each<br />

featuring a main lodge, apartments and casitas. The<br />

four-bedroom, four-bath owner’s home is located in<br />

Brush Pasture compound. The ranch has been a hunting<br />

destination and a corporate retreat and could easily<br />

be a commercial hunting operation. Contact Howard<br />

W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $30 million.<br />

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DOUBLE J<br />

RANCH<br />

754±<br />

ACRES<br />

REAL<br />

COUNTY<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$5,950,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

3900821<br />

Howard W. Hood, Broker<br />

Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com<br />

(830) 739-3815<br />

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T<br />

he 754-acre, high-fenced Double J Ranch in Real County is a Colorado-like property in the Texas<br />

Hill Country. Located on Highway 337 between Leakey and Vanderpool, the ranch is about 10<br />

minutes from Lost Maples State Park. Dramatic elevation changes, majestic views, crystalline springs<br />

and two lakes, one of which is newly constructed and 33 feet deep at the dam, define the landscape.<br />

Improvements are nestled in a deep canyon providing complete privacy. Call the three-bedroom, twobath<br />

log cabin and a four-bedroom, two-bath guest lodge home. Entertain in the 19.2’x19’ outdoor kitchen<br />

and stunning 52.75’x31.75’ swimming pool, hot tub and fireplace. Wildlife, ranging from whitetail deer<br />

and turkeys to aoudad and axis, abounds. The large barn is outfitted with a walk-in cooler. The ranch is<br />

ideally suited as a corporate retreat, family getaway or hunting destination. Contact Howard W. Hood at<br />

(830) 739-3815. Available for $5.95 million.<br />

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FLOWING<br />

RIVER<br />

RANCH<br />

108±<br />

ACRES<br />

KERR<br />

COUNTY<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$4,750,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

3222929<br />

Howard W. Hood, Broker<br />

Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com<br />

(830) 739-3815<br />

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T<br />

he Flowing River Ranch, located about 10 minutes south of Hunt in Kerr County, offers the<br />

rare opportunity to purchase 108± acres of undeveloped land on the Guadalupe River’s south<br />

fork. The south fork, known for its high water quality and stunning scenery, courses through the ranch<br />

for about 1,200 feet, giving the owner private access. The property fronts Highway 39. The ranch,<br />

with gently rolling terrain shaded by mature post oaks and live oaks, offers a selection of potential<br />

building sites. The native vegetation and plentiful water attract wildlife. Contact Howard W. Hood at<br />

(830) 739-3815. Available for $4.75 million.<br />

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EAST<br />

TOWN<br />

CREEK<br />

ESTATE<br />

55±<br />

ACRES<br />

KERR<br />

COUNTY<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$3,975,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

1005917<br />

Howard W. Hood, Broker<br />

Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com<br />

(830) 739-3815<br />

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T<br />

he 55-acre Town Creek Estate Ranch, located on Kerrville’s outskirts, provides easy access and<br />

coveted country privacy. The 15,811-square-foot main residence, which overlooks a lake on Town<br />

Creek, combines the best of indoor and outdoor living with a large 50’x30’ pool and spa, outdoor fireplaces<br />

and fire pits for entertaining. The home features a large living room, library, dining room, den, sunroom,<br />

an expansive country kitchen with utility room as well as six fireplaces. There are four bedrooms, each<br />

with an en-suite bath, and a guest suite with a panoramic view. The master suite features a large twostory<br />

bedroom, two adjacent gyms and his and her bathrooms. The main and secondary offices as well as<br />

loggia, map room, half bath and coffee bar are nearby. From the main den, an art gallery hall leads to a<br />

40’x27’ game room overlooking the pool. Another art gallery hall leads to a 60’x40’ trophy room featuring<br />

a full kitchen and an adjoining antique bar room. The lakes have been managed for world-class Florida<br />

bass and large catfish for more than 20 years. The grounds feature a thoroughbred barn, tack room and<br />

office as well as a large shop, work areas, greenhouse and air conditioned storage room. Well-designed,<br />

high-fenced pens and alleys allow for the efficient handling of horses, exotic animals or whitetail deer.<br />

Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Available for $3.975 million.<br />

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ROBIN’S<br />

ROCK<br />

RANCH<br />

82.44±<br />

ACRES<br />

KERR<br />

COUNTY<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$2,495,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

4685009<br />

Howard W. Hood, Broker<br />

Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com<br />

(830) 739-3815<br />

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N<br />

estled in the beautiful heart of the Texas Hill Country, Robin’s Rock Ranch is located less than<br />

10 minutes from Kerrville and an hour from San Antonio. The ranch is perched on one of the<br />

highest elevations in Kerr County creating magnificent views of the typical Hill Country terrain.<br />

While the majority of Robin’s Rock Ranch is manicured, it retains its wild spirit. Several natural springs<br />

with numerous dam building sites meander through the canyon and provide water for the abundant<br />

white-tailed deer, turkey and dove. The ranch’s perimeter is encircled by an eight-foot, game-proof fence.<br />

Family and guests will enjoy the ease and security of the electric gate and keypad that are the working<br />

core of the custom rock entrance, conveniently located 3.4 miles from I-10 and 4.5 miles from Kerrville’s<br />

city limits.<br />

The 4,150± square-foot custom-built rock home boasts four-bedrooms and three-and-a-half-baths<br />

strategically arranged to enhance the open concept design. The soaring ceilings, whitewashed pine<br />

walls, neutral color palette and abundant light create an airy environment with solid focal points like<br />

the custom chandeliers, massive rock fireplace and natural architectural features of rock and wood<br />

interspersed throughout.<br />

The beautifully appointed home includes a dream kitchen with granite countertops and an island. Also<br />

includes plentiful spacious closets, an expansive office with a “hunting closet,” built-in gun cabinet and<br />

a four-car carport with drive through.<br />

The ultimate destination for outdoor entertaining is just steps away. The combination of a self-cleaning<br />

Blue Lagoon pool, Jacuzzi and 26’x26’ cabana with an outdoor kitchen, full bath, rock fireplace, huge<br />

barbecue pit, cozy fire pit, surround sound stereo system and stunning vistas guarantee that every<br />

gathering will be memorable.<br />

Other amenities include a 60’x60’ insulated, metal barn with water, electricity and a 21’x17’ apartment<br />

with granite countertops and built-ins that can house guests or an employee; a 20’x60’ extended carport<br />

for RV storage; and a 20’x33’ concrete dog kennel as well as two fenced yards. An insulated well house<br />

protects a 500-foot Trinity water well with a 50-gallon-per-minute output. There is also a 3,000-gallon<br />

storage tank.<br />

To experience the manicured wildness and convenience that is Robin’s Rock Ranch, contact Howard<br />

W. Hood at (830) 739-3815 for a private showing. The owner is a Licensed Real Estate Broker.<br />

Available for $2.495 million.<br />

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336<br />

RANCH<br />

336±<br />

ACRES<br />

KERR<br />

COUNTY<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$1,107,120<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

3578680<br />

T<br />

he 336 Ranch, located 28 miles northwest of Kerrville in Kerr County just three miles<br />

from I-10, provides the opportunity to create a ranch to your own exacting specifications.<br />

Its fences encompass bottom land along the seasonal creek as well as rolling hills and slightly<br />

higher elevations with three-mile views. With wildlife management in mind, 95 percent of the<br />

ashe juniper has been removed. Three bulk protein feeders, six corn feeders and all hunting blinds<br />

transfer with the property. Wildlife includes native whitetail, wild turkey and a host of exotics.<br />

The Tightlock® fence is less than five years old. Contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815.<br />

Available for $1.10712 million.<br />

Howard W. Hood, Broker<br />

Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com<br />

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V&K<br />

RANCH<br />

99.38±<br />

ACRES<br />

KERR<br />

COUNTY<br />

T<br />

he V&K Ranch, located in Kerr<br />

County just minutes from Kerrville,<br />

is an ideal place to call home. With two<br />

electronically-controlled entrances off<br />

of Freedom Trail Road, the 99.38-acre<br />

property is easily accessible. The classic<br />

Hill Country high-fenced ranch is divided<br />

into two 50-acre pastures. The land has<br />

been managed so it retains its natural<br />

character while providing a home to<br />

blackbuck antelope, elk and Sika deer as<br />

well as native whitetail. There are three<br />

wells on the property. The 3,274-squarefoot<br />

adobe house, reminiscent of Santa<br />

Fe, features three bedrooms and three<br />

baths. A two-bedroom, two-bath guest<br />

house is nearby. The ranch also features<br />

two barns. Contact Howard W. Hood at<br />

(830) 739-3815. Available for $1.695 million.<br />

OFFERED AT<br />

$1,695,000<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

3072601<br />

Howard W. Hood, Broker<br />

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(830) 739-3815<br />

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LIFESTYLE ISSUE<br />

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WRITTEN BY GREG SIMONS<br />

← Helicopters have become<br />

the population survey tool of<br />

choice for many white-tailed<br />

deer managers over various<br />

regions of Texas.<br />

As<br />

we moved into the late 1970s and early 1980s, in many<br />

areas of Texas, we began to see more emphasis being<br />

placed on utilizing helicopters as a tool for surveying<br />

wildlife populations, especially with big-game species, such as<br />

whitetails, mule deer, pronghorn and desert bighorns. Traditional<br />

methods, prior to then, included Hahn cruise lines, spotlight<br />

surveys, incidental observations and even fixed wing methods on<br />

some species, such as pronghorns. Contrary to common belief,<br />

in some circles, the results that are obtained from aerial surveys<br />

is by no means beyond reproach, and the inconsistencies and<br />

inaccuracies associated with this wildlife management tool can<br />

leave one scratching their head. So, there are many considerations<br />

to bear in mind when pondering the merits of helicopter surveys.<br />

NOT A CENSUS<br />

The term “deer census” is largely a misnomer, in that “census”<br />

tends to infer an enumeration or accounting of all individuals<br />

of a population, when in fact, most exercises that involve an<br />

attempt to assess the populations of wild animals are simply a<br />

sampling of the existing population of individuals of interest that<br />

occupy that area at the time that this exercise takes place. Thus,<br />

rather than refer to this tool as a “census,” we often use the word<br />

“survey,” instead.<br />

To avoid frustration and to minimize confusion with landowners<br />

and hunters that I work with, I always provide a preamble in<br />

my report, and often in my oral discussions, that is intended to<br />

clearly illustrate that we are not going to see all of the deer on the<br />

property, and to complicate things further, we do not know what<br />

percentage we are seeing, but we do know that the percentage<br />

← Estimating<br />

fawn production<br />

to assess<br />

reproductive<br />

performance of<br />

wild ungulates<br />

is one of the<br />

strengths of<br />

helicopter<br />

surveys.<br />

of the standing crop that is observed can be variable from day<br />

to day, or from survey to survey. Based on camera surveys that<br />

my partner and I have been conducting on several properties that<br />

we also fly, including some high-fenced country, it is our estimate<br />

that we are often seeing 35–45 percent of the deer herd from the<br />

helicopter; again, this can be a variable stat.<br />

IT’S NOT SIMPLY ABOUT DENSITY<br />

Recognizing that there can be gross inaccuracies associated<br />

with estimating total numbers of animals on a given area<br />

(density), we are well-served to not simply focus on that<br />

component of the survey, but to place equal or greater<br />

emphasis on evaluating other aspects of the survey data. Data<br />

features, such as sex ratios, fawn production, age structure,<br />

relative antler performance and population distribution, are<br />

all population characteristics that are often more reliable and<br />

accurate than density estimates, and these collective data<br />

represent valuable nuggets of information that allow us to wrap<br />

our heads around the performance and general health of the<br />

populations of wildlife under consideration.<br />

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TIME WILL TALE<br />

One of the common themes that is taught in wildlife courses that<br />

address populations dynamics, relative to populations surveys, is<br />

the understanding that there is more value in looking at population<br />

survey data through trend characteristics over time, as opposed<br />

to simply getting to caught up at analyzing survey data from a<br />

single year. Regarding trend data, one of the key components of<br />

establishing reliable information, is consistency. It is important<br />

to try to replicate similar practices from year to year, over several<br />

years, to build a method that yields reliable comparisons. Some<br />

of these variables include survey timing, number of observers,<br />

transect lines versus flying contour lines, how the information<br />

is categorized and recorded and which pilots are used. From<br />

my perspective, the biggest variable that can compromise the<br />

on deductive reasoning, intuition, common sense logic, and even<br />

guesswork. Some professionals are mentally geared to deal with<br />

these soft, esoteric qualities of wildlife management than others,<br />

and it’s hard to replace experience when it comes to being able to<br />

work well under these conditions. With this said, one could argue<br />

that a psychologist or a painter would make a better field wildlife<br />

manager than would a chemist or an accountant.<br />

A PICTURE’S WORTH A 1,000 WORDS<br />

In addition to the population numbers that we obtain from these<br />

helicopter surveys, another product that has become increasingly<br />

popular with many of the landowners that we work with in recent<br />

years are photos that we sometimes capture and build into the<br />

report. Digital photography has given us financial thriftiness<br />

of collecting a large volume of photos during these helicopter<br />

exercises, and modern editing tools make it easy to crop and<br />

enhance image quality, and to ultimate make our reports more<br />

interesting. In addition to simply adding eye-candy to the written<br />

report, these photos can also serve as image documentation<br />

that may serve as a valuable reference tool later. Consequently,<br />

many wildlife managers, including myself, have begun investing<br />

in upgraded camera equipment to improve image quality of aerial<br />

photos.<br />

Wildlife management, in some ways, boils down to perspective.<br />

Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of all tools in your<br />

wildlife management toolbox, is a wise and important step in<br />

becoming a capable wildlife manager. °<br />

← Though fixed wing aircraft continues<br />

to occasionally be used for surveying<br />

pronghorns, helicopters arguably provide a<br />

better means to obtain a close look at these<br />

open-country animals.<br />

↓ Helicopters can<br />

especially be beneficial<br />

in surveying wildlife<br />

populations in rugged and<br />

remote terrain.<br />

integrity of the trend characteristics, is who is being used as<br />

the primary observer and recorder of information. One person’s<br />

capability to effectively “observe” these wild animals when<br />

things are happening so fast, can vary immensely. Further, there<br />

can be huge variability from one person to the next, in how they<br />

age and categorize animals in a matter of seconds, when there<br />

are sometimes fleeting glimpses of some animals; the disparity<br />

between these performances can most assuredly throw the<br />

reliability of certain trend characteristics into question.<br />

ART OR SCIENCE?<br />

In many cases, wildlife management is more of an art than a science,<br />

and it is my opinion that many aspects of helicopter surveys tend to<br />

fit that observation. Science deals more “real numbers” and what<br />

some people may refer to as empirical data, but when we begin<br />

using data from helicopter surveys to analyze wildlife populations<br />

and using that data to make management decisions, we often rely<br />

For assistance with your wildlife management or commercial hunting<br />

needs, contact the private firm of Wildlife Consultants, LLC at<br />

(325) 655-0877, owned by veteran wildlife biologists, Greg Simons<br />

and Ruben Cantu.<br />

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Knowledge is Power<br />

WRITTEN BY LORIE A. WOODWARD<br />

PHOTOS BY CLINT FAAS<br />

For landowners, knowledge is the power to make the<br />

informed decisions about habitat management and natural<br />

resource policy.<br />

“TWA’s Adult Education Programs are designed to increase<br />

natural resource literacy whether people are multi-generational<br />

landowners or beginning wildlife enthusiasts,” said Clint Faas,<br />

TWA’s Director of Conservation Programs. “Our ultimate goal is<br />

to empower well-informed landowners to take the information<br />

they’ve gained and apply it to the land, making a difference in<br />

both their lives and the landscape.”<br />

He continued, “We also focus attention on emerging public<br />

policy issues. Through these programs, we strive to equip<br />

landowners to be informed advocates for natural resource<br />

conservation, wildlife and property rights in the legislative<br />

process and in the voting booth.”<br />

As surely as the natural resources, wildlife and even their<br />

fellow Texans benefit from the educational programs, so do the<br />

landowners themselves. Regardless of subject matter,<br />

Keep Tabs on Upcoming Events<br />

To keep up with TWA’s Adult Education offerings, visit<br />

www.Texas-Wildlife.org and click on resources and then events.<br />

When education programs are scheduled, they are added to the list.<br />

Click on the program of interest for more information and to register.<br />

The education programs are open to everyone.<br />

For more information about the education programs, call the TWA<br />

office at (800) 839-9453 and ask for the Adult Education Director.<br />

the programs feature the top experts in the state, not only<br />

giving landowners the chance to learn from them, but to get to<br />

know them.<br />

“These are prime opportunities for landowners to build<br />

their own networks of conservation professionals,” Faas said.<br />

“And, of course, it’s a natural place to meet other like-minded<br />

landowners who have their own experiences to share.”<br />

While some of the offerings are only lecture, most contain a<br />

field component so participants can see how the knowledge is<br />

applied to the land.<br />

“Benjamin Franklin said, ‘Tell me and I forget, teach me and I<br />

may remember, involve me and I learn,’” Faas said. “That nails<br />

our approach to adult education.”<br />

This approach not only provides experiential learning, but<br />

in many cases gives participants access to ranches that they<br />

might not get to see otherwise.<br />

“We get participants out on the land across Texas, which<br />

allows them to see on-the-ground management and<br />

conservation in a variety of eco-regions as applied by a host<br />

of different land stewards,” Faas said. “Texas is too big and<br />

too diverse to limit our offerings to one area of the state.”<br />

Annual Events<br />

Below you will find a brief description of each TWA Adult<br />

Education Programs. There’s just enough information<br />

to whet your appetite. For more information, see<br />

www.Texas-Wildlife.org.<br />

On the Land<br />

QUAIL MASTERS<br />

Quail Masters is an intensive four-part workshop dedicated<br />

to quail and quail management. Each field-intensive, handson<br />

session begins on Sunday afternoon and concludes<br />

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LIFESTYLE ISSUE<br />

the following Tuesday. Generally, the four sessions are held<br />

between April and October. Participants are expected to attend<br />

all four sessions.<br />

WOMEN OF THE LAND<br />

Women of the Land is a ladies-only event centered on the<br />

philosophical and ecological aspects of wildlife and land<br />

management. Two standalone courses, one held in the spring<br />

and the other in the fall, move to different locations around<br />

the state. In addition to providing a strong foundation for<br />

additional conservation education, the 2.5 day events provide<br />

an unsurpassed opportunity for women to network with others<br />

who share their interests. Women of the Land ADVANCED, held<br />

every other year, builds on the initial knowledge by immersing<br />

women in hands-on management and outdoor activities.<br />

In the Classroom<br />

PRIVATE LANDS SUMMIT<br />

The Private Lands Summit is a full-day of presentations built<br />

around a single theme, focused on “higher-level” aspects<br />

of landownership/management, and delivered by experts in<br />

their respective fields. The event is held each summer at the<br />

JW Marriott Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio the<br />

Thursday preceding TWA’s annual convention. Past themes<br />

have included: Understanding a Changing Texas: Impacts of<br />

Eminent Domain and Consequences of Landowner Liability,<br />

Impacts Across Fencelines, and Sustainability of Land-Based<br />

Profits and Products.<br />

WILDLIFE CONVENTION EDUCATION SESSIONS<br />

The Texas WildLife Education Sessions provide an opportunity<br />

for attendees at TWA’s annual convention, held in July in<br />

San Antonio, to mix a healthy dose of conservation education<br />

into the fun and camaraderie of the weekend. The education<br />

sessions, which cover a wide range of topics, are offered for<br />

a half-day on Saturday. Designed to appeal to a broad crosssection<br />

of landowners, last year’s topics included: techniques in<br />

quail management; an update on pollinators in crisis; advances<br />

and developments in feral hog control tools and strategies;<br />

managing for wildlife in conjunction with oil and gas production;<br />

and the basics of planned grazing.<br />

RANCHING & WILDLIFE EXPO AT THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO<br />

TWA co-hosts three half-days of seminars as part of the<br />

Ranching & Wildlife Expo, which is held each year during the<br />

first week of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. While the<br />

specific topics vary from year to year, the umbrella themes<br />

remain consistent. The first day centers on cattle and ranching;<br />

the second day focuses on the tools of wildlife management;<br />

and the third day showcases the interaction of ranching and<br />

wildlife including things such as estate planning. Each halfday<br />

session includes several presentations and attendees can<br />

come-and-go or come-and-stay. Pre-registration qualifies<br />

attendees for free parking and free admission to the show.<br />

In Development for 2018<br />

SOUTH TEXAS WILDLIFE CONFERENCE<br />

The South Texas Wildlife Conference, which has been held<br />

for more than 15 years, is a one-day conference that brings<br />

together practitioners, land managers, policy makers, wildlife<br />

biologists and wildlife researchers to discuss a topic (or two) of<br />

concern in South Texas. Traditionally, it has been co-hosted by<br />

TWA, TPWD and the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute<br />

at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.<br />

WATERFOWL SYMPOSIUM<br />

The Waterfowl Symposium provides a focused look into the<br />

natural history of waterfowl in Texas. The symposium, which<br />

moves to different locations with prime waterfowl habitat,<br />

consists of one day in the classroom and a half-day in the field. °<br />

Information 24/7<br />

WEBINARS<br />

TWA has developed a series of webinars<br />

that allow participants to get information<br />

any time of day or night from the comfort of<br />

their office, couch or deer blind (depending<br />

on internet access). The webinars, which<br />

are 20 minutes to 30 minutes long, cover a<br />

range of wildlife management topics. Like<br />

the live education programming, these<br />

recorded sessions are taught by the state’s<br />

leading experts.<br />

To access the video library, go to<br />

www.Texas-Wildlife.org and click on<br />

resources and then webinars (or all<br />

webcasts if you’d like access to youth<br />

programming as well as adult programming).<br />

New programs are released on the third<br />

Thursday of every month.<br />

PODCASTS (COMING IN 2018)<br />

If you like to get your info on the go,<br />

TWA’s podcast may be your preferred<br />

source of information. The series is under<br />

development, but the podcast, which will<br />

likely be in a “talk show” format, will not<br />

only cover hands-on management topics<br />

and emerging policy issues, but delve<br />

into the philosophical areas of hunting,<br />

conservation with the aim of bridging the<br />

gap between urban and rural Texas.<br />

Watch for the launch later this year.<br />

It will be available via resources on<br />

www.Texas-Wildlife.org.<br />

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One of the Hill Country’s premier properties,<br />

this 175-acre ranch sits on a hill with extensive<br />

views of Fredericksburg. There are two primary<br />

residences on the property, a 6,000-squarefoot<br />

main residence and a 3,000-square-foot<br />

guest house. Main house build is top of the line<br />

with double wall construction, cinder blocks and<br />

2"x6" studs. It features imported tile, a mudded<br />

roof and copper gutters and downspouts.<br />

Inside flooring and beams are antique pine,<br />

Lutron lighting and custom and/or antique<br />

light fixtures throughout. There is also a heated<br />

pool and an electric on-demand generator.<br />

The guest house includes an elegant two-story<br />

apartment, state-of-the-art gym and three<br />

additional garages.<br />

There is a 50'x100' insulated barn with sleeping<br />

quarters and a charming original farmhouse<br />

that could be used as a guest house, art studio<br />

or quarters.<br />

A live spring feeds a recently added eightacre<br />

lake. There are two 30 GPM water wells.<br />

Extensive rock and cedar clearing makes<br />

maintenance simple. This property is nestled in<br />

rolling terrain and surrounded by hills. Enjoy the<br />

best of the Hill Country with only a 15 minute<br />

drive to Fredericksburg!<br />

FREDERICKSBURGESTATE.COM<br />

FREDERICKSBURG, TX • JUSTIN COP • 830-998-2895<br />

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CROW FAIR RANCH<br />

157 ACRES SOUTHWEST OF FREDERICKSBURG<br />

This breathtaking 157-acre estate, located 13<br />

miles outside Fredericksburg, is a combination of<br />

hills and valleys along Devils Creek. This yearround<br />

creek is dammed in three places and pools<br />

alongside the home in an approximate 300'x60'<br />

beautiful body of water where you can fish and<br />

enjoy its beauty from the patio/pavilion. The<br />

property has an agriculture exemption on its 30-<br />

acre Kleingrass hay field, while the remainder is<br />

under a wildlife exemption, allowing the ranch to<br />

be used for both wildlife beauty and livestock.<br />

The award-winning home was redesigned and<br />

rebuilt by Richard Laughlin in 2014. It won<br />

numerous state and national awards and was<br />

featured in both Western Art & Architecture<br />

Magazine and Spectacular Kitchens of Texas. The<br />

setting around the 6,000-square-foot home is<br />

both private and serene. The home features a<br />

large master suite, including a sanctuary room<br />

that offers incredible views of the creek and<br />

ranch, a guest room, his and her offices and a<br />

fabulous chef’s kitchen with full butler’s pantry.<br />

The main home is constructed of beautiful stone<br />

and stucco exterior with metal roof. The interior<br />

features American Clay neutral walls,<br />

handscraped oak flooring, 20-foot ceilings<br />

and many architectural features. The builder<br />

used reclaimed wood from Iowa for the beams<br />

and wood finishes both inside the home and<br />

on the patios, recreating the desired historic<br />

Hill Country estate. The game room includes<br />

an exercise room/gym and bath that could be<br />

converted to a king bedroom suite, with a living<br />

area, game area and kitchen. The separate<br />

garage is connected to the home by a beautiful<br />

covered breezeway. There is an additional threecar<br />

garage in an insulated metal building, plus<br />

two hay and implement storage barns.<br />

The exceptionally restored log cabin serves as a<br />

guesthouse, sleeps six and is beautifully decorated<br />

in Ralph Lauren style. Across from the main house<br />

is a fully fenced, raised bed garden with quaint<br />

garden house and chicken coop. Up the hill at the<br />

top of the ranch is a charming gazebo with stone<br />

fireplace and dining table that offers incredible<br />

views of the entire ranch. Close by on the hill is a<br />

skeet shooting station with automatic thrower.<br />

A 30,000 gallon rain water collection system fully<br />

supplies the home with healthy, delicious water,<br />

allowing the four wells on the property to be used<br />

for landscaping, agriculture or livestock.<br />

The house features 100 Mbps fiber optic internet<br />

and a 12 zone, 4,000 watt RTI home audio system<br />

controlled by over half a dozen in-wall touch panels<br />

or from any tablet or smart phone. These panels<br />

also control two video zones and the entire home’s<br />

state-of-the-art Lutron smart lighting system.<br />

Crow Fair is a fully equine-ready property with fullsize<br />

arena and round training pen. It features a<br />

Richard Laughlin-designed barn constructed<br />

of stone and HardiePlank that includes office/<br />

breakroom, full bath, tack room, wash room, feed<br />

room and four inside/outside stalls with automatic<br />

waterers and Priefert panels. Adjacent to the barn<br />

are three 10–15 acre fenced grazing paddocks with<br />

irrigated water troughs. The balance of the ranch<br />

(~100 acres) remains available as grazing pastures.<br />

A full-price offer on this estate ensures the easiest<br />

turnkey transition possible with all furniture,<br />

rugs and lamps included in the transaction. Also<br />

included are all ranch implements, tractors, mules,<br />

barn supplies and the Honeymoon at Crow Fair<br />

Namesake bronze sculpture outside of the main<br />

residence. A list of exclusions provided upon request.<br />

JUSTIN COP, BROKER • 830-998-2895


HONEYMOON AT CROW FAIR NAMESAKE BRONZE SCULPTURE I BY JOHN COLEMAN I NUMBER ONE OF FIVE (TWO PRIVATELY HELD, THREE IN MUSEUMS)


RANCH | RESIDENTIAL<br />

COMANCHE CREEK I 101.5 ACRES I BLANCO COUNTY<br />

This beautiful ranch consists of 100% native grasses blanketed in<br />

large oaks, mesquite and other trees and brush. Beautiful Comanche<br />

Creek runs through the property. There is over 1,500 feet of both<br />

sides of the creek. There is also a 100 GPM well already in place.<br />

Whitetail deer, turkey, feral hogs and varmints are abundant on the<br />

ranch. This is an amazing opportunity to acquire your own piece of<br />

Texas only a short drive from the world-class Horseshoe Bay Resort<br />

and the constant-level Lake LBJ. Ranches of this quality are few and<br />

far between, and it won’t be available for long!<br />

DOSS SPRING CREEK RD I 81 ACRES I GILLESPIE COUNTY<br />

With 81± acres and over 450 feet of Doss Spring Creek Road frontage,<br />

the buyer will have ample space for entrances and privacy. The front 13<br />

densely covered acres have been left untouched for multiple bedding<br />

areas. The remaining acreage has beautiful rolling topography with<br />

20 miles of unrestricted views. Tree cover is made up of shin oak, live<br />

oak, walnut and Spanish oak throughout. All cedar has been removed.<br />

Multiple building sites to take advantage of the long range views. Deer,<br />

turkey and dove are some of the native species found on the ranch.<br />

Come and take a look at everything this ranch has to offer!<br />

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES I 141 ACRES I GILLESPIE COUNTY<br />

This ranch is a Hill Country gem with elevation changes from<br />

2,166–2,080 feet creating multiple outstanding build sites on<br />

the property. The many large trees create a hunter’s dream and<br />

provide ideal spots for tree stands. There are two water wells, one<br />

is 160-foot at 15 GPM and the other is a windmill at 220-foot with<br />

unknown GPM. The front 20 acres of the property has been tested<br />

by Texas A&M and identified as a good location for a vineyard. Also<br />

included is a very cozy 900-square-foot home built in 1988 and a<br />

refreshing pool and jacuzzi. This would make a great hunting cabin<br />

or a place to stay while you build your dream home.<br />

WINE CORRIDOR RANCH I 18.09 ACRES I GILLESPIE COUNTY<br />

This would make a perfect commercial venue! It borders<br />

two wineries/vineyards, two bed and breakfasts and a KOA<br />

Campground. With it being located right off Highway 290 on<br />

RR 1376, there are so many ways to envision this property. The<br />

property is game fenced and includes two 288± square-foot cabins<br />

which are rented, a detached 704-square-foot carport and a onebedroom,<br />

one-bath apartment; cross fencing, sheds and storage<br />

building. There is also a 1,232-square-foot three-bedroom, twobath<br />

manufactured home with porch. Also on the property are a<br />

windmill, two wells and two septic systems.


OLD VALUES. NEW IDEAS.<br />

SINCE 1965, FREDERICKSBURG REALTY HAS BEEN KNOWN AS THE PREMIERE<br />

REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE FIRM IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY.<br />

Over the years, we’ve helped highly selective families and investors discover the property of their dreams, whether<br />

they were seeking just a few acres or a sprawling Texas-size ranch.<br />

The Hill Country may have been a well-kept secret for many years, but word of its natural beauty and small-town<br />

charm has spread not only across Texas but the entire U.S. Families from all over are flocking to the Texas Hill Country<br />

to trade in their busy city lifestyles for a more easygoing existence. Residents of Fredericksburg and its neighboring<br />

areas already know what they have and have set deep roots by purchasing large estates, ranch homes, waterfront<br />

properties and even raw land.<br />

Our eight full-time realtors have a combined 78 years of experience selling the Texas Hill Country. They understand the<br />

ins and outs of water rights, tax basics, ag. exemptions and much more when buying land. We are ready to serve you!<br />

Krista M. Bennett<br />

Realtor, GRI<br />

830-998-0633<br />

Kari Bock<br />

Realtor<br />

830-459-6886<br />

Justin Cop<br />

Realtor, GRI<br />

830-998-2895<br />

Keely Corona<br />

Office Coordinator/Realtor<br />

210-788-6150<br />

Mary Andrea<br />

“Sissy” duPerier<br />

Realtor • 830-796-5558<br />

Caleb Hail<br />

Realtor, GRI<br />

325-214-2764<br />

Ginny Stehling<br />

Realtor<br />

830-456-1235<br />

Bob Surma<br />

Realtor, CRS, GRI, SRES<br />

830-456-9192


Answering the<br />

Land’s Call<br />

WRITTEN BY LORIE A. WOODWARD<br />

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PROFILE<br />

Justin Cop, owner of Fredericksburg Realty,<br />

risked his wife’s wrath to answer the long, loud call of the Texas Hill Country and<br />

establish himself as a ranch broker.<br />

“For two years, Amy was pretty upset at me for uprooting our family, but now you<br />

couldn’t pay her enough to leave,” Justin said laughing.<br />

To put this in perspective, both Justin and Amy are natives of Zachary, Louisiana, a<br />

small town that has grown into a suburb of Baton Rouge.<br />

“Her family, both immediate and extended, has been in Zachary forever,” he said.<br />

And, to further complicate the 2010 move, the young couple’s children were fiveyears-old,<br />

three-years-old and two-weeks-old. (They have since added a fourth child<br />

to their family.)<br />

Plus, Justin changed careers. After earning a business degree from Ole Miss, he<br />

founded an equipment repair business that specialized in the chemical, nuclear and<br />

paper industries. He sold the industrial business, planning to move to the Texas Hill<br />

Country, a region he had grown to love when his parents, who are still his primary<br />

mentors, moved to the region some 25 years earlier. Throughout his college years<br />

and early adulthood, Justin spent as much time as possible in Texas, which quickly<br />

became his second home.<br />

“Back in the early 90s, I couldn’t wait to go hunt on our South Texas ranch,” he said.<br />

“I was amazed by the size of the deer and how they just seemed to appear from out<br />

behind a bush.”<br />

One of his favorite memories of hunting South Texas occurred when he dug a<br />

three-foot hole underneath a Guajillo bush to get “up close and personal” with the<br />

surroundings and wildlife while he was bowhunting.<br />

“I also loved the South Texas sunsets because they just seemed bigger—and right in<br />

your face,” Justin said.<br />

Then, the sportsmen would return to his parents’ Hill Country home, where he<br />

would revel in the drier climate and the scenery that were vastly different from South<br />

Louisiana.<br />

“I’d always say tell my dad, ‘Don’t ever sell this place,’ and inevitably the next year,<br />

he would have another,” Justin said. “I just knew that one day I would come back<br />

here to live.”<br />

Eventually his father, who had dabbled in real estate throughout the Hill Country,<br />

introduced Justin to Trip duPerier.<br />

“I wanted to learn the ranch real estate business from the bottom up, so I worked for<br />

Trip for two years before obtaining my license and earning a spot on the team,” Justin,<br />

whose largest real estate transaction to date has been the $30 million sale of 11,500<br />

acres in McCullough County, said. “The early, lean years in the business were worth<br />

it because I had the chance to work all over the state and learn things like pricing in<br />

different regions. Plus, working under Trip was kind of like sticking my mouth to a fire<br />

hydrant of real estate knowledge.”<br />

In addition, the move allowed the young couple to raise their children outside the<br />

hustle and bustle of a growing suburb near Baton Rouge.<br />

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PROFILE<br />

“I wanted our children to grow up in a small town<br />

environment where the air is clean and fresh . . . a place<br />

where they could grow up hunting, fishing and playing<br />

outside like I did,” Justin said.<br />

For as long he can remember, his family had<br />

properties to hunt in Louisiana. When Justin got old<br />

enough, he took over the planning, planting and<br />

maintenance of food plots.<br />

“I fell in love with smell of tilled dirt and got land in<br />

my blood,” he said.<br />

These days the lifelong hunter pursues whitetailed<br />

deer as a bow-hunting, low-fence purist.<br />

“For me it’s about the hunt, not necessarily about<br />

the harvest,” Justin, who pits his skills against<br />

some of big bucks every November on an annual<br />

hunt in Illinois, said.<br />

While hunting seasons are limited, keeping in<br />

shooting shape is a year-round activity. Justin’s<br />

children all shoot with him, including the threeyear-old.<br />

“It’s one of the many athletic things we do<br />

together,” he said.<br />

The family recently moved from their ranch<br />

to town to simplify shuttling the kids to their<br />

various sports and activities. They still have a<br />

ranch where they can get outdoors together.<br />

“I love land real estate so much I have to<br />

consciously take time away from my job so<br />

that my life will retain the necessary balance,” Justin said.<br />

He remained with duPerier Texas Land Man until April <strong>2017</strong> when Justin<br />

purchased Fredericksburg Realty.<br />

An Expansive Vision<br />

Fredericksburg Realty has been a local landmark for decades. Under the leadership of<br />

Sherman Durst, it became the go-to agency for Gillespie County.<br />

“Sherman developed a reputation for knowing what he was talking about and being a<br />

man of his word,” Justin said. “He was known for character traits that are important to<br />

me, so I’m building on that strong foundation.”<br />

Part of the foundation is a team of four experienced agents: Sissy duPerier, Krista<br />

Bennett, Caleb Hail and Bob Surma.<br />

“The agents brought a level of responsibility I didn’t anticipate, but they have been<br />

such a blessing,” Justin said. “We are a very tight-knit group who share the same<br />

vision, goals and priorities—of God, family and customer service in the form of longterm<br />

relationships.”<br />

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PROFILE<br />

Theirs is a relationship built on shared knowledge and expertise. Justin’s sister,<br />

Keely Corona, manages the office. The strong working relationship at Fredericksburg<br />

Realty is attracting attention and new agents.<br />

Since the spring, Kari Bock, Ginny Stehling, Peggy Cox and Randy Bouley<br />

have joined the growing team as agents. The residential specialists are<br />

enhancing Justin’s knowledge of that sector, while he is introducing some<br />

of them to ranch real estate and beefing up the agency’s presence in that<br />

arena through its ranch division, Texas Ranch Realty.<br />

“Frankly, I can’t wait get out of the office,” he said. “I love being out where<br />

I can ‘smell the dirt’ and see everyone’s distinct perspective of their dream<br />

place is. What is better than that? I’m blessed.”<br />

The group is spreading its reach beyond Gillespie County to the entire<br />

Hill Country and into the brush country of South Texas. The fast-pace<br />

and long hours required for a business expansion invigorate Justin, who<br />

honed his work ethic and competitive spirit as an Ironman triathlete.<br />

Ironman competitors must complete a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride<br />

and a 26.2 mile run. (For the record, the region’s farm-to-market roads<br />

and highways that snake over the region’s namesake hills provided<br />

Justin’s training routes for both long-distance bike rides and runs.)<br />

The Value of Texas Land<br />

“The world we’re living in now is unpredictable. Sometimes<br />

it feels just crazy, but the crazier it gets the more that people<br />

crave something solid. Land is solid—a tangible, solid<br />

investment that gives people an opportunity to get back<br />

to the basics of life. Land is a place where traditions and<br />

relationships flourish.<br />

From a financial aspect, land is a consistent performer<br />

unlike housing. I don’t see any indicators of ranch real<br />

estate softening.<br />

As people compare land to the uncertainty of the stock<br />

market, which is dependent in large part on confidence<br />

in the U.S., land is rock solid. When I look at land values<br />

historically—many times going back to the original land<br />

patents—there has been a notable, continuous escalation in<br />

value over time. It’s particularly obvious in the Hill Country,<br />

maybe more so than any other place in Texas.<br />

About 80 percent of our buyers come from Houston, and<br />

most of them are 45 years old to 65 years old. They’ve done<br />

their work. They’ve saved their money and have the means<br />

to invest in the life they want to live.<br />

In the aftermath of Hurricane<br />

Harvey, our phones started ringing. People are<br />

tired of rebuilding after the floods. They’re tired of fighting<br />

the city—the congestion, the crime, the crowds. They’re<br />

looking to get away.<br />

It’s interesting to me how many of our clients purchase a<br />

property with the intent of it being a second home, but after<br />

they get out on the land or in a small town, they quickly<br />

transition to full-time. It’s as if they didn’t realize how hungry<br />

they were for open space, nature and community until they<br />

experienced it. Then, it’s as if they can’t get enough. Land, in<br />

my opinion, is the ultimate long-term hold. It brings us back<br />

to our roots and speaks to our innate desire to be part of the<br />

natural world. It gives us a place to get away from the pressure<br />

cooker of modern life. When we actually allow ourselves to<br />

get away, it’s a cleansing, almost primal experience that puts<br />

us back in touch with what makes us human.”<br />

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“With Ironman, you can’t be good at just one thing, you have to master a set of very<br />

different skills,” Justin said. “And, it’s not a just a quick burst out of the gate, but your<br />

ability to train harder over time, so you can maintain consistency—and improve—in<br />

the long run. Business is the very same way.”<br />

His history as an Ironman also speaks to the energy and commitment Justin brings<br />

to ranch real estate.<br />

“Unlike an Ironman competition, ranch real estate requires teamwork,” Justin said.<br />

“My agents and I are willing to put in the work necessary to be the best we can be.”<br />

He is also inspired by Texas land.<br />

“The topography and climate of Texas are just so diverse,” Justin said. “The<br />

far-flung spaces of West Texas with mountains, canyons and air so dry the<br />

sweat evaporates almost before it leaves your pores to the Gulf Coast where the<br />

humidity is almost suffocating—and everything in between.”<br />

And, then there’s the history.<br />

“In Texas, people have a sense of history,” Justin said. “Ranches have been<br />

held in families for five, six and even seven generations.”<br />

He’s an avid student of what has gone before.<br />

“The coolest thing I ever heard on a legal description was marking boundary lines<br />

with the distance covered on horseback in the time it takes to smoke two cigarettes,”<br />

Justin said. “That sort of thing makes history come to life for me.”<br />

While he is motivated and inspired by many things, he ultimately is driven to develop<br />

and nurture lasting relationships.<br />

“I’m defined by relationships with God, my family and other people,” Justin said.<br />

“Real estate is a relationship business in which you’re only as good as your last referral<br />

and your last deal. Every day, I work to procure, hold and strengthen relationships that<br />

will earn me the opportunity to represent people’s best interests.” °<br />

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Shady Oaks Ranch 920± acres Frio & Medina Counties<br />

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

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

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

genetics. This is an exceptionally well-maintained hunting ranch with outstanding improvement possibilities.<br />

Property ID: 2612131<br />

Hat Creek Ranch 551± acres Medina County<br />

Hat Creek Ranch offers both large-scale entertainment possibilities and quiet retreat areas. This privately-gated estate has been designed for the<br />

equestrian lifestyle. The diverse topography of this ranch also provides opportunity for the nature lover and outdoor enthusiast. The Hat Creek Ranch<br />

will provide privacy and opportunity to explore a range of uses and recreational interest.<br />

Property ID: 3881981<br />

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Rockin L Ranch 312± acres Kinney County<br />

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

this is a turnkey ranch, ready to enjoy. The property is covered with numerous native high-protein brush species providing excellent cover and forage for<br />

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

Property ID: 4428836<br />

Vista Grande Ranch 347± acres Medina County<br />

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

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

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

Property ID: 3883225<br />

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Squirrel Creek Ranch 721± acres Medina County<br />

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

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

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

Property ID: 3646885<br />

G Bar J Ranch 454± acres Robertson County<br />

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

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

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

Property ID: 4380096<br />

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Domino Ranch 2,880± acres Medina County<br />

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

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

barn, foreman’s house, equipment barn, corrals and more. This unbelievable turnkey ranch is perfect for hunting, deer breeding and recreational use.<br />

Property ID: 2119136<br />

Elm Creek Farm 812± acres Frio & Zavala Counties<br />

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

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

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

Property ID: 4403781<br />

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Comanche Creek Ranch 705± acres Medina County<br />

With rolling terrain covered in an extraordinary variety of brush,<br />

oaks, and grasses, this ranch provides great forage and cover for<br />

the abundant native wildlife. The ranch features two wet-weather<br />

creeks and six ponds. This ranch has been well maintained and is<br />

the perfect destination for any outdoor enthusiast.<br />

Property ID: 3821244<br />

White Acres 30± acres Comal County<br />

The centerpiece of this unique country estate is a one-of-a-kind<br />

home built from an old barn providing an amazing showcase of<br />

historic craftsmanship meeting new design. The property has great<br />

access and much to offer.<br />

Property ID: 4536009<br />

Twisted 5s Ranch 740± acres Concho County<br />

The perfect Central Texas hunting ranch with abundant wildlife,<br />

including numerous native and exotic species. Open areas, thick<br />

brush and healthy varieties of grasses provide exceptional forage<br />

and cover.<br />

Property ID: 4559862<br />

H & H Ranch 549± acres La Salle County<br />

Located approximately six miles from Cotulla, Texas, this excellent<br />

South Texas hunting property is split into two high-fenced pastures.<br />

This property is blanketed with tall mesquite, quisache and hackberry<br />

trees with black brush throughout. This turnkey ranch would make<br />

an excellent property for any outdoor or hunting enthusiast!<br />

Property ID: 4423008<br />

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Rocky Creek Ranch 1,500± acres Medina County<br />

An exceptional hunting ranch with rolling terrain and incredible<br />

views. A beautiful headquarters home and small compound area<br />

provides for excellent lodging and entertaining possibilities.<br />

Property ID: 3416567<br />

444 Ranch 444± acres Medina County<br />

This ranch boasts huge live oak trees, which are scattered<br />

throughout the lush grasses, along with dense underbrush<br />

providing excellent cover and forage for livestock and the<br />

abundant native wildlife. The entire ranch has new galvanized<br />

perimeter and interior fencing and is separated into four pastures.<br />

Property ID: 2535125<br />

Leaning R Ranch 801± acres Kendall County<br />

This highly incredible and highly improved ranch is a must-see.<br />

Overlooking the magnificent Guadalupe River, the main house area<br />

is privately tucked away from the front compound of houses and<br />

barns and affords the luxury of privacy. The diverse topography and<br />

exceptional variety of native vegetation characterizes the ranch.<br />

Property ID: 3271861<br />

Keller Creek Ranch 1,099± acres Jackson County<br />

Located 22± miles south of Edna, Texas, this awesome hunting<br />

and cattle ranch boasts creeks, ponds and a diverse terrain.<br />

Approximately 50 acres is currently in hay production with the<br />

remaining acreage used for grazing. Native wildlife is abundant on<br />

this ranch and includes whitetail deer, dove, quail and turkey.<br />

Property ID: 4325490<br />

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Broken Blade Ranch 924± acres Schleicher County<br />

This terrific property features a compound of four different houses,<br />

garages, living and entertaining spaces. The land is gently rolling<br />

brush country, clear of cedar. With an abundance of game, a<br />

stocked tank, diverse virgin brush and oak trees, this property is<br />

perfect for hunting, fishing and countless other uses.<br />

Property ID: 3337182<br />

Las Moritas 3,845± acres Webb County<br />

Located approximately 15 minutes east of Laredo, Texas, the<br />

terrain is mostly South Texas native brush and grasses with a slight<br />

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

The property has an improved road system and good fencing that<br />

allows livestock to be moved around the ranch easily.<br />

Property ID: 2637481<br />

Rocking S Ranch 2,245± acres Schleicher County<br />

This low-fenced cattle, goat and livestock ranch includes two<br />

houses, two barns, three Edwards water wells, six fenced pastures,<br />

all with underground water lines to 12 water troughs and two large<br />

storage pilas. Terrain is rolling pastures with large live oaks, great<br />

views, fertile pastures and abundant wildlife.<br />

Property ID: 3852231<br />

Rancho Alto Loma 400± acres Uvalde County<br />

This high plateau property provides breathtaking views of the<br />

rocky slopes, native brush and grassy valleys that make up the<br />

ranch. This ranch is perfect for recreational enjoyment, including<br />

exploration, hiking and riding ATVs. And, of course, with the<br />

abundance of native wildlife, the hunting on this ranch is superb.<br />

Property ID: 3312783<br />

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River Ranch 1,761± acres Zavala County<br />

This fantastic live-water hunting ranch is located just outside of<br />

Crystal City. This ranch is extremely diverse and has a tremendous<br />

amount of opportunity to offer. Over three miles of the Nueces<br />

River serves as the southwest border of the ranch. The ranch has<br />

been divided into three sections which are for sale separtely.<br />

Property ID: 3753535<br />

Encino Ranch 208± acres Medina County<br />

The terrain on this ranch is gently rolling and covered in an<br />

extraordinary variety of high-protein brush species. Native wildlife<br />

on the ranch is abundant. Whitetail deer of superior genetics<br />

have been released on the ranch. This South Texas ranch is truly a<br />

perfect destination for any outdoor enthusiast.<br />

Property ID: 1380418<br />

Cedar Creek Ranch 1,382± acres Medina County<br />

This incredible ranch offers an awesome opportunity to own a<br />

beautiful, ready-to-go hunting and recreational ranch. With a<br />

hunting lodge, guest suite, barns, walk-in-cooler and shooting<br />

range, this is the perfect ranch for family hunting or to lease out.<br />

Property ID: 3416894<br />

Oak Haven Ranch 135± acres Medina County<br />

This custom white-rock home with an open floor plan and loft is<br />

enhanced by a beautiful rock patio and pool with fountain. The<br />

acreage is low fenced and cross fenced into three pastures with<br />

water troughs and huge oaks among scattered grassy meadows<br />

and a wet-weather creek.<br />

Property ID: 3980640<br />

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Cibolo Draw Ranch<br />

150± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY<br />

The 150-acre Cibolo Draw Ranch offers the best in Hill Country living just minutes from Boerne, Texas, with a quick commute to San Antonio. The 6,000-squarefoot<br />

main house is hidden by the natural roll of the land creating a private oasis. A spring-fed creek, shaping the land for a millennia, is impounded in two locations,<br />

creating year-round water for wildlife and recreational use. The 1,525-square-foot stone guest house provides breathtaking views, offering its own seclusion.<br />

Geroninmo Springs Ranch<br />

2,777± ACRES IN BANDERA, MEDINA & BEXAR COUNTIES<br />

The 2,777-acre Geronimo Springs Ranch is located just 15 miles northwest of San Antonio, Texas in Bandera, Medina and Bexar Counties. Live water and<br />

breathtaking views characterize this secluded Hill Country Ranch. The spring-fed San Geronimo Creek meanders through the center of the property for 2.25 miles.<br />

Three dams have been constructed across the creek to create picturesque lakes stocked with fish while providing year-round water for wildlife, livestock and<br />

recreational enthusiasts. Numerous springs throughout the ranch, including Jack Mountain Spring, provide water to key areas of the property and additional creek<br />

beds. Paved roads provide access to all improvements, which include a stone ranch home with clay tile roof, three guest quarters with stucco siding and standing<br />

seam roof as well as the foreman’s house, three metal barns, cattle corrals and game processing facility and walk-in cooler. Wildlife species include White-tailed<br />

deer, turkey, quail, dove, axis deer, black buck antelope, fallow deer and aoudad.


Camp Verde Twin Creeks<br />

858± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY<br />

There’s an abundance of surface water at the Camp Verde Twin Creeks Ranch with a well-stocked large lake spilling into the second waterway, which is formed<br />

from Fall Creek and Wolf Creek merging. The twin creeks create the centerpiece for the very private valley which encompasses the major water amenities and all<br />

improvements. Scenery from the wraparound porches includes gentle pastures, Fall Creek frontage and high reaching hills. Inside the home is equally impressive with<br />

grand architecture in the open beams, stone and wood floors, four fireplaces and numerous built-ins. Four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, top-of-the-line appliances,<br />

first-story master suite with his-and-hers baths and countless windows allowing in natural light are just a few of the impressive features. A covered walkway leads to the<br />

detached garage with two guest suites above. The foreman/guest house, four-stall barn and small arena are conveniently located approximately 200 yards west of the<br />

main structure. Exploring the diverse terrain of this high-fenced 858± acres, you will come across an array of native trees and wildlife. Wildlife includes white-tailed deer,<br />

turkey and dove. The high ridges showcase some of the most amazing distant views over deep ravines and can be explored with the well-maintained road system. This<br />

amazing family recreational ranch is five minutes from historic Camp Verde and 15 minutes from downtown Kerrville, Texas.<br />

Medina<br />

River<br />

Ranch<br />

620± ACRES IN<br />

BANDERA COUNTY<br />

This 620 acres has<br />

a mile of Medina<br />

River and one of the<br />

oldest native pecan<br />

bottoms in Texas.<br />

There is also a unique<br />

log cabin and barn,<br />

great views, turkey,<br />

whitetail, axis and<br />

much more.<br />

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Headwaters Ranch<br />

900± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY<br />

Extraordinary land, great location, amazing water, minimal structural improvements and abundant potential. Spring Branch Creek traverses the ranch with<br />

one spring-fed lake and numerous sites for additional water features. Ranch access by county road frontage and paved private road. High fenced with native<br />

wildlife. Just minutes from Kerrville and Fredericksburg. Build your corporate lodge, year-round estate or weekend cabin, with creek-front and Hill Country views.<br />

Development potential.<br />

Dos Angeles Ranch<br />

11,889± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY<br />

The lifeblood of this ranch is provided by three miles of beautiful Pinto Creek which meanders through the property and has three concrete dams strategically placed<br />

along the creek. Improvements include a spectacular, 6,500-square-foot stucco lodge overlooking the creek and a swimming pool including plenty of room for outdoor<br />

entertainment. This 11,889-acre ranch has been high fenced since 1984.


Prison Canyon Ranch<br />

396± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY<br />

Located in the heart of Camp Verde, Texas, water abounds on this spectacular Hill Country ranch. The cypress-lined Verde Creek flows through the north side of the<br />

ranch for three-fourth’s of a mile and a 24-acre spring-fed lake, with boat house, offers year-round recreation. Improvements include a three-bedroom and four-bedroom<br />

home, two-story trophy house and two equipment barns. The ranch is high fenced on three sides and includes a pecan orchard and coastal Bermuda pasture.<br />

Nube Nueve<br />

Ranch<br />

714± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY<br />

Located 20 miles northwest of Mountain Home,<br />

Texas, this 714-acre high-fenced ranch offers all<br />

the attributes of a Hill Country gem. 360-degree<br />

picturesque views can be obtained throughout the<br />

ranch. The ranch has been mostly cleared of ash<br />

juniper, allowing live oaks, lacey oaks, shin oak and<br />

cedar elms to flourish, providing a natural habitat<br />

for wildlife. Centrally located is the 3,000-squarefoot<br />

main house which consists of four bedrooms<br />

and four bathrooms. A large outdoor porch provides<br />

shady views of the landscape, lake and pool. Other<br />

improvements include a 1,500-square-foot guest<br />

house, foreman’s house, horse barn and riding arena.<br />

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Elm Creek Ranch<br />

301± ACRES IN FALLS COUNTY<br />

Water abounds on the Elm Creek Ranch, located<br />

six miles east of Martin, Texas. Big Creek flows<br />

across the north boundary of the ranch for half a<br />

mile offering year-round habitat for a variety of<br />

wildlife species while Elm Creek meanders through<br />

the center of the ranch in an east/west fashion.<br />

A picturesque two-acre and 1.4-acre pond are<br />

positioned on the southern end of the property<br />

offering year-round water for livestock, wildlife<br />

and aquatic enthusiasts alike. The property is<br />

primarily wooded with a quarter of the land cleared<br />

for pasture or cultivation. Improvements include a<br />

three-bedroom home and metal barn.<br />

Burnet Ranch<br />

363± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY<br />

Hidden in the rolling hills northwest<br />

of Burnet, and surrounded by even<br />

larger ranches, lies this spectacular<br />

first-time offering. Graced by dense<br />

and game-filled tree cover, the ranch<br />

has been gently transformed to include<br />

four miles of new jeep roads, 12 new<br />

gorgeous meadows and three newly<br />

reworked wildlife ponds. The views,<br />

well, just come see for yourself!<br />

Additional beautiful and contiguous<br />

property up to 850 acres also available.<br />

Pipe Creek<br />

Ranch<br />

166± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY<br />

Located just one-and-a-half miles south of<br />

Pipe Creek, Texas, this 166-acre ranch offers<br />

all the attributes of the Hill Country. The rolling<br />

topography is blanketed with oaks and ashe<br />

juniper creating natural cover and habitat for<br />

wildlife while creating a feeling of seclusion.<br />

An 18-acre field flanks the west side of the<br />

property offering fertile soil for farming,<br />

grazing or wildlife use. A spacious cabin<br />

overlooks the half-acre cypress-lined pond.


Lagos Azules Ranch<br />

12,000± ACRES<br />

The Lagos Azules Ranch consists of approximately 12,000 acres of mountains, cultivated fields, water ski lakes, creek and river frontage. Natural waterways, sheer<br />

cliffs and lakes set amongst the 30-mile views, represent a rare large ranch opportunity all located under an hour-and-a-half from the DFW metroplex.<br />

Wardlaw Ranch<br />

18,500± ACRES IN REEVES COUNTY<br />

The Wardlaw Ranch is 18,500 acres, more or less,<br />

located just outside of historic Langtry, Texas.<br />

Over 14 miles of shoreline along the blue and green<br />

flowing waters of the Pecos River carve out the<br />

boundary of this working Val Verde County Ranch.<br />

Multiple 160 and 170 Boone and Crocket whitetail<br />

flourish as a result of the current hunter’s efforts<br />

to manage the existing herd that descended from<br />

the South Texas genetics introduced to the area in<br />

the 1960s. Indian mounds, petroglyphs, caves and<br />

cliffs lead to expansive views and commanding<br />

peaks along the river. Half of the mineral estate<br />

to be conveyed to the buyer at closing. Please<br />

contact the duPerier Texas Landman to arrange a<br />

showing of the property.<br />

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Cauthorn Ranch<br />

2,150± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY<br />

The 2,150-acre Cauthorn Ranch is located in Val Verde<br />

County just three miles south of Juno, Texas. The ranch<br />

is comprised of three distinct habitat types. The habitat<br />

types range from Chihuahuan Desert and Edwards Plateau<br />

to South Texas Brushland. Along with the distinct flora<br />

is an array of topographical diversity. Rolling hills, shear<br />

rock bluff canyons, flat land and old arroyos carved<br />

through time make up the landscape. Wildlife abounds<br />

throughout the ranch due to the habitat diversity. Game<br />

species include white-tailed deer, turkey, blue and bobwhite<br />

quail, aoudad, dove and occasionally mule deer.<br />

Improvements include one water well, numerous water<br />

troughs, cattle pens and electricity.<br />

Kendall County<br />

Estate<br />

128± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY<br />

Located just minutes from quaint downtown Boerne, this wellappointed<br />

estate is perfect for the San Antonio commuter or<br />

weekend visitor. The beautifully constructed home sits in the<br />

middle of 128 tree-studded acres of Hill Country tranquility.<br />

In addition to the main residence, the property offers a ranch<br />

manager’s home, large party barn and entertaining area.<br />

The grounds have been meticulously maintained and offer a<br />

swimming pool, outdoor entertaining area and shotgun shooting<br />

facilities. One cannot describe the finish out and stone trim<br />

work this estate offers, you must see the property to appreciate.<br />

Comfort Ranch<br />

259± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY<br />

This stunning property has over two miles of cypress tree-lined<br />

Guadalupe River and Flat Rock Creek frontage. This is a rare<br />

opportunity to own a tract this size with so much water frontage.<br />

A large portion of the ranch consists of improved pastures<br />

for grazing domestic animals. In addition, the ranch offers<br />

sufficient cover to maintain a large herd of axis deer and other<br />

native wildlife species. Improvement include an old historic<br />

home which is currently used as a weekend camp. A significant<br />

portion of the property is in the flood plain which allows easy<br />

access to the water. One can drive the entire length of the river<br />

on the waters edge. Located between Comfort and Boerne, this<br />

very unique property is just 30 minutes from San Antonio.


Elm Ranch<br />

2,500± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY<br />

Quality, well-managed, turnkey hunting ranches<br />

are difficult to find in the Hill Country, especially<br />

in Hunt. This ranch offers a little of everything the<br />

Hill Country has available. Rugged hilltops, distant<br />

views, large hardwoods at the headwaters of Honey<br />

Creek, numerous springs and deep ravines make this<br />

a beautiful ranch anyone would be proud to own. The<br />

ranch is entirely high fenced and includes two wellkept<br />

modular homes, limestone roadways throughout,<br />

an extensive list of exotics and six water wells.<br />

Cherry Caves<br />

146± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY<br />

Embrace everything Hunt, Texas has to offer in this absolutely<br />

rare ranch. Offering seclusion yet also community, with<br />

access to three private parks, two of which are on the north<br />

fork of the Guadalupe River. Never-ending views enjoyed with<br />

a large custom rock fireplace, grill and entertainment area, as<br />

well as first-class landscaping and added trees. Exotic and<br />

native wildlife flourish with intermittent springs; two strong<br />

wells provide tank water and improved grasses. Seeing is<br />

believing that there is too much to mention on this 146±<br />

acres, so contact us now to book your private showing!<br />

Highway<br />

290 East<br />

101± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY<br />

100+ acres of gentle rolling post oak<br />

pastures with Hill Country views and<br />

290 East Highway frontage, only 10<br />

minutes to downtown Fredericksburg.<br />

Unending developmental potential—gated<br />

community, retail, winery or create a oneof-a-kind<br />

ranch estate with Hill Country<br />

improvements overlooking your own lake.<br />

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EDELSTEIN RANCH<br />

A truly unique and historic offering near beautiful Hunt. This long-time<br />

family ranch has been owned and operated by the same family since 1927.<br />

Not only historic, but truly rare in size for this desirable area with one±<br />

mile of the crystal-clear Guadalupe River plus several springs. Rustic main<br />

home, two guest houses, foreman’s house and several old barns complete the<br />

improvements. Property ID: 4572186. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

1,708± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY<br />

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PALOMA WEST RANCH<br />

This one-of-a-kind, premier ranch has diverse features and a fascinating history. It is now not only an exceptional horse property, but a great entertainment<br />

ranch, income-producing farm and outstanding native hunting ranch for whitetail deer, quail, turkey, dove and others. This ranch has over four± miles of Nueces<br />

River, as well as Espantosa Lake frontage and excellent vegetation and tree cover, and the finely maintained improvements are impressive.<br />

Property ID: 4398158. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

3,015± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY<br />

SANTA MARGARITA RANCH<br />

Opportunity to own one of the finest hunting ranches located in the famed Texas ‘Golden Triangle.’ This turnkey La Salle County ranch is truly unique. There<br />

is one± mile of both sides of the Nueces River, great whitetail and exotic hunting and immaculate improvements including an exceptional main home, lodge,<br />

foreman’s home and staff house. Property ID: 3541960. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

2,703± ACRES IN LA SALLE COUNTY<br />

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YO4 RANCH<br />

This offering is for a large portion of the original, historic Y.O. Ranch. The<br />

rolling hills and rock limestone peaks are studded with live oak, post oak,<br />

cedar and mesquite trees. Aoudad Hill provides strong sweeping views across<br />

four counties. The gentle, open pastureland is covered with native grasses and<br />

is home to abundant native wildlife.<br />

Property ID: 3451921. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

CEDAR CREEK RANCH<br />

Incredibly beautiful, this magnificent ranch features two-and-a-half± miles<br />

of crystal-clear Cedar Creek and impressive views from gentle valleys to the<br />

mountain rims. Abundant native wildlife includes whitetail deer, fallow, axis,<br />

aoudad, turkey, hogs, dove, quail and free-ranging elk and red deer. There are<br />

Indian sites and the original settlement structures. Minutes from Highway 55,<br />

this ranch is both accessible and incredibly private.<br />

Property ID: 3745406. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

5,510± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY<br />

6,378± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY<br />

VARA RANCH<br />

This truly scenic property has 1,200± feet of the flowing Frio River and is one<br />

of the largest ranches for sale in the scenic Frio River Canyon. Year-round<br />

activities include hunting, fishing, swimming and water activities. There are<br />

three charming small homes and perimeter/cross fencing. Wildlife includes<br />

whitetail, axis, aoudad, turkey, javelina and hogs, plus the Frio River offers bass<br />

and cat fishing. Property ID: 2477134. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

BRADEN FARM<br />

This is a highly productive irrigated farm in the desirable <strong>Winter</strong>garden Area,<br />

and it has been owned and operated by the same family since the late 1800s.<br />

Under the high-fenced farm area are two Edwards irrigation wells that water<br />

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

barn, grain bins and pump house at the headquarters.<br />

Property ID: 3741661. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

1,200± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY<br />

661± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY<br />

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HEATON HOLLOW RANCH<br />

In the highly desirable Wimberley/Dripping Springs area, this ranch has<br />

ample paved road frontage on three sides, beautiful creek bottoms, high hills<br />

with long-distance views and large trees throughout. Almost entirely cleared<br />

of cedar, it has been in the same family since the 1940s. This will be a great<br />

investment for an enjoyable and beautiful ranch only 37± miles southwest of<br />

Austin. Property ID: 3702546. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

BEASLEY RANGE<br />

This scenic low-fenced ranch includes a hunter’s camp with water and<br />

electricity, as well as Wilson Creek that will run water during wet times.<br />

Additionally, there is one water well and several troughs. There is a great<br />

mixture of flat open fields covered in grass, creek bottoms with large trees and<br />

rolling hills with serene, long-distance views, plus it is only 30 minutes from<br />

Austin. Property ID: 4242791. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

1,460± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY<br />

650± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY<br />

COAL CREEK RANCH<br />

This scenic ranch is minutes north of historic Fredericksburg and is<br />

predominately rolling, usable land with good grasses and scattered, huge oak<br />

trees. There are one-and-a-half± miles of both sides of year-round live water.<br />

With a great shape and county road frontage, this raw showplace is ready for<br />

someone to come in and make it their own! Seller will divide into two tracts;<br />

please call for details.<br />

Property ID: 3885782. Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093.<br />

WHITETAIL SPRINGS RANCH<br />

Some of the most spectacular live water the Hill Country has to offer. This<br />

serene ranch has over 2,200± feet of the deep, crystal-clear Sabinal River<br />

lined with age-old cypress trees, along with both sides of spring-fed Blackjack<br />

Creek. Minutes north of Utopia, the ranch has attractive improvements to<br />

relax and enjoy the outdoors from every location. This rare offering is an<br />

ideal family getaway, corporate retreat, commercial enterprise or permanent<br />

residence. Property ID: 3897500. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

960± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY<br />

304± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY<br />

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ARROYO BLANCO RANCH<br />

Diverse terrain supports abundant native wildlife with its habitat of diverse<br />

brush. A beautiful mix of rolling hills with long-distance views, creek bottoms<br />

with large brush and sandy mott country great for quail hunting. Adequately<br />

watered for wildlife and cattle with 17 troughs and nine tanks. Perimeter<br />

fencing and two sets of working pens. Municipal water and electricity in<br />

place. Property ID: 2936650. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

TWIN LAKES RANCH<br />

Twin Lakes Ranch is a prized portion of the famed “La Perla” ranch designed<br />

by Dr. Gary Schwarz, founder of Tecomate Seed Co., and is famous for<br />

growing giant native whitetail deer and for its accomplishments in bass<br />

management. Two private lakes are stocked with La Perla bass, plus there<br />

are owned water pumping rights. This game-fenced ranch has MLD3 status.<br />

Ample high-quality protein browse supports native whitetail deer, dove and<br />

quail, plus the water offers waterfowl hunting as well as potential for worldclass<br />

bass fishing. Property ID: 4552736. Jordan Shipley, (325) 998-4548.<br />

4,571± ACRES IN ZAPATA COUNTY<br />

1,361± ACRES IN ZAPATA COUNTY<br />

SAND HILLS RANCH<br />

Owned and operated by the same family for over 60 years! This uninhabited,<br />

low-fence ranch offers a truly wild hunting experience. Excellent brush<br />

diversity, one tank and drainages maintain an abundance of native wildlife<br />

including whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove and more.<br />

Property ID: 3719640. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

BIG WELLS RANCH<br />

In the heart of the Golden Triangle, and less than 100 miles from San Antonio,<br />

this ranch offers great hunting and cattle grazing opportunities. The diverse<br />

brush on the ranch provides the nutrition needed to grow large white tail<br />

deer while five ponds offer ample water for both livestock and wildlife. Small<br />

farmhouse, barn, shed, cattle pens plus one water well.<br />

Property ID: 3616673. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

718± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY<br />

636± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY<br />

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SACATOSA CREEK RANCH<br />

This ranch provides endless opportunity for hunters of any kind, composed<br />

of two separate, but adjoining, high-fenced ranches. The Yoas Ranch is<br />

3,112± acres, and the Marshall Ranch is 2,561± acres; each is also offered<br />

separately. There are eight different types of exotic species along with the<br />

native whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, quail and varmints. Two creeks<br />

include 3.6± miles of Turkey Creek and 2.7± miles of Sacatosa Creek, plus<br />

numerous tanks and ponds, artesian springs and 30± acre Lonesome Dove<br />

lake for great waterfowl hunting.<br />

Property ID: 3810616. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

YOAS RANCH<br />

There are eight different types of exotic species along with native wildlife on<br />

this high-fenced ranch, offering endless opportunity for hunters with whitetail<br />

deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove and quail plus aoudad, blackbuck, fallow, axis,<br />

sika, mouflon, scimitar-horned oryx and barasignha. Lonesome Dove Lake<br />

attracts waterfowl during the winter months. Ranch compound includes a<br />

water well, two grain silos and storage shed, plus there is a great road system.<br />

Minerals available. Property ID: 3810683. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

5,675± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY<br />

3,112± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY<br />

MARSHALL RANCH<br />

This high-fenced hunting ranch is comprised of both brush country and<br />

beautiful creek bottoms lined with large pecan and oak trees. Over two± miles<br />

of Turkey Creek combine with one tank and water well. Wildlife includes axis<br />

deer, aoudad and native whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove and quail.<br />

Minerals available. Property ID: 3810749. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

CONOLY RANCH<br />

Here is a rare opportunity to own the South Texas Brush Country outside<br />

of the Eagle Ford Shale that has been owned and operated by the same<br />

family since 1906. Diverse brush has large oak trees present throughout and<br />

supports native whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs, quail and dove.<br />

Property ID: 3536344. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

2,561± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY<br />

1,752± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY<br />

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WOLF POINT RANCH<br />

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

to Port Aransas and Rockport, on the Gulf Coast. Wolf Point Golf Course<br />

is centered on the 475± acres, making it one of the most exclusive private<br />

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

acres surrounding the course could potentially be developed or left as native<br />

habitat, with nearby Carancahua and Vaes Bays offering great fishing and<br />

duck hunting. Fine improvements include a stunning main home, modern<br />

clubhouse and a 12± acre lake which feeds the irrigation system.<br />

Property ID: 4287943. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

TRI-COUNTY RANCH<br />

Owned and operated by the same family since 1956, Tri-County Ranch<br />

sprawls out over three of the most desirable counties of the Texas Coastal<br />

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

three choice counties. This is an uninhabited ranch, with lush pastureland<br />

and grand oak trees scattered throughout, serving as both a cattle ranch and<br />

recreational hunting ranch.<br />

Property ID: 3523966. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

475± ACRES IN JACKSON COUNTY<br />

894± ACRES IN JACKSON, LAVACA & VICTORIA COUNTIES<br />

LEPRECHAUN RANCH<br />

Here is a great recreational property that offers good hunting just minutes from<br />

vibrant downtown San Antonio. Being three minutes south of Loop 1604, there is<br />

tremendous future development potential, as the city of San Antonio continues<br />

to grow at a rapid rate. Water includes two water wells and six tanks. Hunting<br />

ready, it is high fenced into 200± acre and 500± acre pastures.<br />

Property ID: 3450084. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700,<br />

and Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093.<br />

BROKEN W RANCH<br />

This turnkey ranch would make an exceptional cattle or horse property,<br />

weekend retreat and full-time residence. Within Georgetown ISD, and just<br />

outside Austin, this ranch offers privacy but also allows you to enjoy the<br />

nearby amenities of this vibrant metro area. The beautiful home sits atop a<br />

hill with stunning views and a manicured landscape. This is an opportunity<br />

to be a good long-term investment in a strong school district with proximity<br />

to town. Improvements include a beautiful home, pool, guesthouse, five-stall<br />

barn, pipe cross fencing, working pens plus a productive coastal Bermuda<br />

pasture. Property ID: 4442023 Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.<br />

717± ACRES IN ATASCOSA & BEXAR COUNTIES<br />

147± ACRES IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY<br />

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GRAPE CREEK RANCH<br />

Grape Creek Ranch is an exceptional wildlife and cattle ranch set up like no<br />

other. There are fine accommodations and improvements including a lodge,<br />

guest suites, foreman’s home and cattle pens. Two high-fenced pastures, one<br />

with exotic game of axis, black buck antelope, gemsbok, fallow deer, red stag<br />

and others, and the second, high-powered genetic white-tailed deer. Seasonal<br />

Grape Creek combines with nine tanks, eight of which are stocked with fish.<br />

Property ID: 3524479. Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.<br />

VICK WEST PASTURE<br />

Excellent cattle/recreation country has a tributary that flows water into<br />

Warren Creek, a five-acre lake for bass fishing and duck hunting, and five<br />

stock tanks. Improvements include a small home, barn, pole barn, grain silo<br />

and three water wells. Rolling terrain offers nice views. Owner currently<br />

grazing livestock on the ranch, but there is abundant native wildlife.<br />

Property ID: 3146650. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700,<br />

and Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.<br />

2,562± ACRES IN BORDEN COUNTY<br />

1,150± ACRES IN COMANCHE COUNTY<br />

HILLTOP RANCH<br />

Here is a desirable turnkey ranch that captures exciting views from its hilltop<br />

location. An attractive main home, complemented by a guest cabin, includes<br />

all furnishings plus ranch improvements that include blinds, feeders and<br />

hunting trucks. The ranch is located just outside Junction and is convenient to<br />

Kerrville as well. Property ID: 2838216. Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.<br />

KOEHLER RANCH<br />

Take advantage of a turnkey hunting ranch in a prime location between<br />

Junction and Sonora, Texas. Improvements include a large cabin with covered<br />

porch, walk-in cooler, deer blinds and feeders. One water well, three water<br />

troughs plus a concrete tank stocked with fish.<br />

Property ID: 4223735. John Tarrillion, (210) 380-1229.<br />

648± ACRES IN KIMBLE COUNTY<br />

343± ACRES IN SUTTON COUNTY<br />

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Tarpley Ranch<br />

Bandera County<br />

265± Acres<br />

Fronting RR 470 between Bandera and Tarpley, this ranch has excellent high fence, electricity into the<br />

interior roads, an 800-foot-deep electric well and a pressure tank that feeds two concrete water troughs.<br />

Game includes axis, fallow, whitetail and turkey. This also has a ranch Wildlife Exemption in place. But<br />

the best part about this ranch are the top of the world views, they are spectacular. This ranch is special,<br />

look at the additional photos on the website.<br />

Full Circle Ranch<br />

Kimble County<br />

172± Acres<br />

172 acres with live water near Junction. Ranch includes paved road frontage, 3,000-square-foot,<br />

four-bedroom, three-bath home, barn, cabins, springs, small lake, pool, great hunting, native<br />

and exotic game and great views, and it is wildlife exempt. This ranch is attractive, clean and<br />

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Ghost Creek Ranch<br />

Val Verde County<br />

1,895± Acres<br />

A rare and unique opportunity to own a ranch bordering 37,000 acres of state park!<br />

Ghost Creek’s fantastic views, rugged beauty, countless wildlife and comfortable improvements<br />

make this a perfect spot to realize your dreams of owning one of the finest hunting ranches in<br />

West-Central Texas.<br />

Horseshoe Bay<br />

Llano County<br />

394± Acres<br />

This is an amazing opportunity to acquire your own piece of wild Texas only minutes from the<br />

world-class golf resorts at Horseshoe Bay, as well as all of the recreational opportunities offered on<br />

constant-level Lake LBJ. This incredibly rare ranch is nestled along the south side of scenic Highway<br />

71 in Llano County just 45 miles to Austin and only 85 miles to San Antonio. Owner may divide.


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Windmill Game Ranch<br />

Taylor County<br />

1,327± Acres<br />

Hill Country terrain with the best West Texas views available<br />

in this income-producing ranch just Southwest of Abilene.<br />

Magnificent colonial-style home takes in the finest overlook<br />

on Mulberry Canyon. Royalty-producing wind turbines and<br />

the extensive, first-rate exotic game program add to the<br />

appeal of this property. The vast land contours help provide<br />

for the five stock ponds off the wet-weather creeks, with the<br />

potential to add more. Prime location, yet private ranch.<br />

River Front Estate<br />

Kerr County<br />

127.1± Acres<br />

Gorgeous home overlooking the Guadalupe River and Flat<br />

Rock Creek! Five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, pool<br />

area on the bluff with enclosed party area and full bath<br />

and outside barbecue kitchen. Many other improvements,<br />

including a 32-stall rock horse barn and arena, two cottages<br />

and a foreman’s home. This wonderful property has good<br />

road frontage on two paved roads.<br />

Medina Canyon Ranch<br />

Bandera County<br />

187± Acres<br />

187 acres with a 4,000-square-foot hillside home with<br />

stunning views perched above an extensively-landscaped<br />

pond. This ranch also features a one-bedroom, one-bath<br />

cabin, three-stall stable, large metal barn, two ponds, a<br />

hilltop pavilion and entertainment area and lots of privacy.<br />

If you are looking for a well-kept, move-in-ready ranch with<br />

stunning views in a gorgeous setting, you better take a<br />

look at this one!


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Hunt River Getaway<br />

Kerr County<br />

42± Acres<br />

Nice three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath two-story<br />

home on 42 acres in the gorgeous Hunt area with 1,200 feet<br />

of Guadalupe River frontage. Across the river is the Kerr<br />

Wildlife Management area. Large tree-covered acreage and<br />

grey bluff overlooking water.<br />

Twin Elm Ranch<br />

Bandera County<br />

185.8± Acres<br />

Located on the Medina River and only 45 minutes from<br />

San Antonio, Twin Elm Ranch is one of the original dude<br />

ranches that have been around since the early 1930s and is<br />

well-known by the community and around the world. This<br />

is a Hill Country retreat that comes with a ranch house, 21<br />

guest rooms, game room, pool, pavilion and rodeo arena.<br />

Many say there is a peaceful spirit that lives on the ranch,<br />

and if you catch it, you’ll fall in love with Twin Elm.<br />

Lost River Ranch<br />

Victoria County<br />

446± Acres<br />

“Wild” is the only word that truly captures the essence of<br />

the 446-acre Lost River Ranch. Dropping down into the<br />

property, one feels like they are going back in time to an<br />

undiscovered world. The Lost River Ranch is waiting to be<br />

explored, fished, hunted and enjoyed.


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HARWOOD RETREAT<br />

Unique turnkey opportunity to own the friendliest-feeling Central Texas ranch on the market. Top-of-the-line ranch house appointments, deer and<br />

cattle pens and terrain characteristics that give the feel of a much larger ranch. Off-the-chart nice ranch!<br />

373± ACRES | GONZALES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3866326<br />

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JACKSON CREEK<br />

$1,299,000<br />

Very rare opportunity to own a unique Hill Country property with both<br />

sides of beautiful Jackson Creek just off scenic Highway 337 between<br />

Vanderpool and Medina. Deer, turkey and other native game and birds<br />

are plentiful. Very special property! Will Divide. Broker/owner.<br />

86± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3794158<br />

INKS LAKE VIEW HOMESITE<br />

$298,000<br />

Priced reduced! Beautiful tiered terrain to build your dream home<br />

overlooking the Colorado River Canyon, complete with views of<br />

Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake. The 16 acres offers gorgeous oaks<br />

and a seeping spring. A very special property! Come have a look.<br />

Motivated seller!<br />

16± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3444845<br />

PRIME DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY<br />

$675,000<br />

Well-positioned development property located approximately three<br />

miles north of Cuero, with frontage on U.S. Highway 183 and U.S.<br />

Highway 77-A. High visibility and good traffic counts. Commercial<br />

development already established in area. Willing to divide.<br />

14± ACRES | DEWITT, TEXAS | PROPERTY ID: 4667158<br />

NUECES RIVER RANCH<br />

$1,182,000<br />

Price just reduced! The prettiest oak and pecan-covered live water<br />

ranch on Pulliam Creek and Nueces River. Huge pecans, oaks, elms<br />

and sycamores. Home, barn, shop and galvanized silo adds utility for<br />

recreational or ag. use. Knee-deep in axis, whitetail and turkey.<br />

197± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3006406<br />

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WINNIE CATTLE RANCH<br />

$448,500<br />

Tucked away on the Jefferson and Chambers County line and just<br />

30 minutes from Beaumont and 20 minutes from the Gulf Coast.<br />

Perfect cattle grazing land with partial brush cover, water tank and<br />

electricity nearby. Come see the potential of this coastal prairieland.<br />

130± ACRES | JEFFERSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2291733<br />

BRAZOS VALLEY HUNTING RANCH<br />

$427,581<br />

55.53 open acres just 10 miles from College Station. Great location<br />

tucked back at the end of Bush Lane off Highway 47. Perfect for a<br />

small cattle ranch or a hunting getaway. Come see it today!<br />

55.53± ACRES | BRAZOS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3835578<br />

CIELO SPRINGS LOT<br />

$20,000<br />

Price reduced. An untouched 2.32-acre lot to build your dream<br />

home in the secluded, undeveloped subdivision of Cielo Springs in<br />

the heart of Blanco, Texas. Motivated seller!<br />

2.23± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2773089<br />

KARNES COUNTY MINI RANCH<br />

$249,000<br />

Price reduced. Motivated seller. Land with great frontage on<br />

Highway 181, including a good-sized home that could be used as<br />

offices or field headquarters. The property also includes a barn, cattle<br />

pens, good fences, new water well, septic and electric.<br />

9.5± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2256247<br />

www.LandInvesTex.com | Jim Fuchs, Broker<br />

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SISTERDALE RIVER RANCH • $5,998,000<br />

Grand home overlooking deep, flowing, cypress-lined Guadalupe River frontage. Develop or private use.<br />

Mostly level oak and elm-covered land. Fenced and cross fenced. Highway 3351 frontage.<br />

123± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2031978<br />

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POTEET CATTLE OPERATION<br />

$2,870,000<br />

First-class cattle production and sales facility with sale barn, good<br />

working pens, lanes and traps, two homes, multiple barns, grain bins,<br />

multiple water wells, several stock tanks and strong stand of grass.<br />

If you are in the cattle business, this property has it all. One-of-a-kind.<br />

428± ACRES | ATASCOSA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2938043<br />

66 ACRES KENEDY<br />

$1,925,000<br />

Development opportunity on about 66 acres with frontage on<br />

FM 1145 (Flax Plant Road) and Highway 181. Access to utilities.<br />

Will divide. You’re not going to find a better deal in Kenedy.<br />

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66± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1754872<br />

CURRY CREEK GETAWAY<br />

70± ACRE PREMIUM LIVE WATER<br />

Crystal-clear live water, views and great building sites. One-of-a-kind,<br />

premium waterfront on the cypress-lined Sabinal River.<br />

70± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1089186<br />

$653,250<br />

Curry Creek borders this horse-friendly live water property. Frontage on<br />

paved Wengenroth Road, barn, a good well, cozy home and private lake.<br />

33.5± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4676657<br />

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ELLIOTT RANCH • $4,878,780<br />

147± beautiful acres off 2854. A perfect combination of thick piney woods and open pasture. The soft rolling hills throughout the property will make<br />

a spacious dream home location or an excellent development site in an ideal location for all of the growth taking place in the area. Water well, utilities<br />

on site, stock pond with pier and cross fencing. One-and-a-half miles south of a new Kroger on the corner of 2854 and 105 and just a few miles north<br />

of the new Lake Creek High School on 2854. A must-see, special property.<br />

147± ACRES | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3610471<br />

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TEXAS RANCHES FOR SALE<br />

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DOS AMIGOS RANCH<br />

1,500± Acres in Concho County | Property ID: 3885862 | $3,442,500<br />

Dos Amigos Ranch is a 1,500± acre highly improved turn-key property ready for use<br />

as a recreational ranch with income-producing possibilities. A haven for hunters, the<br />

ranch includes a four-bedroom main house, three roomy barns and a hunter’s lodge<br />

with comfortable bedrooms suitable for both large and small groups. A commercialgrade<br />

kitchen, covered patio, barbecue grill and walk-in cooler provide conveniences<br />

for a weekend escapade or an extended stay. The whitetail population has been wellmanaged<br />

and the majority has been replaced with introduced genetics over the past<br />

several years. Fertile pastures, two water wells, multiple stock tanks and several food<br />

plots provide nourishment for turkey, quail, dove, ducks and other native wildlife. The<br />

ranch has implemented a protein program for the past 15 years, and a MLDP Level III<br />

is in place. Multiple hunting blinds and feeders are located throughout the ranch.<br />

LOS CORRALES RANCH<br />

3,679± Acres in Webb County | Property ID: 4649013 | $5,500,000<br />

Los Corrales Ranch is a long-time family-owned ranch with a variety of mixed brush and good<br />

native grasses. The owners have taken care to prevent overgrazing. Four operating water wells<br />

disperse water throughout the ranch for livestock and wildlife and each well supplements a<br />

stock tank. A good road system makes virtually every corner of the ranch accessible. Terrain is<br />

level to gently rolling with a couple of minor draws and several senderos cut out to run quail rigs.<br />

The ranch has a good whitetail population that benefits from the high nutritional content of the<br />

property’s native brush. A couple of elevated points could serve as strategic tower blind locations.<br />

Partially high fenced, the ranch has frequent sightings of deer, turkey, hogs, quail and dove.<br />

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JO JAN VAN RANCH<br />

180± Acres in Real County | Property ID: 4641598 | $1,215,000<br />

Jo Jan Van Ranch is a unique 180± acre ranch with superb live water<br />

and beautiful views of the Bull Head Creek Valley. Both sides of clearflowing<br />

Bull Head Creek meander through the property for over a mile<br />

with deep blue holes great for kayaking, tubing or swimming. This valley<br />

was once the location of the historic Jo Jan Van Girl Scout Camp. The<br />

campground is home to several older dwellings and a horse stable that<br />

are prime for a restoration project. This ranch is an oasis for wildlife with<br />

two water wells, heavy cover and a substantial amount of live water.<br />

Cord Spring Creek flows into Bull Head Creek near the southeast corner<br />

of the property. Abundant free-roaming game includes whitetail deer,<br />

axis deer, aoudad, turkey, dove, duck and hogs.<br />

BAR C RANCH<br />

1,505± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 3702847 | $2,851,975<br />

Bar C Ranch is a high-fenced hunting property with long-range views and beautiful rolling<br />

terrain. The fenced headquarters includes a custom-built, 2,000± square-foot rock house and<br />

a nice pond fed by a windmill. A guest house and a barn with working cattle pens are nearby.<br />

Two metal containers with a game cleaning area and game cooler are included. A wooded<br />

draw stretches over 3,500± feet on the west side of the ranch. Wildlife includes whitetail with<br />

improved genetics, axis deer, turkey, hogs, dove and other animals native to the Hill Country.<br />

The ranch is well watered with five wells and five stock tanks. The 15± acre field serves as<br />

an excellent food plot. It could also be converted to a milo or sunflower field which would be<br />

advantageous for dove hunting.<br />

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TRIPLE W RANCH<br />

4,370± Acres in Crockett County | Property ID: 4459695 | $2,731,250<br />

Triple W Ranch is a low-fenced 4,370± acre recreational ranch with quality hunting, longrange<br />

views and a well-manicured headquarters that includes four dwellings. Vegetation<br />

consists of a variety of mixed brushes of oak trees, shin oak, juniper, mountain laurel and<br />

algerita. Native wildlife and exotic game frequently seen on the ranch are whitetail deer,<br />

mule deer, aoudad sheep, turkey, quail and javelina. A swimming pool has been converted<br />

from a concrete pila near the main house. A recreational building, a guest house and a<br />

foreman’s house are nearby. A quality road system meanders through the main valleys<br />

and up to the hilltops. Three water wells are scattered across the ranch, each servicing<br />

their own concrete storage tanks and various troughs.<br />

J BAR J RANCH<br />

413± Acres in Kimble County | Property ID: 4667230 | $1,695,000<br />

J Bar J Ranch features long-range views and 1,150± feet of both sides of clear-flowing Big Saline Creek,<br />

with easy access to the water for fishing or swimming. Several springs lined with beautiful pecan trees<br />

are located in Brewer Hollow, southwest of the headquarters. The roomy 2,430± square-foot modular<br />

home includes furnishings. An additional building could be converted into a guest house, and a rustic<br />

rock barn built in the 1940s lends character to the ranch. A set of cattle pens and a nice field are<br />

suitable for horses or livestock. Two wells, a holding tank, a large concrete pila and numerous troughs<br />

provide water for the property. Whitetail deer, turkey, hogs and other native wildlife roam the terrain.<br />

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KICKAPOO CREEK RANCH<br />

865± Acres in Concho County | Property ID: 3590783 | $2,504,175<br />

Kickapoo Creek Ranch is known for abundant wildlife and excellent<br />

live water. High fencing, multiple senderos and both sides of Kickapoo<br />

Creek make this hunting property distinctive. The creek flows long and<br />

wide through the center of the property, providing deep fishing holes<br />

and opportunities to canoe or kayak. Elevations give great views of both<br />

sides of the creek. The ranch includes a modular home, a field with quail<br />

feeding stations and a solar pump from the creek that supplements a<br />

nice stock tank. Wildlife on the ranch includes whitetail deer with some<br />

introduced genetics, turkey, quail, dove, ducks and other species.<br />

BULL HOLLOW RANCH<br />

2,120± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 3659233 | $3,500,000<br />

Bull Hollow Ranch is a 2,120± acre ranch with outstanding views and good hunting<br />

opportunities. A couple of nice draws in the bottomland serve as cover for wildlife that<br />

includes whitetail deer, axis, blackbuck antelope, turkey, quail, dove and hogs. Trophy axis<br />

have been taken in close proximity to the ranch in recent years, and a MLD II permit allows<br />

for longer hunting seasons. A nicely remodeled 4,800± square-foot historic home rests<br />

at the headquarters, along with several barns and a nice set of cattle pens. A good water<br />

trough system is in place, and the ranch includes four wells, one stock tank, perimeter<br />

fencing and some cross fencing.<br />

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SPRING LAKE RANCH<br />

347± Acres in Kendall County | Property ID: 3980432 | $3,210,869<br />

Located just a few miles from Boerne, Texas, Spring Lake Ranch rests on one of the most<br />

sought-after areas in the Texas Hill Country. Intermittent springs feed into Allen Creek that<br />

has been dammed into a nice 3.5± acre lake in the main valley. The banks of the lake provide<br />

a park-like setting, with opportunities to spend the day fishing, swimming or camping. A<br />

rustic house and a guest house are located at the headquarters near a fire pit and cooking<br />

area. A good road system maneuvers through three main valleys and climbs to accessible<br />

hilltops with additional building sites and impressive views. Whitetail deer, axis, turkey and<br />

hogs are frequently seen roaming the terrain. Spring Lake Ranch will make a nice weekend<br />

getaway ranch.<br />

AXIS RIDGE RANCH<br />

1,250± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 3900321 | $1,681,250<br />

Axis Ridge Ranch is a hunting and cattle ranch located southeast of Sonora. A good<br />

road system provides access to the property. Live oaks dot the lush landscape and fill<br />

the draws while mesquite flats thrive in the deep soil pockets of the ranch. A 125± acre<br />

pasture has been fenced out in the southeast corner and electric lines run through,<br />

allowing for multiple building site opportunities. Two water wells and a stock tank provide<br />

year-round water to livestock and game, including whitetail, axis, turkey, hogs and dove.<br />

DOWNIE DRAW RANCH<br />

7,916± Acres in Terrell County | Property ID: 3732716 | $2,572,700<br />

Downie Draw Ranch is a 7,916± acre hunting ranch with long draws and<br />

beautiful bluffs. The extensive landscape of rolling hills, valleys and long<br />

canyons create views that extend for miles. Fertile ground in the deep valleys<br />

maintain a diversity of plant life with high protein content that contributes to<br />

healthy wildlife. A 400± square-foot metal hunter’s cabin rests atop a nice hill<br />

and a game cleaning rack is nearby. Native wildlife includes javelina, bobwhite<br />

quail, blue quail, dove, coyote, bobcat and jackrabbit. Multiple feeders and<br />

water troughs are scattered across the property. The ranch is well watered<br />

with two wells, one electric and one solar.<br />

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BOND ROAD RANCH<br />

741± Acres in Sutton County | Property IDs: 4502483 | 4515451 | 4519562<br />

Bond Road Ranch is located southeast of Sonora, divided into three sections.<br />

The gently rolling terrain is abundant with thick native grasses, resulting from a<br />

conscious effort to avoid overgrazing. The area is known for its strong whitetail,<br />

axis and turkey population, with frequent sightings of quail and dove as well. The<br />

224± acre northern section is fenced on three sides and has a stock tank on the<br />

east end. A couple of nice draws work their way north to south on the 258± acre<br />

middle section, which includes a nice meadow. A stock tank on the east end is<br />

supplemented by a water well, and the frontage road is fenced. The 259± acre<br />

southern section is fenced on two sides, and electricity is nearby.<br />

RUNNING D RIVER RANCH<br />

200± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 4459529 | $1,395,000<br />

Running D River Ranch is a turn-key live water recreational property with nice views and<br />

good hunting opportunities. Nearly 1,800± feet of North Llano River is easily accessed for<br />

fishing, swimming and kayaking. A healthy array of live oak accents the homestead area that<br />

includes a spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home with beautiful wooden floors and a nice<br />

fireplace. A covered cabana and rock patio are perfect for entertaining, and an equipment<br />

shed is nearby. Wildlife on the ranch includes whitetail deer, axis deer, turkey, hogs, dove and<br />

duck. Approximately eight± acres of cedar have been removed along the river bank, clearing<br />

a way to the water and creating nice shooting lanes for avid bird hunters.<br />

HIGH VIEW RANCH<br />

135± Acres in Kerr County | Property ID: 3520429 | $1,650,000<br />

Towering views and good hunting are only a few characteristics of High View Ranch,<br />

located just over two miles from the I-10 exit in Kerrville. This 135± acre ranch rests<br />

on one of the highest points in Kerr County, providing multiple building sites with<br />

picturesque views of the valleys below. There is excellent access to the ranch with<br />

3,150± feet of Highway 16 frontage road. A creek is lined with beautiful mature oak<br />

trees and steep bluffs as it flows into a stock tank. The ranch has frequent sightings<br />

of whitetail deer, sika deer, turkey and other animals native to the Hill Country. The<br />

perimeter fencing is in good condition, and electricity is available along Highway 16<br />

South. An additional 10± acres could possibly be available to total 145± acres.<br />

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AUSTIN LAKES RANCH<br />

1,225± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | $15,950,000<br />

Austin Lakes Ranch is 1,225 acres straddling the Little Joshua Creek headwaters, high in the hills northwest of Boerne, featuring impressive<br />

improvements, infrastructure, lakes and big whitetail deer. This mostly high-fenced showplace includes seven nice lakes, beautiful manicured<br />

ridgelines and valleys with thick cedar hillsides. Totalling over 10,000 square feet, the two homes are first rate with high-end appointments<br />

and dramatic, long views to the north and east. With county road frontage on both ends, possibilities abound for future development, as<br />

some very high-end homes are starting to appear in the immediate area. Property ID: 4604992<br />

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MAYFIELD RANCH<br />

26,656± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY | $12,128,480<br />

Mayfield Ranch comprises 26,656 acres in Val Verde County, only three<br />

hours drive from San Antonio, yet is a world of its own. This immaculately<br />

managed property is home to big-bodied and horned whitetail deer,<br />

large flocks of wild turkeys, various and sundry varmints and features<br />

22 pastures and 15 water wells. The scenery is majestic, with the Sierra<br />

Madre Oriental mountains of Mexico looming in the background, and<br />

dramatic limestone wall canyons loaded with oaks carving their way<br />

through to the Rio Grande. Two separate headquarters, excellent<br />

working pens, long highway frontage and excellent, varied brush cover<br />

are other hallmarks. Property ID: 4432713<br />

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OAK HILLS RANCH<br />

1,093± ACRES | MASON COUNTY | $3,552,250<br />

Oak Hills Ranch is 1,093 acres of gently rolling live oak/mesquite hunting<br />

and grazing land in highly desirable Mason County. This ranch is easy<br />

on the eyes, with large oaks and varied brush cover supporting massivebodied<br />

whitetail deer and abundant wild turkey. Lying a short distance<br />

from a county road via an easement, this ranch is ideally secluded for<br />

a recreational retreat, with numerous view homesites shaded by oaks<br />

looking out in all directions. Property ID: 4273891<br />

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NUECES FALLS RANCH<br />

880± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | $3,478,370<br />

Nueces Falls Ranch is 880 acres of spectacular hills, valleys and live<br />

water located on legendary Hackberry Road near Vance, in western<br />

Real County. This property has almost one mile total with several<br />

frontages on the ever-slowing East Nueces River, varying from deep<br />

holes to noisy falls to a very nice, dammed shallow lake. Oak/pecan<br />

bottoms follow the water through, providing shade and scenery in this<br />

mystical zone below Camp Eagle. Spectacular limestone cliffs overlook<br />

the water in places, with soaring mountains and ridges framing the<br />

background . . . truly a recreational paradise! Property ID: 4466653<br />

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BLUE HOLE RANCH<br />

168± ACRES | MASON COUNTY | $1,092,000<br />

Blue Hole Ranch possesses the strongest-flowing, most reliable live water in<br />

an absolutely fantastic private setting in all of the Hill Country west of Mason.<br />

Leon Creek surges through at 100 GPM, creating one of the finest swimming<br />

holes ever seen, with solid rock “bathtubs” and noisy falls throughout. Wild,<br />

native fish abound in the crystal-clear waters which are perfect for fly fishing,<br />

floating, swimming and relaxing. Entirely manicured, the exquisitely varied<br />

land includes caves, cliffs, hardwood bottoms, dramatic views and evidence of<br />

Native Americans. Minerals included. Owner/Broker. Property ID: 3308360<br />

LLANO RIVER JEWEL<br />

51± ACRES | MASON COUNTY | $1,225,000<br />

Llano River Jewel, being 51 acres, offers the beauty and scenery of Mason County, on the strongest and prettiest river in the Texas Hill<br />

Country, only 30 minutes from sizzling Fredericksburg. Includes a comfortable, stylish ranch home within earshot and view of the fabled river<br />

on landscaped, manicured grounds with easy river access, nice metal barn, working pens and ranch water system. Native rangeland offers<br />

habitat to deer, turkey and songbirds, with a high point having distant views to the south. Minerals included. Property ID: 3682379<br />

P.O. Box 860, 954 San Antonio Street, Mason, Texas 76856 | www.landtx.com<br />

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MORRIS KILLOUGH, BROKER<br />

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CORTIJO<br />

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RANCH<br />

461± ACRES IN REAL COUNTY<br />

This incredible new listing offers one-and-one-third miles of both sides of crystal-clear Bull<br />

Head Creek, with long, deep, green holes, waterfalls, rapids, multiple natural dams and fabulous<br />

home sites along the bluffs above the creek. The ranch also offers spring-fed New Creek,<br />

huge pecan bottoms, hardwood-lined hills with towering limestone bluffs, cypress trees, a very<br />

comfortable ranch-style home, equipment barn/shop, extensive limestone fencing and irrigation<br />

canal and is loaded with native and exotic game. This is, without doubt, one of the finest live<br />

water and recreational ranches available in the Hill Country—it won’t last. Price: $3,950,000.<br />

Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 3786181<br />

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Nestled along the banks of the beautiful Sabinal River in one of the most scenic and sought<br />

after areas of the Texas Hill Country, award-winning Lost Maples Winery is available to qualified<br />

buyers that would like a turnkey and operating vineyard and winery. Started in 2009, it has grown<br />

into one of the most popular destination vineyards in the area. The setting alone is incredible,<br />

with 1,200 feet of Sabinal River frontage surrounded by majestic hills and beautiful hardwoodlined<br />

canyons. Improvements include two separate electric entrances with paved roads, a<br />

2,400+ square-foot state-of-the-art winery building with an elegant tasting room, fermentation<br />

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MORRIS KILLOUGH, BROKER<br />

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With 600+ feet on Seco Creek, this high-fenced property has two houses, each serviced by two<br />

deep-water wells and web cameras providing real-time views of its wildlife and serene beauty.<br />

The guest house is surrounded by colossal oaks and overlooks two beautiful spring-fed lakes.<br />

The three-bedroom, 3,600-square-foot main house was built in 2009 on the east side of the<br />

property overlooking the incredible Seco Valley. This pristine stone house was designed with<br />

incredible views from every room. It overlooks the pool and a very large stone and concrete deck.<br />

Adjacent to the guest house is the equipment barn and outdoor entertainment area. The wildlife<br />

on this ranch, including significant whitetail, turkey, hogs and its signature white elk, have been<br />

well fed. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 3475178<br />

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415± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY<br />

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192± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY<br />

This incredible new listing is located east of Utopia in the corner of Bandera, Medina and<br />

Uvalde Counties and is less than 90 minutes from San Antonio. 1,200+ feet of crystal-clear,<br />

rock bottom Seco Creek, an entire hill with 360 percent access around it, large neighbors a<br />

great mix of gentle valley land and hills, deep tillable soil, incredible views of the Seco Valley,<br />

fabulous homesites, electric and phone service, great hunting with loads of game, unique<br />

rock bluffs and great tree cover. Price: $1,875,000. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850.<br />

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103± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY<br />

Located just two miles north of Utopia on FM 470, this awesome new listing offers a fabulous fourbedroom,<br />

four-bath limestone house with a 3,400-square-foot living area and a 2,600-squarefoot<br />

wraparound covered porch sitting atop of a hill providing million dollar views in all directions.<br />

Recent updates include new interior and exterior paint, new carpet, new dishwasher and garbage<br />

disposals, new Rinai whole-house on-demand hot water heaters, new whole-house reverse osmosis<br />

water treatment system and four 1,000-gallon propane tanks (buried). The ranch has a three-car<br />

detached garage, paved roads, two barns, one deer blind and four deer feeders. Currently has<br />

wildlife exemption (can be converted to ag. exemption, if desired). Excellent hunting—priced to sell.<br />

Price: $1,399,000. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 3567389<br />

This new listing offers over 2,300 feet of the beautiful Sabinal River and is only minutes from<br />

Lost Maples State Park. The ranch offers tree cover second-to-none, with huge, healthy<br />

oak trees throughout the ranch. Numerous building sites, from under the giant oak trees<br />

along the river to hilltops with gorgeous views of the canyon. Wildlife includes whitetail,<br />

turkey, axis and hogs. With rich bottom land, to low hills, to mountain tops and the beautiful<br />

Sabinal River, you will not find a ranch of this size with this much variety anywhere. Truly a rare<br />

opportunity to purchase an awesome live water ranch in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Price:<br />

$2,595,000. Call Scott, (830) 591-9509 or Morris, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 2871566<br />

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284± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY<br />

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Available in 74, 95, 155 and 213-acre parcels. This is a rare opportunity to own an<br />

excellent turnkey cattle and hunting ranch on the Edwards Plateau in western Bandera<br />

County. The Ranch offers huge healthy oaks, gentle rolling terrain, a nice small home,<br />

carport, excellent water well, light to heavy cover, all low fencing, surrounded by large<br />

neighbors, fabulous hunting with whitetail, hogs, turkey and occasional exotics, including<br />

axis deer, nice home sites with great views and fantastic privacy. Cheapest prices in the<br />

Hill Country. Owner/broker. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. Property ID: 3566922<br />

TOMAHAWK<br />

RANCH<br />

536± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY<br />

WILSHEAR FARM<br />

MINERALS AVAILABLE<br />

This exceptional cattle/hay operation<br />

offers 80± acres of Bermuda under<br />

two pivots, 170 acres of improved<br />

grasses, strong irrigation well, good<br />

set of working pens, pond, large oaks,<br />

equipment cover, multiple accesses and<br />

good neighbors. Property ID: 3434973<br />

250± ACRES<br />

WILSON COUNTY<br />

NOONAN RANCH<br />

This fantastic hunting/cattle ranch<br />

offers a very unique mix of South Texas<br />

along with the terrain and feel of a Hill<br />

Country property. The deer habitat is<br />

exceptional and the ranch offers five<br />

existing ponds. Property ID: 2059607<br />

440± ACRES<br />

MEDINA COUNTY<br />

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This is a turnkey hunting/cattle ranch<br />

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329± ACRES<br />

LASALLE COUNTY<br />

KENNEY RANCH<br />

This small hunting or cattle ranch offers<br />

terrific transition area variety just over<br />

an hour from San Antonio. The ranch<br />

headquarters is situated under a canopy<br />

of large healthy oaks. May divide.<br />

Property ID: 2709903<br />

231± ACRES<br />

MEDINA COUNTY<br />

RANCHO VALADEZ<br />

This ranch offers everything wanted in<br />

a Hill Country ranch including a springfed<br />

creek, small pond with concrete<br />

drive across and spillway, waterfalls,<br />

stock tank, incredible views and<br />

coastal field. Property ID: 3732580<br />

80± ACRES<br />

KENDALL COUNTY<br />

JACKSON CREEK<br />

RANCH<br />

Located in one of the most scenic areas<br />

of Texas between Vanderpool and<br />

Medina, this tract offers a log cabin,<br />

county road frontage, electric and<br />

phone service. Property ID: 3753721<br />

86± ACRES<br />

BANDERA COUNTY<br />

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THE MOUNTAIN RANCH<br />

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Ranch Investments Since 1982 | UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE IN FARM AND RANCH SALES<br />

A rare opportunity to own a large tract (eight square miles) within an hour’s<br />

drive of Austin. This beautiful Hill Country ranch offers 40-mile views from the<br />

high mesas to beautiful bottomland, lush with grasses and dotted with live<br />

oaks, elm, pecan and other hardwoods. Many of the draws are running water<br />

from numerous springs, plus a spring-fed 38-acre lake.<br />

Large tracts in the Austin/Central Texas area are becoming more scarce,<br />

and this property represents a true investment-quality recreation ranch.<br />

Conveniently located near Marble Falls with access to a jet airport only a 10<br />

minute drive from the front gate.<br />

Wildlife abounds on the game-fenced property with an outstanding herd<br />

of whitetail deer plus a few elk along with wild turkey, hogs and varmints.<br />

Elevation changes of over 300 feet with high mesas at 1,400 feet above sea<br />

level. The varied terrain is easily traversed by an excellent road system.<br />

Three miles of paved road lead to the main house which sits high atop a<br />

mesa with spectacular views. In the valley below is the foreman’s house, barn<br />

and outbuildings. There are 10 water wells, a 38-acre lake and numerous<br />

stock tanks scattered across the ranch. In addition, there are miles of<br />

unnamed creeks in the drainages throughout the ranch offering countless<br />

dam sites.<br />

50 percent of the minerals and royalties owned will convey with the sale.<br />

Price: $30,000,000<br />

5,000± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY<br />

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The Jackson Ranch is located approximately 13 miles west of Lampasas, Texas,<br />

on FM 580 and approximately 63 miles from the Austin, Texas, city limits. With<br />

1.62 miles of Colorado River frontage, the ranch varies from 200-foot high<br />

cliffs overlooking the river and views to the west, to low, sloping, grassy banks<br />

sheltered by pecan trees. The ranch is contiguous native rangeland which<br />

is located in the famed Texas Hill Country. The terrain is hilly to rough with a<br />

substantial portion on the west being rocky hills, ridges and canyons. Currently<br />

a working cattle ranch and taxed at agriculture valuation. 50 percent of mineral<br />

estate to be conveyed. Price: $10,350,900<br />

THE HISTORIC JACKSON RANCH<br />

3,286± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 141204<br />

This ranch has it all—a beautiful five-bedroom, three-bath, open-concept ranch<br />

house with a wraparound porch and great views of the surrounding rolling hills<br />

and pasture land, a great mix of tree cover, oaks and mesquite, five stock<br />

ponds throughout the ranch and enough pasture land to run cattle. One of the<br />

best non-high-fenced hunting ranches in the area. Deer, turkey and dove are<br />

abundant, and you will see wild hogs in the evening. This ranch has only been<br />

hunted by the family. A branch of beautiful Panther Creek runs through a portion<br />

of the property and will run unless in a drought. A windmill-driven well keeps<br />

one stock tank well watered, and the primary water to the home is supplied by<br />

Kempner Water Service. Price: $2,454,000<br />

409± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3900876<br />

PANTHER CREEK RANCH<br />

The Mesa Verde is a turnkey game ranch. The majority is high-fenced with two<br />

pastures remaining low-fenced. Inside the high fence, genetically superior whitetail<br />

deer were stocked over the years and the ranch consistently produces trophy<br />

bucks in the 160–180 class. There are also axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck,<br />

scimitar oryx, aoudad sheep, mouflon, corsican, hawaiian black, Texas dall sheep<br />

elk, red deer and nilgai. Multiple blinds and feeders are scattered across the<br />

pastures. Improvements include a lodge with three bedrooms, three bathrooms,<br />

an office and a large kitchen which opens to the great room. The lodge sits on a<br />

high mesa with phenomenal 20-mile views. This is the perfect ranch property to<br />

step into and be in business this <strong>Winter</strong>! Price: $3,958,500<br />

MESA VERDE RANCH<br />

870± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3374740<br />

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Located less than 10 minutes from downtown Lampasas with access to Highway<br />

183. A well-manicured, game-proof fenced ranch with native and improved grasses.<br />

Fertile soils conducive to food plots for winter grazing of livestock or for the managed<br />

herd of blackbuck antelope, whitetail, axis and fallow deer. The main house is a<br />

three-bedroom, four-bath, custom-built Spanish/Mediterranean-style home of<br />

approximately 4,300 square feet. The guest house is a two-bedroom, two-bath<br />

frame farmhouse. Three ponds and a well with a submersible pump supply the ranch<br />

with water. Additional improvements include a 90’x75’ hay/cattle barn, pipe working<br />

pens, and a 30’x50’ workshop/garage with office. This is a rare opportunity to buy a<br />

turnkey combination cattle and hunting ranch. Price: $1,850,000<br />

LJ RANCH<br />

221± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2778366<br />

This offering presents an excellent land ownership and business opportunity. Two<br />

farms, located minutes northwest of Rockdale, offer an excellent land investment<br />

with a steady income stream. The two farms have four operational poultry houses on<br />

contract with Cargill raising turkey. Being less than two miles apart, management of<br />

both farms has been streamlined for efficiency. Additional income could be derived<br />

from a cow/calf operation as each parcel has pasture land not currently being<br />

utilized. Furthermore, each parcel has dense tree cover and a variety of native brush<br />

offering wonderful wildlife habitat. Rarely does an opportunity such as this come on<br />

the market. Two well-maintained and diverse ranches operating at a very nice return<br />

on investment. Price: $6,900,000 | Owner Will Divide<br />

640± ACRES IN MILAM COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3640084 TIM BRO AND M&M FARM<br />

Straddling the boundary line between Edwards and Kinney counties on the<br />

western edge of the famed Texas Hill Country, the historic Dusty Rose Ranch is<br />

one of the few remaining large ranches in this area and, for the first time in many<br />

years, is available for immediate purchase. The ranch is currently under Wildlife<br />

Management tax exemption. Seasonal Flat Rock Creek bisects the ranch near the<br />

center of the property. The comfortable ranch home is approximately 1,780 square<br />

feet, and a separate 413-square-foot game room provides extra space for relaxing<br />

with the family. Other improvements include a double garage and game processing<br />

room, a walk-in cooler, a smokehouse, a hay barn and pens with working and<br />

loading chutes. Price: $4,596,227<br />

DUSTY ROSE RANCH<br />

5,112± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3813242<br />

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Surrounded by beautiful high escarpments, Thunderbird Resort and Event<br />

Center sits on 26 acres and is located on Lake Buchanan. This business<br />

consists of 23 cottages, a 3,900-square-foot newly-constructed event center,<br />

a beautiful 2,450-square-foot log home, swimming pool, a 14-stall boat marina<br />

and fishing dock, office and several other buildings. This is a great place for<br />

weddings, family gatherings and cooperate retreats. This business has unlimited<br />

potential for growth on the 15 acres of undeveloped land connected to this<br />

property. Call us for a complete information package. Price: $2,890,000<br />

THUNDERBIRD RESORT<br />

26± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2326687<br />

This Gulf Coast ranch, bordered by the Victoria Barge Canal and in view of San<br />

Antonio Bay, is a veritable wildlife paradise. Waterfowl hunting is unparalleled,<br />

with approximately 200 acres of wetlands. There is a variety of quality soil types,<br />

providing a high-carrying capacity for grazing. A mixture of native and improved<br />

grasses are present throughout the property. Due to the location being coastal,<br />

the ranch is predominantly level with a good mix of open grasslands and several<br />

oak motts. This property has investment potential being on the barge canal.<br />

There are two water wells and electricity on the property. The pasture roads are<br />

in good condition and perimeter fencing is cattle-tight. Surface sale only. No<br />

minerals to convey; there are three producing gas wells. Price: $1,699,000<br />

505± ACRES IN CALHOUN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2840764<br />

SAN ANTONIO BAY RANCH<br />

This prime East Texas ranch has been thoughtfully improved and is very well<br />

maintained. There is a 5,000-square-foot two-story lodge with six bedrooms<br />

upstairs and a fully equipped kitchen and large living area downstairs. Perfect for<br />

entertaining family and friends. Attached to the lodge is a 2,450-square-foot shop<br />

and garage. Extensive well-designed road system facilitates access throughout<br />

the property. All roads are crowned with drainage ditches along the sides. Two<br />

man-made ponds. One pond stocked with catfish, bass and crappie offers<br />

incredible fishing opportunities. Low fences on the perimeter are in very good<br />

shape. Originally logging roads and cuts now utilized as open senderos with blinds<br />

and feeders for hunters. Price: $4,995,000<br />

LIBERTY COUNTY RANCH<br />

2,080± ACRES IN LIBERTY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4258448<br />

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At the intersection of Highway 85 and FM 140, this versatile parcel is located<br />

five miles west of Charlotte and only 18 miles from the ever-growing Jourdanton/<br />

Pleasanton area. With an estimated 100 acres in native South Texas brush and<br />

the remainder in Bermuda and native range grasses, this property suits the needs<br />

of a variety of prospective landowners. Having frontage on both Highway 85 and<br />

County Road 349 (Davis Switch Road), accessibility is exceptional. This property<br />

has an ample water supply consisting of a 220 GPM Carrizo well and two smaller<br />

domestic wells. There are also two stock tanks. The property is currently under<br />

agricultural exemption. Seller to convey 25 percent of current minerals owned at<br />

closing. No past or present mineral production. Contact for price.<br />

30-30 RANCH<br />

289± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3186877<br />

Built in 1883, this is one of the nicest homes in Llano and the most unique. It was<br />

built by a mineral wildcatter in the 1880s, has 60 acres, two ponds and sits atop<br />

a hill overlooking the entire town. This majestic home can be read about in “Texas<br />

Monthly,” historical books and numerous newspaper articles and has also been<br />

featured on “The New Detectives” and “Forensic Files.” The home has incredible Hill<br />

Country views, a 180-degree porch, a rock patio and outdoor fireplace. There are<br />

two wells, 30 acres in native pasture and 30 acres of clean ranchland. Spectacular<br />

live oaks, post oaks, elms, pomegranate and towering juniper trees abound. Luxury<br />

combined with history and the beauty of the Texas Hill Country create this icon of<br />

Texas! Do not trespass, drive up driveway or climb fence without listing agent/broker<br />

accompanying. Co-listed with Virdell Real Estate. Price: $1,295,000<br />

60.1± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3089832<br />

NORTON PATTEN MANSION<br />

This beautifully scenic wildlife ranch is located only 10 miles southwest of Rocksprings.<br />

Offering end-of-the-road privacy, this is a wildlife haven with tree cover, large valleys,<br />

incredible vistas and rugged hills. The live oak, shin oak and pinon pine cover provide<br />

browse and habitat for the axis, elk, fallow, whitetail, turkey, feral hogs, dove and quail.<br />

Electricity and a water well are located on a high bluff. Undulating Hill Country with<br />

elevations from 1,800–2,200 feet, canyons and flat-topped mesas. The entire Indian<br />

Creek subdivision is behind a game-proof fence, and the native and exotic game move<br />

freely about. Varmint hunting is excellent throughout the year. A seasonal creek bisects<br />

the property, and a water well was drilled and cased near a building site overlooking<br />

the ranch. Price: $320,087. Owner financing for qualified buyers.<br />

INDIAN CREEK RANCH TRACT<br />

173± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3107019<br />

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FORT DAVIS & AUSTIN, TEXAS<br />

Pecos Canyon Ranch<br />

8,300± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $6,640,000<br />

The Pecos Canyon Ranch is dominated by the river<br />

and the canyon lands that drain into it. It is really two<br />

ranches, split by a county road, with excellent new<br />

fences and entrance gates for privacy and security.<br />

The western one-third has the old headquarters<br />

ruins with two wells and a lot of juniper cover with<br />

rolling hills and dense vegetation along Harkell<br />

Canyon, perfect for mule deer and blue quail<br />

hunting. The eastern two-thirds is dominated by<br />

huge slick-rock canyons, high ceniza mesas and<br />

one-and-a-half miles of the Lower Pecos River.<br />

Property ID: 2989031<br />

Rainbow Ranch<br />

10,800± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $4,590,000<br />

The Rainbow Ranch is situated at the convergence<br />

of three biologically-distinct eco-regions in<br />

Texas: the Texas Hill Country to the east, the<br />

Chihuahuan Desert to the west and the subtropical<br />

Tamaulipan Brushland to the south, creating<br />

one of the most unique wildlife habitats in the<br />

state, with abundant mule deer and whitetail.<br />

This is not flat plateau country with dissected<br />

canyons, but rather an extensive landscape of<br />

rolling hills, valleys and long canyons creating<br />

very scenic and amazingly beautiful views.<br />

Property ID: 2613536<br />

Eagle Piñon Ranch<br />

2,963± ACRES IN HUDSPETH COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $2,518,550<br />

This high Chihuahuan Desert ranch has elevations<br />

ranging from 4,600 feet to 5,800 feet and is a series<br />

of canyons, peaks and valleys, creating a rugged<br />

yet accessible terrain. The higher elevations of the<br />

Eagles are to the north at 7,400 feet. The Rio Grande<br />

valley to the south, with the Mexico mountains<br />

beyond, creates extraordinary geology and rock<br />

outcrops, one of which, Sawtooth, towers over the<br />

ranch. At this elevation, there is a lush grassland<br />

matrix with brush, cacti and pion trees creating a<br />

Davis Mountains appearance. There is a series of<br />

4x4 roads shown on the map which get you around<br />

to the various features on the ranch. An excellent<br />

well and a new hunting lodge with six private rooms,<br />

each with a private bath, make this a comfortable<br />

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Buena Vista Ranch<br />

12,075± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $4,648,875<br />

The area is a recreation mecca for both whitetail<br />

and mule deer hunting or for enjoyment of the<br />

vast landscape. Buena Vista ranch is a working<br />

ranch leased to a neighboring heritage<br />

landowner. The southern terrain is perhaps the<br />

most scenic, with the Mexican mountains in<br />

the background and tremendous views down<br />

into Indian Creek and Cook Creek with rolling<br />

hills and limestone cliff canyon banks. The<br />

extensive landscape of rolling hills, valleys and<br />

long canyons create scenic and vast views. With<br />

topography ranging from 1,600 to just over<br />

2,000 feet, there are many potential building<br />

sites with distant vistas of ranch features.<br />

Property ID: 4304037<br />

HLB Piñon Ranch<br />

3,177± ACRES IN BREWSTER COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $3,971,250<br />

HLB Piñon Ranch is located on Highway 90,<br />

east of Alpine, within the north slopes of the<br />

Del Norte Mountains and adjacent to the<br />

unique gated ranch community of Sierra La<br />

Rana with its maintained roads, underground<br />

electricity and other amenities. The ranch<br />

has ownership of several hundred acres<br />

of land in several large platted lots within<br />

Sierra La Rana, designed for future home<br />

sites with utilities in place. Several thousand<br />

acres of adjacent ranchland offer mountains<br />

and grasslands for hunting and recreation.<br />

Property ID: 2988957<br />

Sunrise Ranch<br />

6,830± ACRES IN JEFF DAVIS COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $14,950,000<br />

Sunrise Ranch is an acclaimed horse training<br />

and demonstration ranch with first-class barns,<br />

stables, indoor and outdoor riding arenas,<br />

paved entrance off the scenic loop and several<br />

furnished homes. Nothing has been spared<br />

here—all improvements are top notch with<br />

designer touches inside and out and excellent<br />

infrastructure, roads and fences throughout.<br />

The central feature on the ranch is Olds Creek<br />

which runs from its headwaters through the<br />

property, creating rolling hill country grassland<br />

as well as tree-lined bottoms with huge<br />

mountains rimming the property to the west,<br />

north and east. The views are stunning and<br />

overlook the most spectacular scenery in the<br />

entire Davis Mountains. Property ID: 4634796


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FORT DAVIS & AUSTIN, TEXAS<br />

Prairie Creek Ranch<br />

1,192± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $458,920<br />

With high flat mesas overlooking rich and diverse habitat<br />

along the convergence of two creeks, Prairie Creek Ranch<br />

abounds with hunting and recreation opportunities. The<br />

area is a mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting or<br />

just prowling the canyons in search of adventure. This is not<br />

only plateau country with dissected canyons, but also an<br />

extensive landscape of rolling hills, valleys and long canyons,<br />

creating very scenic and amazingly beautiful views. With<br />

topography reaching around 2,000 feet, there are many<br />

potential building sites with distant vistas of ranch features.<br />

Property ID: 4304136<br />

Thurston Canyon Ranch<br />

6,035± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $2,323,475<br />

An old hunting camp on the ranch makes a great location<br />

for a future headquarters, with electricity and water already<br />

in place. Thurston Canyon cuts across the very northern end<br />

where the Union Pacific Railroad meanders. There are two<br />

pastures and one trap dividing the ranch. Excellent blue quail<br />

hunting exists on the ranch, along with tremendous hunting<br />

potential for mule deer and whitetail deer. The groundwater<br />

under Thurston Canyon Ranch is high-quality and is accessed<br />

by one large electric well near the highway and a windmill on<br />

the adjoining property to the northwest. With the extensive<br />

water tanks and water pipeline and trough system, water is<br />

available across the ranch. Property ID: 4304147<br />

Red Mill Ranch<br />

25,667± ACRES IN PECOS COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $20,533,600<br />

Red Mill Ranch represents some of the best native and<br />

improved grasslands in West Texas. With eight sectionsized,<br />

improved klein grass fields, this 300-cow ranch is<br />

ready to go. The landscape is wide-open rolling grassland,<br />

interspersed with hills and mountains and surrounded by<br />

rugged limestone outcrop mountain ranges. This ranch lies<br />

at an elevation that supports vegetation such as century<br />

plants, Spanish dagger, yucca and cholla, with a dominant<br />

grassland of taboso, blue gamma, side oats gramma<br />

and cane bluestem. Areas of brush and trees like pion<br />

pine, juniper, mesquite and hackberry are also present.<br />

Property ID: 3063517


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Dripstone Ranch<br />

2,275± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY<br />

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This legendary Frio River ranch has a combination of<br />

water, hills, trees, irrigated fields, wildlife, riverfront, caves,<br />

meadows, improvements, access and development<br />

potential that are found nowhere else in the state. It<br />

is located directly adjacent to thousands of acres of<br />

permanently-protected conservation land owned by a<br />

variety of entities. It features a complete and carefullydesigned<br />

Conservation Development Plan which<br />

embraces the natural resources and the amazing beauty<br />

through designed home sites. Protected views, common<br />

areas, a hotel complex, a farm-vineyard and designed<br />

ranch tracts aim to maximize the economic potential<br />

of the ranch while embracing its ecological function.<br />

Property ID: 3835300<br />

Prairie Canyon Ranch<br />

4,825± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY<br />

PRICE: $1,857,625<br />

The main drainage cutting through the ranch is Prairie<br />

Canyon, named for the rich natural grasslands that<br />

once dominated this region. In fact, lesser prairie<br />

chickens were native to this ranch and the last one was<br />

seen in the 1980s, evidence of a rich mix of grassland<br />

and brush. Prehistoric people lived in limestone<br />

shelters on the ranch and a black bear pictograph can<br />

be clearly seen there today. The area is a recreation<br />

mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting or<br />

just prowling the canyons in search of adventure.<br />

Thurston Canyon cuts across the very northern end<br />

where the Union Pacific Railroad meanders. There is a<br />

permanent spring in Prairie Canyon, located near the<br />

confluence with Thurston Canyon, and two earth tanks.<br />

Property ID: 4304051<br />

Yates Cattle and<br />

Conservation Ranch<br />

385± ACRES IN HAYS & TRAVIS COUNTIES<br />

PRICE: $7,200,000<br />

There is a property in the Hill Country where the<br />

bedded limestone strata and the historic layers of time<br />

come together to create a place like no other. Yates<br />

Cattle and Conservation Ranch’s name says it all: a<br />

marriage of rich Texas ranching heritage with an array<br />

of unique natural resources in a protected, quiet world<br />

all its own. Saltlick is just minutes away, and the amazing<br />

restaurants of Austin are a mere short ride away down<br />

MoPac Boulevard, immersing you in the culture of music,<br />

food, art, nature and outdoor recreation that makes<br />

Austin one of the most popular cities in the U.S. The<br />

ranch is centrally-located just southwest of downtown<br />

Austin on Bear Creek, fronting on the northbound<br />

side of Highway 45 where it turns into South MoPac.<br />

Property ID: 3547106


Stransky properties<br />

Herradura Ranch East<br />

The Herradura Ranch East is a turnkey standalone pasture of the well-known<br />

Herradura Ranch. This ranch has several great aspects and amenities which include<br />

an extremely well managed MLD Level III deer herd producing several trophy deer<br />

year after year. There are three five-acre food plots and a 12-acre DMP pen to help<br />

support and manage the herd. It also has great surface water, with eight tanks and<br />

Horseshoe Creek traversing the ranch, and great subsurface water with a 4,000 foot<br />

water well capable of producing approximately 143 GPM. It fronts on FM 624 with 2.8<br />

miles of paved road frontage and good roads throughout the interior. There is piped<br />

water to 16 low-level water stations perfect for the abundant blue and bobwhite<br />

quail. The ranch will also convey with a three-bedroom, two-bath home and 10 blinds<br />

and feeders. Asking price is $6.1 million. Co-listed with Jon Busbee, (210) 218-6114.<br />

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2,642± ACRES IN LA SALLE, COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 4667113<br />

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rosita creek ranch<br />

The Winn Ranch on Rosita Creek is a true sportsman’s paradise today<br />

but has the potential to be a great investment for future development<br />

given its proximity to the city. The ranch has been managed for years<br />

under MLDP level III permitting and has great whitetail deer as well as<br />

other typical South Texas species, along with great waterfowl hunting<br />

and fishing on the four massive lakes. Other improvements include<br />

a main lodge overlooking a 225-acre lake, lighted tennis court, high<br />

fencing, hunter’s lodge, workers’ houses, a 6,200-foot paved runway<br />

and hangar, over five miles of paved roads, horse facilities, blinds,<br />

feeders, walk-in cooler, pipe cattle working pens and city water.<br />

7,061± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 2977426<br />

El Lagartijo Negro Ranch<br />

The El Lagartijo Negro Ranch is situated in Freer, Texas,<br />

and is the perfect ranch for entertainment and hunting of<br />

several different species which include whitetail deer, axis,<br />

blackbuck antelope, red stag, hogs, turkey, dove and quail.<br />

Protein and corn have been fed year-round for the past<br />

four years. The property is high fenced and currently set<br />

up primarily for bow hunting, with nine different hunting<br />

stations and five ponds with water run to all of them. The<br />

improvements for entertainment are endless on this ranch<br />

and include a main house, two side houses for privacy, threeroom<br />

hotel, cantina and swimming pool, all surrounding a<br />

12-foot-deep pond with pier stocked with bass and catfish.<br />

The Tandala Ranch<br />

The high-fenced Tandala Ranch is being offered as a turnkey<br />

operation. Elm Creek runs through the ranch and is dammed<br />

up in two different locations creating great bass fishing and<br />

duck hunting lakes. There are also five other tanks/lakes on<br />

the property providing wildlife with plenty of water. Along<br />

with that, there is a 4,000-foot water well. The main lodge<br />

is 3,500 square feet with an outdoor fire pit and hot tub<br />

separating it from the hunter’s cabin. Other improvements<br />

include an additional cabin, blinds, feeders, walk-in cooler,<br />

skinning shed, equipment barns and grain silo. Wildlife includes<br />

whitetail deer, ducks, blue and bobwhite quail, axis and hogs.<br />

300± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 3560243 1,513± ACRES IN LA SALLE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 2977472<br />

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Stransky properties<br />

Camp Verde Ranch<br />

The Camp Verde Ranch has 240 feet of elevation changes<br />

from the coastal fields and creeks to the top of Cedar<br />

Ridge which overlooks the entire Camp Verde valley. Both<br />

sides of Verde Creek and Mico Creek run through the ranch,<br />

with Mico Creek damned up creating a great fishing tank<br />

and two water falls on the other side. Other improvements<br />

include 80 acres of coastal grass, a 1,300-foot rifle range,<br />

paved roads, blinds, feeders and three water tanks. Wildlife<br />

includes whitetail deer, red stag, axis and blackbuck.<br />

Winn's Tortuga Ranch<br />

The Winn’s Tortuga Ranch on Turtle Creek has some of the best<br />

trophy whitetail deer hunting you can find along with some<br />

exotics which are protein-fed year-round. The ranch is mostly<br />

high-fenced, and both sides of Turtle Creek run through the<br />

north side of the property making for great swimming and<br />

fishing. The main lodge has a pool and outdoor entertainment<br />

cabana with great views. The ranch has three additional homes,<br />

a 20-acre soft release deer pen, four-stall horse barn, workshop<br />

and three water wells and is being offered turnkey.<br />

287± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 2976636 552± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 2976664<br />

The Wheeler Ranch<br />

The Wheeler Ranch is about five minutes east of Morgan Mill<br />

and 15 minutes north of Stephenville, Texas, in the Morgan Mill<br />

school district with over 3,600 feet of frontage on the North<br />

Paluxy River. This property is set up and ready to go for any<br />

type of livestock operation, especially horses. There are six pipe/<br />

cable-fenced turn-outs with sheds in each one, pipe working<br />

pens for cattle, a three-stall horse barn, 40’x50’ workshop and<br />

paved roads to all the improvements. The main house is a fourbedroom,<br />

four-bath custom home complete with outdoor kitchen<br />

and fire pit. There is also a new one-bedroom, one-bath guest<br />

house set off away from the primary residence for privacy.<br />

TUSCANY RANCH<br />

Approximately 160 acres of rolling hills tucked in-between the<br />

Comanche Trace golf course and the Kerrville-Schreiner State<br />

Park fronting on Highway 173 just three miles from downtown<br />

Kerrville. This wildlife exempt property is loaded with wildlife<br />

which include whitetail, axis and blackbuck deer. Both sides of<br />

Dry Hollow Creek, which is a wet-weather creek, run through the<br />

property, and the creek is lined with large pecan trees. Other<br />

improvements include a 3,000± square-foot older home, machine<br />

shop with three-phase power and a trinity water well.<br />

100± ACRES IN ERATH COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 2977513 160± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 3905904<br />

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River Ridge Ranch<br />

The River Ridge Ranch is on Highway 173 approximately four miles south<br />

of downtown Kerrville, Texas. It consists of 305 acres with Guadalupe<br />

River frontage overlooking and adjoining the Comanche Trace golf course.<br />

The main house on top of the hill is an eight-bedroom, six-bath home that<br />

has spectacular views of downtown Kerrville and the entire ranch itself.<br />

The property is divided into seven pipe-fenced pastures with over 160<br />

acres of coastal grass for horses or cattle. Other improvements include<br />

three homes, two horse barns, two hay barns, an equipment barn and<br />

a workshop, all easily accessible by the paved roads within the ranch.<br />

Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis and blackbuck.<br />

305± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 2976515<br />

Monterrey Ranch<br />

The Monterrey Ranch is about one hour southwest of<br />

Hebbronville off of FM 2686 and three miles down an<br />

easement road, making it secluded and private. The ranch<br />

has been in the same family for over 60 years, primarily for<br />

cattle and hunting, and is 100 percent high fenced with about<br />

eight separate low-fenced pastures within. There are two<br />

ponds on the property, one being 18 feet deep, and three<br />

water wells that average about 900 feet in depth. Other<br />

improvements include a good set of cattle-working pens<br />

and an old camp with three trailer houses. Several strips<br />

have also been cut on the ranch, making it ideal for quail<br />

hunting and providing great buffel grass for the cattle.<br />

Red Sky Ranch<br />

The Red Sky Ranch is approximately 97 wildlife exempt<br />

acres fronting on the west end of Lake Travis with over<br />

1,500 feet of your own private lake frontage and end-ofthe-road<br />

privacy. This ranch sits directly in the bend of the<br />

lake providing incredible views towards Austin and Marble<br />

Falls. Across from the ranch is the Muleshoe Bend Park which<br />

ensures that you will always be looking at a pristine park<br />

landscape. Improvements include a 3,000± square-foot home<br />

with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, a storage<br />

shed, a paved walkway to the lake alongside a cascading<br />

waterfall and a covered two-stall boat dock with electricity<br />

and storage. The ranch is only about eight miles west of<br />

Lago Vista off of RM 1431, fronting on Muleshoe Bend Trail.<br />

1,185± ACRES IN STARR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 3389030 97± ACRES IN TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 3873054<br />

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Double B Ranch<br />

145± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PRICE: $2,250,000<br />

Legendary Kerr County ranch with two live creeks, a 3,600± squarefoot,<br />

three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath custom home, two<br />

guest cottages, large barns and pens. West Creek, Marshall Creek<br />

and Peterson Spring provide live water. This ranch dates back to<br />

the 1800s with one of the original founding families of Kerr County.<br />

Many of the pens and barns are still present and usable. Abundant<br />

wildlife, including whitetail and axis. The land is native pasture with<br />

an improved hay field. The rolling terrain is great for horses and<br />

livestock. Beautiful Spanish-style courtyard for outdoor living. Only<br />

five minutes from Kerrville. Property ID: 37841608<br />

Stephen’s Ranch<br />

20–100 ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PRICE: $8,500/ACRE<br />

Beautiful ranch community three miles south of Harper on FM 783.<br />

Tracts range from 20–100 acres. The gorgeous live oak-covered<br />

land offers a rolling terrain with many nice building sights. There<br />

is very fertile soil and lush native grass that is great for horses and<br />

livestock. It is conveniently close to Kerrville and Fredericksburg<br />

and a little over an hour from northwest San Antonio.<br />

Triple N Ranch<br />

203± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PRICE: $2,799,000<br />

Beautiful Hill Country ranch five minutes from Kerrville with Highway<br />

16 access. Dammed up West Creek offers a large deep pool of<br />

water perfect for swimming and fishing. Three irrigated coastal<br />

fields. Native pasture with large hardwoods and tremendous<br />

hilltop views. The beautiful three-bedroom, three-bath home<br />

sits aside a hill and has a great wood deck along the back of<br />

the home that overlooks the valley and creek below. Along with<br />

West Creek, Marshall Creek is also on the property. Lots of wildlife<br />

including whitetail and free-ranging axis. There is a nice metal<br />

implement barn and a foreman’s house. Property ID: 3902026<br />

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Bandera Creek Ranch<br />

55± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY | PRICE: $2,495,000<br />

Hill Country showplace! Has 2,700 feet of Bandera Creek that winds<br />

its way through the property and has been dammed up to create a<br />

beautiful lake. The gorgeous home sits on a hill overlooking the creek. As<br />

you walk in the house, you are greeted with a floating staircase and 30+<br />

foot ceilings. The large open living area has a wood ceiling and large<br />

rock fireplace. Large gourmet kitchen, huge master suite and large<br />

guest rooms. The outdoor living area has a full kitchen and overlooks<br />

the rock landscaped pool and bar area. Lighted indoor arena, six-stall<br />

horse barn and an outdoor arena. The large neighbors and Bandera<br />

Creek bring in a lot of wildlife. Property ID: 4668206<br />

Bear Creek Ranch<br />

160± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PRICE: $1,995,000<br />

A gorgeous piece of property that has it all and is less than<br />

two miles from Kerrville. It offers 1,700 feet on both sides of Bear<br />

Creek. The creek has been dammed, backing up beautiful<br />

water. The land offers two sprawling meadows, huge hardwoods<br />

and tons of wildlife. There are 360-degree breathtaking views of<br />

town, the valley and multiple building sites. Property ID: 1184449<br />

Fall Creek Ranch<br />

200± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PRICE: $2,199,000<br />

Beautiful Hill Country ranch in the highly desirable Fall Creek Road<br />

area. This ranch has it all! There is a nice four-bedroom, threeand-a-half-bath<br />

Hill Country home sitting on the hill overlooking<br />

the pond and valley below. The home offers high ceilings, indoor<br />

hot tub, nice porches, lots of woodwork and much more. There<br />

is a nice three-car garage and workshop. There is a 30’x50’<br />

insulated barn with three roll-up doors and a five-bay implement<br />

barn. The land is very clean with lots of oaks and very little cedar.<br />

There are beautiful draws and a nice spring. Wildlife includes<br />

whitetail, fallow, blackbuck and turkey. Lots of peace and<br />

privacy, and still only 10 minutes from town. Property ID: 3406101<br />

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Leinweber Road Ranch<br />

112± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PRICE: $695,000<br />

Turnkey hunting/weekend place. The house is the original<br />

Leinweber homestead that has been restored. This gorgeous rolling<br />

ranch offers hilltop views, nice draws and a lot of large oak trees.<br />

The native grasses are great for livestock and horses. The house has<br />

a large rock fireplace, original hardwood floors, full-length covered<br />

porch and original built-in cabinets. The outdoor living area has a<br />

covered sitting area, bar and converted water tank that is used for<br />

swimming. Two of the original barns are still standing and could be<br />

restored to their original glory. Whitetail, axis, turkey and pigs for the<br />

hunter. All of this only 35 minutes from Kerrville. Property ID: 4538774<br />

No Pasa Nada Ranch<br />

35± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY | PRICE: $799,000<br />

This beautiful hilltop three-bedroom, four-bath house has all the<br />

charm and comfort you’d expect in a Hill Country home. Open<br />

floor plan for entertaining, high vaulted ceilings with exposed<br />

wood beams and a lovely country kitchen with lots of windows that<br />

overlook the backyard and pool. Large master bedroom with two<br />

bathrooms. There is a large wood-burning fireplace, built-in wine<br />

rack and wine fridge. The front and back of the house offer large<br />

covered porches. The pool area has been beautifully landscaped<br />

with a large rock patio, large fire pit and great sitting areas. There is<br />

a spacious guest apartment and a 40’x40’ metal barn. The land has<br />

been fenced off into three different pastures. Property ID: 4323250<br />

Venado Springs Ranch<br />

1,397± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY | PRICE: $8,995,000<br />

Turnkey hunting ranch! Five miles from Bandera and 55 miles from the San Antonio airport. The gorgeous eight-bedroom, nine-bath lodge<br />

overlooks one of two lakes. It has high ceilings and a huge kitchen. The large living area has a dramatic fireplace. There is a bar, mud room,<br />

game room and conference room. Wood accents all throughout the lodge with beautiful custom mesquite stairs. Nice outdoor living area. The<br />

ranch has been stocked with trophy whitetail bucks and breeder does since 2009, along with exotics (axis, blackbuck, fallow, mouflon, aoudad,<br />

red deer and sika). Canyons with multiple springs. A nice metal barn with office, living space, tool room, drive-through area, deer cleaning area,<br />

walk-in cooler and covered parking. Double-wide mobile home for help. Would make the perfect corporate retreat or personal playground<br />

show place. Property ID: 3807993<br />

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• PINEY HILL RANCH •<br />

237± Acres in Colorado County<br />

Located 45 miles from Katy, this heavily-wooded ranch is a hunter’s<br />

dream! Great water, great access, abundant wildlife and surface<br />

control make this ranch a rare find in today’s market. Seller may divide.<br />

$7,950 PER ACRE • PROPERTY ID: 3317286<br />

• CIRCLE B RANCH •<br />

243± Acres in Lavaca County<br />

After years of intense management and breeding operations, this highfenced<br />

property is poised to produce 200-inch class whitetails. Heavily<br />

wooded with miles of seasonal creeks. Very nice lodge and barn.<br />

$8,100 PER ACRE • PROPERTY ID: 4258799<br />

• NUECES RIVER RANCH •<br />

1,762± Acres in Zavala County<br />

This ranch features three miles of Nueces River frontage, is high-fenced<br />

and has a high-quality managed deer herd. The main home overlooks a<br />

stocked lake. There are three barns, a Carrizo water well and 15 ponds.<br />

$3,200 PER ACRE<br />

• SANDY CREEK RANCH •<br />

985± Acres in Lavaca County<br />

Outstanding hunting ranch. The lodge is a custom barndominium. There<br />

are miles of seasonal creeks, including Hardy’s Sandy Creek and Bear<br />

Branch Creek, which provide excellent habitat for turkey, deer and hogs.<br />

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• ESCONDIDO CREEK RANCH •<br />

463± Acres in Karnes County<br />

This South Texas ranch is covered in large mesquite and live oaks, as<br />

well as native and improved grasses, making it a perfect combination<br />

hunting and grazing ranch. With one mile of Escondido Creek and<br />

110 feet of elevation changes, this ranch offers beautiful views and<br />

interesting terrain. Some minerals available.<br />

$4,100 PER ACRE • PROPERTY ID: 2273995<br />

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Country Estate<br />

70± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4305716<br />

Close to San Antonio, this exceptional home is just four miles from Hondo on Highway 173. The property is comprised of 70 acres, including native brush and<br />

improved pasture. The grand, custom, rock and stucco home has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a gourmet kitchen and high-end amenities. The home<br />

is nestled among century-old oak trees and surrounded by a large patio and a fabulous custom pool that has a luxurious hot tub—a delight for both adults and<br />

children. This unique home is perfect for entertaining a large crowd, friends or family. A must-see!<br />

178 J. GRUBER, BROKER | (830) 426-5200 | JCG@JGRUBERPROPERTIES.COM | (830) 426-5206 | WWW.JGRUBERPROPERTIES.COM


Representing the Best of Texas<br />

Living Water Ranch<br />

1,380± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3572061<br />

Working and recreational ranch ideally located in the Texas Hill Country. This picturesque ranch consists of fertile pastures, creek bottoms and rolling hills with<br />

gorgeous vistas. The entire ranch has been extensively cleared of cedar for many decades and is covered with an abundance of live oaks and native brush. The<br />

pastures are fenced and cross fenced and currently are used to stock horses and cattle. Four water wells and corresponding troughs have been strategically<br />

placed throughout the ranch. Twin Hollow Creek and its tributaries run in wet weather and traverse the ranch, giving excellent habitat for wildlife. This diverse<br />

property has been in the same family for three generations.<br />

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Hancock Ranch<br />

100± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3548540<br />

Nestled on a hilltop merely an hour from downtown San Antonio,<br />

Quail Ridge Farms is a luxury cattle, equestrian or deer estate with<br />

irrigated pastures and spectacular views. Meticulously constructed,<br />

custom-built limestone home. Other amenities located on the property<br />

include a perimeter high fence with a gorgeous main entrance, two center<br />

pivot systems, earthen pond and an 80’x80’ steel barn.<br />

376± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3281393<br />

This ranch has a good blend of fertile soils, rocky cliffs and creek bottoms.<br />

The vegetation is typical for the area with live oaks, elms, mountain laurels<br />

and cedar and other native brush and grasses. A few select areas have been<br />

cleared and used for food plots. An Edwards Aquifer water well provides<br />

water to the house, barn and water troughs. Martin Creek traverses<br />

through portions of the ranch allowing for great wildlife habitat.<br />

Lazy R Ranch<br />

283± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 2266738<br />

At the entrance is a paved driveway leading up to a bluff where the custom<br />

rock home is situated. The entire back of the house is wrapped in porches<br />

that overlook some of the most beautiful scenery Texas has to offer. There<br />

is also a large metal barn/workshop. The terrain varies from high elevations<br />

with a couple of ridge views to low valleys. The majority of the land is<br />

covered with live oaks, cedar and additional native hardwoods and plants.<br />

Rio Medina Farm<br />

274± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4304016<br />

This farm is only 30 minutes west of downtown San Antonio. You’ll<br />

experience excellent irrigated soil to raise crops and turf grass, rolling hills<br />

covered in irrigated coastal that is currently producing hay and flat fertile<br />

irrigated soil perfect for optimal growth of crops. The far east side of the<br />

farm has beautiful views of rolling hills, native brush and large live oak<br />

trees which would make a great place to build a house.<br />

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MEDIO CREEK RANCH<br />

2,278± ACRES IN BEE COUNTY<br />

This property is one of the most scenic ranches we have ever<br />

seen with a lot of unique character. The ranch has hundreds of<br />

big live oaks, elms and fabulous South Texas brush. The ranch<br />

is gently rolling with lots of heavy cover which gives you a feel<br />

of a place that is twice the size. This ranch is extremely well<br />

watered and has great improvements maintained in excellent<br />

condition. Medio Creek passes through the middle of the ranch<br />

for several miles providing an abundance of year-round water.<br />

The ranch is offered as a turnkey package with improvements,<br />

furnishings, blinds, feeders and good mineral to allow the<br />

new owner great surface protection. Property ID: 4307189<br />

LXBIV HUNTING<br />

RANCH<br />

1,493± ACRES IN<br />

EDWARDS COUNTY<br />

This is a turnkey, ready-to-go<br />

ranch! Just move in and take over—<br />

all of the major improvements<br />

have been done. This ranch is set<br />

up to be a great hunting operation<br />

for company fringe-benefit<br />

hunts or for an outfitter looking<br />

to start a new business. Ray<br />

Hanselman, agent. $2,799,375.<br />

Property ID: 2043863<br />

SALADO<br />

CREEK RANCH<br />

654± ACRES IN<br />

WILLIAMSON COUNTY<br />

A fantastic ranch with a mile of flowing<br />

Salado Creek through the middle only<br />

30 minutes northwest of Austin, Texas.<br />

Very good lake potential, lush coastal<br />

pastures, good elevations with big trees,<br />

ponds and over one mile paved frontage<br />

on CR 233 between Jarrell and Florence,<br />

Texas. No improvements and ready to<br />

build! This one has it all! Owner will divide.<br />

$6,507,300. Property ID: 3287656<br />

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BRUSHY CREEK RANCH<br />

1,180± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY<br />

Nestled amongst the hills and springs in the highly desired<br />

area between Concan and Reagan Wells. Panoramic views<br />

exhibited are some of the most spectacular in all of Texas. A<br />

turnkey ranch with a 3,000-square-foot four-bedroom, twobath<br />

home situated in a valley surrounded by springs and fields.<br />

There is wild game waiting for the new owner who desires<br />

seclusion and peace in today’s hectic world. Seven live springs<br />

provide water throughout five fenced pastures for livestock<br />

and game. An abundance of vegetation includes a variety of<br />

majestic oaks, mountain laurel, black walnut, and ferns growing<br />

amongst the springs. $2,750,000. Property ID: 4653731<br />

ARROWHEAD RANCH<br />

615± ACRES IN REAL COUNTY<br />

A great high-fenced game ranch with all the work already taken care<br />

of. Beautiful Real County views, majestic oaks, caves, Indian mounds<br />

and great hunting. The headquarters has all the amenities needed for<br />

family, friends or corporate clientele. Improvements include five cabins,<br />

ranch house, manufactured home, cantina, commercial kitchen with<br />

large dining area all situated near the fire pit where the guest share the<br />

adventures of the day. A barn, grain silos, pens, three wells, water troughs<br />

throughout, hunting blinds with feeders and a good road system are<br />

already in place. Super and common exotics include red deer, aoudad,<br />

axis, blackbuck, fallow, red sheep, dybowski and Japanese sika, with<br />

gemsbok and scimitar horned oryx. Native game includes whitetail,<br />

turkey, hogs and all the varmints. $1,699,500. Property ID: 3888668<br />

THE LUCKY PENNY<br />

533± ACRES IN BELL COUNTY<br />

Pick up the “Lucky Penny” and look out from the<br />

headquarters situated atop the highest point, and<br />

you can see forever. This ranch is for the owner<br />

searching for an assortment of ranch activities. For<br />

the ranch owner wanting to run cattle, ride horses,<br />

rope in a lighted arena, fish in an eight+ acre springfed,<br />

stocked lake, hunt native and exotic game,<br />

search for arrowheads along the one-and-a-half<br />

miles of Clear Creek or just relax while entertaining<br />

friends and clients—this high-fenced ranch has it all.<br />

The Lucky Penny is a rancher’s paradise and is heads<br />

up and waiting. $4,750,000. Property ID: 3561091<br />

Bill Barton, Broker Associate | (830) 257-8881 | Info@MeekRanchSales.com<br />

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ROCKING A RANCH<br />

1,040± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY<br />

A superb hunting ranch with a little extra. A mixture of<br />

South Texas brush along with elevation changes create<br />

magnificent views in the diverse Anacacho Mountains.<br />

The finely manicured hunting stations strategically<br />

dispersed throughout the ranch provide forage to<br />

attract abundant wildlife for your outdoor adventures.<br />

The Rocking A is an active participant in the Anacacho<br />

Wind Farm with four turbines producing income. The<br />

seller is generously conveying 25 percent of the royalties<br />

and wind rights. $1,976,000. Property ID: 3561830<br />

EDWARDS COUNTY<br />

HIGH-FENCED<br />

HUNTING RANCH<br />

1,231± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY<br />

This 1,231.64-acre high-fenced hunting ranch<br />

offers end-of-the-road seclusion amidst Hill<br />

Country beauty. Cliffs, oak trees, dry creek bed,<br />

three submersible wells, a ponds and an old set<br />

of pens all meander throughout the scenic road<br />

system. Whitetail deer, turkey, axis, bobcats, hogs<br />

and dove provide plenty of hunting opportunities<br />

throughout the year. Situated in the rolling hills at<br />

the end of the road off Highway 41. $1,899,500.<br />

Property ID: 2870486<br />

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY OASIS<br />

55± ACRES IN MATAGORDA COUNTY<br />

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway five miles east of Matagorda,<br />

this 55.1-acre tract with 1,468 feet of waterfront is within sight of the<br />

land cut into East Matagorda Bay, providing easy access in some of<br />

the Texas coast’s premier bay fishing. A short boat ride through the<br />

Matagorda jetties to the Gulf of Mexico offers excellent offshore<br />

fishing. If you have ever dreamed of building your own secluded<br />

waterfront paradise and want to get away from the overcrowding that<br />

has become prevalent along the Texas coast, this is the spot. Imagine<br />

your compound with enough room for an airstrip, where you can spend<br />

time with family and friends, entertain business associates or just<br />

relax while watching sea birds at sunset. Owner financing available.<br />

$1,500,000. Property ID: 1095074<br />

Bill Barton, Broker Associate | (830) 257-8881 | Info@MeekRanchSales.com<br />

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John W. Carpenter, Broker<br />

(432) 837-3325<br />

JW3@JWCarpenter.com<br />

JWCarpenter.com<br />

708 East Avenue E<br />

Alpine, Texas 79830<br />

BOX CANYON RANCH<br />

80.14± ACRES IN BREWSTER COUNTY<br />

$1,250,000<br />

Box Canyon Ranch is one of the most spectacular small ranches in the Alpine and Davis Mountain area. Only minutes<br />

away from Alpine, the ranch encompasses an entire rugged rimrock and bluffed walled canyon with a very private and<br />

beautiful southwest ranch-style home, horse barn, arena and a natural mountain canyon swimming hole. Relax in your<br />

living or dining rooms and enjoy views of abundant wildlife including desert mule deer, aoudad, sheep, javelina, native<br />

and migratory birds and falcons. No other property like it in West Texas. PROPERTY ID:4476993<br />

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CHISPA MOUNTAIN RANCH<br />

14,421.5± ACRES IN CULBERSON COUNTY<br />

SELLER WILL ENTERTAIN OFFERS—CALL FOR PRICE<br />

Chispa Mountain Ranch is a beautiful ranch located, and easily accessed, only 14 miles south of I-10 and Van Horn,<br />

Texas. Chispa Mountain Ranch is one of the very few ranches encompassing almost 90 percent of a scenic volcanic<br />

intrusive mountain range. The range offers diversity of terrain and habitat ideal for both livestock and wildlife. The<br />

ranch is considered a good combination livestock ranch for crossbred mother cows and yearlings. Hunting is excellent<br />

for trophy mule deer, aoudad sheep, blue quail and dove. Rocky Mountain elk have been introduced to the mountain<br />

ranges to the north and east, and elk have been cited numerous times on Chispa with numbers expected to grow. The<br />

rewards of ranch ownership are no longer measured by livestock operations, but, more recreational purposes. The<br />

Chispa Mountain Ranch offers something for everyone that gives pride in ownership. This is an absolutely beautiful,<br />

gentle and rugged mountain county with panoramic views. You must see to appreciate. PROPERTY ID: 3632926<br />

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John W. Carpenter, Broker<br />

(432) 837-3325<br />

JW3@JWCarpenter.com<br />

JWCarpenter.com<br />

708 East Avenue E<br />

Alpine, Texas 79830<br />

STILLWELL RANCH<br />

6,491± ACRES IN BREWSTER COUNTY | $4,950,000<br />

Welcome to the legendary Stillwell Ranch, dating back to the early 1900s, that is rich in history with picturesque<br />

mountains and valleys of the Chihuahuan Desert. The ranch offers excellent hunting as well as provides income from<br />

a general store, Hallie Stillwell Museum and a 65-unit RV and camping park. This is a historic getaway into Big Bend<br />

National Park and the Black Gap Wildlife Management area offering enhanced recreational development and income<br />

opportunities. The owner will sell off approximately 6,000 acres without the store, museum or RV park.<br />

KORUS RANCH<br />

106± ACRES IN BREWSTER COUNTY | $1,200,000<br />

A pretty mountain canyon ranch of 106.74 acres only 15 minutes from Alpine or Marfa, Texas. A beautiful property next<br />

to Paisano Encampment. All buildings and water system are off the grid by solar power. 40’x50’ steel building with<br />

living quarters. Good well, 19,000-gallon water storage and pond, shop building and horse stalls. Enjoy desert mule<br />

deer, aoudad sheep, javelina and Montezuma quail. PROPERTY ID: 4499074<br />

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FARM · RANCH · HUNTING PROPERTIES · RESIDENTIAL<br />

KC RIVER RANCH<br />

6,651± ACRES IN FOARD & KNOX COUNTIES<br />

The ranch headquarters has a nice three-bedroom, two-bath main ranch<br />

house, bunkhouse, corrals and shipping pens. Highly improved ranch with<br />

excellent fences, multiple pastures, some cultivation, and well watered<br />

with several earth tanks, springs and rural water piped. This area of north<br />

Texas is known for trophy whitetail deer, great bird hunting with turkey,<br />

quail and dove. The north Wichita River runs through the ranch. The ranch<br />

has a lot of elevation change, great tree cover and several tanks scattered<br />

throughout the property. Last but not least the ranch has large neighbors<br />

with minimal hunting pressure. Minerals. Price: $7,482,375 or $1,125 per acre.<br />

Property ID: 2251018<br />

THIBODEAUX RANCH<br />

1,920± ACRES IN WHEELER COUNTY<br />

Premier hunting and cattle ranch with plenty of water, grass and cover for<br />

wildlife. It also has 684 acres of CRP that has an annual income of $20,428<br />

per year.. The ranch is well watered with several windmills, solar wells<br />

and spring fed draws. The grass is exceptional on this ranch. The ranch<br />

has rolling hills with plenty of elevation change, draws and wet weather<br />

creeks that provide great cover for wildlife. Excellent hunting ranch with<br />

trophy whitetail deer, abundance of quail, turkey, wild hogs and dove. The<br />

fences are fair to good, electricity is available and there is adequate subsurface<br />

water for cattle, wildlife, hunting cabin or new home. Will divide.<br />

Price: $3,254,400 or $1,695 per acre. Property ID: 3680809<br />

DOOLEY RANCH<br />

4,131± ACRES IN KING & STONEWALL COUNTIES<br />

The ranch has a lot of elevation change and great tree cover. Very<br />

diverse in terrain with deep canyons, mesas and huge mesquite flats<br />

and is located in some of north Texas’ most famous ranch lands. It<br />

is surrounded by large neighbors with minimal hunting pressure.<br />

The property is home to some of north Texas’ finest whitetail deer<br />

hunting. There is also great quail hunting on the property. The ranch<br />

has several tanks, creeks and great cover for all the wildlife native<br />

to this area. If you are looking for a large, remote and undeveloped<br />

piece of Texas history then you need to see the Dooley Ranch!<br />

Price: $3,300,669 or $799 per acre. Property ID: 3753603<br />

DANE MOUNT, BROKER · (940) 839-6247 · Dane@DavisVernon.com<br />

1011 Hillcrest Drive, Vernon, Texas 76384 · View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/7228<br />

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Chad H. Foster Jr., Broker • landsofamerica.com/member/9982<br />

106 North East Street<br />

Uvalde, Texas 78801<br />

830-776-3605<br />

chadfosterjr@gmail.com<br />

The La Pryor Farm is a highly productive farm<br />

located in the desirable <strong>Winter</strong>garden Area. The<br />

farm has two pivots, covering 80.5 acres and 120<br />

acres, respectively. There is a 10,000-square-foot barn<br />

and a small manager’s home, plus an additional office/barn. The farm is<br />

currently in vegetable production with cucumbers, onions and cabbage.<br />

Cotton, corn and other grains are also grown. Three irrigation wells total.<br />

Two larger wells produce between 500–600 GPM each; a third smaller<br />

well produces 150–200 GPM and is set to supplement both pivots. There is<br />

a domestic well at the barn to serve the barn and home. $2,445,300<br />

THE CLINE RANCH<br />

671 Acres in Uvalde County<br />

Property ID: 3980979<br />

LA PRYOR FARM<br />

494 Acres in Zavala County<br />

Property ID: 3980400<br />

BIG OAK RANCH<br />

163 Acres in Uvalde County<br />

Property ID: 4194159<br />

The beautiful Cline Ranch has been in the<br />

same family for over 30 years. Conveniently<br />

located only 15 miles west of the city of Uvalde<br />

with almost two miles of HWY 90 frontage,<br />

it boasts great access for its seclusion. A well-maintained stucco<br />

homestead and large barn are accompanied by an extensive water<br />

system serviced by a recently-replaced well. The sprawling property<br />

is teeming with abundant wildlife and rich with native vegetation,<br />

including large oaks, persimmon, guajillo and mesquite. The Cline<br />

enjoys varied improvements, including a great road system for ease<br />

of navigation and newly-updated cross fencing. $1,700,000<br />

The beautiful Big Oak Ranch is conveniently<br />

located only 15 miles west of the city of<br />

Uvalde, boasting great access for its very<br />

private location. The well-maintained home<br />

features stained concrete floors throughout and<br />

warm pine-paneled ceilings. The manicured grounds contain a<br />

barn and corn silo and are surrounded by low-fenced neighbors.<br />

The sprawling property teems with abundant wildlife and<br />

native vegetation, including large oaks, persimmon, guajillo and<br />

mesquite. Big Oak enjoys varied improvements, including a great<br />

road system for ease of navigation, perimeter fencing and great<br />

water infrastructure. $570,500<br />

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LIGHTNING BUG SPRINGS<br />

15 Acres in Uvalde County • Property ID: 4258806<br />

Surround yourself with the wild beauty of the Texas Hill Country at Lightning Bug Springs. Enjoy your own Frio<br />

Canyon paradise with end-of-the-road privacy on a 15-acre ranch complete with the relaxing sights and sounds<br />

of 600 feet of crystal-clear Dry Frio River private frontage. Varied terrain, from riverbed to towering bluffs and<br />

everything in between, is an ideal location for birding. Far enough from the noise and traffic of the main river<br />

to experience a peaceful retreat, but just minutes from Concan’s quaint restaurants, quirky shops and myriad<br />

of recreational opportunities. The property has been run as a private campground, providing a perfect spot for<br />

small to medium-sized gatherings. With all it has to offer, whether run commercially as a turn-key resort or kept<br />

for private enjoyment, Lightning Bug Springs is the type of retreat that creates family traditions. $950,000<br />

830-776-3605 • WWW.FOSTERFARMANDRANCH.COM<br />

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Live Water Ranch<br />

567± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4540073<br />

Live water cascading down limestone rock bottoms surrounded<br />

by sycamore and cedar elm trees. Views from multiple hilltops.<br />

Good hunting with whitetail, axis, blackbuck and hogs.<br />

Liveoak Creek Ranch<br />

83± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3370503<br />

Located one-and-a-half miles from the city with over 2,100 feet<br />

of Liveoak Creek. Good productive fields, large oak trees, views<br />

of the surrounding hills and a remodeled farmhouse, all located<br />

one mile from the Gillespie County Airport. Good deer, turkey<br />

and axis hunting. PRICE REDUCED!<br />

NixonRealEstate.com<br />

190<br />

A Comfort Getaway<br />

21± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4649029<br />

21 acres with two bed and breakfasts, known as The Garden<br />

Cottage and The Secret Hideaway, which are appointed with<br />

king-size beds, hot tub, fireplaces, nice size living rooms and<br />

views of the surrounding Hill Country with room for more cabins.<br />

Hunting Special<br />

50± ACRES IN KIMBLE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4492237<br />

50 acres with a turnkey weekend hunting tract. Onebedroom,<br />

one-bath cabin with spacious living room,<br />

some furnishings, bunkhouse, workshop and travel trailer.<br />

All treed with whitetail, axis, turkey and hogs.<br />

Vic Nixon, Broker<br />

(830) 997-2187 | vic@nixonrealestate.com<br />

1325 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624<br />

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Nixon Real Estate has 52 acreage properties available.<br />

Please call or email for a full list.<br />

SELLERS: WE NEED MORE LISTINGS IN GILLESPIE COUNTY!<br />

Enchanted View Ranch<br />

213± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3754784<br />

A very scenic ranch with a view of Enchanted Rock, a hilltop<br />

home, two water wells, two ponds, productive grass fields and<br />

very wooded hills. Great hunting for deer, turkey, dove and hogs.<br />

River Bend Ranch<br />

18.66± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3681979<br />

18.66-acre tract in a gated subdivision, beautiful large post oak<br />

treed building site with a pasture area with improved grasses, sandy<br />

loam soil, good for grapes or fruit trees. Very strong well water area,<br />

located two miles off Highway 290 in the wine country.<br />

Spacious View Ranch<br />

12.75± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4600675<br />

Large spacious home with five bedrooms and five baths which<br />

include three guest quarters on 12.75 acres in Tierra Linda<br />

Ranch. Seven fireplaces/wood stoves, wine cellar, barn with<br />

stables, living quarters and full size horse wash/shower bay.<br />

Master bedroom has office with large vault safe.<br />

Historic German Rock Home<br />

116± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY<br />

116 acres located near Enchanted Rock with an<br />

early two-story German rock/wood home. Good<br />

hunting for whitetail, turkey, doves and hogs. Some<br />

granite outcroppings with large post oak trees.<br />

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THE DOS HERMANOS RANCH<br />

One of the finest turnkey hunting and recreational ranches on the market in Texas today. It presents a very unique opportunity to own a<br />

property that has world-class whitetail deer hunting and some of the best wing shooting in Texas. Call Anthony Simpson, (210) 854-6365.<br />

4,250± ACRES IN TOM GREEN COUNTY Property ID: 3837766<br />

DESPACIO RANCH<br />

This horse and sportsman’s paradise is beautifully situated on a<br />

flat-topped hill with stunning views of the surrounding valleys. It is<br />

completely high-fenced and full of axis and trophy whitetail deer.<br />

Call Anthony Simpson, (210) 854-6365.<br />

80± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY Property ID: 4377129<br />

NOCHE BUENA RANCH<br />

This ranch is a quail hunter’s paradise. It has sandy loam soils<br />

with mesquite and brush motts with plentiful water. This is<br />

great country to hunt over with dogs for quail! Call Anthony<br />

Simpson, (210) 854-6365.<br />

1,828± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY Property ID: 4658859<br />

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DOUBLE BAR 7 RANCH<br />

This turnkey high-fenced hunting ranch is located in highly-soughtafter<br />

red sandy loam country. Blinds, feeders and equipment will<br />

convey. Excellent brushy terrain provides quality habitat for the<br />

abundant wildlife. Call Anthony Simpson, (210) 854-6365.<br />

1,654± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY Property ID: 3757668<br />

RANCHO DE PEZ Y CAZA<br />

This property consists of nine tracts out of the Rosita Ranch<br />

Subdivision that have been consolidated under one five-mile<br />

perimeter. High-fenced with improved South Texas genetics.<br />

Call Ryan Cummings, (361) 296-4749.<br />

649± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNTY Property ID: 4283583<br />

ATASCOSA RIVER RANCH<br />

This ranch has beautiful scenery, from the many oak-covered<br />

rolling hills to the large oak tree-covered river valley. Wild game<br />

is abundant, and San Antonio is only 30 minutes away. Nothing<br />

to do here but enjoy! Call Rick Slaughter, (210) 389-4954.<br />

1,143± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNTY Property ID: 3993463<br />

CHULA VISTA RANCH<br />

Breathtaking views, lush valley flats and excellent brush diversity.<br />

Wildlife includes turkey, javelina, quail and dove. Three-bedroom,<br />

two-bath headquarters with metal barn and walk-in cooler. Blinds<br />

and feeders included. Call Rick Slaughter, (210) 389-4954.<br />

658± ACRES IN DUVAL COUNTY Property ID: 3559358<br />

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Located on FM 2147 just west of Marble<br />

Falls and adjacent to Horseshoe Bay,<br />

this beautiful ranch is in one of the<br />

most desirable areas in all of the Hill<br />

Country. A Fredericksburg-style rock<br />

home built in the 1800s, entirely highfenced,<br />

fantastic Lake LBJ views, yearround<br />

springs and a variety of mature<br />

trees add to the beauty and charm of<br />

this ranch.<br />

414± Acres in Burnet County<br />

Krumm Ranch<br />

Beautiful stretch of the San Gabriel River/Russell<br />

Fork—both sides of the river! A lot of history in<br />

this old family farm. A 2,200-square-foot house<br />

overlooks a pecan bottom in the bend of the<br />

river. River crossing to a hill with views and a<br />

spring-fed creek. Massive live oaks and grafted<br />

pecan trees. A second house on the property is<br />

1,120 square feet with two bedrooms and one<br />

bath. Fields with improved grasses. Hunting,<br />

cattle, horses or whatever you like. $1,626,200<br />

San Gabriel River Tract<br />

226± Acres in Burnet County<br />

Property ID: 4520686<br />

One of the best live water properties in the Hill Country, highlighted<br />

by 3,150± feet of frontage on the pristine Pedernales River. Easily<br />

accessible by foot, the river is wide with a rock bottom and shallow<br />

shoals. There are several larger holes hosting perch, bass and<br />

catfish. About 100 yards from the riverbank is a natural spring that<br />

generates on the property. Gigantic oak and cypress trees thrive<br />

on this abundant source of water. There is excellent roll with a<br />

high point affording long-distance views of the Pedernales River<br />

valley and beyond. Excellent roads throughout the property, and<br />

electricity has been extended close to the prime building location<br />

near the spring. Will divide.<br />

132± Acres in Blanco County | Property ID: 4443464 Pedernales River Ranch<br />

Chad Calhoun, Broker<br />

chad@jimberryranchsales.com • (512) 756-9230<br />

503 South Water, Burnet, Texas 78611<br />

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Well-appointed custom home built in 2015 on 25 acres. Stone Ridge<br />

Mountain is a gated ranch development with paved ribbon-curbed<br />

streets; the taxes are kept at ag. values. This home has an openconcept,<br />

split-bedroom floor plan, a kitchen with hickory cabinets,<br />

gas range and double oven (convection and conventional), vaulted<br />

ceilings, granite countertops throughout the house and an extralarge<br />

covered patio with access from kitchen and bathrooms. There is<br />

native, drought-resistant landscaping, wide flagstone walkways and a<br />

fenced backyard. Private setting among the trophy live oak trees. The<br />

ultimate in peaceful country living—white tail deer and turkey come<br />

to the stock tank for water. Quick access to Highway 281. $699,999<br />

25± Acres in Blanco County | Property ID: 3866566<br />

Stone Ridge Mountain<br />

This nice property is located south of Bertram<br />

within the gates of Greystone Ranch and The<br />

Ranches at Canyon Creek, creating a secured<br />

location. The original ranch house is on the<br />

property and in the process of being restored;<br />

when finished, this would be a nice place for<br />

a weekend getaway. This ranch has lots of<br />

topography and long-distance views. $660,000<br />

The Ranch at Canyon Creek<br />

88± Acres in Burnet County<br />

Property ID: 3604809<br />

Beautiful stretch of the Russell Fork on the<br />

San Gabriel River—both sides of the river for<br />

a total of over one-half mile! Drive across the<br />

river to hilltop views and a spring-fed creek.<br />

Massive live oaks, grafted pecan trees, deer<br />

and turkey. Lots of history in this family farm<br />

with a house overlooking a pecan bottom in<br />

the bend of the river, grain silos, barns and<br />

antique equipment. $899,000<br />

125± Acres in Burnet County<br />

Property ID: 3770484<br />

San Gabriel River Property<br />

With 1,900± feet of river frontage, this tract has an incredible ratio<br />

of waterfront footage per acre. The river is easily accessible by foot<br />

with the upper portion being a narrow chute with fast moving<br />

white water—perfect for tubing or kayaking. To have such widely<br />

varied characteristics along one section of river establishes this as<br />

one of the more unique live water properties in the region. There<br />

is also 1,000± feet of a seasonal creek running just inside the south<br />

boundary. Accessible though a gated entry on paved road with<br />

excellent gravel roads. 10 minutes west of Johnson City, 45 miles to<br />

Austin and 65 miles to San Antonio. $600,000<br />

Pedernales River Tract<br />

30± Acres in Blanco County | Property ID: 4443540


Jim & Byron Snyder Family Ranches<br />

It is seldom that opportunities such as this arise. Snyder Family Ranches offer<br />

a great location, scenery and good cover and vegetation for wildlife and cattle.<br />

Amenities such as the city waterline and electricity make the ranches even<br />

more desirable. Long-term ownership, quality ranches like this, with miles of<br />

live water, well-maintained improvements and substantial minerals included,<br />

are hard to find, so this offering deserves your attention.<br />

Headquarters<br />

3,805± ACRES IN CALLAHAN COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4016422<br />

$2,250 PER ACRE<br />

Seales Pasture<br />

1,143± ACRES IN CALLAHAN COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4018672 • $2,300 PER ACRE<br />

Harris Pasture<br />

1,331± ACRES IN CALLAHAN COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4020554 • $1,650 PER ACRE<br />

Cutbirth Pasture<br />

1,270.49± ACRES IN CALLAHAN COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4165770 • $1,750 PER ACRE<br />

Austin Pasture<br />

670± ACRES IN CALLAHAN COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4169138 • $1,800 PER ACRE<br />

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REDING RANCH<br />

623.21± ACRES IN DENTON COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3591003 • $5,608,890<br />

This extremely well-located property is located on the northern<br />

outskirts of Denton, Texas. The Reding Ranch is approximately 50<br />

miles north of the Dallas Central Business District. The property<br />

has desirable highway frontage and is located in an area where<br />

considerable development is occurring.<br />

ADAMS RANCH<br />

22,375± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4536076 • $7,272,070<br />

Third generation cattle/hunting ranch that has typically been operated<br />

as a cow/calf operation. The property is fenced into eleven pastures<br />

with two traps. The ranch headquarters consists of an older home<br />

utilized through the hunting season by hunters. This property has a lot<br />

to offer a cowman, sportsman, recreation buyer, developer or investor.<br />

WILD CARD RANCH<br />

5,795.8± ACRES IN DONLEY COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4417455 • $7,505,561<br />

This scenic ranch’s terrain varies from gently rolling uplands to scenic<br />

canyons and productive live water creek bottoms. Water sources<br />

include McCullum Creek, a spring-fed fishing pond and water wells.<br />

Turkey, quail, dove and a 50/50 mix of mule and whitetail deer.<br />

BARREL & INDIAN<br />

CREEK RANCH<br />

32,041.57± ACRES IN BRISCOE COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4287008 • $24,031,177<br />

Positioned along the Palo Duro Canyon escarpment, the Barrel and<br />

Indian Creek Ranch contains over 50 square miles of the most scenic<br />

and dramatic areas found in the Texas Panhandle. Overwhelming<br />

panoramic views showcase the canyon and creek bottoms.<br />

www.ChasSMiddleton.com<br />

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Charlie Middleton, Broker charlie@csmandson.com<br />

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MEEK RANCH<br />

1,286± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4502520<br />

WESTANDSWOPERANCHES.COM<br />

LOUIE SWOPE<br />

REALTOR®<br />

LSWOPE@PHYLLISBROWNING.COM<br />

(512) 940-0543<br />

LandsofAmerica.com/member/476742<br />

GEORGE M. “MITCH” WEST<br />

BROKER ASSOCIATE<br />

GMWEST@PHYLLISBROWNING.COM<br />

(210) 213-5402<br />

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MONTE CRISTO RANCH<br />

7,596± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4466084<br />

BIG OAKS RANCH<br />

419± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4264606<br />

VERDE VALLEY RANCH<br />

358± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4649196<br />

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Myrtle<br />

Creek<br />

Ranch<br />

1,900± ACRES<br />

BANDERA COUNTY<br />

$19,500,000<br />

7± ACRE LAKE<br />

9 PONDS<br />

20 MILES OF ROADS<br />

MAIN HOUSE | 3 BED | 3 BATH<br />

GUEST HOUSE | 3 BED | 2 BATH<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4611944<br />

Sitting on the headwaters of Myrtle Creek,<br />

this panoramic 1,900± acre box canyon<br />

ranch offers the unique opportunity to<br />

enjoy the great outdoors. The seven± acre<br />

lake has been stocked with sun perch,<br />

blue catfish and largemouth bass. There<br />

are also nine dammed ponds, two natural<br />

spring-fed lakes and large valleys. The<br />

ranch perimeter is high-fenced and has<br />

been stocked with exotics and whitetail<br />

deer. The TC-1 deer breeding operation<br />

spans 13.9± acres, with 15 pens and<br />

breeding facility. A perfect balance of<br />

fertile valleys, rolling hills, rising bluffs<br />

for enjoying the scenery, hiking, hunting<br />

of trophy game and large lakes for fishing<br />

and swimming. This ranch is a must<br />

see to fully appreciate all of its beauty!<br />

MYRTLECREEKRANCH.COM<br />

Rick Kuper<br />

210.240.8282<br />

rick.kuper@sothebysrealty.com<br />

Diana Gonzalez<br />

210.771.3715<br />

diana.gonzalez@sothebysrealty.com<br />

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Fall Creek<br />

Ranch<br />

237± ACRES<br />

KERR COUNTY<br />

$5,995,000<br />

4,951± SQUARE FEET<br />

PROPERTY ID: 2525629<br />

Rick Kuper<br />

210.240.8282<br />

rick.kuper@sothebysrealty.com<br />

Celebrating the ultimate in Hill Country<br />

ambiance, this unique secluded ranch<br />

and estate is a world unto itself. A gated<br />

entrance and an impressive drive are<br />

fitting introductions to the 28-year-old<br />

game reserve consisting of 237 highfenced<br />

acres which capture panoramic<br />

vistas of the incomparable beauty of<br />

the Texas Hill Country. Artistically<br />

blending luxury and easy living, this<br />

extraordinary ranch epitomizes the<br />

bold and dramatic Texas lifestyle.<br />

Flat Creek<br />

Ranch<br />

2,163± ACRES<br />

DIMMIT COUNTY<br />

$7,300,125<br />

3,760± SQUARE FEET<br />

THEMICHAELSCHULTZ.COM<br />

Michael Schultz<br />

210.268.8510<br />

michael.schultz@kupersir.com<br />

Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle,<br />

this turnkey, high-fenced, trophy hunting<br />

ranch is one of the finest South Texas<br />

hunting ranches on the market today. The<br />

quality of the improved whitetail deer<br />

herd, plentiful bobwhite quail and dove,<br />

trophy axis deer and largemouth bass make<br />

this one a year-round hunting, fishing and<br />

entertaining dream. Three pivot irrigation<br />

systems with numerous tanks, ponds and<br />

an abundant creek system make this a<br />

truly unique oasis in some of the finest<br />

wildlife habitat in the brush country.<br />

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01.<br />

FLATTOP RANCH<br />

4,300± Acres | King County | Property ID: 4240515<br />

02.<br />

3P RANCH<br />

778.96± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 3157199<br />

03.<br />

WINNSBORO EQUESTRIAN ESTATE<br />

35± Acres | Franklin County | Property ID: 4557449<br />

04.<br />

EQUESTRIAN ESTATE<br />

40± Acres | Ellis County | Property ID: 4586268<br />

05.<br />

RUSTY ANTLER RANCH<br />

440± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 4464897<br />

01.<br />

FLATTOP RANCH<br />

06.<br />

BOSQUE CANYON RANCH<br />

100± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 3633190<br />

07.<br />

MUSTANG HILLS RANCH<br />

486± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 4569678<br />

08.<br />

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH<br />

1,728± Acres | Hamilton County | Property ID: 3305770<br />

09.<br />

LAKE TAWAKONI RANCH<br />

793± Acres | Rains County | Property ID: 3901967<br />

04.<br />

EQUESTRIAN ESTATE<br />

10.<br />

Y RIVER RANCH<br />

3,000± Acres | Bowie County | Property ID: 3891350<br />

JIM BROSCHE<br />

The Ranch Advisors: Managing Partner<br />

Supreme Auctions: Vice President, Ranch & Land<br />

JB@TheRanchAdvisors.com | (817) 233-5143<br />

THERANCHADVISORS.COM<br />

Hill Country Office: 117 North Main Street, Meridian, Texas 76665<br />

Metroplex Office: 3600 Preston Road, Suite 100, Plano, Texas 75093<br />

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08.<br />

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH


02.<br />

3P RANCH<br />

03.<br />

WINNSBORO<br />

EQUESTRIAN<br />

ESTATE<br />

06.<br />

BOSQUE CANYON RANCH<br />

05.<br />

RUSTY ANTLER RANCH<br />

07.<br />

MUSTANG HILLS RANCH<br />

09.<br />

LAKE TAWAKONI RANCH<br />

10.<br />

Y RIVER RANCH


MOCK RANCHES Leaders in Land Marketing<br />

7D RANCH & CATTLE COMPANY<br />

1,277 or 2,554 Acres · San Saba County · From $3,831,000<br />

7D Ranch and Cattle Company is a premium turnkey ranching operation located just north of San Saba, Texas.<br />

The ranch is square in shape, high fenced on three sides and divided into four sections with great road access<br />

and new interior cross fencing. The magnificent 5,475-square-foot timber frame home sits on one of five plateaus<br />

with elevations over 1,450 feet. Intensive deer management has resulted in native whitetail scoring in 160’s Boone<br />

and Crockett. 7D is available as a 1,277-acre East Division or the entire ranch. All owned minerals will convey.<br />

BROKEN ARROW NORTH RANCH<br />

1,354.3± Acres · Kerr & Kimble Counties · Property ID: 3897851 · $3,800,000<br />

The Broken Arrow North Ranch has hosted NASCAR celebrities from around the country. Located approximately<br />

one mile from the historic Y.O. Ranch, this low-fence ranch is loaded with free-ranging exotics. The ranch<br />

comes turnkey with blinds, feeders and equipment. A large lake at the headquarters rounds out this attractive<br />

opportunity. Priced to sell.<br />

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COLORADO RIVER RANCH<br />

188± Acres · Mills County · Property ID: 3631708 · $815,000<br />

Regency 188 Ranch is a sportsmen’s escape on the banks of the Colorado River.<br />

Hunters and recreational ranchers will appreciate the diversity of habitat,<br />

stunning views and unspoiled landscape. The ranch is located in Mills County<br />

between Goldthwaite and San Saba, Texas, just upstream from the historic<br />

Regency Bridge. This is old Comanche country, and the history of Native<br />

Americans in this area is well documented. Remnants of an old rock fence still<br />

stand today from an early homestead. Regency 188 Ranch is rich in history and<br />

loaded with wildlife, making it a must-have for today’s discerning ranch buyer.<br />

MCREYNOLDS RANCH<br />

121± Acres · Bastrop County · Property ID: 4494532 · $799,000<br />

This ranch offers both a manageable proximity to the city amenities and<br />

attractions while allowing you to enjoy peace and quiet in a remote escape from<br />

the hustle and bustle. Triangular in shape, the 121-acre tract is a great reflection<br />

of the unique terrain that can be found throughout Bastrop County. Brushy<br />

Creek creates a nice property boundary running the length of the eastern<br />

boundary, while the western property line is equipped with good fencing and<br />

thick hardwoods that create great privacy from neighboring properties. This<br />

affordable ranch offers an abundance of wildlife and hunting opportunities.<br />

PREMIUM SOUTH TEXAS HUNTING<br />

2,367± Acres · La Salle County · Property ID: 4502507<br />

The Rockin P Ranch is 2,367 acres of prime South Texas Brush Country.<br />

Located just 25 miles south east of Cotulla, Texas, with highway access<br />

off of FM 624, this mostly high-fenced ranch is easily accessible with no<br />

easements to pass through. The 1,100-square-foot house is a three-bedroom,<br />

two-bath hunting camp featuring water, electricity, afull kitchen, spacious<br />

living area and screened-in front porch that all make for a comfortable stay<br />

for nine guests. This ranch is a hunter’s dream. Deer, turkey, quail, dove,<br />

hogs, javelin and coyotes all highlight the wildlife found on the ranch.<br />

BRAZOS RIVER RANCH<br />

925.11± Acres · Austin & Fort Bend Counties<br />

Property ID: 3900323 · $6,938,370<br />

New Braunfels, Texas, was recently recognized as the fastest-growing community in<br />

the United States. It is best known for exemplary schools, a strong economy and an<br />

amazing culture centered around the Guadalupe River, Schlitterbahn Waterpark<br />

and the historic Gruene Hall. There is a shortage of developed lots that are ready to<br />

go in New Braunfels where supply is not keeping up with demand. Dietert Farms<br />

offers enough acreage for approximately 500 homes. It is perfectly located near<br />

schools and shopping. The property is just outside the city limits and is not restricted.<br />

KASEY MOCK · kaseymock@kw.com · (512) 787-1849 · www.MockRanches.com<br />

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BOSQUE COUNTY ESTATE<br />

445± ACRES IN BOSQUE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3788648<br />

A stunning estate offering an abundance of options from cattle, recreation, hunting or dude<br />

ranch to corporate retreat. Beautiful white pipe-fencing and over a mile of concrete drive lead<br />

up to the four-bedroom, four-bath, 4,854-square-foot main house with an outdoor living<br />

area surrounding the diving pool and pool house. There is an accommodating two-story guest<br />

house, exercise room and an 1800s log cabin. $2,800,000<br />

BASTROP COUNTY TRACT<br />

33± ACRES IN BASTROP COUNTY<br />

Come enjoy quiet country living under the trees. This stunning 33-acre tract<br />

has lots of potential, offering a variety of heavily wooded areas and clear grazing<br />

pastures with an abundance of future home sites amongst the 40+ foot post oak,<br />

elm and oak trees. With two power meters and a newer water well already on the<br />

property, this place is ready for your dreams. $385,000<br />

MICHAEL GOERTZ<br />

(512) 784-3484 | MDGREALTY3484@GMAIL.COM<br />

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EQUESTRIAN ESTATE<br />

51.91± ACRES IN COOKE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4429882<br />

An equestrian’s dream come true, with every detail thought through to make dayto-day<br />

activities a breeze. Features include 42 stables broken up into three barns: a<br />

main barn with office, tack room and wash rack, a breeding barn with wash rack and<br />

office/vet room and a stable barn. The covered arena, outside round pen and lighted<br />

roping arena are all linked together with runs to easily transport livestock between<br />

them. There are multiple turnout traps of varying size with metal shade shelters. Pipe<br />

fencing with cable runs throughout the property. Owner’s private drive entrance<br />

has beautiful landscaping leading up to an upgraded 3,600-square-foot main house.<br />

There is a well-placed side entrance for maintenance as well as three guest houses.<br />

There are too many features to list—all sitting on 51 pristine acres. $1,560,000<br />

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Lake LBJ Ranch<br />

732± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY<br />

As rare as the proverbial unicorn, this lakefront gem boasts approximately 720<br />

waterfront feet on the famed Lake LBJ near Austin, Texas. Lake LBJ is a pass-through<br />

lake between two reservoirs and maintains an almost constant level year-round. With<br />

granite outcroppings, good topographic relief, and hundreds of giant hardwoods, this<br />

ranch is sure to impress.<br />

Property ID: 3868370 | $8,250,000<br />

BAR Ranch<br />

626± ACRES IN<br />

LLANO & BURNET COUNTIES<br />

Approximately five miles from the resort town of Horseshoe<br />

Bay, Texas, the BAR Ranch boasts of good grasses and<br />

majestic oaks (live oaks, post oaks). A wet-weather creek<br />

makes its way through the ranch, allowing the possibility of<br />

a lake or pond.<br />

Property ID: 3868367 | $6,197,400<br />

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www.SWLandCo.com<br />

CLAYTON LEVERETT, BROKER | CLAYTON@SWLANDCO.COM | (512) 656-2930<br />

Cedar<br />

Mountain<br />

Ranch<br />

1,363± ACRES IN<br />

LLANO & GILLESPIE COUNTIES<br />

Located just 20 miles north of Fredericksburg, Texas, off the<br />

scenic Willow City Loop. Rugged and untamed describe this<br />

ranch well. With just over 360 feet in elevation changes, a<br />

live creek, dramatic cliff faces and extraordinary views, Cedar<br />

Mountain Ranch is a showstopper. Multiple divisions possible.<br />

Property ID: 3870751 | $8,750,000<br />

San Saba<br />

River Ranch<br />

764± ACRES IN MENARD COUNTY<br />

​Located in Menard County with approximately 6,500<br />

extraordinary waterfront feet on the famed San Saba<br />

River. This breathtaking stretch of river includes long, deep,<br />

aquamarine holes, chutes and falls. The land is gently rolling,<br />

spotted with live and post oaks and just enough brush cover<br />

for wildlife to thrive.<br />

Property ID: 4516889 | $3,629,000<br />

Nuf Sed Ranch<br />

308± ACRES IN MCCULLOCH COUNTY<br />

Nuff Sed Ranch is a stunningly impressive live-water ranch<br />

located on the San Saba River in McCulloch County, Texas.<br />

Packed with features, the Nuf Sed has over a half mile of<br />

river frontage, easy access to the water, long deep pools and<br />

beautiful riffles, massive cliff faces, hundreds of live and post<br />

oaks, native pecan trees, excellent public road frontage, two<br />

hickory underground aquifer water wells, electricity on the<br />

property and good proximity to local amenities.<br />

Property ID: 4053463 | $1,617,000<br />

P.O. BOX 339, LLANO, TEXAS 78643<br />

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STARTING AT $85,000<br />

Located minutes from Burnet and only an hour from<br />

Austin, 7 Creeks Ranch offers you a beautiful place<br />

of rolling Texas Hill Country. Each tract is unique with<br />

many featuring large oak, elm, pecan and other Texas<br />

native trees and landscape. Several available tracts<br />

include large stock tanks while others are along one<br />

of the seven creeks meandering through the ranch.<br />

5 - 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 & 50+ ACRE LOTS<br />

7CreeksRanch.com<br />

RANCH ESTATE 9<br />

9.47 Acres<br />

Large Acreage Aesthetics<br />

RANCH ESTATE 36<br />

71.84 Acres<br />

Rolling Hills & Breathtaking Views<br />

RANCH ESTATE 42<br />

289.53 Acres<br />

8-Acre Stocked Tank<br />

CARPENTER RANCH SALES<br />

Experienced Leader in Ranch Sales • www.RanchSales.us<br />

David Carpenter • (512) 294-3758<br />

301 West Polk Street, Unit B, Burnet, Texas 78611<br />

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$576,792<br />

GIDDINGS<br />

RANCH<br />

Excellent farm land with six ponds,<br />

creek in the back and multiple<br />

hay fields just three miles south<br />

of Highway 290 in Giddings. This<br />

would make a great recreational<br />

property or farm with plenty<br />

of grass for grazing cattle or<br />

horses. The gently rolling terrain<br />

with sandy soil and numerous<br />

hardwood trees makes it excellent<br />

for cattle and horses. Carpenter<br />

Ranch Sales sign next to the<br />

entrance. Property ID: 3739502<br />

121± Acres<br />

Lee County<br />

$2,980,439<br />

CHAPPEROSA<br />

RANCH<br />

This ranch is 1,422.76 acres of<br />

deer haven. Includes two storage<br />

tanks and a decent set of pens<br />

for working cattle. The ranch is<br />

high fenced on two sides and<br />

partially on one other. Here is<br />

the wide open range as it was<br />

always meant to be. Truly, almost<br />

off-the-grid living amongst the<br />

star-filled skies, yet just 20<br />

miles south of Hebbronville.<br />

Property ID: 3438592<br />

1,423± Acres<br />

Jim Hogg County<br />

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“Ranchers Selling Ranches”<br />

Heritage Ranch<br />

356± Acres in Mason County, $1,530,800 | Property ID: 4596687<br />

This exceptional heritage ranch is loaded with great features!<br />

Beautiful rolling hills with excellent tree cover, improved grasses,<br />

dirt pond, granite outcroppings and gullies that drain into Twelve<br />

Mile Creek which traverses the property. Easily accessed with<br />

highway frontage, two entrances, a hunting cabin and good well.<br />

Fredonia Ranch<br />

152.74± Acres in San Saba County, $671,293 | Property ID: 4499442<br />

This ranch is in a prime area of the Texas Hill Country, with highway<br />

frontage for great access. The attractive, heavily-timbered property<br />

(predominately live oak and post oak) has a nice topographical<br />

lay—rolling hills and great views of the surrounding countryside.<br />

Seasonal creek and abundant wildlife. Excellent home sites!<br />

Donop Ranch<br />

134.9± Acres in Mason County, $990,000 | Property ID: 4631534<br />

Very beautiful, diverse ranch, with terrain varying from rolling<br />

grasslands dotted with monster oak trees at the front of the property<br />

to high, rugged hills with impressive scenic views. Numerous ponds,<br />

one good well, main house, lodge, hunting cabin, shop and barn.<br />

Loyal Valley Ranch<br />

128± Acres in Mason County, $867,200 | Property ID: 4503529<br />

Exceptional secluded ranch—outstanding topography, dramatic<br />

hilltop views, home sites, sandy loam soils, heavy native hardwoods,<br />

predominately live oak, and an excellent grass turf. One equipped<br />

water well, one dirt pond, electricity at front and back of property.<br />

Mason County Estate<br />

40± Acres in Mason County, $385,000 | Property ID: 3044219<br />

Peaceful pastoral views, great home sites, an excellent mix of<br />

improved grasslands and brushy cover for wildlife as well as mature<br />

live oak trees that are scattered throughout the property. Only<br />

minutes from historic Mason, Texas. For someone searching for their<br />

dream property, this is it!<br />

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Aurich Ranch<br />

53± Acres in Austin County . Property ID: 3825939<br />

Located on dead-end county road. Woods at the entrance, open<br />

pasture with pond and woods at the back of the property. $479,000<br />

Rolling H Ranch<br />

95± Acres in Austin County . Property ID: 3826952<br />

Beautiful rolling ranch land, two ponds and working pens. Nice vistas,<br />

improved pastures and a 1980s home. Private and secluded. $1,249,000<br />

Fulshear Equestrian Ranch<br />

30± Acres in Fort Bend County . Property ID: 4326152<br />

Gorgeous ranch located on prestigious James Lane in Fulshear, Texas. Includes two<br />

Morton barns, a main barn with quarters, tack rooms, kitchen/office area, wash rack<br />

and 13 stalls, a stallion barn with seven stalls, feed room, tack room, a covered riding<br />

arena and an equipment barn on slab. Scattered trees accent the groomed pastures.<br />

Texas First Real Estate . 1116 FM 109, New Ulm, Texas 78950 . office (979) 992-3425 . fax (979) 992-3427<br />

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1,186±<br />

ACRES<br />

PROPERTY ID:<br />

4493270<br />

WALKER COUNTY | $23,720,000<br />

Rare find! In the wave of the north migrating development from<br />

North Houston, this tract is ideal for development. Adjoins Texas<br />

Grand Ranch and Huntsville State Park with approximately 4,300<br />

feet of Interstate 45 frontage and service road access.<br />

366±<br />

ACRES<br />

PROPERTY ID:<br />

4611781<br />

MONTGOMERY COUNTY | $2,653,500<br />

Beautiful undulating terrain, wooded with<br />

scattered native pasture. Excellent ranch,<br />

recreation and/or development tract. Lake,<br />

trails, privacy, well and septic system.<br />

661±<br />

ACRES<br />

PROPERTY ID:<br />

4476374<br />

HARDIN COUNTY | $989,117<br />

Secluded, private, raw recreation/timberland/<br />

hunting. Timber value. Improved internal road.<br />

Energy transmission line and keystone pipeline<br />

traversing the tract makes for a great sendera.<br />

HomeLandProperties.com<br />

Andy Flack, Broker/ALC | (936) 295-2500 | Andy@HomeLandProp.com<br />

1600 Normal Park, Huntsville, Texas 77340<br />

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$17,626,500<br />

12,105± ACRES // CONCHO COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3177895<br />

If you are in the market for a solid<br />

investment in a prime cattle ranch<br />

in West Central Texas, then look no<br />

further. Mostly in Concho County with<br />

a bit in McCulloch, the ranch has been<br />

managed with a long-term perspective<br />

and includes quality pens, barns, water<br />

system that includes a deep Hickory<br />

Aquifer main well, several reservoirs<br />

and two homes and hunter’s cabins.<br />

The pastures and fields of improved<br />

grasses are top-notch, excellent<br />

hunting for axis, whitetail, quail and<br />

turkey, and a beautiful rolling terrain.<br />

Ranchers Selling Ranches Since 1985<br />

$2,300,000<br />

320± ACRES // MASON COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3838611<br />

Lovely family compound that is perfect for full-time living<br />

or weekend gatherings with family and friends. The main<br />

home is almost 3,000 square feet of living space with a<br />

gourmet kitchen, gorgeous wood and rock work, numerous<br />

artistic touches and high-end windows to enjoy the stunning<br />

views and natural light. The two-story cabin is a terrific twobedroom,<br />

two-bath modern, but rustic, home. The bunkhouse<br />

can sleep six and has its own bathroom. All of these living<br />

spaces are connected in a U-shape by covered porches and<br />

a top-of-the-line outdoor kitchen. The middle of the “U” is a<br />

pool with a jacuzzi and lovely waterfall. The land is rolling,<br />

covered in oaks and includes a barn, greenhouse and pens.<br />

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Burleigh Ranch<br />

69.592± ACRES IN AUSTIN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID #3841639 | $1,295,000<br />

Located eight miles east of Bellville on FM 331, the Burleigh Ranch has much to offer. Entering from the south, the ranch road meanders to a secluded<br />

location with the main ranch home nestled in a grove of planted live oaks and native trees. The ranch features a beautiful two-story, custom-built home<br />

constructed in 2005. The home has 3,644 square feet of living area and features the large master bedroom downstairs, with a total of four bedrooms<br />

and three-and-a-half baths. In addition, there is a two-car attached garage with a private game room or large office space which could also be<br />

used as a fifth bedroom. There is also a large 48’x70’ metal equipment barn on a concrete slab. A large two-acre lake offers a great spot for fishing.<br />

Miller Road Farm<br />

30.268± ACRES IN AUSTIN COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID #4522921 | $485,000<br />

This Texas farm house sits in a grove of trees on top of the hill a few<br />

miles west of New Ulm. Built around 1910, the two-story two-bedroom,<br />

one-bath farmhouse is approximately 1,200 square feet of living area<br />

and overflowing with charm. The old school house, built around 1908,<br />

was moved onto the hilltop on the west side of the property in 2010.<br />

Native grasses, several varieties of wildflowers and a nice size pond.<br />

Cardiff Ranch<br />

168.592± ACRES IN COLORADO COUNTY<br />

PROPERTY ID #3897854 | $2,550,000<br />

Travel through the electronic gate off of Bostik Road onto Cardiff Lane,<br />

an asphalt road, to the main ranch complex near the center of the ranch.<br />

The main home, of brick construction, consists of approximately 4,133<br />

square feet of living area with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths.<br />

A covered patio extends the entire back length of the home. From the<br />

patio area one finds a nice pool house with kitchen, full bath and sitting<br />

area overlooking a swimming pool, Koi pond and covered pavilion.<br />

KIM ZAPALAC Owner | www.BJRE.com | View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/233191<br />

NEW ULM OFFICE (979) 992-2636 | 424 Cedar Street, New Ulm, Texas 78950<br />

BELLVILLE OFFICE (979) 865-5969 | 420 East Main Street | P.O. Box 1201, Bellville, Texas 77418


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HARRIS RANCH<br />

Bring the cattle and horses!<br />

This property has a<br />

2,475-square-foot custom<br />

home, two barns and two<br />

stock tanks. Perimeter<br />

fencing and cross fenced.<br />

132± ACRES<br />

BOSQUE COUNTY<br />

$599,900<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3873411<br />

BOSQUECOUNTYPROPERTIES.COM<br />

254.675.3818<br />

PRAIRIE VIEW<br />

RANCH<br />

Cattle ranch with a vintage<br />

farm house, water stock<br />

ponds, cross fencing, a barn<br />

and working pens.<br />

400± ACRES<br />

HAMILTON COUNTY<br />

$1,120,000<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4221194<br />

HANEY RANCH<br />

This ranch offers excellent<br />

hunting, fishing and cattle<br />

ranching opportunities,<br />

Bosque River frontage and 27<br />

feet of elevation change.<br />

324± ACRES<br />

BOSQUE COUNTY<br />

$1,686,100<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4287853<br />

IREDELL RANCHETTE<br />

Perimeter and cross fencing<br />

with water piped to pastures<br />

and working pens. Modular<br />

cabin with attached two-bay<br />

garage and deep water well.<br />

63.02± ACRES<br />

BOSQUE COUNTY<br />

$279,000<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4221338<br />

GAP RANCH<br />

This is a ranch that has it all,<br />

rolling grass hills, spring-fed<br />

creek, deer hunting, fishing,<br />

stock ponds, water wells, a<br />

barn and a farm house.<br />

430± ACRES<br />

HAMILTON COUNTY<br />

$1,764,722<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3861315


RANCH INVESTMENTS<br />

Tecolote Ranch<br />

3,100± ACRES IN KENEDY & HIDALGO COUNTIES<br />

PROPERTY ID: 1085255<br />

Protected location only 18 miles from a jet runway (Edinburg Airport)<br />

with ideal terrain for a combination of quail, nilgai, deer, dove and<br />

duck hunting. Gorgeous Bob Simpson-designed ranch house on<br />

Big Bass Lake, manager’s residence, hunter’s lodging, kennels,<br />

barns, walk-in cooler, water wells and miles of pipelines to natural<br />

wildlife ponds and concrete troughs. This is a once-in-a-lifetime<br />

ranch, well-known for conservation research, wildlife photography<br />

and natural wildlife diversity. Tecolote Ranch adjoins King Ranch<br />

for four miles and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuge for two miles.<br />

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Campbell Patton (956) 605-6737 | CPSouthTexas@aol.com<br />

2414 Sendero Drive, Mission, Texas 78573 | View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/58973


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Madisonville, Texas<br />

Leon County Tract<br />

DON HATCHER, REALTOR®<br />

BEVERLY HATCHER, BROKER<br />

(936) 348-9977<br />

DBLRealEstate@sbcglobal.net<br />

Houston County Hunting Land<br />

205± Acres in Leon County<br />

$4,500 Per Acre • Property ID: 4695472<br />

Large acreage tract available for your new homesite, cattle/<br />

exotic animal ranch or hunting retreat offering scenic views.<br />

Property offers large, scattered soft and hardwoods on gently<br />

rolling terrain, perimeter fence, old barn and two ponds. Water,<br />

electricity, internet and telephone are all available. Excellent<br />

location on paved FM 977 offers ease of access on a quiet FM road.<br />

This property is a rare opportunity priced at $4,500 per acre.<br />

170± Acres in Houston County<br />

$3,200 Per Acre • Property ID: 4389214<br />

Rare find! Large acreage tract that includes 176 (CAD) acres of<br />

rolling terrain, of which approximately 40 percent is open and<br />

60 percent is wooded raw land, with hard and soft wood throughout<br />

the property. Features include two ponds, native grasses, hunting<br />

cabin and a creek on the northern border. This property is great<br />

for cattle, hunting or a weekend retreat! Reasonably priced<br />

at $3,200 per acre.<br />

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BEAR CREEK<br />

R ANCH<br />

The 126.8-acre Bear Creek Ranch blends into the Hill<br />

Country, offering long-range views of the Guadalupe<br />

River Valley, and is cushioned by large estate<br />

ranches. Step into elegance, style and easy ranch<br />

living in your own private world at the end of Seewald<br />

Road. Custom-built 7,000-square-foot Hill Country<br />

estate home designed and built by one of the region’s<br />

most prestigious builders as his personal estate. The<br />

home, with towering pine-beamed ceilings, brings in<br />

natural light and views from every angle and window.<br />

Abundance of native wildlife, ag. exempt and awardwinning<br />

Boerne schools. Begin your ranch legacy and<br />

personal freedom now! MLS# 1188653 & 1188665<br />

126.8± Acres | $3,700,000<br />

Kendall County<br />

Property ID: 3370355<br />

Steve Bennett<br />

Realtor | broker associate<br />

Steve@LoneStarBoerne.com<br />

(210) 287-3776 cell<br />

LoneStarBoerne.com<br />

(830) 249–7979 office<br />

Carol Schultz<br />

Partner/Realtor<br />

CRS, ABR, GRI<br />

Carol@LoneStarBoerne.com<br />

(210) 268-3691 cell<br />

THE<br />

PHILLIP R ANCH<br />

ON SABINE CREEK<br />

Cypress-lined Sabine Creek with its crystal-clear, spring-fed<br />

water flows gently across the ranch creating a unique aqua park<br />

setting. Numerous ponds and windmills provide a consistent<br />

source of nutrition for the native wildlife and family livestock.<br />

The 809 acres is quite diverse, offering fertile soils, coastal<br />

fields, rugged canyons, towering cypress, sycamore trees and<br />

pecan trees, and is highlighted by stunning long-range views<br />

of the Guadalupe River Valley. The historic ranch, settled in<br />

1847, is located only seven miles from the Kendall County<br />

Courthouse and within the boundaries of Boerne I.S.D.<br />

809± Acres | $12,500,000<br />

Kendall County<br />

Property ID: 3644364<br />

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THE VILLAGE WHERE YOU ARRIVE AS STRANGERS, BUT LEAVE AS FRIENDS.<br />

SOUTHERN STAR RANCH<br />

3,200± ACRES UVALDE COUNTY<br />

The Southern Star Ranch features rolling<br />

hills, mature trees and native shrubs with<br />

the Nueces River running through the land.<br />

Water is abundant and wildlife plentiful.<br />

One of its many impressive features is the<br />

25,000± square-foot old world Spanish<br />

mission lodge that was specifically designed<br />

for entertaining large family outings,<br />

hunting adventures and gatherings. With<br />

its vast and many buildings, it resembles a<br />

Spanish-style village—hence the “Mexican<br />

Village” soon stuck as the name of this<br />

spectacular feat of architecture. The village<br />

includes multiple buildings surrounding a<br />

large public plaza. In the center of the plaza<br />

sits an authentic water fountain imported<br />

from Guadalajara, Mexico. Brick walkways<br />

extend out from the plaza, connecting<br />

the living areas with numerous screened<br />

patios and outdoor gathering spaces. Being<br />

located in the famed hunting grounds of<br />

South Texas, the landscape was specifically<br />

manipulated to increase and promote the<br />

amount of quail and whitetail deer habitat<br />

throughout the ranch. In 2006 the ranch<br />

began a program of planting a variety of<br />

native grasses and forbs throughout the<br />

property with strategic roads specifically<br />

designed for first-class hunting and<br />

management. The whitetail deer herd has<br />

been carefully managed under the Texas<br />

Parks and Wildlife MLD program to enhance<br />

and produce numerous deer roaming the<br />

pastures—over 300+ Boone and Crockett.<br />

Every aspect of this ranch was inspired<br />

to produce the best of everything for the<br />

person who wants nothing left undone and<br />

to leave a stunning lifelong impression.<br />

$16,000,000 PROPERTY ID: 3144054<br />

TEXASHOMEANDRANCH.COM<br />

GREG GONSOULIN, BROKER | (409) 454-1375 | GREGGONSOULIN@YAHOO.COM<br />

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BART JONES, BROKER<br />

(830) 928-4820 • jones3bart@gmail.com<br />

VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/37026<br />

Lazy Eye Ranch<br />

This beautiful 200 acres on the Sabinal River offers 1,200 feet of private river with<br />

dam. The exquisite home is hidden on the side of a hill in a wooded valley. It is<br />

designed with tall glass windows, dry-stack stone walls and cedar posts. The threebedroom,<br />

three-bath home has three fireplaces and about 2,000 feet of porches.<br />

Indoor cedar ceilings rise from 12 to 20 feet to allow for outside light. The home has<br />

an indoor screened porch with fireplace. The master bedroom has a fireplace and<br />

high-window walls which make you feel as if you were sleeping outdoors. Stone<br />

gated entrance with an asphalt drive that goes along the river, across the dam and<br />

up to the house. This wildlife-exempt ranch has some level ground up to high hills<br />

and an undisturbed canyon. The ranch has rarely been hunted. It is located two<br />

miles north of Vanderpool near Lost Maples State Park.<br />

Large Price Reduction!<br />

200± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 3227588 • $2,950,000<br />

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PRICED TO SELL $1,595,000<br />

Properties of such quality and composition rarely become available in this highly<br />

desirable locale. The remarkable 5 bedroom, 5+ bath home comprising of 5,758<br />

square feet was constructed circa 1938 and reflects a quality of materials and<br />

craftsmanship not found in modern times.<br />

The vision of the original owners and architect and the accomplishment in construction<br />

is breathtaking. Native stone, wood floors, massive beams and vaulted superstructure,<br />

in conjuncture with a forward thinking open floor plan, create an atmosphere that is<br />

nothing short of “WOW”. Scenic grounds and 1,175 feet of beautiful Verde Creek<br />

provide many opportunities for pleasure, relaxation and recreation.<br />

The entire living area of the home is on one level with the exception of a second floor<br />

guest bedroom and the enormous great room that is split level. The remodeled<br />

kitchen is a visual delight with many refinements including a free standing stone<br />

pizza oven and exotic inlaid wood cabinetry from Chile.<br />

This exceptional property is ideally suited for use as an exclusive residential estate,<br />

multi-family compound, corporate retreat, or the site of a MAGNIFICENT HILL<br />

COUNTRY WINERY. Located near historic Camp Verde and only 15 minutes to<br />

the Kerrville airport.<br />

LANDMAGAZINES.COM<br />

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HELP'N YOU FIND YOUR TEXAS RANCH!<br />

VR Bar Ranch<br />

600± ACRES<br />

MCCULLOCH COUNTY<br />

Diverse terrain from grassy fields to high<br />

bluffs. Nice manufactured home as well<br />

as a barn with living quarters. There are<br />

three earth tanks on the property that<br />

collect water from a draw that runs through<br />

the property. Native grasses/brushes and<br />

abundant hardwoods provide great hunting.<br />

$1,899,000<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4569377<br />

Peg Leg<br />

Ranch & Farm<br />

821± ACRES<br />

MENARD COUNTY<br />

Located on the banks of the beautiful<br />

San Saba River. The main home on the<br />

property sits atop the highest, most<br />

scenic bluff on the ranch. Whitetail<br />

deer program. Owner will divide.<br />

$9,210,000<br />

PROPERTY ID: 2917338<br />

Tyler Wright, Broker • FindARanch@gmail.com • 877.396.4477<br />

P.O. Box 845, 200 Ellis Street, Menard, Texas 76859 • View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/173<br />

Financing Ranch Land<br />

Jeri Langehennig<br />

NMLS612367<br />

Chad Schmidt<br />

NMLS1008865<br />

mason 325.347.6653<br />

capitalfarmcredit.com<br />

NMLS493828


FARM & RANCH<br />

REAL ESTATE<br />

M4RANCHREALESTATE.COM<br />

584± ACRES<br />

CHISHOLM CREEK RANCH<br />

Exceptional recreational property located approximately five miles west of Cuero, Texas.<br />

This ranch has rolling terrain and large live oaks throughout. Approximately one mile of<br />

seasonal Chisholm Creek runs through the property. Other water features on the ranch<br />

include two ponds and a solar-fed water trough. Higher elevations on the ranch offer<br />

beautiful vistas of the surrounding countryside. The property has a variety of South Texas<br />

vegetation for deer, turkey and other wildlife and would make an excellent high-fenced<br />

ranch. The ranch is also equipped with a nice set of pipe cattle pens and some open pasture<br />

areas for cattle grazing. Conveniently located two-and-a-half hours from Houston, two<br />

hours from Austin and one-and-a-half from San Antonio. 25 percent of minerals convey.<br />

DEWITT COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4650965 | $2,923,850<br />

231± ACRES<br />

NAVIDAD RANCH<br />

Located 15 miles east of Hallettsville off CR 530 near the little<br />

community of Vienna, the 231-acre Navidad Ranch has over<br />

three-fourths of a mile of Navidad River frontage. This beautiful<br />

ranch has both open pastureland and heavily wooded areas<br />

with plenty of live oak trees. Enjoy hunting the many deer and<br />

turkey located on the ranch. The ranch features a stunning<br />

4,000± square-foot custom-built timber frame home with great<br />

views overlooking the pond, a nice guest home, storage building<br />

and a hunter’s cabin. The seller will convey all minerals owned.<br />

LAVACA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3014524 | $2,375,000<br />

234± ACRES<br />

CHICOLETE CREEK RANCH<br />

A scenic and secluded property located off the beaten<br />

path between Victoria and Hallettsville, the 234-acre<br />

Chicolete Creek Ranch is loaded with huge oak and<br />

pecan trees. Seasonal Chicolete Creek runs through<br />

the property and is lined with gorgeous trees and a<br />

sandy creek bed. Full of turkey and whitetail deer, the<br />

ranch is accessed off a private all-weather gravel road<br />

and includes a pond, electricity, three water wells and<br />

a small hunting camp. 25 percent of minerals convey.<br />

LAVACA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4687191 | $899,000<br />

BILLY MURPHY, AGENT<br />

( 361) 655- 0484 | BILLY.MURPHY@COLDWELLBANKER.COM<br />

2505 NORTH NAVARRO, VICTORIA, TEXAS 77901<br />

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Cynthia Inman, Owner/Broker<br />

817.366.3850<br />

cynthia@ranchconnection.com<br />

RanchConnection.com<br />

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R&N River Ranch<br />

417± ACRES GUADALUPE COUNTY<br />

Location and water make the R&N River Ranch<br />

an investment opportunity with unlimited<br />

possibilities! Two miles of IH 10 frontage and onehalf<br />

mile of San Marcos River. $3,545,562.95<br />

PROPERTY ID: 3812834<br />

Bear Creek Ranch<br />

2,153.29± ACRES PARKER COUNTY<br />

Located within 15 minutes of Fort Worth, Aledo and Weatherford, the<br />

2,153 acres Bear Creek Ranch offers a great investment opportunity<br />

for future development! This is a stunning ranch located with miles of<br />

Bear Creek Road and the lovely waters of Bear Creek. Rolling hills and<br />

beautiful draws create a stunning ranch close in. All or part! $43,065,760<br />

PROPERTY ID: 4432480<br />

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311± acres<br />

Mason County<br />

Granite Oaks Ranch<br />

The Granite Oaks Ranch is a 311-acre high-fenced ranch located about 15 miles<br />

north of Mason. This property is gently rolling with large oak trees and good<br />

cover for wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, dove and quail. The main house<br />

is 3,953 square feet with three bedrooms, four baths, an office , oversized utility<br />

room, large living room with rock fireplace, dining area, spacious kitchen with<br />

granite countertops, sitting room and three-car garage. Out on the back patio<br />

you can enjoy great views and a cool dip in the pool that overlooks the pond<br />

below. Other improvements consist of a two-bedroom, one-bath hunting cabin<br />

and a large metal barn with enclosed office space and a full bath. There are a<br />

total of three water wells to ensure plenty of water for the wildlife or cattle.<br />

The Granite Oaks Ranch is already set up for hunting with an abundance of<br />

quality whitetail deer genetics. There are four top-of-the-line covered fiberglass<br />

hunting blinds, along with archery blinds, four quality electric corn feeders and<br />

three free-choice protein feeders that hold about 2,000 pounds each. There is a<br />

100, 200, 300 and 1,000-yard shooting range to test shooting skills. The Granite<br />

Oaks Ranch is perfect for entertaining clients or family and friends, so load up<br />

the family and come take a look!<br />

$2,499,000 • property id: 4551699<br />

TexasHome-LandRealty.com • Ken & Samantha Burton, Agents<br />

SamanthaBurton@verizon.net • 325.347.2815 • View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/14327<br />

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www.CapitolRanch.com<br />

Katy Wunderlich | Katy@CapitolRanch.com | 979.571.7498<br />

995± acres<br />

BRAZOS COUNTY<br />

Property ID: 4323389<br />

big river ranch<br />

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy close to 1,000 acres between College Station,<br />

Brenham and Houston. This is a working ranch with old-style charm, newer<br />

improvements and a great ranch house with wraparound porches for relaxing and<br />

enjoying the distant ranch views. There is also a very nice party barn for entertaining<br />

with an outdoor cooking area and an apartment to stay the night. Lots of Navasota<br />

River frontage, 10-acre fishing lake, roping arena, all-weather roads throughout and<br />

easy access on Highway 159. This is a legacy ranch to put in your family’s name.<br />

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PURVEYORS OF LAND<br />

MOSSYOAKPROPERTIESOFTEXAS.COM<br />

4L RANCH<br />

DEWITT<br />

COUNTY<br />

477±<br />

ACRES<br />

5,600<br />

SQUARE FEET<br />

4679646<br />

PROPERTY ID<br />

The 4L Ranch is located in DeWitt County, Texas, and lies three miles south of<br />

Yorktown and 30 miles northwest of Victoria. The 477-acre ranch boasts several<br />

species of exotics including red deer, white and spotted fallow and aoudad.<br />

220 acres is under very well-maintained high fence with the remaining acreage<br />

consisting of hardwood-lined creek bottom, brush and pasture. The ranch home is<br />

a gorgeous 5,600-square-foot lodge with an equipment barn nearby with a walk-in<br />

cooler and two smoke rooms.<br />

BOBBY DOBSON, REALTOR®<br />

(210) 749-6833 | BDOBSON@MOSSYOAKPROPERTIES.COM<br />

303 MONTCLAIR AVENUE, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78209<br />

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PEGGY YORK, BROKER<br />

RanchHouseRealty.com • 325.938.6434 • Peggy@RanchHouseRealty.com<br />

VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/12766<br />

Quail Land Ranch<br />

The Quail Land Ranch has five tanks, wet weather draws and Farnash<br />

Creek. Topography varies and has significant elevation changes with views<br />

of the Texas Hill country. Abundant grasses for livestock, native vegetation<br />

and a good mix of oak, cedar and mesquite trees to accommodate deer,<br />

dove, turkey and other wildlife. Ranch includes cattle pens, round pen<br />

and pole barn. Deer camp has electricity and water for an RV. Numerous<br />

remnants from the past, including an old wooden barn, silo and windmill<br />

with a rock storage tank. Property ID: 3871604<br />

$2,332,400<br />

952± ACRES<br />

HAMILTON COUNTY<br />

Bootjack Ranch<br />

This Texas German-style ranch home was designed and built in 1994 by the<br />

late world-renowned western artifact curator and Ralph Lauren associate,<br />

Tyler Beard. Featured in Architectural Digest, the home has impeccable<br />

craftsmanship with Texas limestone walls, stone floors, exposed hand-hewn<br />

timbers, a fireplace in each room and western furnishings that convey. The<br />

bunkhouse has three private guest suites. The front porch overlooks coastal<br />

Bermuda grass fields, Simms Creek and tree-covered hills. Hunt deer, turkey and<br />

other native wildlife. Entertain at the swimming pool and the Bootjack Dance<br />

Hall, complete with a bandstand, bar and pool table. Property ID: 4633728<br />

$2,500,000<br />

490± ACRES<br />

MILLS COUNTY<br />

Roadrunner Ranch<br />

The Roadrunner Ranch has a 150’x300’ covered arena anchoring two<br />

homes and a swimming pool. There is a large multi-purpose barn, pipe<br />

pens, horse walker, numerous tanks and cross-fenced pastures. Amenities<br />

are nestled in the rolling hills surrounded by oak and other hardwood<br />

trees. The views of the Texas Hill Country create a beautiful and serene<br />

setting for this property. The ranch is well-suited to run cattle. Hunt the<br />

abundant deer and other native wildlife and fish. Additional acreage is<br />

available. Property ID: 4633731<br />

$1,300,000<br />

135± ACRES<br />

MILLS COUNTY


HISTORIC SOUTH TEXAS RANCH<br />

Make memories with your family and guests on this gorgeous turnkey<br />

ranch complete with a luxurious, tastefully decorated Mexicanstyle<br />

hacienda and guest house. The property is surrounded by<br />

thousands of acres of historic ranches with easy access. Walk up<br />

a spiral staircase to view the great vistas on the observation deck.<br />

Wildlife includes trophy whitetails, blackbuck, scimitar oryx, many<br />

other exotic species and an abundance of quail and dove. The ranch<br />

is cross fenced into eight paddocks for grazing up to 100 stocker<br />

cattle. You'll be living the dream on this beautiful South Texas ranch.<br />

450± ACRES<br />

JIM HOGG COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 4472146 | $2,595,000<br />

HIDALGO COUNTY RESORT<br />

Resort-style accommodations abound on this fantastic property.<br />

Wildlife includes the finest whitetails, phenomenal quail<br />

and dove hunting, world-class scimitar oryx and blackbuck<br />

antelope. The main home is 10,000 square feet, and the<br />

hunting lodge is 7,795 square feet with a custom bar. Other<br />

features include numerous guest houses, a 5,000-foot paved<br />

landing strip, five miles of paved driveway to the main house,<br />

very fertile soils and an abundance of water with 30+ ponds.<br />

5,000± ACRES<br />

HIDALGO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3079361 | $17,475,000<br />

SOTXAGG83@YAHOO.COM<br />

PEPEGUERRAPROPERTIES.COM<br />

JOSE L. 'PEPE' GUERRA<br />

(956) 330-5408<br />

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1601 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ #107, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702<br />

BEAUTIFUL FARMLAND<br />

403± Acres in Lee County Property ID: 2267117<br />

These three contiguous tracts of land total 403± beautiful acres. Tract #1 is<br />

132.055 acres, Tract #2 is 159.547 acres and Tract #3 is 110.492 acres. Buy<br />

all three or split them up. FM 1624 frontage on two of the tracts. The property<br />

offers nice returns on hay production and is meticulously maintained. Lincoln<br />

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coastal grasses. Perfect for continued hay production, grazing or<br />

development. House, barns with electricity, nice roads. Water rights convey.<br />

Christen Steen, Broker • (512) 589-1315 • Christen.Realtor@hotmail.com<br />

CARANCAHUA RIVERFRONT RANCH<br />

42.6± Acres in Jackson County Property ID: 4336362<br />

Catch redfish, trout and flounder from the shores of this hunting property<br />

with over 1,000 feet of waterfront. Cruise by boat four miles down the East<br />

Carancahua Creek to the legendary Vaes/Carancahua Bay, the northern<br />

extension of the Matagorda Bay system. Plenty of wild land game abounds<br />

on this heavy brush ranch, so enjoy a cast and blast at this true sportsman’s<br />

hideout. Private road, water available and electric utility in place will afford<br />

you a secluded hunting/fishing retreat to share with your friends and family.<br />

Bethany Weigl, Realtor • (512) 585-4321 • BethanyWeigl@hotmail.com<br />

RUSSELLCAIN.COM<br />

(361) 552-6313<br />

RUSSELL CAIN, BROKER<br />

RC@RUSSELLCAIN.COM<br />

PORT LAVACA PROPERTY $795,000<br />

Country living at its best! This listing is for a three-bedroom,<br />

two-bath, 2,434-square-foot brick house, barn, pens, corral<br />

and good fences. The property has been well maintained.<br />

167± ACRES IN CALHOUN COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 4454768<br />

WAREHOUSE LOCATION $1,000,000<br />

Fantastic waterfront/waterview acreage with great commercial/<br />

private potential. Includes a 23,500-square-foot warehouse with<br />

two overhead cranes, four finished offices and covered carport.<br />

There is additional acreage on both sides of the property.<br />

11± ACRES IN CALHOUN COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 4691097<br />

2025 238 NORTH HIGHWAY 35, PORT LAVACA, TEXAS 77979 VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/56763


Harold Helm, CEO • SundanceWorks.us<br />

HAROLD.HELM@ME.COM • 713.529.2333 • VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/ MEMBER/ 1038316<br />

160± Acres<br />

Muskogee County, Oklahoma<br />

$4,560,000<br />

https://SundanceWorks.us<br />

Property ID: 4613263<br />

21.57± Acres<br />

Wagoner County, Oklahoma<br />

$1,367,538<br />

CherokeeScholar@comcast.net<br />

Property ID: 4614262<br />

Jerry Elkins<br />

Real Estate<br />

Texas Beauty<br />

206± Acres in Bowie County<br />

Property ID: 4641540 | $689,500<br />

Hunting Retreat<br />

1,050± Acres in Bowie County<br />

Property ID: 4651366 | $4,500,000<br />

Custom-Built Home<br />

5± Acres in Bowie County<br />

$849,500 | 5,500 Square Feet<br />

Property ID: 4558555<br />

TINA KRUSE, BROKER<br />

JERRYELKINSRE2@AOL.COM | (903) 667-3727<br />

802 West Front Street, De Kalb, Texas 75559<br />

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