Fall 2021 Texas Land & Lifestyle Trends

Unique items curated especially for the discriminating Texas land aficionado.

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Blue Norther Hard Seltzer

A father-son duo, both named Austin, are here to change spiked seltzer. Their hard seltzer is brewed in Austin, Texas, made with real fruit and organic agave and inspired by Texas fruits. With low sugar and no gluten, Blue Norther offers guilt-free refreshment to ranch hands and river floaters, picnickers and paddlers. DrinkBlueNorther.com

2

The Rise and Fall of the Lazy S Ranch

Founded in 1898, at a time when most of the other great ranches were disappearing, the Lazy S grew to comprise nearly 250,000 acres of the western High Plains. The breakup of the ranch spurred a new era for the western Llano Estacado and led to the establishment of a county, growth of four new towns and a railroad across the heart of the ranch. David J. Murrah covers the entire, fascinating history. BarnesandNoble.com

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Frame Coffee Co.—Keep it Wild

This year-round offering from Frame Coffee Co. invokes and supports the Texas wild, as 10 percent of earnings goes to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. Keep it Wild is a thoughtful blend of medium roasted coffees. With an ode to the wild, the natural sugars captured in this roast create a cup of coffee balanced enough to be enjoyed regularly and complex enough to stir your desire for adventure! FrameCoffeeCo.com

4

Old Enfield Supply & Explore Ranches—Wax Canvas Duffel

Elliott Weeks makes each duffel with unbeatable quality, and that made Old Enfield a company that Explore Ranches wanted to partner with. Crafted from water-resistant wax canvas and nylon, this ruggedly smart bag has a spacious main compartment for easy packing, making it perfect for weekend trips to the ranch or wherever your adventures take you. Mercantile.ExploreRanches.com

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Animated Lure

The Animated Lure team has integrated modern technology with the timeless practice and beautiful art of fishing by inventing a lure that both introduces the element of entertainment and the most efficient possible way of luring a fish. Realizing that the waiting and the need for instantaneous results were the two reasons why younger generations might never go fishing, Animated Lure designed their mechanized, self-propelling lure that is electronically programmed to swim like a real fish—taking care of the tedious work for you. They want to help get families by the water and contribute to those memories that last a lifetime. AnimatedLure.com

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Cyclo Food Company Beef Jerky

Cyclo Black Pepper Beef Jerky adds another dimension to an all-time favorite. While keeping true to the unique spiciness that only black peppercorn can deliver, Cyclo Food Company’s jerky marinade includes the familiar and savory taste of Vietnamese sauces. This combination truly takes black pepper beef jerky to the next level. Every step in the Cyclo Food Company jerky-making process is done in Texas by the hands of a father/son duo. CycloFoods.com

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Atascosa Wildlife Supply, Inc

Atascosa Wildlife Supply, Inc. manufactures a wide range of wildlife ranching products using heavy, high-quality materials to create the most comfortable, safest and highest quality hunting blinds, feed trailers, feed bins and feeders on the market. Diversified and capable of handling any size job, AWS is known for its products, services and quality. AWSBlinds.com

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Harp Design Co.

At Harp Design Co., their mission is to build pieces that help bring family and friends together. There is nothing quite like gathering around a table with your family, and Harp Design Co.’s products help you to create memories, strengthen bonds and nurture new friendships that will last a lifetime. HarpDesignCo.com

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Under the Texas Sky Podcast

Get ready for the great outdoors! Listen in to explore nature, wildlife and the best of life outside. Not just about Texas Parks and Wildlife Department programs and projects, the podcast is about the people who benefit from the work the agency does to keep Texas wild things and wild places vibrant. Pick up pro tips for camping, cooking and more. Host Cecilia Nasti takes you along as both outdoor experts and everyday people reveal why life’s better outside, Under the Texas Sky. TPWD.Texas.Gov/newsmedia/utts

10

M.C. Welding

Making hand-crafted metal decor in Avinger, Texas, M.C. Welding specializes in paper towel holders, hitch covers, signs and trophies. They also do custom orders. MCWeldingTX.com

11

Texas Q

Texas Q was founded by a fourth generation Texas pitmaster with a driving desire to smoke memorable barbecue and to help establish a place for women in the industry. Sloan Rinaldi set out to perfect centuries-old family recipes; building on the success of her craft barbecue, she created an award winning line of barbecue sauces. TexasQ.com

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Texas Rivers

Texas Rivers celebrates and explores the beauty, history and vast variety of waterways. It visually brings to life the streams, swimming holes and places where travelers and locals alike find cool respite nostalgia in the Lone Star State. This groundbreaking photo almanac features work by acclaimed photographers in their fields in a memorable collection of images, interviews and archival pieces. Wildsam.com

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Clint Orms—Bracelet 1813 Texas Longhorns & Scroll Engraving

At Clint Orms, a love of Texas Longhorn cows is evident—You will find many signature Clint Orms pieces with the Texas Longhorn figure. Bracelet 1813 features a sterling silver die struck longhorn center piece and two smaller sterling silver longhorns which are hand cut and contoured at each end. ClintOrms.com

14

76008 Candle Co. Leather Candle

76008 Candle Co. is family run and operated out of Aledo, Texas. Each candle is made with soy wax and wood crackling wicks. The leather candle smells like the inside of a saddle shop with hints of amber and suede. If you love the smell of leather, you will love this candle. Every candle purchase goes towards helping someone who may need a helping hand. 76008CandleCo.com