Austin Trophy Whitetail Ranch is featured in the Spring 2024 issue of Texas LAND magazine. Click here to find out more.
- Located between Gonzales and Cuero
- 1,561 feet of Guadalupe River frontage
- Sportsmen’s paradise hunting lodge
Located equidistant between Gonzales and Cuero with frontage on both the Guadalupe River and U.S. Highway 183, the 374.26± acre Austin Trophy Whitetail Ranch is one of the most beautiful game ranches in Texas. The high-fenced ranch is about 90 minutes from Austin and San Antonio, while Houston is about 2.5 hours away.
The gently rolling landscape is primarily native pasture except for a 40-acre coastal Bermuda field on the eastern boundary. The ranch, which enjoys ag valuation, is dotted with heritage live oak, post oak, elm, and pecan with cottonwood and willows shading the river. The yaupon and other brush have been sculpted to create exceptional wildlife habitat. The perimeter and cross fences were completely replaced in 2021-22.
A private beach constructed by the current owners makes the most of the 1,561± feet of Guadalupe River frontage, allowing family and guests to fish, paddle or float the iconic waterway. For angling fun, the ranch has a 4± acre lunker bass lake equipped with a boathouse to accommodate a boat or jet skis. There are six water wells: three with submersible pumps, two with solar pumps and one outfitted with a windmill.
Wildlife
Operating for almost a decade, the Austin Trophy Whitetail Ranch has used Lap A.I. extensively to create an exceptional whitetail herd that reflects the genetics of standout sires such as Maxbo, Express, G-Z, Yardstick and Big Black. The herd is a registered THAC Level 10, CWD-free herd.
The exotic herd was also developed using some of the best genetics available for each species. The current herd includes Axis deer, blackbuck antelope, aoudad, Texas red sheep, purebred Transcaspian Urials, Stumberg sheep, Nubian ibex and fallow deer.
The ranch boasts five state-of-the-art hunting blinds and feeding stations, outfitted to service both riflery and archery. The feeding stations include bulk protein feeders along with corn and cotton seed feeders and recently installed top-of-the-line game cameras that allow 24/7 monitoring via cell phone.
Living
Constructed in 2022 and sited to provide a stunning view of the Guadalupe, the hunting lodge, which measures 50’ x 120’, is a destination in itself. With cedar plank walls and easy-to-keep stained concrete flooring, the lodge is a study in rustic elegance. Other high-end touches include semi-commercial kitchens, granite counter tops, custom hickory cabinetry and pneumatic saddle bar stools. When combined with the nearby honeymoon condo, the compound can sleep up to 30 people.
As the name implies, the 1,600± square-foot Lakeview House, which was completely renovated in 2022, overlooks the lake. As part of the renovation, the adjoining eight-car garage, which is home to the business office and a climate-controlled gun room, was updated as was the outdoor pavilion. Watching the sun rise or set from the pavilion is an exceptional way to start or end the day.
The Longhorn House, located in the 40-acre hay meadow and Longhorn Pasture, has easy access from U.S. 183. Built in 2022, the 1,800± square-foot house was designed as employee housing but could also be guest housing.
Infrastructure
A 40’ x 120’ pole barn, sited near the deer breeding facility and pens, includes a 1,000± square-foot apartment and a 30’ x 40’ veterinarian’s office. In addition, a 10’ x 20’ pump house that includes a game cleaning station and walk-in cooler sits near the hunting lodge. A set of cattle working pens, located in the Longhorn Pasture, round out the ranch infrastructure.
For wildlife enthusiasts who understand the value of plentiful water and Guadalupe River frontage with easy access to metropolitan Texas, the Austin Trophy Ranch is truly a prize worth claiming.
347.26 Acres
Dewitt County, Texas
$8,950,000
Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.
325-655-6989 • Info@LLPRanchLand.com
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