So, you’ve bought the land and decided to start a farming business. Crops grow just fine on their own, making your work as easy as harvesting produce and waiting for the profits to roll in, right? Wrong! It is safe that it takes a village to let a farm flourish, with many behind-the-scenes preparations in […]
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Owning Land
Tips and resources for the land owner and property improvement, plus advice and information about wildlife and habitat management, property taxes and more
You Bought the Land: Now What?
Congratulations! You’re the proud owner of your very own land property. This is a big investment and an exciting new chapter, but you may be wondering—where do I start? Navigating newly acquired property is no small feat, especially for a first-time land buyer. You’ll likely have lots of ideas, yet will also be faced with […]
Small Changes, Big Impact
Small changes can have a
big impact—and that is the
mindset the Texas Wildlife
Association’s (TWA) staff and
volunteer leaders carry into
each new year including 2024.
5 Questions about CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease)
CWD, formally known as Chronic Wasting Disease, is a hot topic of conversation for wildlife agency officials, research scientists, landowners, wildlife managers, hunters and conservation-minded wildlife enthusiasts.
Aging Generation of Ranch Owners Looks To Sell As ‘Frenzied’ Market Cools
The once-frenzied market for ranches may have cooled this year, but deals are still getting done as older landowners look to part with their wide open spaces.
CANDACE CARLISLE - December 19, 2023
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The Voice of Land Stewards
As Texas grows and changes, it is imperative that the voice of Texas’ landowners and land managers be heard over the deafening roar of urban expansion.
Don’t Tread on Rural Texas
The Texas Real Estate Advocacy & Defense (TREAD) Coalition was created in 2017 by some land attorneys who were litigating issues they thought could be addressed by landowner education and resources as well as policy changes in the legislature.
Fighting Fire with Land Management
While this summer’s devastating wildfires in Canada and Maui dominated recent international headlines, this increasingly urgent problem is nothing new for California’s ranchers
Clark Company Ranch Real Estate - October 3, 2023
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Prepping for Hunting Success
It’s the opening day of deer season. You arrive at your favorite blind and get settled in well before shooting light. Morale and anticipation are high.
Black Farrar - August 29, 2023
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Family Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions
Family Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions, the Texas Wildlife Association’s newest education program, offers diverse points of connection to the outdoors.“
Lone Star Land Steward Awards
The annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards celebrates private landowners whose stewardship of land, water and wildlife help keep Texas’ legendary wide-open spaces ecologically productive and true to their historical roots.
Marsh-To-Mouth & More
The farm-to-table, or to waterfowlers, the marsh-to-mouth movement has captured people’s tastebuds nationwide.
Gregg Powers - July 5, 2023
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The Black Hills—Something More Valuable Than Gold
In the late 1800s, South Dakota’s Black Hills lured fortune seekers with the promise of gold. Today, modern pioneers who explore their recesses are discovering something more valuable—an exceptional quality of life.
Mexico Ripe with Ranching Potential
Mexico is a land ripe with potential for ranching.
On Fire for Wild Game
The Texas Wildlife Association
is equipping food conscious
Texans with the knowledge
and skills to secure and enjoy
wild game.
Landowner Hunting (EPLUS) in New Mexico Explained
Throughout the vast landscapes of New Mexico, you will find big game hunts for trophy bull elk, mule deer, pronghorn and more exotic species including ibex, oryx and Barbary sheep.
Travis Driscoll, Beaverhead Ranch Group - April 6, 2023
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The Modern Ranch Industry
Since the latter days of the 20th century, the global economy has changed monumentally. Economic dominance is now driven by the collection, storage and interpretation of information instead of mechanization.
Brayden Burns, Geospatial Analyst, Eagle Land Brokerage - April 6, 2023
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The Real Return on Investment
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times, “When I hit the lottery, I’ll be calling you.” Because
many folks don’t think land investment is a real possibility for them, they don’t give it enough thought or start considering it soon enough.
Blake Farrar, Whitetail Properties - March 2, 2023
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Adult Learn to Hunt Program: Helping Strike a Balance
When it comes to hunting, what’s old is new again—and it’s inspiring novice hunters to take to the field to reconnect to the land and their food through TWA’s Adult Learn to Hunt Program.
Conservation & Agriculture
Successful agriculture and effective conservation are interlocking pieces of the same landscape puzzle.
