With some 96 percent of the Texas landscape being held by private ownership, let’s look at some of the pleasures and treasures that are reflective of today’s interest in owning a piece of Texas.
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Summer 2018 Texas Land & Lifestyle Trends
Our snapshot of the latest sporting goods, gear and more for Texas land aficionados, from bow sights and custom flies to small game cookbooks and game mounts.
Fish It Forward: Meet Veteran Angler Chuck Naiser
Chuck Naiser has fished coastal waters for more than 50 years. His passion for his sport, and for the coastal resources he loves, has evolved into a fierce determination to make a difference for the next generation who will enjoy these waters long after he is gone.
Lydia Saldaña - May 25, 2018
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The Border Wall: Protecting Our Country or Dividing Our Interests?
Because the far-reaching impacts of the proposed Border Wall can’t be accurately distilled into a sound bite, a headline or a Tweet, the Texas Wildlife Association is hosting “The Wall: Protecting Our Country or Dividing Our Interests?”
Broker of the Week: 8,026-Acre ATA Ranch Sold by San Angelo-Based Behrens Ranch Sales
Congratulations to Blake Behrens with San Angelo-based Behrens Ranch Sales for his sale this week of the 8,026-acres ATA Ranch. The $7.2 million ranch was listed as sold on May 23, 2018, through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
Putting Clients’ Needs First: Republic Ranches
The Republic Ranches team puts the clients’ needs above every other consideration. They live it and breathe it—every day and in every situation.
Listing of the Week: Monarch Ranch is a Rare Jewel in the Desert
A rare jewel in the desert, the Monarch Ranch is located on over five miles of the pristine Devils River and 30 miles upstream from Lake Amistad.
The Quest of McKenna Quinn to Make the Perfect Upland Shirt for Women
Meet Amber Haynes, founder of women’s upland fashion shop McKenna Quinn. Starting with shirts, the company is expanding into hunting pants and style accessories for ladies who love to hunt game birds and shoot clays.
Quail Fellowship: A Discussion with Phil Lamb
A discussion with Phil Lamb, a man with a passion not just for the outdoors, but for taking care of and stewarding the resources as best he can.
Harlan Ray - May 18, 2018
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Broker of the Week: JVL Farm and Ranch Sells 10,000-Acre Hunting Ranch in South Texas
Congratulations to Jerrett V. Lamb with JVL Farm and Ranch for his sale this week of a 9,956-acre ranch near Bracketville, Texas. The $13.7-million sale occurred on May 14, 2018, and was recorded through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
How Much Land Does Queen Elizabeth II Actually Own?
All eyes will be on Windsor Castle this weekend for the much-anticipated wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The wedding will confer new title and land on the happy couple, who enjoy the benefits of being part of a Royal Family with significant land and real-estate holdings throughout the United Kingdom.
What the New Tax Law Means for Agriculture & Rural Landowners
The largest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in three decades went into effect this year, impacting farmers, ranchers and other rural landowners in a variety of ways. For the most part, financial experts anticipate benefits for these groups.
Listing of the Week: Deep Canyon Ranch is Gateway to Rocky Mountain Front, “America’s Backbone”
Set at the base of Teton Pass and about 25 miles north of the small town of Choteau, Deep Canyon Ranch occupies an enviable location on the doorstep of the Rocky Mountain Front, the point where the Great Plains rise up to form the majestic peaks of the Northern Rockies.
Georgia Pellegrini Debuts Her New “Wild Food” TV Show on Travel Channel
Georgia Pellegrini’s new TV show, “Wild Food”, is set to debut on the Travel Channel and take viewers on a journey around the globe to source new foods that will go into a meal that Georgia will prepare at the end of each episode.
Broker of the Week: Roy Raney & Jay Garrett, Stephens Ranch Real Estate
Congratulations to Roy Raney and Jay Garrett with Stephens Ranch Real Estate for their sale this week of 3,864-acre Cave Well Ranch in Texas Hill Country’s Menard County. With climate and terrain conducive to agriculture, 80 percent of Menard County comprises ranching and farming land.
Make It Count: Where to Shoot a Deer (Infographic)
To help you hit the mark in the most humane possible way, this helpful infographic from the outdoors experts at Wilderness Today will keep your eye on the target.
How to Get the Country’s Favorite National Parks (Almost) to Yourself this Summer
America’s favorite national parks are popular for good reasons: dramatic landscapes, pristine ecosystems, epic wildlife and iconic vistas, to name but a few. But there are ways to enjoy stunners like Grand Canyon, Glacier and Great Smoky national parks without the crowds. Find out how here.
Lands of America April 2018 Land News & Trends
An $83-million agricultural ranch in Florida, 31,551 deeded acres for sale in northeastern Wyoming and 12,000-acre spread sold in central Texas are some of the land and rural property highlights on Lands of America in April 2018.
Broker of the Week: King Land & Water Sells Biologically-Diverse 2,082-Acre Texas Ranch
Congratulations to King Land & Water LLC for their sale this week of 2,082-acre South Cauthorn Ranch in Val Verde, Texas. The $1.2 million sale occurred on May 1, 2018, and was recorded through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
Listing of the Week: Epic Retreat Amidst the Wild Canyons of Southern Utah
Set on the edge of 1,000-foot-high cliffsides that drop away into the canyonlands of southern Utah, Elkheart Cliffs Ranch offers a unique and beguiling wilderness retreat.
