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OutdoorHub’s 21 Surefire Tips for Snagging Wild Turkey This Spring
It only takes a second to get the shot, but you need to have all your wits about you and your tactics ready in order to catch yourself a spring gobbler. Here are some tips from the hunting gurus at OutdoorHub.
Broker of the Week: Icon Global Group Sells 11,800-Acre Broseco Ranch in East Texas
Congratulations to Icon Global Group for their sale this week of Texas’ 11,800-acre Broseco Ranch, an award-winning cattle ranch known for its 2,000-plus-head herd of Red Angus cattle. This sale occurred on March 28, 2018
Water Worlds: A Paddleboarder’s Guide to Exploring the Outdoors
The founder of Floating Authority, a gear-review site for paddleboards, kayaks and other paddling equipment, gives us his top picks for where to paddleboard in the U.S.
The Five-Minute Guide to Building Your Off-Grid Bolthole (Video)
Watch a timelapse video of Canadian outdoorsman Shawn James handcrafting his off-grid cabin in the Ontario backwoods.
Broker of the Week: Sam Middleton Sells 3,624-Acre Ranch in Baylor County, Texas
Congratulations to Dane Mount of Davis Vernon Real Estate for his sale of 2,480-acre McAdams Ranch in Foard County, Texas. The sale occurred on March 11 and was submitted through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
Are Solar Panels Worth the Investment for Your Home?
My neighbors have solar panels. Each time I drive up our driveway those panels glare back at me with judgement. The pangs of guilt surge through me like a chill. Ever try out those solar calculators on your favorite green-living sites? I have. Whenever I input my information I find myself falling down a rabbit […]
Listing of the Week: Williams Fork Mountain Ranch Near Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Listed for sale on March 12, Williams Fork Mountain Ranch is an impressively complete Rocky Mountains recreational property that’s just a stone’s throw from the four-season mountain-resort amenities of Steamboat Springs.
Broker of the Week: Historic McAdams Ranch Sold by Dane Mount of Davis Vernon Real Estate
Congratulations to Dane Mount of Davis Vernon Real Estate for his sale of 2,480-acre McAdams Ranch in Foard County, Texas. The sale occurred on March 11 and was submitted through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
Livestock Insurance Helps Protect Against Weather and Market Risks
Raising livestock can be a rewarding but sometimes risky business. One risk management tool available to producers is livestock insurance, which can pay off both financially and in terms of peace of mind.
The Rancher’s Daughter: Sarah Nunley Biedenharn
By the time she was four, Sarah Nunley Biedenharn, who was reared near Sabinal, was driving a pickup on one of her family’s ranches operated under the Nunley Brothers’ brand. Of course, she was sitting on her father’s lap so she could see over the steering wheel and he could operate the pedals. “There’s never been […]
Spring 2018 Texas Land & Lifestyle Trends
Our snapshot of the latest goods, gear and more for Texas land aficionados, from cowboy cookbooks and David R. Stoecklein prints to hard goods like knives and cookware.
Spring 2018 Texas Spotlight Properties
From the pages of the fall 2017 issue of LAND magazine, here’s our selection of intriguing properties featured on Lands of America.
Listing of the Week: Brazos River Ranch
This breathtaking ranch is located in the Village Bend area of the Brazos River just south of Mineral Wells. Ideal for the gentleman rancher, cattleman, horse enthusiast or avid hunter. The ranch is featured in the spring 2018 issue of Texas LAND magazine.
Impacts of Brush Management on Land Values
When it comes to brush work, it’s been said that you should know your plants, know their values and know how to manipulate them. So, as a land owner, don’t simply focus on goals that only suit the needs of today but consider how to best preserve or enhance your land values for tomorrow.
Jason Scull: Cowboy Artist
Jason Scull grew up in a family that farmed and ranched on the fringes of the South Texas brush country. Scull’s life with cattle and horses coupled with his respect for the culture of the American West have shaped and continue to inspire the direction of his art.
Broker of the Week: LANDTX’s David Culver Sells 3,160-Acre Dunners Mountain Ranch
Congratulations to John Kurtz of Kurtz Auction & Realty Company for the sale this week of 3,159 acres in Hamilton County, Illinois. Outland Ranch is a scenic recreational and equestrian property in the southern half of the state near McLeansboro
Lands of America February 2018 Land News & Trends
February 2018 saw a new Pacific Northwest open-water shipping opportunity come to market, along with the sale of historic Pedernales River Ranch in Texas Hill Country and acquisition of Colorado’s Sandstone Ranch by a conservation-minded consortium.
3 Lawn Care Practices You Can Do Yourself
Your lawn should be the pride of your landscaping. Thick, vibrant green grass makes any outdoor space more beautiful, drives up your property values, and keeps your yard cool and comfortable. Unfortunately, you probably can’t get the lush lawn of your dreams without help.
Essential Tips for Getting Your First Farm or Ranch Loan
In some urban areas today, real estate is a seller’s market. With numerous buyers lined up for one property, you can miss out on the home of your dreams without a loan pre-approval in hand.