Painting scenes from Maymont has been the subject that matters in many of Jerome W. Jones, Jr.’s collection of landscapes for over 50 years.
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Is Hunting Animal Cruelty?
A majority of our country’s citizens are urbanites and have no experience with nature and rural life. Although they lack knowledge of agricultural and wildlife production, an ever increasing number crusade for ending animal cruelty, food from natural and sustainable sources and banning firearms and hunting.
Is Leasing Your Land for Commercial Hunting a Good Idea? A View from the Field
With hunting season just around the corner, now is the time to put hunting lease agreements in place. Whether it’s an individual or commercial operation, there are pros and cons to each arrangement. Writer Heather Richie went out in the field to join one outfitter for a hunt and learn more about the professional land-lease relationship for landowners.
10 Best Management Practices for Running a Profitable Ranch
Some folks purchase rural land for pleasure as much as for profit. Motivated by a dream of running a hunting operation, raising cattle or having their own place to roam, they may forget that the land can help pay for itself.
Tech We Like: Powderhook’s New Hunting & Fishing App
Billing itself your “outdoor help desk,” the new hunting and fishing app from Powderhook seeks to get more people outdoors with advice from locals.
Swailing Smarts: Advice for Managing Your Timberland Investment
Managed timberlands can generate returns almost four times higher than non-managed lands, making it essential the landowner manages this resource wisely.
Property Spotlight: Kennedy Family’s Virginia Estate Back on the Market
The former Virginia estate of the Kennedys is back on the market this week, listed for sale at $5,950,000.
Noodling for Catfish: A Beginner’s Guide
What is the exact opposite of fly fishing in crystal-clear water in a pristine mountain stream for elusive trout? It has to be “noodling” for catfish in murky brown rivers.
Broker Spotlight: Hodde Real Estate
Randy Hodde, co-owner of Hodde Real Estate in Brenham, is a matchmaker. “We’re property matchmakers… we help people find their place.”
Eye-Popping: 9 Places for a Scenic Fall Drive
As the country’s hue tilts from green to an array of golds, yellows and reds, we take a tour of some of the best places around the country for a scenic fall drive.
What Will $500,000 Buy You In Each State?
Here is what $500,000 will buy in all 50 states in the United States, from a century-old fixer-upper to prime oceanfront California real estate.
The Texas Agricultural Land Trust: Created by Landowners for Landowners
Conservation easements, as part of a comprehensive estate plan, can help families pass their ranches to the next generation.
Off to the Races: A Look at the Q2 2016 Land Market in Texas
Despite continuing turmoil in the oil patch, Texas land markets managed to post a small price gain in the second quarter of 2016, moving up just short of 2.5 percent to $2,500 per acre from the 2015 year-end price of $2,441 per acre.
Obituary: Dax Howard Pass
It is with sadness that we report the death of Dax Pass. He passed away peaceful following complications from a heart attack suffered over the weekend.
Lands of America August 2016 Land Market News & Trends
News from Lands of America in August 2016, including an exquisite 60,000-acre Wyoming cattle ranch and income-producing pistachio orchard.
Tech We Like: Model My Watershed
Manage My Watershed is a robust mapping and modeling tool to help land buyers and sellers understand local watersheds and soild conditions.
Backyard Crown Jewels: Land for Sale Near National Parks
The National Park Service celebrates its 100th birthday in 2016. Here is some of our favorite land for sale on the doorstep of these treasured public lands.
Lakes and Swimming Holes to Escape the Summer Swelter
With the eastern U.S. bathed like a wet blanket in record heat, we indulged in some escapist research to locate swimming holes perfect for a cooling dip.
Grazing as a Habitat Management Tool
Ruben Cantu and Greg Simons of Wildlife Consultants offer an overview of the benefits of livestock and game grazing to improve ranch and farm habitat.
Lands of America July 2016 Land News & Trends
News from Lands of America in July 2016, including a 54,000-acre timberland tract in West Virginia and $49M mixed-use development opportunity in Florida.
