For the past 87 years, the 14,965-acre Rio Bonito Ranch has been owned by the Moody family, one of the Lone Star State’s founding families. For the first time ever, as part of an estate liquidation, it is for sale.
TEXAS LAND magazine
Read our archive of articles and advice from Texas LAND Magazine, a quarterly publication focused on the people, places and land of the Lone Star State.
Fall 2017 Texas Land & Lifestyle Trends
Our snapshot of what’s trending in Texas land industry and lifestyle.
North America’s Most Unique Big-Game Animal: The Pronghorn
Though they are often referred to as an antelope, pronghorns are not a true antelope and are in fact the only member in the family to which they belong.
Raising Roosevelts: The Next Generation of Wildlife Conservation
Theodore Roosevelt’s contributions to wildlife conservation and land stewardship are monumental. Now it is up to the present generation to preserve the wildlife and land for those generations to come, just as Roosevelt did.
Fall 2017 Issue of TEXAS LAND Magazine on Newsstands Now!
The fall 2017 issue of TEXAS LAND magazine is now available! Along with signature properties like cover-star Double J Ranch, Barefoot Ranch and Hat Creek Ranch.
Summer 2017 Issue of LAND Magazine on Newsstands Now!
The summer 2017 issue of LAND magazine is now available, including a look at the ins and outs of buying a vineyard, the value of buying land through an ALC and our usual selection of incredible property and land for sale throughout the country.
Seller Beware: Cashier’s Checks Aren’t Always as Good as Cash
You may not find many buyers presenting you with a cashier’s check for a small-ticket item, but this method of payment has been considered solid and trustworthy for large-ticket items or from buyers who contact sellers online—until recently.
Winter Wheat: Texas’ Best All-Around Wildlife Food Plot
Wheat that is planted with a grain drill provides beneficial interstitial spacing of plants, thus enhancing the foraging navigation for small birds, such as dove and quail.
Harnessing the Sun: A Solar Energy Primer for Farmers & Ranchers
Solar technology helps a Texas couple embrace efficiency and self-sufficiency on their ranch.
Open Gates = New Hunters
The Texas Youth Hunting Program needs landowners to open their gates for the sake of young hunters and the hunting tradition.
How to Manage Your Habitat for Quail Sustainability
One of the most avid and dedicated group of hunters in the entire state of Texas are those that pursue quail. Often their most cherished possession is one or more good dogs that flush coveys and retrieve birds after they have been shot. Addicted quail hunters will freely spend money to support their habit.
Ghost Riders in the Sky
There are seven species of indigenous doves and pigeons in Texas, with white-winged doves and mourning doves being the two species that are the most abundant and are most commonly hunted.
A Look at a Legacy Auction
Any cattle feeder, or successful investor for that matter, can attest that the biggest rewards often come when you are willing to assume a bit of risk.
Report: Texas Land Markets at the Beginning of 2017
Texas land prices reached a new high in the first quarter of 2017. However, deflated prices have essentially remained rather flat since 2015. These first quarter results indicate that current market dynamics reflect a more measured environment compared to the accelerated growth in 2013-14.
Robert Dullnig: The Work Ethic of Success
Meet Robert Dullnig of San Antonio’s Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty, 2016’s Texas LAND Star winner with total sales of $118.8 million.
Summer 2017 Texas Trends
Our snapshot of what’s trending in Texas land industry and lifestyle.
Blaser Achieves Air Supremacy With Its New F16 Sporter and Game Shotguns
Blaser’s new line of affordable F16 shotgun models uphold the original F3’s quality, handling and performance, but at less than half the price.
Summer Issue of TEXAS LAND Magazine on Newsstands Now!
The summer 2017 issue of TEXAS LAND magazine is now available! Focused on the sporting life, the issue includes features on Blaser’s new F16 shotguns, dove and quail hunting, plus showcase features on some of Texas’ most beautiful property and ranches for sale.
Water for Wildlife
Water is an essential part of any healthy, sustainable ecosystem, and landowners should be sure to provide for critters both large and small.
The Guadalupe River: A Comprehensive Overview
The name Guadalupe has been applied to the present river, at least in its lower course, since 1689, when the stream was so named by Alonso De León.