Game cameras have become a popular scouting tool for hunters, but are they the right tool for you?
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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.
Powerful Pollinators (and Why You Should Care)
We at Lands of America confess our frequent admiration for blockbuster big-game species like elk and deer as icons of the land lifestyle. However, let’s not forget the little guys like snakes, insects and pollinators such as bees, bats and butterflies who are equally important members of the natural world we all share and cherish. This […]
Stephen Kirkpatrick: Wildlife and Nature Photographer
Stephen Kirkpatrick has been chased by grizzly bears, attacked by alligators, and nibbled by piranha, and in the process, he’s captured some of the world’s most exciting wildlife and nature photography.
The Animals of Lands of America
From aoudads to zebras, here are some of our favorite pictures of animals on land and ranches for sale on Lands of America.
Exotic Animals for Your Ranch
Many land buyers are avid recreational hunters interested in creating their own game parks, while some enjoy exotic animals on their ranch for their beauty.
Guide to Introducing to Exotic Wildlife on Your Land
Owning land in Texas means different things to different people. For some who have inherited land, it is an opportunity to maintain their family’s heritage. For others who have recently purchased recreational land, it is a chance to create a legacy of their own.
How to Optimize Habitat on Your Land
There is a subtle, but critical difference between optimizing habitat and maximizing habitat.
A Guide to Growing Big Deer
Managing your deer population and wildlife habitat is key to ensuring your deer herd stays healthy and robust.
How to Manage Brush on Your Land & Rural Property
Written by Greg Simons and Ruben Cantu, Wildlife Biologists | Wildlife Consultants, Inc. “Measure twice, cut once” is good advice for carpenters—and for landowners who are considering brush management. Unlike mown grass that can spring back within days, brush-based habitat can take years to recover from overzealous or poorly planned brush removal. Before you cut, define your objective: […]
How to Create Duck Habitat on Your Land
Areas that stay moist for long periods during the year may have potential for duck habitat.
Increase Rural Property Income With Wildlife-Based Recreation
Continued growth of urbanization provides an opportunity for ranches to increase income through wildlife based recreation offerings to the public. Some landowners are currently taking advantage of these opportunities; but there are still unmet market needs.
1-D-1 Valuation – Tax Breaks for Wildlife Habitat
Ruben Cantu and Greg Simons of Wildlife Consultants offer their expert advice on 1-d-1 valuations and implications for property and land owners’ taxes.
Guide to Snakes in Texas
Learn how to spot the difference between diamond back water snakes (non-venomous) and western cottonmouth snakes (venomous) on your Texas property.