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Tricks for Selling a Ranch in a Drought (or improving the one you keep)
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
As the drought continues, coupled with scorching heat, ranch sales continue. The uncertain stock market, record inflation, and the housing boom are all fueling ranch buyers with money to invest. If you are thinking of selling, water seems to be the biggest indicator of a “good” ranch. I recently represented the buyer on a ranch […]
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Water for Wildlife in Drought
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
In South Texas, it is important at times to provide supplemental water for wildlife.
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Has Texas’ land rush run its course? Record year ends with quarterly sales decline
Monday, March 07, 2022
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE REAL ESTATE CENTER AT TEXAS A&M A year in which Texas rural land sales reached unprecedented highs ended with a surprising slowdown. Total land sales for 2021 surpassed 2020 by 17.8 percent. That was despite a fourth quarter with 953 fewer sales than the same period of 2020. “There were 9,055 […]
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ADDENDUM TO A TYPICAL RANCH 1-D-1 APPLICATION FOCUSING ON QUAIL
Thursday, March 03, 2022
This tract lies SE of Anywhere and has a history of intensive cattle stocking. The previous owner ran a cell system on this place and much of it had been cleared and planted to Kleingrass. Remnant clumps of Kleingrass can still be seen and they provide excellent nesting cover. There are is one high-fenced […]
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ICED IN? BORED? READ MY FREE BOOK!
Thursday, February 03, 2022
The next few days will be miserable outside, so what better time to sit by the fire with a good book? Finding, Buying and Developing a Ranch in South Texas is a quick read in two parts. Part 1 covers looking for a ranch, assessing it, and the buying process. Where do I want to […]
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The end of a great era, Rocky Ranch is sold.
Monday, January 24, 2022
2021 ended with the closing on the last tract of Rocky Ranches, a six-tract accumulation put together over the years by J.D. and Carol Williams. J.D. was a D.C tax lawyer and lobbyist originally from Oklahoma that fell in love with the red sandy country around Pearsall. While J.D. wouldn’t kill a deer to save […]
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Nine Days of Nirvana!
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The nine day overlap of dove and quail season in the South Zone is heaven for bird hunters.
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DEER AND QUAIL AND TURKEY, OH MY!
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
RUBY IS READY TO START THE HOLIDAYS WITH A LONG HUNT THRU THE GREAT OUTDOORS. HOPE YOU ALL ARE WELL AND HAVE FRIENDS AND FOOD TO BE THANKFUL FOR, JIM
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Remembering Zucker on Opening Day
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
On opening day of the South Zone dove season, I have to look back at one of my best dogs and share again the tale of her last outing.
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Drought, Snow, and Floods, OH MY! Results At Rockpile Ranch.
Sunday, August 01, 2021
I reported in an earlier post that the recent rains, following a significant drought, had resulted in abundant Three-seed croton in South Texas. A little further to the north at the Rockpile, the drought was of course followed initially by a severe freeze/snow event lasting several days then a cumulative rain of some 14 inches! […]
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Fawn Season; Pause Mowing and Shredding for a Week or Two
Saturday, June 19, 2021
It’s that time of year again; time when does leave their fawns for a nap, sometimes in odd places. And either I’m getting better at spotting them, or there are more fawns this year. Two new ones on my morning walk today at Regional Park here in Castroville. So, leave mowing that vacant field for […]
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Managing Bobwhite Quail on a Smaller Tract in South Texas
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Quail are in trouble in South-Central Texas and it can be frustrating to be a quail hunter in a poor year. Perhaps the biggest reason for the decline in quail numbers is the fragmentation of the habitat across the state combined Sorry, but not everyone can be an heir to a big ranch and, […]
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Bobwhites are Pairing Up!
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
I am getting reports that pairs of Bobwhites are showing up all over South Texas so with eternal optimism, I pray for a great hatch. Last season was very bad over most of Texas, even in areas where the birds normally do well. As usual, I get reports of pairs where people say there simply […]
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Tree Ducks Find the Feeder!
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Built out of left-over PVC pieces and hardware cloth, this raised feeder with a store-bought feed bin finally saw some action. Known as Black-bellied tree ducks or Mexican whistling ducks, these birds nest in tree crags. Beautiful if somewhat subdued plumage, they actually sound as if they are whistling when in flight. More info below. […]
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The Psychology of Locking the Gate
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
I like to give clients a lock when they close on their new ranch. There is just something rewarding about putting a lock on your gate to your ranch. Sometimes it takes a lot of study, work, and creative financing to buy a ranch, but once done, the rewards are great, starting with locking the […]
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TEXAS LAND, The Only Retirement Investment You Can Walk On!
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
In times of social and economic uncertainty, land, raw or improved, is a great comfort. Two hundred acres or twenty thousand, land in Texas is valuable and getting more so daily. Drop me a line and we can start the search for your getaway in South Texas or the Hill Country.
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Stuck in Neutral, South Texas Needs Rain!
Monday, January 25, 2021
On a recent consulting job, the continuing drought in South Texas was brought home to me. As I was in eastern Frio Co., about 12 miles E-SE of Pearsall, it was not as bad as last weeks visit to Artesia Wells, but still sobering. This particular ranch is mostly a deep sand and as such, […]
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Quailpro LLC Now Offers Concierge Brokerage Service to Ranch Buyers.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Brokers/agencies that advertise ranches represent the SELLER, not you. I can represent YOU at no cost, giving you the edge when looking, negotiating, and buying your ranch. Ranches are complex, made up of location, soils, vegetation, weather, history, improvements, minerals, and price. Everybody should have experienced advice when comparing ranches. With 35 years as a […]
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Fire and the Plow in the Deep Sandy Country Revisited
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Bobwhite quail management requires attention to the weather and the calendar.
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Doom And Gloom? Not So Fast; South Texas Ranch Prices Six Months Into Covid
Thursday, August 06, 2020
Readers of my blog will remember that I addressed Covid and it’s potential effect on ranch prices at the onset of the pandemic. I postulated that the crisis would have a similar effect as that of the 2008 financial crisis and it appears I was correct, so far. In a recent presentation, Dr. Charles Gilliland […]
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Share the Heritage, Take a Kid Hunting!
Friday, August 16, 2019
Hunting is a great way to get young people outside and learn stewardship of Nature.
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Finding, Buying, and Developing a Ranch in South Texas, Chapter 1
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Buying a ranch is often the greatest investment a buyer will make in his or her lifetime and should not be undertaken lightly. Admittedly, while ranches are simply toys for some people, land ownership and the transfer of ownership is serious business. Unlike a car, you cannot just “take it back” if you find something […]
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Drought, Heat, and now, Termites!
Saturday, August 06, 2022
I moved my “rental cows” to my best pasture today, a plot of good carry-over grass from last year. While I was saving the pasture for later, agricultural termites have moved in and are quickly spreading. Nothing but a good rain will subdue them, so the cows need to graze what little grass is left. […]
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Long Term Effects of Good fences and Poor Management
Friday, June 24, 2022
Driving on a back road yesterday, I noticed a glaring example of poor grazing management. One side with thick carry over forage from last year, one side bare dirt. I know we are in a drought, I know some managers are hurting financially, but overgrazing is never the answer. Admittedly, the one on the left […]
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Baby Fawns Everywhere, Be Careful and Hold Up On Mowing
Thursday, May 12, 2022
It’s that time of year, fawns are starting to drop and we Humans need to be very observant and cautious. Fawns are left by the does between feedings, sometimes well-hidden, sometimes not. Natural camouflage works in most instances, but they can be left out in the open, too. Please refrain from shredding for a few […]
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Featured Published Articles
Managing Bobwhite Quail on a Smaller Tract in South Texas
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Quail are in trouble in South-Central Texas and it can be frustrating to be a quail hunter in a poor year. Perhaps the biggest reason for the decline in quail numbers is the fragmentation of the habitat across the state combined Sorry, but not everyone can be an heir to a big ranch and, […]
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Finding, Buying, and Developing a Ranch in South Texas, Chapter 1
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Buying a ranch is often the greatest investment a buyer will make in his or her lifetime and should not be undertaken lightly. Admittedly, while ranches are simply toys for some people, land ownership and the transfer of ownership is serious business. Unlike a car, you cannot just “take it back” if you find something […]
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About Us
I specialize in representing either Buyers or Sellers in ranch acquisition throughout Central and South Texas. As a Certified Wildlife Biologist, I have assisted landowners across Texas with wildlife management plans and implementation, both short term projects and on a continual basis.
With years of expertise in all facets of ranch development and management, I will find your dream ranch, or ensure a smooth sale, and provide solid development plans. Whether it is a hunting ranch or working ranch, we offer a full range of wildlife consulting/management services after the deal is done.
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