Tag: Wildlife management

Fire and the Plow in the Deep Sandy Country Revisited

Bobwhite quail management requires attention to the weather and the calendar.

Put the Tractor in the Barn for Awhile

I was at the Rockpile, my small place south of Castroville the other day to check on the “rental cows”, cows that belong to a friend but spend the summer at my place just to keep the grass down and the taxes low and noticed this guy laying in the left rut. Sights such as […]

Uncertain About the Economy? Covid Got You Spooked? Buy a Ranch!

Below are my sales for the last several years.  I deal in ranches from 200 acres and up, and work with buyers who primarily want their ranch for wildlife enjoyment, with or without extensive management.  The buyers come from all walks of life; some pay cash, some use financing, all variations with wildlife as the […]

The New “Normal”

Life goes on in spite of the Corona Virus. Nature is a great balm for a troubled soul.

An Investment You Can Eat On

We are unfortunately living in times of great uncertainty.  Concerns about our health, our finances, and our families and future are at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts.  I am blessed to have a small tract of land near the house and can drive out and escape the craziness on the web and on TV.  Should […]

Buying Land? Get a Broker!

In today’s digital age, having a broker represent you in a land purchase is more important than ever.

Ranch Broker Writes Blog!

An old farts sojourn into social media; writing a blog for ranch buyers.

Rain!

What impact will the recent rain have on South Texas?  Coming in early Fall, after a very dry Summer, the moisture will still be effective due to the continued warmer temperatures.  Had it come much later, cooler temps would have negated much of the impact short term.  Moisture is always welcome, but, like fixing a […]

Are Ranch Brokers Obsolete?

For many years, residential property sales were dominated by the agent.  The listing agent listed a house, a buyer’s agent brought a buyer, and after some negotiation, the sale went through, over and over millions of times a year across the U.S..  In the Digital Age, that scenario may be on the way out as […]