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Returning profits to you. Cooperative Lending
Capital Farm Credit is the largest agricultural lending cooperative in Texas. Our members are also owners and share in earnings through our cooperative returns program, effectively lowering their borrowing cost.
Money in Your Pocket
A cooperative return is a return of earnings back to borrowers. Annually our board of directors reviews the financial health of the association and determines how profits are returned in cash patronage and allocated equities.
Retired Allocated Equities
In November, members received their portion of the $70.1 million in equities set aside in 2014, in the form of cash.
A True Allocation
Capital Farm Credit is one of few Farm Credit associations that truly allocates over 90 percent of earnings year over year to our members. Combined with the $127.6 million cash patronage, based on 2022 earnings paid in March, Capital Farm Credit returned $197.7 million in total cash distributions to our members in 2023.
$2.5 Billion
total returned in cash & allocated equities
$270 Million
cash returned & allocated equities declared in 2023
$70.1 Million in retired allocated equities in 2023
1.49%
21,691
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checks in retired allocated equities
90%
returned in total earnings
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ON THE COVER: LONG DAYS WORK BY: MEAGAN NICHOLS IG @MEAGANLEEANNENICHOLS
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TEXAS MULE DEER THE SPECIES, MANAGEMENT & HUNTING BY: CALAN AHRENS AHRENS RANCH & WILDLIFE
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BROKER, SHELDON GROTHAUS
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INTRODUCING THE LAND STEWARD PODCAST WITH BRITTANY WEGNER TEXAS A&M NATURAL RESOURCE INSTITUTE
TEXAS RANCH SALES, LLC IS LICENSED IN TEXAS, NEW MEXICO, OREGON, ARIZONA, COLORADO, AND OKLAHOMA.
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We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your enthusiastic participation in our 2nd Annual Photo Contest. Your creativity and talent have truly made this event a resounding success. We were blown away by the incredible images we received, each one telling a unique and captivating story. Your passion for photography has added a special touch to our contest, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.
LONG DAYS WORK by Meagan Nichols
It was a hot 110 degree June summer day and it was time for the family branding. All the ranch families come to take pictures, eat food and watch the cowboys drag, brand and doctor. My Husband is the one pictured. They had just finished up for the day and he was saying goodbye when I snapped this shot. IG @meaganleeannenichols
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by Annika Belicek I took this photo at a wildlife photography workshop held on a ranch near Cotulla, Texas. This beautiful cat stepped out near a water hole during the heat of the day just long enough to capture a photo.
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by Braden Echols of Dos Rios Photography In the Fall of 2022, I found myself captivated by this scene on the Frio River, deep within the heart of Texas. My lens was drawn to a solitary cypress tree firmly anchored in the riverbank, defying the passage of time. Seeing the fall colors mirrored in the river water, I felt an overwhelming sense of awe and connection to nature. The cypress tree stood as a symbol of resilience and endurance, features that represent the Texas rancher in the world today. I was reminded of the timeless beauty that surrounds us in nature and was inspired to capture this scene to share with the world. IG @Dosriosproductions 1
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Sheldon Grothaus Broker, Owner, CEO
2023 has been one of expansion and resilience for us. We are thrilled to announce that Texas Ranch Sales has spread its roots beyond the Lone Star State and into the landscapes of Oklahoma and Colorado. This is in addition to the licenses held in New Mexico, Oregon, and Arizona, broadening our horizons and bringing our expertise to new territories. Undoubtedly, the real estate market has posed its challenges in 2023, mirroring the economic uncertainties felt across the nation. However, even in the face of adversity, we remain steadfast in our commitment to serving you, our esteemed clients. Despite the current climate, we see a promising future as we step into 2024, an election year that, we believe, will not dampen the spirit of those searching for the perfect ranch property to invest in. This year, the growth of Texas Ranch Sales has been nothing short of extraordinary. We’ve proudly elevated several of our Associate Brokers to add Team Lead to their titles, a strategic move that fosters closer contact leadership and mentorship. This development allows our new agents to benefit from the wealth of experience possessed by those who have been an integral part of our team for years. The synergy within our team ensures that every client receives the highest level of service and expertise, whether they are seasoned investors or newcomers to the ranch and rural property market. We are filled with optimism and excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead in the coming year. The continued growth of Texas Ranch Sales is not just a testament to our commitment to excellence but also a reflection of the trust and confidence you, our clients, have placed in us. Thank you for being an essential part of the Texas Ranch Sales family. We look forward to another year of unparalleled service, growth, and success. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful prosperous 2024.
Sheldon Grothaus Broker & Owner
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Dave wilcox Broker, COO
At the time of this article, all of us are looking forward to spending the Holiday season with our friends and family. We have so much to be thankful for as we close 2023 and look forward with great anticipation to 2024. There is a feeling in the air of hope and I think it’s only going to get stronger as we turn the page on this year and move into the next. 2023 saw the Ranch and Rural Real Estate Markets remain steady. Prices per acre in some areas plateaued, and in others continued the steady increase that we have seen over the past 4-5 years. Buyer’s appetite however might have been slowed with the continued steady increase in interest rates. Sellers on the other hand seemed to be more open to discussing fair offers and trying to make a deal work for both parties. Was it the paradigm shift from Seller’s market to Buyer’s market? I don’t think so. It was more of just interested parties understanding the need to work together to get a deal put together. I’ve said it 1000 times and I’m sure I’ll say it 1000 more times. Good agents on both sides of a transaction make many of these deals work. Which brings me to my next point. If 2024 finds you in the market for buying or selling a farm, ranch or piece of rural real-estate, my team and I here at TRS would be honored to have a conversation about helping you. We have experienced Associates and Broker Associates all over the state who are ready to work with you. Please allow the power of our marketing reach and many decades of combined experience to work for you And if you’re an experienced agent or broker who is looking for a new place to hang your hat, I want to talk with you. We are always looking to add new Team Members and I would be excited to talk with you about what TRS has to offer and what a difference “Riding for the TRS brand” could mean for your career. Be sure to go to our website at texasranchsales.com to watch our new recruiting video where you will hear from some of the Top Farm and Ranch Real Estate Professionals in the state discuss why they choose to work with us and the benefit they have seen while working for Texas Ranch Sales. Adios, Via Con Dios and Happy New Year!
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Join a Winning Team As we look ahead to the promising opportunities that the coming year, 2024, holds for us, Texas Ranch Sales is actively seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. Each year, we carefully select experienced sales associates and associate brokers who align with our commitment to excellence and contribute to our success. If you possess qualities that complement our culture and are seeking a real estate company that is robust, steadfast, and forward-moving, we invite you to connect with us for an interview. At Texas Ranch Sales, we place a strong emphasis on evaluating potential team members to ensure a seamless fit with our values. If you have a profound passion for outdoor pursuits and enjoy facilitating transactions with discerning buyers or sellers of highend ranch properties, we offer an exceptional opportunity for you to advance your career in the real estate industry. Our extensive portfolio of properties and a track record of successful transactions underscore the compelling advantages available to sales associates and associate brokers affiliated with Texas Ranch Sales. Some of these advantages include: - Lucrative commission structures. - Unrivaled marketing solutions. - Comprehensive marketing support. - Efficient transaction coordination. - Executive lead distribution. - Cutting-edge tools. - Continual education opportunities. - Collaborative team and support staff. - Exemplary management.
We are excited about the prospect of welcoming you into our esteemed network of professionals at Texas Ranch Sales. To take the first step towards launching your career with us, simply scan the QR code provided. As we embark on this journey into the new year, we are confident that with the right individuals on board, we will continue to set new benchmarks of success and excellence in the real estate industry. Looking forward to the possibility of working together in 2024!
Texas Ranch Sales Team 2022 Top 10 Award
Dino Smith ASSOCIATE BROKER
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ASSOCIATE BROKER 210.897.9263 Lampasas, Texas
Matti Tackett
Heather Mountain
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713.203.1099 Houston, Texas
P. Craig Russell
Cynthia Thomas
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2022 The Big Deal 2022 Top Sales Associate 2022 Top 10 Award
Ron Young ASSOCIATE
512.818.7777 Rockport, Texas
Carly Haack ASSOCIATE
210.837.3266 Blanco, Texas
Asher Haack ASSOCIATE
210.912.7700 Blanco, Texas
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2022 TRS Top Team 2022 TRS Top 10
Blake Ledyard
ASSOCIATE BROKER & TEAM LEAD 512.720.1722 Austin, Texas
2022 TRS Rookie of the Year
Bryan Trahan
Justin Mellenbruch
713.254.8207 Hallettsville, Texas
512.965.9228 Austin, Texas
Darby Gardner
Charlie Drennan
830.708.1464 Magnolia, Texas
325.650.9087 San Angelo, Texas
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409.454.8198 LaBelle, Texas
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Texas Ranch Sales Team
2022 TRS The Big Deal Award 2022 TRS Top Broker 2022 TRS Top 10
Guy Allcorn
ASSOCIATE BROKER & TEAM LEAD 830.688.3138 Kerrville, Texas
Jason Manning
Scott Wilson
806.674.8280 Amarillo, Texas
214.686.0698 San Angelo, Texas
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Mike Ford ASSOCIATE
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Jensen Fry ASSOCIATE
517.260.4018 Boerne, Texas
Robby Pierce
Melanie Whittemore
979.820.0834 Bandera, Texas
214.864.4364 Irving, Texas
Conner Astwood
Monty Melcher
806.632.1603 Abiline, Texas
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Karen Gulick
ASSOCIATE BROKER & TEAM LEAD 210.531.6695 Floresville, Texas
Keith Payne
Braden Coleman
214.802.7386 Brenham, Texas
210.464.7428 San Antonio, Texas
Tyler Beach
Ryan Hotchkiss
406.531.8441 San Antonio, Texas
210.844.0667 San Antonio, Texas
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Julie Morris
817.771.3065 Stephenville, Texas
512.924.2550 Austin, Texas
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210.862.4813 San Antonio, Texas
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2022 Founder’s Award 2022 TRS Top 10
Steve Mabery
ASSOCIATE BROKER & TEAM LEAD 210.415.3377 San Antonio, Texas
Gene Palmieri
Jim Evins
210.844.8857 La Coste, Texas
210.380.1461 Moore, Texas
David Light
Derek Loebbecke
210.275.2369 San Antonio, Texas
361.243.0488 San Antonio, Texas
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Caleb Barton
210.862.8967 Hondo, Texas
512.417.0913 Austin, Texas
Garrett Daley
Frank Addington Jr.
210.245.0526 San Antonio, Texas
830.443.0440 Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
Morgan Tyler
Keith Rand
662.275.0712 San Marcos, Texas
903.391.8802 Groesbeck, Texas
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Holmes Williams ASSOCIATE BROKER & TEAM LEAD 512.797.7600 Fredericksburg, Texas
Jessica Suggs
Ryder Carpenter
903.348.1198 Longview, Texas
806.847.7310 Weatherford, Texas
Kathleen Blanks
Caleb Anderson
214.616.9231 Mineola, Texas
817.771.9039 Fort Worth, Texas
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Rusty Nesbitt
210.378.8557 Waco, Texas
830.328.0633 New Braunfels, Texas
Christy Wideman
Lane Kennedy
254.252.0144 Stephenville, Texas
903.736.9055 Atlanta, Texas
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2022 Top 10 Award 2022 Top Listing Associate
Zac Kerbow
ASSOCIATE BROKER & TEAM LEAD 325.226.0560 Rocksprings, Texas
Shon Riley ASSOCIATE 979.313.9321 Del Rio, Texas
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And that’s why I’m here. This podcast is many years in the making, but finding our voice in this space is, too. I am grateful for the sphere of influence around us, for the leadership at the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute who saw potential in this idea, and for our audiences who are eager to lean into the topics and relatable conversations to come.
The Land Steward Podcast: Origin Stories It’s new student orientation at Texas A&M the summer before my freshman year. Accompanying me was my grandfather, class of 1969, part of the class who experienced women on campus for the first time, and the most influential person in my life. Growing up, he read Brer Rabbit stories to me in the evenings and fixed my admiration for dark leather dress boots, breezy live oaks, and an ear for Spanish and bass vocals in chapel on Sundays. He taught me what I know about land stewardship and what it means to be proud of our heritage. He’s a brisk walker and probably about as excited as—if not more than—I to find Rudder Tower and our first session of the day. He stopped short of the door, looking at the directives we’d been given, glancing at the major I declared, orienting himself with the building. He’d asked me several months earlier why I chose landscape architecture, and I explained how much I liked the idea of working with nature, and to be honest, I loved the idea of tucking rolled schematics under my arm and building something beautiful. Green and unaware, he introduced me to an architect during spring break to acquaint me with the practice and profession. Maybe to his dismay, it didn’t sway me away from the idea. “What about your writing and public speaking? You’ve spent years achieving
honors and scholarships for something you truly enjoy. Is that not what you want to continue to be a part of anymore?” he broke his silence in a soft tone, knowing that I also learned how to be stubborn under his watch. We changed my major that day at a long table with a maroon tablecloth in between sessions and I started school a month later as an Agricultural Communications and Journalism student. His wisdom at that moment, and the lineage of educators before us, put me on the trajectory that I was probably always supposed to be on anyway. I continued to write and learn through the mentorship of many brilliant and generous people how to connect with people who also wanted to build and nurture something beautiful. I grew a reputation over the last decade as a professional storyteller who can translate science into works you want to remember, and my passion for conservation is palpable, I’ve been told. A significant part of my story will always be that I’m a landowner and I come from the seven generations of land stewards before me, who looked out over the same rolling hill country that we are so fortunate to do now. Of course, their view was different from mine today, and my kids will see a different view in their lifetime as the land is changed to support our growing population with more roads and rooftops.
I’m honored to host The Land Steward Podcast for you and for the thought leaders listed on our editorial calendar whose wisdom we look forward to bringing to your ears in the coming months. We have a handful of episodes published for you now from endangered species, finding natural resource professionals, navigating wild pig management, cattle roundup and more, and we’re eager to hear what you think. Join us when you can and we invite you to share your headphones or dashboard time with others who also care about healthy working lands, wildlife and the stories of collaboration and creativity that make room for resilience. Until then, a hat tip from one landowner to you, and we’ll talk soon. [Podcast link: https://nri.tamu.edu/theland-steward-podcast/]
The Land Steward Podcast We’re grateful you’re here to join us for some relatable conversations about land and wildlife stewardship. Your host, Brittany Wegner, will be taking you along as she talks with the brilliant minds in conservation today. You can find the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts— bookmark the channel to get notifications for the new episodes each month. CAPITALFARMCREDIT.COM
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CORRIVAL RANCH 57± Acres | Kendall County , Texas
Sisterdale, Texas 5,000± sq/ft ranch house, guest house, 2 cabins, & a studio 5 barns for horse training, rehab, breeding & more 97 stalls, 20+ tack rooms, StableComfort mats, auto waterers & fans Indoor & outdoor arenas Covered round pens, horse walkers, outdoor pens, & turnouts Underwater treadmill, cold saltwater spa, & TheraPlate 1± mile of West Sister Creek frontage
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West Squirrel Creek Ranch 812± Acres | Medina County , Texas
D’Hanis, Texas ½± mile of wet-weather West Squirrel Creek 2 ponds, 1 is stocked with fish Several elevated areas with beautiful views
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1 water well & electricity Low fenced & incredibly private Good ranch roads & game trails Numerous hunting blinds & feeders
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G2 Ranch 1,105± Acres | Frio County, Texas
Pearsall, Texas 13,000± sq/ft main lodge & additional accommodations Commercial kitchen & dining facilities for 150± guests Rooftop golf range, putting greens, & shooting ranges 2 stocked fishing lakes 6 wells & 7 irrigation pivots Various barns & structures Deer breeding with abundant native & exotic wildlife Turnkey business with everything included Great ranch roads & trails
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Johnson 209 Ranch 209± Acres | Johnson County, Texas
Alvarado, Texas Improved coastal fields Cross fenced with cattle pens Big oak bottoms & great native cover
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1 water well 6 stock tanks Old farmhouse with a barn Multiple developments in the area
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Glick Ranch
3,780± Acres | Brooks County , Texas
Encino, Texas Beautiful South Texas hunting ranch Frontage on CR 309 & Las Cuatas Rd 6BR/6.5BA main house & additional modular homes
3 water wells & 1 irrigated pivot 6 ponds, 1 stocked Low fenced with several high fenced portions Numerous hunting blinds & feeders
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CCR Ranch 662± Acres | Comanche County, Texas
Dublin, Texas 1,342± sq/ft main home & 352± cabin 4,000± sq/ft barn, 100± sq/ft shed, & chicken coop New pipe fencing with cross fences & automatic gates
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3 water wells, wet-weather creek, 2 ponds, & 1 lake 5 tower pivot irrigation system 140± acres of farmland Rolling topography with beautiful views
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Branch Ranch Estate 140± Acres | Kerr County, Texas
Hunt, Texas Direct access on HWY 39 900± ft of South Fork Guadalupe River New 3BR/3BA lower lodge Historic post office turned into a guest home
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3 casitas & 3-car garage recently completed New lodge & resort-style swimming pool under construction 100% high-fenced ranch
* An additional 740± acres are available alongside the 140± acres with additional river frontage or as a stand-alone property. The sellers are currently completing ongoing improvements on this land. However, you have a choice to acquire the improvements as-is or complete the current plans. Project plans & renderings are available upon request.
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Creekside Ranch
470± Acres | Burnet County, Texas
Oakalla, Texas ¾± mile of Rocky Creek frontage 1± mile of wet-weather creeks & 2 ponds 210± ft elevation change 60± acre hayfield Hilltops with scattered oaks & views for miles 3BR/2BA dwelling & additional build sites 2-story pavilion & 3,550± sq/ft metal shop
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It’s land where you can lose, and find, yourself simultaneously.
There’s nothing like being out in nature. It’s where you can forget about the everyday, while reintroducing you to yourself. And the one thing that could make all this even better, is owning the land you enjoy so much. So, if you would like a plot of land to hunt, fish, or do any other outdoor activity, Capital Farm Credit is here for you. We have the knowledge, guidance and expertise in acquiring recreational land with loans that have competitive terms and rates. Which is helpful because it’s time you reconnect to the land, and to the person you see in the mirror every day. To learn more, visit CapitalFarmCredit.com.
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High Ridge Ranch
658± Acres | Concho County, Texas
Eden, Texas High fenced with frontage on CR 3135 & CR 3136 2,000± sq/ft main house & 1,900± sq/ft guest house Newly built outdoor patio & grilling area 4,800± sq/ft barn with walk-in freezer & cleaning station
1,000± sq/ft barn 4 water wells & 4 water storage tanks 4 ponds Exotics & trophy whitetail deer
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Donihoo Ranch
710± Acres | Hamilton County, Texas
Evant, Texas Tremendous frontage along FM 1241 & CR 424 Brand new high fenced perimeter Rolling topography with beautiful views
Mature oak & pecan trees Stocked with exotics & improved whitetail 4 wet-weather creeks & 4 ponds 3BR/3BA ranch home & 3BR/2BA hunters’ lodge
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JACTAB Ranch 1,513± Acres | La Salle County, Texas
Fowlerton, Texas 2BR/1BA/1HB main house 2 guest houses Shop & equipment barn with walk-in cooler Several shooting ranges High fenced with cross fencing 2 wells Multi acre lake, 6 ponds, & creeks Abundant native & exotic wildlife $6.4M
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Triple Creek Ranch 140± Acres | Lee County, Texas
Giddings, Texas 1,585± feet of frontage on CR 117 1 live-water creek & 2 wet-weather creeks Predominantly wooded with some pastureland Rural water & single-phase electricity 3 sides low fenced Several hunting blinds & feeders Ag exempt $2M
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TD Ranch 770± Acres | Madison County, Texas
North Zulch, Texas Highly sought-after location Incredible water & development potential 3,000± sq/ft home & 2,000± sq/ft bunkhouse
2 deep Carrizo-Wilcox water wells 9 ponds, 2 stocked with largemouth bass Rolling hills with Oaks & improved grasses Low fenced with cross fencing
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Ruebes Creek Ranch 1,388± Acres | McCulloch County, Texas
Melvin, Texas New high fence with cross fencing Barndominium with an attached carport 2.5± miles of Reubes Creek 11-12 ponds
Water well, water storage tank & water lines Custom-built rock entrance Great ranch roads & trails
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Heart of Texas Game Ranch 711± Acres | McCulloch County, Texas
Brady, Texas High fenced with frontage on HWY 377 & CR 450 2,000± sq/ft remodeled rock ranch house Outdoor rock barbecue area
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Metal barn with apartment, walk-in cooler, and more! Horse stalls & equipment lean-to 2 water wells & rural water Multiple duck ponds
Wheeler Ranch 786± Acres | Van Zandt County, Texas
Van, Texas Incredible commercial / residential opportunities I-20 runs through the property Numerous access points via road frontage Thriving new developments nearby 10 ponds & 5 wet-weather creeks Fertile land with lush pastures
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TEXAS MULE DEER The Species, Management & Hunting
Mule deer found here in the great state of Texas (Odocoileus hemionus crooki) have populations that vary during wet periods (200,000) to dry periods (100,000) with most of the Texas population inhabiting the Trans Pecos region (80-90%). Unlike the Trans Pecos region, which is comprised of solely the desert Mule deer species, the Texas Panhandle has a mixture of Rocky Mountain and Desert Mule deer which typically lends to larger body sizes and wider antler development than their counter parts in far western regions of the state. In the Texas Panhandle, the Mule deer rut has typically been from mid-November to early December and the Trans Pecos rut has historically been from late December through mid-January. Predation and drought are the biggest factors going against the progression of our hidden state resource, which is indirectly tied to habitat quality. While Mule deer does tend to have smaller home ranges, bucks typically roam over several miles in a year during rut which is another reason these animals are such an interesting state game animal not only to manage, but also to hunt.
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HOW RAINFALL PLAYS A PART I have recently seen some years with great rainfall where Mule deer numbers were not only up in overall herd numbers, but also in the fawn recruitment and antler development as well. In years with below average rainfall, we typically have found fawn survival rates and antler development significantly lower. It is in my professional opinion; this is directly related to the stress of water available and the overall habitat quality easily accessibly to the resident herds on a particular property. Although we as wildlife and land managers try to supplement feed and water to our properties, there is nothing better than God given rain to our wildlife in this state. The reason for this is the natural habitat growth that comes from these rains. This unfortunately, will always be an unmistakable factor we must contend with.
SUPPLEMENTAL FEEDING/WATERING Supplemental feeder and proper watering systems are huge addition to managing, not only for overall Mule deer herd numbers on a property, but also antler growth over time. I have been on ranches that have no supplemental feed but have plentiful watering infrastructures in place and still have good quantity and quality of Mule deer. However, on properties with no water infrastructure and lots of supplemental feed in place, overall deer numbers and quality are down. This is a simple correlation to the fact that the Mule deer needs water. It is my opinion in writing this article that if you truly want to manage your Mule deer herds, you must have a working water infrastructure. In addition to water, supplemental feeding (which in by design is supplementing protein to your deer herds, not just attracting) is another great tool in a wildlife manager’s toolbox regarding the Texas Mule deer. I personally feed an 18% protein pellet free choice to our herds on the properties we manage. This supplement is not only beneficial to our does and our newly born fawns but is also important to our buck’s antler development in the growing months as well as recovery after the rut.
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THE MANAGEMENT
THE HUNT
I personally do not allow any harvesting of Mule deer does on any of our properties solely on the reasoning of increasing our overall quantity of deer. When we have trophy Mule deer hunters, we do not allow bucks to be taken unless they are at least seven years of age or older. This practice allows these bucks not only to reach their peak potential in antler growth, but also ensures they are passing along more desirable traits. Regarding management buck hunting (less desirable antler trait bucks) we will allow bucks to be taken as early as three years of age. It does not do any good to manage your top end of the herd while letting your bottom end continue to spread traits that are not desirable into a program you are building. I would consider a management buck to be anything missing forks (back or front) or presenting undesirable characteristic antler growth such as weak point length, width, or overall configuration.
When hunting these unique creatures, you must always remember that Mule deer are the masters of disguise and deceit. To many times I have seen a mature Mule deer buck completely lie flat with his head on the ground and wait for the passing hunting vehicle to go by only to stand up and continue about his day unseen. In my personal guiding experience in both the Texas Panhandle and Trans Pecos regions, bucks will have their usual home ranges (1-3 miles) from post rut, through antler development, until rut begins. These bucks will travel several miles during the rut in search of does and make several passes through a particular property during this time. I have seen a buck on camera last year in Stinnett, Tx (northeast of Amarillo) for a few days, only to disappear for a period of time and reappear three miles away on a separate camera. I will also note that this buck did in fact make his way back to the original sighting once a week. During the Trans Pecos pre rut, you will typically find your does in the upper hills and mountain ranges while your bucks will be utilizing the lower grease wood flats and dry water drainages. When rut kicks in these bucks begin separating and moving out and the does also begin relocating into lower country compared to their late spring/summer holding areas. One main thing to remember when hunting Mule deer, drive slow and glass slower.
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Even when we find ourselves in a less than adequate raining season, a good water infrastructure and protein feeding program betters the overall quantity and quality of Mule deer herds, plain and simple.
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You can not grow 200” quality Mule deer while harvesting four- and five-year-old 150-160” bucks. Be patient and let your good bucks get a little age on them. Focus on harvesting management bucks and removing the less than desirable traits from the herd composition. I guarantee you will thank me in a few years for this bit of information.
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Do not over manage your property. Some ranches, if holding a healthy population of does, need to focus on a feeding program to benefit recruitment and retention. In this scenario, I would focus on hunting mainly in the rut when bucks would be patrolling into the property in search of does. Regarding properties that generally hold more bucks during the off season, focus on a feeding program that benefits overall buck health and antler development. In this case, I would focus efforts on hunting bucks before they make their rut journey or after, when they return for the off season (be mindful that later in the season these bucks will be broken up from fighting).
There is a no one size fits all strategy for wildlife management or even hunting in Texas for that matter, but I hope that this article is beneficial in some way to a landowner with a question or a hunter preparing for his next Texas Mule deer adventure.
By: Calan J. Ahrens General Manager/CEO Ahrens Ranch & Wildlife, LLC. Ahrens Ranch & Wildlife, LLC. operates on over 600,000 acres of Texas servicing landowners and hunters needs from exotic game capture/ management/sales, ranch/wildlife consulting, professional hunting, and much more. www.ahrensranchandwildlife.com
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