James Bigley

Water Information for Landowners

The following websites are resources related to water for landowners: DROUGHT INFORMATION: The website https://www.drought.gov/states/texas provides up-to-date information on drought conditions in Texas, including temperature and precipitation conditions, key drought indicators, outlooks, historical conditions, and water supply, agriculture, and public health maps. The website is part of the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a multi-agency […]

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Comanche Chief Iron Jacket

History / James Bigley

Comanche Chief Iron Jacket Iron Jacket, also known as Puhihwikwasu’u, was a Comanche chief and medicine man who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries[4]. He was a chieftain of the Noconi band of the Comanche tribe and was believed to have the power to blow bullets aside with his breath[4]. Iron

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The Largest Contiguous Ranches in the US

Ranching News / James Bigley

Discovering Vermejo and the Waggoner Ranch, the largest contiguous ranches in the US Are you a nature lover looking for a unique and unforgettable outdoor experience, or a working cattle ranch? Look no further than Vermejo and the Waggoner Ranch, the two largest contiguous ranches in the US. Previously, it was thought that the

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Elk in Texas

Wildlife Management / James Bigley

Texas Elk Range – Live interactive mapping, free range, updated Jan 1 2024 Map Legend: Black Triangle = Historical Elk Physical Evidence, White triangle = Elk Petroglyphs, Red Star = Recent Elk Sightings Out of Range, Blue Covered Counties = Current Elk Free Range (Source: Pitchstone Waters) Elk In Texas: Really? Elk Originally Inhabited Texas: The

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Cattle Ranching

Ranch Management / James Bigley

CATTLE RANCHING Maybe since the advent of the television series “Yellowstone,” there is a lot of interest in cattle ranching. With its abundant grasslands and large grain supply, the United States has developed a beef industry that is largely separate from its dairy sector. The United States is the home of the largest fed-cattle industry in

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How Does A Recession Effect Land Prices?

Real Estate, Landowner Resources / James Bigley

2023 Land Prices – What will happen? In Texas, land is an ever-present commodity. Land prices are always changing and many factors contribute to changes in land values. This post focuses on building a comprehensive foundation of how Texas land prices change, giving you the knowledge you need to understand trends that impact land

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