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Comanche Chief Iron Jacket
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
The Largest Contiguous Ranches in the US
Discovering Vermejo and the Waggoner Ranch, the largest contiguous ranches in the US Are you a nature lover looking for a unique and unforgettable
Elk in Texas
Texas Elk Range – Live interactive mapping, free range, updated Jan 1 2024 Map Legend: Black Triangle = Historical Elk Physical Evidence, White triangle =
Cattle Ranching
CATTLE RANCHING Maybe since the advent of the television series “Yellowstone,” there is a lot of interest in cattle ranching. With its abundant grasslands
How Does A Recession Effect Land Prices?
2023 Land Prices – What will happen? In Texas, land is an ever-present commodity. Land prices are always changing and many factors contribute to
The Largest Ranches in Texas
Recently, James Bigley talked about the biggest ranches in the world. There’s been so much talk about the Yellowstone ranch and a spinoff, the 6666
XIT, the Real Largest Ranch
Taylor Sheridan is one busy guy, promoting the history of settling the Yellowstone Ranch in “1883” and a modern version of trying to preserve the
Exotics In Texas
What is an Exotic? According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, “The term exotics in Texas refers to medium to large-sized nonindigenous or non-native
Luckenbach Texas
Nestled deep within the very heart of Hill Country, Texas, is the tiny town of Luckenbach (Loo-kin- bahk). There are just 13 residents living inside the town’s
So You Want to be a Rancher
So you want to be a rancher. Why? Did you grow up on a farm? You loved the smell of the disced land and the
The Best Ways To Maintain Your Texas Ranch As A Ranch Owner
Running and preserving your Texas ranch is never an easy job especially in the busy time of the year– regardless of whether you own a
Understanding Texas Water Rights Law
In Texas, the water rights are dependent on whether the water is surface or ground water. In general, the landowner owns the groundwater in Texas.
How Can I Access My Own Landlocked Property
“Landlocked” properties are generally properties that do not have any direct access to public roads from the property itself. An easement is an interest in
Axis Deer in Texas
Unless you are from Texas or a hunter, I will bet you have never heard of Axis Deer. These animals are originally from India and
How To Buy Land In Texas
The act of buying land in Texas Hill country is an exciting process, however, for someone who is purchasing their first land, it can be
Medina Lake
Called “The Cowboy Capital of the World” by the Texas Legislature, Bandera County is rich with the spirit of the frontier, but not rich with
The Value of Land Ownership in the Lone Star State
Own Land for Less in Texas One of the fundamental keys to the American dream has long been land ownership. By staking out a claim
Increasing Your Home’s Water Pressure
If you’ve recently moved out of the city, to the ranch you’ve always dreamed of owning, it might be disappointing to find a drop in
