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The fact is that most of us don’t know the difference between Guayacan and Cancun; and that’s not just a Texas Ranch Broker’s inside joke. Knowing can be the diffeence  between a good Texas hunting ranch and something truly exceptional. 

Texas Whitetail rely heavily on natural food sources; and nothing is more desirable to them.  Having a good mix of browse, habitat,  and plenty of permanent water are the necessary elements for keeping and growing trophy animals. 

When we are on a South Texas Hunting Ranch we look for several key factors. 

1. Brush/Browse Diversity:  Presence of high protein browse, maturity, height (8ft+), and management. We are looking for Guayacan, Blackbrush, Granjeno,  Honey Mesquite and Guajillo.
2. Number and location of permanent water sources. There should be at least one (1) for every 300 acres, spread over the ranch evenly. Water in only one location can cause that area to become over grazed.
3. Habitat and habitat control.  Looking for heavy brush cover with sanctuary areas.  Habitat control should include roller-chopping to lower the browse line and encourage growth. 
4. Population control is a major factor in a ranch successfully producing trophy class animals.  We look for signs of over grazing but rely mostly on game counts and surveys.

Every ranch is different, and depending on the location you will be wanting to look for different things.  There are only three constants in good hunting properties; food, water, and habitat. 

As the economy remains uncertain, investors are looking for a way to capitalize in a buyers market.  Although prices have not fallen as much in the Texas Hill Country, cash buyers are still making great deals.  Comprehensive market conditions have forced some owners into quick sales, and others are simply seeing that this is a great time to look at an offer. 

Live water properties have always been the most sought after.  The difference today is that they are not just a smart investment; they are the best investment available.   In our personal experience, water properties have consistently out-performed investments in the stock market and continue to produce returns, even in these tough times.  While other companies are complaining about the market conditions, we see it as an opportunity.  Our 30 years as Texas Ranch Brokers have provided the knowledge, experience, and fortitude necessary to sift through the record number of properties on the market, and find that golden nugget. 

Our clients have enjoyed returns averaging just under fifty (50) percent in an investment that can be touched and enjoyed.  How many investments have that quality of return while providing fishing, swimming, hunting, and an unmatched pride of ownership? 

A great addition to any portfolio