, Uvalde, TX (Uvalde County)
5,800 Acres in Uvalde, TX
Acres: 5800 +/- Acres
Location: This large, premium South Texas ranch is located in Uvalde County approximately 18 miles west of Uvalde, TX on the north side of HWY 90. There is limited highway frontage. The ranch is a little over 1 ½ hours west of San Antonio.
Description: This South Texas ranch has been owned by one family since 1927 and is located in the upper south Texas ecological area in the transition zone below the Edwards Plateau. The entire ranch is covered with native South Texas brush including mesquite, granjeno, blackbrush, guajillo, cenizo, and acacia. There are also numerous live oak mottes scattered throughout the ranch. There has been limited brush control professionally conducted at various locations on the ranch. The terrain is relatively flat near the highway with some undulating to hilly terrain toward the north. Soil types range from cla...
Description: This South Texas ranch has been owned by one family since 1927 and is located in the upper south Texas ecological area in the transition zone below the Edwards Plateau. The entire ranch is covered with native South Texas brush including mesquite, granjeno, blackbrush, guajillo, cenizo, and acacia. There are also numerous live oak mottes scattered throughout the ranch. There has been limited brush control professionally conducted at various locations on the ranch. The terrain is relatively flat near the highway with some undulating to hilly terrain toward the north. Soil types range from clay-loam to limestone in the uplands. Riparian areas are found adjacent to the river.
Wildlife: This is an excellent ranch with lots of deer, turkey, dove and quail. The ranch has been under intensive wildlife management for 10 years including participation in the Managed Land Deer Permit (MLDP) program of TPWD in the previous 5 years. There have been several trophy bucks taken over 160 Boone & Crockett points. Turkey hunting on this ranch is exceptional. Good range and wildlife management makes this an exceptional wildlife ranch.
Water: This ranch is well watered with 4 water wells including 3 windmills and 1 solar pump. Each well has multiple water troughs. There is one small pond which is fed by one of the wells. The West Prong of the Nueces River crosses the northern half of the ranch offering seasonal water.
Improvements: Besides the water development, there is a very good set of livestock working pens. The North and East boundary fences are 8 ft high fenced. The west boundary will be high-fenced once the boundaries have been established from the rest of the ranch and be cost shared by new owner. There is a good set of cattle pens and several cross-fences for a livestock operation. This ranch is surrounded by large ranches for added privacy.
Minerals: Negotiable. Exact mineral conveyance to be determined at time of new title commitment.
Remarks: This historic ranch has been in the same family since 1927 and is situated in the midst of one of the most desirable counties for recreation and hunting in Texas. Located in one of the most scenic areas of southwest Texas, this ranch is easily accessible by highway and a comfortable drive from San Antonio. The terrain is gently rolling to undulating with the West Prong of the Nueces River meandering across the northern portion. There are spectacular views from a bluff overlooking the West Prong. Healthy native wildlife populations exist on the property. A wildlife management program is in place under the guidance of Texas Parks and Wildlife.