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Hortenstine Ranch Company to List One of Texas’ Largest Privately Owned Lakes: Lake Monticello

The Beautiful and Expansive Lake Monticello Is Projected to Hit the Market on April 3 DALLAS AND MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hortenstine Ranch Company (HRC), a Texas-based brokerage company specializing in large land and water-centric ranch...

Wildfire Mitigation

Blake Hortenstine Discusses Wildfire Mitigation with the Dallas Morning News

The Smokehouse Creek fire, which ignited on February 26 near Stinnett in the Texas Panhandle, has scorched over 1 million acres. Fanned by strong winds, it was among several major...

Erath County, The Lake Ranch @ Hico

New Property Boasting What Is Believed to Be the Largest Privately Owned Lake in Texas’s Erath County

The Lake Ranch at Hico Contains a 100-Surface-Acre Lake and Spans Over 780 Acres Total Original Article Posted by PRNewswire DALLAS and HICO, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 — Hortenstine Ranch...

HRC Sets New Benchmarks In Expansive Water-Centric Properties

Hortenstine Ranch Company Contributed to the Sale of the Largest Private Lake in the United States and Continues to Set New Benchmarks in the Farm and Ranch Real Estate Market...

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HRC to Exhibit at Hunters Extravaganza 2023

Fort Worth, TX –The original Texas hunting show is on deck this month. Beginning August 11, join Hortenstine Ranch Company for the 47th annual Hunters Extravaganza, also known as the...

Summer Internships - Alexander with Blake Fishing

HRC Summer Internships Establish Lasting Connections

A Solid History of Summer Internships Each summer, Hortenstine Ranch Company welcomes a college intern to the team who is willing to jump in and help with office tasks and...

Bret Polk Awarded Top Producer of the Year, Chance Turner Runner-Up

Central Texas’ Bret Polk Awarded Hortenstine Ranch Company’s Top Producing Agent, Chance Turner Runner-Up Central Texas real estate agent Bret Polk has been named Hortenstine Ranch Company’s 2022 Top Producing...

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Why Do I Need a Land Survey?

Thou shalt not remove thy neighbor’s landmark… Deuteronomy 19:14 Why do you suppose the supreme law giver, God, addressed and instructed through Moses in early biblical times that the people...

Texas Hunting Land- Black Brothers Muleshoe Ranch

Historic Breckenridge Texas Hunting Land Featured in Lone Star Outdoor News

As seen in Lone Star Outdoor News Texas Hunting Annual Untapped Texas Hunting Land Steeped in History The Black Brothers Muleshoe Ranch is a high-quality, low fence hunting and cattle...

A Duck Hunt to Remember

The 2021-2022 duck/goose season was a grind for many hunters in the South. The pattern for the last three seasons has been off, and this year was no different. November...

Putting Prescribed Fire to Work on Your Timberland

It doesn’t get much better than winding through a mature stand of timber with a healthy understory and a slight char on the bottom of the trees. These are all...

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How to Start a Ranch The Right Way Without Making Costly Mistakes

Starting a Ranch in Texas? Here’s What You Need to Know Texas has always been ranch country, and for good reason. The state offers diverse landscapes, a favorable climate, and

Methods for Cedar Clearing from Ranches in Texas

Cedar trees, especially the Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and Ashe juniper (Juniperus ashei), are commonly found on Texas ranches. Historically, periodic wildfires and grazing by native animals kept cedar

Your Guide to Finding Ranches for Sale Near Dallas, Texas

Are you dreaming of owning a ranch near Dallas, Texas? Whether you’re seeking a sprawling cattle ranch, a cozy equestrian property, or a hunting ranch brimming with whitetail deer, the

Types of Ranches in Texas: A Quick Overview for Buyers

Texas land covers millions of acres, with plenty of opportunities for ranch ownership. The variety spans from large cattle operations to weekend getaways, with the ranch lifestyle deeply rooted in

Ranch Hunts in Texas: What Makes Them Special

Texas ranch hunts are private hunting experiences on managed land, designed for focus and results. These hunts happen across large properties where animals like whitetail deer, wild hogs, and exotic

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