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Texas Historical Commission | Comanche Crest Ranch

History helps us understand change and how the society we live in came to be. Many of us feel the almost poetic appeal of the past and have a passionate interest in finding out what really did happen long ago....

Managing the Deer Herd on Your Ranch

Managing the deer herd on your ranch can be a daunting task if not approached in the correct manner. It is certainly one of those topics, like habitat management, that...

Star Brand, Historic Ranch featured in the News

With 7 generations of fond memories and gratitude, the descendants of Toddie Lee Wynne are offering their historic ranch to the marketplace for the first time in 160 years, and...

TACKLING A THORNY PROBLEM: Pricklypear Removal

Key Takeaways Pricklypear spreads fast and takes over pasture, especially through dry years. Mechanical grubbing runs $80 to $100 per hour. The cactus has to be buried under 18 to...

Toddie Lee Wynne Leaves Indelible Marks on Texas History

In North Texas, the Wynne name needs no introduction, but, even for such a storied family, Toddie Lee Wynne Sr. left indelible marks on Texas history—AMLICO, the Dallas Cowboys, Six...

Intensive Deer Management on Your Ranch

We all want to attract and hold game on our property, but that’s often easier said than done. Intensive deer management can be an overwhelming project to take on, but...

Upshur County Landowners Resource Guide

by Stephen Schwartz Upshur County is a county in Texas located just northwest of Longview with a total population of 35,291 people spread out over the county’s 556 square miles....

Land Report Best Brokerage Award 5 Years Running

Hortenstine Ranch Company is proud to announce that it has received The Land Report Best Brokerage Award. This is the 5th consecutive year that Hortenstine Ranch Company has received the...

Hamilton County: Dove Capital of Texas!

Hamilton County, also referred to as “Cowboy Country” and the “Dove Capital of Texas”, is located deep in the heart of central Texas on the Edwards Plateau. It is a...

Resources for Albany Texas Hunters and New Land Owners

Albany Texas hunters are important to the local economy and the locals welcome you with a smile and good ole West Texas “how y’all doin”? As ranch brokers, we sell...

Red River Ranch for Sale : 4M Ranch

Key Takeaways 4M Ranch is a 2,092-acre property in Red River County combining cattle, agriculture, and hunting. Water is the standout: 3 spring-fed lakes (largest at 13 acres), Red River...

Featured Articles

8 Magical Christmas Events in Texas

When the holiday season arrives, Texas and nearby Oklahoma towns come alive with lights, music, and the kind of small-town charm that makes this time of year special. Across the

Finding the Right Fence for Your Ranch Property

Your ranch property represents years of hard work and investment. The fence you choose protects that investment while keeping your livestock safe and your boundaries clear. A good fence does

Discover the Best Places to Live in Texas

Key Takeaways Top rural picks include Ben Wheeler, Athens, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Gilmer, Hallsville, Albany, Coleman, Meridian, Gainesville, and Breckenridge. Texas living is not one-size-fits-all. Ranch country, lake towns,

The Real Benefits of Owning a Ranch

Key Takeaways Texas ranches earn through cattle, hunting leases, and agriculture, while the land itself usually appreciates. Tax advantages stack up: agricultural exemptions, no state income tax, and reduced property

11 Best Places to Hunt in Texas for Big Game

Key Takeaways The post covers 11 regions: South Texas Brush Country, Hill Country, San Angelo, Menard County, Coleman County, Ingram, Lubbock Region, Brady, Quanah, Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, and the

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