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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 signs of a properly managed timberland reaping the benefits of...

Hunter Management on Your Ranch

In our four-part series we’ve discussed habitat management, herd management and now we find ourselves diving into one of the most challenging aspects of wildlife management, HUNTER MANAGEMENT, managing the...

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...

TACKLING A THORNY PROBLEM: Pricklypear Removal

As any experienced rancher knows, rangeland requires regular maintenance, especially when it comes to controlling invasive species, such as Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri, more commonly known as the Texas pricklypear....

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...

1031 Tax Deferred Exchange on Farm & Ranch Land Property

Your Farm & Ranch Investment Property and Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges by Casey Berley, ALC, Hortenstine Ranch Company One of the most lucrative considerations available to help investors sell...

Give Low Fence a Chance Before High Fencing

By Blake Hortenstine, Ranch Broker There are low-fenced people and there are high-fenced people when it comes to managing and growing trophy whitetails. Both can be quite passionate about their...

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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

Texas small towns offer something you cannot find in the suburbs anymore. You get actual land at prices that make sense. From North Texas ranch country down to the Piney

The Real Benefits of Owning a Ranch

Texas ranches have caught the attention of investors and families who want something different from traditional real estate. These properties can pay for themselves through hunting leases, cattle grazing, and

11 Best Places to Hunt in Texas for Big Game

Best Places to Hunt in Texas for Landowners Texas has become a hunting destination that draws people from across the country. The state holds around 4 million whitetail deer alone,

How Much Is a Ranch in Texas? A Complete Buyer’s Guide to Land Prices

What Affects the Price of a Texas Ranch? Ranch prices in Texas swing wildly based on where you buy, how much land you want, what comes with it, and what

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