Muleshoe, TX (Bailey County)

Terrain: The Quail Ridge Ranch is primarily gently rolling with some areas of large elevation change. The ranch ranges from open grassy clearings to areas of both thick and thin mesquite brush. The main forage grasses are blue and side oats gramma, buffalo grass, vine mesquite grass, and some tabosa. There is a large ridge of hills the rises along the center of the ranch that offers beautiful views of old cottonwood trees and groves of salt cedars along the banks of the 80 acre Coyote Lake. Coyote Lake is an alkaline lake that winters over 40,000 Sandhill Cranes and other waterfowl when it holds water. As a bonus the sand hill and mesquite habitat harbors Mule Deer and there has been a 203 & a 181 B&C buck taken off the ranch. The ranch also offers Prairie dog hunting which is fun during the off season or for simply shooting rifles.

Improvements: There is an older 1900 sq ft. brick home with an enclosed garage. 25 acre alfalfa field with side roll irrigation system and strong irrigation water. Two submersible wells with pvc lines providing water to owner’s home, livestock, and wildlife. Fences are good to excellent.

Wildlife: Quail—Bobwhite and Blue Quail, Mule Deer—Nine Day Season, Sandhill Crane, Ducks, Mourning Dove, Prairie dogs, excellent varmint hunting.

Income: Approximately 220 acres is in the CRP program through 2012. The owner is receiving an annual payment of $7,721.00 or $35.00 per acre. This CRP grass mix provides excellent cover and habitat for game birds.

Taxes: 2007 taxes were $2993.51

Comments: It is not uncommon for hunters to encounter 30-35 coveys of birds per day when hunting the Quail Ridge Ranch. This is an excellent opportunity to own a large hunting and cattle ranch for a minimal price per acre.

Price: $285 per acre

Contact: Andrew Pennington - Listing Agent (940) 838-8112