Ranch Road 335 , Barksdale, TX 78828(Edwards County)

Enjoy swimming, tubing, and fishing for perch, bass or catfish. Pecan orchards scatter the river bottoms and Indian mounds can be found on the banks. Fertile pastures are located at the base of the mountains providing nourishment for herds of axis, black buck antelope, whitetail, wild turkey, hogs, and the occasional passing elk, sika and fallow. Aoudad sheep can be hunted in the rough mountain country. The ranch has NEVER been commercially hunted - only friends and family. This ranch has been under very strict management since 2005.

Miles of roads have been built in the mountains on the west side of the ranch and are easily accessible by 4-wheel drive. A watering system has also been piped across the mountain ridge for 3.5 miles. Multiple water troughs are strategically placed all over the ranch.

There is also a very neat cave on the ranch. The entry is a bit tight. You must crawl on your stomach for about 15 feet, then it opens up into a large den about 8 feet wide and 15 feet tall. In the den you can see old stalagmites and stalagmites. Once you pass through the den, you can follow a very wide passage or corridor that takes you further into the mountain. Look up and you will see small cavities that lead to another chamber in the cave. A special thanks to the Aggie Cavers for exploring these other sections! The Texas A&M Cavers, UT Grotto and the Bexar County Grotto mapped this cave for us. Recorded maps can be provided on request.

A very comfortable lodge remodeled in 2005, is located on the ranch with a wrap around porch, sprinkler system and all the comforts of home. Bedrooms sleep 8 very comfortably. There is a large shop on the ranch, carport area for vehicles, ice machine and a animal cleaning area.

Ranch is low fence except for 20 acres around the lodge and shop, which has new game fence (2010). There is a blacked out deer trapping area with loading chutes. We use this to trap axis and blackbuck for resale. Ranch is AG Exempt under exotic wildlife production.

Improvements:

The lodge was completely remodeled in 2005. New flooring and carpet was installed in 2005. Lodge will be sold furnished and with some decor - detail list of what does not convey can be furnished. Some photos above show items that may have already been removed from the lodge. Interior unit of the central AC/Heat was replaced in 2008. Hot water heater was replaced in 2007. New floor decking (treated tongue and grove) on all of the porch was installed in 2010. Exterior of the lodge was cleaned and stained in 2011. The ranch has 4+ carport that was built in 2005.

Through all of the 2011 drought, there has not been any problems with the well. This is a very good well . The water is clean and pure. Very good drinking water!! The sprinkler system around the house has been running twice a week all summer!! Located in the mountains are several watering stations. All-weather pipe runs for miles. Water is pumped up the mountains to provide water to the animals on a regular basis.

Conveniently located on the ranch is a caliche pit. Driveway and road materials can be taken from this pit anytime you need it. This is also an excellent place to sight your guns in!

Several feeders, ground blinds, tower blinds, protein feeders, and lock-on tree stands will convey with the ranch.

Utilities:

Electric, Water well, Septic are onsite.

Water:

During all of the drought of 2011, Ruths Draw (a spring fed creek) has not stopped running. It is still holding strong and feeding the Nueces. This creek borders the ranch for over a quarter of a mile. Fish are still swimming and the water is flowing! The crystal clear waters of the Nueces and Ruths Draw invite you to jump right in! Swim, tube, or fish these beautiful waters. The water is warm enough (on an average year) to swim March through October on a sunny day!!

With Ruths Draw still flowing at normals levels during one of the worst droughts Texas has ever seen, the Nueces River Ranch is truly a Water Front Ranch!!!!!!!!!!