West side Smith-Roche Road (C.R. 2880) , Devine, TX 78016(Frio County)

Land Features: The ranch has level to gently rolling land with 628 to 655 elevations. There are two subtle drainages which are the locations of the stock tanks. Much of the land has clay loam to sandy loam soils. The drainage areas likely have clay soils which may hold water.

Vegetation: Most types of South Texas brush species are found on the property. The largest brush and trees are located in the drainage areas with deep soils. The ranch has an excellent cover of native brush desired by wildlife for habitat and nutrition including mesquite with underbrush such as guajillo, blackbrush, wild persimmon, coma, whitebrush, granjeno, twisted acacia prickly pear, tasajillo and guayacan. The ranch has a good cover of native grasses. The ranch has an estimated stocking rate of approximately 20 mother cows.

Water Features: There are two good stock tanks with one considered a lake; both are stocked with fish. There is a former gas well plugged down at the water sands which may provide a possible water well.

Fencing: The property is high fenced with eight foot tall game fence on three sides. The Seller will provide an allowance to high fence the southside of the +/- 400 acres which is currently open to the larger parent ranch.

Wildlife and Recreational Appeal: The ranch is under game management and high fenced on three sides and currently not fenced on the south side opening to the larger ranch. The ranch has a Managed Lands Deer Permit, Level III (MLD Level III). The owner has improved the genetics on the ranch with bred does from the Wheeler and the Shiner Ranches as well as released trophy bucks. The buck/doe ratio is reportedly 1:1 based on Biologist census. Ranch management has fed free choice protein. The feeders are enclosed with feed pens. Not only does the ranch have good deer hunting, but the ranch is in an excellent area for dove and quail hunting. The two stock tanks have fish. Overall, the property is located in a good area for native wildlife including white-tail deer, wild turkeys, doves, quail, wild hogs, javelinas and seasonal waterfowl.

Personal Property: Seller will convey two deer blinds, various corn feeders and one combination protein/corn feeder.

Easements & Encumbrances: Electricity is provided by AEP. The ranch has remnants of old oil and gas production.

Minerals: Surface only; the owners own no minerals. The offering is subject to existing oil and gas leases of record and production.

Price: $3,495 per acre or $1,398,000, surface only.

Brokers Comments: This ranch is super close to San Antonio for early morning or late afternoon bird and deer hunts. The wildlife is good with enhanced deer genetics. The brush is good plus there are two stock tanks. The ranch has a good number of roads. The property is mostly high fenced and will be completely high fenced shortly after the sale. The ranch is ready to hunt - all it needs is you!