
By: Mark Matthews, Partner/Broker Associate Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here and an integral part of the landscape in Texas. In this discussion, I aim to shed light on a crucial aspect often overlooked in the discourse surrounding CWD – the implications for buying and selling ranch properties, and the responsibility of disclosing pertinent information…

Texas waterfowl season is coming to an end and for many of us avid waterfowl hunters this has been a lackluster year. The ducks and geese have been extremely unpredictable. Many of our mornings have been spent snapping pictures of the sunrise instead of snapping pictures of limits. Biologists and…

Solar Pump Technology Earns Blue Ribbon in the Lone Star State In the immense state of Texas, water is the key ingredient for all landowners to keep property thriving. And with every step that solar technology takes, the ability for Texas landowners to discover and utilize far more beneficial ways to help store…

Studying Rural Land Trends in the Lone Star State The name Republic Ranches, LLC is commonly known, and the company is frequently sought out because of the fact that a skilled and extremely knowledge crew in all backgrounds of farm and ranch real estate make-up the team. With five offices located in or…

Landowners Study the Riparian Zone There are a great deal of facets that come along with owning rural property; the land steward must study and understand everything there is to know in all areas to create and maintain a working ranch or even a family getaway that is focused on hunting, fishing or…

The Birds of Texas From regional giants to the rare Mexican visitor, it’s truly amazing to bird-watch in the Lone Star State. With each section of Texas being so varied in both climate and area, the incredible number of species to be found is almost downright magical. As 2014 begins to close…

The Culture & Kindness of Texas Hill Country When you speak of Hill Country, you speak of a region that commonly includes all or part of twenty-five counties in the grand state of Texas. This area is truly stunning; it can offer up the feeling of isolation and peace; providing land to explore…

Defending a Homeland The Lone Star State was home to hundreds of Native American Indians. The Apache dominated most of West Texas, and there were two groups among them – the Lipan and the Mescalero – that were hugely important to the growth of Texas. Apaches were among the first to learn…

Desert Mule Deer Populations and Value on Private Lands in Texas The Borderland Research Institute at Sul Ross University reports: “Mule deer populations ebb and flow with precipitation but the relationship isn’t always simple. Mule deer herds in the Trans-Pecos averaged 150,000 individuals and varied considerably (98,000-222,000). Fawn production (fawn:doe) was also…
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