I've recently been kicking around the idea of purchasing one of those smaller properties around this area for a family get away/ hunting property. Have found some places in the area in the 150-200 acre size that could be affordable for me. Anyone own or have any experience with these properties? Is the hunting any good?
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Smaller land tracts- Edwards, Val Verde county
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There are some that border our 14,000 acre ranch we lease. They came to our land owner asking if they could tap into his water lines and he almost **** them for asking. Now they hunt our fence lines and the game wardens are watching them thinking now they are coming into our lease poaching because they shoot everything on their small tract.
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Originally posted by panhandlehunter View PostHunting on most of them is mediocre. You'll probably kill some stuff but it's not good enough to buy it for that reason IMO. For the price of that land you could get a pretty nice lease for a long time.
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It all depends on where you're at. I have a 200 acre place just north of Stephenville. I take care of the property, plant a good sized food plot every fall, and keep feeders full all year. I also leave several sanctuary areas and don't over hunt it. The deer numbers aren't high, but I've been lucky enough to get a nice deer every year.
The decision of whether or not to buy a place is different for everyone. I grew up dreaming of owning my own property. I never dreamed of having a good lease. I wouldn't trade my place for the world.Last edited by WBT; 12-20-2017, 07:08 PM.
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They are cheaper for a reason due to most of them over-hunted. Look county bag limits on whitetails also. Like posted above if you can get one in the right location you will be pleased. Water and electricity are going to cost you a lot. Keeping an ag exemption or wildlife exemption can be made difficult by the county you buy in. Also think about Anthrax out there in that area. Been a while since it has hit and it will sooner or later. I think the last outbreak was in the early 2000's IIRC now. It can wipe out deer in large areas while missing others.
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Originally posted by texashunter56 View PostThey are cheaper for a reason due to most of them over-hunted. Look county bag limits on whitetails also. Like posted above if you can get one in the right location you will be pleased. Water and electricity are going to cost you a lot. Keeping an ag exemption or wildlife exemption can be made difficult by the county you buy in. Also think about Anthrax out there in that area. Been a while since it has hit and it will sooner or later. I think the last outbreak was in the early 2000's IIRC now. It can wipe out deer in large areas while missing others.
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As mentioned, that area is prone to Anthrax... The main area to be concerned with is north of Hwy 90 and South of 377... that wedge has been wiped out about every 10 to 20 years since I was a kid... When conditions are right a "bloom" will occur very quickly and from infection to death only takes about 7-10 days in a WT deer...
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