Might become a land baron in RS

[AntlerCollector]

Thanks for all the input gents. Gonna go this wknd to check it out. Thanks again

Good luck.

Still wondering what a nongame lease is.

[locolobo]

Ex father in law used to own 13 Acres on the Nueces just on the north side of the 55 bridge, south of Camp wood. We both shot deer every year and never left the property. But that was 30 yrs ago. Fine area in my opinion.

[4xBuilder]

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[joel45acp]

Good luck.

Still wondering what a nongame lease is.

No game

[Mule Skinner]

Assuming your 40 acres is in a subdivision, find out if the subdivision has a property owners association. A POA doesn't solve all the problems that a property owner can encounter in a subdivision but it helps to minimize issues.

I've owned 30 acres in eastern Edwards County for almost 15 years. Our POA has an 8 point and 13" minimum spread rule. Does everyone follow it? Hell no, but many do, and that helps. My immediate neighbors are selective so we tend to get a few bucks that carry over from one season to the next. Our POA also collects dues so that we can pay for interior road work when needed. The dues also cover an electric well that is accessible for all property owners and a light at the main gate.

Is your subdivision under an Ag tax valuation? If so, that's nice to have to save money but then you'll have to tolerate cattle. Fortunately for us, our cattleman removes his cattle from Oct. 1 through the end of doe/spike season.

Think safety as a priority on small properties, including blind/feeder placement, shooting lanes, etc. as well as those of your neighbors. I'll have my kids where blaze orange when they are walking to/from blinds, especially if they are walking on the ranch road to do so.

And be sure to temper your expectations. There isn't going to be a 120 behind every bush. In 15 years I can count the number of bucks I've shot on one hand (and that includes one spike). Then again, I've been selective, follow our agreed upon antler rules and have let plenty walk that meet the minimum rules. But I've killed axis (including one on my wall with main beams measuring 32.5"/34.5"), pigs, spring turkey, squirrel, dove, etc.

You'll likely have to put up with people driving to and from their tract during morning/evening prime time when you're on stand, hearing people talk or fire up a tractor while you're on stand, 4 wheelers being driven around, etc.

That all being said I wouldn't want to give up my place. It's mine, I don't have to worry about lease issues and I can manage the land to make improvements as I see fit. The cabin that came with the place is comfy and it's got electricity. A great place to hang out for the weekend, throughout the year.

Oh and I'll add that you can find out who your neighbors are or even all of the landowners in the subdivision online as opposed to requesting the information from the Edwards County Appraisers Office. Visit the True Automation web site.

Good luck and if you end up buying out that way, enjoy!

[careybirdwell]

I leased 100 acres off of 41 last year. We had several Axis passing through the place, but didn't see one whitetail during season. I had a spot high on a ridge and I could count over 20 stands & feeders within the area. The place I had was way over pressured & way over hunted. Don't me to sound negative, but I would really look into it very well. Good Luck

[sharpstick35]

north or south of town and how far out. I've got several properties in the county and would be happy to let you know what's out there if your close by.

[joel45acp]

north or south of town and how far out. I've got several properties in the county and would be happy to let you know what's out there if your close by.

The place is NW of town off of HWY 55 about 10mins out of town.

[joel45acp]

Assuming your 40 acres is in a subdivision, find out if the subdivision has a property owners association. A POA doesn't solve all the problems that a property owner can encounter in a subdivision but it helps to minimize issues.

I've owned 30 acres in eastern Edwards County for almost 15 years. Our POA has an 8 point and 13" minimum spread rule. Does everyone follow it? Hell no, but many do, and that helps. My immediate neighbors are selective so we tend to get a few bucks that carry over from one season to the next. Our POA also collects dues so that we can pay for interior road work when needed. The dues also cover an electric well that is accessible for all property owners and a light at the main gate.

Is your subdivision under an Ag tax valuation? If so, that's nice to have to save money but then you'll have to tolerate cattle. Fortunately for us, our cattleman removes his cattle from Oct. 1 through the end of doe/spike season.

Think safety as a priority on small properties, including blind/feeder placement, shooting lanes, etc. as well as those of your neighbors. I'll have my kids where blaze orange when they are walking to/from blinds, especially if they are walking on the ranch road to do so.

And be sure to temper your expectations. There isn't going to be a 120 behind every bush. In 15 years I can count the number of bucks I've shot on one hand (and that includes one spike). Then again, I've been selective, follow our agreed upon antler rules and have let plenty walk that meet the minimum rules. But I've killed axis (including one on my wall with main beams measuring 32.5"/34.5"), pigs, spring turkey, squirrel, dove, etc.

You'll likely have to put up with people driving to and from their tract during morning/evening prime time when you're on stand, hearing people talk or fire up a tractor while you're on stand, 4 wheelers being driven around, etc.

That all being said I wouldn't want to give up my place. It's mine, I don't have to worry about lease issues and I can manage the land to make improvements as I see fit. The cabin that came with the place is comfy and it's got electricity. A great place to hang out for the weekend, throughout the year.

Oh and I'll add that you can find out who your neighbors are or even all of the landowners in the subdivision online as opposed to requesting the information from the Edwards County Appraisers Office. Visit the True Automation web site.

Good luck and if you end up buying out that way, enjoy!

Super stoked with the wealth of info sir. I'll let you know how it goes.

[STXH]

north or south of town and how far out. I've got several properties in the county and would be happy to let you know what's out there if your close by.

We are looking for around 100 acres south of town. Do you know of any properties or recommend a certain area?

Thank you

[chrigging]

Look into Mailtrail Valley Ranch
25 miles south of town off of 377
Bill Cocke is the seller 361 815 0140

[STXH]

Look into Mailtrail Valley Ranch
25 miles south of town off of 377
Bill Cocke is the seller 361 815 0140

Will do, thank you sir!