Jay was born, raised and currently lives in Laredo, Texas, where his family has resided since the 1860s. He has earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a two-year wildlife management degree and is fluent in Spanish. He is a wildlife enthusiast with over two decades of field experience in Texas wildlife management, habitat management, wildlife breeding, game capture, and hunting operations. Jay is a trusted consultant to new and longtime landowners and managers statewide. Growing up he always knew land and wildlife were to be the career path he was to pursue, so he volunteered at ranches near his home in southern Texas to learn the craft of the land and wildlife management alongside private land biologists. Fascinated by Africa with its diverse wildlife, Jay’s adventurous spirit first led him to the African continent in the year of 1999. Since that first season, he has been traveling to various African countries every year since. His years of international experience often give him an edge on the norm and a view from outside the box. Jay greatly believes in giving back to his community and sits on various boards and committees including but not limited to Dallas Safari Club- South Texas, Trinity Oaks Foundation, International Professional Hunters Association and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce’s Cola Blanca Contest.
Broker Insight
There’s never been a better time to sell your farm or ranch, and here’s why: Low inventory levels combined with a large number of eager buyers are resulting in increased demand for premium recreational, operating, and hybrid ranches across the state.
Now is the time to make a move.
Email Jay to get a valuation of your property or schedule a call to discuss your options.
The Crawford Farm is located just 10 minutes out of Carrizo Springs, Texas. It’s comprised of 1,246± deeded acres with access to two bodies of water, Espantosa Lake and Nueces River. Roughly 715 of the deeded acreage are "wet acres". Water rights are associated with each body of surface water, along with the Wintergarden Groundwater Conservation District. There are three irrigation wells, two of which have the infrastructure and are functional; the other requires a pump. The current well/pumps are producing between 800-1,200 gallons per minute. The farm is easily accessible with miles of paved frontage on FM 1433. Each pivot is fenced off with “hog-proof” wire with excellent gate locations designed for a cattle operation, should one wish. The six pivots range in size from 72± acres to 138± acres, with five being center pivots and a single half-pivot. The majority of the pivots and associated infrastructure are relatively new, with less than 3,000 hours on them. A well-organized set of cattle pens exists towards the center of the property with thought-out lanes and small holding pastures. Traditionally the farm has been operated by producing hay and a yearling operation.
954± acres of rolling pastureland and scattered woods overlooking the Navasota River valley northeast of Marquez. Long county road frontage, scattered oilfield, two spring-fed creeks, and river frontage.
Exceptional location and opportunity for multiple uses on 42± acres. Mostly open pastureland with 1,460± feet of frontage on Highway 79. Just 1.4 miles north of the Highway 7 intersection in Marquez.
The K6 Ranch is a refined 586± acre estate near Mineral Wells, Texas. The agricultural and recreational functions tastefully incorporate multiple residences, resort-style amenities, equestrian facilities, and diverse water resources.
Small recreational property adjoining the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in northwest Grayson County. Giant trees, rolling topography, and a newly constructed small lake. Rural water and a beautiful log home.
A diverse recreational ranch in Cottle County bordering the Matador Wildlife Management Area, featuring scenic upland pastures carved by numerous draws and seasonal creeks. Excellent brush cover and rural water access.
