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.
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Dos Presas Ranch encompasses 810± contiguous acres in Dimmit County, divided into three low-fenced pastures and enclosed by a low-fence perimeter. The property is classic South Texas brush country with uniquely rolling terrain. The land’s brush diversity and native grasses are ideal for livestock and wildlife. The property features five ponds/tanks, two notably large, and provides excellent year-round water sources. These support cattle operations and enhance the ranch’s ecological value by servicing the whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, javelina, and waterfowl populations.
Conveniently located just three minutes from Carrizo Springs on Highway 83, the ranch sits in a region well known for its strong ranching heritage, rich soils, and exceptional wildlife habitat. The favorable semi-arid climate provides a long growing season, characterized by mild winters and hot, dry summers. The ranch receives about 20 to 21 inches of annual rainfall, mainly in spring and early fall, which, along with a reliable pond system, sustains rotational grazing, productive pastures, and consistent water availability. Strategically located ponds provide hydration during dry spells and serve as prime locations for mineral stations, supplemental feeding, and blinds for wildlife observation, making the environment both functional and resourceful.
Dos Presas Ranch functions well as a small, standalone grazing operation, but its location in South Texas’s renowned “Golden Triangle” adds a layer of hunting recreation and lifestyle value. This area is known for producing trophy whitetail deer. It also supports abundant populations of dove, quail, turkey, and wild hogs, making the ranch ideal for fair-chase hunting and wildlife management.
With its rectangular layout, strong natural resources, and position in a highly sought-after region, Dos Presas presents a rare blend of production, recreation, and investment value.
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