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.
La Esperanza Ranch is the perfect low-maintenance gentlemen’s ranch highlighted by hard to obtain features and amenities all in one package. The 297± acres are located within Webb County, Texas, 30 miles from Laredo (33-miles from an international airport). It boasts FM-2895 paved access frontage along with city water utilities and electricity. Large grassland pastures have been engineered for both the cattleman and upland bird hunter, yet the brush is perfectly diverse for whitetail deer habitat. The ranch has multiple quality executive hunting blinds to accommodate multiple hunters comfortably. Each blind location has a feeder in place which feeds year-round for the utilization of the whitetail deer, javelina, and wild hog populations. Through the years, the property has been lightly grazed and enjoys an agricultural tax exemption. The estimated animal units per acre are one to 25± acres. The ranch lends itself to either building a permanent residence away from the city lights or a short commute to and from Laredo for a quick morning/afternoon hunt. Should a buyer be interested in the property and location but less acreage, the Seller is willing to divide the property and finance it. There are no oil and gas mineral rights owned by the seller, and therefore, they do not convey. This is the perfect ranch property should someone be searching for a manageable opportunity with an array of highly sought-after conveniences!
The K6+ Ranch is a refined 870+ acre estate near Mineral Wells. The agricultural and recreational functions tastefully incorporate multiple residences, resort-style amenities, equestrian facilities, and diverse water resources.
Claybank 112 is 112± acres off FM 2954 near Bremond. Intensively managed Post oak savannah with 50 feet of rolling elevation change. Beautiful homesites, with two creeks and spring-fed habitat for native game.
Bobcat Ridge Ranch is a game-fenced, income-producing estate atop scenic ridges above the Neches River. It is ideal for legacy-minded sportsmen and conservationists. The ranch features a lodge and sustainably managed timber resources.
Sprawling 1,370± acres near Rochester with a custom 8,000± square foot home, guest bunkhouse, arena, barn, and water wells. Exceptional quail habitat, deer, hogs, migratory birds, and Highway 6 frontage.
Warren Farms consists of 3,393± acres with 13 center pivots currently irrigating 1,364± acres and 1,270± acres of dry cropland. All cultivated acres are certified organic with good cotton and peanut yields.
