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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Lockhart Hills Ranch is a thoughtfully improved 185± acre property located near Lockhart within Caldwell County. The ranch is picturesque from the moment one enters along a paved road lined with oaks, leading to the headquarters and primary residence. Mature oak trees and gently rolling hills provide a wonderfully scenic landscape of improved pastureland, perfectly suitable for grazing livestock.
The ranch features nearly half a mile of paved road frontage, access to county water and electricity, and 14 pastures and traps with a combination of high and low fencing, including several high-fenced pastures specifically designed for an exotic wildlife breeding operation. Infrastructure includes piped water servicing 14 troughs, three small ponds, cattle pens, stables, a round pen, barns, and a top-tier wildlife working facility.
Improvements include a primary residence with a modern pool and a gym, along with three cabins that provide separate lodging for guests or a ranch manager. Additionally, the property is home to one of the premier lighted roping and barrel arenas in Caldwell County.
Located roughly 35 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 65 miles from San Antonio International Airport, and 165 miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the ranch combines quality improvements with strong accessibility.
Caldwell County averages approximately 34 inches of annual rainfall. Nearby Lockhart is a quaint and vibrant town affectionately known as the “Barbecue Capital of Texas” and is home to the historic site of the Battle of Plum Creek. The town offers modern amenities, history, and proximity to the rapidly growing Austin corridor.
With extensive infrastructure already in place and convenient access to town, Lockhart Hills Ranch presents a significant opportunity as a wildlife operation, equestrian property, recreational ranch, or long-term investment holding with very attractive development potential.
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