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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The Mile Ridge Ranch is a private 190± acre property located in the southeastern corner of Kimble County, just nine miles from the quaint town of Harper. The first things you will notice upon setting boots on the ground are the miles and miles of views and a well-manicured landscape. The modest accommodations that include water and electricity are situated in the most scenically perfect location on the property. From the porch, the western sundowner skylines are nothing short of spectacular in the evenings. From camp, looking down on the valley below at the waterhole/pond, you could likely see it teeming with wildlife, as game typically drinks in the early mornings and evenings offering a serene view as the sunrises or sets. Being just a mile off the paved Ranch to Market Road 479 allows for superb privacy and minimal, if any, road noise. A perfect escape. The attributes of this property lend themselves to an array of opportunities for a potential buyer; one could keep it solely for personal use, create a small subdivision, or camping/glamping grounds.
Native and exotic wildlife abound allowing for great photographic and hunting potential. About 35 miles from the ranch gate is the wildly popular tourist town of Fredericksburg. Rich with its own unique culture, there is ample shopping, restaurants, wineries/vineyards (tours), horseback riding, live music, and so much more available for the family or weekend warrior. The area has long been a huge attraction for people from all around. Fredericksburg is home to more than 400 festivals and special events each year, not to mention the dozens of live music performances weekly. A few highlights would be Oktoberfest, Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest, Hill Country Film Festival, Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo, grape stomps at local wineries, and the Light the Night Christmas Parade down Main Street. Fredericksburg is also home to popular attractions like the National Museum of the Pacific War and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The ranch and region have a unique synergy where one can enjoy tranquility on the ranch and entertain friends and guests with the hustle and bustle of nearby events.
Overall, the Mile Ridge Ranch is the perfect getaway with its spectacular vistas, various Hill Country outdoor activities, nearby necessities, and tourist attractions. All to be experienced on or nearby the land. The ranch is sure to be enjoyed for many generations to come.
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.
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.
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.
Year-round 95± acre recreational ranch within close proximity of Lake Alan Henry. Ranch features include native pasture with three game food plots, water well, and earthen tank. Excellent investment opportunity.
