Brett is a fourth-generation native Texan raised on a ranch in North Central Texas. He resides south of Weatherford, Texas, on the Brazos River with his wife Molly and two daughters. He attended The University of Texas at Austin and Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Brett earned a bachelor’s degree with a binary major in finance and real estate law with other minor emphasis on tax accounting.
Brett has spent most of his professional career selling ranches in north, central, and west Texas. His expertise is in hunting and recreational investment properties, high fence game ranch operations, operational farms, and cattle ranches. His experience includes ranching, general contracting in commercial and residential construction, land and wildlife management, and brokering unique transactions with creative marketing and financing options.
As a farm and ranch broker, as well as being a ranch owner himself, Brett knows the importance of taking care of clients in an ethical, emotional, and practical fashion. He identifies effective communication and dependability as keys to his customer’s satisfaction. Brett provides the guidance, experience, and expertise needed in making what is often a life-altering decision to purchase or sell ranch real estate.
Nestled at the western edge of Erath County, just south of Interstate 20 and the historic community of Strawn, Texas, between Fort Worth and Abilene, this 531± acre high-fence ranch offers an ownership opportunity for a functional, managed and stocked game ranch. With sufficient water, sensible improvements, and clean operation, all less than an hour west of Fort Worth.
The ranch has been managed under high fence since 1998 and operated for personal use, with only family and friends harvesting animals for over 27 years. It has never been commercially hunted or sold hunts. The ranch is stocked with large genetic whitetails and a host of exotic wildlife, all continually supported by well-established food plots, water sources, and extensive feeding infrastructure.
Multiple ponds, boat docks, and a reliable water treatment system ensure plentiful water and recreational opportunities. With a main lodge, bunkhouse, barns, and equipment facilities, the property is fully equipped for immediate enjoyment. This rare offering presents unmatched potential for recreational use, outfitting, hunting, and long-term investment, all in proximity to Dallas–Fort Worth.
Approaching the property down a county-maintained gravel road, the abrupt elevation is apparent at first approach. The ranch immediately conveys a sense of privacy and seclusion, climbing in elevation and through dense cover until reaching the lodge and headquarters. The land is diverse, with a strong mixture of cedar, mesquite, and a wide variety of oaks and other native hardwoods. The hilltop scenery from the main lodge and bunk house is some of the best this region has to offer, with views over miles of rolling terrain; there is a wow-factor most looked for in a recreational ranch. Open draws and bottoms hang with fog in early spring and fall mornings, and the wooded hillsides light up with the orange and purple haze of sunsets most evenings.
Thirteen ponds are scattered throughout the property, with water seeming to be around every turn. Each pond offers functional surface water and fantastic fishing and duck hunting opportunities. Five of which are larger impoundments and are improved with floating docks. The main lodge, constructed in 2011, is a perfect fit of character that complements the ranch with the modern comforts of a home. The bunkhouse has a rustic hunting camp charm but is functional and could easily be repurposed for a party barn or remodeled hunters' lodging for commercial use. The barns and shop facilities are the functional and necessary infrastructure for a property of this caliber, with covered parking for any equipment.
This region is known for sparse and, in most cases, poor-quality water wells. The ranch improvements, wildlife, and livestock have been more than sufficiently supported for nearly 30 years by the surface ponds fed by rain and runoff. A high-pressure jet pump supplies a 3,000-gallon water storage tank near the barn that pulls from one of the larger watersheds, purified with a Nations Pure filtration and treatment system. The water is treated and is potable water feeding to the improvements and several hydrants. The owner has survived multiple droughts and has sufficiently supported the wildlife and livestock with no issues.
This 531± acre high fence ranch represents one of the most complete recreational and investment opportunities in the surrounding market at a realistic price point. With high-fence management, good diversity of non-conflicting wildlife, multiple ponds, extensive improvements, and proximity to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, it is a property to consider. From guided hunting potential to family recreation that’s easy to access, this ranch offers something for everyone. The combination of location, wildlife diversity, and modern infrastructure makes this property a rare find in the Texas ranch market west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
The ranch lies at the western edge of Erath County, south of Interstate 20, between Fort Worth (60 miles) and Abilene (90 miles). It is easily accessible by paved roads, with direct connectivity to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding areas. Strawn is the nearest community, offering dining, basic services, and local culture. Commercial air service is available at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport and regional service is available through Abilene. Several private airstrips nearby accommodate smaller aircraft, offering additional accessibility.
The surrounding area is a blend of larger ranches, mostly recreational agriculture production, and homesteads in the Strawn and Gordon School districts, with a rural community atmosphere. The ranch is situated within scenic rolling hills where Erath, Palo Pinto, and Eastland counties converge in the cross timbers region, giving broad views of the west and the gateway to the big country of West Texas. Strawn and Gordon, the closest towns, are well known for being bustling boomtowns riddled with ranching history, located between famous routes such as the Chisholm Trail and Western Trail, and later becoming main stops for the Texas and Pacific Railways. Today, they move at a slower pace, offering small-town amenities and proximity to attractions like Possum Kingdom Lake and Palo Pinto Mountains State Park.
Erath County enjoys a temperate climate typical of north-central Texas. Average annual rainfall is approximately 30 inches, with warm summers, mild winters, and long growing seasons that benefit both wildlife and livestock with little to no snowfall in most years.
The ranch has been high-fence managed since 1998, with a focus on enhancing both native and exotic wildlife habitat. While there have been multiple hunting and outdoor shows filmed on the ranch, as well as charity and celebrity hunts, the ranch has never been utilized for a commercial hunting enterprise. With the current infrastructure, it is certainly possible for a buyer to implement a hunting and outfitting operation with little changes made to the property.
Total Acreage: 531± acres
Classification: Native pasture, brush cover, managed habitat, and food plots
Fenced: High fence perimeter since 1998
A survey completed in 2020 is available on request. The furniture is negotiable with an acceptable offer, and personal property such as feeders, blinds, and equipment is included.
The main lodge has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, multilevel porches, and a large open-concept kitchen, bar, and living area. The bunkhouse is used for guest or staff lodging and contains five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outbuildings consist of a 40x60 shop with lean-to sheds and free-standing covered equipment parking for storage and ranch operations. There are four Outback 2,000-pound protein gravity feeders, six Outback 1,000-pound spin feeders, one HB 700 stand fill, one HB 8x10 blind, four Executive blinds, two Atascosa 14-ton bins, and a two-and-a-half-ton feed wagon.
The improvements are in good condition and ready for immediate use. Furniture may be included with an acceptable offer. Utilities include Oncor electric service, Starlink internet, and satellite television (DirecTV and HughesNet).
There are 13 ponds across the ranch, five with boat docks supporting fishing and other recreation. A 3,000-gallon water storage tank with Nations Pure filtration and treatment system supplies the lodge and improvements. Historically, the ponds have supported the water needs for livestock and wildlife on the property under high fence for nearly 30 years.
Water rights are to convey with the property.
None are believed to be owned and no reservations are intended for the sale.
Five boat docks on thirteen ponds provide excellent fishing opportunities, with water bodies that have supported fish populations of black bass, crappie, perch, and catfish for decades. These ponds offer both recreational and habitat benefits.
The property has been under high-fence management since 1998 and supports abundant populations of native and exotic wildlife, including approximately:
The ranch is fully equipped with blinds, feeders, and two overhead feed bins to maintain a feeding program.
The ranch provides a wide range of activities beyond hunting and fishing, including hiking, ATV use, horseback riding, and safari-style wildlife viewing. Its proximity to Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Palo Pinto, and Palo Pinto Mountains State Park provides other recreational aspects convenient to the property.
The ranch is currently operated as a private hunting and recreational property, with light livestock grazing consisting of ten negotiable Longhorns and one donkey. The established infrastructure supports hunting, fishing, and supplemental feeding programs, making the ranch easy to manage.
The property is operated as a private recreational and hunting ranch. No outside grazing leases or permits encumber the ranch.
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This is a letter to inform you that, as of today, my husband and I are proud owners of Texas property and feel it wouldn’t have been possible had it not been for Brett Grier’s perseverance and dedication in getting it done. From the start of our introduction to Brett’s big...
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