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.
The O | W Ranch, an expansive 6,041± acre property located in Bee and San Patricio counties near Corpus Christi, Texas, exemplifies a premier agricultural and recreational estate. This ranch boasts a well-established infrastructure that supports diverse operations including hunting, cattle, horse, and farming activities. The property headquarters is accessed by a paved private two-mile road from the main gate off Farm to Market Road 796.
Key amenities at the headquarters include cattle handling facilities, breeding pens, horse stables with eight stalls, tack room, and a round pen. The lodge itself is a standout, equipped with a commercial kitchen, butler’s pantry, and can accommodate up to 20 people. The ranch’s locale is in a region known for its agricultural vitality, which enhances its appeal. It is strategically positioned less than 35 miles northwest of Corpus Christi, linking it to both suburban and rural settings.
From a water resource perspective, the ranch is exceptionally well-supplied, featuring four water wells, eleven windmills, 29 troughs, and 23 ponds, supported by an extensive pipeline system. The property's recreational value is further enriched by its abundant wildlife, including whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, feral hogs, dove, and ducks, making it ideal for hunting and nature enthusiasts.
The ranch also presents a unique opportunity for alternative energy income through potential wind energy development, with existing interest from wind energy companies. Overall, the O | W Ranch offers a combination of functional, aesthetic, and economic benefits, making it a standout investment opportunity in the region.
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