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.
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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.
The O | W Ranch spans 6,041± improved acres across Bee and San Patricio counties, just 35 miles northwest of Corpus Christi, Texas. The entrance is via a main ranch gate on Farm to Market Road 796, leading to a unique two-mile paved alley road that takes you directly to the ranch headquarters. This striking introduction showcases the ranch's unique character.
The ranch includes 20 grazing pastures, ranging from 66 to 1,304 acres, making it ideal for intensive rotational grazing and hunting operations. Each pasture is equipped with either earthen ponds or water troughs, ensuring ample water resources. The infrastructure supports diverse operations, including hunting, cattle, horse, and farming activities.
The ranch is a haven for wildlife, offering exceptional opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, feral hogs, turkey, dove, and coastal waterfowl. It is securely enclosed with a perimeter fence made of galvanized T-posts and high, predator-proof fencing.
With its vast size, attractive landscapes, and excellent potential for diversified income, the O|W Ranch represents a well-balanced investment opportunity.
The O | W Ranch is a rare and exceptional opportunity that seldom appears on the market, especially one of such magnitude in this region. This premier property stands out not only for its size but also for its quality and the multiple income-generating opportunities it offers. It is well-structured, beautifully manicured, and features functional improvements, arguably making it the finest offering available in the area in recent times.
San Patricio County is situated on the coastal plains of Texas. The county seat is Sinton. The region is known for its agriculture, particularly cattle, cotton, and grain. Due to its proximity to major refineries and ports, it also has a growing presence in the industrial sector.
Bee County is more inland than San Patricio and is known for its rolling landscapes and rural charm. The county seat is Beeville, a small city that serves as the cultural and economic center of the area. Bee County is largely agricultural, with livestock, oil, and gas production also playing significant economic roles.
Both San Patricio and Bee counties showcase a typical South Texas environment characterized by hot summers, mild winters, and a mix of flat plains and gentle hills. There is a strong cultural emphasis on ranching and traditional Texas values. The nearby small town of Tynan receives an annual precipitation of 31 inches.
6,041± total deeded acres with 3,485± acres in Bee County and 2,556± in San Patricio County.
The headquarters of the O | W Ranch is reached via a private two-mile paved road leading from the main ranch gate on Farm to Market Road 796. At the headquarters, you will discover a variety of residences including the lodge, an owner’s residence measuring approximately 2,246± square feet with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a manager’s residence of approximately 1,727 ± square feet also with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a smaller cowboy house of about 1,130± square feet featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom. Additionally, the headquarters area has extensive cattle handling and shipping pens, breeding facilities, and paddocks suitable for horses or show cattle. The horse stables feature eight stalls with attached runs, a tack room, and a round pen.
The Lodge covers 2,468± square feet and features two floors with a variety of amenities. It includes a commercial kitchen, a butler's pantry, and a walk-in gun safe. The interior possesses a pass-through fireplace, is fully furnished, and can sleep up to 20 people with 14 beds. Additional features include second-story wrap-around porches and a four-story crow's nest, topped with a standing seam metal roof. A full bathroom services the nearby smoker pavilion.
Two additional small houses are found on the balance of the ranch.
The ranch is considered very well-watered, featuring four water wells, eleven windmills, 29 troughs via an extensive pipeline system, and 23 ponds. Additionally, the property has two inoperable irrigation wells and three former pivot locations.
There are no minerals to be conveyed with the property, and currently, there are no active mineral leases. The seller believes it owns all water and wind rights to the property and will convey whatever rights the seller owns with the surface estate.
The O | W also offers the opportunity to generate wind income on the property, should a buyer wish to pursue this. The current landowner has been approached by wind energy companies on various occasions but has declined all proposals to leave negotiations open for the new owner.
The annual estimated property taxes are $6,450 based upon past years.
Wildlife resources are abundant. The land boasts healthy numbers of quality whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, feral hogs, quail, dove, and duck, offering the enthusiast endless hours of enjoyment. The terrain and diversity of the flora and fauna contribute to excellent antler quality among this managed whitetail deer herd. Quality and key brush species and an extensive water system ensure that both game and livestock always have the resources they need to thrive. The property features approximately 6.35± miles of beautiful, meandering creek beds lined with mature live oaks, distinctively draped in Spanish moss, as well as bull mesquite trees. This allows for beautiful walks and excellent roosting spots for turkeys and endemic bird species.
The fishing resources are unknown, as no one has fished the ponds scattered throughout the property. Fishing resources could be explored and developed in conjunction with the existing recreation opportunities found at the ranch.
The ranch has traditionally generated revenue through hunting, cattle, and farming leases. Lease hunters managed the hunting operation, though the ranch itself provided all the harvest recommendations each season. The ranch has maintained a deer population of 1:20 acres with a buck-to-doe ratio ranging from 1:1 to 1:2 across the brush country, not including the farmland in this wildlife management strategy. The grazing operation supports an average stocking rate of one animal unit per 20-25 acres, utilizing a traditional rotational grazing system across twenty pastures.
The farmland, comprising 793± acres, has traditionally been used for dryland cotton and corn farming. However, the older irrigation infrastructure for a pivot system could be expanded is currently not in use. Additionally, the farmland is completely enclosed by net wire fencing.
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