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Qualification for Agriculture and Wildlife Use Appraisal in Texas

Owning your own piece of land in the state of Texas has its benefits and can be very rewarding. With 97 percent of the state privately owned and managed, landowners have made use of their property in a number of different ways through agriculture production and proper wildlife management.

Nov 19, 2021
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Conservation Easement Information for Landowners

What does enacting a conservation easement look like from the landowner perspective? Every conservation easement is customized to the landowner and the property. The traditional land uses including agriculture, hunting, and recreation are always allowed, unless the landowner has specific prohibitions they would like to enact

Nov 12, 2021
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5 Financial Resources for First Time Farm Buyers

Purchasing a farm comes with substantial research and planning, especially being in unknown territory for the first time. With some preparation and knowledge of financial resources to pursue, you can help your farm be successful within the first few years of operation.

Nov 5, 2021
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6 Fall and Winter Cocktails to Warm You Up

Today we're bringing you some of our favorite fall and winter cocktail recipes to drink when the temperature drops.

Nov 1, 2021
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What You Should Know about Mineral and Surface Rights on Your Land

There are two types of rights that may be included in land ownership: surface rights and mineral rights. A landowner may own the rights to everything on the surface, but not the rights to underground resources such as oil, gas, and minerals.

Oct 29, 2021
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Lifestyle

Pronghorn Hunting in Wyoming

No other big game animal embodies the wide open spaces of our country’s Western prairies and high desert steppe better than the pronghorn. Pronghorns are actually a uniquely American species that once used their incredible vision and speed to evade now-extinct Ice Age cheetahs.

Oct 23, 2021
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South Dakota Pheasant Hunting

South Dakota is home to more than 7 million pheasants and is consistently the best state in the country for bird counts and harvests. In 2021, the traditional season opens on October 16 and runs through January 31, 2022.

Oct 16, 2021
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Best Time to Go Elk Hunting

Many of you have asked which month you should go on your first elk hunt. In Western states, elk seasons can run anywhere from August to January. When you go will have a big impact on your style of hunting as tactics change from one week to the next. For instance, calling works very well during the rut, but it may not work at all once rifle seasons begin.

Sep 30, 2021
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Sage Grouse: A Life-Cycle in Photos

Sage grouse are symbols of the unique and diverse habitat of the American West. These upland birds make their home in the sagebrush, as do 350 other species and thousands of ranchers who rely on Western rangelands for their agricultural operations.

Sep 29, 2021
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5 Tips for Fall Fly-Fishing

When summer fades away and is replaced with cool autumnal weather, many anglers hang up their waders in favor of other outdoor pursuits. But don’t let challenging conditions steer you away from fishing in the fall. There are still lots of fish to be caught and the transitioning scenery, pleasant weather and dwindling crowds make it a great time to be on the water.

Sep 27, 2021
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News & PR

Tiny House on the Idaho Prairie

The tiny house craze is alive and well and this petite abode is the ultimate retreat. The low-impact, landscape-friendly rustic home just hit the market for $3.75 million. Located in east central Idaho’s upper Little Lost River Valley, the home is surrounded by the peaks of the Lemhi and Lost River ranges. Boasting wide open views and not another residential structure in sight, the majesty of this “Old West” landscape is breathtaking.

Jun 8, 2021
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Greg Norman's Massive Colorado Ranch Sold

The Seven Lakes Ranch east of Meeker and the Piedra Valley Ranch north of Pagosa Springs, two of the largest landholdings available for sale in Colorado this year, have traded hands. Greg Norman, an Australian entrepreneur and a top-ranking professional golfer in the 80s and early 90s, sold the Seven Lakes Ranch to JK Land Holdings LLC, which is owned by Chuck Kuhn and his family.

Jun 8, 2021