870 Acres in Uvalde, TX

Description: The Diamond L is one of the few has it all truly turn-key hunting and recreation ranches. Covered in the best of South Texas forbs, brush, grasses and timber, all species of wildlife can find sustenance and shelter here. The topography ranges from level pastures to 1200 elevations with awesome 360-degree views. Many miles of all weather roads provide convenient access to all 12 blind locations, ponds and recreation areas, along the wet weather Salt Creek.

Wildlife: Over the past eight years, there have been 3 releases of improved native genetic whitetail bucks and doe, with the most recent being a release of 10 doe and 6 bucks. The ranch is highly populated with whitetail, and the current MLDP program calls for harvesting of 48 bucks and 30 doe. There is also a small herd of trophy axis sporting 36 horn and the #8 axis deer in the US was taken here. The variety of wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis, fallow, elk, aoudad, oryx, blackbuck, gemsbok, zebra, javelina and bobcat. The MLDP qualification allows for an extended hunting season for the whitetail, and many of the other species offer year round hunting. In addition, the ranch is home to a flock of over 100 turkeys, many coveys of quail and dove hunting is an added attraction.

Water: The ranch is blessed with three ponds ranging in size from acre to acre. The larger pond is stocked with bass, bluegill and other forage fish for recreational fishing. There are nine water troughs, most located at the feeding stations. The ranch also enjoys a long stretch of the wet weather Salt Creek, noted for Indian artifacts. Three wells as follows:

Shallow well 325 15 GPM electric submersible pump

Edwards well 600 18 GPM electric submersible pump

Edwards well 602 18 GPM electric submersible pump

Improvements: A 3,200 +/- sq. ft. main house built in 2012 of rock and stucco construction with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, spacious living area and two-sided fireplace dividing a huge kitchen area, all with granite tops and a long granite dining table, gas range, stainless appliances and an entertainment porch, pavilion and swimming pool.

2,200 +/- sq. ft two story ranch style house with wrap around porches and covered parking

1,200 +/- sq. ft guest lodge, sleeps 5

1,100 +/- sq. ft guest lodge, sleeps 7

3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home, upgraded exterior and fully covered with a metal roof, serving as foremans house

3 bedroom, 1 bath casita

10,000 +/- sq. ft. metal and pipe implement barn

4 stall horse barn with automatic waterers and storage rooms with large turn-out paddocks

12 professional deer blinds, including the 8-seat Taj-Mahal blind and the famed Eye-Full tower

All blinds are set near corn, protein and maize/alfalfa feeders, ten of which are new, top of the line substantial construction set on concrete pads

Including turkey and quail feeders, there are 30 feeders on the ranch

5 +/- acre soft release pen

Numerous RV hookups with water and 30-50 amp service

Covered skeet shooting range

80 yard target shooting range

Equipment: Equipment to convey includes:

Massey Ferguson tractor with 1,000 hours

John Deere tractor with 1,200 hours and batwing shredder

Chevrolet 4 door truck

Ford King Ranch 4 door truck

Grand Cherokee jeep

CJ Jeep with hunting rack

Dump truck (a great caliche pit provides road material)

Minerals: Seller is believed to own 50% of the mineral estate and will convey all owned.

Remarks: The Diamond L Ranch is a premier hunting and recreation ranch offering the very best of land, habitat, topography, improvements, equipment and wildlife, in an easily accessible location.

Price: Call for Price.