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Size: |
1,215 Acres ~
South Camp of the JA Ranch |
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Location: |
The South
Camp of the JA Ranch is located in North Central Texas, just
a short drive from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The
ranch is Southwest of Bowie, Texas in Montague County and
lies 2.25 miles South of US Highway 287 on Highway 59
South. State Hwy. 59 South runs along the north boundary of
the ranch. Part of the eastern portion of the ranch has
frontage along FM 2835. |
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Terrain: |
The South Camp
of the JA Ranch has as much to offer as any ranch you could
ask for. The ranch has been meticulously maintained by the
same family since 1929 as a highly productive cattle ranch.
Land Stewardship for many decades has steadily made and
maintained the JA Ranch as a showplace. Extensive weed
spraying, brush control, and burning programs have made the
grass and wildlife populations flourish. The ranch has been
strategically divided into 16
pastures to better manage the native and improved pastures
for better grazing purposes. Most of the 16
pastures have at least one cattle guard access point. The
location of the ranch is key because it lies in the
transition area from native tall grass prairie to the post
oak region of North Central Texas. Because of the location,
there are plenty of wildlife staging areas with lots of
elevation and trees and also many grass pastures beneficial
for cattle grazing. The JA Ranch is very well watered with
many ponds and a 12 acre lake. Well water from the Trinity
Aquifer is easily found throughout the ranch for home sites
and is excellent drinking water. Well maintained gravel
roads traverse the entire ranch. While the JA Ranch is
clearly a top of the line wildlife and equine/cattle ranch,
there is also excellent development potential for
subdivisions and mini ranches. With its many elevation
changes and beautiful tree lined valleys, there are
countless home building sites with excellent access and
awesome views. |
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Water: |
16+
ponds, 12 acre lake, (many stocked with Largemouth Bass,
Catfish and Crappie). Good available underground water
throughout the ranch. The
Trinity Aquifer lies under the
ranch at 380 – 400 ft. deep.
The
western
portion of the ranch is traversed by the seasonal
Ranch
Creek, which feeds nearby Amon Carter Lake. The 3,600 acre
Amon Carter Lake is located approximately 2 miles from the
ranch and provides an excellent fishing and recreational
opportunity. Three water wells are scattered throughout the
ranch. |
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Structures: |
Headquarters:
Very Nice 3 Bedroom/3 Bath, 3,500 sq. ft. Main House
1 Foreman’s House
1 Ranch Hand’s House
48’ x 60’ Barn and Equipment Shed
48’ x 60’ Hay Barn
32’ x 50’ Insulated Shop with Gas Heat
Small Insulated Barn for 4-Wheelers
22’ x 64’ Equipment Shed
Additional Hay Barn
Other Structures:
Two Sets of Corrals
48’ x 60’Cattle and Hay Barn
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Improvements: |
Most of the 16 pastures have at least one cattle guard
access point.
Well maintained gravel
roads traverse the entire ranch. |
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Cattle Operation: |
Current carrying
capacity is approximately 125 cow/calf pairs. A well managed
rotational grazing system made up of 16
pastures has been in place for almost 4 decades.
60
acres are planted in winter rye grass or winter wheat. A
terrace system effectively limits soil erosion. Two sets of
corrals make shipping, receiving, and handling the cattle
very easy. |
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Income Potential: |
Aside for the
cattle operation, there are numerous opportunities for
additional income generation. Several bluffs and hilltops
make good locations for wind turbines. Clean, native grass
seed can be harvested and sold. |
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Ranch Awards: |
1983 - "Excellence in Grazing Management of Rangelands
Award"
from the Texas Section Society of Range Management
1993 - "Excellence in Grazing Management of Rangelands
Award"
from the Texas Section Society of Range Management
2000 - Star Telegram Farm & Ranch Award
2006 - "Lone Star Land Steward Award" from the Texas Parks &
Wildlife Department
2009 - "Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship Award" from the
Texas Section Society for Range Management |
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Articles: |
Shining Brite in the Lone Star State - NRCS |
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Wildlife: |
Deer, Turkey, Hogs, Quail, Dove, Ducks
and Geese |
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Price: |
$4,275 per acre |
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Contact: |
Andrew Pennington - Listing Agent (940) 838-8112 |
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