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Size: |
3,420 acres - JA Ranch |
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Location: |
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 both sides of Highway 59
South. State Hwy. 59 South runs through the middle of
the ranch and the northern portion has county road frontage.
Part of the eastern portion of the ranch has frontage along
FM 2835. |
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Terrain: |
The impressive 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 49 pastures to better manage the native and
improved pastures for better grazing purposes. 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 its many
ponds and three lakes. Well water from the Trinity Aquifer
is easily found throughout the ranch for home sites and is
excellent drinking water. 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: |
60+ ponds, 12 acre lake,14 acre lake
and a newly constructed 30 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 eastern
portion of the ranch is traversed by the seasonal Briar
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. Seven 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’x60’ Barn and Equipment Shed
48’x60’ Hay Barn
32’x50’ Insulated Shop with Gas Heat
Small Insulated Barn for 4-Wheelers
22’x64’ Equipment Shed
Additional Hay Barn
Other Structures:
7 Sets of Corrals throughout the ranch
48’x60’Cattle and Hay Barn
45’x52’ Clear Span Hay Barn/Airplane Hangers |
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Improvements: |
Most of the 49 pastures have at least one cattle guard
access point.
A 2,500 ft. grass airstrip is mowed and well-maintained.
Airplane storage is available in the 45’x 52' clear span hay
barn, located in the same pasture. Well maintained gravel
roads traverse the entire ranch. |
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Cattle Operation: |
Current carrying capacity is
approximately 350 cow/calf pairs. A well managed rotational
grazing system made up of 40 pastures has been in place for
almost 4 decades.
300 acres are planted in
winter rye grass. A terrace system effectively limits soil
erosion. Seven 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. Pecan trees
found along the rich bottomland of Briar Creek are
commercially harvested. 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: |
$3,695 per acre |
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Contact: |
Andrew Pennington - Listing Agent (940) 838-8112 |
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