The Double Drop Ranch offers the new owner a completely turnkey South Texas hunting property with outstanding whitetail. Conveniently located just a short drive from Uvalde, this high fenced game ranch boasts a herd of over 400 genetically superior whitetail deer with an estimated ratio of 1 to 1. A gorgeous lodge, separate hunters’ cabins, barns and breeder pens this ranch has it all.
Location: Access via frontage on Highway 83, 10 minutes from Uvalde, an hour and a half from San Antonio.
Water: Two water wells with submersible pumps and multiple stock tanks.
Flora: A variety of soils exist with two distinct areas of cultivation being approximately 30 acres in total for food plots and/or a dove field. Tree cover consists mostly of Mesquite with Live Oak and Palm trees planted around the main house and Live Oak naturally occurring in the creek drainage that leads to the largest tank. In addition to the abundant native grasses, a wide variety of high protein brush species are present such as Blackbrush, Guakillo, Granjeno and Senise.
Fauna: The highlight of this property is a Whitetail Deer herd that has been managed for years. The continual introduction of superior genetics has resulted in an amazing herd producing trophies in excess of 240" annually. The owner estimates there are approximately 400 Whitetail Deer on the ranch. In addition, there are approximately 125 Axis Deer and 10 Blackbuck Antelope.
Improvements: A beautiful Live Oak lined paved driveway makes way to the 5200 square foot, 4 bedroom 3 bath custom home. High ceilings, quality construction custom cabinetry and attention to detail make this home/lodge ever so comfortable. Tastefully designed of sandstone with a tile roof, the deep porches provide shade for the great room. There are multiple patios for outdoor enjoyment to take in the spectacular South Texas sunsets. No detail has been spared, from the landscaping, to the water filtration system, and the stylish furnishings this could either serve as a full time residence or a gentleman’s ranch.
There are six, one room Hunters Cabins located near a nice stock tank a short drive from the main house. Adjacent to the cabins is the processing barn complete with two walk in coolers, an ice machine, stainless steel tables and motorized winches for processing game. The foreman’s house is located nearby for ease of management.
For the long range shooting enthusiast, there is a range with steel targets out to 975 yards.
A small portion of the ranch has been utilized as Scientific Breeder Facility complete with 28 breeder pens, working alleys, and a 60'x 40' climate controlled barn. Please note that the there are no deer within the breeding pens so the new owner could use them for exotics or license the faculty for Whitetail.
A variety of hunting blinds and high quality feeders are spread across the ranch by way of the extensive road system. There are several stock tanks for wildlife water as well as waterlines piped to multiple troughs.
Additionally, there are pole barns and equipment sheds along with overhead feed bins for bulk corn and protein feed. Please inquire for a list of items that will convey with the property.
This property presents an outstanding opportunity for the next owner to pursue a commercial hunting business or have an incredible ranch to invite friends and family. It would take years to develop a ranch to this level so take advantage of all the work that has been done and step right in.
