October 2025 TRFS Update

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NEW! Keyes Ranch is a spectacular Hill Country property offering stunning long-range vistas, two lakes, and a landscape ideally suited for recreation, grazing, or equestrian use. With rolling terrain, impressive 360° views, and abundant hardwoods, this property combines natural beauty with superior raw acreage, making it a rare find in a prime location near Austin, San Marcos, and San Antonio.

NEW! Hackberry Road Ranch offers a turnkey opportunity for hunting, recreation, and relaxation—all within a well-managed game ranch. This stunning property combines dramatic topography, Hill Country hardwoods, and prime wildlife habitat with modern comforts. The 1,392± sf cabin was custom-built in 2021 and comes fully furnished, ready for immediate enjoyment. With approximately 100’± of elevation change, the land delivers sweeping views and a diverse landscape, highlighted by the dry East Prong of the Nueces River running through the property.

JUST SOLD! Sage Oaks Estate showcases a spectacular custom-built home on a secluded 6.1± acre property in Comal County’s desirable Sage Oaks Subdivision. This rare Hill Country offering combines serene natural surroundings, refined luxury living, and exceptional outdoor amenities. Privately gated and Ag-exempt, the estate provides the space, privacy, and versatility sought by discerning Buyers, with no HOA and plenty of room for enjoyment of the outdoors.

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Examine Hunting Leases, Terms Closely

Landowners should consider taking the steps to establish a proper hunting lease before allowing hunters on their property

Landowners should consider taking the steps to establish a proper hunting lease before allowing hunters on their property.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agricultural Law Specialist Tiffany Lashmet encourages landowners to have the lease in writing.

An official lease document should include all the guidelines for the hunters when using the land.

“I always encourage the landowners to put their lease in writing, it’s really a good way to make sure that everybody’s on the same page,” Lashmet said. “It’s important to identify who can be on the property and then how many folks could be hunting. Some leases are structured on a per gun payment, and so depending on how many hunters you have, that instructs the amount of money that you make.”

Liability wavers are another important component to the lease process, Lashmet noted.

Other logistics to consider include where hunters should enter and exit the property, where carcasses can be cleaned and how to dispose of carcasses.

Ranchers with livestock on the land are encouraged to include a liquidated damage clause.

“For anybody where there’s livestock on the property, I always recommend a liquidated damage clause,” Lashmet said. “That is an upfront agreement that if livestock are killed or injured by the hunters, they’re going to pay an agreed upon amount to compensate the animal owner for those livestock.”

Leases can vary depending on the landowner’s operation and preference. They can be a year-round lease or just for the season.

The lease can also specify what types of weapons may be used on the land and if camping is allowed.

Pricing the lease is also at the landowner’s discretion. There are typically three payment structures: per gun charge, per acre charge and a flat fee.

“You can set it up however you want, but it’s important to make sure everyone’s on the same page,” Lashmet said.

AgriLife has several resources that cover hunting leases, including the Online Ranchers Leasing Workshop, Ranchers’ Agricultural Leasing Handbook: Grazing, Hunting, and Livestock Leases handbook and in-person workshops.

For more information about agricultural laws, visit Lashmet’s blog at agrilife.org/texasaglaw.

Additional resources for farmers and ranchers are available from Texas Farm Bureau at texasfarmbureau.org/advocacy/small-farm-ranch.