West Washita River Ranch

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Water:
There are several wells on the property including two solar wells drilled in 2007 and an additional one to two other wells (condition unknown). The Washita River provides a good supply of water along the southwest board of the land for wildlife on the ranch.

Hunting:
The quail hunting on this property is unbelievable with the large number of coveys flushed per day, even on foot. It is estimated that the quail population are about one per three-to-four acres. But quail are not the only viable hunting on the property, with whitetail deer score between 155 and 160 class range. Additionally, the deer on the property have been hunted minimally over the last 15 years. Turkey are also in abundance along the cotton-wood lined river. One will also find healthy populations of dove and wild hogs. No commercial hunting has been allowed on this ranch. All quail feeders and any feed bins currently on the property will convey with sale of the ranch.

History: 
Over the years, the property has been revered for its endless quail hunting thanks to strict wildlife management. Washita River Ranch has been enjoyed by the same family and friends over the last two decades and have preserved the natural habitats for future generations to experience.

Improvements:
There is a series of well-maintained ranch roads kept by operators and related activities. The perimeter fence is in working condition and about half of the cross fencing has been maintained.

Minerals:
The seller does not own any mineral rights, but all surface leases and water rights will be sold with the land. The ranch is under a conservation easement.

Landscape:
The land is gently rolling across the property. The soils here within can be listed with the accompanying percentages with total area of interest equaling 100%: Springer loamy fine sand (SlC) 34.1%; Tivoli fine sand (Tv) 32.8%; Mobeetie-Likes complex (Mt) 10.5%; Springer fine sandy loam (SfB) 7.8%; Bukreek loam (DuB) 4.9%; Springer fine sandy loam (SfC) 3.1%; Grandfield fine sandy loam (DaB) 2.5%; Sweetwater soils (Sw) 2.1%; Springer fine sandy loam (SfD) 1.2%; Lincoln soils (Ln) 0.9%; Bukreek loam (DuC) 0.2%.

See soil report for more information.

Exclusions: 
All farm equipment including but not limited to a tractor, a mower, a drill, and two plows will be excluded from sale of the property.

Zoning/Easements:
The property is outside of any municipality so is not zoned. There are no known easements that would affect operation of the ranch. It is anticipated all existing easements will be identified by surveyors.

Price:
$1,811,250.00

Estimated 2017 Taxes:*
$1,223.43.

Water Conservation District:
The property lies within the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District.

Area:
The West Washita River Ranch is located in the southeastern quadrant of Hemphill County, Texas about 2.5 miles south of TX HWY 33.

Access:
Ranch Road 2654 runs along the east side of the property for about 3 miles.

Directions:
From Canadian, Texas, go south on US HWY 60 and continue for about 7 miles to TX HWY 33 and go east about 16.5 miles to Ranch Road 2654 and head south. The northwest corner of the property lies about 2 miles south of TX HWY 33.