George West, TX 78022 - McMullen County

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The Rhode Ranch is situated in the most highly productive valley in McMullen County and whose neighboring ranches comprise a Whos Who in the world of growing huge South Texas deer. Lee Wheelers San Cajo Ranch, The Dougherty Ranch, The Riser Ranch, La Campana Ranch and the Encino Ranch are notable neighbors. It has been said that due to the extreme fertility of this valley that everything from livestock to deer to even rattlesnakes grow larger here! The following photos will give testament to this theory..

Nestled in between several of the famed Devils Water Hole Mountains that stretch out for approximately 14 miles, this ranch was established in 1901 and has only changed ownership one time since!

The owners have practiced a high degree of land stewardship always trying to improve the native habitat to best suit the needs of the wildlife as well as for prime cattle grazing. A rare opportunity is here to own a part of one of the most tightly held ranches in South Texas.

Wildlife and Hunting

The Rhode Ranch name carries weight in the hunting world. If you have hunted or spent time in South Texas, you have more than likely heard of the Rhode Ranch of McMullen County. The current owner purchased the property from the Lindholm Family in 2006 and implemented an intense whitetail management program that was overseen by whitetail biologist Daniel Senter.

Intensive breeding and tools such as the DMP Program have transformed this ranch into The Ultimate hunting destination of our region. Huge bucks roam the landscape sporting racks scoring sometimes in excess of 280! These are deer born on the ranch and carrying genetics based on the native deer herd the Rhode Ranch is famous for.

In 2007, a commercial hunting operation was implemented to generate income for the ranch. Big game hunts for whitetails, exotics and bison as well as wing shooting for dove, quail and Rio Grande turkey have been conducted with great success. Over the last few years, the owner has reduced the numbers of hunts being offered but the ranch is highly capable of generating substantial income from hunting and livestock activities. Whether the new owner wants to operate the Rhode Ranch as a commercial hunting operation or as a premier family recreational property- opportunity abounds.

The other species found here and that can be hunted year-round are American Bison, Addax, oryx, axis deer, Nilgai, Wildebeest and a few others. Sizeable, huntable populations of these exotics are here.

Some of the Improvements at the Rhode Ranch are:

Main Ranch Home- Having more than 10,000 square feet under roof and perched upon on of the prettiest hills in the county, the main ranch home is beautiful and accommodating. This home has been recently remodeled and updated with a beautiful master suite, indoor swimming pool, guest suite, 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, large wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings and a beautiful kitchen.

Hunting Lodge and Game Room - Over 5,000 square feet

Guest Home and 4 Cabins

Foreman and Guides Homes

Big Barn (40 x 165 )and Game Cleaning Facility

Horse Barn (30x85)

Implement Barn (40x80)

Deer Facility and sheds

Over 21 water troughs

5 stock tanks and lakes

Miles of caliche roads

20+ Executive hunting blinds and corn feeders

30+ protein feeders

Please take a look at the attached videos, informational brochure, pictures and maps. Call for additional detail-If I do not have the answer I can get it for you!