Ash River Ranch
Our ranch on the Little River south of Cameron, Texas. We are clearing it and managing it for wildlife.
The land
It is heavy woods. Live oak and post oak on the high ground, mesquite in the open areas and a long slough down through the bottom to the river.
There is a trail from the gate along the north line through the woods to the river. So far we have mowed the oak woods open, cut trail through the mesquite and cleared in the deep woods.
Wildlife management
- Brush. We are taking out brush a little at a time and leaving cover where the quail and deer use it.
- Hogs. We keep after the feral hogs to protect the ground and the river bank.
- Food plots. We plant food plots in the fall.
- Counts. We count what is out there every year so we know if the work is helping.
Land management beyond our own ranch
We provide habitat restoration, food plots and clearing services for landowners. Tell us about your property and what you want it to support, from wildlife habitat to more useful access.
See our land management services →From the farm and ranch to the Preserve
The work at this ranch and our Iowa farm is the foundation for Ash River Preserve. It carries what we are learning about productive land and long-term care into plans for community sustainability and outreach that helps others.
The Preserve is in development. The aim is to give more people ways to spend time on the land, contribute their skills and learn through the work.
Photos from the ranch
