Luxurious Texas lodge — on sprawling 6,400-acre ranch — for sale. Take a look
Rejoice, outdoor enthusiasts — your dream ranch has landed on the East Texas market.
Listed for $26.5 million, Bobcat Ridge Ranch is a remarkable blend of luxury meets roughing it with its vast size and sophisticated comforts.
'Bobcat Ridge Ranch is an East Texas opportunity that exemplifies conservation, elite hunting, sustainable forestry, and unique outdoor experiences,' the listing on Hall and Hall says.
'Spanning an expansive 6,400± acres, this premier property is managed under a Working Forest Conservation Easement, ensuring a perfect balance of ecological stewardship and world-class recreation.'
The ranch is a place where buck hunters can scout out deer, and 'wildlife enthusiasts' can observe the remarkable landscape.
Features, per the listing, include:
High fencingSkeet rangeGun rangeDog kennelsGrain storage65 'managed stations'
'For nearly a decade, Bobcat Ridge Ranch has cultivated a reputation as the region's undisputed leader in whitetail hunting, consistently harvesting mature, trophy-quality bucks in an area not typically renowned for such caliber,' the listing says.
'This remarkable achievement is the result of unwavering dedication, meticulous genetic improvement programs now hardwired into the ranch, and superior management practices, including supplemental feeding and extensive standing forage.'
One of the main features of the ranch is a luxury lodge that can accommodate 23 guests.
The listing is held by Tyler Jacobs.
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27-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Luxurious Texas lodge — on sprawling 6,400-acre ranch — for sale. Take a look
Rejoice, outdoor enthusiasts — your dream ranch has landed on the East Texas market. Listed for $26.5 million, Bobcat Ridge Ranch is a remarkable blend of luxury meets roughing it with its vast size and sophisticated comforts. 'Bobcat Ridge Ranch is an East Texas opportunity that exemplifies conservation, elite hunting, sustainable forestry, and unique outdoor experiences,' the listing on Hall and Hall says. 'Spanning an expansive 6,400± acres, this premier property is managed under a Working Forest Conservation Easement, ensuring a perfect balance of ecological stewardship and world-class recreation.' The ranch is a place where buck hunters can scout out deer, and 'wildlife enthusiasts' can observe the remarkable landscape. Features, per the listing, include: High fencingSkeet rangeGun rangeDog kennelsGrain storage65 'managed stations' 'For nearly a decade, Bobcat Ridge Ranch has cultivated a reputation as the region's undisputed leader in whitetail hunting, consistently harvesting mature, trophy-quality bucks in an area not typically renowned for such caliber,' the listing says. 'This remarkable achievement is the result of unwavering dedication, meticulous genetic improvement programs now hardwired into the ranch, and superior management practices, including supplemental feeding and extensive standing forage.' One of the main features of the ranch is a luxury lodge that can accommodate 23 guests. The listing is held by Tyler Jacobs.
Yahoo
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'Time to move on': Yates family lists massive New Mexico ranch for $68.5M
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Miami Herald
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