Here is an opportunity to own the original acreage of the famous El Tecomate Ranch, renowned for large South Texas Whitetail Deer as well as a variety of birds and other native wildlife. One of the mainstays of the South Texas Brush Country, El Tecomate has undeniable romance, with an outstanding native whitetail deer herd and other wildlife. The ranch has been a feature on numerous TV shows, including ‘Realtree Outdoors’, ‘Monster Bucks’, ‘The Bucks of Tecomate’, and more.
The South pasture is subject to a Conservation Easement with the CaesarKleberg Wildlife Research Institute. ( https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/ ) The East pasture is not a part of the easement.
This ranch includes a 5 bedroom/2 bath cinderblock and stucco lodge whose interior is made up of reclaimed wood that gives it a charming South Texas lodge-feel. The house will sleep 12 and has central air conditioning, offering room for all to enjoy your own personal piece of South Texas. A high-volume water well with water lines running throughout the ranch provides water for stock tanks and other water sites. High speed internet is accessible at the ranch. The ranch is fully game fenced. The south pasture has four “reversible fenced” deer food plots.
The named creek, Remadura de Sandia Creek traverses north to south through the middle of the ranch. City water supplied by El Sauz Water provides water to the lodge, and this city water line also extends to the Tecomate East Ranch for future use. The water well with an electric submersible pump next to the house supplies water to cattle troughs and ponds. Six lakes/ponds varying in sizefrom1/2 acre to 2 acres combined with eight wildlife watering sites are distributed throughout the ranch. All of these watering areas have water lines to them which allow the ability to maintain constant water levels. These constant level water sites attract wildlife and contribute to an amazing variety of native wildlife seen on the ranch. One large water pila can be used for livestock as well as wildlife.
These 2158± acres are incredibly diverse with 7 different distinct soil types that make this unique ranch seem like a completely different place at every corner. This ranch contains the ultimate selection of high protein brush that is important to supporting trophy deer. Along with this, there are several tilled fields bringing exceptional ability to draw in wildlife. Native brush species include guayacan, granjeno, colima, kidneywood, lime prickly ash, cenizo, guajillo, mesquite, whitebrush, black brush, prickly pear and more. The underlying pastureland is established in both native and improved buffelgrass.
A combination of supplemental feeding, ample water, and premier mature South Texas brush species provide opportunities for this ranch to grow large native Whitetail deer. El Tecomate Ranch has received national publicity for years for its impressive Whitetail Deer herd. The ranch is entirely high fenced and all the deer are native. The largest harvested buck on the ranch was a 197 score, Boone & Crockett. Bird hunting includes dove, seasonal waterfowl, quail and turkey. An abundance of beautiful native bird species presents an opportunity for birdwatching. Wildlife photographers coming to the ranch have found the diverse species of native plants and animals to be subjects worth the effort to photograph.
Giant native bucks like "Heart Attack" made the Tecomate Ranch a renowned ranch in the history of South Texas, and it was a continued Texas destination for Realtree's Monster Bucks and "The Bucks of Tecomate" TV shows for almost 20 years. The ranch has long been famed as one of the best native deer ranches in the state of Texas. This is due to the genetics of the herd, the mature native brush, and an intense management system which included the introduction of Lab-Lab in warm season food plots. The warm-season food plots revolutionized common management practices, resulting in some of the largest native deer harvested in Texas. The inherently rich, fine sandy loam soils of the property are ideal for growing summer and winter food plots and are known for retaining surface moisture, which supports their productivity. Arrowheads and other Native American artifacts have been found on the ranch, plus there is an old hand dug well 25± feet deep by 6 feet across that is a unique, historical feature.
Negotiable.
Wildlife Exemption.
The ranch is located just south of the Jim Hogg county line in the northern part of Starr County. Large surrounding ranch neighbors assure privacy including to that to the east, East Wildlife Foundation. The ranch is 207± miles from San Antonio(just over 3 hours),149± miles from Corpus Christi, 285± Miles from Austin and 342± miles from Houston, TX. Falcon Lake, a fishing paradise, is located about 45± minutes SW of the ranchThe McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE/KMFE) is 2± miles south of McAllen and has a 7120 foot runway.
South Texas ranch country is defined by dense mesquite, thorny brush, and legendary whitetail genetics. Spanning Uvalde, Frio, and Medina Counties, these properties are home to trophy bucks, dove-filled skies, and year-round wildlife activity. Many feature senderos, high-fenced perimeters, and strong water sources — ideal for serious hunting operations or cattle ranches. With easy access from San Antonio and Corpus Christi, South Texas offers seclusion without isolation. Browse premier listings with Dullnig Ranches. Inquire now to secure your legacy in the heart of Texas brush country.
