370± Acre Hunting & Recreational Ranch with Shinnery Habitat
Near Abilene, Texas
This 370± acre hunting and recreational ranch near Abilene, Texas offers outstanding wildlife habitat, extensive water infrastructure, and established hunting improvements. Developed for immediate enjoyment and long-term land stewardship, the property features productive shinnery oak habitat, reliable water distribution, and multiple hunting setups that support consistent wildlife activity.
Currently enrolled in the Texas Parks & Wildlife Managed Lands Deer (MLD) Program, the ranch is thoughtfully improved and positioned for continued wildlife management, recreation, or long-term land investment.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• 370± acres of diverse hunting habitat
• Managed Lands Deer (MLD) Program enrollment
• Two producing water wells
• Approximately 7,000 feet of buried water pipeline
• Six wildlife watering stations
• Four established food plots
• Multiple feeder stations and three elevated blinds
• Long-range shooting lane (~560 yards)
• Electricity on site
• Road frontage on two sides
LAND & TERRAIN
The ranch consists of approximately 370 acres of native terrain with notable elevation change on both the north and south portions of the property. These elevated areas provide scenic high points, strong natural drainage, and multiple potential homesite locations.
The varied terrain supports excellent edge habitat and natural wildlife movement while offering numerous vantage points for hunting and observation.
VEGETATION & HABITAT
Roughly one-third of the ranch is covered in dense shinnery oak, providing exceptional bedding cover and thermal protection for whitetail deer.
Native grasses, overgrown CRP transitioning into mesquite, wild plum thickets, and hackberry draws create natural travel corridors and a healthy balance of thick cover and open areas suitable for food plots and shooting lanes.
This diversity of vegetation supports strong wildlife populations and year-round habitat.
WATER RESOURCES & IMPROVEMENTS
Water infrastructure is one of the defining strengths of this property.
• Two producing water wells
• One solar-powered well (approximately 1–3 GPM)
• One electric well with pump house (approximately 10–12 GPM)
• Approximately 7,000 feet of buried 2-inch poly pipeline
• Six strategically located watering stations
• Two wet-season earthen tanks
• Rural water meter available at the entrance (activation cost applies)
The established water distribution system enhances wildlife sustainability and overall ranch usability.
WILDLIFE & RECREATION
The ranch supports healthy populations of:
• Whitetail deer
• Rio Grande turkey
• Quail
• Dove
• Feral hogs
• Predators including coyotes and bobcats
Hunting improvements include:
• Four established food plots
• Seven feeder stations
• Three elevated blinds
• Dedicated long-range shooting lane measured to approximately 560 yards
Enrollment in the Managed Lands Deer Program (MLD) reflects ongoing wildlife management practices and provides additional management flexibility.
INFRASTRUCTURE & ACCESS
• Electricity on site
• Insulated sea container with electric service
• Caliche entrance road
• Crushed asphalt parking area
• Internal access roads suitable for equipment and year-round use
• Road frontage on two sides, offering potential flexibility for future subdivision or diversification
ADDITIONAL NOTES
There are no active hunting or grazing leases in place, allowing immediate possession and full operational control for the new owner.
Agricultural documentation is available upon request. Buyers should consult their own advisors regarding tax or land-use considerations.
IDEAL FOR
• Private hunting ranch
• Family recreational retreat
• Long-term land investment with continued improvement potential
PRICE
$1,695,000
370± Acres | Approximately $4,580 per acre
Buyer’s agents welcome.
Seller will cooperate with licensed Texas real estate brokers and will pay a buyer’s agent commission as negotiated in the purchase contract.