Whether you are looking for a hunting retreat, weekend getaway, or a working hobby farm with room for a small cattle operation, this 181-acre property in Shackelford County offers versatility and existing improvements.
Description
Location
- Location
- Northwest Shackelford County. 11 miles east of Stamford, 43 miles north of Abilene, 165 miles west of Ft Worth, or 160 miles SE of Lubbock.
- Driving Directions
- The ranch is located 11 miles east of Stamford in northwest Shackelford County, on the north side of FM 142 at County Road 163.
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Details
- Acreage:
This 181±-acre hunting property in Shackelford County, Texas, offers excellent opportunities for whitetail deer and dove hunting, as well as feral hogs. Complete with hunting stands and feeders already in place, the property is ready for the upcoming hunting season.
Rolling mesquite pastures and cultivated fields traditionally planted in wheat and oats offer excellent opportunities for wildlife food plots while helping maintain the agricultural tax exemption. Those same pastures and wheat fields also make the place a practical small cattle operation or hobby farm, with the wheat providing solid grazing and the stock tanks supplying water for livestock.
Known for quality whitetail deer and dove hunting, Shackelford County offers excellent recreational opportunities. The property’s water sources, varied terrain, cultivated acreage, and established camp make it well-suited for hunting, recreation, and agricultural use.
- Topography:
The topography is gently rolling, with several draws crossing the property.
- Rainfall and Elevation:
According to the Texas Almanac, Shackelford County receives about 26.4 inches of annual rainfall.
- Cover:
The pasture is mainly mesquite with a few hackberry trees providing good cover for wildlife.
- Fences:
Fencing includes six- and five-strand barbed wire with cedar stays and metal T-posts, along with cross-fencing and pipe fencing. Overall condition ranges from fair to excellent.
- Utilities:
Utilities provided by Big Country Co-Op Electric Company and Ericksdahl Water Supply.
- Water:
Two stock tanks, including one larger tank, and a wet-weather creek provide water sources for wildlife. Both are holding water at the time of this writing.
An Ericksdahl Water Supply meter is already in place.
- Hunting:
This property is known for excellent hunting, with abundant whitetail deer, dove, turkey, feral hogs, and a variety of other wildlife throughout the area.
- Residence and Improvements:
The camp area features a 30’ x 40’ covered canopy, concrete slab, and a great fire pit area to enjoy after a day of fall hunting.
Additional improvements include a propane tank, rural water meter, overhead electricity, and an existing septic system. The 2015 Crossroads Cruiser camper, sleeping up to 10, may also convey with an acceptable offer.
- Mineral Rights:
The seller owns a minimal mineral interest, which may be negotiable with an acceptable offer.
- Price:
This property is priced at $696,850.
