Deep South Texas

Tacubaya Ranch Wildlife is a 3200 acre ranch located in Brooks County that has recently opened its gates to the public for the purpose of wildlife photography, birding and experiences with nature. Whether you are a novice birder, a professional photographer, or a city slicker looking for some great outdoors experiences, Tacubaya Ranch Wildlife is… Read more »

The Santa Clara Ranch is located in the Rio Grande Valley of southern Texas, nine miles west of McCook lies the Santa Clara Ranch. Owned and operated by Dr. Beto Gutierrez this 300 acre wildlife sanctuary is comprised entirely of virgin brush land. The Santa Clara Ranch is part of a growing group of land… Read more »

Martin Refuge (aka: The Javelina) is 300 acres of thick South Texas brush located NW of Mission, Texas. Martin Refuge is the original home of private nature photography in the Rio Grande Valley. Owned by John and Audrey Martin, who were the force behind the Valley Land Fund Photo Contest and the Pro-Tour of Nature… Read more »

Dos Venadas Ranch, in Starr County, is operated jointly with neighboring Campos Viejos Ranch, to offer 1370 acres of native habitat with a dozen permanent blinds. Dos Venadas has been developed by long-time nature photographers Steve Bentsen and Laura Elaine Moore, while Campos Viejos has been developed by nature photographer Hardy Jackson. The ranches offer many unique… Read more »