2016 Lone Star Land Steward: Harkins Ranch

Trans-Pecos Region: Harkins Ranch
Terrell and Pecos Counties, Texas
Harkins Family, owners/managers
Monty and Lisa Harkins became the owners of the Harkins Ranch 21 years ago, though the property has been in the family since 1905. During their tenure as owners and operators, the Harkins have implemented innovative habitat and wildlife management practices, including rotational grazing, brush management, supplemental water provision, erosion control and deer population control. During their brush management efforts, the Harkins make sure to leave interconnected “trails” of brush throughout the property to allow wildlife to travel from place to place, using the brush as cover from predators. Since 1971, the Harkins have consistently managed the wildlife populations on the property by leasing hunting rights for white-tailed deer, mule deer, javelina and scaled quail. These efforts to control wildlife populations and invasive brush, as well as their creation of a vast network of water across the property, have produced an oasis for wildlife, with a wide variety of native grasses to support a greater diversity of species.
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A wonderful family and a wonderful legacy. Congratulations!

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Thanks