Ranch Management
Hands On
Land Stewardship
Cox Land & Ranch Management handles the hard work of owning and improving a Panhandle ranch so whether you are there or not, your land gets better every season.
Our Approach
We Manage Your Land Like It's Ours
Good ranch management is not just maintenance. It is a long term strategy for improving the land, the water, the wildlife, and the overall value of the property year after year across the Texas Panhandle.
We bring in the right people when needed, including wildlife biologists, water consultants, and habitat specialists, and we coordinate everything so you do not have to. Every ranch gets a custom plan built around your specific goals.
Operations
Property Upkeep That Stays Ahead
Routine work done on schedule keeps small issues from becoming expensive ones. We treat day to day operations as the foundation of every management plan.
What Operations Cover
- Fence line inspection and repair
- Interior road grading and access upkeep
- Brush clearing around facilities and trails
- Barn, pen, and facility maintenance
- Vendor and contractor coordination
- Seasonal property walkthroughs and reporting
Water Systems We Watch
- Stock tank monitoring and repair
- Windmill and solar pump oversight
- Water well coordination and service calls
- Drainage and overflow management
- Seasonal water availability planning
- New water feature recommendations
Water
Water Management Year Round
In the Panhandle, water decides what a ranch can support. We monitor tanks, wells, windmills, and drainage so cattle, wildlife, and people can rely on it.
Wildlife
Wildlife Biologist Coordination
You get more than trail camera photos. We partner with wildlife biologists to turn observations into harvest plans, habitat priorities, and season by season decisions.
How Coordination Works
- Wildlife biologist partnership and site visits
- Herd health and population assessment
- Harvest recommendations by season
- Deer genetics and buck management planning
- Quail and turkey habitat guidance
- Written seasonal wildlife reports
Program Details
- Strategic feeder placement by terrain and travel
- Fill schedules matched to season and goals
- Trail camera network setup and retrieval
- Photo and video review with clear takeaways
- Blind and stand positioning near active areas
- Ongoing program adjustments year to year
Monitoring
Feeders and Trail Cameras
A feeder and camera program only works when placement, timing, and review stay consistent. We run the full loop so you see what is happening and can act on it.
Land Health
Habitat Improvement
Habitat work compounds. Brush control, food plots, native grass, and edge management build better cover and forage over multiple seasons, not just one.
Improvement Work
- Brush control where it improves usable cover
- Food plot design, drilling, and maintenance
- Native grass and forage improvement
- Edge habitat and travel corridor work
- Wetland and low water area enhancement
- Multi year habitat improvement plans
Development Scope
- Hunting area mapping and access planning
- Box stands, blinds, and shooting lane work
- Field clearing for visibility and safety
- Road and trail development into key spots
- Season readiness checklists before openers
- Guest and owner hunt coordination support
Hunting
Hunting Area Development
We build and maintain hunting areas that are practical, safe, and ready when season opens. From access roads to stands and lanes, the property works the way you hunt.
Ready for a Custom Management Plan?
Tell us about your acreage, location, and goals. We will recommend the right scope and a clear fee structure before any work begins.
Request a QuoteFee Structure
Transparent Management Pricing
Clear starting points scaled to ranch size and complexity. No surprises. Final pricing follows a property assessment.
Ranches 200 to 600 acres
Basic
Starting at $800/mo
- Monthly property visits
- Water system oversight
- Basic feeder program
- Annual property report
- Vendor coordination
Ranches 600 to 2,000 acres
Full Service
Starting at $1,800/mo
- Visits every two weeks
- Complete water management
- Wildlife planning program
- Trail camera network
- Food plot program
- Hunting season coordination
- Habitat improvement plan
- Quarterly reporting
Ranches 2,000+ acres
Premium
Custom pricing
- Weekly oversight
- Dedicated foreman
- Wildlife biologist coordination
- Full duck hunting development
- Custom improvement schedule
- Annual helicopter survey
- Monthly reporting and meetings
All prices are starting points. Final pricing is based on a property assessment and the scope of services you choose.
Looking Ahead
Future Duck Hunting Property Development
Cox Land & Ranch Management is expanding into specialized property development, with duck hunting wetland programs as a primary focus for Panhandle landowners.
Duck Hunting Properties
Managed wetland habitat and impoundment work built for waterfowl seasons in the Panhandle.
Food Plot Programs
Drilled, maintained food plots sized to your acreage, soil, and wildlife goals.
Water Development
Pond, tank, and impoundment construction planned for wildlife and cattle use.
Hunting Area Packages
Turnkey stand networks, camera grids, and access routes ready before season.
If you own low water ground or want to build waterfowl habitat for future seasons, ask about duck hunting development when you request a quote. We will outline what is practical now and what can grow over time.
Ask About Duck Hunting DevelopmentGet Started
Request a Management Quote
Tell us about your ranch and your goals. We will put together a custom management proposal within 48 hours.