Big Hill Farms

591± Acres | Premier Rice Farm & Waterfowl Haven Bordering Pipkin and Sabine Ranches

OVERVIEW

This 591-acre South Texas tract represents one of the rarest opportunities in Texas waterfowl country—a turnkey rice farming and hunting operation positioned directly north of the legendary Pipkin and Sabine Ranches. Few properties in the state offer this combination of agricultural productivity, established water infrastructure, and proximity to two of the most storied waterfowl operations in Texas. With active rice production, secured water rights, alligator tags, and an exceptional interior road network, this property is engineered for the operator who demands both income and recreational firepower from the same dirt.

LOCATION & ACCESS

The ranch sits in the heart of Texas's premier waterfowl corridor, sharing a boundary directly north of the Pipkin and Sabine Ranches. This positioning places the property squarely within the flight patterns and feeding rotations that have made the neighboring operations world-renowned among serious waterfowlers. The interior road system delivers all-weather access throughout the tract, allowing efficient movement for farming equipment, hunting logistics, and property management regardless of season or weather conditions.

LAND & TOPOGRAPHY

The terrain offers the classic coastal prairie profile that defines elite Texas rice and waterfowl ground—level, fertile, and purpose-built for flood-irrigated row crop production. The soils support active rice farming while creating the shallow water habitat that pulls ducks and geese in continuous rotation throughout the season. The layout has been refined over years of working production, with field configurations and water management designed for both agricultural efficiency and hunting performance.

WILDLIFE & RECREATION

This property delivers waterfowl hunting at a caliber that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere in Texas. Direct adjacency to Pipkin and Sabine creates an unmatched flight pattern advantage—birds rotating between properties give this tract daily exposure to some of the heaviest concentrations of ducks and geese in the state. Beyond waterfowl, the property carries alligator tags, adding a unique and increasingly valuable recreational dimension. The combination of flooded rice fields, established habitat, and elite location produces hunting opportunity that ranks among the finest in Texas.

IMPROVEMENTS

The interior road system stands as one of the most valuable improvements on the property—engineered for serious operators who require dependable access across every corner of the tract. This infrastructure supports efficient farming operations, simplifies hunting logistics, and allows seamless equipment movement throughout the property regardless of field conditions or rice cycle timing.

WATER FEATURES

Established water rights anchor the operational value of this property. In a region where water access defines both agricultural viability and waterfowl performance, secured rights represent a critical and increasingly scarce asset. The water infrastructure supports active rice production while simultaneously creating the flooded field habitat that drives the property's exceptional waterfowl appeal.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Active rice farming operation generating ag income

Alligator tags included with the property

Interior road system built for all-weather access

Direct proximity to two of Texas's most renowned waterfowl ranches

Coastal prairie soils ideal for rice and waterfowl habitat

Established operational infrastructure ready for continued production

HIGHLIGHTS

591± acres directly north of Pipkin and Sabine Ranches

Turnkey rice farming and waterfowl hunting operation

Established water rights

Alligator tags

Exceptional interior road network

One of the most coveted addresses in Texas waterfowl country

Combined agricultural income and elite recreational value

A Rare Offering

Properties of this caliber, in this location, with this combination of working agriculture, water rights, alligator tags, and waterfowl positioning, do not come to market with any regularity. The adjacency to Pipkin and Sabine alone places this tract in a category occupied by only a handful of properties in Texas. Add active rice production, secured water, and a refined interior road system, and the result is a legacy-caliber asset built for the operator who understands that the best waterfowl ground in Texas is never sold twice.

Showing Instructions:

This property is exclusively marketed by Andrus Land Group, brokered by Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS®. To schedule a showing, please contact our team directly at info@andruslandgroup.com or (832) 536-9164.

Buyer’s agents must be present at all showings to qualify for co-broker compensation.

Notice to Buyer’s Agents:

To be eligible for compensation, buyer’s agents must accompany their clients at all showings. Offers submitted without agent representation may be subject to different terms and conditions.

A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for all showings.

Disclaimer:

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Information is subject to change without notice. Buyers are strongly encouraged to conduct thorough inspections and consult with appropriate legal, financial, and environmental professionals before entering into any purchase agreement. Andrus Land Group makes no warranties or representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information provided.