Location and Access

The parcels is located in the western part of Bailey County of the Texas High Plains. The parcel is about 30 miles SW of Muleshoe, Texas: (pop: 5,054), the closest town. Portales, NM (pop: 11,973) is a 35 minute drive to the NW.​ Lubbock, TX (pop: 263,930) is a 1 hour, 15 minute drive SE of the property which houses an international airport. This quarter section parcel has CR 31 frontage (dirt) on the eastern boundary, and is only 0.5 miles off paved FM 298. Grulla Wildlife Refuge is 6 miles as a crow flies from the parcel.

Overall Property Description

The land comprises of a quarter Section (160.57 acres), with a survey in hand.

​​The land lays well is mostly level with minimal contour. The elevation ranges from the highest point of 4070ft to 4060 ft at the lowest. A majority of the soils consist of a fine sandy loam. The detailed soil report can be downloaded below. The land has no wetlands.

The land is open with very to few view obstructions. The land has a mix of established native grasses such as sideoats grama, switchgrass, sprangletop, buffalo grass, and bluestem.

Wildlife • Hunting

​​Due to the rural nature of the property, and proximity to 2 wildlife refuges, the property hosts excellent hunting for:

• Mule Deer
• Antelope
• Blue (Scaled) Quail
• Dove

Both parcels are located in Unit 46 Panhandle Pronghorn Herd enabling the new landowner to apply for antelope hunting permits. Mule deer are also abundant in the area.

Occasional whitetail deer are seen in the area too. For those with interest in predator hunting, coyote are abundant. The neighboring property has has award winning antelope and mule deer harvested year after year.

Conservation and CRP

Of the 160.572 acres offered, 160.53 acres are actively enrolled in the CRP program, for a combined annual income of $7,606.

”West 80” CRP contract details:

• Acres for enrollment: 82.23
• Rental Rate Per Acre: $47.42
• Annual Payment: $3,899
• Expires: 9-30-2026
• Contract Details: Texas Mixed Grass SAFE

”East 80” CRP contract details:​

• Acres for enrollment: 78.30
• Rental Rate Per Acre: $47.34
• Annual Payment: $3,707
• Expires: 9-30-2026
• Contract Details: Texas Mixed Grass SAFE