On the northern shoreline of West Galveston Bay is the largest and most diverse recreational ranch opportunity within an hour of Houston. The Chocolate Bay Ranch consists of over 4,900 acres of prime Texas Coast with shoreline directly on Chocolate Bay, Halls Bayou, Persimmon Bayou, and New Bayou. The ranch itself is a mixture of upland dry acreage as well as thousands of acres of coastal estuary. Some of the highlights include 5 freshwater wetland units, a system of over 20 miles of leveed roads, an engineered tidal system, and a history of professional management. The fishing is incredible with the unique ability for year round private saltwater access. Dry land wildlife encompasses all manner of native species including populations of native Bobwhite quail, White-tailed deer and Wild Hogs. Migratory birds tend to steal the show with tens of thousands of species utilizing the ranch over the season. Directly to the North of the ranch, there are thousands of acres of rice and agricultural fields that bring in heavy populations of doves and waterfowl to the area including ducks, geese, and sandhill cranes. The ranch is only 45 minutes from the 4th largest city in the country, yet miraculously is still in the middle of nowhere. There are only 3 large neighbors that surround this property. These adjoining landowners make up a combined total of over 30,000 acres of wildlife habitat, privacy, and peace and quiet. Just over half of the Chocolate Bay Ranch has been conserved through a perpetual conservation easement which protects the habitat that makes this property a haven for wildlife and waterfowl as well as an exceptionally productive inshore fishery. Directly across Chocolate Bay is the 44,000 acre federally preserved Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. Immediately to the East of the ranch is the 4,700 acre Chocolate Bay Preserve. This ranch, combined with the neighboring 50,000 acres of preserved land, creates a true stronghold of habitat and protected lands surrounding Chocolate bay that will exist forever. LOCATION Located on the Eastern Boundary of Brazoria County, with shoreline directly on Chocolate Bay, this ranch offers exceptional accessibility to Houston and the surrounding areas. The ranch is only 15 minutes from I-45, 35 minutes from Hobby Airport, and 45 minutes from Downtown Houston. TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT Sloping from North to South the ranch presents vastly different landtypes from the front gate to the southern boundary on Chocolate Bay. Soil types on the property suggest the ranch is split almost perfectly in half between infrequently flooded uplands in the North, and frequently flooded estuaries to the South. The uplands are characterized by a healthy stand of native grasses including bushy bluestem and little bluestem, as well as scattered brush and few hardwood trees. This section of the property supports whitetail, wild pigs, doves, and a breeding population of bobwhite quail– a testament to the property’s effective management. Flanked on the East by Halls Bayou, New Bayou on the West, and Chocolate Bay to the south, the property’s lowlands are influenced by the variety of habitat created by freshwater, saltwater, and the hybrid systems casually referred to as brackish estuaries. These frequently flooded sections of the ranch are rich with marine and bird life and offer endless recreational opportunities including crabbing, fishing, bird hunting, kayaking, or just watching a beautiful sunset over the marsh. WILDLIFE This property has been expertly designed and managed to produce the highest quality of native coastal and upland ecosystems. The planning and intention behind this work directly benefits the assortment of native wildlife. Hundreds of resident and migratory bird species utilize the property’s acreage including doves and over a dozen species of waterfowl. Countless other water bird species traverse the landscape such as roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, egrets, terns, herons, ospreys, and hundreds of others. Large populations of ducks and waterfowl winter on this ranch as well as utilize it on their migration route. On the uplands of the property there are populations of white-tailed deer, wild pigs, coveys of bobwhite quail, as well as an assortment of native predators and varmints. AGRICULTURE The properties majority is under a conservation easement that does not allow for commercial livestock and agriculture. However, the remainder of the property not encumbered by the easement could be utilized for agriculture or horses and livestock if desired. IMPROVEMENTS No substantive improvements have been made on this property. However, there is ample room in the non-easement acreage for an owner to build and create anything they would like. WATER There are no known domestic water wells on the property. ELECTRICITY Electricity is not currently on the property. MINERALS Any seller owned minerals will convey. AREA HISTORY Situated on Chocolate Bay, this property rests within the historic coastal prairie of southern Brazoria County — a landscape long defined by ranching, tidal influence, and Gulf commerce. The region evolved over time into a working corridor of cattle operations and rice farming supported by fertile prairie soils and nearby bayous. Today, it remains a blend of agricultural heritage and coastal habitat supporting a diversity of marine and terrestrial wildlife.

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Brazoria County Hunting Ranch Bargain! The Danza Del Rio Ranch presents an excellent hunting and recreational opportunity approximately 60 miles from Houston. This northwest Brazoria County ranch features huge oaks, good elevated field roads, lots of deer and hogs, is mostly out of the 100 year flood plain, and has a nice camp. It neighbors approximately 1,500 acres of the San Bernard Wildlife Refuge (Austin’s Woods portion) on two sides. ±888 acres of this property are under conservation easement. LOCATION Approximately 3 miles north of Old Ocean/Highway 35. Primary access is the blacktop to the gate via CR 3 from either FM 524 or FM 1459. West Columbia is minutes away for gas, groceries, and great BBQ. An all-weather road leads from CR 3 to the camp. TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT Magnificent trophy live oaks dot this property and are well distributed across the ranch. Formerly cleared pasture land, the current owner planted thousands of trees, including sugarberry, green ash, American elm, cedar elm, water hickory, sweet pecan, water oak, willow oak, Shumard oak, nuttall oak, and live oaks approximately 10 years ago, restoring this property to a hardwood bottom. Unlike much of the woodlands in Brazoria County, this property is largely outside of the 100 year flood plain, with post-Harvey maps showing only approximately 25- 30 acres as Zone A, all along Dance Bayou, which runs onto and along the property’s southwest fenceline. Soils are predominantly Lake Charles Clay (blackland). WILDLIFE Deer and hogs are plentiful. Hunting is permitted under the conservation easement. Hunting opportunities are increased by a handful of field roads, pipeline right-of-ways, and other easements that provide plenty of edge habitat and potential blind locations. IMPROVEMENTS A comfortable camp with a detached garage sits off of the all-weather road into the ranch. The 2:2 house measures ±1,200 SF, has a full kitchen and spacious living room and a nice covered porch. The garage is two-car with some additional storage area and a full bath. The home and yard are fenced in on approximately 1.4 acres and outside of the area under the conservation easement. A ±9,350 SF of cattle barn and lean-to covered area are a short distance away for additional storage. This area is also outside of the conservation easement. This would be a nice area for a small pond or new home. MINERALS Surface only. Owners are not believed to own any minerals. There is a pipeline meter station located on the property. OTHER See attachment for a copy of the Conservation Easement. 2023 Taxes est. $1,868.00.

A true haven for waterfowl enthusiasts, Cinnamon Teal Ranch is an exceptional property. It is conveniently situated just 7 miles from Chocolate Bay and a mere 45-minute drive from Houston. Dominating the landscape, five expansive ponds are managed by an intricate, pre-existing levee system that provides complete control over the property. This property has a history of and continues to be suitable for both crawfish and fish farming operations. LOCATION Cinnamon Teal Ranch is located northeast of Danbury on County Road 210, less than 6 miles from the Danbury. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Houston. TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT This property features five individual ponds, providing an excellent environment for duck hunting. All ponds are strategically built to ensure proper filling and drainage depending on the maintenance schedule for attracting waterfowl. WILDLIFE The property attracts a variety of ducks in the winter and is recognized as a waterfowl area with several hunting clubs nearby. Being only 5 miles from the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge and 7 miles to the bay system, this area attracts a lot of waterfowl during the winter, and for being so close to Houston, the hunting can be exceptional dominated by teal, pintail, and gadwall. It also has very good crane hunting and is often covered up with the “ribeye of the sky”. While goose hunting is not what it used to be, Cinnamon Teal Ranch still does get some geese as it is surrounded by rice farms. The area attracts diverse wildlife, including whitetail deer, pigs, coyotes, bobcats, alligators and various water birds including bald eagles and ospreys. AGRICULTURE Currently the property is ag exempt through the wildlife program. The property has been and can be used for fish farming and crawfish farming should a new buyer wish to. IMPROVEMENTS The property consists of enhanced individual ponds featuring robustly constructed levees that allow for easy navigation across the entire property. WATER The property’s irrigation system utilizes a network of canals that spans the entire property allowing moving water from one pond to another and can be purchased from the Gulf Coast Water Authority. ELECTRICITY The property consists of enhanced individual ponds featuring robustly constructed levees that allow for easy navigation across the entire property. MINERALS Surface sale and no production in the area AREA HISTORY The area around Danbury has long been known for its outstanding bass fishing and waterfowl hunting. Multiple hunting and fishing clubs are all around the town which helps keep ducks in the area. Danbury is a great small town nearby that has several great restaurants which are always fun to visit on hunting weekends.

Silver Smoke Ranch is a beautiful property located near Danbury, Texas. The property, a dream for those who love fishing and duck hunting, is conveniently located just 45 minutes from downtown Houston. This property features a newly built, modern farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It also includes a newly constructed 18+ acre fishing pond stocked with bluegill, redear sunfish, and F1 largemouth bass to go along with 8 duck lakes between 7-12 acres each. Silver Smoke Ranch is a truly unique property that offers something for everyone. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, or to entertain guests in style. LOCATION Silver Smoke Ranch is located northeast of Danbury on County Road 210, less than 6 miles from the Danbury. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Houston. TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT The property mainly consists of multiple duck ponds that surround the newly developed 18+ acre lake that is 10-12 ft deep which provides great habitat for bass. The property features numerous duck ponds surrounding a recently developed 18+ acre lake, with depths of 10-12 feet, creating an ideal habitat for bass. All ponds are strategically built to ensure proper filling and drainage depending on the maintenance schedule for attracting waterfowl. WILDLIFE The property attracts a variety of ducks in the winter and is recognized as a waterfowl area with several hunting clubs nearby. Being only 5 miles from the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge and 7 miles to the bay system, this area attracts a lot of waterfowl during the winter, and for being so close to Houston, the hunting can be exceptional dominated by teal, pintail, and gadwall. It also has very good crane hunting and is often covered up with the “ribeye of the sky”. While goose hunting is not what it used to be, Silver Smoke still does get some geese as it is surrounded by rice farms. The area attracts diverse wildlife, including whitetail deer, pigs, coyotes, bobcats, alligators and various water birds including bald eagles and ospreys. AGRICULTURE Currently the property is ag exempt through the wildlife program. The property has been and can be used for fish farming and crawfish farming should a new buyer wish to. IMPROVEMENTS House Plan Zone designed this newly built 5,187 sf home featuring 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Done in a classic modern “farmhouse”, the newly built home includes a spacious kitchen with a large island that overlooks the large den and a fireplace with vaulted ceilings, top-end appliances, and terrific tile work. The master suite includes a huge bathroom with a separate shower and tub and a large walk-in closet. Downstairs there are 3 more bedrooms (one with a private bathroom and the other two are a Jack and Jill set up), a study, dining room and mud room. The side facing the lake includes huge glass panes overlooking the lake with beautiful views. The lakeside of the structure features expansive glass windows that provide stunning views of the lake. This space can be utilized as a game room or workout area. One of the rooms on the first floor can function as a game room or exercise space. The first floor includes a room that can be used as either a game room or an exercise room. Upstairs is a large bedroom and full bath for the kids with bunk beds. The modern farm home is perfectly located looking out over the large lake on the property. The 50’x75’ 3,750 sf barn, conveniently located next to the home, offers ample space for storing all the necessary equipment and vehicles for the property. WATER The property’s irrigation system utilizes a network of canals that spans the entire property allowing moving water from one pond to another. Water can be purchased from the farmers’ water canal system as a backup. The property’s water well is 153 feet deep and produces 60 GPM that feeds the house and barn as well as being able to supplement the bass lake. The well house shields the water well from the elements. The house comes equipped with an Aquasane whole-house water filtration system. ELECTRICITY Electricity is on the property. MINERALS Surface sale and no production in the area. AREA HISTORY The area around Danbury has long been known for its outstanding bass fishing and waterfowl hunting. Multiple hunting and fishing clubs are all around the town which helps keep ducks in the area. Danbury is a great small town nearby that has several great restaurants which are always fun to visit on hunting weekends.