The largest portion of the ranch is South Texas type terrain with thick stands of mesquite, oaks, and an incredible variety of other superior tree and brush species favored by big whitetail bucks. Strong native grasses and various native plants provide excellent browsing for the wildlife. A year-round supplemental feed program provides an unmatched level of quality wildlife nutrition. In addition, the Dry Frio River runs along the property for over 3 miles creating a natural pocket for a multitude of animal and bird species. However, what makes Blue Mountain Ranch truly unique is that it contains its own scenic mountain range rising over 300 feet to a total elevation of 1,262 feet! A good 2-wheel drive road winds up and over the top and the views from several lofty peaks rival even the best of the hill country!
The name Blue Mountain is synonymous with trophy whitetail deer. It i...
The name Blue Mountain is synonymous with trophy whitetail deer. It is not uncommon to see mature whitetail bucks ranging from the 160’s to the 190’s and many with drop tines. The Texas Trophy Hunter television show and several others have chosen Blue Mountain as one of their favorite feature destinations. In order to ensure the ranches continued standard of impeccable deer quality, over 240 South Texas genetic whitetail bucks and 100 bred does have been stocked at Blue Mountain in the last 4 years from the VLC scientific whitetail program, one of the largest and most highly respected in the country. In addition, Blue Mountain has a Texas Parks and Wildlife Level 3 MLD Permit, which allows for 5 full months of whitetail deer management annually. Trophy exotic species that call Blue Mountain home include Axis, Fallow, Blackbuck, Aoudad sheep, Texas Dall sheep, and others. Javalina, as well as huge flocks of turkeys and dove can be found throughout the ranch, and quail hunting is available year-round with a Texas Parks and Wildlife private bird-hunting permit. The ranch has also recently received its own scientific breeding permit and has just completed the construction of 4 new state-of-the-art whitetail breeding pens next to the main headquarters. There are numerous 3-man deer blinds set on concrete slabs and several bow stands which makes Blue Mountain Ranch every hunter’s dream come true!
Blue Mountain has one of the most spectacular yet subtle hunting lodges in the state. Completed in the fall of 2003, the main lodge contains 5,000 square feet of interior space and an imposing 2,000 square foot wrap-around porch. The lodge is tucked against the foot of the mountain range and was designed to blend in to the surrounding countryside to protect the visual harmony of the ranch. With 5 huge bedrooms, a massive great room, dining area and kitchen all adorned with a perfect blend of rustic and modern decor, the main lodge could serve as an impressive commercial hunting headquarters or simply an extraordinary private retreat. Additional improvements include a large manufactured foreman’s house nestled in a beautiful grove of live oaks, as well as another manufactured ranch hand house close by. There is also a bunkhouse with a walk-in cooler and processing facility and a dog kennel. All dwellings on the property are completely furnished. The ranches original corrals, feed barns, and cattle working pens have been restored near the main entrance to create a visual reflection of Blue Mountain’s long ranching history.
Directions
This spectacular hunting ranch is located just 8 miles east of Uvalde in Uvalde County and is 15 minutes from the Uvalde airport. The ranch has 1.1 miles of frontage on US Hwy 90, 500 feet of frontage on CR 101, and 50 feet on CR 102. The driving time from San Antonio is about 1 hour, and it is only 15 minutes from the Frio River recreation areas at Concan.