The ranch and some of its larger surrounding neighbors are protected by conservation easements held by The Nature Conservancy that preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of this rare landscape while allowing recreation and limited development.

A short drive south to Bakers Crossing on the Devils River makes the ranch an excellent access point for recreation on the river. The gin clear cool waters of the river make for extraordinary kayaking, fishing, camping and swimming, all the way downriver to the Devils River State Natural Area.

Tamaulipan Brushland, Hill Country, and Chihuahuan Desert habitats are all part of the South Cauthorn Ranch. From Ocatillo and Sotol, to Live Oak and Juniper woodlands, to Black Brush and Guajllio, the Ranch represents a crossroads of diverse habitats. With use of the land converted from historic uses of sheep grazing to recreational enjoyment, the propertys browse and grasslands are in remarkable condition. Native grasses, forbs, browse, brush, cacti and trees not only provide excellent habitat for game species such as Whitetail Deer, Aoudad, turkey, quail, and dove but also for non-game species such as Texas horned lizard, neo-tropical songbirds, Texas tortoise, Montezuma quail, and Monarch butterflies.

The Ranchs Whitetail deer population has been extensively managed to create a high-quality balanced herd, and along with trophy Aoudad, create a world-class hunting opportunity amongst remarkable terrain. The property also boasts great bird hunting with extensive turkey populations, blue and Bobwhite Quail and Mourning Dove.

The old headquarters on the ranch is no longer in use, but making repairs to the main house and swimming pool would result in a great quiet compound nestled in the back of a canyon. Several barns and outbuildings, a carport, and a set of pens are also located at the headquarters. There is a dirt airstrip located alongside the main road up to the house.

Groundwater under the ranch is relatively shallow and of excellent quality. Two submersible wells provide water to rock storage tanks and a series of troughs around the ranch.