Any of you guys familiar with this area. Looking at buying some land out there and had some questions.

We have had a lease in Haskell county for 5 years. I might be able to help answer some of your questions.

I work on a ranch in King and Knox counties. Where are you looking at?

How much are you looking for?

I've also leased in Haskell county for a while, and have worked on a project in Knox county. I'll chime in depending on your questions...

I do land management (23 yrs) and real estate (16 yrs) work in the Rolling Plains. Moved into the area in 2000 near Haskell. Live about an hr west now . . . what are you needing to know?

I would definitely talk to Maroon Saloon. Knows his stuff and will shoot straight.

Looking at some land in that area. Haskell or Knox co.

Some land in Haskell and Knox Co is very open ended. I'm assuming recreational property? There are great areas along with some type of country to avoid. Knox Co has some great river bottom stuff but be careful not to get in an area with too much break and scald county (poorer soils, lot of cedar). NOT that the breaks are bad, I just personally wouldn't want too much of that type. If your looking for more bird hunting vs deer Knox Co has areas that aren't as thick with brush and easier to bird hunt. Both counties have lot of active cultivation, having neighbor producing large wheat field(s) isn't a terrible thing to have but you don't want to be surrounded by cultivation without corridors for wildlife to travel through. You need to be aware of the potential for wind energy development. Irregardless of your opinion of industrial wind energy production it will effect the value and salability of acreage moving forward. I've rambled on some here, let me know if I'm helping at all or if you have any specific questions.

This does help. I am looking for investment recreational land. Raw, something I can improve over time. Enjoy while we improve. Maybe keep forever or possible sell in 5-10years. How would I go about finding out where the wind turbines could effect a property? Those suckers are everywhere out there. Are there presence the reason why land value are lower in this area than counties to the east(other than the obvious of being closer to DFW). Would like to find a place for all game species. I could develop waterfowl areas. Also will run cattle on it.

Also wouldn't mind finding a place with some farm land to possibly lease out or split with farmer to grow wheat in winter. I've thought about possibly buying multiple small tracts around farm land, if I could find places that hold deer. Along with buying a waterfowl spot. Have a couple places I'm going to look at next week

Wind development is an issue and many traditional, ag based landowners are interested as it is a potential source of revenue. There are development zones but those are sometimes not even established until acreage is signed up (under a wind agreement) . . . that scares the hell out of me--not being able to know.

As far as your other "wants" in property what is your budget? You can get a variety of game and develop for waterfowl. My roommates at A&M and I wasted a LOT of time during the week in rice fields and the Katy Prairie area--I realized that AFTER I got to hunt ducks and geese (and cranes) in the Rolling Plains.

From the farming standpoint it would have to either be enough acreage for a farmer to be able to justify putting in the work or very convenient for him/her--ie farming adjacent acreage.

I'll pm you

As to your question on why prices are lower per acre in the Knox and Haskell counties it is more a time factor--from DFW. Some older data I've seen from appraisers has shown up to 50% diminution in acreage value when adjacent to industrial wind development. Others say people will get accustomed to them and it won't be as big an issue. I personally do not see a large majority of people "getting accustomed to them". The recreational buyer generally does not want that kind of intrusion/interference--they're investing $ to get away from development and enjoy nature. Just my opinion. You can draw 30 minute concentric circles drive from the DFW metroplex and see prices decline based on drive time(s). That 4 hr or less drive is what most people are wanting. There are some willing to travel further but that generally for better prices . . . I had a showing postponed from Thursday to Friday and have time to discuss anything land related tomorrow. I'm not always able to check nor stay online to watch/follow the boards. Let me know how I can help, I'll keep trying to watch this post.

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