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Illustrated Coahuiltecan man and woman walking at sunset with title text: “The Coahuiltecans – Nomads of South Texas.”

The Deep Roots of South Texas: Native History of the Millett–Los Angeles Region

Long before ranches or railroads, the Millett–Los Angeles region of South Texas was home to a rich tapestry of indigenous life. This article uncovers the prehistoric roots of the land surrounding The Ranch at Camp Ka Hui ’Ana, from Paleo-Indian hunters to Coahuiltecan nomads, offering a glimpse into the deep human history etched into the South Texas soil.

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Bison in Texas: Native or Exotic?

Texas is known for its iconic white-tailed deer, making it a hub for hunting enthusiasts. What you might not know is that effective deer management relies on understanding the animals, their requirements, and their struggles. A balance of genetics, age, and nutrition are required to grow healthy deer with big antlers. While a ranch cannot necessarily change the existing genetics or control the age of the deer their neighbors harvest, they can improve the availability of nutritious feed. Spring and summer nutritional intake are also important for both does and bucks alike, making good year-round nutrition a vital aspect of maintaining a healthy deer herd.

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Does, fawns and young whitetail bucks around the protein feeder. TheRanch@Camp Ka Hui 'Ana. Exclusive Trophy Whitetail Deer Hunting Southwest of San Antonio, Texas

Spring and Summer Nutrition for White Tailed Deer: The Importance of Year-Round Supplemental Feed

Texas is known for its iconic white-tailed deer, making it a hub for hunting enthusiasts. What you might not know is that effective deer management relies on understanding the animals, their requirements, and their struggles. A balance of genetics, age, and nutrition are required to grow healthy deer with big antlers. While a ranch cannot necessarily change the existing genetics or control the age of the deer their neighbors harvest, they can improve the availability of nutritious feed. Spring and summer nutritional intake are also important for both does and bucks alike, making good year-round nutrition a vital aspect of maintaining a healthy deer herd.

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Welcome To TheRanch!

“Somewhere in South Texas.” I can still remember those words when my dad first told me about a ranch in the brush country of the South Texas Plains he and two of his brothers had just become owners of.   I’d grown up outside Houston in the small town of Humble, spent a good amount time

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