Shadow Creek Ranch, situated in Cottle County, Texas, midway between Lubbock and Wichita Falls, is truly a sportsman’s paradise! Located in the heart of big deer country in the rolling prairieland of the Texas Panhandle, this ranch has all the features you could ever hope for.

The history of the area surrounding Shadow Creek Ranch is rich and varied. From the days when the Indians were the only inhabitants of the land, to when the Wild West was settled, to where we are today, Shadow Creek Ranch has a story to tell. The artifacts left behind indicate this must have been a favorite hunting ground for various Indian tribes.

Shadow Creek Ranch’s diverse terrain features meandering frontage on both sides of the Pease River, tremendous elevation changes, native grasses, and productive range land. Prior to the establishment of the Ft. Worth and Denver Railway in 1887, the ranch was part of a 300,000-acre ranch known as the Oxbow (OX) and was the heart of the open range land Texas was known for.

The establishment of Childress and other rail towns compelled the OX owners to do away with grazing rights in favor of the state land laws and to fence in their pastures. As a result, several ranches were born, including Shadow Creek Ranch, whose presence flirts with the romance of bygone days.

This property has incredible running water with approximately 6.2 miles of river frontage on the North Pease River. Raggety Bill Creek and Flat Top Creek are seasonal creeks that accentuate springs much of the year affording several potential lake sites as well as countless pond opportunities.

Elevations changes ranging from 1,530 feet to 1,750 feet above sea level afford breathtaking panoramic views from which to witness the spectacular west Texas sunrises and sunsets. The terrain varies from rough to level, with black, sandy, and loam soils predominating.

Mesquite and little leaf sumac are abundant and offer a browse alternative to the select food plot locations, and broom weed and side oats gamma offer cover for the quail population. Plentiful varieties of grasses include blue, black and red gamma as well as buffalo grasses and sub-irrigated coastal patches. Additionally, sporadic stands of cottonwoods dot the arteries of the various waterways.

Tremendous white-tailed deer inhabit the property with a 193” Typical taken, and deer sheds in excess of 200” have been found. Mule deer are abundant as well as a healthy bobwhite quail population. Turkey, dove, and ducks add another dimension as do predators. When you factor in the feral hogs and fishing opportunities, you have the makings for a 365-day sportsman’s paradise.

Shadow Creek Ranch is within driving distance from the Dallas/Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Amarillo and Lubbock metropolitan areas. It can also be accessed through Wichita Falls, Amarillo and Lubbock International Airports or through Childress Municipal Airport that is only 5 miles outside of Childress.
With the Pease River basin serving as the artery through this vast terrain that is full of world-class deer, quail, turkey, dove, hogs, and an array of other wildlife, this could be the ultimate playground for an individual or a corporation. The prestigious Childress address and the fact that this region is fast becoming one of the hottest areas for producing World Class Whitetails ensures that at only $1,250 per acre, this ranch will not be available for long.