Jared Laing | Texas Land Specialist

Hunting & Outdoor Recreation Property Buy your own private hunting land where White-tailed deer, wild hogs, and ducks thrive year-round. This 21-acre property delivers the complete East Texas hunting experience with 1,600 feet of Mill Creek frontage flowing through all seasons. The wildlife habitat features create ideal conditions for Whitetail deer, wild hog hunting, and seasonal duck hunting. Sixteen acres of fertile floodplain provide natural browse and cover, while mature timber lines offer ambush points and travel corridors that seasoned hunters dream about. Water Features & Wildlife Habitat Mill Creek's year-round flow transforms this property into a wildlife magnet. The constant water source combined with productive loamy soils creates a self-sustaining ecosystem supporting healthy populations of game animals. The creek's pools and shallow riffles see wood ducks year-round while the surrounding wetlands attract migrating waterfowl during peak seasons. This rare combination of flowing water, floodplain habitat, and upland sanctuary creates the biodiversity that drives consistent hunting success. Build Your Dream Hunting Lodge or Homestead Four elevated upland acres provide the perfect panoramic homesite overlooking the creek pasture below. This prime building location offers stunning views while keeping you high and dry above the floodplain. Whether you envision a rustic hunting cabin, weekend retreat, or permanent residence, this elevated site delivers strategic positioning to observe wildlife movement patterns across your property. The mature timber provides natural windbreaks and shade while maintaining clear sight lines across the landscape. Strategic Location Near World-Class Outdoor Destinations Your gateway to East Texas outdoor adventures starts here, just minutes from two of Texas's most legendary fishing destinations. Lake Fork, recognized as one of the country's premier trophy bass lakes holding 36 of Texas's Top 50 bass records, lies within easy reach for world-class fishing expeditions. Lake Tawakoni, the "Catfish Capital of Texas," spanning 37,879 acres, offers year-round opportunities for trophy blue catfish, stripers, and crappie just minutes away. Minutes from Canton's Famous First Monday Trade Days Just 7 miles from your property, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the world's largest flea market spanning 400+ acres with 5,000+ vendors, offers endless shopping, entertainment, and business opportunities. This historic market tradition, dating back to the 1850s, attracts over 100,000 visitors monthly, making this property ideal for short-term rental income during peak market weekends. Unrestricted Land Use & Agricultural Opportunities This unrestricted acreage offers freedom to develop your vision. The sixteen-acre floodplain supports profitable livestock operations, including grazing for cattle, horses, or sheep. The productive loamy soils excel at hay production, vegetable cultivation, or establishing food plots for wildlife management. Create a sustainable homestead, develop a guided hunting operation, or simply enjoy your private outdoor paradise without HOA restrictions or development limitations. Year-Round Hunting & Seasonal Opportunities Van Zandt County hunting seasons include archery season from September 27 through October 31, general deer season from November 1 through January 4, 2026, with special youth seasons and extended opportunities for various game species. The property's diverse habitat supports year-round hunting for feral hogs with no closed season, dove and waterfowl during migration periods, and excellent squirrel and rabbit hunting throughout appropriate seasons. Prime East Texas Location & Accessibility Strategic Access to Major Cities: Positioned perfectly in Van Zandt County along U.S. Highway 80 between Edgewood and Grand Saline, this property offers the rural lifestyle and metropolitan convenience. The location provides easy access to employment centers, healthcare facilities, and urban amenities while maintaining the peaceful country atmosphere outdoor enthusiasts cherish. Dallas: 63 miles (1 hour 7 minutes) Tyler: 42 miles (45 minutes) Terrell: 28 miles (30 minutes) Canton: 7 miles (10 minutes) Mineola: 15 miles (20 minutes) Grand Saline: 8 miles (12 minutes) Regional & International Airport Access: Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR): 42 miles Dallas Love Field (DAL): 68 miles Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW): 91 miles (1 hour 31 minutes) East Texas Regional Airport, Longview (GGG): 82 miles East Texas Climate & Growing Conditions Van Zandt County enjoys a subtropical humid climate with hot summers, an average annual temperature of 65°F, and 43 inches of annual rainfall. This climate creates extended growing seasons perfect for food plots, agricultural ventures, and year-round outdoor activities. The moderate winters rarely interrupt hunting seasons or outdoor projects, while abundant rainfall maintains lush vegetation and consistent water sources. Rich Heritage & Outdoor Culture Fruitvale's history as a fruit-growing district in the Sabine River valley dates to the 1870s Texas State Historical Association, establishing the area's agricultural legacy. The region's outdoor heritage runs deep with generations of hunting and fishing traditions. The area supports diverse wildlife including white-tailed deer, wild hogs, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, bobcats, and numerous game bird species Texas AlmanacTexas State Historical Association, maintaining the sporting traditions that define East Texas culture. Regional Recreation & Attractions Beyond your property boundaries, East Texas offers endless outdoor adventures. The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens offers educational programs and exhibits featuring trophy bass. Texas Rose Horse Park hosts equestrian events, while Splash Kingdom Water Park provides family entertainment. Historic downtown Canton, Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial, and numerous antique shops offer cultural experiences between outdoor adventures. Investment & Development Potential This property represents value in East Texas's growing recreational land market. The combination of year-round water, proven wildlife habitat, unrestricted development rights, and proximity to major attractions creates multiple revenue opportunities. Consider guided hunting operations, weekend rental income during Canton Trade Days, agricultural leases, or simply hold as an appreciating recreational asset in one of Texas's fastest-growing regions. Make This Your Outdoor Legacy Own a piece of authentic East Texas where hunting traditions run deep, fishing never disappoints, and the outdoor lifestyle defines daily life. This 21-acre recreational land tract combines everything outdoorsmen seek: abundant game, year-round water, strategic location, and unlimited potential. Whether building family hunting traditions, creating income-producing ventures, or establishing your private wilderness retreat, this property delivers the complete package.

High Quality Red River Waterfowl & Whitetail Hunting Operation This exceptional 444 +/- acre hunting operation delivers everything serious sportsmen demand for quality waterfowl and trophy Whitetail potential. With over 3,400 feet of Red River frontage and 1.7 miles of Mud Creek frontage, you'll have exclusive access to a prime hunting location with potential to draw high waterfowl concentrations during peak migrations and trophy Red River Whitetail Bucks. The Setup Seven professionally managed duck ponds strategically positioned across the landscape can create high-quality food resources for optimal hunting conditions throughout the season. These stock tanks are engineered waterfowl magnets with proper depth, water control, and habitat management programs that can keep ducks consistently on property throughout season. Eleven all-season feeders help concentrate deer populations for surveying and harvest, while quality habitat management ensures quality and quantity of food resources necessary for population management. Hunters routinely glass 15-20 whitetails during morning sits, testament to superior habitat management and the unique location of the property. Nine Antler Shed blinds allow for luxury hunting and are strategically positioned across travel corridors, bedding areas, and feeding zones. Two dedicated protein feeders assist with trophy buck development and overall herd health. The 6-acre bass lake offers excellent fishing during midday breaks between hunts, while Red River access opens unlimited opportunities for catfish, gar, and seasonal fish runs. Wild turkey occasionally visit the diverse bottomland hardwoods and creek drainages, providing potential for exciting spring gobbler action. What's Included Complete turnkey operation comes with Polaris Ranger crew cab and Can-Am Defender (heat/AC equipped) for all-weather access. All feeders, blinds, and hunting infrastructure transfer with the property. Rustic lakeside hunting cabin sits on separate 3-acre tract just 0.5 miles up the gravel county road from the main 441-acre parcel. The Big Picture 380 acres enrolled in Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) provide optimal bottomland habitat that is protected in perpetuity. This federal program ensures your habitat stays protected while generating property tax benefits. The remaining 64 acres give you flexibility for food plots, additional blinds, or camp expansion. Feral hogs are abundant year-round, providing unlimited shooting opportunities. The diverse terrain – from mature Red River bottomland hardwoods to rolling upland hardwoods– creates natural habitat diversity supporting multiple species and hunting styles, and guarantees food resources year-round. Access & Location Strategic Northeast Texas location provides excellent access to major metropolitan areas: Dallas (149 miles, 2h 40m), Houston (282 miles, 5h 50m), Shreveport, LA (65 miles, 1h 45m). Aviation access via Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) - 36 miles with commercial service to DFW, or East Texas Regional (GGG) - 78 miles. Major international airports: DFW International (205 miles, 3h 30m) and Houston Bush Intercontinental (310 miles, 5h 15m). Bottom Line This is as close to a guarantee as you'll find in hunting real estate. Established game populations, proven harvest success, professional management systems, and WRP create the ultimate hunting investment. The Red River frontage alone makes this a generational asset, while the waterfowl setup rivals anything in the Mississippi Flyway. Properties combining this level of hunting infrastructure, waterfowl management ability, and game populations don't hit the market often. When they do, they move fast to serious hunters who recognize quality hunting operations. Key Numbers: 444 +/- total acres 3,400+ feet Red River frontage 1.7 miles creek frontage 7 managed duck ponds 11 all-season feeders 9 Antler Shed hunting blinds 6-acre stocked bass lake $4,167 per acre

Double Diamond Ranch is a 140± acre live water recreational ranch near Kaufman on Country Road 104 in East Texas. The ranch has much to offer for the outdoor recreationist, the cattleman, or the nature lover! Come experience this wonderful piece of diverse grassland, rich creek bottom, and abundant water.   This is a live water ranch, with about 0.6 miles of Williams Creek making up the southeastern boundary.  There's also a 4-acre lake and several other smaller ponds that are all stocked, making this property a gem for recreational and cattlemen alike. There are about 34 acres of floodplain along Williams Creek. There are about 20 acres of the forested floodplain and 17 acres of upland wooded areas, with the remaining 85 acres mostly pasture or hayfield with a few scattered trees.   There are abundant white-tailed deer, feral hogs, and furbearers. If you like bird hunting, there's seasonally abundant waterfowl on the 3 ponds, a 4.5-acre lake, and 0.6 miles of frontage on Williams Creek.  There is also a possible location for creating a large, 2 to 5-acre managed water duck marsh.   Dove hunting can be seasonally good, especially if some plantings are made or weedy areas are encouraged. The property has a 4800 SF, 60x80 FT dirt floor barn in the middle and an unfinished 1 bedroom, 2-bathroom barndominium with about 1400 SQFT of living space near the front of the property. With some finishing touches, this would make a great hunting cabin or weekend home, or it could be gutted and started over.   The property's soil consists of kemp loam, Axtell fine sandy loam, and Lufkin-Rader complex.  They are productive for wildlife and cattle and will grow hay and crops as a new owner sees fit. Most of the pastures are diverse, with many naturally occurring pollinator plant species and native grasses finding their way in. Whether you’re into running cattle, recreating, or just enjoying nature, this property has it all. Of note, a small old, 1800's cemetery sits in the middle of the property.