Altuda Ranch

Brewster County, TX

Grazing, Hunting, Recreation, & Preservation since 1985

Bird Mountain on Altuda Ranch

A working ranch with a storied history.

Owned by the Seale Family since 1985, Altuda Ranch offers

hunting, cattle grazing, and game preservation in the

Chihuahuan Desert between Alpine and Marathon.

Hunting & Game Management

Prime mule deer hunting with drop tine genetics, plus white tail, dove, quail, and hog populations.

Cattle Grazing

Brangus herds with a history of braford, hereford, sheep and goats in past decades.

Game Preservation

A large and growing pronghorn antelope herd joins other native wildlife in a high desert environment.

Recreation

Hiking, target shooting, and star gazing with some of the best views of the Milky Way in Texas.

Natural History & Biodiversity

A documented collection of all flora and fauna present on the ranch offers a window to the local biome.

Local History

A long presence in the unincorporated area of Altuda, Texas in Northern Brewster County.

A Variety of Terrain

From gently rolling flatland for grazing and antelope habitat to the heights of Smith Peak and Bird Mountain, with canyons, draws, and creek beds.

Prime grazing land

  • Flat and rolling pastures with grass and brush
  • Tanks, troughs, and drinkers for water access
  • Fixed and mobile pens, barns, and sheds
A black brangus bull grazing on a ranch.
Smith Peak in the Del Norte Mountain Range.

High Elevation

  • In the heart of the Del Norte Mountains
  • Beginner to Advanced hiking and climbing
  • Recreation and scenic views for a variety of purposes, including painting and meditation