Rancho Colorado del Norte

Wildlife has always been an essential part of the ranch as in years past harvest of the game produced part of the diet for family and workers. In the past, abundant White-tail Deer, Rio Grande Turkey, and Feral Hogs were harvested on the ranch. Also, a large number of migratory birds including Sand Hill Cranes populated the ranching fields. Today, the number of wildlife has declined along with the number of animals harvested. Yet, the need to manage wildlife ratios to field and feed remains a challenge. As such, we have implemented wildlife management practices that include supplemented feeding and inventory reporting. We continue to evaluate all species of wildlife to ensure a more beneficial environment for all game animals.