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Ranching in Bandera, TX

County

Bandera County

Region

Hill Country

Nearest City

San Antonio (50 mi)

Population

~900

Local farming note

Bandera County's Medina River valley provides rich bottomland pasture that supports diverse livestock alongside the traditional cowboy culture the area is known for.

Bandera calls itself the Cowboy Capital of the World, and its ranching culture is as authentic as it gets. Bandera County's cypress-lined creeks, cedar hills, and open pastures have been cattle country since the Chisholm Trail era. Today, the tradition continues with a mix of working ranches, dude operations, and boutique livestock breeders who are drawn by the area's deep roots and affordable land. Mini highland cattle are a growing presence here, prized by the ranching community for their durability and visual appeal.

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