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Ranch Land Clearing TexasPasture Reclamation & Brush Management

Name: Bear Claw Land Clearing
Address: 314 S Main St, Texas, TX, US
Telephone: (817) 435-4748
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

Reclaim brush-invaded pasture and restore your ranch to productive grazing land. From fence lines to full pasture reclamation, we serve working ranches across Texas.

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Texas Ranch Reality

Brush encroachment costs Texas ranchers an estimated $2 billion annually in lost grazing capacity. Many ranches are operating at 20-50% of their potential carrying capacity due to brush invasion.

Ranch Clearing Services

Pasture Reclamation

Reclaim brush-invaded pasture back to productive grazing land. Remove mesquite, cedar, and other brush that has taken over grass.

Typical: 10-500+ acres

Restore carrying capacity for cattle

Fence Line Clearing

Clear brush along fence lines for access, maintenance, and to prevent fence damage from falling trees.

Typical: 15-30 feet each side

Easy fence inspection and repair

Stock Tank Access

Clear around stock tanks/ponds for cattle access. Remove brush blocking water sources.

Typical: 50-100+ feet

Ensure water access for livestock

Road/Trail Maintenance

Clear and maintain ranch roads and cattle trails for vehicle and livestock movement.

Typical: 12-20 feet

Year-round access across property

Working Pen Areas

Clear areas for working pens, loading chutes, and cattle handling facilities.

Typical: 1-5 acres

Safe, efficient cattle work

Lot/Trap Improvement

Clear and improve holding traps and lots. Create shade while removing dense brush.

Typical: 5-50 acres

Better cattle management areas

Common Ranch Brush Problems

Problems we solve for Texas ranchers every day

Lost Grazing Capacity

Dense brush reduces grass production by 50-80%. A 500-acre ranch might only graze like 100-200 acres.

Brush clearing restores grass production and carrying capacity.

Prickly Pear Invasion

Prickly pear spreads rapidly, injures cattle, and takes over grazing areas.

Grubbing removes root pads. Prevents spread and injury.

Mesquite Encroachment

Mesquite consumes massive amounts of water and outcompetes grass. Shades out forage.

Grubbing permanently removes mesquite. Frees water for grass.

Cedar Water Consumption

A mature cedar can consume 30-50 gallons/day. Cedar thickets dry out land.

Cedar removal allows water to return to creeks and increase grass production.

Cattle Access Blocked

Cattle can't reach water, supplements, or certain pasture areas through dense brush.

Clear trails and access paths. Open blocked water sources.

Fence Line Overgrowth

Can't inspect fences, falling brush damages wire, cattle escape through gaps.

Clear fence lines for inspection and to prevent damage.

Ranch Clearing by Texas Region

Hill Country

Cedar, oak brush, prickly pear

Rocky terrain, often selective clearing needed

South Texas Brush Country

Mesquite, huisache, blackbrush, prickly pear

Dense brush, often requires grubbing

West Texas

Mesquite, cedar, creosote

Large acreage, dry conditions

Central Texas

Cedar, mesquite, mixed brush

Variable terrain and brush density

East Texas

Pine, hardwoods, yaupon

Heavy vegetation, different clearing approach

North Texas

Mesquite, cedar, post oak

Prairie restoration opportunities

Ranch Clearing Cost Factors

Vegetation DensityLight brush: $800-1,200/acre | Heavy brush: $1,500-3,000+/acre

Brush TypeCedar (mulch OK): Lower cost | Mesquite (grub needed): Higher cost

Total AcreageLarger jobs (100+ acres) often get volume pricing

TerrainFlat land is fastest. Rough terrain, rocks, slopes add cost.

AccessGood road access reduces mobilization cost

Debris DisposalMulching (included) vs burn piles (separate burn cost)

How We Work with Ranchers

We understand ranch operations and work with your schedule

✓Understand ranch operations - we work around cattle schedules
✓Clear while cattle are in other pastures when possible
✓Gate protocols - we follow your rules about gates and access
✓Equipment staging that doesn't block ranch operations
✓Communicate about timelines and any schedule changes
✓Leave property better than we found it - no debris, no mess

Ranch Clearing FAQs

Ranch land clearing typically costs $800-$3,000+ per acre depending on vegetation density and type. Light cedar/brush: $800-1,200/acre. Heavy mesquite requiring grubbing: $1,500-3,000/acre. Volume discounts often apply for jobs over 100 acres. We provide free estimates based on your specific property conditions.

Mesquite should be grubbed (root removal) for permanent results. Mulching mesquite only cuts the top - the plant resprouts from roots within one growing season. Grubbing removes the entire root system so mesquite cannot return. While grubbing costs more upfront, it's one-time cost vs repeated mulching.

We work with your cattle schedule. Ideally, cattle are moved to other pastures during clearing, but we can work safely around cattle if needed. We follow all gate protocols, maintain fence integrity, and communicate daily about access and scheduling. Many ranchers combine clearing with routine pasture rotation.

Timeline depends on vegetation density and terrain. Light brush clearing: 100 acres might take 1-2 weeks. Heavy mesquite/brush with grubbing: 100 acres might take 3-4 weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeline estimate based on your specific conditions during the initial consultation.

Yes, native grasses typically return within one growing season after clearing, especially if root disturbance is minimal (forestry mulching). Grubbing disturbs soil more but grass still recovers. Some ranchers overseed to speed recovery or introduce improved pasture grasses. The key is removing brush competition so grass can thrive.

Absolutely - most ranch clearing is selective. Common approach: clear pastures heavily, leave tree shade in loafing areas, clear fence lines, open around water sources. We work with you to determine which areas to clear and which to leave. A mix often makes the best working ranch.

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