I have property in the Davis Mtns. that I have found patchnose, racers and lepidus on. I expect there are alterna and milks there but I haven't found any yet. In 12 years I have only found 2 alterna in the Davis' on the roadside anyways so I don't think it unusual I haven't found any on my land yet. I have also hunted private land in the Xmas' and near Sanderson with no luck but both times were hot and dry so no suprise there.



If these landowners want to make a buck off snakehunters they need to understand that legalizing hunting on the public roads anywhere within about a 100 to 150 mile radius only adds to the appeal and marketability of their ranches. Many times the ranch itself will be rained out or too dry but drive 50-100 miles and conditions are perfect. We regularly drive from Motel 6 in Del Rio to Langtry or Sanderson in one night, a distance of about 60-120 miles each way, when Hwy. 277 gets rained out. Or even further from Alpine to Black Gap when Alpine gets rained out.



We know the ability to seek the correct weather conditions are vital to successful herping. I don't think the ranchers know this. The only reason nobody used private ranches before is because nobody was marketing them to us.

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