Banded Drake Ranch Announces Upcoming Membership Price Increase Following Major Habitat and Property Improvements
North Texas — Banded Drake Ranch continues to advance its long-term vision as a private, equity-based sporting property following extensive habitat development and infrastructure improvements across the ranch. As a result of these ongoing investments, membership pricing will increase in the coming period.
This adjustment reflects both the scale of recent land improvements and the ranch's continued positioning as a legacy property designed for permanent ownership rather than short-term access.
From the outset, Banded Drake Ranch was developed to be owned in perpetuity. Membership interests provide year-round access and are structured to be held long-term, with the ability to pass ownership down through generations. The ranch was never intended to operate as a seasonal hunting lease or a rotating destination. It was built to function as a private asset that appreciates in both experience and value over time.
Recent improvements have focused primarily on dirt work, water management, and habitat expansion, reinforcing the ranch's foundation as a waterfowl-first property. Wetlands, flooded timber, and managed food systems were developed to operate as a cohesive, sustainable environment that supports consistent duck use without artificial pressure. These enhancements further strengthen the ranch's reliability and long-term performance.
While waterfowl remains the core focus, Banded Drake Ranch supports a thriving population of deer, hogs, dove, and fishing opportunities, contributing to its year-round relevance. This breadth of use distinguishes the ranch as more than a hunting property. It functions as a private resort and destination, capable of supporting family use, extended stays, and hosted gatherings across seasons.
The ranch's amenities and infrastructure were designed to match that scope. Members have access to thoughtfully developed lodging and shared spaces intended to support comfort, privacy, and hosting at a high standard. The experience is structured to feel complete, not supplemental, allowing the ranch to serve as both a retreat and a working environment for personal and professional use.
Membership at Banded Drake Ranch is intentionally exclusive and selective. Prospective members are vetted prior to approval to ensure alignment with the ranch's standards, culture, and long-term vision. This approach limits the number of ownership interests, reduces overlap, and preserves a cohesive membership environment with fewer personalities and greater access per member.
Acre for acre and dollar for dollar, Banded Drake Ranch represents a rare combination of scale, amenities, habitat quality, and ownership structure. Comparable properties often require compromises, whether through higher density, seasonal access, or reduced privacy. The ranch was designed specifically to avoid those trade-offs.
As membership pricing adjusts upward to reflect recent improvements and continued investment, prospective members are encouraged to evaluate current availability accordingly. For those considering ownership, the opportunity to secure a membership prior to the price increase represents a meaningful advantage in both access and long-term value.
Banded Drake Ranch remains focused on preserving what makes the property exceptional rather than expanding indiscriminately. The ranch's leadership maintains a clear standard for membership and a long-term commitment to stewardship, quality, and exclusivity.
Why look at the rest when you can own the best.
For additional information regarding membership opportunities, pricing timelines, or private tours, inquiries may be directed to Banded Drake Ranch management.