Land & Ranch · Austin Waco Hill Country · Coleman County, Texas
Coleman County, Texas · 160± acres · Price on request
Santa Anna Hunting Area is a family-owned 160-acre upland game bird preserve in Coleman County, Texas, with direct views of the iconic Santa Anna Mountains. Founded in 1986, it raises Chukar, Bobwhite and Tennessee Red Quail, and Ringneck and Melanistic Pheasants, and includes an NPIP-certified hatchery capable of hatching over 500,000 chicks annually and housing up to 14,000 birds. With trained bird dogs on hand, it is ready to be revived as a hunting operation or repurposed into a homestead or working farm.
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Property Details
| Acreage | 160± acres |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Anna, Coleman County, TX |
| Established | 1986 |
| Hatchery Capacity | 500,000+ chicks/year; up to 14,000 mature birds |
| Hunting Season | October 1 – March 31 |
| Peak Season Activity | 500+ hunts; 1,800+ hunters per season |
| Bird Dogs | 14 trained or in-training (German Shorthairs, Brittanys, French Brittanys, pointing Poodles) |
Property Highlights
- Located in Santa Anna, Texas, with direct views of the Santa Anna Mountains
- Established in 1986 as a family-run upland bird hunting preserve
- Raises Chukar, Bobwhite and Tennessee Red Quail, Ringneck and Melanistic Pheasant
- Originally founded by John R. Stearns and passed to his son Gerry in 1994
- Eldena Stearns joined the business in 1998, bringing decades of bird-raising and dog-training experience
- State-of-the-art hatchery built in 2002, NPIP-certified and A1 Clean
- Hatchery capacity: 500,000+ chicks/year; 14,000 mature birds
- Upland bird hunting season runs October 1–March 31
- Previously hosted over 500 hunts and 1,800+ hunters per season
- 14 trained or in-training bird dogs: German Shorthairs, Brittanys, French Brittanys, and pointing Poodles
- Legacy of family ownership preserved since founder's passing in 2012
- Scaled-down operation, primed for revival or transformation into a working farm or homestead
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many acres is Santa Anna Hunting Area?
Santa Anna Hunting Area spans 160± acres in Coleman County, Texas.
Where is Santa Anna Hunting Area located?
The property is located in Santa Anna, Texas, with direct views of the Santa Anna Mountains, twin peaks named for Comanche Chief Santa Anna.
What is the history of Santa Anna Hunting Area?
Founded in 1986 by John R. Stearns, the property grew into SAHA Inc. in 1994 under his son Gerry Stearns, with Gerry's wife Eldena joining in 1998 to bring decades of bird-raising and dog-training expertise.
What game birds does Santa Anna Hunting Area raise?
The property raises Chukar, Bobwhite, and Tennessee Red Quail, as well as Ringneck and Melanistic Pheasants for premier upland bird hunts.
What made the hatchery at Santa Anna Hunting Area unique?
By 2002, the property's hatchery had become NPIP-certified and A1 Clean, capable of hatching over 500,000 chicks annually and housing up to 14,000 mature birds.
When does the upland bird hunting season run?
The upland bird hunting season at Santa Anna Hunting Area runs October 1 through March 31.
How many hunts and hunters did the property host at its peak?
At its peak, Santa Anna Hunting Area facilitated more than 500 hunts and hosted over 1,800 hunters each season.
Are there hunting dogs on the property?
Yes. The property includes 14 trained or in-training bird dogs, including German Shorthairs, Brittanys, French Brittanys, and pointing Poodles.
Who currently owns Santa Anna Hunting Area?
Eldena Stearns has run the operation since her husband Gerry's passing in 2012, preserving the tradition of family-run excellence.
What is the current status of the operation?
The operation has been scaled back by Eldena Stearns since 2012 but remains ready to be revived or repurposed.
What could Santa Anna Hunting Area be used for going forward?
The property is primed for revival as an upland bird hunting preserve or transformation into a thriving homestead or working farm.
Why is the property named Santa Anna?
The property and surrounding town take their name from the nearby Santa Anna Mountains, twin peaks named to honor Comanche Chief Santa Anna.
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