Our Story
Since 1905
Meet the Team
The Monteith Ranch is managed by a trusted team of experts who keep the operation running at a high level. From seasoned guides to hospitality pros, each member brings deep experience in their craft to deliver exceptional hunts, care for the land, and ensure every guest has a first-class experience.
Josh Koch
Monique Koch
Operations Coordinator
Hayden
Ranchhand & Hunting Guide
Jarrett
Hunting Guide
Brent
Hunting Guide
Sammy
Hunting Guide
Monteith Ranch is a 6th-generation, family-owned ranch rooted in Central Texas since 1905. Known for its premier hunting experiences and sustainable cattle operations, the ranch combines tradition, stewardship, and a deep respect for the land. We specialize in guided hunts for native and exotic game, including Axis, Blackbuck, and Red Stag, while also offering ranch-raised beef straight from pasture to table.
Finding Your Way to Monteith Ranch
13423 Crows Ranch Rd
Salado, TX 76571
Located 45 mins north of Austin, TX in Salado, just west of I-35.
Manager: Josh Koch
(254) 444-8788
Joshkoch@Monteithranch.com
Monteith Ranch is one of the oldest and largest continuously family-owned ranches in Central Texas. Nestled in Bell County just west of Salado, the ranch has earned a lasting reputation for exceptional cattle operations, premier hunting, and a legacy built on tradition, stewardship, and resilience.
The story began in 1905, when Arthur MacArthur Monteith of Belton purchased the original 300 acres and established a modest cattle ranch. Over the years, Arthur and his wife, Hitie, expanded the land by another 700 acres and passed it to their son, Walter Embree Monteith.
Walter—who served as Mayor of Houston from 1928 to 1933—left his own mark on the ranch. He introduced the iconic “-V-” brand, believed to honor his wife, Vera, and acquired an additional 1,330 acres, bringing the total to 2,330 acres.
Tragedy struck in 1941 when their only son, Walter Morey Monteith, died unexpectedly in a plane crash. Upon Walter and Vera’s passing in 1953, the ranch was entrusted to their niece and nephew, Carolyn Monteith Clarke and Edgar Monteith.
Carolyn and Edgar ushered in a period of growth and diversification. They acquired the neighboring Willingham Tract, expanding the ranch beyond 3,500 acres. They refined the cattle herd and began to open the land to friends and clients for deer and bird hunting—planting the seeds of what would become one of Central Texas’s most respected game operations.
Today, Monteith Ranch is managed by the next generation—Edgar and Carolyn’s children and grandchildren—who continue to honor the land and legacy. With 1,200 acres under game fencing, the ranch now supports thriving populations of exotic species like Axis, Blackbuck, Red Stag, and Père David. A structured protein-feeding program supports wildlife health, while guided hunts for deer and hogs help maintain ecological balance.
From its deep historical roots to its modern-day stewardship, Monteith Ranch stands as a living testament to the values of land, legacy, and family—still going strong in the heart of Central Texas.
Our Ranch Philosophy
