Frequently Asked Questions
CAN I BOOK AN EVENT, OR FISHING AND HUNTING TRIP ON THIS RANCH?
No, it’s a private facility/property.
DO YOU EVER HUNT THE EXOTIC SPECIES?
Only for population control.
HOW MANY LAKES DO YOU HAVE?
Five multi-acre lakes and about thirty ponds.
HOW BIG IS THE RANCH?
Approximately 10,000 acres.
HOW MANY SPECIES OF WILDLIFE ANIMALS?
Whitetail, Red Deer, Elk, Addax, Eland,
Wildebeest, Banteng Cattle, Anoa Water Buffalo, Axis Deer, Fallow, Oryx, Buffalo, Black Buck Antelope, Iranian Red Sheep (auodat), Zebra, Blesbok, and other typical Texas wildlife, also cattle and donkeys.
HOW MANY ROADS ARE ON THE PROPERTY?
We have about 60 miles of paved roads.
HOW DO YOU KEEP THE WILDLIFE IN?
We have eight-foot high, fencing to enclose the perimeter of the ranch with similar fencing separating non compatible species throughout the property.
DO YOU ALLOW WEDDINGS ON YOUR RANCH?
No, sorry. We are not a wedding venue.
CAN I BUY BEEF THAT YOU SELL IN YOUR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS?
No, our premium cattle are contracted out via private treaty.
DO YOU FEED YOUR CATTLE IN A FEED YARD?
No, our goal is to raise commercial cattle in a cow/calf setting.
HOW DID THE 10XXX RANCH GET ITS NAME?
The name “Ten Triple X Ranch” and brand “xXx” are homage to the telecom business that allowed Joe & Connie Mitchell to purchase the ranch. The Mitchell’s company, VarTec Telecom, had invented a new method of long distance marketing called “Dial Around” or “10 Triple X” dialing. The “10 Triple X” dialing method was hugely successful. The telecom nomenclature of “10 Triple X’ had a “ranchy” feel to it, along the lines of 40X hats, 20X Denim Jeans, Twisted X Boots, and many other Old West themes. Since Joe enjoy’s paying recognition to the “one that brought me”, he named the ranch the “Ten Triple X” or “10xXx”, with the brand of “xXx”.
To help explain the “10xXx” ranch, the information below may add to our standard explanation:
1. The number 10 is commonly known as the best of any group… on a scale of 1 to 10, this ranch is a 10.
2. In the same vein, XX on malt liquor stands for “double quality” and XXX stands for “strongest quality.” This designation dates back to 1827.
3. In medieval days, Inns were marked as XXX by the kings escorts as Exceptional as a place to spend the night.
4. In western lore, the X has always stood for quality.
5. 100X beaver hats, Long X ranch, Twisted X boots, etc.
6. In terms of sizes, XL means extra large, thus XXXL means extra extra extra large.
2. In the same vein, XX on malt liquor stands for “double quality” and XXX stands for “strongest quality.” This designation dates back to 1827.
3. In medieval days, Inns were marked as XXX by the kings escorts as Exceptional as a place to spend the night.
4. In western lore, the X has always stood for quality.
5. 100X beaver hats, Long X ranch, Twisted X boots, etc.
6. In terms of sizes, XL means extra large, thus XXXL means extra extra extra large.
Thus the 10xXx Ranch is the best of the best, highest quality, extra large cattle & wildlife ranch.