Nature Photo Tourism
The ICF vision is to conserve wildlife and native habitat through the introduction and development of the Private Lands Nature Photo Tourism Industry. The majority of land in Texas is privately owned. ICF Member Ranches not only allow you access to private, gated lands but also provide undisturbed time for photography at established blinds.
Private Lands Nature Photography Offers:
- Undisturbed opportunities to view and photograph wildlife and natural habitat
- Security for you and your equipment
- Professionally designed and established photo blind settings
- Stress relief - opportunity to commune with nature
- The joy and mystique of private ranch land in Texas
- Unexpected adventure of a Texas ranch
- Misty mornings and stunning sunsets
Experience a variety of opportunities throughout the year. You should expect to see a diversity of bird species and a number of resident mammals, reptiles, and insects in any season.
Deep South Texas
As a direct result of the Valley Land Fund Amateur Wildlife Photo Contests, landowners in South Texas have learned to landscape portions of their property for attractive wildlife photo settings. Regular water and feed attracts a variety of wildlife and customized photo blinds provide shelter for photographers without disturbing established wildlife behaviors. The set-up offers astonishing opportunities for candid photography.
Texas Hill Country Nature Photography Alliance
The Texas Hill Country Nature Photography Alliance is a group of ranchers that offer their property to guests for the purposes of nature photography and tourism. Most of the ranches have several established photography sites with food and water to attract wildlife, and one or more professionally established photo blinds carefully situated for optimal photographic opportunities. Many of the ranches also offer overnight accommodations, allowing guests the chance to enjoy hill country scenery with privacy.
