Rancho La Guarida

Welcome

La Guarida Ranch encompasses 20,000 acres (8,000 ha)
located in the Tinaja Verde mountains, approximately 35
miles southwest of Presidio, TX., which is a historic
territory of the desert bighorn sheep.The topography
consist of rugged terrain with elevations from 4,200 ft.
(1,280 m) to 7,000 ft. (2,140 m), making an excellent
habitat for the desert sheep and the mule deer, as
well as creating a demanding hunting experience.

The temperatures varies from 68°F (20°C) to 100°F (38°C)
in the summer and from 23°F (-5°C) to 60°F (15°C) in the
winter. The climate is normally sunny, with the rainy
season during the months of July to October. The flora is
composed with over 120 different species of plants and
acacia. The fauna includes the desert bighorn sheep (ovis
canadensis mexicana), mule deer (o. hemionus crooki),
collar javalina, mountain cat, fox, mountain lion within
others.

Mission

Reintroduce the desert bighorn sheep to its original and historic habitats in the state of Chihuahua.

Vision

Develop sustainable programs to maintain and restore the endemic flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan desert.

Objectives

– Contribute to the welfare of the endemic flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan desert, restoring the delicate balance of the desert ecosystem, which has been greatly affected by domestic livestock.

– Maintain and operate a world class program for the propagation of the desert bighorn sheep in more of its original and historic habitats, enhancing the biodiversity of the Chihuahuan desert.

-Contribute with the reintroduction of the mule deer.

Mission

Reintroduce the desert bighorn sheep to its original and historic habitats in the state of Chihuahua.

Vision

Develop sustainable programs to maintain and restore the endemic flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan desert.

Objectives

– Contribute to the welfare of the endemic flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan desert, restoring the delicate balance of the desert ecosystem, which has been greatly affected by domestic livestock.

– Maintain and operate a world class program for the propagation of the desert bighorn sheep in more of its original and historic habitats, enhancing the biodiversity of the Chihuahuan desert.

-Contribute with the reintroduction of the mule deer.