DATE: August 12, 2026
TIME: 11:00am to 1:00 pm
SPEAKER AND TOPIC: Macy Ledbetter – Wildlife Biologist – Speaking on wildlife management plans, what are they and how they impact valuations of ranch and recreational properties. Update on the New World Screw and its potential impact in North Texas.
LOCATION: Shep’s, 202 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, TX 76086
SPONSORS: Ag Trust
RSVP FOR LUNCH: mwhittemore@bartrealtyllc.com
There will also be a 1 hour CE class from 1:15 to 2:15 after the luncheon.
In this class, we will walk through one of the most important documents in the real estate transaction – the commitment. We will review each Schedule to help real estate agents discuss potential restrictions or limitations with buyers along with what “survey coverage” is, and what the title policy will and will not cover. We will also talk about common issues found on a commitment that must be resolved before closing can take place. This will be focus on farm and ranch transactions and will be taught by an attorney.
Sign up for the class: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/title-commitment-ce-class
Macy’s resume:
President/Wildlife Biologist
Founded and created a leading wildlife and habitat management consulting business currently managing 625 unique ranches in all ecoregions of Texas; licensed ranch real estate agent for 20 years; Boone and Crockett, Pope and Young and Texas Big Game Awards official measurer for 25 years; active in various wildlife management and educational article writing, speaking engagements, outdoor radio, television programs and podcasts; serves in legal proceedings as Expert Witness involving surface damages, eminent domain, mineral exploration, transmission lines, wind/solar farms, disease management, and real estate investment cases; Combat Marine Outdoors Advisory Board member; recipient of Texas Department of Agriculture’s Family Land Heritage Program’s Century Family Ranch award (5th generation landowner); graduate of King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management; co-author of landmark document 21st Century Landowner Guide: Texas Model; initiated first ever live-animal Chronic Wasting Disease testing procedures on whitetail deer in Texas; on-going research participant with various CWD live testing protocols and a staunch supporter of private property rights and biologically sound wildlife management practices in today’s challenging environment. Wife Cathy is vice president and comptroller, son Wade and son in law Matt are degreed wildlife biologists, so this is a family owned and operated business.