Jim Bill Anderson

Canadian | Rancher

Mr. Anderson operates the Frying Pan Ranch in Hemphill County, lying in the Canadian Breaks sand-sage landscape of the Panhandle, north of Canadian, Texas. He has been recognized as a Lone Star Land Steward by Texas Parks and Wildlife for his integrated management of the property’s cattle operation and wildlife resources, particularly the protection and promotion of the lesser prairie chicken. He has also been a leader in turning the local Chamber of Commerce toward developing nature tourism opportunities on the area’s historic ranches, including viewing of pronghorn antelope, wild turkey, raptors and other wildlife, organized through the non-profit, Texas Prairie Rivers.