Hooks Ranch A Family Heritage Property Near Lake of the Ozarks It does not get any better than this! Located in the history rich northern region of the Ozark mountains is your own slice of hunting and recreational heaven including draws, hills, hollows, creek, ponds, trails, abundant wildlife, and beautiful timber! Hooks Ranch est. in 1966 has been generationally owned for the last 56 years. Upon entering the ranch from State Highway W, you travel through the narrow 200-foot arm approximately a quarter of mile which opens to the secluded 333 acres. A very nice trail then leads you to the wide low saddle area, which acts as a large funnel extending the entire length of the property. A portion of which includes Lick Branch, which is a tributary draining into the Lake of the Ozarks.