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In this issue’s feature by Melissa Hemken, Lands of Grass, she writes of cattle grazing patterns, and I quote: “Most ranchers graze their cattle in the same patterns for decades. Like many ranch kids, Jim Howell learned those patterns tramping after his granddad Gilbert Howell on the family ranch near Cimarron, Colorado. But when Howell returned to his home ranch after learning new methods of ranching at college, he now saw the unfavorable grazing patterns. Over the years, the old ways had lowered grass yields and abused the landscape. It was time for change. “Howell and his wife Daniela applied a new approach—Zimbabwean ecologist Allan Savory’s holistic systematic approach to grazing.” If you are a ranch or farm owner, chances are that you’ll find the story fascinating, because at the end of the day, horse farm or working ranch—it’s all about the grass. As Melissa takes the photographs that accompany her stories, I hope you’ll also enjoy her breathtaking and majestic photos from “the field”.
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32............... Yavapa....................28 164............. Mojave...................29 296............. Yavapai...................27 4,972.......... Santa Cruz..............26 14,681........ Greenlee................26
ARKANSAS 575............. Madison.................76
CALIFORNIA 23............... Humboldt..............77 110............. Humboldt..............77 303............. San Luis Obispo....58 468............. San Luis Obispo....59 1,076.......... Humboldt..............77 1,120.......... Plumas....................37 16,000........ Lassen....................37 50,500........ Santa Clara............36 58,154........ San Benito.............37
COLORADO 1................. La Plata...................48 1................. La Plata...................48
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315............. Routt.......................34 326............. Lake........................34 332............. Moffat.....................80 478............. Douglas..................30 633............. Logan.....................43 800............. Routt.......................80 923............. Gunnison...............50 1,520.......... Routt.......................80
NEVADA
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TEXAS
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970............. Nye.........................71
13............... Fort Bend...............68
3,000.......... Eureka....................71
14............... Rains.......................79
NEW MEXICO
36............... Grayson..................79
26............... Catron....................54 78............... Catron....................55
59............... Van Zandt...............79 89............... Washington...........45 99............... Fayette...................69
2,283.......... Moffat.....................73
160............. Catron....................55
2,513.......... Elbert......................43
518............. Rio Arriba...............51
3,869.......... Moffat.....................43
596............. Catron....................56
184............. Robertson..............78
4,101.......... Logan.....................30
640............. Catron....................57
200............. Washington...........44
17,520........ Huerfano................50
1,145.......... San Miguel.............43
268............. Parker.....................63
19,010........ Eagle......................35
2,336.......... Catron....................56
293............. Van Zandt...............79
20,007........ Garfield..................31
2,720.......... Catron....................57
415............. Milam.....................78
45,039........ Baca........................42
2,875.......... Rio Arriba...............42
596............. Parker.....................62
KANSAS
3,550.......... Mora.......................51
618............. Parker.....................63
2,240.......... Chautauqua...........43
6,070.......... Catron....................56
762............. Hood......................62
16,309........ Rio Arriba...............51
1,154.......... Milam.....................78
18,317........ Rio Arriba...............75
1,797.......... Palo Pinto...............62
MONTANA 40............... Rosebud.................31 76............... Carbon...................74 327............. Valley......................32 347............. Ravalli.....................40
1................. La Plata...................49
491............. Gallatin...................16
9................. La Plata...................49
1,065.......... Carter.....................32
10............... La Plata...................48
1,108.......... Deer Lodge...........53
15............... La Plata...................49
1,290.......... Sweet Grass...........43
20............... La Plata...................48
1,780.......... Fergus....................53
28............... Larimer...................39
2,104.......... Stillwater................53
35............... La Plata...................49
6,363.......... Powell.....................52
36............... La Plata...................49
6,904.......... Golden Valley........53
38............... La Plata...................48
8,100.......... Custer.....................53
40............... Douglas..................70
9,669.......... Fergus....................52
40............... La Plata...................48
14,600........ McCone.................74
45............... Larimer...................39
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16,589........ Stillwater................52
25,595........ Grant......................26 29,142........ Catron....................51 38,200........ Catron....................57
NORTH DAKOTA 11,320........ Billings....................30
OKLAHOMA 45,039........ Cimarron................42
170............. Palo Pinto...............63
10,000........ Brewster.................72
UTAH 7,973.......... Sanpete..................56
WYOMING 320............. Carbon...................42 326............. Crook......................32 346............. Uinta.......................73
OREGON
1,515.......... Natrona..................33
10............... Deschutes..............61
1,616.......... Fremont.................32
31............... Deschutes..............60
1,619.......... Hot Springs............42
38............... Deschutes..............60
3,043.......... Niobrara.................31
39............... Umpqua.................46
3,497.......... Platte......................33
49............... Lane........................46
3,752.......... Albany....................73
53............... Larimer...................38
16,960........ Beaverhead...........74
60............... Deschutes..............61
55............... Routt.......................80
20,591........ Powder River.........30
142............. Douglas..................47
56............... Larimer...................38
30,654........ Chouteau...............52
270............. Lane........................47
81............... La Plata...................49 154............. Weld.......................42
NEBRASKA
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191............. Larimer...................38
1,370.......... Grant......................76
961............. Gregory..................42
26,056........ Albany....................50
4,405.......... Johnson.................33 12,065........ Platte......................31 20,000........ Laramie..................50 20,333........ Weston...................31
210............. Routt.......................80
1,607.......... Box Butte...............73
1,275.......... Fall River................32
42,558........ Weston...................30
240............. Routt.......................80
2,560.......... Garden...................33
1,344.......... Campbell...............33
58,613........ Converse................30
303............. Weld.......................33
7,554.......... Keya Paha..............42
5,617.......... Butte.......................31
150,085...... Weston...................32
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Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty........ Cover, 16 bigskysir.com C3 Real Estate Solutions Christine Allard............................................70 c3realestatesolutions.com C3 Real Estate Solutions Laurie Myers.................................................70 c3realestatesolutions.com C3 Real Estate Solutions John Simmons.............................................38 mycolohome.com California Outdoor Properties....................36 californiaoutdoorproperties.com Carpenter Real Estate.................................72 jwcarpenter.com Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty Patty Cordoni...............................................60 HomeinSisters.com Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty Suzanne Carvlin...........................................60 HomeinSisters.com Century 21 Hometown Realty Byron Grant..................................................58 c21home.com Clark & Associates Land Brokers, LLC.........30 clarklandbrokers.com
Coalson Real Estate.....................................62 coalson.com Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited Andrea Schutter Riebeling..........................69 andreacoldwellbankeragent10@gmail.com Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited Tammy Massengale.....................................69 Tammy.massengale@coldwellbanker.com Country Connection....................................79 countryconnection.com Cunningham Real Estate.............................78 CunninghamRealEstate.com The Durango Team......................................48 TheDurangoTeam.com Fay Ranches Inc............................................46 fayranches.com Four Star Realty............................................77 ranchagent.com Gunn & Associates Real Estate, Inc...........71 NevadaFarmland.com Harrigan Land Company LLC.....................50 harriganland.com Hayden Outdoors Real Estate....................42 haydenoutdoors.com Headquarters West, Ltd. Andy Groseta...............................................27 headquarterswest.com
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The RLI Arkansas Chapter teamed up with Tennessee and Mississippi Chapters on September 23–24 in Germantown, Tenn. to offer the Recreational Land Real Estate LANDU Course for this region. Attendees earned 16 hours of ALC Credit. Arkansas’ own, Joel King, ALC, 2019 Arkansas Chapter vice president was the instructor for the two-day course.
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his is a rare opportunity to own a unique, private 491-acre estate in the heart of Big Sky, Montana—the most vibrant and beautiful ski community in the U.S. Big Sky is located in the southwest corner of Montana where you can fly into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. Big Sky is a beautiful drive along the Gallatin River 40 miles south from the university town of Bozeman. The Big Sky community is nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by several mountain ranges and public land. Summers are comfortable with temperatures that rarely reach above the 80s. In addition to the myriad of outdoor pursuits, the area offers the PBR Rodeo, art auctions, golf at four amazing courses, shopping, great dining experiences, weekly farmers market, free outdoor music and much more. Winter brings an average of 400 inches of light fluffy snow and the biggest skiing in America on the uncrowded slopes of The Big Sky Ski Resort and the Nordic skiing on the groomed trails of The Lone Mountain Ranch.
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In winter, temperatures range from below zero to about 30 degrees. Days are more often sunny and crisp with very low humidity. The property is adjacent to hundreds of thousands of acres of public land—notably Gallatin National Forest and Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area. The west boundary of the property is adjacent to a 320-acre conservation easement. The estate offers peace, privacy and jaw-dropping views of the rugged Spanish Peaks, Lone Mountain and Gallatin Range. Hike, ride, bike, hunt, four wheel, crosscountry ski, snowshoe, sled and snowmobile the many logging roads and trails throughout the property. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of skiers at Big Sky Ski Resort or join them on the slopes. Fish, raft or kayak the Gallatin River and its tributaries which are just down the road. Just 12 miles south of Big Sky is the Yellowstone National Park boundary with the West Yellowstone entrance an additional 30 miles. Along the way, explore Hebgan Lake, the reservoir created by the damming of the Madison River as if flows out of Yellowstone National Park. This area offers boating in summer and ice fishing in the winter. This property will take your breath away with its magnificent views, wind-swept meadows and herds of elk moving in the shadows at the edge of the forest. Big Sky is a very special part of Montana. This property is a very special part of Big Sky. The land consists of 491 acres in three parcels. The topography is rolling hills to rugged terrain and ridges with spectacular views. The dense timber provides an ideal habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. The size of the resident elk herd is unknown but 50 or
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more are often seen grazing the back lawn in the early mornings. Deer, moose, bear and coyote all make their homes here. The south 171 acres on which the home and guest house sit are in a conservation easement. The easement allows for additional buildings within a 10-acre parcel which includes the home and guest house. The 320 acres that comprise the north half of Section 21 are unencumbered by conservation easements and there are several beautiful homesites. The exquisite log home and guest house were built of giant hand-hewn Canadian red cedar and native Montana rock. The size and girth of the logs used to build this home are something photos cannot accurately convey. Each log was hand picked and placed. The joinery is all done with Swedish coping, which makes a very tight fit without chinking for unmatched aesthetics. The entire property has been meticulously maintained. The over 11,500-square-feet of living space includes seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. In the great room, sit in front of the floor to ceiling Chief Joseph fireplace and enjoy the views through massive windows that frame Lone Peak, Spanish Peaks and the Gallatin Range. The adjacent open chef’s kitchen is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Each of the en suite bedrooms in the main house were built to take advantage of the endless views. There is plenty of room to spread out with a spacious family room/den, huge deck and additional space in the loft. For more information on this property, please contact Cathy Gorman at 406-580-2318 of Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty. FarmAndRanch.com
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ost ranchers graze their cattle in the same patterns for decades. Like many ranch kids, Jim Howell learned those patterns tramping after his granddad Gilbert Howell on the family ranch near Cimarron, Colorado. But when Howell returned to his home ranch after learning new methods of ranching at college, he now saw the unfavorable grazing patterns. Over the years, the old ways had lowered grass yields and abused the landscape. It was time for change. Howell and his wife Daniela applied a new approach; Zimbabwean ecologist Allan Savory’s holistic systematic approach to grazing. With holistic management, the Howells’ land improved. “[It] dramatically increased our [cattle] stocking rates,” Howell says. “It really made the operation work in terms of positive cash flow.” Allan Savory noticed. He asked Howell to help him interest major investors in similar large-scale ranching/ecological operations. Savory and Howell created Grasslands, LLC in 2009 as such a land investment and ranch management company. Says Howell, “I found two South Dakota ranches that were priced incredibly cheap relative to
how much grass they could grow. Two investors liked the concept.” The corporation now owns and manages ranches in Montana, Florida and New Zealand. “Grasslands investors need financially viable investments,” Howell explains, “but they also want an ecological aspect, like grassland restoration. Some call themselves ‘impact investors.’ They aren’t trophy-ranch buyers.” But they do expect a ranch to generate annual financial dividends. Today, Grasslands purchases working landscapes that appreciate in value over the long term. It then manages the ranches for profitability using holistic grazing practices. “Even in the worst drought years,” Howell says, “our ranches are profitable. And in the good years, they’re solidly profitable. The ranches generate all of the cash needed to improve fencing, water or housing. They wash their own faces.” Even with financial success of Grasslands’ ranches, investors interested in land and livestock holdings are rare. Howell says that ranch investments can’t return dividends as high as other industries, such as energy or technology.
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STOCKING TO CAPACITY As part of its responsibility to investors, Grasslands, LLC creates two types of reports—financial and ecological. For the latter, the ranches host permanent monitoring transects. Ranch staff record ecological indicators such as percentage of bare ground, plant spacing, species diversity, live canopy cover, soil erosion, wildlife usage, amount of litter cover, and litter incorporation. “We look at all that input,” Howell says, “to tell us whether or not our management actually improves land health.” This process is not a sprint. It takes years. But the land’s productivity and ecological health steadily increase through wet and dry weather patterns.
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Ranches purchased by Grasslands resemble Howell’s family ranch in its early years. Unfavorable grazing patterns had depleted the land’s productivity. Former owners had overgrazed easily accessible areas while avoiding slopes and plateaus. “We call the latter ‘overrested,’” Howell explains. “Left ungrazed for years or decades, perennial bunch grasses smother themselves. The standing dormant biomass impedes the ability of those plants to produce their full potential.” Over time, holistic management heals both over-rested and abused grasslands. “Most conventionally managed ranches are understocked,” Howell says, “with livestock thinly distributed across large sections of land for long, or
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continuous, grazing periods.” On its Northern Great Plains ranches, Grasslands, LLC stocks 50 percent more cattle than previous owners. “We do this with minimal infrastructure investment,” Howell says. “We build water capacity and utilize portable, inexpensive electric fencing.” Improvements are all planned to control livestock grazing patterns for the benefit of the grass. This management style does require more mental capital. “It takes a huge amount of skill,” Howell says. “We do a lot of grazing planning and close observation in the course of implementing the plan, as well as adjustments to stay on plan. There’s a big
intellectual component to manage stocking rates to increase carrying capacity, which therefore increases economic viability.” ON THE GROUND On Grasslands’ Cinch Buckle Ranch near Broadus, Montana, a custom grazing client’s yearling cattle graze seasonally and a cow/calf herd grazes year-around. “We try to keep the client’s cattle in two bunches of 700 to a 1,000 head each,” says Nolan Reil, leader of the Cinch Buckle crew, “and the bunches are kept near each other when possible. We do this to prevent us from running all over to check water and cattle.”
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Reil plans short moves every one to two weeks to rotate cattle to new grass. “The grazing plan is set to avoid all-day, strenuous drives,” Reil explains. “We like this because my wife Eva and I can bring our kids along. Also, the frequent short moves are good training for our green horses. The cattle are often waiting for us to open the gate.” The Cinch Buckle country is fairly gentle, rippled by rough breaks. Two people on ATVs can erect a mile of polywire electric fence on fiberglass posts in under an hour to manage grazing. Reil says the organized grazing plan eases the workload. “We don’t want to be out herding cattle day and night, and moving electric fence over 38,000 acres constantly. With our set-up, we look forward to moving cattle.” Reil cautions that large bunches of cattle contained in a specific area can damage the land. “In this country’s gumbo soil,” he provides as an example, “if cattle are
too compact when it rains, they will pug the soil [with deep hoof prints] and harm plants.” So the ranch crew consistently measures ecological indicators to adjust stocking rate and rotations. “The early sign of pushing stocking rate too hard,” Howell explains, “is in reduced dormant plant litter on the soil surface and increased continued on page 64 bare ground.”
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anelo Springs Ranch is one of the finest agricultural properties that the southwest U.S. has to offer. The ranch is bisected by Turkey Creek, a creek that runs intermittently 4,972 ACRES year-round through the valley floor feeding Arizona v Santa Cruz County v Canelo four ponds stocked with fish. Numerous springs are found throughout the property’s Cienega bottom (sub-irrigated), which runs through the ranch providing a great riparian area for livestock and wildlife. The ranch is a highly improved working cattle ranch with more than 2.5 miles of pipe fencing, 10 pastures, and grow yard. Riparian areas are extremely hard to find in the arid southwest, with approximately 90 percent of the deeded land sub-irrigated, this lends to the opportunities. Rarely does a ranch as beautiful and private as Canelo Springs Ranch come on the market. $3,500,000.
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mith Draw Ranch is located eight miles north of Separ, NM, which is a travel stop along I-10 and approximately 30 miles south 25,595 ACRES of Silver City in Grant County. The Ranch consist of 7,760 deeded acres, 11,275 New New Mexico v Grant County v Separ Mexico State Grazing allotment and 2,560 BLM grazing, and will run 300 head of mother cows on an annual basis. Vegetation consist of gramma grasses, with tobosa grasses in lower levels and a wide variety of Chihuahuan desert chaparral for grazing. An abundance of filaree grows during wet springs. The Ranch is well watered with 10 wells, steel rim tanks and pipe lines. Smith Draw Ranch is a well-improved working cattle ranch located in some of the best country of southwestern New Mexico. Easy country and easy to operate, owners have consistently shipped heavy calves. $3,100,000.
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TYLER RANCH/FARM 14,681 ACRES
Arizona v Greenlee County v York
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yler Ranch/Farm is located in the Gila River Valley of southeastern Arizona and consists of 544 deeded acres (including 173 acres of irrigated) 12,800 acres BLM grazing allotment, 1,337 acres of Arizona State Grazing and will run 300 mother cows on an annual basis. Elevations range from 3,600 feet at the river’s edge to 6,500 feet atop Gutherie Peak. Tyler Ranch/Farm is a quality ranch/farm combo that rarely exists, with over three miles of Gila River running through the ranch that allows for the opportunity to have irrigated pasture along with productive range land. $2,300,000.
WALKING L RANCH 296Âą ACRES
Arizona v Yavapai & Maricopa Counties v Wickenburg
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alking L Ranch remains one of the last operating cattle ranches headquartered right in Wickenburg, an area well-known throughout the world as a team roping and horse enthusiast destination. In total the ranch has 296.66 deeded acres and 52 sections of Arizona state lease and BLM. The ranch historically runs approximately 300 head of cattle year-round. The 110-acre headquarters is two miles north of downtown Wickenburg with 30 acres irrigated by sprinklers along the Hassayampa River. There are seven homes throughout the ranch, a large equipment shop and a landscape material/gravel pit. This is an extremely well-watered desert ranch with 24 operating wells. There are working pens with triggers at every water. Current ownership has done a magnificent job in maintaining and improving the ranch. It is offered turnkey with cattle and equipment at the reduced price of $4,000,000. Alternatively, the ranch with 234.67 acres and grazing leases may be purchased for $2,500,000; or the shop/gravel pit on 61.99 acres may be purchased for $1,500,000. You will not find very many ranches around like the Walking L. See a video on our website.
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DANCING APACHE SPRINGS 32± ACRES
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Arizona v Yavapai County v Page Springs ancing Apache Springs is 32.03 acres with 136-acre-feet of pre-statehood water rights from Oak Creek. Page Springs is only 11 miles from Sedona and is Arizona’s most popular wine country area. Oak Creek is a biological hot spot for wildlife and is a designated Important Bird Area with over 200-bird species counted at the nearby Game & Fish Hatchery. This is an exceptional property, that simply put, is not being made any more. With the limited amount of private property being tightly held, don’t let this opportunity pass to acquire a true investment-grade recreational property that will serve many uses for a new owner for many generations. $2,850,000.
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TROUT CREEK RANCH 164Âą ACRES
Arizona v Mojave County v Wikieup
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rout Creek Ranch is set in one of the most private and scenic pastoral settings that you will come across. It has 1,814-acre-feet of pre-statehood water rights from a private direct diversion from Trout Creek. Water is diverted into several ponds throughout the headquarters where they also serve to irrigate 35 acres with alfalfa valves. The irrigation system is about as economical as can be since it is all gravity fed. There are RV hook-ups, a covered hay barn with attached horse stalls, round pen, roping arena and six-horse free flow exerciser. Trout Creek has all the right ingredients to make it into a legacy ranch and is located in team roper’s alley between Wickenburg and Las Vegas. A backhoe, tractor and numerous cultivation and hay implements are included. $1,150,000.
Paul Groseta 928-853-8369
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LONE CROW CATTLE RANCH Wyoming v Converse & Niobrara Counties v Douglas
HORSE CREEK RANCH
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8,613± total acres with 34,141± deeded, 10,852± BLM, 10,420± Thunder Basin Grassland permit and 3,200± state lease acres. $19,000,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025.
WHITETAIL CREEK RANCH North Dakota v Billings County v Fairfield
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orse Creek Ranch is 20,591± total acres with 10,311± deeded, 9,000± BLM lease and 1,280± state lease acres. $8,500,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025.
RIERADON HILLS RANCH Colorado v Logan County v Sterling
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ieradon Hills Ranch offers 4,101± total acres with 1,517± deeded and 2,584 state lease acres. 384± hay ground acres. Ample water his ranch is 11,320± total acres with 3,680± deeded, 640± state lease, and 7,000± federal lease acres. Reduced to $5,500,000. and excellent improvements. Reduced to $3,850,000. Scott Leach, 307-331-9095 or Ryan Rochlitz, 307-286-3307. Denver Gilbert, 406-697-3961 or Cory Clark, 307-334-2025.
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PIKES VIEW RANCH
Wyoming v Weston County v Upton
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TALLY HO RANCH Wyoming v Platte County v Wheatland
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ally Ho Ranch is 12,065± total acres with 5,050± deeded, 5,875± BLM and 1,140± state lease acres. Excellent improvements and wildlife habitat. Over three miles live water. $9,700,000. Scott Leach, 307-331-9095, Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Jon Keil, 307-331-2833.
JACOBSEN CASTLE ROCK RANCH South Dakota v Butte County v Newell
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,617± deeded acres of excellent summer grazing land for yearlings or cow/calf pairs. $3,185,000. Ron Ensz, 605-210-0337.
WOODWARD RANCH Colorado v Garfield & Rio Blanco Counties v Rifle
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eautiful mountain ranch with 20,007± total acres: 7,905 deeded and 12,102± BLM lease acres. Rich grass and abundant water. $17,000,000. Cory Clark, 307-34-2025 or Logan Schliinz, 307-575-5236.
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his retreat features a 2,068-square-foot log home, heated workshops, large barn, horse corrals and several other large outbuildings, including an aviary, all situated on 40.21± acres. $995,000. Denver Gilbert, 406-697-3961.
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his property is 20,333± total acres with 10,571± deeded acres, 7,802± national grassland permit and 1,960 state lease acres. $5,500,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510.
HAT CREEK BREAKS RANCH Wyoming v Niobrara County v Lusk
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rivate and secluded 3,043± contiguous deeded acres. Excellent set of improvements and great wildlife habitat. $3,500,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Scott Leach, 307-331-9095.
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BIG WYOMING RANCH TAYLOR FARM
Wyoming v Weston, Niobrara & Converse Counties v Newcastle
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combination of three large, low-overhead grass ranches–Lone Crow Cattle, Black Thunder Creek and LoneTree. 150,085± ocated two miles southwest of Pavillion. Very productive farm total acres with 91,745± deeded acres and 58,339± state, forest consisting of 1,616± deeded with 400± acres Reinke low-pressure Service and BLM lease/permit acres. Several sets of improvements pivots: two wiper pivots and two full pivots. 140± acres irrigated via and working corrals. Owner-rated carrying capacity of 3,660 pairs gated pipe. Water from Midvale Ditch. Nice improvements. $2,600,000. plus bulls and saddle horses. Excellent wildlife habitat. $50,369,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, LLC, 307-334-2025. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510. Wyoming v Fremont County v Pavillion
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DAKOTA HILLS SHOOTING PRESERVE
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GLASGOW IRRIGATED FARM
BLANCHARD BUTTE RANCH
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lasgow Irrigated Farm is 327± deeded acres with 200± pivot,065± deeded acres with 548 pivot-irrigated and 103 floodirrigated acres and includes a barn and three grain bins. Good irrigated acres. Nice improvements with a abundant water and access. $1,167,000. Denver Gilbert, 406-697-3961. wildlife. Reduced to $3,400,000. Colter DeVries, 406-425-1027.
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OPEN AT FARM Wyoming v Natrona County v Casper
LONG’S CRAZY WOMAN CREEK PASTURE Wyoming v Johnson County v Buffalo
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,405± contiguous deeded acres. Owner-rated summer grazing for 230-240 pairs. Includes one mile live water, reservoir, and four solar wells. $2,750,000. Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510.
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pen AT Farm is 1,515.71± total acres with 385± irrigated hay ground acres. Includes 135± acre gravel pit and has very nice improvements. One mile North Platte River frontage. $4,500,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Scott Leach, 307-331-9095.
MARBLE QUARRY CREEK RANCH Wyoming v Platte County v Wheatland
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arble Quarry Creek Ranch has 2,347± deeded, 320± state and 830± BLM lease acres for 3,497.49± total acres. Owner-rated at 350 yearlings or 125-150 cow/calf pairs during the summer months. Includes one submersible well, six solar wells, two seasonal creeks and a set of shipping corrals. $2,344,650. Scott Leach, 307-331-9095.
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,560± acres with 1,920± deeded and 640± state lease. 555± acres are irrigated. Includes three homes, feedlot and more. $4,200,000. Ryan Rochlitz, 307-286-3307 or Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510.
ISAKSON IRRIGATED FARM Colorado v Weld County v Ault
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03.58± deeded acres with 285± pivot-irrigated acres in alfalfa. Nice improvements. $3,050,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Logan Schliinz, 307-575-5236.
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eatures 1,151.29± deeded acres, 193± leased acres, executive house and shop. Productive cropland, native pasture and recreational splendor. $3,500,000. Ron Ensz, 605-210-0337 or Gregg Krebsbach, 605-381-4486.
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Denver Gilbert, 307-334-2025
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THE MVM RANCH Yampa, Colorado
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19,010+ acres | Senior Water Rights | Self-sustaining Cattle Ranch Offered at
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N3 Cattle CompaNy $72,000,000 | 50,500 +/- Acres | Santa Clara County The iconic N3 Cattle Company is on the market for the first time in 85 years. This expansive property spans 50,500 acres through four counties. The ranch encompasses 80 square miles of diverse terrains, flora, fauna, and important watersheds and creeks. Can accommodate 1500 cow/calf pairs or 3,200 stockers seasonally. There is a main residence, 14 hunting camps, multiple barns, shops, & sheds. N3 has been a working cattle ranch for 85 years and offers a rare look at a way of life quickly disappearing. The ranch also hosts one of the most famous, sustainable hunting operations in the state. Its owners are fourth-generation ranchers and are respected members of the ranching community. The ranch is enrolled in the Williamson Act and has no conservation easements. One hour from San Francisco & San Jose.
Todd Renfrew, Broker / Owner (707) 455-4444 YouTube/user/CAOutdoorProperties | info@caoutdoorproperties.com | DRE# 01838294
ashurst raNCh $17,500,000 | 58,154 +/- Acres | San Benito County Encompassing a massive 27,944 deeded acres with a BLM allotment of 30,210 acres, this property is immense. The ranch most recently supported 5,100 head of mix cows and feeders. Headquarters include multiple homes, shops, barns, and livestock support equipment. Water throughout Ashurst comes from several ponds, some seasonal and spring fed. The ranch has outstanding hunting with elk, pigs and deer. Co-Listed with Cushman & Wakefield. Contact Todd Renfrew (707)455-4444.
heath raNCh $10,900,000 | 16,000 +/- Acres | Lassen County The ranch consists of a large valley, known as Grasshopper Valley, and two reservoirs, Heath Reservoir and the Cleghorn Reservoir. Runs approximately 880 cow/calf pair for a 6-month season. There are two historic wooden barns, working corrals, and livestock water provided by solar pumps, water troughs and open ditches. Heath Ranch provides many pursuits for the fishing and hunting enthusiasts as well. Contact Ceci Dale-Cesmat (530) 251-7857 or Todd Renfrew (707)455-4444.
spriNg Valley raNCh $6,900,000 | 1,120 +/- Acres | Plumas County Situated in Plumas County, lies this 1,120-acre Sierra Nevada gem. The 5,252 sq ft main home features a workshop, office, rec room, In-law quarters, and a heated garage with office above. There is also a complete outdoor kitchen for the pool and spa, a two-story guest cottage, recreational hall, multiple barns, ranch office and shop. 368 acres for grazing, runs 75 pair. 3 year-round ponds, 6 wells, and radio-controlled irrigation systems. Contact Todd Renfrew (707)455-4444.
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Montana Fly Fishing Ranch 347 Acres Almost a Mile of River Frontage Luxury Home and Ranch House
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CIMARRON VALLEY RANCH
45,039 Acres • $45,000,000 • 22 Miles Of River • Baca County, CO and Cimarron County, OK This ranch currently supports 1,600 mother cows while managing some of the best hunting in the country. The river bottom on this ranch averages just under a mile wide for the entire length of the ranch (22 miles) providing excellent soils, water, rotational grazing, excellent habitat and grass. DAX HAYDEN (303) 619-6774
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2,875 Acres • $6,468,750 • Rio Arriba County, NM
Well balanced with summer rangeland and excellent hay production. TERRY CONE (308) 750-1681 and JADE STUNKEL (308) 730-7071
Legacy Mule Deer never die, they just get larger and larger, as passed down from generation to generation. GREG LIDDLE (970) 946-0374
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UMPQUA RIVERFRONT ESTATE Umpqua, OR 39± ACRES | $2,950,000
Exquisite 39+ acre riverfront estate designed to maximize the incredible views by integrating luxury with outdoor living spaces. The river provides a dramatic backdrop for spacious decks with outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Paved drive leads thru the security gated entry past the 3200 s/f guest home with rustic lodge feel, ideal for caretaker or guests. Every detail reflects the owner’s dedication to quality & beauty with the warmth of wood & stone in wonderful Pacific-Northwest Lodge style. Perfectly placed on the site, each room offers extraordinary views! The well-appointed 6130 s/f home has theater room, guest suite, impressive kitchen with all you would expect from this caliber home, plus lavish master suite with two spa-like bathrooms!
FLORENCE RIVERFRONT FARM Florence, OR 49± ACRES | $1,250,000
Luxurious 50 ± acres near the quaint Oregon coastal town of Florence. Home remodeled & designed with custom details, covered porches & lush landscaping. Private guest home has upstairs apartment w/ full bath & kitchenette, sound-proof music studio & bath downstairs. 7’ fence surrounds the landscaped yard to protect from the local elk herd. View the koi pond, gardens, kennels, & chicken coop from the covered deck of the main home. Full RV hookup, barn, irrigation rights & cross fenced pastures. A river runs through the property for your own private retreat near the Oregon Coast!
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BEAR CREEK PHEASANT FARM Junction City, OR 270± ACRES | $1,250,000
Sportsman’s Paradise! 270± acres of hunting, fishing, commercial hazelnut orchard, and cattle ranch, with an abundance of wildlife, fish, upland game birds, and waterfowl, along with incredible diversity of native plant and bird species that flourish on the 219± acres of wetland preserve, which has grazing rights to insure the control of invasive plant species. There is a cute ranch home plus an older rental on separate tax lot, shop, and livestock/hay barn. Farm equipment is included!
LOOKINGGLASS VINEYARD ESTATE Roseburg, OR 142± ACRES | $2,750,000
142+ acres with 76 ac planted in Pinot Noir and 41 ac in full production with contract for grapes. The entire vineyard has been developed to the highest quality with steel end posts, drip irrigation, wind machines, shop, barn & auxiliary buildings, plus 3 bed 2 bath home in an ideal location on the property for caretaker or tasting rm. The property has incredible potential for hillside view homesite overlooking vast vineyards & farmland along Lookinglass Creek. Located in the South Valley Wine Loop area of the Umpqua Valley AVA, this quality operation is perfect for buyers looking for turn-key vineyard ready for the addition of tasting room, winery & wedding venue. Additional 128 acres available separately with 53 ac planted, pond & 2 homes.
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604 RIVERBEND STREET · DURANGO, CO Incredible opportunity to own a spectacular gated waterfront lot with picturesque views in the heart of the Animas Valley. 36.33 Acres MLS# 757297 • $1,325,000
600 RIVERBEND STREET · DURANGO, CO This private lot extends to the center of the Animas River with 300’ of river frontage, and features a sizable building envelope. 15.12 Acres MLS# 760845 • $999,000
TBD CHELSEA LANE · DURANGO, CO Large acreage parcel with amazing views. Water wells are in. This parcel offers the perfect location for that Colorado Dream Home. 35 Acres MLS# 744534 • $349,000
8051 COUNTY ROAD 203 · DURANGO, CO Amazing opportunity to own a premier building spot in the North Animas Valley. Paid water and sewer taps at the lot line. 1.28 Acres MLS# 757831 • $349,000
2591 COUNTY ROAD 131 · HESPERUS, CO Need an irrigated 80+ acre parcel with 360-degree views? Don’t miss this one! Views of Sleeping Ute, the La Platas, and more. 81 Acres MLS# 758806 • $125,000
TBD CODY DRIVE · DURANGO, CO Country living with the convenience of town only minutes away will be yours when you build on this spectacular acreage. 9.58 Acres MLS# 759195 • $115,000
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CITADEL RANCH Colorado v Huerfano County v La Veta tretching from the 6,800-foot sweeping grasslands in the east to over 10,000 feet on the forested slopes to the west, this 17,520-acre (14,800Âą deeded) ranch encompasses numerous life zones that are perfectly suited to an abundance of wildlife that is simply amazing. $25,500,000. View on web.
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IRON MOUNTAIN RANCH Wyoming v Laramie County v Cheyenne nder one hour north of Cheyenne lies one of Wyoming’s legendary ranches, equally famed for its history, cattle production, big game and fishing. Iron Mountain Ranch, once the stomping grounds of gunman Tom Horn, is 20,000 acres (15,184 deeded) of some of the best-watered grasslands in this part of the state. $16,500,000. View on web.
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THUNDER RIVER RANCH Wyoming v Albany County v Laramie ith more than 40-square-miles to its credit (20,502 deeded and 5,554 leased acres), Thunder River Ranch captures the best of Wyoming. Big game hunting and fishing opportunities are unparalleled, and its cattle heritage is as rich as its wellwatered grasslands. Well blocked and extremely private, Thunder River Ranch is simply breathtaking in its scale and tradition as a true legacy property. $22,975,000. View on web.
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RED HAWK RANCH Colorado v Gunnison County v Crested Butte t Red Hawk Ranch high in the West Elk Mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado, you will not only be away from it all, but also above it all. This 923-acre wilderness ranch for sale boasts sweeping views of the magnificent Ohio Creek Valley
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BROKEN BUTT RANCH New Mexico v Rio Arriba County v Chama ever before offered on the market, the 16,309-acre Broken Butt Ranch in northern New Mexico easily qualifies as one of the largest remaining elk-rich mountain ranches in the state. Named for a rifle with a broken stock found on the ranch in the early 1900s, Broken Butt Ranch has a long history of careful management as a joint cattle and hunting property. $32,000,000. View on web.
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SOUTHERN CROSS RANCH New Mexico Catron County v Pie Town orld-class is no exaggeration when describing the exceptional trophy elk hunting on the renowned Southern Cross Ranch in west-central New Mexico. Southern Cross is indeed a “land of giants” well-known for amazing numbers of 350- to 400-class bulls that have free access to its 29,142 acres (18,535 deeded). Simply put, Southern Cross controls over 45-square-miles of the finest trophy elk habitat anywhere. $14,950,000. View on web.
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CAÑONES CREEK RANCH New Mexico v Rio Arriba County v Chama
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on’t tell a soul, but one of New Mexico’s best trout fishing secrets lies in the heart of the Chama Valley between Santa Fe and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Cañones Creek Ranch is 518 acres brimming with trout fishing possibilities in five lunker–filled ponds and 1.25 miles of the productive Chama River. $4,950,000. View on web.
BANDERITAS CREEK RANCH New Mexico v Mora County v Ocate he wildlife-rich Banderitas Creek Ranch is situated along the meandering banks of Banderitas Creek and Ocate River in northern New Mexico. Banderitas Creek Ranch is 630 deeded acres, plus an adjoining state lease of 2,920 acres. This environmental mix has worked out perfectly for this ranch to become a remarkable wildlife mecca. $1,900,000. View on web.
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ffered for sale for the first time since 1944, the historic Strand Ranch, nestled at the base of the Highwood Mountains, is comprised of 30,654± total acres of which 28,894± are deeded. The Ranch comfortably carries 1,100 head of mother cows. Five creeks, dozens of springs, ponds and developed water provide an abundant water resource for livestock and wildlife. Round Butte provides an idyllic ecosystem
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he 1,108± deeded acres includes 676± acres under pivot and Montana v Golden Valley & Yellowstone Counties v Lavina wheel-line irrigation, and comfortably carries 300 cow/calf pairs his well-balanced grass ranch, with an abundance of native grasses on a year-round basis. With state-of-the-art cattle-handling facilities and plentiful water sources, has 6,904± deeded acres plus a half including scales, continuous steel pipe corrals and two well-maintained and attractive homes, the Ranch is ideally set up for a pure-bred or section of State ground located 45 minutes from Billings. The Ranch high-end commercial cattle operation. Immaculately maintained with will carry 275± mother cows, 30-50 replacements and 15-20 bulls. Part of the Ranch lies in the Bull Mountains offering good big-game pride of ownership throughout. $5,250,000. View on web. hunting. The Ranch sits in three noncontiguous parcels which can be purchased together or individually. $4,900,000. View on web.
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ocated 40 miles south of Miles City, Leidholt Ranch encompasses 7,720± deeded acres, plus 480± leased acres for a total of 8,100± acres that are estimated to run 250 animal units. This low overhead Montana v Stillwater County v Ryegate grass ranch has a good stock water network, a modest house, functional working improvements and a pivot-irrigated hay base along Tongue his productive 2,104±-deeded-acre livestock and dryland farm River. Leidholt Ranch combines a low overhead cattle operation with operation has solid working improvements and a stunning quality fishing and hunting. $4,250,000. View on web. setting. The pastures are in excellent condition with reliable gravity-fed stock water in every pasture from an artesian well. New Listing The crop ground has an excellent soil profile that has historically provided yields much higher than area averages. Excellent hunting for upland birds and big game on this very efficient ranch. $2,295,000. View on web.
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lue River Lodge’s location is very private and borders the Gila National Forest on three sides—a rare gem. Blue River Lodge is just 30 minutes from Alpine, Ariz., but just across into New Mexico. Blue River Lodge was handcrafted in the Swedish Cope log lodge design with three stories. Every detail was finely crafted using the highest accouterments and materials throughout. The lodge is approximately 4,000 square-feet with five amazing bedrooms and four full baths, each bedroom having its own propane fireplace. There are two stone fireplaces, one in the great room and one in the master bedroom. The guest quarters offers another bedroom and bath. Can you imagine how wonderful it would be to own your very own trout lake? A portion of the Blue River feeds this two-acre lake and then runs beyond the lake through the rest of the 26.92 acres of gorgeous land. Wildlife are drawn to all that the property has to offer. Whether you hunt with a camera or a gun you will see trophy elk, mule deer, coues, deer, bear, lion, bobcat, waterfowl and a multitude of birds. $975,000.
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ordering the Manti-La Sal National Forest in central Utah, lie 7,973 acres of endless recreational possibilities. Bear Mountain Ranch has the feel of complete seclusion and privacy, yet is less than an hour’s drive from the Provo airport, and boasts a luxurious 8,424-square-foot lodge, a large workshop/ garage, and other outbuildings. With an elevation that starts at 6,200 feet and rises to 10,300 feet, this ranch has topography and diverse vegetation that provide adventure and beauty across six major canyons. Bear Mountain Ranch participates in the CWMU program and has guaranteed hunting vouchers for exceptional quality big game hunting. New listing in conjunction with Kerry Oman with Summit Sotheby’s. $30,000,000.
BLUE HILLS ELK RANCH New Mexico v Catron County v Pie Town ver 6,000 acres of magnificent country include 5,430 deeded acres and 640 state leased acres. Scenic views are in all directions and terrain ranges from grassy meadows to rocky bluffs and rolling pinyon juniper covered mountains. Blue Hills Elk Ranch receives five rifle elk tags in an excellent hunting area and has the capacity to run a minimum of 70 to 80 cows year-round. This is a fantastic ranch with a multitude of surrounding beauty and recreational opportunity. $4,300,000. Price is negotiable, seller will finance.
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teeped in Southwestern history and lore, the approximately 1,536 deeded, 640 state, and 160 BLM acres of Tom’s Rock Ranch is situated in an area believed to contain the Adams New Mexico v Catron County v Pie Town lk Camp is 596 acres of prime wildlife habitat within GMU 15. Large diggings and vast Anasazi ruins. The property boasts a beautiful ponderosa stands, great topography, and guaranteed elk hunting 2,800-square-foot custom log home with detailed stone and makes this property attractive. Improvements include a good well with woodwork. Adjacent to the home is a 1,400-square-foot shop pipeline and drinker, two dirt tanks, a food plot and a new mile of fence. and piped horse shades and pens. Situated in unit 12, Tom’s A good road system makes the whole property accessible. This property Rock Ranch will provide fantastic deer and elk hunting on guaranteed land owner tags. $1,929,000. is ready to hunt for this upcoming, epic elk season. $750,000.
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New Mexico v Catron Co. v Apache Creek ull Camp Ranch is a terrific yearling operation with a capacity of nearly 700 head from May through October. This beautiful mountain ranch has 200 acres of deeded land and over 38,000 leased acres within the Apache National Forest. The lush green meadows of Bull Camp make perfect horse pastures surrounded by big pine forests and total seclusion. Call for pricing.
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his amazing 640-acre inholding borders the national forest on two sides and the BLM on the other. A log-sided home is perfectly situated on top of a peak, providing spectacular views and unforgettable porch time. Ranch infrastructure also includes two large metal shop buildings with concrete floors, nice pipe horse pens, a bunkhouse, and roughed out air strip. This property is enrolled in the NMGF E-Plus program and has been receiving an annual bull tag for unit 15. Call for pricing.
Jay Platt 575-740-3243 Blaine Mathews 602-469-5185
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LA RANCHITA 303Âą ACRES
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a Ranchita Equestrian Ranch is located in the scenic Huasna Valley with its many farms, ranches and equestrian properties. The 300-acre ranch consists of four parcels, with the equestrian facilities on two parcels (167 acres). Two undeveloped parcels (133 acres) have scenic riding trails. The private and secluded property is 20 minutes to the village of Arroyo Grande and US 101, with easy access to beaches, Lopez Lake Recreation Area, and the towns of Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. The ranch is a turnkey equestrian property of the highest quality for the horse breeder, trainer or owner who wants the best. The horse facility is efficient to operate and constructed of high quality and eco-friendly materials. La Ranchita was carefully developed to preserve the natural beauty of the land. Equestrian facilities are concentrated on two parcels to lessen the impact on the natural environment; the former dry-farm fields were converted to pastures. Most of the open native grassland remains for future cattle grazing and trail riding. Two owner/family residences are custom, modern architectural design with passive solar features, radiant floor heating, air conditioning and two-car garages. Also included are two other residences. The facility was developed in 2012/2013. $5,900,000.
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istoric ranch on edge of San Luis Obispo. Approximately 468 acres with two legal parcels. Parcel one has 165 acres of irrigated farm ground with about another 30 acres available for planting. Parcel two is 230 acres of grazing land with awesome building sites. Total of eight wells producing approximately 700 GPM and three agriculture ponds. The main ranch house was built in the 1930s and is in move-in condition. There are five rentals on the property. Other structures include a hay barn, pole barn, dairy barn, workshop and a couple additional small buildings. All this with views from Morro Rock to Islay Hill. Amazing opportunity. Properties like this are rare. $6,900,000.
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WILD RYE SISTERS - 38Âą ACRES Oregon v Deschutes County v Bend
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his southwestern, 31-acre private ranch in the exclusive Old Military neighborhood is a quiet respite and getaway retreat for all ages. The 3,567-square-foot home features an open layout with 2,942 on the main level and an upstairs bonus room. Quality craftsmanship includes distressed oak and southwestern tile floors, solid alder doors, wood casement windows, exposed beams and painted tile accents, red barrel concrete tile 40-year roof, multiple patios, a balcony, and ornamental ironwork. A 4,000-square-foot barn has five stalls, paddock, tack room, 12x16 workshop, hay and equipment storage. The barn’s ranch-hand headquarters includes a gathering area, loft, kitchenette, and full bath. The landscaping naturally blends in with the surrounding environment with two ponds, a water feature, fenced irrigated pastures and equestrian riding area. A 360-degree view of open terrains offers a view of Mt. Jefferson from the main house, Black Butte and Three Sisters from the east of the property and no view of neighbors. $1,495,000. OldMilitarySisters.com
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editate, write, paint, raise chickens, grow a garden, or simply relax among your own private 60-acre getaway a mere mile from the western town of Sisters, Oregon. View the North, Middle and South Sisters in the Cascade Mountain Range and striking sunsets from the welcoming front deck surrounded by lush landscaping and volcanic rock outcroppings. Bordering national forest land and the Peterson Ridge Trail System, ride your horses for miles and miles from your property. Grow your own hay with 5.6 acres of irrigation rights and irrigation equipment. Corral your horses and provide shelter with the historic Edgington Ranch Log Pole Barn and included fencing panels. The main residence overlooks the tree landscape with mountain views from the living area and front deck. 1,024-square-foot living space includes a living and dining area, galley kitchen, pantry, two bedrooms, one bath and an attached art studio with a half bath. Multiple buildings accommodate your every need with the main house, studio space, garage/shop, storage building, and historic pole barn. Work from home with two office spaces attached to the shop. $975,000. SouthernEagleRanch.com
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pproximately 1 hour 10 minutes west northwest of Fort Worth, 37 miles west northwest of Weatherford, and eight miles northwest of Mineral Wells. Extensive paved and all-weather county road frontage. Mostly gently rolling native terrain composed of juniper, mesquite, and some live oak trees. Two large cultivation (wheat) fields for cattle grazing, deer, and bird hunting. Large and gorgeous Keechi Creek traverses through the northeast quadrant displaying large pools (sometimes running) of water with large trees. A large stock pond pushing four acres along with other smaller bodies of surface water. Lots of deer and hogs. A large amount of minerals to convey along with production. $2,950 per acre.
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Texas Metroplex v Hood Co. v Granbury pproximately 12 minutes south of Weatherford and seven minutes north of Granbury is an outstanding location for future development. FM 51 and Lake Country Drive provide excellent paved frontage. Rolling to heavily rolling terrain with scattered live oaks, post oaks, improved and native grasses, a 16-acre lake, three homes, water wells, excellent fencing, stone entry, and minerals, $11,000 per acre.
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MEDITERRANEAN LUXURY HOME & ACREAGE 268 ACRES
Texas Metroplex v Parker County v Brock
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At the end of the summer, the grass bank and soil moisture determine adjustments to next season’s stocking rate. “In the past, we’ve fluctuated as much as 50 to 70 percent of our stocking rate year-to-year,” Howell says. “Because of this, we’ve grown more conservative. We understand it’s a logistical challenge for the cattle owner to find other pasture, so we now plan a drought buffer of forage.” Grazing cattle on contract for clients provides flexibility in livestock numbers, but also removes control over the type of cattle. A 1,200-pound cow eats more grass than a 1,000-pound one, which can scuttle a grazing plan designed around small-framed cattle. “If I planned for five-day grazing periods,” Howell explains, “but the cattle are out of feed after four days, I’ve got to move them. If I’m consistently short of cattle feed on the fifth day—20 percent of a herd’s
grazing time—that pattern will inflict a bad breed up [conception rates], send thin cows into winter, and result in a poor-looking calf crop. But if, in June, I observe more grass is consumed by the cows than expected, I can ask the client to bump the ship date from October to September.” “We try to best utilize the grass that grows,” Reil adds. “We stock as many cattle as possible, try to
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integrity. “We don’t want to liquidate ecological capital to generate financial returns,” Howell says. But the company exists to provide financial return to investors. When investors choose to move their capital elsewhere, Grasslands must sell a ranch or two. “We felt good about the sale of the South Dakota properties to multi-generational family operators [a few years ago],” Howell says. “But we’re cognizant of social investment. The people who work for Grasslands on these ranches are involved in their local communities. Some serve on the school board. Their kids play sports. We—not just Grasslands, but the investors too—want to help our employees stay in the area if we must sell.” Financial decisions by investors caused Grasslands, LLC to transfer management of the Cinch Buckle to a lessee at the close of 2018. “When Eva and I hired on four years ago,” Reil says, “the Cinch Buckle was planned as a long-term deal. We’re disappointed in the change. But Grasslands gave us a tremendous amount of autonomy here. We feel like this has been our place.”
The Cinch Buckle lessee offered positions to the entire Grasslands ranch crew. The Reil family chose to move 113 miles south to Recluse, Wyoming to continue working for Grasslands. It’s a smaller ranch, and the Reil family will be the only ranch staff. Reil looks forward to setting up the holistic grazing plan and moving cattle horseback with his kids. “I want to romance them into ranching,” he chuckles.
Both Reil and Howell are passionate about raising cattle while the health of the landscape thrives. “Land self renews and holds intrinsic value,” Howell says, “especially if it can produce food profitably and sustainably.” That’s Grasslands’ aim—profit through maximizing a ranch’s carrying capacity and grazing cattle to regenerate working landscapes. Both are the heartbeat of ranching.
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repare to be Amazed with this Gem. Located on Fulshear’s most prestigious street. This gorgeous farmhouse has been remodeled to delight and impress. The grounds, pastures and barns are ready for your livestock! Walk up the pathway to the front porch and notice the bead board ceiling as you walk through the elegant front door. The family room has high ceilings, a two-story fireplace, wood floors and opens to the elegant formal Southeast Texas v Fort Bend County v Fulshear dining room. The dining room has beautiful views of the backyard and fields. The kitchen has new tile floors with leathered granite counters and porcelain backsplash. New stainless steel Kitchen Aid double ovens, cooktop and Sharp island cabinet microwave. Fabulous two-story master with second story sitting room, fireplace and French doors leading to a private courtyard. Home has new carpet. Recent aluminum roof, all windows and HardiePlank replaced. Relaxing covered back porch. Exterior has three barns, an apartment, a total of 14 stalls (seven oversized), five paddocks, two wash racks and a tack room. Orchard has 22 mature pecan trees. Serenity Ranch is truly amazing. $1,850,000.
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uxury meets country in the beautiful rolling hills of Fayette County. $1,600,000 for the house and 99 acres, or you can purchase as much or as little as you need. 35 acres and the 3,000-square-foot ranch-style home for $998,000, or land only 64 acres at $10,000 an acre, or $640,000 sitting at the top of the hill you will find the beautiful, majestic Austin-stone home on 99 acres of improved grassy pastures, densely scattered oaks, thick hardwoods, meandering trails, and a pond. A hunter’s paradise! The home has been meticulously cared for with attention to detail on quality construction, materials, and design process resulting in beautiful efficiency that is built to last. The main structure offers three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a grand living room with an oversized wood/gas fireplace, high ceilings, and a lodge-like feel. The kitchen is a master chef’s dream with a Viking stove and oven and a huge island with significant cabinet space. The home boasts a large master bedroom with a spacious walk-in closet, spa-like shower with beautiful tile and glass-block walls, a whirlpool tub, and a French bidet. There are two additional bedrooms in a separate wing of the home to offer privacy. This property is perfect for cattle, horses, chickens, hunting, and fishing. The property also offers a barn, gazebo, fire pit, an agricultural exemption for cattle, fenced and cross fenced, with lots of deer and wildlife.
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Tammy Massengale 713-419-7590
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COLORADO-STYLE EQUESTRIAN RANCH 40Âą ACRES
Colorado v Douglas County v Franktown
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Laurie Myers 970-290-4724
Christine Allard 970-685-0538
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ish Creek Ranch is located near Eureka, Nev., and is comprised of 3,000± acres, the largest parcel is the headquarters at 2,600 acres. The ranch can handle 300+ cows and is balanced with about 500 acres of alfalfa under pivot irrigation. All irrigation water is supplied by several springs that combined produce about 4,500 gallons-per-minute (GPM) year-round. The headquarters has five homes and a cookhouse plus many storage buildings and corrals. A full line of equipment and cattle are included. There is additional income provided to the ranch through a water rights lease associated with the property. Fish Creek Ranch can be a turnkey purchase as a development opportunity.
SEGURA RANCH Nevada v Nye County v Eureka
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CATHEDRAL MOUNTAIN RANCH 10,000Âą ACRES
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his is your opportunity to own one of the finest and most scenic mountain ranches in Texas. Renowned for its colorful history, picturesque and towering Cathedral Mountain, as well as being a prime blue gramma cattle ranch at 5,000feet elevation. The beautiful headquarters log home offers a spectacular view of Cathedral Mountain and spring-fed Calamity Creek. There are two other ranch homes for foreman and work hands, plus, cedar corrals that are 100 years old that still stand and are operational. Wildlife includes mule deer, pronghorn antelope, elk, javalina, turkey, blue quail and dove. This is a rare offering and your opportunity to become owners and preservationists of this beautiful ranch. Price: $2,400.00 per acre, or, $24,000,000.
John W. Carpenter, Broker/Owner
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FISH CREEK RANCH PRESERVE 3,752± ACRES
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EAST TIMBERLAKE RANCH 2,283 ACRES
Colorado v Moffat County v Craig
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ast Timberlake Ranch is located approximately 30 minutes north of Craig, Colo., and is comprised of 1,683± deeded acres and 600± acres of BLM lease. Covered by a Grassland Reserve conservation easement, this ranch offers a productive summer pasture with the potential for some dry land hay production. Cross fenced into eight pastures, the ranch is watered via five wells and a series of stock reservoirs providing ample water in all pastures. 346 ACRES Set in Unit 3, an area known for its hunting potential, the ranch enjoys a nice mix of good Wyoming v Uinta County v Robertson vegetation and rolling topography that produces good deer and antelope hunting. The ranch anch on the Blacks Fork River is located is located along the elk migration and is good hunting in the later seasons as well. $1,600,000. in Uinta County, Wyo., approximately 14 miles southwest of Mountain View. Bordered by thousands of acres of BLM, the subject property is comprised of 346.4 deeded acres with approximately 80 acres irrigated. Blacks Fork River runs along the western edge of the property for approximately a mile. This stone bottom stream provides an excellent opportunity for the avid angler to catch rainbow and brook trout. A variety of wildlife frequent this scenic ranch including mule deer, antelope 1,607 ACRES and the occasional moose. $1,200,000. Nebraska v Box Butte County v Hemingford
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heep Creek Ranch is located in southern Beaverhead County of southwestern Montana. Elevation ranges from 7,200 to 11,000 feet at the top of the mountain. The ranch encompass- 16,960± ACRES es approximately Montana v Beaverhead County v Dell 16,960 acres of which 3,445 are deeded with over 1,000 acres irrigated. There are two homes, including the main residence and a modular home. A 4,000-square-foot equipment building and large calving barn with an excellent set of steel corrals are all based at the headquarters. Owner summers 800 cow/calf pairs on the ranch April through October utilizing the 475-head forest permit and irrigated land. Irrigation is from four creeks and Harkness Lakes and stock water is plentiful from these creeks and numerous springs. Recreation and hunting opportunities are endless with fishing in two creeks for cutthroat trout. Big game hunting and viewing includes deer, elk, moose, antelope and bear. The irrigated meadows draw many of these species during the hunting season as the ranch boarders the Beaverhead National Forest for almost four miles. $6,000,000. Jim Espy, 406-661-3122.
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HORSE CREEK GRASS RANCH 14,600± ACRES
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f it’s grass you want, this 14,600acre ranch has a sea of grass. The ranch is located in McCone County, Montana. There are 7,640-acres deeded, two state sections over 5,000 acres of BLM and 400 acres of private lease. Stock water is plentiful with seven wells, 10 miles of pipeline, two springs and 17 stock dams. 260 acres of hay land can be used for grazing or forage production. The ranch is divided into 13 pastures for range management. Present owner runs 700 cows from mid-April to the end of November. Corral system is built to handle lots of cows. Hunting includes antelope, mule deer, upland birds, and water fowl, and it’s only about 15 miles to Fort Peck Lake for excellent fishing. $4,500,000. Jim Espy, 406-661-3122.
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his end-of-the-road horse farm has what everyone asks for—river frontage, wildlife, fishing and seclusion, and only 30 minutes from Red Lodge Mountain Ski Area. Silesia, Montana is located 22 miles southwest of Billings, an easy commute to work. The 76-acre property has three-quarters of a mile of Clarks Fork River frontage, 38.4 acres irrigated, and 10 acres of wild (sub-irrigated) hay. There is a three-bedroom, three-bath home built in 1983 plus a barn with nice horse stalls and small corral. For more information and showings contact Jim Espy, 406-661-3122 or email jim@ranchmartinc.com. $495,000.
WORLD-CLASS FLY FISHING/HUNTING/OUTDOOR PURSUITS RANCHO DEL OSO PARDO
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truly unique opportunity to achieve ranch ownership with a security ownership fractional interest (1/32) in one of the most beautiful, pristine ranches in all the Mountain States is available five miles north of Chama, New Mexico. This 18,317-acre ranch with sweeping meadows and timbered forests, ranging in altitudes from 8,000 to 11,000 feet, is surrounded on all sides by national forest and is home to 10 miles of the Rio Chama, world-class fly fishing (river and 10 high alpine lakes), hunting (migratory elk, mule deer, black bear and turkey), hiking, and horseback riding. Full-time professional ranch management and reasonable annual maintenance expense allow stress-free ownership and enjoyment. $1,750,000. This offer is limited to persons who are verified as “accredited investors� under applicable securities laws and satisfy other qualification standards.
Tom Healey, Owner 973-656-1818
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Nebraska v Grant County v Whitman
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eeded ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska features incredible amenities with no neighbors in sight. Covering 1,370 acres, this 100-cow property offers hay meadows, year-round live water from the Ogallala Aquifer, varying terrain, mature as well as recently planted trees, and diverse wildlife. Residence on site was custom built in 2016 with five bedrooms, three baths, walkout basement, and insulated two-car garage. The opportunity exists for recreation in all four seasons and there is also potential to expand a livestock operation. $1,850,000, Listing #26015-16601
MOUNTAINTOP HIDEOUT 575 ACRES
Arkansas v Madison County v Huntsville ery private ranch, with big views near the Kings and Buffalo Rivers, is the perfect sustainable property containing three year-round springs, two fishing lakes and abundant wildlife throughout 575 acres. There are two homes on property, a twobedroom, two-bath main home and guest house with three bedrooms and three baths, that have been well maintained and are move-in ready. Property is also well equipped with extras including generator, propane tanks, security gate, camera system, barn, stalls and a storage building. $1,575,000, Listing #03037-91010
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1,076± ACRES AG AND TIMBER WITH OCEAN VIEWS California v Humboldt County v Ferndale
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ncredible acreage with ag and TPZ zoning— substantial timber, meadows and pasture land plus Guthrie Creek. The home has been nicely remodeled with a new kitchen, newer roof, two bedrooms downstairs and a huge loft. The ranch includes a 9,600-square-foot metal shop. This ranch is adjacent to the manor acreage above. $3,500,000.
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ituated along the beautiful and rolling FM 2095 in Milam County, this centrally located ranch sits just over an hour to Austin and within two hours to Houston. With 42 bodies of water, a 100x125-foot multifunctional show barn, multiple ranch-hand quarters, and with additional barns and pens, this first-class working cattle ranch is a ready-to-go operation. The detailed layout of 12 miles of quality interior fencing allows for prime rotational grazing and productivity over the 20 pastures, all with improved grasses and ample water sources. The rolling terrain boasts elevations from 300-450 feet throughout the ranch with multiple future homesites offering panoramic views over the large grass flats and always flowing creek bottoms. Nestled quietly and privately away from the working side of the ranch sits a charming well-designed guest house that is the ideal getaway spot. Conservatively stocked at 200 head of cattle and with sufficient resources to carry more, this property is in an established area of strong long-term ownership cattle ranches. $7,000,000.
FLUHARTY FARMS - 1,154 ACRES Central Texas v Milam County v Gause
TWIN CREEKS RANCH 184± ACRES
Central Texas v Robertson County v Franklin unique setting at the convergence of two creeks, the property features waterfalls, a custom home, guest cabin, tennis/basketball court, large workshop, ag barn, working pens, sport shooting facility with pavillion, improved pastures, ponds, wildlife and more. This property has so many opportunities for recreation, ag income, venue site, family or company retreat—the possibilities are yours to decide. $1,595,000.
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BEAUTIFUL EAST TEXAS FAMILY RANCH - 293 ACRES Northeast Texas v Van Zandt County v Grand Saline
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orgeous custom country estate with four bedrooms, four and one-half baths and three-car garage (approximately 4,750 square feet per build plan). Gourmet kitchen, granite counters, island, three living areas and sun room, overlooks private 12-acre trophy bass fishery with boathouse and ramp. Huge saltwater pool-spa, outdoor fireplace and arbor. Basketball court, party barn, equipment barn, cattle pens and fantastic water well. Excellent grasses, pipe fenced…your own country club! 1.5 hours from Dallas – northeast of Emory. Also comes with a 36-acre leaseback from Sabine River Authority for $600 per year. $1,100,000.
eautiful East Texas family ranch ideal for fishing, hunting, cattle and recreation. Remodeled and updated home with covered porch overlooking a three-acre stocked lake with pier. Updates include windows, electrical, two air conditioning units, appliances, stone fireplace, wood interior added to give a log home effect, and a new roof in 2018. Good mix of trees and seven pastures. Two other stocked trophy bass lakes about five acres each, 60x40 equipment barn with pens, 48x25 tornado-proof barn and rent house ($425 per month). Wildlife includes deer, ducks and hogs. Great four-wheeling, as well. $1,975,000.
LIFE ON GOLDEN POND - WHAT A SETTING! - 14± ACRES Northeast Texas v Rains County v Emory
WONDERFUL WEEKEND GETAWAY OR PRIMARY RESIDENCE - 59± ACRES Northeast Texas v Van Zandt County v Grand Saline
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onderful weekend getaway or primary residence 1.15 hours from Dallas in the rolling tree-covered hills between Canton and Grand Saline. Stone and cedar home, Hill Country-lodge style with plenty of privacy and outstanding tranquil views. Also features pool and spa, open plan, gourmet kitchen deluxe and an outdoor screened-in living area with a fireplace and kitchen nature lovers will truly enjoy. 15x12 garden shed/ water well house, and a 40x30 equipment barn with an overhang. Set of pens, storm shelter and fenced garden area to sit and enjoy the undisturbed calmness. Good balance of trees, pasture and topography. Two ponds. Area by the creek to construct a lake. Gated entry and tree-lined concrete driveway. $795,000.
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Country Connection™ Brian Smith 972-588-8300
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DEEP CREEK RANCH - 800 ACRES Colorado v Routt County v Steamboat Springs
LJ RANCH - 1,520 ACRES
Colorado v Routt County v Steamboat Springs orking cattle ranch just west of the sought-after Elk River Valley ocated a short drive from the regional airport, LJ Ranch is north of Steamboat Springs. The ranch is diverse with open grass among the best hunting properties in Northwest Colorado. With land and irrigated meadows along with numerous adjudicated ponds numerous ridges and valleys, the ranch consists primarily of aspen and springs. Ideally suited for livestock, the ranch has functional improveand fern forests with a good mix of pine forests and small pockets ments and good working facilities. The ranch is only 12 miles from town of open meadows. Numerous ponds attract wildlife and the owners with easy access and great views to the Steamboat ski area. $3,900,000. have carefully managed the ranch to maximize the big-game hunting potential. Not only does the ranch provide prime wildlife habitat, it is located in one of the most scenic areas of the state. $4,900,000.
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lkhead Ranch borders public land, overlooks Elkhead Reservoir - 55 ACRES and has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Colorado v Routt County v Steamboat Springs Exquisitely finished with an intelligent floor plan, the 4,000-squarefoot home is minutes from the water, surrounded by great deer and pring Creek Farm is 55 slightly elevated and totally private antelope hunting, nine miles from Craig and 35 miles from the worldacres bordering the city of Steamboat Springs property. The class skiing at Steamboat Springs. $1,600,000. custom home provides a front row seat to the panoramic views of two ski areas, the charming downtown neighborhoods, and the variety of wildlife that frequents the backyard pond. Spring Creek Farm strikes a perfect balance of downtown convenience, access to public land, privacy, and stellar views from a vantage point unlike any other in the area. $2,995,000.
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his country home has spectacular views of miles of the Elk River winding its way along the foot of Sleeping Giant with Flattops Range in the distance. Loaded with wildlife, the property also has a 3,360-square-foot home, six-stall horse barn, 40x60 equipment shed and 3,750-square-foot shop with all the bells and whistles. The property is quiet and private, only nine miles north of Steamboat Springs, and is close to the national forest. $1,800,000.
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