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Kealia Ranch overcomes challenges of raising cattle in Hawaii

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don’t know about you, but the first images that come to my mind when I hear someone say “Big Island of Hawaii” involve surfing, pineapples and hula dancing. Definitely not cattle ranching. But reading Melissa Hemken’s article in this issue entitled “Big Island Beef” has changed all that. Melissa’s story and stunning photographs depict the daily challenges of Sara Moore, the ranch manager of the Kealia Ranch in the Kona region, a cattle ranch of 10,000 acres which climbs from sea level to 7,000 feet in elevation.

Here’s a quote describing one of the many considerations that come with ranching on the fertile surface of ancient lava beds: “We breed and raise our horses up here. They know the locations of lava tubes (truck-sized tunneled cavities) and tree molds (deep shafts). A lot of people use ATVs now to herd their cattle. We can’t, because we need two eyes on the ground and two eyes on the cattle. You’re always riding 20 feet in front of yourself, at least. We rely on our horses to carry us safely.

“It’s a bushwhack to ride across most of Kealia’s pastures. The understory of ferns and shrubs rise to the level of a horse’s head. Stock dogs are essential to locate cattle. Moore’s five dogs form an eclectic pack: Catahoula, Border collie, Kelpie and Heeler. “‘I’ve had two dogs fall into tree molds,’” she says. “‘Luckily, I found them. To get them out, you drop the end of your lariat into the mold. Then you get the dog to walk through the loop to hoist her out.’”

As you readers in the high country are “hoisted out” from snow drifts into the first welcome signs of spring, we’re moving into the same transition here in Central Texas. Soon the redbud trees will burst into bloom, followed by mountain laurels, (with their pungent fragrance of grape jelly), and then, suddenly, it will once again be spring.

We here at Farm & Ranch have had our own transitions, as our magazine and website continue to grow. We’re proud that our website traffic has increased 800 percent since August, and that we’re adding new memberships on a daily basis.

You may enjoy some of our recently posted articles on the “News” section of farmandranch. com. With practical “how to” advice about buying a ranch, hiring a ranch manager, and managing for wildlife, we’re curating stories that reflect the interests and aspirations of our website’s 130,000 monthly visitors.

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RLI Carolinas Chapter is THRIVING and looking forward to increasing membership! We are hosting our yearend chapter meeting in Charlotte, NC, on June 4, where we are honoring Lou Jewell, ALC, for his dedication to the Carolinas Chapter. We are also partnering with the Georgia, Tennessee and Florida Chapters to host the Southeast RLI Chapter Meeting. Look out for what’s in store for the RLI Carolinas Chapter!

Registration is open for the Industrial Hemp–Impacts to Real Estate course being offered on Friday, April 17, 9:00am–1:00pm. The class will be held at the REALTORS® of South Central Kansas facility in Wichita. Class is approved for four hours of elective CE credit in Kansas. All the information can be found on the chapter website.

RLI Minnesota Chapter hosted a successful national course with the RLI Iowa Chapter in January! Great turnout and networking. The chapter’s first quarter 2020 conference call was held in January; consensus there is low inventory of all types of land to meet demand. Annual conference upcoming late July.

OKLAHOMA CHAPTER The chapter held a very successful Recreational Land Real Estate class in February. Thirty attendees learned the tools needed from instructor Justin Osborn, ALC, to work with buyers and sellers for the various types of recreational properties. Be sure to check the chapter’s website to see what other events are planned.

COLORADO CHAPTER RLI Colorado Chapter will be meeting on May 7–8 at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs. This is a new location for us this year, as our spring meeting rotates throughout the state every two years. Information about the meeting and our education class for Friday, May 8 can be found on the chapter website.

TENNESSEE CHAPTER RLI TN Chapter kicked off the new year with a very successful Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage Class in Chattanooga, where we were able to share our knowledge and camaraderie with others, resulting in three new members. A chapter meeting followed where members helped each other with any obstacles they were facing with their listings among other current land issues. Find us on our new Facebook and Instagram pages @RLILandTN.

GEORGIA CHAPTER RLI Georgia Chapter had a successful turnout at their annual networking and training meeting. The chapter was honored to have Bob Hatcher, ALC, a past RLI National President, swear in the following 2020 new leadership team, Raborn Taylor III, ALC, CCIM, president; Mike Garrett, ALC, vice-president; Sam Bowers, ALC, treasurer; Elena Stanfield, secretary; and Mike Matre, ALC, RF, Dan Crocker, ALC, and Butch Armistead, ALC, directors. RLI Georgia Chapter is excited to bring educational and networking opportunities to our Georgia land brokers starting with a Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage course offered in Coweta County, Ga., March 26–27.

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WYOMING CHAPTER The chapter is holding the Recreational Land Real Estate class in Casper on April 20–21. Wyoming is a prime example of the opportunities that exist for land sales for recreational property used for hunting, fishing, boating, ranching, camping, and more. Instructor Justin Osborn, ALC, will introduce real estate professionals to the tools needed to work with buyers and sellers of all types of recreational property. Information and registration are on the chapter website.

IOWA CHAPTER RLI/ASFMRA Iowa Chapters joint spring seminar was held on March 25. Our spring land trends and values press release was presented at this meeting. You can find more information about the Iowa Chapter and our land trends and values reports on our website: rliiowachapter.com

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611.............. Saguache..............75

2,717........... Golden..................53

161.............. Wood.....................73

654.............. Saguache..............75

5,723........... Powell....................42

196.............. Van Zandt..............73

1,388........... Routt......................39

6,904........... Goldern Valley......43

1,577........... Delta......................44

8,200........... Custer....................43

4,157........... Mesa......................44

16,589......... Stillwater...............42

21................ Nevada..................33

17,520......... Huerfano...............38

20,591......... Powder River.........40

1,791........... Kerr........................12

23................ Humbolt................71

20,007......... Garfield.................41

30,654......... Chouteau..............42

2,728........... Llano......................18

110.............. Humbolt................71

IDAHO

NEBRASKA

8,100........... Jim Hogg..............16

293.............. Blaine....................52

4,441........... Box Butte..............58

299.............. Gooding................52

NEVADA

296.............. Yavapai..................50 12,215......... Cochise.................51

CALIFORNIA 186.............. San Mateo.............33 305.............. Shasta....................66 847.............. Lassen....................32 1,076........... Humbolt................71 1,245........... Mariposa...............32 7,217........... Merced..................32 24,633......... Tulare.....................67

COLORADO

528.............. Camas...................52 530.............. Twin Falls...............52 560.............. Lewis......................54 10,504......... Twin Falls...............53

KENTUCKY

293.............. Van Zandt..............73 381.............. Anderson..............72

UTAH 32................ Summit..................49

63................ Pershing................33

54................ Morgan..................49

970.............. Nye........................59

66................ Summit..................49

3,000........... Eureka...................59

NEW MEXICO 23................ Colfax....................47

477.............. Summit..................49 3,921........... Weber....................48

71................ Colfax....................46

WYOMING

1,937........... Rio Arriba..............38

165.............. Crook.....................64

30................ Sherburne.............68

3,532........... Rio Arriba..............39

263.............. Crook.....................64

39................ Wright...................68

16,309......... Rio Arriba..............39

41................ Hennepin..............68

29,142......... Catron...................39

29................ Delta......................62

MISSISSIPPI

55,500......... Lincoln...................60

35................ Larimer..................34

961.............. Wilkinson..............55

1.................. Larimer..................35 2.................. Larimer..................31 3.................. Larimer..................34 4.................. Weld......................30 18................ Larimer..................35 20................ Larimer..................30

35................ Larimer..................34

1,990........... Madison................36

MINNESOTA

OKLAHOMA 1,260........... Delaware...............54

35................ Larimer..................31

MONTANA

35................ Delta......................45

7.................. Madison................63

OREGON

40................ Mesa......................45

10................ Madison................63

234.............. Grant.....................70

45................ Larimer..................31

20................ Gallatin..................63

52................ Archuleta...............65

20................ Gallatin..................63

53................ Larimer..................30

90................ Flathead................74

68................ Delta......................45

113.............. Flathead................74

100.............. Freemont..............75

146.............. Flathead................74

107.............. Delta......................62

180.............. Flathead................74

111.............. Rio Grande............65

207.............. Powell....................74

116.............. Chaffee..................75

560.............. Powell....................74

128.............. Moffatt...................69

274.............. Morrow..................70 296.............. Grant.....................70 585.............. Grant.....................70

346.............. Uinta......................58 747.............. Goshen..................41 1,160........... Crook.....................64 1,663........... Crook.....................64 1,793........... Weston..................64 2,560........... Crook.....................40 3,651........... Natrona.................40 3,752........... Albany...................58 4,198........... Carbon..................58

2,009........... Grant.....................70

6,223........... Goshen..................41

3,802........... Grant.....................70

13,146......... Albany...................41

SOUTH DAKOTA

13,601......... Natrona.................64

21,810......... Fall River................40

19,995......... Natrona.................41

TEXAS

20,000......... Laramie.................38

600.............. Powell....................55

138.............. Larimer..................35

622.............. Broadwater...........63

6.................. Trinity.....................61

153.............. Jefferson...............28

1,108........... Deer Lodge...........42

14................ Rains......................73

246.............. Montrose...............45

1,364........... Stillwater...............63

18................ Henderson............72

42,558......... Weston..................40

545.............. Larimer..................35

2,104........... Stillwater...............53

98................ Henderson............72

58,613......... Converse...............41

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20,333......... Weston..................40 26,056......... Albany...................38

broker index A5 Real Estate..............................................48 a5realestate.com

Gunn & Associates Real Estate, Inc...........59 NevadaFarmland.com

Arnold Realty, Inc.........................................64 ArnoldRealty.com

Harrigan Land Company LLC.....................38 harriganland.com

Bar M Real Estate Farm & Ranch Sales.....................................60 sammmcnally@msn.com

Haymaker/Bean Commercial Real Estate..............................36 haymakercompany.com

C3 Real Estate Solutions John Feeney.................................................34 RealEstateInNorthernColorado.com

Headquarters West, Ltd. Andy Groseta...............................................50 headquarterswest.com

C3 Real Estate Solutions Jesse Laner...................................................30 jlaner@c3-re.com

HomeLand Properties.................................61 HomeLandProperties.com

C3 Real Estate Solutions John Simmons.............................................30 mycolohome.com

Hood Real Estate Inc....................... Cover, 12 HoodRealEstateInc.com James Land Company.................................58 jameslandco.com

California Outdoor Properties....................32 californiaoutdoorproperties.com

La Tierra Home & Ranch.............................67 latierrarealty.com

The Chickering Company...........................66 chickeringco.com

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Denver..........................................................28 BMRDreamRanch.com

Clark & Associates Land Brokers, LLC.......40 clarklandbrokers.com Coldwell Banker Realty...............................68 roberthare.com Country Connection....................................73 countryconnection.com

Mason Real Estate Inc.................................44 brianmason2@reagan.com Mossy Oak Properties Cupper Creek Land Company....................70 cuppercreeklandcompany.com

Elk Canyon Realty, LLC................................69 elkcanyonrealty.com

Mossy Oak Properties NM Ranch & Luxury, LLC.............................60 pturney@mossyoakproperties.com

Four Star Realty............................................71 ranchagent.com

Ranch Marketing Associates.......................67 rmabrokers.com

Galles Properties.........................................65 Lindy@GallesProperties.com

RE/MAX Mountain Realty...........................46 afmtnrealty.com

RE/MAX Mountain West Lario Team....................................................62 larioteam.com Robert Jones Realty....................................52 rjrealty.com Sotheby’s International Realty Big Sky..........................................................63 bigskysir.com Sotheby’s International Realty Glacier..........................................................74 glaciersir.com Steve Grant Real Estate..............................72 stevegrant.com Swan Land Company...................................42 swanlandco.com United Country Ranch Properties...............55 ucranchesforsale.com United Country Real Estate........................54 unitedcountry.com United Country Real Estate Legacy Properties........................................75 UCLegacyProperties.com

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VIKING RANCH Page 68

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Super A Ranch

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Kerrville

ocated 10 miles southwest of Kerrville on 1,791 acres, Super A Ranch offers the opportunity for large-scale ranch recreation with all of the convenience of life in close proximity to one of Texas most highly prized towns. The landscape combines spectacular hills with open pastureland for the pastoral mix that characterizes the Hill Country.

Super A Ranch is the largest live-water ranch for sale in Kerr County. Indian artifacts are common finds as the people hike the ranch’s many trails and explore its nooks and crannies proving that the abundant live water has drawn humans to the ranch throughout history.

Super A is a special place with a special story. It was carved from the original Lacy Ranch, known for unique flora such as the lacy oak and as the birthplace of the Blue Lacy, the Texas state dog. Each owner has added a new chapter, contributing to its unique character and story that continues to unfold.

Hidden among the pecan and walnut groves are park-like clearings that the current owners have claimed as picnic areas, keeping them manicured and particularly beautiful. While the surface water is plentiful, there are also two working windmills that could be used to provide additional water for the bountiful wildlife. Multiple springs bubble from the ground flowing into streams that eventually feed into Turtle Creek, which has a natural waterfall. Its banks are dotted with cypress trees. The springs also fill several impoundments, the largest of which is a lake of about five acres. It is stocked with bass and provides top-notch fishing opportunities for both casual and serious anglers. The abundant surface water offers opportunities for swimming and paddling.

The ranch’s armada includes an aluminum boat, a paddle boat and a pontoon boat that will transfer with the sale.

The main house features three bedrooms and three and one-half baths plus an extensive, rich cherrywood decking providing a natural gathering spot for family and friends.

The state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen makes sunrise breakfasts and sunset dinners easy.

The spring-fed swimming pool and waterfall, known as The Grotto, is a destination for

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splashing, sunning and making memories.

The spring feeding The Grotto also supplies a small lake visible from the master bedroom, once again melding the outdoors and indoors. An outdoor fireplace and large fire pit round add a welcoming glow year-round.

In addition, there is a three-bedroom, twobath guest house with a large dining room and great room. From the spacious back porch of the guest house, family and friends can watch wildlife graze on the nearby hills. The main house and the guest house each have a well with a submersible pump to supply water. For more fun, there is a large game room with a pool table, Air Hockey, foosball table and more. It includes a bedroom and kitchen to accommodate additional guests.

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The high-fenced ranch is home to whitetailed deer that have been improved through harvest selection and introduced genetics as well as turkey, elk, fallow deer (white, chocolate and spotted), axis, sika, blackbuck antelope, and aoudad sheep. Opportunities abound for wildlife watching and hunting.

The wildlife infrastructure includes eight deer blinds, eight corn feeders, and six protein feeders, which will convey with the sale, and a processing shed with both a walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

There are also two equipment barns (40x130 and 25x100), a horse barn with stalls and livestock pens, making the transition to a livestock operation easy. Good ranch roads, most of which are caliche, provide access throughout the ranch. $30,447,000.

For more information on Super A Ranch, contact Howard W. Hood, 830-739-3815.

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RANCHO ESTRELLA 8,100± ACRES

JIM HOGG & STARR COUNTIES

AVAILABLE FOR

$30,000,000

Howard W. Hood, Broker Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

830-739-3815

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T South Texas v Jim Hogg & Starr Counties v Hebbronville

he 8,100Âą acre Rancho Estrella, located 42 miles southwest of Hebbronville, provides incredible hunting and superlative privacy. Rancho Estrella, which has been managed for wildlife for almost 30 years, is divided into four pastures and completely high fenced.

Wildlife includes whitetail deer, bobwhite and scaled quail, Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, dove and feral hogs as well as a full complement of desirable exotics. The wellmanaged brush country habitat, also suitable for cattle, is supplemented with protein feeders and food plots. Rancho Estrella has nine water wells, four stock tanks, and more than 30 wildlife waterers. The ranch has two separate living compounds each featuring a main lodge, apartments and casitas. The fourbedroom, four-bath owner’s home is located in Brush Pasture compound. The ranch has been a hunting destination and a corporate retreat and could easily be a commercial hunting operation. Call Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Available for $30 million. v FarmAndRanch.com

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SANDSTONE MOUNTAIN RANCH 2,728± ACRES

LLANO COUNTY

AVAILABLE FOR

$29,500,000

Howard W. Hood, Broker Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

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he 2,728± acre game-fenced Sandstone Mountain Ranch near Llano is an elite Texas property dedicated to exceptional wildlife and fine living. A concerted five-year plan of restoration and improvement has lifted the property to the pinnacle.

Benefiting from more than 30 years of management, Sandstone has yielded whitetail bucks from 150 inches to 210 inches. An array of exotics including scimitar-horned oryx, zebra, axis and fallow thrive alongside other native species such as dove, turkey and waterfowl. While the land makes a statement, the water makes the ranch, with more than six stocked lakes ranging from 5 to 30 acres. With over 80 acres of surface water, the ranch also fronts the Llano River for more than half a mile. The 4,000± square-foot hunter’s lodge wraps hunting clients in rugged luxury. The main residential compound has four structures—the old lodge (3,570± square feet), the main house (2,650± square feet), cabin (850± square feet), and man cave (1,600 square feet)—all built from native stone and log veneer. Each building is situated to provide a stunning view of the Sandstone Mountain with a 20-acre lake nestled at its base. All outbuildings have either been completely refurbished or built within the past five years including the big barn (90x100), which is the working heart, the big shop (60x150) with eight bay doors, three-bay mechanics shop (40x50) with walk-down oil change pit, and a climate-controlled RV/bus barn (20x65).

Call Howard W. Hood at 830-739-3815. Price Reduced $29.5 million.

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Texas Hill Country v Llano County v Llano

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Story and Photos by Melissa Hemken The basaltic lava minerals pulled into forage grasses uniquely flavor Hawaiian beef.

Big Island Beef

Kealia Ranch is all about lava, good cattle, grass and adapting— Hawai’ian-style

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Beach trippers know Hawai’i for its surf and tropical flowers. The same mild island climate that attracts tourists is also conducive to cattle ranching; cattle rank as the state’s third largest commodity. Raising cattle on an island limits market access, but an advantage is year-round grazing. In 1915, the McCandless family established the Kealia Ranch—now owned by descendant Elizabeth Stack—near Captain Cook in the Kona region of the Big Island.

Volcanoes raise the Big Island from the ocean. The ground consists of solid ‘A’ā and Pāhoehoe lava. Trees and plants tenuously grow from decayed organic matter caught in lava crevices. Most of the island’s plants are non-native. The African kikuyu grass grazed by Kealia cattle is a nonnative 18-percent protein tropical

forage planted for domestic cattle grazing.

The 10,000-acre ranch gains 7,000 feet in elevation in its 10-mile stretch from ocean to mountain summit.

The country is steep and lava rough.

Horses must be shod at all times.

“Everybody learns to shoe their own horses,” says Sara Moore, Kealia Ranch manager. “We carry nails and shoes on our saddles. Because if you lose a shoe out in the field, you’re pretty much stuck.

“We breed and raise our horses up here,” Moore continues. “They know the locations of lava tubes [trucksized tunneled cavities] and tree molds [deep shafts]. A lot of people use ATVs now to herd their cattle.

We can’t, because we need two eyes on the ground and two eyes on the cattle. You’re always riding 20 feet

in front of yourself, at least. We rely on our horses to carry us safely.”

It’s a bushwhack to ride across most of Kealia’s pastures. The understory of ferns and shrubs rise to the level of a horse’s head. Stock dogs are essential to locate cattle. Moore’s five dogs form an eclectic pack—Catahoula, Border collie, Kelpie and Heeler. “I’ve had two dogs fall into tree molds,” she says.

“Luckily, I found them. To get them out, you drop the end of your lariat into the mold. Then you get the dog to walk through the loop to hoist her out.”

It’s difficult to gather cattle from the Moore checks in with Jordan Medeiros, the fencing contractor hired to replace acid rain-damaged fences. Fences are extremely expensive because posts must be jackhammered or drilled into the lava. Before woven and barbed wire fences, lava rocks were formed into stone walls.

Kealia yearlings stand on the ranch road near the top of the ranch. These yearlings rode in cowtainers to the mainland for finishing and processing in April 2019.

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The Kealia Ranch horses are home-bred and raised from a mix of Belgian, Percheron, Morgan and Quarter Horse bloodlines.

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Sara Moore began working on the Kealia in 1989. In college she wanted to study ethnobotany, but she ended up with a degree in agriculture and horticulture. She didn’t grow up on a ranch or farm, her parents were in the medical field. But her grandfathers both worked in the Hawai’ian sugar cane industry.

forest. To move the main herd, the ranch opens and closes its water traps. Kealia paniolos (cowboys) gather the strays on horseback. The dense forest growth also means cattle are vocally controlled.

“We line up at the top of the pasture,” Moore explains, “and we yell to keep ourselves in line and to tell the cattle, ‘It’s time to move.’ The cows know to head down when they hear us.”

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Hawai’i annually raises nearly 50,000 yearlings. In 2015, 72 percent were exported to the mainland for finishing and processing. Kealia ships yearlings to the mainland in “cowtainers” — 40-foot shipping containers modified with double decks, water troughs and feed bunks. Hawai’i Cattle Producers Below: Moore closes a gate at the lower working pens on Kealia Ranch.

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Saddles are stored hanging because rats eat the saddle leather and rawhide.

Saddles do not have sheepskin because the wet environment molds it.

Paul Kane has co-managed the Kealia Ranch with Sara Moore for over 30 years. Here he directs ranch hands to load the new mineral feeders that the crew designed and built.

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Kelsey Ranch $22,000,000 | 7,217.57 +/- Acres | Merced County The Kelsey Ranch exemplifies all the top qualities of a great ranch. Currently, it can run 500 cow/calf pairs year-round. In addition, on a good year, it can run up to 800 steers for a 6-month season. There are irrigated pastures & croplands, dryland farming, & opportunity for permanent planting. Water on the ranch is plentiful with multiple wells, ponds, creeks, a 120-acre reservoir, & Pre-1914 Water Rights from Merced River. Headquarters include multiple barns and outbuildings. All in the Williamson Act. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

Rauch Ranch $3,650,000 | 1,245 +/- Acres | Mariposa County Exceptionally versatile 1,245+ acre ranch, about 45 minutes to Yosemite National Park. Very usable rangeland, currently with a 150 cow seasonal lease. The ranch has two ponds, four wells, & multiple springs, providing plenty of water for domestic, irrigation, & livestock.

There are 3 homes, a 7 stall wooden barn that stores 75 tons of hay, & a large shop. There are 10 acres planted in mature wine grapes with 1200 case winery and tasting room. New solar system-almost at net zero. Contact Bruce Renfrew (650) 773-1863.

Rice canyon Ranch s$1,695,000 pRing V|alley anch| Lassen County 847 +/-RAcres $6,900,000 | 1,120 +/- Acres | Plumas County This ranch boasts over 250-acres of irrigated lands under two center pivots and wheel lines. There are 90-acres in alfalfa with the balance in grain. The grain can be planted back into alfalfa or any irrigated crop. There are 2 ag wells, 3 domestic wells, 3 large barns for hay storage, 3 homes, a feedlot, a shop, & additional outbuildings.

The back of the ranch borders public lands managed by Bureau of Land Management. It runs approximately 150 pair but could increase with proper management. Contact Ceci Dale-Cesmat (530) 251-7857.

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penn Valley stables $1,300,000 | 21.74 +/- Acres | Nevada County Penn Valley Stables is one of the premier horse facilities in Nevada County. The ranch has both indoor and outdoor arenas, stalls, irrigated paddocks and pasture, & beautiful client amenities. The comfortable 3 bed 2 bath home sits on a knoll looking over the ranch the perfect distance for both privacy and accessibility. This property could continue as a boarding and training operation or be someone’s beautiful private facility. Contact Sandy Ballou (916) 261-8192 or Bruce Renfrew (650) 773-1863.

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$2,350,000 | 63.96 +/- Acres | Pershing County, NEVADA Located in Pershing County, Nevada, this 64+/- acre ranch is a true entertainment facility. At the main residence, there are a total of 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms- the architecturally designed 3,000 SF home features 3 beds /3 baths & the 1,200 SF apartment over the garage features 2 beds /1 bath. There are 10 irrigated acres for grazing, a pond, & Buena Vista Creek with 38-acre feet deeded water rights. Additionally, there is a schoolhouse that was converted into a gathering hall/entertainment center, an Adobe home, & a Humboldt Brewing Co building.

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Kentucky v Madison County v Richmond

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ocated in beautiful countryside only five miles from I-75 and Richmond, this farm contains just under 2,000 acres in two tracts. It is totally improved with spectacular outbuildings, homes, city water, electricity over all the property, and beautiful Silver Creek meandering the borders and through the farms. Much of the land is gently rolling or bottom land to raise crops. It has been a premier cattle farm for 30 years. It has sales pens, sales barn and miles of pipe fencing welded together that will last for generations. The farm sells prizes winning Limousin cattle, bred, born, raised and sold on the land. The main home is custom built and 10,000-squarefeet with a four-car garage, three full baths and two half baths. Custom interior features include Douglas Fir beams and handmade interior doors. The kitchen is commercial grade Buddy Edwards with custom cabinets and appliances. Sitting at 1,050 feet of elevation, outside you will enjoy 859-229-1500 an oversized patio featuring grills and enclosed yard overlooking the beautiful Crowe Valley bedwards@haymakercompany.com and 22-acre lake, fully stocked with bass, crappie, blue gill and catfish. $19,498,700. haymakercompany.com

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CITADEL RANCH Colorado v Huerfano County v La Veta tretching from the 6,800-feet 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.

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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.

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RED RABBIT RANCH New Mexico Rio Arriba County v Tierra Amarilla he 1,937-acre Red Rabbit Ranch captures the best of the Tierra Amarilla area on a property graced with extraordinary hunting and equestrian opportunities, mountain scenery and buildings that are the virtual definition of fine craftsmanship. $8,950,000.

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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. $25,000,000. 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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deally situated between the cool high country of northern New Mexico and the rich cultural center of Santa Fe, the 3,532-acre Rio Nutrias Creek Ranch is a remarkable biggame hunting ranch with the bonus of a working-cattle operation. $4,575,000. View on web.

BROKEN BONE RANCH Colorado v Routt County v Yampa ocated only 40 minutes from Steamboat Springs and one hour from Vail, lies a Colorado recreational ranch of exceptional quality. Containing 1,388 acres of an ideal blend of mountain irrigated hay meadows, creek bottom and quaking aspens, Broken Bone Ranch has long been prime habitat for elk, mule deer, black bear and small game species. $5,950,000. View on web.

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SEVEN X RANCH

WEST RANCH

Wyoming v Natrona County v Casper

Wyoming v Crook County v Oshoto

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,651± total acres: 2,151± deeded acres, 780± BLM and 720± ,560± deeded acres of grazing and hay ground on west edge of state lease acres. 278± pivot-irrigated acres. Excellent set of Black Hills. Ample water. Excellent wildlife habitat. $2,196,000. improvements. $3,400,000. Travis Gitthens at 307-315-1274 or Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510.

Cory Clark at 307-334-2025.

LONETREE RANCH Wyoming v Weston County v Upton

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0,333± total acres: 10,571± deeded acres, 7,802± National Grassland permit and 1,960 state lease acres. $5,500,000.

2,558± acre legacy ranch: 31,551 deeded, 1,920 state, 3,400 forest service permit. Owner-rated at 1,400 head of mother Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510. cows. $18,945,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025.

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HORSE CREEK RANCH

BOLLN RANCH

Montana v Powder River County v Broadus

South Dakota v Fall River County v Oehlrich

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0,591± total acres: 10,311± deeded, 9,000± BLM lease and 1,810± total acres: 9.348± deeded acres and 12,462± 1,280± state lease acres. $8,500,000. Clark & Associates Land USFS permit acres. Nice set of improvements. $10,000,000.

Brokers, 307-334-2025.

Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510.

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MILLS HOME RANCH Wyoming v Natrona County v Casper

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. Reduced to $14,900,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Logan Schliinz, 307-575-5236.

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9,995± deeded, 2,085± state lease, 3,539± BLM lease acres for 25,569± total acres. 506± irrigated acres. Nice set of improvements. $11,500,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025.

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47± deeded acres with 574± pivot-irrigated acres. 59± acres of pasture. $4,000,000. Michael McNamee, 307-534-5156.

BIDDICK RANCH Wyoming v Albany County v Laramie

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3,146± acres: 12,826± deeded and 320± state lease acres.

4,060± irrigated acres, Owner-rated at 650 cow/calf pairs year-round. Eight miles live water. $10,950,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025.

MULESHOE LAND & CATTLE Wyoming v Goshen County v Torrington

LONE CROW CATTLE RANCH Wyoming v Converse & Niobrara Counties v Douglas

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,223.53 total deeded acres with 5,530± acres of pasture and five low-pressure center pivots irrigating 693± acres. Nice set of improvements. Reduced to $6,000,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Logan Schliinz, 307-575-5236.

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8,613± total acres: 34,141± deeded, 10,852± BLM, 10,420± Thunder Basin Grassland permit and 3,200± state lease acres. $19,000,000. Clark & Associates, 307-334-2025.

Mark McNamee, Associate Broker

Denver Gilbert, 307-334-2025

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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

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Round Butte provides an idyllic ecosystem

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his 16,589± total acre low overhead livestock and dryland farm operation encompasses 15,949± deeded acres of productive pasture and farmland. Efficient and well-run, the Ranch currently runs 1,250± bison and is estimated to run 800± cows year-round with several thousand acres of dryland crop. This productive operation can be purchased with the bison herd for a turn-key opportunity. $9,975,000.

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his quality commercial cattle operation offers productive irrigation, big-game hunting and excellent fishing on a half mile of the Clark Fork River. The 5,723± deeded acres offer 566± irrigated acres, of which 466± are under pivot, with excellent senior water rights. The Ranch has a state of Montana grazing lease on an adjoining 640-acre parcel making a very well-blocked 6,363± total acre ranch. $7,750,000. View on web.

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he 1,108± deeded acres includes 676± acres under pivot and wheel-line irrigation, and comfortably carry 300 cow/calf pairs on a year-round basis. With state-of-the-art cattlehandling facilities including scales, continuous steel pipe corrals and two well-maintained and attractive homes, the Ranch is ideally set up for a pure-bred or high-end commercial cattle operation. Immaculately maintained with pride of ownership throughout. $5,250,000. View on web.

R BAR N RANCH Montana v Deer Lodge County v Racetrack

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his well-balanced grass ranch, with an abundance of native grasses and plentiful water sources, has 6,904± deeded acres plus a half section of state ground located 45 minutes from Billings. The Ranch 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 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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LEIDHOLT RANCH Montana v Custer & Rosebud Counties v Miles City

ocated 40 miles south of Miles City, Leidholt Ranch encompasses 7,720± deeded acres, plus 480± leased acres for a total of 8,200± acres that are estimated to run 250 animal units. This low overhead grass ranch has a good stock water network, a modest house, functional working improvements and a pivot-irrigated hay base along Tongue River.

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his productive 2,104±-deeded-acre livestock and dryland farm operation has solid working improvements and a stunning setting. The pastures are in excellent condition with reliable gravity-fed stock water in every pasture from an artesian well.

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. $1,995,000. View on web.

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LOCOMOTIVE BUTTE RANCH Montana v Stillwater County v Ryegate

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his 2,717± deeded acres at the base of the Bull Mountains with year-round Painted Robe Creek has good big-game hunting and abundant water for livestock and wildlife. About 160 pairs are turned out for the season on the healthy and plentiful native grasses. Located 45 minutes to Billings, The Frye Place is competitively priced at $825 per acre, or it can be purchased in conjunction with Schraudner Ranch. $2,250,000. View on web.

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ELK FEVER

1,577± ACRES

Colorado v Delta County v Cedaredge

eautiful, secluded, wildlife rich recreational ranch with 1,577± deeded acres located just minutes north of Cedaredge, Colorado with Hwy 65 access to the ranch. An exceptional big-game hunting ranch situated in GMU 411 and 52, with over-the-counter bull elk tags available in archery and second and third rifle seasons.

Excellent elk hunting with bulls averaging 270 to 330 plus range. Fairly easy to draw mule deer buck tags both in the general draw and through the Landowner Preference Program (LPP). Huge black bears with several bears in the 400 to 500-pound range have been harvested on the ranch, plus tons of turkeys and an occasional moose. Gorgeous mountain views of the Grand Mesa, West Elks, San Juan’s, Uncompahgre Plateau and the valley floors below. Enjoy over three miles of three trout-filled streams with cutthroat, brookies and rainbows. Pristine alpine setting with a perfect mix of aspen, oaks and pinyon pine intermingled with beautiful mountain meadows. Elevations run from 7,900 to 9,000 feet. Utilities are on the ranch with year-round Hwy 65 access. $4,900,000.

GLADE PARK RANCH 4,157± ACRES

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eautiful lower elevation Glade Park Ranch with 4,157± deeded acres situated in the pristine corridor of rugged sandstone canyons, arches, spires and alcoves of the McInnis Canyons Natural Conservation area with 123,000± acres of BLM lands. The ranch adjoins the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness with 75,000± acres, hence your very own wilderness setting. An excellent livestock grazing ranch with five BLM grazing allotments (24,000± BLM acres) which typically run 250 to 300 pair with combining the allotments and deeded acreage.

Located in GMU 40 with exceptional trophy elk and deer hunting from late September through November. Trophy bulls from 330 to the 400 class. Three domestic water wells, two springs and several mud tanks. Elevations from 6,400 to 6,700 feet, electric available, year-round access via three county roads and a short 30-minute drive to Grand Junction. $6,500,000.

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eautiful and productive livestock/hay farm with a total of 68± acres, 55± acres which is irrigated and in hay/pasture production.

Current owner averages 260 tons per year with three cuttings. Excellent irrigation water rights and a domestic/ag water well rated at 500 GPM. Fenced and crossed fenced, plus year-round live water for your livestock. Nicely updated 2,066± square-foot ranch-style home with large master bedroom with cozy walk-in double showers. Two wood stoves and central 68± ACRES air conditioning. Includes working pens, loading chute and corrals for cows and horses.

Colorado v Delta County v Austin Privacy, views, wildlife and so convenient to either Cedaredge or Delta for shopping, schools, hospital, golf, rec center and more. Other purchase options available. $985,000.

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CRAWFORD RANCH 246± ACRES

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iews, location and alpine scenery!

40± acres nestled away in the heart of eautiful 246± acres livestock ranch located just minutes southeast of Crawford with gorgeous views of the West Elk Mountains. Very nice livestock setup with 90± irrigated acres in hay/ Uncompahgre Plateau and approximately pasture and it is pretty typical to get two cuttings of hay each summer. Located in GMU 63 for 1.5 hours from Grand Junction! Located on big- and small-game hunting both on the deeded acreage or the nearby BLM and national the south side of the Plateau on Campbell forest lands. Wildlife abounds on this pristine property with small game, deer, elk, and turkeys. Point. Perfect getaway for anyone who loves the outdoors! There is a 1,000± squareElectric is on site and one domestic water tap is included. Come take a peek. $1,580,000. foot cabin on the property with unfinished interior. Gorgeous views of the La Sal Mountains in Utah! Situated just inside GMU 61, renowned for trophy bull elk, and just a short drive or hike to GMU 62 with over-thecounter bull tags. Excellent hunting for deer, bear, lion and turkeys in both units. Super location for any and all recreational activities.

You will enjoy this alpine setting with big mature ponderosa pines. $255,000.

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BEAUTIFUL HOMESITE 35± ACRES

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antastic 35± acres with 4± irrigated! Live in recreational heaven right here! Located in GMU 53 and near BLM and national forest! Irrigation water, domestic water tap, electric, phone and septic system installed. Beautiful views of the West Elk Mountains. $329,000.

Brian Mason • 970-234-3167 HB Mason • 970-314-3326 brianmason2@reagan.com

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BURKE RANCH 71 ACRES

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one-of-a-kind property in the pristine Moreno Valley surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico.

The land is 71± acres and includes 36 irrigated acres. It is fenced and cross fenced and includes 13.75-acre-feet of surface water rights registered with the state of New Mexico. Coyote Creek runs the length of the property and flows through a pond. There are five diversion points for irrigation. Hay production has averaged between 400–1,600 bales and there is a nice balance of trees and hay fields. The property includes a 2,700-square-foot main house with four bedrooms and five bathrooms and a 1,200-square-foot garage for your equipment and toys. There is also a two-bedroom, one-bath foreman’s quarters or rental. It is a charming refurbished pre-1900s cabin. The property is located just one hour from Taos and two hours from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 1.5-million-acre Carson National Forest is just a short drive and the Angel Fire Resort Ski Area and PGA rated golf course are just down the road! The land of abundant possibilities! $2,150,000.

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rive up to this stunning 23-acre setting and wind past the 30x40 workshop/barn (concrete floor, 30 and 50 amp power) and up to the 2017 custom-built house. Park on the concrete pad and enter through the custom-made oak door to an entry way of travertine tile with marble inlay design and you’ll feel the comfort of the in floor radiant heat. You’ll continue on to the open design of living/kitchen/dining area and be immediately captured by the wall of windows overlooking the property and views to the south of valley and mountains. You’ll notice the massive stone fireplace (with blower) and the custom-designed aspen mantle. As you look up to the 30-feet ceilings you’ll notice the loft with big views and comfortable seating area.

The kitchen features Kenmore Elite appliances, copper farm sink and an Indian rosewood dining table, with wormy maple and granite counter tops surrounded by custom-made cabinets. All three bedrooms are on the main level, and the master suite French doors open to the covered deck and views. The bathroom has a large claw foot tub and walk-in shower. Mosey out to one of the four outbuildings, hop on the included Kubota tractor and tour the 23-fenced acres with gates on each side. The over-sized, two-car garage also has in-floor radiant heat. You’ll even have room for a work bench, if you’re so inclined. A remarkable home in a stunning setting with lots of possibilities. This property also includes a lot in Angel Fire so you can enjoy the resort amenities. Oh, and did I mention that the summer temps average about 82 degrees with 12 percent humidity? $1,100,000.

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KINGFISHER RANCH

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Utah v Weber County v Huntsville ingfisher Ranch is a large mountain ranch with a spectacular mountain home that is a blend of rustic and contemporary. The home was built in 2017, and is a true architectural masterpiece designed by Michael Upwall of Upwall Designs, perhaps the region’s most renowned architect specializing in the “high-art” of the new mountain-design movement. The home is sited on the edge of a mountain-top plateau, in the heart of the ranch’s nearly 4,000 acres of private land, with 360-degree views that are literally unending. With year-round access, and the short drive time to nearby Huntsville for services and dining, and two nearby ski resorts, this ranch offers the perfect combination of high-mountain privacy without remoteness. The ranch consists of beautiful mountain lands complimented by strong stands of aspen and pine surrounding large open parks atop a topographically rare 7,200-feet elevation mountain plateau. With no hunting since 2013, the Kingfisher Ranch is an absolute wildlife sanctuary for moose, elk and mule deer, among many other small game animals and birds that call this place home. $10,950,000.

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ocated just six miles east of Coalville up Chalk Creek, this long standing familyheld ranch features a rare combination of irrigated lands, a private half-mile section of Chalk Creek running through its lush river bottoms with senior water rights, and elk and deer hunting. Also includes an owner’s home and two shop buildings. In the past decade, only one or two ranches of significant size, which span the entire valley in a single contiguous block, have even been offered for sale in this area. $3,300,000

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SAILIN’ C RANCH - 66 ACRES Utah v Summit County v Hoytsville

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ailin’ C Ranch is located along Weber River just 15 minutes outside of Park City, Utah, and is one of the largest and most strategically located properties within this rapidly developing area. In fact, the ranch is the effective centerpiece of an incredible development push in the area. The ranch is part of a group of landowners (over 1,000 acres) in Hoytsville which have officially submitted to Summit County a signed Village Overlay proposal. As currently used and enjoyed, the ranch offers fully irrigated pastures encircled by steel pipe fencing, supporting a small herd of cattle and horses. Private trout fishing is the ranch’s finest secret, with a spring-fed diversion off of Weber River known as the Little River winding privately through the ranch’s lush lower pastures for nearly half a mile. This private trout stream on the ranch is loaded with large German brown trout. The ranch also borders the famed Weber River, a blue ribbon trout fishery. $2,975,000.

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he historic Peterson Dairy property is located just south of Morgan in a rapidly developing area and includes over 1,500 feet of river frontage on East Canyon Creek, a prized trout fishery that is part of the Weber River stream complex. Two types of valuable water rights are delivered to the property by gravity flow or pumped directly out of the river on the prop- 54 ACRES erty, providing the irrigated lands with Utah v Morgan County v Morgan abundant and reliable water all season. Numerous buildings, corrals, and dairy structures are included, and the owners continue to use the property to operate their family dairy business. Significant residential and larger estatetype development is occurring all around this strategically located property. $2,200,000.

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ot 24 is a 32.20-acre lot in the Monviso Subdivision, sited at over 9,100 feet in elevation. Monviso is a 2,010-acre luxury high mountain gated development which includes 1,081 acres of common area, ponds, and one mile of frontage along the Bear River. The crowning feature, and perhaps all of Monviso, is Lot 24’s own private lake which is well known as “Donut Lake” because of the naturally occurring island in the middle.

From the lot’s natural building site, several 11,000 to 12,000 High Uinta Wilderness peaks form a dramatic backdrop for the view over Donut Lake. Bald Mountain at 11,942 feet and Reids Peak at 11,708 are both visible directly over the water from the building site.

Lot 24 is one of the only lots that borders the national forest, giving its owner access to over one million acres of national forest and designated wilderness areas. To further set Lot 24 apart from other lots within Monviso, this offering comes with two separate water rights for culinary wells. $795,000.

A5 REAL ESTATE David Anderson, Broker/Owner

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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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ocated approximately 80 miles southeast of Tucson, The Three Links Ranch is a historic legacy ranch located in the heart of the Southwest’s best cattle country outside of Willcox, Arizona.

Rated for year-round cow/calf grazing at 1,381 head (adult cattle), the majority of the ranch is flat to rolling foothill terrain in the Little Dragoon Mountains, Johnny Lyon Hills and the Steele Hills. The west end of the ranch runs into some strong lower desert country along the San Pedro River. The Three Links is located in strong grass country with several different grama grasses, curly mesquite, tabosa, red three-awn, sand dropseed, winter fat, sacaton and Indian wheat. Mesquite and native Arizona black walnut trees are located on the ranch. During wet winters and springs, the lower desert country grows winter/spring annuals including filaree. Elevations are 3,400 Arizona v Cochise County v Willcox to 5,900 feet with the average precipitation being 12-14 inches annually. There are extensive improvements on the ranch which will allow a new owner significant depreciation benefits.

Buildings at the headquarters include a 6,000-square-foot owner’s home, another 2,200-square-foot owner’s home, a 2,432-square-foot manufactured home and a 4,500-square-foot cowboy residence. Shipping corrals at the headquarters are built with pipe and sucker rod including a 20,000-pound livestock scale. A 1,200-head capacity feedlot with nine large pens, feed bunks and hydraulic squeeze chute has been built to wean and background the ranch’s weaned calves. Two larger horse turnout pastures and a 16-stall (12 covered) horse barn with tack room and a round pen are available for the ranch remuda. Hay is stored in a large barn at the feedlot and there is a three-bay shop for vehicles and equipment. There are 16 large pastures for rotational grazing and several smaller traps. Water on the ranch is provided from wells and dirt tanks. There is an extensive pipeline system totaling over 50 miles of pipe and numerous storage tanks with drinkers. The Three Links Ranch consists of 154 sections of which 12,215.44 are deeded acres and 86,310.84 acres are leased from the state of Arizona (State Trust Lands).

There are no federal grazing leases associated with this ranch. The calf crop typically ranges between 85-90 percent with average weights on the steers at 525 pounds and the heifers at 475 pounds. This ranch has been owned by the same family for 40 years. It is truly one of the best ranches in Arizona. This legacy ranch is offered turnkey including cattle, horses and equipment at $14,325,000 cash; submit all offers.

THE THREE LINKS RANCH

12,215± ACRES

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LUXURY MINI RANCH WITH A RIVER RUNNING THROUGH IT - 293± ACRES Idaho v Blaine County v Carey otaling 293± acres. Approximately 47± acres are under pivot. Includes water rights with 1912 priority date. Beautiful 2003 home with 4,168 square feet, five bedrooms, four baths and four-car garage. Property also includes a one-room cabin with bath. Very private and secluded ranch and only one-plus hour to world famous Sun Valley. Plus enjoy the Little Wood River which runs through the property along with Silver Creek for world-class fly-fishing and stunning views of the Sawtooth Mountains! Can comfortably accommodate 16-plus friends for large gatherings. $1,635,000.

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otaling 530.66± acres, this ranch has 279± acres irrigated under seven pivots, wheel lines and solid set that make a productive hay farm. Owner states the property can run up to 100 cow/calf if desired. The property features an abundance of recreation including private boat dock, water skiing, horseback riding, ATV riding, fishing, wildlife watching and a hunting preserve with duck blind—all on private property. This is a self-sufficient year-round family-run operation since 2001. $3,950,000.

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WORKING CATTLE AND HAY RANCH - 528± ACRES Idaho v Camas County v Fairfield

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ncludes 528±-deeded acres and 264± irrigated acres with 1887 priority date water rights. Seven-tower pivot and wheel line irrigation. Zoned A-80. Working cattle ranch with several types of wildlife seen on the property. Camas Creek runs through property. $1,300,000.

FARM & RANCH WITH POTENTIAL HUNTING CLUB - 299± ACRES

agerman Farm and Ranch combination with hunting waterfowl, upland game birds and deer on the property. The Ranch has 11 pivots under 229.27± acres irrigated.

Metered wells, CAFO permit is for 250± head with four separate holding corrals.

Beautiful 3,424-square-foot renovated home, four bedrooms, two and one-half baths. $3,500,000.

Idaho v Gooding County v Hagerman

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IDAHO’S BEST HISTORIC CATTLE RANCH

10,504± ACRES

Idaho v Twin Falls County v Three Creek

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his Idaho cattle ranch currently runs as a cow/calf operation, features big-game hunting and blue-ribbon trout fishing with unlimited recreation right on the ranch!

This is a unique opportunity for recreation and cash flow. The cowboy-friendly facilities include a beautiful ranch home (with high-speed internet access), guest home, manager’s home, outstanding equestrian facility, equipment shop, an extensive set of metal corrals and hydraulic cattle working equipment. This operation includes 10,504± deeded acres, plus BLM and state leases in a region that has some of the finest cattle country in the state. (The present management is available to run the ranch, if desired.) This ranch can be certified organic.

The ranch is within an hour’s drive to Jackpot, Nevada (casinos, live entertainment, hotels) an hour’s drive to Twin Falls, Idaho, the regional hub, boasting numerous retail outlets, stateof-the-art new medical facilities and a midsize airport. The ranch is also 145± miles from Sun Valley, Idaho. This ranch offers every desirable feature of a trophy property, including authentic Old West cattle ranching, accessibility and privacy, irrigated meadows, senior water rights, cash flow, limitless adventure and recreation. There are five new cabins in a secluded area that is adjacent to five spring-fed small mountain lakes. $10,750,000.

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deally situated near the Grand Lake of the Cherokees, this efficient cattle operation with paved road access spans 1,260 acres containing over 20 ponds, 12 pastures, working pens, waterers, fencing and cross fencing. Log-sided home on Jay, Okla., ranch features three bedrooms, one bath, fireplace and picturesque views of surrounding landscape. A three-bay shop is 40x60 with a full apartment, while the 60x80 barn offers ample space for equipment storage. In addition to livestock production, this property is perfect for hunting, timber or even fishing with a creek on site. $4,410,000.

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truly one-of-a-kind operation complete with views of the beautiful Clearwater River Valley. This north-central Idaho property offers a six-bedroom, two-bath farmhouse, a big red barn, shop, sheds, corrals and live water across 560 acres. Property is tillable as well as perfect for livestock grazing and features timber pockets throughout.

Opportunities are numerous with no zoning, quality soils and quick access to city and recreational amenities. $1,750,000.

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PRODUCTIVE CATTLE LAND 1,260Âą ACRES

Oklahoma v Delaware County v Jay

DRYLAND FARM 560Âą ACRES

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TURNKEY RECREATION 961Âą ACRES

Mississippi v Wilkinson County v Centreville

oaded ranch near county seat and highway is ready for adventure with everything in place for the outdoor enthusiast. The improved 961-acre property offers mixed timber, perimeter game fencing, 12 food plots, residence and more.

Four-bedroom, two-bath doublewide home is fully furnished featuring master suite, fireplace, porch and more. Insulated shop space as well as equipment storage are provided by the many outbuildings on site.

There are several income opportunities as the timber has been expertly managed and there is plenty of live water for the thriving populations of wildlife. Improved roads make access to and from convenient. $5,500,000.

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PRIVATE MOUNTAIN LAND 600Âą ACRES

Montana v Powell County v Goldcreek

eller Ranch, consisting of 600-deeded acres, is surrounded by large ranches and forest service land at the base of the Flint Creek Mountains. This productive cattle operation has all the amenities for a successful endeavor. Corral, pens, chutes, well and watering system have all been well maintained. In addition, multiple water rights, grazing permits, good network of roads, extensive cross-fencing and recreation nearby create exceptional potential for use.

Remodeled home has three bedrooms and two baths, while the shop building was recently constructed. There are several building sites for expansion and incredible natural resources for your enjoyment. $3,750,000.

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FISH CREEK RANCH PRESERVE - 3,752± ACRES Wyoming v Albany County v Tie Siding

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wo great homes have both recently reduced their price. One located at 65 Antelope Springs is a beautiful 3,875-square-foot, threebedroom, three-and-one-half-bath log home, and the other at 376 Deer Crossing is a stunning 3,696-square-foot, three-bedroom, fourbath home. These two great homes are for sale just two hours north of Denver in the Fish Creek Ranch Preserve. Developed with the vision to preserve the western lifestyle for future generations, this shared amenity ranch encompasses 3,752 acres that have been set aside as a private game preserve with riding trails for horses, numerous fishing ponds and abundant wildlife for all owners to enjoy. Each home sits on approximately 35 acres and features outstanding views of the ranch. A full-time resident ranch manager completes this offering.

JENSEN RANCH - 4,198± ACRES Wyoming v Carbon Co. v Encampment

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RICE REDUCED by $150,000! Situated at the base of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range just five miles from Encampment and only 30 minutes south of historic Saratoga, Wyoming is the Jensen Ranch. Surrounded by the BLM, this scenic mountain ranch is comprised of 440 deeded acres and 3,758 acres of BLM and state lease. The diverse habitat on the ranch has made it a popular refuge for mule deer, elk, antelope and black bear. Nestled against an aspen grove on the north end of the property is a wellappointed 3,518-square-foot home with incredible views of the North Platte River Valley and Snowy Range mountains making this ranch an exclusive private retreat for the outdoorsman. $1,600,000.

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GARDNER FARM & PASTURE - 4,441± ACRES Nebraska v Box Butte County v Alliance

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EW PRICE/NEW OFFERING—The Gardner Farm & Pasture is a combination of productive irrigated farm ground and prime ranch land, located 12 miles west of Alliance, Nebraska in the Snake Creek Valley. Spanning 4,441± deeded acres, the subject property is comprised of 372.2 certified irrigated acres under three pivots with the balance being in grass. Improvements include good cattle facilities, a newer modular home, two older ranch houses, a large equipment shop and four 22,000-bushel Behlen grain bins which were newly rewired in 2016. The Gardner Farm & Pasture offers a turnkey, wellbalanced operation that few other properties have to offer. $4,000,000.

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he Ranch on the Blacks Fork River is located in Uinta - 346 ACRES County, Wyoming approximately Wyoming v Uinta County v Robertson 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 and the occasional moose. $1,200,000.

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FISH CREEK RANCH Nevada v Eureka County v Eureka

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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.

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egura Ranch located in Antelope Valley at the base of the Toiyabe Mountain Range, southwest of Eureka, Nev., consists of 970± acres plus almost 500,000 acres of BLM land. Together it is believed to run 354 cows June 1 through February 28 and 2,578 sheep June 1 to April 1.

Additional feed is inside 970 deeded acres plus hay grown on the ranch under two, 120-acre pivots and a 60-acre pivot operated by two dieselpowered irrigation wells and about 50 acres by gravity-flow spring water out of a large pond.

The ranch has a tremendous amount of groundwater and springs for stockwater throughout the overall property. At the headquarters is a residential dwelling and a very large 40x200± sheep handling building with 12-foot eves and sheep pens able to take care of spring shearing and lambing. The headquarters is in a beautiful setting. Ponds and springs throughout the ranch, Tom Gunn, Broker internal grazing. Large areas of white sage. The ranch is about 6,000-feet in elevation. Soil is Lic. B.0014531 good. An owner could expect 1,000± tons of baled feed annually. County maintained road.

775-343-0200 Stockwater wells on deeded land are solar powered. Overall the Segura Ranch is in good shape.

NevadaFarmland@aol.com Off the grid. Livestock could be included in a sale. $3,200,000.

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100 RANCH 55,500Âą ACRES

New Mexico v Lincoln County v Carrizozo

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he 100 Ranch is a scenic 1,200-cow ranch with stunning views of the nearby Sacramento and Jicarilla Mountains. Located approximately 30 miles northwest of Carrizozo, New Mexico on the Chupadera Mesa, the ranch is comprised of 15,931 deeded acres, 30,680 federal BLM lease acres and 9,208 New Mexico state lease acres. The ranch is fully operational, ready to turn out without start-up costs. Watered with six wells and an extensive pipeline system. Wildlife is abundant to include elk, mule deer, antelope and oryx. Access to the public land is limited with approximately 7,000 acres of private land gated and locked. 100 Ranch has had just two owners since the 1940’s; it is one-of-a-kind. See more information about 100 Ranch at www.ranchesnm.com. Call for an appointment to come take a look. Price reduced to $9,995,000.

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WOODLAND CHATEAU

6.5 ACRES

Southeast Texas v Trinity County v Trinity

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rare gem in the Piney Woods of East Texas, Woodland Chateau spares no expense to detail. Secluded at the end of Lakeview Drive, this three-bedroom, three and one half-bath home fronts the 40-acre Lake Jennifer with spectacular views and atmosphere. Walking in to the octagon foyer with umbrella groin vault ceiling, your eye is immediately drawn to the kitchen/living great room. Six-panel pocket doors provide views of the lake while enjoying dinner or relaxing in the living room. Cook dinner for family and friends in the spacious kitchen with granite countertops and brick wall detail. Roomy master bedroom with en suite bathroom has separate bathtub, steam shower, his and hers vanities, and walk-in closet. Enjoy the indoor/outdoor entertaining area in the winter and summer with built-in grill and fireplace. Second story of the home includes over-sized entertaining room with full bathroom and study. Invite guests to stay the weekend in the two-bed, one-bath guest house! Immaculately kept gardens and green space with various fruit trees dapple the front lawn. Fish in your own private pond next to the spacious barn with an aquaponics greenhouse. Ask us about 95 additional acres of pine plantation. Opportunities are endless! Enjoy country living at its finest at Woodland Chateau on Lake Jennifer. $995,000.

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SLICE OF HEAVEN RANCH 107 ACRES

Colorado v Delta County v Crawford dyllic small ranch a stone’s throw from the distinctive Needle Rock spire. Minutes from the West Elk Wilderness, the secluded western Colorado ranch spans the Smith Fork River and offers ample irrigation, lush meadows, wooded hillsides and abundant peace and quiet. An attractive 3,200-squarefoot log home features a wraparound deck to take in the extraordinary views. The property includes a large barn, equipment shed and shop, plus all equipment. $899,000.

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Colorado v Delta County v Hotchkiss ell-run orchard and customcontemporary home with splendid mountain views! Light-filled three-bedroom, three-bath solar home features straw-bale construction, an open floor plan plus a wraparound deck and patio. In western Colorado’s famed North Fork Valley, the 24-acre certified organic orchard is planted mostly in peaches and apples with an acre of cherries under high tunnels. High-efficiency irrigation system, packing and equipment sheds, drive-in cooler. $1,530,000.

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HUCKLEBERRY SANCTUARY - 20± ACRES Montana v Gallatin County v Big Sky

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ith total privacy, luxury and convenience, this 5,300-squarefoot main house features four bedrooms and five baths, plus a 700-square-foot detached two-bedroom, one-bath guest house.

Locati design and SBC construction, original owner, impeccably maintained. End-of-road privacy with panoramic views of the Spanish Peaks and Lone Peak. Amenities include a half-acre grass play yard, two-story heated custom playhouse, covered deck with hot tub, three-car heated garage, a steam shower, dog shower, fireplaces, solid maple floors, travertine tile, new Stark carpet, exercise area with sauna, and wet bar. Full his/her baths in main level master. Mature irrigated landscaping, paved roads, gated community, 5 minutes to Town Center and 15 minutes to the ski lifts. Broker owned. $4,690,000.

ROCKING JR RIVER RANCH - 1,364± ACRES Montana v Stillwater County v Absarokee

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his 1,364-acre ranch has almost a mile of Stillwater River running through it, making this a fishermen’s paradise! A variety of game birds and a large herd of whitetail deer make it a hunter’s dream.

Secluded but accessible to Billings Airport (65 miles) and Red Lodge Ski Resort (48 miles). The property boasts an expertly rebuilt square log guest cabin, four-bedroom, two and one half-bath ranch-style home, a large barn, riding arena/corrals, water rights, stock watering system, and perimeter fencing. $3,650,000.

BIGGS BARX RANCH - 622± ACRES Montana v Broadwater County v Townsend

BEAVER CREEK VISTAS - 20± ACRES Montana v Gallatin County v Big Sky

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ompelling views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks on 20 acres in a gated community. The main level of this four-bedroom, six-bath home features a master suite, dining area, two living areas, kitchen, laundry, three-car heated garage, and large wraparound deck.

Lower level features three spacious bedrooms, three full baths, pool table, water feature and private pond. Only nine miles to Town Center and 15 miles to the slopes. Under an hour to Bozeman Airport and Yellowstone National Park. Offered fully turnkey furnished. $2,500,000.

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A multitude of beautiful building sites with 360-degree views of Canyon Ferry Lake and more. Only 13.5 miles to Townsend, 47 miles to Helena Airport. $1,450,000.

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ultiple gorgeous, private building lots available with aspen groves, mature pines, views of the river and snowy peaks! Sun West Ranch is a 2,000-acre shared ranching community with 1,600 Montana v Madison County v Cameron acres of open space, abundant wildlife, three miles of private fishing access on the Madison River, equestrian facility, trails for hiking, horseback riding and (groomed) cross country skiing. Full time ranch management team provides property management, shuttle and other services. 20 minutes to the Ennis/Big Sky Airport. 40 minutes tunning log-accent home with sweeping views of the to Yellowstone National Park. $375,000–$550,000.

Centennials, Taylor Hilgards and Madison River. Drenched in sunlight, this three-bedroom, two and one-half bath home features an open kitchen/dining area, spacious main level master, great room with floor to ceiling river rock gas fireplace, and wet bar. A detached Laura T. Sacchi oversized three-car garage with shop and one-bedroom, one-bath guest apartment accommodates extra toys and guests. Walk to the 406-570-9651 river. 34 miles to Yellowstone Park. $1,190,000. laura@bigskysir.com • bigskysir.com

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AMERADA DIVIDE RANCH

SPRING CREEK RANCH

Wyoming v Natrona County v Casper

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Wyoming v Crook County v Sundance entral Wyoming ranch with 12,308± deeded acres, and a 1,293± acre BLM permit. The ranch has been carefully managed with the his Black Hills ranch combines live water and unparalleled privacy, utilization of good grazing practices and the addition of new water with an impressive landscape and excellent wildlife habitat. Four sources to maintain rangeland conditions and enhance the wildlife habitat creeks run through the ranch which is comprised of 1,623 deeded for trophy mule deer and antelope. Includes two sets of corrals and a acres and an adjoining 40-acre state lease. A quality Black Hills ranch certified scale. Great cattle country with first-rate hunting. $6,100,000. in elk country. $4,700,000.

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LYTLE CREEK RANCH

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ne of the most picturesque and private settings in the Bear Lodge Mountains. 1,160 acres with a mountain stream winding through the ranch for two miles and the entire eastern side bordering Black Hills National Forest. A prime recreational ranch just 20 minutes from Devils Tower. $3,480,000.

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rivate 263-acre setting with awesome views and a great set of buildings. Custom-brick home features a dream kitchen, spacious living room, formal dining, sun room, TV room, and rec room. Many extras including hardwood floors, cherry cabinets, jetted tub, and French doors. Insulated workshop and equipment shop. Quality throughout. $2,000,000.

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ecluded Black Hills ranch bordering BLM and state land. 1,793 cenic valley setting on 165 acres which includes 97 acres of acres including 1,453 deeded acres and 340-acre BLM grazing irrigated meadows. Ranch headquarters with a sprawling ranchpermit. This is a mixture of rugged canyon lands, wooded hills and style home designed for entertaining, plus a seven-stall horse barn, high plateaus with amazing views. Large reservoir and springs along shop and loafing sheds. Easily accessible location with inspiring Alum Creek provide water for wildlife and livestock. $1,890,000 views of the surrounding hills. $995,000.

Jim Pederson, Broker 307-746-2083

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Colorado v Archuleta County v Pagosa Springs

oveted 52-acre Hidden Valley Ranch estate stands above private 55-acre lake amid stunning panoramic mountain views. 5,067-squarefoot three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath main house of reclaimed timbers and barn wood, native uncut stone, and expansive windows with emphasis on elements from nature and exquisite outdoor living space. 2,365-square-foot, two en-suite bedrooms, three bath guest house. 520-square-foot caretaker’s studio apt above three-car garage. Trails, wildlife, and trophy fly-fishing. $5,546,000 (MLS 761199). Offered by Lindy Moore, 970-749-5062.

VERSATILE 111-ACRE RIVERFRONT Colorado v Rio Grande County v South Fork ith Gold Medal fishing waters on the Rio Grande River, this property boasts 1,086.24Âą feet of river frontage, a stocked pond, slough, meadow, views, trees, and proximity to a national forest, creating endless recreational opportunities. The land is zoned agricultural, which affords low property tax, and there are NO deed restrictions or HOA. Located just east of South Fork and a short distance off Hwy 160, year-round access is easy and convenient. $1,200,000 (MLS 766004).

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RAINBOW SPRING RANCH 305 ACRES

California v Shasta County v Fall River Mills

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ainbow Spring Ranch is located at the headwaters of the worldfamous Fall River in Northern California’s picturesque Fall River Valley.

The Fall River flows through the ranch and provides exclusive blue-ribbon trout fishing.

The ranch is one of only two properties on the Fall River with private waters, and one of only three properties that are wadeable. Rainbow Spring Ranch is an outdoor lover’s paradise with a rich ecosystem that affords trophy and small-game hunting opportunities along with world-class fishing. $5 million.

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California v Tulare County v Orosi

ere is your opportunity to own one of the largest ranch properties available in California—Elliott Land and Cattle. The ranch stretches from the north fork of the Kaweah River for almost 20 miles westward, featuring stunning scenery and rolling oakcovered hills and grassland. Elevations range from 4,069 to 1,000 feet. The ranch has 74 APN’s, all in the Williamson Act, and historically runs around 1,000 mother cows plus yearlings and bulls. Abundant water throughout the ranch comes from year-round and seasonal creeks as well as numerous springs, ponds and wells. In addition to livestock grazing, the ranch has a great history of successful hunting with an abundance of deer, wild boar, and black bear. For the upland bird hunter there are ample opportunities for dove, quail, turkey and band-tailed pigeon. Ducks are also plentiful on the larger stock ponds. Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy over two miles of Kaweah River frontage, stocked ponds on the ranch, as well as the incredible trout streams in the nearby Sequoia National Park. $21,000,000.

Alan Drew • 831-920-7103

alan@latierrarealty.com • latierrarealty.com CalDRE 02029344

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Billy Long • 970-948-1333

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VIKING RANCH 30± ACRES

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hirty-acre estate featuring highest Minnesota v Sherburne County v Elk River quality buildings and amp. Features geothermal, outdoor pool-side kitchen, and heated driveway. The floor plan blends incredible indoor/outdoor spaces with a custom pool, landscaped terrace and long views of the countryside. Irreplaceable. 15,000 square-foot high-end equine facilities with office, abundant drive-through storage, heated stables, 80x120 heated indoor, outdoor arena, four-rail fenced fields plus pastures. New full concrete drive-around barn with indoor privacy, comfort—all today’s conveniences.

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ell appointed and tastefully updated 41 ACRES country home with spectacular views Minnesota v Hennepin County v Minnetrista and privacy. Recent addition completed in 2016 include a new family room with vaulted wood ceilings, gas stone fireplace with wood beams and paneling. Ebert built barn (36x48) with five stalls plus wash stall. Ebert heated 32x48 shop with separate 100 amp electrical, floor drains, 9.5-foot overhead door, plus 12-foot ceilings. New expansive full service concrete six-inch driveway will accommodate larger horse trailers and trucks. $1,195,000.

WOODLAND IN BUFFALO 39± ACRES

Minnesota v Wright County v Buffalo

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eautifully situated along a winding driveway that meanders over a bridge before you approach the home sitting in the hardwood forest. Exceptionally private setting with ever-changing views amid the wildlife. Around 18 acres of woods, some tillable and about 15 acres of pasture. Retired ultra high-end builder’s personal home with extensive upgrades throughout. Architecturally designed and custom-built one owner home. Updated throughout and in impeccable condition. Ample space for entertaining large groups and family holidays with three fireplaces. The cook’s kitchen features a Wolf range, Sub Zero plus two sinks.

Spacious garage includes two heaters and two kennels with dog doors to exterior. $1,195,000.

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128Âą ACRES

Colorado v Moffat County v Maybell

njoy this beautiful ranch nestled in the historic Yampa River Valley, with an exceptional 1.2 miles of Yampa River frontage. Live out the lifestyle of your choice, with this beautiful and modern home featuring a spectacular view of Juniper Mountain and a walkout finished basement. Built in 2005, this home displays hardwood floors, a large kitchen and great room, plus an executive office located on the main floor. Adjacent to the home is a large 2,160-square-foot metal barn with six stalls and an insulated fitting room. This property presents 128.68 acres with senior water rights, partial mineral rights, irrigated alfalfa and grass hay meadows, plus multiple ponds.

The area is well known for its elk and deer hunting, quality river rafting and phenomenal fishing; don’t miss this great opportunity.

Spectacular ranch with all the amenities every buyer is looking for! $1,100,000.

Elk Canyon Realty, LLC

Carolyn Plumb 970-620-2249

carolynplumb.ecr@gmail.com elkcanyonrealty.com FarmAndRanch.com

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HIDDEN ACRES RANCH - 2,009± ACRES

HILL RANCH - 3,802± ACRES

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roductive alfalfa farm! 200 acres irrigated with pivots and wheel lines an sell 1,268 acres ($887,000) or 2,533 acres ($1,975,000). Features four on one-mile river frontage. Borders BLM. Features three homes, miles of North and Middle Fork John Day River frontage combined! barn, machine shed, shop, corrals, scales, and feedlot. $2,100,000.

Excellent fishing. Borders BLM with permit. REDUCED! $2,862,000.

HEROLD RANCH - 234± ACRES

24-7 RANCH - 296± ACRES

Oregon v Grant County v Ritter

Oregon v Grant County v Kimberly

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nergy efficient three-bedroom, three-bath home, with shop and office with living quarters. Seven KW grid-tied solar. Flush timber pockets on one mile of creek with prolific springs. $749,900.

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EATH FORCES SALE! Hay ranch on North Fork John Day River.

176 acres under pivot with 60x100 shop, 200-ton hay storage, feedlot, lighted corral, chutes and more. $975,000.

MCDANIEL CREEK - 274± ACRES

RECREATIONAL LAND ON NORTH FORK JOHN DAY RIVER - 585± ACRES

Oregon v Morrow County v Heppner

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Julie Mansfield Smith, Principal Broker/Owner

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his 19-bedroom, 24-bath manor offers stunning Pacific Ocean views and access with old world charm and upscale amenities. Many bedrooms offer balcony access and ocean views, and the large main level deck can host a festive group with expansive ocean and sunset views.

The property is enhanced by forests, large meadows, pastures, a large wooden shop and a pole barn for lambing, etc. Host weddings and other events, your extended family, your friends, business associates etc.; the possibilities are endless and the natural abundance and scenery are spectacular. $4,800,000.

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.

CUSTOM HOME ON 23 ACRES FENCED FOR HORSES California v Humboldt County v Loleta

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arger three-bedroom, three-bathroom 2,200-square-foot home. Living and family rooms with a gourmet kitchen featuring mahogany cabinets and stainless appliances. Spacious master with walk-in, jacuzzi tub, and separate shower. Second bedroom with private bath, also. Beautiful nature views from every room. Attached three-stall garage and fenced driveway. Coastal commission clearance to build a barn. $745,000.

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ying in the picturesque Brushy Creek area among rolling East Texas timbercovered hills sits this custom brick/stone home featuring four bedrooms, three full baths, two half baths and a two-car garage. This stately, highly energy-efficient, two-story home was constructed in 2006 and features a huge living area with rock wood-burning fireplace, unique trim detail throughout, game room, master bedroom with large bath, gourmet kitchen, - 381± ACRES upstairs craft room, outdoor kitchen, covered patio and 4,900±-square-feet of living space.

Northeast Texas v Anderson County v Palestine Other features include a recently renovated three-bedroom, two-bath frame guest cabin (1,700-square-feet), and steel building (2,400-square-feet) with office and full bath. The 381.5-acre ranch is a mixture of 60± acres in pasture areas with the balance in mixed pine and hardwood timber. This property has livestock potential as well as recreational potential including hunting and/or fishing. Located on the property is a 1.5-acre bass lake as well as sites for other possible small lakes. The wildlife population features whitetail deer, feral hogs, ducks and varmints. Both Brushy Creek and Norwegian Creek accent the land and add great appeal as they are spring fed. A large duck marsh is located along Brushy Creek. Overlooks with a ten-mile view exists for relaxing around a campfire and reflecting on life. A wonderful and stately entrance off FM 315 leads one into this one-of-a-kind property. $2,250,000.

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ust east of Athens, less than 90 minutes from DFW area, there are 98 acres of luscious rolling land, with a 17-acre stocked lake, and game fencing. 2,830 loblolly pines surround the perimeter to make a natural hedge of protection and privacy. Come fish, and hunt deer and ducks, or grow your own exotic animals! There is a gated entrance and a new iron ore road that leads to the other side of the lake where the house pad overlooks this beautiful lake. A 790foot deep Wilcox well is in place, as well as underground electric. The lake is stocked with crappie, brim, channel cat and largemouth bass, and has been absolutely covered with ducks this year! Turn this place into your East Texas masterpiece! So perfect for the weekend getaway from the Metroplex, or for someone who wants to live remotely from the hustle and bustle. Connected to this 98 acres is a small-home place with 7.52 acres and a four-bedroom, two-bath home, fivestall horse barn and a small roping pen. It is also available and could be used to live in while your build your dream house, and then could house your guests or your caretaker.

You must check out this property if you are considering something in East Texas—rare and beautiful! $1,279,000.

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RARE FIND IN EAST TEXAS - 98± ACRES Northeast Texas v Henderson County v LaRue

PLACE OF YOUR DREAMS IN THE EAST TEXAS HILLS - 18± ACRES Northeast Texas v Henderson County v Athens

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ear Athens, from the moment of entry through the gated entrance, the feeling of anticipation and admiration engulfs the soul. Located on 18.95 picturesque acres, this special offering takes the natural beauty of East Texas with rich sandy loam soil, graceful rolling terrain, native hardwoods, improved coastal meadows and an effervescent spring-fed pond to create an inspiring array of beauty and solitude. The custom three-bedroom, threeand-a-half bath home was meticulously designed and hand-crafted utilizing the natural setting to create a most memorable living experience. Whether entertaining in the great room, the intimate den or the expansive outdoor deck with outdoor kitchen, this special place has a feeling of coming home with its casual, rustic elegance and quality. $699,500.

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BEAUTIFUL EAST TEXAS FAMILY RANCH 293 ACRES

Northeast Texas v Van Zandt County v Grand Saline

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antastic hilltop sunset views on one of the highest elevations in Wood County.

Beautifully updated and remodeled threebedroom, 2.5-bath home with metal roof and wraparound covered porches to enjoy the scenery. Located between Mineola and Hawkins off a dead-end road for additional privacy. Gated stone entry on to a lighted paved driveway through the woods. Good tree to pasture balance with wildlife. Two-acre spring-fed lake, pool with plenty of flagstone decking and hot tub. 760-foot water well and 40X30 equipment barn. $1,475,000.

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 tornadoproof barn and rent house ($425 per month).

Wildlife includes deer, ducks and hogs. Great four-wheeling, as well. $1,875,000.

FANTASTIC HILLTOP SUNSET VIEWS - 161± ACRES Northeast Texas v Wood County v Hawkins

LIFE ON GOLDEN POND - WHAT A SETTING! - 14± ACRES Northeast Texas v Rains County v Emory

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ife on Golden Pond—what a setting!

Gorgeous custom country estate with four bedrooms, four and one-half baths; three-car garage (approximately 4,750-square-foot per build plan). The estate features a gourmet kitchen, granite counters, island, three living areas and sun room. It overlooks a private 12-acre trophy bass fishery with boathouse and ramp.

Huge saltwater pool-spa, outdoor fireplace and arbor. Also comes with a basketball court, party barn, equipment barn, cattle pens and fantastic water well. Excellent grasses and pipe fenced; your own country club! One and a half hours from Dallas, northeast of Emory. Also comes with a 36acre leaseback from Sabine River Authority for $600 per year. $1,100,000.

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uxury estate property located about five minutes from Canton overlooking a seven-acre stocked lake. Gated entry and concrete driveway. In addition to four bedrooms and 5.5 baths, the home includes an impressive ballroom with walls of windows, a 9.5-foot wide projection screen and lake views. Comfortable kitchen with a large island and temperature controlled wine room. Large master suite with sitting area fireplace. You’ll love the multi-use game room and well-appointed study. Enjoy the ranch Inn and Saloon which can also serve as a guest house. Regulation tennis court, two lakes, five ponds and 60X30 workshop. Plenty of pasture for livestock. Only 55 minutes east of Dallas. $2,385,000.

Country Connection™ Brian Smith 972-588-8300

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SUNDANCE RANCH

1184 FAT HORSE GULCH LANE

560 ACRES

207 ACRES

Montana v Powell County v Ovando

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rom the custom home with only the finest Montana finishes, guest quarters, bunk house, custom-designed barn and more, you will know you have finally achieved the Montana dream. $3,315,500.

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our 207-acre Montana horse ranch awaits! This property will inspire you with its custom home, barns, incredible greenhouse, springs, ponds and only 100 yards to the Little Blackfoot River in the picturesque Avon Valley. Let your equestrian dreams run wild as you hop in the saddle and ride down to the river for some incredible fishing. $1,400,000.

NHN LOWER VALLEY ROAD 180 ACRES

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akota Ranch consists of 180 fertile acres minutes from Kalispell, 146 ACRES adjacent to 180 acres under conservation easement, and by over Montana v Flathead County v Olney one-half mile of Flathead River frontage and Ashley Creek frontage. A sportsman’s paradise, the river bottomlands provide rich ground cover, ensational in every way, this legacy holding consists of approximately food plots, and ponds that bring in whitetail, bear, pheasant, turkey, 150 acres with shared boundaries to over a mile of dazzling Lower and water birds. Enjoy the backdrop of Glacier National Park. Flathead Stillwater Lake and Stillwater River and seemingly infinite Montana River and Flathead Lake are accessed via the ownership share in the State Trust Land. Accessed by private bridge, the ranch captures the private “Ashley Creek Boat Park,’’ just a short walk away. $3,995,000. essence of a rural and western way of life. $3,600,000.

NHN U.S. HWY 93 W 113 ACRES

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emarkable large acreage estate property with easy access, significant Stillwater River frontage, and endless recreation or development opportunities less than 10 miles from the heart of Whitefish. Exceptionally private once on the property, the terrain includes large bluffs with open meadows, a variety of healthy, mature trees! $1,450,000.

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114 BLANCHARD LAKE DRIVE 90 ACRES

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ver 90 pristine acres of rolling and level meadows and stands of healthy timberlands with nearly 4,000 feet along Blanchard Lake’s shoreline and just two miles from downtown Whitefish. This unreplicable property offers endless possibilities—agricultural operations, retreat, equestrian possibilities, development, conservation, or a stately gentleman’s ranch.

Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime deal slip away. $2,699,000.

Kelly Laabs 406-890-5451

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KERBER CREEK RANCH - 654± ACRES Colorado v Saguache County v Villa Grove

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are find within 20 minutes of vibrant town of Salida offering 560 acres, year-round fishing stream embellished with rock dams, log cabin, and home for all wildlife including elk, deer, owl, and turkeys. Contact Tracy Adams at 719-398-1883, Tracy@LegacyRealEstateCO.com, or Karin Adams at 719-221-1212, KarinAdams44@gmail.com for more information. $3,450,000.

JOURNEY’S END - 116± ACRES Colorado v Chaffee County v Nathrop

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ourney’s End is 116 acres located mid-way between Buena Vista and Salida in the heart of the Rockies. Four-bedroom home tastefully constructed to blend with the mountain setting. Joins BLM into the national forest. Close to the famous Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort and ski areas. Contact Tracy Adams 719-398-1883, Tracy@LegacyRealEstateCO.com or Karin Adams 719-221-1212, KarinAdams44@gmail.com for more information. $2,000,000.

Colorado v Freemont County v Cotopaxi olorado’s best! Buy 100 acres and get full private access to 2,900 aces in Colorado’s finest shared ranch community.

Build your home on the banks of Lake Creek, a cascading brook trout fishery.

Trophy bow hunting for elk, mule deer, antelope and turkey. Full equestrian facilities, lodge, owner/guest cabins, two fishing ponds and nearly one mile of private gold medal fishing on the Arkansas River.

Contact David Martin at 719-649-0932, dmartin1@landproperties.com for more information or to schedule a tour of this exceptional property today! $679,000.

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BIG VALLEY RANCH - 611± ACRES Colorado v Saguache County v Saguache

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otal of 611 acres offering spectacular views of mountains, valley floor, meadows, and springs feeding into year-round stream. Within an hour of the Gunnison valley and airport. Surveyed into 15 parcels allowing for a person to recapture some of the investment or keep for one large estate. Contact Tracy Adams, 719-398-1883, Tracy@LegacyRealEstateCO.com, or Karin Adams 719-221-1212, KarinAdams44@gmail.com for more information. $225,000 to $2,500,000.

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Cooperative coordinates the shipping.

It takes yearlings seven days by sea to reach Seattle, Washington. They arrive in mid-April, and then graze Oregon pastures through autumn.

Shipping costs shrink the profits of Hawaiian ranchers. Because of this, Moore targets niche markets to increase sale price—naturally fed, nonGMO, non-hormone treated (NHTC), age-source verified, and Global Animal Partnership (GAP) certified. Kealia also retains ownership of 75 percent of its yearlings until retail through the Country Natural Beef Co-op. “There is risk,” Moore says of retained ownership. “We recently had a 1,200-pound steer die.

I raised him, I shipped him, I fed him, I almost finished him, and he died.

The death loss report marked it as an unknown cause.”

Country Natural Beef’s meat processor formerly kept Hawaiian beef separate from its mainland beef. This allowed co-op members to bring Hawai’i beef back to the islands and market it as locally raised to restaurants and grocery stores. The processor no longer separates Hawaiian beef, but many island customers still purchase from Country Natural Beef, because 20 percent of its beef originates in Hawai’i.

Similarly, the Hawai’i Cattle Producers Cooperative led a successful locally grass-fed veal program, Hawaiian Red Veal, for many years until the processing became too costly. “It was hard for the processors to be economical because of the small carcass size,” explains Moore.

Moore diversifies income by not shipping about 80 of the largest yearlings each year. She started this because the headroom in cowtainers measures 48 inches, which forces uniformity. The taller-than-48-inch yearlings finish on Kealia’s prime pastures for the local grass-fed market. For processing and marketing, Kealia partners with a larger ranch that holds contracts for processing and selling directly to retailers. Moore reserves some of the meat to sell through the Kealia Ranch retail store and at farmers’ markets popular with tourists.

“Tourists want to support local industry,” Moore says. “The hotels do too, but they’re hesitant to buy grassfed. Everybody wants that tender juicy steak, and grass-fed does have its limits. Though when I eat a commodity corn-fed steak, I miss the flavor of grass-fed.” The basaltic lava minerals pulled into forage grasses uniquely flavor Hawaiian beef. Unfortunately, this

taste of Hawai’i is lost when cattle are finished on the mainland.

Limited Processing Capacity

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their beef (50,000 a year) for the local market, and increase profits, but there is no capacity to process the cattle.

The Big Island hosts two meatprocessing plants. There is one plant on each of the other six main Hawaiian islands. They can handle 20 percent of Hawaiian cattle. This severely limits options for ranchers.

“It took me three months of calling to book cattle at Hilo [on the Big Island],” Moore says, “and I only got a slot for ten head. The Big Island plants do not plan to expand due to limitations. The Hamakua plant did recently start butchering animals into quarters, and then shipping those quarters to Oahu for further processing.” Big Island ranchers can ship live animals to Oahu for processing too, but it is logistically difficult.

To ease the bottleneck of processing and to help small producers, the Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council purchased a mobile meat processing unit fullycontained inside a shipping container set on a gooseneck trailer frame. The Hawai’i Island Meat Cooperative now manages the unit. “It’s been six years

in the making and we’re still not at full operation,” says Moore, who serves on the co-op board. “The regulations are daunting.”

The operating plan for the mobile unit would employ a head butcher and assistant butcher. A person at each ranch location would be required to help process its livestock. The mobile unit has operated, on a limited basis, for two years under a U.S. Department of Agriculture conditional grant of inspection. The Hawai’i Department of Health has yet to clear it for full operation because of solid waste management.

“There is no rendering in Hawai’i,” Moore explains, “Offal must be hauled across the island to the Big Island’s two landfills. There’s dumping and tonnage fees; certain access times; and a solid waste permit is required. We propose four composting sites around the island. The health department is concerned about the waste water, because our lava doesn’t absorb moisture.

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ing it into something beneficial to the land.”

The mobile unit doesn’t solve the larger need for more processing capacity on the islands. But it will help small Right: Pumping stations and holding/catchment tanks move water via gravity flow round the ranch.

Below: Kealia yearlings graze the ranch summit before shipping out on cowtainers. The ranch added Charolais Angus genetics to its Hereford foundation to increase carcass size. Moore doesn’t keep the large-framed Charolais heifers for replacements, because the Kealia terrain demands medium-framed cows.

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producers locally finish and process grass-fed beef for island beef lovers.

Why Raise Beef?

The challenges of an island of finite resources cause some to question if raising beef should continue. Beef came to the Big Island in 1793 under King Kamehameha, who wanted his people to grow enough food for selfsufficiency. The Kealia Ranch is a section of the former McCandless Ranch that spread over 66,000 acres. Over the decades, the family split the ranch for each new generation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service now owns a large section of McCandless Ranch’s former lands, because of the endangered Hawai’ian crow, the ‘Alalā.

The Kealia’s conservation of natural resources provided the chosen habitat for the last nine ‘Alalā known alive in the wild. Now under refuge manage-

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ment, no ‘Alalā live on former ranch lands. The bird is currently extinct in the wild, but 115 reside in captivity.

The other side of former Kealia lands is now an exclusive hunting club. And beyond that, the doTERRA essential oil company cultivates sandalwood trees where cattle previously grazed. The Kealia Ranch runs cattle in the midst of land use change. “It used to all be cattle ranches from the south to the north,” Moore recalls, “and now we’re one of the last holdouts.”

The limited in-state cattle market, high property value, and the cost of living (Hawai’i leads the nation as the most expensive, over D.C. and California) restricts ranching and farming to people who inherit land or negotiate low lease rates. Wages are low for employees, too. “My son, Kaeo, just started working for us [on Kealia],” Moore says. “He’s realized the pay-

check is smaller than his previous employment. I told him, ‘You might have to find a side job!’”

Moore views ranching as an ecological service with a food by-product: beef. “We maintain healthy grasslands and forests while grazing cattle at the same time,” she explains. “The housing and resort development pressure from the tourism business is extremely high here. I think the Kealia is much better for wildlife versus all the houses down closer to the ocean. Yes, there are cows up here. But there aren’t vehicles or people constantly disturbing wildlife. The endangered Hawaiian hawk, the ‘io, and numerous native birds thrive on Kealia. Yet when you drive by down on the highway, you have no idea what’s up here. It’s an oasis of Hawaiian forest and historic paniolo lifestyle.”

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