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52............. Yavapai.................... 23 85............. Apache.................... 19 105........... Apache.................... 82 254........... Yavapai.................... 23 297........... Yavapai.................... 21 1,173........ Apache.................... 19 1,280........ Apache.................... 19 1,650........ Apache.................... 18 4,972........ Santa Cruz............... 22 16,579...... Cochise................... 22 17,497...... Coconino................ 20
CALIFORNIA 3............... San Diego............... 90 4............... San Luis Obispo..... 49 5............... Los Angeles............ 90 40............. San Joaquin............ 43 40............. El Dorado................ 60 42............. San Luis Obispo..... 49 80............. San Luis Obispo..... 96 85............. San Luis Obispo..... 49 150........... San Luis Obispo..... 96 210........... California................. 61 303........... San Luis Obispo..... 48 420........... Siskiyou................... 90 546........... Shasta...................... 55 716........... Nevada.................... 60 767........... Alameda.................. 42 1,074........ Lassen...................... 43 1,500........ Shasta...................... 42 2,051........ Monterey................. 42 3,000........ Humboldt................ 55 3,243........ Tehama.................... 43 4,915........ Shasta...................... 55 26,000...... Trinity....................... 54
COLORADO 2............... Larimer.................... 72 3............... Weld........................ 72 11............. Grand...................... 93 17............. Larimer.................... 72 35............. Eagle....................... 86 36............. Larimer.................... 72 38............. Routt........................ 66 41............. Montrose................. 51 50............. Boulder................... 83 50............. Archuleta................. 84 50............. Routt........................ 66 70............. Summit.................... 93 8
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70............. Routt........................ 66 136........... Archuleta................. 84 145........... Grand...................... 93 152........... Pitkin........................ 86 158........... Archuleta................. 86 160........... Garfield................... 51 207........... San Miguel.............. 51 255........... Summit.................... 12 320........... San Miguel.............. 51 350........... Grand...................... 16 391........... Grand...................... 93 488........... Garfield................... 67 522........... Grand...................... 93 544........... Larimer.................... 73 580........... Routt........................ 66 1,268........ Routt........................ 66 1,787........ Mesa........................ 50 2,000........ Routt........................ 66 2,467........ Weld........................ 83 2,750........ Grand...................... 40 2,809........ Mesa........................ 51 3,793........ Jackson................... 47 4,443........ Mesa........................ 51 4,850........ Routt........................ 67 4,900........ Gunnison................. 38 5,025........ Las Animas.............. 53 15,445...... Routt........................ 46
FLORIDA 34............. Marion..................... 71 91............. Marion..................... 71 119........... Marion..................... 71 876........... Marion..................... 70 1,025........ Marion..................... 70 1,086........ Marion..................... 70
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8,016........ Park.......................... 34 8,644........ Powell...................... 57 16,300...... Beaverhead............. 95 17,262...... Rosebud.................. 36 22,474...... Glacier..................... 56 42,400...... Lewis & Clark.......... 56
NEVADA 10............. Washoe................... 94 21............. Douglas................... 94 22............. Washoe................... 94
NEW MEXICO 12............. Colfax...................... 87 15............. Colfax...................... 87 68............. Colfax...................... 87 125........... Catron..................... 65 143........... Catron..................... 65 297........... Colfax...................... 87 500........... Socorro.................... 65 585........... Mora........................ 87 596........... Catron..................... 65 1,040........ San Miguel.............. 52 1,514........ Grant....................... 64 2,874........ Rio Arriba................ 46 5,000........ Santa Fe.................. 52 5,955........ Colfax...................... 87 6,000........ Catron..................... 65 8,729........ Chaves..................... 52 15,900...... Rio Arriba................ 64 16,309...... Rio Arriba................ 47 253,000.... Chaves..................... 89
NORTH DAKOTA 11,320...... Billings..................... 35
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230........... Franklin.................... 57 240........... Caribou................... 68
1,180........ Love......................... 47
INDIANA 35............. Harrison................... 45
MONTANA 86............. Carbon.................... 95 100........... Gallatin.................... 81 768........... Gallatin.................... 57 2,295........ Deer Lodge............. 57 3,954........ Powder River........... 95 4,740........ Carter...................... 95 5,054........ Fergus..................... 57
OREGON 600........... Deschutes............... 85
SOUTH DAKOTA 7,924........ Butte........................ 35 15,427...... Butte........................ 34
TEXAS 81............. Van Zandt................ 59 226........... Henderson.............. 59 365........... Anderson................ 58 445........... Bosque.................... 26
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973........... Palo Pinto................ 52 998........... Bastrop.................... 28 1,000........ Hamilton................. 24
UTAH 29............. Summit.................... 69 68............. Summit.................... 68 277........... Sanpete................... 69 10,237...... Utah......................... 64
WYOMING 100........... Park.......................... 39 186........... Crook....................... 63 283........... Sheridan.................. 92 318........... Uinta........................ 57 320........... Sheridan.................. 91 620........... Carbon.................... 88 790........... Lincoln..................... 69 880........... Crook....................... 62 987........... Park.......................... 39 1,008........ Crook....................... 63 1,043........ Johnson................... 91 1,065........ Johnson................... 91 1,160........ Crook....................... 62 1,360........ Niobrara.................. 35 1,439........ Crook....................... 62 1,619........ Lincoln..................... 68 1,663........ Crook....................... 62 1,928........ Sheridan.................. 91 2,124........ Johnson................... 91 2,228........ Laramie................... 34 3,043........ Niobrara.................. 35 3,669........ Weston.................... 63 3,752........ Albany..................... 88 4,161........ Platte....................... 35 6,224........ Goshen.................... 35 7,801........ Weston.................... 62 8,180........ Goshen.................... 34 8,961........ Sheridan.................. 92 11,071...... Sheridan.................. 91 15,000...... Park.......................... 47 16,175...... Hot Springs............. 92 17,147...... Natrona................... 63 18,872...... Goshen.................... 34 19,782...... Platte....................... 36 26,056...... Albany..................... 46 42,558...... Weston.................... 34 83,604...... Big Horn.................. 46
broker index 45th Parallel Realty......................................81 45thparallelrealty.com
A5 Real Estate..............................................68 a5realestate.com AGPROfessionals.........................................83 agpros.com Arnold Realty, Inc.........................................62 ArnoldRealty.com Bar M Real Estate, LLC................................89 ranchesnm.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg.........................................44 karenmccartinfoster.bhhsparksweisberg.com C3 Real Estate Solutions John Feeney.................................................73 RealEstateInNorthernColorado.com C3 Real Estate Solutions John Simmons.............................................72 mycolohome.com California Outdoor Properties....................42 californiaoutdoorproperties.com California Realty Experts...............................90 yourcelebrityrealtor.com Century 21 Hometown Realty.......................48 c21home.com Chase Brothers Properties............................91 chasebrothersproperties.com The Chickering Company.............................60 ranches@chickeringco.com Clark & Associates Land Brokers, LLC.........34 clarklandbrokers.com Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Real Estate...........................86 aspengloballuxury.com
Crested Butte Sotheby’s International Realty....................38 KileyFlint.com The Colorado Ranch Company..................93 ColoradoRanchCompany.com Four Star Realty............................................54 ranchagent.com Galles Properties.........................................84 PagosaLand.com Genesis Real Estate & Development, Inc.....................................82 trena.grantham@gmail.com Harrigan Land Company LLC.....................46 harriganland.com Headquarters West, Ltd. Andy Groseta...............................................20 headquarterswest.com Headquarters West, Ltd. Paul Groseta.................................................23 headquarterswest.com Headquarters West, Ltd. Sam Hubbell................................................22 headquarterswest.com
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Jack Wolfe........................................ Cover, 12 sir.com Mason Real Estate Inc.................................50 MasonREColorado.com Monte Verde Realty.....................................87 monteverderealty.com Mountain Marketing Associates...........12, 40 mmabreck.com NAI Cascade Commercial Real Estate.......85 naicascade.com Oliver Luxury Real Estate Christie’s International Real Estate.............94 Claudia.A.Thompson@gmail.com Pacifica Commercial Realty.........................96 pasowinerealestate.com Powers Land Brokerage, LLC......................92 PowersLandBrokerage.com Premier Ranch Properties...........................64 nmranchproperties.com
Headquarters West, Ltd. Traegen Knight............................................18 headquarterswest.com
The Ranch Mart............................................95 ranchmartinc.com
Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty....................39 jhsir.com
Ranch & Resort Realty.................................66 ranchresortrealty.com
James Land Company.................................88 jameslandco.com Joan Pletcher Real Estate Network............70 joanpletcher.com Keller Williams Realty..................................24 mdgrealty3484@gmail.com
Ranchline......................................................52 Ranchline.com Steve Grant Real Estate..............................58 stevegrant.com Swan Land Company...................................56 swanlandco.com
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Triple Creek Ranch in the Heart of the Rockies Private, yet close to Denver—now offered at $23M
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ocated on approximately 255 acres in Silverthorne, Colorado, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty and Mountain Marketing Associates are proud to present Triple Creek Ranch, one of the finest private horse ranches available for purchase in the Rocky Mountains. Unique to most Colorado ranches, Triple Creek is less than a 90-minute drive from the heart of Denver and just 35 minutes from a NetJets-rated airport in Kremmling. Named for the convergence of three forks of Rock Creek and surrounded by the White River National Forest, Triple Creek Ranch is a sanctuary defined by timbered woodland, natural ponds and streams, and open meadows complete with magnificent mountain views. An equestrian lover’s paradise, Triple Creek Ranch features an impressive, professional indoor riding arena and an impeccably maintained 10-horse stable, both designed by well-known Rocky Mountain architect, Jon Gunson. The property also offers a barn with a workshop and a three-bedroom ranch manager’s home. A picturesque, gently winding road rises through the ranch, passing a small historic cabin as it ascends to the top to two spectacular single-family log homes with rustic, yet elegant, finishes. Both homes offer outstanding views, cozy fireplaces, large decks and natural sunlight. For the past 15 years, Triple Creek Ranch has been the summer home to the Denver Bronco’s team mascot, Thunder. For ranch owners Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake, 12 Volume 71 Farm&Ranch
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home, making Triple Creek Ranch a topnotch horse training and care facility. They also mapped out and improved miles of trails. The property borders a vast wilderness area opening up even more recreation access. According to LIV Sotheby’s International Realty broker, Jack Wolfe, “Triple Creek Ranch is rare among all ranches in Colorado in that you seldom find such privacy with all the beauty, views and natural protection and yet so accessible to local towns and resorts. The property is within 30 minutes to the world-class ski resorts of Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Loveland and Arapahoe Basin. It is just minutes to shopping and dining in Silverthorne and 12 minutes to I-70.” Year-round recreational opportunities are abundant. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling may be enjoyed in the winter. During the summer the terrain is perfect for camping, hiking, horseback riding and fly fishing. The beautiful log homes, professional riding arena with adjacent stables, and winding road all compliment the graceful and natural alpine setting of Triple Creek Ranch. It is listed for sale by LIV Sotheby’s International Realty for $23,000,000. v For further details on this exclusive offering, contact LIV Sotheby’s International Realty broker, Jack Wolfe at 970-368-0018 or Mountain Marketing Associates broker Tim Casey at 970-390-0859 or visit SIR.com.
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esting privately on 350 acres within the 18,000-acre shared ranch community of Grand River Ranch, and located close to multiple renowned ski resorts in Colorado, Aspen Grove Ranch, a stunning 24,000-square-foot estate. The landscape design is as beautiful as the estate’s interior, with a covered bridge, cascading waterfalls, ponds, stone decks, and bridges connecting each wing of the home. From these outdoor living areas, dramatic sunrises and sunsets, wildlife, star gazing, and incomparable vistas can be viewed. Just a two-hour drive from Denver and minutes from the jet accessible airport in Kremmling, this magnificent property offers the very finest in a natural setting. Aspen Grove Ranch is now offered at $28,500,000.
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LITTLE COLORADO RIVER RANCH 1,650 ACRES
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ALPINE 85 PROPERTY 85 ACRES
Arizona v Apache County v Alpine ne of the finest properties in Alpine because of its beauty and location near town while offering complete privacy. The property lies at 8,000-feet elevation and includes 85 deeded acres. With tremendous views overlooking the Bush Valley, San Francisco River and surrounding mountain tops, the property backs up to national forest and includes paved access from US Hwy 180/191. Public water and sewer access are available to the property boundary. Alpine is an authentic, small western mountain town, a quiet getaway with spectacular scenery and easy driving distance to many fishing lakes and streams. The area is also located on the boundary between the famous hunting Units 1 and 27 known for large herds of elk 1,330 ACRES and world-class 400+ point bulls. With the Arizona v Apache County v St. Johns large ponderosa pine and beautiful oak trees scattering the property, there is great he ranch is located directly west of the town of St. Johns. US Hwy 180 runs through potential for a private, secluded homesite the center of the ranch. Deeded land includes numerous live-water springs and in the pines or possibly development into sub-irrigated meadow lands adjacent to the Big Hollow Wash. There is a total of 1,330 smaller tracts. $1,200,000. Offers for a partial deeded acres with an additional 1,300-acres Arizona State Lease and the ranch will run purchase will be considered. approximately 35 animal units yearlong. $735,000.
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Arizona v Apache County v St. Johns ocated in central Apache County, Arizona, northwest of St. Johns, the property includes 1,280 deeded acres with 320 acres BLM grazing lease for 20 animal units yearlong. The Little Colorado River (locally ephemeral) is located along one mile of the deeded land. There is one livestock well on the property with a small set of corrals. This is a nice, private and secluded gentlemen’s ranch with good winter browse and spring season grasses. $675,000.
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welve miles northwest of St. Johns in Apache County, Arizona includes 1,173 deeded acres with 320 additional acres of private lease for 23 animal units yearlong. The property includes an older cowboy house and paved frontage along US Hwy 180. There is an irrigation well which provides water to a small orchard and a two-acre improved pasture. This ranch is a nice rural homesite with close proximity to the county seat in St. Johns. $595,000.
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CHAMBERS RANCH 17,496.79 ACRES
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hambers Ranch is located in northern Arizona, 20 miles northeast of Flagstaff. It is bordered by Wupatki National Monument, Coconino National Forest and the Navajo Reservation. The ranch’s 17,496.79 deeded acres are accompanied with Arizona State Land Department and BLM grazing leases to run approximately 500 head year-round on 65 total sections. Elevations of the ranch are 4,200 to 5,500 feet. The ranch has four wells with pipelines, storage and drinkers along with surface water from dirt tanks, springs and the Little Colorado River. The ranch offers scenic and majestic views of the San Francisco Peaks to the west and the Painted Desert to the east. The ranch has paved road access from the Sunset Crater Volcanic National Monument and Wupatki National Monument road. Both of these National Monuments are popular tourist attractions on the way to the Grand Canyon. $20,000,000.
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he Walking 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; you will not find too many ranches around like the Walking L. See a video on our website. Now offered at $4,500,000.
Andy Groseta 928-634-8110
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THE FOUUR RANCH 16,579 ACRES
Arizona v Cochise County v Dragoon
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he Fouur Ranch is located approximately 50 miles east of Tucson, Arizona, and consists of 1,280 deeded acres, 11,610 Arizona state grazing acres, and 3,689 acres of Coronado National Forest grazing. The ranch lies on the northwestern side of the Dragoon Mountains. This area has a colorful past; there were several battles with the Apache Indians and it is said that the Great Apache Chief Cochise was buried somewhere in the surrounding Dragoon Mountains. The Fouur Ranch is one of the nicest ranches on the market today, and its location adds to the possibilities. The land tenure with both mountain and grasslands makes the ranch easy to operate. Rarely do you find a ranch of this quality close to town come on the market. $4,250,000.
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anelo Springs Ranch is one of the finest agricultural properties that the southwest U.S. has to offer. The ranch is bisected by Turkey Creek, a creek that runs intermittently yearround through the valley floor feeding four ponds stocked with fish. Numerous springs are found throughout the property’s Cienega bottom (sub-irrigated), which runs through the ranch providing a great riparian area for livestock and wildlife. The ranch is a highly improved working cattle ranch with more than 2.5 miles of pipe fencing, 10 pastures, and grow yard. Riparian areas are extremely hard to find in the arid southwest, with approximately 90 percent of the deeded land sub-irrigated, this lends to the opportunities. Rarely does a ranch as beautiful and private as Canelo Springs Ranch come on the market. $3,500,000.
GRANITE VIEW RANCH
253.76 ACRES
Arizona v Yavapai County v Prescott
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ranite View Ranch is 253.76 acres located 25 miles northwest of Prescott. It is bisected by the Mint Wash riparian corridor and borders Prescott National Forest; views of Granite Mountain are exceptional. GVR’s easy rolling topography, with a mix of beautiful vegetation, affords multiple building sites with buried electricity available throughout. Set amid some of northern Arizona’s most exclusive ranch developments, GVR has arguably one of the most private locations in the Long Meadow Ranch subdivision. $1,500,000.
CHERRY SPRINGS RANCH 52.26 ACRES
Arizona v Yavapai County v Cherry
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herry Springs Ranch is just 90 miles north of Phoenix at 4,800-feet elevation. With riparian vegetation along Cherry Creek, a large year-round spring, water rights, two homes, utilities, good year-round access and bordered by Prescott National Forest, CSR is a tranquil location for either a recreational retreat or for full time enjoyment. $1,250,000.
Paul Groseta 928-853-8369
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CROOKED CREEK RANCH 1,000 ACRES
Texas v Hamilton County v Hamilton
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rooked Creek Ranch offers a large scale of camp, equestrian, hunting, and entertainment potential. This domain is established on 1,000 acres of beautifully diverse topography. The Rolling Highlands blend into the fertile pecan bottoms in which Bear Creek meanders. Overlooking Bear Creek, the peaceful, opulent main lodge nestles perfectly among large oak and pecan trees. Within Bear Creek, the area also offers a beautiful park and active skeet range. Traveling up the hill, the expansive covered arena and event center, with commercial kitchen, provide endless entertainment options. Michael Goertz Throughout the ranch, accommodations are provided for upwards of 65 guests. Possibilities 512-784-3484 are immeasurable with amenities to meet mdgrealty3484@gmail.com everyone’s desires. All within 15 minutes to the closets jet strip. Call Mike at 512-784-3484 for your private showing! $11,500,000. FarmAndRanch.com
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MERIDIAN ESTATE 445± ACRES
Texas v Bosque County v Meridian
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stunning estate sitting on 445¹ acres just minutes from the DFW Metroplex offering an abundance of options from cattle, recreation, hunting, dude ranch, or corporate retreat. Beautiful white pipe fencing and over a mile of concrete drive lead up to the four-bedroom, four-bath, 4,854-square-foot main house with more than 5,000-squarefeet of outdoor living area surrounding the 20x50 diving pool with pool house. The twostory guest house can accommodate four with a full kitchen and bath. There is also an exercise room and 1800’s log cabin. Offering state-of-the-art cattle facilities with an AC/ vet room with digital scales, a covered set of working pens with chutes and a sale ring with an elevated auction platform. Attached to the working pens are 16 pipe pens with automatic watering devices and parking lotstyle lights. A 60x60 insulated helicopter hanger with concrete landing pad is in front and can also be used as a party barn with ceiling fans. Multiple other large pole barns for equipment and hay storage are on the property. Two 40,000-gallon water tanks can be filled by well then deposited into a tank behind house if needed. Property has county water and a well! One liquid fertilizer tank is available, and one 1,000-gallon propane tank supplies the furnace in the house and could supply a pool heater. Roughly 50 acres of Klein grass for hay production. $2,800,000.
Michael Goertz 512-784-3484
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MCCALL RANCH 998 ACRES
Texas v Bastrop County v Bastrop
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cCall Ranch is nestled on 998 acres at the junction of Big Sandy Creek and the Colorado River. The river frontage offers roughly 1.4 miles of mature pecan tree banks. Just five miles from downtown Bastrop, this ranch has extensive development potential. From an equine community utilizing the existing facilities, to a residential neighborhood—the possibilities are endless. Come see the vast potential this ranch has to offer. Call Mike at 512-784-3484 for your private showing! $25,000,000.
Michael Goertz 512-784-3484
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Behind the Scenes: The Restoration of Tom Selleck’s Winchester 1886
by Turnbull Restoration
Tom Selleck and Doug Turnbull inspect Tom’s restored Winchester 1886
Actor Tom Selleck, famous for his starring roles in the TV shows “Magnum P.I.” and “Blue Bloods,” is a collector’s collector. His fascination with the myriad details of all the historic firearms in his care is remarkable. This heightened curiosity was on display when Doug Turnbull hand-delivered the antique Winchester 1886 that he and our team of craftsmen restored and upgraded for Tom. After the unveiling, Tom and Doug talked at length about the icon they picked for this special project and all its unique detail. The rifle, with commemorative badges on its butt stock and custom case, celebrates the 163rd episode of “Blue Bloods,” which surpasses the number of episodes created for the “Magnum P.I.” series. “It’s Tom’s attention to detail that attracts him to our work,” shares Doug. “He’s dedicated to the stories and intricacies of these pieces of American history.” Tom and Doug share in common their eye for detail, one of the many reasons for the success of their collaborations over the years.
Left and right sides of the original Winchester 1886 receiver, built in 1889. Notice that this is in straight grip configuration (later converted to pistol grip configuration).
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Surface grinding the takedown collar that will be indexed to the action.
A Team of Restoration Experts As Doug worked closely with Tom to flesh out the vision and details for this special restoration, Doug’s team of restorers, led by master gunsmith Sam Chappell, stood at the ready to bring this 130-year-old firearm back to life. For Sam, well into his second decade of service at Turnbull Restoration, it all starts with great communication, a relationship of trust and an unyielding commitment to detail. As Tom and Doug work together, “Tom can tell Doug something, and I know exactly what he’s talking about. Working next to Doug all these years and learning The Turnbull Restoration team, from left to right: Joon Orione-Kim, Quotations & Inventory; Ryan Power, Woodworker; Keenan Whitmore, Metal Finisher; Sam Chappell, Master Gunsmith; how to communicate, it’s almost like Jake Schuler, Gunsmith; Jack Klapthor, Gunsmith; Mike Knowles, Gunsmith; Tom McArdle, Engraver body language. Doug can feel a stock, do a double-take on a certain area, and I know right away what he’s thinking and what I need to do to make it right.” “I like to know everything about the gun up-front,” Sam shares as he describes the nature of these tight collaborations. “It gives you a sense of satisfaction knowing the gun is going to fit Tom, and that it’s going to be comfortable for him. From the length of pull, to the cheek piece, to the pistol grip conversion, it’s made just for Tom.” The antique Winchester 1886’s restoration also includes special features like takedown conversion, upgrade to .50 Express, lever loop enlargement, and custom engraving. All this on top of the 1886’s color case hardened action and rust blued barrel. “Even though it’s a custom gun, it’s still correct for the age of the firearm,” Sam informs. “Winchester would have offered these features back in the day.”
Stock Duplicating & Ebony and Gold Inletting Historically, Winchester would set the wood grain figure to start at the top of the comb and flare out to the bottom toe of the stock. The cheek piece was added to the duplication pattern, which is a period-correct shape for a cheek piece. Tom’s preferred length of pull is longer than the norm for the 1886, therefore the additional length at the butt. This additional wood will be hand-shaped.
4X fancy grade wood for the butt stock and forend.
Sam working the duplicator.
Profiled butt stock, ready for next step.
Black epoxy matches the ebony inleting.
Using brown epoxy to set the gold oval.
Finished left and right sides of the butt stock. FarmAndRanch.com
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Making Memories, Telling Stories and Leaving Your Mark Tom intends to use his restored 1886, and that’s music to our ears. Especially to Doug, who always advocates using and enjoying restored firearms wherever appropriate. As Sam says, “It’s highly enjoyable putting life back into a gun that’s one hundred years old. I always think to myself, ‘if these guns could talk.’ I could sit here and listen all day. I’m sure they’ve seen a lot.” It’s just as gratifying to know that these restored guns will inspire new stories. “Tom’s going to make memories with his 1886,” Sam happily predicts. “And then some day another buyer will have a story behind that gun.”
Stock Checkering
Laying out the pattern using the pin prick method.
Using vernier tool to cut the checkering’s border.
Filling in the pattern with layout lines in 24 lines per inch.
Engraving on left side of receiver.
Finished, polished gold inlay of Tom Selleck’s initials.
Attaching the butt stock to the action.
Sam test fires the fully-restored Winchester 1886!
Engraving
Engraving on right side of receiver.
Final Assembly and Testing
Sam inserts the bolt and lever into the receiver.
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Just as a gun’s story deserves to be heard, the Turnbull philosophy states that the original gunmaker’s story should be heard as well. That’s done by revering and respecting their original methods, and by having the same dedication to quality. In performing restorations Sam shares, “You get to actually see the craftsmanship that was put in one hundred years ago. You realize that they were using hand tools, and that modern CNC machines can’t do this precise work. So we try to duplicate that.” Sam shares that wherever possible and appropriate, “I feel like I’m supposed to use hand tools to do this. It feels right.”
Just as he’s studied countless examples of the past masters’ work, Sam knows that our work will someday be subject to the same scrutiny. “We want to feel that sense of pride and be able to say ‘yeah, we did that.’” Our sincere thanks to Turnbull Restoration and Tom Selleck for their kindness in allowing Farm & Ranch to share this story. For more on this story, visit bit.ly/trc1886. Turnbull Restoration • 585-412-2641
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TRAIL CREEK RANCH Montana v Park & Gallatin Counties v Bozeman
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DIAMOND K RANCH
Wyoming v Laramie County v Pine Bluffs his property of 8,106± deeded acres is surrounded by national forest and state land. Excellent fishing, hunting and outdoor ,228± deeded, 400 acres irrigated under four low-pressure opportunities. No conservation easements! Clark & Associates Land pivots. Balance dry land grass. $3,000,000. Clark & Associates Brokers, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 419344 Land Brokers, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 552385
LONETREE RANCH Wyoming v Weston County v Upton
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HAYSTACK BUTTE RANCH South Dakota v Butte County v Newell
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ontiguous year-round ranch with 15,427± total acres—13,795 deeded acres, 636 state and 996 BLM lease acres. Owner rated 2,558±-acre legacy ranch consists of 31,551 deeded, 1,920 state, and 3,400 forest service permit. Owner rated at 1,400 head 650 cows. Excellent improvements include house, shop, calving of mother cows. $18,945,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, barns, working corrals and pens, livestock watering system and fences. $11,500,000. Ron Ensz, 605-210-0337. Property ID: 664438 307-334-2025. Property ID: 436811
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CANYON VIEW RANCH
DEER HAVEN RANCH
Wyoming v Goshen County v LaGrange
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8,872± total acres with 17,992± acres deeded and 880± state ,180± total acres with 7,260± in deeded acres, 480 state and lease acres. $16,500,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 440± BLM lease acres. $7,150,000. Clark & Associates Land 307-334-2025. Property ID: 216520 Brokers, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 494505
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HAT CREEK BREAKS RANCH Wyoming v Niobrara County v Lusk
LANDMARK RANCH South Dakota v Butte County v Newell
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,924± total acres consisting of 7,043± deeded, 400± BLM lease and 480± “homestead quarters.” $4,400,000. Scott Leach, rivate and secluded property with 3,043± contiguous deeded acres. Excellent set of improvements. Great wildlife habitat. 307-331-9095. Property ID: 413515 $3,500,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Scott Leach, 307-331-9095. Property ID: 372376
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WHITETAIL CREEK RANCH North Dakota v Billings County v Fairfield
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otal acres 11,320± consisting of 3,680± deeded, 640 state lease, and 7,000± federal lease acres. $6,500,000. Denver Gilbert, 406-697-3961 or Cory Clark, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 51050
,161± acres made of 839± deeded with 320± irrigated acres and 3,322± BLM acres. Elegant 9,776-square-foot home with outstanding features and more! Reduced to $5,500,000. Scott Leach, 307-331-9095 or Cory Clark, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 150208
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roperty is comprised of 6,223.53± deeded acres with 5,530± acres of pasture and five low-pressure center pivots irrigating 693± acres. Nice set of improvements. $6,350,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Logan Schliinz, 970-222-0584. Property ID: 151661
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CK CATTLE COMPANY Wyoming v Platte County v Glendo 9,782+ total acres: 16,461+ deeded, 861+ BLM and 2,460+ state lease acres. 560 pivot-irrigated acres and 350 flood-irrigated acres. Year-round live water. Exceptional improvements and livestock working facilities. $15,900,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 662354
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FA TONGUE RIVER RANCH Montana v Rosebud County v Miles City 7,262± total acres with 14,732± deeded acres, 700± state lease acres and 1,830± BLM lease acres. 500 acres of irrigated hay ground under seven pivots. Nine miles of Tongue River frontage. Reduced to $12,500,000. Denver Gilbert, 406-697-3961, Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510 or Cory Clark, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 154565
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COLORADO Crested Butte Sotheby’s International Realty 401 Elk Avenue Crested Butte, CO 81224
Kiley Flint 970-275-2554 kiley.flint@sir.com KileyFlint.com
WYOMING LIV Sotheby’s International Realty 101 S. Main Street Breckenridge, CO 80424
Jack Wolfe 970-368-0018 jack.wolfe@sir.com sir.com
Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty 185 W. Broadway Ave • Jackson, WY 83001 jacksonholerealestateinfo.com
John Pierce 307-690-1756 john.pierce@jhsir.com jhsir.com
D-BAR RANCH 4,900 ACRES
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ituated in one of Colorado’s most stunning landscapes, the D-Bar Ranch is the ultimate legacy luxury estate. The D-Bar Ranch is part of Eagle Ridge Ranch, the largest conservation easement in Gunnison County. This means that the views, water, mineral and timber rights, and land are legally preserved forever. The ranch cannot be subdivided further. There are 5,800 acres under ranch management: the 4,900 acres of the ranch itself, 600 acres under federal permit and 300 acres under long-term state lease. Eagle Ridge Ranch includes two-and-a-half miles of private access on Ohio Creek, one of the best fly-fishing streams in Colorado, as well as multiple ponds and more than 2,600 acres of wilderness for hunting, off-roading, hiking, mountain biking and much more. Other ranch amenities include a private equestrian center and two comfortable wilderness cabins. The 15 homesteads are 35 acres with a five-acre building envelope with each homesite being at least a quarter of a mile apart from the next, so that there is complete privacy. The ranch is managed with three priorities—profitable agriculture, conservation and enhancement of wildlife, and homeowners’ recreation. As a result, homeowners can enjoy some of the most beautiful country in all of the west. The D-Bar Ranch offers an exquisite 7,100-square-foot residence including a fully furnished four-bedroom, four full and one-half bath main house, a fully furnished three-bedroom, three full and one-half bath guest home, three-car heated attached garage, and a threestall heated barn. Designed by distinguished architect Daniel J Murphy, and built by Holbrook and Smith General Contractors, the D-Bar Ranch is a family home built of stone and reclaimed timber that blends mountain ranch style with modern simplicity. For those looking for the rarest and very best, the D-Bar Ranch will be a timeless and prized possession for years to come. Offered at $5,750,000.
Kiley Flint 970-275-2554 kiley.flint@sir.com KileyFlint.com
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WOOD RIVER RANCH 987 ACRES
Wyoming v Park County v Meeteetse
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ood River Ranch is a legacy property which embodies all the qualities that today’s trophy ranch investor is seeking. It runs an all-natural beef program, high quality haying operation and extends its capabilities as a first-class outfitting/fishing/guest ranch. Directly bordering the 2.5-million-acre Shoshone National Forest outside of Meeteetse, the ranch operates on approximately 4,000 acres of land with more than 1,000 deeded acres. The ranch is a mecca for wild Yellowstone cutthroat trout stream fishing with private access to more than two miles of the spectacular Wood River on the deeded land and another two miles on private lease. Wood River Ranch offers a multitude of exceptional hunting choices for many big game animals and game birds unparalleled in Wyoming. Improvements include new and remodeled buildings such as a main lodge, private owner’s home, caretaker’s house, two bunkhouses, two outpost cabins, barn, and livestock facilities. The offering includes all the real property as well as the turnkey operation including all of the business assets. The ranch currently is a profitable and diversified operation catering to the owner’s desire by raising hay and cattle, as well as providing lodging and outfitting services for hunting and fishing. $10,750,000.
MAJO RANCH 100 ACRES
Wyoming v Park County v Cody
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o properly understand the uniqueness of this remarkable offering, one has to first look at the setting. It is literally the last ranch at the end of the road surrounded on three sides by National Forest lands that immediately give way to the Washakie Wilderness, which directly adjoins Yellowstone National Park. Majo Ranch is the last ranch up the South Fork of the Shoshone River outside the classic western community of Cody. The Upper South Fork is quietly known as one of the premiere ranch addresses in the Rockies and the Majo is the crown jewel of the area. The ranch is situated at 6,500 feet above sea level on the banks of the Shoshone River and this lush river bottom setting immediately gives way to dramatic mountains rising to 10,500 feet on both sides of the valley. $6,950,000.
John Pierce 307-690-1756
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Gould Ranch at Grand River Ranch Kremmling • Colorado
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ust a two-hour drive from Denver and minutes from Kremmling’s jet accessible airport, in beautiful Middle Park, Grand River Ranch stretches over 14,700 acres of high alpine terrain. It is a spectacular shared ranch community and Gould Ranch is one of the finest properties within this recreational paradise. The Gould Ranch, Parcel 11 at Grand River Ranch, consists of 2,750 acres of stunning Rocky Mountain landscape. Home to the original Gould family homestead, this ranch offers amazing diversity in its features, including an irrigated hay meadow, beautiful aspen groves, pond-laced meadows and valleys, a charming waterfall fed by Sheep Creek which runs thru the property, two fishing ponds and dramatic views of the surrounding peaks. The mature aspen groves throughout the ranch display a brilliant change of color each season. The Colorado River can be seen from certain vantage points on the Ranch. Open parks ringed by aspen groves create lovely terrain for hiking, riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. In contrast, beautiful rock formations punctuate other parts of the landscape. The Gould Ranch provides excellent big game hunting.
Set within this prime example of Colorado ranchland and reflective of its long western heritage is Rose City, an authentic replication of a genuine Wild West town. Beautifully crafted and impeccably true to period, Rose City’s handsome buildings include luxury accommodations, dining and catering facilities, a fabulous barn and a large equipment storage garage. These fine buildings not only create a uniquely western experience, they offer an unparalleled venue for family gatherings and non-profit events. Rose City must be seen and experienced to be truly appreciated. Rounding out the attributes of the Gould Ranch is its adjacency, through Sheep Creek Ranch, to thousands of acres of public lands, expanding the recreational opportunities exponentially. This is truly a magnificent mountain property. Throughout Grand River Ranch there are abundant recreational opportunities for hiking, riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and more. Amenities at Grand River Ranch include the Lodge offering luxury accommodations and fine dining, two fishing camps, an equestrian center and a sporting clays shooting range.
This is truly a magnificent mountain property. Call for a private showing. Offered at: $8,995,000
TIM CASEY MOUNTAIN MARKETING ASSOCIATES, LTD. P.O. Box 2340 • 100 S. Ridge Street, Suite 105 Breckenridge, CO 80424 (970) 453-2571 office • (970) 390-0859 mobile Tim@mmabreck.com • www.mmabreck.com
Wool Ranch
California ~ Alameda County ~ Sunol The Wool Ranch is one of the last privately owned parts of California’s Old Spanish Land Grants, the Rancho Los Tularcitos. This unique 767 acre ranch was purchased by Ernest Wool in the early 1900’s and has remained in the family...until now. A property of this size is exceptionally rare as it is so close to major metropolitan areas. Whether it is recreation, relaxation, vineyard development, or building a custom residence, this is the ranch for you! $13,900,000 Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444
Planett Ranch
California ~ Monterey County ~ Bradley It’s the privilege of privacy on 2,051+/- acres that have been lovingly cared for and carefully managed by one family for nearly 90 years. Only 32 miles northwest of downtown Paso Robles, near the shores of Lake San Antonio, the original Homestead House has been preserved in its handcrafted glory. The newer Lake House was built for a family that entertains locals and out-of-towners alike. $8,500,000 Contact Chris Bailey (831) 277-8344 / Caitlin Wilson (831) 229-7246 / Alan Drew (831) 920-7103
WinteR Falls Ranch
California ~ Shasta County ~ McArthur Once in a ‘’Blue Moon’’ does a ranch with this much diversity and quality become available for sale. This 1500+/- acre cattle, hay, wild rice and hunting ranch is truly an amazing property. The ranch features over 1050 acres under flood irrigation. 521 in alfalfa, grass hay, alfalfa/grass mix, 201 acres in wild rice and 328 acres irrigated pasture. $7,750,000 Contact Donna Utterback (530) 336-6869 / Rich Callison (530) 355-3352
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DiaMonD Back Ranch
California ~ Tehama County ~ Paskenta This 3,243-acre turnkey ranch has it all; excellent hunting, beautifully upgraded 3,600 sf home, caretaker/guest home, great shooting range approx. 450 yards long with steel frame targets holding plywood every 50 yards, 4 year-round creeks, 7 reservoirs, fishing, equestrian setup with beautiful barn and arena, 150 ft X 70 ft Ag barn, top notch fencing and alleys for cattle, and runs 100 pair year-round. This ranch is in the Williamson Act. $5,500,000 Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.
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California ~ Lassen County ~ Adin The 1,074-acre ranch is a trophy property for both fishing and hunting. It is in the X-3A premium hunting zone and has approx. 4 miles of private fishing along the Ash Creek, which has a thriving wild trout population. There is also a 5-ac. reservoir with rainbow trout. Structures include a 2,900-sf home, 2,000 sf caretaker home, 1,242 sf bunkhouse and several barns. $4,900,000 Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444
MokeluMne RiveR Ranch
California ~ San Joaquin County ~ Clements The Mokelumne River Ranch combines private and luxurious living, grape vineyard income, and a smart and practical equestrian farm. Past the lovely gated entrance, a row of redwoods juxtaposes against the professionally managed 18-acre income-producing grape vineyard. Nearly 40 acres, every detail has been thought out on this beautiful family ranch. There are two custom homes, multiple barns, arenas, outbuildings, pastures, and two high-producing wells providing ample water. $3,400,000 Contact Chris Bailey (831) 277-8344 / Caitlin Wilson (831) 229-7246 / Alan Drew (831) 920-7103
Todd Renfrew, Broker / Owner (707) 455-4444
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PAINT ROCK CANYON RANCH Wyoming v Big Horn County v Hyattville asily qualifying as one of the finest all-round large ranches in Wyoming, the 83,604-acre (7,177 deeded) Paint Rock Canyon Ranch will capture your western imagination and not let it go for years to come. If you’re seeking a Western ranch with the best in fly fishing, big game hunting and agricultural production, we at Harrigan Land Company think that you’ve just found it. $19,950,000. View on web.
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WILLIAMS FORK MOUNTAIN RANCH Colorado v Routt Co. v Steamboat Springs massive wildlife-rich ranch situated within minutes of a world-class ski resort sounds like a nearly unbelievable find in the 21st century, but the Williams Fork Mountain Ranch, a short drive from fabulous Steamboat Springs, is no myth. This ranch, comprised of nearly 14,000 deeded acres of amazingly productive elk and deer habitat, is undeniably one of the finest remaining large wildlife properties in all of Colorado. $19,900,000. 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 well-watered 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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DINERO RANCH New Mexico v Rio Arriba County v Chama earch New Mexico high and low, and it would be difficult to find “poundfor-pound” a better recreational property than the 2,874-acre Dinero Ranch, located just southeast of Chama. Whether your passion is nature photography, hiking, big game hunting, still water or stream fishing, snowshoeing or even golf, Dinero Ranch holds treasures galore awaiting your discovery. $8,150,000. View on web.
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BROKEN BUTT RANCH New Mexico v Rio Arriba County v Chama ever before offered on the market, the 16,309-acre Broken Butt Ranch in northern New Mexico easily qualifies as one of the largest remaining elk-rich mountain ranches in the state. Named for a rifle with a broken stock found on the ranch in the early 1900s, Broken Butt Ranch has a long history of careful management as a joint cattle and hunting property. $32,000,000. View on web.
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recious few Colorado ranches can boast of private elk, deer, moose and bear hunting on literally thousands of acres, plus five trophy trout ponds and lodging that is “turnkey Oklahoma v Love County v Marietta, ready” for guests, but Whistling Elk Ranch has them all. This exceptional North Park property he 1,180-acre Washington-Polo Ranch near Rand includes 3,793 deeded acres, making Whistling Elk Ranch a hunting and fishing in Love County is one of the finest resort with ample room to roam. $11,500,000. View on web. equestrian ranches in Oklahoma. Everything on the ranch, from its luxury housing to its magnificent equestrian facilities, points to a property custom-made for horses and horse Wyoming v Park County v Meeteetse lovers. Those looking for a quality horse and recreational property within an hour-and-ahalf drive of either Dallas or Oklahoma City, should put the Washington-Polo Ranch at the top of their “must-see” list. $7,900,000.
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anches that are part of an ecosystem largely unaltered for 200 years are as rare as pure strains of cutthroat trout these days, but the Rocking Bar Ranch just outside of Meeteetse, Wyo., is exactly one such place. Spreading approximately 15,000 total acres (9,048 deeded) among the foothills of the Absaroka Mountains, the Rocking Bar Ranch stands apart as a property long managed in full harmony with its environment. $9,950,000. View on web.
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LA RANCHITA RANCH 303± ACRES California
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his exquisite property brings you the lifestyle you want, the privacy you are looking 42± ACRES for, and quality at every turn. The Historic California v San Luis Obispo v Arroyo Grande Village of Arroyo Grande is only 20 minutes away at Ranchita Estates. Separate areas for dogs, garden and horses all on 42-plus acres, the property is partially fenced and crossed fenced. The home built by Steve Stillman has an open living room, dining and kitchen area. Granite counters and Kitchen Aide appliances make the home easy for entertaining or simple family gatherings. The living room has a knotty pine ceiling with a fireplace. Just outside the living area is an enclosed patio along the back of the house, approximate 11x29 with vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans. The property looks out on the hillside and pasture area. The master is large and spacious with garden and hillside view. Three-car attached garage with an apartment off to one side. The barn is approximately 2,458-square-feet with an additional 705-square-feet of additional covered area. A detached garage holds equipment and a back-up generator fully integrated into the house and barn. Extensive patio and overhang make the evenings enjoyable for outside activities. Spectacular sycamore and redwood trees grace the home for summer shade. $1,450,000.
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HAWKEYE RANCH 85± ACRES
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awkeye Ranch, which refers to the many hawks in the area, has quality craftsmanship throughout the threebedroom, four-bath home on 85 acres. The ceiling is made from old barn wood and the beams are post civil war reconstructed beams from the 1800’s—all specifically crafted for this home. The brick flooring in the kitchen is reclaimed from a fire house in Chicago. The cabinets are knotty alder. So many wonderful features to this one-ofa-kind home. The exterior decking is Epay for low maintenance and the outdoor area has a wood burning fire pit. You need to see this home to appreciate all the quality that is presented. The kitchen has a five-burner gas stove, a dishwasher (both Kitchen Aid) and a large pantry. The island is made out of rough cedar, along with the front door. The open floor plan lends itself to the outdoors. Master bedroom has expansive view of the property, large master bath and a deck for you to enjoy your morning coffee. $1,795,000.
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inely crafted 4,814-square-foot home built in 2014 on 4.78 acres with a barn and living quarters. This property has it all. Kitchen has alder cabinets with quartz countertops and Thermador Appliances. The great room utilizes both natural lighting and recessed LED lighting. Master bedroom and bath downstairs with additional mini-master downstairs. Bathrooms have quartz countertops. There are Pella windows, Sonos Sound System and 10-foot ceilings throughout the house—15-foot in the living room. Solar System by Sunrun. Wood flooring throughout the house and all bedrooms and game room have ceiling fans. Two tankless water heaters in the house and one in the barn. Nice large barn with six box stalls with runs, a round pen plus an arena. Newer greenhouse to grow a garden. The outdoor spa and two conversation fire pits make this a perfect place for entertaining inside or out. The attic has flooring added for extra storage. This is a one-of-a-kind home with to- of-the-line finishes. $2,295,000.
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HIDDEN LAKES RANCH 1,787± ACRES
Colorado v Mesa County v Glade Park
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t is truly rare to find a mountain ranch with the unspoiled beauty, presence and privacy as Hidden Lakes Ranch. This gorgeous 1,787±-acre ranch offers all the amenities of a true alpine mountain ranch. Dense forests of aspen, ponderosa pine, spruce, gambel oaks and beautiful lush mountain meadows along with three gorgeous trout-filled lakes, three year-round creeks, plus 200± acres of irrigated mountain pasture lands—creates an ideal haven for wildlife including elk, mule deer, bear, mountain lion, turkeys and so much more! These spring-fed lakes range in size from 10, 17 and 20± acres, and provide fishing, boating and storage for 483± acre-feet of irrigation water. Located in GMU 40 with world-class elk hunting, plus trophy deer, bear, mountain lion, and excellent turkey hunting. Only 21 miles from Grand Junction and you are in your very own recreational/wildlife paradise. Come and enjoy this fourseason recreational haven. Ranch borders the Grand Mesa National Forest. $13,000,000.
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eautiful lower elevation Glade Park/Pinion Mesa Ranch features 2809± deeded acres. Excellent livestock grazing parcel with five - 4,443 ACRES BLM allotments for 25,000± acres. Trophy elk and deer hunting in Colorado v Mesa County v Glade Park GMU 40. Adjoins both BLM and Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness. ristine, secluded 4,443± mountain acres on Glade Park with Wildlife, privacy and views. $5,000,000. seven plus miles of three trout-filled creeks, ponds and borders both National Forest and BLM. Trophy elk hunting, deer, bear, lion and turkeys. Includes two BLM grazing allotments. Year-round access and only a 40 minute drive to Grand Junction. $8,000,000.
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eautiful and private 207± mountain acres! Situated on Beaver Mesa with exceptional views of both Little and Lone Cone Mountains. Close proximity to BLM lands. Turner Creek traverses through the deeded. Recreational opportunities abound in this corridor with excellent big game hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. There is an assumable mortgage and/or seller financing available with terms acceptable to seller. $1,200,000.
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rivacy, views, wildlife, along with a beautiful remodeled and very cozy two-bedroom, one-and-one-half-bath, 2,822± square-foot home including an unfinished full basement. Enjoy the sunrises and sunsets from your covered front and rear decks. These 41± acres and home are part of the Cathedral Peak Ranch subdivision with 5,000± acres. Located in GMU 63! Nicely done 30x40 shop building with metal exterior and wood frame—including a 16x20 insulated tool/work room. Excellent big game hunting and fishing. $435,000.
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eautiful and private 160± acres in the Bookcliffs! Bordered on three sides by BLM with a good access road to the property. Excellent mule deer hunting and good elk hunting. North facing property, nice meadows, oaks and pinyons. Excellent hunting on adjoining BLM lands. Beautiful mountain views and within an hour’s drive to Loma or Fruita. Seller is licensed realtor in state of Colorado. $240,000.
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eautiful 320± mountain acres. Adjoins and controls access into a huge portion of Beaver Canyon. Very pretty alpine setting with a nice mix of spruce, ponderosa pine, aspen, oaks, and mountain meadows. Goat and Beaver Creeks traverse the ranch and are excellent trout fisheries. Located in GMU 70 with excellent big game hunting and over-the-counter tags in some seasons. $2,080,000.
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GOLD SPRINGS RANCH New Mexico v Santa Fe County v Santa Fe his ranch consist of 5,000± acres minutes from the historic Santa Fe Plaza and Madrid with 40+ shops and galleries, restaurants, spa, and museum. A couple of miles north, Cerrillos includes a state park with hiking paths and horseback riding. Buy all or part of this magnificent ranch along the historic Turquoise Trail. Property is platted for higher density use, should you need an exit strategy. $10,000,000.
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GORDON LAKE RANCH Texas v Palo Pinto County v Gordon pproximately 40 minutes west of Fort Worth, adjacent to I-20, the 973-acre property is of historical significance. The Thurber Ranch Headquarters of 205 acres can be sold separately or with additional acreage. Financing is available on tracts as small as 35 acres, while they last. Take advantage of the flexible terms and make an appointment to preview today. You won’t be disappointed! $4,820,000.
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his heavily forested northern New Mexico ranch has been professionally managed to optimize wildlife population. The elk, deer, and turkey are back in full force and roaming the newly manicured forest floor. The ranch overlooks the United World College. The Hot Springs are within walking distance of the ranch as well as the Montezuma Castle. With a network of newly created roadways throughout the ranch, it is easy to traverse. The 1,040± acres have all the conveniences, even city water service, and vistas that allow you to see for miles. Was $2,600,000, now $1,950,000.
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New Mexico v Chaves County v Roswell pen range, beautiful terrain, and exquisite sunsets are what you will find at the Pyatt Well Ranch. Few places in the nation offer the wide opens spaces available in New Mexico. The West is still alive in this part of the world, and dreams of ranching, grazing cattle, and experiencing a traditional way of life can happen here. Just 10 miles from Roswell, Pyatt Well Ranch offers the peace and quiet of country living and working, but is not too far away from the conveniences of modern day life. Natural water holes appear after a rain and the ranch offers quality native grasses for grazing. With a carrying capacity of 126, Pyatt Well Ranch is the perfect place for a cattle-grazing operation. The ranch consists of 8,729 total acres: 3,360 deeded; 3,184 state; 1,705 BLM; 480 Uncontrolled. $1,600,000.
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SAN FRANCISCO CREEK RANCH Colorado v Las Animas County v Trinidad ttention Hunters! If you have always wanted a Colorado Hunting Property, now is your chance! Just beneath Fisher’s Peak and adjacent to state wildlife, this ranch offers 5,025 beautiful acres. The San Francisco Creek flows through the property and provides water to the agricultural enterprises below. The majestic mountains and rock face outcroppings tower over the wide-open vistas to the north. San Miguel Creek also flows through the property, providing an ample supply of spring-fed water to the wildlife. A system of access roads and trails allow access to the meadows and ponds hidden away in the dense vegetation rarely visited in years. Don’t be surprised if you see a bear getting a quick drink or elk meandering through the tall pines. Wildlife is abundant as some of the most sought-after mule deer and elk can be found on the ranch. Property can be divided and financing is available. Now is the time to invest in this legacy property! Was $9,450,000, now $6,950,00.
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LONE PINE RANCH 26,600± ACRES
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one Pine is truly a legacy ranch, comprised of approximately 26,600 acres and enjoying 14± miles of frontage on the Eel River in Northern California. It was acquired by Dean Witter in the 1940’s, when he realized war was inevitable, and began raising cattle to help supply meat for our WWII troops. The ranch has diversified and thrived, first under the loving care of Dean, and then under generations of his family. This is its first offering. Lone Pine Ranch provides sublime privacy, cattle ranching (currently carrying 800 mother cows), horse facilities, multiple homes, recreational opportunities, marketable timber, many year-around lakes and ponds, phenomenal wildlife and a fantastic variety of hunting and fishing. Call or email for a full brochure. Co-listed with Hall and Hall. $31,000,000 Shown to pre-qualified buyers only.
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ormerly a part of the legacy Lone Pine Ranch, the White Ranch now stands alone with 3,000± acres and more than 3.5 miles of Eel River frontage. A classic ranch-style home offers three bedrooms and one bathroom. There are also two large barns, corrals and cattle facilities. The wildlife is phenomenal with blacktail deer, black bears, wild hogs, bald eagles, redtail hawks, salmon, steelhead and more. Views are incredible, and so are the opportunities for cattle, horses, recreation, fishing and hunting. $4,950,000.
COW CREEK RANCH 4,915± ACRES
California v Shasta County v Millville
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ow Creek Ranch in Shasta County, California, enjoys 4,915± acres with year-around Cow Creek running through it. The two main homes are large, custom log homes. They are up on a knoll and have a splendid panoramic view—all the way to Mt. Lassen in the east. The vista is also enjoyed from the in-ground heated pool surrounded by a large custom deck, a pool house with a kitchen area and bathroom, and a large covered barbecue for grand cookouts. The ranch has excellent cattle facilities—barns, corrals, scales, sheds and more. It has nice dog kennels and horse facilities too, including a huge arena, horse barn and round walker next to a large serene reservoir with shade trees. Wildlife is abundant, with fishing and excellent hunting plus a hunter’s cabin. Call for a full brochure. Watch the video: www.ranchagent.com/ranch/cow-creek-ranch-4915-acres. $7,995,000.
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LF RANCH
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NORTH FORK RANCH 22,474 ACRES
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epresenting a singular opportunity for an excellent ranch investment with consistently good return on capital, the 22,474± acre ranch is comprised of 19,992± deeded acres and 2,487± acres of private lease and sublease. The scale and operational efficiency of this 2,000-animal unit commercial cattle ranch, priced at only $7,350/AU, runs very efficiently with limited equipment and includes more than 3,770 acres of dryland hay ground. Current owners have worked diligently to optimize the efficiency, carrying capacity, and hay production of this productive grass ranch operation. $14,700,000.
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his 230-acre working and recreational ranch offers a magnificent owner’s home overlooking a spring-fed trout pond. Mink Creek, which flows through the ranch for about a half mile, offers prime trout fishing. Currently the ranch runs about 50 head of cattle per year, and is well watered with 110 irrigated acres including two 40-acre pivots. Two Creek Ranch could continue as a purebred cattle operation or the ground could be leased to a local cattleman. $3,995,000. View on web.
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HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH 365± ACRES
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TAIBO RANCH 226± ACRES
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et amid the rolling hills of East Texas on approximately 226.855 spellbinding acres, this highly acclaimed ranch is rich in beauty, function and character. Created in the mid1960s, Taibo Ranch provides a traditional ranch feel with approximately 180 acres of lush pastures, native foliage and four ponds stocked with fish. An gravel lane leads to a custom three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home surrounded by a canopy of live oaks, pines and garden-like grounds. The home has a formal dining area, large main living area with oversized fireplace and beamed ceiling. Other features include a spacious den with wet bar and access to the private patio, updated kitchen and breakfast area. Taibo Ranch, with approximately 8,515 feet of FM and CR frontage, exhibits the benefits of a working ranch, natural rustic beauty, ponds and wildlife. $1,595,000.
COUNTRY RETREAT 81± ACRES
Texas v Van Zandt County v Mabank his property at 1053 VZ CR 2712 on 81.62 acres provides a rich, quality experience of a relaxed country atmosphere only a short drive from the Metroplex. The main home sits under a canopy of trees with an expanded deck overlooking a 15 to 20-acre conservation lake. The three-bedroom, three-bath home offers a casual lifestyle with open living area containing a wood-burning fireplace, set-up bar in kitchen with vaulted ceiling, and dining area. The master suite has a sitting area, Jacuzzi tub and shower, a woodburning fireplace, view of the lake and access to screened-in porch. Other features include a detached guest home and workshop. The acreage is gently rolling and mostly open with scattered trees and a small pond. $624,500.
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STANDING ROCK RANCH 716 ACRES
California v Nevada County v Grass Valley tanding Rock Ranch is located in the beautiful rolling oak-studded Sierra Nevada foothills near Grass Valley and Nevada City, California. During the last 60 years, the 716-acre property has had a rich ranching and equestrian history. The property, with its spectacular five-bedroom home, swimming pool, and tennis court, is now primarily a residence with the pasture land leased for cattle grazing. The ranch has many possibilities including livestock and equestrian activities along with planting vineyards and much more. A large 10-acre reservoir offers fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and other water sports. Hiking, biking, horse trails and roads abound, and the snow-capped Sierra as well as the Sutter Buttes in the Sacramento Valley can be seen from the upper ridge of the ranch. $3,900,000.
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California v El Dorado County v Placerville idden in the Sierra Nevada foothills near the historic town of Placerville is an Italian-style villa with vineyard, orchards and over 1,000-feet of the beautiful, slatelined Cosumnes River. This remarkable property consists of 41 acres, a spectacular 2,850-square-foot home with three bedrooms, three baths, a large barn-style building that features guest quarters, gym and more. The villa has four fireplaces, a wine cellar, Italian-country fixtures and tile that date back as far as the 1600s. There are nearly 1,000-feet of stone walls (quarried on the property and built by the current caretaker) that provide a magnificent oldworld atmosphere. The opportunity to enjoy outdoor living is outstanding. The villa has an 1,800-square-foot deck, regulation Bocci ball court, river for fishing and swimming, and lovely gardens and orchards with stone pathways that will take your breath away. An ideal setting for a permanent residence or family/corporate retreat. $2,600,000.
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his Black Hills ranch combines live water and unparalleled privacy, with an impressive landscape and excellent wildlife habitat. Four creeks run through the ranch which is comprised of 1,623-deeded acres and an adjoining 40-acre state lease. Incredibly diverse terrain ranging from the riparian areas along the creeks to hidden valleys, secluded draws and high plateaus with never-ending views. It is in elk, mule deer, and whitetail country. $4,700,000.
WALLACE DRAW Wyoming v Crook County v Hulett ecluded ranch in the foothills near Hulett. 1,439 acres including 629-deeded acres, 640-acre state lease and 170-acre Wyoming v Crook County v Hulett BLM permit. Property includes a cow camp with a well, electricity, shop and corrals. A ne of the most picturesque and private settings available in the Bear Lodge Mountains. picturesque landscape with awesome views This 1,160-acre ranch is a hidden gem with live water and the entire east side bordering and privacy plus mule deer and whitetail. National Forest. Almost two miles of Lytle Creek run through the ranch. The combination of A prime Black Hills recreational holding, majestic vistas, mountain scenery, live water and access to public lands make the Lytle Creek hunting camp or private retreat. $1,200,000. Ranch a place you’ll want to enjoy for a lifetime. $3,480,000.
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wild and scenic ranch with live water, highway frontage, picturesque vistas, excellent wildlife habitat, and incredible mountain scenery. The ranch encompasses 3,669-deeded acres in one contiguous block. It ranges from the creek banks where Salt Creek and Sweetwater Creek converge to the valleys of the Fresh Water Creek drainage and to the high country on Mount Pisgah. Habitat for elk, deer and turkey is tremendous. A top quality recreational ranch. $7,300,000.
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mpressive 186-acre Black Hills property with a one-of-a-kind home that combines maximum efficiency with detailed elegance. The luxurious home has an open floor plan with many custom features. Also has a bunkhouse, horse barn and 40x120 shop. Nice foothills setting with live water, meadows, woods and good access. $1,387,000.
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his 1,008-acre ranch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the best views of Devils Tower. Remarkable scenery with wide plateaus, incredible vistas, rolling fields, rugged canyons, and wooded hills. Many choice building sites and frontage on Hwy 24 for more than two miles. Tremendous potential for development, private or corporate retreat, commercial venture or to preserve as an investment for future generations. $4,679,000. Parcels offered.
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spectacular property with two-anda-half miles of Spanish Fork River frontage and an eastern boundary adjoined by Thistle Creek. The property contains one lake, three active streams, more than 100 springs, and a variety of vegetation and wildlife. Eagle Ridge Ranch consists of 10,237 contiguous deeded acres in diverse topography. Two planning assessments Utah v Utah County v Spanish Fork have been prepared for the property which cover several aspects of development including a private golf and ski club, a high-end housing development, and the substantial tax benefits of a conservation easement. The water rights transferring with Eagle Ridge Ranch are sufficient for 350 homes. A diverse wildlife population makes itself at home at Eagle Ridge Ranch, which is encompassed mostly by national forest and state wildlife management areas providing a cushion around the ranch and protecting its wildlife. An advantageous location that provides easy and immediate access to the Wasatch Valley with considerable development potential while still remaining a remote hunting and wildlife sanctuary. The future prospects for Eagle Ridge Ranch are unlimited. $35,000,000.
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SAWMILL CREEK RANCH New Mexico v Grant County v Mule Creek olling hillsides carpeted in grama grass, and canyons lined in black walnut and oak with seasonal creeks, make up the 1,514 deeded acres of Sawmill Creek Ranch. Panoramic views of the Gila and Apache National Forests, widespread recreational activity and a myriad of hunting opportunities welcome the new buyer. In addition, the ranch can support 40 to 45 cows. Sawmill Creek’s remarkable location is within one hour of Silver City, NM and Safford, AZ, bringing together a genuine southwestern treasure. $5,000,000.
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BLUE HILLS ELK RANCH New Mexico v Catron County v Pie Town
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elcome to Hardy Ridge Ranch, a premier New Mexico New Mexico v Catron County v Apache Creek hunting ranch where each morning nature’s magic presents itself. Hardy Ridge Ranch is an extreme hunting paradise. This highly urrounded by majestic ponderosa pines, bordering national improved 500-acre ranch sits off the western slopes of the Magdalena forest lands, and located in the heart of Unit 15, Bar E C Ranch Mountain Range. The property boasts beautifully maintained ponds, is the ultimate hunter’s dream. The 125 acres of Bar E C are located tanks and sprinkled alfalfa food plots, making Hardy Ridge Ranch a immediately off Hwy 32 between Apache Creek and Quemado. wildlife mecca. $2,900,000. Natural springs that feed a tranquil pond, encompassed by grassy meadows, are visited almost daily by sizable herds of elk. Unit 15 is designated as a primitive weapons area, allowing only archery and muzzleloader hunts. Currently the ranch receives one archery bull permit per year. Prospective buyers are encouraged to check with the NMDGF on the availability of additional permits. Easy access, a multitude of recreational activities at your fingertips, and hunting opportunities in a top trophy unit, bring together this distinct hunting property. $1,187,500.
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Colorado v Routt County v Steamboat Springs
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Colorado v Routt County v Toponas iddle Elk River is 70 acres with a quarter-mile both sides of the Elk River, located seven miles north of Steamboat Springs. att Ranch is 580 acres in the Steamboat-Vail corridor. Bordering The acreage north of the river is completely covered in cottonwoods thousands of acres of public BLM land, the property is welland pines, providing a private and quiet setting along the banks of located for big-game hunting, riding and hiking. Approximately 180 the river. The south bank of the river is loaded with game trails that acres are irrigated and two miles of King Creek flow through the wind through the thick pine forest. The property is within a half-mile ranch. The ranch has direct views of the Flattops to the west and the of the Routt National Forest. $2,350,000. rugged Gore Ranch to the east. With easy access, stunning scenery, productive meadows and so many recreational opportunities, Hatt Ranch is well priced for the ranch land buyer. $1,700,000.
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ig Creek Ranch, 4,850 acres of high mountain ranch land, checks off nearly every box a legacy ranch buyer has—prime, big game hunting, outstanding fishing along Big Creek, a long public land boundary, smart improvements and close proximity to a major resort area. More than 80 percent of the boundary is shared with the Routt National Forest and the setting is nothing short of spectacular. Tucked in its own private valley, the house provides the ideal space for large family or corporate gatherings. The cold and richly oxygenated waters of Big Creek flow through the ranch for more than six miles; this is some of the best fishing you’ll find in the Rocky Mountain west. Steamboat Springs, with its famous slopes, great dining and boutique shopping, is only a few minutes’ drive on paved, year-round county roads. Big Creek Ranch is arguably the finest large acreage ranch within 10 miles of a major resort area on the market today. $46,000,000.
SWEETWATER LAKE RANCH 488 ACRES
Colorado v Garfield County v Gypsum ordered by the national forest and wilderness area, these 488 stunning acres feature a 77-acre natural lake tucked between limestone cliffs. The lake has brook, brown and rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon. It lies near the end of a year-round, maintained county road, close to the I-70 corridor and a short drive to several ski resorts. $9,300,000.
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his third-generation cattle ranch is bisected by the famed Bear River, and has around 700 acres of incredibly productive irrigated meadow and sub-irrigated pasture. Includes some of the oldest territorial Bear River water right certificates in the region, appropriated in 1883. From the lush river bottoms, the ranch’s well-blocked deeded lands extend up across gently contoured grassy foothills, and into the adjacent Sublette Mountain Range. The ranch controls access to a premium elk and deer hunting area that has produced world-class deer and elk trophies. A homestead area surrounded by spring-fed ponds overlooks the ranch’s private river bottoms. $2,600,000.
LAZY A RANCH 1,619 ACRES
Wyoming v Lincoln County v Cokeville
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row Creek Ranch is an incredibly rare private land inholding within the Caribou National Forest, and is the uppermost private ranch located on Crow Creek. This mountain ranch is in one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the entire western United States, and is only 15 miles up drainage from the famed Star Valley and Afton, Wyoming. Excellent trout fishing in Crow Creek and Beaver Dam Creek, both of which run directly through the ranch. Flowing and captured water is found everywhere, with three developed ponds, several beaver ponds, and numerous creeks and springs feeding the ranch’s sub-irrigated meadows. As for big game hunting, a buyer will be hard pressed in this price range to find better big-game hunting for deer, elk and moose, all of which inhabit the ranch and surrounding National Forest in abundance, particularly during the fall hunting seasons. A new beautifully designed custom four-bedroom owner’s home was completed in 2017, and sits atop a knoll overlooking the ranch’s private ponds, with postcard quality views in every direction. Broker/Owner. $1,750,000.
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Utah v Summit County v Hoytsville
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his 29-acre piece of heaven is lot 22 of the highly prestigious Monviso ranch subdivision, an alpine development located 29 ACRES at the 9,000-foot elevation mark within Utah’s Utah v Summit County v Kamas majestic high Uinta Mountains. Monviso borders the Wasatch National Forest, and is only five miles from the High Uintas Wilderness Area, the state’s largest wilderness area. Lot 22 is absolutely stunning, a gentle mountain landscape blanketed with aspen, pine, alpine meadows, and its own private pond. The Monviso gated community has more than 2,000 private acres, only 31 lots, and over 1,000 acres of protected common area open space with dozens of natural ponds, lakes and roughly one mile of private frontage along the upper Bear River, a pristine trout fishery. Lot 22 has power, phone, and a private culinary well in place. $495,000.
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alisade Elk Ridge Ranch is a combination farm, ranch or prime development property, which borders the Palisade State Park Golf Course, and has excellent water rights to irrigate more than 50 acres from a pressurized system. Incredible views, paved road access, available water and utilities, and the ranch’s bordering recreational amenities and attractions, all make this property an exciting and viable development prospect. For the single user estate buyer, this property is an absolute gem. $1,550,000. Five half-acre lots also available for $125,000 each. Call for more details.
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HILLSIDE CATTLE FARM 876± ACRES
Florida v Marion County v Ocala 76± acres with desirable elevations up to 200 feet and rolling green pastures. The large oaks and groomed pastures add to the beauty of this magnificent parcel. Located right in the middle of horse country, this property is located close to HITS and also just minutes to Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club. Property has road frontage on three roads—US Hwy 27, Hwy 225 and NW 115th Avenue. This parcel currently has A-1 and B-2 zoning on the land which is agricultural land use. $19,726,650.
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or the discerning buyer, we present the opportunity to own an equestrian property in Marion County, Florida‚ “The Horse Capital of The World.” Winter Haven Farm encompasses 1,100± acres located in the area known as “Millionaire’s Row,” Hwy 225A, as well as frontage on CR 329 and NW 125th St. Road. Enjoy acres of virgin forest, majestic live oaks and tranquil ponds. Amenities are a 5/8-mile turf track with PVC railing, multiple staff/guest residences, five gated entrances, and four barns. With elevations as high as 200-feet above sea level, the home of your dreams will have gorgeous views. $15,500,000.
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xquisite French chateau estate with incredible equestrian amenities on 91.16± acres. Majestic landscaped grounds 91± ACRES provide a private and peaceful setting for this Florida v Marion County v Ocala estate and minutes to the World Equestrian Center. Secluded owner’s residence features five bedrooms, four baths, and encompasses more than 11,000-square-feet. Private pool and spa are shared by owner’s residence and the two-bedroom, two-bath guest house. Magnificent lounging areas with bar area overlooking waterfalls, bridges and lakes. In addition, there is an expansive summer kitchen to enjoy while relaxing with friends and family. The equestrian in the family will enjoy their own private 10-stall show stable which includes air-conditioned office/tack room and a one-bedroom apartment. Additional features are two large air-conditioned rooms perfect for storing your prize carriages, automobiles or your show trunks, etc. A private dressage ring is located close to home. Additional 19-stall show barn, covered free walker and 60-foot round pen are located close to the covered oversize arena sporting mirrors, synthetic footing, lighting, and irrigation. Additional horse amenities on the property include four horse barns, air-conditioned lab, a breeding shed, and climate controlled building for hay and feed, 32-bay equipment building—perfect for parking your custom freight liner, all equipment. Main residence, 17 acres or more acreage and amenities may be purchased separately. $7,900,000.
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Florida v Marion County v Ocala
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his property speaks for itself—119.35 acres of majestic rolling acres graced with granddaddy live oaks and green manicured pastures suitable for any breed of horses, as well as cattle. Spring-fed pond with gazebo and dock offers an enjoyable place to relax. Amenities include corporate office for guest or manager, six-stall stallion barn with breeding shed and office/apartment, 18-stall custom show stable with apartment, arena, covered round pen with viewing are, 18-stall turn-out barn, and equipment building with workshop. This is an exceptional property. $3,200,000.
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ndless opportunities with open zoning. Previous multiple-species livestock breeding operation. 17 acres with spectacular views of Cobb Lake and the Rocky Mountains. Tree-lined private pond, gardens, orchard, horse barn with three stalls and tack room, fenced pastures stackeraccessible hay barn, additional livestock and storage buildings. Irrigation pipe setup covering entire property. Remodeled home with main floor master, extensive wood flooring and woodwork, three fireplaces and a luxury garage. $1,125,000.
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ustom estate on 2.52 acres featuring an oversized four-car garage, four bedrooms, five baths, formal dining, main floor laundry and office, gourmet kitchen with SS appliances, granite slab, electric and gas range, and a sub-zero refrigerator. Master suite comes with retreat and five-piece bath. The home also features a balcony plus front and back patios. $180,000 in landscaping. Spectacular lake and Rocky Mountain views. $1,059,000.
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ocated minutes to Fort Collins and with tremendous views. Spectacular design in a gated community. This ranch home features 36 acres, a walk-out basement, five bedrooms, five baths, executive office, formal dining, gourmet kitchen, great room, rec room, master with five piece bath, guest or in-law retreat, fitness/craft room, water feature with three falls and pond—thousands in upgrades. 6,000 finished square-feet with a 1,077-squarefoot attached and 2,177-square-foot detached garage with office and bath. Must Watch: https://youtu.be/rnajTu0MmtQ. $1,500,000.
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his custom-built estate sits on 1.99 acres with a detached guest house/apartment. Tucked into the Rocky Mountain foothills yet near shopping, dining, recreation and schools. Interior features main floor office and laundry, five spacious bedrooms, five bathrooms and a five-car garage. Gourmet kitchen, formal dining, five piece master suite, finished basement, wet bar, safe room, gym and large family room. Outdoor kitchen, fire pit, pergola and views, views, views. $900,000.
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544.6 ACRES
Colorado v Larimer County v Loveland
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rnest Bishop came from Missouri in 1907 and found his place in the Redstone Canyon of Colorado. He was a man of many skills and talents from being a trick rider in the rodeo to a contractor and builder of homes along Mountain Avenue in Ft. Collins. Through homesteading, collecting land by paying off the unpaid taxes, as well as buying acreage, Ernest slowly built his cattle ranch to 2,000 acres and was a cattleman until his 80th year. The ranch is still leased for cattle to this day. The Bishop Ranch has a long history of being undeveloped and in its natural state since Ernest first raised cattle more than 100 years ago. His daughters and grandchildren have maintained their commitment of stewardship on the Bishop Ranch. Part of the 545 acres is in a conservation easement with Colorado Open Lands. With its glorious vistas, craggy outcroppings and wildflower meadows, where wildlife from cougars, bear and deer roam, the Bishop Ranch offers the wilderness in all its natural beauty. $1,695,000.
John Feeney 970-231-4172
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he land gives ranchers crucial resources: grass and water. On the La Cense Ranch near Dillon, Montana, ranch decisions pivot on sustainable and efficient use of resources. This attention to productivity not only benefits the commercial Angus cattle and the ranch’s cash flow, but also conserves the land for wildlife and the ranch’s future. In 2000, William Kriegel purchased the 88,000-acre La Cense Ranch to base his U.S. horse training program, La Cense Montana — a sister program of his Haras de la Cense outside of Paris, France. Kriegel’s business savvy and land conservation values soon had him working with ranch employees to find a better way to ranch. This new way, combines financial sustainability with best management practices for livestock and natural resources. “William challenged us to do things differently,” explains Race King, La Cense Ranch manager. “At the time it was hard to make a profit because costs were high. And we didn’t have a
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NO MORE HAY First, Kriegel scrutinized input costs. He identified hay production and feeding hay as the highest cost to the ranch, and wanted to transition to feeding little or no hay. “When he first suggested it, I didn’t think we could graze twelve months a year in Dillon, Montana,” King admits, “but it’s possible. We haven’t fed hay to our mature bred cows since 2006.” Pastures are rested in the grazing rotation to leave dormant grass standing for winter feed. Cows now range calve later in the spring (mid-April to beginning of June), just as grass begins to green up. King counts calving on green grass as the most effective change for livestock health and finances. “Backing up our calving dates,” he explains, “has lowered our labor because we don’t have to babysit the cows or heifers that much. It also gives us healthier calves because of warmer weather. The green grass means the cows don’t have to lactate for months on winter feed. A dry cow can maintain herself pretty well on dormant pasture. This helps us graze twelve months a year, and lowers our operating costs.”
Another side benefit of calving later is that the cows are bred back in July. “We’ve actually seen our reproduction rates improve,” King continues, “because the cows respond really well when on green feed.” During calving, cows are rotated through pastures according to the sandhills calving system. With this method, cowboys monitor and tag calves, which are recorded in the Calving Book smart phone app, in one pasture for one week. Once the pasture grass begins to decrease, the heavily pregnant cows are sorted out and moved to a fresh pasture that has not been grazed yet that winter. “This has resulted in very low instances of scours,” King explains, “because the cows aren’t as confined and calve on clean ground. Removing the heavies [cows close to giving birth] also leaves calves grouped by age. This helps when sickness moves through the groups, as older calves don’t infect newborn calves. Because the cowboys move heavies every week, grouped calves are initially within a week of age. This also saves time as the guys don’t have to ride back through all the groups checking for newborns each day.”
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forage and manure tests for all time periods and grass stages to inform how and when to supplement cattle. “The biggest nutritional advantage of supplements is not really the protein itself,” King explains. “It’s the fact that it increases rumen activity, which causes cattle to graze more. Even though the grass is low quality, if they eat five or six more pounds of dry matter a day of that low quality feed they do better.” Range cube feeding is stopped at calving to prevent mother cows from abandoning newborn calves to meet the feed truck. Also, with the green grass coming on the extra protein is no longer needed and cows are switched to free choice mineral. La Cense runs miles of electric fence across their 4,000 irrigated acres to split pastures for rotating cattle daily. This is not only for efficient use of grass, but also for cattle performance. “Cows are more selective then a forage sampler,” King says. “If we put cattle in a pasture for a month, in the first week those cows would only eat the best grass. We do this by rotating cows through smaller pastures to promote grazing of all grass species.” For calving, 200-to-250 cows are bunched together. As heavy cows are sorted out once a week the groups become smaller, until groups of heavies
(SEQUENCE) Ted Brackenberry, La Cense ranch hand, tags calves out on range pastures. Race King, ranch manager, says, “We don’t calve, we tag.”
are combined from several pastures. As groups of calves reach 30 days old, the calves are branded and pairs brought into larger herds. These pairs begin grazing through pastures on a leisurely, steady move to La Cense’s U.S. Bureau of Land Management lease that borders the ranch to the south. “Our cowboys saddle a horse every day,” King says. “They calve a thousand cows a piece, but they’re not feeding hay. We’re a range operation and the cowboys like that.” “We think of ourselves as resource managers,” King continues. “We just use cattle as a tool to harvest the grass product. On our irrigated ground, where there is same-season grass regrowth potential, we move cattle daily to gain more grass production per acre. We feel we’re better at doing that than farming.”
season grazing. “This allows us to ship yearlings of uniform weight, which increases their value,” King explains. “We get paid more for shipping lots of equal
weight cattle as the feeder or packer can buy a set of well-managed cattle of similar age, genetics and weight. Even lighter cattle look good when
STOCKING YEARLINGS To graze twelve months a year, La Cense reduced its mother cow numbers by 500 head. But, by not haying the ranch’s irrigated meadows, La Cense is able to keep all its calves and purchase more the following spring to run 5,000 yearlings to 900 pounds that sell on the July/August market. At end of autumn, La Cense divides their calves according to weight. Calves that weigh more than 550 pounds winter out on pasture. Those that are 550-to-450 are fed grass hay over winter. That way, in the spring, the calves are of equal weight. La Cense calves and stockers are weighed and sized into groups of hundred pound weight increments for warm
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grouped with all light cattle.” La Cense uses its electronic identification tags and a smart phone app to track medical treatment of cattle to add value by selling them on all-natural and non-hormone markets. The records verify that cattle were not treated with antibiotics and/or hormones, and allow La Cense to pull cattle ineligible for those markets out of shipment groups. Cattle ineligible for added-value markets are then sent to conventional markets. King says that a blend of cow/calf pairs and stockers is positive for the ranch as a resource manager. “On a dry year we can back the stockers off and maintain our cow herd numbers,” King says of benefits. “We need flexibility in our grazing programs to manage the resource.” Most stockers are on a daily pasture rotation schedule down in the valley, but some yearlings and all the pairs spend summers in the Blacktail Mountains. “We use a lot of our roughest range for
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our cow/calf operation,” King explains, “and our best range and irrigated ground are used through the stocker phase.” Short-duration grazing of three weeks is used for both pairs and yearlings on non-irrigated pastures. Lengthy rest periods from grazing, some up to 12 months, are balanced to maintain grass palatability and boost grass production. Because the ranch’s BLM pastures range from 2,000 to 10,000 acres, cattle are grouped from 500-to-700 pairs to graze the entire unit in three weeks. “The larger groups of cattle are a bit challenging to move,” King cautions. “We also keep in mind the amount of stock water available. Some of the pastures we stay in longer than three weeks with a smaller herd because of the volume of water. Also, with young pairs we can’t bounce over the map with huge moves. We try to blend optimal resource management with the common sense of the cow and what cowboys know is out there.”
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CATTLE TECH La Cense embraces technology to track grazing rotations and cattle weight gain. The ranch uses a Google Earth-type program with a smart phone app that uses satellite imagery and accepts imported maps — such as maps from land management agencies. In the program King marks the pasture fence lines, as well as the actual acres that a cow can graze. “We’ve got a lot of ground with steep rocky points that a cow literally can’t get on,” King explains. “We estimate the grazeable acres of each unit to calculate the amount of forage available. As calves gain weight, they eat more feed per day. The program shows how many pairs, according to calf age, need to be in a unit to maintain shortduration grazing. This data also helps us project the weight gain on the cattle by dry matter conversion.” At the beginning of each warm season, La Cense estimates weight gain for cattle based on historical numbers for each unit. While stocker cattle are weighed on their arrival and departure of La Cense, the cows are often only weighed before going to winter range. Estimates are based on thousand pound units: if a group of cattle weigh 1,300 pounds La Cense records they eat 1.3 animal unit months (AUM). “This method is different from federal agencies and other folks,” King says, “but it’s how we account for calves and stockers getting bigger and eating more pasture.” By mid-summer the ranch’s mainly cool season grasses slow growth, but calves and stocker cattle have also gained 40 percent of their body weight. “At that time, the stockers are eating a third more dry matter a day,” King says of balancing grass and growth. “We have to blend our pasture management with an animal whose demands are increasing with grasses that are growing or their growth is actually coming to an end.” 80 Volume 71 Farm&Ranch
King says the pasture management program becomes more useful each year because the added data shows trends. By comparing annual grazing and weight gain, La Cense can see if pastures produced more grass and what amount cattle harvested. “We want to be productive but also have healthy and sustainable resource management,” King says of the ranch goal. “By setting benchmarks of cattle production per acre from the resource we can evaluate ourselves. Did we leave enough grass for wildlife, moisture retention and re-seeding? Did we take enough grass to grow our cattle? Because we track all the numbers we can look back and see if our grazing plan worked.” This level of detail helps La Cense’s conversations with federal land
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managers. La Cense shares the ranch data with their range conservationists, who can access the grazing program to see when and where cattle are moved. “Our land managers like our philosophy of high-stocking densities for short durations and agree it benefits the resource,” King says of grazing 40,000 acres of public land. “Our detailed records help us gain flexibility within BLM guidelines. Because even if the grazing plan is written on paper, in reality you’ve got to follow cow sense. And we want to be good resource managers that graze cattle in a dry environment.” This article, which previously appeared in Working Ranch Magazine, is used by permission of its publishers.
GREEN HILLS RANCH
100 ACRES
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45th Parallel Realty Wendy Wilson 406-994-0045
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Arizona v Apache County v Vernon
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entleman’s ranch with gorgeous 4,000-square-foot log cabin, 105 pristine acres, and roper’s dream arena, just 20 minutes from the Show Low airport, 16 miles from Green’s Peak, and an hour away from skiing at Sunrise Park Resort. This property offers the ultimate retreat for those seeking privacy, scenic beauty and serenity while being close to everything the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona has to offer. The majestic yet inviting cabin is nestled in tall ponderosa and pinyon pine trees and has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, including two master suites, cook’s kitchen, and a huge great room. The large front porch offers an incredible view and is a great place to sit and listen to the elk bugle and watch the sunset or sunrise. The pipe arena has a 30x45 cover over the chutes. The log sided barn has a tack room and five stalls. The 105 acres includes a big portion of a heavily treed mountain then slopes down to grassy flats and is right in the heart of hunting unit 3B. This property has it all and is great for the horseman, hunter or those just wanting to get away! $998,000.
919 East White Mountain Boulevard • Pinetop, Arizona 85935
Trena Grantham, REALTOR 928-701-1326 trena.grantham@gmail.com Agent is related to seller WMAR MLS 211688
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50-ACRE RANCH Colorado v Boulder County v Longmont elight yourself in the panoramic views of the front range. This beautiful ranch situated on 50 acres was completely remodeled in 2001—including updated electrical and plumbing, new windows and doors, continuous water heater and central A/C. This sale includes 33 shares of Boulder and White Rock irrigation water livestock equipment and a large barn with upscale finishes and kitchen for entertaining large groups. $1,995,000.
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720-684-4111
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CROSS BELL RANCH - 136 ACRES Colorado v Archuleta County v Pagosa Springs
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DOUBLE KB RANCH - 50 ACRES Colorado v Archuleta County v Pagosa Springs
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his 50-acre ranch borders national forest and offers expansive San Juan Mountain views and lush pastures that are perfect for horses and cattle. The exquisite custom log home is offered fully furnished featuring western and southwestern design, with eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a three-car attached garage. With hardwood and tile flooring throughout, the home offers multiple dining areas and a huge wrap-around deck overlooking the pond with circulating water feature, pastures and magnificent mountain views. There is an additional 640-square-foot cabin as well as horse corrals/stalls. The ranch is fully fenced with private gated access and located only five minutes from Pagosa Springs. There is unlimited opportunity for outdoor adventure in the adjacent national forest and an abundance of wildlife. With no covenants, this ranch offers endless possibilities as a main residence, retreat or vacation paradise. Offered at $2,140,000 (MLS 722608)
BEND AVIATION COMMUNITY Oregon v Deschutes County v Bend
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pectacular 600±-acre aviation community property near Bend, Oregon. This parcel is zoned for an aviation community of up to 32 homesites with a private 5,500-foot long runway. Amazing views of the Cascade Mountains are available throughout the property. It is only a 20-minute drive into the resort community of Bend, with world-class skiing, horseback riding, golfing, and fly fishing nearby. You can build one, or up to 32, homes on this acreage. Please call or email for details on this one-of-a-kind property.
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STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEW 35± ACRES
Colorado v Eagle County v Carbondale uality new construction in a gated community. Mountain paradise on 35 acres with views from every room. The house features an open concept, soaring ceilings, fireplace, wet bar, temperaturecontrolled wine room, and sprawling entertainment spaces inside and out. There are four bedrooms—all ensuite. The master bedroom is in a private wing overlooking the reservoir. Three-car heated garage, gym, dog shower, dog run and much more. Co-listed with Jim Cardamone. $4,500,000.
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Colorado v Archuleta Co. v Pagosa Springs his serene ranch features an authentic log home on 158.54 acres bordering 295 acres of national forest and includes a guest quarters, pond, barn, and riding area. The house offers timber frame trusses, heart-of-pine hardwood flooring, open concept living, renovated kitchen, and new deck, along with incredible views. Perimeter fencing and cross fencing are included. The nine-stall 4,440-square-foot barn has an auto water system, hay storage, wash stall, and water heater. Located five miles south of downtown Pagosa Springs. Co-listed with Tami Word. $2,350,000.
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WHITE TIP RANCH 152 ACRES
Colorado v Pitkin County v Snowmass
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his property is 297± acres with a 10,037± square-foot log lodge and is located approximately 10 miles south of the Angel Fire Resort. This luxury retreat has it all! The lodge offers multiple living areas, massive vaulted ceilings and - 297 ACRES floor to ceiling windows to show off the spectacular New Mexico v Colfax County v Black Lake views! The gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, granite countertops, sitting area, and a very large pantry. There are three bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths. There is also a separate bedroom, bath apartment above the three-car garage. Also included are seven fireplaces, two office areas, wine cellar with tasting area, workout room, maintenance storage areas and airlock service entry for apartment, garage and main home. Extensive landscaping with water features and a guest house. A must-see; qualified buyers only. $9,000,000.
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ocated about six miles south of the Angel Fire Resort this - 68.28 ACRES 5,768± square-foot, single-level New Mexico v Colfax County v Black Lake home has three bedrooms, two loft areas, two full and two half baths. Open floor plan with expansive areas for entertaining includes an outdoor patio. There are five fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry, master suite with Kiva fireplace and sitting area, and en suite with a glass block shower, tiled sunken tub with adjacent rock waterfall and windows looking over the southern view. The three-car garage has a guest house above and the equipment barn is 2,400 square-feet. $2,600,000.
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ROBERT MUTZ RANCH - 5,955 ACRES New Mexico v Colfax Co. v Eagle Nest
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his beautiful home is adjacent to Carson National Forest, - 14.7 ACRES just south of the Angel Fire New Mexico v Colfax County v Black Lake Resort. This parcel has a creek, pond, 5,512± square-foot home, - 12 ACRES 1,300± square-foot guest house New Mexico v Colfax Co. v Black Lake and 7,058± square-foot barn his territorial passive solar design has with shop, four stalls, a half-bath, 2,544± square-feet of living area, three tack room, office and indoor bedrooms, two and one-half baths and riding arena. Too many extras to two-car garage with large pond, creek and mention! $1,600,000. close to Carson National Forest. Wonderful views of Wheeler Peak Wilderness area. Fully 84.75± acres located between Ocate landscaped with brick patio and covered and Black Lake in the Sangre de Cristo - 584.75 ACRES decks. Owner/Broker. $800,000. Mountains, with elevations ranging from New Mexico v Mora County v Ocate 8,400 to 9,900 feet. Beautiful easterly views to the plains from the upper elevations of the property. Lots of wildlife including deer, elk, turkey and bear. Receives four elk permits; two either sex and two cow. Property has marketable timber. Accessed by NM Stan Harrell Hwy 120. Power, phone and broadband lo575-377-2344 cated approximately two miles to the southeast on NM 120. Easterly boundary is Manueles Creek monteverde@newmex.com which is year-round with native trout. Northerly boundary is Mora/Colfax county line. $595,000. monteverderealty.com
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GREEN MOUNTAIN RETREAT
620 ACRES
Wyoming v Carbon County v Encampment private mountain retreat opportunity is unique in the Central Rockies and ideal for an individual/family or for a conservation developer. This untouched 620-acre national forest inholding lies in the immediate lee of the Continental Divide between Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Saratoga, Wyo. It has convenient access from a major forest service maintained public road, yet maintains exceptional privacy. With a wide range of recreational opportunities onsite, plus a tremendous private base camp from which to access the vast RouttMedicine Bow National Forest, this gem lends itself to the avid outdoorsman. In addition to the attributes top flight high country properties share, Green Mountain offers something special. Due to its fortunate combination of topography, snowfall, and northeast-facing bowls, the property contains exceptional alpine ski opportunity entirely within its own boundary. $3,710,000.
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Wyoming v Albany County v Laramie
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hree great homes for sale with easy year-round access just 30 minutes south of Laramie and two hours north of Denver in the Fish Creek Ranch Preserve, one of Wyoming’s beautiful mountain ranches. 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 the owners to enjoy. Bordering the ranch to the south are thousands of acres of the Roosevelt National Forest. Each home sits on approximately 35 acres and features outstanding views of the ranch. A full-time resident ranch manager completes this offering.
TURKEY TRACK RANCH New Mexico v Chaves County v Dexter
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irst time offering of the historic Turkey Track Ranch located in southeastern New Mexico. The ranch has been under one family ownership since 1947. The property is comprised of more than 253,000 total acres extending into three New Mexico counties. It is one of the largest ranch offerings in the United States. Acreage: 37,000.00± deeded acres; 48,800.00± New Mexico state lease acres; 167,625.00± Federal BLM lease acres; 253,425.00± total acres. Grazing capacity is 3,000± A.U.Y.L. The ranch has been historically operated as a year-long cow/calf operation with some carryover of stocker calves. The ranch is operated from a headquarters complex located on the east end of the ranch along with three additional cow camps complete with residences, barns and corral. Pasture design includes 13 larger pastures and numerous smaller pastures and holding traps. Livestock water is provided by more than 30 operational water wells, an extensive water pipeline system and several larger earthen tanks scattered throughout the ranch. Terrain is diverse varying from shinnery oak sand country to tight, solid turf grama grass country. The ranch is located in an area of oil and gas production. Over the Scott McNally, Qualifying Broker years ownership has collected significant income from surface damages and sale of sand, P.O. Box 428 • Roswell, NM 88202 gravel and caliche. Ownership controls some minerals that they will convey with the sale of the ranch. A significant amount of ranch equipment is also included with the sale. Cattle 575-622-5867 office may be purchased by a separate contract. Don’t miss this opportunity to own one of the last 575-420-1237 cell large cattle ranches in the West. Call for an appointment to take a look. View on website: sammmcnally@msn.com www.ranchesnm.com. Price: $17,500,000. Cash to seller. ranchesnm.com
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RED HAWK RANCH
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES - 2.91 ACRES California v San Diego County v Fallbrook
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he property is connected to horse trails and embraces acres of year-round producing avocado and citrus trees. Rolling Hills Estates has horse trails, an equestrian center, tranquil pond, mature landscape, and RV parking. This is an outstanding, rare opportunity to acquire the best view lot in the private guard gated community of Rolling Hills Estates. This single-story home sits on a sprawling three acres. An art lover’s dream with art niches throughout the home to display magnificent art. $1,875,888.
SWEET WATER RANCH
4.56 ACRES
California v Los Angeles Co. v Agua Dulce
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his home is perfect for the horse lover as it has a six-stall MD Barn. Multiple pastures and an arena are meant to host all types of equine activities. This five-acre property is not just for the equestrian enthusiasts, but also the outdoor vehicle fanatics. Equipped with RV parking and charging station to allow adventurers to have a place to unwind. On top of all of these amazing amenities, Sweet Water Ranch has exclusive trail access to the Pacific Crest Trail. You are able to take your horses and outdoor vehicles on these trails and some of the paths even lead you to downtown Agua Dulce. $999,000. Contact Brande Roderick: 951-205-0098.
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ast and blast cattle and hay ranch with excellent production, plus incredible equestrian facilities. Premium alfalfa production under pivot irrigation and tremendous water rights. Beautiful home. he best ranch available in the coveted Bighorn Mountain Trophy trout fishing. $5,900,000. Foothills. Privacy, hunting, fishing, views and exquisite improvements. Lots of water and wildlife habitat. Great water rights. Call to find out more about this gem. $18,500,000. Wyoming v Sheridan County v Big Horn
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Wyoming v Johnson County v Buffalo orth Ridge Ranch borders the town of Buffalo, Wyoming, and offers tremendous views of the Bighorn Mountains really nice, small, recreation ranch with excellent privacy and and the beautiful Cloud Peak skyline. Opportunities for cattle, views, yet only five minutes from Buffalo, Wyoming. Live water, future development or conservation—your choice. $1,900,000. water rights, irrigation, tons of wildlife and your own mountain. *Can be purchased with Upper French Creek Ranch. $2,900,000. *Can be purchased with North Ridge Ranch.
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CABIN CREEK RANCH 8,961± ACRES
Wyoming v Sheridan County v Sheridan abin Creek Ranch consists of 7,041± deeded and 1,920± BLM acres in northern Sheridan County. The property is served by extensive infrastructure, including electricity, ranch roads, cross fencing, stock water pipeline, and working corrals. Abundant wildlife includes elk, mule deer, antelope, turkey, sharp tailed grouse, and even black bear find the ponderosa pine ridges and grass-filled hillsides ideal. $4,800,000.
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TAYLOR’S TONGUE RIVER RANCH 283± ACRES
Wyoming v Sheridan County v Sheridan he ranch owns both sides of the iconic Tongue River for almost a mile as it meanders through the center of the property. Located minutes from the historic town of Sheridan along the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains. Of the 283± deeded acres, the ranch is made up of mostly irrigated, subirrigated and riparian land on the fertile river bottom. This is an ideal equestrian property. Fences, ditches and head gates are in good working order. $2,900,000.
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16,175± ACRES
Wyoming v Hot Springs County v Cody wner rated at 250 pairs year-round, this livewater ranch features 16,175± total acres (4,690± deeded, 9,187± BLM and 2,238± state grazing lease), a home, working improvements and early priority irrigation. $3,600,000.
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307-217-2777
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Bears Ranch combines the comfort of a private luxury estate with a plentitude of recreation opportunities throughout the 5,860-acre Shadow Creek Ranch. The 12,000-square-foot custom handcrafted Sitka log home is designed for social gatherings with its open floor plan, including a massive great room and fireplace, billiards table and wet bar, and an enormous chef’s kitchen. The home boasts three separate master suites, four guest suites, a luxurious home theater, a temperature-controlled wine room and a 4,000-square-foot toy barn. Large-scale Douglas fir logs and natural stone throughout add a characteristic reminiscent of national park guest lodges. $8,250,000.
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spen Ridge Ranch is a beautiful and secluded sportsman’s retreat close to three of Colorado’s premier resort towns. The ranch consists of 522± acres bordered by Routt National Forest, 35 minutes from Kremmling, Colo. The property has excellent habitat for Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, black bear, moose, and mountain lion. The ranch also has live water in the East Fork of Blacktail Creek which has a handful of beaver ponds and contains native brook trout. Aspen Ridge Ranch has extensive water rights and approximately 150± acres of irrigated and sub-irrigated meadows. The ranch improvements include a beautiful four-bedroom, fourbath home, luxurious guest cabin, large shop and a yurt with large deck and views of the Gore Range. $2,650,000.
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he 391-acre Red Dirt Creek Ranch features a beautiful, custombuilt log home overlooking Red Dirt Creek meandering through the property for nearly a mile. This ranch is surrounded on three sides by larger ranches with conservation easements. Opportunities for outdoor recreation include excellent hunting, ATVing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and Colorado v Grand County v Kremmling cross-country skiing both on the ranch and Arapaho National itschard Ranch is a beautiful recreational ranch just 20 minutes Forest. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for the perfect from Kremmling, Colo., 35 miles to Steamboat Springs and mountain home or cabin only 15 minutes from town, yet very just over two hours to Denver. The ranch consists of 145± acres secluded with a number of recreational aspects. $1,850,000. including 100± acres irrigated and sub-irrigated high-country meadows and six ponds used for fishing, livestock and wildlife watering. The ranch borders the Carter Creek State Trust lands giving the ranch excellent access to some of the best elk and William George, Broker/Owner mule deer hunting in the Colorado high country. The ranch home is a custom built, two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath, square log 970-485-1052 cell • 970-724-5900 office home with custom woodwork throughout. $915,000. Bill@coranch.com • ColoradoRanchCompany.com
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beautiful and rare land offering in highly desirable West Washoe Valley. Amazing 360-degree views of the snow-capped Sierras, Washoe Lake, Pine Nut Mountains, and valley vistas. Enjoy privacy on 21 acres with three stocked ponds and Lewers Creek running through. This is the perfect location to build your dream home, equestrian estate or gentleman’s ranch. This great central location is close to Lake Tahoe, Reno and Carson City amenities, while at the same time enjoying an ideal, peaceful country setting.
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his beautiful ranch property is located in the highly desirable West Washoe Valley/Franktown area. The main house has been recently remodeled with hardwood floors, new kitchen and ship-lap detail. Enjoy fabulous sunrise views across the valley and peaceful sunsets over the Sierras. Ideal setting for entertaining with separate guest/in-law quarters and in-ground pool. Equestrian and/or livestock facilities on lower parcel.
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his prime parcel has sweeping views of the Sierras, Jobs Peak and Carson Valley. Ideally located on a cul-de-sac in a highly desirable estate development. This is the last large parcel available to build on West Fork Vista Lane. The parcel is fenced on three sides, covered in lush grasses, and has permitted water rights. This parcel offers abundant sunshine, panoramic views and spectacular sunsets. The perfect opportunity to build a private estate home or gentleman’s ranch.
SHEEP CREEK RANCH 16,300 ACRES
Montana v Beaverhead County v Dell
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heep Creek Ranch is located in southern Beaverhead County of southwestern Montana. Elevation ranges from 7,200 to 11,000 feet at the top of the mountain. The ranch encompasses approximately 16,960 acres of which 3,445 are deeded with more than 1,000 acres irrigated. Two homes include the main residence and a modular home. A 4,000-square-foot equipment building and large calving barn with an excellent set of steel corrals are all based at the headquarters. Owner summers 800 cow/calf pairs on the ranch from April through October utilizing the 475-head forest permit and irrigated land. Irrigation is from four creeks and Harkness Lakes, and stock water is plentiful from these creeks and numerous springs. Recreation and hunting opportunities are endless with fishing in two creeks for cutthroat trout. Big game hunting and viewing includes deer, elk, moose, antelope and bear. Irrigated meadows draw many of these species during the hunting season as the ranch boarders the Beaverhead National Forest for almost four miles. Price $6,000,000. Contact Jim Espy, 406-661-3122, jim@ranchmartinc.com.
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n the southeast corner of Powder River County you will find a well-balanced 3,954-acre ranch. In addition to the deeded land, another 785 acres of private lease may be available. Present owner runs both cattle and sheep on this well-fenced property. Improvements include a recently remodeled home and a new home, plus a new shed, barns, corrals and an airplane hanger. Stock water is plentiful from artesian wells, electric wells with pipelines and tanks, and springs and creek. It’s no secret that southeast Montana has some of the best big game hunting in the state. Both species of deer, elk, antelope and upland birds can be found on this ranch. $750/acre or $2,890,650. Jim Espy Broker, 406-661-3122, jim@ranchmartinc.com.
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ocated in the high moisture area of Carter County, you will find 2,180 acres and a home for 225 cows. 2,560 acres of BLM lease fit with the
ranch and offer great summer grazing. The ranch has a new, deep well drilled in 2010 and some shallow ground wells, springs and stock ponds. The ranch has steel corrals with automatic water tanks with feed bunks for wintering cattle. There are hay fields, improved pastures and two sheds for winter protection. And for Mom, you will find a modern three-bedroom home that is only 10 years old; all located only 22 miles from the county seat. If you like hunting, southeast Montana has it all—deer, antelope, upland birds and occasional elk. $2,500,000. Jack McGuinness, 406-671-7078.
COFER RANCH 4,740 ACRES
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his 86-acre farm has 65.5 acres irrigated with center pivot and flood irrigation and is located just over 20 miles from Billings. There is a 1,236-square-foot three-bedroom home, a 1,930-squarefoot garage and shop, and an immaculate 42x90-foot shop with lavatory. For the cattleman and horse lovers, there is a loafing shed and a small corral. The property has Montana v Carbon County v Silesia perimeter vinyl fencing for horse safety. The fish pond is huge, and fresh water is provided by the Glenwood Ditch. Water for the pivot irrigation is pumped from the pond. There are also ditch rights for irrigation. Recreation possibilities include the private pond and Clarks Fork River for fishing, boating and swimming. Hunt deer, turkey, pheasants, ducks, and geese in the river bottom pasture with almost a half-mile of river Jim Epsy frontage. Red Lodge Mountain is just a few minutes away. The big shop is something that should 406-661-3122 interest many types of small business owners and those of you with big boy toys. $800,000. For jim@ranchmartinc.com more information and showings, call Jim Espy, 406-661-3122, Ranchmartinc.com. ranchmartinc.com
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RABBIT RIDGE California v San Luis Obispo County v Paso Robles
his 43,000± square-foot facility is located on 150± acres and includes a 42±-acre vineyard in the heart of wine country, in Paso Robles. Includes a hilltop crush pad behind the winery. This triple level, gravity-flow production winery features multiple labs, offices, catwalks, and event spaces, bottling room, and office space. This is a turnkey facility with equipment included. $14,900,000.
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California v San Luis Obispo County v Paso Robles
Paul Shannon 805-237-4040
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estside Ranch is a premium vineyard in the highly sought terroir of the Adelaida Sub Appellation in the Paso Robles AVA, San Luis Obispo County, California. This approximately 80-acre parcel has a roughly 62-acre mature vineyard composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Malbec, Petite Syrah and Syrah varietals. $4,700,000.
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