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ere’s hoping that it’s cool where you are, as we just had our 40th triple-digit day in Central Texas! I’m taking some hope in the thought that it almost always rains on the opening day of dove season down here, and that happens to be today.

Welcome to our fall issue of Farm & Ranch.

We’re proud to once again have wellknown ranch journalist and photographer, Melissa Hemken, along for the ride, and the common themes in her two terrific ranching stories featured this time around are resurrection and cooperation.

“From the Ashes” tells the story of “how one ranch family rose up after the flames died down,” a poignant look at the sixth generation Ochsner Ranch in Wyoming which had 11,000 acres burn in a lightning-inspired wildfire in July 2016. The story of the 250 neighbors that came to help, and the resiliency of the family and the land is truly inspiring.

In “Goals, Gains, and Getting Along,” these three “G’s” of cooperation tell the story of an unlikely alliance between ranchers, conservationists, and mountain bikers in the Ruby Valley of Montana.

Meanwhile at Farm & Ranch HQ, we’re patiently waiting for some cool air, and celebrating our own alliance; the one that we have with you – our readers and clients.

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contents Featured Articles 16 v GOALS, GAINS AND GETTING ALONG

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68 v FROM THE ASHES

By Melissa Hemken

Farm & Ranch Selects 30 v MONTOSA CANYON RANCH

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RLI Oklahoma Chapter members held a tour of three ranches on the market in McAlester in July. Members, guests and sponsors enjoyed touring the lay of the land of the ranches and enjoying lunch provided by the chapter sponsor, Oklahoma AgCredit. Learn more about this chapter at rlioklahomachapter.com

Arkansas ARA State Convention is September 17-19, 2018 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. RLI Arkansas Chapter Board of Directors will have their last meeting of the year on Monday, September 17. Newly elected board members will be announced at this meeting as well as planning for a new year. ladonna@arkansasrealtors.com

Colorado Come to Colorado January 17-18, 2019 for the chapter’s marketing and education sessions on Thursday and Friday. The chapter is meeting at a different Double Tree Hotel location in January—a short distance from our normal location. We’ll be at the Double Tree Hotel Stapleton North, 4040 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80216. Be sure to make a note of the new location in your calendar. Information about the meeting and hotel registration is available on the Colorado website. Arrive a few days early and take in the National Western Stock Show, which runs from January 6-21. coloradorli.com

Georgia The RLI Georgia Chapter is on the move! RLI’s two-day Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage LANDU course had a great showing of 33 attendees at the NE Metro Atlanta Association of REALTORS®. The chapter provides LANDU Courses towards the ALC Designation and one-day courses across the state.

Course are approved for Georgia real estate continuing ed credit. Our Annual Member Meeting is November 15 in Macon. Come Join Us! rligeorgiachapter.com; galandinstitute@gmail.com

Illinois The annual banquet will be held October 3 at Jim’s Steakhouse in Bloomington. Join us for a casual evening and talk shop about market news/trends and other hot topics while enjoying the steakhouse atmosphere and of course their select cuts of beef. The chapter will also offer a two-day Illinois Managing Broker Course taught

by Norm Willoughby during the first week of December.

Details can be found at rliillinois.org

Pacific NW Kansas The RLI Kansas Chapter held a successful Agricultural Tour in Garden City on August 2-3. RLI members and guests visited the Conestoga Energy Partners plant, American Implement and John Deere Dealership, heard from the Water Commission of the Division of Water Resources Garden City Field Office and visited the Transportation Partners and Logistics (TP&L) Facility. And we can’t forget about the all-important networking that took place.

Louisiana Excited to announce the formation of the RLI Louisiana Chapter! The chapter will be a source for networking and provides quality education opportunities for land professionals across the great state of Louisiana. The first chapter event is an opportunity to earn credits towards the elite Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation with the two-day Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage course on September 17 and 18 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. For more information: louisianarli@gmail.com or call 1-800-866-8538.

The RLI Pacific Northwest Chapter recently held “Agricultural Land Brokerage and Marketing” class by instructor Kirk Goble, ALC. Attendees commented that the information presented was very good. They felt that they walked away with a stronger understanding of agricultural land’s best uses, and how to best value and market it. northwestrlichapter@gmail.com

Tennessee In August a meeting was held in Lebanon where the RLI Tennessee Chapter reorganized and elected a new slate of officers and Board of Directors. The TN Chapter is ready to grow its membership while assisting their clients as the best of the best in the land business.

New officers are President Geoff Hurdle of Lebanon, Vice President Shawn Massey, ALC, of Memphis, Secretary/Treasurer Bob Turner, ALC, of Cordova, and the Board of Directors are Travis Robeson, ALC of Franklin, Todd Henon, ALC, of Chattanooga and Thomas Krajewski, ALC, of Knoxville. Bob Turner, bturner@southernprop.net

Texas Minnesota The RLI Minnesota Chapter has been busy this year: approval of bylaws; strategic planning; working to obtain partners for the chapter; nominations for executive team are finalized with election in September; and will host its annual conference August 22-23, 2018 in New Ulm. The conference will include networking, a marketing session, CE course, farm-to-table luncheon, and speakers on more than corn and beans—wind farms, hydroponics, organics, solar farms, vineyards, Federal Reserve, GreenSeam, and MN State UniversityMankato. A full slate! rliMinnesotaChapter.com; tjensen@nationalland.com

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Land practitioners in Texas know about drought. The RLI Texas Chapter and the TAR Commercial Committee are hosting “Water Rights for Commercial and Land Agents” during the 2018 Texas REALTORS® Conference in San Antonio on September 7. License holders will learn about agencies that regulate water and water-rights valuation.

The RLI Texas Chapter will also install its leaders at the conference, including President Minor Taylor, ALC, for his second term. Visit texasrealestate.com/conference to learn more about these events.

Wyoming The RLI Wyoming Chapter held the “Industrial Hemp – Impacts to Real Estate” class in Casper early September in conjunction with their membership meeting. Attendees have given the class great reviews, such as: “This is most informative class I have ever attended and interesting,” and “Awesome class, so educational.”

property index Acres±

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11............... Yavapai.................. 89 22............... Maricopa............... 24 52............... Yavapai.................. 24 73............... Yavapai.................. 25 85............... Apache.................. 27 90............... Maricopa............... 89 105............. Apache.................. 41 158............. Gila........................ 24 160............. Coconino.............. 32 169............. Mohave................. 25 254............. Yavapai.................. 25 297............. Yavapai.................. 23 342............. Navajo................... 27 434............. Pinal....................... 33 538............. Maricopa............... 89 1,065.......... Cochise................. 33 1,173.......... Apache.................. 27 1,280.......... Apache.................. 27 1,330.......... Apache.................. 27 1,650.......... Apache.................. 26 2,665.......... Santa Cruz............. 32 3,787.......... Santa Cruz............. 30 4,972.......... Santa Cruz............. 28 16,579........ Cochise................. 28

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5,132.......... Monterey.............. 48 9,494.......... Yolo....................... 49 26,600........ Mendocino........... 54

COLORADO 7................. Archuleta............... 36 11............... Grand.................... 93 35............... Archuleta............... 35 35............... Archuleta............... 37 36............... Delta...................... 81 52............... Archuleta............... 36 62............... Archuleta............... 34 80............... La Plata.................. 34 107............. Boulder................. 80 120............. Delta...................... 81 136............. Archuleta............... 37 140............. Larimer.................. 83 180............. Archuleta............... 35 391............. Grand.................... 93 522............. Grand.................... 93 544............. Larimer.................. 79 860............. Larimer.................. 90 3,351.......... Delta...................... 76 3,561.......... Grand.................... 93 5,025.......... Las Animas............ 57 5,860.......... Summit.................. 93 14,000........ Routt...................... 52

25............... Marin..................... 64

GEORGIA

40............... Fresno................... 75

43............... Gilmer................... 77

40............... El Dorado.............. 86 47............... Trinity..................... 49 75............... Marin..................... 65 79............... San Joaquin.......... 49 110............. Humboldt............. 55 160............. Mendocino........... 65 316............. Solano................... 94 414............. San Mateo............ 48 545............. Shasta.................... 55

IDAHO 230............. Franklin................. 59

INDIANA 35............... Harrison................. 46

KENTUCKY 36............... Lewis...................... 87 166............. Lewis...................... 87

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TEXAS

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100............. Gallatin.................. 29 457............. Carbon.................. 96 768............. Gallatin.................. 59 1,013.......... Dawson................. 39 2,295.......... Deer Lodge.......... 59 3,727.......... Powell.................... 58 3,954.......... Powder River........ 96 4,740.......... Carter.................... 96 5,054.......... Fergus................... 59 5,610.......... Powell.................... 58 16,300........ Beaverhead.......... 96 17,262........ Rosebud................ 38 22,480........ Glacier................... 58 42,215........ Lewis & Clark........ 58

392............. Bandera................. 95

NEBRASKA

7,973.......... Sanpete................. 60

2,560.......... Garden.................. 39

525............. Gonzales............... 50 973............. Palo Pinto.............. 56 1,276.......... Real........................ 74

UTAH 29............... Summit.................. 63 40............... Utah....................... 82 54............... Morgan................. 62 68............... Summit.................. 62 255............. Sanpete................. 62 277............. Sanpete................. 63 379............. Wasatch................ 62

WYOMING

NEW MEXICO

620............. Carbon.................. 88

42............... Rio Arriba.............. 61 143............. Catron................... 61 500............. Socorro.................. 60 596............. Catron................... 61 1,040.......... San Miguel............ 56 1,276.......... Catron................... 60 1,514.......... Grant..................... 60 2,874.......... Rio Arriba.............. 52 5,000.......... Santa Fe................ 56 5,600.......... Rio Arriba.............. 61 6,000.......... Catron................... 61 16,309........ Rio Arriba.............. 53 17,800........ Otero..................... 56

900............. Sublette................ 84

NORTH DAKOTA 11,320........ Billings................... 39

OKLAHOMA

790............. Lincoln................... 63 1,074.......... Weston.................. 92 1,360.......... Niobrara................ 39 1,663.......... Crook..................... 92 3,043.......... Niobrara................ 40 3,138.......... Natrona................. 59 3,651.......... Natrona................. 59 4,161.......... Platte..................... 38 4,198.......... Carbon.................. 88 5,371.......... Platte..................... 40 6,223.......... Goshen.................. 38 7,801.......... Weston.................. 92 8,180.......... Goshen.................. 39 8,282.......... Natrona................. 38 9,040.......... Platte..................... 38 9,844.......... Weston.................. 40 15,000........ Park........................ 53 17,000........ Sublette................ 53

1,193.......... Modoc................... 48

MINNESOTA

1,194.......... Yolo....................... 94

82............... Wright................... 85

560............. Choctaw................ 91 660............. Garvin.................... 91 880............. Muskogee............. 91 1,180.......... Love....................... 53 3,750.......... Bryan..................... 91

1,194.......... Yolo....................... 85

MISSOURI

SOUTH DAKOTA

26,056........ Albany................... 52

1,200.......... Yolo....................... 44 3,000.......... Humboldt............. 54

200............. Barry...................... 78

15,427........ Butte...................... 39

83,604........ Big Horn................ 52

716............. Nevada.................. 86 788............. Humboldt............. 55 1,076.......... Humboldt............. 55

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17,147........ Natrona................. 92 18,872........ Goshen.................. 40 19,781........ Laramie................. 38 19,782........ Platte..................... 40 36,653........ Natrona................. 40

broker index 45th Parallel Realty......................................29 45thparallelrealty.com

The Colorado Ranch Company..................93 ColoradoRanchCompany.com

James Land Company.................................88 jameslandco.com

A5 Real Estate..............................................62 a5realestate.com

Cortinas Commercial Real Estate...............95 jrctxre@gmail.com

John See.......................................................77 mvitte@embarqmail.com

Accredited Land Brokers, LLC....................91 worldclassranches.com

Craig A. Stanfield Real Estate & Auction Service....................87 stanfieldproperty.com

Maes Real Estate Services..........................44 john@johnmaes.com

All City Real Estate......................................50 TXRiverRanch.com AmeriMont Real Estate................... Cover, 12 amerimont.com Arnold Realty, Inc.........................................92 ArnoldRealty.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg.........................................46 karenmccartinfoster.bhhsparksweisberg.com Brinkley Property Group..............................74 BrinkleyPropertyGroup.com C3 Real Estate Solutions John Feeney.................................................79 RealEstateInNorthernColorado.com Cabin Country, Inc.......................................83 cabin-country.com California Outdoor Properties....................48 californiaoutdoorproperties.com The Chickering Company, Inc.......................86 ranches@chickeringco.com Cindy Flanigan.............................................80 11021yellowstoneroad.com Clark & Associates Land Brokers, LLC.........38 clarklandbrokers.com Coldwell Banker Lee Johnson.................................................89 lee.johnson@azmoves.com

First United Realty, Inc.................................30 arizonaland.com Four Star Realty............................................54 ranchagent.com Galles Properties.........................................34 GallesProperties.com Genesis Real Estate & Development, Inc.....................................41 trena.grantham@gmail.com

Mason Real Estate Inc.................................76 MasonREColorado.com Premier Ranch Properties...........................60 nmranchproperties.com Ranchline......................................................56 Ranchline.com The Ranch Mart............................................96 ranchmartinc.com Realty Concepts...........................................75 12755RustySpurLn.com

The Group Inc..............................................90 pattiphillips.thegroupinc.com

RE/MAX Lakeside........................................78 lakelifeisgreat.com

Harrigan Land Company LLC.....................52 harriganland.com

RE/MAX Mountain West Lario Team....................................................81 larioteam.com

Headquarters West, Ltd. Andy Groseta...............................................23 headquarterswest.com

Sotheby’s International Realty....................64 alexa@alexaglockner.com

Headquarters West, Ltd. Paul Groseta.................................................24 headquarterswest.com Headquarters West, Ltd. Sam Hubbell................................................28 headquarterswest.com

Summit Sotheby’s International Realty......82 kerryoman.com Swan Land Company...................................58 swanlandco.com United Country Real Estate........................85 unitedcountry.com

Headquarters West, Ltd. Traegen Knight............................................26 headquarterswest.com

United Country Green Fields Real Estate.............................94 stockingteam.com

High Mountain Real Estate.........................84 highmtn.com

Vice Properties.............................................64 scottmurphy707@gmail.com

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Gallatin Legacy Ranch Gallatin Legacy Ranch Bozeman, Montana

There are many beautiful places in Montana, but few that inspire such awe, such beauty and tranquility, that even the busiest of souls will pause, take a deep breath and listen to the stillness of the land.

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ontana’s vast landscape created an outdoorsman’s paradise, among the lush green river bottom, rugged back country of Horseshoe Hills, and snow-capped peaks of Big Sky Country. Accented by five beautiful mountain ranges and miles of meandering river, it is nestled into the majesty of the Rocky Mountains where the views are unlike any other. The property boasts premium fly-fishing along several miles of trout filled waters, trophy whitetail and mule deer, abundant upland and lowland game bird populations, and the largest elk population in the area.

Gallatin Legacy Ranch is one of the last ranches of its kind in Southwest Montana.

The ranch is comprised of two large ranch holdings, 682± acres referred to as the Lower Portion and 2,562± acres referred to as the Upper Portion. With over 3,244± deeded acres, 2.7± miles of East Gallatin River, and bordered by thousands of acres of adjoining state land and conservation easements, it is unheard of to find this combination of amenities within 25 minutes of Bozeman, Montana. You can look in any direction and see miles of unobstructed nature, and yet drive just 10 minutes to the charming town of Manhattan, or 25 minutes to Bozeman—a thriving community with culture, restaurants, symphonies, shopping and more.

The ranch features a 5,000±-square-foot custom home thoughtfully designed for main-level living with four bedrooms and five and one-half baths. The master has a spacious three-piece bathroom suite.

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the guest quarters features a bed and bath suite with private parking area, patio and entry. The home also features a large office, two great rooms, home theatre, library, wet bar, walk-out patio and gourmet kitchen.

Also included are four guest log cabins, a picnic and bonfire area with teepees, historic homestead and barnyard founded in 1867, a pistol gallery, five-stand sporting clays, a long range shooting area, two ponds (one fully-stocked cutthroat trout pond with a swimming hole and sand bar), and more.

The quality habitat on the ranch allows excellent hunting for pheasant, waterfowl, whitetail and mule deer, antelope, elk,

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and huns. Owners and their guests have also seen bobcat, beaver, river otter, mink, raccoon, moose, and mountain lion, plus all the upland and lowland birds including eagles. The adjoining state lands allow for further hunting opportunities and is an added benefit in the overall management of game. There is access to more than 40 miles of hiking and riding trails and access to a world-class equestrian center. Reaching depths of 14 feet and spanning over one acre, the Ranch’s Cutthroat Trout Pond and Swimming Hole is great entertainment for the entire family. Whether it is casting a line, paddleboarding or swimming on a hot

summer’s day, swinging off the rope swing or ice skating and fishing in the winter, memories made here last a lifetime.

The “Watering Hole” is a rustic wood building with fireplace, bar, and custom deck for entertaining. From the deck, one can relax and watch the 5-stand sporting clays shooting fun. The shooting range has seven solar-powered clay pigeon throwing stations. The 5-stand creates a great place to bond with friends and family while honing your shooting skills.

Gallatin Legacy Ranch is just 10 minutes from the rural town of Manhattan, Montana.

At its roots, Manhattan began as a farming community and successfully continues that heritage today. Manhattan is the definition of “Small Town Charm,” with its excellent school system, strong work ethic, friendly community, parades, local grocery store and time for neighborly chats with the locals.

It’s an easy 25-minute drive to Bozeman via I-90, where one can enjoy seasonal farmer’s markets, fine dining, culture, concerts and museums. Take a quick trip to Big Sky Ski Resort for year-round recreation or tour through Yellowstone National

Park, only 60-90 minutes away. Bozeman is a unique town, bustling with an eclectic lifestyle. Its population is over 40,000 and the town boast a robust downtown.

Outdoor activities are practically endless with hiking, fishing, mountain biking and skiing just minutes away.

History runs deep through the veins of the Gallatin Legacy Ranch. The ranch has been entrusted to only three owners since before the land was designated a “Territory” in the late 1800’s. In fact, the remains of the original 1867 “Oyler Homestead” is still preserved on the ranch today. It’s said that the Native Americans found the fishing and wildlife so plentiful that one couldn’t see between the teepees sitting along the river banks.

The original home is lined with newspapers dating back to the late 1800s, with a few of the names and birthdays of the children still memorialized on the walls within.

With no through access, both portions of the ranch provide end-of-the-road privacy and seclusion. Private access from the BZN airport is made easy with a runway for landing small single-engine planes, or a five-minute helicopter ride from Yellowstone Jet Center.

Gallatin Legacy Ranch offers an opportunity that most people in this country can only dream of... a heritage to pass on to future generations.

Regan Barranger 406-539-5382 gallatinlegacyranch.amerimont.com regan@amerimont.com • amerimont.com

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Montana’s Ruby Valley is a BOOMTOWN of Creative Conservation Strategic Alliances

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istorically, ranchers tend to lean toward independence. However, in many places across the country, including the Ruby Valley of southwestern Montana, ranchers band together not only with each other, but also with conservationists, recreationists, vacationers, and out-of-state landowners. The collective power of a group alleviates the challenges the ranchers face: tightened public grazing regulations, predation of cattle, decreased irrigation water, and new land ownership.

One of these ranchers is Rick Sandru of Twin Bridges, Montana (pop. 395). North of town, the Sandru family’s ranchlands step from bench to bench down to the banks of the Jefferson River.

The Tobacco Roots, Ruby, Snowcrest and Highland mountains tower above the valley. Sandru, and sons Tyler and Joe, truck

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their cattle 50 miles to the Upper Ruby River to graze with the Ruby Valley Stock Association on a BeaverheadDeerlodge National Forest allotment.

In the 1990s, the association’s grazing plan prompted the Montana Wildlife Federation to sue the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The lawsuit resulted in the Beaver Riparian Guidelines, which the association still follows. The guidelines stipulate there only be hoof disturbance — whether cattle, elk or moose — along 30 feet of stream bank per each 100 foot transect. This is for streams to deepen, narrow, and become shaded for cooler water that benefits fish and wildlife.

“To keep cattle away from riparian areas, we now maintain a network of water tanks,” explains Rick Sandru,

who serves as the Ruby Valley Stock Association president and foreman of the range riders. “There’s a huge difference in stream vegetation. The willows exploded and the creeks narrowed up so much I can hear the stream’s water, but I can’t see where to cross it with my horse.”

The stock association achieved this because they sat down with USFS and planned how to meet the wildlife habitat goals and continue to graze the Upper Ruby River.

IN DEFENSE OF RANCHING In 2010, association members lost 86 calves and 30 cows to wolf predation on the allotment. Wolves also hit cattle owned by several other permittees in the area, but USDA APHIS

Wildlife Services were out of funding for the year and unable to help with predator control. The ranchers faced large financial losses.

Association members learned of a statute in Montana law that allows producers to form a county Livestock Protection Committee. The statute assesses a fee of up to a dollar a head of livestock to defray the cost of stock lost to predation, or by any threat.

The fees accumulate into a special deputy fund at the county level, but producers, led by a three-member board, control dispersal.

To organize the Livestock Protection Committee, 51 percent of the producers owning 55 percent of the cattle in the county signed the petition in favor of the assessed fee. “I spent some days

Rick’s son Joe Sandru prowls the cowherd.

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In 2010, Ruby Valley Stock Association members lost 86 calves and 30 cows to wolf predation on their mountain allotment. USDA APHIS Wildlife Services were out of funding for the year and unable to help with predator control. As a result the ranchers faced large financial losses. But on-the-ball Association members including president Rick Sandru, doctoring here with son Joe, learned of a statute in Montana law that allows producers to form a county Livestock Protection Committee.

It didn’t take the resourceful Association long to get one pulled together.

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in the pickup making ranch visits to get enough signatures. Now we, the producers of Madison County, have the means to defend ourselves and to help each other,” Sandru says of the livestock protection fund.

A WEED-FREE WATERSHED Over the years, invasive species steadily marched across the association’s allotment. Five years ago, the association gained USFS consent to spray the weeds. To show results, the association members utilize GPS technology to annually map the location and reduction of weeds. The association began invasive plant control at the headwaters of the Ruby River and prioritized the main road. Association permittees trail mother cows eight miles down the road to the lower corrals.

“Before we began to spray, cattle arrived at the corrals covered in houndstongue seeds,” Sandru says of the weed invasion, “and carried it

back to our ranches in the valley.” The association’s volunteer work results in travel corridors clean of weeds, and reduced spread of invasive plants.

Association members organized their efforts into the Upper Ruby Weed Cooperative, which now receives private and government funding to hire a private contractor to spray. “Every year the association also has a volunteer spray day,” Sandru explains. “The county comes with its crews to help us, and the Forest Service provides herbicide.” This group push to cover a large swath of the allotment catches any patches that bloomed late or were missed by the private contractor.

WILDERNESS WITH LIMITS In 2013, the Montana Forest Jobs and Recreation Act proposed thousands of acres of the state as Wilderness. The bill, which never made it through U.S. Congress because of public dissent, included

the association’s allotment in the proposed Snowcrest Wilderness Area. The Forest Service drew this new boundary to follow the Ruby River, and placed 30 existing water tanks and 20 miles of waterline in the Wilderness Area.

The bill grandfathered in the grazing permits, fencing, waterlines and tanks, but left implementation up to the local district ranger. The association worried this could mean no backhoe use, and force them to pack a shovel and pick in on horseback to maintain the water system by hand.

The association requested that the Wilderness boundary follow the existing Gilbert Trail that runs above the water infrastructure. This adjustment reduced the Wilderness Area by 20,000 acres, and brought mountain bikers to the aid of the ranchers. Bicycles are not allowed in Wilderness Areas, and pedaling recreationists wanted to continue to use the trail, which was slated to be

Montana rancher Rick Sandru keeps a few extra steers to finish for conservation partners and new neighbors, as they want to purchase Sandru Ranch beef. “I get random texts on the weekend,” Sandru laughs, “from a summer resident or wilderness advocate telling me they ate Sandru beef at a barbecue and, ‘Man, it was great.’ Good beef definitely doesn’t hurt your relationships.”

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within the Wilderness.

“Mountain bikers are vocal as heck,” Sandru says of the recreationists’ advocacy. “They really get people’s attention. We weren’t just saying, ‘Hell no, to wilderness.’ Through conversations with the bill’s author, Senator Jon Tester, and conservation groups, the boundary adjustment was approved. Then the bill never made it through Congress.” Sandru feels that the bill’s demise was, in part, due to the strong, unified voice of ranchers, mountain bikers and conservationists.

Recreationists favor the Ruby Valley because it lies 87 miles west of Bozeman, Montana, one of the fastest growing towns in the West. “On the weekends I have to wait a long time to drive across the highway to my lower pastures,” Sandru says, “because there’s one after another Subaru with the number six license plate coming out of Bozeman full of people wanting to have fun in the mountains. And we, the ranchers and

recreationists, need to figure out how to work together.”

For this reason, Sandru helped establish the Beaverhead-Deerlodge Working Group, a coalition of interested citizens that advises the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest on management practices.

“The Forest Service needs to manage public lands to enhance recreational opportunities and wilderness characteristics, and for natural resource use,” Sandru says emphatically. “The working group advises the Forest Service to focus on wilderness experiences and management rather than preservation, because preservation leads to degradation. Just look around at the massive amount of dead trees caused by pine bark beetles because natural fire was suppressed. ” By seeking non-traditional allies for ranching, like mountain bikers, Ruby Valley ranchers create a larger voice with more weight in public land management decisions.

WATER FOR ALL Land use in the mountains directly affects the valley ranches, because the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest holds the headwaters of the Ruby River. The Ruby, Big Hole and Beaverhead rivers converge to create the Jefferson River, off which the Sandru family holds 1871 water rights.

Sandru experiments with irrigation practices to enhance his crop yields.

“Up on the bench our hay production declined and I was so frustrated,” Sandru recalls. “We had gone to minimum till and a hard pan developed.”

The field’s pivot applied only a small amount of water on every pass.

With no deep-water penetration, the shallow Kentucky bluegrass roots overtook the alfalfa. Sandru borrowed a penetrometer to measure subsurface soil compaction, and the penetrometer rod only went in four inches.

“I completely changed the dynamics of the soil by changing the package on that pivot,” Sandru says of soil

Rick Sandru strives to re-examine all ag practices for improvement. He sprayed milkweed for years. “I then learned that Monarch butterflies heavily rely on milkweed for their food source,” Sandru explains. “So we changed our spraying program to accommodate that. We still spray the pesky weed out of the fields, but we now leave milkweed in the fence lines and on the railroad right-of-way to provide food for the butterflies.

It’s those little things that make people realize that [ranchers] are conservationists too.”

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improvement. “I increased the water application, and, when it finally broke through the hardpan, the crop took off. That bench is a rock pile, and now the penetrometer goes in about 18 inches. My sons and I now apply up to three inches of water in a pass with no run off. It goes down deep and keeps an alfalfa stand.

“We’ve changed all of our pivots so that we apply large amounts of water, run them around and then shut them off. It’s gone back to more of a wheelline or even flood irrigation type scenario. It also increases the recharge back into the groundwater. I can see the low spots are wet as the cattails are growing again.”

This recharge is important because in 1988 the Jefferson River trickled dry below the Sandru Ranch. The public outcry caused the ranchers who irrigate off the Jefferson to organize a telephone tree, which the Internet now replaces, to monitor and communicate water levels.

Several ranches, including Sandru, host gauging stations.

“All of us ranchers try to maintain 40 cfs [cubic feet per second] in the Jefferson down to the town of Whitehall, about 25 miles,” Sandru explains, “and we’re successful. We work together to conserve water for stream flow, and the reason I really like it is because it’s voluntary. There’s no water commissioner or anybody forced to not use water. The valley is productive and everybody benefits.

When my family bought this place in 1990 the fish count was 250 fish per mile, and in 2015 it was 1,200 brown and rainbow trout.” This wonderful fishery brings anglers from across the nation to the banks of the Jefferson.

COMMON VALUES Outdoor recreation opportunities in the Ruby Valley attract numerous out-of-state landowners. Summer residents purchase former working ranches for vacation properties. With the decrease in full-time residents, the valley’s rural towns struggle to fill community services such as volunteer ambulance and fire crews.

“The valley gets fewer and fewer young families,” Sandru remarks.

“The new landowners are great, but it’s not the same support for the local

economy. My family loses our leases regularly as land changes hands, and the new owners only bought the place for fishing. If ag lands aren’t in production, then infrastructure that makes our rural communities work is lost.

“All the things that out-of-staters come here to enjoy exist because of working ranches,” Sandru points out.

“If they want to come and enjoy the same thing with their grandkids, then they need to sit down and talk with the working ranch community. Ranch families don’t have businesses out East to pump money into our outfits.”

Sandru feels agriculture is at a critical juncture to keep working ranches viable. To address challenges, Sandru invited several land managers, conservationists, ranchers and recreationists over for coffee.

“We sat around my kitchen table and visited,” Sandru says, “and it became evident that we have a lot in common.”

The conversation grew into the Ruby Valley Strategic Alliance, sponsored by the Ruby Valley Conservation District.

Alliance members include the Montana Wilderness Association, Greater

Yellowstone Coalition, The Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society, and representative ranchers from the valley’s grazing associations.

“Alliance members agree that to achieve our mutual long-term conservation goals,” Sandru explains. “working ranches must remain intact and viable. We agree the deeded ground down in the valley and the Federal lands are connected, and can’t be managed separately. The Alliance is currently at work on a watershed management plan [to ensure combined management].”

Every June, the Ruby Valley Conservation District hosts a welcome-to-the-neighborhood party with a guest speaker to highlight conservation efforts in the valley.

Over barbecued beef and potato salad, summer residents chat with ranchers about their shared interests and appreciation of the Ruby Valley. And as the valley’s community turns to look, together, at natural resource and ag concerns, their combined actions conserve the land for all.

Reprinted with permission from Working Ranch Magazine.

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alking L Ranch remains one of the last operating cattle ranches headquartered right in Wickenburg, an area well-known throughout the world as a team roping and horse enthusiast destination. In total the ranch has 296.66 deeded acres and 52 sections Arizona v Yavapai & Maricopa Counties v Wickenburg of Arizona state lease and BLM. The ranch historically runs approximately 300 head of cattle year-round. The 110-acre headquarters is two miles north of downtown Wickenburg with 30 acres irrigated by sprinklers along the Hassayampa River. There are seven homes throughout the ranch, a large equipment shop and a landscape material/gravel pit. This is an extremely well-watered desert ranch with 24 operating wells. There are working pens with triggers at every water.

Current ownership has done a magnificent job in maintaining and improving the ranch. It is offered turnkey with cattle and equipment at the reduced price of $4,000,000. Alternatively, the ranch with 234.67 acres and grazing leases may be purchased for $2,500,000; or the shop/gravel pit on 61.99 acres may be purchased for $1,500,000. You will not find very many ranches around like the Walking L. See a video on our website.

WALKING L RANCH 296.66 ACRES

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CANYON RIVER RANCH

158.12 ACRES

Arizona v Gila County v Payson anyon River Ranch’s 158.12 acres is located 6.5 miles west of Payson surrounded by Tonto National Forest.

It has a 20,000-square-foot covered arena, 5,664-square-foot—covered pavilion, decorative water tank tower and a large water storage tank with pump house. The property has final plat approval for 116 lots; a new owner can either complete the development or keep it as an estate-sized ranch in one of Arizona’s most sought-after areas. $3,600,000.

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CHERRY SPRINGS RANCH 52.26 ACRES

Arizona v Yavapai County v Cherry herry Springs Ranch is 90 miles north of Phoenix at 4,800-feet elevation. It has an abundance of riparian growth along Cherry Creek and a large year-round spring with water rights. It is easily accessible and has a 2,403-square-foot cabin and a guest home. Bordered by Prescott National Forest, the scenic setting of CSR makes it a tranquil location for either a recreational retreat or for full time enjoyment. $1,250,000.

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he Dos S is a 22.78-acre private inholding surrounded by Tonto National Forest. It is located behind a locked gate approximately 35 miles from WestWorld in Scottsdale and 40 miles from Payson. Set in a classic Sonoran Desert setting with riparian along a creek and spring-fed pond, it would make for an excellent site for an off-grid, private, secluded estate but still close enough to the northeast Phoenix metro area. $950,000.

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THE DOS S 22.78 ACRES

Arizona v Maricopa County v Fountain Hills

GRANITE VIEW RANCH 253.76 ACRES

Arizona v Yavapai County v Prescott ranite View Ranch is 253.76 acres located 25 miles northwest of Prescott.

It is bisected by the Mint Wash riparian corridor, borders Prescott National Forest, has a beautiful mix of vegetation and outstanding views of Granite Mountain.

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. Either keep the ranch intact for a larger estate or the seven lots may be split up to three times for the potential for 21 home sites. $1,500,000.

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SETTLER VALLEY RANCH

73.01 ACRES

Arizona v Yavapai County v Dewey his is an attractive little ranch that is easily accessible from both Prescott and the Phoenix Metro area. Located in one of northern Arizona’s most popular areas around Prescott, the ability to control four sections of ranchland is significant.

Perhaps one of the most unique features is that the ranch is authorized by the state and BLM to run either cattle and/ or goats on its grazing leases. The 73 deeded acres at the headquarters has a 2,140-square-foot Santa Fe-style main home, 1,224-square-foot barn, shop, greenhouse and chicken coop. $900,000.

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TOPOCK VILLAGE 169.32 ACRES

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itting at an elevation of 600-feet overlooking Topock Marsh and the Colorado River in the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is Topock Village. The 169.32 acres have paved road access on three sides and all utilities except for sewer are available. It has conditional zoning for 206 single family lots on 82.16 acres, but the attractive winter/spring climate and location just north of Interstate 40 may warrant an RV park development. Submit ALL offers.

Reduced to $675,000.

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LITTLE COLORADO RIVER RANCH 1,650 ACRES

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ocated in central Apache County, Arizona, a short 10 minutes from Springerville, this ranch has lots of water! The property is a 200 AU ranch with 1,650 deeded acres, 13 sections Arizona state lease, and is fully improved with a nice headquarters. The ranch includes 400 acres of irrigated or sub-irrigated meadow and farm land, improved with permanent pasture for grazing. Irrigation is provided by decreed surface water rights from the Little Colorado River and supplemented by two irrigation wells. Live, year-round livestock water is supplied by three miles of river running through the ranch, six spring-fed ponds, three wells and four miles of pipeline. This ranch is being sold turnkey with 190 head of adult cows/bulls and ranch equipment, including a 2012 966k CAT loader, 2012 329E CAT excavator, several ranch trucks, trailers, tractors and farm equipment. The ranch includes a solid gravel pit lease providing additional income. This is an extremely rare property due to the abundance of live water and location in a mild southwestern climate within minutes’ drive of the White Mountains. It is home to prime hunting, trout fishing and winter snow skiing. $4,500,000.

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OLD GREER PLACE 1,330 ACRES

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he ranch is located directly west of the town of St. Johns. US Hwy 180 runs through the center of the ranch. Deeded land includes numerous live-water springs and sub-irrigated meadow lands adjacent to the Big Hollow Wash. There is a total of 1,330 deeded acres with an additional 1,300-acres Arizona State Lease and the ranch will run approximately 35 animal units yearlong. $735,000.

HUNT VALLEY RANCH 1,173 ACRES

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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 twoacre improved pasture. This ranch is a nice rural homesite with close proximity to the county seat in St. Johns. $595,000.

GOODWATER RANCH 342 ACRES

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oodwater Ranch is located 15-miles east of Holbrook, Arizona, on the south side of I-40 and west of the Petrified Forest Park. It has 342-deeded acres with two irrigation wells and a fallow farm. The ranch has 200-head grazing capacity on state, BLM and open range lands north of the Puerco River. Improvements include extensive set of working corrals and typical ranch headquarters with two houses and several outbuildings. $850,000.

ALPINE 85 PROPERTY 85 ACRES

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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 and worldclass 400+ point bulls. With the large ponderosa pine and beautiful oak trees scattering the property, there is great potential for a private, secluded homesite in the pines or possibly development into smaller tracts. $1,200,000. Offers for a partial purchase will be considered.

RIVER RANCH 1,280 ACRES

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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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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.

CANELO SPRINGS RANCH 4,972 ACRES

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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.

GREEN HILLS RANCH

100 ACRES

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pectacular 100-acre working farm minutes from historic downtown Bozeman, near Hyalite Canyon and numerous mountain trails. The highlight of this property is the 8,492-square-foot, four-bedroom, seven-bath main home which features reclaimed lumber, hand-hewn beams, custom stone work, antique lighting, lath-and-plaster walls, several fireplaces and a theatre room. A series of ponds lead to a three-acre stocked lake with a pavilion and all the amenities needed for a barbecue. There are two guest homes on the property, a farmhouse and large guest home.

Also found on this property are cabins, an original one-room school house, barns, detached three-car garage, hay barn, shop and horse shelters. $7,650,000. www.greenhillsranch.com

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Montosa Canyon Ranch

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he 3,787¹-acre Montosa Canyon Ranch is the premier gentleman’s ranch in Arizona!

Located 30 minutes south of Tucson in Santa Cruz County, it spreads across 627-deeded acres of lush irrigated pastures and rich native grasslands. There are also 3,160 acres of state-leased land adjacent. The ranch is set amid the sweeping landscapes of southern Arizona between Green Valley and Tubac at an ideal 3,100-feet elevation. With the towering Santa Rita and Tumacacori Mountains as its backdrop, the ranch has been developed to the highest standards of quality and artisan craftsmanship as an exceptional equestrian estate. The beautiful main house, guest house and show barn are all of magnificent SpanishColonial design. There are three barns, a full-

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size arena, corrals, paddocks and a multi-purpose shop. All the farm and ranch equipment convey making this one-of-a-kind legacy ranch a turnkey operation. Water rights are excellent including irrigation grandfathered water rights that provide flood irrigation for the verdant pastures. There are two irrigation wells that produce 1,500 gpm and 1,000 gpm respectively.

There are also three other exempt wells for the residences and livestock. With all of its majestic beauty, views, location and amenities, Montosa Canyon Ranch is the crown jewel of the Santa Cruz River Valley and Arizona. $7,750,000. montosacanyonranch.com

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SOUTH MILL RANCH Arizona v Santa Cruz County v Tubac

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outh Mill Ranch is 2,665± deeded acres of dramatic rolling hills which boasts the most impeccable improvements in Arizona. There is a magnificent main house, two very attractive guest houses and a stable complex with a hay barn, corrals, pens, picnic ramadas, shop, windmill and helipad. The ranch is perfect for a family or corporate retreat. It is also ideal for a small cow-calf operation. South Mill Ranch is adjacent and just east of the San Cayetano Mountains and north of 10,000± acres of preserve land on the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area and Patagonia Lake State Park. Mountain views of the Santa Rita’s, San Cayetano’s and Grosvenor Hills are astonishing in all directions. Climate is excellent year-round at 4,100-feet elevation. South Mill lies inside an electric gate off a paved road and all utilities are underground. The sheer beauty and diversity of the land, breathtaking vistas, incredibly impressive amenities and complete privacy are almost overwhelming at the South Mill Ranch. All of the luxurious furniture conveys. $7,500,000.

MOOSE RANCH Arizona v Coconino County v Williams oose Ranch is the most spectacular 160-acre in-holding in Arizona! It is surrounded by the 1.5M-acre Kaibab National Forest. The property has incredible views of the San Francisco Peaks and forest.

The ranch has lush stands of tall ponderosa pines, generous pristine meadows and acres of large ponds that have just been cleaned and deepened to create an unbelievable ranch retreat. The ranch has electricity, an oversized alternative septic system and a 5,000-gallon coated steel underground water storage tank. There is a new well, large arena pad, corrals, improved perimeter fencing and roads with cinders capping.

Underground electric and water are installed to a magnificent building site. The ranch is 20 minutes to Williams on excellent roads and 35 minutes to Flagstaff. The air is cool, crisp and clean at 6,700 feet. This is substantially the lowest priced large acreage in the area.

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ottonwood Canyon Ranch is a rare, all deeded property conArizona v Pinal County v Marana sisting of 434± contiguous acres of a spectacular riparian canyon filled with stands of saguaros, massive granite boulders, cottonwoods, willows, ironwoods, mesquites, a seasonal creek and a large waterfall.

The ranch is located in Marana, Arizona, on the northwest side of the Tortolita Mountains, a 30-mile drive north of downtown Tucson.

There are over 5,600 acres and over 30 miles of great hiking trails in the Tortolita Mountain Park just southeast of the ranch. Development has crept closer in most directions and the popular Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Resort is just over the mountain to the south, but the ranch is extremely private and quiet. The ranch has stunning views of mountains and the majestic box canyon. It has diverse topography, vegetation and wildlife. There is also electricity and a well on the property. The ranch is perfect for a family legacy ranch, a corporate or church retreat, healing center or boutique hotel. It also has future development potential. Cottonwood Canyon Ranch’s unrivaled beauty is breathtaking and a must see. $5,500,000.

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ancho De Las Rocas is truly a one-of-a kind ranch that is rarely available. The ranch is located in the Texas Canyon in the Dragoon Mountains in southeast Arizona. It consists of 1,065± acres of diverse land highlighted by magnificent boulder formations. The ranch has electricity, several wells, and excellent access only five minutes to I-10 and with good roads that wind through spectacular canyons. It feels extremely remote and private yet it is Arizona v Cochise County v Dragoon only 45 minutes to the Tucson International Airport and 15 minutes to Benson. The ranch has been featured in several Hollywood movies and television shows. Climate is excellent year-round at 5,000feet elevation. Views are incredible and the land’s dramatic beauty is very humbling.

The ranch has unlimited potential; it is perfect for the ultimate trophy ranch for a family or a corporate retreat, wellness center and more. There are two small homes suitable for a ranch foreman or temporary housing. Rancho de las Rocas is one of the American Southwest’s greatest private treasures. $8,500,000. The ranch is also offered in five smaller parcels from $1,000,000.

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HIDDEN VALLEY PARADISE - 62 ACRES Colorado v Archuleta County v Pagosa Springs

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creek runs through this stunning 62-acre property featuring an exquisite 3,945-squarefoot hand-crafted, full round log home with stunning mountain views and a pond.

Upon entering the home through the three-bay log porte-cochere with copper gutters and handmade elk chandelier, one is immediately drawn to the high-end upgrades at every turn. With four bedrooms and three and one-half baths, including a main level master, the residence offers an open great room showcased by the River Rock Rumford Fireplace and 100-year-old reclaimed wood floors and a gourmet kitchen. Outside, the home offers almost 2,000-square-feet of decks and two outside entertainment areas. The detached 48x84 barn/ workshop with a wood stove could be utilized as a horse barn, workshop and/or storage for cars and toys. The private pond is abundant with wildlife and is fed by a year-round creek that runs through the property. Adjacent 36-acre parcel available for $495,000. (MLS 748318) Offered at $2,395,000 by Juli Morelock, 970-946-2137, Juli@GallesProperties.com.

PINE MEADOWS RANCH 80 ACRES

Colorado v La Plata County v Bayfield estled in the Pine River Valley only 20 minutes from Durango, Colorado, this 79.36 acre property offers three homes, multiple outbuildings, a stocked pond and lush meadows supported by seven shares (1.71± CFS) of water rights. The updated 3,665-squarefoot main home is bright and open with a one-level open floor plan recently remodeled to reflect a southwestern mountain style. In addition to the three bedrooms, two and one-half baths and chef’s kitchen, the main home offers a great room with a fireplace and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the back patio, pond and meadows beyond, as well as a newly added 696-square-foot office/game room with a wood burning fireplace. A separate 1,282-square-foot guest house offers two bedrooms, one and one-half baths and a living room and kitchen, while the 1,725-square-foot caretaker’s house boasts four bedrooms and three baths. Outbuildings include a 1,500-square-foot shop, which could be converted to a barn, and a 750-square-foot wood/loafing shed and 422-square-foot hay shed. With multiple homes and outbuildings, close proximity to Durango and water rights, this property offers year-round recreational and agricultural opportunities in a sought-after location with a moderate climate. (MLS 747224) Offered at $1,875,000 by Juli Morelock, 970-946-2137, Juli@GallesProperties.com.

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NAVAJO PEAK RANCH - 180 ACRES Colorado v Archuleta County v Chromo ater‚ views, privacy—welcome home to Navajo Peak Ranch. Located on 180 pristine acres at the base of the Continental Divide, Navajo Peak Ranch is bordered on two sides by National Forest. With an amazing amount of water, the property boasts two stocked ponds plus three additional ponds that could be enlarged, creeks, numerous springs and water rights to support lush, irrigated meadows and what is truly a wildlife refuge. The custom home offers amazing finishes, with a detached two-car garage and bunk house. This rare property must be seen to be believed. (MLS 724662) Offered at $2,944,000 by Steve Crow, 970-946-2134, SteveCrow@GallesProperties.com.

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ROCKIN’ R RANCH - 35 ACRES Colorado v Archuleta County v Pagosa Springs 35-acre horseman’s paradise, the Rockin’ R features a 4,897-square-foot western-style home, a 5,000-square-foot, eight-stall barn with a lounge area, tack room, hay storage, supply room and wash room, and a custom 25x60 equipment barn, two 12x24 loafing sheds with water and power, two large paddocks with Cameo fencing, an outdoor 132x208 riding arena and a 60-foot round pen. Private access to National Forest. (MLS 743769) Offered at $1,195,000 by Steve Crow, 970-946-2134, SteveCrow@GallesProperties.com.

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his exquisite 52-acre estate, tucked in among towering ponderosa pines, stands sentinel above Hidden Valley Lake amid expansive Colorado Rocky Mountain views that will take your breath away. The estate’s hilltop inspired residences, all timber-frame construction built in harmony with the natural beauty of its forested setting, include a 5,067-square-foot three-bedroom, three and one-half-bath main home, a 2,365-square-foot two-bedroom, three-bath guest home, and a caretaker’s studio apartment located above a separate three-car garage. The heart of the main home is comprised of the gorgeous, open and inviting living and dining rooms, where massive windows frame amazing mountain and lake views. A two-story vaulted ceiling soars above, and an open, native-rock fireplace divides the spaces and provides a dramatically welcoming focal point. Located within the coveted gated community of Hidden Valley Ranch, this estate is one of only 35 private, large-acre homesites situated on more than 1,630 pristine acres in southwestern Colorado, with private equestrian facilities, miles of riding and hiking trails, wildlife viewing and the 55-acre Hidden Valley Lake, which includes a boat dock for small water craft and provides fly-fishing opportunities with a developed fish habitat for rainbow trout, brown trout and Snake River cutthroats.

Offered at $6,456,000 by Lindy Moore, 970-749-5062, Lindy@GallesProperties.com. Co-listed with LaWana DeWees, Team Murphy Realty.

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Most furnishings in home shall be included in sale. (745064) Offered at $1,425,000 by Diane Burnett, 970-749-4303, Diane@GallesProperties.com.

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MULESHOE RANCH Y-6 RANCH

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,161± acres made of 839± deeded with 320± irrigated acres and 3,322± BLM acres. Elegant 9,776-square-foot home with 9,781± total acres: 19,341 deeded and 440 state lease acres. outstanding features and more! Reduced to $5,500,000. Scott Leach, 1,396± irrigated acres. $18,000,000. Clark & Associates Land 307-331-9095 or Cory Clark, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 150208 Brokers, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 454985 Wyoming v Laramie County v Meriden

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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, ,040± total acres: 5,000 deeded, 3,400 BLM, 640 state lease. Four 307-334-2025 or Logan Schliinz, 970-222-0584. Property ID: 151661 miles live water, reservoirs and springs. Excellent wildlife habitat. $5,750,000. Jon Keil, 307-331-2833. Property ID: 53655 Wyoming v Platte County v Wheatland

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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 ,282± total acres: 6,042± deeded, 610± state and 1,630± BLM under seven pivots. Nine miles of Tongue River frontage. Reduced lease acres. Additional acres available; reduced price! $3,250,000. to $12,500,000. Denver Gilbert, 406-697-3961, Mark McNamee, Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 446616 307-760-9510 or Cory Clark, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 154565 Wyoming v Natrona County v Casper

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Ryan Rochlitz, 307-286-3307 or Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510.

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1,320± total acres: 3,680± deeded, 640 state lease, and 7,000± federal lease acres. Reduced to $5,500,000. Denver Gilbert, 406-697-3961 or Cory Clark, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 51050

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CRACKER BOX CREEK RANCH Montana v Dawson County v Glendive

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,013± deeded acres on the banks of the Yellowstone River and Cracker Box Creek. 538± irrigated acres. Two homes, two shops, two sets of newer pipe corrals as well as a 400-head feedlot. $3,377,000. Denver Gilbert, 406-697-3961 or Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510. Property ID: 54487

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MULLENS RANCH Wyoming v Weston County v Upton

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Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 436811

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9,782+ total acres: 16,461+ deeded, 861+ BLM and 2,460+ state lease acres. 560 pivot-irrigated acres and 350 floodirrigated 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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Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025. Property ID: 301781

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W-HORSESHOE RANCH 105 ACRES

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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

James Maloney,Designated Broker 928-367-5263 FarmAndRanch.com

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One-of-a-kind recreational ranch with yearround Cache Creek water frontage. Located one hour from Sacramento and less than two hours from San Francisco. The ranch is like a walk down memory lane with antique farm equipment and cars, a herd of collectables from the Ponderosa Ranch. The ranch sits at the north end of Capay Valley near the town of Rumsey in the hills of western Yolo County.

A quiet county road along the east side of Cache Creek takes you to the entrance to the ranch. This recreational paradise has numerous swimming holes, miles of private roads for ATV and horseback riding. Soil is suitable for growing grapes, olive trees and other types of orchards. The ranch has many uses from a corporate retreat, dude ranch, a pig, deer, and turkey hunting ranch, cattle ranch, and more.

1,200Âą ACRES California v Yolo County v Rumsey Capay Valley is located on the west side of the Sacramento Valley in Yolo County. The Valley is around 30 miles long and accessed from Hwy 16 which heads west from Hwy 505 through the towns of Capay, Guinda and Rumsey. Home to organic farmers and orchards, there is an abundance of agriculture through the valley.

Adjacent to the main home is a workshop and great room for entertaining. Serve hungry vacationing guests at the dinerstyle kitchen. Enjoy the solid wood bar for a frosty beverage, while enjoying the pool table, poker table and spectacular stone fireplace, the great room is for large or small gatherings alike. Next door is the guesthouse. It features a rock masonry hearth with wood stove, and knotty pine walls and ceilings. The shop is used for housing classic cars, tractors and equipment, and the original functioning barn complete the ranch. A must-see ranch for the entire family. $3,875,000.

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BaRnes cReek Ranch

California | Modoc County | Davis Creek $2,390,000 | 1,193.61 +/- Acres | Modoc County | This 1193.61 acre ranch has an updated, 2132 square foot home and bountiful land.

240 acres in native grass, orchard grass, and alfalfa watered by wheel lines. 147 acres of dry land farm and 50 acres of sub-irrigated land. It can run 150 – 200 pair annually. It is close enough to modern amenities, yet located in a slower-paced, more relaxed environment. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

Bolsa Point Ranch

California | San Mateo County | Pescadero $24,999,999 | 414 +/- Acres | San Mateo County | This prime oceanside real estate has been preserved for farming, wildlife, and recreational users. In addition to a five acre parcel available for the development of a new personal estate, the ranch offers six modest residences, a historic barn, multiple outbuildings, and a 12,000 square foot packing facility that can all be renovated while retaining their existing footprints. Contact John Ward (415) 215-8728 or Charlie Engs (415) 601-6330.

Basin Ranch

California | Monterey County | Greenfield $9,900,000 | 5,132 +/- Acres | Monterey County | This is a rare opportunity to own 5,132 acres within a one-hour drive of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach, and just over an hour-and-a-half drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. The property lies in the beautiful Santa Lucia Mountains. There is ample water from wells, creeks, and natural springs. The ranch offers privacy, and a multitude of opportunities for use: hunting, raising livestock, equestrian pursuits, or the development of a family ranch compound, retreat, or estate. Chris Bailey (831) 277-8344.

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California | San Joaquin County | Lodi $3,950,000 | 79.20 +/- Acres | San Joaquin County | This 79.20 acre property is set up as an exceptional facility for horses, cows or the combination of the two. The ranch has a gorgeous main residence, a caretaker home, covered arena, two barns, shop, vet room and equipment and hay storages. Sandy Ballou (916) 261-8192 or Bruce Renfrew (650) 773-1863.

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California | Trinity County | Burnt Ranch $1,850,000 | 47 +/- Acres | Trinity County | This beautiful 47 acre mountain retreat has it’s own seven acre lake with three tastefully decorated homes, an old red barn, RV pad and workshop. There are three quaint rental units with impeccable views of the lake and quiet sanctuaries outside that call to you for relaxation and down time. The 2,000 sf main house has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, with mountain and lake views. Doren Morgan (916) 216-3003.

Pine Ranch

California | Yolo County | Guinda $12,950,000 | 9,494 +/- Acres | Yolo County | Imagine the most perfect place for the recreational enthusiast; a place where you can hunt, fish, hike, camp, play, swim, ride horseback, round up cattle, or just hangout, relax and enjoy the stunning views. This 9,494 acre ranch, boasts a 7,000 square foot home, 4,000 square foot lodge, and a pool complex that is the envy of most major resorts. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444 or John Ward (415) 215-8728 or Charlie Engs (415) 601-6330.

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eautiful spring-fed San Marcos River creates a retreat on this one-of-a-kind incredible and diverse ranch. It is close to I-10 and with an easy drive from Austin, San Antonio or Houston. The 2.4± miles of year-round live water with its large outcroppings of rock formations in and around the river, create a tranquil setting that is almost unbelievable until experienced. Whether running cattle, fishing, hunting, kayaking, swimming, canoeing, rock hunting or taking a quiet hike through the many trails, this versatile ranch has everything you might want to provide the enjoyment of a lifetime. There is an updated ranch house with large patio area for entertaining family and friends or a corporate retreat. There are many diverse areas to explore on the ranch and along the river. There are some park-like areas with sandy beaches and access to the river for relaxing or taking a leisurely canoe ride. There is also hiking along a deep draw which has lush tropical plant areas and unusual fossil rocks. Higher elevations on the ranch provide distant vistas allowing for sensational sunsets. Whitetail deer, turkey, dove, wild hogs and an abundance of wildlife offer endless outdoor enjoyment for your

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family and friends. The ranch has a 40X120square-foot equipment shed and a 30X55square-foot two-bay shop with office. Also the ranch has galvanized working pens, is fenced and cross-fenced, has a stocked pond/tank, 75 acres of improved Tifton 85 grass, hundreds of giant native pecan trees, numerous hardwoods, two water wells and permitted irrigation. These are only a portion of the reasons this phenomenal ranch is definitely a rare find and will not last long in today’s market.

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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. View on web.

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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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he history of the American West comes to life at the Upper Green River Ranch, located between Jackson and Pinedale, Wyoming. Operating on 17,000 total acres (12,040 deeded), Upper Green River Ranch is a vast high country slice of unspoiled Wyoming that continues to maintain an extraordinary legacy of ranching, hunting and fishing. $26,000,000. View on web.

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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.

HISTORIC WASHINGTON RANCH Oklahoma v Love County v Marietta he 1,180-acre Washington-Polo Ranch in Love County is one of the finest 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 lovers. Those looking for a quality horse and recreational property within an hour-and-a-half drive of either Dallas or Oklahoma City, should put the Washington-Polo Ranch at the top of their “must-see” list. $7,900,000. View on web.

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true legacy ranch, Lone Pine was purchased in the early 1940’s by Dean Witter, of the prominent and eponymous investment bank. He was a man of vision who saw WWII on the horizon and recognized a need for beef cattle to feed our troops, as well as timber for all the structures needed during the war, and for housing after. More important though, was his love for the Western lifestyle, which was shared by his wife and passed on to generations of the Witter family. The main home offers nine bedrooms and six bathrooms, an in-ground pool and landscaped compound, plus phenomenal panoramic river views. The ranch also has several secondary homes, outbuildings, barns, corrals and fencing. It remains an excellent cattle operation, carrying around 800 mother cows year-round. The wildlife is phenomenal, including trophy blacktail deer, elk, black bears, mountain lions, wild hogs, quail, grouse, bald eagles and more. Water includes the Eel River, Kekawaka Creek, other creeks, springs, lakes and ponds. This remarkable and beautiful ranch now offered on the market for the first time by the Witter family. Call Jim or Kevin for more information. Showings will only be provided to pre-qualified buyers. Co-listed with Hall and Hall. $31,000,000.

DEAN WITTER’S WHITE RANCH 3,000± ACRES WITH OVER 3.5 MILES OF EEL RIVER FRONTAGE California Humboldt & Trinity Counties v Alderpoint atural resources and beauty here are phenomenal, with over 3.5 miles of Eel River frontage, plus many creeks and springs providing water sources to the ranch, pastures and cattle. Wildlife is also abundant, including blacktail deer, elk, bear, mountain lions, quail, grouse, redtail hawks, bald eagles and more. This is also an excellent cattle operation with approximately 200 mother cows wintering. Privacy, forested areas, and river frontage combine for phenomenal recreational opportunities and serene scenery. Shown to pre-qualified buyers only. $4,950,000.

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788± ACRES WITH APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE OF OCEAN FRONTAGE California v Humboldt County v Petrolia henomenal and accessible ocean beach frontage (drive right up!) plus hundreds of acres of Ag and TPZ land, ranging from the Pacific Ocean to Mattole Road in Humboldt County. It includes two unfinished custom homes, water, timber, ag, fishing, surfing and sublime privacy—imagine all the possibilities here! $10,000,000.

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his 19-bedroom, 24-bath manor offers stunning Pacific Ocean views and access, with old-world charm and upscale amenities. Many bedrooms offer balcony access and ocean views, and the large main level deck can host a festive group, with expansive ocean and sunset views. The property is enhanced by forests, large meadows, pastures, a large wooden shop and a pole barn for lambing, etc. Host weddings and other events, your extended family, your friends, church members, business associates, youth retreats—the possibilities are endless and the natural abundance and scenery are spectacular. $4,800,000.

AG & TIMBER WITH OCEAN VIEWS - 1,076± ACRES California v Humboldt County v Ferndale ncredible acreage with Ag and TPZ zoning with substantial timber, meadows and pasture lands. The home has been nicely remodeled with wood floors, a new kitchen, newer roof, two bedrooms downstairs and a huge loft. The ranch includes a 9,600-squarefoot metal shop, and Guthrie Creek runs through the property. $3,500,000.

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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. Price slashed on 300 acres to $1,500/acre. Financing is available!

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Majestic mountains, rolling hills, and vast meadows are all part of the beautiful landscape of the 7B Ranch. Located just 40 miles from Cloudcroft, New Mexico, the ranch is a perfect display of nature’s beauty.

Mule deer, elk, turkey and an occasional bear are seen drifting across the landscape.

New Mexico v Otero County v Pinon Steep mountainous portions of the ranch provide the perfect habitat for wildlife, while the rolling hills and meadows set the stage for a successful cattle operation. 17,800 total acres (MOL) 9,300 deeded acres (MOL); 7,000 BLM acres (MOL); and 1,440 State acres (MOL). The headquarters is one you seldom see in a New Mexico ranch – newly constructed home of approximately 4,400-square-feet consisting of four bedrooms (all masters) along with a game room, upgraded kitchen, and decorated to fit into the existing rugged ranch environment. The outdoor lighted arena, round pen and cattle working facilities with hydraulic chute are one every cattleman dreams of owning. $6,950,000.

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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!

Price reduced! Below market asking price for 1,800 acres, now at $1,175/acre. Financing available. Absolutely will not last!

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est private fishing ranch ever to hit the market. Premier trout fishing on over 37 miles of private streams, big game hunting for Boone and Crockett caliber bull elk and deer, and an efficient 1,300-head cattle operation – this is the historic 42,215 total-acre LF Ranch.

This iconic symbol of land stewardship, located adjacent to Montana’s famed Rocky Mountain Front, is one of the largest properties without a conservation easement under single ownership in the most ecologically diverse region of North America. $52,500,000. View on web.

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epresenting a singular opportunity for an excellent ranch investment with consistently good return on capital, the 22,480± acre Ranch is comprised of 19,993± 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. View on web.

NORTH FORK RANCH 22,480 ACRES

Montana v Glacier County v Babb

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CARIBOU CANYON RANCH

5,610 Acres

Montana v Powell County v Deer Lodge

aribou Canyon Ranch combines exceptional big game hunting and Clark Fork River fishing with a balanced cattle operation. The Ranch has 4,970± deeded acres and 640± state of Montana lease acres, with 430± very productive irrigated acres that will comfortably handle the ownerrated 300-350 AU working cattle operation.

Improvements include two very comfortable ranch homes and a mobile home that has been utilized as a rental and seasonal hunting camp. This represents an efficient cattle operation with great fishing and exceptional hunting for elk, deer and antelope.$7,995,000.

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his efficient 300-350 AU cattle operation with exceptional hunting and fishing is comprised of 3,567± deeded acres and 160± state lease. There are 320+ irrigated acres and a very productive sub-irrigated riparian corridor along 4+ miles of the Clark Fork River. Improvements include two homes, shop, barns, commercial scale and corrals.

This is a much-desired combination of a well-balanced cattle operation with great fishing and hunting for big game and wingshooters. $6,250,000. View on web.

CLARK FORK RIVER RANCH 3,727 Acres

Montana v Powell County v Deer Lodge

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RACETRACK & SUMMER UNIT

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Second Price Reduction $5,925,000. View on web.

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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 Montana v Gallatin County v Willow Creek 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. ocated 45 minutes west of Bozeman, the Farm is comprised of Two Creek Ranch could continue as a purebred cattle operation or the 768± deeded blocked-up acres of which 392± acres are under ground could be leased to a local cattleman. $3,800,000. View on web. center-pivot and wheel-line irrigation. Willow Creek, a tail water out of Harrison Reservoir, serpentines through the Farm for about 1.75 miles providing premier private trout fishing. The 1920s farm house, barn, shop, and corrals were completely renovated and refurbished in 2014 and 2015. $4,400,000. View on web.

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ust 20 minutes from Casper, the 3,651± total acres, with 2,151± deeded, offer excellent working facilities and a 5,231± squarefoot farmhouse. The Ranch is owner rated at 200 AU. With irrigation rights for 607± acres, there are 286± acres under two pivots.

Cottonwoods along Bates Creek provide quality habitat for wildlife and protection for livestock. The Ranch offers a good balance of irrigated lands and native pastures. $3,000,000. View on web.

ituated on Bates Creek, the Ranch, comprised of 3,138± total acres with 1,166.5± deeded, is home to a variety of wildlife and provides excellent private fishing in live water. With a waterfall, canyon, rock outcroppings, juniper trees and open sage brush valleys, buyers seeking natural beauty, seclusion, live water, private fishing and hunting opportunities will enjoy discovery of the Ranch at Bates Creek. $2,025,000. View on web.

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ordering the Manti-La Sal National Forest in central Utah, lie 7,973 acres of endless recreational possibilities. Bear Mountain Ranch has the feel of complete seclusion and privacy, yet is less than an hour’s drive from the Provo airport, and boasts a luxurious 8,424-square-foot lodge, a large workshop/ garage, and other outbuildings. With an elevation that starts at 6,200 feet and rises to 10,300 feet, this ranch has topography and diverse vegetation that provide adventure and beauty across six major canyons. Bear Mountain Ranch participates in the CWMU program and has guaranteed hunting vouchers for exceptional quality big game hunting. New listing in conjunction with Kerry Oman with Summit Sotheby’s. $30,000,000.

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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.

SAWMILL CREEK RANCH New Mexico v Grant County v Mule Creek

HARDY RIDGE RANCH 500 ACRES

TOMS ROCK RANCH

New Mexico v Socorro Co. v Magdalena

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elcome to Hardy Ridge Ranch, a premier New Mexico hunting ranch where each morning nature’s magic presents itself. Hardy Ridge Ranch is an extreme hunting paradise. This highly improved 500acre ranch sits off the western slopes of the Magdalena Mountain Range. The property boasts beautifully maintained ponds, tanks and sprinkled alfalfa food plots, making Hardy Ridge Ranch a wildlife mecca. $2,900,000.

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teeped in Southwestern history and lore, the approximately 1,276 deeded, 640 state, and 160 BLM acres of Toms Rock Ranch is situated in an area believed to contain the Adams diggings and vast Anasazi ruins. The property boasts a beautiful 2,800-square-foot custom log home with detailed stone and woodwork. Adjacent to the home is a 1,400-square-foot shop and piped horse shades and pens. Situated in unit 12, Toms Rock Ranch will provide fantastic deer and elk hunting on guaranteed land owner tags. $1,929,000.

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TWIN PEAKS RANCH 5,600 ACRES

New Mexico v Rio Arriba County v Blanco

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educed to $1,300,000.00, Twin Peaks Ranch is an ideal winter cattle ranch, with the perk of world-class mule deer hunting.

Twin Peaks consists of 960 deeded acres, 4,000 BLM lease acres, and 640 state lease acres. It will run 126 cows from November 1 through June 1. Rio Arriba County is one of the top trophy deer-producing counties in the west. Twin Peaks Ranch is situated in some of the best country within that county.

ROMERO LAKE RANCH 143 ACRES

New Mexico v Catron County v Luna

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orty-two acres, perfectly situated with over a third of a mile of private river frontage on the world-class fishing of the San Juan River, with great highway access and power. With a sandstone, red rock view to the south and a cottonwood-lined river shore to the north, this acreage is the perfect quality waters property. If trout fishing is the goal, the 4P River Bend will provide the lifestyle. $840,000.

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omero Lake Ranch sits off the eastern slopes of Escudilla Mountain. The 143 acres at Romero Lake are only 7.2 miles from the quaint mountain town of Alpine, Arizona. Romero Lake has the low tax benefit and landowner tag program of New Mexico, but is just across the fence from Unit 1 in Arizona, where it takes 15 to 20 years to draw a tag. The property has a large riparian bottom and a 20-acre spring-fed trout lake. $1,600,000.

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private hunting retreat with elk grazing in its meadows, a good well already in place, electricity close by, and several pristine building sites makes the 596 acres of Elk Camp Ranch a dream hunting or recreational property. $750,000.

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ver 6,000 acres of magnificent country include 5,430 deeded acres and 640 state leased acres. Scenic views are in all directions and terrain ranges from grassy meadows to rocky bluffs and rolling pinyon juniper covered mountains. Blue Hills Elk Ranch receives five rifle elk tags in an excellent hunting area and has the capacity to run a minimum of 70 to 80 cows year-round. This is a fantastic ranch with a multitude of surrounding beauty and recreational opportunity. $4,300,000. Price is negotiable, seller will finance.

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SAILIN’ C RANCH 68 ACRES

Utah v Summit County v Hoytsville

ailin’ C Ranch sits on the Weber River just 15 miles outside of Park City, Utah, and is one of the largest and most strategically located properties within this rapidly developing area. Complete with a quality 4,600-square-foot home, agricultural support buildings, and fully irrigated pastures encircled by steel pipe fencing, this ranch comfortably supports a small herd of purebred Belted Galloway cattle. A spring-fed diversion off of the Weber River known as the “Little River,” winds privately through the ranch’s lush lower pastures for nearly half a mile, and is loaded with large German Brown Trout. $3,300,000.

PETERSON DAIRY PROPERTY 54 ACRES

Utah v Morgan County v Morgan

H DOUBLE O RANCH 379 ACRES

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ouble O Ranch is the perfectly sized “close to town” ranch located just three miles east of Heber Valley, but with all the attributes of a true mountain ranch and recreational property. The ranch borders Center Creek for approximately half a mile, and also has numerous natural springs which provide excellent water for both livestock and the abundant wildlife found on the ranch, including moose, elk, and deer. An ideal mix of oak, maple and cottonwoods lines the year-round flowing creek and the lower elevations of the ranch, and transition into dense aspen stands and pine groves as the ranch rises to its back fence line which borders the national forest.

A perfect homesite is found on “Fisher Flats,” a level bench perched above the creek with a postcard quality view directly down Center Creek and across the Heber Valley. $3,200,000.

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

KANE VALLEY ELK RANCH 255 ACRES

Utah v Sanpete County v Ephraim ane Valley Elk Ranch is a fully licensed ranch for breeding and raising elk, and includes a beautiful 4,380-square-foot owner’s home, 4,800-square-foot steel shop, new 7,000-square-foot steel hay shed, and fully working corrals and chutes designed specifically for the elk business (but functional for any type of livestock). With over 150 irrigated acres, and eight miles of steel pipe high fence creating multiple pastures, this ranch can comfortably support an elk herd of over 300 animals year-round. The elk business is included with this real estate offering, and the current inventory of elk livestock is negotiable—but offered separately at market rates—to create a fully turnkey operation. Two ponds, one of which is stocked with bass and bluegill, add to the appeal of this property. The ranch also borders residential subdivisions and Ephraim city limits directly and is less than half a mile from the campus of Snow College, making this property one of the very best future development opportunities in the area. $2,650,000.

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TWO FORKS RANCH 790 ACRES

Wyoming v Lincoln County v Cokeville

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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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PALISADE ELK RIDGE RANCH 277 ACRES

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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.

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WEST PETALUMA ESTATE 25± ACRES

California v Marin County v Petaluma

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are 25± acre Marin County estate located minutes west of the historic town of Petaluma, California, the gateway to Sonoma County’s famed wine country. The mostly level property has several different water features, including a pond at the gated entry, seasonal meandering creek, ample well providing water for domestic use and a large 30±-acre foot lake filled with bass. There is a classic turn of century, fully restored, three-bedroom home with oak floors, formal dining room and state-of-the-art kitchen. Next to the house is a fully converted three-story water tower for private getaway for guests, a remodeled caretakers cottage, art studio with bath, an exquisite pavilion for entertaining large gatherings, a iconic “red barn” everyone dreams of, and a stunning swimming pool with eclectic pool house attached to a twocar garage. The property is graced with redwood trees, stunning heritage oak trees, landscaped gardens and fruit orchards. Truly a vibrant abundance of wildlife is found at this private retreat. Petaluma is 45 minutes north of San Francisco offering cutting edge organic agricultural enterprises with excellent restaurants and shopping. Two legal parcels offer potential for a second main residence to be built overlooking the ranch lake. Truly a one-of-a-kind property making you feel far away yet with a close proximity to the Bay Area. One will discover absolute privacy and all the amenities required in a country estate. Truly a pastoral paradise. Offered at $4,500,000. www.200WetmoreLane.com.

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DEVIL’S GULCH RANCH

75± ACRES EQUESTRIAN/VINEYARD

California v Marin County v Nicasio

PT. ARENA OCEAN VIEW LOTS 160± ACRES EACH

California v Mendocino County v Point Arena

are private property with national park boundaries with unlimited trail access to the most beautiful hills in Marin County. Gated and secluded, yet minutes to town. The ideal family compound, winery, equestrian estate, day camp or private retreat. Acclaimed 18-acre vineyard, main three-bedroom, two-bath home and four additional residences. Gorgeous stone walls, gardens, covered arena, horse stalls, barns, swimming pond, natural springs and creek. $5,250,000. www.DevilsGulchNicasio.com.

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wo separate 160±-acre lots with panoramic views, lush pastures, fir and pine forests, fern gullies, springs, four campsites prior building pad. Close to town of Pt. Arena with world-class surfing, diving, and fishing. Build your dream home, get away, bring horses, cows, host a campground, you name it. Walk to Bluff Trail on the ocean’s edge, all the way to Pt. Arena Lighthouse. $995,000 each parcel. www.CurleyLaneParcels.com.

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STORY AND PHOTOS

BY MELISSA HEMKEN

From the How one Wyoming ranch family rose up after the flames died down Windmills turn slowly in the pale sunshine.

Morning light filters onto three generations of Ochsner men cradling mugs of steaming coffee.

They sit at George and Ruby’s kitchen table for their daily meeting, as regular as the postman. Talk isn’t so much what needs to be done on the George Ochsner Ranch north of Torrington, Wyoming, rather who is going to do it. “They make plans, and away they go,” says Ruby Ochsner. “George bosses our sons and grandsons, but they try not to pay attention.”

The five families’ homes spread along 24 miles of Van Tassell Road — the last paved north-south road before the Wyoming/Nebraska border. Soon there will be six mailboxes on the blacktop with grandson B.W. Ochsner joining the ranch business. Morning meeting conversations now turn to how to be big

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enough to financially support everyone, but keep the workload manageable as older generations retire.

The fourth generation — Rodney and Debbie Ochsner, Blake and Chrissy Ochsner, and Steve and Dixie Roth — when first starting out together, purchased cattle from parents George and Ruby according to their three families, but hazardous weather events intervened. “We had a heck of a storm,” Ruby recalls, “and it hit the area where Steve and Dixie’s cattle were and they lost a lot. Steve and Dixie were equal with the rest of us, and it didn’t seem fair the storm got their cattle only. So we became a corporation with families holding equal shares, and cattle belong to the corporation.”

Now it’s just up to B.W. and his cousin Rustin Roth, the fifth generation, to plug in where their

Though retired, George and Ruby Ochsner of Torrington, Wyoming, live at the center of ranch headquarters and their kitchen hosts the daily morning meeting discussing ranch management. “When we first started including family,” Ruby says, “our neighbors said, ‘It’ll never work. There’s too many misunderstandings in family.’ Everybody is amazed we keep adding family. Communication is key.”

The Ochsner Ranch sits amid grasslands rolling north of Torrington, WY. A lightningcaused wildfire in July 2016 burned 11,000 acres of the outfit.

skills match the ranch, and attend morning meetings as shareholders. “The main thing is for family to get along,” Ruby declares. “The meetings play a big part in our communication. I always say, ‘Get along or get out.’ Nobody wants to get out. We sent Rodney, Blake and Dixie to college and it didn’t do any good. They all came home.”

The Ochsners produce award-winning registered Hereford and Angus bulls, and farm four irrigation pivots to meet their need for hay and corn silage. “This week I waited along the feed bunk as we sorted bulls,” says Dixie Ochsner Roth. “The Hereford bulls came up to eat, and they lined up like 40 peas in a pod. I couldn’t say, ‘Oh, there’s a little one.’ A board could have lain straight across them. That’s quality we want; the best.”

Calving begins in late January, and first-calf heifers are moved through four rotations of pens and barns. There is the birthing barn, processing barn, doghouse pen where cows are in a group of five, feeder pen with 25 pairs, and then new mother cows head to pasture.

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The Ochsners raise Angus and Hereford cattle.

barns is not the good stuff. Then, in the barn, twin calves were born. The rains come, we have grass for the cattle and it’s beautiful as I come over the hills to home. Good things.”

LIGHTNING CHANGES On those hills the Ochsner family stood after evacuation on July 11, 2016. They watched, stunned, as 11,000 acres of their land flamed with the lightning-caused Prairie Center wildfire. Haystacks and silage, calving barns and pens, all their winter pasture, and 125 head of cattle — burnt.

Sustained 60-mile per hour winds and three-percent humidity whipped flames across 25,000 acres total. “It really could have been much worse,” Ruby says thankfully, “it could have burned our homes too.”

Neighbor became a loose term, as friends from as far as Thedford, Nebraska stood beside flatbed trailers of heavy equipment and stock trailers ready for cattle hauling the morning after the devastation. “We had close to 250 people in the yard,” Dixie says.

“I popped over the hill and there were six horse trailers coming, one loaded with panels. We needed to gather cattle, but with the shock we hardly knew what to do.”

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seeing the cattle in pain.”

Friends helped sort cattle to determine treatable injuries, cattle for meat processing, and which cattle to euthanize. “Their help was such a relief,” Dixie says. “We couldn’t shoot our own cattle.”

Damage from the fire continued after over 90 fire engines controlled the blaze. “The corn bins started on fire three days later,” Chrissy recalls, “from the warm metal bin walls. We didn’t think the water tanks would burn because they were full of water, but in a week the rubber tire tanks melted from slow burning. The date 7/11 will be in our minds forever. I don’t think we’ll ever get all the nails picked up from the burnt barns and corrals.”

The family reeled with decisions: finding pasture to lease, continuing to farm their pivots and care for cattle, replacing lost hay and silage, and planning for coming winter. But their main concern was for Rodney Ochsner who collided head on with a water tanker when first driving to the fire. “Rodney was same as dead,” says George Ochsner. “It was a terrible wreck. He claims he had 300 stitches.

Every part of his body broke, repaired or cut.”

“Things like this remind us how wonderful people are,” Ruby says.

“People sent donations from far away.

Materials things can be replaced. We thank God Rodney survived.”

HOMESTEAD HERD Born two and half miles away from ranch headquarters in a homestead shack, George bought his first registered Hereford cow in 1956. In 2001 a Hereford bull calf named Go Excel L18 hit the ground, and grew into their finest calf that year. “L18 caught like wildfire across the United States,” Dixie explains of L18’s popular looks and performance. “You can go to stock shows and find L18 and our breeding in most cattle.”

To continually improve their bloodlines, the Ochsners AI to grand champion bulls at Denver and Black Hills stock shows. After several years of Hereford bull buyers asking where to purchase quality Angus bulls, the family bought 20 registered Angus cows in 1990. “We didn’t start on the bottom with Angus bloodlines, like we had to with Herefords,” George says of building the Angus herd. “A neighbor ranch had a dispersal sale, and the ranch manager went around with me and pointed out their best cows.”

Dixie Roth in her family’s feedlot.

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“We have more Angus than Herefords now,” Ruby adds. “We’re about twothirds Angus and a third Hereford.”

The approximately 250 bulls sold annually are uniform in quality. Private treaty customers often call and ask for a gate cut to number out the amount of bulls they will purchase. In 2010, the Ochsners began annually buying 1,500 heifer calves back from customers who purchased Ochsner bulls. The family feeds out and AIs the commercial heifers to sell as bred heifers.

“Our buyers know we’ll never sell a bull we don’t think is good enough to buy back calves from,” George explains of customer trust.

“It builds partnership,” Chrissy adds. “People know if they buy our bulls, we’ll bid on their heifer calves.

Because of the fire we aren’t buying back this year. A bull buyer told me, ‘That fire didn’t just hurt you, it hurt us too because you didn’t bid on our calves.’ People are feeling the effects of the fire with us.”

The fire provided an opportunity of which many ranchers dream — building an entire calving facility at once.

“We’ve always patched buildings together,” Dixie says. “Unfortunately that’s why we were underinsured.”

Available cash limits their dream calving barns, but they are building one of the size they’ve always eyed on other ranches. “The interior design is ongoing,” Chrissy says of pen arrangement. “But it is big enough to drive down the middle and throw bedding straw off the truck on both sides.”

L to R: Blake and Chrissy Ochsner, Steve and Dixie Roth, Rustin Roth and Rodney Ochsner.

“In the future Chrissy and I want a bathroom really bad in the barn,” Dixie says wistfully. “When you get to be my age, I’m older than Chrissy, it’s freezing cold to go outside. But with the overwhelming cost of everything, we can’t have that luxury right now though.”

PASTURE FANS? No live water flows through the billowing grasslands on the ranch. The family maintains 30 windmills, several destroyed in the fire, and miles of pipeline to water livestock. When Dixie taught school in Torrington, she brought all her students out to the ranch. “The students would ask me, ‘Why are there fans in the pastures?’,” Dixie recalls. “They didn’t know windmills pump water.”

Prior to teaching in Torrington, Dixie was the bus driver, clerk and teacher for 17 years at the one-room Prairie Center School up Van Tassell Road. She transitioned south to town

when ranch families ran out of schoolage kids, shuttering Prairie Center.

“The most students I had at once was 15,” Dixie says of Prairie Center. “I taught my kids and all my nieces and nephews. My students are now preachers and teachers and nurses. I could go through the list and they have wonderful jobs, but not many returned to ranching. One has a fencing business and is busy re-building 44 miles of our burnt fence.”

Every family member specializes in certain ranch tasks, which includes overseeing the pastures. “George always says, ‘Leave grass and it’s money in the bank,” Ruby quotes.

Unfortunately, the knee-high grass intended for winter feed in their calving pastures caused the wildfire to burn intensely.

“The neighbors’ fences and pastures hardly burned as cattle had grazed those pastures this summer, causing the fire to skim,” Chrissy says. “Our

The Ochsner Ranch headquarters where the brand new calving sheds and dead trees show how close the fire came to George and Ruby’s house.

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pastures burned a long time, and it’s costing us $10,000 a mile to re-fence.”

“This time our grass bank backfired,” Ruby shakes her head. “It burned money in the bank.”

With no winter grass, the family is leasing scattered pastures and they, and the cows, don’t know the landscape. “We just moved pairs,” Dixie says, “and it’s an adventure driving across pastures we’ve never driven.

George led with hay in the pickup and he drove, froomp, into a deep hole. Then I got my front Ranger wheels stuck going across a ditch, one back wheel spinning air. My husband [Steve] is my hero. He hears when I’m in trouble even if he’s miles away. He came racing back and pushed me out.”

Ranch size and checking cattle every third day necessitates the use of ATVs and dirt bikes. “It would take us forever on a horse,” Chrissy says. “We don’t have a horse on the place anymore.

I’m not sure the fifth generation would want to ride horses, as they grew up driving dirt bikes and four-wheelers.”

Rodney Ochsner drives the skid steer while working with Blake Ochsner and Chrissy Ochsner to build new calving sheds.

After college graduation, the fifth generation of Ochsners is working in marketing, education, and ranching.

College professors expressed surprise when the future Ochsner ranchers chose to raise cattle and work the land, seeing more potential in other careers.

“You need to be smart; ranching is a

There is no live water on the Ochsner Ranch, necessitating 30 windmills and miles of pipe. After the homesteaders arrived here they built shacks and sod houses, and immediately dug 250 to 300-foot wells. “My family had a pump in the house connected to a 100-gallon barrel,” George reminisces of his 1930s childhood. “We hung our jug of milk in that barrel as we didn’t have a refrigerator. We had one tub of water for bathing; the oldest sibling got to take a bath first.” Note the new fence built over burnt fence posts.

The family also lost seven windmills to the wildfire.

complicated business,” Dixie says of her son and nephew’s return to the ranch. “People think it’s a hired man thing and it’s not.”

“Our sixth generation, my granddaughter, visited from Oshkosh [Nebraska] yesterday,” Dixie continues. “She’s three and loves cattle.

Knows the difference between Angus and Hereford. She told us, ‘I can’t go home yet because I haven’t worked cattle.’ That’s our future.”

Reprinted with permission from Working Ranch Magazine.

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APACHE RANCH 1,276 ACRES

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pache Ranch in the western Hill Country still feels like the frontier, thanks to its vast open landscapes, long-range views, amazing scenery, and plentiful wildlife. This ranch is a turnkey, high-fenced, hunting and recreational property that provides first-class amenities for the avid hunter, all while maintaining upscale comfort for family and friends. Located just 45 minutes west of Kerrville, the ranch is positioned near the northeastern corner of Real County, and can be accessed from a gated, deeded easement off Hwy 41. But, you can travel to this ranch in style thanks to the 3,000-foot paved runway, making it easily accessible from anywhere in the state and beyond. This property features a grand main house with spectacular outdoor living spaces, plus a guest house and foreman’s house. Other improvements include a top-of-the-line deer processing barn, a “party” barn that doubles as a four-bay garage, and multiple working barns. Well-maintained roads and two stock ponds are ideal for fishing, dove and duck hunting, plus swimming in the summer months. This property has been protein fed and game managed since 1998 and regularly produces whitetail bucks over 200 inches. Contact Jason Landry for more information or to setup a private tour. $5,000,000.

Jason Landry 281-782-1503

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SUGARLOAF RANCH 40 ACRES

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elcome to Sugarloaf Ranch! Picturesque 40 acres nestled in gentle rolling hills 30 minutes from downtown Fresno. You’ll never want to leave home—views in every direction, prime sunset opportunities and best of all, privacy. Original owner spared no expense. Blue spruce logs were handpicked, cut and dry stripped in St. George British Columbia. Enter through the solid redwood slab door to dual stairways flanking the entry.

Idaho Quartzite flooring in entry, bathrooms, laundry room, and flowing to entire outside porch and patio. Genuine hickory wood cabinets and flooring, Brazilian granite counters in kitchen and baths. Four bedroom, three and one-half bath, plus game room. Spacious wine cellar with walk-in vault. Incredible outdoor kitchen and patio, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing.

Oversized three-car garage has apartment overhead, complete with kitchenette, fireplace and bath. Two-story barn also has three-quarters bath. Entire property solar powered. Many producing fruit trees, kennel and more. Adjacent parcel of 10 acres also available. $2,495,000.

Bob Wiginton 559-284-5104 DRE Lic. #00554557

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CLEAR FORK RANCH 3,351 ACRES

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Delta & Montrose Counties v Crawford his beautiful 3351±-acre mountain ranch is located just minutes southeast of Crawford, Colorado offering all the amenities of a high country alpine ranch. With the majestic backdrop of the Gunnison National Forest, with both Mendicant Ridge at 11,425 feet and Castle Rock at 11,205 feet towering over the upper deeded which at 9,000 feet elevation provides that unspoiled mountain beauty, presence and privacy of Clear Fork Ranch. Dense forests of aspens, with some spruce interwoven and lush mountain meadows in the upper elevations, 6± miles of two year-round creeks (Clear Fork and Doug Creek) traverse the ranch, plus several springs, ponds, and wallows. Elevations range from 6,800 to 9,000 feet giving CFR a diverse mix of vegetation with cedars, pinyon, gamble oaks, aspen, spruce, and mountain meadows. CFR is an exceptional big game hunting ranch located in GMU’s 53 and 63, a corridor well-known for trophy mule deer, excellent elk hunting for quality bulls in the 280-330 range, big bears, mountain lions and more. Over the counter elk tags for some seasons and CFR does qualify for landowner deer vouchers. This is Crawford Country–truly a glimpse of the Old West here on the Western Slope of Colorado. Come and enjoy this four-season recreational and wildlife haven. Co-listed with Ren Martyn, Sotheby’s Steamboat International Realty. $6,700,000.

Brian Mason – Broker/Owner 970-234-3167 brianmason2@reagan.com

H.B. Mason – Associate Broker 970-314-3326 MasonREColorado.com

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CHERRY RIDGE 43Âą ACRES

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estled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just one hour north of Atlanta, you’ll find 43.54 beautiful acres of land with springfed pond and creek. This property in Gilmer County is just five minutes away from Carters Lake, a short 20-minute drive to Blue Ridge and only one hour south of Chattanooga.

A 10-minute paved drive into the friendly town of Ellijay will put you in the middle of exciting trails, rivers, orchards, and vineyards.

Enjoy the convenience of nearby shops and restaurants, and explore the quaint town during the Georgia Apple Festive. Mature landscaping and front fence with lighted stone pillars welcomes you onto a quiet and peaceful property. A large 60x100 shop is nestled on the property to conveniently store equipment and vehicles. If looking to develop, external site work has been completed for potential development. Full RV hookup available. $895,000. Contact Mike at mvitte@embarqmail.com or 239-289-5177.

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Mike Vitte 239-289-5177

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ROCK CREEK RANCH - 200 ACRES Missouri v Barry County v Cassville

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PORTSMAN’S PARADISE awaits you sitting on 200 acres M/L with Rock Creek running through it and just minutes from Table Rock Lake. Enjoy daily adventures on multiple hiking and ATV trails while observing an abundance of wildlife. Three homes allow for ample space for family and friends while taking sheer delight in the natural beauty of your own waterfall. An abundant supply of mature timber grants sufficient opportunities for hunting year-round. This Ranch truly won’t disappoint! $1,295,000.

Shelly High 417-569-3169 • 417-858-6126 shellyhigh@remax.net lakelifeisgreat.com

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BISHOP RANCH

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. $1,600,000.

John Feeney 970-231-4172

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11021 YELLOWSTONE ROAD 107 ACRES

Colorado v Boulder County v Longmont

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his property consists of 107 preservation acres with panoramic views and room to roam. It boasts the enjoyment and luxury of country living within a few short miles of all the amenities of a big city. Located just minutes outside Longmont, Colorado, and its modern conveniences, with proximity to regional and international airports, this spectacular piece of property offers views of majestic Longs Peak and the front range, panoramic blue skies and brilliant sunsets.

Cindy Flanigan, R, Broker/Owner There is no better location for the idyllic Colorado lifestyle. Property features classic, western inspired, 6,886-square-foot ranch home, 19-stall horse barn, indoor arena, heated 808-492-9044 workshop, hay barn, foreman’s home, loafing sheds, riding trails, extensive fencing, water cindy@flanigan.us rights, irrigation ditches and more. $2,999,900.

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RANCHO TRUCHAS 120 ACRES

Colorado v Delta County v Crawford ancho Truchas is 120 scenic acres (80 irrigated) nestled in a secluded valley minutes from the town of Crawford. This location has it all—magnificent views of Needle Rock and the West Elk Mountains, a lovely ranch-style home, the Smith Fork of the Gunnison River running through the property and the ability to run cattle year-round on multiple pastures and hay fields. A 4,800-square-foot livestock barn includes guest quarters and an artist’s studio. $1,290,000.

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ROGERS MESA FARM - 36± ACRES Colorado v Delta County v Hotchkiss mpeccable 36-acre farm in Colorado’s North Fork Valley, famed for its organic orchards, high altitude viticulture and sweeping views of the West Elk Mountains and Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flat-topped mountain. This turnkey operation features two attractive, updated residences, a guest house, numerous well-maintained livestock and equipment outbuildings and ample irrigation water applied via center-pivot and big gun sprinklers. $1,200,088.

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Bob and Linda Lario 970-527-7756 • 888-374-7756 larioteam.com

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LUXURY EQUESTRIAN ESTATE 40 ACRES

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his is a premiere 40-acre gated estate and equestrian facility located down a private tree-lined lane with rolling hills, irrigated pastures, two ponds, 7,300-squarefeet of living quarters, and dramatic views of the mountains. Ranch amenities include 22 heated stalls, 18,600-square-foot indoor arena, 20,000-square-foot outdoor arena, round pen, 11 outdoor corrals, a massive 10car garage, hay storage, shavings garage, and extensive water rights. The property is located in Mapleton, only an hour from Salt Lake City and Park City and 20 minutes to BYU. For more information go to kerryoman.com. $7,900,000.

Kerry Oman 801-369-2507

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GRANITE SPRING RANCH 140 ACRES

Colorado v Larimer County v Livermore

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njoy Colorado mountain living on 140 acres offering snowcap Rocky Mountain Park views. Rolling meadow grass, aspen, ponderosa pine, ponds, and end-of-the-road privacy. The property has a five-stall Barnmaster barn with tack room and RV hookup. Enjoy the outside from the inside of the upgraded four-bedroom custom home, including master suite with rock fireplace, main floor guest master suite, wood flooring, knotty pine accents, private office/studio, large viewing decks, and three-car attached garage. If you are looking for a change of pace, this just might be the answer. Cool 7,200-foot elevation, 45 minutes to Fort Collins. $1,100,000.

Bill McClelland 970-482-5263

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Wyoming v Sublette County v Boulder ffered for $2,750,000, this beautiful custom home sits in quiet seclusion on 80 acres among stocked ponds and the East Fork River. Located just 15 miles south of Pinedale, and 90 miles south of Jackson Hole, this home offers sweeping views of the East Fork River Valley, and the majestic Wind River Range. Bordered by public land on three sides, and a working cattle ranch to the west. Wildlife abounds, offering unique hunting and fishing opportunities to the sportsman. The adjacent working ranch may also be purchased for an additional $3M. Nearly 900 acres featuring three pivots, barn, shop, and a newly renovated ranch house.

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RUMSEY RIVER RANCH 1,194 ACRES

California v Yolo County v Rumsey ecluded in the Capa Valley, this sprawling outdoor retreat features Cache Creek frontage with soil suitable for grapes, olive tree and other orchards. Ranch covers 1,194 acres and contains a three-bedroom, one and a half-bath main home, guest home with one bedroom and one bath, workshop, recreational building, three-story barn, outbuilding, corrals and a private/gated driveway. So many extras—pool table, bar, poker table, stone fireplace and wood stove to name a few. Ranch offers potential for use as a corporate retreat, dude ranch, hunting, cattle and more. $3,999,000, Listing 10222.

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VERSATILE AGRICULTURAL LAND - 82 ACRES Minnesota v Wright County v Monticello ituated across from a future entrance to the 1,200-acre Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park with trails for biking, skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and lake access, this level 82-acre property boasts many possibilities. Currently 80 acres of income-producing agricultural land are rented. The location near the Regional Park and I-94 makes this property ideal for future development and a fantastic investment opportunity in a popular recreational area. $984,000, Listing 06776.

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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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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, Italiancountry 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 old-world 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. $2,250,000.

530-265-5774

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DIAMOND SPRINGS VILLA 40 ACRES

California v El Dorado County v Placerville

LUXURIOUS KENTUCKY DEER HUNTING RETREAT 166Âą ACRES

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ocated on AA Hwy and May Hollow, this property is one of the most scenic and photogenic in the county. This gorgeous property boasts a large three-bedroom, three-bath, two-story frame home with cherry kitchen cabinetry, a stone fireplace, and large windows facing and providing an outstanding view of your own private (stocked) lake! There is even a scenic bridge placed over the spillway! A surveyed boundary, this land has painted plank fencing around the lake and most of the homestead, boundary completely fenced for livestock, ponds and stock watering troughs, three barns, outbuildings, nice woods (some marketable timber), and large cleared ridge suited to hay or crop production. This ridge is surrounded by woods and provides excellent habitat for whitetail deer and wild turkey and there is an elevated shooting house and deer feeders set in place to take advantage of the excellent hunting opportunities.

This property offers the very finest of Kentucky country living and is priced at $835,000! C2707

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36Âą ACRES

Kentucky v Lewis County v Tollesboro

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his log home on Red Cedar Lane is a must see! Gorgeous two-story, three-bedroom, three-bath log home with exposed beams, Cathedral ceilings, wrap-around porch, geothermal heat and air, and full basement with drive-in garage entrance. Situated on scenic acreage that consists of a mixture of fenced pasture and woods, excellent whitetail deer and wild turkey hunting, north of Tollesboro (Vanceburg mailing area) off KY 57 on a dead-end road with limited traffic, public water and electricity. Priced to sell. $434,900! C2700

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GREEN MOUNTAIN RETREAT

620 ACRES

Wyoming v Carbon County v Encampment

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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, Colorado, and Saratoga, Wyoming. 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 Routt-Medicine 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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ituated at the base of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range just five miles from Encampment and only 30 minutes south of historic Saratoga, Wyoming, is the Jensen Ranch. Surrounded by the BLM, this scenic mountain ranch is comprised of 440 deeded acres and 3,758 acres of BLM and state lease. The diverse habitat on the ranch has made it a popular refuge for mule deer, elk, antelope and black bear. Nestled against an aspen grove on the north end of the property is a well-appointed 3,518-square-foot home with incredible mountain views making this ranch an exclusive private retreat for the outdoorsman. $1,900,000.

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odern Hacienda-style main house (6,200 square-feet) with four bedrooms, four and one-half baths, and six fireplaces; five guesthouses with eight bedrooms and five bathrooms; 3,900 square-foot workshop; lighted tennis court and pool. Located near the main house is the equestrian complex, including a 4,000-square-foot barn with six large heated stalls, a tack room, wash area with hot water and crossties, and 16-foot wide center lane with ceiling fans that provides drive-thru access. Adjacent to the barn is a large animal scale, a hot walker and storage area for vehicles or hay. The outdoor arena is almost three-quarters an acre with eight attached, shaded stalls with auto water and fenced paddocks that range in size from one to two acres with water systems. Fenced pastures of about 27 acres are planted with Coastal Bermuda grass and watered by sprinklers from a nearby man-made pond fed by a private well. $8,749,000. north40ranchaz.com

POWELL RANCH - 538 ACRES Arizona v Maricopa & Yavapai Counties v Wickenburg

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mazing views with over 500-deeded acres and 2,200-leased acres; 5,365 square-foot main home with three bedrooms and three and onehalf baths; office and media room. The chef’s kitchen with countertop dining in addition to dine-in space, a formal dining area, living room and wet bar create an enormous open concept space off the main entrance. The 9-foot ceilings are unique, slender aspen poles above giant pine beams. The 1,066-square-foot guesthouse and 2,200-square-foot detached garage/workshop fits three cars, an RV, storage and half-bath.

Equestrian facilities include a large arena, corrals, a well and an area formerly used as a polo field on the southern edge of the property. Near the main home are four outdoor stalls with corrals and auto water systems, three are shaded. In addition, there is a large covered hay storage area, a large tack room with saddle racks, large indoor storage area, horse wash, and 60-foot round breaking pen. $14,900,000. powellranchaz.com

VERDE HILLS - 11± ACRES Arizona v Yavapai County v Wickenburg

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ountain and desert views from every room of this 4,200-square-foot custom built home on 11 acres. (Adjacent 68 acres available for purchase from same owner.) Features four bedrooms, each with a bath, plus additional half-bath, great room with fireplace, large chef’s kitchen with dine-in space and new SS appliances, and separate laundry room. Ceilings are 9-feet with custom alder wood cabinets in kitchen and baths and custom tile work throughout. Covered patios and Lee Johnson lighted walkways surround the home, with a gated, garden entrance.

602-622-2939 Attached oversized three-car garage with workbench and 1,700-squarelee.johnson@azmoves.com foot detached RV and auto garage with 15-foot ceilings, two motorized high doors for drive-thru access and more. $975,000. verdehillsaz.com

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860 ACRE MOUNTAIN PARK MyMountainPark.com

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his spectacular mountain park is a rare and unique 860-acre parcel located in northern Colorado with beautiful snow-capped mountain views and easy access. Approximately 45 minutes northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, the acreage was part of one of the oldest and largest ranches in Livermore, Colorado.

The property backs to Roosevelt National Forest, which then borders Cherokee State Wildlife Area, providing hundreds of acres of recreational use. This property has a variety of natural landscapes including rock outcroppings, pine trees, aspen groves, grass pastures, a spring-fed live-water pond and several natural springs. It has been historically used for grazing cattle as part of a ranch operation. The property would also serve well for hunting, horseback riding, fishing, riding ATVs and other recreational activities. Wildlife abounds with a natural elk migration path running through the property along with deer and other native wildlife. Denver International Airport is less than a two-hour drive. This property is a prime development opportunity and could be subdivided into secluded 35-acre homesites. Offered for $3,775,000. Visit www.MyMountainPark.com for a drone aerial video and many more pictures!

Patti Phillips 970-222-1928 • 970-419-2334 MLS # 839631 pphillips@thegroupinc.com pattiphillips.thegroupinc.com

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AGRI ENTERPRISE 3,750± ACRES

Oklahoma v Bryan County v Calera his property features 3,750± acres of multiple income-producing entities, including the Cross Fire Ranch and Indoor Arena, Elite Sod Farm and a 1,000-head feedlot. Owners have developed each section of the property to produce at its highest level based on the effective use of the amenities that nature has provided while protecting the environment. This turnkey operation includes one year of management consulting from the owner, customer lists, equipment, cattle and feed. $34,950,000.

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BOSWELL RANCH

xceptional equestrian facility just hours from Dallas and Oklahoma City with easy access 560± ACRES to I-35. Featuring 660 acres of paddocks with approximately eight miles of steel paddock Oklahoma v Choctaw County v Boswell his is a true ranch-homestead with six fencing and 12 large ponds in beautiful rolling pastures. A stud barn, mare barn, veterinary well-maintained pastures, three ponds, clinic, race track, and lighted arena are just a few of the many amenities this property offers. seasonal streams, and piped water from a well The west acreage is also set up with cattle pens and hay barns. A 4,960-square-foot home to pastures, watering tanks and two sets of steel sports a beautiful view of a pond and the surrounding land. $5,200,000. working facilities, multiple barns, machining room, equipment shed, office building, guest house, green house, chicken coop, and prepared garden spot with watering system.

The normal stocking rate for the ranch is 120 pair while cutting 450 five-foot round bales.

The custom one-owner home sports many exceptional features—a beautiful fireplace, cathedral ceiling, hickory cabinetry, hardwood floors, outdoor kitchen, beautiful landscaping and much, much more. $1,995,000.

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his productive grass ranch is fenced and cross-fenced. The property is 70 percent open pasture and NRCS indicates 20,000-tons of vegetation produced in a normal year. Carrying capacity is estimated 227 to 250 pairs depending on management and weather. Four County Road access points for all-season equipment moving. There are 11 ponds with two creeks.

Excellent hunting along Cane Creek for trophy deer, turkey, squirrels, etc. Shale/gravel deposits could be sold or used for roads. The west 220 acres can be purchased separately. $2,640,000.

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ROCKY ELK RANCH Wyoming v Weston County v Newcastle ocated in the heart of elk country with 300+ class bull elk sit 7,361-deeded acres plus adjoining 440 acres of state and BLM. The terrain ranges from creek bottoms to mountain tops with awesome views.

Major improvements since 2012 include new fences, new water tanks and new corrals.

Black Hills recreational location with trophy elk and live water! $8,100,000.

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his Black Hills ranch combines live water and unparalleled privacy, with an impressive Wyoming v Natrona County v Casper landscape and excellent wildlife habitat. Four creeks run through the ranch which is entral Wyoming ranch with 17,147± total acres, including 15,540± deeded acres, comprised of 1,623-deeded acres and an adjoining 40-acre state lease. Incredibly diverse and a 1,607± acre BLM permit. The ranch has terrain ranging from the riparian areas along the creeks to hidden valleys, secluded draws and been carefully managed with the utilization high plateaus with never-ending views. It is in elk, mule deer, and whitetail country. $4,700,000. of good grazing practices and the addition of new water sources to maintain rangeland conditions and enhance wildlife habitat.

Resident herds of mule deer and antelope thrive in the area. Two sets of corrals and a certified scale. Great cattle country with firstrate hunting. $7,700,000.

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ELBARBEE RANCH Wyoming v Weston County v Newcastle

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icturesque Black Hills ranch with extensive improvements on 1,074 acres. The customcrafted log home is masterfully placed at the end of the road in a private valley surrounded by timbered hills. The well-kept set of support buildings includes a horse barn with guest apartment, shop, equipment shed and machine shed. The property extends from the rolling hay meadows along Stockade Beaver Creek to steep mountainous terrain. An extraordinary western setting. $3,800,000.

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armony Mountain Ranch consists of 3,561 acres of some of the best mule deer and elk habitat in the northern Colorado Colorado v Summit County v Silverthorne Rockies. The property is located less than 45 miles to Vail, Colorado and less than 60 miles from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This Bears Ranch combines the comfort of a private luxury estate with a property has year-round access and a prime building location with plentitude of recreation opportunities throughout the 5,860-acre 360-degree views of the Gore Range, Yarmony Mountain and the Shadow Creek Ranch. The 12,000-square-foot custom handcrafted Flat Tops Wilderness Area. $10,900,000.

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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Colorado v Grand County v Kremmling

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 Colorado v Grand County v Kremmling Ranch has extensive water rights and approximately 150± acres of irrigated and sub-irrigated meadows. The ranch improvements include he 391-acre Red Dirt Creek Ranch features a beautiful, customa beautiful four-bedroom, four-bath home, luxurious guest cabin, large built log home overlooking Red Dirt Creek meandering through shop and a yurt with large deck and views of the Gore Range. $2,685,000. 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 cross-country skiing both on the ranch and Arapaho National Forest. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for the perfect mountain home or cabin only 15 minutes from town, yet very secluded with a number of recreational aspects. $1,850,000.

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ROCK CREEK RANCH ON THE COLORADO RIVER Colorado v Grand County v Kremmling

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are opportunity to own more than 1,500 feet of the Colorado River, two hours from Denver. This stretch of the Colorado is designated as Gold Medal Waters. The property features a threebedroom, two-bath home, and a horse barn/hay barn on 10.9 acres.

Property boundary is center line of the river. $1,800,000.

William George, Broker/Owner 970-485-1052 cell • 970-724-5900 office Bill@coranch.com • ColoradoRanchCompany.com

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RUMSEY RIVER RANCH 1,194 ACRES

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tunning recreational ranch with 1.3 miles of year-round Cache Creek water frontage in the gorgeous Capay Valley. Settled just one hour from Sacramento and two from San Francisco. The ranch has been used for everything from corporate retreats, hunting, cattle and more, and the soil is suitable for grapes, olives and others! This amazing ranch includes a main residence, guest home, workshop, huge recreational building, threestory barn, outbuildings and corrals. Enjoy the numerous swimming holes and miles of private roads for horseback riding, ATV, hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. $3,875,000.

PRIME CALIFORNIA FARM 316Âą ACRES

California v Solano County v Dixon hese 316Âą acres of prime agricultural land come with Class 1 and 2 soils. More than ready to develop your orchard, like the many orchards in the area. This amazing property also boasts multiple shops, pole barns, concrete block office building, residence, 30-ton truck scale, and 20 silos! There are two ag wells that supply water at approximately 1,200 and 1,500 GPM and one domestic well. The property is currently leased for 2018 crop with buyout clause. Shops and yard can remain leased or the new owner can take over. $6,700,000.

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Texas v Bandera County v Lakehills

ocation: in proximity to the robust NEW developments of Northwest San Antonio.

20Âą minutes to San Antonio/La Cantera, UT San Antonio, Fiesta Texas and Sea World. Quick access to I-10, Loop 1604 and Hwy 151. Downtown San Antonio Riverwalk, just 45 minutes. Site details: over 1,000 feet access frontage PR 37, water well served, may be increased to 150 GPM or more. Elm Creek runs parallel to PR 37 and through location with overflows to Medina Lake. Terrain provides beautiful rolling hills, bluffs with private settings to two single-family homes occupied month to month. Storage sheds, bunk/care quarters. Possible uses: re-purpose for Ranchettes, RV park rentals, campgrounds, hunting lodge, bed and breakfast. Area amenities: Dancing Bear Ranch, a private gated community featuring Hill Country Estates. Canyon Creek Preserve, offering Ranchettes. Bandera ISD, STAAR recognized. Location: overlooks 2,500 acres of unrestricted Medina Lake views.

Area retailers: Wells Fargo Bank, Dollar General, La Cabana Cafe, The 4 Way Bar-and-Grill, Shell Gas C-store, Hill Country Grocery Store, Lakehills True Value, Strive 24 Fitness & Salon.

Asking Price: $11,000 dollars per acre; seller may divide.

Julian R. Cortinas, Associate Agent 832-206-7501 • jrctxre@gmail.com This information is from sources we believe to be reliable, we make no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to accuracy of the information. Square footage or age are approximate.

Buyer/Tenant must verify all information and bears all risk for any inaccuracies or cost involved.

Price and availability are subject to change without further notice from owners or there agent.

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SHEEP CREEK RANCH 16,300 ACRES

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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.

COFER RANCH 4,740 ACRES

Montana v Carter County v Ekalaka

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. Price reduced to $2,400,000. Jim Espy, 406-661-3122.

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ust 25 miles from Billings you will find this beautiful ranch. The property has a total of 457 acres with over a mile of river frontage on the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone. Wildlife is abundant and neighbors are scarce. Close to shopping in Billings and skiing at Red Lodge Mountain. There are 57 acres deeded in three parcels and 400 acres of farming and pasture with a 10-year renewable lease.

Improvements are extensive with 56 ACRES WITH 400-ACRE LEASE two lavish modern homes, both Montana v Carbon County v Silesia with nearly 6,000-square-feet plus the attached garages. The outbuildings include two indoor arenas with heated horse stalls. There are four other pole buildings which are used for shops, office and storage. One building even has a small Jim Espy apartment. In total you will find over 60,000-square-feet under roof. In addition there are two detached 406-661-3122 garages. Outside there are two roping arenas and plenty of fencing. The landscaping is first rate with jim@ranchmartinc.com plenty of water for the huge trees and lawns. $2,450,000. Jim Espy, 406-661-3122. ranchmartinc.com

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