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Featured Articles 22 v CORN IN DEER MANAGEMENT

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In this season of cheer and thanksgiving, we here at Farm & Ranch are thankful for you, our readers and clients. Thanks to you all (or as we say in Texas, “all y’all”) for being a part of our extended family for yet another year. We never take you for granted, and we’ve spent 2019 working hard to bring you a magazine and website worthy of your time and attention.

I don’t know about you, but I always thought that deer and corn went hand in hand. Many of our land owning friends who are actively managing their deer population use corn to supplement native food sources. In this issue, we’re launching a new content development partnership with Texas A&M Kingsville and the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. Director David Hewitt’s article, “Corn and Deer Management, Too Much of a Good Thing?” points outs how indiscriminate feeding can actually do more harm than good.

We also have another great article from wildlife biologist and ranch broker Nicholas Kolbe. In “Prescribed Fires in Late Winter” he provides a “why, what, and when” user’s guide to using controlled burns to manage ranch vegetation and soil for optimum game management.

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27............... Yavapai...................35 31............... Yavapai...................34 32............... Yavapai...................35 164............. Mohave..................35 296............. Yavapai...................34 400............. Yavapai...................35 4,972.......... Santa Cruz..............32 12,215........ Cochise..................33 14,681........ Greenlee................32

CALIFORNIA 8................. Shasta.....................37 9................. San Joaquin...........36 51............... Tehama...................36 60............... Napa.......................37 70............... Mendocino............71 110............. Humboldt..............71 511............. Solano....................37 1,076.......... Humboldt..............71 3,000.......... Humboldt..............71 3,527.......... Modoc County......36 26,600........ Mendocino............71

COLORADO 1................. Larimer...................39 2................. Larimer...................45 3................. Larimer...................44 3................. Larimer...................38 10............... Grand.....................74 18............... Larimer...................39 35............... Larimer...................45 35............... Larimer...................38 35............... Larimer...................38 35............... Archuleta................75 45............... Larimer...................45 52............... Archuleta................75 53............... Larimer...................44

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128............. Moffat.....................64

970.............. Nye........................65

197.............. Kendall..................26

138............. Larimer...................38

3,000........... Eureka...................65

200.............. Washington...........42

154............. Garfield..................69

NEW MEXICO

317.............. Bandera.................30

522............. Grand.....................74 545............. Larimer...................39

18................ Rio Arriba..............79

577............. Routt.......................74

1,937........... Rio Arriba..............50

611............. Saguache...............76

3,532........... Rio Arriba..............51

654............. Saguache...............76

16,309......... Rio Arriba..............51

1,388.......... Routt.......................51

25,595......... Grant.....................32

3,561.......... Grand.....................74

29,142......... Catron...................51

1,483........... Erath......................46

5,860.......... Summit...................74

55,500......... Lincoln...................73

17,520........ Huerfano................50

OKLAHOMA

UTAH

20,007........ Garfield..................57

374.............. Bandera.................31 426.............. Walker...................28 472.............. Hays.......................47 727.............. Dimmit..................27 859.............. Hamilton...............46

9.................. Box Elder..............78

20................ McCurtain.............21

20................ Cache....................78

20................ Pittsburg................21

23................ Cache....................78

293............. Blaine.....................58

93................ Cherokee..............66

480.............. Cache....................78

299............. Gooding.................58

312.............. Cleveland..............21

528............. Camas....................58

415.............. Hughes..................21

WYOMING

530............. Twin Falls................58

691.............. Pontotoc...............20

23................ Sheridan................49

10,504........ Twin Falls................59

760.............. Coal.......................20

55................ Big Horn................48

MONTANA

829.............. Choctaw................68

55................ Sheridan................49

905.............. Pontotoc...............18

59................ Sheridan................49

1,108.......... Deer Lodge...........53

1,195........... Pontotoc...............20

130.............. Big Horn................70

1,727.......... Fergus....................53

1,980........... Atoka.....................68

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

133.............. Sheridan................49

2,150........... Hughes..................20

5,723.......... Powell.....................52

155.............. Sheridan................49

6,904.......... Golden Valley........53

OREGON

346.............. Uinta......................67

7,720.......... Custer.....................53

24................ Clackamas.............77

9,669.......... Fergus....................52

50................ Hood River............41

10,550........ Garfield..................57

75................ Marion...................41

1,515........... Natrona.................57

13,455........ Daniels...................57

525.............. Douglas.................41

1,591........... Washakie...............48

16,589........ Stillwater................52

676.............. Wasco....................40

4,198........... Carbon..................67

17,500........ Powder River.........48

SOUTH DAKOTA

6,223........... Goshen..................57

IDAHO

20,591........ Powder River.........56 30,654........ Chouteau...............52 49,500........ Big Horn.................48

NEBRASKA 4,441.......... Box Butte...............67

21,810......... Fall River................56

TEXAS 1.................. Montgomery.........29

500.............. Sheridan................49 1,502........... Park........................48

7,677........... Sheridan................48 12,065......... Platte.....................56 14,608......... Weston..................56 20,000......... Laramie.................50

4.................. Kerr........................80

20,333......... Weston..................56 24,079......... Big Horn................70

71............... Custer.....................72

NEVADA

10................ Comal....................80 50................ Bexar.....................80

26,056......... Albany...................50

100............. Freemont...............76

4................. Clark.......................54

80................ Kendall..................80

42,558......... Weston..................56

116............. Chaffee...................76

119............. Clark.......................55

89................ Washington...........43

58,613......... Converse...............57

56............... Larimer...................44

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Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Maria Wimmer.............................................69 mariawimmerhomes.com

Mossy Oak Properties Colorado Mountain Realty..........................72 mossyoakproperties.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest Real Estate Farm and Ranch Division............................40 farmandranch@bhhsnw.com

Elk Canyon Realty, LLC................................64 elkcanyonrealty.com

Mossy Oak Properties NM Ranch & Luxury, LLC.............................73 pturney@mossyoakproperties.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest Real Estate Agri-Investment Services............................41 info@agisg.com Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Partners ............................................77 bhgre.com C3 Real Estate Solutions John Feeney.................................................38 RealEstateInNorthernColorado.com C3 Real Estate Solutions Jesse Laner...................................................44 jlaner@c3-re.com C3 Real Estate Solutions John Simmons.............................................44 mycolohome.com California Outdoor Properties....................36 californiaoutdoorproperties.com Century 21 Wright Real Estate....................66 noconalove@gmail.com Clark & Associates Land Brokers, LLC.......56 clarklandbrokers.com The Colorado Ranch Company..................74 ColoradoRanchCompany.com Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Jack Pretti.....................................................69 mariawimmerhomes.com

First Colorado Land Office.........................72 landinsalida.com Four Star Realty............................................71 ranchagent.com Galles Properties.........................................75 Lindy@GallesProperties.com The Graves Group.......................................80 thegravesgroup.com

Powers Land Brokerage, LLC......................48 PowersLandBrokerage.com Ranch Connection.......................................46 ranchconnection.com Robert Jones Realty....................................58 rjrealty.com

Gunn & Associates Real Estate, Inc...........65 NevadaFarmland.com

Sotheby’s International Realty David Córdova Group.................................79 DavidCordovaGroup.com

Harrigan Land Company LLC.....................50 harriganland.com

Southwest Ranch & Farm Sales..................68 swranchsales.com

Headquarters West, Ltd. Andy Groseta...............................................33 headquarterswest.com

Swan Land Company...................................52 swanlandco.com

Headquarters West, Ltd. Paul Groseta.................................................34 headquarterswest.com Headquarters West, Ltd. Sam Hubbell................................................32 headquarterswest.com

Texas Best Ranches, LLC.............................26 TexasBestRanches.com United CountryReal Estate Legacy Properties........................................76 UCLegacyProperties.com

Hodde Real Estate Co.................................42 hoddere.com

United CountryReal Estate Yellowstone Land Consultants....................70 yellowstoneranchland.com

James Land Company.................................67 jameslandco.com

Wardley Real Estate.....................................54 wardleyre.com

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Upcoming Chapter Events ALABAMA CHAPTER On October 17, the RLI Alabama Chapter held its annual meeting at the Alabama Association of REALTORS® in Montgomery, Alabama. Hassey Brooks, Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry for Alabama, provided opening remarks and the chapter recognized Clint Flowers, ALC, as the chapter’s 2019 Land REALTOR® of the Year. Following the presentation, the chapter installed its 2020 officers and board, including Eric Leisy, ALC, as the 2020 chapter president and Forest During as the vice president/president-elect.

ARKANSAS CHAPTER RLI Arkansas Chapter is excited to partner with RLI National to put on the 2020 LANDU Education Week in Little Rock, Ark., from May 27–June 4. The chapter looks forward to welcoming land agents from across the country to the event to complete their courses towards the elite Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation. If you are interested in learning more about joining the chapter, please visit arkansasrealtors.com/rli/

CAROLINAS CHAPTER The RLI Carolinas Chapter is well and continuing to flourish! There was a great turnout for the RLI National ALC Networking Retreat that the chapter assisted with during July in Charleston, SC. In October, the chapter also partnered with the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS® to host Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage LANDU course with Lou Jewel, ALC, as instructor to host a successful course for agents in the area. The chapter is looking forward to hosting more education courses and continuing to grow. Learn more about this chapter and its events online at rlicarolinaschapter.com.

COLORADO CHAPTER RLI Colorado Chapter meeting that was held in January had great participation, coinciding with the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado.

Dates and locations for the other 2020 chapter meetings include: May 7–8 in Colorado Springs and September 10–11 in Grand Junction. See the website for more information about these and other chapter events at coloradorli.com.

FLORIDA CHAPTER RLI Florida Chapter will be hosting a Vacant Land Contract Documents: When to Use and Their Preparation course on March 18. The course has a 16 Volume 77 Farm&Ranch

fee of $40.00 per participant and will take place at REALTORS® Association of Lake and Sumter Counties in Tavares, Florida. The RLI Florida Chapter also plans to host a Subdivision Development Class in early summer 2020; please stay tuned for more information to come on that course. More information about the chapter and its events can be found at rlifl.com.

KANSAS CHAPTER

RLI Georgia Chapter presented at a booth at the Sunbelt Ag Expo October 15–17 in Moultrie, GA. Known as North America’s Premier Farm Show®, there were over 1,200 farm-related exhibitors presenting on a 100-acre exhibit area adjoining a 600-acre working research farm. This expo provided the RLI Georgia Chapter members a way to inform the public about RLI and share their listings. Learn more about the chapter at rligeorgiachapter.com.

The RLI Kansas Chapter’s August 22 meeting in Emporia, Kansas, was well attended. Members heard from Eric Guenther, who has over 32 years of agricultural finance experience working with the USDA-Farm Service Agency as a Farm Loan Official and is currently an Ag Lender with Community National Bank. Members also attended a property marketing session and a Marketing Best Practices discussion led by Chapter President Brian Rose. Welcome to the RLI Kansas Chapter Board of Directors: Eric Nielson, 2019/2020 president-elect; Brandy Criss and Brian Pine, directors; and John Brocker, secretary/treasurer.

The RLI Kansas Chapter is excited to announce that they will be holding the Industrial Hemp Impacts to Real Estate class in Wichita, in April. Class information and registration can be found on the chapter’s website at rlikansaschapter.com.

ILLINOIS CHAPTER

LOUISIANA CHAPTER

GEORGIA CHAPTER

RLI Illinois Chapter members packed the house recently in Bloomington, Ill., for an evening of celebration and camaraderie. John Leezer, ALC, was installed as the 2020 chapter president with Reid Thompson as vice-president, and Ray Brownfield, ALC, as secretary/treasurer. The chapter presented Tucker Wood with the first Mac Boyd, ALC, Scholarship which promotes participation in the RLI LANDU Education Program. Evening highlights continued with honoring Ray Brownfield, ALC, as the 2019 Illinois Land Broker of the Year and recognizing our very special guest, RLI Education Manager Amanda Morrone, for attending.

IOWA CHAPTER In September, the RLI Iowa Chapter held a very successful Land Law Update class in conjunction with the Iowa Association of REALTORS®. The course was followed by the chapter’s annual leadership installation and member social. The new leadership team consists of President David Thien, ALC, PresidentElect Ryan Kay, and Vice President Andrew Zellmer.

The chapter’s 2019-2020 leadership team was sworn into office by RLI Iowa Chapter member and RLI 2020 National President Kyle Hansen, ALC. The chapter also hosted the Agricultural Land Brokerage and Marketing LANDU class in conjunction with the RLI Minnesota Chapter in January. The chapter is also planning the RLI/ASFMRA Joint Spring Seminar and Annual Dinner which will be held in March in Ankeny, IA.

The RLI Louisiana Chapter continues to work to grow its membership as well as to provide quality education and networking opportunities. They look forward to an outstanding year in 2020 continuing to build on the accomplishments of 2019. If you would like to be part of growing the chapter, please contact the chapter leadership directly by visiting the RLI Chapters page on rliland.com

MINNESOTA CHAPTER The RLI Minnesota Chapter’s slate of officers and board of directors was approved with the installation of officers on December 1. The chapter and the RLI Iowa Chapter co-hosted the Agricultural Land Brokerage and Marketing LANDU course the week of January 13. The chapter will host a one-day meeting February 24; venue/location TBD. The agenda will include the following: a negotiation course; a marketing session; the annual member meeting; round table discussions; stump the ALC panel; and fireside chats. Learn more at rliminnesotachapter.com.

MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER The RLI Mississippi Chapter along with the RLI Arkansas Chapter and the RLI Tennessee Chapter successfully hosted the new Recreational Land Real Estate LANDU class in Germantown, TN., on September 23–24.

MISSOURI CHAPTER The RLI Missouri Chapter hosted Industrial Hemp: Impacts to Real Estate presented by Kirk Goble, ALC,

at the Missouri REALTORS® September Business Conference where they had over 100 registrants attend. The event was well received and attended

by REALTORS®, appraisers, lawyers, and other land industry professionals from Missouri and the surrounding states. The event was so popular that Kirk has agreed to come back and present the course again on January 21 in a different location in the state.

OKLAHOMA CHAPTER The RLI Oklahoma Chapter held the Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage LANDU course in Tulsa last September. The course, taught by Lou Jewell, ALC, was well received by the attendees. The chapter will be holding the new Recreational Land Real Estate LANDU course from February 18–19 in the Durant. Justin Osborn, ALC, will be the instructor and information about registration can be found on the chapter’s website at rlioklahomachapter.com.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER The RLI Pacific Northwest Chapter hosted the Timberland Real Estate LANDU course taught

by Mark Skillman, ALC, in Portland, Oregon, last September. In late April, the chapter will host the Land Investment Analysis LANDU course in Pasco,

Washington, along with their spring Property Marketing Session. (Pasco is a fly-in destination for those who want to join us!)

TENNESSEE CHAPTER The RLI Tennessee Chapter along with the RLI Arkansas Chapter and the RLI Mississippi Chapter sponsored RLI’s new Recreational Land Real Estate LANDU course in Germantown, Tenn., on September 23–24. Twenty-seven land professionals came from as far away as San Diego, California! They received both 16 hours of credit towards their ALC as well as 16 hours of CE in Tennessee and Mississippi! Joel King, ALC, of Jonesboro, AR, was the instructor.

TEXAS CHAPTER The RLI Texas Chapter is proud to introduce their 2020 leadership team, including President Steve Bilicek, ALC; Vice-President Norma Carleton, ALC; Secretary Jerrett Lamb; and Treasurer Von Box, ALC. The board of directors include Wendy Johnson, ALC; Don Honeycutt, ALC; Marc Bradberry; Megan Turnipseed; B.G. Pierce, ALC; Cathy Cole, ALC; and Immediate Past President Minor Taylor, ALC. Please visit the RLI Texas Chapter Facebook page or rlitexaschapter.com for information about upcoming courses and events.

VIRGINIA CHAPTER The RLI Virginia Chapter continues to work to grow its membership as well as provide quality education and networking opportunities for agents locally. They look forward to an outstanding year in 2020, continuing to build on the accomplishments of 2019. If you would like to be part of growing the chapter, please contact the chapter leadership directly by visiting the RLI Chapters page on rliland.com

WYOMING CHAPTER The RLI Wyoming Chapter had a great annual membership meeting on September 23 with speakers from the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, as well as board elections and a property marketing session. The chapter was a sponsor at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association’s Winter Roundup held in December. Additionally, the RLI Wyoming Chapter is proud to announce the launch of their new RLI-branded website at rliwyomingchapter.com, which went live in December. There are more classes planned for the first quarter of 2020, so be sure to check the new website for all the information.

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aterfalls are magical. In fact, they are said to increase our bodies’ production of serotonin, which, in turn, relieves stress and reduces depression while also boosting our energy and happiness. Consequently, waterfalls are almost universally captivating to humans.

For some, it’s seeing the silky-smooth flow at the top of the fall break into a white cascade of bubbles that plunge into the splash pool below. For others, it’s the sound of rushing water that energizes, excites and invigorates as it washes the mental fog from their brains. Then again, some of us can’t resist the fresh smell and cool mist that hangs near the waterfall and invites us to linger. Whatever the attraction, humans have an innate love of waterfalls. Add some pleasant childhood memories on top of that and a passion takes root.

Susan Reinauer fits the profile of a passionate waterfall aficionado. She was born in the mountains of Oregon on a property with a large waterfall. Although she traveled the world working in the airline industry for decades, the powerful memories of her childhood home never faded. It’s not unusual for life to bring us full circle and when Susan and her husband Robert finally had an opportunity to buy land, they searched far and wide for an ideal ranch featuring these rare water features. After looking throughout the West and Midwest for ten long years, they finally discovered what would eventually become Spring Creek Ranch near Fittstown, Oklahoma. They instantly fell in love with 1.6 miles of the spring-fed Sheep Creek that flowed through the 905-acre ranch and jumped on the chance to own such a rare natural beauty.

The elevation along their stretch of the creek changes enough that scores of travertine waterfalls are closely stacked one after another creating a stair step appearance

905 ACRES along its length. From a flow perspective, the limestone and sandstone layers of the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer supply a daily average of 1.8 million gallons of ice-cold, crystal-clear water to the creek via Sheep Creek Spring thereby maintaining the flow of water even during droughts. As high-quality drinking water becomes scarcer, sources of pure water such as this one become more attractive to municipalities. Fortunately, the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer is protected from over pumping by a state law that prioritizes and protects the flow of the springs and streams. Recognizing the present and future value of water, Susan also wisely acquired senior rights to an annual appropriation of approximately 325 million gallons of water from the creek each year that can be used for pasture and pecan tree irrigation. In short, these natural conditions and legal protections should ensure the reliable flow of Sheep Creek through the ranch indefinitely.

Since purchasing the property in 1999, the owner’s primary focus has been on the land.

Susan has worked closely with the Noble Foundation to create a holistic approach to managing the land through rotational grazing of beef cattle. Using the cattle as her unpaid landscaping crew, Susan, her daughter Paige and son-in-law Andy have been able to

manage the property at an extremely high level with very little need for hired help. The combination of thoughtful management, verdant creek bottom pastures and over 1,000 majestic pecan trees have created a setting that looks like Augusta National Golf Course.

In addition to a passion for water, Susan is also a gifted and talented interior designer. Seeing the charm in an old farmhouse that was on the property, she elected to remodel and completely transform it instead of building a new home. She used a nice blend of equestrian and nature themes to

create a structure that truly fits the environment. In addition, she transformed small sheds and part of the horse barn into guest suites, office space and entertainment areas. As with all of us, the seasons of life pass and the family is now ready to move on to their next grand adventure.

The Land Doctors are pleased to assist Susan in finding the next steward of this exceptional property. If you are interested, please call Kelly Hurt at 580 421 7512 or email him at Kelly@LandDoctors.com.

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COPPEDGE RIVER RANCH 2,150 ACRES

Oklahoma v Hughes County v Holdenville perfect mixture of highly productive ag land, rolling pasture, pecan bottoms and hardwood forest. Located on the South Canadian River and featuring a 10-acre bass lake, this property is the dream mixture of cropland and cattle, world-class whitetails and water rights (1,449 acre-feet). $6,000,000.

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Oklahoma v Pontotoc County v Allen

THREE RANCHES 1,195 ACRES

Oklahoma v Pontotoc County v Ada hree adjacent ranch listings that are combined to offer river frontage, trophy deer hunting, great fishing and floating, trail riding and hiking opportunities—all at an excellent price. $1,818/acre. $2,172,200.

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Oklahoma v Coal County v Coalgate n expertly stewarded wildlife ranch with trophy whitetails and lakes designed for duck hunting and dog training plus great fishing. Great building sites for the ultimate hunting lodge. Ask about our construction services. $1,900,000.

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he ideal cattle ranch with lush grass, great fencing, multiple working pens, reliable ponds, and cross fenced for rotational grazing. Three homes, newer shop building and two barns. This is a turnkey property ready for immediate stocking. $1,400,000.

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SPIRITUAL VIEW RETREAT 20 ACRES

Oklahoma v McCurtain County v Smithville he ideal cabin located in the perfect spot for recreation. With frontage on the beautiful Mountain Fork River, you can lazily float down to Broken Bow Lake. Drive out your gate and hit an ATV trail head with access to 200,000 acres of forest and trails.

Serene and peaceful with 20 mile views of the mountains. Includes two RV sites for friends and a shop to store your toys in. $900,000.

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Riding arena, residence area, retail space, concession stand, bar, RV hookups and 80 horse stalls. Perfect for someone wanting to live the equestrian lifestyle on a daily basis. $850,000.

Kelly Hurt • 580-421-7512

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Corn in Deer Management -Too Much of a Good Thing?

by David Hewitt Director Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

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any articles, presentations, and campfire conversations about deer nutrition state emphatically that corn is not good for deer. In a general sense, this is true because corn is low in protein (9 percent), has a poor mineral profile, and can cause digestive upset and metabolic problems. However, general

statements that corn is bad for deer simplify a more complex relationship between deer and corn. When corn is part of a diverse diet, the nutritional deficiencies of corn can be overcome and corn’s high energy content may be beneficial. This article deals with the digestive and metabolic problems of eating corn and similar foods.

Background Corn causes problems in the deer’s digestive system because of characteristics of both corn and the deer. Corn is composed primarily of starch, which is meant to serve as an energy source for the corn seedling after germination. The starch intended for use by the growing corn plant is also readily available to the deer, which is why deer crave corn.

Although starch is an important source of energy, it may be a problem for deer because deer are ruminants. Ruminants have a large sac-like structure called the rumen that is part of their digestive tract. The rumen houses beneficial microbes that produce nutrients while breaking down, or more properly, fermenting, portions of plants that the deer cannot digest on its own.

However, the microbes do not limit themselves to the poorly digested portions of the deer’s diet. In fact, the microbes attack starch with a vengeance and can ferment it much more rapidly than other portions of the deer’s diet. This rapid fermentation leads to problems.

Effects of Eating Too Much Corn When deer eat too much corn or other high-carbohydrate food, many complex changes occur in the rumen. Some microbes proliferate while others die. The amounts and types of products produced by rumen microbes change. These microbial products may overwhelm the deer’s ability to handle them, causing problems throughout the deer’s body. For example, the deer’s rumen may become acidic, and if the rumen acidosis is severe, the deer’s entire body may become acidic. Finally, the interior surface of the rumen itself may be damaged by all these changes, allowing bacteria and toxins to enter the deer’s blood. These changes in the deer’s rumen have many consequences.

Corn is high in starch and a good source of digestible energy, but can cause problems in a deer’s digestive system.

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A short-term consequence of eating too much corn is that the deer feel sick. They quit eating and become lethargic. Losing

Eating too much grain or other high starch foods can cause deformed deer hooves.

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their appetite can be good because the deer will cease eating corn and give themselves a chance to recover. Deer that have eaten too much corn may also develop diarrhea, bloat (potentially lethal build-up of gases in the rumen), polioencephalomalacia (a potentially lethal condition of the nervous system), and in severe cases, blindness, seizures, and death.

Other problems may develop when deer eat a lot of corn. In addition to damaging the rumen lining, over-consumption of corn may cause hoof problems. The feet of deer may become sore, causing the deer to continually lift one foot at a time off the ground to relieve the pressure on their hooves. A long-term consequence of eating too much corn are hoof deformities in which the hooves grow too long, giving the deer the appearance of wearing elf shoes with the toes curling up. Deer with such hoof deformities may no longer walk solely on their hoofs, but instead their feet collapse so that their dew claws also contact the ground.

Using Corn and Other High-Starch Foods in Deer Management Clearly deer can experience problems if forced or allowed to eat too much corn. The same problems can occur when deer eat large amounts of other high-starch foods, such as pelleted supplements (commonly known as “protein pellets”), nuts (e.g. acorns and pecans), and fruits. All these foods are readily available to deer throughout their range at sometime during the year, so why do we not regularly see deer experiencing digestive upset or worse?

With proper adaptation, deer can safely consume corn and other high-starch foods. In a graduate study by Donny Kahl at the CKWRI’s Alkek Captive Ungulate Facility, deer were given unlimited access to corn and to a low energy, high protein pellet. Over an 11-month period, the deer selected a diet composed of 53–83 percent corn. No diet-induced problems were noted. Deer can consume high-starch foods because:

Spreading corn over a large area reduces the rate at which deer can consume corn and may reduce digestive upset.

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• Compared to many domestic ruminants, a deer’s digestive system is ready-made for high-quality forage.

Deer have a small rumen and rapid passage rate, features that reduce the potential for rumen acidosis.

• Deer adapt to high-starch diets by learning quickly how much to eat before becoming sick and by seeking high-fiber forages that dilute the corn or reduce fermentation rates.

• Rumen microbes also adapt to high-starch diets by favoring microbe species that can exist in the resulting rumen environment. A drawback of this adaptation is that the deer may become less efficient at digesting their normal forages.

When feeding corn or other high-starch feeds, do the following:

• Introduce the food gradually, over a 2 – 3 week period, allowing the deer to adapt to the new food, just as they do to the gradual increase in naturally occurring nuts and fruit.

• Feed corn in a manner that limits intake. Timed feeders or spreading corn across a large area slows the rate at which deer can eat corn.

• Once you start, feed the corn or pelleted feed consistently. Feeding once every 1 or 2 weeks may not give deer the opportunity to adapt to eating these foods.

• Ensure a diverse array of alternative forages so that deer can choose foods to compensate for nutrients deficient in corn and minimize digestive and metabolic problems.

One final question—if deer can adapt to eating corn and other high-starch foods, why do some deer develop hoof problems, diarrhea, or other problems associated with these foods? There are several scenarios that could explain these observations.

• Corn is introduced quickly and deer eat too much without the proper adaptation period.

• A change in social status, such as death of a dominant animal that limited access to feed sites, could allow a deer to suddenly eat a lot of corn.

• Young deer finally get big enough to jump into the feed pen where they gain access to abundant corn for the first time.

• Other conditions may make deer susceptible to high starch diets, such as internal parasites, infections, or other disease.

The Bottom Line Corn, pelleted supplements, and other high-starch foods have a role in many deer management programs. If used wisely and in the context of a diverse diet, these foods have nutritional benefits and can help address a variety of management goals. If used otherwise, they can cause problems and, for some deer at least, could be too much of a good thing. Photography by David Hewitt FarmAndRanch.com

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TEXAS BEST—LIVE WATER, GAME-FENCED, READY TO GO, ALL AROUND WINNER! - 197± ACRES Texas Hill Country v Kendall County v Boerne/San Antonio ocated minutes to San Antonio, Texas. Features a main ranch home, guest home, and event-center party barn for personal use, weddings, events, private parties, or an awesome car barn. Good roads, workshop, equipment barn, both sides of cypress-lined creek, fishing lake and some exotics! Far too many amenities to list; only for the quality minded! Call Jeff Soele, 210-705-4013.

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ouch the sky views from this hilltop ranch compound! The lodge has three beds, three bunks, three baths, a large, bright, open granite kitchen, large high-ceiling family/living room, and large master with separate entry. Guest wing sleeps 12 (also with separate access), and the lodge features awesome porches looking out to manicured grounds and landscaping. Then add a guest house with three beds, two baths, a cantina with a bath, fire pit entertaining area, outdoor cook area and a one-of-a-kind lagoon pool area with your own private beach, waterfalls and fountains! The property features paved, electric gate access, a shooting range, all-weather road system, eight executive deer blinds with protein and corn feeders, five ponds, all with piped water, one water well, three phase electricity, 10-acre breeding pens, five-acre release pen, 40x40-feet deer working facility, 28 lofting sheds in deer pens, another 40x40-feet metal building, and approximately 7,000-square-foot covered metal building with workshop, two game cleaning areas with walk-in coolers, overhead grain bins, and approximately 20 oryx and 20 axis deer as the exotics on the ranch. The ranch also has a 12-space RV hookup area! This turnkey ranch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the serious, quality minded, giant deer enthusiast, with legendary giant deer on the ranch now! Don’t wait six years to get started, this ranch is ready now! Call Jeff Soele for an appointment to see this ranch: 210-705-4013.

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his 10,000± square-foot lake house is stunning yet warm and inviting. The home is built using wood from an old Dutch barn incorporating the original frame as it stood for 208 years! The home is filled with knotty alder doors and trims; the floors are mixed oak milled from a home built in 1740. There are four bedrooms (two downstairs are master suites), additionally a secret loft bedroom, and a bunkroom with two queens and two full size beds. There are six full baths and two half baths. The gourmet kitchen has custom granite, highend appliances, and a butler’s pantry with a second dishwasher and microwave. The great room has floor to ceiling windows and a massive rock fireplace. There is a full media room, a downstairs game room, a chilled wine cellar, and a safe room. City water, sewer, natural gas, cable, and high-speed internet. Outside is a custom salt water pool with infinity edge. The boat dock houses two large boats with auto lifts. This covered boat dock features a large sitting areas, a mist system, outdoor lighting and a full working kitchen. The home is positioned so that the back faces east with unobstructed views of Lake Conroe. In the heat of the summer, the pool stays cooler, the back porch is comfortable, and the boat dock stays an average 10 degrees cooler! This is one of the very best lots on Lake Conroe located close to the dam on 105!

Call Jeff Soele, 210-705-4013. ATTENTION: Seller may consider a trade for a ranch or an income producing property!

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RARE FIND, BEST LIVE-WATER & CYPRESS TREES! - 317± ACRES Texas Hill Country v Bandera County v Medina

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± acre lake, two spring-fed creeks, approximately 7,000± square-foot one-story rock home, guest house, greenhouse, barns, lots of wildlife and much more! Call Jeff Soele, 210-705-4013.

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Then add a large lake, small lake, both sides of cypress-lined creek and Medina River! Call Jeff Soele, 210-705-4013.

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anelo Springs Ranch is one of the finest agricultural properties that the southwest U.S. has to offer. The ranch is bisected by Turkey Creek, a creek that runs intermittently 4,972 ACRES year-round through the valley floor feeding Arizona v Santa Cruz County v Canelo four ponds stocked with fish. Numerous springs are found throughout the property’s Cienega bottom (sub-irrigated), which runs through the ranch providing a great riparian area for livestock and wildlife. The ranch is a highly improved working cattle ranch with more than 2.5 miles of pipe fencing, 10 pastures, and grow yard.

Riparian areas are extremely hard to find in the arid southwest, with approximately 90 percent of the deeded land sub-irrigated, this lends to the opportunities. Rarely does a ranch as beautiful and private as Canelo Springs Ranch come on the market. $3,500,000.

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mith Draw Ranch is located eight miles north of Separ, NM, which is a travel stop along I-10 and approximately 30 miles south 25,595 ACRES of Silver City in Grant County. The Ranch consist of 7,760 deeded acres, 11,275 New New Mexico v Grant County v Separ Mexico state grazing allotment and 2,560 BLM grazing, and will run 300 head of mother cows on an annual basis. Vegetation consist of gramma grasses, with tobosa grasses in lower levels and a wide variety of Chihuahuan desert chaparral for grazing. An abundance of filaree grows during wet springs. The Ranch is well watered with 10 wells, steel rim tanks and pipe lines. Smith Draw Ranch is a well-improved working cattle ranch located in some of the best country of southwestern New Mexico. Easy country and easy to operate, owners have consistently shipped heavy calves. $3,100,000.

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TYLER RANCH/FARM 14,681 ACRES

Arizona v Greenlee County v York

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yler Ranch/Farm is located in the Gila River Valley of southeastern Arizona and consists of 544 deeded acres (including 173 acres of irrigated) 12,800 acres BLM grazing allotment, 1,337 acres of Arizona state grazing and will run 300 mother cows on an annual basis. Elevations range from 3,600 feet at the river’s edge to 6,500 feet atop Gutherie Peak.

Tyler Ranch/Farm is a quality ranch/farm combo that rarely exists, with over three miles of Gila River running through the ranch that allows for the opportunity to have irrigated pasture along with productive range land. $2,300,000.

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

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

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

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

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WALKING L RANCH 296Âą ACRES

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

Current ownership has done a magnificent job in maintaining and improving the ranch. It is offered turnkey with cattle and equipment at the reduced price of $4,000,000. Alternatively, the ranch with 234.67 acres and grazing leases may be purchased for $2,500,000; or the shop/gravel pit on 61.99 acres may be purchased for $1,500,000. You will not find very many ranches around like the Walking L. See a video on our website. Call Andy Groseta, 928-300-6221.

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ocking Double B Ranch is a remarkable ranch and water-right offering that checks a lot of boxes for the discerning buyer. From its combination of old historic water rights coupled with the pastoral setting putting the physical live water to use, all the makings for a legacy ranch property is here. The ranch’s improvements have been carefully designed to complement the ranch’s setting overlooking the riparianlined banks of Wet Beaver Creek, lake and pond. $1,900,000.

ROCKING DOUBLE B RANCH - 27± ACRES Arizona v Yavapai County v Rimrock

DANCING APACHE SPRINGS 32± ACRES

Arizona v Yavapai County v Page Springs ancing Apache Springs is 32.03 acres with 136-acre-feet of pre-statehood water rights from Oak Creek. Page Springs is only 11 miles from Sedona and is Arizona’s most popular wine country area. Tons of wildlife and over 200 bird species counted in this area. This has a lot of development potential here. $2,850,000.

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TROUT CREEK RANCH 164± ACRES

Arizona v Mohave County v Wikieup rout Creek Ranch is set in a private and scenic pastoral desert setting. It has 1,814-acre-feet of pre-statehood water rights from a private direct diversion from Trout Creek irrigates 35 acres with alfalfa valves. There are RV hook-ups, a covered hay barn with attached horse stalls, round pen, roping arena and six horse free-flow exerciser. Located in team roper’s alley between Wickenburg and Las Vegas; don’t miss out on this ranch! $1,150,000.

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RANCHO RIO SANTA MARIA - 400 ACRES Arizona v Yavapai County v Bagdad

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York ranch $6,000,000 | 3,527 +/- Acres | Modoc County This complete cattle operation, consisting of 3527 +/- acres, allow 500 to 600 cows year-round. Adjudicated water rights from Parker Creek, five pivots, wheel lines, five wells, 250 +/- acres of hay production, 6 hay barns, irrigated pasture, two log cabins, two ranch hand homes, bunkhouse, state-of-the-art headquarters/barn, and fully functioning cattle handling facility make for a turnkey operation.

Serious ranchers will appreciate this prime ranch land and successful cattle enterprise. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

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gladden ranch $2,590,000 | 9.24 +/- Acres | San Joaquin County Luxury living on Equestrian Estate with easy access to Bay Area. Luxury home includes formal entry, formal dining room, and gourmet chef’s kitchen. Detached Guest House with private patio and retractable awning. Lavish pool/spa with fountains and covered outdoor kitchen adjacent to large covered patio to entertain in grand style. 7 Stall barn, 3 paddocks, round pen, riding arena and race building.

Also includes approx. 4 acres of ag land currently planted in alfalfa with irrigation ditch. Contact Bruce Renfrew (650) 773-1863.

laSSen creek VineYardS Spring V|alleY ranch $2,395,000 51.95 +/Acres | Tehama County $6,900,000 | 1,120 +/- Acres | Plumas County Lassen Creek Vineyards is a nearly 52-acre property in the new Manton Valley AVA with 32 acres +/- of awardwinning certified organic vines currently under cultivation and with room for more. With approx. 26 acres planted to Petite Sirah and Syrah grapes, another 6 acres have been planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Merlot, and other varietals. Along with the successfully operating vineyard, there is a 2,908 SF main residence with panoramic valley views, a wine tasting room on the upper level of garage, and a second farm hand residence. Contact Scott Soder (530) 727-7572 or Nikki Rodriguez (530) 921-6540.

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Volanti duck club $1,900,000 | 511 +/- Acres | Solano County Founded in 1892, the Volanti Duck Club has charmed many a hunter for more than a century. The shooting areas contain twenty-one double blinds and one platform blind. The 2,000 +/- SF clubhouse encompasses a nice living area and game room with panoramic views of the marsh. There are eleven private bungalows with four having their own private boat dock. Excellent duck hunting, striper & sturgeon fishing, pig, pheasant and dove hunting. Contact John Ward (415) 215-8728 or Charlie Engs (415) 601-6330.

rainbow View FarmhouSe $1,315,000 | 8.01 +/- Acres | Shasta County Set on a high point of the 8-acre parcel, and commanding territorial views of Mt. Shasta to the north and Lassen Peak to the east, this amazing contemporary farmhouse has recently been refinished inside and out. Inside you will feel that you have walked into the pages of Architectural Digest. A wrap-around porch and breezeway provide shade and easy access to the outdoors. A salt-water in-ground pool, 2-car garage, and gated entry complete the picture. Contact Scott Soder (530) 727-7572 or Nikki Rodriguez (530) 921-6540.

remington ranch

$1,300,000 | 60.50 +/- Acres | Napa County Welcome to the Remington Ranch at Lake Berryessa/Napa Valley. Off the grid custom lake view home on 60 acres in gated Lakeview Estates. 3800 SF of upgrades, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4 fireplaces, family and living rooms, formal dining, decking, 1000 sf garage, abundant storage and bonus areas, barn, corrals, and pens. Various trails and dirt roads offer traversing the property by ATV, 4 wheeling, horseback riding, hiking or biking. Contact CeCe Short (707) 337-0224 or Robin Short (707) 738-3006.

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Gate Creek Ranch|676 Acres Wasco County, Oregon

Nestled at the foot of the Cascades, the Gate Creek Ranch is set halfway between Portland and Bend. With views of Mts. Hood, Jefferson and Adams, it rests on the edge of the scenic White River Canyon. Boasting a 28 acre lake stocked with fat bass, a separate 10 acre lake, several ponds and frontage on Gate Creek. There are opportunities for recreation at every turn: catch bass, bluegill and crappie in your own lake; fly-fish on the nearby Deschutes River; ride for miles on horseback across federal & state lands; kayak the White River; ice skate; ski nearby Mt. Hood; hunt, hike or just enjoy the solitude.

Gate Creek is a working ranch supported by 145 acres of commercial tree fruit and a cow-calf operation. This ranch can pay it’s own way and has three full-time staff that maintain the property while the owners are away.

Valuable, senior water rights from Gate Creek and the Lost and Boulder Ditch Co. provide irrigation for the orchards and irrigated pastures. Several homes and apartments offer plenty of space for ownership, workers and guests. There are beautiful sites to build a new home, as well. You won’t find another ranch like it. Call or email Brett Veatch | Licensed in OR & WA for a full digital package.

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Riverfront Farm. 525 acres of prime farm ground fronting on the gorgeous Umpqua River in Southern Oregon. Irrigation rights, highly productive soils, excellent infrastructure. Enjoy the wonderful microclimate that’s perfect for local crops like wine-grapes, blueberries, hazelnuts and similar high-value crops.

Nice owner’s home and other beautiful riverfront sites on which to build a new home. Great recreational area for top-notch fishing, rafting and enjoying nature. Offered at $6,500,000.

Hood River Orchard. Set in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, this productive tree fruit orchard offers a solid return on investment and a beautiful site for a new home. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area offers incredible opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking & windsurfing. Just 1 hr to Portland and PDX. Other Oregon & Washington orchards available.

Hazelnut Farm. This productive, new-variety hazelnut farm in the Willamette Valley, Oregon will pay for itself over time. This easy-care crop is often referred to as a “retirement crop” as time demands are comparatively low.

Convenient commute to Intel, Nike or downtown. Great building site close to town. Other orchards of varying sizes are available throughout the valley. Call/email for a digital information package on all current offerings.

Silver Falls Farm. What a location! This beautiful Christmas Tree farm offers a wonderful view of the valley and it set next to Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park.

The trail of Ten Falls offers breathtaking views of some of the best falls in Oregon. There are 35 miles of trails for hiking, biking, walking or horseback riding.

When you’re done playing, don’t bother to cook, simply wander over to the Silver Falls Lodge to enjoy a drink and a fine meal. Offered at $750,000.

For more information on any of these properties or other vineyard, orchard or agricultural properties in Oregon & Washington, call/email today.

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7092 N. Co. Rd. 15

Fort Collins, CO | Larimer County

$1,500,000

5 Bedrooms | 3 Baths 5,720 Sq. Ft. | 56.8 Acres Minutes to Old Town Fort Collins and CSU. Private setting with 360-degree views.

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87 Jasper Lake Road

Loveland, CO | Larimer County

$2,100,000

5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths 5,615 Sq. Ft. | 53.4 Acres Minutes to Loveland, Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Private gate, lake, island, river frontage and water rights.

2830 Center Ridge Drive Berthoud, CO | Larimer County

$1,100,000

5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths | 3 Car Garage 6,123 Sq. Ft. | 3.2 Acres Luxury property with private courtyard, balcony, deck and 360 degree views.

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943 N. County Road 29 Loveland, CO | Larimer County

$1,500,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Baths | 8 Car Garage 8,366 Sq. Ft. | 35 Lush Acres 2 ground fed ponds, 1300 sq. ft. outbuilding, FA 1 zoning.

2672 Grace Way

Mead, CO | Larimer County

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4 Bedrooms | 6 Baths 7,387 Sq. Ft. | 2.56 Acres Luxury Ranch style home with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.

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6 Bedrooms | 4 Baths 4,962 Sq. Ft. | 45+ Acres Private gate, lake, water rights and multiple outbuildings.

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RANCH CONNECTION THE JK RANCH

�6,972,638

1,483± ACRES | ERATH COUNTY

A stunning ranch near the highly desirable area of Stephenville, TX, with rolling hills and scenic vistas, less than an hour from Fort Worth! A traditional Texas ranch home and impressive lakeside family lodge with indoor pool. Great livestock capacity & hay production plus hunting & recreation.

THE SANTA TERESA RANCH

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859± ACRES | HAMILTON COUNTY

A renowned ranch outside Hamilton, TX, dating back to 1939, with an exquisite southwestern-style hacienda and versatile land dotted with lakes & long vistas. Frontage on Hwy 36 and Hwy 22 offers land development opportunities. Located just two hours from Fort Worth and has personal airstrip!

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A pristine ranch land on the edge of the Hill Country outside Buda, TX, filled with native habitat & fertile soils. Includes pasture for livestock/equines and scenic vistas of the Onion Creek valley.

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Sheridan County, Wyoming $14,000,000 | 7,677± Total Acres

Big Horn County, Montana $25,000,000 | 49,500± Total Acres

Borders City of Sheridan. Pivot & Side Roll Irrigation. Over Two Miles of Goose Creek. Multiple Homes, Barns, Shops and Corrals.

The Best Low Overhead Large Grass Cattle Ranch in the West.

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Low Over-Head Grass Ranch. Stock Water Pipeline & Cross Fencing. 350”-400” Bull Elk. Cattle Available.

In S. Fork River Valley: 2 Nice Homes, 2 Equipment Shops, WellAppointed Barn & Paddocks, 3 Pivots. Equestrian or Legacy Estate.

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BYRON FOUNDER FARM

Powder River County, Montana $3,150,000 | 17,500± Total Acres

Washakie County, Wyoming $1,495,000 | 1,591± Total Acres

Park County, Wyoming $10,000,000 | 1,502± Total Acres

Big Horn County, Wyoming $485,000 | 55± Total Acres

Pivot Irrigated Cropland w/Home, Corrals, Livestock Shed.

Owner Rated 120 AUs. 2 Dwellings, Shop, Working Corrals, Feedlot, Round Corral, Livestock Scales, Grain Bin, Rangeland, Irrigated Cropland. Views of Surrounding Mt. Ranges; Short Distance From Byron, WY.

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Master Plan Development, Base of the Bighorn Mountains Information & Sales, PUDs & Lots, Price Upon Request THE HEADQUARTERS: 59± ACRES

THE VILLAGE: 155± ACRES

THE MARKETPLACE: 23± ACRES

THE BUSINESS PARK: 55± ACRES

THE CAMPUS: 133± ACRES

GATEWAY: 500± ACRES

500+ Acres Parceled into Large Districts and Platted Lots. Zoned: Mixed Use, Commercial, Higher Education & Residential. Exceptional Access and Visibility, Adjacent to I-90 Interchange and Extension of City’s North Main. Shovel Ready with City Infrastructure, Fiber Optics, Pathways, Open Space, and Preliminary Planning in Place. Prime For High Tech, Light Industrial, Corporate, Education, Retail, Restaurant, Grocery, Hotel, Residential Developers.

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CITADEL RANCH Colorado v Huerfano County v La Veta tretching from the 6,800-foot sweeping grasslands in the east to over 10,000 feet on the forested slopes to the west, this 17,520-acre (14,800Âą deeded) ranch encompasses numerous life zones that are perfectly suited to an abundance of wildlife that is simply amazing. $25,500,000.

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IRON MOUNTAIN RANCH Wyoming v Laramie County v Cheyenne nder one hour north of Cheyenne lies one of Wyoming’s legendary ranches, equally famed for its history, cattle production, big game and fishing. Iron Mountain Ranch, once the stomping grounds of gunman Tom Horn, is 20,000 acres (15,184 deeded) of some of the best-watered grasslands in this part of the state. $16,500,000. View on web.

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THUNDER RIVER RANCH Wyoming v Albany County v Laramie ith more than 40-square-miles to its credit (20,502 deeded and 5,554 leased acres), Thunder River Ranch captures the best of Wyoming. Big-game hunting and fishing opportunities are unparalleled, and its cattle heritage is as rich as its wellwatered grasslands. Well blocked and extremely private, Thunder River Ranch is simply breathtaking in its scale and tradition as a true legacy property. $22,975,000.

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

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BROKEN BUTT RANCH New Mexico v Rio Arriba County v Chama ever before offered on the market, the 16,309-acre Broken Butt Ranch in northern New Mexico easily qualifies as one of the largest remaining elk-rich mountain ranches in the state. Named for a rifle with a broken stock found on the ranch in the early 1900s, Broken Butt Ranch has a long history of careful management as a joint cattle and hunting property. $25,000,000. View on web.

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SOUTHERN CROSS RANCH New Mexico Catron County v Pie Town orld-class is no exaggeration when describing the exceptional trophy elk hunting on the renowned Southern Cross Ranch in west-central New Mexico.

Southern Cross is indeed a “land of giants” well-known for amazing numbers of 350- to 400-class bulls that have free access to its 29,142 acres (18,535 deeded).

Simply put, Southern Cross controls over 45-square-miles of the finest trophy elk habitat anywhere. $14,950,000. View on web.

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

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

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ffered for sale for the first time since 1944, the historic Strand Ranch, nestled at the base of the Highwood Mountains, is comprised of 30,654± total acres of which 28,894± are deeded. The Ranch comfortably carries 1,100 head of mother

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Round Butte provides an idyllic ecosystem

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for about 30 head of native mountain goats. $37,250,000. View on web.

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omprised of 9,669± total contiguous acres, including 8,549± deeded acres and 1,120 state of Montana lease acres, Peterson Ranch, southwest of Lewistown, is a rare opportunity to own one of the premier farms/ranches in the productive Judith Basin. Situated in a consistent moisture zone with a silty loam-soil profile, the 4,012 tilled acres consistently produce 2.5 to 3 tons of dryland hay and 50 to 60 bushel wheat. This low-overhead production ranch with good cattle facilities is well watered for livestock. $11,750,000. View on web.

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

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RAPELJE BISON RANCH Montana v Stillwater County v Rapelje

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

CARIBOU CANYON RANCH Montana v Powell County v Deer Lodge

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he 1,108± deeded acres includes 676± acres under pivot and Montana v Golden Valley & Yellowstone Counties v Lavina wheel-line irrigation, and comfortably carry 300 cow/calf pairs on a year-round basis. With state-of-the-art cattle-handling facilities his well-balanced grass ranch, with an abundance of native grasses including scales, continuous steel pipe corrals and two well-maintained and plentiful water sources, has 6,904± deeded acres plus a half and attractive homes, the Ranch is ideally set up for a pure-bred or section of state ground located 45 minutes from Billings. The Ranch high-end commercial cattle operation. Immaculately maintained with will carry 275± mother cows, 30-50 replacements and 15-20 bulls. pride of ownership throughout. $5,250,000. View on web.

Part of the Ranch lies in the Bull Mountains offering good big-game hunting. The Ranch sits in three noncontiguous parcels which can be purchased together or individually. $4,900,000. View on web.

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ocated 40 miles south of Miles City, Leidholt Ranch encompasses 7,720± deeded acres, plus 480± leased acres for a total of 8,100± acres that are estimated to run 250 animal units. This low overhead grass ranch has a good stock water network, a modest house, functional working improvements and a pivot-irrigated hay base along Tongue River. Leidholt Ranch combines a low overhead cattle operation with quality fishing and hunting. $4,250,000. View on web.

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

The crop ground has an excellent soil profile that has historically provided yields much higher than area averages. Excellent hunting for upland birds and big game on this very efficient ranch. $2,295,000. View on web.

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his 1,727± deeded-acre farm offers excellent production on 992± acres of dryland farm ground and 735± acres of native range and pasture. The Farm produces 65-70 bushels of wheat and 45-50 bushels of barley per year and 1 to 1.5 tons of dryland hay per acre. With ample water, and years of managing the upland bird populations, the Farm offers excellent wildlife habitat and premier upland bird hunting in Central Montana. $1,950,000. View on web.

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EXCLUSIVE COUNTRY ESTATE - 4.04 ACRES Nevada v Clark County v Logandale

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reathtaking pool with waterfall, cave, slide and cabana with outdoor kitchen and bath. Grand entry gives access to a central formal living room with fireplace and stunning views! This 12,409-square-foot home features a formal dining area, breakfast nook, a large kitchen (custom hardwood cabinets, granite tops and marble floors), family room, theater room and stunning master suite. Bedrooms are all mini-suites. An added plus is a basement suite featuring two bedrooms, two baths, kitchen and separate entry. Will consider partial trade/exchange for high elevation ranch land. This home could be yours! $2,000,000.

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ooking for exclusive secluded estate, custom-equestrian development, or a recreational getaway, this is it. Included in the sale is a 1,386-square-foot home built in 1988, a stunning 13,586-square-foot barn/ bunkhouse with beautiful woodwork and gorgeous custom lighting, and 7,533-squarefoot workshop/apartment unit. Also, horse corrals, training arena, hay covers, two pump houses, three-acre lake and pastures with grazing room. $3,000,000.

Jeff Sommers 702-281-1927

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TALLY HO RANCH

MULLENS RANCH

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remier trophy elk and deer hunting ranch with 14,608± total acres: 9,844 deeded, 640 state and 4,124 BLM lease acres. $6,745,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025.

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2,558± acre legacy ranch with 31,551 deeded acres, 1,920 state his property is 20,333± total acres with 10,571± deeded acres, acres, and 3,400 forest service permit. Owner-rated at 1,400 head of 7,802± national grassland permit and 1,960 state lease acres. mother cows. $18,945,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025. $5,500,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Mark McNamee, 307-760-9510.

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olln Ranch offers 21,810± total acres with 9,348± deeded and 12,462± Buffalo Gap National Grassland acres. Owner-rated orse Creek Ranch is 20,591± total acres with 10,311± deeded, 9,000± BLM lease and 1,280± state lease acres. $8,500,000. at 700 cow/calf pairs year-round. $10,000,000. Clark & Associates Land Brokers, 307-334-2025.

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pen AT Farm is 1,515.71± total acres with 385± irrigated hay ground acres. Includes 135± acre gravel pit and has very nice improvements. One mile North Platte River frontage. $4,500,000.

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eautiful mountain ranch with 20,007± total acres: 7,905 deeded and 12,102± BLM lease acres. Rich grass and abundant water. Reduced to $14,900,000. Cory Clark, 307-334-2025 or Logan Schliinz, 307-575-5236.

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

Can comfortably accommodate 16-plus friends for large gatherings. $1,635,000.

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

FARM & RANCH WITH POTENTIAL HUNTING CLUB - 299± ACRES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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am not sure how others feel, but the fall and winter season from November through February is my personal favorite time of year. Of course there are the most apparent reasons to enjoy this time of year, like spending time with the family and close friends during Thanksgiving, Christmas and the start of the New Year. However, for most reading this article, the obvious reason to love the fall/winter season is hunting! White-tailed deer, quail, waterfowl, and turkey are all species of game that can be sought after during the fall to fill the family dinner table during the holiday season. For a wildlife biologist like myself, another wildlife related activity makes it that much more enjoyable to be out in the field.

Those with the keen eye will be able to pick up the smoke clouds rising above the tree line as fuel loads are consumed and smoke columns clear the burn unit. One may be able to even smell the aroma of the fire as it moves methodically across the range leaving nothing but black landscape in its path.

Not many things are quite as enjoyable, or more humbling, than to witness a prescribed burn in action.

In past wildlife articles, I have highlighted the benefits and drawbacks of prescribed burning and how fire interacts with your property and wildlife populations. In short, prescribed burning can accomplish a number of beneficial tasks for your rangeland and wildlife populations with little effort and monetary commitment from the landowner. Prescribed fire removes old growth from your range that most livestock and wildlife species

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do not use or cannot use. Most of that sub-canopy old growth that you see on your range this time of year is past maturity and comprised of mainly dry lignin and cellulose. These tough plant matter components are very difficult to digest for the common four chambered stomach and contribute little to no nutrients to the animals which consume it. That old growth vegetation above also blocks out sunlight from reaching the ground floor below, which is needed to stimulate new novel growth. This new growth is what most livestock and wildlife species seek as it tends to be much more tender, nutrient rich, seed bearing and much easier to digest.

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there are drawbacks to prescribed burning as well.

Prescribed fire can be dangerous if not applied within the correct prescription. I believe that the fear of wildfire and the possibility of a fire breaking out of the burn unit is the primary reason why some landowners tend to shy away from burning. A prime example can be seen in California over the past three to five years. High winds, low humidity, and wildfire level fuel loads have burned over two million acres since 2017. There is also that ever apparent risk of drought in Texas that one must consider when conducting a burn. Unfortunately, we live in a state in which we may have record timely rainfall one year and devastating drought conditions the next. That risk of drought is always apparent and could put your livestock and wildlife in a tough spot if one does burn and the spigot shuts off for the next eight months.

Lastly, one of the major risks that I believe most landowners do not consider is the results of their prescribed burning actions. More specifically, I believe there is a disconnect between the growth pattern of the vegetation and the intended regrowth outcome anticipated by the landowner. For example, if one’s goal is to control or remove invasive exotic grasses from their range by prescribed burning and entice native grasses and forbs to take their place, prescribed fire may not be the answer as most invasive exotic plant species are adapted to and actually thrive with fire disturbance.

With all of this information, considering the good and the bad, the risk and reward, I ask the question; is

prescribed burning right for you and your range and your wildlife?

To answer that question, one must first revisit their goals and understand what they are trying to accomplish. Are you trying to reestablish your rangeland with native plant species? Are you trying to decrease brush encroachment or regrowth on your ranch? Are you trying to provide increased grass, forb and brush diversity for your white-tailed deer and quail species? Answering these questions first will provide you with a better idea if prescribed burning is a correct management practice for your property. I will say, in my opinion, most of the time prescribed burning pros will outweigh the negatives given its versatility and cost efficiency.

When conducting burns on your rangeland, I recommend starting early

in the year such as late January to early February. This time interval has always been one of the best times to place fire on the ground to help improve your rangeland. February is ideal because a lot of the hunting for most ranches is winding down for the year as mangers and hunters give their wildlife a breather. This break gives property owners and managers time to get out into those areas before the rains begin to fall, temperatures begins to rise and vegetation begins to grow.

That brings me to my next point.

Burning in late January through February and even into early March provides the rangeland with the best opportunity to make use of those timely spring showers that we all pray show up. As I mentioned above, there is always the inherent risk of burning your range and the spigot shutting off and leaving a black canvas on your ranch. However, burning during the transition period between winter and springtime provides you with the best opportunity to take full advantage of the “rainy season� here in Texas.

Take that phrase rainy season lightly please. Historically, most areas of Texas receives 25-30 percent of their yearly rainfall during the months of March through May. The coastal region of Texas will see elevated rainfall throughout September and October as well with hurricane season in full swing. However for most, this timely spring and summer rain is crucial as most wildlife species are dependent on this precipitation to fulfill life processes like parturition.

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I know I am speaking to the few here that may not know this but white-tailed deer give birth to young in the months of May through July, depending upon when conception during mating season. Some may wonder why deer give birth to young in the middle of summer. Well it is all by nature’s design.

A female white-tailed deer, once conceived, will gestate young for 200 days before parturition in the summer.

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period is because that is when most forage is available on the range. With the rain that falls in March through May, there is a rush of vegetation that grows on the range to be made available to deer through the spring and summer months. This vegetation allows for mothers of offspring to regain nutrients for gestation, lactate for offspring and, believe it or not, begin to gear up for the next mating season. Prescribed burning in late winter to early spring

will prime your rangeland to take advantage of those spring showers and regrow novel, nutrient rich vegetation for your deer and every other game species as well.

White-tailed deer are big winners when it comes to late winter burning and timely spring rainfall. However, they are not the only wildlife species that benefit from prescribed burns.

Other species such as quail and turkey time their mating patterns and parturition to synchronize with the timely rainfall and regrowth cycle as well. This allows them to also take advantage of the new growth on the range for nesting, foraging, incubation and seclusion cover to raise their brewed. With so many species depending upon vegetation to be available during a specific time of year, burning to rejuvenate vegetation can be a very important tool to provide game species with just what they need to fulfill those ever so important life processes.

When implementing a burn there are a few things to keep in mind and address before lighting that drip torch.

First before ever planning a burn, I would advise you to understand the dynamics of your rangeland. Know the vegetation in your planned burned area

and understand how those specific plant species will respond to fire. As I mentioned briefly above, many species of invasive exotic vegetation thrive with fire disturbance. If your ultimate goal is to get rid of grass species like King Ranch Bluestem, Tanglehead or Buffelgrass on your range, more than likely fire will only make the situation worse and harder to combat.

Also think about the timing of your burn. Burning in different times of the year such as cool season versus warm season will more than likely produce a different composition of emergent vegetation. I would highly advise one to talk with their local biologist or do a little digging on their own to really understand the composition of vegetation on their range and how these species will react to fire. This thought process should also be in lock

unburned for wildlife and livestock to utilize. Most of the time, setting up a rotational burning plan that generally introduces fire to any given burn unit every 3-5 years is ideal. This range is,

step with the needs and life processes of the wildlife species in which you are trying to manage for as well. For example, if you are trying to provide a more nutrient rich food source for your livestock, burning an old Buffelgrass or Tanglehead field might just be the answer as cattle and other livestock will flock to the new lush regrowth.

The next item that should be considered is the amount of burning one is planning to implement. Understand that the black charred landscape could well be there for a while if rain does not show up following your burn. I would advise only ever burning a designated percentage of your property at a time while leaving the remainder

of course, variable depending on which ecoregion you’re located within Texas.

The prescribed burning regime in the Pineywoods ecoregion of Texas is quite different than the burning regime in the South Texas Plains ecoregion of Texas.

One of the last items to address, but probably one of the most important, is SAFETY. Always understand the safety precautions that need to be taken to conduct a prescribed burn.

That means having a written burn plan on hand that details all aspects of the burn. Everything from local authority’s contact information, prescription you plan to burn in, personnel used on the burn, equipment available for use during the burn and a map of the burn

unit detailing ignition procedure, water sources, escape routes, etc. These are all vital items that should be located within the plan. Generally prior to the burn, there is a briefing that covers most of these big ticket items to ensure everyone is on the same page when fire is on the ground. Having a plan and following the burn prescription will mitigate against risk and liability.

Prescribed fire is a highly useful management strategy for your range and wildlife. Fire can help you accomplish your goals without having to spend a whole lot of money to do it. However, understanding the risk/ reward scenario is key to making fire work for you. This means fully understanding your wildlife and the vegetative species on your range.

Taking the time to pay attention to these crucial topics will allow you as a landowner to make the best decision on when to burn, how to burn, and the final result of your burn.

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RIVER RANCH ON THE YAMPA 128Âą ACRES

Colorado v Moffat County v Maybell

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

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

Spectacular ranch with all the amenities every buyer is looking for! $1,250,000.

Elk Canyon Realty, LLC

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ish Creek Ranch is located near Eureka, Nev., and is comprised of 3,000± acres; the largest parcel is the headquarters at 2,600 acres. The ranch can handle 300+ cows and is balanced with about 500 acres of alfalfa under pivot irrigation. All irrigation water is supplied by several springs that combined produce about 4,500 gallons-per-minute (GPM) year-round. The headquarters has five homes and a cookhouse plus many storage buildings and corrals. A full line of equipment and cattle are included. There is additional income provided to the ranch through a water rights lease associated with the property. Fish Creek Ranch can be a turnkey purchase as a development opportunity.

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egura Ranch located in Antelope Valley at the base of the Toiyabe Mountain Range, southwest of Eureka, Nev., consists of 970± acres plus almost 500,000 acres of BLM land. Together it is believed to run 354 cows June 1 through February 28 and 2,578 sheep June 1 to April 1. Additional feed is inside 970 deeded acres plus hay grown on the ranch under two, 120-acre pivots and a 60-acre pivot operated by two diesel-powered irrigation wells and about 50 acres by gravity-flow spring water out of a large pond. The ranch has a tremendous amount of groundwater and springs for stockwater throughout the overall property. At the headquarters is a residential dwelling and a very large 40x200± sheep handling building with 12-foot eves and sheep pens able to take care of spring shearing and lambing. The headquarters is in a beautiful setting. Ponds and springs throughout the ranch, internal grazing. Large areas of white sage. The ranch is about 6,000-feet in elevation. Soil is good. An Tom Gunn, Broker owner could expect 1,000± tons of baled feed annually. County maintained road. Stockwater 775-343-0200 wells on deeded land are solar powered. Overall the Segura Ranch is in good shape. Off the NevadaFarmland@aol.com grid. Livestock could be included in a sale. $3,200,000.

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ILLINOIS RIVER ESTATE 93Âą ARES

Oklahoma v Cherokee County v Tahlequah

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rivate Illinois River waterfront estate with six bedrooms, four full, two and one-half bath custom log home with river frontage and private creek. Security gate with call box, central vacuum system, stainless Sub Zero fridge and freezer, wine cellar, wine fridge, custom Fort Knox vault/safe room, hardwood throughout with tile or marble in en-suite bathrooms, cedar closet in master suite, steam sauna shower, whirlpool tubs, multi-level outdoor decks and patio area. Outdoor kitchen with granite bar, built-in infrared grill, double sink and refrigerator. Full gym. Pool table in den with woodburning fireplace, copper bar, fridge, ice maker, sink and microwave and outdoor access.

Two laundry rooms, one with double sink. Easily accessible walk-in attic storage. Spacious walk-in pantry. Loft bedroom/office. Wood carvings throughout by Richard Coss. Elevator in full working order from garage entrance to upstairs near kitchen. 52-inch Dacor range.

Working water well to run sprinkler system. Custom engineered lighting system indoor and out. Professional landscaping around house. Intercom system within the house. Fiber Internet ready. Gravel bar for river usage and camping. Stone bluff area along the river.

Pasture area for livestock. Excellent hunting grounds. Large 40x80 shop with concrete floors and living quarters. $2,900,000. ILLINOISRIVERESTATE.COM

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GARDNER FARM & PASTURE 4,441± ACRES

Nebraska v Box Butte County v Alliance

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

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EW PRICE/NEW OFFERING— The Gardner Farm & Pasture is a combination of productive irrigated farm ground and prime ranch land, located 12 miles west of Alliance, Nebraska in the Snake Creek Valley. Spanning 4,441± deeded acres, the subject property is comprised of 372.2 certified irrigated acres under three pivots with the balance being in grass.

Improvements include good cattle facilities, a newer modular home, two older ranch houses, a large equipment shop and four 22,000-bushel Behlen grain bins which were newly rewired in 2016. The Gardner Farm & Pasture offers a turnkey, well-balanced operation that few other properties have to offer. $4,000,000.

JENSEN RANCH 4,198± ACRES

Wyoming v Carbon County v Encampment

RANCH ON BLACKS FORK RIVER 346± ACRES

Wyoming v Uinta County v Robertson

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he Ranch on the Blacks Fork River is located in Uinta County, Wyoming approximately 14 miles southwest of Mountain View. Bordered by thousands of acres of BLM, the subject property is comprised of 346.4 deeded acres with approximately 80 acres irrigated. Blacks Fork River runs along the western edge of the property for approximately a mile. This stone-bottom stream provides an excellent opportunity for the avid angler to catch rainbow and brook trout. A variety of wildlife frequent this scenic ranch including mule deer, antelope and the occasional moose. $1,200,000.

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POGUE RANCH 1,980 ACRES

Oklahoma v Atoka County v Stringtown

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remiere exotic game-hunting ranch and corporate retreat in the breathtaking Ouachita Mountains, 125 miles from Oklahoma City or Dallas. Hunt year-round for all game inside the 1,200 acres under high fence. Game includes whitetail deer, red stag, water buffalo, aoudads, trophy oryx, various species of ram, mouflon sheep, axis deer and fallow deer. Exotic game (approximate value of $250,000) are included in sale. This very scenic ranch has beautiful deep creeks and breathtaking mountain views. Bordered on two sides by government game preserves. The ranch has a 9,600-square-foot lodge, five smaller cabins, a 2,262-square-foot log cabin home built in 2016, modular home, and metal horse barn. Most home furnishings in lodge, cabins and homes are part of the sale. $5,795,000.

LEGACY RANCH 829 ACRES

Oklahoma v Choctaw County v Hugo

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his highly improved irrigated pecan business and 200-250 cow/calf operation is a turnkey business. Ranch has a nice 1,500-square-foot home with two bedrooms and one bath, with a pool. Everything is in place for both pecan and cattle operations. See our website for extensive equipment list. There are 3,800 irrigated pecan trees on 114 acres (from Boggy River) and 850 non-irrigated native pecan trees (organic). Main looped system water line is in place (not stubbed out) for 4,000 more trees. Two full-time employees live close to the property and hope to remain with new owner. Reduced to $3,995,000.

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eautiful 154 acres along Beaver Creek five miles south of Rifle. Two homes, horse barn, machine shed, three wells and some of the best water rights, along with irrigated hay meadows. This legacy ranch offers beautiful views of the Book Cliffs and surrounding area. Rifle has a regional airport, schools, shopping, restaurants, hospital and community college and your only 10 minutes from town. Call us for the details on the extensive water rights. $1,690,000.

Maria Wimmer 970-274-0647

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Jack Pretti 970-948-6468

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ed Canyon Ranch is located in Shell, Wyo., in the shadow of the Big Horn Mountains. Comprised of 2,079 deeded acres, plus nearly 22,000 acres of BLM, state of Wyoming, and Big Horn National Forest grazing leases. This is one of the finest cattle ranch operations in northern Wyoming. The scenery, wildlife and awe-inspiring beauty of the ranch and surrounding mountains are hard to beat anywhere in the Rocky Mountains. With exceptional hunting opportunities, the resident elk herd alone is nearly 400 animals.

The operation is divided into three parcels, each complementing the others. The ranch is set up to easily run 200 cow/calf pairs, 30 24,079 ACRES heifers and 15 bulls year-round. The Wyoming v Big Horn County v Shell ranch combines quality range-land pastures with state, BLM and highly coveted national forest grazing leases, which allows for an exceptional grazing program. Unlike most ranch properties, the Red Canyon Ranch’s exceptional year-round grazing, nearly eliminates the need for feed hay through the winter months. As a result, the current owners sell most of the 1,000 tons of high-quality alfalfa and other crops produced on the ranch each year.

You will not find a higher quality cattle and farm operation for the price in Wyoming. Offered for $4,500,000.

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GREYBULL RANCH 130 ACRES

Wyoming v Big Horn County v Greybull

Ted Harvey Accredited Land Consultant

President of the Wyoming Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute Licensed Drone Pilot

307-699-4114

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nited Country Yellowstone Land Consultants is proud to announce the new listing of the Greybull Ranch, Big Horn County, Wyoming. Located just minutes from downtown Greybull, this is a private setting overlooking the Big Horn River, with 360-degree views. This property includes 130 deeded acres with lush irrigated alfalfa fields, and rolling hills rangeland pastures. Improvements include the expansive 4,000-square-foot owners’ home, detached heated garage with shop, horse corals and barn. The property is bordered by BLM, and has been historically utilized as a horse property and owners’ residence. Greybull Ranch is comprised of 130 private acres framed by mature towering cottonwoods. The land is a ideal mix of manicured lawns and gardens surrounding the home, lush irrigated hay fields and rolling hills overlooking the Big Horn River and surrounding farm lands. With exceptional water rights, there are 27 irrigated acres divided into five fields. Gravity fed from the Shell Canal, the rich soils produce approximately four tons per acre of horse quality alfalfa. To compliment the hay fields there are 100 acres of rolling hills, ideal for horse pasture or a small cow operation. Offered for $600,000.

1,076± ACRES AG & TIMBER WITH OCEAN VIEWS

OCEAN VIEW DESTINATION MANOR

California v Humboldt County v Ferndale

110± ACRES

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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 for your extended family, your friends, church members, business associates, youth retreats; the possibilities are endless. The natural abundance and scenery are spectacular. $4,800,000.

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ALE PENDING WE CAN SELL YOURS TOO! A true legacy ranch nine-bedroom, six-bathroom main home with phenomenal panoramic river views. The ranch also has several secondary homes, outbuildings, barns, corrals and fencing. It carries approximately 800 mother cows year around.

The wildlife is phenomenal, here. Water includes the Eel River, the Kekawaka Creek, other creeks, springs, lakes and ponds. $25,000,000.

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his amazing lush acreage with ocean views is located adjacent to the manor (see left). The value here is mainly in the incredible acreage with ag and TPZ zoning. There is a substantial timber opportunity here, as well as meadows and pasture lands. Nicely remodeled two-bedroom home. The ranch includes a 9,600-square-foot metal shop, and Guthrie Creek runs through the property. $3,500,000.

DEAN WITTER’S LONE PINE RANCH WITH OVER 16 MILES OF EEL RIVER FRONTAGE 26,600± ACRES

70±-ACRE CATTLE RANCH WITH VISITING ELK

California v Mendocino & Trinity Co. v Alderpoint

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RICE JUST REDUCED! Located in Covelo, these 70 acres are mainly level land fenced and cross fenced, currently used for cattle. Grass hay is produced on the land. Large barn, approximately 30x60, with hay storage and stalls. Abundant water with Short Creek running through it. Gorgeous elk herds also call this home. $625,000.

DEAN WITTER’S WHITE RANCH WITH OVER 3.5 MILES OF EEL RIVER FRONTAGE

3,000± ACRES

California v Humboldt & Trinity Counties v Alderpoint OLD! WE CAN SELL YOURS TOO; GIVE US A CALL! This is an excellent cattle operation with approximately 200 mother cows wintering. It enjoys miles of Eel River frontage, plus many creeks and springs, providing water sources to the ranch, the pastures and the cattle. Wildlife is abundant. $3,900,000.

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TAYLOR CREEK HIGHLANDS - 71 ACRES Colorado v Custer County v Westcliffe

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uintessential Colorado mountain ranch property is located on the west range just outside of Westcliffe, Colorado. 71 acres with the perfect mix of thick green meadows, tall pines and aspens creating privacy and a true mountain setting with room for horses or large gatherings. The property borders countless acres of national forest with access to the Rainbow Trail. Excellent elk and mule deer hunting area. Custom post and beam barn home assembled by Sand Creek Post and Beam and finished by local craftsman featuring over 6,000-square-feet of living space including four bedrooms, five bathrooms, an office, large gym, gourmet kitchen with Viking commercial appliances, a custom fireplace large enough to walk into, full wet bar, a walk-in vault, and more. Energy efficient multi-fuel in-floor radiant heating system including a classic outdoor whole-house furnace. Attached garage, detached 40x60 garage, 4,800-square-foot barn with full loft hay storage, paved driveway around house, wrap around decks and patios and views beyond description. A must-see property! $2,250,000. www.jonadams.realtor/c/100-Highlands-Road-Westcliffe-Colorado, www.coloradolandcabins.com

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100 RANCH 55,500Âą ACRES

New Mexico v Lincoln County v Carrizozo

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he 100 Ranch is a scenic 1,200-cow ranch with stunning views of the nearby Sacramento and Jicarilla Mountains. Located approximately 30 miles northwest of Carrizozo, New Mexico on the Chupadera Mesa, the ranch is comprised of 15,931 deeded acres, 30,680 federal BLM lease acres and 9,208 New Mexico state lease acres. The ranch is fully operational, ready to turn out without start-up costs. Watered with six wells and an extensive pipeline system. Wildlife is abundant to include elk, mule deer, antelope and oryx. Access to the public land is limited with approximately 7,000 acres of private land gated and locked. The price includes all ranch vehicles and equipment. 100 Ranch has had just two owners since the 1940’s; it is one-of-a-kind. See more information about 100 Ranch at www.ranchesnm.com. Call for an appointment to come take a look. $11,000,000.

Scott McNally, Broker 575-420-1237 Cell sammmcnally@msn.com

Paul or Stacy Turney, Brokers 575-808-0134 Cell pturney@mossyoakproperties.com

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YARMONY MOUNTAIN RANCH 3 BEARS RANCH

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Colorado v Summit County v Silverthorne

Bears Ranch combines the comfort of a private luxury estate with a plentitude of recreation opportunities throughout the 5,860-acre Shadow Creek Ranch. The 12,000-square-foot custom handcrafted Sitka log home is designed for social gatherings with its open floor plan, including a massive great room and fireplace, billiards table and wet bar, and an enormous chef’s kitchen. The home boasts three separate master suites, four guest suites, a luxurious home theater, a temperature-controlled wine room and a 4,000-square-foot toy barn. Large-scale Douglas fir logs and natural stone throughout add a characteristic reminiscent of national park guest lodges. $8,250,000.

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armony Mountain Ranch provides 3,561 acres of some of the best mule deer and elk habitat in the northern Colorado Rockies. The property is located less than 45 miles from Vail, Colorado and less than 60 miles from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This property has year-round access with a beautiful location to build a dream home with 360-degree views of the Gore Range, Yarmony Mountain and the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. $10,900,000.

UPPER YARMONY CREEK RANCH

U ASPEN RIDGE RANCH

Colorado v Routt County v McCoy

pper Yarmony Creek Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a very good hunting ranch within 41 miles of Vail, Colorado and 60 miles from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. With live water in Yarmony Creek, access to the Colorado River and adjacent Routt National Forest, BLM and Radium State Wildlife Area, Upper Yarmony Creek Ranch offers endless recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiasts. $1,800,000.

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spen Ridge Ranch consists of 522± acres bordered by Routt National Forest, 30 minutes from Kremmling, Colorado. The property has excellent habitat for wildlife, live water in the East Fork of Blacktail Creek, which has a handful of beaver ponds and contains native brook trout and Colorado cutthroat trout! The ranch is being sold turnkey and includes a beautiful home, well-appointed guest cabin, yurt and large heated shop. $2,400,000.

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. $1,500,000.

COLORADO MOUNTAIN LUXURY - 52 ACRES Colorado v Archuleta County v Pagosa Springs

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oveted 52-acre Hidden Valley Ranch estate stands above private 55-acre lake amid stunning panoramic mountain views. 5,067-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath main house of reclaimed timbers and barn wood, native uncut stone, and expansive windows with emphasis on elements from nature and exquisite outdoor living space.

2,365-square-foot, two en-suite bedrooms, three bath guest house. 520-square-foot caretaker’s studio apt above threecar garage. Trails, wildlife, and trophy fly-fishing. $6,546,000 (761199). Offered by Lindy Moore, 970-749-5062.

PREEMINENT PROPERTY - 35 ACRES Colorado v Archuleta County v Pagosa Springs

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weeping mountain and valley views from this immaculate 4,817-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath, two-car garage, full-round log home on 35 acres with water rights, irrigated pasture, a pond, and a 2,400-square-foot metal building/barn just 2.5 miles from downtown Pagosa Springs. Wood-burning masonry fireplace, wet bar, recreation room, open living, abundant light, great for entertaining or nesting for two. RV parking, horse arena, fenced pasture, and hay producing. $1,750,000. (758158). Offered by Lindy Moore, 970-749-5062.

970-749-5062 | Lindy@GallesProperties.com Both properties co-listed by LaWana DeWees, Team Murphy Realty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OREGON HORSE PROPERTY PERFECTION 24 ACRES

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ocation. Elegance. Comfort.

This property has it all. Retreat to your classic, luxury home in the heart of Wilsonville/Stafford where quality craftsmanship and attention to detail is apparent throughout with a beautiful kitchen and master on the main. The peaceful, picturesque setting boasts an ideal equestrian facility where thoughtful design of the barn, indoor and outdoor arenas, and turnouts makes it easy to enjoy your equine passion.

At the end of a private, paved road, it truly is an equestrian street of dreams. $1,900,000.

Kimberly McKie-Nosen Broker,Licensed in Oregon

971-235-2702

kimmckienosen@bhgpartners.com • bhgre.com FarmAndRanch.com

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his ranch only needs a touch of imagination and titch of elbow grease to be your dream come true! Since you would be the one to perfect it, that means it would be done entirely to your taste! The setting: Smithfield Canyon with loads of privacy, rolling hills and flat places with four springs, Summit Creek and irrigation for water. The house: okay, so it’s in need of some major repairs, but the structure and roofing are sound and you can refurbish it completely Utah v Cache County v Smithfield how you would love it. It’s has great living areas, two kitchens, spacious bedrooms, a hydroelectric generator (powerful enough to power three more houses) and a culinary well. Don’t be afraid to knock it down and begin anew if you’d prefer! The outbuildings: horse stalls, tack sheds, separate four-car garage and large tractor barn (30x30 feet with 20-foot ceilings). The land: 480 acres with stunning mountain and valley views, asphalt roads, a private drive, fencing and gated entry. This really IS the ultimate horse ranch property! $3,999,000.

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his amazing custom home is beautifully situated in the middle of your very own 20.15 acres of heaven. Located on the Mendon West bench surrounded by stunning views of the spectacular Wellsville Mountains in your backyard to your panoramic unobstructed views of Cache Valley from the front. This home is uniquely crafted with beautiful rustic details throughout. Enter a stunning foyer with vaulted ceilings throughout and custom rustic beams. Lovely knotty alder cabinetry with hickory distressed flooring on the main level. Main level living with the luxury of two laundry rooms, one on the main and one in the basement.

Beautifully handcrafted spiral staircase to the overlooking balcony below to access the craft room and bonus area. Enter the basement through the five-foot-wide stairway. Second kitchen is ready for fixtures to make your mother-in-law apartment complete with access to the outside and garage from the basement. The home Utah v Cache County v Mendon has radiant heat on both floors which keep temperatures perfect year-round and utility costs extremely low. The exterior of this home is all-natural stone hand-picked directly from the backyard! So much attention to detail in the landscaping features of this property with drip irrigation to each individual plant. Enjoy your sunsets on one of the three patio or deck areas. With 20 acres you have endless possibilities for your shop and/or barn with power and water already supplied to certain areas. The four-car garage is extra spacious with plenty of storage, soft water, hot/cold taps including sinks and floor drains. Extra attention to craftsmanship, detail and love was put into building this one of a kind estate just for you! There are many, many more details to this property. $1,750,000.

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his 23-acre ranch is uniquely one of a kind! With breath-taking valley views to the west and gorgeous mountains in your backyard! You have endless trails for horseback riding, hiking or any type of outdoor recreation available. Fully fenced pastures for your livestock and animals. Enjoy the creek that runs through the property below the home or sit outside and enjoy the waterfall feature in your backyard. You will find all kinds of wildlife roaming nearby such as elk and deer. For those not so interested in all the acreage, no problem, take some of the pasture land and subdivide into amazing building lots. You won’t find views like these anywhere else! $639,900.

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ere is your opportunity to own a small farm of your own! 9.32 acres with four Bear River Canal water shares, 50x30foot hay barn with stalls, hay loft, water and power. A little over seven acres of fenced pastures for livestock, Bear River frontage, and partially secluded! Easy access to I-15. The home is a solid ranch Utah v Box Elder County v Bear River City rambler with needs of finished upgrades. Lifetime roof, Culinary water well, wood-burning fireplaces and main floor laundry with a newer water heater are just some of the main features this home has to offer! $539,900.

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his 18-acre ranch is conveniently located in beautiful Chama with both river and highway frontage, 2,651-square-foot log cabin, two-story, primary residence and a 1,053-square-foot, two-bedroom guest home/office. The primary residence, built in 1990, has a two-car garage, carport, and wraparound deck. The backyard of the main residence has a pond and is enclosed by a six-foot chain-link fence. The fullyfurnished main residence has oak wood floors on both levels, appliances, an Elmira electric kitchen stove, propane, water well, reverse osmosis water purification system, satellite television, nickel-plated wood-burning stove in the living room, wood-burning stove in master bedroom, two bathrooms—each with a Jacuzzi tub, and the master bathroom has a sauna/steam/rain mist master bath unit. The second-floor guest home/ office has its own water well and septic. A separate water, electric, septic hook-up is available for a motor home or travel trailer. 25.22-acre-feet of water rights per annum. A 30x46-foot steel storage building has a concrete sealed floor and electric power. Oneroom casita with large deck overlooking the river is behind the primary residence. A 12x24-foot greenhouse is on the south side of the primary residence. The ranch includes a six-stall horse stable and has electric, water, phone connection, secure tack room, walkin freezer, and built-in steel framed hoist plus a fenced corral with 12x24-foot horse port.

Bordered by Jicarilla Apache land and Chama Land & Cattle. $2,550,000.

David Córdova Group 505-660-9744 505-988-2533 office

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PRIVATE, RESORT-STYLE LUXURY ON 50 ACRES WITH WILDLIFE EXEMPTION

Central Texas v Bexar County v San Antonio ated hilltop retreat with 5,172-squarefoot luxury home offering 360-degree views from every room, plus expansive deck and vanishing edge pool. State-of-the-art home features exclusive private fiber-optic network, media room and second floor crow’s nest library with two private balconies. Gorgeous recreational acreage offers Hill Country feel minutes from city luxuries! $2,485,000.

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RANGER CREEK ROAD Texas Hill Country v Kendall Co. v Boerne are chance to own an 80+-acre tract in an area of exclusive ranches. One of the most beautiful properties in the Texas Hill Country! Includes foreman/guest house with three bedrooms and two baths, wraparound porches, barn, sheds, plus a one-acre springfed lake! Abundant wildlife and exotics, ag exempt, cedar cleared with great building sites for a trophy home or use the guest house as a getaway. $1,695,000.

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THE STYLE OF SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE! - 10± ACRES Central Texas v Comal County v Spring Branch

levated living on almost 10 acres on both sides of Rebecca Creek. This professional decorator’s former weekend home features superior finishes including leaded glass entry doors, tiled front porch, specialty lighting and an amazing chef’s kitchen as well as a spiral staircase to loft area. Large living/dining area with fireplace and luxurious master suite with dual closets. Spacious secondary suite has a private screened-in porch. Garage with guest quarters is perfect for bed and breakfast. $950,000.

ALSATIAN-INSPIRED HILLTOP ESTATE! 4± ACRES

Texas Hill Country v Kerr County v Comfort

Denise Graves 210-260-2176

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his 5,398-square-foot luxury home on 4.85 acres with stunning all-around views features four bedrooms and four baths. Ideal for entertaining; living spaces feature hand-scraped wood floors, Italian tile, eight-foot solid alder doors and Marvin casement windows plus upstairs game/media room. The large covered outdoor living area is accented by a fireplace, outdoor kitchen and hot tub. $999,999.

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at Winter Park. A community where you’ll feel deeply connected to family, neighbors

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