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ON THE INSIDE Our Annual Holiday Gift Guide Wildfires Wage War on Wild West Women in Forestry The History of the Cross Mountain Ranch I’ve Been Contacted by a Wind Farm Wildside of Business: Risk Management 101 Yes, You Should Invest in Land Real Estate Planning Considerations for Farmers & Ranchers M4 Ranch Group: A Brand of Excellence
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C OV E R P H OTO — C H I P L A U G H TO N d a y s a f i e l d p h o t o g r a p h y.c o m
A magical corner of Montana laced with trout-rich rivers, robust herds of elk, mule and white-tailed deer and more antelope than one can count.
PERFECT E S C A P E
“When I crested Wolf Point, looking down into the vast mix of grassy swales, jagged peaks trimmed with Doug fir growths bisected by the West Boulder river, I knew I wanted to be part of all of this.�
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37 WEST BOULDER RANCH Tom Brokaw’s West Boulder Ranch is set in a magical corner of Montana laced with trout-rich rivers, robust herds of elk, mule and white-tailed deer and more antelope than one can count.
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CROSS MOUNTAIN RANCH Steeped in rich history, legend and lore, Cross Mountain Ranch is the epitome of the great American West and one of the largest and most ecologically diverse recreational and operating ranches on the market today.
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M4 RANCH GROUP - TEAM MURPHY
SU-TIAN RANCH
M4 Ranch Group is celebrating a banner year thanks to the owners—past and present—of the exceptional properties that they’ve been fortunate to represent.
With first-class hunting, outstanding views, and producing Eagle Ford royalties, this ranch is conveniently located to both San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
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YES, YOU SHOULD INVEST IN LAND REAL ESTATE
M4 RANCH GROUP: A BRAND OF EXCELLENCE
For those looking to invest in land real estate, there are a lot of great resources out there.
Dan and Michael Murphy, owners of M4 Ranch Group, are leaving their mark—well, actually their brand—on Colorado ranch real estate.
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PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS
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Five fabulous properties that caught our eye on Lands of America—and deserve a closer look
WOMEN OF FORESTRY
While farmers and ranchers confront the same problems as any business owner, they also face many unique issues.
For Carolyn Mulligan, the lure of life in the woods came early.
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I’VE BEEN CONTACTED BY A WIND FARM, WHAT SHOULD I DO? Thinking of housing a wind farm? Chances are your land can make you a dependable annual profit for the foreseeable future.
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WILDFIRES WAGE WAR ON WILD WEST
22 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Just in time for Christmas! Our gift guide is curated especially for the discriminating land aficionado.
56 THE WILD SIDE OF BUSINESS Greg Simons’ quarterly column principally focusing on the enterprise aspects of wildlifebased recreation that takes place on private lands across the country
There are thousands of acres destroyed by the yellow and orange licking flames. People have lost hundreds of homes and their personal belongings, some even their lives. LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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CONTENTS
P OR T FOL IO C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
ALABAMA Baldwin
A C R E S PA G E 3,636
94
113
BEAR MOUNTAIN RANCH 7,973 Acres in Mount Pleasant
ALASKA Kenai Peninsula Borough
U TA H
8.73
34
6,200
141
1,060
109
ARKANSAS –
ARIZONA Benson
CALIFORNIA Alpine
160
153
41
153
Lassen
1,074
116
Merced
12,221
120
Modoc
646
117
Modoc
1,311
112
3
93
Montecito
237
93
Monterey
4,009
116
Monterey
5,132
116
210
153
52
163
San Benito
66
163
San Benito
600
163
San Luis Obispo
363
122
El Dorado
Montecito
Nevada San Benito
San Luis Obispo
2,240
115
San Luis Obispo
3,065
123
San Luis Obispo
13,570
121
Santa Barbara
12.99
93
Santa Barbara
3,065
123
Santa Clara
18
163
Santa Clara
18
163
Santa Clara
33
163
Santa Clara
12,221
120
Santa Ynez
4,600
97
1,500
116
699
117
Sonoma
3.05
117
Sonoma
199.5
153
1,312
117
280
166
Black Hawk
223
110
Castle Rock
38.56
95
Cedaredge
1,195
100
Cimarron
1,163
100
Shasta Siskiyou
Yolo
COLORADO Arkansas Valley
6
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44 OR EG ON
FLYING S RANCH 14,471 Acres in Canyon City
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W Y OMING
RIVERS RANCH 911 Acres in Park County
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MON TA N A
WEST BOULDER RANCH 4,128 Acres in Park County
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C OLOR A D O
CROSS MOUNTAIN RANCH 56,050 Acres in Hayden
93 C A L IF OR NI A
RANCHO SAN CARLOS 237 Acres in Montecito
142 C OLOR A D O
THE HISTORIC SLOAN RANCH 191 Acres in Larimer County
171 NE W ME X IC O
MACHO CANYON RANCH 156 Acres in San Miguel County
F IND T HE P R OP E R T Y Y O U L IK E , G O TO L A ND S OFA ME R IC A .C OM A ND E N T E R T HE P R OP E R T Y ID TO GE T A L L T HE DE TA IL S! LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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P OR T FOL IO
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y Collbran
482
99
Colona
12,575
98
Conifer
338
110
200
101
3,400
92
Cortez Crawford
159 C OLOR A D O
RESERVE ON THE EAST RIVER in Gunnison County
92 C OLOR A D O
KNORR LAKESIDE RANCH 1,125 Acres in Silverthorne
Cripple Creek
360
110
Custer
215
137
Custer
542
84
Delta
709
97
Divide
2,400
156
Douglas
2,038
82
Eagle
80
82
Elbert
6,607
32, 112
Evergreen
6.23
162
Evergreen
46.3
162
Evergreen
184
162
Garfield
488
103
Garfield
56,050
78
Grand
1,928
135
Gunnison
923
135
Gunnison
–
159
Hayden Huerfano
TEX AS
WINCHELL RIVER RANCH 4,567 Acres in Brown & Coleman Counties
8
160
92
6,200
82
Jackson
287
86
Jackson
1,665
134
Jackson
3,793
134
Jackson
5,815
83
Jefferson
14.42
137
Jefferson
35
137
Larimer
5
143
Larimer
35
143
Larimer
36
143
Larimer
191
142
Larimer
154
A C R E S PA G E
778
85 144
Las Animas
5,025
Meeker
35.91
125
Mesa
1,720
134
35
126
Missouri Heights Moffat
56,050
78
80
101
Montrose
225
100
Montrose
286
99
Montrose
720
101
Montrose
767
101
Montrose
1,079
100
Montrose
1,100
98
Montrose
CONTENTS
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
A C R E S PA G E
Montrose
1,290
100
Montrose
2,455
99
Montrose
2,980
99
Montrose
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y Volusia Volusia
GEORGIA
A C R E S PA G E 500 566
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
A C R E S PA G E
150
Buffalo
5,054
133
150
Carbon
1,320
167
63
167
Dawson
–
168
Albany
3,890
111
Deer Lodge
8,644
132
Naturita
3,000
99
Jasper
401
111
Fergus
2,286
167
New Castle
IDAHO
Fergus
4,313
167
80
114
Fishtail
345
96
10,560
34
Fishtail
678
133
Hagerman
67
111
Glacier
400
86
Horshoe Bend
47
47
Golden Valley
5,000
167
230
133
Jordan
1,883
124
Old Snowmass
152
126
Ouray
275
98
Ouray
400
168
Ouray
2,980
18
Adams Boise
Pagosa Springs
158
127
Mink Creek
Pagosa Springs
9,600
108
35
137
ILLINOIS
Park Pitkin Placerville Powderhorn Pueblo Ridgway Ridgway
Bond
98.96
118
5,951
133
Livingston
120
46
Livingston
1,750
108
100
83
Calhoun
328
118
Livingston
4,417
132
3,247
109
Edgar
224
141
Madison
60
84
Fulton
80
160
Madison
3,350
173
4,273
167
4,128
37
42
98
340
85
Greene
133
118
Meagher
1,681
98
Jersey
2.77
118
Park
2,142
108
Jersey
50
118
Powder RIver
1,485
157
2,850
86
Macoupin
20
119
Racetrack
2,295
133
Rio Blanco
7,100
134
Macoupin
56.66
118
Richland
23,050
167
Rio Blanco
56,050
78
17
115
Stillwater
408
167
50
103
Montgomery
75.46
119
Sula
301.39
111
Routt
414
103
Ramsey
1,148
110
Sula
545
110
Routt
423
84
Sula
2,848
108
Routt
490
103
74
46
Routt
1,388
135
Routt
2,000
103
Routt
Rio Blanco
Routt
Madison
KANSAS Smith
MASSACHUSETTS Hampden
MAINE
2,097
83
60
30
7,230
115
78
400
101
Silverthorne
1,125
92
Snowmass
56
125
8,342
114
Stagecoach
100
92
Tecumseh
139
169
Tecumseh
178
169
645
114
1,900
156
Steamboat Springs
38
103
Steamboat Springs
10,350
108
10.8
168
Weld
32.43
143
Weld
386
83
Hamilton
241
150
Lake
Telluride
FLORIDA
MICHIGAN Luce
MISSOURI Laclede
Unionville
MISSISSIPPI
Waterloo
120
47
Waterloo
714
109
14,650
109
1,769
111
Crawford
1,800
156
Paxton
2,700
109
3,175
123
125
139
White Sulphur Springs
56,050
San Miguel
Aroostook
Twin Bridges
NORTH CAROLINA Eden
NEBRASKA NEVADA Elko
NEW MEXICO Catron
Carroll
1,700
112
Catron
3,200
139
–
6,200
141
Catron
6,000
139
Catron
39,273
139
42,000
173
1,514
138
MONTANA
180
150
Lake
1,494
150
317
45
Cibola
Levy
225
161
Beaverhead
31
173
Grant
Alder
Madison
1,116
115
Beaverhead
1,550
173
Lincoln
3.2
146
Osceola
524.5
150
Bozeman
735
42
Lincoln
59
146
Osceola
1,129
150
Bozeman
894
46
Lincoln
160
146
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P OR T FOL IO C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
A C R E S PA G E
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
A C R E S PA G E
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
A C R E S PA G E
Lincoln
180.069
146
Garfield
160
174
Unity
5,171
45
Lincoln
375
145
Major
40
174
Wallowa
5,817
113
Tulsa
3,290
108
Wheeler
20
147
Wheeler
604
147
421
172
Lincoln
2,300
146
Lincoln
24,442
146
Mora
878
135
Rio Arriba
518
Rio Arriba Rio Arriba
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
Bend
73
91
134
Bend
280
91
15,900
138
Canyon City
14,471
44
16,309
135
Dayville
27,178.45
97
Georgetown
912
165
San Miguel
156
171
Douglas
10.3
136
Georgetown
3,734
165
San Miguel
1,040
145
Douglas
18.71
136
Lexington
204
165
Warren
SOUTH CAROLINA
Santa Fe
19.72
171
Douglas
52.83
136
Orangeburg
271
165
Santa Fe
5,000
145
Douglas
224.25
136
Williamsburg
220
165
Grant
198
147
2,356
147
Butte
3,620
158
270
47
Custer
730
32
162.5
131
Davison
131
Hand
NEW YORK Central New York Northern New York Oneida
10
148
Grant
262
148
Junction City
38
148
Klamath
SOUTH DAKOTA
372
113
1,690
141
Oneida
267
149
Klamath
1,187
Oswego
5.05
148
Klamath
1,252
131
Lawrence
130
158
Oswego
172.44
148
Klamath
5,514
131
Meade
405
158
30
148
Milton-Freewater
3,541
45
158.52
158
975
113
Morrow
720
147
8
148
Prineville
106.55
91
95
130
Prineville
6,867
90
Dayton
950
44
Custer
80
174
Redmond
579
91
DeKalb
77
130
Custer
160
174
Sisters
507.86
90
Dickson
195
130
950
111
99
155
St Lawrence Steuben Western Adirondacks
OKLAHOMA Custer Eufaula
105 TEX AS
MESA VISTA RANCH 64,809 Acres in Roberts County
10
Sully
TENNESSEE Cannon
160
174
Umatilla
160
147
Franklin
11,504
109
Umatilla
61,497
112
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C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
A C R E S PA G E
Jefferson
312
130
Robertson
95
130
Sunbright
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y WASHINGTON WASHINGTON Walla Walla
A C R E S PA G E
44
7
128
Albany
Williamson
9.38
129
Big Horn
A C R E S PA G E
Johnson
2,124
157
6,000
141
Newcastle
3,669
152
Newcastle
7,361
152
14,500
114
Park
911
170
1,000
102
Park
15,000
135
Park
22,600
97, 102
980
156
WYOMING
9,000
Williamson
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
Williamson
24.4
129
Big Horn
2,150
85
Williamson
32.45
129
Big Horn
83,604
134
Powell
Williamson
42.34
128
Buffalo
9,986
132
Sheridan
320
157
Williamson
45.45
128
Casper
17,147
152
Sheridan
1,945
157
Williamson
51.18
129
Cody
680
110
Sheridan
11,071
157
Williamson
52.5
128
Converse
5,815
85
Sheridan
26,000
102
Williamson
54.41
129
Dubois
8.5
164
Sundance
2,019
152
Williamson
57
129
Fremont
Williamson
89
130
Hot Springs
Williamson
157.97
128
Williamson
179
128
TEXAS Brown
208
170
22,600
97, 102
Johnson
806
84
Johnson
1,043
157
INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS COUNTRY
A C R E S PA G E
Chile
8,000
86
Mexico
2,500
174
4,567
154
Caldwell
373
151
Coleman
4,567
154
131
96
VALLE CALIFORNIA
1,423
104
8,000 Acres in Los Lagos Region
Gonzalez
373
151
Kendall
123
151
Lamar
761
96
Lamar
1,610
104
Magnolia
45
96
Markham
2,968
97
Mitchell
3,617
173
147
151
Dale Franklin
Montgomery Palo Pinto Parker Roberts
973
145
3,790
154
64,809
105
Seymore
2,246
96
Tarrant
3,790
154
Upshur
525
104
38
97
12,740
82
7,973
94
10,237
138
8,595
133
100
96
Waller
UTAH Morgan
Mount Pleasant Utah Woodruff
VERMONT Dorset
CHIL E
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BR OK ER INDE X BROKER NAME American Farm & Ranch
PA G E 96
BROKER NAME
PA G E
LandGuys
160 174
Arnold Realty, Inc.
152
Lippard Auctioneers
Beaverhead Home & Ranch Real Estate
173
LIV–Sotheby’s
95
Bennett & Associates
173
Lone Eagle Land Brokerage, Inc.
98
BHHS Elevated Living Real Estate
162
Mason Morse Ranch Company
156
Blue Wing Properties
165
Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc.
150
C3 Real Estate Solutions–John Simmons
143
Mexico Ranch Sales
174
C3 Real Estate Solutions–NoCo Home Team
142
Mirr Ranch Group
California Outdoor Properties
116
Mossy Oak Properties–Colorado Mountain Realty
Cascade–Sotheby’s
90
Mossy Oak Properties–Cupper Creek Land Company
147
Century 21 Farm & Ranch–Harvey Properties
104
Mossy Oak Properties–NM Ranch & Luxury, LLC
146
Chase Brothers Properties
157
Nevasca Realty, Inc.
168
82 166
Chas. S. Middleton and Son | Hall and Hall
105
Peoples Company
140
Christmas & Associates
148
Powers Land Brokerage, LLC
102
Clark Company Ranch Real Estate
120
Premier Intermountain Properties
167
Coldwell Banker–Bighorn Realty
159
Premier Ranch Properties
138
Coldwell Banker–Mason Morse
124
Ranch Finders
161
Coldwell Banker Previews International
163
Ranch Marketing Associates
103
Crater Lake Realty, Inc.
131
Ranchline
144
Darlene L. Streit Santa Fe Real Estate Property–Sotheby’s
171
Republic Ranches
37
Sillivent Law Firm
Fay Ranches, Inc.
154 Follows 72
Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC
155
Sotheby’s–Suzanne Perkins
93
Hall and Hall
108
Steamboat–Sotheby’s
92
Harrigan Land Company LLC
134
Summit–Sotheby’s
94
Hewitt Land Company
158
Swan Land Company
132
Keller Williams Erie
172
Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
118
Keller Williams–Mary Gilbert
136
Team Murphy/M4 Ranch Group
Keller Williams–Sally Ball & Bill Davis
137
The Chickering Company, Inc.
153
Kuhlman Corporation
169
Tim Thompson Premier Realtors LLC
128
Follows 48
Land InvesTex, LLC
151
Western Land Sales
170
Land Leader
112
Western Mountain Real Estate
164
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EL CAPITAN RANCH 24,442 Acres in Lincoln County
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A LE T TER FROM THE EDITOR
’m getting the best Christmas present on the planet. I can’t wear it on my finger, but it’s a jewel that I can hold in my hands. I can’t button it, zip it or model it, but I can throw it over my shoulder or situate it just so on my lap to be perfectly warm and content. It’s both durable, made of the toughest stuff, and fragile, still waiting to be formed and shaped. It’s beautiful and luminous like sunshine on frost, but can occasionally erupt like a volcano—with either giggles or tears. My gift comes with a bow . . . in her hair. My granddaughter, Camden, has moved to Colorado! She’s bringing her parents, too. And they’re really cool people, who I love, but the big news here is that Camden will be living close to her Boopie! The timing is right. This year, “home for the holidays” has a deeper meaning. Frankly, I’m doing a happy dance around my Christmas tree and a bit of time traveling. This news has me flashing back to my own childhood Christmases. The dog-eared Sears Christmas wish book. Sneaking pinches of cookie dough from my very Southern grandmother’s bowls. Decorated trees that seemed to reach the sky. Abundant hugs and kisses planted on the top of my head. Family in their good clothes. Laughter. These are the Kodak moments stored in my head and heart. These are the best gifts I’ve ever been given and passing along similar experiences is my legacy to Camden. As the decades have passed, I’ve come to understand that home is where the heart is. In this issue of LAND, you’ll find astonishing places that speak to your heart. Call one home—and gather your loved ones close. In a world that periodically seems to lose its collective mind, land, home and family can be counted on. From me and mine to you and yours— “Merry everything and a happy always!”
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LAURET JARVIS Editor-in-Chief
BRITTANY GILLEN Production Manager
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LAUREN CARSWELL Designer
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CONTRIBUTORS
ADRIENNE WALTERS-ANDERS Adrienne received a B.A. in Mass Communication from Winthrop University in 2000 and joined the American Forest Management team shortly after graduating. She is responsible for leading, developing and implementing the communications strategy for the company. Adrienne is also a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in South Carolina, her home of 26 years. americanforestmanagement.com
LORIE A. WOODWARD
PATTI DAVIS
Lorie has worked as a writer and public relations practitioner exploring the intersection of agriculture, natural resources and public policy for almost 30 years. Her career, which has included stints in the public and private sector, has taken her across the country and around the world, where she has been enthralled by the people of the land and their stories. She is the president of Woodward Communications and co-owner of The Round Top Register, a regional magazine focused on life in the rolling bluebonnet hills of central Texas where country meets city. Woodward was reared on a ranch near Lexington, Texas, but now makes her home in Brenham, Texas, with her two children, Kate and Will.
JESSA FREIDRICH Jessa Friedrich, MBA, is the Marketing Manager for the REALTORS® Land Institute. Jessa has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing as well as her MBA specializing in Marketing. She has been with RLI since March 2015 leading their marketing efforts. rliland.com
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Patti Davis, Accredited Land Consultant and member of the REALTORS® Land Institute, is the Broker/Owner of United Country Real Estate PEDE and Associates in Belgrade, Montana. Davis was born and raised on a ranch in Montana and continued the ranching lifestyle until entering the real estate business in 2000. Since then, she continues to be very active in the agricultural community throughout the state in not only its real estate organizations but its agricultural organizations as well. pedeandassociates.com
GREG SIMONS
GIB SURLES
Greg received a B.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences in 1987 from Texas A&M University and soon after formed Wildlife Systems, Inc., a company that currently manages hunting operations on over 800,000 acres of private land in Texas and New Mexico. He is also co-owner of Wildlife Consultants, LLC, providing technical assistance to landowners and other entities on habitat management and other wildliferelated issues. Greg served as President of Texas Wildlife Association through July 2015.
Gib is principal and founder of The Forrest Group, L.L.C., an estate management firm in Houston, Texas, that specializes in wealth transfer and business succession planning. Utilizing life insurance, his firm works with family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals in addressing problems common to the transfer of assets, lifestyles and financial security to future generations. Gib graduated from Texas A & M University in 1985 with a B.B.A in Marketing and received his Masters of Science in Financial Services from The American College in 2001. He was awarded the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) in 1996, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) in 1997, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) in 1997, and Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®) in 1999. Gib joined the New York Life Insurance Company in June 1985 and while maintaining his primary relationship with them, he formed The Forrest Group, LLC. in 1995. Gib has been married to his wife, Lauri, for 29 years. He has a 23-year-old son, Forrest, and 20-year-old twin daughters, Autumn and Amy. theforrestgroupllc.com
SUSY BENTO Susy Bento is the Communications Specialist and Marketing Manager at Alcen Renewable. Alcen Renewable is a utilityscale developer based in sunny California. alcenrenewable.com
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Colorado RLI Chapter As I look back on the 2017 ranch sales season, all I can say is “Wow”! This has been a historic year for Ranch sales statewide. The combination of legacy ranch properties hitting the market at values comparable to the early 2000s created the perfect opportunity for buyers to obtain the once unobtainable rare earth property. Ranch brokerages such as M4 Ranch Group, Harrigan Land Company, Ranch Marketing Associates and Mirr Ranch Group have had outstanding years with combined sales into the hundreds of millions of dollars statewide. In western Colorado we have experienced the same sales cycle and if all indications stay true, this trend will not stop anytime soon. Mike McGarry of Lone Eagle has
had an outstanding sales season and will post great numbers for 2017 as well. It’s hard being a sales guy during a recession— almost like asking Mrs. Lincoln to give a review of the play. The overshadowing of the global downturn created such an unknown forecast, liquidity became the driving factor in past ranch sales. Today buyers have the unique opportunity to buy below historic market values in a market with a robust economic forecast. With a DOW exceeding 24,000 and unemployment at a 10-year low, there is a refreshing fragrance in the air within our economy. Buyers should realize the time is “Now” if timing the market is their objective! On a personal note, I love the holidays. As the hair leaves my head and what stays has a lot less color, having the whole family around the dinner table means so much to me. Collectively, we are so blessed to live in our great country and we all have been given so much. I pray that this season will be filled with a giving heart, contagious laughter, unmeasurable joy and peace. Merry Christmas. Joseph Burns, Realtor® Lone Eagle Land Brokerage 970.209.4400
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THE A TO Z OF RANCH MANAGEMENT: AN EXPERT’S GLOSSARY
BASIC LAKE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR BUILDING A LAKE THAT WON’T LEAK
Eco-friendly doesn’t have to mean brand-spanking new. Historic properties come with colorful stories that make them worth every penny you spend on their upkeep. Here’s some tips to save dollars on your home purchase over the long run.
As part of our series on finding the right person to manage your ranch or land, industry veteran Dan Leahy takes a detailed look at the various roles that might be found on the typical ranch.
Brad Vollmar of Vollmar Pond & Lake Management offers a detailed look at the process for constructing a new lake on your property, with plenty of do’s and dont’s to make sure your lake-construction project succeeds.
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Land.com/News 3 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE SELLING THE FAMILY FARM
We talk to Jonathan Pellegrin, author of The Art of Selling the Family Business, about what it takes to prepare for and actually sell your family business. Read more on Land.com/Learn
Selling Land THE ANATOMY OF THE PERFECT LAND LISTING
HOW TO SELL YOUR LAND
While not all land is created equal, the art of presenting land or rural property for sale follows the same general rules—whether it’s a farm for sale amidst an endless sea of Iowa cornfields or multi-million-dollar ranch perched in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.
As you contemplate selling your ranch or land, it is important to have an understanding of the process ahead of you. Fay Ranches’ Greg Fay offers his advice from a 30-year career selling land.
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Find out the Land.com Broker of the Week each Thursday, based on the week’s biggest land sales recorded through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
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Buying Land 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE BUYING RURAL PROPERTY
Land.com/News UNDERSTANDING HISTORICAL WEATHER PATTERNS TO IMPROVE RANCH SELECTION
WHERE TO BUY LAND FOR RETIREMENT
Here are the essential things to know We look at the various factors that go before you purchase that dream rural into deciding where to invest in land property, land or recreational acreage! for retirement, and pick out the best states for retirees. Read more on Land.com/Learn Read more on Land.com/Learn
What is the carrying capacity of a ranch? An extremely important question that requires an understanding of regional soil and water factors as well as historical weather patterns. Read more on Land.com/Learn
LISTING OF THE WEEK Join us each Tuesday as we profile the most intriguing new properties for sale throughout the Land.com Network.
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BIG LE AF MAPLE RIVER TABLE A husband, father and artist, Greg Klassen lives in the Pacific Northwest and finds inspiration for his one-of-a-kind creations in the trees, rivers and fields just outside his door. His pieces are handmade, in the truest sense of the word. He makes one piece at a time and gives it his full attention, starting with a tree and ending up with functional art. His work is commissioned, collected and enjoyed by customers around the country.
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FOX MA SK DEC ANTER SET Richard E. Bishop’s hand-decorated products—with themes from hunting and fishing to sailing and cigars—lend an air of distinction to any room. His legendary fox mask products have been a strong seller for over 30 years and are the perfect classy gift for holiday gatherings.
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SANTALUM C ANDLE Ranger Station has built its company and product on a simple idea—that the currency of our lives is in the experiences we have and the memories that sprout from them. And, it’s up to each of us to take that life by storm. So they’ll pour the scent, and you pour the spirit; go find out what ignites you. That’s why, at Ranger Station, your candle is poured into your future favorite cocktail glass. Their newest release, Scent No. 008: Santalum, features smoking sandalwood and supple tanned leather combined with the slight spice of cardamom for Ranger Jon’s favorite scent to-date.
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WATERCOLOR NATIONAL PARKS C ALENDAR Erin Vaughan is a freelance illustrator and Etsy Shop owner in Los Angeles. Much of her work is inspired by nature and by her road trip travels throughout the United States. She creates custom illustrations for clients and also sells her work in a variety of Brick-and-Mortar shops in the U.S., as well as in her online Etsy shop. Vaughan’s 2018 National Parks Calendar is available in four editions. These 9”x12”, 12-month wall hanging calendars feature a different National Park illustration for each month along with a beautiful front and back cover. The best part? Once the year is over, you can cut out the artwork and use it as 5”x7” art prints!
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CUSTOM SKULL MOUNTS Seth Patterson, Northwest Ranch Decor Artist at 84 East, creates original art that celebrates the magnificence of the Pacific Northwest, its wildlife and scenic grandeur. Patterson upholsters custom salmon and skull mounts with Pendleton wool fabric. This rustic wall art would look stunning on any western ranch and will elevate your home and lodge decor to a new level. Contact Patterson at Seth@SethPatterson.com.
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BE AR & SON™ KNIFE & SCRIMSHAW KIT HUNTING & FISHING LOGS
From the days of whale hunts to the American frontier, the Scrimshaw Knife Kit takes you back in time to when men scribed storytelling images into whale teeth and buffalo bone. This kit includes a U.S. made Bear & Son™ knife, step-by-step
Rustico’s fishing and hunting logs are handmade from top-grain cowhide, have rough-
instructions and everything else you need to learn and apply the forgotten art
cut, cream-colored paper with hand-sewn binding and are secured with leather buckle
form. Whether you choose a classic sporting scene, phrase or your initials, no
closures. The hunting log is designed to be used on any type of hunt, and each log
other knife will be quite like yours. Recommended for ages 16 and up.
sports its respective logo on the front cover.
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CIT Y OF ANGEL S BACKPACK This is the last backpack you will ever need. Whether you are on a three-week trip through Europe or just pouncing around town on your bike, this will satisfy all urges. All hand cut and handmade. Solid brass hardware throughout and adjustable straps. Comfortably fits a laptop and any and all essentials.
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GENTLEMEN’ S GIF T BOX
SOLO STOVE BONFIRE The Solo Stove Bonfire, the world’s most unique fire pit, pushes the limits of both combustion airflow efficiency and minimalist outdoor design. The patented air flow of the Bonfire is unmatched to any other fire pit! This technology helps burn logs completely while minimizing smoke—making the Bonfire not only easy to clean up, but it won’t leave you smelling like campfire!
Bonnie + Bud creates custom gift boxes with southern-made goods that refine the timeless art of the occasion. Their gift boxes are inspired by the gifts of love, generosity and gratitude passed down to them by their grandmother, Bonnie, and their Uncle Bud. They live by the credo that there is great beauty in simplicity and that giving to others is the truest form of southern hospitality. By carrying on their tradition of treasuring each occasion in life, Bonnie + Bud endeavors to curate a collection of gifts that appreciate both the event you share and the relationship you honor. They ship nationwide. The Gentlemen’s Box is perfect for the distinguished gentleman. Contents will vary as each box is carefully curated. Your gift may include southern barbecue sauces, hot sauces,
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whiskey sticks, men’s soap and more.
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B12 SPE ARPOINT KNIVES William Henry is an American brand creating timeless personal style for men through unique accessories crafted with honor and integrity. The brand earned its fame for creating exclusive and award-winning pocket knives and transforming the archetype of all tools into a superb piece of functional jewelry for men. Knives featured here include: The Spearpoint ‘Mariana’ and The Spearpoint ‘High Plains.’ All William Henry knives feature a unique serial number which is engraved into the blade to assure the authenticity and lifetime traceability.
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BERING MIT TENS & 24-HOUR TIN BRIEFC A SE CHARLESTON WATERKEEPER BUCKLE & BOT TLE OPENER
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and renowned for making products in the U.S.A. from fabrics such as heavyweight Tin Cloth and warm Mackinaw Wool, Filson stands for the highest quality and most durable apparel and accessories available. Their Bering Mittens are limited edition, so order yours while you can!
Support conservation of Charleston’s tributaries and coastal waters with this branded work of art. The CWK buckle represents an organization dedicated to monitoring and upholding a standard for clean water in Charleston and its coastal waters. Each buckle is handmade from Tumbaga, a blend of silver, gold and brass. All designs are branded with the HNH signature to ensure origin and numerical lineage. Due to the handmade nature
These stylish mittens are warm, traditional long-cuff mittens made with soft, durable U.S. leather and natural rabbit-fur fringe. The 24-Hour Tin Briefcase is designed for all weather conditions; this water-repellent Tin Cloth briefcase is fully lined and features an interior laptop divider, removable shoulder strap, multiple pockets and trolley strap to loop over luggage handles.
of this product, slight variations will occur. Over time each buckle captures a unique colorful patina emulating the incredible details of this icon.
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LE T TERS TO A Y O U N G FA R M E R
U N G R AT E F U L MAMMALS Eggers is one of the most notable writers of his generation, recognized for several bestselling and critically acclaimed books. Before he embarked on
This book is both a compelling history and a vital road map—a reckoning of how we eat and farm; how the two can come together to build a more sustainable future; and why now, more than ever before, we need farmers. We are about to witness the largest retirement of farmers in U.S. history. Meanwhile, 400 million acres of farmland are slated to change hands in the next two decades—an area roughly four times the size of California. Quite simply: our future hinges on the investments we make today in the next generation of farmers.
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THE LOG C ABIN
his writing career, he was classically trained as a draftsman and painter. He then spent many years as a professional illustrator and graphic designer before
one of today’s leading culture makers.
Exploring the log cabin’s hidden past, this book draws on colonial diaries and journalistic accounts, as well as paintings, illustrations and graphics to show how the log cabin— once derided as a poor immigrant’s hovel— became an American institution and a modern ambition. Bursting with quirk, charm and fascinating trivia, The Log Cabin is the perfect companion for cabin dwellers, vacationers and daydreamers alike.
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turning to writing full-time. More recently, in order to raise money for ScholarMatch, his college-access nonprofit, he returned to visual art, and the results have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the country. Usually involving the pairing of an animal with humorous or biblical text, the results are wry, oddly anthropomorphic tableaus that create a very entertaining and eccentric body of work from
PHOTOBOOK OF THE MONTH Charcoal Book Club is the world’s first photobook club, which curates and sends museum-quality titles direct to subscribers. For the first time, readers can effortlessly discover the world’s best photography, delivered regularly and affordably to their doorstep. Their selections range from highly anticipated new releases to rare and out-of-print photobooks—perfect for image makers and lovers of all disciplines, whether they’re seeking inspiration, education or even home/office decor. They work directly with publishers to offer subscribers incredible quality at affordable prices.
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gifts that give
ARROW MAROON BL ANKET Founder of Sackcloth & Ashes, Bob Dalton was inspired to help the homeless population when his mother, a hardworking single mother, found herself living on the streets in 2013. Because of his mother’s story, Bob realized that not all choose to become homeless—some people just need a second chance. He began to call homeless shelters in his area to ask what they needed most. . . they all said blankets. That’s when he founded Sackcloth & Ashes. For every blanket you purchase, Sackcloth gives a blanket to your local homeless shelter. Sackcloth & Ashes has found its home in the outdoor community, proving their blankets to be not only striking and comfortable, but durable and enduring. Check out their new gift wrap option online and give the gift that gives this holiday season.
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SPIRIT-INFUSED COFFEE THE GR ACE DOLL Fire Dept. Coffee was founded by firefighters on a mission to make the easiest drinking coffee for this Nation’s hard working men and women. The Grace Doll is a soft, huggable doll that comes with tokens for children to give as a random act of
They learned while serving in the military and fire service that caffeine
kindness. One for one: for each doll sold, a doll is donated to a child less fortunate. She comes along with
and good tasting coffee is critical for long nights and high-octane
a “kindness kit.” Each kit includes 10 tokens with special phrases on them to show gratitude, love and
lifestyles. Their coffee is easy drinking, so it can be enjoyed in the
kindness. These tokens are meant for children to give out as acts of kindness. Also in the kit is a list of acts of
morning or during those late nights that never seem to end. Every batch
kindness to inspire your child to get started sharing and giving their tokens. The doll has a secret pocket on
is roasted to order. You order. They roast and deliver—it’s that simple.
the back to store a token. Additionally, each doll comes with a naming certificate.
Portions of every sale go back to military and firefighter charities.
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for the foodie SUPERIOR SWITCHEL True refreshment isn’t sweet. It’s switchel. Replenish your inner reservoir with Superior Switchel, a drink as revitalizing as its Great Lake namesake. Crafted from a curated list of organic ingredients, Superior Switchel is a hydrating force of nature—delicious on its own, either cold or hot, or as your favorite mixer. The energy-rich, electrolyte beverage is light, yet full of nourishment and warmth.
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BOURBON BARREL-AGED MAPLE SYRUP ALL IS BRIGHT & HOSTESS C H O C O L AT E S Maggie Louise Confections is an Austinbased creative confections company that brings haute couture designs to the world of chocolate. Launched in 2013, Maggie Louise Confections has reinvented the classic sampler box with color, personality and a unique customization platform making each box of chocolate a fun and memorable experience to both create and gift. While some say the chocolates are almost too pretty to eat, the company is praised for their nostalgic flavor palette, making these bite-size confections a celebrated everyday indulgence.
Pappy Van Winkle taught his granddaughters that to make the best, you use the best. That’s why they grew up using real maple syrup on (and in) their favorite dishes. When they decided to make their own, they wanted to find a partner that shared their love of hand-crafted, high quality products. They found a perfect match in Bissel Maple Farm. The result is a perfect marriage of craftsmanship and flavor. Together, they’ve made a one-of-a-kind syrup bursting with flavors of vanilla, butter, oak and, of course, bourbon.
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FIVE FABULOUS PROPERTIES THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE ON LANDS OF AMERICA—AND DESERVE A CLOSER LOOK ALASKA • Otter Cove Resort COLORADO • Horse Creek Ranch IDAHO • Boise Ridge Mountain Ranch MASSACHUSETTS • Boston Country Estate SOUTH DAKOTA • Stone Meadow Ranch
Boston Country Estate
HAMPDEN COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
60 ACRES | $4,499,000
PROPERTY ID: 4481092
SEAN FINICANE
Horse Creek Ranch ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
6,607 ACRES | $5,500,000 PROPERTY ID: 4716892
JIM DIGBY, HAYDEN OUTDOORS
Stone Meadow Ranch
CUSTER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
730 ACRES | $1,970,000
PROPERTY ID: 4751479
JAKE HYLAND, HAYDEN OUTDOORS
Boise Ridge Mountain Ranch BOISE COUNTY, IDAHO
10,560 ACRES | $10,296,000 PROPERTY ID: 4620265
JIMMY WILLIAMS, WILKS RANCH BROKERS
Otter Cove Resort KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA
8.73 ACRES | $1,690,000
PROPERTY ID: 3253492
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Just east of Livingston, Montana, there is an entrance to the Absaroka mountains called Swingley Road, a 17-mile stretch of gravel twisting its way through grassy foothills and then into sweeping vistas framed by streams and dramatic peaks formed long ago by the ice age that swept through this breathtaking landscape. Swingley was once a stage coach trail, linking the Yellowstone river valley to the Boulder river drainage and a legendary Crow tribe hunting ground. It was my initiation into a magical corner of Montana laced with trout-rich rivers, robust herds of elk, mule and white-tailed deer and more antelope than I could count. I was looking for property to accommodate my fly fishing enthusiasm and to serve as a western base for our urban family. When I crested Wolf Point, looking down into the vast mix of grassy swales, jagged peaks trimmed with Doug fir growths bisected by the West Boulder river I knew I wanted to be part of all of this. I was headed to the WBR, a ranch originally homesteaded by Norwegian pioneers at the turn of the 20th century. A little more than four thousand acres of Montana bliss. It was love at first sight and it became an essential part of the DNA of our expanding family of daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren.
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We decided early on we wanted comfort and proportion more than BIG “look at me” braggadocio. We expanded the original farm house just enough to include a dining area and fireplace-warmed living room. We added a rustic “homestead” and improved the hill house to accommodate the next generation of Brokaws and their instant love affair with riding, fishing, swimming and target shooting. Meredith and horses were meant for each other so up went a handsome log riding arena and a new generation of equestrians saddled up for long trail rides to a back country cabin once used during round-ups or into the wilderness for overnight outings. Our days begin with Tom doing his polar bear stunt, jumping into the 53-degree waters of the West Boulder river that bisect the home place. Emerging, he catches up to the grandchildren gathering the overnight eggs from the hen house and checks the greenhouse for an assortment of vegetables for that night’s family dinner. Meredith, daughter Andrea, and son-in-law Charles are already saddled up in the corrals next to the arena. It could be a leisurely ride to the Buffalo Head, a large boulder marking a favorite Crow tribe hunting draw—or joining a neighbor who is moving cows that morning. I catch up on NBC News business and writing projects in my converted storm cellar office, a cozy log structure with all the bells and whistles of the digital age and rooms for my hunting and fishing gear. Daughters Jennifer and Sarah are taking coffee in the spacious lodge kitchen, just off the dining area where over the years we’ve celebrated anniversaries, birthdays and family reunions watched over by cowboys and frontiersmen staring down from our collections of Western art. Upstairs we like to gather for cocktails (margaritas are a house specialty) before a roaring fire and in front of a wall-sized television set installed for the Beijing Olympics. It was such a hit we thought we may have to set up cots for the fishing guide pals who arrived and didn’t want to leave! Doug and Karen, our co-managers, are so accomplished in the kitchen and at the grill that our visitors and neighbors relish an invitation, not because of our company but for the chance to dine on grilled elk, antelope, garden fresh vegetables, home baked bread and corn muffins. Karen is a master of killer deserts and Doug, a nationally known traditional bow hunter, keeps the freezers chock-full of wild game. They are family and every ranch would covet their presence. Our San Francisco physician son-in-law is an avid golfer and he loves the scenic and challenging nine-hole course in Big Timber, a half hour away. It has spring creeks coursing through its lush grass fairways and thick brambles. I occasionally join Allen and we can play all afternoon for what it would cost for two beers in his San Francisco club or mine in New York. My big attraction, however, is the West Boulder river 40 feet from my office door, a classic mountain stream with its origins in a high lake just north of Yellowstone Park. It has more than two dozen holding pools favored by robust rainbow, brown, and cutthroat species that are at once challenging but also accessible. The river is protected on both sides by private property so the only access is a long, difficult wade upstream from a county bridge. Very few anglers risk it and they know they have to keep moving. 38
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The WBR—our shorthand for The West Boulder Ranch—is a big-game paradise in the autumn and, for me, an upland bird treasure. We have a consistent population of Hungarian partridge and Sharptail grouse in grassy ravines and Hawthorne brambles. One memorable weekend my friend Ron Olson, an uber lawyer from Los Angeles, and I were shooting after a fresh snow fall. We walked high onto the undulating foothills carved by ancient ice age invasions and suddenly felt as if we were in Jurassic Park. On one hilltop, a large herd of elk—bulls, cows and their new calves; on another, an equally large herd of mule deer flanked by a skittery herd of antelope. In those days we were raising bison and our herd watched placidly from a distance. Ron and I were speechless. My faithful Labrador, Sage (known as the wonder dog for his peerless retrieving skills), joined us in a man-dog moment of awe. For all of its natural attractions, the essence of the West Boulder Ranch has been its magnetism as a perfect blend of family and friend comfort in a setting of mountains, grasslands, wild streams, wild creatures and big skies. We love watching our city friends shed their urban concerns as they dive into the two large spring-fed ponds we use for cutthroat breeding, swimming and canoeing. The 62-degree water temperature gets their attention immediately and then they laugh in life-affirming hoots and watch in awe as bald eagles stand sentry, looking for a quick snack in a rising trout. Visiting kids go cowboy instantly. Our grandchildren show them how to determine what a great horned owl ate the night before by going through the scat. They walk the river banks, looking for ancient bison bones washed ashore. They now know the difference between an agate and quartz, a piece of petrified wood and a scarred piece of granite. They love the night sky filled from horizon to horizon with nature’s greatest light show with no urban fluorescent interference. They know the best events at the Livingston rodeo and how to get a worn, but cool, jean jacket at the second-hand store. They come from the cities of California and New York but for the rest of their lives they’ll always have a little West Boulder river in their veins, the taste of wild elk in their palate, the quick pull of a rein in their hands, the excitement of a striking trout, and, most of all, the serenity of a starlit night in the Big Sky. 4 ,1 2 8 AC R E S IN PA R K CO U N T Y, M O N TAN A PROP E RTY I D : 4 7 68 0 19 • O F F E R E D AT $ 17, 9 0 0 , 0 0 0
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PEMBERTON TRACT Sunbright, Tennessee $13,050,000 - 9,000± Acres
FLYING S RANCH
RIVER HILLS FARM
Canyon City, Oregon $9,500,000 - 14,471± Acres
Dayton, Tennessee $7,500,000 - 950± Acres
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MILLER RANCH ON THE RUBY RIVER Alder, Montana $6,750,000 - 317± Acres
COTTONWOOD RANCH Unity, Oregon $3,750,000 - 5,171± Acres
SADDLE MOUNTAIN RANCH Milton-Freewater, Oregon $3,650,000 - 3,541± Acres
Whether you are investing in land or divesting an existing land asset, choosing a brokerage company to work with is an important decision. With offices from Oregon to North Carolina, Fay Ranches provides the most comprehensive team of trusted land professionals available. For all listing information and a complimentary subscription to Land Investor magazine visit us here
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LOWER BIG HOLE RIVER PRESERVE Twin Bridges, Montana $1,890,000 - 74± Acres
ASPEN CANYON RANCH
SHIELDS RIVER RANCH
Bozeman, Montana $6,700,000 - 894± Acres
Livingston, Montana $1,200,000 - 120± Acres
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JEFFERSON RIVERBENDS PRESERVE Waterloo, Montana $1,350,000 - 120± Acres
BEAR CREEK PHEASANT FARM
HORSESHOE BEND LODGE
Junction City, Oregon $1,300,000 - 270± Acres
Horseshoe Bend, Idaho $900,000 - 47± Acres
Whether you are investing in land or divesting an existing land asset, choosing a brokerage company to work with is an important decision. With offices from Oregon to North Carolina, Fay Ranches provides the most comprehensive team of trusted land professionals available. For all listing information and a complimentary subscription to Land Investor magazine visit us here
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M4 Ranch Group is celebrating a banner year thanks to the owners—past and present—of the exceptional properties that we’ve been fortunate to represent. Our hats are off in humble gratitude in M4 Ranch Group to all for allowing us to work on some of the West’s finest ranches. Because of your trust, we’ve experienced their breathtaking scenery, incredible recreational opportunities and bountiful productivity—and shared them with buyers who appreciate the legacy they’ve acquired. “You are who you ride with”, and we have been privileged to ride alongside the Ranch Marketing Associates, the Harrigan Land Co., the Land.com network and LAND Magazine. Your expertise has made a difference. As the old year folds into a new one, we invite prospective buyers and current ranch owners to explore the values the M4 Ranch Group holds dear. We believe in the power of a handshake, and we look forward to partnering with you.
DAN MURPHY
MICHAEL MURPHY
BROKER | OWNER
BROKER ASSOCIATE | OWNER
970-209-1514 | Dan@M4RanchGroup.com
719-849-1441 | Michael@M4RanchGroup.com
SUZY WOODWARD
L AWANA DEWEES
BROKER ASSOCIATE
BROKER ASSOCIATE
719-850-5042 | Suzy@M4RanchGroup.com
970-749-6521 | Lawana@M4RanchGroup.com
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M4 RANCH GROUP A Brand of Excellence W RIT TE N BY LO RIE A . WO O DWA R D
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rothers Dan and Michael Murphy, owners of M4 Ranch Group based in Lake City, Colorado, are leaving their mark—well, actually their brand—on Colorado ranch real estate. “The Rocking M4 brand is way more than just a logo—it’s our family ranch brand,” Dan said. “It says a lot about who we are and what we do.” It is a Murphy family tradition that when the children turn 18, they receive a belt buckle emblazoned with the Rocking M4 brand. “When my dad handed my son Jake his family belt buckle on his 18th birthday, it was one of the proudest moments of my life,” Dan said. “It was a symbolic statement of the honor and pride associated with our western history— and the responsibility to honor and uphold it as the next generation.”
“The Rocking M4 brand is way more than just a logo–it’s our family ranch brand”
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The M4 Ranch Group division has, after just three seasons in ranch sales, already risen to the top of Colorado land brokerages, selling roughly 100,000 acres in mountain ranches in 2017.
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An expectation of excellence that results from hard work is part of the family inheritance—and it’s not lost on the next generation. Jake, in a recent paper for a class at Western State University, where he, as a student athlete, is pursuing a double major in business and environmental sustainability while earning his real estate license, quoted his grandfather, “Work half a day—do whatever you want with the other 12 hours.” “I got a kick out of the paper because it proves the family brand goes far beyond an identifying mark,” Dan said. “It is a statement of trust and excellence.” In hindsight, the family brand seems obvious as the choice for the ranch division’s logo, but it was selected after extensive research and an outside evaluation of the team’s strengths and identity. “After all of the time, money and research, the most descriptive and meaningful name for the ranch division had been right in front of us,” Dan said. Because it carries so much meaning, applying the brand to their business is not a responsibility the brothers take lightly. Michael said, “Our name and our history is on this company, so we strive to be the best we can be in every aspect of this business. We never forget that M4 Ranch Group directly reflects on our family’s legacy.” The ancestors have reason to be proud. Team Murphy, the parent company, has been a driving force in recreational real estate for decades. The M4 Ranch Group division has, after just three seasons in ranch sales, already risen to the top of Colorado land brokerages, selling roughly 100,000 acres in mountain ranches in 2017.
The M4 Brand of Business The family, who has put down deep roots in Colorado over the past 40 years, can trace their ancestry back to the settling of the western frontier. The Murphys are direct descendants of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second President of the Republic of Texas, best known for trading off the western Colorado Rockies in 1850 to help retire the then-republic’s debt. “Our family has been trading in the Mountain West for more than 170 years,” Michael joked. Despite the constant joking and laughter, the brothers take their business very seriously. Neither likes to lose. Their highly competitive natures don’t cause problems in the office because they’re tempered by an inherent belief in fair dealing with each other as well as team members, clients and colleagues. Plus, they have an abiding respect for the different skill sets each of them developed in the years they worked apart. Dan built his first career on his passion for the outdoors; few things in life meant more than being in the field where his respect for nature and the role of man’s stewardship grew. “I spent at least a hundred nights a year sleeping in a sleeping bag, for more than 20 years,” he said. As he was preparing to depart for Africa to finish school, he met Michelle DePinto, a ballerina who lived in Denver. After a long distance relationship, she traded in her pointe shoes and urban existence for a life off the beaten path as the “best partner a man could find.” Under the banner of MMLO Outfitting, they owned and operated an outfitting business that took clients in pursuit of the West’s top big game in the back country of Colorado, Alaska and Montana. To succeed as an outfitter, he not only had to master the art of hospitality and client relations, but also the natural history and behavior of big game, federal and state regulations, habitat management and the principles of business. In the meantime, Michael took his passion for the outdoors in a different direction, turning his attention to the land’s bounty as a classically trained French chef.
“Our name and our history is on this company, so we strive to be the best we can be in every aspect of this business. We never forget that M4 Ranch Group directly reflects on our family’s legacy.”
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“I love anything to do with food—hunting it, catching it, preparing it,” he said. Eventually, though, he left the kitchen for the beverage business. He helped grow the American Beverage Company in San Antonio from a small upstart company to a major distributor that counted 70 percent of Texas as its territory. Then he returned to Colorado, where he was on the leading edge of the craft brewery movement as part of New Belgium Brewing. As part of that team, Michael opened a Southwestern sales territory for the brewery’s products, including Fat Tire, and further refined his marketing chops in an emerging industry, knowledge that he now applies to rural real estate. Both brothers were carving out their places at the top of their respective fields when Dan recognized that the outfitting business kept him away from Michelle and their young children too much for his taste. After 20 years in the outfitting business, Dan and Michelle decided to fold the tents at the peak of that career.
The M4 Brand of Real Estate Believing that the Mountain West real estate industry would provide an ideal environment for their work ethic, knowledge of the outdoors, and vast network, Dan and Michelle launched Team Murphy Realty. “We like to call Michelle the ‘Closer,’” Dan said, pointing out that she gives the team a focal point of concentration and, with a Master’s degree in Business and Marketing, has the ability to bring the “highflying, big-picture goals into a grounded, get-the-detailsdone perspective.” They enlisted the expertise of the immediate family. Parents, Tom and Midge Murphy, lend their talents to the team. “Our dad is an exceptional businessman and has trained us since we were in diapers—and no one can make people feel more 52
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welcome than our mother,” Dan said. Michael and his wife Sandy succumbed to the call of the wild—and of the family. “When the family decided to get into the real estate industry, I wanted to be part of it,” he said. Michael brought with him marketing and business networking acumen as well as a passion for the West’s live water and anything that swims in it. Sandy, who is a paralegal, ensures that the flood of paperwork flow smoothly, so transactions are completed as efficiently as possible. In addition to the immediate family, the real estate family includes 10 associates divided between offices in Lake City, Pagosa Springs and South Fork. “Everybody in this company is family, either by blood or by choice, so there’s never any question that everyone is giving 100 percent,” Michael said. “Our goal is simple: Efficiency achieved by great people with great knowledge and work ethics.” The shared commitment and unique office dynamic gives Michael and Dan the freedom to roam. “Ranch real estate gives us a chance to experience incredibly spectacular land just as I did as an outfitter,” Dan said. From February through October this year, they collectively logged more than 70,000 miles exploring and showing ranches—and the odometer is still turning. “Our goal from the outset was to be the best informed brokers in Colorado and northern New Mexico,” Michael said. “We work hard to acquire personal, first-hand knowledge of all of the ranches in the marketplace.”
CEOs, whose company refines about two-thirds of the oil in the U.S. He had parked his Gulfstream III at the airport and driven his 1979 Ford pickup to the cattle drive. According to Dan, the CEO’s cowboying skills favorably impressed the veteran cowhand, who said to the CEO, “You need some cash? You could probably make some decent money with day work around here.” The CEO responded, “I’m doing ok on cash.” The story resonates with Dan and Michael not only because it is par for the course but it reinforces their parents’ teachings to treat every “book” respectfully regardless of its “cover.” The Golden Rule is one of the family’s core values that is also at the heart of the company. “We’re real people living in the best part of the U.S., living what we do—and what we believe,” Michael said. “Obviously we’re in the real estate business, but from our perspective we’re really in the relationship business.”
“Everybody in this company is family, either by blood or by choice, so there’s never any question that everyone is giving 100 percent“
The M4 Brand of Life Lake City, which serves as the hub of Team Murphy Realty and M4 Ranch Group, has 400 residents and is the only town in Hinsdale County, the nation’s most remote county. The town is situated in a valley deep in the San Juan Mountains at the base of five 14,000-foot peaks. Lake City also has more Fortune 500 CEOs per capita than any other town in the country. “They call this place home because this area is not about what you have, but more about what elk you harvest or the fly used to land the latest trout,” Dan said laughing. Once, Dan was helping a neighbor—a hell-bent-for-leather old-timer—drive cattle. They were joined by one of these
The M4 Brand of Marketing M4 attributes a great deal of their success to an aggressive marketing strategy. They utilize the most cutting-edge technology and a variety of deep integrated digital marketing tactics, in addition to proven and established print media, including two in-house magazines featuring the full scope of their listings, and national impact print marketing. They also regularly attend gatherings of a wide variety of organizations such as the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association because they “want to know everyone connected with land through livestock and wildlife.” The brothers take great pleasure in really getting to know people outside of their offices. Relationships thrive and understanding grows when people get away from the constant pinging of cell phones and out of the relentless reach of email. To that end, they employ—and enjoy—their “handshake” marketing initiative. The Murphys put current and prospective clients in the field for local events: floating the Rio Grande River during the famous salmon fly hatch during M4’s Wild Trout Week or riding the Rockies horseback on the 100-mile annual Roundup Ride. They also sponsor and guide hunts for one of their favorite charities, the Colors of Heroes hunts celebrating the sacrifices of our veterans. “Our goal is not just selling the ranches we are blessed to work on, but building something bigger and longer lasting than a closing,” Dan said. LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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The M4 Brand of Stewardship The Murphy’s love of people and wildlife has inspired the brothers to be heavily involved in protecting the western lifestyle. “Generally, most land is managed better privately than publicly due to the landowners’ passion, finances and ability to make and carry out a decision,” Dan said. “The private, long-term commitment to manage for the most diversity is far beyond most government agency’s desires or capabilities.” The brothers characterize their philosophy as “cowboy conservatism” noting that their first line of defense for the western lifestyle is first-hand knowledge gained through leadership at the local and state levels. Dan is currently serving on the Upper Gunnison Water Advisory Group, the Sportsman’s Round Table and its advisory committee to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department. He previously served on the Big Game License Application, Big Game Allocation Program, the Colorado Wildlife Federation and the Hinsdale Planning Commission. Michael served as a Lake City Town Trustee, Chairman of the Hinsdale County/ Town of Lake City Marketing Committee, and currently sits on the advisory committee for both the Agricultural and Public Lands and the Neutral Resources, as well as representing Hinsdale County on the Club 20 Board of Directors. “Being on the front lines of emerging issues helps us help landowners,” Michael said. “We have insight into the debates, the regulations, the concerns and the challenges because we’re engaged in the process.” One of the team’s most important duties is “matchmaking.” The team excels at identifying the right property for the right buyers—and helping the new owners see what the property can become with good stewardship. “Our job is to understand a property,” Dan said.
The M4 Ranch Group relies on cutting-edge technology in all aspects of the business, including their own 3D virtual camera, drone filming and editing department to showcase the height, depth, breadth and nuances of each property. The Murphys’ goal is to give potential buyers a true sense of a ranch before they ever tour it. Once boots are on the ground, the brothers use their experience and expansive network of restoration and preservation professionals to help the potential owners see what the land can be rather than simply what it is. For instance, if a ranch has a degraded stream, the brothers help the client understand what it will take to restore it to a healthy, productive fishery. “We’re the concierges of conservation,” Michael said, noting they introduce landowners to some of the best conservation practitioners in their respective fields. Together, they’ve prompted the restoration of miles upon miles of streams and thousands of acres of habitat. This has helped greatly increase the value of numerous ranches while greatly increasing the volume of habitat Colorado’s wildlife depends on. To keep space open in the west, the intrinsic value of undeveloped land has to be recognized, they believe. “Habitat has value from an ecological and emotional standpoint as well as a financial one,” Dan said. To be clear, conservation work is not an income stream for the business, but a passion. “What makes us proudest is sharing what we’ve helped conserve with generations to come,” Dan said. When we’ve helped build legacy ranches that families can convey to their children or when we see a kid reel in a big brown or a cut-throat on a fly while fishing an enhanced stream, the circle is complete. We’ve passed forward what’s important to us.” He continued, “Our family and team understand that we’re on this earth for a limited amount of time and it’s about leaving this place better than we found it. For us, that means creating a legacy through relationships and conservation.” °
“Our family and team understand that we’re on this earth for a limited amount of time and it’s about leaving this place better than we found it. For us, that means creating a legacy through relationships and conservation.”
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THE ENTERPRISE ASPECTS OF WILDLIFE B A S E D R E C R E AT I O N TA K I N G PL AC E O N PRI VATE L A N D AC ROSS TH E COU NTRY
A YEAR OR SO AFTER I FORMED MY HUNTING BUSINESS,
I decided it was time for me to consider purchasing a liability insurance policy. I contacted a local insurance agent who was listed in the Yellow Pages, and set up a time for a meeting. He had me come by the day before the meeting so that I could pick up some paperwork to fill out. The next day, I sat down in his office and his first comments were something like, “Son, couldn’t you pick out a profession that provides you with less liability? We can’t write insurance for your company, as there are simply WRITTEN BY GREG SIMONS too many possible exposures that make your business too high a risk for us.” It was at that point that it became apparent to me that I was working in an industry that involved an almost endless list of scenarios that could potentially put people’s lives in harm’s way. Some 30 years later, this reality of the precarious nature of my business has only become more crystalized, along with a heightened concern of properly dealing with this downside of my business.
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The outdoor recreation industry that involves hunting, fishing, and other forms of nature-based recreation, can indeed present some predictable, and not so predictable, forms of liability exposure for the proprietor; that’s the bad news. The good news, however, is that there are some reasonable options that allow the proprietor to mitigate their risks and liabilities.
Use Protection
Though some people may say something like, “It’s not worth the value of the paper that it’s written on,” it’s always recommended that you have your clients and guests sign a “waiver of liability” document or what’s often referred to as a release form. As another hedge against liability, it’s also recommended that all outdoor adventure trips begin with a formal orientation. The orientation, or what some of my camp staff refer to as, “The Talk,” is not only a great way to set the tone for the event as one of having structure, but it’s also a perfect opportunity to cover rules of safety, and to disclose any potentially perilous items that are relevant. Another form of protection that should never go overlooked by the proprietor is the integral need to carry sufficient liability insurance by a company that provides solid coverage with adequate limits and sufficient inclusions.
Recognizing the Perils
IT WAS AT THAT POINT THAT IT BECAME APPARENT TO ME THAT I WAS WORKING IN AN INDUSTRY THAT INVOLVED AN ALMOST ENDLESS LIST OF SCENARIOS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY PUT PEOPLE’S LIVES IN HARM’S WAY.
Identifying possible perilous items is one of the initial steps in addressing risk mitigation. For example, for years, horses have been considered a high-risk item for businesses where clients and employees are placed horseback for transportation or recreational purposes. These days, ATVs and UTVs are often recognized as a potentially high-risk tool that are often used in these related businesses. Use of guns, elevated hunting blinds and swimming holes may also be certain features of your operations that provide high risk, so recognize these features and treat them accordingly, with plenty of precautionary use. It’s also generally recognized that the proprietor should assume a sense of obligation of providing disclosure to any clients, guests, and employees, that these possible perils exist. This disclosure is typically bundled in the form of a waiver of liability document. Then, there are other possible hazards that may be well outside of “normal” features that are part of these type of outdoor adventure business practices. Things such as gas leaks in cabins, uncovered wells, faulty steps on elevated blinds, exposed electrical wiring, and cantankerous livestock, are examples that may fall into interpretations of gross negligence. Though tort statutes vary between states, it is generally understood that you cannot be absolved from gross negligence; thus, if you have knowledge of these type of pre-existing hazards that are repairable, then by all means, have them repaired or adequately addressed.
Marching in Step
Like a finely tuned machine, when it comes to addressing concerns related to human health and safety, Rule #1 should be for the employees and support team of the enterprise to have rigid protocols that help define their procedural practices. Best management practices (BMPs) that help ensure safety can be developed through fundamental approaches. One tool that can be integrated into the procedural mix is a company handbook, or formalized document, that covers various company matters, including safety protocols. Further, an annual in-service training session is an excellent platform to instill and refine BMPs that help ensure that your support team are all on LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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the same page regarding these practices. These types of instructional safeguards not only help reduce the possible occurrence of such problems, but these efforts may also serve as valuable tools to help demonstrate that the proprietor went through reasonable efforts to avoid such occurrences, should a legal claim ever be brought against the proprietor due to claimed damages that someone suffered as a consequence of services rendered.
Have a Plan
Though nobody wants to deal with possible ill-fate of a client or guest getting harmed while participating in an activity that is provided by the proprietor, part of the BMP protocol assembly should include the “what to do” list should something go awry. Where is the first aid kit? Where’s the nearest EMS center and how do I get there? Does my client have a medical history that I should know about, so that I can help understand certain signs of distress? How do I address hemorrhaging should someone suffer a major cut? Bottom line is, “What am I going to do if x, y, or z happens?” Have a plan. These are simply a few mile-high thoughts regarding risk management considerations in wildlife and nature-based recreation businesses. For greater expertise on this subject, please check with a legal adviser that deals with tort laws in your state of operation. One of the beauties of those businesses that involve hunters, fishermen, and other outdoor enthusiasts, is the pleasure and fun that’s generated for those clients who are part of the business activity. By implementing sound BMPs into the routine, we can help ensure that everyone’s experience is rewarding and free from peril. ° The author, Greg Simons, owns a company that provides assistance to private landowners on commercial hunting operations and wildlife management programs. For further information on his company, check out www.wildlifesystems.com.
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something approaching. This was more than a little unnerving, arolyn Mulligan never walks into the woods without a since the understory was dense and the visibility was extremely compass. limited. I sat there stock still, and it turned out to be a doe and She did it exactly once, early in her career. But even her fawn, neither of whom saw me so they got amazingly close. as GPS and smartphone technology have made their “All of a sudden, the doe gets a scent and her ears perk way into forestry, as they have transformed virtually all fields of up, and as soon as she goes on full alert, of course, so does endeavor, Carolyn still takes the compass when she goes into her fawn. We all froze for a good minute. Then, they both went the forest. bounding off, with mom in front and the fawn right on her heels. Being relentlessly self-sufficient has been both a character An awesome moment, and I don’t use that word lightly.” trait and a hallmark of her 32-year career as a forester, a trek The prospect of a career wrapped around moments such that has brought Carolyn not just personal satisfaction but as these suggested a major in forestry. After two years at the also no small measure of public recognition, most recently as University of New Hampshire, Carolyn transferred to Virginia President of the Virginia Forestry Association. Today, it’s the Tech, where she graduated with a B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife experience gained during her executive tenure there and her 24 Management. Later on, she returned to the academic world for years and current role as District Manager at American Forest her MBA from Averett University, Management that has her musing which had a considerable impact about the role of women in forestry. “I K N E W AT T HE T IME T HAT IT on her passion for the business “To me, it’s an indication that WAS A MAL E DO MINAT E D FIE L D,” side of resource management. as an industry we’re missing “I knew at the time that it was something, somewhere,” Carolyn CA R O LY N R ECAL L S , “B U T T HAT a male-dominated field,” Carolyn confides. “During the time I was recalls, “but that was not even on the Forestry Association President, WAS NOT E V E N O N T HE R ADAR the radar for me. I was just looking our association had what I would for something that I wanted to do, consider to be a fairly large board FO R ME . I WAS J US T LOO K IN G something I could get genuinely of thirty or more people. But there excited about as a career. And were very few women playing key FO R SO M E T HIN G T HAT I WAN T E D forestry has never disappointed.” roles. It’s likely that the situation A first job working for a timber among government agencies TO DO, SO M E T HIN G I CO U L D G E T management company in Georgia and non-profit organizations G E N U IN E LY E XC IT E D AB O U T AS provided Carolyn with valuable looks a little different, but my experience in research and data experience signals to me that A CA R E E R . AND F O R E S T RY HAS collection. After two years, she we are missing an opportunity was transferred to her first field to expose more women to the N E V E R D I SAPPO IN T E D.” assignment. Ultimately, Carolyn business side of forestry. took a position with a Danville, “It may be that our colleges Virginia company which was merged into American Forest and universities need to shift a little in their emphasis, advising Management in 2002. Ever since, she has managed a large female forestry students to be more open to the business side territory which includes significant portions of south central of things. After all, we’re all geared toward making the world a Virginia and north central North Carolina. more sustainable place, a better place. We can be effective in Carolyn scoffs at the notion of a typical day. “Seasons the business arena just as we can and do in the governmental have their own rhythm in forestry, but not days. Summertime and non-profit arenas.” is typically a time of timber sales, site preparation and road For Carolyn, the lure of life in the woods came early. work. In the autumn, we’re out in the woods a lot of the time A childhood in a military family grounded her sense of doing timber sale preparation work, survival checks on new responsibility as well as offering her exposure to geographic pine plantations, timber harvest inspections, timber inventory variety. “When I turned 15,” she recalls, “I got a job with the and tract inspections for operations planning. Spring is heavy Youth Conservation Corps and I later realized that forestry on tree planting and crew management. Since American was the field most closely related. There are so many things Forest Management works with both industrial and private I witnessed throughout my days in the woods that are vitally landowners, we get to experience every facet of the business important parts of our natural world.” of resource management.” “There was one day in particular that sort of symbolizes how As she rises to her subject, Carolyn is again struck by the the natural world makes its imprint on you. I was sitting in the paradox of women in the industry. “This career demands all the middle of a pine woods eating a sandwich, and I could hear
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things that should appeal to strong, self-starting women,” she says, “The work is both mental and physical. You have to be confident in dealing with the challenges inherent in resource management. It’s important to be well networked. You have to be open to new ideas and techniques, as the industry is always changing and we’re continually looking for new products and avenues for our timber. And you have to be open-minded and somewhat visionary.” Helping people achieve their vision for their land is the heart of the personal service Carolyn brings to her day, which includes assisting a varied clientele in sorting through various land and resource uses and applying these to personal vision. “I work from a fairly small office, so it’s hard to generalize about the type of clients I’ll have at any given time. I could be managing a single large client or juggling multiple smaller ones,” she continues, “and of course they’re all different. The first priority after meeting is to gain a thorough appreciation of the property. Walking the property, getting a feel for its potential. The owner may have a vision and you have to determine if the vision is feasible. You’re trying to help people make the best decisions they can for their land. Some are interested in revenue. Some may have purchased a property that’s in rough condition and needs rehabilitation.” “You must reconcile financial goals and responsible conservation goals. Over the course of my career, I’ve become pretty well networked. For example, I know all the timber buyers and know which ones are reputable. When you’re helping people plan forest regeneration, you have to have the skills to know what to do and the steps to take in order to increase your chances of success. This is not like advising people on any other asset, because responsible owners of forestland have to be much more involved in the process at every stage. They need to be fully invested in the decision-making process.” The challenges are met with what can only be described as intense satisfaction. Carolyn’s career, now on its third decade, has witnessed the compression of rotation time in modern forestry, a product of both improved pine forest genetics and advanced sivicultural tools. “It’s possible now to witness an entire rotation much faster” she explains. “In other words, harvesting, replanting, witnessing the growth of the new forest, and harvesting again. A complete cycle used to take 30 or even 35 years, and with the improved genetics of the pine forest we’ve gotten it down to 25 years or less. I can’t overstate how satisfying it is to manage these natural regenerative processes.” “Occasionally, you come up against a challenge that really pushes the edge of your personal envelope. For me, one of those involved a client who purchased a property that had been severely mismanaged by prior owners. Essentially, you’re inheriting a mess and trying to turn it into something good. We wound up taking over 600 acres of stagnant Virginia Pine
plantation on some very difficult terrain and converting it into a highly productive Loblolly Pine plantation. “Even in the best of situations, you’re dealing with everything the natural world can throw against you. In this region, that can mean hurricanes, droughts, fires, wind, erosion, you name it. Resource management will test your patience and your character.” Carolyn understands, in a way that perhaps too few younger people do, that trees and resources are wealth generation in its purest form. “Money doesn’t grow on trees,” she quips, “but it is certainly true that trees do grow the nation’s wealth. And they grow it directly from elemental things like soil, water and air.” “Look at it this way. If you work for a government agency, you are supported by tax revenue. If you work for a non-profit, you are supported by contributions and dues. There’s nothing wrong with either of those, but the money has to come from somewhere. When you are working in the business of forestry, you are actually helping to create the underlying wealth that supports all of these critical organizations and helps to underwrite the cost of education and the resources it takes for the U.S. to remain competitive in a fully networked global economy. Of course, this doesn’t mean that all forests should be harvested. But it does mean that the acreage we do harvest and regenerate produces the products that make life more comfortable and affordable.” These are fundamental realities that affect women at least as much as they do men. “Last October, I attended the first ever conference on Women in Natural Resources at Virginia Tech. It was a premier event and it was sold out,” Carolyn says. “There were 200 women there, and I would guess that 95% in attendance worked for government agencies or non-profits. There is a large and growing global business in forest products that is assisted by technical advances that are producing more trees and better trees. Women are missing a big opportunity. This has to change.” Ultimately, there’s another paradox at the heart of the business of forestry that would seem to make it a compelling career choice for women. Namely, despite the hours spent in the solitude of the woods, all rests on meaningful personal connections. “You get so you love being able to help people with their land and attain their legacy and their vision. This is for people who love being able to travel, who love being outside, who love the opportunity to witness the majesty of the natural world on a daily basis,” Carolyn concludes. Just don’t forget that compass. ° LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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sweeping Northwest Region of the United States this summer will leave a lasting scar across the land and communities affected for years to come. Over two million acres have burned, some fires caused by man and some caused by lightening. Either way, the devastation for local families and rural communities is huge. Farmers, ranchers, loggers, those in the tourist industries. . . all either already are or will be affected by the fires and the charred remains they leave behind. The lands will be scarred and it will easily be years before the forests are healed and grown to once again cover the mountain sides. We can only hope that the forests will recover with the proper management in place. It is expected that the “cover” and homes to the wildlife will repair itself most quickly, with small brush and grasses coming back within a year or two. The trees that were damaged from the pine beetles before the fire even started could have been harvested and used but instead have gone to waste and are fueling the fires. The aftermath of the fires will affect the region’s tourist industry with the beautiful forests no longer complete. There are thousands of acres destroyed by the yellow and orange licking flames. People have lost hundreds of homes and their personal belongings, some even their lives. Many farmers and ranchers have lost their whole life’s work. Structures, herds of cattle and/or sheep, fences, grass for grazing and other feed. Outside just the physical devastation to the landscape, the fire's impact is also harmful for this sector of the country’s economic growth and livelihood. The story that I am most familiar with is the farmers and ranchers affected have only known this lifestyle. Most live this lifestyle not for the money but for the country way of life. . . genuinely caring for their neighbors, family, and livestock; a way of life that is being consumed and stolen by the fires as they pass through. Some lost their entire livelihood with their herds burned or lost due to the fire. The effects of having to see the devastation will be something that they will carry with them forever. Some had to put down their own cattle and horses that had been burned by the encroaching fires; others had
to bury the cattle and horses that had perished. Wildlife numbers will also be affected in the burned areas as well. Elk, deer, bear, birds, bunnies, and I could go on, had their habitat destroyed in the fire. Writing this story about the fires in the Northwest proved to be a challenge. Most all of my home state of Montana has either burned, was burning, or might still burn. The fires this summer were the result of a wet fall and spring followed by an extremely hot summer with high winds and storms; all great conditions for a widespread fire. The most common comment, when you visit with those affected by the fires, was the thankfulness for neighbors and friends who came with everything they could gather: bulldozers, spray rigs, tractors with discs, shovels, knowledge of fires, as well as food and beverages. Neighbors helping neighbors. . . giving of not only “stuff” but time! People from around the country donating fencing supplies, hay, pasture, equipment, and dollars to help their fellow neighbors. The agricultural community is incredible, they truly believe in trying to pay it forward. All so appreciated! However, the fires will truly leave a scar for years not just on the land but on the lives of the ones affected. So many lives affected and so many stories to be heard. There were over a million acres of land burned in Montana alone, and over two million acres of land have burned across the Northwest region of the U.S. as of the time of my writing this piece. It makes one wonder, could proper forest management have prevented this catastrophic fire season and future ones? All will be healed with time though. . . magic right? °
There are thousands of acres destroyed by the yellow and orange licking flames. People have lost hundreds of homes and their personal belongings, some even their lives.
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You Should Invest in Land Real Estate “I have always liked real estate; farmland, pastureland, timberland and city property. I have had experience with all of them. I guess I just naturally like ‘the good Earth,’ the foundation of all our wealth.” — Jesse Jones, entrepreneur
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eal estate investors and buyers alike have always had an affinity for land. There is just something about land that draws in savvy investors. Whether it’s the innate, territorial tendencies we have deep within or the simple magnetism of connecting with nature in a world increasingly becoming cluttered with high rises and highways, our instincts are doing what they do best, pointing us in the right direction! Whether its amber waves of grain or purple mountain majesties, land continues to prove be one of the most profitable long-term investments from sea to shining sea. The USDA’s 2017 Land Values Summary released in August shows that from 2010-2016 average farm real estate values have cumulatively increased 43 percent or an average of 6.1 percent annually and average cropland real estate values have cumulatively increased 51 percent or an average of 7.3 percent annually—that’s quite a return on investment! It’s no wonder smart investors are flocking to invest in the land real estate market. In fact, the 2017 REALTORS® Land Institute Land Markets Survey shows that out of all buyers in land transactions, there was a five percent increase in those who were investors in just one year from 2015 to 2016. With so many
different types of land to choose from when investing and so many different ways to invest in land, the possibilities are almost endless. If you aren’t sure where to start, just keep reading. Hopefully by now I have your attention and you are no doubt wondering “why is land real estate such a hot investment?” There are a lot variables that can be mentioned here but the simple answer is best summed up by Mark Twain as “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” Compared to other investments, land can be purchased relatively cheap if you find a motivated seller. Being a limited resource and non-depreciable, it’s a fairly safe asset when looking for a solid return on a long-term investment. For those looking to invest in land real estate to diversify their portfolio, buy a property to retire on, or just get in on the action, there are a lot of great resources out there. Just keep in mind that when investing in land real estate, it is crucial to consult a professional with the experience and knowledge necessary to conduct these kinds of transactions. Land is a whole different animal than residential or commercial real estate and there are agents out there who dedicate themselves to being experts in this field. The REALTORS® Land Institute offers investors an easy to use search tool to find a qualified local agent called Find A Land Consultant, check it out and get started! ° *Information in this article should not be construed as recommendations for any course of legal, financial, or accounting action.
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While farmers and ranchers confront the same problems as any business owner regarding succession planning, wealth preservation and estate taxes, they also face many unique issues. Specific tax rules, regulations, and the nature of their industry requires a specialized focus and expertise when planning for such clients.
Planning Considerations for Farmers & Ranchers WRITTEN BY GIB SURLES, THE FORREST GROUP, LLC
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arming and ranching operators may also have particularly strong convictions regarding long-established family enterprises that are heavily concentrated in real property. Many farms and ranches have been in the family for several generations, and a prevalent desire is to keep ownership of the land in the hands of family members–both those involved in operations as well as those who may not be involved. Of course, this generally gives rise to unique problems governing appropriate income apportionment, control and estate equalization. As a result, a comprehensive understanding of the relevant issues and techniques is crucial to the effective implementation of appropriate legal and tax strategies, ensuring the preservation of the farm or ranch for succeeding generations while bestowing long-term peace of mind on operators.
Challenges
Farm and ranching operations are especially vulnerable to poor economic conditions. Capital requirements are high and return on investment is sometimes low. Operators typically accumulate most of their equity through earnings and gradual increases in asset values from growth and inflation; net worth tends to result more from growth in the value of production assets rather than income accumulation. It is also critical for operators to maintain a debt-equity structure which assures survival through periods of adverse weather and market conditions. Likewise, agriculture also is extremely sensitive to export markets. For example, high interest rates in the 1980s contributed to a strong dollar which in turn contributed to a drop in U.S. farm exports. Farmers and ranchers were ultimately hurt by the decline in the price of agricultural products and real estate. Operators with excessive debt combined with high interest rates and low prices often did not survive during the era. For today’s farmers and ranchers to survive, maintaining financial solvency is important. For a family enterprise to thrive from generation to generation, establishing and maintaining an effective long-term plan is essential.
Details of the Industry
Attitudes & Outlooks
Many successful family farms and ranches are built over generations, creating a deep personal bond and sense of identity in the operation. Furthermore, the physical nature of the labor that goes into building a farm often creates a unique perspective by the operator, one that may place a strong emphasis on the character, stability, and integrity that farming signifies. The fruits of the many years of labor include self respect, personal satisfaction and a tangible, permanent family legacy.
Nature of Work
Farming and ranching operations have become more complex in recent years. Farm output and income are strongly influenced by the weather, disease, fluctuations in prices of domestic farm products, and federal farm programs.
Both farmers and ranchers operate machinery and maintain equipment and facilities, and both track technological improvements in animal breeding and seeds, and choose new or existing products. Farm work can be hazardous. Tractors and other farm machinery can cause serious injury, and operators must be constantly alert on the job. The proper operation of equipment and handling of chemicals are necessary to avoid accidents, safeguard health, and protect the environment. Operators of small farms usually perform all tasks, physical and administrative. They keep records for management and tax purposes, service machinery, maintain buildings, and grow vegetables and raise animals. Operators of large farms, by contrast, have employees who help with the physical work. Farmers on crop farms usually work from sunrise to sunset during the planting and harvesting seasons. The rest of the year, they plan next season’s crops, market their output, and repair machinery. On livestock-producing farms and ranches, work goes on throughout the year. Animals, unless they are grazing, must be fed and watered every day, and dairy cows must be milked two or three times a day. Many livestock and dairy farmers monitor and attend to the health of their herds, which may include assisting in the birthing of animals.
Tailored Planning
Since each family farm or ranch is unique, no single approach to estate and business planning works for everyone. It is important to understand that the farm or ranch involves the interaction of people in the strong bonds of family, who are engaged in the business and who make decisions affecting the business. It also is important that estate and succession planning adopt a long-term planning horizon and implement planning strategies in a timely and efficient manner to accomplish intended goals. Most farmers and ranchers desire that the operation continue when they are gone, though a few do not. When the operation will not be continued, the focus shifts to transferring, liquidating and distributing equity to the heirs while minimizing any loss in value.
Potential Planning Issues & Concerns Since operating a farm or ranch is difficult, designing a strategy for the ultimate transition of the business upon the primary operator’s demise can be confusing. There are a variety of issues and concerns related to estate and business planning that should be addressed, the most common of which are discussed below.
Farm Economics
Farm economics differ from that of most other businesses. An acre of farmland might cost $5,000 but have a rental value of only $200 per year, a four percent return. Compare this with residential and commercial real estate which typically have returns in the range of eight to ten percent. This means that the current productivity of farmland is relatively low, and much of its LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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value lies in the possibility of future appreciation. It also means that farming is extraordinarily capital-intensive. For example, a dairy operation typically requires about one acre of farmland to support one cow. Therefore, a typical 200-head dairy operation requires 200 acres of land with a value in the neighborhood of $2,000,000. This of course doesn’t include the cost of the cows or a modern computerized milking parlor (which can cost $1,000,000).
Government Programs
Farm and ranch subsidies have a significant influence on agricultural production in the global and local economy. Farm subsidy supporters argue that subsidizing agricultural products helps ensure farmers have a constant stable income, and that certain vital commodities will always be available through domestic production, ensuring U.S. independence, security and economic health. Most subsidies are aimed at grain farmers; however, producers of most U.S. agricultural commodities do not receive regular subsidies from the federal government. The Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) was signed into law on February 7, 2014. This bill came on the heels of much legal wrangling and stalemate after the prior farm bill expired in 2012. It authorizes spending of $956 billion over the next 10 years, however roughly 80 percent of the budget is devoted to the federal food stamp program known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Its provisions affecting nutrition and agriculture are in effect for the traditional five year period of prior farm bills, being up for renewal in 2018. The bill eliminates direct payments to farmers in lieu of insurance that pays out when revenues or crop prices drop. Different crops are eligible for different programs, and ranchers are eligible for immediate assistance for livestock losses due to natural disasters. In spite of the passage of the 2014 farm bill, the current political environment regarding the future of farm subsidies is uncertain. Many farmers, in fact, may be of the opinion that subsidy programs will be less prevalent in the future, and should not therefore drive the estate and succession planning process. A decision to modify the current business structure or establish an LLC, partnership, or corporation can also affect agricultural subsidies. The type of organization established, amount of farmland under management and number of owners within the organization can all impact eligibility for subsidy payments. As a result, the creation and modification of estate and business plans should always be cognizant of the extent to which eligibility for certain programs may be impacted.
Lack of Liquidity and Diversification
Due to the unique nature of farming and ranching, operators tend to put all income and profits back into the operation in the form of illiquid assets such as farmland and equipment. At an operator’s death or at the transition of the business, problems can be caused due to a lack of assets easily convertible into cash.
Operating Loans
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successful farm operation. These items include livestock, farm equipment, feed, seed, fuel, farm chemicals, repairs, insurance, and other operating expenses. Loans for annual operating expenses (seasonal loans) are normally repaid within one year. Loans for equipment and livestock purchases are scheduled for repayment over longer periods. Some loans are obtained through private credit and some through government programs. These loans can be substantial based upon the time of year. Yearly operating loan balances can be very high in the spring and completely paid off by December. This can cause a problem depending on the time of year operators become disabled or die. A loss of the key operator can be devastating at any time and especially during the time that an operating loan exists. The need to recognize the loss of an operator in the succession plan is crucial. Operating loans may be used to purchase items needed for a successful farm operation. These items include livestock, farm equipment, feed, seed, fuel, farm chemicals, repairs, insurance, and other operating expenses. Loans for annual operating expenses (seasonal loans) are normally repaid within one year. Loans for equipment and livestock purchases are scheduled for repayment over longer periods. Some loans are obtained through private credit and some through government programs.
Depreciation Recapture
Certain farm related property can be depreciated. Property subject to depreciation that is subsequently sold or exchanged can be subject to recapture. When real property in a farm or ranch is sold at a gain and accelerated depreciation has been previously claimed, the owner may be required to pay tax at ordinary rates to the extent of the excess accelerated depreciation.
Succession of Planning for Active & Non-Active Children
One of the most sensitive problems for parents within the operation is balancing the interests of the children who work in the operation against the interests of the non-participating children. More so than in most businesses, children establish their “right” to the farm or ranch through sweat equity. Working on the farm or ranch is not for everyone—some children would rather pursue other career opportunities. When there are active children involved in the operation, farm and ranch operators will sometimes gift or assist an active child to acquire their own ownership interest in a portion of the land, livestock or equipment. It is rare, however, for a non-active child to acquire an ownership interest in these assets since current operators realize that nonactive ownership can sometimes stifle farming operations. This is especially a problem in the typical situation in which the farm or ranch is the only significant asset in the family. Will the non-active children feel slighted, or will they feel lucky that they are free from the rigors of farming/ranching life? If the farm or ranch represents the family heritage, how can a non-active child feel a part of that heritage? Resolution of this question is fundamental to the continuation of the operation, but is limited by the basic economics of farming.
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The following factors must be weighed: • Existing assets and cash flow available for both funding the legacy in the operation and providing for the nonactive heirs, • Dedication and ability of the successor, • Parents’ viewpoint regarding contribution equity of the successor and proportion of operation that should be attributed to the successor as a result, • Desire by non-active heirs for continuity of the operation or preference for liquidation of their share, • Ability and willingness of successor(s) and non-active heirs to work together in harmony, and Parents’ viewpoint on continuity of the operation versus equality of inheritances for the heirs. An additional matter to consider is the feasibility and reasonable opportunity given to non-active heirs to become active. Did these children have a chance to work in the family enterprise, or was that chance thwarted or at least hindered by the fact that an older sibling was provided the opportunity, and once accepted, foreclosed that opportunity to other heirs?
Retirement for the Senior Generation
Any plan to pass the farm or ranch to the next generation should allow for a secure retirement for the senior generation. Frequently operators don’t have sufficient cash flow during their working years to accumulate liquid savings or otherwise save enough on a tax-deferred basis for retirement. Similarly, it is not usually possible to put in place a non-qualified deferred compensation plan when the junior generation is taking over, since there is not sufficient dependable cash flow when multiple families are reliant on the income from the operation.
Special Tax Preference Planning The family farm and ranch has long had a special place in the American imagination and a special place in the tax code. Three important tax preferences can facilitate keeping the operation in the family: conservation easements, special use valuation, and alternative valuation date.
Conservation Easements
Farm and ranch land is frequently subject to development pressure which can dramatically increase the fair market value of the land and corresponding property taxes. Placing a conservation easement on the land permanently restricts the use of the land for agricultural purposes. This will reduce the current value of the land and associated real estate taxes and reduce future appreciation.
Special Use Valuation (Section 2032A)
The purpose of Section 2032A is to allow farmland to be valued
as farmland. Section 2032A permits farmland to be valued at its productive value in farming, rather than farmland’s fair market value (if sold for its highest and best use). When valuing farmland at a lower cost, a significant amount of estate tax can be saved. In select situations, it is the difference between a farm remaining in the family or being sold to raise the cash necessary to pay estate taxes. Special land use 2032A is generally misunderstood. It is widely perceived as easy, uncomplicated, and the primary method of solving farm estate planning problems. Unfortunately, that perception often is based on a lack of accurate information concerning the complexities of how 2032A works, and of its true advantages and disadvantages. First, it is critical that the decedent have materially participated in the farm or closely held business to use special-use valuation. The law also requires that property inherited by special-use valuation be used for a qualified purpose by a qualifying heir for a minimum of 10 years. A qualified use means: 1) the property is used as a farm for farming purposes; or 2) in a trade or business other than farming. The term trade or business applies only to an active business such as manufacturing, mercantile or service enterprise, or to the raising of agricultural or horticultural commodities. If such tests regarding the material participation and qualified use of a qualified family member are not maintained, additional estate tax and penalties may apply.
Alternative Valuation Date
The purpose of alternate valuation is to reduce the tax liability if the total value of the estate’s property has decreased since the date of the decedent’s death. Alternative valuation applies to all of the property in the estate. It cannot be used for only part of the property, as is the case with special-use valuation. However, their personal representative may choose alternate valuation and also use special-use valuation for qualified real property. The choice must be made on the first estate tax return filed for the estate.
Liquidity, Taxes & Estate Administration An overriding concern for preservation of the operation upon the death of the senior operator is protection from fragmentation (forced sale) through the following: • Excessive estate taxes • Excessive debt service cost • Operational competence of the legatee • Division of the estate among family members Asset liquidity within the estate or liquidity that can be created at death may be a necessary component of the plan. Many wills and living trusts contain tax formulas that may create unanticipated and unwanted results, especially in situations where the estate is not subject to estate tax. As the law changes, operators need to review the impact of the new law upon their existing documents. ° LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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Su-Tian Ranch 6,369± C O N T I G U O U S AC R E S ATA S C O S A & M C M U L L E N C O U N T I E S Conveniently located to both San Antonio and Corpus Christi, with first-class hunting, outstanding views, access on Highway 16, and producing Eagle Ford royalties, this opportunity to purchase a heritage South Texas ranch is without peer.
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Eagle Ford Royalties. Seller currently receives royalties from 37 horizontal Eagle Ford oil wells on the ranch. At full listing price, the seller will consider selling all of the oil, gas and mineral rights owned by seller in, under, and on the ranch, including substantial volumes of caliche and other road material. The opportunity to buy a ranch of this size with producing Eagle Ford royalties is extremely rare.
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Su-Tian Ranch A world-class, South Texas, Brush-Country hunting experience.
6,369± contiguous acres located west of Highway 16 in both Atascosa and McMullen Counties. The SuTian Ranch is one of the largest ranches currently on the market in South Texas. Almost equidistant between Tilden and Jourdanton, the ranch is a mere 1.5 hour drive from both San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
Used as a cattle ranch for many years by the Countiss family, the ranch is now intensively-managed and used for hunting its abundance of native wildlife. A good system of ranch roads, senderos, feeders and blinds provides a world-class, South-Texas, Brush-Country hunting experience. Boone and Crockett caliber whitetails have been harvested in recent years. Pictures of these trophy bucks are available upon request. Incredible populations of turkey, quail, feral hogs and javelina are present. Numerous wet-weather creeks cross or adjoin the ranch, including the San Miguel Creek. There are also many elevation changes throughout the ranch, which offer stunning views of the surrounding country. The ranch has two Carrizo water wells to service all of its water needs, including commercial water sales to the oil field industry if the new owner desires another source of income. There are very large bodies of water on the property, and part of the ranch is currently being grazed with cattle. Improvements at the ranch headquarters include a lake, main residence, hunting lodge, guest cabin, numerous barns and outbuildings, and a set of cattle pens. Bulldozer, front-end loader and two industrial excavators are included with the ranch. Conveniently located to both San Antonio and Corpus Christi, with first-class hunting, outstanding views, access on Highway 16 and producing Eagle Ford royalties, this opportunity to purchase a heritage South Texas ranch is without peer.
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The Su-Tian Ranch is offered for sale exclusively by the Sillivent Law Firm CONTACT CONRAD SRP FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 830.769.3555, E XT. 4 The above information was provided by Seller or Seller’s ranch manager to the Sillivent Law Firm. Sillivent Law Firm has not conducted an independent investigation as to the accuracy of this information and makes no representations or warranties as to its accuracy. All of the above information should be independently verified by any prospective buyer and should NOT be relied upon without taking the appropriate precautions to verify its accuracy. Neither Sellers, their employees/agents, or Sillivent Law Firm can be held liable for errors or inaccuracies contained herein. LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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I’VE BEEN CONTACTED BY A WIND FARM
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Wind developers rely on landowners to make their terrain available for wind turbine construction. This mutually beneficial agreement gives wind developers the land they need to generate large amounts of electricity, which they then sell to municipal energy utilities. In return for the use of a small portion of their land, landowners receive royalty payments for several decades.
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2. Set Up a Meeting
3. Sign the Lease, Get Paid
The first thing you will want to do is take a look at the lease agreement and assess the terms suggested by the developer. In most cases, you will have to section off a very small segment of your land for development and to provide vehicle access. Be sure to look for information about your rights to the land after the developer is done using it for a wind farm. The contract must stipulate what happens to the turbines after the lease expires. Should any part of the contract seem unclear, you should call your developer for clarification. You may also find that having a second opinion or trusted legal counsel could turn out to be valuable. Remember, wind leases typically last for multiple decades. Plan ahead for any changes or renovations you wish to make to your property during that period.
Get to know your developer personally. It’s a good idea to meet and discuss the details of the development partnership before the developer sends you a contract. Scheduling a face-to-face meeting is the best way to set a stable foundation for the years to come. Remember that wind developers are interested in keeping landowners satisfied with their development leases —it’s not a competition. If the developer produces contract terms that are not ideal, send them back for revision. Wind developers rely on landowners to sign leases—offering the best deal possible is in their interest. When the lease agreement looks like a win/win situation for all parties involved, it is time to sign.
Upon signing the lease, landowners should expect some time to pass before significant wind payments start rolling in. Wind turbine construction is an involved process, and it could take up to five years or longer to finish the entire project. Prior to construction, developers will need to test the land, obtain permits and approvals, connect the municipal grid to their planned turbine sites, and more. Once construction is finished, however, landowners are ready to begin receiving a significant passive income for the foreseeable future. Turbines last for decades, offering a steady source of income that is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. °
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Building a Legacy
Spanning across four counties and rising above 2,500 feet in elevation in the Northwest corner of the Centennial state lies a majestic legacy ranch bigger than New York City. Steeped in rich history, legend and lore, Cross Mountain Ranch is the epitome of the great American West and one of the largest and most ecologically diverse recreational and operating ranches on the market today. Meticulously planned and expertly constructed over a period of 25 years by a spirited environmentalist whose commitment to conservation still flows through the property today, this distinctive ranch plays a vital role in the state’s conservation efforts as a wildlife preserve and home to a 16,000-acre sage grouse habitat as well as North America’s largest elk herd. Now, on the market for the first time in nearly three decades, interested buyers have the chance to acquire the property as a whole for $100 million or portions of the ranch can be purchased separately: Osterhouse Ranch, Egry Mesa Ranch and Pyramid Ranch. 78
The History of Cross Mountain Ranch
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The massive 224,050-acre Colorado retreat is comprised of two distinct ecosystems: the alpine landscapes of the Upper Ranch and high desert of the Lower Ranch and includes valuable components such as water rights, agricultural operations, recreational offerings, and conservation resources.
Humble beginnings... While the origin of Cross Mountain Ranch dates back to 1882 when the Northwest territories of Colorado were opened to homesteaders, the property has far since exceeded its humble beginnings thanks to the vision and commitment of owners, Ronald and Kitty Boeddeker. What started as a chance visit to the Safari Club International’s annual hunting convention in Reno, Nevada would lead to the creation of one of the most significant properties in the West. It was at the convention that Kitty wandered into a small real estate booth when her eye caught something of interest. There amongst hundreds of pristine properties on display, Kitty saw a diamond in the rough: a small cluster of ranches for sale near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The Boeddekers were no strangers to real estate. The late Mr. Boeddeker was a property developer and founder of Transcontinental Corp., best known for his work with Lake Las Vegas and Waikoloa Beach Resort. At first glance, the property seemed too good to be true, but fit all the criteria for the Boeddeker’s dream vacation retreat: proximity to the West coast, near a
ski town and had plenty of water. After an initial visit and an inspection from an expert team of surveyors, Ronald and Kitty purchased the property and the legacy of Cross Mountain Ranch began. Stewards of the land… From the Ute Indians, to Kit Carson, Butch Cassidy, The Sundance Kid and his gang “The Wild Bunch,” some of the most well-known figures in the West experienced and appreciated the beauty of Cross Mountain Ranch. Having been raised on a ranch himself, Boeddeker had a deep-rooted respect for the land and a love of Western heritage, which fueled a lifelong commitment to conservation. He envisioned Cross Mountain Ranch to be an escape back to nature and a place where he and his family could reconnect with the lands and his roots. He often reminded his friends and family that he was “simply a steward of the land and its legacy” and wanted to improve and preserve the diversity and majesty of Cross Mountain Ranch. It is with this vison that Boeddeker and his family set out on a mission to construct a masterpiece, which is now one of the last remaining pieces of the great American West. LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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It took the better part of two decades for the Boeddeker family to strategically piece together what is now Cross Mountain Ranch.
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Piece by piece... It took the better part of two decades for the Boeddeker family to strategically piece together what is now Cross Mountain Ranch. With the first purchase in 1992, more land was acquired in 1994 and 2005. The completion of the ranch occurred in 2007 when Cross Mountain Ranch participated in a federal land exchange with the Department of Interior, acquiring 2,543 acres. The Boeddekers constructed an 11,000-square-foot, nine-bedroom and nine-and-a-half-bathroom log mansion and enhanced the property with paved roads, plumbing and electricity. The mansion was completed in December of 1993 and sits on top of a bluff in the middle of open green pastures with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains in the Upper Ranch. With the property finally complete, the Boeddekers set their sights on conservation, and in 2014, set a precedent for other large, privatelyowned ranches by protecting 16,000 acres of vital sage grouse habitat through a conservation easement with The Colorado Cattleman’s Agricultural Land Trust. In addition, the family has had the ranch enrolled in Colorado’s innovative Ranching for Wildlife program for years. The program gives hunters the luxury to hunt on privately owned land, while also playing a role in wildlife management. As one of 27 ranches participating in the program, Cross Mountain Ranch is awarded 100+ elk tags and 25 mule deer tags in the Upper Ranch annually. Lay of the land... Because of the Boeddeker’s expert foresight and conservation efforts, today Cross Mountain Ranch stands at 56,050 acres with 168,000 acres leased for grazing from the Routt National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Land Board and Dinosaur National Monument. The confluence of history, nature, recreation and agriculture, the property is a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity. As a working cattle and sheep ranch, it has a carrying capacity of 2,000 cows and 10,000 sheep, grazing on hundreds of acres of pastures and lush meadows fed by 20 miles of private river frontage along the Yampa, Williams Fork and Little Snake rivers. The abundance of flowing water throughout the property is accompanied by historic water rights, that are some of the oldest in the Yampa River Basin. The Upper Ranch located in Routt and Garfield counties is just 45 minutes from Steamboat Springs, Colorado and adjoins to the Routt National Forest as well as the north slopes of Flat Top Wilderness Area. Known for its stunning Alpine landscapes and rich game, the area includes 2.5 miles of beautiful river frontage along the winding Williams Fork River. The clear waters of the Williams Fork are known as one of the best brown trout fisheries in Colorado and are fishable year-round.
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A web of Bureau of Land Management land stiches together the Upper and Lower ranches, connecting various individual parcels of land into larger blocks of working landscape. While the beauty of the Upper Ranch is renowned, the Lower Ranch is home to the property’s namesake: the nine mile-long, 8,000-foot-high Cross Mountain. Located in Moffat County near the cowboy town of Craig, Colorado, the Lower Ranch, with its high desert terrain, lush meadows and moderate temperatures, serves as the winter headquarters for agriculture operations. The Yampa River winds through the property for 11.8 miles as does the Little Snake for 5.8 miles. In addition, the Lower Ranch is known for its critical range for big game and hunters can enjoy trophy hunting on the property.
Linked together as they are at Cross Mountain Ranch, valuable components such as water rights, recreational offerings and agricultural operations offer invaluable potential. But what makes this incredible property valued at $100 million is Ronald Boeddeker’s vision and dedication to constructing an incredible legacy ranch, piece by piece, for more than two decades. Every addition and renovation was done with a purpose in the spirit of preservation, recreation and reconnection, and while Boeddeker passed away in 2010, his legacy lives on in the ranch today. It is the hope of the Boeddeker family that the new owners will uphold Cross Mountain Ranch’s legacy, which was so thoughtfully planned and executed by a man who considered himself simply a steward of the land.
Cross Mountain Ranch is listed with Mirr Ranch Group • (877) 623-4545 For more information about the property, visit www.MirrRanchGroup.com.
Wasatch Peaks Ranch
Moonshine Ranch
12,740± Acres in Morgan County, Utah
6,200± Acres in Huerfano County, Colorado
Stretching 11 miles along the ridge of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains lies 20 square miles of the most spectacularly pristine recreational property in the West. Wasatch Peaks Ranch is only 35 minutes from Salt Lake City, controls a continuous ridgeline of 24 peaks and 15 bowls and adjoins national forest. Recreation includes fly fishing along 1.75 miles of the Weber River and many other recreational pursuits on 80+ miles of trails. Enjoy a private sanctuary, exclusive mountain club or consider the development potential. Contact Ken Mirr.
Moonshine Ranch, at 6,200 deeded acres, is one of the finest mountain hunting properties in the western United States. With elevations ranging from 7,500– 10,000 feet, this property boasts an incredibly diverse and stunning landscape with irrigated meadows, high mountain lakes and ponds, seeps, springs, seasonal creeks and old-growth aspen and timber stands. The ranch is home to high numbers of elk and mule deer and easily accommodates 200 mother cows year-round. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.
$39,000,000
$19,500,000
Property ID: 2690397
Property ID: 4215221
Sandstone Ranch
Eagle’s Nest Ranch
2,038± Acres in Douglas County, Colorado
80± Acres in Eagle County, Colorado
With its brilliantly-colored red rock formations rising from the lush green meadows, the 2,038-acre Sandstone Ranch is quite simply one of the most iconic and scenic properties available in the Front Range of Colorado. Situated at the end of a private lane, the property opens to rolling pastures lined by meandering creeks and ponds that rise to the forested hillsides of the adjoining national forest. The property includes a balance of historic and modern ranch facilities as well as entitlements in place for a future equestrian-anchored, large-lot, residential development. Contact Ken Mirr.
Eagle’s Nest Ranch offers the opportunity to own an end-of-the-road, exceedingly private mountain retreat within 25 minutes of world-class skiing, dining and resort life at Beaver Creek and Vail. Surrounded on three sides by the Holy Cross Wilderness and White River National Forest, the property sits at the head of Lake Creek, one of the Vail Valley’s most iconic locales. Private access into hundreds of thousands of acres of public land is right out the back door. The property is traversed by a quarter of a mile of West Lake Creek, and the property itself, with its irrigated hay meadow, is frequented by deer and elk. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.
$18,750,000
$15,000,000
Property ID: 3772709
Property ID: 4773844
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Double R Ranch
Red Sky Ranch
5,815± Acres in Jackson County, Colorado
2,097± Acres in Smith County, Kansas
A historic working ranch with miles of trophy fly fishing and extraordinary water rights, the Double R Ranch consists of approximately 5,815± deeded acres, with 10,550± acres of adjoining public land leases. Double R Ranch has a carrying capacity of 925 cow/calf pairs and valuable water rights that irrigate 3,150 acres of hay ground. Fly-fishermen will enjoy private frontage on 4.3 miles of the North Platte River and 6.3 miles of additional rivers and creeks. Double R includes numerous well-maintained improvements that fit the scale and needs of an operating cattle ranch. Contact Ken Mirr.
Located in north central Kansas, near the geographic center of the lower 48, lies the Red Sky Ranch, 2,097 acres of high quality, diverse rolling hills consisting of 901 acres of tilled land, over 30 acres of lakes, nearly five miles of creeks and streams, and hundreds of acres of deep riparian area covered in Hardwood and Cottonwood. Red Sky Ranch is a multi-faceted dryland farm and cattle operation coupled with excellent recreational qualities throughout. This ranch produces trophy whitetail, huge numbers of turkeys and upland game. Contact Robb Nelson or Jared Souza.
$13,600,000
$4,900,000
Property ID: 3772246
Property ID: 4762378
Big Bend Station
Snowmass Wilderness Estate
386± Acres in Weld County, Colorado
100± Acres in Pitkin County, Colorado
Big Bend Station is a tremendous recreational and agricultural jewel located on the South Platte River on Colorado’s Front Range. The property is as diverse as its historical past. Featuring over a mile of warm water sloughs, wildlife attracting wetlands, and adjacent to over two miles of the South Platte River, the property is a magnet for waterfowl. With over 100 acres of cottonwood-covered river bottom, whitetail deer and turkey have all the habitat they need to flourish on the property. Contact Robb Nelson.
Rarely does luxury, comfort and Colorado wilderness co-exist like it does at the 100-acre Snowmass Wilderness Estate. Sitting just below Mt. Sopris and the Elk Range in proximity to Aspen, Colorado, and bordering the White River National Forest, this new 5,646-square-foot architect-designed home beckons the active family. Hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and horseback-riding can all be enjoyed on the miles of trails just steps from this private, end-of-the-road property. Contact Tommy Latousek.
$4,200,000
$3,950,000
Property ID: 4762755
Property ID: 4466247
915 South Pearl Street Denver, Colorado 80209
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Singing Elk Ranch 423± Acres in Routt County, Colorado Singing Elk Ranch is a pristine, high alpine retreat located in the Upper Yampa River Valley of northwest Colorado. The ranch is situated atop an elevated plateau, boasts 360-degree mountain views and numerous recreational opportunities and borders the Routt National Forest. Trails link the ranch to over one million acres of forest lands, leading to countless high alpine lakes and landmarks and the famous Flat Tops Wilderness Area. Contact Daniel Carter.
$3,500,000
Edjumar Ranch 806± Acres in Johnson County, Wyoming Edjumar Ranch is a spectacular 806± acre gentlemen’s ranch, lying at the end of the road, within the evening shadows of the famed Bighorn Mountains, just minutes from Buffalo, Wyoming. The property is comprised of approximately 686 deeded acres, 120 acres of BLM lands, and has incredible vistas, recreational and agricultural resources, making for a very well-rounded ranch in a beautiful part of northern Wyoming. French Creek runs through the property for approximately one mile, providing good fishing opportunities for wild trout. Contact Duffy Brown.
$3,150,000
Property ID: 3773068
Property ID: 2686220
Seven Diamonds Ranch
Sundance Bench Ranch
542± Acres in Custer County, Colorado
60± Acres in Madison County, Montana
The 542-acre Seven Diamonds Ranch lies in the heart of Colorado’s renowned Wet Mountain Valley at the confluence of Grape and Swift Creek, the valleys two main drainages. This beautiful hay and cattle ranch is prime agricultural land with 350 acres of irrigated hay ground and the balance of upland pasture. The ranch is the first private property upstream of the DeWeese Reservoir and owns both sides of a mile-and-a-half of Grape Creek, the quiet pleasure of local fly fishermen. Contact Woody Beardsley.
This 60-acre property is nestled on its own perch overlooking the Madison River and features scenic views of the surrounding mountains and valley below. A stone’s throw from the ranch, the Madison River is acclaimed worldwide as a premier fly-fishing destination and flows for more than 60 miles. Landowners within Sundance Bench enjoy private access to a prized wade-only stretch. The centerpiece of the property is a distinctive Norwegian-style compound that was designed and constructed by skiing legend Stein Eriksen. Contact Daniel Carter.
$2,950,000
$2,600,000
Property ID: 2327673
Property ID: 4759040
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Hidden Valley Ranch
Calloway Hill Ranch
5,815± Acres in Converse County, Wyoming
778± Acres in Larimer County, Colorado
Located within the Laramie Mountain Range along the famed Boxelder Creek is the Hidden Valley Ranch. A unique and rare offering, this recreational and productive ranch is full of water, big game and aesthetic value. This 470-acre sportsman’s ranch is surrounded by compelling views and dissected by four different creeks that provide irrigation to the ranch’s meadows while creating a valuable native trout fishery and a setting second to none. Along the valley floor of Hidden Valley Ranch is a custombuilt log home, shop and barn, all of which are in like-new condition and perfectly situated within the ranch for complete privacy. Contact Jared Souza.
Situated along the coveted Phantom Canyon, Calloway Hill Ranch is a rare find with unprecedented private Front Range fly-fishing on 3.5 miles of the renowned North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River and 275-acre Halligan Reservoir. The property is an ecological gem positioned at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, offering prime habitat to a diverse population of wildlife. Calloway Hill is found within a greater region that encompasses over 10,000 acres of conserved lands, state parks and wildlife areas. The ranch is located just 25 minutes north of Fort Collins, Colorado and has good year-round access off of Highway 287. Contact Daniel Carter.
$2,550,000
$2,050,000
Property ID: 4762788
Property ID: 4759112
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Jack Creek Ranch 2,150± Acres in Big Horn County, Wyoming Still owned by the family that homesteaded it nearly 100 years ago, the Jack Creek Ranch is an excellent high country ranch located on the western slope of Bighorn Mountains in north-central Wyoming. The 2,150± deeded acre ranch offers exceptional big game hunting, access to the adjoining Bighorn National Forest, and summer grazing for livestock. With elevations ranging from 8,300–9,600 feet, the ranch has a varied landscape consisting of densely timbered hillsides, deep draws, rock outcroppings and stunning mountain views and vistas over the Bighorn Basin. Contact Mac McWhorter.
Indian Hills Farm 340± Acres in Pueblo County, Colorado Indian Hills Farm is a one-of-a-kind sporting retreat and working farm uniquely positioned along the southern banks of the Arkansas River just 30 miles east of Pueblo, Colorado. This quaint 340-acre property has been carefully stewarded by the same family over the past two decades and boasts almost one mile of Arkansas River frontage, providing tremendous hunting for waterfowl and deer. Includes historic and senior water rights, irrigated tillable land, rustic two-story farmhouse, equipment shop, horse barn and an active and permitted gravel pit, further diversifying the income-generating component of this compelling property. Contact Daniel Carter.
$1,900,000
$1,400,000
Property ID: 4773872
Property ID: 3447760
915 South Pearl Street Denver, Colorado 80209
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Chief Mountain Ranch 400± Acres in Glacier County, Montana
Wilset Creek Ranch 287± Acres in Jackson County, Colorado
Chief Mountain Ranch is an incredibly wild and scenic property with stunning 180-degree mountain peak panoramas of the eastern edge of Glacier National Park. The ranch encompasses 400 acres and an impressive diversity of land features that offer endless recreation and exploration. Chief Mountain Ranch is a rare inholding of the million+ acre Blackfeet Indian Reservation. It is private (deeded) land that has long been in family ownership since the 1920s. Contact Daniel Carter.
A great recreational property near Steamboat Springs and Walden, the Wilset Creek Ranch lies in a picturesque hidden valley framed by aspens and situated under Rabbit Ears Peak. This secluded property is the perfect place to build a hunting cabin or retreat. Expansive views of Rabbit Ears and the neighboring Routt National Forest provide for a breathtaking setting. The 287 deeded acres feels like a significantly bigger property. Offers excellent hunting for elk, deer and pronghorn, with Wilset Creek and three ponds attracting wildlife.
$1,400,000
$875,000
Property ID: 4759096
Property ID: 4466794
Elk Creek Ranch
Valle California
2,850± Acres in Rio Blanco County, Colorado
8,000± Acres in Los Lagos Region, Chile
This private sporting club is one of the most exclusive fly fishing and hunting communities in the world. Tucked away in northwestern Colorado and along the banks of the legendary White River, Elk Creek Ranch is comprised of 2,850 total deeded acres and has access to more than 25 miles of pristine and private trout water. Membership is included with unparalleled luxury and club amenities. Offering four distinct properties. Contact Ken Mirr or Daniel Carter.
Valle California is a wilderness retreat in the heart of Patagonia. The property is a total of 8,000 acres with 92 percent maintained solely as conservation land and the remaining eight percent designated for the construction of private residences by owners of the reserve. Each landowner gains access to the reserve’s conservation land for recreational purposes, including 25 kilometers of river and an extensive trail network on the property. Contact Ken Mirr or Haley Mirr.
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Property ID: 2686583, 2686276, 4286316 & 2686553
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BEND, OREGON – Unmatched seclusion and privacy and Cascade Mountain views. Main home, water rights, canyons, stocked ponds, guest home, barn with office and shop, garden and hay barns. This ranch is a one-of-a-kind, recreational, lifestyle property! boxsranch-bendoregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
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REDMOND, OREGON – Productive ranch with 461 acres including water rights. 6,168-square-foot home with four bedrooms and four baths. Indoor arena, barn with 30 stalls, two shops and additional homes. Cascade Mountain views and Crooked River frontage. tommccallriverranch-centraloregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
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PRINEVILLE, OREGON – Spectacular Cascade Mountain and valley views from private hilltop estate features 4,456-square-foot home with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths. Outdoor swimming pool, beautiful landscaped yard and gardens. mckayroadranch-prinevilleoregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
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CLE AR FORK R ANCH $6,700,000
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CRAWFORD, COLORADO – Historic ranch bordered by USNF and BLM lease. Diverse habitat for elk, deer, bear and wild turkey populations. Six hunting cabins, water, five miles of private roads, fenced and cross-fenced. ren martyn
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STAGECOACH, COLORADO – Located 30 minutes from Steamboat Springs, this unique ranch features a main house, two guest cabins and a large custom barn with apartment and stocked pond. The improvements are perfectly situated for a commercial operation with Morrison Creek flowing through the ranch. ren martyn
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HAYDEN, COLORADO – Imagine an irreplaceable retreat in a private valley surrounded by millions of USFS acres. Main lodge, cabin, shop and covered dance floor. Excellent Big Game hunting and a threeacre lake for fishing! ren martyn
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MOUNT PLEASANT, UTAH – Bear Mountain Ranch is a 7,973-acre ranch bordering the Manti-La Sal National Forest in Central Utah. The elevation ranges from 6,200 to 10,300 feet. The ranch includes a luxurious 8,424-square-foot lodge and has endless recreational opportunities with exceptional trophy elk and deer hunting. bearmountainranchutah.com kerry oman
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CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO – Feel like you are in the middle of nowhere yet minutes to everywhere. A modern pioneer farmhouse rustic in appearance, fine in architectural significance and authenticity. 251stonepointetrail.com
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MESA VISTA RANCH 6 4 , 8 0 9 ± A c r e s i n R o b e r t s C o u n t y , Te x a s In 1971, T. Boone Pickens purchased approximately 2,900 acres along the south side of the Canadian River in Roberts County, Texas. Over the years, Boone began to assemble additional adjoining land positioned along the Canadian River corridor, and today the Mesa Vista Ranch comprises over 100 square miles of prime eastern Texas Panhandle ranch land. As Boone’s assemblage continued, he spent millions and millions of dollars to make Mesa Vista one of the best improved ranches in the United States. Now, at the age of 89, Boone has made the decision to sell his beloved Mesa Vista Ranch. This decision was not easy, because Boone has spent nearly 50 years of his life building, expanding, developing and enjoying his “Oasis in the Texas Panhandle.”
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The Mesa Vista Ranch is well-located in the Eastern Texas Panhandle. The property fronts approximately 25 miles of the Canadian River.
Besides abundant water, there is scattered oil production, and all of Boone’s mineral and royalty interest will convey with the property.
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The ranch is a combination of productive river bottoms, undulating sandhills, upland plains, ridges and mesa points.
With over 45 years of buying, building, adding and planning, hundreds of millions of dollars were invested to create Mesa Vista Ranch. This property is now, for the first time ever, offered for sale at $250,000,000, which is an extremely reasonable price when the replacement cost of the improvements, water, minerals and land are considered. This is a turnkey offering, with Boone only retaining limited personal effects.
IMPROVEMENTS Major structural improvements include the lodge, family house, pub, gate house, kennels, a 6,000’x100’ lighted landing strip with massive hangar, plus multiple manager and employee housing, along with numerous support buildings. The centerpiece of the ranch is Boone’s astonishing “Lake House,” which has incredible landscaping and unbelievable water features.
WATER Positioned above the prolific Ogallala Aquifer, Boone created a series of lakes, creeks and waterfalls that transformed Texas ranch country into a “waterpark” unlike anything ever conceived in the past.
For the sportsman, the Mesa Vista offers unmatched hunting, with quail, dove, turkey, pheasant, water fowl, both whitetail and mule deer, along with antelope and aoudad. The Mesa Vista Ranch truly has it all and is a property fit for a king. This one-of-a-kind luxury ranch has been a gathering place for some of the greatest business minds and political heads in the nation, but more importantly to Boone, it has been a place where his vision for perfection came true. Now, his vision and 45-year commitment can be yours.
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PIEDRA VALLEY RANCH
MOTHERWELL RANCH
STEALEY MOUNTAIN RANCH
PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO
RIDGWAY, COLORADO
Blessed with unequalled views, privacy, recreation, and wildlife within 10 miles of Pagosa Springs, this 9,600± deeded acre holding borders national forest and includes a private lake, numerous ponds, and miles of creeks.
Spanning an enormous block of contiguous land rising from a troutfilled river up to the national forest, this exceptional 10,350± acre sporting paradise is distinguished by its diverse landscape and extraordinary privacy.
Located 8 miles east of Ridgway and an hour drive to Telluride, Stealey Mountain Ranch offers, 2,142± acres adjacent to Uncompahgre National Forest, exceptional improvements, and views of the San Juan Mountains.
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STAR LAKE RANCH
SULA PEAK RANCH
DANCING WIND RANCH
TULSA, OKLAHOMAA
SULA, MONTANA
LIVINGSTON, MONTANA
A purebred cattle ranch 16 miles north of Tulsa. 3,290± acres of bluestem grass covering rolling hills provide scenic vistas in all directions. Working facilities including the show/sale barn complement the 16 main pastures.
This 2,848± acre working ranch with extraordinary recreational amenities includes 25,000+ acres of leases and permits. A flourishing elk population and a river flowing through make this a very special holding.
1,750± acre Paradise Valley ranch runs from highway to the wilderness boundary. Irrigated meadows with operating improvements give way to dramatic mountain country. 8,100± sq. ft. Jonathan Foote-designed home.
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CANYON CREEK RANCH
EAGLE CREEK RANCH
EUFAULA, OKLAHOMA
PLACERVILLE, COLORADO
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, MONTANA
The all-contiguous 11,504± acre Fisher Ranch is a hardworking 1,500± cow ranch. Excellent water, native and Bermuda grasses, trophy deer hunting, 45-inch annual rainfall. Located 90 miles east of Oklahoma City.
Located only 25 miles from Telluride and within an hour’s drive of local airports, Canyon Creek Ranch offers 3,247± acres of Colorado mountain ranch land, world-class views, wildlife, and numerous sites to build.
Beautiful, private and secluded 14,650± acre 200± animal unit operating mountain ranch with exceptional big game hunting lying along the headwaters of Eagle Creek northwest of White Sulphur Springs.
$21,000,000
$16,900,000
$14,950,000
BUCKTAIL FARM
RANCHO DE LAS ROCAS
CIRCLE 9 SPRING CREEK RANCH
PAXTON, NEBRASKA
BENSON, ARIZONA
WATERLOO, MONTANA
Bucktail Farm is located in the middle of the Ogallala Aquifer. Features 21 center pivots irrigating over 2,700 acres. Grain storage for 200,000 bushels. Seller requires leaseback on terms to be negotiated.
45 minutes from Tucson, Rancho de las Rocas offers 1,060± acres. Private, diverse topography, rock outcroppings, five water wells, development opportunity, place in a conservation easement, or build a home.
Circle 9 Spring Creek Ranch consists of 714± acres resting along the Jefferson River. Gorgeous scenery, miles of river and spring creeks, irrigated ground, plentiful wildlife, and a balanced ag. operation complete this offering.
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RICHMOND HILL RANCH
ROCKIN JN RANCH
RIVER BEND FARM
CONIFER, COLORADO
SULA, MONTANA
RAMSEY, ILLINOIS
Richmond Hill Ranch presents an opportunity to acquire a 338± acre gentleman’s ranch within 35 minutes of downtown Denver and 10 minutes from Conifer. Primary residence of 7,706± sq. ft. and 3,200± sq. ft. equipment shop.
situated amidst an ocean of public lands and large holdings. The custom home with over 5,800 square feet was completed in 2006 and is perched atop a ridge with 360º views of grandeur.
World-class waterfowl property located in the Kaskaskia River bottoms of southcentral Illinois 75 miles from St. Louis. 1,148± acres of phenomenal wildlife habitat. Trophy deer and wild pheasant. 816± acres in WRP. Great log cabin.
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RSM RANCH
LOGAN CREEK RANCH
BULL SPRINGS RANCH
BLACK HAWK, COLORADO
CODY, WYOMING
CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO
Only 35 miles from Denver, 223± acres of vacant land is adjacent to Blackhawk and Central City, conveniently located between Central City Parkway and Highway 119. Development and/or conservation opportunity.
10 miles west of Cody in its own private spring-fed creek valley, this power-packed 680± acre ranch offers a lush oasis to wildlife with comfortable house and guest house. Offers excellent big game hunting.
360± deeded acres of secluded vacant land located an hour’s drive west of Colorado Springs. The property is tree covered, offers scenic mountain views, plentiful wildlife, and presents an opportunity to build to suit.
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LONE CYPRESS RANCH
CANE MILL PLANTATION
WILDFLOWER WOODS
SULA, MONTANA
ALBANY, GEORGIA
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
301.39± acres with national forest boundaries, three stocked trout ponds, East Fork river frontage and extensive improvements. 9,500± sq. ft. residence, guest and staff residences, and equestrian improvements.
Historical and productive wild quail plantation in key South Georgia area. Surrounded by other plantations. 3,890± acres. Wide range of quality hunting. Comfortable improvements. Offered in smaller parcels.
950± acres only 30 minutes from Nashville. Incredible location for a property this size. Gorgeous landscape. Endless recreational opportunities. 12± acre lake. First time on the market in 33 years. Great lodge.
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WILLOW OAKS PLANTATION
TOLEMAC FARM
EDEN, NORTH CAROLINA
JASPER, GEORGIA
Historical 1,769± acres on Dan River. Exquisite southern plantation home built in 1825. Recreational hunting is diverse, prolific and of high quality. Trophy deer hunting! Lots of water resources. Equestrian facilities.
Gorgeous 401± acre farm one hour north of Atlanta. Immaculate improvements including updated historical main home. Strong equestrian and wildlife components. Diverse landscape with four-acre lake.
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SALMON CREEK FARM HAGERMAN, IDAHO
Lovely 67± acre lifestyle and sporting property featuring over one-half mile of Snake River frontage, 50± irrigated acres, and a beautiful one-bedroom, one-bath home with attached workshop. 10 minutes from Hagerman. $1,500,000
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5,132± ACRES
Monterey County, California
Basin Ranch $7,850,000 ID# 3459988
Rare opportunity to own property within an hour drive of Carmelby-the-Sea and Pebble Beach, and just over a one-and-a-half hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. There is ample water from wells, creeks and natural springs. The ranch offers privacy and a multitude of opportunities for use: hunting, raising livestock, equestrian pursuits or the development of a family ranch compound, retreat or estate. Contact Chris Bailey (831) 277-8344.
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Winter Falls Ranch PRICE REDUCED!
1,074± ACRES Lassen County, California
Spring Creek Ranch ID# 4690068
$5,500,000
ID# 4540953
The Spring Creek Ranch is a trophy fishing and hunting property. The ranch has over four miles of private fishing for wild trout. Rainbow, brown and red band trout naturally reproduce in the stream. The ranch is also located in the X-3A premium-hunting zone known for their large mule deer and antelopes. The main home, bunkhouse, guesthouse, barns, shops and outbuildings provide the new owner with many options. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.
4,009± ACRES
Monterey County, California
Under single-family ownership since the 1940s, the Freeman Ranch has end-of-the-road privacy, is off the grid and consists of 11 certificated parcels, all enrolled in the Williamson Act. Traditionally, the ranch has supported 200 cow-calf pairs annually. There is a high-production well, on solar power, which distributes ample water throughout the ranch for domestic and livestock use, as well as two developed springs. The ranch is being sold as-is, and there is currently a cattle rancher tenant. Ideal recreation ranch potential with incredible views. 15–20 minute paved road drive from U.S. Highway 101. Contact Chris Bailey (831) 277-8344. 116
ID# 3874050
Shasta County, California
This 1,500± acre cattle, hay, wild rice and hunting ranch is truly an amazing property. The ranch features over 1,050 acres under flood irrigation; 521 in alfalfa, grass hay, alfalfa/grass mix, 201 acres in wild rice and 328 acres irrigated pasture. There are four ag. wells (one not in use), a ditch pump and a spring pump all tied together, producing well over 10,000 GPM. No water leaves the ranch! Two homes, 3,400-square-foot metal shop, two hay barns, plus an animal/hay barn. The ranch runs 350 spring and fall calving pairs, plus 50 replacement heifers and 12 bulls, yearround. Contact Donna Utterback and Rich Callison (530) 336-6869.
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Freeman Ranch
707 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 100 | VACAVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95688 Over 148 listings available at www.CaliforniaOutdoorProperties.com
$4,100,000
699± ACRES
ID# 4283832 Siskiyou County, California This is a productive hay ranch in great condition! 525 acres of the ranch are in alfalfa, clover and rye. These crops were planted in 2013 and 2014 and are producing over 3,000 tons per year. There are four Reinke pivots, and a 55’x125’ squarefoot, two 700-ton capacity pole barns. The pivots, mainline and barns were all built and installed in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016. There is currently no residence on this property. Contact Kathy Hayden and Amy Friend (530) 643-1336.
Butte Valley Organic Alfalfa Ranch 1,312± ACRES
Yolo County, California
River Ranch PRICE REDUCED!
$3,900,000 ID# 4582907
$3,999,000
ID# 3869887
The property offers both tranquility and recreational appeal. Expansive home with multiple entertainment spaces, a guesthouse and quality outbuildings and corrals for ranch equipment and livestock. The ranch is flanked by nearly 1.3 miles of Cache Creek River frontage and offers an incredible array of outdoor sporting pursuits. The majority of ranch is in the Williamson Act. Contact Charlie Engs (415) 601-6330 and John Ward (415) 215-8728.
3.05± ACRES
Sonoma County, California
The one-bedroom stone and glass house was remodeled with the finest finishes. The house has three decks, the ultimate custom stone hot tub within salt spray of ocean waves, and the best ocean views in the world. A huge fireplace is the focal point of the cozy lower living room; floor-to-ceiling star-fire glass affords amazing views of crashing waves, whales, seals, sea birds and sunsets over the Pacific. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.
The Glass House 646± ACRES
Modoc County, California
Eastern Warner Mountain Ranch
$650,000
ID# 3369719
This magnificent deeded-acre property is located 20 miles north of Cedarville, California. The views of Surprise Valley will take your breath away. Two year-round creeks, timbered forests, groves of aspen and endless miles of hiking. Tucked into the eastern slope of the Warner Mountains and Modoc National Forest, the property is only 2,000 feet away from Surprise Valley Electric and Frontier Communications telephone service. Put in a water system and septic and you are ready to build your dream lodge. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.
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12,221± ACRES IN SANTA CLARA & MERCED COUNTIES | GILROY, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID : 3393596 | $ 21,000,000
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LAS PILETAS RANCH
13,570 ± ACRES IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY | CARRISA PLAINS, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID : 4206571 | $17,250,000
Licensed in California & Nevada: CA BRE # 00656930, NV RED # B.41551
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363± LAKEFRONT ACRES IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY | OAK SHORES, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 4479314 | $ 6,900,000
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NORTH FORK CATTLE COMPANY HEADQUARTERS
3,065± ACRES IN SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES | CUYAMA, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 2619453 | $6,000,000
NORTH STARR RANCH
3,175 ± ACRES IN ELKO COUNTY | DEETH, NEVADA | PROPERTY ID : 4727231 | $ 5,100,000
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Ultimate Compound
Stocked 1.5 Acre Pond
157.97± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 3639989 | Price: $3,990,000
7± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4705870 | Price: $972,850
“Period” farmhouse and custom log and stone residence on this spectacular estate with a fabulous outdoor pavilion and pool, year-round creek, trails, barn and more. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295 or Rick French, (615) 604-2323.
Exquisite French county home with four bedrooms, 3.1 baths, 20’x22’ barn/shop, theater and game rooms, sound and security systems. Wonderful private oasis. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295 or Brent Thompson, (615) 207-3305.
Forested Sanctuary
Sweeping Views
179± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 3640086 | Price: $2,499,900
42.34± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4705890 | Price: $1,399,900
Nature lover’s or hunter’s paradise in the much sought-after area of Leiper’s Fork with massive, majestic hardwoods, spring, riding trails and spectacular views. Great price per acre and location. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295.
Scenic farm with panoramic views, convenient location, rolling terrain and good mix of timber and pasture land. Could be divided into seven tracts with building sites. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295 or Brent Thompson, (615) 207-3305.
Extraordinary Highbrow Hill
Fabulous Potential
45.45± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4494223 | Price: $5,750,000
52.5± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 3992678 | Price: $1,942,500
Exceptional Leipers Fork estate. Custom eight-bedroom, 8.2-bath residence, stunning views, three barns, large stocked pond frontage and access, additional building site. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295 or Marty Warren, (615) 973-8757.
Peaceful property unrivaled in its beauty to build your dream estate! Located with convenience to Cool Springs, I-65 and 840. Rare development/investment opportunity! Multiple building site potential. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295.
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Selling Tennessee One Acre at a Time T im T hompson P remier R ealtors
Exquisite Estate
Build Your Dream Home
54.41± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4705862 | Price: $5,500,000
51.18± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4705893 | Price: $844,000
Majestic 8,485± square-foot main house with gorgeous details and finishings. Theater, seven-car garage, recording studio, salt water pool, barn and guest house. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295 or Tess Singer, (615) 207-3296.
Scenic and private acreage with an approved five-bedroom home site, lush pasture and mature trees. Buy as a whole farm with the option of three possible building sites, or owner will divide and sell as smaller tracts. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295.
Gorgeous Mini Horse Farm
Gorgeous Tennessee Countryside
9.38± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4442848 | Price: $1,099,000
32.45± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4442841 | Price: $599,900
Fabulous equestrian facilities—indoor riding arena, six-stall barn with foaling stall, hay loft, tack and feed rooms. Lovely brick three-bedroom, 3.1-bath home and more. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295 or Brent Thompson, (615) 207-3305.
Back on market—contract fell through. Scenic tract with great mix of pasture and treed land. Hillside views, preliminary soil work done with multiple perc sites. Convenient location with easy access to I-65 and I-840. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295.
Prime Development Opportunity
Phenomenal 360° Hilltop Views
57± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 3640078 | Price: $5,799,000
24.4± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4515578 | Price: $1,200,000
Excellent Franklin location for this scenic farm with residence, barn, creek and gently rolling terrain, currently in process for county approval of a proposed 29lot development. For site work info, contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295.
Equestrian estate features renovated 4,500-square-foot farmhouse, three barns with 10 stalls, tractor shed, workshop, lighted riding arena, creek, multiple pastures and paddocks. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295 or Tess Singer, (615) 207-3296. LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING
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Picturesque Cattle Farm
Lakefront Development Site
95± Acres in Cannon County, Tennessee Property ID: 4691572 | Price: $620,000
312± Acres in Jefferson County, Tennessee Property ID: 3646719
Panoramic views; home, hay barn, workshop and steel building. Mostly open land with interior rock wall fencing and gorgeous year-round stream across front boundary. Near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Contact Chuck Simpson, (615) 973-9986.
Located on the main channel of Douglas Lake, ideal for lakeside development. Long shoreline with excellent access. Potential home sites with views of the lake and the Great Smoky Mountains. Contact Chuck Simpson for pricing, (615) 973-9986.
Center Hill Lake Farm
Waterfront Near Nashville
77± Acres in DeKalb County, Tennessee Property ID: 3779619 | Price: $325,000
195± Acres in Dickson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4271366 | Price: $1,100,000
Private building site awaits with lake overlook. Road, water and electricity already run to home site. Excellent farm with very nice mix of pasture and woodlands. Creek, waterfalls and trails. Contact Chuck Simpson, (615) 973-9986.
On Johnson’s Creek and the Cumberland River. Three-bedroom, two-bath home overlooks water. Barn, two ponds, rustic cabin, nice timber and pasture. Panoramic views. Great hunting and fishing. Contact Chuck Simpson, (615) 973-9986.
Row Crop Acreage
Bring Your Builder
95± Acres in Robertson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4283756 | Price: $401,000
89± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4691884
Excellent income potential with current crop lease. Perfect property for future home sites, equestrian or cattle. Within one hour of Nashville in a rapidly growing area. Great investment. Contact Chuck Simpson, (615) 973-9986.
Parcel offered as a whole or in two tracts (43.3 or 45.6 acres). Two four-bedroom perk sites already platted. Excellent potential building sites in Middle Tennessee. Barn, pond with excellent timber and pasture. Contact Chuck Simpson, (615) 973-9986.
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SWAN LAKE RANCH
VALLEY VIEW RANCH
5,514± ACRES IN KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON
162.5± ACRES IN KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON
As far as the eye can see, this ranch offers some of the most secure water rights in Klamath County. The seven irrigation wells, excellent sandy soils and 22 pivots create an efficient operation for alfalfa, grain, orchard and timothy hay. Two newer homes built in 2012 have a bird’s-eye view of the ranch. 150 pair of cattle graze the ranch and the adjacent 10,000-acre BLM permit. Excellent cattle handling facilities include welded steel feedlot, corrals, covered working and loading chute and 30,000-pound scale. Seven hay barns, huge shops, equipment storage and multi-use buildings and grain bins, along with excellent cattle handling equipment. MLS #2969516
162.5-acre cattle or horse ranch. Amazingly beautiful 4,158-squarefoot, five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home with separate living quarters downstairs! Attached three-car and RV garage plus additional garage building and shop. Lovely up and down decks for relaxing, views. Professional landscaping. Irrigation well with two pivots, wheel line, hand line and 117 K-Line pods. 850-ton hay barn with separate feed bunks, livestock barn with heated tack room, Powder River corrals, tub, squeeze, single scale, two shelters and pond. Just 15 minutes from Klamath Falls. Irreplaceable property and value, possible owner terms! MLS #2978591
PROPERTY ID: 3513698 | OFFERED AT $17,000,000
OFFERED AT $1,500,000
BRIDGE CREEK BUFFALO RANCH
HOG CREEK RANCH
1,187± ACRES IN KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON
1,252± ACRES IN KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON
1,187 fenced acres in Silver Lake with Bridge Creek irrigating 142 acres of buffalo fenced and cross-fenced native grass meadows. Excellent pole corrals, pens, chutes and barn yard. The creek creates a sanctuary for the red band trout. Abundant wildlife. Unique historic buildings include a classic wood livestock/hay barn. Very nice 1,040-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath home. Call Linda or Andra (541) 281-2180. MLS #2977796
Including USFS permit, offering over 30,000 acres of timberland grazing with three spring-fed streams that converge into the 1,252 deeded acres (750 acres water rights), supporting approximately 500 pairs for excellent summer grazing and gains. This is a quiet retreat complete with rustic cabin, barn and tack shed. Two sets of corrals at either end of the property allow for shipping options, both with live water. MLS #2978351
OFFERED AT $1,425,000
PROPERTY ID: 4330354 | OFFERED AT $1,900,000
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Whistling Elk Ranch JACKSON COUNTY | COLORADO
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Paint Rock Canyon Ranch BIG HORN COUNTY | WYOMING
3,793± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4703908
83,604± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4558971
Private elk, deer, moose and bear hunting on thousands of acres, plus five trophy trout ponds and lodging that is “turnkey ready” for guests. This exceptional North Park property includes 3,793 deeded acres, making this a hunting and fishing resort with ample room to roam. $11,500,000
Easily qualifying as one of the finest all-around large ranches in Wyoming, the 83,604-acre (7,177 deeded) Paint Rock Canyon Ranch will capture your Western imagination. This Western ranch offers the best in fly fishing, big game hunting and agricultural production. $25,000,000
Cañones Creek Ranch
LK Mountain Ranch
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO
RIO BLANCO COUNTY | COLORADO
518± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3442825 7,100± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3268119
Don’t tell a soul, but one of New Mexico’s best trout fishing secrets lies in the heart of the Chama Valley between Santa Fe and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Cañones Creek Ranch is 518 acres brimming with trout fishing possibilities in five lunker-filled ponds and 1.25 miles of the productive Chama River. $5,995,000
Overlooking the famed White River Valley, this 7,100-acre ranch sits in the heart of territory known for exceptional trout and exceptional big game hunting. Any hunter with an eye towards quality will find it as abundant as the trophy mule deer on LK Mountain Ranch. $10,000,000
Big Iron Ranch
Trophy Mountain Ranch
MESA COUNTY | COLORADO
JACKSON COUNTY | COLORADO
1,720± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3127246
1,665± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4703743
Located at the end of the road, this remarkably private 1,720-acre refuge adjoins Grand Mesa National Forest for two-and-a-half miles, giving it a rare edge-of-the-wilderness feel, yet is readily accessible year-round to Interstate 70 and the Western Slope metropolis of Grand Junction. $7,500,000
Although elk hunting is the current centerpiece of Trophy Mountain Ranch, it has remarkable potential as a broad-based recreational ranch, including trophy stillwater fishing, horseback riding and snowmobiling and/or ski touring in the winter months. Well-kept improvements and access to adjacent BLM and Forest Service lands are a real asset. $4,199,000
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Matheson Ranch
Broken Butt Ranch
GRAND COUNTY | COLORADO
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO
1,928± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4332463
16,309± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3393551
Hidden in the heart of one of Colorado’s last unspoiled mountain valleys, the 1,928-acre Matheson Ranch is tailor-made for hunting and fishing of exceptional quality. Located only two hours from Denver in the Troublesome Creek Valley, the Matheson Ranch features nearly a mile of the brown and rainbow trout-rich Troublesome Creek and some of the most significant water rights in the area. $7,500,000
Never before offered on the market, the 16,309-acre Broken Butt Ranch in northern New Mexico easily qualifies as one of the largest remaining elk-rich mountain ranches in the state. Named for a rifle with a broken stock found on the ranch in the early 1900s, Broken Butt Ranch has a long history of careful management as a joint cattle and hunting property. $32,000,000
Coyote Creek Ranch
Broken Bone Ranch
MORA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO
ROUTT COUNTY | COLORADO
878± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 2447565
1,388± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4332153
A very private retreat for wild trout and big game, Coyote Creek Ranch near Angel Fire, New Mexico, is nonetheless located adjacent to a paved highway and within an hour’s drive of three major ski resorts. Situated at an elevation of about 8,500 feet, Coyote Creek Ranch holds 878 acres of ponderosa pine forest and meadows in the uplands and healthy riparian habitat along Coyote Creek. $4,200,000
Located 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. $6,950,000
Rocking Bar Ranch PARK COUNTY | WYOMING
Red Hawk Ranch GUNNISON COUNTY | COLORADO
15,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4395929 Ranches that are part of an ecosystem largely unaltered for 200 years are as rare as pure strains of cutthroat trout these days, but the Rocking Bar Ranch, just outside of Meeteetse, is exactly one such place. Spreading approximately 15,000 total acres (9,048 deeded) among the foothills of the Absaroka Mountains, the Rocking Bar Ranch stands apart as a property long managed in full harmony with its environment. $9,950,000
923± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 2239797 At Red Hawk Ranch, high in the West Elk Mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado, you’ll not only be away from it all, but also above it all. This 923-acre wilderness ranch for sale boasts sweeping views of the magnificent Ohio Creek Valley that will be shared only by you and the eagles. $3,950,000
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GOLDEN EAGLE VILLA
NEUNER RANCH HOME
10.3± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $2,450,000
52.83± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $620,000
Welcome to Golden Eagle Villa, a one-of-a-kind estate with views over the Umpqua Valley! Open the door to elegance in this superbly-crafted Mediterranean beauty. Resting on more than 10 acres of manicured grounds, this home radiates grandeur and pristine quality. Expert craftsmanship throughout. Custom millwork with granite, marble, travertine and alabaster finishes. Landscape and water feature design by Japanese architect Hoichi Kurisu. GoldenEagleVilla.com • Property ID: 3636510
Looking for the Oregon dream? The historic Neuner Ranch Home on 52.83 acres with over half a mile of Cow Creek frontage is for sale! Beautifully updated and restored home with covered porches at the front of the home and veranda from the master suite overlooking the lush irrigated pasture all the way to Cow Creek! Old water rights! Detached garage with artist’s dream studio could also be an office! 40’x60’ shop/ barn and machine shed! TheNeunerRanch.com • Property ID: 3592313
10407 ELKHEAD ROAD
MELROSE ESTATE
224.25± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $899,900
18.71± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $895,000
Amazing cattle and horse ranch awaits the individual who has the good fortune to live, work and play here! The indoor riding arena is 60’x96’ with seven stalls. Approximately 60–70 acres are fenced for grazing. Multiple springs and a private spring-fed pond provides year-round use for gardens and animals. Spectacular mountain and valleys views with tons of wildlife. Make your dreams a reality and start living the good life in Yoncalla, Oregon! 10407ElkheadRd.com • Property ID: 3834212
A lovely tree-lined gated entry leads you to this distinctive Melrose estate on 18+ secluded acres in the heart of Umpqua Valley’s wine country! Designed by Morley Horder with a classic contemporary style, this unique home boasts high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the scenic views. Enjoy privacy in the resortstyle backyard with gorgeous views of the valley and mountains, perfect patio for entertaining, brick and paver walkways, mature shrubs and trees and a pergola—one could happily linger here all day! 1087TanglewoodLane.com • Property ID: 4308731
MARY GILBERT • (541) 371-5500 • SOLD@MARYGILBERT.COM MARYGILBERT.COM • 2365 NORTHWEST KLINE STREET, SUITE 201, ROSEBURG, OREGON 97471 SERVING THE UMPQUA VALLEY, ROSEBURG, OREGON & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
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RUST Y K RANCH
35± ACRES • JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO • $1,295,000 30 minutes from Denver lies this stellar equestrian property on 35 acres of gorgeous pasture, trees and beautiful rock outcroppings. Turnkey, ready for a boarding/training facility or just to enjoy as your private home. Improvements include two barns, indoor dressage arena, outdoor dressage arena, outdoor jumping arena and cross-country jumping course. Multiple paddocks, creek and small pond round out this rare foothills property. The home is main-floor living in a 3,900-square-foot California ranch-style home with great floor plan and home theater. Beautifully landscaped for outdoor living and entertaining. Visit RustyKRanch.net for tour. Property ID: 3789165
BEAR BONES RANCH
215± ACRES • CUSTER COUNTY, COLORADO • $899,000 Now also being offered in smaller portions: as the headquarters, including two homes and barn setting on 70 acres, for $750,000 with an option to add an additional 35 contiguous acres negotiable and a vacant 110 acres with recreational access to thousands of additional acres. Seller financing considered. Complete information at BearBonesRanch.com. Property ID: 3286149
RIVER’S RUN LOTS
14.42± ACRES • JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO • $275,000 Nestled along the North Fork of the South Platte River, this picturesque gated community borders 1.1 acres of Pike National Forest as well as the 800-acre Pine Valley Open Space which provides outdoor enthusiasts easy access to exploring, hiking and mountain biking on miles of trails. Secluded building sites offer a perfect blend of privacy, wildlife, scenic views and endless recreational opportunities in addition to world-class fishing! Each lot owner enjoys recreational and fishing access with nearly a mile of private river in addition to the adjoining public lands. Visit LotsAtRiversRun.com for information. Property ID: 2100353
ADJACENT TO NAT’L FOREST 35± ACRES • PARK COUNTY, COLORADO • $350,000
Incredibly useable land plus stunning views! This 35+ acre parcel has it all: privacy, aspens, pasture, meadows, timber and snowcap views. Borders Pike National Forest. GMA 501. Visit RivendaleFarmAndRanch.com for photos and property map. Property ID: 4650136
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EAGLE RIDGE RANCH
10,237± ACRES IN UTAH COUNTY, UTAH
A spectacular property with two-and-a-half miles of Spanish Fork River frontage and an eastern boundary adjoined by Thistle Creek, one lake, three active streams, over 100 springs and a variety of vegetation and wildlife, Eagle Ridge Ranch consists of 10,237 contiguous deeded acres in diverse topography. Two planning assessments have been prepared for the property, which cover several aspects of development including a private golf and ski club, a high-end housing development and the substantial tax benefits of a conservation easement. The water rights transferring with Eagle Ridge Ranch are sufficient for 350 homes. A diverse wildlife population makes itself at home at Eagle Ridge Ranch which is encompassed, for the most part, by national forest and state wildlife management areas, providing a cushion around the ranch and protecting its wildlife. An advantageous location that provides easy and immediate access to the Wasatch Valley, with considerable development potential, while still remaining a remote hunting and wildlife sanctuary, the future prospects for Eagle Ridge Ranch are unlimited. $35,000,000 | Property ID: 3658663
SAWMILL CREEK RANCH
1,514± ACRES IN GRANT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
Rolling hillsides carpeted in grama grass and canyons lined in black walnut and oak with seasonal creeks make up the 1,514 deeded acres of Sawmill Creek Ranch. This genuine southwestern treasure boasts panoramic views of the Gila and Apache National Forests, provides a myriad of hunting opportunities and supports 40–45 cows. Sawmill Creek is remarkably located within one hour of Silver City, New Mexico, and Safford, Arizona, in an area with widespread recreational activity and places of interest. $5,000,000 | Property ID: 3589463
TWIN PEAKS RANCH
15,900± ACRES IN RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
Twin Peaks Ranch is an ideal winter range cattle ranch with the perk of worldclass mule deer hunting. Twin Peaks consists of 15,900 acres, 960 deeded acres and 14,940 leased acres. The ranch runs 275 pair for seven months, November through June. Rio Arriba county is one of the top-producing counties for Boone and Crockett bucks in the west. Twin Peaks is situated in some of the best country within that county. Sandstone rims blanketed in pinon, juniper forests that are broken up by sage flats and gramma grass draws and amazing vistas of the Colorado mountains add to the distinction of Twin Peaks Ranch. $2,000,000 | Property ID: 4194759
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GALLO MOUNTAIN RANCH
39,273± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
Nestled within the Apache National Forest lies the Gallo Mountain Ranch. Consisting of 640 deeded acres along with 38,633 forest leased acres, Gallo Mountain Ranch is encompassed by a unique recreational dreamland that embraces trophy big-game hunting, fishing and endless recreational activities. Situated at a cool-summer 7,500 feet within an expanse of forested timber, open meadows and a myriad of springs and creeks, Gallo Mountain Ranch is a seasonal yearling ranch running up to 700+ head from mid-May through mid-October. $2,750,000 | Property ID: 2088792
BAR E C RANCH
125± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
Surrounded by majestic ponderosa pines, bordering national forest lands and located in the heart of Unit 15, the Bar E C Ranch is the ultimate hunter’s dream. Located immediately off of Highway 32 between Apache Creek and Quemado. Natural springs that feed a tranquil pond, encompassed by grassy meadows, are visited almost daily by sizable herds of elk. Unit 15 is designated as a primitive weapons area, allowing only archery and muzzleloader hunts. Currently, the ranch receives one archery bull permit per year. Easy access with a multitude of recreational activities at your fingertips. Hunting opportunities in a top trophy unit bring together this distinct hunting property. $1,187,500 | Property ID: 4576632
BLUE HILLS ELK RANCH
6,000± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
6,000 acres of magnificent country, 5,430 deeded acres and 640 state leased acres, with scenic views in all directions, terrain that ranges from grassy meadows to rocky bluffs and rolling pinon juniper-covered mountains. Blue Hills Elk Ranch receives five rifle elk tags in an excellent hunting area and has the capacity to run a minimum of 70–80 cows year-round—a fantastic ranch with a multitude of surrounding beauty and recreational opportunity. Price is negotiable; seller will finance. $4,300,000 | Property ID: 2838378
TROTTER RANCH
3,200± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
Distant views of the Sawtooth Mountains to the east and Mariano Mesa to the west along with a blend of rolling hills and mesas flowing into meadows of grama grass and wildflowers capture the essence of the 3,200-acre Trotter Ranch, consisting of 2,640 deeded acres and 560 BLM leased acres. Quality elk and mule deer hunting and a close proximity to the White Mountains of Arizona, where numerous lakes, streams and ski resort provide year-round recreational activity, combine to enhance the numerous attributes of the Trotter Ranch. $2,100,000 | Property ID: 2931602
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The Historic Sloan Ranch 191Âą acres in Larimer County, Colorado Original Livermore, Colorado, schoolhouse building with 191 fenced and cross-fenced acres featuring an indoor arena, two barns, hunting or artist cabin, natural spring, creek and pond. Enjoy hunting, horse training, trail riding, hiking and serenity! AVAILABLE SPRING 2018
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3054 Suri Trail • Bellvue $1,730,000 | 36± acres in Larimer County, Colorado
1221 Quillan Gulch Road • Loveland
Magnificent estate and spectacular design in a gated community. 11.75-acre building enveloped by 24.77± additional deeded acres. This ranch home features a walk-out basement, five bedrooms, four-plus baths, main floor office, fitness or craft room, formal dining, gourmet kitchen, great room, recreation room, master with five-piece bath, guest or in-law retreat and thousands in upgrades. 6,000 finished square feet with a 1,077-square-foot attached garage and a 2,177-square-foot detached garage with an office. MLS #831423
Mountain home with three bedrooms and two baths on 35 acres. Located just 40 minutes outside of downtown Loveland, but it feels like it’s a world away! Road is maintained all the way to the driveway. Wooded setting allows for wildlife sightings and refuge. Meadow in front would be great for horses! Enjoy a cup of coffee and the sunrise from the wraparound deck. Walk-out basement allows for a great indoor/outdoor entertainment space. MLS #829077
$525,000 | 35± acres in Larimer County, Colorado
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$1,995,000 | 32.43± acres in Weld County, Colorado
$2,250,000 | 5± acres in Larimer County, Colorado
Beautiful gated 9,575-square-foot ranch home situated on 32 acres with walk-out lower level. Resort-style living with in-ground pool, basketball and volleyball court, horseshoe and fire pit, covered and uncovered outdoor spaces, water feature and more. Spectacular interior with seven beds, seven baths, three laundry rooms, five fireplaces, home gym, theater room, library, fun/game room, gourmet kitchen, butler pantry and so much more. A personal viewing is the only way to truly appreciate this one-of-a-kind Colorado-style home. Pre-inspected and NO HOA! MLS #825437
Private gated community with 2,500 acres of open space. Minutes to shopping, schools, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, trails, lakes and golf. Turnkey five-acre Colorado ranch-style estate with tremendous architecture, over 9,000 square feet, eight-car heated garage, bedrooms with private baths and balconies, theater, gym, wine cellar, billiard room, bonus rec. room, loft, library, office, formal dining, great and family room, gourmet kitchen, master with retreat, five-piece bath with steam shower, patios, water feature, fire pits, play area and more. MLS #820333
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San Francisco Creek Ranch 5,02 5¹ AC R E S I N L A S A N I M A S CO U N T Y CO LO R A D O | $ 6, 950, 0 0 0 Huge price reduction in Colorado! Seller has reduced price by $2,500,000 to facilitate sale in 2017. Will divide and finance. Minutes from Trinidad, this ranch offers 5,025 beautiful acres. The San Francisco Creek flows through the property and provides water to the agricultural enterprises below. The majestic mountains and rock face outcroppings tower over the wideopen vistas to the north. San Miguel Creek also flows through the property, providing an ample supply of spring-fed water to the wildlife. A system of access roads and trails allow access to the meadows and ponds hidden away in the dense vegetation rarely visited in years. Don’t be surprised if you see a bear getting a quick drink or elk meandering through the tall pines. Wildlife is abundant, as some of the most sought-after mule deer and elk can be found on the ranch. Property can be divided, and financing is available. Now is the time to invest in this legacy property! Property ID: 3455405
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JUST REDUCED! Minutes from Las Vegas, New Mexico, with paved road access via State Highway 65, this heavily forested ranch overlooks the United World College. The hot springs and Montezuma Castle are within walking distance of the ranch. With a network of newly created roadways throughout the ranch, it is easy to traverse. The 1,040± acres have all the conveniences, even city water service, and vistas that allow you to see for miles. Property ID: 3368780
Price has been reduced for immediate sale. As the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex expands, fewer large tracts are available. Approximately 40 minutes west of Fort Worth, adjacent to I-20, this 973-acre property is of historical significance. The Thurber Ranch Headquarters of 205 acres can be sold separately or with additional acreage. Financing is available on tracts as small as 35 acres while they last. Take advantage of the flexible terms and make an appointment to preview today! Property ID: 2441873
Gold Springs Ranch 5 ,000± AC R E S I N SA N TA F E CO U N T Y N E W M E X I CO | $10, 000, 000 PRICE SLASHED! 1,600-acre tract now offered at $1,500 per acre, financing available. This ranch consists of 5,000± acres, minutes from the historic Santa Fe Plaza and Madrid with 40+ shops and galleries, restaurants, spa and museum. A couple of miles north, Cerrillos includes a state park with hiking paths and horseback riding. Buy all or part of this magnificent ranch along the historic Turquoise Trail. Property ID: 2441826
Chosas Ranch 375± AC R E S I N L I N CO L N CO U N T Y N E W M E X I CO | $1 , 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 UPDATE: Tract B is sold and others will not last! In the Hondo Valley, Chosas Ranch offers access to the best New Mexico offers, including horse racing, skiing, golfing, some of the best hunting in the Southwest and more. This 375-acre ranch has hill country, terrace, river bottom and live water. There is a steel building with two-story apartment, barn and storage building and domestic wells. Offered in a single tract or multi-parcel combinations. Will finance! Property ID: 2970229
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L UX URY H O ME N EAR H I ST ORIC L INCO LN , N EW MEX I CO 3.2± ACRES IN LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home on 3.2 acres with art studio, gourmet kitchen and horse facilities lies within the Historic District of Lincoln, New Mexico. Two-car garage plumbed so that it could become a guest house, horse stalls, chicken coop or dog kennel. There is a fully fenced yard as well. The large outdoor patio is complete with an outdoor cooking area, refrigerator and cabana with fire pit and a fountain. Property ID: 4572347 • Price: $647,500
TH E H EAD Q U AR T ER S 2,300± ACRES IN LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO This is a high-fenced game park and is one of the oldest in the state with spring-fed water and water rights. Improvements include a four-bedroom lodge and a large metal barn. It is situated at the base of the Capitan Mountains and is neighboring thousands of acres of national forest for a panoramic setting with inspiring views. Property ID: 3817445 • Price: $4,600,000
HIDDEN VAL L EY RA NCH 160 ± ACRES IN LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, fully furnished luxury home with massive vigas sits on 160 acres which also has a spring for your enjoyment. Enjoy viewing the wildlife as they come in to water at the spring from the upper and lower porch as well as the beautiful mountain views. Improvements include a large enclosed metal barn with RV storage and horse facilities. This property is located near the mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Property ID: 4799342 • Price: $1,950,000
EL C AP ITAN RAN CH 24,442± ACRES IN LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO Big game hunting at its finest with 24 bull elk permits. The deeded acreage is approximately 11,700 acres with the balance being a national forest grazing allotment. This property has abundant water rights, water wells and springs. The natural beauty of the ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper create a dramatic setting backing up to the north face of the Capitan Mountain. Wildlife includes elk, mule deer, turkey, dove, bobcat, mountain lion and bear. Property ID: 3800219 • Price: $14,245,000
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59± ACRES IN LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO This property is adjacent to thousands of acres of Lincoln National Forest. Enjoy the abundant roaming wildlife including deer, turkey and elk on this mostly level acreage very close to town. Fabulous building sites with beautiful mountain views available on this property that lies within the Lincoln Historic District. Electricity is nearby. Access to the property is by deeded easement across the river by private road. Property ID: 3785064 • Price: $259,000
180.069± ACRES IN LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO The topography includes hilltops and canyons. Beautiful views of the Capitan Mountains and Sierra Blanca are available here. Make this acreage your own private getaway. There are some prime building locations on this property. Access is by easement down a private road. Utilities available include electric, natural gas, DSL and telephone. Just add a water well and septic system and build your home. 140 acres deeded and 40 acres of state lease. Property ID: 4224424 • Price: $500,000
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2,356 ± ACRES IN GRANT COUNT Y, OREGON Remote, off-grid timbered holding with red and white fir, ponderosa, tamarack and juniper and over 50 springs. Homestead cabin sits on three miles of year-round creek frontage that provides stock water in this high mountain summer grazing pasture. Recreational getaway boasts turkey, upland bird and big game hunting. Property borders the Malheur National Forest. Property ID: 4519434 • Price: $2,225,000
720± ACRES IN MORROW COUNT Y, OREGON Park-like setting inside this timbered offering. High-quality mountain recreation with numerous springs. Nicely treed with pine and fir with Chapin Creek frontage on Shingle Mill Butte. Power/phone along boundaries off HWY 207 near Heppner. Rock pit, perimeter fenced with good access. 3,800-foot elevation. Seller to retain use of corrals with summer grazing leaseback from buyer. Three surveyed tax lots. Terms OAC! Property ID: 4687547 • Price: $864,000
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604± ACRES IN WHEELER COUNT Y, OREGON This working ranch near Spray has been managed with dedication and stewardship of the land for the past several decades. Picturesque dry land farm and pasture ranch has prolific springs! Nice manufactured home, hay shed, shop, walk-in cooler and meat cutting room. Root cellar, smokehouse, barns, loafing and storage sheds, corrals and cattle working facilities. Borders BLM. Property ID: 4448876 • Price: $750,000
20± ACRES IN WHEELER COUNT Y, OREGON Pride of ownership is evident in this well-cared-for recreational haven along the banks of the legendary John Day River. This can be an executive think tank or private retreat with immaculate home and quaint guest cabin. Enjoy the stark beauty of this scenic vista from the wraparound deck that offers fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing at its finest. Property has a few acres in CREP program. Terms OAC! Property ID: 3670189 • $595,000
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198± ACRES IN GRANT COUNT Y, OREGON Ride into the sunset on this pristine property with mountain views, sloping hills and lots of peace and quiet! Immaculate fourbedroom, three-bath remodeled home has attached carport and shop. Upscale horse facility with indoor arena, tack room, viewing area, feeder stalls, barn, solar powered entry gates, vinyl fencing and RV area. Prolific springs for wildlife, livestock and domestic use. Property ID: 4550841 • Price: $565,000
160± ACRES IN UMATILL A COUNT Y, OREGON Unique offering along North Fork John Day River at confluence of Camas Creek. Lightly timbered holding borders Umatilla National Forest with older homestead that needs TLC. Covered metal storage and nicely shaded picnic area on river. Power, phone and septic in place with property in timber deferral. Beautiful views of mountains, river and valley. Recreation, hunting, fishing, boating and small landing strip. Cash. Property ID: 4705701 • Price: $275,000
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Suwannee River Ag Land 241± ACRES HAMILTON COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2950037 Gorgeous property with pine, oaks and other natural habitats. Deer, turkey and other Florida wildlife species call this property home. Includes 1.25± miles of frontage on the Suwannee River, a major river in southern Georgia and northern Florida that is a total of 266± miles long. $795,000 or $3,300 per acre
Deep Creek Ranch
Bull Creek Ranch
566± ACRES VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917335
1,129± ACRES OR 524.5± ACRES OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2916699
UNDER CONTRACT. One of the best properties in Florida based on quality, character and aesthetics. 1.36 miles of lake frontage on two spring-fed, sand bottom lakes. 96 percent uplands. Hunting and fishing galore. Barns, office, cattle pens, improved pasture, pine stands, oak hammocks. Four lots still available in Winona Tract. REDUCED: $3,339,400 or $5,900 per acre
UNDER CONTRACT. Enjoy waterfront, recreation and old Florida scenery. Cattle grazing land with two miles of creek frontage on Bull Creek and Tracy Branch. Rare land in Osceola’s ranching/ citrus ag. belt. Recent remodeling has left this a turnkey ranching/cattle operation. 15 minutes to U.S. 192, one hour to Orlando. REDUCED: $4,906,157 or $4,344 per acre
Cypress Lake Plantation 500± ACRES VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917320
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Water and wildlife, a great combination. Farmers, ranchers, outdoorsmen take notice. Managed with strict emphasis on conservation and stewardship, resulting in healthy ecosystems and wildlife populations (deer, turkey). Certified tree farm with long-leaf pines, flatwoods, cypress ecosystems, scrub and live oak hammocks. Superb fishing, swimming, boating on spring-fed, sand bottom lake. Two mobile homes, large barn. MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION—BRING OFFERS! $1,225,000 or $2,450 per acre
1,494± ACRES LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917314 Two parcels with a yield potential of 1,140 to 1,340 total residential units. Land has been annexed into the City of Mascotte. Parcel 1: 412 acres, ideal for mixed use. Parcel 2: 1,082 acres, rural residential with one unit per acre (900–1,000 units for the property). $9,711,000 or $6,500 per acre for both Parcel 1: $2,678,000; Parcel 2: $7,033,000
Headwaters Ranch 180± ACRES LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2770997 Easy access to Orlando, Sanford and east coast beaches. Ranching, ag. opportunities, hunting and fishing opportunities galore. Small lake and mobile homes. Borders thousands of acres of government-owned lands. $810,000 or $4,500 per acre
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123 Sisterdale River Ranch $5,998,000 Grand home overlooking deep, flowing, cypress-lined Guadalupe River frontage. Develop or private use. Mostly level oak and elm-covered land. Fenced and cross fenced. Highway 3351 frontage. 123± Acres Kendall County, Texas Property ID: 2031978
Elliott Ranch $4,878,780 A perfect combination of thick piney woods and open pasture. The soft rolling hills throughout the property will make a spacious dream home location or an excellent development site in an ideal location. 147± Acres Montgomery County, Texas Property ID: 3610471
Harwood Retreat Unique turnkey opportunity to own the friendliest-feeling Central Texas ranch on the market. Top-of-the-line ranch house appointments, deer and cattle pens and terrain characteristics that give the feel of a much larger ranch. Off-the-chart nice ranch! 373± Acres Caldwell and Gonzalez Counties, Texas Property ID: 3866486
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AMERADA DIVIDE RANCH 17,147± ACRES | CASPER, WYOMING
Hard grass ranch with 17,147± acres, including 15,540± deeded acres and a 1,607± acre BLM permit. Trophy mule deer in the 190+ class range and excellent antelope habitat. Numerous water sources with 14 wells, several reservoirs, windmills and springs. Two sets of corrals and a certified livestock scale. $7,700,000
ROCKY ELK RANCH
7,361± ACRES | NEWCASTLE, WYOMING
In the heart of elk country with 300+ class bull elk. 7,361 deeded acres plus 440 acres of state and BLM. Terrain ranges from creek bottoms to mountaintops with awesome views. Recent improvements include new fences, new water tanks, new corrals and much more. Trophy elk and live water! $8,100,000
KARA CREEK DIVIDE RANCH 2,019± ACRES | SUNDANCE, WYOMING
Picturesque ranch along Inyan Kara Creek. 2,019 deeded acres and 80 acres of adjoining BLM lease. The striking combination of topographical features provide for spectacular scenery and an excellent environment for wildlife. Premier Black Hills setting with live water. Parcels offered. $3,450,000
FRESH WATER RANCH
3,669± ACRES | NEWCASTLE, WYOMING
Wild and scenic Black Hills ranch. 3,669 acres with live water, highway access, excellent wildlife habitat and incredible mountain scenery. New water projects and new fences. This is one of the top quality recreational holdings available in the Black Hills. An exceptional offering. $7,300,000
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PREMIER CALIFORNIA RANCHES BAY VIEW RANCH – SONOMA WINE COUNTRY 199.5± ACRES IN SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 2504589 Spectacular Views • Vineyard Potential • Springs • $5,500,000
California is home to some of the most spectacular ranch and recreational properties in the West, and we know the landscape well. From the Sierra Nevada to the Pacific Coast, The Chickering Company has spent over 35 years brokering California ranches, mountain hideaways, coastal retreats, fishing and hunting lodges and more. In addition, we locate and evaluate properties throughout the West. Our clients count on our specialized knowledge, experience and discretion to guide them to exceptional properties and represent their interests in real estate transactions.
CUSTOM LODGE – SIERRA NEVADA TROUT STREAM 160± ACRES IN ALPINE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 4287192 Beautiful Lodge • Guest Accommodations • Abundant Wildlife • $2,995,000
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RIVER FRONT ESTATE – SIERRA NEVADA FOOTHILLS 41± ACRES IN EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 3639430 Italian-Style Villa • 1,000 feet of Consumnes River • Vineyard • $2,700,000
PRIVATE ALPINE LAKE ESTATE 210± ACRES IN NEVADA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 3530529 Near Tahoe/Truckee • Five-Bedroom Lodge • Endless Recreation • $4,900,000
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4 , 5 6 7± AC R E S I N B R OW N & C OL E M A N C OU N T I E S , W I NC H E L L , T E X A S
This classic Texas Cross Timbers hunting and agricultural ranch overlooks approximately 2.5 miles of the Colorado River. Minerals! Price: $18,039,097 • Property ID: 4667123
H I S T OR IC V E A L E R A NC H
3 ,7 9 0± AC R E S I N TA R R A N T & PA R K E R COU N T I E S , FOR T WOR T H , T E X A S
The Historic Veale Ranch is a very rare offering, available to only the best of land stewards and most savvy investors. Price: $95,000,000 • Property ID: 4634651
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Tennessee Equestrian 99Âą Acres in Giles County, Tennessee Just a 70 minute drive south of Nashville, this is a turnkey facility with everything you need to run a dressage operation and multiple events. 50 level acres with a creek, an agility course and all the amenities needed to run a high-end operation. The balance of the land has trails around and through a hillside hardwood forest. 32 stalls for the horses along with nine apartments for their human counterparts are set up for success. Also includes a covered arena and open dressage ring that are grouped with an equipment storage barn, hay barn and great heated event space. Plus, there are two homes on site set up for caretaker and trainer residences.
$2,800,000
Travis Robeson, Broker (615) 263-4800 | TWRobeson@gmail.com 5200 Maryland Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 | View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/228033
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BEAVER CREEK RANCH
C BAR B RANCH
1,945± ACRES IN SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING • $18,500,000
1,043± ACRES IN JOHNSON COUNTY, WYOMING • $6,400,000
An improbable oasis with executive home and first-rate improvements tucked in an extremely private valley in the coveted foothills of the Big Horn Mountains. This sporting ranch is the best of lifestyle, agriculture, wildlife and conservation; a perfect blend of sophistication, practicality and quality of life. Property ID: 1078372
Exceptional sporting, equestrian and production ranch with 3.75± miles of trophy trout fishing, excellent bird hunting, skeet range, 32,000-square-foot indoor arena with 19 stalls and dog kennels, executive home, excellent water rights and irrigation for premium alfalfa hay production. Property ID: 4264653
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BRINKERHOFF RANCH
BECKTON HALL RANCH
11,071± ACRES IN SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING • $9,500,000
320± ACRES IN SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING • $4,990,000
Investment-grade working ranch offering 600 AU carrying capacity, a 500-head feeding facility, excellent water rights with tremendous production, outstanding deer and elk hunting, plus pheasant and upland bird hunting. It’s all in one block with minimal leased land, plus it’s extremely private. Property ID: 3282187
With an exquisite custom home blended into the landscape offering breathtaking views of the Big Horn Mountains from living spaces inside and out, Beckton Hall Ranch is a rare sporting ranch that’s just the right size to enjoy the tranquility and quality of life in pure privacy. Property ID: 3755062
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UPPER FRENCH CREEK RANCH
HIGHLINE RANCH
2,124± ACRES IN JOHNSON COUNTY, WYOMING • $2,900,000
1,485± ACRES IN POWDER RIVER COUNTY, MONTANA • $1,336,500
Tucked into the coveted Upper French Creek valley, this scenic working ranch offers privacy, hunting, recreation and a beautiful cottonwood-lined riparian corridor with French Creek running through. Just minutes from the historic town of Buffalo, this ranch is easy to access, yet private. Property ID: 4455812
Prime grazing land and productive grass/alfalfa hay meadows, excellent stock water, a barn and shop and other improvements. Supports about 75 AU. Has a six-bedroom log home and shares a border with the Custer National Forest for trail riding, recreation and/or hunting. Property ID: 3544964
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h c n a R s e s s o r C Tres Located just off I-90 exit 17, the Tres Crosses Ranch consists of 130 acres ranging in topography from level lowlands to pine and oak-covered ridges with expansive views of the Black Hills from the Elkhorn Ridge, across Centennial Valley to Crow Peak and beyond. This property lies adjacent to the Elkhorn Ridge front nine and has no covenants! Adjacent to the St. Onge Road and just off I-90, the possibilities are limitless. Price reduced from $2,750,000 to $2,150,000. Property ID: 3753065
130± ACRES IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA
$2,150,000
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Nelson Farm
$3,610,000 3,620± ACRES IN BUTTE COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA Modern ranch-style home, large shop, great access and tremendous feed-grain production. Complete farmland operation priced as grass! Comprised of 3,620 contiguous acres (3,224 are tillable), plus native pasture and grassed waterways. Property ID: 4702392
it Hefner North Un$1,090,250
405± ACRES IN MEADE COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA This cattle ranch has not been offered for sale in over half a century! This historic offering has been under superb land management practices, with modernized grazing techniques, strategically placed water and pasture fences. Property ID: 4528308
eders Sully County Fe$1,600,000 158.52± ACRES IN SULLY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA The Fuller Feedlot consists of 158.52 total acres, about 80 of which could be tillable and partially irrigated. The price is to include all things pertinent to operation of the feedlot, barring any rolling machinery. Property ID: 3620832
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developing a lifetime of memories
A PRISTINE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RIVER. Aspen groves. Wildflower meadows. Mountain panoramas. A setting perfect for all types of outdoor recreation yearround: exceptional fly-fishing, equestrian facilities, hiking, and cross country skiing. An exclusive development of 24 home sites nestled among 1,500 acres of mountain beauty. Approximately two miles of private access to the crystal clear East River. Full-time property management. A lodge for socializing. Miles of trails winding to adjacent national forest land. Convenient to skiing, golf, restaurants, and shopping in nearby Crested Butte. An opportunity to build a lifetime of memories. Unspoiled. Unforgettable. The Reserve on the East River.
Home sites Starting at $1.6 MilloN. For more info, videos & a free brochure visit: ChrisKopf.com/Reserve
CHRIS KOPF, SPECIALIST | GLOBAL LUXURY PROPERTY www.ChrisKopf.com | 970.209.5405 | ChrisKopf@BighornRealty.com
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F LO RI DA RA N C H On The Gulf
225± ACRES IN LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA • $1,425,000 • PROPERTY ID: 3418486 A southern estate, perfect for cattle ranching, hunting or farming, this magnificent 225-acre ranch features an immaculate, move-in ready main home within minutes of salt water and fresh water fishing. Other features include an in-ground pool, two fireplaces, a kitchen, formal dining and a three-car garage which is climate controlled with a half-bath. Landscaped to perfection with natural hammocks and mature established pastures. The ranch has a carrying capacity of at least 60 head of cattle. This property also has a cell tower hidden in the woods that produces approximately $913 per month ongoing. There is a darling guest house/hunting camp tucked away under 100-year-old trees, cow pens, the finest ranch fences with perimeter and cross fencing. Turkey and deer abound. Located 10 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and 40 minutes from Gainesville.
Marilyn Deas, Realtor | Bill Deas, Esq., Land Specialist | (352) 443-0219 | DeasRealEstate@gmail.com View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/424437 | Southern Homes & Farms
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EL RANCHO ESCONDIDO
CASILLAS BROTHER COMPLEX
600± ACRES IN SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
66± ACRES IN SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
El Rancho Escondido is 600 acres of central California ranch within 50 minutes of Carmel and San Jose. Huge potential and great income, adjacent to city limits, just minutes from town. $5,944,444 • Property ID: 983300
Three parcels adjacent to Highway 25 bypass. Two houses on the McCloskey side. Houses, packing house, office and storage on the Santa Ana side. Class I soil, good water and great climate. $4,999,994 • Property ID: 983330
THE SANTOS FARM
THE ROBBA FARM
18± ACRES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
33± ACRES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Class I soil with two exceptional updated homes, two good wells and three character dairy barns. You can grow almost any vegetable, grapes, olives or lavender, just five minutes east of Gilroy. $1,498,894 • Property ID: 3107026
Currently used for row crops, corn, peppers and tomatoes, but could also be used for vines or an orchard. Adjacent to Highway 101 and about 30 minutes south of San Jose, this farm is in a great location. $1,388,883 • Property ID: 1173299
Providing Comprehensive Real Estate Services to Home Buyers and Sellers
PAGE WELTON (408) 857-6075 PageWelton@ColdwellBanker.com
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JUST SOUTH OF TOWN
JUST WEST OF HOLLISTER
18± ACRES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
52± ACRES IN SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
This 18-acre parcel has been blessed with class I soil and plentiful water in a Mediterranean climate. Electricity is on the property, and telephone is in the street. Many potential uses. $999,999 • Property ID: 983454
The views are incredible. Almost level on the bottom and raised just enough on the ridge to have views of the valley and Fremont’s Peak. Paved county road. Water and electricity are on the property. $649,946 • Property ID: 3899522
950 Tennant Station, Morgan Hill, California 95037
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WEYMOUTH PLANTATION Georgetown County, South Carolina $8,200,000 • 912± Acres • Property ID: 3799500 Waterfront on the Pee Dee River • Duck Impoundments • Mature Longleaf Pine • Quail Habitat
WILLTOWN CROSSING
STR AW BER RY HILL
Williamsburg County, South Carolina $1,254,000 • 220± Acres Property ID: 4536017
Lexington County, South Carolina $799,000 • 204± Acres Property ID: 3769273
Waterfront on Mingo Creek • Duck Impoundment • Dove Field • Mature Hardwoods
Pasture • Dove Field • Cabin • Guest Cottage • Pine Plantations
STEWART’S NECK
GALILEE
Georgetown County, South Carolina $8,500,000 • 3,734± Acres Property ID: 4536034
Orangeburg County, South Carolina $2,500,000 • 271± Acres Property ID: 4535942
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Arkansas Valley Ranch
This spectacular 280-acre working ranch is located in the Arkansas
with a 7,300-foot runway. The ranch’s nearest neighbor is over a
Mountains and surrounding valley. Attached garage, detached
Valley, one of Colorado’s most popular and desirable destinations.
quarter mile away, yet the property is less than three miles from
garage/shop, barns and corrals for livestock, equipment and
The beautiful town of Salida features world renowned art
downtown Salida. Minutes away from BLM, national forest and
toys. The fenced and cross-fenced ranch includes water rights
galleries, fine dining, hot springs and unique shopping in the
the Arkansas River and 20 minutes from Monarch Ski Area. Enjoy
and benefits from sub-irrigation providing plenty of pasture
renovated pre-1900 buildings downtown. Other activities include
this solitude in a recently renovated 2,520-square-foot, four-
for horses and livestock. This ranch is conservation easement
river rafting, trout fishing, big game hunting and skiing in the
bedroom, three-bath home with a full master suite on the main
free providing substantial financial benefits if a new owner
millions of acres of public lands. Salida also has a private airport
level; all with views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Sawatch
wants to take advantage of conserving this beautiful ranch.
280± AC R E S • A R K A N SA S VA L L E Y • C O L O R A D O • $3,900,000
Jon Adams, Associate Broker
First Colorado Land Office, Salida, Colorado 719.207.3666 • landinsalida.com 166
Bobby Regester, Broker
Mossy Oak Properties • mossyoakproperties.com 719.686.0244 (o) • 719.338.4673 (c)
BRYAN ANDERSON & ROGER JACOBS, BROKERS PIPMontana.com • 406.259.2544 • Bryan@PIPMontana.com 406.839.7439 • Roger@PIPMontana.com
Harrison Land & Livestock
23,050± Acres in Richland County, Montana • $13,000,000
Property ID: 4418513
Eagle Springs Ranch
408± Acres in Stillwater County, Montana • $2,350,000
Property ID: 4423653
Elk Creek Wildlife Preserve
4,313± Acres in Fergus County, Montana • $6,900,000
Property ID: 4418560
C/N Ranch
5,000± Acres in Golden Valley County, Montana • $4,800,000
Property ID: 4760976
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Holmstrom Sheep Creek Ranch
4,273± Acres in Meagher County, Montana • $7,500,000
Property ID: 4418546
Glantz Ranch
1,320± Acres in Carbon County, Montana • $2,950,000
Property ID: 4423650
Bolstad Farm & Ranch
2,286± Acres in Fergus County, Montana • $1,850,000
Property ID: 4423654
Dawson County Country Living
63± Acres in Dawson County, Montana • $325,000
Property ID: 4761006
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$995,000
WESTERNLAND.NET ROY READY • BROKER, RANCH & LAND SPECIALIST • ROY@WESTERNLAND.NET • 307.921.0170 • 307.234.2211 VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/134274
Macho Canyon Ranch S A N M I G U E L C O U N T Y, N E W M E X I C O
Macho Canyon Ranch could be a family compound, mountain retreat, corporate retreat or a quiet getaway to share with friends. It adjoins the 1.6-million-acre Santa Fe National Forest for unparalleled hiking and has six bedrooms, eight baths and over 6,500 square feet of heated living areas in three exquisite architectural structures. This is an extraordinarily flexible estate that presents superb lifestyle choices making it impossible to describe the beauty and peacefulness of this magnificent estate. 156Âą Acres | $2,495,000 PROPERTY ID: 4327866
51 Jack Rabbit Lane S A N TA F E C O U N T Y NEW MEXICO
This territorial-style compound is brimming with elegant features indoors and out. The spacious home features five bedrooms, eight baths, dual offices, a courtyard with a fountain and a relaxing outdoor swimming pool.
19.72Âą Acres | $3,900,000 PROPERTY ID: 4404139
Darlene Streit | 505.920.8001 | 505.982.6207 | DStreit@DStreit.com S A N TA FE R E A L E S TAT E PRO PE R T Y.C O M | S OT H E BYS H O M E S .C O M / S A N TA FE View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/987127 | 223 North Guadalupe, #469, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
R I G RT O N A 421± FENCED ACRES 9 SEPARATE PARCELS
WARREN COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA $13,500,000 PLANE HANGAR 6 PRIVATE HOMES
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This is the quintessential family compound offering the ultimate in privacy, year-round natural beauty and space for all to enjoy. The property consists of nine parcels combined to total over 421 fenced acres. There are six separate custom homes, a 6,000± square-foot office building, a 2,000-foot-long private paved runway and an 8,000-square-foot hangar for your plane. Each home was custom made with rustic decor throughout, keeping harmony with the adjacent Pennsylvania Allegheny National Forest. Wake up with your morning coffee, relaxing on your private deck offering unsurpassed views of the mountains and valleys that surround you and enjoying the scent of the
surrounding pines. Homes incorporate features such as handhewn custom carved beams, metal roofs, copper farmhouse sinks, natural stone fireplaces, antler chandeliers, granite countertops, classic Heartland appliances and some stained glass windows. Most of the homes are situated so that you cannot see one from the other, assuring that everyone enjoys their “downtime.” Most of the homes cannot be seen from any road, so a private tour is the only way to truly grasp the natural beauty and serenity of this genuinely unique offering. This is a property for the most discerning buyer who truly appreciates natural beauty and quality construction and values their time to recharge. Property ID: 4468356
THOMAS SEAMAN • TSEAMAN@KW.COM • (814) 737-1242 2550 VILLAGE COMMON DRIVE, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16506 VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/121238 KELLER WILLIAMS ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA • EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED
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COLD SPRING RANCH
RED ROCK RIVER RETREAT
EAST BENCH RANCH
3,350± ACRES IN MADISON COUNTY MONTANA
31± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA
1,550± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA
This fine elk property has solid consideration to agriculture and is a stone's throw from the famed Madison River—offering something for buyers of all criteria. Modest improvements include a log home, indoor arena and nostalgic barn.
This fishing retreat offers a variety of recreational amenities. A beautiful home, guest house and oversized garage create the perfect compound which is wonderfully positioned into the landscape while not affecting the recreational pursuits.
This ranch has a long list of improvements and is located in an active wildlife corridor. It has extensive recreation, scores of high-mountain lakes and opportunities for exploring one of the most picturesque landscapes in Montana.
Property ID: 3980422 • $4,999,000
Property ID: 4706009 • $1,650,000
Property ID: 4705859 • $1,900,000
CHANCE BERNALL, BROKER | (406) 683-2234 | INFO@BEAVERHEADHOMEANDRANCH.COM
EL RANCHO CUCHARA
CARRICA RANCH
3,617± ACRES IN MITCHELL COUNTY, TEXAS | PROPERTY ID: 3835029
42,000± ACRES IN CIBOLA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
This unique property is located 17 miles south of Colorado City, Texas, on Highway 208.
Hunting and cattle ranch just south of Grants, New Mexico. Permitted for 1,300 head yearlings 6 months.
Surrounded by a high fence, the ranch contains exceptional game. The whitetail deer population, with incorporated trophy genetics, has been carefully managed
Log home, manager's home, old log cabin, four elk permits, good wells and miles of water lines and drinkers. Good traps and corrals for shipping livestock. County road through ranch.
through purchases as well as through breeding on the property.
Great large permit ranch with great hunting. Co-Listed with Fallon-Cortese Land.
DALTON MADDOX, AGENT | (325) 242-1708 DALTONMADDOX@HUGHES.NET
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LAND FOR SALE 160 Acres
400 Acres
40 Acres
160± Acres in Garfield County, Oklahoma
400± Acres Offered in 3 Tracts in Custer County, Oklahoma
40± Acres in Major County, Oklahoma
This farm has a creek running through the east side of the property with heavy timber following the contour of the creek. If you are looking for a great hunting property with crop land, this is the farm for you.
TR ACT 1 : 160± ACRES | $875,000 Mostly in cultivation and has good access.
Luxury home that has spacious living areas and pool. A shop completes this one-of-akind property. If you have been looking for an amazing country home with room for horses to cattle, don't miss this opportunity!
TR ACT 2 : 160± ACRES | $350,000 Consists of cropland with a windmill.
PRICE : $249,000
TRACT 3 : 80± ACRES | $150,000 Includes water well and good hunting.
PROPERT Y ID : 4726872
PROPERT Y ID : 4687572
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PRICE : $975,000 PROPERT Y ID : 4687286
LippardAuctions.com (580) 237-7174 2609 North Van Buren, Enid, Oklahoma 73703
Robert Brent • 504.236.8069 • MexicoRanchSales.com
Mexico Ranch • $354 per acre Located in a unique valley in the foothills of the Sierra Madre. Stark elevation rises from the valley floor create beautiful vistas. Easily accessed, located 45 miles from Eagle Pass, Texas. Indian rock art, probably Apache, but never officially studied. Excellent hunting, as the area is genetically proven to produce trophy whitetail deer. Ranch boasts having both bobwhite and scaled quail. Good water, no well over 150 feet deep. Lots of interior ranch roads in good condition. Three separate living structures enabling privacy between the bedrooms and the living room/kitchen. American-owned. 174
2,500± ACRES IN COAHUILA, MEXICO • $885,000
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