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Bighorn Mountain Ranch Among other species, elk hunting is incredible on Bighorn Mountain Ranch. The current owners lease the hunting to a professional outfitter and the emphasis on this hunting is for management and quality. They pay a great amount of respect to how it is hunted to ensure the animals “feel safe�. The ranch is located in Wyoming Game Hunting Unit 41 and tags for all species can be applied for during specific seasons.

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Excursions SOUTH CAROLINA The South Carolina Lowcountry Region The Impact of Forestry in South Carolina

M O N TA N A American Prairie Reserve Open Range Cuisine

GEORGIA The Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia American Bird-Dog Artist David Lanier

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Nested above the Shell Valley and sprawled across the western edge of the Big Horn Mountain Range of Wyoming, rests this 6,713 acre historic ranch. This well known legacy property is being offered for the first time since Arthur Flitner founded the homestead back in 1906. From a few acres back then, to controlling access to over 30,000, this property has evolved over the past 100 years to the legendary recreational and cattle ranch it is today. Learn about this high mountain Flitner Ranch offering and hear stories of “Life on the Land” by owners David and Paula Flitner.

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32 B I G H O R N M O U N TA I N R A N C H Nested above the Shell Valley and sprawled across the western edge of the Big Horn Mountain Range of Wyoming, rests this 6,713-acre historic ranch. This well-known legacy property is being offered for the first time since Arthur Flitner founded the homestead back in 1906. From a few acres back then, to controlling access to over 30,000, this property has evolved over the past 100 years to the legendary recreational and cattle ranch it is today. Learn about this high mountain Flitner Ranch offering and hear stories of “Life on the Land” by owners David and Paula Flitner.

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THE OW R ANCH The reverently restored historic OW Ranch in prime horse and cattle country of Sheridan, Wyoming, represents an opportunity to own one of the west’s most famous and productive cattle ranches. (following page 48)

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FAULKNER R ANCH The historic Faulkner Ranch is one of the finest turnkey ranches in all of the Texas Hill Country. This ranch is a haven for both native and exotic wildlife, and it is easily accessible with frontage on both HWY 39 and FM 187 in southwestern Kerr County, just west of the charming town of Hunt, Texas.

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THE OW RANCH Since its founding, The OW Ranch has achieved a level of significance that not only ensured its name among history but has influenced and inspired generations. Such is the power when land meets vision and vision becomes reality.

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It’s a region where you can find Spanish Moss hanging off century-old oak trees, bright green saltwater marshes and towering sand dunes at the local family friendly beaches.

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Not just a major vacation destination, Montana is a veritable melting pot of delicious grub. Photographer, Lynn Donaldson, and chef, Jay Bentley, explore the culinary world of open range cuisine.

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AMERICAN PR AIRIE RESERVE

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THE IMPAC T OF FORE S TRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA Land, forests and the forest industry are a significant part of South Carolina’s economy.

The American Prairie Reserve is on a mission to create the largest nature reserve in the continental United States, a refuge for people and wildlife preserved forever as part of America’s heritage.

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The Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia are the most physically spectacular sites in the state.

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DAVID L ANIER —THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN BIRD-DOG ARTIST The paintings of David Lanier reflect a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature.

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L AND —THE ORIGINAL AMERIC AN DRE AM Land has always been a staple of the American Dream. Owning private property comes with a lot of hidden benefits for you both now and for years to come.

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M A X I M IZ I N G YO U R O U T D O O R A DV EN T U R E VAC AT I O N S When it comes to adventure-type vacations, such as hunting, fishing, back-country hiking and camping, rafting, and other outdoor excursions, the enjoyment and satisfaction levels of the end-result will often boil down to how well prepared the traveler is for the trip, mentally, physically, and gear-wise.

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Starting on Page 100 California Outdoor Properties

Brook Cashion & Associates

Starting on Page 157

Starting on Page 120

FSBO | Chris Odekerken

Harrigan Land Company

Starting on Page 144

Starting on Page 142

Mason Morse Ranch Company

Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc

Starting on Page 122

Starting on Page 36 Texas Ranches for Sale

Swan Land Company

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Starting on Page 114 Cascade Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Starting on Page 143 Hunt Real Estate

Starting on Page 88 Mirr Ranch Group

Starting on Page 166 The Southern Land Brokers

Starting on Page 145 Chase Brothers Properties

Starting on Page 128 Joan Pletcher Real Estate Network

Starting on Page 138 Mossy Oak Properties of Alaska - Kenai

Starting on Page 154 Tim Thompson Premier Realtors

American Farm & Ranch

Starting on Page 102 Clark Company Ranch Real Estate

Starting on Page 160 Keller Williams Black Hills Lewis Realty

Starting on Page 136 Peoples Company

Starting on Page 132 Triangle National, LLC

Starting on Page 172 Agri Affiliates Inc.

Starting on Page 163

Starting on Page 147

Arnold Realty

Starting on Page 155

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

Compass South Land Sales

Starting on Page 148

Starting on Page 98

Keller Williams Umpqua Valley

Starting on Page 124 Premier Ranch Properties

LandLeader

Starting on Page 126

Ranchline

Starting on Page 110

Starting on Page 173

Trophy Class Real Estate

Twin Oaks Realty, LLC

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Property Guide C O U N T Y/ C I T Y

ACRES

PAG E

Beaverhead Home and Ranch

Benson & Mangold Real Estate

Crater Lake Realty, Inc.

Starting on Page 149 Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC

Lippard Auctioneers

Lone Eagle Land Brokerage, Inc

161

6,330

161

Letohatchee

1,088

166

Crawford

250

107

Montgomery

321

166

Crested Butte

1,650

144

Newville

201

166

Custer

2,085

90

Petrey

153

166

Divide

2,400

144

Douglas

1,285

91 92

ALASKA Kenai Peninsula

1

138

Eagle

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Kenai Peninsula

2.4

138

Eagle

4,231

92

Kenai Peninsula

2.61

138

Evergreen

162

43

Kenai Peninsula

8.84

138

Garfield

Kenai Peninsula

24.55

138

Grand

Kenai Peninsula

168.44

138

840

153

567.4

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CALIFORNIA

Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Gunnison

35.2

119

Gunnison

923

121

Gunnison

1,452

144

Hotchkiss

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108 120

Jackson

3,793

120

Glenn

8,184

100

La Plata

525

91

Mariposa

3,460

159

Las Animas

2,212

88

Merced

5,732

100

Las Animas

2,308

93

Modoc

5,025

126

1,193.61

101

Las Animas

Montecito

55.89

117

Meeker

35.91

109

Montecito

237

117

Mesa

1,480

42

Monterey

2,051

29

Mesa

58.1

163

Moffat

397.75

101

Montrose

751.4

117

Placerville

40

146

San Benito

1,855

104

78

105

San Luis Obispo

2,151

94

27,566

89

120

95

Montrose

149

95

Montrose

177

95

Montrose

286

95

Montrose

1,100

94

Montrose

3,558

90

San Luis Obispo

1,230

105

San Luis Obispo

13,570

102

Montrose

12,575

94

414

100

Montrose

24,820

94

Yolo

Wilks Ranch Brokers

119

1,595

Tehama

United Country Real Estate

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Jackson

Trinity

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Gunnison

117

San Mateo

Starting on Page 159

88

101

Paso Robles

Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Greenwich Brokerage

91

181

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Starting on Page 117

1,930

161

Napa

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PAG E

6,330

Carpinteria

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Calaveras

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ARK ANSAS Starting on Page 151

ACRES

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Coosa

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ALABAMA

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T

3,243

98

New Castle

237

108

47

101

New Castle

1,883

109

275

96

9,494

100

Ouray

-

210

146

Ouray

392

118

-

716

146

Ouray

400

156

Ouray

1,681

94

Alamosa

1,462.38

169

Ouray

2,495

94

Alamosa

6,330

161

Ridgway

110.51

156

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ACRES

PAG E

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Rio Blanco

725

89

Boise

10,600

150

Golden Valley

5,000

131

Rio Blanco

2,361

93

Idaho

4,664

150

Golden Valley

21,300

130

Rio Blanco

2,850

90

Moyie Springs

701

140

Musselshell

5,591

131

Rio Blanco

27,566

89

Valley

4,140

150

Musselshell

11,827

150

1,388

121

Valley

30,912

150

Park

690

42

17,500

43

224

137

Racetrack

2,295

123

Rosebud

7,327

131

Rosebud

53,238

66

2,960

59

Routt Routt

2,126

89

Routt

15,445

120

Edgar

Saguache

6,330

161

Henderson

157.44

137

Saguache

15,061

92

Monroe

722.27

137

Silt

237

108

Teller

126

159

2.8

156

160

93

87

116

Flagler

1,200

142

Gadsden

1,423

98

Hamilton

241

142

Lake County

180

Telluride Weld

Ridgefield

Powder River

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Sanders

K ANSAS Douglas

191

90

KENTUCKY -

Stillwater

10

174

Stillwater

43

174

Stillwater

1,896

91

300

175

214

158

Willow Creek

47

113

Gladwin

110

112

Gogebic

22

111

Buffalo

142

Kalamazoo

64

111

Chase

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Dorchester

Stillwater

MICHIGAN

FLORIDA

Cass

Lake County

1,494

142

Kalamazoo

Marion

1,100

128

Manistee

Saint Lucie

11.83

168

Saint Lucie

2,925

137

Volusia

566

142

Volusia

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174

768

123

Yellowstone

936

130

Yellowstone

1,152

131

374

172

8,480

98

NEBRASKA

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112

Cherry

3,440

132

15

113

Perkins

8,480

98

Marquette

104

99

Scotts Bluff

2,600

92

Petoskey

269

110

3,548

104

Catron

143

125

Catron

596

125

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MISSOURI

758

142

Crawford

1,910

98

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34

129

Ozark

2,470

159

-

123

129

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155

129

Augusta

42,215

122

Catron

2,076

124

-

197

128

Babb

22,480

122

Catron

6,000

125

-

362

128

Beaverhead

885

172

Colfax

77.5

173

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876

128

Beaverhead

983

172

Grant

1,514

124

Beaverhead

3,003

172

Harding

8,880.8

173

3,890

30

478

152

GEORGIA Dougherty Effingham Harris

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Big Timber

1,261

140

Lincoln

9.4

139

Buffalo

5,054

123

Lincoln

160

139

126,000

26

Lincoln

314

139

335

130

Lincoln

644.75

139

3,727

123

Lincoln

24,442

139

7,456

28

Jefferson

444

152

Dawson

Jenkins

500

152

Deer Lodge

Laurens

224

152

Deer Lodge

5,610

122

Mora

160

139

Thomas

3,267

78

Fergus

2,286

131

Mora

8,880.8

173

Otero

Adams

1,646

99

Garfield

Adams

30,912

150

Glacier

IDAHO

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Fergus

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130

17,800

127

53,238

66

Rio Arriba

42

125

400

89

Rio Arriba

2,874

120

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Rio Arriba

5,600

125

Terrell

10,666

135

Rio Arriba

16,309

121

Allendale

572

155

Waller

15

42

San Miguel

1,040

127

Beaufort

1,317.15

54

Waller

381

43

Santa Fe

5,000

127

Jasper

536

152

U TA H

500

124

30,089

95

28,009

135

Socorro Union

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SOUTH CAROLINA

Carbon

S O U T H D A K O TA Custer

3.75

160

Kane

1,280

157

Custer

106

160

Sanpete

7,973

124

168

160

Colfax

37

171

Custer

Pamlico

212

175

Hill City

16

160

Dayton

Pamlico

408.6

175

Hill City

80

160

Methow

Stokesdale

20

171

Hill City

130

160

Yakima

Winston-Salem

29

171

Hot Springs

374

160

N O R T H D A K O TA Morton

TENNESSEE 1,249

99

Benton Giles

OKLAHOMA

WA S H I N G TO N 754.95

42

430

170

2,260

136

136

147

W YO M I N G Aladdin

1,139

167

Aladdin

186

147

99

149

Albany

26,046

120

50

173

Hickman

1,735

154

Big Horn

6,713

32

Delaware

85.19

173

Maury

200

154

Big Horn

83,604

120

Love

1,180

121

Somerville

602

140

Carbon

98,424

88

Maramec

2,300

174

Williamson

15.58

154

Casper

3,138

123

Osage

1,233

133

Williamson

112

154

Casper

3,651

123

Williamson

159

154

Converse

376

93

29,268

140

Williamson

186

154

Hulett

1,160

147

Bend

73

115

Johnson

1,460

162

Bend

280

115

Bandera

705

43

Johnson

2,124

145

7.4

148

Cherokee

455

159

Newcastle

1,047

147

Newcastle

Adair

OREGON Antelope

Douglas

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Douglas

10.3

148

Colorado

22.49

165

3,669

147

Douglas

25.72

148

Coryell

486

43

Park

40

145

Douglas

47.6

148

Delta

122

42

Park

15,000

121

Douglas

59.66

148

Donley

3,553

135

Rawlins

98,424

87

Douglas

69.78

148

Floyd

1,010

132

Sheridan

89

145

160

148

Hays

51

164

Sheridan

320

145

Grant

12,013

151

Jackson

5,076

141

Sheridan

1,985

145

Grant

24,337

43

Kendall

57

143

Sheridan

11,071

145

Klamath

212.71

151

Kendall

150

143

Sheridan

49,500

44

Klamath

454

151

Kerr

223

143

Sublette

17,000

121

4,540

36

Sublette

54,883

88

209

42

Sundance

1,623

147

2,140

134

Douglas

Klamath

1,028

151

Kerr

Klamath

15,620

150

Madison

Mitchell

36,663

144

Motley

Prineville

106.55

115

Palo Pinto

973

127

Prineville

6,867

114

Palo Pinto

1,750

135

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ACRES

PAG E

507.86

114

Pecos

14,393

134

Africa

700,000

42

Terrebonne

1,700

115

Roberts

12,160

42

Belize

12,000

168

Wallowa

5,817

99

Schleicher

12,524

134

160,857

141

Mexico

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PAG E

Agri Affiliates, Inc.

172

American Farm + Ranch

42

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Lile Real Estate, Inc. Lippard Auctioneers | Team Murphy Realty, LLC

PAG E

28 161

Arnold Realty Inc.

147

Lone Eagle Land Brokerage, Inc.

42, 94

Beaverhead Home & Ranch Real Estate

172

Lowe’s International Realty Plus

168

Benson & Mangold Real Estate

158

Mason Morse Ranch Company

144

Blue Mountain Realtors

42

Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc.

142

Broken Arrow Ranch and Land Co.

169

Mirr Ranch Group

Brooke Cashion & Associates

171

Mossy Oak Properties NM Ranch & Luxury, LLC

139

Mossy Oak Properties of Alaska - Kenai

138

O’Neill Land, LLC

173

C21 Harvey Properties

42

California Outdoor Properties

29, 100

66, 87

Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty

114

Outdoor Properties LLC

153

Chas. S. Middleton and Son

134

Pearson Real Estate Co., Inc.

162

Chase Brothers Properties

145

Peoples Company

136

Clark Company Ranch Real Estate

102

Plantation Properties & Land Investments, LLC

152

Clift Land Brokers

42

Powers Land Brokerage, LLC

44, 43

Colbert Real Estate

174

Premier Intermountain Properties

130

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

156

Premier Ranch Properties

124

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury | Cyd Greer

163

Ranch Aspects | Coldwell Banker Mason Morse

106

Compass South Land Sales

155

Ranch Marketing Associates

Corder and Associates, LLC

59

Crater Lake Realty, Inc.

151

Cyprus Partners Deitra Robertson Real Estate

43

Ranchline

126

Realty Services of Eastern Carolina, Inc.

175

28

Republic Ranches

141

42

Sotheby’s International Realty

117

Fay Ranches Inc.

140

Sotheby’s International Realty Greenwich Brokerage

116

Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC

149

Star Land & Realty Company

164

FSBO | Bev Zwar

170

Superior Town & Country Real Estate

FSBO | Chris Odekerken

157

Swan Land Company

Hall and Hall

26, 30

Harrigan Land Company LLC Hayden Outdoors Real Estate

120 32

Hunt Real Estate

143

Jacobs Properties

42

Taylor Land Investments Team Murphy Realty | M4 Ranch Group Texas Ranch Brokers Texas Ranches for Sale

43 122 43 118 43 36

The Chickering Company, Inc.

146

Joan Pletcher Real Estate Network

128

The Southern Land Brokers

166

Joe B Houchens Auctioneers

175

The Whitney Land Company

43

Jon Kohler & Associates LLC

54

The Wright Group

78

Keith Cheatham Real Estate

174

Tim Thompson Premier Realtors LLC

154

Keller Williams Umpqua Valley

148

Triangle National, LLC | Superior Land Network

132

LandLeader

98

Legacy Acres Properties

167

Legacy Lands, LLC

42

Lewis Realty | Keller Williams Black Hills

160

Leyco Real Estate

165

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Trophy Class Real Estate

110

Twin Oaks Realty, Inc.

173

United Country Real Estate | UC Ranch Properties

159

Wilks Ranch Brokers

150

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I LO V E FA L L . J U S T F L AT LO V E I T— A N D I ’ M N OT S U R E W H Y. It may go back to my growing up years in Mississippi. Although fall in the South wasn’t a distinct season decorated with colorful leaves, it was the season of football and hunting.

It was a cool breeze that pushed out the oppressive heat and ushered in the promise of upcoming holidays. It was bountiful harvest marked by celebratory county fairs. It was a last hurrah before the damp chill of winter.

These days, I watch in awe as fall marches across the Rockies leaving a blazing trail of yellow aspens in its wake. I count the days until the snow falls and we can strap on our skis. Like a child, I anticipate the holidays. I get a little giddy about the prospect of cradling my new baby granddaughter, seeing our soon to be two-year-old granddaughter in her Halloween costume, and having my family gathered around our table.

Fall makes me want to hit the road. The crowds are smaller. The weather is close to perfect. And there is so much to see.

This issue is inspired by wanderlust. Come along on our second installment of “Excursions” that will take us to Montana where we’ll explore the American Prairie Reserve, an effort to create the nation’s largest nature reserve, and then stop by for a quick visit and a visual bite with acclaimed Chef Jay Bentley and Lynn Donaldson, a noted photographer who captures images of open range food and much more throughout the Mountain West.

Then we’re going to swing down South. First, we’ll take a jaunt through South Carolina and explore the lowcountry with Stan Swofford. Of course, no trip to the area is complete without standing in a forest with American Forest Management who will be our guide to timber.

And while we’re in the “neighborhood,” we’re going to take a jag down to Georgia because we can’t miss chatting with David Lanier, a painter and sculptor who showcases the heritage of the sporting life. And we’d be remiss not to explore the seven natural wonders of Georgia while the leaves are changing.

Give into your wanderlust even if you don’t leave your favorite chair. Flip through the pages and go on an excursion, whether it’s to the Mountain West, the Deep South or to the ranch of your dreams located somewhere in between. You’ll be glad that you hit the road. . . .

Lauret Jarvis Editor-in-Chief • ljarvis@land.com

“Wanderlusting” with my granddaughter, Camden

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J E R R Y G. R A A U M Social, outgoing, classic Montana farmer

a · f i · c i · o · n a · d o | əˌfiSHəˈnädō noun a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject or pastime Home Northeastern Montana Occupation Retired Farmer Air, Water, Wind or Fire Free flowing air describes me best Perfect Day on the Land When the harvest is done and the crop is in the bin Sunrise or Sunset Sunset Most Beautiful Scene Encountered in Nature Hiking to a waterfall in the Mission Mountains near Missoula, Montana Lovestruck with land and life on the land When I came back to Montana to start farming Biggest Joy of Land Being my own boss Land Ownership—Do we Own it or does it Own Us? We own the land but nature owns us Most Profound Lesson Living on the Land No-till farming to protect the land from wind and water erosion Land Stewardship and Nature I want my children and grandchildren to protect the environment Good Advice for the Next Generation of Land Owners No-till farming Favorite Place on Earth A golf course

TO SUCCEED IN LIFE YOU NEED THREE THINGS: A WISHBONE. A BACKBONE AND A FUNNY BONE.”

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Stan Swofford is a Land Professional with National Land Realty, focusing on land sales in the South Carolina lowcountry region and also Southeast Georgia. He is an active outdoor enthusiast who was born and raised in the South Carolina lowcountry, and currently resides in Beaufort. He graduated from Georgia Southern University and worked as a construction project manager for several years before becoming a full-time real estate professional. Stan was raised hunting and fishing with his grandfather and still enjoys spending the majority of his time being in the woods or on the water. He is also a committee member of the Lowcountry Landowner Association, advocating for forestry, wildlife, conservation and landowner rights. (803) 942-2394. � Find out more SwoffordLand.com

Serving as Carolinas Real Estate Operations manager with American Forest Management, Inc., Chris Miller has 16 years of combined forestry and land brokerage experience. His focus is oversight of the land brokerage staff in the North Carolina and South Carolina offices and assisting area landowners with the management, acquisition and disposition of their forestland and farms.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in forest management from North Carolina State University, he is a North and South Carolina registered forester and a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina and South Carolina. He carries the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) credential with the Realtors Land Institute. � Find out more AmericanForestManagement.com

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 wildlife-related issues.

Greg served as President of Texas Wildlife Association � through July 2015. Find out more WildlifeSystems.com

L AUR A BARKER Laura Barker is a Communications and Marketing Specialist for the REALTORS® Land Institute. She graduated from Clark University in May 2017 and has been with RLI since October 2017, moving up from Marketing Intern into her current role. � Find out more RLILand.com

DAN BRUNK Dan Brunk is the Marketing Director for LandLeader and is based in Colorado. Dan brings over 20 years of marketing and advertising experience to the team from the real estate, television, publishing, retail marketing and communication industries. Dan manages the marketing strategy for LandLeader globally, and works closely with members to enable them with a strategic and efficient marketing campaign to work best for each brokerage member. Such tactics include a new national television show on RFDTV, integrated lead and syndication program leading online presence and yielding over 10 million brand impressions annually for LandLeader and its members.

For interest in joining LandLeader, please contact � (844) 281-4301. Find out more LandLeader.com

Shotgun Life is the first online magazine devoted to the great people who participate in the shotgun sports. Their goal is to provide you with the best coverage in wing and clays shooting. That includes places to shoot, ways to improve your shooting and the latest new products.

Everything you need to know about the shotgun sports is a mouse-click away because Shotgun Life is your dynamic resource for the most current and useful information as it � becomes available. Find out more ShotgunLife.com

IRWIN GREENSTEIN Irwin Greenstein is the publisher of Shotgun Life, the first online magazine dedicated to the best in wing and clays � shooting. Find out more ShotgunLife.com

American Forest Management has helped landowners manage, sell, buy, improve and enjoy millions of acres of land for over 50 years. They remain keenly focused on their vision of making ownership more rewarding by helping people explore the full potential of their land. � Find out more AmericanForestManagement.com

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American Prairie Reserve is a freestanding Montanabased nonprofit. Their main focus is to purchase and permanently hold title to private lands that glue together a vast mosaic of existing public lands so that the region is managed thoughtfully and collaboratively with state and federal agencies for wildlife conservation and public � access. Find out more AmericanPrairie.org

Designed for publication online, the New Georgia Encyclopedia is an authoritative resource that contains original content and helps users understand the rich history and diverse culture of Georgia's still-unfolding � story. Find out more GeorgiaEncyclopedia.org

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Treeline was born in the mountains of Bozeman, Montana. They are a small-batch, artisan coffee roaster in pursuit of an unforgettable cup of coffee. They pride themselves on sourcing excellent coffees seasonally and roasting each bean to highlight the unique flavors that make for a rich and dynamic cup of coffee. Yes, they are coffee lovers, but they are also adventurers, travelers and outdoor enthusiasts!

Beartooth Products offers hunting, shooting and camouflage gun accessories featuring camo patterns by Mossy Oak and Realtree. After tough hunting conditions damaged one too many guns, the StockGuard was born. The StockGuard, along with all their products, is tested in the Beartooth Wilderness. Their product line has grown and will continue to evolve with the needs of the demanding sportsman. They ensure excellence by sewing and assembling every product in their Bozeman, Montana, facility.

Find out more � TreelineCoffee.com

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M O N TA N A E X E C U T I V E COLLEC TION Executive lifestyles demand executive quality and beauty.

Montana Executive Collection provides an unparalleled selection of the finest knives and wine openers for the most discriminating tastes. Based in the beautiful Bitteroot Valley, Montana, they combine art and function to create the ultimate product for personal use, gifts, office decoration and corporate recognition.

Find out more � MtExecutiveCollection.com

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SEWE is a three-day showcase of everything we love about wildlife and nature. It brings together people of all ages, men and women, sportsmen and conservationists, artists and artisans, fans and families. Through an incredible lineup of events— from fine art exhibits, conservation education and sporting demonstrations to parties—SEWE invites us all to explore our “wild” side and pay tribute to our naturally beautiful world.

Landrum Tables is owned and operated by Native Charlestonian and craftsman Capers Landrum Cauthen. Capers Cauthen has dedicated his life to re-purposing and reclaiming Charleston's history, a history that would otherwise rot in landfills. At Landrum Tables, they handcraft every piece of furniture in Charleston, South Carolina, using locally reclaimed wood. They aspire to create furniture with a heart, a soul and a memory by giving Charleston's History a second life.

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Blackberry Patch creates delicious, handcrafted, smallbatch fruit syrups, toppings, preserves and salsas. Founded by farmers in 1988, Blackberry Patch harvested local fruits and used time-honored Southern techniques to make jams, jellies and syrups. Their products are handcrafted in Thomasville, Georgia, a welcoming, small Southern town that has served as a source of inspiration for many of their time-tested recipes. Their products have a just-likemother-made-it good taste, because each is made with allnatural flavors and ingredients. Blackberry Patch is equally committed to operating in the spirit of stewardship.

Find out more � BlackberryPatch.com

LIT TLE BARN APOTHECARY Little Barn Apothecary believes in the luxury of simplicity. They take inspiration from the earth and the raw beauty of its natural elements to provide unique formulations designed to evoke a feeling of wellbeing. Their products are 100% vegan, cruelty free and truly all-natural. Each botanical ingredient is selected by hand, and each product is carefully crafted in smallbatch apothecary tradition in their micro facility in Atlanta, Georgia. No synthetic or “filler” ingredients are used. They want you to be able to turn your box over, look at the ingredient list and feel good about everything that you’re putting on your skin—Uncomplicated products with real results.

Find out more � LittleBarnApothecary.com

2019 SPORTING CALENDAR Maison de Papier's focus is on producing high-quality stationery products with a style that is distinctly southern. Perfect for the gentleman sportsman, their 2019 Sporting Calendar is printed on linen cardstock, and each month's card features season game. The package includes a brass easel.

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The Original American Dream Story by Laura Barker Courtesy of The REALTORS® Land Institute

L A N D H A S A L W A Y S B E E N A S T A P L E of the American Dream. From the Homestead Act of 1862 to the ongoing battle for Amazon’s second headquarters, Americans have held the desire to own and prosper from their own land close to their hearts. While owning private property today is different in many ways than land ownership in the 1800s, many of the same benefits still remain. Owning private property comes with a lot of hidden benefits for you both now and for years to come.

Before we dive into the many benefits of private land ownership, let’s distinguish what separates private property from public.

Private property is land that is owned by individuals or corporations. The owner of a private property has the right of use, lease, and occupation over the land.

Public properties, on the other hand, are owned by public authorities. This land does not belong to any one person. That means the use and occupation of public land is decided on by committees and political groups instead of individuals. Owning private property makes it much simpler to decide what to do with the land. Let’s take a look at some other benefits of private land ownership.

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Your Land, Your Choice The most obvious (and biggest) benefit to owning private property is the freedom to do what you want with your land. Of course, you still have to follow local and federal law, but how you use the land is largely up to you. This is a huge benefit if you’ve been eyeing some land as a potential transitional property and you are able to find its highest and best use.

“Transitional land real estate properties are diamonds in the rough and being able to identify and properly market these types of properties can be quite lucrative,” said Bob Turner, ALC, 2016 National President of the REALTORS® Land Institute during his presentation at the last National Association of Realtors® Conference and Expo in Chicago. Owning private transitional land means you may just get to pocket the most profit.

Supply and Demand Land is a limited resource. You can’t just create more land. That’s why land real estate in areas like California and New York are so expensive. There is only so much land to go around, and everyone wants some. Even when the market is bad, people still need land to grow crops, raise livestock, and build homes on.

In the current economy, you might not even be thinking about putting your private property on the market. Especially since owning property now can be seen as insurance against the next economic depression. Plus, keeping your land in good condition ensures that future generations will have a limited resource to profit on should tough times come around. Timberland, a long-term investment that can sometimes see very little return in the first few years, is a great investment for this very reason.

“One favorable characteristic of timberland is trees continue to grow in volume, and thus value, regardless of what is going on in the current economy,” says Bob King, ALC, with Resource Management Sources in Anderson, SC. “If timber prices are unfavorable, the timber can be stored on the stump and allowed to grow until prices become favorable again. This cannot be said for other investments like stocks or gold.”

Long Term Increase Historically, some investments in land have had better returns than the broad equity markets. Farmland investments have averaged a steady rate of return over the past two decades. It is also an excellent way to diversify your stock portfolio. Farmland values do not always mimic the market, so if other stocks plunge in value, you are less likely to lose all your investment money.

People who invest all their money in a certain market or stock tend to risk losing it all when the market turns, so assets like land real estate can help balance out a portfolio and make it more stable.

The gradual increase in value makes land a great retirement investment. Land, especially raw land, comes with tax advantages that even the most seasoned investor might not know about. “Some investors may not realize that property is a permissible retirement asset, but tax-advantaged savings vehicles like IRAs and 401(k)s can own a house, commercial building, or vacant land the same way they can own stocks,” says Bill Humphrey, CEO and Co-Founder of New Direction IRA, in Louisville, CO, in a guest post for the RLI blog.

Tax Benefits of Private Property Depending on the type of land you own, you could be entitled to certain tax benefits. For example, with vacant land, you can elect to add your expenses to your land’s cost basis. This can significantly decrease your taxable gain. In addition, the ability to take advantage of 1031 exchanges to defer taxes after the sale of a property when purchasing a new one is a big benefit to landowners.

According to Suzanne Goldstein Baker, the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc., “The agriculture community benefits broadly from Section 1031 like-kind exchanges. Farmers and ranchers use §1031 to achieve operational efficiencies by combining acreage to acquire higher grade land, and making the economics work in conservation conveyances, exchanging easements or title to environmentally sensitive land for more productive, less sensitive tracts.” Additionally, in her article for the REALTORS® Land Institute’s Terra Firma Magazine, she explained that “Retiring farmers are able to exchange their most valuable asset, their farm, for other real estate without diminishing the value of their life savings.”

Although private land ownership comes with many benefits, it has been on a slow decline for years. This is a result of many factors. Some people are wary of investing in land real estate after the housing crash of the early 2000s. Huge companies like Google gobbling up thousands of acres of land also doesn’t help. We hope this article inspires you to take advantage of the many benefits private land ownership has to offer.

If you are interested in owning your own piece of land, make sure to use RLI’s Find A Land Consultant online search tool to find a qualified agent in your area to assist with your purchase. As Accredited Land Consultant Ray Brownfield with Land Pro, LLC in Oswego, IL, says, “Truly the best thing someone interested in buying land can do is retain a professional real estate broker who is a member of the REALTORS® Land Institute and is an expert Accredited Land Consultant (ALC). This individual will represent your best interests and at the end of the day save you time, and money, making a land investment an enjoyable long lasting experience.” Land transactions require the specialized expertise of an agent with education and experience in the field, so make sure to find one before stepping into your own American Dream property. ° FALL 2018

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SECURING L ARGE P R O P E R T I E S : S M A R THOME SECURIT Y TIPS FOR L ARGER LOTS

We look at the burgeoning trend of microfarming in non-rural, urban areas. Plus: meet the owners of Florida’s S&S Micro Farm. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

If you’re a landowner seeking to balance land use with conservation, and you want to make sure your vision for your property remains intact beyond your lifetime, consider setting up a conservation easement. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

Securing a large property with smart home technology may require some creativity, but you may be surprised by the range of tools at your disposal. Our expert provides a rundown of what you should expect and consider. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

VISIT L AND.COM TO SUBSCRIBE T O O U R B I W E E K LY NEWSLET TER Packed with the latest tips and advice for land buyers plus the hottest new land listings throughout the country

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From defining your target buyer to closing the final deal, get the essentials for successfully preparing your land or rural property for sale with our exclusive downloadable guide. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

With so many different platforms available, the idea of establishing and maintaining a socialmedia presence can be daunting. Focus your efforts and improve your results with these tips. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

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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

W H AT YO U N EED TO KNOW WHEN SELLING INHERITED PROPERT Y

Selling family property that you’ve inherited isn’t all that different from selling any other piece of land you own. The hardest part may be deciding what to do with the land, especially if you have an emotional attachment to it. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

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Download our guide to the best land-buying strategies, packed with advice from some of the best and most experienced land brokers in the business. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

Understanding land-use specifics will set you up for success when it’s time to finally buy that vacant land on which you’ve been keeping tabs.

Here’s our guide to the most important landuse classifications. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

If you are planning to buy or sell land, it’s essential to know exactly which rights are included. As a landowner, you clearly control the fields, forests, ponds, buildings and other things on the surface, but what about what’s below ground? � 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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F I V E FA B U LO U S P R O P ER T I E S T H AT C AUGHT OUR MAGA ZINE TE AM ’ S E YE ON THE L AND.COM NET WORK

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FOR SEVEN SUMMERS IN ALASKA , I HAD THE PLEASURE OF GUIDING RICH AND VIVIAN ROTH O F T H E R O T H F A M I LY W H O C U R R E N T LY O W N T H I S PROPERTY. IT ’S NO SURPRISE, THIS RANCH HOLDS A GREAT REPUTATION AS ONE OF THE MORE PRODUCTIVE AND LARGEST C A T T L E R A N C H E S I N M O N T A N A . E X T R E M E LY R A R E T O S E E A PROPERTY WITH THIS MUCH HISTORY AND DIVERSITY ON THE MARKET. INCREDIBLE PLACE RUN BY INCREDIBLE PEOPLE.”

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Cover Story Story by Dan Brunk | Presented by Hayden Outdoors

It ’s not very often to run into someone who’s lived his whole life on one property.

It’s even more rare that the land that’s been a part of someone’s life was homesteaded over a hundred years ago. And when you hear stories of cattle drives starting at 2:30am and finishing after dark, and that land was selling for 5 cents an acre when their ranch was founded, that’s when you know you’re talking about real history and legendary stories that are few and far between in today’s America.

Broker Partners Dax Hayden and Bill Vacek of Hayden Outdoors Real Estate had the ultimate pleasure of meeting Dave and Paula Flitner at the upper mountain parcel of the famous Flitner Ranch near Greybull, Wyoming. After 84 years on the land, it was time for Mr. Flitner and wife Paula to downsize, and among many suitors, they chose the Hayden team to handle the sale of their amazing ranch.

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After a brief meeting to tour the ranch and gather assets for marketing, it was clear that this property was a prime candidate for a feature on LandLeader Television, a TV show that airs on RFDTV July through December. Dax Hayden knew the story had to be told to the masses. “There is too much history with David, Paula and the Flitner Ranch to not showcase it on our show. Stories like this need to be told, it’s the history of how our country was built.”

In an interview shot for the episode, the Hayden Outdoors film production team got to learn about the real life of a Wyoming rancher, seasoned pilot and wildlife conservationist and his decision to sell the property after his many years of hard work on the ranch.

PEOPLE USED TO TELL ME HOW WONDERFUL AND ROMANTIC I T I S TO B E A C O W B OY.” D AV I D CHUCKLED, “THEY NEVER DID EXPERIENCE THE REAL THING!” “We’ve had five generations on the ranch, and have had many businesses on the properties over the years.

We run cattle and do a farming operation in the Shell Valley, raising a variety of crops including alfalfa, hay, bean, corn, malt barley and so on. We’ve got a 1,000 head feedlot and a quarter horse training operation.

On the upper ranch, now marketed as the Bighorn Mountain Ranch, we originally organized and built cabins and a lodge for a guest operation. Guests could spend a few nights with horses and a cook and experience the ranching life.” Now the property includes two lodges, six cabins, barns and sheds that act as a private residence and getaway for the Flitners.

Earlier in his life David got his pilot’s license and has had planes and helicopters at their hanger in Greybull. “We put in two heated heli-pads, one at Bald Ridge Lodge and one at Snowshoe cabins. That way we could fly a quick 8 minutes up from the Hideout Ranch below to drop off recreational clients year around. From hunters to fisherman to snowmobilers, Paula and I have done it all.”

Paula will miss the quiet days on the ranch, reading and watching the wildlife. She was integral in the design and layouts of the log homes, half of them 7 miles back on gravel roads away from everything. “I would tell David just drop me off with my books and I would be fine here for days!”

David’s life on the ranch is one you’ve seen in movies or read in books. There are too many tales and not enough time to tell them all. It’s certain that his blood, sweat and tears on this ranch are what made him the successful man he is today. But it’s not all what it’s cracked up to be.

“A lot of people think driving cows is a pretty romantic experience, but I started it when I was 5 years old.” David went on to tell great stories about rising in the dark and hitting the trail at first light, when days ended at dark in the Summer, nearly 10 PM. “In those days there were no fences, so they gathered cattle from Shell and Greybull and drove them up in the spring to the high country. The grass and carrying capacity is excellent, and we’d bring cattle up through the BLM lands following the grass as it greens up. In the Fall we bring them back down to the flat land and farm ground.”

“People used to tell me how wonderful and romantic it is to be a cowboy. “ David chuckled, “They never did experience the real thing!”

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MY GRANDFATHER WASN’ T A DRINKER AND THE WATER IS SO GOOD, THAT ONCE IN A WHILE HE’D HAVE HUNTERS IN CAMP AND WANTED A DRINK OF WHISKEY. AND MY GRANDFATHER WO U L D A LWAYS T E L L T H E M ; ‘ I D O N ’ T KNOW WHY ANYONE WOULD WANT TO DRINK WHISKEY, WHEN THIS IS THE BEST WATER ON THE BIG HORN MOUNTAINS!’, AND IT IS!”

David went on to explain how rare the excellent water is on the ranch compared to many other mountain properties. In addition to the multiple springs and creeks that run through the ranch, including White Creek, David felt a need for more water throughout the property. Over the years David and his family have built over 20 miles of clean spring water fed pipe that fill small reservoirs on the ranch, providing for year around water sources for cattle, elk, deer and wildlife. The ranch has seen a huge increase in the animal population, especially the elk. The years of conservation work has brought water to areas that didn’t have any before, helping to maintain elk populations and grow the herd.

“My grandfather wasn’t a drinker and the water is so good, that once in a while he’d have hunters in camp and wanted a drink of whiskey. And my grandfather would always tell them; ‘I don’t know why anyone would want to drink whiskey, when this is the best water on the Big Horn Mountains!’, and it is!”

David’s affection for conservation and wildlife management really came out in one of the TV interviews. Some people say they are passionate about things, but you can’t really tell if they are saying that just to say it. You know when you look into David’s eyes, his love of the land and the wildlife is strikingly apparent. And it all came through on camera.

“The one thing that should be mentioned with regards to wildlife, especially the elk. You know. . .” and then David had to catch his breath, and take a moment. Never had I seen a grown man talk so passionately about wildlife, and it brought out the emotion and dedication of the Flitner way.

“There was no place for them to hide. Now they have a sanctuary that they never had before.”

What David spoke about was that over 20 years the Wyoming Game and Fish deemed that the elk population around the region grew from under 100 to approximately 1,500, with an estimated 3,500 elk in the western Big Horn Mountains. Over the years the ranch has grown its cover and grassland for wildlife, increased water for survival and limited hunting to allow for excellent population growth of elk.

“The hunting is unbelievable. It’s normal to have 100% success. One time a hunter was hiking back to the original homestead cabin called ‘Cow Camp’ and pushed through 100 head of bulls,” said Flitner.

“Then he lay awake all night from the crashing and thrashing and bugling, and the cows were bellowing all night long” It was clear that David had done his job of wildlife conservation on the property.

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THERE WAS NO PLACE FOR THEM TO HIDE. NOW THEY HAVE A SANCTUARY THAT THEY NEVER HAD BEFORE.”

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Faulkner Ranch Featured by Texas Ranches for Sale

THE HISTORIC FAULKNER RANCH IS ONE OF THE FINEST TURNKEY RANCHES IN ALL OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY ! THIS 4 ,540± ACRE RANCH IS A HAVEN FOR BOTH NATIVE AND EXOTIC WILDLIFE AND I S E A S I LY A C C E S S I B L E W I T H F R O N T A G E O N B O T H H W Y 3 9 A N D FM 187 IN SOUTHWESTERN KERR COUNTY, JUST WEST OF THE CHARMING TOWN OF HUNT, TEXAS .

The Faulkner Ranch has been well-managed to provide an exceptional habitat for wildlife including an abundance of whitetail deer, wild turkey, dove, axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck antelope, red deer, barasingha and feral hogs. Native whitetails are managed under a Level III Managed Lands Deer Permit.

The completely high-fenced scenic ranch has over 13± miles of chip-sealed roads lined with mature trees, and the remainder of the property is reachable by conventional ranch roads. The majority of cedar has been removed, leaving a variety of oak, walnut, pecan and hackberry trees to create a picturesque landscape.

Three game-fenced pastures have been divided into 3,473± acres, 667± acres and 400± acres. Thick native grasses and plentiful vegetation for wildlife have been enhanced by a rotational grazing program.

The rustic elegance of the main house provides a warm ambiance, perfect for entertaining guests.

The 5,460± square-foot ranch-style home has four bedrooms, a massive fireplace in the living room, a wet bar, a game room complete with its own fireplace and gorgeous exposed wooden beams. The house rests on a beautifully landscaped 9.5± acre tract and includes an attached garage and two guest apartments.

A vintage school house has been restored to include a bedroom and bath, with a nearby rock pila converted into a swimming pool. The landscaped and fenced foreman’s residence is a four-bedroom, two-bath double-wide manufactured home, and a sleepingquarters barn encompasses 7,500± square feet within its six bays. The 6,250± square-foot equipment barn boasts a sturdy metal frame and concrete slab. It houses a walk-in cooler and game processing area.

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Maximizing Your Outdoor Adventure Vacations The enterprise aspects of wildlife-based recreation taking place on private land across the country Column by Greg Simons

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W H I L E T R A N S I T I N G T H R O U G H A N A I R P O R T in Montreal, on a return from a caribou hunt in Quebec, I had an opportunity to have a protracted discussion with a family who had just wrapped up a caribou hunt themselves. The husband, wife, and young teenage boy looked miserable and, based on their story, had endured what ended up being an unpleasant hunting vacation. They complained about their blistered feet, staying wet and cold much of the time, seeing no caribou until the last few days of their trip, having no selection of soft drinks, being eaten up by black flies, having very few fresh veggies to eat, and having to share camp with five other men who drank alcohol during the evening and acted more like mountain men than professional civilians. On the other hand, our group of seven hunters had just wrapped up a caribou hunt in a comparable type of camp with similar amenities and meals, not far from where the family had been hunting, and we had a wonderful time. How could it be that two separate groups had two very different experiences, but were likely dealing with very similar circumstances regarding camp conditions, terrain and weather, and game activity?

When it comes to adventure-type vacations, such as hunting, fishing, back-country hiking and camping, rafting, and other outdoor excursions, the enjoyment and satisfaction levels of the end-result will often boil down to how well prepared the traveler is for the trip, mentally, physically, and gear-wise. So, when it comes to spending one’s hard-earned money, and investing precious vacation time into such excursions, it simply makes sense for the travelers to do some homework and try to go the extra mile to ensure a fun and rewarding outcome.

Match-Making Fundamentally, having a rewarding outdoor adventure vacation begins with choosing a destination package that is well-suited for ALL individuals in the group. Are the physical demands of the trip within the boundaries of the capabilities of each attendee? Are the lodging or camp facilities adequate to keep everyone comfortable? What about the food and beverages? Are there others who will be sharing the same lodging, and if so, what about compatibility issues? There are many variables to consider when trying to sort out a plan that’s well-suited for the entire group, which will ultimately allow you to develop a pre-trip mindset that’s realistic and in-line with what your adventure package has to offer; it’s a process of match-making.

Communication with Service Provider Whether your service provider be a hunting or fishing outfitter, a travel agent, or a lodge manager, make sure that there is good communication during the time leading up to the excursion. Most operations will provide some type of pre-travel planner packet. Make sure that all individuals read through these materials so that they can best anticipate what they should realistically expect. This type of pre-travel prep will likely help sort out details such as anticipated weather conditions, license or registration requirements, special gear needs, meet and greet details, gratuity considerations and other miscellaneous trip costs, and various other possible details. Ask questions, do online research, and don’t wait until the last minute to make sure all ducks are in a row.

Appropriate Wear Having appropriate attire, from head to toe, is more important on outdoor adventure type vacations than on general travel vacations. Clothing that allows you to stay comfortable in variable and sometimes extreme environmental conditions is paramount. The family that I mentioned earlier was obviously not well-prepared for dealing with extensive walking across broken ground and dealing with rainy, cold weather. Clothing should address temperature variations, possible wet weather, appropriate fit to ensure free locomotion and comfort, possible camo or color considerations, and weight restrictions for aviation standards. Footwear is critical and should be broken-in prior to the trip. So, do not cut corners when it comes to purchasing quality outdoor clothing, and remember to do your homework on how to best pack for your trip.

Make It a Journey, Not a Destination As the late, well-known novelist penned in the classic, The Old Man and The Boy, “. . . the best part of hunting and fishing is the thinking about it before you go and the talking about it when you get back.” Indeed, part of the romance and enjoyment of outdoor adventure vacations should begin long before you arrive at your destination. Doing research on the history and ecological significance of the areas you are traveling may allow you to build out your experience by having an enlightened perspective on things. If you are driving, choose travels routes and stops that create other ancillary pleasures. Take plenty of photos so that you can later reflect and share your enjoyment with others.

Slow down, breath, take it all in, and reap the broad rewards that such adventure has to offer.

Use the “F” Word . . . Flexibility When it comes to outdoor adventure vacations, there are many variables that can throw curve balls.

Flight delays and lost luggage, unpleasant weather, cultural and language barriers, faulty equipment, slow hunting and fishing conditions, and even things such as food poisoning and twisted ankles. A word to the wise is to do your best to be open-minded on these trips, sometimes exercising patience and flexibility, and showing courtesy and compassion to those around you when dealing with challenging circumstances. In a bit of a weird way, part of the excitement of these trips should be the uncertainty and unknown, so working through those travel features by leveraging a flexible and adaptive frame of mind will work to your advantage, while also allowing you to enjoy a more stress-free experience from start to finish. ° The author, Greg Simons, co-owns a company that specializes in the development of commercial hunting enterprises and wildlife management programs on private lands.

For further information on his company, check out WildlifeSystems.com. Simons also is involved with the environmental mitigation industry.

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The OW Ranch

Revealing the Past and Continuing a Legacy Story by Charlie Powers, Broker and Jamie Destouet

SINCE ITS FOUNDING, THE OW RANCH HAS ACHIEVED A LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE T H A T N O T O N LY E N S U R E D I T S N A M E AMONG HISTORY BUT HAS INFLUENCED AND INSPIRED GENERATIONS . SUCH IS THE POWER WHEN LAND MEETS VISION AND VISION BECOMES REALITY.

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JOHN KENDRICK, MANAGER OF THE CONVERSE CATTLE COMPANY ARRIVED IN TOWN ON SUNDAY. HE LEFT THE NEXT DAY . . . TO LOOK OVER THE GRINNELL RANGE ON HANGING WOMAN CREEK WITH A VIEW OF PURCHASING SAME AND MOVING THE CONVERSE HERD THERETO . . . THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST RANGES IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY AND WE HOPE SATISFACTORY ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE WHEREBY THE CONVERSE COMPANY WILL SECURE IT.”

—Sheridan Enterprise MARCH 16, 1889

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THE STORY OF THE OW IS OVER T WO CENTURIES O L D , but a story that still ripples through Wyoming’s current, inspiring those to look to the richness of the earth and create something grand from her splendor.

Leadbetter Webster Land Company Inc. and Powers Land Brokerage, LLC have been selected as the brokerage team to co-list the OW Ranch.

Their decades of experience with diverse Western properties, consistent sales success, and notable integrity to their clients have led the two firms to represent a new sale of The OW Ranch. We had the opportunity to interview Charlie Powers, Owner/Broker of Powers Land Brokerage and a member of the American Farm + Ranch network of Brokers/Agents.

So, what is so special about The OW Ranch? It has a respected reputation and an illustrious history, yet for those who call Sheridan, Wyoming, home, the ranch is more than just a high-profile neighbor.

As Powers describes, John Kendrick was a maverick entrepreneur. As an orphan in Texas, he did not come from much, so as a young man in 1879 he signed on with a cattle drive headed north, survived its dangers, and learned along the way. He naturally took to the cattle industry and as John made his way toward where the rivers ran north in south central Montana, he found the land where livestock could thrive, and large cattle ranch could be built.

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“While only graduating fifth grade, it’s told that John read a lot and did well at saving money. By 1889 he had became Super Intendent of Converse Cattle Company and established the current location of the OW as its headquarters.” said Powers. “John Kendrick went on to assemble hundreds of thousands of acres of some of the most productive grass land in the area and eventually represented the people of Wyoming as their governor and three-time senator. Wyoming had given him a great life, so he returned the favor.”

In addition to his other talents, John Kendrick was a business builder and philanthropist. He constructed many buildings that still stand as part of the Sheridan skyline (marked at the top with a “K”) and donated land to create public parks, the notable Trails End Museum, and other community areas.

In the late 1980s the family eventually broke up the Kendrick Ranch and sold its grazing units to neighbors such as the Padlock; loyal ranch employees; and new comers such as Pritchard Gordon. The Kendrick Family headquarters and 5,000 acres were acquired by Jim Guercio, a talented music producer and owner of the Caribou Ranch in Colorado. Over the last thirty years, Jim has worked passionately to restore the original OW buildings and re-assemble the massive ranch. Today, the OW holds 50,000± contiguous acres, but has lost none of the charm, romance or influence. How does one come to represent such an iconic property?

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“It’s my experience,” remarked Powers. “Any Broker would be extremely pleased to represent such a well-known ranch and, in many ways, the city of Sheridan. I’ve had several buyers who are so inspired by the OW story, they’ve also expressed interest in picking up where Jim is leaving off and assembling an even larger ranch, and that opportunity is here. For example, we have a neighbor’s 17,500 acres also listed for sale that would bolt on nicely. You always hope to get a ranch like the OW, but now that it’s real for me, it’s such an honor. Jim Guercio has been a true steward of the land and it is rare to find a ranch in such good condition that has had smart investments made in improvements that benefit cattle.”

“At its core, the OW is a masterpiece of natural design. Timber, some merchantable, line the rimrock and rolling valleys adding to the abundant cover for livestock and wildlife. After being one of the top producers at the recent fall Superior calf sale, the OW is going into the 2018 winter with 1,250 head of bred cows plus replacement heifers and bulls. Several resident elk herds call the OW home. And these elk—we’re talking 400-inch record-sized bulls. When you add to that 200-inch class mule deer, black bear and antelope, this is also a hunter’s dream estate.”

And what puts such great gains on livestock and yields wildlife of such quality? Some of the best grass country in the West. The OW Ranch boasts quality soils, good precipitation and a variety of native warm- and coolseason grasses. This ensures abundant, high-protein forage year-round for wildlife and livestock alike.

“This is just a really cool place for a cow guy,” Charlie lets out a short laugh.

“When you think of all the history, the romance and all the ways nature and man work in tandem here, it’s a really solid low overhead working ranch.”

Charlie goes on to explain how owner Jim Guercio invests annually in upgrades to water, fencing, and working improvements. In addition to miles of new fence and stock water pipeline extensions, windmills have been converted into solar wells. This kind of work takes both finances and fortitude, as well as an attitude that wants to see the ranch grow capacity.

Supplementing numerous springs and seasonal streams, there are over 69 stock tank locations (19 solar wells and 10 electric wells) that provide water to approximately 40 cross fenced pastures. The grass has been well managed, and a cattle operator will appreciate the potential for increased stocking rates with continued water development.

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The OW benefits from three separate and fully functional headquarters on the far west, middle and far east side of the ranch. In this way, the OW can house at least three families and spread the staff presence equally across the wide expanse of the ranch which is nearly 16 miles long and 12 miles tall. Well-connected county and ranch roads provide excellent access to all parts of the ranch. With 5 living quarters as well as shipping corrals, several barns, and two large equipment shops the OW Ranch is equipped to launch the new ownership forward.

At 3,600 to 4,300 feet in elevation, the vast foothills create broad grassfilled valleys and parklike meadows in the Juniper and Ponderosa ridges.

Nestled in the incredible setting today, many of Kendrick’s original OW buildings are listed on the National Historic Registry thanks to Jim Guercio’s restoration of John Kendrick’s legacy buildings under the supervision of famed architect Johnathan Foote.

So, to whom does The OW Ranch call? A historian or a cattleman?

Someone who desires seclusion or the spotlight? A ranch collector or one looking for “the one”? It sounds like a complicated question, but to Charlie, the answer comes easy.

Ideally, the new owner would have a passion for land, livestock and legacy.

The OW is secluded on 50,000± acres less than an hour northeast of Sheridan in Big Horn County, Montana. It shares fence line with the Diamond Cross Ranch which has a history of ownership by one of the wealthiest families in the world. One could lie low and continue to develop this incredible grass and timber ranch in peace or step into the cultural fabric of the Sheridan community. Both Kendrick and Guercio believed in this area and it is now poised as an up-and-coming beacon of the West. A place where light manufacturing and business development, railroad and interstate highway, and abundant natural resources fuel the human spirit of pursuing the land’s bounty.

Come to Sheridan. Fall in love. And become part of the fabric at The OW Ranch. ° To discover more about the OW Ranch and to schedule your private tour, contact Charlie Powers at Powers Land Brokerage at 307.217.2777 or charlie@powerslandbrokerage.com. See more photos and details at PowersLandBrokerage.com or TheOWRanch.com.

phtotgraphy courtesty Sherri Stewart O’Hara

GEOGRAPHY & DEMOGRAPHICS State Abbreviation State Capital State Size Number of Counties Highest Point National Parks State Population (2015) State Population Density Top 5 Cities (2010 population)

SC Columbia Total (Land + Water) 32,020 square miles Land Only 30,110 square miles 46 Sassafras Mountain, 3,560 feet Congaree National Park 4,896,146 162.6 people / square mile Columbia (129,272) • Charleston (120,083) North Charleston (97,471) Mount Pleasant (67,843) • Rock Hill (66,154)

FUN FACTS The Carolina colony was established by the British, and it was split in 1729 into North and South Carolina as it was deemed to big to govern effectively. Carolina is named after King Charles I. Carolus is the Latin word for Charles.

The first opera performed in the United States, a comic ballad opera called Flora, opened in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1735.

The Charleston Tea Plantation, located on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, is the only working tea plantation in the United States.

Morgan Island in South Carolina houses the only colony of free-ranging rhesus monkeys in the United States. Morgan Island is also known as Monkey Island. There are about 3,500 monkeys in the colony.

The Charleston Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, is the first museum in America. It was founded in 1773 and opened to the public in 1824.

Johnston, South Carolina, is known as the Peach Capital of the World.

The first battle of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter, South Carolina.

In South Carolina, a person must be 18 years old to legally play a pinball machine.

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In its own Lit tle World Story by Stan Swofford, National Land Realty

MOST PEOPLE’S IDEA OF THE PERFECT RURAL PROPERTY WOULD INCLUDE A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING—UPLAND TIMBER, OPEN FIELDS, A FRESHWATER POND OR CREEK, A HARDWOOD S WA M P A N D M AY B E E V E N A S A LT WAT E R C R E E K O R MARSH. IT WOULD BE USEFUL FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES LIKE HUNTING, FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING OR RIDING ATVS . AND IT WOULD ALSO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GENERATING ADDITIONAL INCOME, SUCH AS FARMING, TIMBER, OR RANCHING. SO, WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THERE’S A PLACE IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES WHERE YOU CAN HAVE ALL THOSE THINGS IN ONE PROPERTY?

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I T ’ S A R E G I O N W H E R E you can find Spanish Moss hanging off century-old oak trees, bright green saltwater marshes and towering sand dunes at the local family friendly beaches. It’s the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Many people have heard that the term “Lowcountry” usually includes the counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper (represented in the dark burgundy color in the map on left).

Originally, the South Carolina Lowcountry included all the counties below the fall line (the geological boundary separating an upland from a lowland). Many counties in the southern part of the state consider themselves to be a part of the Lowcountry region, generally anywhere from Charleston, over towards Aiken/Augusta, back to Beaufort, and all the way down to Savannah, Georgia, sitting on the state line.

But whether you’re just visiting for the weekend or searching for the perfect property in the South Carolina Lowcountry, it’s undeniable that this region has a lot to offer. Within 30 minutes, you can go to the beach or you can go hunting, saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing. Or you can visit Savannah, Georgia, or Charleston all within an hour’s drive. You have the city life, rural life and the beach all at your convenience.

You can find properties anywhere from 50 to 5,000 acres that accomplish all your land goals and dreams. Properties that have pine or hardwood timber, open upland fields, maybe a small swamp or creek bottom that wildlife love to frequent. Or maybe a property that borders one of the many fresh or saltwater rivers that cover the region.

The great thing about land in the Lowcountry region is that it is so diverse and encompasses so many different uses in such a short distance and in a fairly small, convenient area. The elevation above sea level can change fairly drastically from one end of a county to another, and even more from county to county (zero-foot elevation in parts of Beaufort county to a 300-foot elevation in parts of Allendale county, only about 45 miles away).

Although these areas can be drastically different, they’re generally very flat, with little to no large hills. This is very similar to the feeling you have while driving through the whole area and witnessing how everything just peacefully rolls together in a sense. Beaches roll into marshes, which roll into swamps, then into heavily wooded areas, into agricultural fields and livestock pastures (with many blended all together in between).

In one place you may have a farmer on a tractor in his fields planting crops such as cotton, corn, soybeans, or peanuts; while his son is loading hay to take to the pasture for their horses and cows. Right down the road you may have a logger thinning a couple hundred acres of 30-year-old loblolly pine trees to help convert into quail hunting habitat, right down from a sandy hill where a landscaper is raking pine straw from a 25-acre stand of young longleaf pines. Then, a couple miles down the road there’s a hunter sitting on the edge of a freshwater creek in an old hardwood swamp bottom waiting to take a rifle or bow shot at a big whitetail deer, an eastern wild turkey or maybe a wild hog. All the while, about 45 miles away, his wife is laying out on the beach taking in some sun, while his kids are out on the boat with grandpa fishing on a saltwater river or marsh flat for redfish and trout.

The South Carolina Lowcountry is also known for its multitude of historic large plantations, some where you can visit and schedule your hunting trips in advance. The main types of hunting you can do in the Lowcountry include, but are not limited to, turkey, deer, hogs, quail, ducks, and doves.

If you’re looking for more of a day that includes sightseeing, be sure to visit one of the historical towns or cities, such as Charleston, Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, or Savannah, Georgia.

So, whether you’re a general outdoorsman, a hunter or a fisherman, the South Carolina Lowcountry offers a wide variety of land opportunities and outdoor activities for everyone from anywhere. °

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BE AUFORT COUNT Y • SOUTH C AROLINA 1 , 3 1 7. 1 5 A C R E S O F F E R E D AT $ 1 5 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 Bindon Plantation is soul inspiring and defines what we all love about the lowcountry of South Carolina. The centuries-old live oak drive, live oak canopied homesite and waterfront vistas place you in a simpler time and place. And, the location couldn’t possibly be any better. You’re away from the hustle and bustle but lie within a short drive or boat ride to some of the most unique and desirable coastal towns, fine restaurants and beaches on the entire East coast. There are not many opportunities like Bindon left in the lowcountry of this size and caliber that aren’t developed or heavily encumbered.

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The Impact of Forestry in South Carolina

Story by Chris Miller Carolinas Real Estate Operations Manager American Forest Management

A M E R I C A N F O R E S T M A N A G E M E N T was born out of a passion for land and a desire to work with landowners. In fact, our company tagline is “We’re in this Together” because we know our work is all about relationships— the relationships between land utilization and conservation, the relationship between the landowner and property, and ultimately, the relationship between American Forest Management and the clients we serve.

South Carolina is our company’s birthplace and the perfect location to start a forestry consulting business. American Forest Management (AFM) was founded in 1966 in the central South Carolina City of Sumter by Bartow S. Shaw, Jr., to provide consulting services for private forest landowners. For over 50 years, the company has been fortunate to grow from a one-man firm to over 265 employees that now assists landowners across the country in 17 states from 49 offices. American Forest Management offers land, wildlife and timber management, recreational licensing, and real estate services. We operate in virtually every major timber-producing region in the United States, collectively managing over 6.5 million acres of land for our clients. Our company culture remains connected to those local communities in which we operate and the individuals who own the land.

The diversity of South Carolina Land, forests, and the forest industry are a significant part of South Carolina’s economy. Over 67% of the state’s total land area is covered in forests. The forestry sector provides over 84,000 jobs to South Carolinians and has an economic impact of $21 billion annually. Timber is South Carolina’s top harvested crop, and the state continues to grow more wood volume than it harvests each year. The state is home to over 140 manufacturing facilities of forest products, including 75 lumber mills, 15 plywood mills, 8 pulp and paper mills, 10 chip mills, 5 pole producers, 3 oriented strand board (OSB) plants, the balance being fuel, pellet, and other facilities. South Carolina has the resource as well as a healthy network of markets to utilize the resource, which is critical to support land values and landowner returns over the long term.

South Carolina is an active real estate market for our company as it offers quality soil and climate for agriculture, timber and competitive forest products markets for forest investment. Of course, it is also a great place to live. At American Forest Management, we have buyers from all over the country who are looking to relocate and own acreage in the state because the area has a rich history, coastal areas and excellent recreation options including high-quality hunting, and equestrian uses.

Autumn is a great time to visit South Carolina, as its diverse regional landscapes provide ample opportunities to enjoy scenic outdoor excursions.

It’s the time when fall’s sunny days and chilly nights transform the trees from green to a blend of oranges, reds, golds and pinks. This color change is actually triggered by decreased day length rather than weather or temperature as one might expect. The shorter days trigger deciduous plants to stop producing chlorophyll, the green substance that absorbs sunlight and creates energy for the plant to grow. As the chlorophyll is absorbed back into the plant to store every last bit of energy in preparation for the winter, it exposes the underlying pigments which produce those vibrant fall colors. The vibrancy and duration of those colors do depend on the weather leading up to and during the fall, in general we have about 2 weeks of peak color to enjoy each year.

South Carolina is divided into three geographic regions—the Coastal Plain, the Midlands, and the Upstate. The Coastal Plain, also referred to as the Low Country by the locals, stretches from the popular Myrtle Beach area down the coastline to Hilton Head Island. The Coastal Plain is most widely recognized for

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their white-sand beaches and fishing villages but is also home to historic rice and cotton plantations. These plantations provide historic beauty, agriculture, and many of those lands now grow and produce pine timber.

The ACE Basin area south of Charleston represents one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the east coast of the US. The ACE acronym comes from the Ashepoo, Combahee, and South Edisto River which all converge in this area. This area contains pine and hardwood uplands, forest wetlands, fresh, brackish, and salt-water marshes, barrier islands, and beaches. The Nature Conservancy designated the area one of “The Last Great Places” because of its importance. It is one of the most highly sought-after birding destinations in the world, which is now one of the top national outdoor pastimes.

The Midlands Region is located in the center of the state and includes the state capital, Columbia, home to the University of South Carolina. The Midlands have a strong agricultural and industrial presence along the highly connective interstate network that includes I-20, I-26, I-77 and I-95. An amazing location in the Midlands to enjoy fall and the outdoors is the Congaree National Park, just outside of Columbia in Hopkins, SC. The Congaree is the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the southeastern United States.

It is home to some incredibly large old growth trees that can be easily viewed from raised boardwalks through the forest. The park features 25 champion trees that are the largest of their species in the country and the highest concentration of these large trees anywhere.

The Upstate, or Up Country region transitions from the rolling hills of the Midlands up to the Blue Ridge Mountains along the North Carolina and Georgia border. This area is most densely populated from the Rock Hill area just below Charlotte, NC to Greenville, SC. Greenville has recently experienced explosive growth, as it is home to a large BMW car manufacturing facility and Clemson University.

The Upstate includes the counties located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are beautifully spotted with vibrant foliage in the fall. Foliage color typically peaks around the last week of October in the higher elevations and continues into the first week of November. A great way to view the tree foliage in the upstate is by taking a drive along SC Highway 11 also known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic National Byway, which extends over 100 miles from Gaffney all the way around to Lake Hartwell on the Georgia border.

“All three regions of South Carolina have a lot to offer those who own, or are looking to own property,” Chris Miller said. “From the natural landscape, mild climate, quality jobs, events, rich history, and low cost of living, it has all the ingredients of a great place to own land.”

Of our forty-nine total offices, seven are located in South Carolina, so we can serve landowners throughout the state.

We’re in this for the land. We’re in this for the people.

Our company strives to provide solutions for any natural resources or landrelated need a landowner may encounter. AFM’s primary service is land management, which includes planning, timber inventory, reforestation, and silvicultural activities. Silviculture is the growing and cultivation of trees, similar to agriculture being the growing and cultivation of food crops. Silvicultural activities include tree planting, herbicide applications, mechanical site preparation, and fertilization. Our planning group takes the data from the forest and uses that to project growth, harvest times, cash flows, and expenses. All of this information can be incorporated into a comprehensive plan that guides the landowner in the management of their forest to help them accomplish their objectives and make good business decisions.

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with broad backgrounds and experience. We are members of numerous research co-operatives at universities within our footprint to ensure our clients get the most accurate information. For example, through our membership in the Tree Improvement Cooperative at NC State University, our clients have access to their genetics database. This database assists us in selecting the best possible tree genetics for planting on their property. Certain genetic families within a species have more favorable characteristics, like tree form or growth, than others and we can select what to plant based on our clients’ long-term objectives for their property.

One of the most critical times for a landowner is when they sell timber—whether it’s a final harvest when mature, or an intermediate thinning. Most landowners only have the opportunity to sell timber once or twice in their lifetime, as it can take 30 years or more for a stand to mature. This makes it difficult for a landowner to know what their timber is worth at the time of sale, or how to best market it. Unfortunately, landowners can be taken advantage of by being advised to sell at the wrong time or at a below-market price. It is wise to have an advocate working with you, on your side, to assist in confirming the harvest is set up properly to comply with your desires and best management practices, completing a pre-sale appraisal so you know what to expect from the sale, and ensuring the land is marketed properly and at the right time to realize the highest return to the landowner on a competitive basis. We can offer this service and peace of mind to our clients because we’re involved in the market on a weekly basis and handle multiple sales.

Therefore, we have access to up-to-date information that would be impossible for an individual to obtain on their own.

“Another highly critical time is when individuals buy or sell their land.

We have a dedicated team of land agents in our local offices to assist current and future owners of rural real estate,” said Tom Margo, director of Investment Services. “Our team of agents have forestry, farming, and wildlife backgrounds so they understand how to work with sellers to present their property in the best view and how to find what a particular client is searching for in a purchase.”

AFM’s land agents benefit from the support of our other service groups, which is a major asset to our sales staff and their clients. Clients benefit from their agents’ access to all of our in-house experts and company resources. Our agents can get advice from foresters on a tracts’ timber value and wildlife biologist on a tracts’ habitat or game populations.

Our appraisal staff can provide them with comparable sale information to help form quality price opinions. Our forest planners can help them with harvest schedules and cash flow projections. Our GIS and mapping department can provide maps of the land and our in-house marketing staff can help them present the properties favorably to the public. This depth of service and expertise is hard to match in the marketplace.

Relationships Our business is sustained through long-term relationships. We are proud to have managed properties through multiple rotations of timber and ownerships, and we even have current clients that are the thirdgeneration owner of their family land.

One of our long-time clients said it well: “We view American Forest Management as an extension of our own company. They are our boots on the ground—making sure our land is properly cared for and that we have a proper accounting of our land asset. When it comes time to sell timber or land, AFM ensures the marketing occurs properly and the highest price is realized. They have the experience and relationships within their local offices across the nation to make sure the best contractors are utilized, and the best practices are deployed, which leads to superior results for us (the landowner).”

Our goal is to be there when our clients buy land, manage their land so it meets their needs while they own, and, if they choose to sell, find another steward to continue in their legacy. In our business, the joy in our work is our relationships with the people that own the land. We truly believe we are in it together with landowners throughout the years, and we cannot succeed in the long term unless our clients succeed as well. ° FALL 2018

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GEOGRAPHY & DEMOGRAPHICS State Abbreviation State Capital State Size Number of Counties Highest Point National Parks State Population (2015) State Population Density Top 5 Cities (2010 population)

MT Helena Total (Land + Water) 147,042 square miles Land Only 145,552 square miles 56 Granite Peak, 12,807 feet Glacier National Park 1,032,949 7.1 people / square mile Billings (104,170) • Missoula (66,788) Great Falls (58,505) • Bozeman (37,280) Butte-Silver Bow (33.525)

FUN FACTS Montana’s name is derived from the Spanish word “montaña” meaning “mountainous.”

Montana is the only state in the US to share land border with three Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Montana is home to the hydrological apex of North America on Triple Divide Peak. From this spot, water flows to three oceans: Hudson Bay (Arctic), Gulf of Mexico (Atlantic) and the Pacific Ocean.

The coldest temperature on record for the contiguous United States was -70°F (-57°C), recorded on January 20, 1954 in Rogers Pass, Montana.

The largest snowflake ever observed was 15 inches wide. It was recorded at Fort Keogh, Montana, on January 28, 1887.

Yellowstone National Park in southern Montana and northern Wyoming was the first national park in the United States.

In Montana, it is illegal ro pretend to abuse an animal in the presence of a minor.

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S A N D ER S C O U N T Y • M O N TA N A 2 , 9 6 0 A C R E S O F F E R E D AT $ 2 , 8 8 8 , 0 0 0 A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a truly historic western ranch, as big as your imagination. Nearly 3,000 acres of grazing and timber land with unbelievable views from every location on the property. Remnants of five or six old homesteads from several generations dot this gem of a ranch sitting in the heart of the Camas Prairie area overlooking the Little Bitteroot Valley, surrounded by mountains, with peaks to Flathead Lake and beyond. Coppedge Gulch Creek meanders through, and several springs support 250 cow-calf pairs and the surrounding landscape. The feeling of tranquility and serenity is unsurpassed!

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TRANSPL ANTED PARISIAN, DANIEL BONNOT, OF THE LOUIS XVI, BEFORE MOVING TO MONTANA ON A PERMANENT VACATION. HE LIVES IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA

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Photos by Lynn Donaldson Recipe Stories by Jay Bentley, Open Range

M O N T A N A I S A P L A C E W I T H A L O T O F grass, and a lot of grass means red meat and wild game. Historians tell us the first residents were Native American tribes who followed the woolly mammoth across the frozen expanse of the Bering Straits. Today, their descendants, the Crow, Blackfoot, Gros Ventre, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Shoshone, Sioux, and Flathead comprise the principle Montana nations. Their ancestors were big meat eaters! Their diets relied mainly on bison, elk, and antelope that roamed the region’s immense grasslands in huge numbers. When the Lewis and Clark expedition passed through on its journey to the Pacific, the explorers’ journals were filled with passages exalting the incredible variety of game they encountered. Unfortunately for the tribes and the animals, the stories in those journals spelled the beginning of the end for plentiful wild game.

Grass was gold and there were fortunes to be made. In less than a life span, the bison were virtually exterminated. The native tribes were subdued and “relocated” to reservations, where, once out of the way, they could begin the process of becoming “civilized.” The age of cultivated, grass-fed beef had begun.

The opening of the range happened in a few short years as cattlemen and sheep men arrived from all over to get rich in the livestock business. At first, the longhorn was the steer of choice because of its heartiness and ability to survive the cruel climate. In those days there was nothing but open range and these tough critters would graze over thousands of square miles like the bison they replaced. One problem was that longhorns tended to taste as tough as the landscape they roamed. Soon, they were replaced by more delectable Angus and Herefords, and like the bison before them, the longhorn all but disappeared. Blizzards, drought, range wars, and fluctuating prices took their toll on the original cattle and sheep empires and most of the old ranches were broken up and sectioned off as the days of the open range drew to an end. Some cattle and sheep men got rich but most faded away, their era over.

Today, cattle and, to a smaller extent, sheep, still account for most of the ranching industry in Montana, but since nothing stays the same, a new beast is gaining popularity. Although they presently account for only a small share of the total livestock, bison are making a widely heralded return to the marketplace. Because of their low fat content, heartiness, and just plain romantic appeal, a lot of Montana ranches are switching from cattle to buffalo production. The acknowledged king of the buffalo movement is Ted Turner, who has dedicated his 1.5 million acres in Montana, New Mexico, and Nebraska to return bison to the land and to dinner tables.

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Monster Sirloin

As the proprietor of a steakhouse, I frequently get asked: “What’s your favorite steak?” It depends. For pan-searing a single steak, rib-eye is my favorite. But my favorite piece of meat to throw on the grill at home is a 1¾- to 2-inch-thick centercut sirloin, with an inch of fat around the edge. People tend to think incorrectly of sirloin steak as one of the cheaper, inferior cuts, and a lot of the old-time Montana steakhouses still carry them on their menus.

When you try to grill any steak that’s less than an inch thick, you’re bucking a good outcome. Just remember, fat is essential to the flavor of the cut as it melts and drips during the cooking. This allows the flame to flare up and lightly char the outside edges of the steak during the grilling process.

Sicilian-Style Venison Tenderloin

This is a variation of a bison recipe that also appears in this book and was featured by my friend the late A.J. McLane in Esquire’s “Man at His Best.” This is a great way to do any red meat tenderloins: beef, antelope, and even pork or lamb. With venison, I have the best results when I make medallions out of the backstraps or tender loins.

The blend of sweet wine and tomatoes with the salty anchovies and capers evokes the taste of Sicily. Simple, fast, and great! It goes well with penne dressed with toasted garlic, red pepper flakes, and olive oil. Add a crispy green salad, some crusty bread, and a bottle of good Chianti or some other soft and fruity red wine.

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Rack of Lamb with Dijon Herb Crust

One of the first things I learned under Chef Daniel Bonnot at the Louis XVI restaurant in New Orleans was how to do his classic rendition of Rack of Lamb en Croute. In this case the crust wasn’t the usual puff pastry but a savory blend of breadcrumbs, herbs, and Dijon mustard. That was a long time ago, but this dish has an ageless quality that few dishes can boast. Some chefs like to “French” the lamb racks prior to cooking, which involves trimming all of the fat around the loin and cutting the fat and connective tissue off the rib bones themselves all the way to the eye.

I’m lazy and I like to cook the racks the way they come, with the fat and meat that cling naturally to the bones. It gives me something to gnaw on. Trimming may improve the appearance but I’ll take the fat.

Plancha-Grilled Salmon with Fresh Basil Chimichurri

Here is a great twist on grilled salmon fillets. Even though the classic chimichurri sauce from Argentina is usually made from fresh oregano and parsley, I used the taste of fresh basil to enhance the flavor of plancha-grilled salmon: a reflection on how well the two flavors complement each other. The basil chimichurri may also be used in other applications, such as on grilled chicken breasts or pounded pork loin.

Campfire Trout

If you’ve never had a fresh brook or cutthroat trout out of a cold, clear Montana mountain lake, cooked over an open fire on the shore, then you’ve missed one of life’s great pleasures. The whole process is simplicity itself: fresh trout, flour, butter (or bacon fat), salt and pepper, and a cast-iron frying pan. That’s not to say you can’t do this at home; I often do, particularly for breakfast. (Yes, I can leave home and in less than an hour return with my catch.) But usually it’s something best done in the outdoors, preferably, camped beside the body of water that provided the fish.

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Nachitoches Meat Pies

A thousand miles south of Butte is a little town on the Cane River in western Louisiana where they have been eating meat pies since the late 1700s.

Nachitoches is a charming little town of antebellum houses nestled along a beautiful bayou laced with Spanish moss. At Lasyone’s you can buy a classic meat pie just like the ones sold by the street vendors and shops almost 200 years ago. The only difference is now they fry them in canola oil rather than lard. The concept is similar to the Butte pies but the Nachitoches pies are fried instead of baked, and the filling is much spicier. Wrap them well and these fully cooked pies will freeze for months.

Dutch-Oven Bison Stew

Today, it’s not like it was in the midnineteenth century, when the bison population ran in the millions before it was nearly wiped out. That said, between Yellowstone National Park in the south, Ted Turner’s ranch holdings in the middle, and the National Bison Refuge at Moise in the northwest, together with smaller bison ranching operations in between, Montana has become a virtual bison factory. I think it’s great (although many cattlemen would take serious issue with that statement). Bison meat is very high in protein, low in fat, and damn good eating, and this simple recipe is one of the best. You don’t have to cook this dish in a Dutch oven over an open fire for it to be outstanding, and furthermore, you don’t have to serve it steaming hot on tin plates, in a hunting camp, pitched by the side of a rushing mountain stream, but it helps.

Huckleberry Ice Cream

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Lynn collects Hereford cow figurines and vintage Tony Lama cowgirl boots. She’s partial to gravel roads, Tammy Wynette and farm-fresh everything. She loves her job and feels like a professional tumbleweed. She confirmed this love after several years in New York City. It’s now fun to go back to her Big Apple stomping grounds, but the West is where my heart is.

She’s an avid runner & a perfectionist, but she doesn’t need a lot of planning. She’s a fly by the seat of her pants & reacts to what’s in front of her. Last year, she visited 25 cities on assignment, often stacking jobs so tightly that Delta’s Sky Club began to feel like her home office. She’s a big believer in carry-on travel; she fills her Lowepro backpack with gear and just a couple other things. She can’t stand sitting still.

She married a grown-up Tom Sawyer, book smart but full of adventure. And that adventure has landed them in places all over the globe, sometimes with their three kids in tow. She feels very lucky to have found a balance of being based in Montana but shooting for clients all over the world. She just loves that one day she might be photographing Ted Turner on his Snowcrest Ranch . . . and then a few days later find herself in a man camp in the Bakken Oil Fields or at an upscale lodge in Venezuela. “You just never know where your camera is going to take you”, she says.

Discover more about Lynn and her work → LynnDonaldson.com

Jay Bentley • Open Range

Not just a major vacation destination, Montana is a veritable melting pot of delicious grub. Add to it the wide-open spaces, outdoor living, and the riches of nature, and it’s enough to make any vacationer question the decision to go home! Prepare yourself for what the authors call “great, honest, and authentically hearty chow you can prepare at home,” the Montana way. Open Range, written by Jay Bentley and Patrick Dillon, serves up generous portions of meat—including venison, quail, duck, elk, fish, pork, and beef—in near-excess, and all manner of favorite local steakhouse sides.

Jay Bentley has been the founder, chef, and owner, of several Montana restaurants over the years including The Continental Divide, in Ennis, and the The Mint Bar and Café in Belgrade outside of Bozeman. He and his wife Mary Timmer Bentley have recently opened a new restaurant in downtown Bozeman called,surprisingly enough, Open Range, featuring farm to market regional cuisine and of course Montana raised beef, pork and lamb.

At the ancient age of 40, he got his start as an apprentice in New Orleans under transplanted Parisian chef Daniel Bonnot at the venerable Louis XVI restaurant and worked several other French kitchens in the South. After the opening his first restaurant, The Continental Divide in Ennis, he went on to serve stints as corporate chef to several major American corporations including Whirlpool, Sunbeam, and Coleman.

Photo Credit: Justine Jane Photography

Jay, along with his wife Mary, reside in Bozeman, a haven for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts, nestled in the mountains of Southwest Montana where he eats, drinks, and chases wild trout with an old bamboo fly rod.

Learn more about Jay’s restaurant → OpenRangeMT.com

Publisher → Running Press

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Antelope Springs Ranch

G A R F I EL D & R O S EB U D C O U N T I E S • M O N TA N A 5 3 , 2 3 8 ± A C R E S O F F E R E D AT $ 1 6 , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 The 53,238-acre Antelope Springs Ranch is a historically profitable cattle ranch located in the heart of eastern Montana’s grazing country. Using holistic ranch management techniques, the ranch currently supports more than 1,000 year-round cow units, as well as 700+ sheep during the summer months. Thanks to its abundant water rights, pipelines and recently improved water infrastructure, the ranch has remained productive even during recent drought years. The ranch is fully equipped with all necessary agricultural improvements, including managers’ homes, large equipment sheds, shops, loafing sheds, calving barns, scales and corrals.

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American Prairie Reserve THE AMERICAN PRAIRIE RESERVE’S MISSION IS TO CREATE THE LARGEST NATURE RESERVE IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES , A REFUGE FOR PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE PRESERVED FOREVER AS PART OF AMERICA’ S HERITAGE .

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The Great Plains is a landscape that has been valued by humans for centuries, from the Native Americans who inhabited it to the artists, explorers and fur trappers who marveled at its wildlife bounty. Since the 19th century, a variety of efforts have been undertaken to ensure that America’s Great Plains remains intact for future generations.

Homesteaders, and now ranchers, have worked to make a living raising livestock while preserving wildlife species that could live in harmony with ranching operations. Numerous hunting groups have fought to conserve critical wildlife habitat and have pushed for legislation to ensure viable populations of game animals. And conservation and science-based organizations have worked to restore many native species of plants and animals.

In 1999, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) published Ecoregional Planning in the Northern Great Plains Steppe, which, for the first time, pinpointed specific, critical areas of the Northern Great Plains that were the most viable for conserving the existing diversity of plants and animals. The region just north of the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Montana was identified as a top priority for grassland conservation, owing to the relatively pristine condition of the land and the diversity of wildlife species in the area.

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Shortly after TNC published its findings, World Wildlife Fund decided to initiate a conservation effort in the Montana Glaciated Plains, one of the key areas identified by TNC. They determined that an independent entity, capable of focusing all of its time and resources on the preservation of Montana’s Northern Great Plains, would be the best vehicle through which to initiate a large-scale conservation effort. In June 2001, The Prairie Foundation was officially formed as an independent non-profit organization, later named American Prairie Foundation and now simply American Prairie Reserve.

Today, American Prairie Reserve is a freestanding Montana-based nonprofit that started to assemble land in 2004. Their main focus is to purchase and permanently hold title to private lands that glue together a vast mosaic of existing public lands so that the region is managed thoughtfully and collaboratively with state and federal agencies for wildlife conservation and public access.

The idea of preserving a unique area of the American prairie, to be enjoyed forever and by all walks of life, has been worked on diligently, and in a variety of ways, for well over one hundred years. At American Prairie Reserve, they view thier work as continuing the legacy of a long line of talented people and committed organizations as well as honoring a landscape that has helped shaped the vitality and character of our country.

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RESTORING THE PRAIRIE Prairies were one of the ecologically richest landscapes on earth but are now one of the most globally impacted and threatened biomes. Across the world, less than two percent have been permanently conserved. Numerous species and ecological functions have been dramatically reduced and are imperiled.

American Prairie Reserve aims to restore a complete and fully functioning prairie ecosystem, the largest of its kind in North America. This is critical to securing long-term conservation of our grasslands. They also aim to restore the natural abundance of species in the region by relying on sound science. Their approach is rigorous, collaborative and action-oriented.

RESERVE MANAGEMENT The Reserve’s approach to land management and biodiversity restoration is built around the Freese Scale for Grassland Restoration. Developed by conservation biologist Dr. Curt Freese with Dr. Kyran Kunkel and Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf, the Freese Scale identifies the ten major ecological drivers for restoring and conserving biodiversity on temperate grasslands. This scale can be used by land managers trying to achieve a balance between agricultural production and biodiversity as well as those, like the Reserve, which are solely focused on maximizing native prairie biodiversity.

Each year, Reserve staff, along with input and data from experts, partners, and the Landmark program, rate the regions of American Prairie Reserve according to the Freese Scale. The total score for a particular area is recorded and retained, allowing for annual comparisons. Armed with this information, they decide what approaches in management could lead to an improved score for a particular area of the Reserve.

H A B I TAT R E S TO R AT I O N Rebuilding wildlife populations means providing resilient and rich habitats where animals can move and thrive.

Restoring Plowed Land → For the disturbed areas that are now owned by the Reserve, they are actively working to improve the soil and native vegetation Fence Removal and Modification → Fence removal and modification is one of the Reserve’s ongoing effort to increase connectivity and ease the movement of animals like pronghorn Prescribed Fire → Historically, fire was a critical component of the prairie ecosystem, but it is no longer a player in the ecology of the northern Great Plains Stream and Riparian Restoration → Prairie streams once supported a diverse array of plants and wildlife but much of this habitat been lost and the Reserve is working on restoration

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WILDLIFE RESTORATION Although this region was once known for its abundance of wildlife, current wildlife populations are greatly diminished. American Prairie Reserve works to rebuild wildlife populations in three strategic ways: • Collaborating with state and federal agencies, who oversee all wildlife management decisions, on their population targets for at-risk species such as swift fox • Partnering with ranching operations around the Reserve’s edges to increase tolerance for wildlife reducing the amount of kills and the region’s habitat fragmentation • Restoring the habitat they own to create conditions that help animals move, eat, and thrive Bison Restoration → The Reserve reintroduced bison in 2005 after a 120-year absence At-Risk Animals → The Reserve is deep in research and action taking place to help prairie dogs, grassland birds, cougars, swift fox, pronghorn, and black-footed ferrets Wild Sky Ranches → Ranchers enrolled in their Wild Sky program receive financial incentives to manage their properties in alignment with the Reserve’s goals for biodiversity

Photo Credit: Diane Hargreaves

BUILDING THE RESERVE The innovative model for building American Prairie Reserve calls for stitching together three million acres of existing public lands using private lands purchased from willing sellers.

When these fragmented public and private lands are connected, the Reserve will provide a continuous land area collaboratively managed for wildlife and recreation, the largest of its kind in the Lower 48 states.

Since 2004, American Prairie Reserve has completed 26 transactions to build their habitat base of 399,379 acres. Of this total: • 91,588 acres are private lands owned by the Reserve • 307,791 acres are public lands (federal and state) leased by the Reserve most iconic protected areas, the Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystems.

Impact on Leases in the C.M.R. National Wildlife Refuge American Prairie Reserve’s acquisitions have also resulted in the retirement of 63,777 acres of cattle grazing leases in the neighboring Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. Some ranches purchased by the Reserve historically held grazing privileges on the refuge that do not transfer to new owners, meaning that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can now restore the habitat primarily for wildlife use.

LEARN MORE The American Prairie Reserve is located on the legendary high plains surrounding the Missouri River in northeastern Montana.

In 2016, the Reserve launched the Land of Legacy campaign, the most ambitious era in their 15-year journey to create the largest nature reserve in the continental United States. The multi-year campaign is centered on several major initiatives, including: • Accelerating land acquisition to expand the size of the Reserve • Building a National Discovery Center, Campground & Welcome Center in Lewistown, Montana • Establishing a Hut-to-Hut Trail System • Creating a National Prize awarded annually to a distinguished American • Transforming their giving programs to inspire donors from all walks of life Visit AmericanPrairie.org to discover more about the programs and impact the American Prairie Reserve is creating on behalf of future generations. ° FALL 2018

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GEOGRAPHY & DEMOGRAPHICS State Abbreviation State Capital State Size Number of Counties Highest Point National Parks State Population (2015) State Population Density Top 5 Cities (2010 population)

GA Atlanta Total (Land + Water) 59,425 square miles Land Only 57,906 square miles 159 Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet None 10,214,860 176.4 people / square mile Atlanta (420,003) • Augusta (195,844) Columbus (189,885) • Savannah (136,286) Athens (115,452)

FUN FACTS Georgia was named for King George II of England.

Georgia was founded in 1732 by British Member of Parliament James Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe’s original intention was to use the colony as a place for debt-ridden people to get a fresh start.

Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River.

Coca-Cola was invented in May 1886 by John Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia.

The popular theme park Six Flags Over Georgia was actually named for six flags that flew over the lands that comprise presentday Georgia. The six flags are that of England, Spain, France, Confederate States of America, United States, and Georgia.

In Georgia, it’s illegal to live on a boat for more than 30 days during a calendar year.

Wesleyan College in Macon was the first college in the world established as a full college for women. It started in 1836 as Georgia Female College.

Georgia is the only state with an official State Crop—the peanut.

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The Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia Courtesy of New Georgia Encyclopedia

T H E S E V E N N A T U R A L W O N D E R S O F G E O R G I A are the most physically spectacular or unusual sites in the state. These landscape formations resulted from powerful forces of nature during geologic time—probably more than 60,000,000 years ago—and, with the exception of Providence Canyon, predate human activity in Georgia.

The first list of natural wonders was compiled by the state librarian, Ella May Thornton, in response to an inquiry by a journalist. Her list, which appeared in the Atlanta Georgian magazine on December 26, 1926, included Stone Mountain, Okefenokee Swamp, Amicalola Falls, Tallulah Gorge, Warm Springs, Jekyll Island Forest, and the marble vein in Longswamp Valley in Pickens County. Thornton acknowledged that some items on her list were arguable and “there are a number of others of equal rank.” Two that she selected and that the Atlanta Georgian described—Jekyll Island Forest (“wild life flourishes there almost as it did before the white men came”) and marble deposits in Pickens County (“the largest single vein of marble known to the world”)—have not made recent lists.

Two later lists of Georgia’s natural wonders appeared in Georgia Voyager magazine in 1997 and in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. The generally recognized Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia are both convenient and breathtaking!

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RADIUM SPRINGS Radium Springs, on the southern outskirts of Albany, has waters that are consistently 68 degrees, rushing from the earth at 70,000 gallons per minute.

These waters, which contain traces of radium, are the largest natural springs in Georgia. Overlooking Radium Springs is a park, featuring nature trails and an observation deck, that is located on the site of a casino that had its heyday in the 1920s. The casino was demolished in 2003 after sustaining serious damage when the Flint River flooded in 1994 and 1998.

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PROVIDENCE C ANYON Providence Canyon, sometimes called “Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon,” is located near Lumpkin in the west central part of the state. The multicolored 1,109-acre network of gorges is more than 100 feet deep. Providence Canyon is unique as a natural wonder of Georgia in that it was caused by relatively recent erosion (from human activity) over the past 150 years.

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A MI C A LO L A FA L L S Amicalola Falls near Dawsonville are the highest waterfalls in Georgia, with a drop of 729 feet. Named by Cherokee Indians for “tumbling waters,” the falls are now the site of one of Georgia’s most popular state parks, which includes an overlook at the top of the falls. An eight-mile “approach trail” links the falls to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

WA R M S PR IN GS Warm Springs, located on the lower slopes of Pine Mountain in Meriwether County, has long been known for its healing waters. Native Americans used to bring their wounded warriors to the springs, which have a year-round temperature of 88 degrees. A natural trap, about 2,800 feet underground, heats the water. In the antebellum period, a minor resort developed at the springs, later made world-famous by U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt found relief there for his polio from the mid-1920s until his death at the Little White House, his home at Warm Springs, in 1945.

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O K EFEN O K EE S WA MP The Okefenokee Swamp is the most extensive of Georgia’s natural wonders in terms of area. This wildlife refuge in southeastern Georgia covers about 700 square miles and makes up part of four counties. The Okefenokee (from the Seminole, meaning “land of trembling earth”) includes a wide variety of ecological features, ranging from sandy ridges to wet, grassy savannahs and marshes to narrow water channels and small islands, all of which support a vast range of flora and fauna.

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S T O N E M O U N TA I N Stone Mountain, in metropolitan Atlanta, is perhaps the best known of Georgia’s natural wonders. A granite dome rising 650 feet above the Piedmont plateau, Stone Mountain is about 2 miles long and 7 miles in circumference at its base. On the northeastern wall is a Confederate memorial conceived in 1914 and completed in 1970. As early as 1927, the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce proclaimed Stone Mountain to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” in reference to the original second-century B.C. list of “Seven Wonders of the World,” ancient architectural masterpieces.

TA L LU L A H G O R G E The Tallulah Gorge in northeast Georgia is a canyon formation 3 miles long and 1,200 feet deep. It was among the most visited tourist destinations in the state in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. However, Tallulah Gorge welcomed fewer visitors after 1912, when the Georgia Power Company dammed sections of the Tallulah River to produce hydroelectric power for the state’s growing population.

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3 , 2 6 7 A C R E S O F F E R E D AT $ 2 3 , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 Millpond Plantation is the country’s most iconic bobwhite quail hunting plantation.

The property has over 100 years of history and is now available for the first time in generations. The historic main house sits on 3,267 acres in the Red Hills Region and is minutes from charming downtown Thomasville. The home is 38,000 square feet under roof and has 11 bedrooms and 10.5 baths. There are seven quail courses, two established dove fields, an 85-acre lake/duckpond stocked with trophy fish and imprinted ringneck ducks.

Additionally, there is a 14-stall horse barn, 36-run dog kennel with whelping room and a six-run cocker kennel. There is an additional 799 acres that is also available for purchase.

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T H E B I R D S F L U S H E D in singles and doubles from the winter crop fields and he deftly shouldered the old Browning to down his share of quarry. Watch him in the field and you’d think he’s just another capable quail hunter. But Mr. Lanier is one of the best bird-dog painters walking the planet. As a sporting artist, he sees our natural world of birds and dogs, fields and forests, mules and horses differently than you and me; he also occupies another dimension comprised of value patterns, forms, structures, perspective, color palettes and shadows.

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“I spend as much time in the field as I can,” he said.

“I want to keep that ring of truth. The dogs I like to paint are dirty and rugged—how they look at the end of the season after running for a couple of months. They’re not cover models, I don’t glamorize them. I want to portray the truth of the dog. I want my paintings to capture their individuality.”

His photo-realistic acrylics of bird dogs have earned him widespread acclaim and funded preservation of the lands we hunt.

By his own reckoning, since the early 1990s, prints of his original painting have raised $5 to $10

million dollars in auctions and sales for conservation organizations such as the Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited and Quail Unlimited.

“The greatest satisfaction I get is working with the conservation groups,” he said.

Mr. Lanier’s sporting art has appeared on several state of Georgia duck stamps and garnered magazine covers including Gray’s Sporting Journal and Quail Unlimited. He keeps a full slate of dog portrait commissions throughout the U.S., although he always schedules time to build portfolios for the three

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major art shows he attends each year.

A few weeks after our quail hunt, I visited his rustic studio behind the Lanier’s modest suburban house in Albany. Set far back from the street, the studio of about 1,000 square feet was originally a mechanic’s garage. Paneled with cedar planks, his easel is situated near sliding glass doors that let in natural light.

“I love what I do,” he said. “I could paint fur and grass all day and love every bit of it. I never intended to be a dog painter. I painted landscapes and birds, but people really liked the dogs.”

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His inspiration arises from an all-American boyhood in Albany.

“I am fortunate to have parents that introduced me to the outdoors at an early age,” Mr. Lanier said.

He grew up hunting and fishing with his father, who he described as an outdoorsman. His father would take Mr. Lanier and his brother to their aunt’s property, some 1,000 acres, where they pitched a tent, honed their survival and trapping skills while shooting rabbits, doves and quail. He recalled his first shotgun was a single-shot .410.

The adventures shaped his observational skills about the natural world.

“There’s no place else I’d rather live,” he explained. “Most of the scenes I paint are twenty minutes from my house. We have quail plantations on three sides of us. What more could you ask for?”

But Mr. Lanier almost spent the rest of his professional days creating illustrations for religious publishing houses and local businesses until an injury changed the course of his life.

As a kid, he enjoyed coloring books and over the years realized that he was talented at drawing.

By the time he reached Albany High School he was taking art lessons there. He also pitched southpaw for the school baseball team and Little League.

“I was pretty much pitching non-stop,” he said.

During that time, though, an art teacher showed him a documentary about the American painter, Andrew Wyeth. The film got him thinking about a professional art career.

“I thought it would be good to work at home, not tied down to an office, and watch our kids grow up,” he recalled.

A relentless baseball program eventually damaged his shoulder. He was forced to take a break between the freshman and sophomore years at Troy University in Troy, Alabama for corrective surgery—ending his pitching career.

Facing a crossroads, he transferred to the acclaimed Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida in 1982, where he graduated three years later.

“I studied advertising and illustration there,” Mr. Lanier said. “At the time I thought that to make a living at art you had to do commercial art. I didn’t know anything about sporting art.”

Over the ensuing six years, he built a successful commercial art business by specializing in drawings. Come 1990, though, he encountered a surprise revelation. A friend suggested he visit the Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition (SEWE) held in Charleston, South Carolina.

“There were about 150 of the best wildlife artists in the world there,” he recalled. “We weren’t there for more than ten minutes when I said to my wife ‘I’d rather do this.’ She said she would support me.”

His wife, Cathy, decided to teach elementary school for one more year, helping provide him with the time to build a portfolio of sporting art for the show circuit.

Returning home, he immediately contacted his publishing and advertising clients and told them he was leaving the business immediately.

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“I decided to devote myself exclusively to sporting art,” he explained.

Financially, the move was a sacrifice, considering they had a young daughter. Despite the

risk, Mr. Lanier felt he was heeding a higher calling.

He writes of the turning point to sporting art on his web site: “The decision to paint wildlife was an easy one. I believe it is my purpose in life to

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show others the beauty that surrounds us and, hopefully, point people to the Divine Creator whose work I can only imitate. We are so blessed to live on such a diverse planet where the natural world is so alluring. How mundane it would be if our geography resembled that of the moon or Mars. I choose to believe that God created this world to keep us in a constant state of wonder and amazement, and it is because of that fascination that I paint the scenes and animals that I do.”

Mr. Lanier promised himself that within three years of the transition he would qualify as a SEWE exhibitor (he succeeded).

“So much of my commercial illustration work was in black and white,” he said. “I had to teach myself color painting, to find my voice in that.”

Mr. Lanier’s earliest works of game birds and hunting dogs were picked up by Ducks Unlimited and Quail Unlimited for fund raising. In effect, the groups purchase the print rights to the original paintings.

Unfortunately, he would find himself with hundreds of extra prints. He brought them to the local frame shop that sold them for three years, then realized that he could make more money selling them himself, assisted by a professional sales person. The business model was working for him so he expanded the sales team.

The next logical step would be to open his own frame shop and gallery devoted to his own art called the Plantation Gallery. That happened 22 years ago. Then in January 2018, the Laniers opened a brand new frame shop and gallery in Albany that keeps on hand about 50 of his prints and original paintings.

“People love their dogs and through the gift of art I have the chance to make them happy,” he said. °

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Continental Divide Ranch 98,424± Acres in Carbon County, Wyoming

The Cottonwood The Cottonwood is a contiguous 85-square-mile recreational and working landscape situated in northwest Wyoming, just 70 miles south of Jackson Hole. Offers 11,138 deeded acres and 43,745 acres of adjoining public lands, as well as world-class fly-fishing with 40 miles of rivers and streams. A well-balanced cattle operation, the ranch offers irrigated land and historic water rights. Contact Ken Mirr.

The Continental Divide Ranch is an outstanding large working ranch located in south-central Wyoming, near the town of Rawlins, Wyoming, and situated along the North Platte River and Haystack Mountain Range. The ranch totals approximately 98,424 total acres (28,907 deeded) and offers diversity, from irrigated hay meadows along the North Platte River, to pockets of pine and aspen draws in the Haystack Mountains. There is approximately five miles of river frontage along the famed North Platte River, providing excellent fishing and riparian habitat for wildlife, along with a significant irrigation source for productive hay ground. Ideal for the investment-minded buyer. Contact Duffy Brown or Jared Souza.

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Property ID: 5571533

Property ID: 5219741

54,883± Acres in Sublette County, Wyoming

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Open Box Z Ranch 181± Acres in Grand County, Colorado

Brunelli Ranch

With nearly three-quarters of a mile of both sides of the renowned Troublesome Creek, Open Box Z Ranch offers exceptional private fishing only two hours away from Denver. There is a recently remodeled/updated 2,800-square-foothome on the property with three bedrooms and two baths. The property enjoys exceptional water rights, with the ability to construct ponds, improve stream/fish habitat and irrigate approximately 100 acres. Excellent elk and mule deer hunting opportunities exist on both the deeded ground and adjoining public lands.

Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

Located along the Apishapa River with the Spanish Peaks towering to the northwest, lies the diverse Brunelli Ranch. This 2,212± acre property contains a unique and rare blend of farm, ranch and recreational opportunities. With the combination of irrigated hay ground surrounded by gently sloping timbered hillsides, meadows and canyons, wildlife abounds on this property. This is a turnkey operation including farm equipment. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

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2,212± Acres in Las Animas County, Colorado

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Lower Ranch at Cross Mountain 27,566± Acres in Moffat & Rio Blanco Counties, Colorado The Lower Ranch is a working landscape with compelling conservation values, including incredible water resources, wildlife habitat & recreation adjoining Dinosaur National Monument. With frontage on approximately 12 miles of the Yampa River, the ranch consists of 140,566 total acres (27,566 deeded) and is a well-balanced sheep operation. The ranch is also home to one of the largest migratory elk herds in North America. Contact Ken Mirr.

Chief Mountain Ranch 400± Acres in Glacier County, Montana 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.

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Property ID: 5571534

Property ID: 4759096

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C Cross C Ranch K-T Ranch

2,126± Acres in Routt County, Colorado

The K-T Ranch is an exceptional world-class fly-fishing ranch, containing over four miles of the White River. Includes an elegantly-restored 4,200-square-foot Victorian home, historic water rights, irrigated hay fields and trophy elk hunting on the neighboring White River National Forest. Contact Ken Mirr or Daniel Carter.

The C Cross C Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last remaining trophy ranches in one of Colorado’s most desirable areas, just 20 minutes from the resort town of Steamboat Springs. The ranch includes 2,126± deeded acres, almost one and a half miles of the Upper Yampa River, historic water rights irrigating lush hay fields, unobstructed views of the Flat Tops Wilderness, and yearround access. Contact Daniel Carter.

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Property ID: 5571594

Property ID: 5938548

725± Acres in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

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Elk Creek Ranch

Beckwith Ranch

Member/Owner Opportunities Available in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

2,085± Acres in Custer County, Colorado

This private sporting club is one of the most exclusive fly-fishing and hunting communities in the world. 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 private trout water. Purchase of a parcel includes membership with unparalleled luxury and club amenities. Offering three distinct properties.

Contact Ken Mirr or Daniel Carter.

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The scenic 2,085-acre Beckwith Ranch is a classic Wet Mountain Valley agricultural gem, boasting senior water rights, decreed irrigation ground, hay production and world-class grazing lands. With the spectacular Sangre de Cristo Range as a backdrop, and graced by the iconic white-wash and red roof “Waverly Place” improvements, the historic Beckwith is not only important to the area’s long ranching heritage, but the ranch and its current owners have played a crucial role in the land conservation legacy of the Wet Mountain Valley. Contact Woody Beardsley.

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Property ID: 5605263, 5571571 & 5571605

Property ID: 3504438

H-Z Ranch 191± Acres in Douglas County, Kansas

Oak Ridge Ranch

Nestled amongst the lush meadows in eastern Kansas is a magnificent working ranch estate, H-Z Ranch. Located adjacent to the booming city of Lawrence, the property offers a luxurious 10,000-square-foot home with beautiful landscaping, infinite recreation, pasture for livestock and breathtaking and serene views of Clinton Lake. The ranch borders the 1,500-acre Clinton Lake State Park which is known for its clear water and good fishing. With plenty of feed and heavy timbered tree lines, whitetail deer and turkey have all the habitat they need to flourish on the property. This property is ready for your horses with an indoor arena and horse barn. Contact Robb Nelson.

Oak Ridge Ranch is a classic 3,558± deeded acre Colorado intermountain recreation and production property. The landscape is gently sloping with beautiful meadows and aspen trees. This is a fabulous hunting property with loads of deer and elk, and over-the-counter tags (elk) for residents and non-residents.

The BLM trailhead for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is only a few hundred yards from the property boundary. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

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Cottonwood Springs Ranch 525± Acres in La Plata County, Colorado

Dakan Ranch 1,285± Acres in Douglas County, Colorado

The Cottonwood Springs Ranch is an immaculate mountain equestrian property just 20 minutes east of Durango. The ranch is remarkably well maintained and is known for its distinguished collection of impressive buildings and improvements, most notable of which is the 5,700-square-foot northern New Mexico territorialstyle headquarters residence and state-of-the art equestrian breeding facilities.

Situated on the banks of Texas Creek, this estate borders BLM land. Contact Woody Beardsley.

With its brilliantly colored red rock formations rising from the lush green meadows, the 1,285-acre Dakan Ranch is a spectacular property with end-ofthe-road privacy and adjacency to national forest. Situated between Denver and Colorado Springs, the ranch affords convenient access to amenities but is unique in its seclusion, scenery and solitude. A working ranch with historic water, the Dakan Ranch is truly a unique opportunity. Contact Ken Mirr.

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Trout Creek Ranch

Jeff Gordon’s Coulter Valley Ranch

1,896± Acres in Stillwater County, Montana

1,930± Acres in Garfield County , Colorado

Situated on the eastern front of Montana’s iconic Beartooth Mountain Range lies Trout Creek Ranch, a remote refuge that offers true “end-of-the-road” seclusion and privacy. With 1,896 deeded acres, the property offers pristine habitat for a plethora of wildlife, big game and upland bird hunting, two miles of Trout Creek, as well as historic improvements that have been thoughtfully reconstructed to offer modern comforts and conveniences. Contact Daniel Carter.

In close proximity to Aspen, Jeff Gordon’s Coulter Valley Ranch encompasses 1,930 acres, 524 on the lower parcel and 1,406 in the upper portion. The lower parcel comprises much of the expansive Coulter Valley, with a couple miles of Coulter Creek, and the upper parcel is home to terrific hunting. In between, is a 1,000 acre BLM permit connecting the two parcels. Includes senior water rights.

Available in its entirety or as two separate parcels. Contact Tommy Latousek.

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Property ID: 5938547

Property ID: 5571526

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Three Meadows Ranch 4,231± Acres in Eagle County, Colorado The 4,231-acre Three Meadows Ranch outside Carbondale is a scenic, recreational retreat property that has been assembled over many years by the current owner, resulting in one of the largest private holdings in the Roaring Fork Valley and by far the largest current offering on the market anywhere near Aspen. Completely self-sustaining with off-the-grid power, the residential compound is comprised of inviting cabins, bunkhouses, barn, caretaker quarters, observatory and bountiful wildlife. Contact Tommy Latousek.

East Lake Creek Retreat 40± Acres in Eagle County, Colorado Nestled among the aspens along East Lake Creek and overlooking the White River National Forest, is the private East Lake Creek Retreat with close proximity to world-class skiing in Beaver Creek and Vail. The four-bedroom main home is reminiscent of homes in Santa Fe. Just outside your door sits a corral, a barn with adjoining manager’s quarters, a quarter mile of East Lake Creek river frontage, notable water rights, and a private fishing pond. Contact Haley Mirr.

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Property ID: 5571530

Kiowa Creek Wildlife Sanctuary 2,600± Acres in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska A ranch with this kind of beauty and wildlife is not only hard to find in western Nebraska but rarely comes on the market. Situated in the Wildcat Hills, the ranch has all of the attributes of a trophy hunting property and wildlife refuge. With public hunting access on three sides, wildlife find sanctuary on this ranch. The property also features a very nice set of improvements and working facilities for cattle and horses. Contact Robb Nelson.

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North San Luis Valley Portfolio 15,061± Acres in Saguache County, Colorado The North San Luis Valley Portfolio offers the elusive combination of significant grazing/farming income, stunning scenery and exceptional recreation. Consists of five individual properties, offered individually or in aggregate. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

$24,300,000 Property ID: 5571535

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Burro Mesa Ranch 2,308± Acres in Las Animas County, Colorado The Burro Mesa Ranch is, acre for acre, one of the best elk and mule deer hunting properties in the Rocky Mountain region. The listing brokers have personally harvested bulls in excess of 350-inch and bucks in excess of 180-inch on the property. It is just one of those special places that holds large numbers of trophy bulls and bucks year-in and year-out. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

Winding River Ranch 376± Acres in Converse County, Wyoming Winding River Ranch is a 376 deeded acre property located along the North Platte River Corridor. Offers impeccable mountain views, Platte River frontage, and a new 4,000 square foot. custom home overlooking the river 169 acres of valuable irrigated land along the 1.5 miles of river frontage create a stunning setting that is a waterfowl and big game sanctuary. This ranch provides a steady cash flow too, just minutes from town. Contact Jared Souza.

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Property ID: 5571544

Spicer Arena

Strawberry Creek Ranch

160± Acres in Weld County, Colorado

2,361± Acres in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

An outstanding multi-use equestrian property on the front range, Spicer Arena is ready for any and all equestrian and rodeo events. The spacious indoor arena and lighted outdoor arena are in high demand. In addition, Spicer Arena features a very nice, recently updated four-bedroom home, as well as a 1,000-head grow yard. With 131 acres of irrigated ground, the property provides the owner ample opportunity to grow crops or feed for cattle and horses. Contact Robb Nelson.

Strawberry Creek Ranch is an easily-accessible, 2,361± acre property in northwest Colorado near Meeker that boasts three sources of income—hay production, hunting outfitting and grazing—as well as a charming, turn-of-the-century Victorian main residence and a ranch operations area featuring sturdy steel pipe fencing. This well-watered and productive ranch irrigates nearly 400 acres of hay meadows. Contact Tommy Latousek.

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Property ID: 5628592

Property ID: 5571537

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BUCKHORN MOUNTAIN RANCH

COLORADO | MONTROSE COUNTY | MONTROSE | 12,575± ACRES | $19,950,000 Buckhorn Mountain Ranch spreads across 6,573± deeded acres and 6,003± leased BLM acres of stunningly beautiful land at the base of Storm King Peak. This exceptional property is both a working cattle ranch with full facilities and a superb hunting retreat for mule deer, record elk and bear located in CO GMU 65. The ranch has two custom-built homes, guest and staff housing, features 400 acres of irrigated pastures and meadows, as well as a three-acre organic garden with greenhouses. Co-listed with Hall and Hall. Call Joey: (970) 209-4400

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THE LEGENDARY NICK GRAY RANCH

COLORADO | MONTROSE COUNTY | MONTROSE | 24,820± ACRES | $16,075,000 This is an unprecedented cattle ranch built out of the valley floor and mountains surrounding the alpine forest of the Cimarron. Offering a turnkey, year-round, 800-head cattle breeding operation with five ranches, a three-month 600-head forest grazing permit with 600 animal units. The combination of these Legendary Nick Gray Ranches has not been offered for sale. This is an extremely rare opportunity, and under the right scenario it can be purchased in various configurations. Call Joey: (970) 209-4400

MT. SNEFFELS RANCH

COLORADO | OURAY COUNTY | RIDGWAY | 2,495± ACRES | $10,600,000

COLORADO | OURAY COUNTY | RIDGWAY | 1,681± ACRES | $9,995,000

Price reduced! This beautiful ranch is operated as a stunning, high-country livestock grazing and wildlife ranch. It overlooks the entire Uncompahgre River Valley around the town of Ridgway and has unobstructed views of the entire Cimarron and San Juan mountain ranges. It begins at an elevation of 8,800 feet with wide-open sage and grass meadows and then rolls through a series of lush Gamble Oak hills to reach its final height of 9,800 feet with large, old growth stands of Aspen mixed with wildflower meadows, lush springs and Spruce and Pine covered cliffs. Call Bryan: (970) 209-7500

Set at the foot of the Sneffels range, minutes from downtown Ridgway, this magnificent ranch gives way to unobstructed views of the 14,000-foot Sneffels peak towering 6,000 feet above the ranch just 7.5 miles to the south. Encompassing the top of Miller Mesa, the ranch provides a private sanctuary unseen from the valley below. This alpine setting features yearround access, varied terrain, large ponderosa forest, unsurpassed views and a location wild enough to hunt the great Colorado big game yet close enough to town to get a meal in minutes. Call Joey: (970) 209-4400

SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN RANCH

COLORADO | MONTROSE COUNTY | MONTROSE | 1,100± ACRES | $2,995,000

BUGLING ELK RANCH

COLORADO | MESA COUNTY | GATEWAY | 2,151± ACRES | $5,490,000 Bugling Elk Ranch runs along Highway 141 with BLM ground surrounding all other boundaries. Consisting of well-forested hillside and situated in Game Unit 40, the ranch is set up for prime hunting and offers pristine views of the La Salle Mountains. Call Joey: (970) 209-4400

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Located 10 miles from the bustling town of Montrose Colorado, this 1,100± acre ranch peers over the valley floor atop Bostwick Park. The ranch has great access and underground utilities offering tremendous future upside potential. Consisting of 210± irrigated acres, the ranch offers productive irrigated hay land with over 1.5 miles of an elevated building site. Situated with the backdrop of the Black Canyon National Monument to the north and huge panoramic San Juan Mountain views to the south and west.

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SOLDIER CREEK RANCH

UTAH | CARBON COUNTY | 30,089± ACRES | 9,153± DEEDED ACRES | $8,500,000 Spanning many square miles of excellent hunting habitat rising from the valley floor up to the mountaintop, the Soldier Creek Ranch is the perfect combination of exceptional privacy, plentiful wildlife, diverse terrain, abundant water and year-round access—all within two hours of Salt Lake City! Situated along the Wasatch Mountain Range in Central Utah, the Soldier Creek Ranch occupies over 30,000 acres, of which 9,153± are deeded and unencumbered by any conservation easements. Located 20 minutes from the jet-capable Carbon County Airport, approximately two hours from world class skiing and the Resort City of Moab, the Soldier Creek Ranch stands alone as an unrivaled opportunity to own a fantastic piece of the American West! Call Mike: (970) 209-1895

PEA GREEN FARM

RED ROCK CANYON RANCH

COLORADO | MONTROSE COUNTY | OLATHE | 177± ACRES | $1,400,000

Located on Bostwick Park, 10 miles east of Montrose, this ranch features 270 highly productive irrigated acres with a four-stall horse barn, two domestic wells and spectacular mountain views. A 3,226-square-foot farmhouse was recently built to capture the beauty and tranquility of the San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and West Elk Mountains surrounding the ranch. If you’re looking for a highly productive, turnkey hay ranch, you will not find a finer property in the area. Call Joey: (970) 209-4400

Located on the extremely fertile California Mesa, this property features an abundant 173.2 shares of UVWUA irrigation water, making this farm ground some of the most highly productive and sought-after ground in the area. In addition to its prime location and crop production value, this farm features wide-open views of the San Juan and West Elk Mountains and Grand Mesa.

Both sides of the farm can be accessed via paved Banner road to the south or County Road 5215 on the west. Produces high yields of corn, onions or beans and has done so well into its history. Call Joey: (970) 209-4400

WILLIS SPRING CREEK FARM

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COLORADO | MONTROSE COUNTY | MONTROSE | 286± ACRES | $2,295,000

COLORADO | MONTROSE COUNTY | MONTROSE | 149± ACRES | $1,250,000

COLORADO | MONTROSE COUNTY | MONTROSE | 120± ACRES | $984,000

Offered for the first time since 1951, this farm is conveniently located only 4.5 miles from downtown Montrose. Located on the lush Spring Creek Mesa, this property features an abundant 133.8 shares of UVWUA irrigation water, making this farm ground some of the most highly productive and soughtafter ground in the area. This farm features wide-open views of the San Juan Mountains and Grand Mesa. Both sides of the farm can be accessed via State HWY 90 on the east or County Road 6100 on the west. Recently appraised and priced for immediate sale. Call Joey: (970) 209-4400

It’s been over 30 years since the Dalia Road Farm has been available.

Historically used to produce sweet corn seed, pinto beans and alfalfa, this 120-acre farm has proven itself to be a consistent, high-producing, Rocky Mountain farm. Located minutes from the town of Olathe and 10 miles to Delta or Montrose, it’s pretty easy to do life here on the farm. Featuring 115.7 shares of UVWUA water, a small farm house and modest outbuilding, the property is ready for farm expansion, a wintering cow facility or a luxury home within the productive landscape. Call Joey: (970) 209-4400

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COLORADO | OURAY COUNTY | MONTROSE | 275± ACRES | $17,950,000 Spread out across 275± acres of lush forest on the Uncompahgre Plateau lies Elk Mountain Resort. The luxurious resort, completed in 2006, was a four-season destination consisting of a main lodge that boasts just under 20,000 square feet of elegant yet rustic accommodations. Attached to the main lodge via heated walkways are 21 luxury lodge suites designed for comfort. If it’s a more private setting you want, there are 18 two-story, three-bedroom, three-bath cottages spread throughout the pine and aspen forest. Activities at Elk Mountain Resort range from tactical training in the 15,500-square-foot indoor shooting facility to tennis, rock climbing and hiking or riding ATVs and snowmobiles in the terrain park. From the majestic views of the San Juan Mountains to the solitude of the surrounding national forest, the luxury of Elk Mountain Resort is a work of art. Call Joey: (970) 209-4400

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414± ACRES

San Mateo County, California

Bolsa Point Ranch $12,950,000

ID# 5722460

This prime oceanside real estate has been preserved for farming, wildlife and recreational users. In addition to a five-acre parcel available for the development of a new personal estate, the ranch offers six modest residences, a historic barn, multiple out buildings and a 12,000-squarefoot packing facility that can all be renovated while retaining their existing footprints. Contact John Ward (415) 215-8728 or Charlie Engs (415) 601-6330.

9,494 ± ACRES

ID# 5735661

Yolo County, California

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

Pine Ranch 8,184± ACRES

Glenn County, California

Briscoe Creek Ranch $4,998,800

Merced County, California

Just an hour and a half from the San Francisco Bay Area, possibilities are endless on this expansive 5,732-acre ranch.

Infinite recreational opportunities await with elk, trophy blacktail deer, pigs, quail, doves, outstanding bass fishing, along with catfish and bluegill. The ranch is currently leased out for cattle grazing. Such an amazing opportunity to purchase a large holding close to the Bay Area for a family compound. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

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ID# 5584278

This magnificent 8,184± deeded-acre property is located in Glenn County about five miles from Stonyford, California. The ranch has seven year-round ponds, and in the northern end of the property you have over one-half mile of Briscoe Creek, a year-round creek with trout. The headquarters has a great barn, shop, guest cottage and caretaker home. Run cows, horses or even buffalo. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

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707 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 100 | VACAVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95688 Over 148 listings available at www.CaliforniaOutdoorProperties.com

$2,390,000 ID# 5857566

1,193.61± ACRES

Modoc County, California

This 1,193.61-acre ranch has an updated, 2,132-square-foot home and bountiful land. 240 acres in native grass, orchard grass and alfalfa watered by wheel lines. 147 acres of dry land farm and 50 acres of sub-irrigated land. It can run 150– 200 pair annually. It is close enough to modern amenities, yet located in a slower-paced, more relaxed environment.

Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

Barnes Creek Ranch 47± ACRES

$2,175,000

Trinity County, California

Skycrest Lake $1,375,000 ID# 5668578

ID# 5584475

This beautiful 47-acre mountain retreat has its own seven-acre lake with three tastefully decorated homes, an old red barn, RV pad and workshop. There are three quaint rental units with impeccable views of the lake and quiet sanctuaries outside that call to you for relaxation and down time. The 2,000-square-foot main house has three bedrooms and three baths with mountain and lake views. Contact Doren Morgan (916) 216-3003.

397.75± ACRES

Nevada County, California

Recreation possibilities include hiking, fishing, ATVs, hunting and relaxation! This unique property offers plenty of options for the outdoor enthusiast. One could enjoy sitting by the creek for the day or head up for a picnic at one of the gorgeous lily pad-covered lakes on the upper portion of the property. Contact Bruce Renfrew (650) 773-4444 or Sandy Ballou (916) 261-8192.

Mountain Lakes Ranch 161± ACRES

$1,225,000

Calaveras County, California

Hinterland Ranch

ID# 5852950

The property is framed on one side by Basella Creek, and the year-round O’neil Creek runs through the southeast corner. The house is a 4,000-square-foot custom log cabin luxury home with wraparound covered porches. The property has incredible offthe-grid infrastructure, including an 8 kW solar system, stand-by battery bank and emergency generator in its own weatherproof enclosure. Contact Bruce Renfrew (650) 773-4444.

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13,570 ± acres San Luis Obispo County Carrisa Plains, California $17,250,000 Property ID: 4206571

Licensed in California & Nevada: CA BRE# 00656930, NV RED# B.41551 | 1031 Pine Street, Paso Robles, California 93446

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3,548 ± acres | Elko County | Deeth, Nevada | $ 5,750,000 | Property ID: 4727231

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1,855 ± acres | San Benito County | Tres Pinos, California | $ 3,850,000 | Property ID: 5819861

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78 ± acres | San Luis Obispo County | Paso Robles, California | $ 2,850,000 | Property ID: 5702290

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1,230 ± acres | San Luis Obispo County | Shandon, California | $ 2,460,000 | Property ID: 5942013

Licensed in California & Nevada: CA BRE# 00656930, NV RED# B.41551 | 1031 Pine Street, Paso Robles, California 93446

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1409 E. Gruler Road $ 1 , 8 9 0, 0 0 0 | 2 6 9 ± AC R E S P E TO S K E Y CO U N T Y, M I C H I G A N Nearly 270 diverse acres and over 5,000 square feet of living space in a Montana Imported, Garland Log Lodge. Just around the corner from the world-renowned Walloon Lake and Boyne Mountains.

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10392 N. 44th Street $ 1 , 7 9 0, 0 0 0 | 6 4 ± AC R E S K A L A M A ZO O CO U N T Y, M I C H I G A N This Michigan horse ranch will impress even the most discerning buyer. Encompassing 7,695 square feet, the architectural details, craftsmanship and lavish amenities of this home perfectly combine sophistication with Old West charm. Inspired by sprawling Rocky Mountain equestrian ranches.

1 9 0 5 5 E . Fi s h H aw k L a k e R oa d $2,950,000 | 22± ACRES | 1+ MILE LAKE FRONTAGE G O G E B I C C O U N T Y, M I C H I G A N The world-famous Cisco Chain of Lakes consists of 15 lakes with over 271 miles of shoreline, and this is one of the largest privately held properties in the Chain! The property is being offered at under appraised value and offers a stunning main lodge nestled on the narrows of the privately owned peninsula, a lake side guest house, grand-fathered wet boathouse, three-car garage, workshop and gazebo.

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2337 S. Grout Road $ 7 9 5 , 5 0 0 | 1 1 0 ± AC R E S G L A DW I N C O U N T Y, M I C H I G A N This custom Snowy Range Log Home is truly one of the finest in the great State of Michigan. Four-bedrooms, two full kitchens, three-and-a-half baths, walkout lower level and wraparound porch. Step out into 110 acres where you’ll find trails around the property, hunting blinds and food plots.

1 4 0 5 L o n g R oa d $1,065,000 | 5-CAR GARAGE K A L A M A ZO O CO U N T Y, M I C H I G A N The House on the Hill; 1405 Long Road—Tucked away while close to everything. This beautiful home has been lovingly restored to its original grandeur seen in 1929.

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4670 Skocelas Road S. $ 5 9 9 , 0 0 0 | 1 5 ± AC R E S M A N I S T E E CO U N T Y, M I C H I G A N Sitting on a beautiful grassy peninsula is a welcoming, quaint, custom and quality-built Cedar Shake bungalow with master suite, hickory floors, corian countertops and with bead board ceilings throughout. Home sits serenely at river’s edge just feet from an outstanding section of river which boasts having second-to-none fishing.

10459 M-60 $898,900 | 47± ACRES C A S S C O U N T Y, M I C H I G A N Rare opportunity! Come and experience this gated executive 47-acre estate featuring a pristine 2,267-square-foot western red cedar log home. This luxurious home offers three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a high-end kitchen and towering field-stone fireplace; being sold fully furnished.

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R&B R ANCH $24,000,000

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SISTERS, OREGON – Encompassing 507 acres, this Central Oregon ranch located just five minutes from the charming town of Sisters is a diverse mixture of productive pasture for livestock, high desert pine forest and an irrigated oasis of manicured grounds.

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MAHOGANY BUTTE R ANCH $10,000,000

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PRINEVILLE, OREGON – Mill Creek runs through the property which borders the Ochoco National Forest. The beautiful 4,010-square-foot main home features a saltwater swimming pool overlooking the Mill Creek Valley. Two additional homes, private setting. MahoganyButteRanch-PrinevilleOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

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NW BEND DEVELOPMENT PROPERT Y $18,000,000

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BEND, OREGON – Development opportunity in the Bend UGB. Possibility of 200 single-family residences with the updated City Master Plan Code. Property has varied topography, pine trees and is bordered by good neighborhoods. This property has the potential to be the next great westside community! pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

BOX S R ANCH $6,473, 550

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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

R A N C H AT T H E C A N Y O N S $1,795,000

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TERREBONNE, OREGON – Private 4,527-squarefoot retreat on 13 acres. Ranch amenities include 1,700 acres of meadows, farm, vineyard, river canyon, hiking/biking trails, clubhouse, pool, stable, arena, stocked ponds and Cascade Mountain views.

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M C K AY R O A D R A N C H $1, 595,000

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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.

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MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA – Reginald Johnson estate built in 1931 with features that include 10 residential cottages, an office, producing orchards and extensive equestrian facilities. TheRanchoSanCarlos.com suzanne perkins

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MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA – Ocean views abound from this 6,598-square-foot Italian villa-style home featuring four bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. The vineyard is planted with five acres of Grenache and Syrah grapes.

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E A G L E O A K R A N C H E S TAT E $10,950,000

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PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA – Elegant country living and panoramic vistas located in one of the top Central Coast wine regions, and offering an 8,202-square-foot home with an observatory, infinity pool, tennis court, five-acre pond, equestrian barn, breeding barn, two arenas, workshops/sheds and four additional residences. EagleOakRanchEstate.com suzanne perkins

R ANCHO MONTE ALEGRE $4,000,000

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CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA – A 9-acre level parcel in the gated and exclusive Rancho Monte Alegre offers expansive ocean and mountain views and six acres of planted avocados. The proposed house and barn were designed by Shubin + Donaldson with the building pad for the residence and barn already designated and cleared, and a new 50 GPM well was installed. MonteAlegreDr.com suzanne perkins

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M4 Ranch Group specializes in marketing and selling premium ranches, luxury estates and recreational properties throughout Colorado and New Mexico. Our brokers share a passion for preserving and experiencing the ranching and recreational lifestyle.

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Centennial Ranch is the result of one man’s dream to preserve, for future generations, a small piece of this nation’s rich heritage. This working ranch is 392± acres with a custom 6,000± square-foot ranch house, a timber frame barn, authentic line cabin, employee housing, equipment shed and corrals, and it supports 60–75 head of cattle. PROPERTY ID: 5833758 | $7,500,000

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C A SA TR ES UNOS AT E AGLE R IDGE R A NCH—A SH A R ED R A NCH COM MUNIT Y 3 5± AC R E S I N G U NN I S O N C O U N T Y, C OL OR A D O Casa Tres Unos at Eagle Ridge Ranch is a 6,468± square-foot ranch house on 35.2 deeded acres within the Common Ranch Community.

Completed in 2009, it is of environmentally-friendly and efficient straw bale construction and features six bedrooms, four baths and a workout room. The custom kitchen holds a wood pizza oven and its main room is centered on an impressive fireplace. Finally, the home is graced with a three-car garage, 28'×40' toy barn and an 800± square-foot basement that includes wine storage. Whether as a second home, weekend retreat or primary residence, this beautifully-finished custom home shines.

Amenties to the Shared Ranch Community: • 4,900± deeded acres shared by 15 families • 2 wilderness cabins are available by reservation • Equestrian Center with barn, stables and corrals • Common area open to hunting, horseback riding and hiking • 3± miles of Ohio Creek River • Own a ranch without the hassle PROPERTY ID: 5265884 | $3,950,000

THE ME A DOWS AT E AGLE R IDGE R A NCH—A SH A R ED R A NCH COM MUNIT Y 3 5 . 2 ± AC R E S I N G U NN I S O N C O U N T Y, C OL OR A D O The Meadows at Eagle Ridge Ranch is a spectacular 6,681± squarefoot home that is ideal for guests and family. This roomy, natural home makes the most of its high-country setting. The centerpiece of this home is an open beam Great Room that is bathed in light and offers lovely views of the rugged Anthracite Range at the head of the valley. A total of six bedrooms and six baths are distributed among the main home and attached guest house. A three-car garage is attached to the home, and a separate 1,734± square-foot horse barn/ shop with workbench room includes well-lighted and insulated space for storage, cars, OHVs, tractors and room for two horse stalls.

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Amenties to the Shared Ranch Community: • 4,900± deeded acres shared by 15 families • 2 wilderness cabins are available by reservation • Equestrian Center with barn, stables and corrals • Common area open to hunting, horseback riding and hiking • 3± miles of Ohio Creek River • Own a ranch without the hassle PROPERTY ID: 5485550 | $3,495,000 FA L 2 20 0 11 8 8 SPR I NL G

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Thunder River Ranch ALBANY COUNTY | WYOMING

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Dinero Ranch RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

26,046± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5435396

2,874± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5482535

With over 40 square miles to its credit, the Thunder River Ranch captures the best of Wyoming. Big game hunting and fishing opportunities are unparalleled, and its cattle heritage is as rich as its well-watered grasslands.

Well-blocked and extremely private, this ranch is simply breathtaking in its scale and tradition as a true legacy property. $22,975,000

Search New Mexico high and low, and it would be difficult to find “pound-for-pound” a better recreational property than Dinero Ranch.

Whether your passion is nature photography, hiking, big game hunting, stillwater or stream fishing, snowshoeing or even golf, Dinero Ranch holds treasures galore awaiting your discovery. $8,150,000

Williams Fork Mountain Ranch

Paint Rock Canyon Ranch

ROUTT COUNTY | COLORADO

15,445± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5209007

BIG HORN COUNTY | WYOMING

83,604± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4558971

A massive, wildlife-rich ranch situated within minutes of a world-class ski resort sounds like a nearly unbelievable find in the twenty-first century, but this ranch is no myth. It is comprised of nearly 14,000 deeded acres of amazingly productive elk and deer habitat and is undeniably one of the finest remaining large wildlife properties in all of Colorado. $19,900,000

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. $19,950,000

Whistling Elk Ranch

Trophy Mountain Ranch

JACKSON COUNTY | COLORADO

JACKSON COUNTY | COLORADO

3,793± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4703908

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

1,595± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4703743 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

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Broken Butt Ranch

SUBLETTE COUNTY | WYOMING

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

16,309± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3393551 17,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5598947 The history of the American West comes to life at the Upper Green River Ranch, located between Jackson and Pinedale, Wyoming. Operating on 17,000 total acres (12,040 deeded), Upper Green River Ranch is a vast high country slice of unspoiled Wyoming that continues to maintain an extraordinary legacy of ranching, hunting and fishing. $26,000,000

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

Historic Washington Ranch

Broken Bone Ranch

LOVE COUNTY | OKLAHOMA

ROUTT COUNTY | COLORADO

1,180± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5604823

1,388± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4332153

The Washington-Polo Ranch is one of the finest equestrian ranches in Oklahoma. Everything on the ranch, from its luxury housing to its magnificent equestrian facilities, points to a property custom made for horses and horse lovers. Those looking for a quality horse and recreational property within an hour and a half drive of either Dallas or Oklahoma City, should put this ranch at the top of their “must-see” list. $7,900,000

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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BEAR MOUNTAIN RANCH 7,973± ACRES IN SANPETE COUNTY, UTAH

The Bear Mountain Ranch has the feel of complete seclusion and privacy and boasts a luxurious 8,424-square-foot lodge, a large workshop/garage and other outbuildings. With an elevation that starts at 6,200 feet and rises to 10,300 feet, this ranch has topography and diverse vegetation that provide adventure and beauty across six major canyons. Bear Mountain ranch participates in the CWMU program and has guaranteed hunting vouchers for exceptional quality big game hunting. New listing in conjunction with Kerry Oman with Summit Sotheby’s. $30,000,000 | Property ID: 5986836

TOMS ROCK RANCH

2,076± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

New Listing: Steeped in Southwestern history and lore, the approximately 1,276 deeded, 640 state and 160 BLM acres of Toms Rock Ranch is situated in an area believed to contain the Adams diggings and vast Anasazi ruins. The property boasts a beautiful 2,800-square-foot custom log home with detailed stone and woodwork.

Adjacent to the home is a 1,400-square-foot shop and piped horse shades and pens.

Situated in Unit 12, Toms Rock Ranch will provide fantastic deer and elk hunting on guaranteed land owner tags. $1,929,000 | Property ID: 5986739

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

HARDY RIDGE RANCH

500± ACRES IN SOCORRO COUNTY , NEW MEXICO

Welcome to Hardy Ridge Ranch, a premier New Mexico hunting ranch where each morning nature’s magic presents itself. Hardy Ridge Ranch is an extreme hunting paradise. This highly improved 500-acre ranch sits off the western slopes of the Magdalena Mountain Range. The property boasts beautifully maintained ponds, tanks and sprinkled alfalfa food plots, making Hardy Ridge Ranch a wildlife mecca. $2,900,000 | Property ID: 5102377

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ROMERO LAKE RANCH

143± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Romero Lake Ranch sits off the eastern slopes of Escudilla Mountain. The 143 acres at Romero Lake are only 7.2 miles from the quaint mountain town of Alpine, Arizona. Romero Lake has the low tax benefit and landowner tag program of New Mexico, but is just across the fence from Unit 1 in Arizona, where it takes 15 to 20 years to draw a tag. The property has a large riparian bottom and a 20-acre spring-fed trout lake. $1,600,000 | Property ID: 5041838

ELK CAMP RANCH

596± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Straddling the Continental Divide, at an elevation ranging from 7,800 to 8,200 feet in the heart of Unit 15 in Catron County, New Mexico, Elk Camp Ranch is a hunter’s paradise. The 596 deeded acres of Elk Camp Ranch is a wonderful mixture of open grassy meadows, pinon pine, juniper and majestic ponderosa pine. Panoramic views of the Apache National Forest in the distance, the Mangas Mountains and solitary Alegres Mountain can be seen from various high points on the ranch. The close proximity to the Cibola, Apache and Gila National Forests provides excellent, and abundant, opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, horseback riding and more. $750,000 | Property ID: 2838474

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

TWIN PEAKS RANCH

4P RIVER BEND

5,600± ACRES IN RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

42± ACRES IN RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

An ideal winter cattle ranch with the perk of world-class mule deer hunting. Consists of 960 deeded acres, 4,000 BLM lease acres and 640 state lease acres. It will run 126 cows from November 1st–June 1st

Perfectly situated with over a third of a mile of private river frontage on the world-class fishing of the San Juan River, with great highway access and power. This acreage is the perfect quality waters property.

Reduced Price: $1,300,000 Property ID: 4194759

$840,000 Property ID: 5986683

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S a n Fra n c i s co Cre e k Ra n c h 5,025± AC R ES 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 Price reduced! Below market asking price for 1,800 acres, now at $1,175 per acre.

Financing available. Absolutely will not last! Attention hunters! If you have always wanted a Colorado hunting property, now is your chance! Just beneath Fisher’s Peak and adjacent to state wildlife area, this ranch offers 5,025 beautiful acres alive with elk, deer, turkey, bear and lion. The San Francisco Creek flows through the property and provides water to the agricultural enterprises below. The majestic mountains and rock face outcroppings tower over the wide-open vistas to the north. San Miguel Creek also flows through the property, providing an ample supply of spring-fed water to the wildlife. A system of access roads and trails allow access to the meadows and ponds hidden away in the dense vegetation rarely visited in years. Don’t be surprised if you see a bear getting a quick drink or elk meandering through the tall pines. Wildlife is more than abundant, as some of the most sought-after mule deer and elk can be found on the ranch. Now is the time to invest in this legacy property! Property ID: 3455405

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Hot Springs Ranch 1 ,040± A C R ES I N S A N M I G U E L CO U N T Y N E W M E X I CO | $1,950,000 Price slashed on 300 acres to $1,500 per acre.

Financing is available! This heavily forested northern New Mexico ranch has been professionally managed to optimize wildlife population. The elk, deer and turkey are back in full force and roaming the newly manicured forest floor. The 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

Gold Springs Ranch 5 ,000± A C R ES I N S A N TA F E CO U N T Y N E W M E X I CO | $10,000,000 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 is platted for higher density use, should you need an exit strategy. Property ID: 2441826

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Gordon Lake Ranch 973± AC R ES I N PA LO P I N TO CO U N T Y T E X A S | $ 4 , 820 ,0 0 0 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—you won’t be disappointed! Property ID: 2441873

7B Ranch 1 7, 80 0 ± AC R E S I N OT E RO CO U N T Y N E W M E X I CO | $ 6,9 5 0 ,0 0 0 9,300± deeded acres, 7,000± BLM acres and 1,440± state acres. New to market, this ranch will absolutely not last!

Majestic mountains, rolling hills and vast meadows are all part of the beautiful landscape. Mule deer, elk, turkey and an occasional bear are seen drifting across the landscape. Features a newly constructed 4,400-squarefoot home. The steep mountainous portions of the ranch provide the perfect habitat for wildlife, while the rolling hills and meadows set the stage for a successful cattle operation. Property ID: 5893176

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Winter Haven Farm

This stunning 197± acre property presents a variety of options as it has recently been rezoned to Low Residential (0-1 DU/acre)! The convenient, yet private location can be used for a family estate/ compound and for investors; various development potential exists.

Existing home and 7,400-square-foot workshop. $4,900,000

For the discerning buyer, we present the unique opportunity to own an outstanding equestrian property in Marion County, Florida.

1,100 acres located in the highly desirable area with road frontage on HWY 225A, CR 329 and NW 125th St. Rd. Existing amenities include a race track, barns and employee homes. $15,500,000

Hillside Cattle Farm

Your Choice 114, 247 or 362± Acres

876± acres available with desirable elevations and rolling green pastures. Road frontage on HWY 27, HWY 225A and NW 115th Avenue. Located close to the New World Equestrian Center.

Excellent perimeter fencing with natural privacy, tranquility and abundant wildlife. $19,272,000

Location! Location! Location! HWY 27 and HWY 225 road frontage.

Close to the New World Equestrian Center Ocala. Amenities include: five barns (112 stalls), corporate office and manager's residence.

247± acres is perimeter fenced and is currently being utilized for cattle grazing. $3,750,000 . . . $5,900,000 . . . or . . . $9,650,000

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Best of Both Worlds

123± acres is a unique waterfront getaway with your own private lake. Adjoins the Ocala National Forest on three-and-ahalf sides. The residence features a deck overlooking the water, wildlife and woods. Just five minutes to the grocery store.

7,000± square-foot Mediterranean estate on 34 acres close to town yet private. The home sports open beam ceilings, incredible attention to details gourmet kitchen, wine and coffee room. Covered lanai infinity pool, summer kitchen with outdoor dining plus fireplace.

Via Paradisus Hamlet Lots PHASE II & PHASE III

Across from the Florida Horse Park Behind the ornate gates of Via Paradisus is an equestrian paradise. Take a relaxing walk on safe trails, bike or ride your horse throughout the 1,000-acre community or enjoy immediate access to the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway and Trails.

Lots range from 3.02 Acres to 155+ Acres

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Paint Rock Angus Ranch 21,300± ACRES • CALL FOR PRICE

GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY, MONTANA The Paint Rock Angus Ranch is now available for the first time in over 50 years. The ranch consists of 21,300 acres and has a reputation as one of Central Montana’s finest ranches. Stewardship

Bighorn Pivot Farm 936± ACRES • $3,900,000

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA

is evident throughout, with strong stands of grass, unmatched

Conveniently located just off Interstate 94 lies this 936-acre Montana

water development, exceptional fencing and cross fencing and

farm. The farm has 607 irrigated acres with 542 acres under Zimmatic

productive hay meadows along over seven miles of Currant

pivots, with the ability to irrigate an additional 149 dryland acres. With

Creek flowing year round through the center of the ranch. Call

the access, location and ample water, this truly is a prime piece of

for pricing. For more information, please visit pipmontana.com

farm ground found in an area where farm ground is hard to come by.

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The Yellowstone River Farm 335± ACRES • $2, 850,000

Elk Creek Ranch

DAWSON COUNTY, MONTANA

4 , 313± ACRES • $6 ,700,000 • FERGUS COUNTY, MONTANA

Our newest listing on the banks of the Yellowstone River is a must

The ranch boasts over five miles of Elk Creek which aids in the

see. This Glendive Farm is 850± deeded acres, of which 335 acres are

opportunity to harvest trophy bull elk—350 inches and up—as well as

irrigated. The remainder of the acreage is the outdoor enthusiast’s

quality mule deer and whitetail, sharptail grouse and an abundance of

dream, comprised of timbered pastures, 2.5 miles of river frontage,

pheasants. The house and shop are positioned perfectly overlooking

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lush Elk Creek meadows, while the remaining acreage provides

Pheasant, turkey, grouse and white tail deer populations are

an abundance of grass with excellent range conditions suitable to

outstanding, offering excellent recreational opportunities.

grazing several hundred pairs. Property ID: 4418560

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Flat Willow Unit Two

C/N Ranch

5,591± ACRES • $3,695,000

5,000± ACRES • $4 ,000,000

MUSSELSHELL COUNTY, MONTANA

GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY, MONTANA

The Flat Willow Unit Two is a productive farm and ranch property

This property lies just outside of White Sulphur Springs, Montana,

that would make a great addition to a larger operation or a

and consists of 4,273 deeded acres. With over three miles of Sheep

standalone unit. This unit consists of 4,250 tilled acres of dry crop,

Creek frontage in a secluded setting and access to thousands of

CRP and hay production, 1,300 acres of native range and 41 acres

acres of national forest, the recreational value is unlike anything in

of BLM. Property ID: 5250812

the area. Property ID: 4760976

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Rosebud Creek Ranch

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The Bolstad Farm & Ranch

7,327± ACRES • $3,500,000 • ROSEBUD COUNTY, MONTANA

2 , 286± ACRES • $1, 800,000 • FERGUS COUNTY, MONTANA

This cattle ranch consists of 7,327 total acres, of which 4,181 are

Premier Intermountain Properties is excited to add a Central

deeded and 3,145 are privately leased acres. Tall native grasses line

Montana farm and ranch to our listing portfolio. The Bolstad Farm

the bottom of timbered coulees, and rim-rocked canyons overlook

and Ranch consists of 2,286 total acres, of which 1,050 acres are

rolling rangeland with improved pasture. There is three± miles

presently under cultivation and crop production. The remaining

of Rosebud Creek flowing through the property lined with sub-

acres are native range and improved pasture, most of which is

irrigated fields providing an exceptional hay base.

utilized as pasture or for hay production. Property ID: 4423654

Big Ox Bottom Ranch

New Listing

1,152± ACRES • $7,900,000 • YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA Located on the world-renowned Big Horn River, this 1,152-deededacre ranch provides it all. With approximately 555 irrigated acres along with just over 2.6 miles of the Famed Big Horn River, this property provides excellent habitat for a wide variety of species including monster bull elk, huge whitetail and mule deer and unbelievable upland and migratory bird hunting. The fishing possibilities on the Big Horn River are endless, whether you’re an avid fly f isherman chasing trout or a warm water fisherman looking for a giant walleye or bass.

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TWIN RIVERS RANCH 2,140± ACRES IN MOTLEY COUNTY, TEXAS • PROPERTY ID: 6008795 • $3,400,000 Exceptional Texas Panhandle ranch north of Matador. Two very nice, fully-furnished homes, large barns, blinds and feeders offered absolutely turnkey. Grass cover is excellent. This area is extremely rich in wildlife, and subsurface water in this area is in abundance.

Four miles of river sets this exceptional property apart from everything else currently on the market.

PROSPECT RANCH 12,524± ACRES IN SCHLEICHER COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 5511609 • $21,229,519 Well watered and conservatively stocked; tremendous grass turf. Nice small home, hand-house and several sets of livestock working pens; livestock included along with a major portion of the minerals. A firstclass working ranch in an area of strong, long-term ownerships.

RED MILL PASTURE OF THE LONGFELLOW RANCH 14,393± ACRES IN PECOS COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 5175345 • $9,355,450 The Red Mill Pasture is a quality, productive and scenic ranch comprising the southwest portion of the famed Longfellow Ranch.

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2400 RANCH 10,666± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 5175822 • $5,999,650 The 2400 Ranch is very reasonably priced at $525 per acre.

The property is located in an area that receives approximately 14 inches of annual rainfall. The ranch is focused on hunting and is ready to operate and enjoy. If you are in the market for a quality hunting ranch, the 2400 Ranch could be a great fit.

PPC RIDGE RANCH 1,750± ACRES IN PALO PINTO COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 5152237 • $6,125,000 Located just east of Possum Kingdom lake in Palo Pinto County, the PPC Ridge Ranch affords exceptional views from the near-new home. Several large ponds and good wildlife cover. Easy access but very private property.

WHITEFISH & ROCK CREEK RANCH 3,553± ACRES IN DONLEY COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 5619669 • $3,837,877 This ranch offering affords the opportunity for the buyer to purchase a nice-sized Texas Panhandle cattle ranch with excellent hunting, recreation and creek water. The ranch is a well-equipped and fully-functional working cattle ranch, large enough to maintain a sizable cow herd.

CROSS L RANCH 28,009± DEEDED ACRES • PROPERTY ID: 4223707 UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO • $21,006,750 The Cross L Ranch represents one of the best maintained ranch operations currently listed for sale in Northern New Mexico. If you are looking for a quality, diverse, recreational and livestock ranch, this offering deserves your attention. Seldom does a ranch of this size and quality come on the market in this area of New Mexico. This fine, historic ranch is realistically priced at $750 per deeded acre.

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KENAI WILDERNESS CABINS

TIMBER BAY LODGE

2.4± AC R E S • $1,289,000 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A

2.61± AC R E S • $1,299,900 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A

Recreational retreat, private estate or lodge on the world-famous Kenai River! Selling this heavy timber, stone and tile-constructed property with all inventory, decorations and four Kenai River boats; truly turnkey!

Alaskan paradise found! Post and beam home or lodge with tremendous views of Kachemak Bay. Stunning soapstone Tulikivi stove. Five master suites, two common areas and apartment.

Property ID: 5826012

Property ID: 5893218

CABINS ON THE BLUFF 24.55± AC R E S • $1,100,000 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A Soar with the eagles on this private Alaskan retreat. Lodging consists of four fully-furnished cabins, main house and RV hook-up. Amazing mountain and ocean views. 24.55 acres for expansion. Endless possibilities.

Property ID: 6035001

Property ID: 6035500

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1± AC R E S • $2,490,000 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A

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168 ACRE HOMESTEAD 168.44± AC R E S • $1,000,000 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A Accessible 168-acre homestead with lake frontage, private airstrip and all the comforts of a three-bedroom, one-bath home or beginnings of a lodge.

GONE FISHIN’ LODGE

1,484 feet of river frontage. Three fully-furnished log cabins and one detached garage on 8.84 acres. Private estate or vacation rental with room for expansion.

Money-maker on the Kenai River! 11 private rooms; always fully booked; provides fishing right off private dock or via guide services. A fullservice lodge package for a truly amazing Alaskan adventure.

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BLACK DOG RANCH

HISTORIC LINCOLN PROPERTY

314± AC R E S • $515,000 • L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

9.4± AC R E S • $135,000 • L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

Situated on the east side of Red Cloud Mountain with a two-bedroom, two-bath home with a metal roof and stucco exterior. This recreational property has three elk permits, and has a nice cover of juniper and pinon with open, grass-covered, rolling terrain. Access to the Cibola National Forest. There is also a metal barn, horse pens and a green house.

This 9.397 acres in the Historic Village of Lincoln has water and electric readily available if you want to build. In addition, there is an acequia with ditch water rights in the amount of one acre or 3.25 acre feet. It has paved frontage and is level at the frontage and then upsloping at the back. It currently has a water tap in the Lincoln water system.

Property ID: 5893103

Property ID: 5893102

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO HOME

LUXURY HOME WITH A SPRING & BARNS

160± AC R E S • $599,900 • M O R A CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

160± AC R E S • $1,995,000 • L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

A beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath mountain home situated near Ocate, New Mexico. This northern New Mexico acreage lies in New Mexico Game and Fish Unit 46. The property currently has two elk permits. Wildlife include bear, elk, mule deer and turkey. The recreation opportunities are endless in this pristine area near Angel Fire, Red River, Taos and Cimarron.

This five bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, energy-efficient luxury home is strategically located where you can take in fabulous mountain views. The spring is lined with cottonwood trees where wildlife stroll into the property for water. Enjoy the year-round climate, shopping, activities and entertainment Ruidoso, New Mexico, has to offer.

Property ID: 5953234

Property ID: 5721325

LOG CABIN IN THE MOUNTAINS

EL CAPITAN RANCH

644.75± AC R E S • $1,400,000 L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

24,442± AC R E S • $14,245,000 L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

Log cabin at the base of the Capitan Mountains adjoining national forest with elk permits. In addition to the cabin, there is another hunters’ bunkhouse. The property has one water well and two dirt tanks. Wildlife includes bear, elk, mule deer and turkey.

The property has abundant water rights, water wells and springs. Nature’s wildlife includes elk, mule deer, turkey, dove, bobcat, mountain lion and bear. This ranch has breathtaking views and will offer you once-in-a-lifetime pride of ownership.

Property ID: 5215354

Property ID: 3800219

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Deep Creek Ranch 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

566± ACRES VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917335 350± ACRES SOLD, 216± ACRES 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

Middle Haw Creek Ranch & Timberland 1,200± ACRES FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 5850089 Whether you are an avid outdoor enthusiast, a hunter, a cattle rancher or a timber investor, this property offers it all. The property is located near large metropolitan areas and Florida’s east coast.

The land can be described as “Old Florida” Pine Flatwoods with scattered cypress heads, oak hammocks and palmetto stands. Hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities are readily available and ideal for this site. BRING OFFERS! $5,880,000 or $4,900 per acre

Three Lakes Ranch 758± ACRES VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 5696713

Residential Development Land

Perfect for recreation with abundant lakefront and development potential, this property consists of 91± percent uplands and is covered with majestic oak hammocks, long leaf pine and pasture.

Covered in Florida wildlife.Has been divided into and approved for 62 buildable, 10+ acre lots.

This protects vested interests and provides for an eventual exit plan by making the individual parcels ready for sale or development. Subdivision design provides for forestry corridor, miles of trails and access to lakes Dias, Winona and Clifton. $5,500,000 • UNDER CONTRACT

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

M A U R Y L . C A R T E R & A S S O C I AT E S , I N C . has sold over 200,000 acres of land and has closed over $1 billion in transactions over the past 35+ years. Since January 1, 2012, we’ve sold over 41,320± acres and closed over $366 million in transactions (over 8,474± acres and $73,728,600 in 2017). Our core competencies include brokerage, land investments and land management.

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8217 Ranger Creek Road CHAMPEE SPRINGS | BOERNE, TEXAS One of the most richly appointed and exclusive ranch estates in Texas! This wildlife exempt ranch has live water! The main home, detached office and guest home are stunning with custom museum-quality finishes mixed with centuriesold fixtures collected in Europe. Enjoy the sparkling pool, spa and entertainment cabana plus world-class horse facilities including riding/ roping arena, working pens, three stalls, five runs and a richly appointed saddle house.

150± ACRES | KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 5503936 | $5,490,000 8217RangerCreekRoad.com

2398 Goat Creek Road KERRVILLE, TE XAS Very private hilltop ranch estate with magnificent views of Kerrville and the breathtaking Texas Hill Country!

Water, Water, Water! Half a mile of both sides of Goat Creek lined with majestic cypress trees. At the top of the world sits a beautiful home with terraced outdoor living, pool and cabana. Numerous building sites with endless views give it great development potential as well.

2 23± ACRES | KERR COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 4862734 | $4,900,000 2398GoatCreekRoad.com

1106 Sisterdale Road BOERNE, TEXAS Own more than a mile of Sister Creek live-water frontage with excellent horse facilities and a Texas winery as your neighbor! Ranch house, guest cottage, paddock house and 22 exceptional horse stalls with covered walker sit high on a bluff overlooking lush, sunlit grassy pastures and creek below.

57± ACRES | KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 557 7631 | $3,400,000 1106SisterdaleRoad.com Brokerage #362644

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BLACK HILLS AREA PROPERTIES JIM PEDERSON, BROKER | (307) 746-2083 | ARNOLDREALTY.COM 505 WEST MAIN STREET, NEWCASTLE, WYOMING 82701

SPRING CREEK RANCH 1,623± ACRES SUNDANCE, WYOMING

ELBARBEE RANCH

1,047± ACRES NEWCASTLE, WYOMING

BEAVER CREEK ACREAGE

A premier setting with 1,623 deeded acres and a 40-acre state lease. Live water, unparalleled privacy, an impressive Black Hills landscape and excellent wildlife habitat.

A first-rate Black Hills ranch. $4,700,000

Picturesque Black Hills setting with extensive improvements. Beautiful custom-crafted log home, guest apartment with horse barn, shop, equipment sheds. Located on Stockade Beaver Creek. $3,800,000

Amazing setting in the Bear Lodge Mountains with Beaver Creek flowing through the valley. The property is adjacent to Black Hills National Forest, and it has highway frontage. Owner financing. $520,000

LYTLE CREEK RANCH

OAK CREEK RETREAT

FRESH WATER RANCH

A picturesque and private setting in the Bear Lodge Mountains with a mountain stream and the entire eastern side bordering national forest. A place you’ll want to enjoy for a lifetime. $3,480,000

Impressive Black Hills property with live water and a one-of-a-kind home that combines maximum efficiency with detailed elegance. Many custom features throughout. Also has a bunkhouse, horse barn and 40’x120’ shop. $1,387,000

Wild and scenic ranch with live water, highway access, excellent wildlife habitat and incredible mountain scenery. New water projects and new fences. A top-quality Black Hills recreational holding. $7,300,000

1,160± ACRES HULETT, WYOMING

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130 CROSS CREEK DR

9450 BULLOCK ROAD

7.4± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $1,990,000

25.72± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $499,900

Exquisite home with views overlooking vineyard to the Callahan range. Private, usable acreage suitable for horses or vineyard with in-ground irrigation. Property ID:5683650

On Main Umpqua River with irrigation rights, boat access! South facing, suitable for a variety of agricultural uses. Shop/equipment shed. Property ID: 5474977

INDIAN CREEK

155 UPPER CA MP LOOP ROAD

Wooded acreage has no-value manufactured home with power and new septic. Similar adjacent 47.6 acres (Property ID: 5856331) also available. Property ID: 5856330

Craftsman lodge nestled in private, gated, forested retreat with pond/trails. Vaulted open-beam ceiling with floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Guest quarters. Property ID: 5574611

59.66± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $249,000

GOLDEN EAGLE VILLA

160± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $1,998,000

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10.3± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $2,450,000

69.78± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $299,900

One-of-a-kind estate with views over the Umpqua Valley. Open the door to elegance in this superbly crafted Mediterranean beauty. Property ID: 5457575

Acreage ideal for new home with utilities, septic, home pad, shop with full bathroom and RV cleanout. 4.5± acres in pasture and 22.9± acres in douglas fir. Property ID: 5663392

TO VIEW ALL THE PICTURES AND VIDEO TOURS, TEXT “UVLAND” TO 59559 MARY GILBERT • (541) 371-5500 • MARYGILBERT.COM 2365 NORTHWEST KLINE STREET, SUITE 201, ROSEBURG, OREGON 97471 SERVING THE UMPQUA VALLEY, ROSEBURG, OREGON & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

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TENNESSEE Call the Man Who Loves the Land H O M ES

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EQUINE DREAM 99± Acres in Giles County, Tennessee • 5 Barns

• Agility Course

• Creeks

• Spring Water

• 32 Stalls

• Wash Stall

• Trails

• Helicopter Pad

• 10 Paddocks

• Covered Arena

• Multiple Dwellings

• Trailer Hookups

• Tack Rooms

• Dressage Ring

• Workshop

• 1 Hour from Brentwood, TN

$2,800,000 | PROPERT Y ID: 5720142

Office 615-263-4800

Travis W. Robeson

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W ILK S R A NCH BROK ER S

WILKSRANCHBROKERS.COM

McCa ll Red R idge R anch

Sprague R iver R anch

Large timbered mountain range spanning a major drainage divide with 10 streams and rivers. Overlooks the town of McCall. Unique first-time offering.

This expansive cattle ranch dominates the Sprague River valley, while 16 miles of the Sprague River—along with Meryl Creek—provide world-class trout fishing.

30,912± DEEDED ACRES • $1,995 PER ACRE • PROPERTY ID: 5145525

15,620± DEEDED ACRES • $23,350,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 5850520

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Sa lmon R iver Mountain R anch

Conveniently located 35 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, this is a one-of-akind, stunningly beautiful, private, mountain timber ranch.

The Salmon River Mountain Ranch is a pristine jewel located along the infamous Salmon River and located near the quaint town of White Bird.

10,600± DEEDED ACRES • $10,296,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4620265

4,664± DEEDED ACRES • $3,980,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4238447

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Comprised of lush meadows, major ridgelines, timbered mountain sides and riparian areas. Clear Creek, a live fish bearing stream, flows through the property.

With its abundant water and excellent grass for grazing, Bull Mountain Ranch is easily one of the best elk hunting ranches on the market.

4,140± DEEDED ACRES • $5,600,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4783977

11,827± DEEDED ACRES • $14,000,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4313540

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Cr a t e rL a keRe a lt yInc. com Linda Long, Principal Broker/Owner | (541) 891-5562 | Linda@CraterLakeRealtyInc.com 33550 Highway 97 North, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624 | (541) 783-2759 | (541) 783-2724 Fax

I NSH A L L A H R A NC H 12,013± Acres in Grant County, Oregon

YON NA VA L L E Y FA R M

The Inshallah Ranch is famous for exceptional big game hunting. Located midway between Burns and John Day, it is a first-class cattle and hunting ranch with 12,000 acres of deeded ground and 12,000 acres FS grazing permits. 564 acres water rights. Five homes, first-class improvements and private location. Well watered with 50+ springs and numerous creeks. Bull elk in the 350–400 class, mule deer in the 170–200 class.

Contact MTAnderson@CraterLakeRealtyInc.com, (541) 377-0030.

454± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon 454 total acres with an irrigation well and 424 acres of water rights. Sellers have grown potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, grass and alfalfa hay. Pivots and wheel lines, along with 400 HP pump.

Two hay barns, domestic well and septic for future home. Contact AndraleighCampbell@gmail.com, (541) 281-2180 | MLS #2987112

Property ID: 1361396 | Offered at $9,500,000

Offered at $2,525,000

WO OD R I V E R R A NC H

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212.71± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon

1,028± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon

Ideal retreat for angling, waterfowl hunting and horseback riding on adjacent state forest lands. The Wood River meanders for nearly a mile through the ranch, providing cover for brown and redband trout and creating duck ponds crafted for training retrievers. Irrigation for grazing 160± head of summer yearlings from Anna Creek. Two-story home, oversized garage and outbuildings. Breathtaking Cascade Mountain views and Crater Lake Park nearby in Klamath County, Oregon. View.Paradym.com/4144159 | CLRInc.info/2985915

1,028 acres, with 550 acres irrigated from two wells. Quality soils produce potatoes, alfalfa, grain and grasses with 18± wheel lines on approximately 420 acres; flood irrigation with checks, pipe and risers on approximately 130 acres. Balance of roughly 478 acres offers timbered ground ideal for deer, antelope and other wildlife as well as recreation rights on the ranch. Four homes, hay barns, grain bins, shops, feed lot and corrals, irrigation equipment included. View.Paradym.com/4186735 | MLS #2988428

Property ID: 5096716 | Offered at $1,600,000

Property ID: 5450205 | Offered at $4,300,000

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OutdoorProperties.com | JHB@OutdoorProperties.com | (501) 454-1782

W E LI V E T HE OU T DOOR S, W E SELL T HE OU T DOOR S. We specialize in all types of "outdoor" real estate including farms, ranches, cabins, timberland, waterfront and hunting and fishing properties. Licensed in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Nebraska.

St. Francis County, Arkansas 840± Acres | Four-Bedroom Lodge

T H E B A Y O U FA R M • 840± acres, all contiguous on “Blackfish

58-Acre Private Fishing Lake Prime Hunting & Fishing Tract | 2 Wells

Bayou” & Frenchman’s Bayou

Multiple Water Areas for Duck 250 Acres in Water Area | Blackfish Flyway $2,095,000 | Hughes, Arkansas

(flashboard risers and levees)

• Approximately 827.28 acres of the total 840 acres are enrolled in the highly desired

Duck, Deer, Turkey, Quail, Hog & Dove

• 16 water control structures in place

wetlands program

• Miles & miles of developed trails • Two irrigation wells for flooding the waterfowl hunting areas

• Ducks Unlimited Conservation Easement

• 58-acre private lake for fishing & waterfowl

• Designated food plot areas

• Private setting

• Multiple developed waterfowl areas with two

• 1.5± miles frontage on Blackfish Bayou &

irrigation wells for flooding

half-mile frontage on Frenchman’s Bayou

JO E Y B U RCH has a background in family farming and is an avid hunter

you are looking for farmland, hunting properties or a weekend retreat in the

in the Arkansas and Mississippi Flyways. He travels the region every day

Ozarks, Joey can assist you. Joey has won many tourism awards in the past

bringing together buyers and sellers of farmland and recreational properties

for designing agricultural tours for visitors to our area. Joey Burch is the

and is licensed in Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana and Mississippi. Whether

Principal Broker and one of the founders of Outdoor Properties, LLC.

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Selling Tennessee One Acre at a Time T im T hompson P remier R ealtors. com

148 5th Avenue North, Franklin, Tennessee 37064 | (615) 790-8884

Spectacular Estate

Outdoorsman’s Paradise

15.58± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 5479972 | Price: $1,899,900

1,735± Acres in Hickman County, Tennessee Property ID: 6008928 | Price: $4,799,900

Gated home nestled in the hills of Mid TN offering 10,845± square feet, spiral staircase, double front and back porches, stocked pond, creek, horse barn with shop and loft. Contact Tim Thompson, 615.207.3295 or Brent Thompson, 615.207.3305.

One of the best hunting and fishing properties in Mid Tennessee offering a main lodge, farm house, seven cabins, multiple barns and outbuildings, food plots, deer stands, ponds, creeks, springs and lots of road frontage. Contact Tim Thompson, 615.207.3295.

One of a Kind

Fabulous Location

186± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 5474756 | Price: $2,899,900

159± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 5479856 | Price: $7,999,900

Incredible setting and living space merge with this unique three-bedroom loaded with fabulous features and finishes and an outdoor paradise with wide, year-round creek, waterfalls, pond, rustic gazebo, barn and more. Contact Tim Thompson, 615.207.3295.

This dream farm has it all—large ponds, creek, rolling hills, great mix of trees and pasture, barn, views, road frontage on two roads and great development potential with a super convenient location. Contact Tim Thompson, 615.207.3295.

Excellent Potential

Prime Property

200± Acres in Maury County, Tennessee Property ID: 5372516 | Price: $799,900

112± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 5944443 | Price: $1,489,000

Marketable timber on this 200+ acre heavily wooded tract. Excellent potential for development or resort; mixed terrain with springs and creeks. In Maury County near Franklin and Leiper’s Fork. Contact Chuck Simpson, 615.973.9986.

Excellent potential for development opportunity. Prime Williamson County location on major county road with mixed terrain, mature timber and fabulous hunting. Contact Chuck Simpson, 615.973.9986.

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ELKHEART CLIFFS RANCH MT. CARMEL, UTAH

Elkheart Cliffs Ranch is located on the southernmost tip of the Paunsaugunt Plateau which begins from Bryce Canyon and extends down to the property. This may be the most unique property for sale in Southern Utah, in terms of privacy and beauty. The property encompasses 1,280 acres atop a broad mesa framed by 1,000-foot dramatic cliffs. The property limits span from canyon to canyon and can only be accessed through your gate. There is no other private land beyond the property entrance, and it is surrounded by roughly 1,800 acres of public lands for hiking and exploring.

The property includes a Kiva-style custom lodge, bunkhouse, shower house and a large shop.

The property is accessed via a six-mile, well-graded dirt road with cattle guards allowing the intermediate gates to remain open for easy access. This is a Kane County Class B road system that is maintained twice per year by the county.

The closest house is seven miles away.

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Craig Linthicum, Associate Broker/Realtor CraigLinthicum.com | Craig.Linthicum@gmail.com | 410-822-6665 (ext. 402) | 410-726-6581 (cell) View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/45487 | Property Videos l.ead.me/BensonMangold

Southwind Maryland | Dorchester County | 214± Acres Current Asking Price | $3,950,000 If you would like a place for relaxation, peace and family fun with privacy and plenty of outdoor activities, this place can be yours to enjoy!

Southwind sits on a prominent point with 270-degree views of the Hudson Creek, a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. Located on 214 acres of woods and farmland with two-and-a-half miles of waterfront, it has a seven-foot-deep water dock large enough to accommodate a 60-foot yacht. The premiere depiction of an Eastern Shore Maryland home with swimming, boating, watersports, fishing, crabbing and hunting.

The all-brick, award-winning, Georgian Colonial manor house features a double portico and sits on a

gated, fully-paved driveway a mile from Cassons Neck Road. The tranquility is unparalleled. The 10,000+ square-foot manor home has five bedrooms, an oversized great room, a large segregated wet bar and a large kitchen, all great for entertaining family and friends. The five-bedroom guest house can sleep 12 people.

Start planning your crab feasts of Maryland Blue Crabs caught right off one of the two docks. For the hunting enthusiasts, this property offers deer, turkey and duck that are some of the best on the Eastern Shore.

Enjoy the tranquility of roasting marshmallows over a big bonfire or sitting on a hammock reading a good book with no one around for miles. The options are limitless!

What You Are Gettting Manor House Rebuild (cost per current insurance estimates)................................................$3,700,000 Guest House (approximately 3,700 square feet) . . .................................................................. $650,000 Morton Barn Concrete Floor with Electric & Water............................................................. $150,000 Utility Building & Workshop (was a four-car oversized garage)...............................................$225,000 Eight Additional 20-acre Waterfront Possible Home Sites . . .............................................. $1,600,000+ Approximately 5,000 feet of Army Corp of Engineers Rip Rap..........................................$1,250,000 Two Docks (130’ & 150’) Both with Multiple Slips................................................................. $70,000 Four Ponds (one with designated well to flood as an impoundment)............................................. $45,000 CREP Income (approximately $4,000 capitalized value).......................................................... $65,000 Memories..................................................................................................................... PRICELESS Total Value................................................................................................................. $7,755,000

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Black Hills Hidden Treasures!

IF YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIVE IN THE BLACK HILLS, YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH!

Perfect Hobby Ranch 106± ACRES | CUSTER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA | $990,000 | MLS#58234 Laid out for horses or cattle, this high-quality, low-maintenance, one-level home with outbuildings and functional corrals has six pastures with water access in a private setting! Perfect 1031 exchange!

Perfect Ranchette

Heart & Soul

Family Owned Since 1932

374± ACRES | HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA RANCHETTE WITH VARIED TOPOGRAPHY $859,000 | MLS# 58847

3.75± ACRES | CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA 1885 KIRK BROTHERS’ HANDCRAFTED BARN/HOME $875,000 | MLS# 58445

130± ACRES | HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA BORDERS NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE LAND $899,000 | MLS# 53384

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

Black Hills Hidden Treasure

Perfect Recreational Property

16± ACRES | HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA OVERLOOKING HISTORIC IRON CREEK $795,000 | MLS# 55732

168± ACRES | CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY USFS $1,475,000 | MLS# 58446

80± ACRES | HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA THREE SIDES OF USFS LAND $640,000 | MLS# 59168

You Gotta Have Faith!

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T U E S DAY O C T O B E R 1 6 T H 10 A.M. MST Offsite—Rodeway Inn, 333 Santa Fe Avenue Alamosa, Colorado 81101 To Book Reservations Call 719-589-5833

ALAMOSA, CONEJOS, COSTILLA & SAGUACHE COUNTIES ALAMOSA | BLANCA | CAPULIN | CENTER | FORT GARLAND | LAJARA | MONTE VISTA | SAGUACHE | SAN ACACIO SELLER: UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO FO R AU CT I O N Q U E ST I O N S CA L L 580-747-6747 | FO R P RO P E RT Y Q U E ST I O N S CA L L 719-850-5042 L I P PA R DAU CT I O N S.CO M/AU CT I O N/340696/10-16-6-330-AC R E S-CO LO RA DO

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58.1± Acres Napa County, California

Forever Views Napa Valley Own an entire 58± acre knoll with spectacular 360-degree forever views, complete privacy and two superb home sites. Holding a prominent place among the rarest of rare in Napa Valley, this one-of-a-kind property with gentle slopes, beautiful oak-studded meadows and its own 4.65± premium Cabernet vineyard graciously rises above the valley floor, reigning upon a sea of vineyards, layer upon layer of mountains and a never-ending landscape stretching to the horizon. Beautiful views are a trademark of wine country, but views such as these will take your breath away. This exclusive property is blessed to be in the company of vintners such as Gamble, Mondavi, Kapscandy and Cliff Lede, while offering yet more acreage suitable for exceptional quality grape production. Located but five minutes from the French Laundry, 25 minutes from Napa airport’s private jet service and about an hour from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, this shining star of Napa Valley will be a legacy for generations to come.

$18,500,000 • ForeverViewsNapaValley.com Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley • CydGreer.com Cyd Greer • 707.322.6825 • cgreer@cbnapavalley.com • License #: 01390876

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51± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS

$1,600,000

dry cypress ranch

Hidden away on this 51-acre pastoral landscape, just minutes from Wimberley, is one of the finest quality timber-framed log homes to be found. Longleaf pine floors, a pool and patio, decks, porches and an open living plan make it ideal for gatherings.

Multiple out-buildings, rail fences, water, pastures, woods and views surround this special homestead. One hour from Austin or San Antonio. Property ID: 5398827

tim fulfer

(512) 376-1766

tfulfer@gmail.com

www.starlandandrealtyco.com

501 OLD KYLE ROAD, WIMBERLEY, TEXAS 78676 | VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/334

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PROVIDENCE FARM 2 2.49Âą A CRES IN COLORADO C O U N T Y, T E XAS

One-of-a-kind estate created from two, two-hundred-year-old barns from upstate New York on almost 23 acres with a pecan orchard and large beach entry into the Colorado River. Limestone walls, wood floors, Wolf appliances, Subzero fridge/freezer, farmhouse sinks, two dishwashers, leathered granite with rubies, wine cellar and full outdoor kitchen. Smart tech controlled by an app includes: four programmable thermostats, door locks, Lutron lighting, alarm, cell phone modem, insulated garage doors with openers and front gate. The garage contains the central vac, electric car charging station and entry to the basement, housing all mechanicals. A rain water collection system provides water for the home with a well backup, three geothermal HVAC units, three desuperheaters for hot water, air filtration, two ERV units, air to air heat exchangers, polystyrene panels, double-pane low-E windows, hay pasture, approximately 477 feet of river frontage, stocked pond, well house with tractor parking, bathroom and storage.

Truly a work of art! Virtual Tour: my.matterport.com/show/?m=Qc3SdJ2ukXN

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

LeycoRealEstate.com KIM JOHNSON, BROKER Kim@LeycoRealEstate.com | 979.732.3302 3977 HIGHWAY 90, COLUMBUS, TEXAS 78934

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▪ Hunting Retreat ▪ Family Recreation ▪ Investment ▪ Total 1,139 acres, or three smaller parcels, in West Tennessee—See legacyacresproperties.com for substantially more info and pictures. Must see in person to appreciate.

Deer, turkey and small game along with many wildlife food plots, ponds, creeks, lake and 13+ miles of interior roads. Approximately three miles of hardtop road frontage; mostly bordering State Highways 641 and 192, five minutes from I-40 Exit 126. Only one hour from Nashville and two hours from Memphis.

1,139± Acres or 3 Smaller Parcels

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BELIZE

12,000± ACRES ACROSS FROM AMBERGRIS CAYE ISLAND

$5,900,000

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This property is a great opportunity for commercial investment. 12,000 acres located in northern Belize, it has one+ miles of oceanfront land and two± miles of river frontage. It consists of two parcels, 7,000 and 5,000 acres split. Belize is in a growth mode with new cruise ship ports under construction and many new housing and resort developments. Belize also has a casino, many tourist sites and a famous diving and fishing area, as well as a great barrier reef.

500-foot oceanfront hotel site on North Hutchinson Island, Florida 34949. Zoned for 36 units per acre, hotel, hotel/condos shop etc. Beautiful beach near land on corner site. Good county to work with for permits.

FLORIDA

11.83± ACRES

NORTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND

$15,000,000 PROPERTY ID: 4223022

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Green River Ranch

— 1,462.38± Acres in Alamosa County, Colorado — The Green Ranch consists of 1,462 mountain valley acres with 2.25 miles of the Rio Grande River bisecting its hay meadows and feeding river slews, ponds, sweeping wet lands and riparian areas. Senior water rights and a 1,000 GPM warm artesian well irrigate the ranch and recharge miles of some of the best river environment for waterfowl and wildlife on the Rio Grande. The ranch shares the river and borders an 1,100-acre State Wildlife area offering classic river and mountain views and one of the best recreational opportunities in the San Luis Valley.

The Green Ranch supports a resident elk herd and all the wildlife common to a mountain river ranch and boasts superior waterfowl habitat. The San Luis Valley, according to Greg Kernohan, Duck’s Unlimited manager of conservation programs for Colorado, “is in one of the most significant waterfowl habitat complexes in the state.”

The Rio Grande is one of the most vital rivers in the American West, with some of the best fishing in the heart of the San Luis Valley. Just up river was the longest stretch of Gold Medal Waters in Colorado. From the ranch, explore millions of acres of public lands, visiting quaint mining towns across the Continental Divide or fishing mountain streams or lakes. Or take a day to ski Wolf Creek—‘The Most Snow In Colorado.’

The Green Ranch is a rare find on the Rio Grande River in Colorado’s Southern San Juan Mountains.

— $4,500,000 | Property ID: 5666945 —

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Sanctuary

METHOW RANCH FOR SALE

H U N G R Y M O U N TA I N R A N C H 4 3 0 Âą A C R E S I N M E T H O W, WA S H I N G T O N

Enjoy your own piece of paradise. Located above the Methow River Valley on McFarland Creek, this 430+ acre ranch provides the perfect private space for ranching, farming, hunting, fishing or just a family hideaway surrounded by the natural beauty of the Cascade Foothills. The ranch has State and U.S. Forest

Natural Beauty Service on two borders, providing easy access to 1,499,013 acres of forest to snowmobile, ski, hike, horseback ride or just enjoy. Hungry Mountain Ranch offers a number of amenities and advantages to its owner, both in terms of the property itself and the beauty and community of the surrounding area.

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Bunker Hill | Colfax, NC 37± acre estate in the heart of North Carolina, just minutes to Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem and offers a unique opportunity. Attention to detail and immaculate maintenance abound in the main house, 48’x84’ building, custom pool/ pool house and grounds. Customized with entertaining and privacy in mind, the home offers main level living and a fully finished walkout basement for visiting guests. Enjoy the heated salt water pool and hot tub, relax on the covered pool deck or enjoy everything this outdoor-lover’s paradise has to offer!

37± ACRES | COLFAX, NORTH CAROLINA PROPERTY ID: 6021981 | $1,650,000

Mount Carmel | Stokesdale, NC Countryside Estate nestled just outside of Stokesdale, North Carolina, and minutes to Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point. Elegance abounds at every turn—handpicked exotic wood finishes, soaring ceilings on main level; exceptional open floor plan was designed with entertaining in mind! Everything you would expect in a luxury retreat— multiple outdoor entertaining areas, outbuildings, room for sporting, guest suites, safe room, wine/craft room, security, privacy, acreage and convenience.

20± ACRES | STOKESDALE, NORTH CAROLINA PROPERTY ID: 6022066 | $1,145,000

Raven Forest | Winston-Salem, NC Understated elegance awaits you outside of the chaos!

Looking to invest in your own private estate that allows for the conveniences of city living? Look no further! Exquisite brick colonial-style home nestled on 29± acres in northern Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It features expansive entertaining areas, gracious amenities and genteel Southern charm! Fish and swim in the spring-fed, stocked pond; hunt, ride ATVs, camp and live the good life without the encroachment of the world. . . . This is what you deserve!

29± ACRES | WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA PROPERTY ID: 6022021 | $800,000

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SAGE BLUFF RANCH

HALLIGAN HILLS RANCH

SKINNER MEADOWS RANCH

983± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA

3,003± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA

885± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA

Excellent operation within minutes of Dillon.

Three pivots with wheel line, native range, BLM permit, feedlot and commercial gravel pit. Two homes in excellent condition, corrals with protection, automatic water, stock tanks and more. Ideal winter place to add to a larger outfit or stand-alone pure-bred ranch.

Serves as the monument to the northeast entry into the famed Centennial Valley. The Halligan Hills portion of the property consists of towering hills, large meadows and adequate stock water.

The river portion of the property consists of 240± acres astride the Red Rock River, with both sides of the river for three-quarter± miles. A truly must see!

Situated in one of Montana's most breathtaking locations with views of the Big Hole Valley and surrounding mountain ranges. Skinner Meadows Ranch offers a ranch house with many outbuildings to accommodate your equipment and your horse friends. The ranch is located in the heart of what is described as the best summer range in the state.

Property ID: 5567053 • $2,950,000

Property ID: 5232771 • $2,375,000

Property ID: 5889401 • $3,995,000

CHANCE BERNALL, BROKER | (406) 683-2234 | INFO@BEAVERHEADHOMEANDRANCH.COM

Crane River Ranch Along the banks of the Platte River, this property is a sportsman's paradise, being home to numerous wildlife and offering tremendous opportunity to hunt waterfowl, upland game and deer. This ranch consists of sub-irrigated pasture, hayable meadow, gravity irrigated cropland and river accretion.

Featuring a modern 2,083-square-foot home, this private yet centrally located property offers a total of 374 acres. Additional amenities include a Morton barn, stocked fishing pond and shooting range.

Plenty of outdoor space for Summer entertaining and Fall and Winter hunting with spectacular views of nature and agriculture.

374± ACRES IN BUFFALO COUNTY, NEBRASKA – $1,650,000

We are offering a rare opportunity to purchase a property that offers country living, hunting amenities and livestock, hay and crop production income!

For additional information, view a detailed brochure on our website, www.AgriAffiliates.com, or to set up an appointment to view the property, contact Bart Woodward in our Kearney office at (308) 234-4969.

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Property ID: 5573850

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O'NEILL LAND, LLC • SWRANCHES.COM • TIMOTHY JOHN O’NEILL, BROKER (575) 376-2341 • LAND@SWRANCHES.COM • VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/1891

8,880.8± ACRES IN HARDING & MORA COUNTIES, NEW MEXICO

Wagon Mound Ranch

8,880.8± Total Acres, 4,927± Deeded, 1,336.8 State Lease, 2,617± Kiowa Grazing Lease.

A substantial holding with good mix of grazing land and broken country above the west rim of the Canadian River. Has modern water system with drinkers in main pastures supplementing mix of dirt tanks; located 17 miles east of Wagon Mound off pavement then three miles on county road. Two-bedroom historic house, once a stage stop. Wildlife includes antelope, mule deer and some elk. $2,710,000 • Property ID: 4464664

77.5± ACRES IN COLFAX COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Miami Horse Heaven

Very private. Approximately 4,800-square-foot, double walled, adobe, fourbedroom, three-bathroom home with many custom and green-build features, 77.5± deeded acres with water rights, large seven-stall barn, insulated metal shop with own septic and large hay barn/equipment shed. Great investment on front range. You could not build it for this. $1,375,000 • Property ID: 5526965

6 Pullet House Farm

50-Acre Farm

85.19± Acres in Delaware County, Oklahoma | $1,795,000

50± Acres in Adair County, Oklahoma | $1,250,000

It’s hard to find a pullet operation for sale, but to find one this sharp is almost impossible!

Annual gross income is about $300,000 on these six barns. Four 40’x400’s built in 1995 and two 40’x450’s built in 2015. Equipment in the 1995s is all from the last 10 years. Electric winching, new heaters in the 400s, new well pump and wiring and more sets up a new grower for a good run into the next decade. Good pasture land will support 20 head of cattle. Well water and propane. Property ID: 5106002

Here is a gentleman’s farm! Old-style farmhouse constructed in 2016 with the charm of yesterday but the open features and pleasant spaces of today. Beautiful vaulted wood ceiling in the living room, real whiskey barrel sink base in the master bath, rustic accents throughout. And the farm has an income from a Vital Farms contract ($150K annual gross), two acres of blueberries and an acre of blackberries which will pay well when the plants begin mature production. Schedule your private tour soon! Property ID: 5094347

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THE PRIVETT RANCH 2,300± Acres Maramec, Oklahoma

The Privett Ranch in Maramec, Oklahoma, was started after the crash of 1929, and the first home and ranching headquarters was built in 1935.

This ranching operation has been a family operation for 90± years. The ranch is currently managed for livestock and hunting leases. Three large tracts make up the ranch. All three tracts can be accessed by paved county roads. The native grass and trees make this an excellent location for outdoor recreation, a private getaway or the perfect habitat for whitetail deer and turkey. The central Pawnee County location is geographically convenient.

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R I V E R F R O N TA G E P R O P E R T I E S

LUXURY LIVING ON SMALL ACREAGE

$475,000 E. ROSEBUD RIVER 43± ACRES • VACANT WELL • ELECTRIC

R U R A L G AT E D CABIN COMMUNITY

$239,000

$398,000

$489,000 STILLWATER RIVER 3 BED • 2.5 BATH

$328,000 W. ROSEBUD RIVER 3 BED • 2 BATH STILLWATER COUNTY MONTANA

These properties front on the best trout waters in Montana at the base of the Beartooth Mountain Range.

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STILLWATER COUNTY, MONTANA 10± ACRES • $629,900 Unbelievable price! 4,600-squarefoot custom house featuring three bedrooms plus den and four en-suite baths. Mountain views, open concept, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, granite counters and main-level master.

Property ID: 5185146

$268,900 STILLWATER COUNTY, MONTANA BORDERS NATIONAL FOREST Mountain views abound from these cabins in a keypad-gated community. Amenities include fulltime caretaker, stocked lakes and community water system.

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T WO WAT E R F R O N T A C R E A G E T R A C T S Pamlico C ounty, North Carolina Bay River Tract Frontage Both offerings are wooded with paved road frontage. Both have deep water frontage and convenient access to Intracoastal Waterway and Pamlico Sound.

BAY R IV E R TRA CT, VA ND E ME R E , NC | 4 08 .6± A C R ES | $2 ,8 00,000 B ROA D C R E E K TRA CT , OR IE NTA L , NC | 2 12 ± A C R ES | $1,600,000

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