LAND Summer 2021 by LAND Magazines

ON THE COVER

EVANS RANCH PRESENTED BY

CALIFORNIA OUTDOOR PROPERTIES

BUYING

WILDLIFE

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EVALUATING LAND VALUE & POTENTIAL

RECORD-SETTING GAME & TEXAS-SIZED MEMORIES

LIFESTYLES, LIVELIHOODS & INVESTMENTS

It is important for a landowner to understand the value that their property holds.

At Austin Trophy Whitetails, hunting is a passion undergirded by camaraderie in the outdoors.

As landowners, we are all stakeholders in the steeped American tradition of different land uses.

Evans Ranch

592± Acres in Plumas County, CA Property ID: 10388586

The 592-acre Evans Ranch is a true California gem, situated in Plumas County just five miles from the golfing mecca of Graeagle and 49 miles from worldfamous Lake Tahoe. Topshelf improvements include a 16,000+ square-foot lodge, carriage house, bunkhouse, caretaker’s house, barn and shops. Year-round water with trout-filled ponds and creeks surrounded by over a million acres of national forest land make this ranch one of a kind. The irrigated mountain meadows are great for livestock, and the equestrian enthusiast will love the miles of trails and copper-roofed round pen. The timber and park-like setting give this ranch an exceptional beauty and make it the grand entertaining ranch of the mountains.

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Evans Ranch provides a surplus of recreational activities, as do the million acres of the neighboring national forest land and the surrounding areas. The great outdoors is your very own backyard. The year-round water on the ranch creates a lush wildlife environment. Go fishing, swimming, ride ATVs, mountain bike, kayak, canoe in the large pond or enjoy horseback riding on the miles of trails. The possibilities for outdoor recreation are endless, enduring all four seasons!

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T H E A LTA LU N A R A N C H

The Alta Luna Ranch is located in the North Central New Mexico range of the Rocky Mountains known as the Sangre de Cristo’s. If you’re looking for a great corporate retreat, awesome recreational, great hunting or an end-of-the-road getaway place (prepper’s paradise), then the Alta Luna Ranch fits the bill.

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C H E RO K E E S P R I N G S R A N C H

Cherokee Springs Ranch, located between Cherokee and Bend in southeastern San Saba County, Texas, is a 1,685-acre wonderland of live water, diverse landscapes, unsurpassed productivity and real Hill Country ranch living.

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AUSTIN TROPHY WHITETAILS—RECORD-SETTING GAME & TEXAS-SIZED MEMORIES

Curated especially for the discriminating land aficionado

Hunting is a passion undergirded by camaraderie—and fun in the outdoors. At Austin Trophy Whitetails, hunters bag magnificent, record-setting game and make Texas-sized memories.

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As landowners, cowboys, hands, outfitters, real estate brokers and suppliers, we are all stakeholders in the steeped American tradition of ranching, farming and recreational land use. We would be well served by becoming more aware and more organized ourselves, refuting disinformation, controlling the message and being more engaged in the process.

Tips, ideas and topics in the land industry

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EVALUATING LAND VALUE & POTENTIAL—A GUIDE TO HIGHEST & BEST USE ANALYSIS

28 Five fabulous properties that caught our magazine team’s eye on the Land.com Network and deserve a closer look

Whether one is looking to purchase land for the first time, already the owner of a legacy property that has been passed down for generations, or somewhere in between, it is important for a landowner to understand the value that their property holds as well as their role in bringing their investment to its maximum potential.

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1. COWBOY CULTURE: CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF THE OLD WEST IN THE SIERR A NEVADA . A photographic look at the Old West that is alive and well in California. Sit back and enjoy this fascinating journey as the Old West comes alive in a book filled with unique western images, inspiring stories from the trail, memorable cowboy poetry and some western history. BarnsandNoble.com 2. FREDERICKS AND MAE: CITRONELL A INCENSE COIL . Hanging citronella coils—the last word in sculptural bug deterrence. Hang this all-natural citronella incense outdoors, light up on one end and enjoy a long burn time and a fragrant, floral smell. FredericksandMae.com 3. WE TOOK TO THE WOODS CANDLES. We Took to the Woods candles are created with the same ideas that inspire their store. Their scents are meant to be enjoyed in subtlety, stirring memories of the past and creating memories for the future. The candles are handcrafted from start to finish in Greenville, South Carolina. WeTooktoTheWoods.com 4. BL ACKBERRY FARM: BISCUITS AND HONEY SET There is nothing better in the morning than warm biscuits with a drizzle of honey. Blackberry Farm honey reflects notes of tulip poplar, wildflowers and sourwood, giving it delicate flavors with light amber hues. The Buttermilk Biscuit Mix makes it easy to reproduce your favorite Blackberry Farm biscuits at home. BlackberryFarmShop.com

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1. NEIGHBOR OUTDOOR FURNITURE. Outdoor furniture for those who seek refuge in company and comfort. Indoor sophistication capable of enduring the forces of nature. Each seating component comes flat-packed with universal joints providing unprecedented flexibility in layout and storage. HiNeighbor.com 2. BEND -ABLE PRODUCTS: LEADER FEEDER. Bend-Able products specializes in creating innovative products that enhance your outdoor experience. All of their products are proudly made in the U.S.A. The Leader Feeder® Plus is the easiest way to store 12 pre-tied leaders with multi hooks or 24 single hook pre-tied leaders. This dispenser will hold mooching rigs, rubber worms, softbeads or lure up six inches or less. Bend-Able.com 3. BURCH BARREL . The Burch Barrel is a suspended barbecue and firepit designed with functional excellence fit for a pitmaster and made to be the central hub for any outdoor gathering. It is equally at home cooking a heap of mountain oysters at a ranch branding in Montana as it is on the sandy shores of Huntington Beach as the centerpiece of late-night surfing stories. Constructed with state-of-the-art materials and designed with meticulous attention to detail, the Burch Barrel will last a lifetime and is sure to accompany your friends and family in making some of life’s best memories. BurchBarrel.com

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Trends CUR ATED ESPECIALLY FOR THE DISCRIMINATING L AN D AFICIO NADO

1. BELCAMPO: SUMMER GRILLING BUNDLE. Belcampo raises their animals on a farm at the base of Mt. Shasta in California. Their farm, and their process, are crafted with compassion and sustainability at their core, which makes for more delicious meat that’s good for you and the planet too. Win-win. Belcampo's meat is organic, pasture-raised and 100 percent grass-fed, putting more vital nutrients and healthy fats in your diet. Meat that’s raised the best makes you feel the best. This limitedtime summer sampler features their favorite organic and pasture-raised meats for the grill. Belcampo.com 2 . B E AR G RE A S E PODCA ST. The Bear Grease Podcast with host Clay Newcomb delivers compelling stor y telling through documentar y-style episodes exploring the culture, traditions and histor y of rural America. He’ll dive in deep with hunters, biologists, anthropologists and rural folks to learn about human nature and our ancient connection to the land. Bear Grease explores unique people, topics and stories that reveal the incredible value of life lived close to the land. TheMeatEater.com /listen /bear-grease 3. TH E PROCL AMATION DUO. A three-time award-winning cookware set that ’s versatile, non-toxic and engineered to last a lifetime. With just two pans and a matching lid (that fits both the Hybrid Pot and Sidekick Skillet), you get a dozen cooking methods and zero clutter. Made in the U. S. A . Lifetime Warranty. ProclamationGoods.com

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4 3 1. THE FLY FISHER: THE ESSENCE AND ESSENTIALS OF FLY FISHING. Expect exclusive illustrations of fish species and self-tied flies, as well as tips to finding the perfect stance and the proper grip. Presented alongside vibrant imagery of various locations, The Fly Fisher reveals how this rapidly growing outdoor activity creates both a sense of sport and sense of spirit. US.Gestalten.com/products/fly-fisher 2. PESCAVORE. Pescavore was launched to focus on product innovation with exclusively sustainable, wild-caught seafood, making delicious snacks with clean, lean, marine protein. Pescavore tuna jerky strips are the first of their kind and the product of years of vision and hard work to bring the great taste and nutrition of fish to you in a convenient snack. PescavoreSeafood.com 3. HERBIVORE: AFTER SUN SOOTHING ALOE MIST. After Sun Soothing Aloe Mist provides breathable, lightweight hydration that skin will instantly drink up. Moisturizing after sun exposure helps skin recover as natural, non-toxic ingredients are less likely to irritate already sunsensitized skin. Safe to spritz all over your face and body, mist freely after soaking up the rays. HerbivoreBotanicals.com 4. HITCHFIRE. Inspired by adventure, road trips and the love of the outdoors, HitchFire leads a new category in hitch-based accessories. The rugged, hitch-mounted grills are purposed-built, made with the highest quality materials and designed to withstand the roughest weather and toughest conditions for a world full of undiscovered trails and expeditions. It’s not just a grill, it’s Adventure Grilling. HitchFire.com

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The Power of the Pause ““Summertime is always the best of what might be.”  ― CHARLES BOWDEN

e Americans are frenetic. Buzzing about from place to place, activity to activity, chore to chore with our to-do list in one hand and our phones in the other, we resemble oversized bees facing down an outsized flower field and an imminent thunderstorm. Urgency permeates everything we do.

We blast our horns when a car hesitates at a light. We drum our fingers, roll our eyes and grumble under our breath when our fast-food drive-through lanes are clogged with our convenience seekers. We wonder why online shops can't get our purchases here sooner than overnight.

These days when someone asks, "How are you?", we are likely to answer, "Busy." Let's face it, we're proud of our chaotic lives and stressed existence. We wear our busyness as if it's a well-deserved Medal of Honor for valor in combat.

For a long time, I ignored my DNA and listened to the voices of the world. These days, though, thanks to my grandloves and my husband, Bobby, who despite his tremendous business success never lost sight of the power of the pause, I hit the brakes often and go live in the outdoors. I'm an unapologetic dirtbiking, mountain biking, downhill skiing, snowbiking, fly fishing, big game hunting, cloud watching gal. And I believe…no, I know… my life is better for it. Summer is the perfect season for putting the brakes on, so to speak, and rediscovering the power of the pause. And as always, you'll find the best rural spaces and places in America in our pages. Pause. Peruse. Discover the place where you and yours can recharge for generations to come.

Somewhere along the way, to our detriment, we confused frantic motion with productivity and rest with laziness. As a result, we're living our lives bassackwards and missing out on some of the best parts. How do I know this? We're blessed with granddaughters, two precious bundles of energy and curiosity outfitted with curls, little girl giggles and spontaneous snuggles. Camden will soon be 5 and one day later Calli will turn 3. From the time their pudgy feet hit the floor in the morning until their knees hit the floor for their night-night prayers, they are on go…until something stops them in their tracks. Usually it's something in nature that causes them to slam on the brakes. An iridescent beetle scurrying across the path. A bright yellow aspen leaf in the mountains around my house in Crested Butte or an unfolding dogwood in the woody hills around theirs in Tennessee. Or everyone's favorite, a puddle to splash in. Then there are the parades of clouds in shapes of dragons, ice cream cones and angels. Of course, the best way to watch a cloud parade is flat of your back lying on a blanket of sunwarmed grass. Each of these tiny moments, brief pauses in their busy days, recharges them. Their energy never wanes because they're not afraid to stop. Instinctively, they know that life is best lived in the pauses. I know that, too, in my DNA. You see I grew up in Mississippi. Memories of my childhood summers are like long, slow sips of sweet tea. Front porch visits. Homemade ice cream. Sprinklers. Sparklers on the 4th of July. Lightning bugs captured in Mason jars. Long afternoons spent reading in the branches of a sprawling oak tree.

LAURET JARVIS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

CONTRIBUTORS

TRAVIS DRISCOLL

DAX HAYDEN

Lorie has worked as a writer and public relations practitioner exploring the intersection of agriculture, natural resources and public policy for almost 30 years. Her career, which has included stints in the public and private sector, has taken her across the country and around the world, where she has been enthralled by the people of the land and their stories. She is the president of Woodward Communications and co-owner of The Round Top Register, a regional magazine focused on life in the rolling bluebonnet hills of Central Texas where country meets city. Woodward was reared on a ranch near Lexington, Texas, but now makes her home in Brenham, Texas, with her two children, Kate and Will. Find out more→ RoundTop.com

Travis Driscoll represents the owners and buyers of ranches and ag properties in both New Mexico and Colorado. Travis’ unique marketing background combined with the knowledge and experience that comes with selling large hunting, cattle and recreational ranches in multiple states brings a lot to the table for his clients. Travis is an active member of the acclaimed REALTORS ® Land Institute and continues to work on education and professional development within the business of ranch and land real estate. In his free time, Travis can be found on horseback at various western sporting events or maybe riding the range of a New Mexico ranch. If he’s not on the back of a horse, he may be out casting a fly rod or stalking that next big bull. Find out more→ BeaverheadOutdoors.com

Dax Hayden is the Managing Partner with Hayden Outdoors Real Estate and recipient of the Apex Award for Ranch Broker of the Year for 2017. Dax grew up in Goodland, Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State University in 1993 with a BS in Agriculture. With over 25 years in the real estate, banking and insurance industry, Dax has a great knowledge of land value and agriculture and is an avid outdoorsman. Growing up in the cattle and horse business has given Dax a great appreciation of what it takes to be successful in agriculture. With farming and ranching contacts all over the country, Dax can assist with farming operations, habitat management and land sales. Family has always been first, and the love of the outdoors is shared with great pleasure with his whole family. Find out more→ HaydenOutdoors.com

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Knowing the Ranch Market One of the single most important aspects of buying a ranch is communication. One of the best ways to foster such communication and accomplish your goals is to find a quality ranch broker. This quality ranch broker will understand your goals, lifelong aspirations, and vision, then take that knowledge to connect you to the right ranch. In your search for this ranch broker or brokerage team, you are searching for the right drive, set of strengths, knowledge, and depth to not only get you on the right property but help you navigate any issues along the way to a successful closing. Dedicated ranch brokers strive to be knowledgeable, working every day to know the next landowner and what opportunities are on the market. In today’s very popular ranch buying market, they are concentrated on what might be coming on the market. Success for a ranch broker is defined by the phrase “you eat what you kill.” Thus, making each and every transaction extremely and equally important. I grew up in the outfitting business with my wife and I owning outdoor adventure companies in Alaska, Montana, Colorado, and Texas. The mantra of our company was no matter how tired you are, to this client, this is always their big day. The ranch company is very similar, no matter the size of the deal, to that particular ranch buyer; many times it is the culmination of a lifetime’s efforts. That ranch acquisition, big or small, is a lifetime of effort, a lifetime of goals, a chance to build a family legacy, and the investment they have strived to afford. It comes back to the saying “never judge a book by the cover,” and for a land broker, truer words have never been spoken. When you take on the responsibility to work with clients who often become friends, that effort to pursue selling a family legacy or helping the person trying to establish one, each transaction, marketing effort, and every tour is a chance to make an indelible impact on a life, a dream, a reality.

One of the biggest laughs we have in this business is the line “I have a guy.” If one thing is a standout of a dedicated ranch broker, it is the fact that broker is the source of the source. No ranch broker has ALL the knowledge, and a good one will let you know when they do not have that knowledge; that is when the line “I know a guy” comes to life. Having a broker who is smart enough to tell you “I don’t know” is more important than the broker who thinks they have every answer. As I was writing this article and looking at what characteristics really build a good-to-great land broker, I realized how tied this language, this thought process, this determination is to RLI (Realtor Land Institute). RLI is built on producing better brokers, better people, and better results. As owner of M4 Ranch Group and the current president of Colorado RLI, I am so fortunate to not only see my agents, my partners and even my son strive to be great in this business, but I get to see truly dedicated men and women who care deeply about this business. They care deeply about their relationships and their integrity coupled with the continued pursuit of quality education, always striving to be better, to know more or to “know a guy.”

DAN MURPHY, ALC M4 Ranch Group, Broker/Owner RLI Colorado Chapter President

Many dedicated ranch brokers, young or old, represent a lifetime of achievements and a lifetime of commitment that led to a much better understanding. An understanding of a multitude of issues faced in not only finding the right ranch but in helping you to secure that ranch and its assets. The list of complexities is long, but they quickly become less daunting when you have the right person who brings knowledge of key points such as water rights, conservation easements, mitigation benefits, river restoration, grazing improvements, big game licensing, wildlife herd migrations, regional regulations, to mineral rights and historic drought conditions.

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Beaverhead Outdoors Ranch Group California Outdoor Properties

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Keller Williams Black Hills | Lewis Realty

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Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty | Brook Havens & Pam Mayo-Phillips

Land and Wildlife, LLC

Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty | Greg Yeakel & Robin Yeakel

Land InvesTex, LLC

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Chas. S. Middleton and Son LLC Chase Brothers, LLC

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Leading Edge Real Estate LLC

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Lippard Auctioneers

Clark Company Ranch Real Estate

Living the Dream Outdoor Properties

Compass Commercial Real Estate Services

Lund Company

Corder and Associates, LLC

Mirr Ranch Group

Eagle Land Brokerage

Peoples Company

Farm and Ranch | Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest Real Estate

Premier Land Company

First Colorado Land Office

Ranch Aspects | Coldwell Banker Mason Morse

Realtree United Country Hunting Properties

Clark & Associates Land Brokers, LLC

Hall and Hall

Saddle Up Realty

Hayden Outdoors

SVN | Saunders Ralson Dantzler Real Estate

Joe David Yates & Assoc.

Swan Land Company

The Lakeland Agency, Inc.

Harrigan Land Company

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Rana Creek Ranch

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Whitetail Properties Real Estate & National Land Realty

Windermere Real Estate | Missoula

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Gate Creek Ranch 676 Acres in Wasco County

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Summit Riding Academy Ranch 23.7 Acres in Montgomery County

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Humphrey Ranch 9,430 Acres in Crook County

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WHITETAILS Hu n t i ng & Rela xi ng Plea s ure AN EXPERIENCE AWAITS. Our headquarter ranch is located just 15 miles south of the Austin Bergstrom Airport. Come enjoy the hunt of a lifetime at Austin Trophy Whitetails. Avid hunters, families and businesses alike are welcome to come and enjoy a stay at our 6,000-square-foot, five-star Austin Lodge! Our Austin ranch has almost 300 acres of diverse and abundant terrain as well as mature and massive native and exotic game. Whether you’re set up in the blind or doing a spot and stalk, we are able to accommodate all hunting styles. Our number one goal is to ensure clients have the hunt of a lifetime and a great opportunity to harvest their greatest trophy yet here at Austin Trophy Whitetails. 6 3 3 E A S T LO N E S TA R D R I V E | B U D A , T E X A S 7 8 6 1 0

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At Austin Trophy Whitetails, hunters bag magnificent, record-setting game and make Texas-sized memories.

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rom the time we pick our guests up at the airport on Friday and drop them off on Sunday, we wrap them in a one-ofa-kind Texas hunting experience that is built on old-fashioned Texas hospitality,” said Marshall Varner, founder and owner of Austin Trophy Whitetails. “When they leave us, we want them to have a trophy they’re proud of, stories they can’t wait to tell—and a desire to come back.”

Location, Location, Location When Varner, who trotted the globe for 40 years pursuing big game, founded Austin Trophy Whitetails seven years ago, he drew on his experiences to create the ultimate hunting ranch. His first consideration was location. “Nothing is worse than traveling hard, landing at an airport and then having to drive ‘forever’ to reach some remote outpost,” Varner said. “It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Africa, New Zealand or Texas, hunters are coming to hunt not to drive.” The original location of Austin Trophy Whitetails, a 300-acre ranch near Buda offering estate hunting, is about 30 minutes from the Austin-Bergstrom

International Airport. While keeping its natural haven of craggy ridges, shin oaks and live oaks, the ranch is only a quick drive into downtown Austin with a myriad of activities for the hunters’ family and friends. “Ease and convenience is part of our hospitality— and our appeal,” Varner said.

Success Begets Success An abundance of high-quality, trophy-caliber game was next on Varner’s list of must-haves. “Our wildlife management program combines carefully selected genetics and a consistent, protein- and energy-rich nutrition program that allows each animal to express its highest potential,” Varner said. Focusing on whitetails, axis deer and blackbuck antelope, Austin Trophy Whitetails is making its mark in Safari Club International’s record book under the estate hunting categories. “In the past five years, thanks to our genetics and nutrition, our hunters have enjoyed a 75 percent SUMMER 2021

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success rate of placing animals in the SCI’s Top 20 in their respective categories,” Varner said.

placed blinds or by the time-honored method of spot-and-stalk.

While traditional gun hunting is a tried-and-true option, many hunters’ success has come with primitive weapons. In fact, because of the ranch’s track record, Austin Trophy Whitetails has secured sponsorships from most of the major crossbow and air gun manufacturers.

“Regardless of your hunting preferences, our team can set you up for success,” Varner said. “When you hunt with us, your only concern is making your well-placed shot.”

And success begets success. Austin Trophy Whitetails’ domination of the crossbow and air gun category caught the attention of the Umarex USA, the nation’s leading manufacturer of highpowered air guns. Beginning in 2021, Austin Trophy Whitetails, in partnership with Umarex, can outfit its hunters with air guns. “We’re striving to make air gun hunting history,” Varner said. Hunters can pursue their quarry from strategically

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Texas-Sized Hospitality Hunting is a passion undergirded by camaraderie—and fun in the outdoors. “When guests are with us, I want them to escape from their reality and have such a good time that they don’t want to leave,” Varner said. “To that end, we hunt and hunt and hunt and fish and fish and eat and drink adult beverages and laugh—and become friends.” All of the fun is fueled by exceptional food. Steak, quail, Texas cuisine and the like are regularly featured on the menu.

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“Guests, rightly so, expect good food and comfortable accommodations,” Varner said. “Our team delivers because we want every aspect of the weekend to be worth bragging about.” With a 6,000-square-foot lodge that sleeps up to 24 as well as a private condo, Austin Trophy Whitetails pushes comfort into the realm of luxurious, rustic elegance. Impeccably decorated with an eye to the outdoors, the accommodations feature warm wood, native stone, high-end furnishings and fixtures that showcase artistic taxidermy representing species from around the world from Varner’s personal hunting expeditions. Unique décor, such as bar stools crafted from full-size western saddles, remind guests they are in the heart of the Lone Star State. After a day in the field, guests can challenge one another to a game of pool or sit on the porch and take in the views. A large pond, located within easy walking distance of the lodge, doubles as a wellstocked fishing hole and a natural swimming pool. Hiking is just one more way to while away the hours in nature’s playground. While guests are encouraged to put their phones down and breathe in the peace of the outdoors, the accommodations are wired for the internet, so the world is never out of reach. And for guests with a passion for cooking, a full, commercial kitchen makes entertaining easy. “At the end of the day, we treat our guests the way we want to be treated,” said Varner, noting that more than 80 percent of guests book to hunt the ranch again. “They come here as guests, but leave as friends, who can’t wait to come back. . . .” °

On the Horizon WITH THE RECENT ACQUISITION OF AUSTIN TROPHY WHITETAILS AT PLUM CREEK, MARSHALL VARNER AND HIS TEAM WILL BE ABLE TO OFFER EVEN MORE TEXAS-STYLE HUNTS.

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omething about land lives deep in the American psyche. Since the early 20th century, most Americans have resided in urban areas, yet the allure of an agrarian life makes the family farm or ranch a touchstone of American culture and politics. Cowboys, the rugged knights of the American West, have remained an icon of American culture. Disagreements between owners and preservationists over land use have become battles over the meaning and destiny of America itself. America grew and defined itself by growing into its abundant lands. Land inspired American independence and spawned American democracy while securing its rise as a world power. Land symbolized opportunity to generations of Americans, starting with colonists who never had the chance of owning property in Europe as the huge country gleamed in their eyes and its frontier drew them out west. Being a landowner means being a fundamentally important instrument of the American foundation while providing a stewardship of natural resources and a part of national culture alike. Today, being a landowner also comes with the seemingly relentless drumbeat of outside pressures and squabbles from individuals and organizations serving agendas of their own.

“If you don’t control your environment, somebody else will.” —GRANT CARDONE

In the United States, property owners are protected under what is known as a “Legal Bundle of Rights,” basic rights afforded to any owner of real state. The bundle consists of: The right of possession The right of control The right of exclusion The right to derive income The right of disposition In the American West, home to vast private land holdings, landowners have spent decades protecting their rights to privacy, access and management of the natural resources native to their land. Ongoing disputes with outside organizations over public access to roads on private land, management of wildlife,

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compensation for wildlife damages in the form landowner hunting permits, water rights and the introduction of predatory species are all too familiar points of contention over which endless amounts of hours and dollars are spent. By nature, rural landowners tend to be people who dedicate their time maximizing the productivity, health and enjoyment of their land. It’s a community who will lend a helping hand to a neighbor when needed but also respects their neighbor’s privacy, hoping for the same in return. Energies are focused on the task of protecting and improving their valued investment through responsible stewardship and hard work. These private lands are managed and cared for with a sanctity often times lost on lands with public access. Conversely, organizations advocating for issues of public land access, hunting or wildlife management and other conservationminded groups are well organized and funded. They are in a constant stage of research, planning and execution of their agendas, as that is their primary mission and full-time job. This particular dynamic tends to put the private landowner into a reactive and defensive position when these groups press for legislation or legal decisions that will adversely affect the landowner since his or her time and energy is usually focused on the management and enjoyment of their property. We have witnessed this firsthand in New Mexico, where recent efforts to change legislation that could have impacted landowner hunting rights were aggressively pursued by non-profit conservation groups and local politicians. When our brokerage, Beaverhead Outdoors Ranch Group, spearheaded a campaign to inform landowners of the proposed changes, we found that an alarming number of constituents weren’t aware of the proposed changes. Fortunately, through our efforts and the efforts of several other stakeholders, enough awareness was raised in time to mount an effective defensive and prevent the legislation from moving forward. As landowners, cowboys, hands, outfitters, real estate brokers and suppliers, we are all stakeholders in the steeped American tradition of ranching, farming and recreational land use. It’s easy for us to go about our daily tasks forgetting there are groups at work effecting change that could impact our investments and way of life. We would be well served by becoming more aware and more organized ourselves, refuting disinformation, controlling the message and being more engaged in the process. The resources needed in these efforts are already at our fingertips. By participating in Fish and Wildlife meetings, becoming active members of cattle and farming associations, paying attention to proposed legislation and communicating with our peers, landowners and stakeholders have the opportunity to take a proactive position and get in front of these issues before it’s too late. Find the legislators in your area who share your values and let them know who you are; their advocacy is critical and there is great power in numbers. Let’s enjoy our private lands while protecting our investments and lifestyles. Together, we can work to ensure the next generations can reap the same rewards. °

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Highest & Best Use E VA LUAT I N G L A N D VA LU E & P OT E N T I A L : A G U I D E TO H I G H E S T A N D B E S T U S E A N A LYS I S

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hether one is looking to purchase land for the first time, already the owner of a legacy property that has been passed down for generations, or somewhere in between, there is a broad spectrum of ownership opportunities in land real estate. It is important for a landowner to understand the value that their property holds as well as their role in bringing their investment to its maximum potential.

Highest and best use is just that, discovering the maximum value one’s property can provide them and working to realize this value. By definition, highest and best use for any property is the use which is legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, as well as the most profitable. When it comes time to determine highest and best use, a landowner can view their property as vacant, whether or not buildings and improvements exist, and decide the highest valuation of the land with its full potential. They could also choose to evaluate the property with its existing structures and improvements, if any, and decide whether these should be retained, modified, or demolished depending on the future highest and best use of the property. It can be difficult to determine what is legally permissible when dealing with crops, land development, water rights, or an improvement of value. Due diligence must be done to determine the validity of the possible improvements and the likelihood of their approval from city, county, or state governments. A landowner must make sure the improvements are physically possible within the constraints of available equipment, location of improvements, soil types, and structure in general. Clearly, the improvements must be financially feasible so the landowner is able to finance the operation through the improvement process. Obviously, for an income producing parcel, a landowner should also insure profitability in the present and long-term. Determining highest and best use for farm, ranch, and recreational properties is highly critical for a landowner in order to maximize the income producing potential of the property or the subjective overall benefits for the landowner. The owner must take into consideration the market in the area for agricultural and rural properties to determine if the current use brings the highest economic return to the parcel. After looking into income producing uses, it must be considered that the return should be high enough to cover operating expenses and include other improvements necessary to reach its potential. Tools and technology aid in determining highest and best use. These tools include drones, soil monitors and GPS on equipment. For example, using a chart to plot the most productive and least productive parts of a farm field with technology and yield monitoring systems, farmers can determine which soil types are most suitable for high yields and which soil types simply lose money and would be much better out of production and in habitat. In an advancing world, markets continue to change and adapt with new technology. Emerging markets like organics, regenerative farming, carbon sequestration, and even specialty crops like hemp continue to alter the highest and best use of any particular property.

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“Determining the highest and best use for farm, ranch, and recreational properties is highly critical for a landowner” —DAX HAYDEN

When considering the economic return of a parcel, it is imperative for landowners to maintain good knowledge of the markets both locally and regionally. Many times, in farmland, highest and best use can differ greatly by things as simple as crop selection and trends in value with commodities. We have seen a huge push in recreational value being the highest and best use for what used to be only a commodity driven market. Usually, it is a combination of utilizing the land for multiple facets, such as leaving habitat for hunting and maintaining good cropland. If it is determined there is not an income producing use, the landowner can analyze other opportunities that create either personal value or a benefit equal to the amount needed to bring the property to its potential value. The merit of a property for hunting, fishing, or other recreational opportunities may be more valuable to the owner for personal use than its overall income producing potential. This should be considered for offsetting a lack of income or cost for any improvement or development. While many landowners may want a piece of land solely to produce a profit, not all will achieve a return. Aside from converting to a

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solely recreational use, a combination of uses could prove even more beneficial. An example of this would be an income producing cattle operation that also provides world class hunting. Additionally, many owners want to live and raise families on their profitable land. In this scenario, the benefit of the home’s location and the lifestyle the family experiences on the property could provide more utility to the owner than the monetary amount of the profitable use. Overall, it stands up to the landowner to determine what worth a piece of property provides them considering housing, income, and unlimited recreational opportunities. Understanding the highest and best use of land can help a landowner design their property with awareness of its best value both in the market and personally. Landowners looking to improve their property as well as those looking to launch their journey of land ownership can benefit by reaching out to a land professional. Every piece of land and landowner are different, and with such a significant investment, it is essential to find the upmost value for you. At Hayden Outdoors, we pride ourselves in evaluating and calculating the “Highest & Best Use” of your property, and my team would be happy to assist you in better understanding land values in your area. °

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CROSS CREEK FARM Pearl River County • Mississippi 2,028 ACRES | $12,250,000 Adam Hester—Tom Smith Land & Homes • TomSmithLandandHomes.com

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KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE RANCH Okeechobee County • Florida 6,255.8 ACRES | $28,000,000 Jeff Cusson—SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate SaundersRealEstate.com

PROPERTY ID: 9342499

BRAZOS RIVER LODGE Rio Arriba County • New Mexico 4,097 ACRES | $21,500,000 Dave Harrigan & Hunter Harrigan—Harrigan Land Company HarriganLand.com

PROPERTY ID: 13601819

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ANTELOPE CREEK RANCH Rosebud County • Montana 29,480 ACRES | $14,000,000 John Chase & Galen Chase—Chase Brothers, LLC • ChaseBrothersLLC.com

PROPERTY ID: 9375010

FORK FARM Stanly County • North Carolina 1,406 ACRES | $20,000,000 Trent Jones—Hall and Hall • HallHall.com

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Alta Luna Ranch

Outstanding Recreational and Hunting Property 6,400 ACRES IN CHACON, NEW MEXICO P R E S E N T E D B Y L E A D I N G E D G E R E A L E S TAT E L LC FALL 2020

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he Alta Luna Ranch is located in the North Central New Mexico range of the Rocky Mountains known as the Sangre de Cristo’s. The ranch consists of approximately 6,400 alpine deeded acres and is bounded on the north by Carson National Forest and on the south, east and west by privately held ranches within the Santa Fe Mountains. Elevations run between 8,200± feet MSL at the Gate House tract to just over 11,000 feet (called Bull Mountain) at the highest point near the northeast portion of the ranch.

The property includes a large two-story southwest-style main house, two similar architectural guest houses, a large five-stall quality drive-through barn also of similar architectural design, a storage and equipment barn and a generator building among other outbuildings, all being the headquarters of the ranch. As can be seen from the photos, the headquarters sits in a beautiful open valley with 360-degree views of adjacent mountains, most all of which belong to the ranch. Lujan Creek runs through the valley providing a year-round water source for game and livestock. There are numerous springs, stock ponds and other water sources throughout the ranch. One such spring is a protected source which supplies water to the headquarters area. Two ponds, both being stocked with trout, are adjacent to the main house. Native trout have also been seen in the Lujan Creek. The Alta Luna Ranch is an outstanding recreational and hunting property with considerable variation in both terrain and vegetation. Elk, deer, bear and other native species make much of the ranch their home with abundant protection from various varieties of evergreen, aspen and other indigenous trees. If you’re looking for a great corporate retreat, awesome recreational, great hunting or an end-of-the-road getaway place (prepper’s paradise), then the Alta Luna Ranch fits the bill. °

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Cherokee Springs Ranch Real Hill Country Ranch Living

1,685 ACRES IN SAN SABA, TEXAS P R E S E N T E D B Y J O E D AV I D YAT E S & A S S O C .

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herokee Springs Ranch, located between Cherokee and Bend in southeastern San Saba County, is a 1,685-acre wonderland of live water, diverse landscapes, unsurpassed productivity and real Hill Country ranch living. The main house and adjoining guest casita form a welcoming compound situated near the front of the ranch. Professionally designed and maintained landscaping that showcases hardy, drought-tolerant Texas natives ensure the homes seamlessly blend into the area’s natural beauty. Cherokee Creek, a pristine, spring-fed, year-round creek, bisects the property. Coursing through the ranch for 1.75 miles, the creek divides the ranch into a western section of about 700 acres and an eastern portion encompassing about 985 acres. Natural and unobtrusive man-made dams create stretches of rippling, free-flowing water as well as languid pools and tumbling waterfalls. For the past 10 years, the abundant wildlife resources—native whitetails, Rio Grande turkeys, feral hogs, doves, ducks and a plethora of non-game species—have been managed under the watchful, experienced eye of a consulting wildlife biologist. The primary goal has been keeping populations in balance with the land’s carrying capacity so each species can thrive and the habitat remains abundant. Whether you are looking for a real farm, a real ranch or a real recreational oasis, Cherokee Springs Ranch is the real deal and a rare opportunity to own this much acreage and this much pristine, private live water under one fence. Over the past 15 years, the foundation for superlative Hill Country living built on impeccable quality, enduring style and unpretentious practicality has been laid at Cherokee Springs Ranch. Opportunities still exist to make this one-ofa-kind ranch a personal expression. ° SUMMER 2021

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he 592-acre Evans Ranch is a true California gem, situated in Plumas County just five miles from the golfing mecca of Graeagle and 49 miles from worldfamous Lake Tahoe. Top-shelf improvements include a 16,000+ square-foot lodge, carriage house, bunkhouse, caretaker’s house, barn and shops. Year-round water with trout-filled ponds and creeks surrounded by over a million acres of national forest land make this ranch one of a kind. The irrigated mountain meadows are great for livestock, and the equestrian enthusiast will love the miles of trails and copper-roofed round pen. The timber and park-like setting give this ranch an exceptional beauty and make it the grand entertaining ranch of the mountains.

Main Lodge

The 16,300± square-foot lodge is unquestionably the “Crown Jewel” of the property. The lodge is ideally situated on a hillside to take advantage of spectacular views from every side of the lodge. Literally, no expense was spared in the design and construction of this building. The main entrance into the building is through a set of specially-made glass double doors that front on an overlysized, ruggedly tasteful porte cochère. The main entrance from the porte cochère enters the building at the second-floor level. Directly in front of the entrance foyer is the circular fireplace with an oversized, copper faced, floating metal chimney that is two stories tall. Past the fireplace is a raised stage with a Steinway grand piano. Enjoy the large window views from the long wooden table, made onsite for up to 22 guests. Additionally, there is a fully equipped liquor bar.

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The bar area has a game section with a pool table, shuffleboard, poker table, TV and arcade games. The passthrough bar windows make entertaining outdoors even easier. The second floor also features an outdoor patio containing a barbecue pit, two spicket barbecues for large animal rotisserie purposes and a terracotta-domed, wood-burning pizza oven that was ordered and imported from Italy. The kitchen is highly impressive, featuring a plethora of stainless-steel cabinets, refrigeration and cooking devices. Gourmet-capable cooking capabilities on a large scale would be an understatement. On the third floor, there are two large, luxurious master bedroom suites, one on each end of the building. Each bedroom features a large king-size bed, a river-stone fireplace, a walk-in closet, one washer/dryer set within the closet and a very large his/her bathroom that features a large copper/brass bathtub, multihead showers and his/her copper/brass sinks. In-between the rooms is one large sitting room area that completes the two bedroom suites. Also on the third floor is a raised sleeping loft. An added luxury is the radiant floor heating throughout the house. The first floor houses the luxurious lodge amenities. There is a complete spa, steam, sauna and massage room, a bathroom with two showers, an exercise room, two bedroom suites each with their own kitchenette and refrigeration units, wine room and conference room. The wine room leads to a beautiful wine bar with wine cellar racks for the horizontal storage of wine bottles lining each side of the room. This room is conducive to stopping and enjoying a glass of wine. Directly behind the

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“The possibilities for outdoor recreation are endless, enduring all four seasons!” —CALIFORNIA OUTDOOR PROPERTIES

wine bar is a door that leads into a large, fully equipped business conference room. The stateof-the-art conference room accommodates up to 18 attendees. Bordering the room is the butler kitchen, pastry kitchen, service elevator and walk-in refrigerator and freezer complex.

Carriage House

The carriage house was the first house built on the property. The 1,536-square-foot, two-story home contains a luxuriously fitted studio above the two-car garage. Throughout the house, you will see many unique and original craftsman/artistic features. Much of the structural wood and trim used in the home emanated from trees that were logged on the property and milled locally. The location was specifically chosen to take advantage of the magnificent views of two of the ponds plus the surrounding mountains and forests.

Bunkhouse

The bunkhouse was the second house built on the property. Highly functional, especially for large gathering entertainment purposes, the home is 5,512 square feet with a gourmet kitchen on its second floor. The dining area features an artisan designed and built table for eight people. There is a duplicate table in the opposite end sitting room. Both kitchen and sitting room have beautiful, specially designed, hand-crafted copper/glass wood fireplaces. The home also features two bars, the “Tequila Bar” and the “Jack Daniel” bar, with ice making, refrigeration and beverage storage facilities. There are independent bedrooms to both the right and left sides of the foyer. The right-side bedroom also contains an elevated sleeping loft. The bunk and Murphy beds were designed and built with onsite lumber, milled and finished from the workshop. Additional rooms include a large “winemaking room,” a living quarters on the second floor, a Murphy bed in the kitchen area and two

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bunk areas with each side containing three double bunk beds and their own dedicated bathroom at the hard end of the room.

Stable & Pavilion

The beautiful two-story, 3,240-square-foot stable building is one of a kind and perfect for the equestrian enthusiasts. It features an apartment, six stalls, hay storage, tack room, storage room and a bathroom. Next to the stable is the 2,826-squarefoot equestrian pavilion/riding arena. Both buildings were built with copper shingle roofing.

Cattle & Equestrian

About 450± acres are leased out for cattle from May to November. This cattle land consists of beautiful, irrigated meadows and mountain pasture. There are two pumps, water troughs, a pond and two creeks (Sulfur Creek and Wash Creek). The area is fenced and cross fenced and has one set of working corrals. The ranch also benefits equestrian riders. With a million acres next door on national forest land and hundreds of trails to choose from, equestrian riders have endless opportunities for riding. The beautiful six-stall equestrian barn and riding arena only add to the benefits. Explore the ranch and help herd cattle or enjoy endless backcountry trails!

Recreation

The ranch provides a surplus of recreational activities, as do the million acres of the neighboring national forest land and the surrounding areas. The great outdoors is your very own backyard. The yearround water on the ranch creates a lush wildlife environment. The main pond is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Go fishing, swimming, ride ATVs, mountain bike, kayak, canoe in the large pond or enjoy horseback riding on the miles of trails. There is even a tennis court with stadium seating and a trampoline for more on-site

fun. Explore your surrounding areas with popular activities such as golfing or skiing during the winter months. The possibilities for outdoor recreation are endless, enduring all four seasons!

Water

One of the most important aspects of the estate is the water rights. Water is accessible 365 days a year from multiple streams, creeks and ponds. The water rights provide five different usages of water and necessary means to the estate’s proper functioning: 1. Agriculture purpose: cattle, sheep, horses 2. Irrigation purpose: grazing land, landscapes, orchards, farming 3. Potable water 4. The perennial running stream purpose: agriculture, irrigation, ditches, streams and ponds 5. The ponds on the property provide a lush environment for wildlife, fish and fire prevention.

Location

The ranch is located in Graeagle, California, in Plumas County. The town of Graeagle features much to see and do in the town itself as well as in the surrounding area. There are the finest 18-hole championship golf courses, 10 restaurants and shopping in the specialty shops, all within 14 miles of the ranch. There are three national forests in the area, and just on the other side of the ranch is the Sierra Buttes in the Lakes Basin area featuring beautiful alpine scenery, multiple trails and over 20 lakes. It is only a 30-minute drive to this incredible multi-faceted recreation location! Located only 20 minutes away is the jet-serviced airport with hangars at Plumas County Nervino airport; domestic and international airports are only 44.8 miles and 62 miles away, respectively. °

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Rockin’ T Ranch 17.7± Acres | Montgomery County, Texas | Property ID: 9333507 | Call for Price 17± manicured acres with about 730 feet of frontage on McCaleb Road at Austin McCombs Road. Spacious two-bedroom, three-bath main home, guest home, pool, a variety of horse facilities and several barns are just some of the improvements on the property. This property offers immense potential for horse owners, recreational buyers or developers. Will divide. Come see this beautiful property and all it has to offer.

Leon Creek Ranch 91± Acres | Bexar County, Texas | Property ID: 7752919 | $1,760,000 This family ranch is available for the first time in 100 years with 1,400± feet of HWY 16 frontage two± miles south of Loop 410 and just a few miles west of Toyota operations. Building sites 30 to 40 feet above a beautiful section of Leon Creek. Great for recreational use, development, cattle or full-time rural residence. Minutes to downtown San Antonio.

Summit Riding Academy Ranch 23.7± Acres | Montgomery County, Texas | Property ID: 9223374 | $1,600,000 Premium equine facilities. 20x40-meter covered dressage arena with eight-foot training walls and viewing stands, 13 horse stalls with two tack rooms, feed room and bathroom, horse jumps, hay barns, equipment barn, 30’x70’ garage with attached apartment and a beautiful four-bedroom, two-bath home with pool nestled among lush greenery. Four miles east to HWY 45, four miles west to Lake Conroe and just 50 miles north of Houston. Number of possibilities for both horse enthusiasts or developers.

LandInvesTex.com | Jim Fuchs, Broker | (210) 901-1000 | info@landinvestex.com | 200 Northcrest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78213 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/60408

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R&B R ANCH $17, 250,000

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sisters, oregon – Encompassing 190 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. RandBRanch-SistersOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

HIDDEN TR AILS R ANCH $7, 500,000

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bend, oregon – Private retreat in Tumalo with Cascade Mountain views. 6,676-square-foot custom Tuscan-style estate. Ranch includes 20 acres of water rights, stocked pond, stream, barn, tack room, wash rack, mare motels, turnout pastures, round pen, outdoor arena, shop, office, guest quarters and more. Access to mountain biking on public land with easement and direct access to the scenic bikeway. 64090Tyler-BendOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

DRY CREEK R ANCH $9,750,000

# 220116998

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terrebonne, oregon – 731 acres with 547 acres of well water rights in the desirable Lower Bridge Valley. This farm has eight pivots and is planted in alfalfa and grass hay. The property operates as a purebred livestock operation with quality infrastructure. Includes office, vet room, covered working facility, pipe corrals, loading chute, concrete feed bunks, shops, show barn, hay barns and calving barns. DryCreekRanchOR.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

BADGER CREEK R ANCH $8,400,000

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mitchell, oregon – This recreational and cattle ranch encompasses meadows with creeks and stocked ponds, timber forest, varied topography and range land bordering the Ochoco National Forest. The ranch includes 913± acres of water rights from Badger Creek, Thorn Hollow Creek, Indian Creek and Mountain Creek, a log cabin, bunkhouse, shop, equipment shed and corrals. BadgerCreekRanch-MitchellOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

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SOUTH GI R ANCH $24,470,750

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prineville, oregon – The headwaters of the Crooked River. A year-round cattle ranch with exceptional water rights, recreational opportunities and quality livestock production. Headquarters includes homes, barns, shop, corrals and scales. The ranch includes 3,682± acres water rights for hay fields and meadow crops, 103,000± acres BLM grazing allotments, high desert, lakes, creeks, canyons and springs. SouthGIRanch-PrinevilleOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

CHERRY CREEK R ANCH $15, 500,000

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mitchell, oregon – 28,274 contiguous deeded acres on the John Day River used for grazing, hunting, fishing and recreation opportunities with beautiful views, forest, timbered draws, rimrocks, meadows, springs and numerous spring-fed creeks. CherryCreekRanch-MitchellOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

LAMB R ANCH $5, 350,000

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drewsey, oregon – Productive cattle operation in the diverse terrain of Eastern Oregon with irrigated meadows; 512± acres of water rights. Native grasses cover the ranch which is well watered with developed springs, creeks and private stocked reservoir. Abundant wildlife includes elk, antelope, deer and birds. The homestead includes updated home, bunkhouse, corrals, shop and barn. LambRanch-DrewseyOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

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bend, oregon – Tumalo horse property with quality horse facility: outdoor arena, five-stall barn, hay barn, equipment shed, horse walker, five grass paddocks, 25 acres irrigation and ranch home. pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

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UPPER FRENCH CREEK RANCH

2,605± Total Acres | Buffalo, WY | $5,250,000 10 minutes from a 6,000-foot runway, all the wonders and benefits of Wyoming await. Enjoy low taxes and a high quality of life, horseback riding, recreation and hunting just minutes from downtown Buffalo, or 30 minutes from Sheridan. 1.7 miles of creek flow through the ranch, creating habitat for wildlife and a fishery. From irrigated meadows to 1,800 feet above on your own mountain, you’ll delight in stunning vistas in Wyoming’s tax-friendly sanctuary.

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Business Only, Total Acres: 15.00± Lovell, WY | $1,950,000 On 15± acres (leased) on the north end of the Bighorn Mts. near Medicine Wheel, this successful business enjoys strong financial returns with historic and forecasted cap rates of 7% – 8% by delivering a unique and wide array of lodging, entertainment, recreational and retail sales. A restaurant liquor license is included with a malt beverage liquor license. Included is a completely independent and highly qualified management team capable of all guest services and operational requirements.

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160± Total Acres | Baggs, WY | $1,350,000

87± Deeded Acres | Pompeys Pillar, MT | $540,000

Enjoy over 2,700 feet on both sides of the Little Snake River, which is the heart of this special property. Fertile irrigated meadows, natural wetlands, lots of trees, an abundance of wildlife and beautiful valley views make each day here unique and memorable. A two-bedroom home completes this small ranch.

3.5 miles from Pompey’s Pillar and close to the Yellowstone River, this property is diverse with pine-covered rimrocks, fertile irrigated bottomlands and spacious grassy plains. Beautiful views with power on the property and a preliminary road to a building site. Graze livestock, hunt, ride horses and enjoy life.

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EASTERN MONTANA GRAZING RANCH

Sumatra, MT | $14,000,000 Acreage (±): 41,993 Total Acres (29,480 Deeded - 8,503 State of Montana - 4,010 Private Lease) The Antelope Creek Ranch (ACR) is an enormous 41,993± acre mostly deeded, eastern Montana grass ranch. It’s all blocked up and blessed with a sea of highquality Montana grass and good water. Owner rated at 800 AU with minimal winter feed and labor requirements, ACR is truly a low overhead ranch. Since the late 1800s, this area has produced great gains for cattle, which is why the trail herds came north and why it still remains one of the great places to raise cows. The ranch boasts abundant pronghorn antelope and mule deer populations, along with excellent upland bird habitat, all for sporting and recreational enjoyment. ACR is located in Hunt Area 701 for deer, antelope and elk with only one section of State land publically accessable. The Headquarters has a lived-in main house—a 1,056-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 3-bath modular home. With extensive roads, livestock water throughout the ranch, coupled with excellent land and range conditions, ACR is the perfect ranch for the production minded stockman. “The wild, independent and natural character of this land is what defines the American west.”

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PR I TCH A RD SUMNER R A NCH 8,525± acres

Shandon, California

San Luis Obispo & Kern Counties

Escape to the historic Pritchard Sumner Ranch in the great wide-open space of Bitterwater Canyon and Yeguas Mountains! First homesteaded in the 1860s, the 8,525± acre Pritchard Sumner Ranch is rich with history and now available for purchase for the first time in over 150 years. Ideal for hunting/recreational compound and/or cattle ranch and improved with a freshly remodeled ranch-style home, barns, historic buildings, juniper trees and a variety of wildlife. Property ID: 7285240

$3,600,000

$2,255,000

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3,494± acres

Deeth/Wells, Nevada

Elko County

Exquisite hunting and recreational ranch situated at the base of the Ruby Mountains in the Humboldt Range. Property ID: 9707675

607± acres

Paso Robles, California

San Luis Obispo County

Vacant parcels situated on the west side of Paso Robles ideal for cattle grazing or recreational uses. Property ID: 9404686

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$37,500,000

R A NA CREEK R A NCH 14,141± acres

Carmel Valley, California

Monterey County

With over 14,000 acres in one contiguous block, Rana Creek Ranch is the largest landholding in California’s famous Carmel Valley. The Golden State’s countryside doesn’t get any more idyllic than this. It is currently being operated as a cattle ranch and owner’s retreat, although there are many great options for a future owner to expand operations if desired. Rana Creek Ranch is a mammoth landscape with impressive water resources in the form of seasonal creeks, vernal ponds and a strong aquifer. Property ID: 8177290

$3,500,000

$6,900,000

VINEYARD HILL IRRIGATED GROUND

ICONIC ADEL AIDE WINERY ESTATE

253± acres

Paso Robles, California

San Luis Obispo County

Includes 100± acres of irrigated farm ground and consists of five legal parcels. Abundant water supplied by two irrigation wells (1,200 GPM | 600 GPM) and one domestic well. Property ID: 7090469

34± acres

Paso Robles, California

San Luis Obispo County

Exquisite vineyard, tasting room and bed and breakfast featuring amazing Santa Fe-style architecture and design that must be seen to be believed. Property ID: 10940585

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Siskiyou Monument Ranch

1,946± Acres in Jackson County, Oregon

Valley Springs Ranch

It’s a rare opportunity to find such a scenic and resource-rich ranch in the woodlands just minutes from the town of Ashland, Oregon. This property has important conservation values and provides the perfect blend of forests, grasslands and shrubland with miles of creeks, irrigated meadows and prime farmland soils. While close to town, it also adjoins the Cascade-Siskiyou Monument providing endless recreational opportunities. Listed in cooperation with AFM Real Estate and exclusively marketed by Mirr Ranch Group LLC. Contact Ken Mirr.

Valley Springs Ranch is a compelling sporting retreat along the banks of the Gunnison River. The property offers 267 acres of prime hunting and fishing habitat with 0.9 miles of Gunnison River frontage, approximately 1.5 miles of Tongue Creek frontage, several springs and water rights. With great mule deer, turkey and bird/waterfowl hunting, there is a charming main home, a 1900 historic guest house and an insulated shop. Contact Mike McGarry.

267± Acres in Delta County, Colorado

$6,490,000

$1,900,000

Property ID: 9893213

Property ID: 9838875

Remmow Ranch

2,078± Acres in La Plata County, Colorado The 2,078-acre Remmow Ranch is a gorgeous mountain hunting and grazing property located 30 minutes east of vibrant Durango, Colorado. Situated in ponderosa pine-forested foothills, this secluded ranch is supremely private, remote and yet easily accessed, offering a unique opportunity to own a large acreage property surrounded by U.S. Forest Service lands on all sides. Remmow Ranch offers excellent elk, mule deer and turkey hunting and is situated in Colorado’s famed Game Management Unit (GMU 75). This remarkable ranch borders the three million-acre San Juan National Forest with a trailhead and road access to the famous Weminuche Wilderness Area. Contact Woody Beardsley.

Eden Farm

$5,900,000

$1,250,000

Property ID: 9363212

Property ID: 8143539

1,435± Acres in Sweetwater County, Wyoming Located 40 miles north of Rock Springs in the center of the Red Desert is the Eden Farm. Just west of Eden and just a few miles south of Farson, Wyoming, in the area known as the Eden Valley, this is a productive oasis where sagebrush desert turns to alfalfa fields. The Eden Farm is a well-kept and improved property benefiting from pivot irrigation, good fences and developed water resources, which make for an excellent hay and cattle operation. Contact Jared Souza.

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Dallenbach on the Fryingpan 137± Acres in Eagle County, Colorado

Located on Costilla Creek, in the secluded pinyon and juniper foothills of Northern New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Range, the 90-acre Costilla Creek Fishing Lodge is surrounded by the historic Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association (RCCLA) ranch and parklands, making the property a de facto private in-holding in an 80,000-acre New Mexico wildland. The waters of Costilla Creek flow through the heart of a scenic meadow, offering excellent trout fishing and private access to nearly a mile of both sides of the river. Contact Woody Beardsley.

Anchored in the heart of the redstone-flanked, Gold Medal trout-fishing waters of the famous Fryingpan River, the legacy Wood’n Handle Ranch has been carefully stewarded by the Dallenbach family for a generation. With approximately 137 acres and a half-mile stretch of rare, totally private river, this ranch has the best of the rural Wild West with the convenience of quaint downtown Basalt only two miles away and world-class Aspen/Snowmass just a thirty-minute drive. No conservation easement and abundant water resources give this expansive rural acreage that is virtually surrounded by a state wildlife area a myriad of opportunities, including continued use of rental income or, with its Eagle County entitlements, potentially a unique, luxury sporting compound for a stunning family getaway. Contact Tommy Latousek.

$1,500,000

$15,950,000

Costilla Creek Fishing Lodge

90± Acres in Taos County, New Mexico

Property ID: 8464961

Property ID: 10505053

Saladon Creek Ranch

1,812± Acres in Colfax County, New Mexico

Owl Creek Ranch

Owl Creek Ranch is a remote, pristine wilderness property located at the foot of the 12,500-foot Washakie Needles, allowing direct access to the Wind River Wilderness and surrounding 2.5 million-acre Shoshone National Forest. The ranch offers a myriad of recreational opportunities but is also a mecca for several species of big game including bighorn sheep, shiras moose, mule deer and trophy elk. The trout-filled South Fork of Owl Creek runs for over two miles along the southern border of the ranch. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

The combination of quiet seclusion, significant acreage and close proximity to civilization is arguably the most attractive and elusive draw in the ranch world these days. Saladon Creek has it. Elk, mule deer, turkey, bear, grouse and mountain lion thrive in the aspens, pines and meadows of American Creek, less than 10 minutes away from the skiing, golf and restaurants of Angel Fire. The property enjoys water resources including Saladon Creek, Cieneguilla Creek, a newly built and lined high mountain pond and numerous seeps, springs and tanks. Elk hunting is as good as it gets here, with very high numbers, quality genetics and transferable landowner tags. There is a graded and prepped homesite with a well, underground power, fiber internet conduit and stunning views. Contact Jeff Hubbard.

$6,500,000

$6,342,000

Property ID: 6314159

Property ID: 9893212

2,505± Acres in Hot Springs County, Wyoming

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BLACK HILLS HIDDEN TREASURES!

If you’re lucky enough to live in the Black Hills, you’re lucky enough!

12322 BONANZA ROAD Custer, South Dakota | $1,100,000 Bonanza mining lode! Million-dollar view! Darling cabins on the hill with a great big Black Hills view! Set on its own little 10-acre island in a great big sea of USFS lands! Feel the weight of the world lift off as you drive up the hill to this magical property. Sit on the porch and soak in the amazing views. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a property with this kind of access, so much public lands around it, a main two-bedroom, one-bath cabin, a bunkhouse and a small bath house. The Bonanza Mine was a working mica/felspar mine with lots of history! Heirloom-quality property! Please understand that showings have to be arranged around guests, so be flexible. Shown by scheduled showings only—no drive-ins! This property does not have a well; it has a cistern that they fill. Property ID: 10981133

11595 FARMER ROAD Custer, South Dakota | $949,000 Living on the edge! Magnificent Red Canyon view! Affectionately named the “White Buffalo Cabin,” this like-new custom Jorgensen log home sits on the edge of historical Red Canyon for wildlife watching and views of a lifetime. Remote, private, southern-facing setting. Come, sit a spell on the covered porch and feel mother nature all around you—so quiet and peaceful. Watch the birds from the topside—quite a treat! The home has two+ bedrooms and three baths. Greeting you as you walk in is the open kitchen/dining/living area with vaulted ceiling, large log beams and wood fireplace set into a beautiful floor-toceiling rock hearth. Stroll further back to the master bedroom/bath and another bedroom and bath. Then, take the cedar staircase down to the walkout basement that has a large family room/game area and a Murphy bed sleeping area for more guests. Plus, there is an extra kitchen, bath and laundry in the basement, too. Every detail is well thought out and brought to life like a piece of fine art. Come take a look at this hidden Black Hills treasure. Property ID: 10940314

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If you’re lucky enough to live in the Black Hills, you’re lucky enough!

SADDLE RIDGE Hermosa, South Dakota

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Lot 5

Lot 6

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Black Hills hidden treasure! Views of a lifetime! Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own land with amazing views, great access and wonderful location to all that the beautiful Black Hills have to offer. Plenty of public lands and trails nearby, yet still an easy commute to Rapid City. A peaceful, private setting where you can escape this crazy world and just relax and soak in the canyon flora, fauna and wildlife—and even have the rare opportunity to bird watch from the topside. If you have never done this, you should—it’s absolutely fascinating! One-of-a-kind offerings!

Lot 5 | 7.78 Acres | $439,000

Lot 6 | 7.88 Acres | $399,000

Lot 4b | 3.27 Acres | $263,000

Lot 4a | 3 Acres | $195,000

Nicely meadowed land and canyon edge with a view each way of the canyon! This lot has the community well on it and can be hooked to it. Property ID: 10835029

This lot is tucked in along the canyon for great privacy. It can be hooked to the community well. Property ID: 10835042

This lot has a basic driveway in place, and there will be a well that will be shared with lot 4A. The canyon view from this lot is amazing. Property ID: 10835026

A peaceful private setting where you can escape this crazy world and just relax and soak in the canyon flora, fauna and wildlife. Property ID: 10835024

Mt. Rushmore View

25250 STAR RIDGE

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5.12± Acres in Custer, South Dakota | $1,100,000

1.99± Acres in Hot Springs , South Dakota | $839,000

.46± Acres in Keystone, South Dakota | $250,000

Custom-crafted Jorgensen log home in a perfect setting amidst large granite rock outcropping and ponderosa pine trees bordering National Forest Service lands. Attention to detail throughout the home! Property ID: 9868405

Great location with views and so many options for growth! The custom log home is 4,700+ square feet with 9 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Professionally landscaped grounds with a private fire pit area. Property ID: 10690524

Located in the nice town of Keystone, South Dakota, in a very desirable neighborhood, this mostly level lot with a Mt. Rushmore view is private yet has city water and sewer. Lot size can be adjusted. Property ID: 10534681

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ROCKING JR RANCH B I G H O R N CO UN T Y | W YO M IN G

BRAZOS RIVER LODGE

RIO ARRIBA COUN TY | N EW MEXI CO

4,097± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 11101558

16,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 8147468 Rocking JR Ranch, just 35 minutes southeast of Cody, exemplifies the best of what Bill Cody loved about this part of Wyoming. With over 16,000 acres (2,795 deeded) in its domain, Rocking JR is a strong, diversified agricultural operation with significant bonuses of wildlife and a fishery as icing on the cake. $7,390,000

TRAPPER DIVIDE RANCH M O F F A T CO UN T Y | CO L O R ADO

Spanning over 4,000 acres of the finest mountain habitat in northern New Mexico, Brazos River Lodge is a fishing and hunting property almost too good to imagine. The centerpiece of this one-of-a kind property is nearly two miles of the fabled Brazos River, a fly angler’s dream stretch of meadow stream that holds trout known for remarkable size and tippetbusting fight. If that’s not enough, add in trophy elk hunting, unmatched privacy and a client-spoiling lodge, and the result is a turnkey fishing and hunting property well suited to impress even the most seasoned fly fisher or veteran big-game hunter. $21,500,000

RED RABBIT RANCH

RIO ARRIBA COUN TY | N EW MEXI CO

3,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 10192353 Northwest Colorado in general is elk paradise, with good water, unspoiled habitat, moderate elevations and hundreds of square miles of virtually unpopulated country. In the heart of this unspoiled territory lies Trapper Divide Ranch, with over 3,000 nicely-blocked acres of prime elk country and only five miles from Craig itself. As a family or hunting retreat, Trapper Divide Ranch is “good to go” for a wildlife experience to equal any in the west. $6,500,000

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1,937± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 7549086 The 1,937-acre Red Rabbit Ranch captures the best of the Tierra Amarilla area on a property graced with extraordinary hunting and equestrian opportunities, mountain scenery and buildings that are the virtual definition of fine craftsmanship. $8,950,000 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/14957

STORM KING RANCH

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MANGAS RANCH

CATRON COUN TY | N EW MEXI CO

12,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 11101561

50,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 10105108

Nestled in the foothills of the stunning San Juan Mountains, this ranch covers over 12,000 total acres (6,639 deeded) of well-watered and diverse habitat custom-made for big game, cattle and horses alike. With remarkable ranching improvements, luxurious homes and paved proximity to both Montrose and Telluride, this could well be a once-in-alifetime opportunity! $17,150,000

Southwestern living just doesn’t get any better than it does at the magnificent Mangas Ranch on the northern slope of the Mangas Mountains in scenic Catron County, New Mexico. Straddling both sides of the Continental Divide, the 50,000-acre (25,500 deeded) Mangas Ranch offers trophy hunting, excellent agricultural opportunities and luxurious improvements. $21,250,000

SPEAR U RANCH

BROADACRES RANCH

C O LF A X CO UN T Y | N E W M E X ICO

MIN ERAL COUN TY | C OLORADO

600± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 11203025 9,363± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 9215533 We at Harrigan Land Company believe that the Spear U Ranch’s combination of large, well-blocked grasslands, good water resources, a solid cattle operation, on-property hunting and exceptional improvements make the 9,363-acre (9,169 deeded) ranch a great find. $7,790,000

The 2.5 miles of fisheries improvements, grounds, cabins and lodge on the 600-acre Broadacres Ranch have already been made into a worldclass resort. Those who have a passion for outstanding fly fishing in a place that is turnkey-ready for family and guests will find plenty to capture their hearts among the waters of Broadacres Ranch. $11,450,000

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HUMPHREY RANCH 9,430± Acres in Crook County, Oregon The historic Humphrey Ranch, dating back to 1875, is a 500-head cow/calf operation stretching across 9,430± deeded acres nestled in the foothills of the stunning Ochoco Mountains. Located in the draw-only Ochoco Hunting Unit, the ranch is a hunter’s oasis with abundant elk and mule deer populations. Turkey, chukar, grouse, duck and geese also call the area home. In addition to the deeded acres, a generous 27,906± acres of grazing allotments (1,783± AUMs) supports the cattle operation. The property currently has 707± acres of native grass hay fields and three stacking yards. Featuring magnificent views of lush green meadows, the private homestead includes a recently updated ranch home, a barn constructed from the finest materials and a bunkhouse which will stand 100 years with minimal maintenance. Humphrey Ranch has impressive water resources in the form of 1,161± acres of water rights sourced from four runoff creeks, a stock water well with two miles of buried water line, natural springs and a collection ditch system to catch rainwater runoff from Powell Mountain. This is an excellent opportunity to own a cattle ranch and private hunting retreat in the Ochoco Mountains! Sale Price: $8,500,000

See the property video at CompassCommercial.com/HR. PROPERTY ID: 11149807

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Two Private Hunting Camp Cabins

Recently Remodeled 1,800 SF Home

5,000± SF Barn with Apartment & 5,000± SF Shop with Bunkhouse

1,161± Acres of Water Rights

Private Hunting Camp Reservoir

27,906± Acres of Grazing Allotments (1,783± AUMs)

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Colorado Dude Ranch

5± ACRE INHOLDING IN SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FOREST • $2,275,000

Spectacular opportunity to own the best value in dude ranching, located deep in the Colorado Rocky Mountains! This ranch provides the platform to continue the successful dude ranch or to be a home-base for your own dream and aspirations. Comprised of over 9,000 square feet of cozy cabins, bunk houses, recreation room, dining hall and outbuildings in addition to the furniture fixtures and equipment, vehicles and 40 horses and tack, this is an outstanding value and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Property ID: 8382033

Mountain Sanctuary

Remarkably Rare Acreage with Live Water & a Domestic Well

6.32± ACRES IN CHAFFEE COUNTY, COLORADO • $1,950,000

263.79± ACRES IN CHAFFEE COUNTY, COLORADO • CALL FOR DETAILS

Rustic elegance encompasses each detail of this newly renovated 3,625-square-foot mountain sanctuary. Effortless views of the dramatic mountain ranges combined with the vibrant natural light exemplifies the sense of quality and abundance throughout this property. This is a perfect home for the equestrian as well with room to build a barn and ride from the property to the acres of public land. Artistic and craftsman touches throughout create a legendary property inspiring to both the dreamers and the achievers. Property ID: 10465473

Remarkably rare acreage with live water and a domestic well just off County Road 384 and minutes to downtown Buena Vista. A small residence provides immediate housing, plus there is a pasture, fully fenced, some cross fencing and shares of the Riverside Ditch and Allen Extension. This prime property is one of the last large parcels for agricultural use, historic use of cattle and horse leases, or for further subdivision into smaller ranchettes. Sweeping views of the valley, nearby Fourteeners and the ideal proximity to the amenities the area has to offer. Property ID: 7910095

70.9± ACRES IN FREMONT COUNTY, COLORADO • $2,485,000

Stunning custom home with all the right finishing touches for living in classic mountain luxury. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom efficient home is located in Eagle Peak Ranch and is being offered with two lots totalling 70 acres that back up to BLM land. There is fencing around 35 acres, including wildlifefriendly fencing with barbed wire on the ground, electric fencing on top, cedar rail around the house and dog yard fencing. Large and small paddocks are located below the barn with automatic, heated waterers for any animals. This home is unique with all of the amazing design details. Property ID: 10910823

Classic Mountain Luxury Living

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SQUARE BUTTE ELK RANCH

15,691± ACRES $12,995,000

The Square Butte Elk Ranch sits in the heart of the Bull Mountains and encompasses 15,691± acres. An excellent mix of timbered drainages feeding through productive meadows with reliable water sources provide an ideal setting for some of Montana’s finest elk and mule deer hunting.

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HORPESTAD RANCH

16,153± ACRES $13,500,000

SPEAR-O RANCH

23,435± ACRES $7,500,000

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Laura Owens • 719.689.5501 • Laura@SaddleUpRealtyCo.com • SaddleUpRealtyCo.com

Tom Campbell Ranch The ranch includes historic buildings, native alpine grasses, adjudicated springs, multiple ponds and tall rocky outcroppings! Elevation ranges from 8,600 feet to over 9,400 feet. This is a unique opportunity to obtain significant hunting and ranching acreage located in the Central Colorado Rockies for an affordable price! Currently, the ranch is a cow-calf operation along with hay production. Located in GMU 581, the ranch is home to a 300+ resident elk herd, mule deer, antelope, wild turkey and more. Wildlife and cattle thrive on this land that has been carefully managed for generations. Tom Campbell Ranch is under Conservation Easement with CCALT to protect the beauty and agricultural heritage that the family began in the early 1930s and continues to this day. There is a nice building envelope that is retained for your use. For the first time, the Campbells are willing to pass this exceptional property along to you! Year-round access, near the town of Guffey. Property ID: 7115606

2,946± Acres $3,950,000 Park County Colorado TomCampbellRanch.com

Three Springs Ranch Exceptional mountain property! Off-grid living! This custom 3,300+ square-foot home is built with solid oak dovetail logs! Beautiful wood finishes! Wonderful kitchen and spacious rooms! Soaring great-room ceiling and expansive south-facing windows complete the picture! You’ll have a main-level master suite. The unfinished walk-out basement is very large. Included is a detached log garage with its own solar set-up. You won’t miss grid power at all. You’ll find 235± acres of varied mountain terrain with multiple springs to entice the wildlife to visit daily. Also, available in two separate parcels—one with home and improvements on 35 acres at $795,000! Located in GMU 581 at the base of Castle Mountain, near the quaint mountain town of Guffey. Property ID: 7414136 View All Proper ties: LandsofAmerica.com /member/5023

234± Acres $1,275,000 Park County Colorado

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Middway Ranch The Middway Ranch sits under a bright blue sky in the wide-open spaces of Central Oregon. The snow-capped Cascade Mountains seem almost close enough to touch. This working hay ranch is comprised of 474 acres under six Zimmatic pivots. Ample irrigation is provided through the Central Oregon Irrigation District. The Middway Ranch has an efficient layout and excellent facilities, including a hay storage barn, heated shop, two machine sheds, working corrals and additional infrastructure. There are six separate tax lots that comprise Middway, with five unique addresses. When you’re done with the day’s work, you can relax in the main residence enjoying a stunning view of the Cascades. There are opportunities for additional dwellings, and the ranch could be maintained as a cohesive unit or divided. 474± ACRES IN DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON | $4,295,000

Gate Creek Ranch Water defines the Gate Creek Ranch. Two large lakes and several ponds are filled from the creek and local irrigation district. Set in the shadow of Mt. Hood, Gate Creek is a mere two hours from Portland. The ranch overlooks the White River Canyon and views three mountains. The ranch supports itself with 145 acres of commercial tree fruit and a cow-calf operation. Three full-time ranch hands live on and maintain the property. Horseback, ride or hike for miles in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Fly-fish in the well-stocked lakes or in the nearby Deschutes River. Hunt, ski, snowshoe and explore every high plateau and rugged canyon. Enjoy sunny Central Oregon days and silent star-filled nights. Your legacy can live large at the Gate Creek Ranch. Property ID: 7177598 676± ACRES IN WASCO COUNTY, OREGON | $4,600,000

Jubilee Farms Jubilee Farms is nestled at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains. From the front porch, one can view the Grande Ronde Valley, snow-capped Blue Mountains and the city lights of La Grande. More than two million acres of national forest out your back door offer some of the finest hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking and boating in the state. Jubilee Farms boasts one of the finest homes in Union County, a classic Arts and Crafts design that was built in 2000 as a labor of love utilizing materials sourced from throughout the northwest and shaped by local craftsmen. Spend summer days in the pool and quiet evenings watching the sun set behind the mountains from the elevated hot-tub. A producing orchard pays its way with some of the finest cherries in the state. Just sixteen miles from the La Grande airport. Property ID: 10127353 97.93± ACRES IN UNION COUNTY, OREGON | $1,795,000 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/1543992

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20± Acres

20± AC R E S I N B L A I N E CO U N T Y, O K L A H O M A

$ 5 34 , 5 0 0 | P R O P E R T Y I D : 1 0 3 9 8 8 9 7 Lippard Auctioneers is excited to offer this forever home property that sits on 20 acres with the possibility of additional acreage up to 127 acres. This colonial-style furnished home offers three or four bedrooms, three baths, sitting room/ office and a large, open kitchen with center island. The star of this house is the fireplace decorated with Swedish bricks and African mahogany. Exterior walls are built with 26s on 18 centers. Interior walls are insulated for added privacy within the home. Fabulous views of the live creek and acreage are offered from every window. Additional acreage that is available gives an ideal location for cattle, horses or other livestock.

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2609 North Van Buren, Enid, Oklahoma 73703

NICHOL S R ANCH

42,798± Acres in Sublette County, Wyoming 49,808± total, contiguous acres. 3,610± deeded, 240± State lease and 45,958± BLM lease acres. 136± pivot-irrigated and 525 flood-irrigated acres. Excellent set of improvements. Property ID: 8007504 | $8,250,000 Scott Leach, (307) 331-9095

CLARKLANDBROKERS.COM | (844) 876-7141 LEGENDARY LIVING

V i e w A l l P r o p e r t i e s : L a n d s o f A m e r i c a . c o m /m e m b e r /4 0 6 8

Unique Western Montana Property 8 4 0 ± AC R E S I N M I S S O U L A C O U N T Y, M O N TA N A

$6,300,000

A piece of the “Big Sky Dream” awaits you on Ninemile Prairie Road, located 5.3± miles west of Clearwater Junction and 32 miles east of Missoula on MT HWY 200. This unique property is comprised of four parcels—three located on Ninemile Prairie Road (314 acres, 127 acres, 159 acres), separated by the road, and a fourth parcel of 240 acres located in the hills a short distance north of the others. All four parcels are offered as a single unit. Partially grass fields and partially treed, the south parcel (159 acres) extends to the Blackfoot River. Several spectacular building sites are situated near the river, affording privacy but access to fishing, floating and spectacular sunsets. The two central parcels are a combination of grass fields, with the west parcel including a portion of the north foothills, providing numerous fantastic building sites with fabulous 180-degree views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The final wooded parcel is surrounded on all sides by private lands, so a sale to one of the neighbors is a possibility, or keep it for a hunting cabin if you desire. Property ID: 10796550 W I N D E R M E R E R E A L E S TAT E ( M I S S O U L A ) B R A D T S C H I DA

(406) 546-4349

MLS #22018954 There is an entity with a 30-day first right of refusal on all four parcels. W I N D E R M E R E .C O M

B R A DT S C H I DA @ W I N D E R M E R E .C O M

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