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1 Paul Winner
Paul Winner is an esteemed architectural photographer based in the American West, who has contributed significantly to the CoStar Group's visual storytelling over the past 3 ½ years. Known for capturing the essence of architectural marvels and American neighborhoods, Winner crafts compelling visual narratives that align with CoStar's strategic goals. His work supports Homes. com by delivering high-quality imagery that embodies the quintessence of American living. Influenced by the unique landscapes and wildlife of the West, Winner’s dedication to excellence is reflected in his environmental portraits that were shaped by working alongside renowned National Geographic wildlife photographer Frans Lanting for four years early in Winner’s career. Find out more at ThePaulWinner.com
2 Keith Pawelek
Growing up on a South Texas farm and ranch laid the foundation for Keith Pawelek’s lifelong interest in agriculture, wildlife and conservation. After earning a b.s. in range and wildlife science from Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Pawelek joined the Texas Native Seeds Program at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. For two decades he served on the program’s executive leadership team developing commercially available, locally adapted native seed sources for Texas as well as practical land restoration methods. Three years ago, he launched KP Habitat and Wildlife LLC, based in Kingsville, Texas, to bring his expertise in rangeland restoration to landowners on a one-on-one basis. Find out more at LinkedIn.com Keith Pawelek
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Karns Ranch
Presented By ICON GLOBAL
Located one-and-a-half hours from Dallas
Home to exceptional diverse wildlife
Amazing 4O± acre fishing lake
820± Acres in LaRue, Texas
Karns Ranch is 820± acres of peace, quiet and recreational opportunity, located in Henderson County’s highly sought after Athens-Larue corridor just 90 minutes from downtown Dallas and 20 minutes from historic Athens.
The high-fenced property, which is offered independently in two naturally divided tracts— North (407± acres) and South (413± acres)—is home to exceptional fishing and diverse wildlife. Each tract is a testament to the beauty of East Texas with rolling hills, open pastures and multiple wooded trails beckoning exploration on foot, horseback or by ATV and jeep.
“The Karns Ranch is a rare lifestyle opportunity as well as an astute investment in land, water and nature,” said Bernard Uechtritz, broker-owner of Icon Global that has successfully sold several high-profile properties in this coveted area known as the Metroplex’s East Texas Escape.
“Incredible lakes and building sites tee up multiple opportunities for separate family homesites and enjoyment with space for all,” he continued. “Great and easy access with separate entry points provide flexible ownership options.”
The exceptional property could remain a private family getaway or become a corporate retreat or commercial recreational destination.
While the ranch boasts an array of wildlife that includes zebra, Axis deer, bison and wildebeests, the excellent fishing is arguably the ranch’s focal point. The ranch is home to four well-stocked lakes that deliver large bass worthy of bragging. The current owner has landed at least one 14 pounder and several over 10 pounds.
Each section has two lakes. The North tract features a 40± acre lake that is 28± feet deep and a 6± acre lake with a depth of 18± feet. On the South tract, anglers can test their skills in a 28± acre lake that is 22± feet deep or a 16± acre lake with a depth of 20± feet.
The North tract features a contemporary homestead situated on top of a bluff overlooking the property’s largest lake. The home, designed for entertaining, brings the outdoors inside by incorporating a glass-walled living area so the lake is always in view.
The South tract is a blank canvas with several exceptional building sites, allowing the new owners to create their own customized dream destination.
“Opportunities in Henderson County are rare—and this one is exceptional,” Uechtritz said. “Claim this recreational jewel before it is gone.”
The 820± acre Karns Ranch is offered for $16.4 million. The 407± acre North tract is available for $8.9 million. The 413± acre South tract is available for $7.5 million. °
Buttes View Ranch
4,946± Acres in Crook County, Wyoming
Sold whole or in parcels
Presented By Properties West Realty Team
Brokered by eXp Realty
Situated on the western edge of the Black Hills
2± miles of the Little Missouri River
More than 5,783 acres of prime hunting ground
Located on the western edge of Northeastern Wyoming’s Black Hills, the Buttes View Ranch sprawls over 4,946± deeded acres, offering a harmonious blend of productive rangeland, lush hay meadows, and timbered draws teeming with wildlife. An additional 120 acres of Wyoming State lease land and access to over 700 acres of adjacent BLM land further enhance the ranch’s hunting and recreational opportunities.
This stunning property is now offered at a $1 million discount.
The landscape is characterized by pine and oak-covered hills, interspersed with productive
grasslands, providing a diverse habitat for a variety of game species and livestock. The Little Missouri River meanders through the property for approximately 2 miles, enriching the property with deep, rich bottomland. Water resources abound, including two artesian wells, 10 reliable stock ponds, and nine reservoirs, ensuring ample water for both livestock and wildlife.
Ranch Infrastructure
The ranch is fenced and cross-fenced for livestock grazing and production. The ranch’s carrying capacity will vary depending on annual moisture and management practices. There are 200± acres of tillable farm ground currently planted in cover crops. The alfalfa fields yielded over 300 round bales in 2023. There is excellent access throughout the ranch with 8± miles of four-season improved roads and many additional miles of two tracks to access the far reaches of the property. Outbuildings on the ranch include an insulated 40'x64' pole barn with concrete floors, a 30'x80' pole barn, a 22'x58' wooden barn, and a 16'x12'
lean-to shed providing ample storage and operational facilities for ranch operations.
Buttes View Ranch is a sportsman’s paradise, situated in Wyoming Elk Unit 116, antelope and Deer Unit 1, and Turkey Unit 1. Managed for trophy deer, the habitat supports thriving populations of mule deer, whitetails, pronghorn antelope, elk, and Merriam’s turkey. The alfalfa fields are a magnet for the deer and antelope. Waterfowl hunting is available, with geese and ducks drawn to the permanent water sources. There is also a healthy, huntable population of sharp-tailed grouse.
Other Recreational Opportunities
Additional hunting and recreational opportunities are also available in the 80,000± acres of the Black Hills National Forest, which can be accessed within a 45-minute drive from the ranch. Other recreational activities available in the Black Hills include four-wheeling, ATVing, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing, to
name a few. Keyhole State Park and Cook Lake offer additional fishing and water activities.
The Golf Club at Devils Tower located in nearby Hulett, Wyoming is a world-class, 18-hole course enjoyed by golfing enthusiasts. The course is known for its scenic beauty, with incredible views of the surrounding mountains, red rock cliffs as well as stunning views of Devils Tower, our nation’s first national monument. The 77 Steakhouse and Saloon in the clubhouse is open to the public. Hulett Municipal Airport is adjacent to the golf course for access by private plane, and it features a 5,500'x75' runway.
Access to small-town charm and essential amenities is convenient, with the ranch approximately 26 miles north of Moorcroft, Wyoming, and 23 miles west of Hulett, Wyoming. Accessible via the New Haven Road which is maintained by the county.
With its abundant wildlife, diverse habitat and unparalleled recreational opportunities, Buttes View Ranch epitomizes the quintessential Wyoming lifestyle °
Kuhnle Shandon Ranch
3,055± Acres in Shandon, California
Located conveniently off Highway 46 E
Surrounded by golden hills and river valleys
Prime grazing land and dry farming operation
Presented By Clark Company
Surrounded by golden hills and river valleys, Kuhnle Shandon Ranch, a working cattle ranch and dryland farm, encompasses 3,055± acres of prime grazing land and dry farming operations, creating a productive agricultural dream. Enveloped by four Williamson Act Contracts, Kuhnle Shandon Ranch, zoned agriculture in the Shandon-Carrizo Plains planning area, is comprised of 24 certificated parcels offering abundant possibilities.
Location
Kuhnle Shandon Ranch is situated just outside the small town of Shandon, California, just east of Paso Robles, known as the heart of the Central Coast Wine Country. Located conveniently off Highway 46 East and running along the south side of Highway 41, the ranch is approximately 18 miles east of Highway 101. This makes for easy traveling to the San Joaquin Valley just east or the coastal towns to the west.
The ranch is an 18±-mile drive from the Paso Robles Municipal Airport, which offers fuel and line services, air charter and ground transportation among other services.
The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, with commercial service daily to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix, connecting to national and international flights, is approximately 53 miles south of the ranch.
Improvements
Kuhnle Shandon Ranch has a main headquarters and two farmsteads with numerous beneficial improvements. Between them all, there are four residences, two barns, and a variety of workable outbuildings. All improvements are of older construction and subject to deferred maintenance.
Main Headquarters
The 2,845± square-foot main headquarters home was built in 1912. The twostory wood-framed residence features five bedrooms, two bathrooms, an enclosed front porch, and a detached water tower. The covered patio houses an old-fashioned saloon-style bar and barbecue area.
The first barn is a 4,320± square foot wood barn with a concrete perimeter foundation and dirt floor. With wood board siding and a metal roof, this barn is over 100 years old and includes an attached 612± square-foot hay shed.
Nearby, there is a 3,321± square-foot outbuilding with a concrete floor and a sliding door that opens to a covered loading area. Adjacent to the former granary is a 1,100± square-foot shop and a small garage.
Additionally, there is a detached two-car garage, a small bunkhouse, an oil shed, paddocks, riding arena and corrals.
Farmstead One
The first farmstead contains two residences. The 1,422± square-foot “Front Residence” includes three bedrooms and one bath. The 858± square-foot “Rear Residence” is composed with two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Both are perfect as caretaker homes, guest quarters or rental homes.
The 2,240± square-foot wooden horse barn with a metal roof and a dirt floor is near by. Outside there is also a pen and cattle chute. There is also a concrete-slabbed multi-use building.
Farmstead Two
The second farmstead includes one three bed/two bath 1,700± square foot manufactured home surrounded by a concrete walkway. There is also an attached garage and attached carport.
Behind the home, a second carport provides covered storage of recreational vehicles. The lush backyard makes way to the deck circling the above ground pool.
Water
Water is supplied via five wells. Three domestic wells service the residences and supply some water to the troughs. The other two wells provide stock water.
There are also eight-5,000 gallon storage tanks and one-2,500 gallon tank. Two-5,000 gallon storage tanks reside at the main headquarters. There are also four-5,000 gallon storage tanks at Farmstead One. There is one 5,000-gallon tank at Farmstead Two, which supplies water for domestic and stock use. The other two storage tanks are distributed around the ranch for stock use.
All parcels lay within the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin and are subject to current groundwater regulations. °
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STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD
Keith Pawelek
KEITH PAWELEK
To cope with the ecological ravages of the Dust Bowl, conservation agency professionals began importing plants from around the world. Some were used to provide ground cover or stem erosion, while others thrived in drought and produced abundant forage for livestock. Generally, the plants were introduced into the landscape for one specific purpose.
Less than a century later, the unintended consequences of these well-meaning introductions are evident across the nation. In many areas, introduced species have replaced native species, negatively impacting habitat and the wildlife that rely on it.
Beginning in the late 1960s, people began realizing what had been lost with native plant species and began working to restore the balance. The efforts gained momentum in the 1980s. Today, with changing land ownership and unpredictable weather patterns, more people than ever before are seeing the value and necessity of restoring rangelands with a diverse abundance of native plants.
I sat down with range professional and consultant Keith Pawelek, who before launching KP Wildlife and Habitat based in Kingsville, Texas, spent almost two decades on the executive leadership team of the Texas Native Seeds Program at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, a privately funded research institute at Texas A&M University–Kingsville.
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Why should people who are interested in wildlife, be equally interested in native plants?
KP: People tend to get really excited about animals, whether it’s wildlife or livestock, and overlook plants. As a result, I spend a lot of time harping on the value of plants. Just like humans, all animals need three essential components for life—food, water and shelter. And meeting those needs really comes back down to the plants because those plants provide the food, shelter and sometimes the water that the animals require. As a result, the diversity and condition of the plants, especially the native plants, on any property determine the ultimate success of a landowner’s end goals.
What are the benefits of native plants in the landscape?
organisms. Plants native to a certain region, in the right combination, provide exactly what animals native to that region need.
Plus, those plants evolved with the weather conditions of that region. For instance, the plants native to South Texas, where I work a lot, are adapted to drought and are more resilient in the face of the extreme weather of that region.
Introduced species, on the other hand, were generally brought to America to address a single issue such as forage production for livestock or soil erosion. They were selected to be robust. Unfortunately, they do their job too well and displace most native species.
Introduced species create monocultures. When that happens, it impacts the wildlife, usually negatively, and can even shift the composition of the species on the landscape.
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KP: As background, native plants, as defined by range scientists, are plants that populated the landscape of North America prior to European settlement. These North American plants evolved alongside North American wildlife, so there is a symbiotic or beneficial relationship between the native plants and all the native animals including the birds, insects and soil
What are the challenges of restoring native plants on the landscape?
KP: As I mentioned before, introduced species were selected because they establish well, they’re competitive and highly productive. Those three characteristics are what make reestablishing natives so difficult.
To restore natives to the landscape, you have to remove the introduced species as
best you can, using a variety of means ranging from mechanical treatments such as disking and herbicide treatments to prescribed fire for some species. This can take multiple treatments over multiple years.
When you do that, it uncovers the topsoil, which ranks alongside water as the most valuable component of rangeland, and exposes it to the elements. Bare ground is at high risk for erosion from water and wind.
You also have to find ecotypic native seed. Ecotypic means a group of organisms within a species that has adapted to specific environmental conditions. The seed isn’t always easy to find and can be expensive.
Then, once you get the seed planted, it has to rain.
It’s a risky, expensive undertaking that takes a lot of patience.
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How can people source native seed?
KP: I will start by saying not every native seed is native to where you are. So, the very first thing is learning what species you have—or should have—on your property to ensure that you’re not getting species that don’t belong there. Then, you have to pay careful attention to where those seeds are coming from.
Let’s take little bluestem. Little bluestem is little bluestem is little bluestem, right? But that’s not the case. When you take seeds from a plant that evolved in Kansas and plop it in the middle of Central Texas, it won’t thrive. In Central Texas, the soil, temperatures and annual rainfall are vastly different than what the Kansas seeds evolved with.
It’s essential to get seed from sources as close to your location as possible. My general rule of thumb? I’ll take seed originating from 200 to 300 miles east and west of where the seed will be planted, but only 150 to 200 miles north and south, if possible. I’ll stretch the boundary farther east and west because generally sunlight and temperatures are similar farther along that axis than moving north and south.
With that said, some species perform well over large areas. Nuances like this one are why it makes sense to work with a range professional, either at an agency or a private consultant like me, who lives this day in and day out and can advise you.
When you start looking, though, a good starting place is the nearest USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Plant
Materials Center. NRCS is a federal agency that turned its attention to developing native seed sources back in the 1980s. Also, many states have programs like the Texas Native Seeds Program or the Iowa Ecotype Project that specialize in developing ecotypic, regionally adapted seed sources.
In the case of the NRCS and the state-level programs, each seed release has a specific name so it can be differentiated from all the other seed of that type. For instance, the Texas Native Seed Program and the NRCS Plant Materials Center have several releases of little bluestem; the South Texas release is Carrizo Germplasm, the Kansas release is Cimmaron, and the North-Texas Oklahoma release is OK Select. They’re regionally divided and adapted.
I wouldn’t plant Carrizo Germplasm if my property was near the Red River, nor would I plant OK Select in the South Texas brush country. Again, location matters.
Finally, some commercial seed companies have native seeds. The first question you should ask is, “Where did the seed come from?” The company representative should be able to tell you where it originated. If not, I would suggest looking elsewhere.
Knowing that every site is different what are the basic steps in rangeland restoration?
KP: While every site is different, each site follows a similar pattern.
Seed sourcing and the first step of site preparation take place simultaneously. You
need to be thinking about your seed order one to two years out because, depending on what you need, native seed can be hard to come by. Some is seasonal. You need to talk with seed companies to ensure that they will have the seed you want when you’re ready to perform your restoration.
If you’re restoring rangeland and not just trying to diversify the plants on native rangeland, I recommend at least one application of herbicide on the site. It eliminates competition from the existing grasses and forbs, what some people mistakenly call weeds, especially for the water. Depending on the situation, it may take more than one application.
Once the site is cleared, the next step is planting. You can hire it done or do it yourself. If you’ve done any disking, I recommend waiting at least two months (unless you have a rain) before planting, so the soil can settle or compact. With native seed, you want the soil to be firm not fluffy.
I prefer a no-till native seed drill. They’re designed to place the seed at an ideal ¼-inch depth. Unlike crops, germinating native seeds don’t have the elongation to push through one or two inches of soil.
A no-till drill also ensures that the seed has plenty of soil contact. Soil contact is essential because that’s how moisture enters the seed and spurs germination.
Broadcasting seed is cheaper, but you lose a lot to birds, small mammals, wind and water run-off. If you choose to broadcast, the land needs to be dragged with something heavy to
And meeting those needs really comes back down to the plants because those plants provide the food, shelter and sometimes the water that the animals require.
maximize soil contact as much as possible. While it’s tempting to think it’s over once you get your seed in the ground, you have to be vigilant. If it rains, the introduced seed and other competing plants that remain in the soil will germinate. They’re going to start growing within three days of the rain. The native species won’t start growing until five to seven days after the rain. That gives you a one-day window to treat the emerging competition with herbicide and give your natives a fighting chance.
Then you watch and wait. If the conditions are perfect, you may have a strong stand within a year, but that is the rare exception. It normally takes much longer—and one of the costliest mistakes I see people making is giving up at year two when they might see results at year three, four or five. °
Mt. Zion Ranch
437± Acres in Marin County, California
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own 437 pristine acres in Marin County, Mount Zion offers the unique opportunity to build your dream residential compound, gift the land back to the county or state for environmental preservation and tax benefit, or enjoy it in its wild, untouched glory as a hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian recreation property. Open space easements ensure a lifetime of gorgeous, wild terrain, featuring two ancient redwood groves, acres of tree-lined hills and grassy knolls, seasonal creeks, and abundant wildlife. This diverse setting hosts Douglas Fir, Giant Redwoods, Oak, Madrone, and Bay Hammocks. Birders will see red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures, multiple species of sparrows, and woodpeckers. Adjacent to George Lucas’ Loma Alta Preserve and directly above Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Mount Zion awaits just 30 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Listing Agents: John Ward 415-215-8728 and Charlie Engs 415-601-6330
Davis Ranch
Property ID: 21884803 | $9,999,999
630.93± Acres
in Alpine County, California
If the mountains are calling, come home to Davis Ranch. Davis Ranch has abundant water resources, including over 794 acre-feet of surface water rights from yearround Randall Springs Creek and Indian Creek, along with springs, ponds and two agricultural wells in the meadow pastures. These water sources irrigate 300 acres, with an additional 50 acres benefiting from sub-irrigation, supporting about 159 yearlings and 10 bulls seasonally. Improvements include a newly expanded modular home, rustic cabin, metal shop, corrals and a tack room. Plenty of room to roam on the ranch for horseback riding, fishing and hunting with wildlife in abundance. There are also over 30,000 trees planted in a major reforestation effort. It is enrolled in the Williamson Act for lower property taxes.
Listing Agent: Todd Renfrew 707-455-4444
Property ID: 21870957 | $4,500,000
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40± Acres in Fresno County, California
Property ID: 21345702 | $5,350,000
Listing Agent: Ed Perry 916-517-9969, Janet DeLeo 209-304-2495, Jeremy Pabst 209-304-7137
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325± Acres in Calaveras County, California
Property ID: 20462602 | $2,775,000
Listing Agents: Bruce Renfrew 650-773-1863
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637.37± Acres in Lander County, Nevada
Property ID: 17930300 | $2,800,000
Listing Agent: Ellie Perkins 775-761-0451
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238.79± Acres in Colusa County, California
Property ID: 21617587 | $6,200,000
Listing Agent: Glenn Demuth & Todd Renfrew 707-455-4444
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53.60± Acres in Siskiyou County, California
Property ID: 21931054 | $995,000
Listing Agent: Kathy Hayden & Amy Friend 530-598-5336
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1,850± Acres in Lassen County, California
Property ID: 20765990 | $3,745,000
Listing Agents: Donna Utterback & Sara Small 530-336-6869
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OSOS VALLEY RANCH
This beautiful Ranch sits midway between the Coast and San Luis Obispo, boasting unrivaled views stretching to the Pacific Ocean. Presenting 354± acres of livestock grazing land and dryland farm ground, speckled with brushy vegetation, and studded with oak and eucalyptus trees, Los Osos Valley Ranch comprises two certificated parcels and is complemented with two homesteads. Property ID: 21715596
354± acres
Los Osos, California
San Luis Obispo County
$7,490,000
TED R. COOPER RANCH
1,698± acres
Paso Robles, California
San Luis Obispo County
Enjoy beautiful rolling grasslands, oak woodlands, and stunning vineyard views as you travel along scenic country roads to the Ted R. Cooper Ranch, presenting 1,698± acres that has been family owned and operated since 1971. Currently utilized as a cow/ calf operation, the Ted R. Cooper Ranch also presents a stunning, income-producing vineyard with 140± acres planted with a mix of premiere wine grape varietals. Property ID: 20858356
$5,750,000 DERBYSHIRE RANCH & VINEYARD
San Simeon, California
San Luis Obispo County
Exquisite 620± acre property with astounding, panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean. Derbyshire Vineyard is comprised of 72± acres planted in wine grapes. The areas surrounding the vineyard are utilized for cattle grazing. Improved with one residence with attached garage, two shops, offices and barn. Derbyshire Ranch Water is provided via one well, three springs and three seasonal creeks. Property ID: 19775255 620± acres
The Parcels at Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve
14,800± Total Acres
in Última Esperanza, Chile
The Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve is a 14,800-acre private conservation reserve just east of Torres del Paine National Park in the heart of Patagonia and National Geographic’s fifth most beautiful place in the world. The park encompasses 448,284 acres of pristine natural glaciers, native forests, lakes, and rivers including the geological natural wonder known as Torres del Paine, and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
$1,000,000 Per parcel
Yalgo Ranch
1,429± Deeded Acres in San Miguel County, Colorado
The Yalgo Ranch represents one of the few remaining intact larger holdings in the immediate Telluride area. The property combines flat-top mesas, large aspen groves, ponderosa pines, high mountain meadows, springs, seeps and creek drainage. Elevations range from approximately 8,000 to 10,000 feet, and Hughes Ditch traverses the entire property. There is approximately a quarter mile of Fall Creek frontage and two and a quarter miles of National Forest, BLM, and State Land adjacency. The property is unencumbered by conservation easements and is located in a high-value area for Land Trusts.
$18,000,000
Property ID: 16192102
74 Acre Ranch
74± Total Acres in Summit County, Utah
Located minutes from the Park City ski areas, the property is part of a historic working cattle ranch and ideal for that buyer looking to build an estate home while maintaining a separate pasture for grazing cattle or horses. The setting offers dramatic views of surrounding mountain ranges. The ranch is accessible to numerous recreational and hunting opportunities in the Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest.
$4,850,000
Property ID: 22014617
Vance Creek Ranch
844± Total Acres in Clear Creek County, Colorado
With incredible year-round access from Evergreen and Denver, Vance Creek Ranch is located in a highly desirable Front Range locale and offers a blank slate of pristine and diverse mountain land. Lush and low-lying hay meadows surround Vance Creek, which meanders through the heart of the ranch, giving way to rising slopes dotted with mature ponderosa pines, open grassy pockets, rocky draws, and towering overhead cliffs. Ranging from elevations of 7,600 feet in the bottoms to 9,000 feet on the ridges, the ranch includes a wide array of topography and viewsheds within its borders.
$9,000,000
Property ID: 20673109
Vance Peak Ranch
643± Total Acres in Clear Creek County, Colorado
On the market for the first time in generations, Vance Peak Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire a legacy quality property in a locale coveted for its wilderness attributes while maintaining incredible proximity to the Front Range. Owned in trust by descendants of John Evans, Colorado’s second territorial Governor, the ranch has served as summer respite and family refuge for many years. Situated at the base of the prominent Mt Evans (Mt Blue Sky) and in the shadow of Vance Peak, the property spans elevations from 8500 to 9800 feet and offers incredible mountain views.
$8,000,000
Property ID: 20673113
White River Ranch
17,000± Deeded Acres in Uintah County, Utah
The White River Ranch offers an incredible combination of recreation and hunting. Combined with the possibility of economic returns from natural resource development, ownership of the ranch provides long-term security for a qualified investor looking for appreciation in land as well as income potential. Surrounded by over one million acres of public land, the ranch contains miles of roads and trails, including well-maintained county roads, 2-tracks, and game trails.
$30,000,000
Property ID: 20429610
Castle Rock Ranch
2,420± Deeded Acres in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
This picturesque ranch includes 2,420 deeded acres and 388 acres of dryland farm ground. The property features a charming ranch headquarters with amenities such as a barn, workshop, corrals, grain storage and other essential facilities for livestock and farming operations. Located just a few minutes from the main road, Castle Rock Ranch offers a blend of recreational opportunities, stunning landscapes and a rich historical background.
$3,850,000
Property ID: 20347891
Sybille Creek Hideaway
502± Deeded Acres in Platte County, Wyoming
Sybille Creek Hideaway is a spectacular 502-acre getaway along Highway 34, minutes west of Wheatland, Wyoming, and a mere two and a half hours from Denver, Colorado. With over two and a half miles of Sybille Creek that meanders through the property, numerous beaver dams, and two constructed fishing ponds, this creek frontage ranch property serves as an ideal retreat or full-time residence with added agricultural opportunity. Spend your weekends fly-fishing in the morning, roping in the evening, or relaxing on the porch watching the whitetail and turkey emerge across the property.
$3,950,000
Property ID: 20892180
YELLOWSTONE L&R RANCH
Located in the beautiful Black Hills of Northeastern Wyoming | Starting at $5,950 per acre.
• This area of the Bear Lodge Mountains has incredible topography with Ponderosa Pines and Bur Oaks and does not have the high winds sometimes associated with some areas of Wyoming.
• Property sizes vary from 35 to 65 acres with year around access via WY State Highway 112.
• Virtually all of the tracts provide stunning views of the surrounding ranch and red rim rock cliffs.
• Many tracts are suitable for horses and livestock with good grass.
• Wildlife on the ranch includes mule deer, whitetail deer, elk and Merriam’s turkey.
• All tracts will have power to the property line and internet is available using Starlink.
• If you enjoy challenging golf and great food, The Golf Club at Devils Tower is only a 25 minute drive from the ranch. The Golf Club is home to the 77 Steakhouse and Saloon which is open to the public.
• Keyhole Reservoir is only an hour drive and offers incredible fishing opportunities.
• Other area attractions include Devils Tower National Monument, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park and Custer State Park to name a few.
• Hunting is allowed on your property on the ranch, plus you are only 25 minutes from over 80,000± acres of Black Hills National Forest for additional hunting and recreational fun.
• Multiple tracts also have access to WY State Land for hunting and other recreational activities.
• Spearfish, South Dakota is one hour away and both Deadwood, SD and Sturgis, SD are within one hour and 20 minutes from the ranch.
• Other area outdoor activities include; trout fishing, hiking, camping, four wheeling, ATV’ing, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and both gravel and mountain biking.
74.45± Acres in Palo Pinto County
PALO PINTO COUNTY, TEXAS
74.45± ACRES • $684,940
Large live oaks overlook this beautiful 74.45-acre property just west of Mineral Wells and east of Palo Pinto on Highway 180. The unique convenience of this location provides quick and easy access to all the amenities that Mineral Wells or Weatherford provide. With big neighboring properties, this provides the best-case scenario for outdoor serenity. This property has an abundance of wildlife to hunt, a wonderful spot for a homesite, and finally two stock tanks that would be excellent for fishing or grazing cattle.
Property ID: 20601272
Careless Creek Ranch
WHEATLAND COUNTY, MONTANA
42,299± ACRES • $40,956,000
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Shawmut, Montana, this expansive property offers breathtaking views and unparalleled tranquility. Spanning approximately 41,579.21 deed acres and 720 state leased, the property is perfectly situated between the Snowy Mountain range and the Crazy Mountains, offering diverse and stunning landscapes. This property boasts extensive open fields and rolling meadows, perfect for agricultural use, grazing, or simply enjoying the expansive Montana skies.
Property ID: 20948101
100± acres on I-20
EASTLAND COUNTY, TEXAS
100± ACRES • $790,000
This beautiful 100± acre tract of land is in Eastland County between Cisco and Eastland on I-20. The property is covered in mature post oak with a lot of elevation change, making it a perfect hunting location for whitetail deer, hogs, dove and turkey.
Property ID: 12952550
Salmon River Mountain Range Timberland
ADAMS, BOISE, IDAHO AND VALLEY COUNTIES, IDAHO
52,733 ± ACRES • $131,832,500
Located in the picturesque Salmon River Mountain Range, between Boise and McCall. Approximately 160 miles of the property borders BLM, USFS or IDL lands. These properties have been historically used for select timber production but much of it has development potential and is highly desirable for recreational and hunting use. Water is abundant on most of the property with over 65 miles of rivers and streams, The network of good interior roads throughout allows for easy access.
Property ID: 18362429
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