COW CREEK GRAZING RANCH
Marsing, Idaho
$1,950,000
1,445± Acres
INTRODUCTION
The Cow Creek Grazing Ranch, nestled in the rugged and scenic Owyhee Mountains, is a remarkable property that spans 1,445± deeded acres. In addition to this substantial area, the ranch benefits from an adjacent 605± acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lease land, providing even more land for grazing. This combination of private and leased land creates a vast and diverse landscape, offering a unique opportunity for grazing and hunting.
The ranch is ideally situated in Idaho, just two hours south of Boise, providing easy access to urban amenities while maintaining a secluded and tranquil environment. Located just a mile from the Oregon border and a short 10± mile drive from Jordan Valley, the Cow Creek Grazing Ranch is conveniently located yet remains remote enough to offer unparalleled privacy and natural beauty.
One of the most striking features of the Cow Creek Grazing Ranch is its suitability as a habitat for wildlife. The property is home to various big game, including elk, mule deer, and antelope. The area has a good population of Hungarian partridge and the occasional chukar. With thousands of acres beyond the private land, hunters can chase trophy mule deer and elk, one of the best areas in the state for trophy animals. These mountains are renowned for their wide open spaces and low population density, making them one of the least inhabited areas in the contiguous United States. The abundance of public land surrounding the ranch further enhances its appeal, offering endless hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Cow Creek Grazing Ranch is also a fully operational 200-head cow/calf grazing operation, providing excellent grass. The combination of ranching, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities makes this property a truly unique and valuable asset. Cow Creek flows through the property, with several improved springs and troughs throughout.
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QUICK FACTS
• 1,445± deeded acres
• Cow Creek flows through the ranch for over 2.7 miles
• Big game hunting along with upland birds
• 200 cow/calf grazing operation
• 605 acre BLM lease
• Improved springs with troughs
• Borders public land on three sides
• Fenced and cross-fenced
• 10± miles from Jordan Valley, Oregon
• 1.5± hours from Boise, Idaho
Cow Creek Grazing Ranch | Marsing, Idaho
ACREAGE
• 1,445± deeded acres
• 605± leased acres
The ranch has perimeter fencing and cross-fence pastures. The cattle numbers grazed have been around 200 for the past few years with the use of private grazing and BLM land. The deeded land is completely perimeter fenced. Forage for elk and mule deer is still very good with plenty of water. Approximately 2.7± miles of Cow Creek flows through the ranch from east to west.
The upper portion of the ranch has a total of 1,445± deeded acres and is surrounded by BLM on all sides. A beautiful variety of grasses, sagebrush, bitterbrush, aspens, and conifers create an ideal grazing scenario. Springs have been developed and fenced off with troughs below.
Cow Creek Grazing Ranch | Marsing, Idaho
RECREATION
The Owyhee Mountains are a favorite with horseback riders with wide-open spaces and very few neighbors. All throughout the area of the Owyhee’s, the backcountry trails on motorbikes and four-wheelers are pretty amazing.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE
The Cow Creek Ranch is located at the lower elevations, as you climb into the Owyhee Mountains and has a wonderful variety of wildlife, but elk and mule deer are the coveted big game species in the area. It can be challenging for many hunters to get a tag, although, for the landowner, there are options to getting tags. The Owyhee elk herd has produced some amazing trophy elk from the area: 350-class bulls are not uncommon. Less pressure and big country allow them to grow old. The ranch is very elk and deer friendly because of the food source available and the privacy that comes with it.
If not the number one game animal sought after, Mule deer hunting is a very close second. Classic mule deer country is exactly what the Owyhee Mountains are! The ranch is located in unit #40, and IDF has made this unit a trophy hunt with limited
• Chukar
• Huns
• Elk
• Mule deer
• Antelope
• Hunting Unit #40 tags
AREA HISTORY
In the days gone by, the Owyhee Mountains were known for gold and silver mines and are referred to as the Silver City Range, which started in the late 1880s. West of Silver City is the De Lamar ghost town on Jordan Creek. The area was active in the late 1880s. In the 1970s, mining began again in some form with the development of the gold mine on De Lamar Mountain.
The Owyhee Mountain Range was named after a group of trappers from the Hawaiian Islands who disappeared while on an exploratory trapping expedition. They were hired by Donald Mackenzie, who worked for a Montreal fir trading company based out of Canada.
View of the Owyhee Mountains Looking Towards Silver City
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INCOME OPPORTUNITY
Income opportunity is present with the 200 cow-calf grazing ranch or set up a cattle lease for the summer and fall months.
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Cow Creek Grazing Ranch | Marsing, Idaho
CLIMATE
Marsing, Idaho, experiences a semi-arid climate typical of the high desert region. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures often reaching the upper 90s Fahrenheit, occasionally exceeding 100°F. Winters are generally cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing, averaging in the 20s and 30s Fahrenheit. Precipitation is sparse throughout the year, primarily as light snow in winter and occasional showers in spring and fall.
Climate charts courtesy of https://www.city-data.com/city/Marsing-Idaho.html
Cow Creek Grazing Ranch | Marsing, Idaho
LOCATION
The ranch is located 10 miles to the northeast from the small town of Jordan Valley, Oregon, and 35± miles to Marsing, Idaho (population 1,440). Owyhee County encompasses an area of 7,696± miles with a density of just over one person every mile, meaning there are lots of open and private areas across the Owyhee’s. There are many more chukar, mule deer, and elk than humans. The ranch sits just four miles east of Highway 95 and 72± miles from Boise. The area first became populated because of the historic gold towns such as Silver City and Del Lamar, which thrived in the late 1800s, now ghost towns of the past. Today, ranching is the main economic driver along with diverse recreational aspects and hunting.
AIRPORT SERVICES
The closest commercial airport is 72± miles north of the property in Boise, Idaho. It is served by Alaska, Allegiant, Southwest, Delta, United, and American Airlines. The closest landing strip is in Marsing, Idaho, and has an asphalt surface of 2,900 feet.
Cow Creek Grazing Ranch | Marsing, Idaho
WATER RIGHTS
The ranch has stock water rights with numerous improved springs on the deeded and leased land.
• Stock water rigths from improved springs and Cow Creek
Cow Creek Grazing Ranch | Marsing, Idaho
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
Each of us at Fay loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
Cow Creek Grazing Ranch | Marsing, Idaho
SUMMARY
The Cow Creek Grazing Ranch is a wonderful 200head grazing operation that can check off the boxes when evaluating a cattle operation with good water and adjacent BLM grazing rights. The diverse habitat along the Cow Creek drainage running through the ranch and the eastern border consisting of timber and large aspen forests makes this ranch a wildlife haven and a fantastic property for recreation and hunting. From horseback riding to thousands of miles of back roads through the Owyhee’s, this can be your playground, and it’s only two hours from Boise and much closer to other small towns.
Cow Creek Grazing Ranch | Marsing, Idaho
Please contact Dave Halgerson at (208) 869-8807 | dhalgerson@fayranches. com or Dixie Barry at (208) 606-6494 | dbarry@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.
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$1,950,000 Cash
Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
Cow Creek Grazing Ranch | Marsing, Idaho
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