Four Creeks Sporting Ranch | Fay Ranches

FOUR CREEKS SPORTING RANCH

Big Timber, Montana

$9,380,600 | 4,218± acres

Four Creeks Sporting Ranch | Big Timber, Montana

INTRODUCTION

Situated among rolling foothills north of the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness, Four Creeks Sporting Ranch offers diverse vegetation, topography, water resources, and recreational possibilities in an increasingly rare solitude on the 4,218± deeded acres. Four Creeks Sporting Ranches’ rich foliage and wildlife habitat, boosted by a wildfire in 2006, supports healthy and growing wildlife populations of elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, mountain lion, and black bear. Over 11± miles of ranch boundary adjoins the Custer Gallatin National Forest and Bureau of Land Management, providing access to millions of acres of public land, further enhancing recreational opportunities.

Abundant water resources, including lively ripples, cool pools, and waterfalls, encompass the ranch’s 9± miles of small streams and support the diversity of wildlife. Depending on the time of year, the stream waters can produce excellent fly-angling opportunities for brown and brook trout.

Residing 29± miles from the property, the town of Big Timber, Montana, provides necessary amenities close but distant enough to maintain seclusion from outside activities. Established roadways provide easy access to new or favorite recreational spots. Four Creeks Sporting Ranch is a private outdoor sanctuary in Montana’s four seasons. Four Creeks Sporting Ranch is a blank canvas for new owners to create their Montana oasis.

QUICK FACTS

• 4,218± deeded acres

• Diverse vegetation, topography, water resources, and sporting opportunities

• Excellent habitat, enhanced by wildfire, for quality elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and other wildlife

• Over 9± miles of Bridger Creek and tributaries, all of which provide small stream trout angling

• Deep soils and an abundant supply of native grasses and shrubs for wildlife forage

• Vast elk, mule deer, and whitetail deer populations

• More than 11± miles of public land boundary

• A primitive cabin along Bridger Creek

• Ideal property for outdoor sporting enthusiasts seeking a private recreational opportunity

• 29± miles southeast of Big Timber, Montana

• 90± miles to Bozeman, Montana

• 110± miles to Billings, Montana

Four Creeks Sporting Ranch | Big Timber, Montana

ACREAGE

Four Creeks Sporting Ranch offers a tremendous diversity of habitat and topography. The 2006 Derby Fire burned much of the property, resetting forest expansion and stimulating the deep soils. Flush natural vegetation has created high-quality habitats and desirable forage species for wildlife.

Hay grass continues to grow on existing hayfields with natural precipitation. The creek channels and banks are in excellent condition, with limited livestock and human degradation. Extensive beaver activity has improved riparian habitat and created beneficial beaver ponds.

Four Creeks Sporting Ranch | Big Timber, Montana

A primitive cabin lies along Bridger Creek. Several ideal building locations exist in the lower meadows for more significant improvements. Remote cabin sites could be located on ridges and up various drainages.

RECREATION

H unting & W ildlife

Desirable shrubs and grasses on Four Creeks Sporting Ranch are widespread and provide exceptional upland bird and big game habitats. With the recent fire, vast elk herds and mule deer forage on the property, leading to the opportunity to see trophy animals. Whitetail deer populate the creek bottoms, black bears roam the hills, and mountain lions search for prey in the crevices of the topography. Four Creeks Sporting Ranch, located in general license Hunting Districts 525 and 575, is a world-class hunting property.

Over 11± miles of boundary, Four Creeks Sporting Ranch property borders the Custer Gallatin National Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, providing access to millions of acres of public land. The public land enhances wildlife grazing patterns and natural migration to Four Creeks Sporting Ranch.

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Four Creek Sporting Ranch creek channels are in excellent condition. Enhanced by beaver activity, the 9± miles of live water offers significant fishing opportunities. Anglers may wade streams and cast into pools on Blind Bridger Creek, East Bridger Creek, West Bridger Creek, and Bridger Creek. Beginning in the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains, Bridger Creek and tributaries flow through the property, eventually joining the Yellowstone River. With its fishing opportunities, the Yellowstone River lies approximately 10± miles from Four Creeks Sporting Ranch.

t H er r ecreati O n

The property’s navigable terrain and two-track trails provide 4,218± acres of privacy with mountain biking, riding ATVs, snowmobiling, and trail running. With acres of public land adjoining the property, outdoor recreational opportunities are seemingly endless.

Bridger Bowl Ski Area and Red Lodge Mountain offer unique ski choices. Just 64± miles from Big Timber, Bridger Bowl offers an intimate atmosphere with affordable tickets, short lift lines, friendly people, and fantastic skiing. Red Lodge Mountain, one of Montana’s favorite secret ski areas, is only 75± miles from the Four Creeks Sporting Ranch property.

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY

Natural precipitation and deep soils allow hay grass production on existing hayfields and could accommodate additional agricultural development. A BLM grazing permit offers a choice for future owners.

WATER RESOURCES | WATER RIGHTS

Bridger Creek and tributaries supply live water on Four Creeks Sporting Ranch. A natural spring and stock water rights associated with Four Creeks Sporting Ranch will transfer. Specific water rights are available and provided upon request.

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 Ranches 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 Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches 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.

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Yellowstone National Park lies approximately 2± hours from the Four Creeks Sporting Ranch. The north entrance of Yellowstone National Park provides quick access to the Lamar Valley populations of elk, bighorn sheep, mule and white-tailed deer, coyotes, wolves, antelope, eagles, moose, black and grizzly bears, and other wildlife. The excellent variety and populations of rare and endangered wildlife speak to our first national park’s wildness and unspoiled nature.

Nestled against the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountain Range, Red Lodge, Montana, 75± miles southeast of the ranch, offers a quaint, historic western town atmosphere of extraordinary beauty. Genuine smiles invoke warmth and welcoming, western-style hospitality. Heralded as one of the most scenic drives in the United States, the Beartooth Highway, a National Scenic Byway, features breathtaking views of the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains, and open high alpine plateaus dotted with countless glacial lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls, and wildlife. The Beartooth Highway ends in Cooke City, Montana, and the eastern entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

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Four Creeks Sporting Ranch | Big Timber, Montana

LOCATION

Sitting at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Boulder Rivers, Big Timber, Montana, is 29± miles northwest of Four Creeks Sporting Ranch. Big Timber provides all necessary amenities and small Montana town charm.

Less than 90± miles west of Four Creeks Sporting Ranch is the vibrant university town of Bozeman, home to Montana State University. Bozeman continues to receive national accolades as a great place to live with its scenic location, endless outdoor activities, and historic downtown.

Montana’s largest city, Billings, approximately 110± miles from the ranch, is the gateway between Eastern Montana prairies and Western Montana mountains and a hub for Montana and Western Wyoming business.

Four Creeks Sporting Ranch | Big Timber, Montana

AIRPORT SERVICES

Howard Field Airport in Big Timber provides the closest private airfield service. Mission Field Airport in Livingston, 29± miles west of Big Timber, hosts the nearest FBO with 5,700± feet paved runway suitable for private travelers.

The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, 70± miles west of Big Timber, is Montana’s busiest commercial airport. More than 20 cities in the United States have non-stop flights to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The airfield also includes two facilities for private aircraft with many charter and private flight services. The Billings Logan International Airport adds another large airport commercial option, only 82± miles east of Big Timber. The airport is served by many major airlines and offers a substantial selection of direct flights.

Four Creeks Sporting Ranch | Big Timber, Montana

SUMMARY

Four Creeks Sporting Ranch offers diverse topography within its 4,218± acres. The 9± miles of private live water with natural pools await a dry fly cast. Timbered draws and shrub-covered hills camouflage elk, mule deer, and other wildlife. The existing roads and two-track trails allow for easy navigation of the ranch. The ranch is a blank canvas for new owners to pursue quiet solitude and their favorite recreational activities. Only 29± miles southeast of the small ranching town of Big Timber, Montana, the 4,218± acre Four Creeks Sporting Ranch presents endless outdoor pursuits and attractive investment opportunities.

$9,380,600

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Please contact Greg Fay at (406) 586-4001 | gfay@fayranches.com or Ryan Bramlette at (406) 580-9569 | rbramlette@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches 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 .

PRICE TERMS CONTACT NOTICE

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.

RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE

As required by Montana law, a broker or salesperson shall disclose the existence and nature of relevant agency or other relationships to the parties to a real estate transaction. The various relationships and description of duties are as follows:

1. SELLER AGENT

A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:

Act solely in the best interests of the seller; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the seller; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the seller agent and not known or discoverable by the seller unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the seller agent; Safeguard the seller’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the seller’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the seller for any funds or property of the seller that comes into the seller agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a seller and obtaining a seller’s written consent, to represent multiple sellers of property and to list properties for sale that may compete with the seller’s property, without breaching any obligation to the seller.

A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to:

Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the seller agent, except that the seller agent is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent when the seller agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a buyer and a buyer agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

2. BUYER AGENT (cont)

A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:

Disclose any adverse material facts that are known to the buyer agent and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Disclose to the seller or the seller agent when the buyer agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a seller and a seller agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

3. DUAL AGENCY If a seller agent is also representing a buyer, or a buyer agent is also representing a seller with regard to a property, then a dual agency relationship may be established. In a dual agency relationship, the dual agent is equally obligated to both the seller and the buyer. These obligations may prohibit the dual agent from advocating exclusively on behalf of the seller or buyer and may limit the depth and degree of representation that you receive. A broker or a salesperson may not act as a dual agent without the signed, written consent of both the seller and the buyer.

A “Dual Agent” is obligated to a Seller in the same manner as a seller agent and is obligated to a Buyer in the same manner as a buyer agent, except

a dual agent:

Has a duty to disclose to a buyer or seller any adverse material facts that are known to the dual agent regardless of any confidentiality considerations; and May not disclose the following information without the written consent of the person to whom the information is confidential; The fact that the buyer is willing to pay more than the offered purchase price; The fact that the seller is willing to accept less than the purchase price that the seller is asking for the property; Factors motivating either party to buy or sell; and Any information that a party indicates in writing to the dual agent is to be kept confidential.

4. STATUTORY BROKER

A “Statutory Broker” is not the agent of the Buyer or Seller but nevertheless is obligated to them to:

Disclose to: i. a buyer or buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the statutory broker, except that the statutory broker is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; and ii. a seller or a seller agent any adverse material facts that are known to the statutory broker and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in putting together a real estate transaction, and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

5. IN-HOUSE SELLER AGENT DESIGNATE Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house seller agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a seller for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the seller with respect to the designated transaction.

6. IN-HOUSE BUYER AGENT DESIGNATE Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house buyer agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a buyer for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the buyer with respect to the designated transaction.

BUYER AGENT

A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the buyer agent; Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching any obligation to the buyer.