J O H N D A Y B R EAK S PAS T U R E Antelope, Wasco County, Oregon $2,375,000 | 4,354.69± Acres
John Day Breaks Pasture | Antelope, Oregon
INTRODUCTION Just minutes from the John Day River at Clarno lies the John Day Breaks Pasture, 4,354.69± contiguous, deeded acres, plus 557± acres of BLM lands fenced-in which are permitted for 21 Animal Unit Months (AUMs) of grazing. The property borders several thousand additional acres of BLM lands. The rolling terrain has tremendous views of the magnificent John Day River Canyon; additionally, it is transected by five draws that provide seasonal drainage, and springs provide good water and cover for livestock and wildlife alike. The varied terrain is frequented by Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, chukar, turkey, and other wildlife native to the area. With the supplemental feeding of approximately 1 ton of purchased hay/Animal Unit (AU, 1 AU = 12 AUMs), the John Day Breaks Pasture has historically supported 143 AUs. It is just 2± miles from the boating ramp on the John Day River at Clarno for rafting, boating, and fly fishing for native Steelhead trout and smallmouth bass! If you are an avid hunter or angler, this just may be your dream location!
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QUICK FACTS • • • • • • • • • •
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4,354.69± deeded acres, plus 557± BLM permit acres Just 2± miles to the John Day River at Clarno for smallmouth bass and steelhead fishing Historic, operating cattle pasture-mild wintering area Water Rights Certificate for two springs for livestock watering Numerous springs, seasonal drainages Rolling terrain has tremendous views of the magnificent John Day River Canyon Just 3.7± miles to the Clarno Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Outstanding sporting opportunities: upland gamebird hunting, big game hunting Qualifies for LOP Tags in Grizzly Unit #38 (Buyer to verify with ODFW) Abounding recreational opportunities: river floating, hiking, horseback riding, fossil hunting, photography, bird watching, horseback riding
John Day Breaks Pasture | Antelope, Oregon
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LOCATION The John Day Breaks Pasture is in Central Oregon and, as such, is centrally located to the significant area recreational opportunities! The pasture is located a few miles East of Antelope, near Historic Clarno, on the John Day River, 46 miles, or 50 minutes northeast of Madras, OR.; 56 miles, or 1 hour and 11 minutes southeast of Maupin, Oregon and the Deschutes River; 72 miles, or 1 hour and 28 minutes northeast of Redmond, Oregon and just 89 miles, or 1 hour and 49 minutes northeast of Bend, Oregon. The Dalles, the County Seat of Wasco County, Oregon, is located 96 miles, or 1 hour and 54 minutes northwest of the pasture and Fossil, the County seat of Wheeler County, is located just 19.6 miles, or 29 minutes northeast of Clarno. Portland, Oregon’s major population center and the location of Portland International Airport (PDX) is just 161 miles, or 3 hours and 15 minutes northwest of the pasture.
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John Day Breaks Pasture | Antelope, Oregon
GETTING THERE The pasture is accessible off paved Oregon State Highway 218 approximately 10.8 miles, or 16 minutes East of Antelope, Oregon, or approximately 21.6 miles, or 32 minutes southwest of Fossil, Oregon.
AIRPORT INFORMATION Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM—www.flyrdm.com) (a.k.a. Roberts Field) is approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes southwest of the ranch. Seven air carriers currently serve RDM Airport: Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Air, Avelo Airlines, Boutique Air, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines, with nonstop flights to Burbank, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Phoenix-Mesa, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. The convenience of the Redmond Municipal Airport assures that you stay well connected with the region and the world. For the private pilot, Madras Municipal Airport is just 50 minutes away. According to Wikipedia, Madras Municipal Airport covers 2,098 acres (849 ha) at an elevation of 2,437 feet (743 m) above mean sea level. It has two asphalt paved runways: 16/34 is 5,089 x 75 feet (1,551 x 23 m), and 4/22 is 2,701 x 50 feet (823 x 15 m). More detailed information can be found at AirNav.com http://www.airnav.com/airport/s33. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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ACREAGE According to the engineer-drafted Partition Plat approved by Wasco County, the John Day Breaks Pasture consists of approximately 4,354.69± deeded acres. Fenced in with the deeded lands are an additional 557± acres of BLM lands, for a total of 4,911.69± acres!
Land Classification
Acres
Native Range Grazing
4,354.69
TOTAL DEEDED LANDS
4,354.69
BLM Grazing Permit Lands
557.00
TOTAL RANCH LANDS
4,911.69
All Acreages are approximate
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John Day Breaks Pasture | Antelope, Oregon
AGRICULTURE Since the 1970s, the John Day Breaks Pasture has been operated, along with other owned private, State, and BLM lands as a year-round cow/calf ranch, utilizing the abundant, native grasses interspersed throughout the sage and juniper covered hillsides. The varied terrain and abundant native feed produce a “hard grass” range calf, hardy and favored by the yearling and feeder operators, which annually purchase the calves. While annual carrying capacity is highly dependent upon winter snowpack, spring/summer rains, management, and government grazing policies, the John Day Breaks Pasture has historically been carrying 143 Animal Units (AUs) with the operator purchasing and feeding an average of one ton of hay per AU. The ranch is currently leased for cattle grazing to a reputable, neighboring cattleman. Opportunity exists for a purchaser of this property to negotiate a continuation of the lease with the tenant, or should a purchaser wish to run their own cattle on the ranch, there are two annual opportunities to sever the lease. John Day Breaks Pasture is blessed with several springs, some developed and some undeveloped, which provide good stock watering distribution for the ranch.
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CLIMATE John Day Breaks Pasture can be considered “high desert,” typical of the Intermountain West; commonly classified as a sagebrush steppe. Elevation ranges from 1,680± feet near the northeast corner of the pasture to 3,256± feet near the southwest corner of the pasture. Considered a semi-arid climate, annual precipitation averages about 10 inches and winter snowfall about 6.5 inches. Snow typically comes and goes, not accumulating much. Winter temperatures typically range from lows around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, though occasional near 0-degree temperatures can occur, and highs about 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Where livestock are concerned, for this region the area is considered “mild wintering.” Summer temperatures typically see lows around 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit and highs around 70 to 90 degrees, though highs around 100 degrees are not uncommon. Spring and fall weather is typically quite pleasant. Sunny days are quite prevalent, with 20-50% of the winter months and 50-70% of the spring and summer months being sunny. Courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Antelope-Oregon.html
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John Day Breaks Pasture | Antelope, Oregon
IMPROVEMENTS The John Day Breaks Pasture pretty much offers a purchaser a “blank canvas” on which to paint their own picture! Improvements are minimal, consisting of fencing, cross-fencing, and some spring development. Opportunity exists to develop additional springs. State Highway 218 runs along most of the pasture’s northern deeded and BLM boundary. Dirt interior roads provide access to the pasture’s southwest and southeast areas. The power that services the neighbor’s ranch house just across Highway 218 is accessible near the pasture’s northwest corner.
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RECREATION John Day Breaks Pasture offers a range of sporting activities, including hunting, horseback riding, rockhounding, hiking, and ATV opportunities. The habitat is good for chukar, turkey, mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, and Pronghorn antelope. Other wildlife common to the area includes cougar, bobcat, coyote, rabbit, badger, ground squirrel, and rock chuck (Yellowbellied marmot)! Add to this the fishing opportunities afforded by the John Day River, which is just a couple of miles away! John Day Breaks Pasture offers a lot for the sportsman’s paradise!
The John Day River The John Day River is Oregon’s longest, undammed river, heading at 9,000± feet in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness of Oregon’s Blue Mountains, south of the town of John Day and culminating in the Columbia River; it flows for approximately 281 miles!
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John Day Breaks Pasture | Antelope, Oregon
Hunting & Wildlife Hunting opportunities on the John Day Breaks Pasture abound! Opportunity exists for the upland game bird hunter to hunt for chukar, quail, dove, and turkey. The John Day Breaks Pasture is within Oregon’s grizzly hunting unit No. 38. Per the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the John Day Breaks Pasture deeded land base should qualify the owner for four Landowner Preference Tags (LOP Tags) for all hunts, as defined by the ODFW. However, these tags are subject to annual limitations in some areas and for some species. A prospective purchaser should verify the availability of these tags and also hunting and fishing seasons and regulations with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), phone 503-947-6000, or go to their website, https:// www.dfw.state.or.us/
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Fishing The nearby stretch of the John Day River is most noted for its smallmouth bass fishing, with May/June being the peak season and picking up again in October. It has been commented that the smallmouth bass fishing on the John Day River is “off the charts!” Hopper patterns, woolly buggers, and poppers all work well! Reportedly swinging streamers in the faster, rockier stretches or using a full sink tip in the bigger holes works well for the larger fish. Early and late, some bigger fish can be taken near the surface on poppers. Crayfish patterns also work well! According to Perfect Fly: Alt hough it is best known for its smallmout h bass fishing, t he John Day River is famous for its wild steelhead. The system has one of t he last allwild runs of anadromous fish east of t he Cascade Mountains. The steelhead average about 6 to 8 pounds, wit h larger ones caught frequent ly. There are not any hatchery fish released in t he John Day River. Steelhead enter t he lower section of t he river in October and will continue to enter t he river t hroughout t he Winter. Late October t hrough mid-December is t he prime time. Unlike many ot her steelhead rivers, t he John Day River is never crowded. The river can be waded and fished wit h bot h single-handed and Spey rods. Drift boat fishing is t he most popular met hod of fishing t he river. The steelhead run on t he John Day River starts to pick up short ly after t he water rises. The water is used for irrigation of t he high desert country until t he first of October, but when it is shut off, t he river flow increases and t he fish start to show up. The steelhead fish are in t he river t hrough February.
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John Day Breaks Pasture | Antelope, Oregon
Clarno boat launch
Other Recreation River Float Trips The river is popular with rafters, drifters, kayakers, and canoers, with the peak season being May through June, depending on annual flows. Just down the stream from Clarno is predominately considered a Class II float, but for the Upper Clarno Rapids, Class III/IV and the Lower Clarno rapids, Class III, both located not far downstream from the Clarno boat ramp. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Just 4± miles east of the John Day Breaks Pasture lies the Clarno Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. According to the National Park Service, The Palisades are the most prominent landform and are volcanic lahars or mudflows. Fossils of the tiny four-footed horses, huge rhino-like brontotheres, crocodilians, and meat-eating creodonts that once roamed the area are now found in the rocks of the Clarno Unit, as well as a diverse range of plant life and petrified wood.
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John Day Breaks Pasture | Antelope, Oregon
Clarno boat launch
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PR I C E $2,375,000
TE R MS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange
A L SO AVAIL AB L E The John Day River Ranch, located just 1.55± miles nort heast of t he John Day Breaks Pasture offers a purchaser an additional opportunity to expand t heir grazing operation, hunting and recreational opportunities, or can be purchased separately from t he John Day Breaks Ranch. The John River Ranch encompasses 6,397.27± deeded acres, plus BLM grazing permits covering an additional 2,663± acres, totaling 9,060.27± acres. The John Day River winds along t he ranch for approximately 4.5± miles, which includes 2± miles of deeded river frontage, wit h t he balance of t he frontage predominately along BLM lands which are grazed by t he ranch. Plus, t he ranch joins additional BLM lands t hat are grazed by t he neighbors, encompassing 3,741± acres and borders an additional 4.5± miles of John Day River frontage, accessible only from t he river or adjoining private lands. Price: $5,150,000
C ON TACT Please contact Scott Hawes at (541) 419-0770 | shawes@fayranches.com or Alex Robertson at (541) 4202394 | arobertson@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.
N OT ICE 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. 16
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SCOTT HAWES Principal Broker Licensed in: OR, ID c. 541-419-0770 shawes@fayranches.com
FAY RANCHES INC. (800) 238.8616 info@fayranches.com www.fayranches.com
ALEX ROBERTSON Broker Licensed in: OR c. 541-420-2394 arobertson@fayranches.com