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FROM THE PUBLISHER Dear Land Investor, Five years ago, Republic Ranches and Fay Ranches forged a successful alliance that continues to provide our clients access to the largest networks of landowners and qualified land investors in the country.

This year marks the publication of our fifth edition of Land Investor magazine. Our goal from the outset has been to help landowners maximize the utility and enjoyment of their land through informative articles, and connect potential buyers with land investment opportunities. Investing in land is a highly personal decision, as is the stewardship of this valuable asset. Our brokers and industry experts have authored articles addressing a variety of subjects of interest to land investors, from white-tailed deer management to preparing your ranch for marketing and sale. We hope the publication increases knowledge and provides value and perspective for everyone who reads it.

The agents at Fay Ranches and Republic Ranches are highly competent and knowledgeable and have established a powerful reputation nationwide. The four pillars Fay Ranches was founded upon in 1992 remain the same: Family, Conservation, Investment Value, and Sporting Pursuits. While they are all important and at the core of everything we do, there is a reason that family comes first.

When thinking about our own homes, our favorite memories are those we share with family, whether fishing, hunting, riding a horse, or roasting marshmallows by a campfire. Most of our clients echo the same sentiment, and many of our buyers look, first and foremost, for a place to create great memories with their own families while making a strong land investment.

The strategic alliance between Fay Ranches and Republic Ranches provides our clients access to an incredible diversity of land investment knowledge and an enormous amount of land investment opportunities from coast to coast. One thing that hasn’t changed since our humble beginnings over a quarter-century ago is our adherence to the four pillars, and our effort to treat everyone—from our clients to our colleagues—like family.

Sincerely,

Greg Fay Broker/Owner Fay Ranches, Inc

James Esperti Partner/Ranch Sales Fay Ranches, Inc

Mark Matthews Bryan Pickens Partner/Broker Associate Partner/Broker Associate Republic Ranches, LLC Republic Ranches, LLC

Jeff Boswell Partner/Broker Associate Republic Ranches, LLC

Charles Davidson Partner/Broker Associate Republic Ranches, LLC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 3 A LETTER FROM OUR PUBLISHER 6 SPORTSMAN’S CORNER 8 REVIVAL OF IDAHO’S WINE COUNTRY 11 RANCHING LIFESTYLE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN TODAY’S BEEF INDUSTRY 12 THE NEW RANCH WATER

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PUBLISHER: Greg Fay, Founder, Broker Fay Ranches, Inc. 395 Gallatin Park Drive Bozeman, Montana 59715 Phone 800-238-8616 www.fayranches.com

13 TAX BENEFITS OF WYOMING 14 WHITE-TAILED DEER MANAGEMENT THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS 16 PREPARING YOUR FARM OR RANCH FOR MARKETING AND SALE 18 THE IMPORTANCE OF ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE 20 PLANTATIONS IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH 22 SUPPORTING HEALTHY HABITAT AND SPRING RANGE ASSESSMENTS 25 WHAT IS A RANCH?

EDITOR, ADVERTISING SALES: Ashley Keller, Fay Ranches CONTENT EDITOR: Alex Lovett-Woodsum MAGAZINE DESIGN: C&S Creative, Park City,UT Chase Studer, Republic Ranches A SPECIAL THANK YOU: To the team who makes this all possible: Virginia Thompson, Heidi Maxwell, Sarah Sloan, Meredith Johnson, Allison Miles, Denise Adams, Jesica Hicks ©2019 FAY RANCHES, INC. Cover Image: Ross Studer, Republic Ranches

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SPORTSMAN’S CORNER

BY BRANIF SCOTT BROKER ASSOCIATE | FAY RANCHES

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land a fish or shoot a bird, and it brings me right back to my youth.

Henry recently attended fly fishing camp and learned to tie flies, which has given him an even deeper appreciation of all that goes into fly fishing. All of our family trips revolve around fishing, whether in saltwater, lakes, rivers, or streams. Every trip, I take each of my kids out for some one-on-one time with me, creating special memories that are always the highlights of our vacations and remind me of the many great times spent outdoors with my dad.

Through hunting and fishing, my kids have learned the importance of focus and patience: from the challenge of rowing a drift boat, reading the water for riffles and runs, learning how to select flies, or the sometimes hours of early-morning waiting that hunting requires.

Watching my 10-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son study together and quiz each other for their Hunter’s Education Course test was a proud moment only eclipsed by both of them promptly passing the written and field training tests to earn their hunting certificates.

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ome of my fondest childhood memories from growing up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa are centered around being outdoors, primarily camping, fishing, and hunting. My friends and I spent hours down by the creek near my house, digging for worms and catching carp and bass. My dad took me camping on the shores of local lakes and the Mississippi River, and we would rise early and fish all day and into the evening. I can still hear the crackling campfire as the smell of fried fish wafted into the cool night air. At night we crawled into our sleeping bags, exhausted and smelling of fish and campfire smoke.

As the crisp autumn air replaced the warmth of summer, we changed gears, and my dad and I hunted for pheasant and waterfowl; a tradition I grew to cherish despite a challenging start. On my first pheasant hunt when I was in seventh grade, I broke my ankle when a brace of pheasants flew up unexpectedly and scared me. I grew to love pheasant hunting to the point that I could never sleep the night before a hunt, images of our dogs flushing the brightly-colored birds playing over in my head. Good and bad, I wouldn’t trade those moments with my dad for anything.

Through all of their time spent outdoors, they have learned critical lessons about the value of the natural world and conservation of it: everything from handling fish properly and respecting animals to the importance of water and habitat quality and the need for public lands.

These are all lessons that can come from a book but are much more powerful when experienced in real life.

I asked my kids what they love about living in Montana. Henry reflected on the incredible wildlife, fishing, hunting with our dog Millie, and skiing. Charli said she enjoys being a girl hunter and angler and spending time with me all by herself.

Having access to some of the most stunning vistas in the world is something I am grateful for each day. I am thankful I can give my children the outdoor experiences and opportunities that they will carry with them for a lifetime, and hopefully pass down to their children one day, continuing the tradition for generations to come.

I realized later in life that these experiences in the outdoors not only create memories that last a lifetime but also play a formative role in building character. In college, I discovered my love of the mountains and also met Nikki, my future bride, who shared my love of being out in nature. We went on many adventures together and once we were married, decided to move to the recreational paradise that is Bozeman, Montana so we could raise a family. Henry came first, followed by our daughter, Charli. Each season in Montana has provided our family with different opportunities for adventure and has deepened our love and respect for nature. Every activity is great fun for our family and provides educational experiences for the kids. Their most cherished memories—like the many I have from my childhood—all revolve around the outdoors.

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REVIVAL OF IDAHO’S

WINE COUNTRY

BY DAVE HALGERSON BROKER | FAY RANCHES

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lthough Idaho’s wine production roots have been forgotten by most, they run historically deep. The Snake River Valley has been recently recognized as an ideal area to grow wine grapes, but that is not new. The climate and elevation are conducive to creating a variety of captivating red, white, and rose wines pleasing to selective consumers. During the 1860s, the city of Lewiston was home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s first wine grapes. As in other areas in America, Prohibition curbed Idaho’s wine industry, and it took more than 100 years for Idaho’s wineries to begin their rebirth.

Idaho has two central wine-growing regions with three designated Agricultural Viticulture Areas (AVA), each offering unique geographical attributes. The southwestern region includes both the Treasure Valley and the Boise urban areas. Inside this region, the Snake River Valley AVA, west of Boise, is the largest in acreage and number of wineries it contains. It is also Idaho’s first AVA, approved in 2007. The Eagle Foothills AVA is a subAVA located within the Snake River Valley and approved in 2015.

Wine grapes thrive in the four-season climate in southwestern Idaho’s Treasure Valley.

The main production benefits of Idaho winters are the conservation of essential carbohydrates for upcoming growing seasons, riddance of bugs, and discouraging disease in the vines. In oppositional balance, the summer days’ sunshine nurtures sugars, while the cold nights maintain the grape’s acids. The sugar and acids cannot be found in a better ratio. The Treasure Valley’s dry climate allows the grower to control water through irrigation, inhibiting mold and rot. Millions of years ago, Ancient Lake Idaho mixed volcanic ash with sandy loam and granite pebbles to deposit nutrients that benefit today’s grape crops. Boise is the epicenter of the urban area, offering wineries and tasting room experiences.

The northern region of Idaho provides low elevations to ripen a wide variety of wine grapes. The Lewis-Clark Valley AVA is Idaho’s newest AVA, approved in 2016 and is located in this region, nestled inside the valleys shadowed by the Bitterroot Mountains.

Its temperate climate creates a longer growing season for wine grapes, while the steep v-shaped valleys create ideal air drainage. The soil is fertile silt with nutrients that produce abundant yields.

Idaho’s landscape has several characteristics identified in Gladstone’s 1992 worldwide study as providing growing conditions for wine grapes. These include slopes with excellent air drainage that are situated above fog level in a thermal zone with direct sunlight during some part of the day, and close to substantial rivers or lakes. Additionally, Idaho’s latitude is identical to productive wine grape growing areas in other parts of the world.

Idaho’s ideal growing attributes combined with the recent influx in population and profitability have contributed to making wine grapes Idaho’s fastest-growing agricultural industry. The established culture promises a continued intimacy between grower and consumer. There are currently 52 wineries in Idaho, with 1,300 acres contributing to growing wine grapes and producing 372,601 gallons of wine. The revival of Idaho’s wine industry promises a prosperous future built upon a solid foundation laid many years ago.

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RANCHING LIFESTYLE AND SUSTAINIBILITY IN TODAY’S

BEEF INDUSTRY

BY KEBI SMITH BROKER ASSOCIATE | FAY RANCHES

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n the last couple of decades, cattle operators started looking beyond the norm of selling calves at weaning in the fall and began searching for opportunities for value-added profit in retained ownership of calves. Retained ownership can increase flexibility in marketing and add value not only to the calf but to feed base, labor, capital, and lead to improved genetics and increased diversification.

In the 1990s, our family ranch was struggling with shortages in our cash flow. We ran a cow/calf operation, traditionally selling our calves in the fall and farming approximately 1,000 acres of winter wheat.

With the profitability of raising wheat in eastern Montana diminished by marginal yields, poor commodity prices, and rising freight costs, we subsequently planted our wheat acreage into hay ground, increasing the feed base for our cow herd. We decided to retain ownership of our calves through the fall and winter by feeding them in a background lot at home. The retained ownership addressed a feed base overage and a need to add value to our operation. By feeding the calves ourselves, we added an additional 1,000 pounds to our calves and eliminated several commission fees.

Our decision to background our calves at a feedlot at home was based on our access to labor (family), excess feed base, and increasing our gross revenue in the end. We found weaning our calves at home vs. in a commercial feedlot gave the calves a quicker start and reduced the amount of sickness and death loss due to decreased stress on the calves.

The calves are weaned in three separate groups at different times and are carefully monitored the first two weeks following weaning to minimize any health risks. Our feed is sent off for testing and then to a nutritionist for rations for optimal daily weight gain and health. Our calves are held in our background feedlot for six months, after which the heavy calves are sorted and sent to a finishing commercial feed yard, and the lighter calves are pastured until fall, then sent off to the finishing feedlot.

For finishing out cattle, we partnered with a commercial feed yard, Winner Circle, which gave us access to a bigger buyer pool, efficient gains, consulting nutritionists, and market specialists. The feed yard offered risk mitigation programs such as shared ownership in the cattle and feed, a financing program for feed, and profit-sharing.

Three different pricing methods are available when the feeders were ready to market: live, by carcass, or dressed weight. In most instances, our cattle were sold live to the packing plants, and a price was negotiated by feed yard management for the best possible return.

Having two different groups of cattle coming out of the finishing lot at different intervals gave us more marketing options and allowed us to adapt to changing market conditions. Carcass data is collected from the packers and provided to us with grid results such as yield grade (“cutability,” usually measured by ribeye fat thickness on 12th rib) quality grade (marbling and external fat), dressing percentage (percent of carcass weight vs. live weight) and other possible discounts.

We study the carcass data and use the information for improving our genetics when selecting herd bulls. Ultimately, our goal is providing the highest quality beef possible for the consumer.

When contemplating retained ownership, it is crucial to evaluate the tax implications and cash flow—making the switch from marketing calves in the fall to retained ownership changes input costs and cash outflow. Commercial feed yards do offer financing at the time the cattle are placed in the feed yards to aid with cash flow problems.

While retained ownership in cattle doesn’t fit all beef cattle operations, it can offer the cattle producer opportunities for diversification and marketing flexibility. The transition to retained ownership was a good fit for our family ranch and helped us utilize our excess feed base, add value to our calf crop, and increase cash flow. You may find that retained ownership will help you maximize the profit in your own cattle operation.

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THE NEW RANCH WATER

BY BRYAN PICKENS BROKER ASSOCIATE | REPUBLIC RANCHES

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n Texas, unless you’re lucky enough to have a water well that artesian flows to the surface without any pumping or lifting, there’s a good chance you are using a windmill or electrical submersible pump system. If you haven’t made the switch yet, it may be time to consider solar power as an alternative source of energy for your water wells.

Of course, water wells provide water to service your household or ranch home, livestock, wildlife, and irrigation needs where city or community service cannot. Because they don’t require expensive electrical lines, solar powered wells allow you to irrigate, water your livestock, or keep your ponds full in the more remote areas of your ranch.

For others, they can provide what is needed to utilize your own water source to live truly off the grid.

There are many benefits to using solar panels to power your water wells: • More efficient and cost less to run than typical electrical pumps • Equipment is more powerful than before • Less expensive to install without needing to install overhead powerlines to service the pump • They provide water in remote areas • Longer lasting parts, many last 20 years and are warrantied • Systems can be upgraded without replacements • Some systems can be shipped to your door for do-it-yourself installation – if you already have the well • An AC/DC inverter can be installed with a generator for cloudy days Several factors have to be considered when selecting which solar power pump system to use, such as water requirements and pumping volume

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needs, daily water use, and storage tank size. Each water well is different, with different depths and capacities, so each situation is different. Many ranchers should work with experts and water well drillers in their area to determine these needs in order to design the ideal system and solution properly. And the USDA and NRCS have a cost-share program to help with the costs of installing a solar pumping system for livestock, so they can also be a great resource when designing the system.

As far as the legality of accessing and drilling for water in Texas, landowners should consult with us, their local water board, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or a water well driller. The water is either surface water belonging to the state, or it is groundwater, which belongs to the surface landowner under the rule of capture. But just because it may belong to the landowner doesn’t mean that one can drill a well without a permit. Much of the state is regulated by roughly 100 different Groundwater Conservation Districts, so landowners need to make sure they know if they are within one of these areas before they drill.

There is also a perceived value-add for having solar-powered water wells on your ranch. One of the items we discuss with landowners before going to market is the condition of water sources and wells and related pumps. Seeing solar panels on a ranch is a good thing. They are relatively newer equipment and their presence often indicates that the landowner is operating with the cutting edge of new ranch water well technology.

It also signals that the wells have been serviced in “recent” years versus the unknown age and condition of those older sucker rods laying around. So if you’re in need of windmill or pump repairs on your water well, here’s just another reason to consider going solar at this time.

TAX BENEFITS OF WYOMING

BY NEIL BANGS BROKER ASSOCIATE | FAY RANCHES

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hether you are in the land market for a working ranch, recreational ranch, second home, or personal residence, you must consider certain criteria. Everyone has heard the old saying location, location, location when it comes to purchasing real estate. Location holds many different meanings depending on the type of property you are purchasing. Sometimes, this is on a smaller scale, like a buyer of a personal residence finding a home located near a school or shopping more appealing than a home located next to a race track. A ranch buyer may find a ranch more appealing being located closer to a stockyard than not. It is also worth considering why some states are better than others when you’re looking for land.

Wyoming is at the top of the pile for several reasons.

Wyoming is currently ranked the second most tax-friendly state in the United States just behind Alaska. Below is a long list of the reasons why.

Wyoming has no income tax.

Wyoming is one of seven states that does not collect state individual income tax. Many people believe that states that don’t directly dip into their residents’ pay are better at creating jobs and keeping a core of young, educated workers.

Wyoming has no estate tax or inheritance tax.

Wyoming’s Estate Tax is not imposed on the estates of people who died in 2005 and after. There is a Federal Estate Tax that may apply if the estate is large enough. Wyoming does not levy an Inheritance or Gift tax, but again, one must be diligent and investigate the Federal Tax as the Federal Gift Tax may apply to gifts over $15,000.

Wyoming has no tax on out-of-state retirement income.

Retirement income earned from another state is safe from taxation in

Wyoming, including Social Security benefits, 401K withdrawals, and pensions.

Wyoming has no excise tax.

Another benefit to business and manufacturing in the state of Wyoming is the lack of an excise tax. Wyoming does have a state levy sales tax of 4% (which municipalities can add up to 2% to that) but rest assured, you are not paying duty on those goods at the time of manufacture.

Wyoming has a low property tax.

Wyoming enjoys one of the nation’s lowest property tax rates. Industrial property rate is 11.5% and 9.5% for commercial, residential, and all other property. For a definition and further information regarding Agriculture Land please visit: www.wyo-prop-div.wyo.gov/agricultural Wyoming has no tax on mineral ownership.

Minerals are exempt from property tax, but incur an ad valorem tax and a severance tax once produced. These taxes contribute approximately $2.2 billion dollars to state and local economies of Wyoming.

Wyoming motor fuel taxes are $0.24 per gallon.

As you take stock of this and all of the other tax savings Wyoming offers compared to other states, you will realize there is hidden value in the state of Wyoming. If you are looking at two comparable ranches, one in Wyoming and one elsewhere, the tax benefits in Wyoming will far outweigh almost any other state. One could even justify a higher budget in Wyoming because of the annual tax savings, or you could maintain your budget and enjoy a better bottom line at the end of the year. If you are actively searching for a ranch or recreational property, I urge you to explore Wyoming.

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WHITE-TAILED DEER

MANAGEMENT

THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS

BY MARK MATTHEWS PARTNER/BROKER ASSOCIATE | REPUBLIC RANCHES

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f white-tailed deer are important to you as a landowner, read on as I share a few thoughts and opinions from my nearly forty years of deer management experience. Thirty-nine years ago, while on a hunt with my now best friend and a business partner, I became interested in white-tailed deer management. He and his family had implemented a management program on their newly purchased South Texas ranch. The program consisted of an annual deer survey, harvesting does, shooting spikes, planting Illinois bundleflower, and weighing and aging harvested deer. A relatively new concept was to keep the herd at carrying capacity utilizing doe permits and limiting the harvest of bucks, except spikes and “culls.� The rule of the day was one deer to 25 acres, and two does per buck.

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This hands-on introduction to the management side of white-tailed deer sparked an intense interest in learning more, and I enrolled in a graduate program in wildlife management at Texas A&M University in 1986.

About this time some of us in the whitetail world had started to question the accepted management practices and had become interested in trying to understand how genetics, population dynamics, supplemental feeding and other factors impact things. My business partner received what was then called a scientific breeder permit from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and we began raising deer and doing private research to see where it led. Talk about on the job training! It was a new frontier, and we had no idea what we were doing, with limited resources for help.

White-tailed deer management has evolved a lot. The continuum of management has impacted both extensive and intensive deer management programs alike. Techniques and information including lots of research, high fencing, supplemental feeding, census counts, trail camera usage, selective harvest and removal, genetic introductions and stockings, brush management and other tools have developed to enhance whitetail populations on a given property to better meet the objectives of the owner.

Today’s white-tailed deer manager has many strategies to help the landowner achieve his or her goals. Which tools are utilized depends on one’s goals, property, habitat, budget, and ethics; however, the single most important aspect is to establish and define realistic goals. The number one reason landowners fail at white-tailed deer management is because they do not establish clear and realistic goals, resulting in management programs failing to meet objectives.

a healthy deer population, limits the density and composition of a white-tailed deer herd. Habitat and water management can be improved to increase deer densities in most extensively managed situations.

Start with the basics. It is as simple as saying: “I want to harvest “x” number of mature bucks of “y” quality annually within “z” number of years.”

That’s it! Write it down before you ever start. Landowners must be certain their goals are specific and realistic for the property they own and for the hunting they desire to do.

For example, one thousand acres in an area that has a carrying capacity of one deer per 20 acres will have a target population of 50 white-tailed deer.

Having a goal of two does per buck and a reproductive rate of 35% will result in a population of 13 bucks, 26 does, and nine fawns (more on what this means below). Neighbors and their hunting practices will affect your deer herd as well. In a low fenced environment, neighbors that do not hunt may cause you to harvest more deer. Neighbors that harvest more deer and/or younger bucks will limit your ability to harvest mature bucks. Get to know your neighbors. Attempt to establish a cooperative management strategy.

1.) Evaluate your property and determine if you can accomplish your goals with what you own or are looking at buying. Habitat, ecoregion, size, water, soil, and neighbors, are all limiting factors to white-tailed deer management. Do you have the money and time to accomplish your goals? It’s going to cost more and take more time and effort than you think! Be realistic and enjoy getting there.

The two management styles discussed above are on the opposite ends of the spectrum. Landowners who wish to utilize more aggressive and intensive management practices while attempting to maintain a natural hunt have many options as well. Supplemental feed, water enhancement, game fences, and genetic manipulation are among the more commonly utilized to whatever degree a landowner is comfortable with.

2.) How do you like to deer hunt? The style of hunting you want to establish is another important factor. Some want to hunt a low fence property with a recurve bow. Some don’t want to spend more than one hour in a blind and expect to harvest a 200” buck every year. Some attempt to harvest multiple trophies each year while having a natural feel to the hunt. Hunting style has a big influence on which management practices you follow and what type of property you purchase.

As I ponder this broad spectrum and evolution of deer management and deer hunting styles, I often ask myself what were some of the drivers aside from simple human nature? Years ago, a relatively small portion of whitetailed deer country produced the trophy bucks. Further (in private land areas), it was mostly limited to larger holdings of land with limited access.

As a result the deer management community began to explore the possibility of managing for trophy white-tailed deer on smaller tracts.

In today’s world of instant gratification and maxed out schedules, many managers choose to use tools and techniques that provide for a quicker return on investment; however there are important considerations to take into account should one choose to go that route. For the landowner whose goals are to start hunting trophy bucks right away, buying stocker or shooter bucks might be an option.

Following up on my earlier example, in an ecoregion that has a natural carrying capacity of one deer per 20 acres and a region that is know for producing trophies, a minimum of 10,000 acres would be needed to regularly produce a trophy buck. A trophy is defined here as a buck scoring 175” B&C or more. Our observations and historic data have shown us that only an estimated 1.5% of buck fawns will be 175” B&C or greater at maturity in a “non-manipulated” white-tailed deer herd. Other assumptions would be a 50% reproductive rate, density of 1 deer per 20 acres, and a 1:2 buck/doe ratio.

When taking this route one needs to be aware of several issues: • Property sizes tend to be smaller due to the need to harvest animals in shorter time frames.

• Special permits are required in most states to purchase and transport the deer.

• Death loss of purchased bucks will be a factor. You will need to purchase at least 30% more animals than you intend on harvesting.

• “Put and take” hunting ranches are the most controversial of hunting scenarios in both the hunting and non-hunting communities.

Making the hunts feel “natural” is a challenge.

• Lastly, be aware of drugs used in the delivery process. Some of the drugs used may take time to metabolize from the deer’s carcass and may be harmful to humans if consumed.

Should a landowner be willing to spend the time and desires to establish a more primitive, free range and natural hunting ranch then habitat, water, eco-region, soils, neighbors, and size are the most important factors.

White-tailed deer are present in many different eco-regions, but not all areas are equal in naturally occurring quality. Ecoregions that white-tailed deer inhabit can have populations that range from one deer per 40 acres (or more) to two deer to the acre. Trophy quality varies from region to region as well. Carrying capacity, the ability of a certain piece of property to sustain

With modern techniques and tools, managers can decrease the necessary acreage needed to produce trophy white-tailed deer while maintaining a more natural feeling hunt. High fencing allows landowners to ensure younger bucks are not harvested and for the stocking of superior quality deer. Supplemental feed allows for higher densities, increased reproductive rates, higher percentages of buck fawns growing into trophy bucks, and decreased death loss due to poor nutrition. Education is another key factor in modern deer management. The ability to age deer on the “hoof” with accuracy results in deer being harvested at desired ages.

Game cameras and video cameras are also helpful for managers to make decisions and educate hunters.

In the same ecoregion as described before, a manager utilizing modern management techniques would be able to produce a substantially greater number of trophies on the same acreage. Reproductive rates, and densities would be higher. The percentage of buck fawns that grow in to trophies at maturity could be four to five times higher.

If white-tailed deer are an important factor when buying a ranch, establish your goals before you start your search. Location, size, habitat, water, and neighbors will all have an effect on where you look. Hire a broker that has expertise in deer management and can help evaluate properties you are interested in. Buying a ranch is expensive. Hoping you have purchased the right property is simply too risky.

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PREPARING YOUR

FARM OR RANCH

FOR MARKETING AND SALE BY: JEFF BOSWELL PARTNER/ BROKER ASSOCIATE REPUBLIC RANCHES

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GREG FAY FOUNDER/ BROKER FAY RANCHES

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hile most people know that a lot of work will go into preparing your house for sale in the residential real estate world, it is an often neglected aspect of preparing a ranch for sale.

Homeowners will paint kitchens a different color, change countertops, and even refinish floors in anticipation of getting the best offer they can. A similar strategy should be used to prepare a farm or ranch for sale.

You must consider any homes or lodges that are on the property. As with an urban residence, appearances are of the utmost importance, so you need to have the ranch home in the best possible shape and condition. Ensuring the exterior and the yard are clean and spending time on landscaping are all essential elements, as most ranch tours begin at the ranch house. You don’t get do-overs with first impressions (this goes for the ranch entrance as well). Being sure the home is clean, and any obvious trouble spots are taken care of before putting it on the market is critical. Finding a mouse in the toilet (or even a dropping on a bed), a raccoon in the closet (it has happened), or an overall dusty home will not bode well for the tone of the remainder of the tour.

We recommend that our clients ensure that any secondary buildings are also clean and organized. This includes everything from barns for equipment to deer blinds. The cost and effort of cleaning up these places are minimal, and it will make an impression on a client viewing the ranch. If secondary buildings appear as well-maintained, a client will assume the rest of the ranch has been well taken care of.

One often hears the term curb appeal in the urban real estate environment.

In the farm and ranch environment, we like to use the term “pasture appeal,” and this is an equally important concept. While most of the ranches we sell consist of native rangeland utilized by wildlife and livestock, a good many are operating farms or have hay meadows, food plots, quail strips, etc. These are areas that are mechanically altered to improve the productivity of the property, and these parcels should also be tended to so they appear well-maintained.

All roads should be mowed and graded, and any trash, fallen trees, overgrown vegetation in the roadways, and other eyesores removed. Clients will spend most of their time on the roads when viewing a ranch, and maintenance will go a long way towards showing the client that the property is cared for and worth the asking price.

If feeders are used, they should have corn or protein in them. If not, it will appear that the seller has not been attentive to the property, which will lower the value in a buyer’s mind. Lakes and ponds that can be filled with water should be filled up. Any feed pens should be maintained so they are in presentable shape.

If possible, grazing practices should be adjusted before marketing to maintain as much quality forage as possible on the range for showing purposes. As part of this, any internal gates that can be left open for tours should be left open. A buyer would rather stop at a scenic viewing location than to open a gate.

Trash dumps should be adequately maintained (surrounding areas should be policed for blown trash and varmint trash trails) and emptied or burned after removing. Hazardous items and any old appliances, vehicles, etc. should be disposed of properly. If the property has any current or historical sites related to agricultural or industrial type activity that may have items to be addressed, they should be dealt with appropriately. Any existing oil and gas drilling or production areas should be properly maintained and clean.

Preparation should go beyond the “groundwork” and should also include some “background” work. An often overlooked aspect of preparing a ranch for sale is cleaning up any title issues. If you did not have a first-rate broker representing you when you purchased the property, there is a chance that exceptions to title insurance coverage that can be cleaned up are still on there.

While these can often be fixed during the due diligence stage of a contract, there is a risk that extensive exceptions on a title commitment will cause a buyer to have unnecessary concerns about the property.

Farms and ranches that have been in the same ownership for generations may have title issues that the current generation is not even aware of, ranging from old easements, long lost cousins still on the title, lack of insurable access,

boundary line agreements (or need for), right of first refusal agreements, and more. Having the title run and ordering a survey can go a long way towards getting these type of issues dealt with, or at least understood, so that marketing is accurate and, once under contract, the deal has a higher likelihood of closing.

Knowing how much of the mineral estate a seller owns before selling the ranch is another step that we believe can be critical, especially in or near areas with mineral activity. If this aspect has not been confirmed, it may be worth having a certified landman or attorney run the mineral ownership, so you know what you have for mineral/royalty ownership, executive rights, etc. so you can market the property and negotiate with some certainty. A vital element of the mineral estate is the amount of surface control a buyer will have. If the property is held by production under a current lease and the seller receives royalties and plans to convey some of that, the recent history of those royalty payments should be understood.

Without getting into an extended legal discussion requiring an attorney, a mineral developer/producer typically has certain rights regarding the reasonable use of the surface to develop the minerals, so understanding any existing surface-related protections by deed, current lease provisions, and ownership of executive rights to convey are of paramount importance to most buyers and will impact value.

Properties that operate under permits for wildlife management, permitted water pumping, etc. should make sure that all permits and reporting requirements are in order and up to date. Similarly, if a property is operating under special or agricultural valuation for ad valorem tax purposes, it is crucial to make sure any outstanding issues related to that valuation are addressed.

It is also helpful to make sure any potential impacts from planned infrastructure projects such as pipelines, transmission lines, highways, or even planned activities by neighbors (like solar or wind development) are understood before marketing so these can be properly managed. Working with visible neighbors to keep their properties tidy is also helpful, and if they have any blinds on fence lines, it is always a good idea to see if they will move them back further on to their own property (which they should be doing anyway).

Another major issue that can blow up a sale is determining what is going to stay on the ranch after the sale. At the very least, a good list of what will not stay with the ranch should be known to your broker so that he or she can point it out. If there is fine furniture or artwork that is not going to stay, it may be wise to have it removed prior to a showing, or you may hit an unforeseen stumbling block that can stop a sale. Even decisions about smaller things like blinds and feeders need to happen up front. I often tell my agents that if they haven’t had to buy a new blind, they have not been in the business very long.

Preparing a farm, ranch, or other rural property for sale is a key element in presenting the property to the market and ultimately achieving an appropriate value for the property. This preparation involves both on the ground work to improve buildings and “pasture appeal,” and background work to make sure the property is accurately presented to prospective buyers.

All of these efforts are critical and can go a long way towards selling your property at the best possible price.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

BY ROSS STUDER SALES AGENT | REPUBLIC RANCHES

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have always been captivated by ranches and the characteristics that set a particular property apart from others. There are many important facets of ranch development and management such as improving habitat/rangeland quality, developing water, laying out residential improvements, and developing a wildlife management plan. All of these and more are important considerations for the enterprise to ultimately be productive, efficient, value-adding, and meet the owner’s objectives.

•Usability: Working ranches and recreational ranches alike benefit from high-quality road infrastructure. Working ranches gain an edge when efficient. The faster hands can get from one pasture, project, drinker, or feeder to another, the more efficient daily ranch operations will be. From a recreational standpoint, the more easily traversed the roads are and the better coverage the road system provides of a ranch’s features, the more enjoyment the owners and guests will ultimately get from the land and recreational attributes.

One particular aspect that is of utmost importance is a ranch’s road system. I like to think of a ranch’s road infrastructure as the nervous system of the ranch. Veins lead to different places throughout the body just as roads lead to different places on a ranch. The “healthier” the road system, the more efficient the “body” of the ranch becomes.

As ranch brokers, we drive a lot of ranches, and it is common for a prospective buyer to either comment directly on the road system or often, indirectly, on aspects of the road system that positively or negatively impact the experience of the tour of the ranch. For instance, making a particular road wind its way through towering trees, near scenic water features and elevated viewpoints versus a checkerboard grid of road systems makes a vast difference and can also make a ranch feel much larger.

From 30,000 feet, several positive outcomes of a “healthy” road infrastructure come to mind: •Pasture Appeal: Well-thought-out road systems can enhance a ranch’s “pasture appeal.” Roads that follow along creeks or rivers, travel to the higher elevations, cross other water features, or make grand loops rather than dead ends add to what we like to call a nice “pasture appeal.”

•Value: A well planned and maintained road system adds value to the ranch, from both current enjoyment and a future sales perspective.

A road system is used almost every time folks set out into the pasture, so it is important that the road is properly placed and is in the best condition possible. If future plans potentially include a sale, thoughtfully investing in the ranch’s road infrastructure is a good way to enhance its market value. A well-thought-out and maintained road system will provide a positive showing experience and directly improve marketability. We find that marketability is an extremely valuable contributor when trying to capture the top end of the value range for a ranch. Initial impressions are indeed important, whether to guests or prospective buyers; that first “vuelta” through the pasture needs to leave a positive impression.

In addition to the favorable aesthetics of a thoughtful road plan, ranch hands find it useful to have quality roads to get them from one location to another. Darren Carr, the Ranch Manager at Indianhead Ranch on the Devils River in Val Verde County, Texas, says, “Having quality roads is vitally important to our day to day ranch operations. The wear and tear on our work trucks caused by rough roads can lead to unproductive man-hours in the equipment shop fixing these work trucks. It really sets us back.”

Of course, one must always be mindful of over-improving a ranch.

Road infrastructure, similar to residential improvements or even brush management projects, can move from the value-adding side to the burden side of the balance sheet if overdone or simply not well-thought-out.

There are many aspects aspects of ranch development and management that warrant thoughtful planning and implementation; from my point of view, ranch road infrastructure is one of the fundamental building blocks to having an efficient, enjoyable, and marketable property with value-adding pasture appeal.

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AMERICAN SOUTH

BY WILLIAM COOPER BROKER ASSOCIATE | FAY RANCHES

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lantations evoke an intense sense of place. In the Lowcountry, it’s about the salty perfume in the air and the ebb and flow of the tide. The marsh grass swaying in the breeze, and oysters living in the mud, making racks to break the current, creating an everchanging environment. The fine sea breeze swirling through the junglelike woods anchored by Live Oaks with massive branches stretching 60 feet. The palmettos crackling in the breeze. The wildlife that calls the sea-crusted place home. The people living off the land and sea since the beginning of time; every season bringing a different crop to harvest, species of fish to catch, or game to hunt. It is the most culturally-mixed and diverse place in the United States and a place full of rich history, both good and bad.

In their heyday, the typical plantations were self-sustained communities, economic and political institution governed by the planter. Plantation architecture was designed to mitigate the hot subtropical climate and provide natural cooling. The houses, some grand and some more modest, were the centerpieces of the plantations. Plantation crops were determined by the soil and climate, with tobacco, cotton, rice, indigo (only second to rice as an export and used in the European market for dye) and sugarcane each predominating in a particular zone of the southeast. Livestock and timber also played an important role.

During the 18th century, over 40,000 acres of rice were planted along the South Carolina coast. The original rice seed arrived in Charleston Port from Madagascar in 1680. Along with seeds, the rice cultivation technique came from West Africa, and slaves were brought over to grow the rice. The descendants of those slaves—the Gullah—still inhabit the Sea Islands of South Carolina, and their culture and traditions are alive and well today.

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, tidal flooding was used in rice cultivation. Ocean tides pushed the rivers upstream, then diverted water into the field through flood gates known as rice trunks. On a flood tide, the planter would flood the field, and on an ebbing tide, the field would be drained. The year’s yield depended not only on the slave labor but also knowledge of the condition of the crop and the proper timing to flow or draw water. By the time of the American Revolution, the Lowcountry was the largest exporter of rice in the world.

There is also a long history of cattle ranching on the sea islands. The cattleraising techniques used in Europe were not practical in the brush country of the islands. In Africa, open grazing with no fences was common. * Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney” 10/10/19

This method was better suited for the islands, and cattle ranching provided significant income for the plantations. Open grazing then moved west and combined with the haciendas and Spanish horseback traditions to create the western cattle industry.

American Sea Island cotton—a productive strain with unusually long, silky fibers found only in the Lowcountry—became a profitable crop for 18th-century sea island plantation owners. It originated in the Andes thousands of years earlier before being brought to the Caribbean and eventually the Lowcountry in 1786, where it was well-suited to the warm climate. To this day, Sea Island cotton is considered one of the finest strains of cotton, and in the late 18th century and up to the Civil War, made Beaufort and other Lowcountry towns some of the wealthiest in the country.

Many southern plantations in the mid-to-late-18th century focused their efforts on growing tobacco, but over-planting depleted the soil of nutrients and production and profits dropped. Plantation owners began to turn more and more to cotton production but faced a new challenge as it could take slaves up to 10 hours to pick the seeds from a pound of cotton.

That all changed when northerner Eli Whitney, an inventor who moved to a plantation near Savannah in the late 1700s after graduating from Yale, learned from the plantation owner of the challenges involved with harvesting cotton. He subsequently invented the cotton gin and received a patent for it in 1794 and began marketing his new product soon after. The cotton gin enabled one slave to remove seeds from 50 pounds of cotton in a day, and it inexorably transformed the American economy. On southern plantations, faster production meant that cotton could be produced much more cheaply, which created a broader market for it at home and abroad.

As demand and profits grew, plantation owners acquired more slaves to expand their operations, and slavery grew dramatically, as did the wealth of many plantation owners.*

The plantations that survive in the American South today are beautiful, with grand and graceful houses and sprawling gardens providing idyllic living in a historical and picturesque setting. Their cultural and historical importance and agricultural production helped shape many southern cities and towns. While only some are still used for agricultural production today, many modern plantations have led the way when it comes to wildlife management and land and forest conservation, providing outstanding recreational opportunities for hunting and fishing, while preserving the history and tranquility of these cultural landmarks.

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SUPPORTING HEALTHY HABITAT AND SPRING

RANGE ASSESSMENTS

BY ROB GRAINGER SALES AGENT | REPUBLIC RANCHES, LLC

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pring is ordinarily the breath of fresh air that we yearn for once the hunting rigs are parked for the season, and we store our gear.

After the last covey rises in late February, my mind switches gears to budding trees, strutting toms, quail pairing off, and bucks dropping their antlers. This is the time I begin another range assessment as “green-up” transforms the landscape into the postcards you see in most Texas truck stops. In the eco-region I monitor, we ordinarily see the first woody species budding out between February 25th and March 10th depending upon our rainfall amounts and the soil temperatures. Fast forward three weeks, and we are in a frenzy of vegetation growth. The forbs are beginning to blossom, warm-season grasses are putting on fresh, palatable blades, and the woody shrubs are adding nutritious leaves to their branches. At this point, it is easy to believe that you are all set for a banner year. But, we must look beyond the luscious landscape and compare what is in front of us versus what we know should be present. We should monitor range health often throughout the year, but I want to focus on how a spring assessment can help you make management decisions for the rest of the year. Whether you are involved in livestock production, wildlife management, or a combination of the two, effectively monitoring the health of your rangelands will allow you to make management decisions that will benefit your property year round.

When assessing the health of the habitat on a property, we need to establish what it looked like at precisely the same time in prior years.

This will help us identify what is happening to the landscape in response to the management practices we put in place and the climate’s impact over the past year. One of the common practices we often use is photo monitoring points. These are locations designated as sampling sites in which you take a photo from each of these locations on the same date each year. If you are recording rainfall and your stocking densities for the four-legged critters inhabiting your property, you will be able to understand whether you are properly stocked, overstocked, or if you could raise the stocking densities of the game and livestock. There are a plethora of items to look for in these photo points, but key ones are the presence of species diversity, problematic species encroachment, and the changes in browse and forage supply from year to year.

Species diversity on our rangelands is critical. We want to have a diverse forage or multi species environment as opposed to a monoculture of one species, whether it is good or bad. For example, guayacan is a top tier woody shrub in parts of South Texas, but it would not support a healthy whitetail population by itself because of their dietary needs.

The same goes for quail and turkeys when we speak of the grasses and woody species that make up their habitat. These birds require roosting, nesting, and loafing cover to exist. No one species of grass will provide everything that a population needs to thrive. You need a good mix of the right grasses and brush species. Whatever game species you consider important to your property, you will need to manage for diversity.

During the spring, review your photo points from years past to see if more mixed brush and grass species are establishing.

The encroachment of problematic species in Texas has become a constant battle. From the moment the first cedar, huisache, and mesquite made root in our landscape, the fight was on. Annually, ranches in Texas lay down millions of gallons of chemical mixtures to combat these harmful plants. The oil and gas industry is certainly not hurt by the amount of diesel put in bulldozers mechanically treating areas to remove unwanted vegetation. Of course, it is also essential to know what the unwanted species are, but the point is, these species

will encroach and dominate our rangelands if allowed. But why do we consider them problematic species? A problematic species can be any plant species that can cause harm to an environment by dominating a landscape. In the case of range health, these species are typically less nutritious and take up space where other higher quality species could reside. During the spring green-up, these plants will be coming up as seedlings or putting on new growth, giving you the opportunity to identify them. It is beneficial from an economic standpoint to take action early. I once spoke with a man who has been treating undesirable encroaching species chemically for several decades here in the brush country. He explained that a one-year-old huisache or mesquite might cost you $.10 to spray and kill. If that plant reaches three years of age, it could cost you nearly $1.00 to have the same effect. Not to mention, a young woody plant will absorb the chemical and die much more easily than a more mature plant. Earlier spring detection of non-desirable encroaching species will also give you time to make a game plan for that season. We begin spraying deciduous brush species with foliar treatments when the soil temperature reaches 75 degrees, and the leaves are dark green. This typically occurs in April in South Texas. Make it a point to identify your non-desirable species when the leaves come on so that you can put a plan together to control the undesirable population.

As the browse species and grasses put on new growth, we can begin to make a judgment call on our carrying capacity. The general rule of thumb in cattle grazing regimes is “take half, leave half.” If you were grazing during the winter, you should be able to recognize what impact your livestock had on the range. You may have had good winter precipitation, giving you a leg up on the spring season. Adversely, starting with too little vegetation could have a great impact on the fawning and quail nesting cover that you will want later in the spring and summer. Fawning and nesting cover is a critical attribute the habitats must have for the proliferation and success of the fawns and the nests to hatch the chicks. It also protects from predators and thermal cover during the hot periods. Try to use the early spring as a time to make decisions on your grazing plan for the benefit of your livestock herds and for the game species that call it home as well.

When we speak of browse and forage supply in rangeland systems, we are referring to the total weight of the vegetation coming from a specific sampling point, which is ordinarily measured in pounds/acre.

The amount and type of vegetation that is on a specific site will help us determine the carrying capacity. Life would be quite simple if we could predict rainfall. Odds are I wouldn’t be writing this article if I could. Regardless, there are two key indicators of our browse and forage supply from year to year: rainfall and stocking densities. We cannot predict rainfall, but we most certainly can manipulate the stocking rate on a property. Rainfall should be the common denominator in our densities. If it is not raining, we are not producing vegetation. If we are not producing vegetation, then our carrying capacities are naturally lowered. The spring is not the only time to assess your stocking rate for game or livestock, but it is a good time to make a judgment call about whether you should increase or lower your numbers. With every year that passes, I assess properties for range health and give advice on what I interpret is the current state of the land. I pride myself on working with landowners that want to be the best stewards of the land that they can be, and Texans seem to raise the bar. Whether you have been assessing your range conditions for years or you are beginning now, I challenge you to use this spring as a starting point. It does not matter if you have 80 acres or 80,000, make it a point to understand what you have, and take steps to improve your rangelands.

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WHAT IS A RANCH?

BY KEN BENTZ BROKER ASSOCIATE | FAY RANCHES

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he term “ranch” has evolved over the years in the West as a whole, but it also has different meanings regionally. A ranch in Colorado is often a much different property than one in Eastern Oregon. The definition also changes the closer one gets to an urban area. The transformation of this word, as is often the case, has happened through the years as it has been used to market different properties, which can range from subdivisions to large tracts of vacant land. The actual questions that a buyer must answer are: What do I want this property for? Do I want a large homesite? Recreation? Privacy?

Agricultural production? The intended use will determine the type of ranch that is right for the buyer. Given the current market, there are a limited number of areas in the West where the traditional family ranch continues to exist.

In much of the West, land valuation long ago moved past defining economic viability in terms of agricultural use alone. Some of these lands continue in production, but their value for other uses far exceeds what can be attained in an agriculture-related endeavor. Property valuation in the Montana, Idaho, and Colorado market has moved from a focus on industry to a focus on lifestyle. This value is, in many ways, subjective and explicitly related to the properties’ intrinsic attributes and not to any economic measure attained through production. When the reason for ownership revolves around recreation or purely lifestyle, the term “family ranch” has an entirely different meaning. In this use, the ranch is used for a family home, a summer home, or gathering spot for the family, and may be vacant part of the year.

The traditional ranch has a family or families that live on and operate it as an economic unit. The value of the property is measured in terms of what the land can produce year in and year out. The family can still enjoy the benefits of the ranch lifestyle, but that comes as a by-product of operating the business full-time. The value of a cattle ranch is measured using the number and class of livestock that the ranch has the capacity to run. It is relatively simple to the work back from an estimated rate of return to allow the buyer to calculate that amount of debt service they could handle, and from there figure the amount that should be paid for any given operation.

The value calculation for a lifestyle property is arrived at by the simple adage that it is worth what someone will pay. Comparing similar

properties’ attributes and sale prices helps provide insight into the market and enables one to calculate what a specific property should be worth in today’s market. This number needs to be reasonably close to similarly priced properties so that as time goes on, the property will appreciate somewhat, allowing the owner to receive some return on the wealth stored in the land. There would be no or minimal consideration as to what the property could return from operations. There may be some economic activity that could help offset management and caretaking or provide horse and cattle related recreational activities, but the property is essentially a beautiful home with a huge yard.

While much of the West has ranch properties with values that far outdistance their production capabilities, there remain areas where old school ranching continues. The value of these properties is driven by what a cow or bale of hay is worth. The numbers are different than in years past, but the possibility of paying for a property through work and determination remains. East Oregon and Northern Nevada can, with a reliance on public grazing, offer ranches that make some economic sense. These properties can, in some cases, be purchased for $7,000 to $8,000 an animal unit. While the return remains meager, especially if one takes into account the risk from weather, regulation, and the market, many are committed enough to undertake the venture. (Some may say this is evidence that they should be committed.) These properties may range in size from a few thousand acres running 200 cows to more significant properties with 100,000 acres plus running a thousand cows or more. These ranches will consist of a deeded land base tied to a BLM or USFS grazing permit. The permit belongs to the ranch, and the grazing fees are minimal. No one else can use the permit for grazing, and the rancher knows how many animals, and how long they will be out on the permit each year. Most of these properties are very rural but connected to the rest of the world by excellent roads. Access to cell service and the internet has made all of the West much closer than it once was.

With the term “ranch” so broadly defined, it is important as you start the ranch buying process that you determine what it is you are looking for in a property in terms of location, cost, size, and features. Knowing what you want will help an agent narrow down which properties to show you, and will ensure you end up with the ranch of your dreams.

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HISTORIC VEALE RANCH 3,790 Âą Acres | $95,000,000 Tarrant & Parker Counties, Fort Worth, TX The Historic Veale Ranch is a very rare offering, available to only the best of land stewards and most savvy investors. This large, working cattle ranch is unique because of its size and location in the area.

The ranch gate is only 11 miles west of downtown Fort Worth!

MONARCH RANCH 40,138 Âą Acres | $26,089,700 Val Verde County, Comstock, TX A rare jewel in the desert, the Monarch Ranch is located on a span of 5 miles of the pristine Devils River 30 miles upstream from Lake Amistad. Stunning views of the Devils River Basin and deep canyons greet visitors to the ranch upon climbing over 300 feet from the river.

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SHOUSE GOLIAD RANCH 6,302 ± Acres | $22,055,635 Goliad County, Goliad, TX The Shouse Ranch is a true heritage property as part of the historic O’Connor Ranch established after the Texas Revolutionary War. The ranch is a diverse working property that includes miles of frontage on the San Antonio River, full of towering oaks, pecans, and cottonwoods and some of the last native tallgrass remaining in Texas.

WEARDEN FARM & RANCH 5,076 ± Acres | $20,100,000 Jackson County, Ganado, TX The Wearden Ranch is an exceptional recreational property featuring farming income and prime rice land. Nearly 3,000 acres of live oak woods bracketed by crops and pasture in an area renowned for its waterfowl hunting provide for some of the best hunting opportunities within 100 miles of Houston.

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WINCHELL RIVER RANCH 4,567 ± Acres | $15,961,665 Brown & Coleman Counties, Winchell, TX This classic Texas Cross Timbers hunting and agricultural ranch overlooks approximately 2.5 miles of the Colorado River between Brownwood and Brady. The ranch is improved with a 7,000 square foot main lodge and several smaller homes. In addition to the river, the ranch has over 40 lakes and ponds.

SHOOP RANCH WEST 1,807.46 ± Acres | $14,950,000 Wise & Denton Counties, New Fairview, TX The Shoop Ranch is a remarkable property with live water and a lot of character just north of Fort Worth. It is a large predevelopment opportunity with a prime location in the heart of one of the nation’s fastest-growing economies over the next five years.

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CIRCLE E RANCH 2,096 ± Acres | $14,000,000 Grimes County, Bedias, TX The Historic Circle E Ranch is a high-fenced hunting ranch located in one of the most sought-after areas near Houston and College Station. The ranch is one of the more unique properties in the area and is a perfect combination for the outdoorsman, conservationist, and cowman alike.

PIÑON RANCH 10,318 ± Acres | $13,619,760 Kinney & Edwards Counties, Brackettville, TX Located on the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau just before the South Texas Plains, Piñon Ranch is a fusion of the Hill Country and South Texas. Dramatic topography, unspoiled vistas, and diverse plant species – including extraordinary piñon pine trees – make this recreational paradise unique in its class of elite Texas ranches.

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ROCK CANYON RANCH 12,250 Âą Acres | $12,403,125 Val Verde County, Del Rio, TX With stunning views, outstanding hunting, star-filled night skies and first-class improvements, Rock Canyon Ranch is a true gem located where the Trans Pecos, the Hill Country and the Brush Country come together in Val Verde County. Rock Canyon is in an elite group of large, high-quality Texas ranches.

DIAMOND B RANCH 6,710 Âą Acres | $12,044,450 Duval County, Freer, TX Diamond B Ranch is part of the Historic WelderRancho Esperanza that was founded in 1920. There have only been two owners since then. There are approximately 6,550 deeded acres that is some of the best deer country in South Texas. The big brush and years of family ownership and hunting, makes this a prime location for a big buck operation.

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WOLF POINT CLUB 1,688 Âą Acres | $10,500,000 Jackson County, Port Lavaca, TX The Wolf Point Golf Club and Ranch is truly one of the most incredible private ranches and golf courses in the country. The course was designed by Mike Nuzzo, a renowned golf course architect and the greens by Don Mahaffey. The golf course setting blends into the surrounding Gulf Coast environment.

LEWCO RANCH 2,467 Âą Acres | $10,361,400 Lavaca County, Edna, TX Classic southern Lavaca County ranch with a mix of large live oaks, brush, and open grassland savannas.

The ranch fronts Hwy 111 between Edna and Yoakum and is about an hour and forty minutes from downtown Houston. A great combination hunting and cattle ranch that would be a very easy ranch to high fence.

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210 ± Acres | $9,750,000 Henderson County, Athens, TX Just 90 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Dallas, this spectacular country getaway on 210 pine-studded acres is a true sportsman’s paradise the whole family will enjoy. The sparkling, spring-fed Lake Athens is home to some of the best boating, skiing and championship bass fishing in all of Texas.

D BAR RANCH 7,656 ± Acres | $9,570,000 Coke County, Blackwell, TX The historic D Bar Ranch is a magnificent 7,656 +/acre property in northern Coke County, Texas that has been owned by the same family since the 1950s.

The ranch is located within a unique, transitional area that combines aspects of the Central Texas hill country, South Texas brush country, and vistas more typical of the West Texas high plains. The property consists of rugged hills and mesas, thick draws and open meadows, as well as plentiful water features.

FRENCH INGRAM RANCH 14,035 ± Acres | $8,701,700 Val Verde County, Langtry, TX The historic French Ingram Ranch in Val Verde County, Texas has over 7 miles of crystal clear flowing Pecos River frontage. This very private ranch has been in the same family since the 1920s and includes a spectacular cut limestone home, custom built in the 1930s. The headquarters area is nestled in a beautiful valley with live oaks, conjuring up images of famed Texas Ranger Capt. Jack Hays stepping out to greet a visitor on the screened porch.

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TURTLE BAY RANCHES 805 ± Acres | $7,931,250 Matagorda County, Palacios, TX Turtle Bay Ranches is a private peninsula with superb bay fishing and duck hunting just 100 miles from the center of Houston in an opportunity zone.

Divided into three sections: Turtle Bay Ranch, the Beachside Lakes and the Peninsula, the property has great potential to be developed for residential and recreational uses. Combined, these parcels represent the rare prospect to have waterfront lots and ranch estates with 59 acres of combined freshwater lakes.

VEALE RANCH NORTH BRECKENRIDGE DIVISION 2,511 ± Acres | $7,784,000 Stephens County, Breckenridge, TX The North Breckenridge Division of the Veale Ranch is a historically significant and large ranch offering for Stephens County. It has been in the same family for many, many generations and has a special location and close proximity to town. The Veale family was among the first to settle in Stephens County, arriving in a caravan of wagons before the Civil War, and the current owners are direct descendants of these families that settled the area.

MYERS CATTLE & LAND 550 ± Acres | $7,499,000 Brazos County, Navasota, TX Myers Ranch is a true gentlemen’s cattle ranch located just 12 miles south of College Station. The ranch is well set up to continue running as a high end cattle operation, or can be used as a fantastic recreational ranch or investment for future development. The property boasts a classic ranch home overlooking a 20 acre fishing lake, several more large lakes, and over two miles of Navasota River frontage.

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2,110 ± Acres | $7,385,000 Refugio County, Refugio, TX Republic Ranches is proud to introduce the Blanco Creek Ranch. This ranch is known for having an extraordinary amount of giant oak trees and wide variety of soils provided by the Blanco Creek. The creek bottom is wild and wooly with big trees, vines and palmettos. This special part of the world can be described as savanna lands, big oaks, and South Texas brush, with tons of deer and turkey. This is an incredible place.

TARKINGTON BAYOU RANCH 3,500 ± Acres | $7,243,600 Liberty County, Plum Grove, TX Tarkington Bayou Ranch is a very diverse property located a mere 37 miles from downtown Houston, just outside of the small town of Plum Grove. The property is covered in towering hardwoods and pines, with multiple water features including miles of Tarkington Bayou, wetland marshes, and multiple small creeks.

Deer and hogs are abundant on the property as well as migratory waterfowl.

LAST SPREAD FARM 355 ± Acres | $7,100,000 Cooke County, Gainesville, TX The Last Spread is a multi-use showplace farm located in the heart of the North Texas Horse Country. This farm’s 355 acres offer an appealing combination of pristine Cross Timbers hardwoods and highly improved rolling pastures. A top-end luxury home, stylish Morton Buildings and wellmaintained John Deere equipment complete this fully turn-key property. The Last Spread Farm radiates class and it’s obvious that a great deal of care has gone into building and maintaining it.

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BLUE RANCH 1,150 ± Acres | $6,900,000 Lee County, Blue, TX Blue Ranch is a breathtaking property ideal for a family hunting/grazing ranch and/or investment as a potential future development 45 minutes from Austin. This amazing 1,150 acre ranch consists of rolling coastal fields, fertile alluvial bottoms with exceptional hardwood forests along with superior elevation perfect for viewing central Texas sunsets.

SPRING CREEK RANCH 1,800 ± Acres | $6,570,000 Bee County, Skidmore, TX Spring Creek is a fantastic low fenced ranch surrounded by huge neighbors that is within a three hour drive from Houston. The ranch harbors a great herd of managed native white-tailed deer, a large number of turkey, ample semi-open country for bountiful quail hunting and is located in a great dove hunting area. The ranch includes frontage on the live Aransas River as well as almost three miles of Spring Creek River frontage on both sides.

CROOKED HORN RANCH 2,115 ± Acres | $6,500,000 Young County, Olney, TX Crooked Horn Ranch is a premier 2,115-acre high fenced ranch located about 100 miles northwest of Fort Worth, Texas in Young County. This intensively managed ranch is operated under a MLD level 3 permit and is home to some exceptional native whitetails. A modern barndominium lodge, game processing facility, insulated shop, scenic views, excellent roads, and diverse habitat make this one of the finest ranches of its kind in the area.

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570.98 ± Acres | $6,250,000 Denton County, Justin, TX Oliver Creek Place represents an excellent opportunity to purchase a parcel of land very close to development in one of the fastest growing regions in DFW and the state. It borders both the city limits and the ETJ of Justin and is on the northwest side of this rapidly developing city. Recent feasibility study maps show the future FM 1384 southbound road to run through the east part of this ranch.

BRISCOE MOUNTAIN RANCH 940.5 ± Acres | $5,975,000 Llano County, Llano, TX Briscoe Mountain Ranch is one of the finest whitetail hunting properties in Llano county. It encompasses 940.5 beautifully diverse acres ranging from rugged granite peaks to lush oak covered pastures. The entire ranch is high fenced and loaded with some of the biggest, prettiest whitetail one could ask for. There are numerous hunting setups centered around well established food plots strategically placed throughout the ranch.

DOUBLE T RANCH 750 ± Acres | $5,600,000 Medina County, D’Hanis, TX The Double T Ranch is located in the transition zone where the Hill Country meets the South Texas Plains. The ranch has numerous heritage Live Oak trees along with traditional South Texas brush. The ranch has a highly-improved white-tailed deer herd and white-tailed breeding pens. The deer herd has been managed for over 20 years. Numerous trophy bucks have been harvested over the years.

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BRAY RANCH 70 ± Acres | $5,600,000 Fort Bend County, Fulshear, TX Beautiful Ranch/Equestrian property located in the heart of Fulshear, Texas and only 40 minutes from downtown Houston. Driving into the property, lush coastal grass leads into a blanket of mature oak and pecan trees allowing for a postcard view from the ranch house located at the end of the road. The home’s deck overlooks Bessie’s Creek which winds around the west side of the ranch offering awesome sunset scenes.

COMANCHE HILLS RANCH 1,131.85 ± Acres | $5,377,000 Gillespie County, Harper, TX Located in the alluring Texas Hill Country of western Gillespie County, the Comanche Hills Ranch is 1,131.85+/- acres with significant yet gentle topography, fantastic wildlife habitat, native rangelands, and ample pasture. The property houses a custom home and excellent water infrastructure, roads, and utilities, allowing for further development as a recreational/agricultural ranch, retirement ranch, or possibly several smaller ranches.

JRC RANCH 902 ± Acres | $5,300,000 Cooke County, Gainesville, TX The JRC Ranch is a classic North Texas ranch located five minutes east of Gainesville in the heart of horse country. The ranch functions productively as a grazing ranch, but it also offers exceptional scenery.

The pastures are gently rolling, and the hilltops are covered in native hardwoods common in the Cross Timbers ecoregion. The JRC is a true combination ranch with scenic views, fishing lakes, productive pastures, great fences, working pens, and gravel roads!

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644 ± Acres | $5,152,000 Harris & Liberty Counties, Crosby, TX Located on the Harris and Liberty County Line, this working ranch offers a quality livestock opportunity in a rapidly growing part of one of the largest MSAs in the country. Investment prospects are enhanced by the pending construction of the H & I segments of the Grand Parkway, with the proposed alignment passing approximately 5 miles to the east of the property.

SHOUSE REFUGIO RANCH 1,930 ± Acres | $5,114,315 Refugio County, Refugio, TX The Shouse Refugio Ranch is a true heritage property being part of the historic O’Connor Ranch established after the Texas Revolutionary War. The Shouse Refugio Ranch is a diverse property located southeast of Refugio, Texas. It includes miles of frontage on the Mission River and Melon Creek. It is also a combination of brush-covered uplands, low areas for waterfowl, and high-ground farmland. All of this provides a unique opportunity for hunting, fishing, and income-producing farming.

VALDINA RANCH NORTH 2,543.23 ± Acres | $5,073,285 Medina County, D’Hanis, TX The Valdina Ranch is the house pasture of the historic Valdina Farms, located in the sought-after transition country, where the Hill Country meets South Texas. Valdina Farms was an 18,000-acre ranch established in the early 1900s by Mr. E.F. Woodward. The ranch has a rich, colorful past, full of interesting stories including lost mines and hidden treasure. The Valdina Ranch being offered includes rich bottomlands surrounding parts of the Seco and Parker Creeks.

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BRAZOS BEND SOUTH RANCH 890 ± Acres | $3,515,000 Falls County, Rosebud, TX

Founded in 1976, the Brazos Bend Ranch is offering an incredible, rare opportunity to purchase an exceptionally beautiful and productive 890-acre parcel on the Brazos River. Currently part of the ranch’s larger cattle operation, “Brazos Bend South” is a prime property.

BRIDGEPORT LAKEVIEW RANCH 1,417 ± Acres | $4,782,500 Wise & Jack Counties, Bridgeport, TX The Bridgeport Lakeview Ranch represents the rare opportunity to buy a larger ranch with diverse scenery, a desirable location, and abundant recreational opportunities northwest of Fort Worth. All of this is mixed with an eye towards future development.

RED RIVER VALLEY RANCH 430 ± Acres | $4,750,000 Cooke County, Muenster, TX Red River Valley Ranch is a premier 430-acre riverfront property located in the beautiful North Texas Hill Country. The main home was designed by renowned modernist architect and Texan, Frank Welch, and is thoughtfully positioned overlooking the Red River.

LOMA RANCH’S KOCH PASTURE 400 ± Acres | $4,600,000 Blanco County, Spring Branch, TX The westernmost pasture of Loma Ranch is called the Koch Pasture and is situated adjacent to Highway 281. It features beautiful topography, majestic trees, diverse habitat, great wildlife, and native grasses. The property offers plenty of privacy given its accessibility.

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The easternmost pasture of the Loma Ranch features pleasant topography, majestic trees, diverse habitat, great wildlife, and native grasses. This ranch will either make a fantastic close in hill country ranch for the new owner or simply a very high quality investment.

JAG FARM & RANCH 1,323 ± Acres | $4,392,360 Victoria & Calhoun Counties, Port Lavaca, TX JAG Farm & Ranch offers an abundance of fishing as well as hunting for waterfowl, hogs, deer, and dove.

The plethora of game combined with blackland row crop ground and pastures makes this a recreational and working property with excellent incomeearning potential.

BEAR MAN BLUFF RANCH 251 ± Acres | $3,900,000 Hardin County, Silsbee, TX Hidden along the banks of the Neches River on a historic high point is Bear Man Bluff Ranch. The stewards of this ranch have transformed the land into a family retreat that features a high-end, authentic Texas ranch lifestyle.

WATERFRONT COMPOUND 2.35 ± Acres | $3,850,000 Travis County, Spicewood, TX This property features a beautiful main home with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a loft/office with views of Lake Travis, and an open-concept living space with generous finishings throughout. This property would make a great investment VRBO or corporate retreat.

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QUIET WATERS 327 ± Acres | $3,750,000 Brazoria County, Danbury, TX Perhaps the finest private bass fishery in the state, Quiet Waters offers multiple large lakes that have been professionally managed to create an unbelievable sporting opportunity less than an hour from Houston.

BLUE HOLE RANCH 462 ± Acres | $3,700,000 Jasper County, Zavalla, TX This is a very rare opportunity to own a part of the Blue Hole and its history. The tract for sale is part of a larger 1,600 acre tract. There is a shared use agreement between the three owners, giving access to the entire 1,600 acres.

ARANSAS RIVER RANCH 1,195 ± Acres | $3,525,250 Refugio County, Woodsboro, TX This Aransas River Ranch is part of Rooke Ranch in Refugio County. This property offers a unique opportunity to own 945-1,200 acres on the Aransas River that includes river bottom with trees, brush, and creeks with opportunities for hunting.

FLYING W RANCH 320 ± Acres | $3,495,000 Nueces County, Corpus Christi, TX This is a rare recreational retreat on the outskirts of Corpus Christi, minutes away from the Crosstown Extension and Weber Road. This 320-acre ranch borders the Legendary King Ranch and is a sportsman’s paradise.

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SUPERIOR LANE RANCH

Just 5 minutes from the Woodlands and Magnolia, this ranch offers a wonderful combination of heavy woods and improved pastures. The property also features a beautiful pond, three more stock tanks, and good roads throughout.

SELKIRK ISLAND RANCH 608 ± Acres | $3,154,650 Matagorda County, Matagorda, TX The Selkirk Island Ranch is an historic ranch on the Colorado River just upriver from Matagorda, TX. The ranch is covered in towering oaks, pecans, cottonwoods, and hackberries and offers outstanding hunting.

ARCENEAUX RANCH 417 ± Acres | $2,995,000 Kerr County, Kerrville, TX The Arceneaux Ranch is very well known in the Texas hunting world. It has an 8,400 +/- sf hacienda and has been a three-time winner of the Trophy Game Records of the World “Ranch of the Year” and “Outfitter of the Year.”

CIRCLE S HUNTING RANCH 520 ± Acres | $2,950,000 Anderson County, Palestine, TX This stunning hilltop ranch is one of a kind. It is high-fenced, infused with superior whitetails, and wooded with a mix of hardwoods and pine plantations. The manicured ranch boasts two complementary, ranch-style homes with far-reaching views.

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CROWELL RANCH 1,067 ± Acres | $2,934,250 Brazoria County, West Columbia, TX The Crowell Ranch is a river bottom ranch located between Angleton and West Columbia. The ranch is a mix of improved pastures in rich alluvial soils and stands of hardwoods. The ranch includes paved road access and Brazos River frontage.

CHAPARRAL RANCH 1,233 ± Acres | $2,774,250 Duval County, Freer, TX This perfect, family-sized South Texas ranch has become available just in time for the upcoming hunting season. Chaparral Ranch exemplifies all that South Texas has to offer, from excellent native wildlife and habitat to a top-notch trophy deer herd.

BLUESTEM PRAIRIE RANCH 841 ± Acres | $2,733,250 Brazoria County, West Columbia, TX Bluestem Prairie Ranch is a quality cattle ranch with a creational upside. This property offers hundreds of acres of thick bluestem, high-quality perimeter fencing, blacktop access, and close proximity to Houston.

WEARDEN NORTH FARM 986 ± Acres | $2,711,500 Jackson County, Ganado, TX The Wearden North Farm is an exceptional recreational property featuring farming income and prime rice land. In an area renowned for its waterfowl hunting, this property provides for some of the best waterfowling opportunities within 100 miles of Houston.

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315 ± Acres | $2,677,500 Kerr County, Center Point, TX Situated at the headwaters of Mason Creek in Kerr County, TX, the Headwaters Ranch is a unique and unspoiled hill country oasis. It boasts a one-of-akind Lake Flato-designed compound overlooking a crystal clear 3-acre spring-fed lake.

B-B RANCH 1,947 ± Acres | $2,579,775 Kinney County, Brackettville, TX Located in the transitional zone between the Rio Grande Plains and the Edwards Plateau, this ranch provides a unique blend of the Hill Country and South Texas with its excellent water system and an abundance of free-ranging game and birds.

SNYDER RANCH 850 ± Acres | $2,507,500 Refugio County, Woodsboro, TX The Snyder Ranch is approximately 850 acres of large oak trees and oak motes along with huge hackberry and mesquite trees. The ranch provides an ideal environment for deer, turkey, dove, quail, and hog hunting.

TURKEY DRAW RANCH 647 ± Acres | $2,490,950 Bee County, Berclair, TX Turkey Draw Ranch is comprised of 647 acres located just south of Berclair. The ranch is mostly covered in native brush, with several drainages, and three tanks, resulting in excellent habitat for whitetail deer, quail, dove and turkey. This is an outstanding recreational hunting tract with a primary focus on the land and wildlife.

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LAMBERT RANCH G PASTURE 930 ± Acres | $2,464,500 Refugio County, Refugio, TX The “G” Pasture of the Lambert Ranch is approximately 930 acres of good grass pasture, scattered brush, and trees as wells as approximately 165 acres of level black dirt farmland. There are scattered oaks, hackberry, and mesquite trees.

PAINTED DREAMS RANCH 84 ± Acres | $2,420,000 Washington County, Brenham, TX Painted Dreams Ranch is a luxury, turn-key ranch located in the rolling hills of Brenham, TX. There is one luxury home, one guest home, multiple barns, and a pond. This stunning ranch offers one-of-a-kind luxury.

LONESOME W RANCH 1,800 ± Acres | $2,385,000 Edwards County, Rocksprings, TX The Lonesome W Ranch is an ideal hunting ranch in northwest Edwards County. With stunning views, large oak trees, and high density game, this property is sure to grab the outdoor enthusiast’s attention.

VALDINA SOUTH PASTURE 1,112.14 ± Acres | $2,218,440 Medina County, D’Hanis, TX The southern pasture of the Valdina Ranch is part of Valdina Farms, located in Medina County where the Hill Country meets the South Texas Plains. These approximately 1,112 acres have the beautiful Seco Creek meandering through the property.

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630 ± Acres | $2,205,000 Lavaca County, Hallettsville, TX Wild Oaks Ranch lies only an hour and thirty minutes from Houston, but once on the ranch, you feel entrenched in the wildness of the property.

Wild Oaks has been mainly untouched for the past 100 years.

VBC INDUSTRIAL 290 ± Acres | $2,100,000 Calhoun County, Seadrift, TX Located between UCC Seadrift Operations (east and south) and Seadrift Coke LP (north), this 290 acre property with 1320 feet of Victoria Barge Canal (VBC) frontage and 3055 feet along Hwy 185 south is well-positioned for industrial or commercial use.

GAZLEY HILLS RANCH 394 ± Acres | $2,009,400 Bastrop County, Smithville, TX The Gazley Hills Ranch sits on the outskirts of Smithville, Texas. Smithville is a quaint country town near the Bastrop/Fayette County Line. Located just 46 miles from the state capital, this property would make for a great commuter ranch.

PASTOS VERDES RANCH 649.38 ± Acres | $2,000,000 Bee County, Beeville, TX This is one of the finest cattle grazing ranches in South Texas, with really good stands of improved and native grasses that are well-suited for a first-class cattle operation. There are nice oak trees scattered throughout the property.

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BLACK DIAMOND RANCH 270 ± Acres | $1,790,000 Milam County, Cameron, TX Black Diamond Ranch is a great hunting property named for the blackjack oaks that you’ll find throughout the high-fenced property. Situated with Harl Creek running through the property, the ranch is heavily wooded with trails and a few open areas.

OAKLANE II RANCH 273 ± Acres | $1,773,200 Colorado County, Columbus, TX Live oaks, gentle rolling topography, ample game, and excellent access from Houston are the primary features of this Colorado County gem. Secluded, but with blacktop access all the way to the gate. The entry to the ranch opens into a park-like setting.

THE SALT MINES 121 ± Acres | $1,750,000 Kleberg County, Riviera, TX The Salt Mines provide an excellent opportunity to own significant waterfront acreage on the protected Laguna Salada Finger of Baffin Bay. With roughly 1,400 ft of Baffin Bay frontage, you have opportunities to fish the rocks and grass lines.

NORTH SIMMS CREEK RANCH 452 ± Acres | $1,700,000 Lampasas County, Lampasas, TX North Simms Creek Ranch is a 452-acre property in northern Lampasas County, Texas. Located 90 miles north of Austin, near the town of Lometa, the ranch spans both sides of beautiful Simms Creek for nearly one-half mile.

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130 ± Acres | $1,700,000 Brazoria County, Danbury, TX Big Sprig Ranch is an outstanding recreational property just outside of Danbury, Texas and is located only 47 miles from downtown Houston.

The ranch includes a modern lodge sitting over two fishing lakes and includes three duck hunting lakes.

CASA MOMBASA 0.65 ± Acres | $1,675,000 Aransas County, Aransas Pass, TX 16 La Buena Vida is located between Rockport and Aransas Pass on the water with a private boat dock.

This is a tropical paradise reminiscent of Puerto Vallarta and feels like you have your own resort oasis, just perfect for family and friends.

DOUCETTE RANCH 487 ± Acres | $1,600,000 Tyler County, Doucette, TX Doucette Ranch is a stunning, rolling hill gem located just north of Woodville in Doucette in Tyler County. Raw ranches this size rarely come to the market. This ranch offers so much for one to mold into their own.

SPRING CREEK RANCH EAST 87 ± Acres | $1,479,000 Waller County, Hempstead, TX Located 20 minutes from the Parkway and 10 minutes from Hempstead and Waller, Spring Creek Ranch East is a beautiful 87 acres with one of the highest points in Waller County on Giboney Road.

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JACK ROAD NORTH 266 ± Acres | $1,463,000 Harris County, Hockley, TX Jack Road North is a 266-acre tallgrass prairie and wetland property that has been operated and maintained by the Katy Prairie Conservancy. This ranch has great wetlands to attract waterfowl, dove, and wetland birds.

BRIDGE CREEK RANCH 200 ± Acres | $1,400,000 Burleson County, Somerville, TX This Brazos Valley ranch has all the elements to make a great recreational property or country showplace–easy access, rolling topography, a mix of bucolic pastures and thick post oak woods, and great water features. All in a very desirable location.

BRAZOS LONG BEND RANCH 188 ± Acres | $1,350,000 Young County, Graford, TX Brazos Long Bend Ranch sits on the Long Bend of the Brazos River where it pours into Possum Kingdom Lake. Very rarely can you find a ranch in this price range with 2.5 miles of river frontage!

OYSTER CREEK RANCH 330 ± Acres | $1,320,000 Brazoria County, Angleton, TX Specimen live oaks and pecans draped in Spanish moss are liberally dispersed across the prairie.

Approximately one mile of timber-lined Oyster Creek frontage enhances the ranch’s beauty. These natural elements combine to lay the foundation for a true showplace ranch.

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87 ± Acres | $1,304,913 Brazoria County, Angleton, TX Republic Ranches, LLC is featuring this beautiful piece of property in fast-growing Brazoria County.

It is located less than an hour from downtown Houston, while offering a tremendous variety of outdoor activities for the whole family.

HACIENDA BAYVIEW 21 ± Acres | $1,300,000 Cameron County, Bayview, TX Step back in time with an 11,500-square foot hacienda built in the early 1920s, surrounded by a 21-acre grapefruit farm, Resaca frontage, and lush landscape minutes from South Padre Island.

TRIPLE R RANCH 322 ± Acres | $1,273,875 Lee & Bastrop Counties, Smithville, TX The property is wooded with an open field on the east side. The Triple R Ranch is on the western edge of the Post Oak Savanna Region. The forested areas of the ranch are a mixture of oak and underbrush.

MADRONE RANCH 310 ± Acres | $1,225,685 Kerr County, Hunt, TX Madrone Valley Ranch is a perfect hunting and recreational ranch at the end of Rocky Top Road.

The ranch is very secluded and features all low fencing with a wide variety of game on the ranch and adjoining ranches.

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TOLIVAR FARM 88 ± Acres | $1,225,000 Jefferson County, Beaumont, TX Located just minutes from Beaumont, Tolivar Farm is a highly improved property. Tolivar Farm has sandy soil, improved pastures, and spectacular horse facilities with twenty-one 12 x 14 stalls with wood and metal framing and two lighted riding rings.

SCHUMANN LAKE RANCH 76.2 ± Acres | $1,200,000 Gillespie County, Albert, TX This Gillespie County ranch has been in the Schumann family since the 1880s. It is located outside of historic Albert, TX in the wine country between Stonewall and Blanco and has everything Hill Country has to offer and more!

COPANO BAY COMPOUND 1 ± Acre | $1,147,700 Aransas County, Rockport, TX With countless updates since 2016, this private and spacious 5,000+ square foot compound on Copano Bay is a must-see for anyone looking for a family, corporate, or executive retreat. The compound has a proven vacation rental history.

CIRCLE M RANCH 84 ± Acres | $1,125,000 Grimes County, Anderson, TX The Circle M Ranch is located in the center of Grimes County, surrounded by rolling hills and open pastures. The country home is nestled among large pine trees with views of the ponds and wet weather creek bottom.

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206.65 ± Acres | $1,100,000 Kleberg County, Kingsville, TX The Lone Palm Ranch is a unique, small-ranch recreational opportunity in the heart of the lower coast’s Big Ranch Country. Over 2.5 miles of live creek frontage along San Fernando Creek and a 4-acre tank provide excellent hunting.

TEHUACANA CREEK RANCH 363 ± Acres | $1,089,000 Freestone County, Streetman, TX Tehuacana Creek Ranch is 368 acres located just a half-mile off of I-45 just outside of Streetman, TX. The ranch is well set up to continue running as a cattle operation or can be used as a fantastic recreational ranch.

PINE GROVE 250 ± Acres | $1,002,600 Polk County, Corrigan, TX Pine Grove is a classic East Texas land tract with amazing terrain and views. The front middle of the tract is open from cleared timber and offers a good driving road. The remainder of the tract is heavy mature timber.

MISSION RIVER RANCH 265 ± Acres | $993,750 Refugio County, Refugio, TX The Mission River Ranch is approximately 265 acres located in Refugio County, Texas, along the Mission River. The ranch is a combination river ranch with huge trees and 2.5 miles of river frontage. The area near the river is loaded with wildlife. It also has upland farmland that provides income to the ranch.

Minerals to be negotiated separately.

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WALNUT HILL RANCH 52.94 ± Acres | $989,000 Grimes County, Navasota, TX This 52 acre ranch epitomizes the title of gentleman’s ranch, with “end of the road” privacy. The signature features of the property are the 5-acre lake loaded with bass as well as the hilltop, three-bed, two-bath ranch house. Proximity to Houston and College Station make this an ideal weekend retreat.

WILD RIVER RANCH 343 ± Acres | $950,000 Victoria County, Victoria, TX Wild is the only word that truly captures the essence of this 343 acre hidden gem. Dropping down into the property, one feels like they are going back in time to an undiscovered world full of bizarre plants and trees, delightful birds, and mysterious animals.

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The Southeast’s rich landscape, history of farming and timberland production, and abundance of fish and game have long made land ownership a worthwhile pursuit and cherished asset.

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SOUTHEAST

GO AWAY 2,500 ± Acres | $12,250,000 Edwards, MS Go Away is considered one of the south Mississippi Delta’s best duck hunting properties, and offers deer, turkey, dove, and quail hunting, as well as bass fishing.

The property has a stately main lodge, pool and pool house, caretaker house, twin Rubico tennis courts, horse stable, dog kennel, and boathouse.

TURKEY PEN 3,233 ± Acres | $8,900,000 Vonore, TN Turkey Pen is an expansive mountain property with many creeks and lake frontage on Chilhowee Lake.

It is by the Cherokee National Forest and also by The Nature Conservancy “Bridging the Smokies Land Protection Project. ” Across the Little Tennessee River is Smoky Mountain National Park.

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1,227 ± Acres | $8,400,000 Somerville, TN The Latitude 35 Farm is an expectational equestrian facility. It was designed after a Argentinian Polo Estancia, anchored by 800 acres of row crop land.

Combined with the Alley Family Farm, this would create one intriguing income producing farm and ranch operation 40 miles east of Memphis.

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FALCON’S NEST 490 ± Acres | $8,250,000 Peducah, KY Falcon’s Nest is situated outside of Paducah, KY and was built with the idea that the outdoorsman shouldn’t have to leave the compound for any wild game pursuit. There are deer, turkey, ducks, dove, bass and crappie, along with a 1,000 yard rifle range, trap and skeet course, bow range and three lakes. There is a horse barn, guest house, four RV hook ups with 50 amp power, water, and sewer.

TRAFFORD LAKE RANCH 1,001 ± Acres | $4,900,000 Immokalee, FL Located 45 minutes from both Naples and Fort Myers, this sporting property provides world-class hunting and fishing. The property has 1.5 miles of frontage on one of the finest largemouth bass fisheries in Florida and tremendous hunting for Osceola turkey, whitetail deer, and alligators.

THE PASSES AT PONTCHARTRAIN 2,189 ± Acres | $4,750,000 Orleans County, New Orleans, LA This property, located at the mouth of Lake Pontchartrain, provides a tremendous development opportunity. Lying between Chef Menteur Pass on the south and The Rigolets Pass on the north, with immediate access to the area’s famous fishing and hunting, re-development prospects are excellent. For the first time in over 100 years, smaller portions of this fantastic recreational property are available in less than its +/-2,189 acre entirety.

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22 ± Acres | $3,000,000 Saint Helena Island, SC Tombee Plantation offers a grand antebellum plantation home and guest lodge on 22± acres of high ground with direct Atlantic Ocean access and 3,000 feet of water frontage, creating a private retreat 10 minutes from downtown Beaufort.

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RIVERVIEW RANCH ON THE SOUTH HOLSTON RIVER 49 ± Acres | $2,650,000 Bristol, TN The secluded Riverview Ranch has a large main house and guest cabin to accommodate family and friends along a productive blue-ribbon trout river. Turkey and deer also inhabit this wild landscape.

ALLEY FAMILY FARM 602 ± Acres | $1,850,000 Somerville, TN This picturesque and peaceful tract of land with good fencing, quality improvements, and extensive water supply offers a wide variety of recreational and income-producing options for the buyer. This wellmaintained property provides a multitude of investment opportunities, while also allowing for savoring and enjoyment of this serene, rustic landscape.

RAINBOW ROCK FARM AT STATION CAMP 212 ± Acres | $975,000 Oneida, TN This is a beautiful property on the Cumberland Plateau, located near the popular Station Camp Horse Camp of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (NRRA), offering fenced pastures, a beautiful residential building site, four car garage, infinity pool, mile-long paved driveway, and a nature-preserve-like gorge with creeks, old growth trees, wildlife, miles of horse and ATV trails, caves, and amazing rock formations.

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Serene, private, protected – Querencia is a haven for rest and restoration of the soul. The beauty of this majestic estate will embrace you with tranquil peacefulness.

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6 MILE CREEK RANCH 1,769 Âą Acres | $14,000,000 Colfax County, Eagle Nest, NM Majestic. Stunning. Paradise. These words perfectly describe this once in a lifetime offering. Wheeler Peak rises above the ranch to the west and Eagles Nest Lake is framed below the Touch Me Not and Baldy Mountains to the east. Expansive views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains will captivate you from anywhere on the ranch.

BLEDSOE RANCH ON THE CANEY RIVER 3,054 Âą Acres | $9,162,000 Rogers County, Claremore, OK The Bledsoe Ranch on the Caney River is a unique combination of cattle and recreational property in northeast Oklahoma. Ranches of this size do not come on the market often in this area, and this ranch also lends itself to potential future development. This live-water property has about 5.5 miles of the Caney River as its boundary and is almost in the shape of a horseshoe with the river surrounding it.

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DOUBLE S RANCH 4,960 Âą Acres | $5,456,000 Texas County, Texhoma, OK This historic and productive short grass ranch is in the south-central part of the Oklahoma panhandle, with a headquarters tucked away on the leeward side of a beautiful bluff overlooking it all. The Double S is a carefully-managed ranch in great condition that has been producing some of the finest quality black Angus cows for over 20 years and and serves as home to a variety of healthy wildlife species.

NORTH CANADIAN RIVER RANCH 1,230 Âą Acres | $3,195 000 Woodward County, Woodward, OK The North Canadian River Ranch is an impeccable live-water hunting and recreational trophy property that stands out from other ranches on the market.

It has diverse terrain and a terrific lodge in a serene setting complete with a top-notch grass airstrip.

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1,113 ± Acres | $2,850,000 Denio, NV Moser Ranch is a Nevada/Oregon ranch near Denio, Nevada with deeded land and BLM permits in both states. The Cow Lakes shares allow for another 200+ cows and the ranch can put up enough hay for 450+ cows.

BOSWELL RANCH 560 ± Acres | $1,700,000 Choctaw County, Boswell, OK The Boswell Ranch is an improved grazing property that has a taste for recreation as well. A quality ranch home along with other improvements provides the owner of this southern Oklahoma ranch with many opportunities.

QUERENCIA 250 ± Acres | $1,685,000 Rio Arriba County, Youngsville, NM Querencia is a haven for rest and restoration of the soul. The beauty of this majestic estate will embrace you with its tranquility. The 250-acre retreat sits high on a mesa enveloped by the famed Pedernal, Alta Mesa, and Mesa Naranjo formations.

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MEXICO

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It is not often one has the opportunity to purchase a ranch with all the quality characteristics of good weather, large size, quality production, and excellent location. Access immediately upon driving across the border from the United States makes it one of a kind.

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BERRENDO- PALMA RANCHES 160,857 ± Acres | Contact Broker Janos, Chihuahua, MX It is not often one has the opportunity to purchase a ranch with all the quality characteristics of good weather, large size, quality production, and excellent location. This high Chihuahua ranch lies in a very productive region with gentle valleys and rolling hills and represents some of the most premier grazing country available on the market for the serious cattle rancher.

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COLORADO

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Colorado offers a diverse landscape that features sweeping vistas, rugged, snow-capped mountains, vast rolling grasslands, desert canyons of red rock, and beautiful blues skies. With 53 peaks over 14,000 feet, an abundance of trout-filled streams, creeks, and rivers, Colorado is undoubtedly an outdoor lover’s paradise.

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BLUE CREEK RANCH 693 ± Acres | $6,900,000 Cimarron, CO In operation since 2003, nowhere else offers the quality of elk or experience like Blue Creek Ranch.

The scenery, lodging, amenities, and the number of giant elk taken are second to none. Blue Creek Ranch consists of three parcels located in the heart of Western Colorado. The upper ranch and lodge are nestled in the high country between Montrose and Gunnison, while the lower Red Bluff Ranch is near Cedaredge below the Grand Mesa.

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1,811 ± Acres | $3,950,000 Guffey, CO The ranch has outstanding elk and mule deer hunting, terrific ATV terrain, equestrian trails, live water creek, cattle pasture, water rights, and the ability to raise a hay crop. There is a large variety of wildlife and plant life on the ranch.

ESCALERA RANCH 447 ± Acres | $3,350,000 La Veta, CO Escalera has been called the premier ranch in southern Colorado, with its incredible location and dramatic views of the West Spanish Peaks, vertical dike wall formations and the Sangre de Cristo mountain chain that runs from Colorado to Santa Fe, NM this ranch property is the perfect combination of private retreat and productive land.

MOUNTAIN EQUESTRIAN PARADISE 88 ± Acres | $2,500,000 Archuleta County, Pagosa Springs, CO Tucked away in a mountain meadow yet only eight miles to the quaint town of Pagosa Springs, this equestrian property is absolute perfection.

Surrounded by the majestic San Juan Mountain range, the ranch offers a diverse terrain of valley and hilltop with breathtaking views.

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CHASTAIN HOMESTEAD 300 ± Acres | $2,058,000 La Veta, CO Chastain Homestead is an original homestead and a great horse or cattle property with meadows.

Wahatoya Creek runs through and there are irrigation water rights. This 300 ± acres is on the east edge of the quaint little southern Colorado town of La Veta, CO.

SPORTSMAN RIVER FARM 112 ± Acres | $1,890,000 Pagosa Springs, CO Sportsman River Farm is 112± acres (60± acres is river bottom) including 30 irrigated acres and pastures, both sides of the San Juan River, and private access to Carson National Forest. There is a two bedroom, two bath home and separate living space above the garage.

JAWBONE CANYON RANCH 106 ± Acres | $1,800,000 Archuleta County, Pagosa Springs, CO The natural beauty of this ranch is outstanding, with rolling hills, lush fields, large stands of Ponderosa pines and aspen groves all surrounded by breathtaking mountain ranges. This amazing ranch possesses a peace and tranquility that makes you feel at one with nature.

MOUNTAIN RETREAT 50 ± Acres | $1,700,000 Archuleta County, Pagosa Springs, CO Surrounded by the San Juan Mountain range, this 50-acre estate offers a diverse terrain of valley and hilltop with stunning views. The exquisite custom home affords the utmost in privacy as it is enveloped by the magnificent mountain landscape with no neighbors in sight.

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760 ± Acres | $1,625,000 Beulah, CO Wales Canyon Ranch is a wonderful mix of iconic Colorado native grass pasture, stunning forested canyon land, and expansive views of nearby mountains and the distant plains. The ranch is conserved for future generations and offers three building envelopes.

CEDARWOOD RANCH 1,085.3 ± Acres | $1,090,000 Colorado City, CO Cedarwood Ranch features abundant grass, multiple springs/seeps, pinion and juniper hillsides, and a dramatic setting on the Huerfano River Canyon. The ranch has supported a cattle grazing operation in the past. Power is nearby and could easily be brought to the property line.

UP THE CREEK RANCH 75 ± Acres | $757,000 Silt, CO Located one hour from Aspen and ninety minutes from Beaver Creek and Vail, Up the Creek Ranch is a unique combination of a hunting retreat and small farm/ cattle ranch. This off-grid property has seven pastures, four ponds, and a lodge home.

CORNER POST RANCH 40 ± Acres | $752,000 Nathrop, CO The Corner Post Ranch is uniquely situated in the central Colorado area often referred to as the Heart of the Rockies. Corner Post Ranch offers exceptional value and is priced to move.

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OREGON

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The John Day River, Oregon’s longest undammed river, flows for approximately 281± miles, culminating in the Columbia River. Although best known for its smallmouth bass fishing, it is famous for its wild steelhead; one of the last all-wild runs of anadromous fish east of the Cascade Mountains.

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HORSESHOE BAR RANCH ON THE JOHN DAY RIVER 29,268± Acres | $ 16,950,000 Antelope, OR The ranch boasts 29,268± acres, plus 11,000± acres of BLM grazing permits and a 320± acres state of Oregon lease. The John Day winds through the ranch for 15.5 miles, including 8± miles of deeded frontage.

This ranch offers upland gamebird, waterfowl, and big game hunting, plus fly fishing for steelhead and smallmouth bass.

CIRCLE W RANCH 11,111 ± Acres | $10,899,000 Spray, OR Amazing big game opportunities on the wild and scenic John Day River. Circle W Ranch is known for its trophy bulls and bucks. Located in the Fossil Hunting Unit, which is arguably the best hunting unit in Oregon.

Benefits of this ranch include six bull elk and six buck deer LOP tags and Oregon’s highest draw success rate for controlled hunts. Wild bison hunting is also possible on the Circle W (no tags required).

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FLYING S RANCH 14,471 ± Acres | $8,900,000 Canyon City, OR The Flying S Ranch has been owned and operated for over 75 years by the Schnabele Family and offers 14,471± contiguous acres of Oregon’s best, just 90 miles east of Prineville on the breaks of the South Fork of the John Day River. Nine creeks run for 20± miles through timber and high mountain meadows.

Headquarters include a single level 2,564± square foot house built in 2012. Bunkhouse, shop, barn, corrals, and more.

OBENDORF RANCH 2,436.4 ± Acres | $8,500,000 Jordan Valley, OR Obendorf Ranch is a very productive, improved cow/calf ranch that will run 900+ cows, sell hay, and background the calves. There is irrigated deeded land inside the permit with reservoir water. Obendorf has great water rights (both surface and well water) and offers new pipe corrals, a new home, and 900 calf feed yard. The irrigated ground produces alfalfa, corn, and wild hay. It can be purchased with cattle and equipment.

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1,474 ± Acres | $5,950,000 Burns, OR Weaver Springs is a productive hay and livestock property outside of Burns with 1,065± acres of irrigation (ten pivots and groundwater wells) and incredible soil. The property produces large quantities of alfalfa dairy hay, grass hay, and wheat. A paved road offers easy access to the property, which has a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home (currently being remodeled), a shop, hay sheds with 3,000± ton hay storage, certified truck scales, and a cattle feedlot, accommodating up to 300 head.

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LOWER MIDDLE FORK RANCH 9,382 ± Acres | $5,899,000 Ritter, OR The Lower Middle Fork Ranch boasts 5± miles of the John Day Middle Fork River and deeded lands in both Desolation and Northside hunting units. Mule deer and Rocky Mountain elk are abundant. The Lower Middle Fork Ranch offers six months of summer grazing for 400± cow/calf pairs. An out the gate USFS Permit of 17,000± acres coupled with nearly 9,382± acres of rangeland and meadows produce plenty of summer feed and water for 400± pairs.

BEAR CREEK VALLEY RANCH 1,441.9 ± Acres | $5,500,000 La Grande, OR Located in one of the most beautiful valleys in the state, just minutes from the university town of La Grande, Bear Creek Valley Ranch, with its timbered and open pastures, draws, riparian areas and meadows, four creeks, five developed ponds and the 1.25± miles of the Grande Rhonde River flowing through, is a lush home to livestock and wildlife alike.

ROSENBAUM CANYON 5,030 ± Acres | $4,895,000 Fossil, OR Rosenbaum Canyon is a classic Central Oregon ranch with mature stands of trees interspersed with open, grassy meadows, and rocky rims. The ranch offers five mule deer and five elk LOP tags. Only a fiveminute drive to the John Day River, this property offers year-round recreation.

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GLASS BUTTE RANCH 17,193 ± Acres | $3,900,000 Hampton, OR An efficient, outside, desert cattle operation with a huge deeded base. Cattle are out most of the year.

There are 17,833± deeded acres combined with a large BLM permit with 4,323 AUMs. The ranch is fenced, cross fenced and has been in operation for many years.

Minimal improvements with no hay ground.

INDIAN CREEK RANCH 1,382 ± Acres | $3,495,000 John Day, OR Indian Creek Ranch is a compact and productive cow/calf and/or yearling grass ranch in an ideal setting. It has 847 acres of water rights plus tailwater and a great forest permit and should run 350+ cows or 900 to 1,200 yearlings.

DEBACA RANCH 767 ± Acres | $3,425,000 Prineville, OR Debaca Ranch sits on 767± acres, 327± of which are irrigated, and has new steel working corrals, a pivot, shop, two hay sheds, two homes, and a private lake.

This ranch has been a successful working cattle and hay ranch in an ideal location.

SADDLE MOUNTAIN RANCH 3,541 ± Acres | $3,250,000 Milton-Freewater, OR Saddle Mountain Ranch offers deep canyons, dense timbered draws, water, and open, southfacing, grass-covered slopes. Wildlife is diverse and includes a large elk herd, whitetail, mule deer, bear, wolves, turkey, and blue grouse.

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1,280 ± Acres | $2,999,000 Chemult, OR Sellers Marsh offers 1,280± acres with 500± acres of irrigation and 800± acres of timber/grazing land 15± miles east of Chemult. The extremely private acreage, private water supply, big game hunting, fishing, timber, and unsurpassed grazing provide many opportunities.

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UMPQUA RIVER ESTATE 39.5 ± Acres | $2,950,000 Umpqua, OR Privacy and luxury greet you at the security-gated entry leading to this incredible estate on the Umpqua River with two homes, shops, small vineyard, greenhouse, RV garage, and amazing views. The 6000+ square foot main home is a true masterpiece.

SUMPTER VALLEY ELKHORN VIEW RANCH 2,263.67 ± Acres | $2,725,000 Sumpter, OR Beautiful mountain valley ranch right next to the historic gold mining town of Sumpter. Enjoy the dramatic Elkhorn Mountain views, wildflowers, irrigated and native meadows, open and timbered pastures, yet just 34± minutes to Baker City and Interstate 84. Joins USFS. Thousands of Rocky Mountain elk callOregon’s Blue Mountains home. Hunting and fishing opportunities abound!

WOOD CREEK RANCH 1,328 ± Acres | $2,640,000 Hereford, OR Located in a traditional ranching community, this is a compact, productive ranch with stored irrigation water from the Unity Reservoir. Wild meadows and alfalfa are irrigated by gated pipe, flood, and wheel lines. A forest permit for 185 cows is available from June to October.

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JOHNSON CREEK RANCH 570 ± Acres | $2,600,000 Prineville, OR This amazing Central Oregon ranch offers a total of 570± acres of wide-open spaces, 215± acres of irrigation (145.5 OID Irrigation, 70± Johnson Creek Reservoir), a home, brand new cattle handling facilities, new hay shed, shop, horse barn, and LOP tags.

DRY CREEK HUNTING RESERVE 1,741 ± Acres | $2,500,000 Prineville, OR Dry Creek Hunting Reserve offers 1,741± acres in an excellent hunting area with public land access and LOP tags for elk and mule deer. Situated between two large alfalfa farms, the Reserve has spectacular views, active springs, and one seasonal stream.

DANENS RANCH 4,723 ± Acres | $2,300,000 Ironside, OR Danens Ranch on Rose Creek is part of the tiny town of Ironside, OR. The ranch is farm ground with productive soil and irrigation. The rangeland is in one block with draws, rims, and canyons offering pasture and excellent mule deer and antelope habitat.

TOR S FARMS, LLC 632.5 ± Acres | $2,200,000 Burns, OR Tor S Farms, LLC. is a productive hay farm with four Zimmatic pivots (three pivots producing 6+ tons of alfalfa/acre and one pivot in triticale that should produce 3.5 tons) and eight wells currently in use. This property should produce 2,500+ tons of hay a year.

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160 ± Acres | $1,995,000 Madras, OR Central Oregon’s Sunnyfield Farm, adjoining public lands, is a high-value weed seed free horse hay farm. Under an hour from Bend, this property has a custom home, hay and machine sheds, full circle pivot, a shop/barn, and 125± acres of private well irrigation.

WEST BASIN RANCH 440 ± Acress | $1,595,000 Bend, OR The West Basin Ranch features 440± acres of deeded rangeland adjoining thousands of acres of public land, an indoor riding arena with an apartment, a horse barn, and a four-bedroom home. The ranch can support livestock, deer, antelope, elk, and more.

LUELLING RANCH ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER 155.38 ± Acres | $1,495,000 Madras, OR Beautiful mountain valley ranch right next to the historic gold mining town of Sumpter. Enjoy the dramatic Elkhorn Mountain views, wildflowers, irrigated and native meadows, open and timbered pastures, yet just 34± minutes to Baker City and Interstate 84. Joins USFS. Thousands of Rocky Mountain elk call Oregon’s Blue Mountains home.

Hunting and fishing opportunities abound!

RANCHER’S DREAM 118 ± Acres | $1,490,000 Powell Butte, OR Rancher’s Dream is a productive ranch with 118± acres of fenced pasture, ponds, a 2,647± square foot custom home, a two-story farmhouse, shop, two barns, corrals, a covered riding area, horse turnouts and 111± acres of irrigation from Central Oregon Irrigation.

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FRIZZELL CREEK RANCH 165 ± Acres | $1,275,000 Summerville, OR Frizzell Creek Ranch is at the base of the Wallowa Whitman National Forest just north of La Grande.

The ranch is at the end of a county road with Blue Mountains access, and the home overlooks a meadow and the Eagle Cap Wilderness.

BEAR CREEK PHEASANT FARM 270 ± Acres | $1,250,000 Junction City, OR The property has been used as a cattle ranch, hunting/ fishing preserve, educational retreat and dog training grounds, where many local sportsmen, hunting groups, and nature foundations have enjoyed the abundance of wildlife, fish, upland game birds, and waterfowl.

FLORENCE RIVERFRONT FARM 50 ± Acres | $1,250,000 Florence, OR This riverfront farm is magical, with thoughtful details throughout the 50 ± acres: a lovely 3,488 SF home, 1,867 SF guest house/music studio, shop, livestock fencing, irrigation rights, and spring water, and river frontage near Florence on the scenic Oregon Coast!

HUBBEL MEADOW RANCH 473.79 ± Acres | $1,195,000 Fossil, OR Hubbel Meadow Ranch offers a two-bedroom, twobathroom home, a shop with living quarters, and a bunkhouse. This property has amazing mountain and meadow views, a private lake, and excellent hunting in one of Oregon’s best hunting units (Fossil-45) with two Land Owner Preference tags.

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19.87 ± Acres | $995,000 Redmond, OR Well-appointed ranch style home and horse property with irrigable acres, excellent exposure and about 700 feet of Deschutes River rim, Cascade Mountain views, and conveniently located just minutes from Redmond, Oregon.

THE HALL FIELD 621.29 ± Acres | $995,000 John Day, OR The Hall Field offers private mountain living close to town. The terrain changes with the elevation from open grassland with some pine to heavy timber.

Several springs, a small pond, and Dissel Creek are on the property. Currently used for summer pasture.

INDIAN CAMP ON PINE CREEK 1,380 ± Acres | $899,000 Ashwood, OR Accessed by a county road, this hunting and grazing property features jaw-dropping Cascade Mountain views, an excellent local population of mule deer, elk, and antelope, and LOP tags for mule deer and elk.

This is the perfect remote hunting property just three hours from Portland.

LUCE CREEK 920 ± Acres | $850,000 John Day, OR This is a private timber hunting retreat in the Strawberry Mountains just outside of John Day with a good seasonal road, spring creeks, and ponds.

Qualifies for bull elk and buck deer LOP tags. There is a possibility of dividing it into five parcels.

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PAINTED SKIES RANCH 175 ± Acres | $874,000 Maupin, OR In search of amazing views, excellent privacy and an outstanding location, all under a million dollars?

Painted Skies Ranch has it all with 2 L.O.P. tags, excellent deer and waterfowl bird hunting and 127± acres of fertile irrigated ground.

NO BAD DAYS RIVER RETREAT 120 ± Acres | $825,000 LaPine, OR With the Little Deschutes River, amazing views and it’s all conveniently located in the middle of everything Central Oregon has to offer. Big game hunting and fishing are accessible on the property and you are just minutes away from world class skiing, Cascade Lakes and some of the best hiking the region has to offer.

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43 ± Acres | $2,900,000 Glenns Ferry, ID Crossings Winery, along the banks of the Snake River in south-central Idaho, is a beautiful, awardwinning vineyard. The property consists of 43± acres, 11.5 acres of grapes, restaurant/bar/wine making facility, a nine-hole golf course, and RV park.

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LOOKINGGLASS VINEYARD ESTATE 142.94 ± Acres | $2,750,000 Roseburg, OR This vineyard offers 142± acres with 76± acres planted in Pinot Noir, a historic barn, and a lovely threebedroom, two-bath home in the Umpqua Valley’s wine region. It has perimeter deer fencing, drip irrigation, wind machines for frost protection, an equipment shop, and more.

LOOKINGGLASS RANCH & VINEYARD 128 ± Acres | $1,750,000 Roseburg, OR Lookingglass Ranch & Vineyard consists of 128 ± acres with 53 acres planted in Pinot Noir (41 acres of one-year-old vines and 12 acres of new plantings), pumping and filtration systems, irrigation ponds, a historic home, shop, barn, and mobile homes.

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Nestled at the base of the continental divide in north central Idaho, the Little Eight Mile Ranch on the Lemhi River is one the most scenic and prolific sporting ranches in the Rocky Mountain West. A true river to mountain offering, this property is home to an abundance of wildlife.

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LITTLE EIGHT MILE RANCH ON THE LEMHI RIVER 9,303 ± Acres | $ 23,775,000 Leadore, ID The Little Eight Mile Ranch is one the most scenic and prolific sporting ranches in the Rocky Mountain West. Comprised of 9,303± deeded acres and 65,919± leased acres, the expansive ranch features 10.5± miles of the Lemhi River, a private, wild trout fishery, plus miles of spring creeks and mountain streams.

BLACK ROCK RANCH 1,140 ± Acres | $14,900,000 Harrison, ID This ranch along the shores of Coeur d’Alene Lake includes fenced pastures, horse barns and facilities, and an estate overlooking the lake. Improvements include an indoor arena, 16-stall horse barn, stallion barn with attached reception area and guest home, employee housing, a lab with breeding and birthing stalls, plus various farm buildings and horse training facilities.

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HIGH DESERT RANCH 4,068 ± Acres | $5,796,900 Preston, ID The High Desert Ranch offers 4,068± deeded acres plus 2,000± acres of adjacent BLM land, with views overlooking the Bear River and the Caribou National Forest. The owners have maximized agricultural productivity while preserving wildlife habitat. Gently rolling hills of grass and CRP transition into thick oldgrowth mountain maple forests laden with springs and ponds, making this a beautiful and diverse property.

CHAMPAGNE CREEK RANCH 4,100 ± Acres | $4,975,000 Arco, ID Champagne Creek Ranch is a beautiful turn-key operation with a lodge, yurts for rental, and a residence located only 1.5 hours east of Sun Valley and one hour west of Idaho Falls. The property has great mountain views and wild game year-round. It can handle approximately 300 cow-calf pairs, with hay ground in the valley making it the perfect full-time operation. Champagne Creek Ranch offers seclusion with easy access from county maintained roads.

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6,080 ± Acres | $4,960,000 Wieser, ID Mann Creek Ranch has 6,080 ± deeded acres and 1,200 ± acres of BLM fenced into the ranch, offering cattle grazing and lots of wildlife. Three year-round creeks flow through in addition to multiple seasonal creeks and over 40 ponds. The property borders public land.

TWIN SISTERS RANCH 3,330 ± Acres | $4,175,000 Indian Valley, ID Twin Sisters Ranch consists of 3,300± deeded acres in Indian Valley with three year-round creeks and the Little Weiser River running through it. It borders Payette National Forest, offering excellent hunting. It has a new log cabin, shop, garage, corral, and tack room.

TEN MILE CREEK RANCH 2,920 ± Acres | $3,500,000 Lewiston, ID This one-of-a-kind property offers world-class salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and bass fishing, and upland bird and trophy mule deer hunting. The ranch’s steep cliffs are home to hundreds of bighorn sheep and various species of birds, making for exciting year-round wildlife viewing.

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SPARKES, ELLSWORTH RANCH 998 ± Acres | $3,495,000 Carey, ID The Sparkes, Ellsworth Ranch consists of 998 ± deeded acres with 543 ± acres of irrigated crop ground and pasture. The ranch runs 125 head of black Angus cows and calves. An additional 203 ± acres with water rights are just west of the property.

CUDDY MOUNTAIN RANCH 1,048 ± Acres | $2,750,000 Cambridge, ID The diverse habitat and bordering national forest make this ranch a wildlife haven and a fantastic property for recreation and hunting. The private setting, two homes, three live creeks, water and timber rights and a private runway with a hangar make this a property you are going to want to experience!

SHERBINE RANCH 451 ± Acres | $2,400,000 Bellevue, ID This is highly desirable farm ground with soils that can produce a variety of crops and sustain cattle production.

An income-producing property in such a desirable location makes for a perfect long-term investment.

CLEARWATER RIVER PLACE 347 ± Acress | $2,250,000 Kooskia, ID Clearwater River Place boasts 347± secluded acres on the scenic Clearwater River (home to Chinook, trout, and steelhead), accented by ponds, meadows, and abundant wildlife in the apple orchard and meadow.

A cable tram provides secondary access across the river to the custom home.

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1,331 ± Acres | $2,200,000 Bone, ID Mountain View Ranch offers year-round creeks and springs, aspen groves and dark north-facing slopes of pine trees, and several large grassy meadows, all near Grays Lake Refuge and an hour from Idaho Falls. A seasonal pasture for cattle provides incomegenerating opportunities.

TETON RIVER HEADWATERS 151 ± Acres | $1,980,000 Driggs, ID The Teton River Headwaters is between Driggs and Victor and just 20 minutes from Jackson Hole, with private access to Trail Creek and the Teton River for fishing, and open space and ponds for waterfowl.

County roads provide easy access to the property.

LAVA HOT SPRINGS RANCH 970 ± Acres | $1,050,000 Lava Hot Springs, ID The Lava Hot Springs property is split into 650 and 320-acre parcels divided by state ground. Beautiful views extend across the valley. Lava is located on the east side of the Baldy Mountain, three miles south of the Lava Hot Springs Recreation Area.

GRIZZLY CREEK RANCH 760 ± Acres | $850,000 Cambridge, ID The Grizzly Creek Ranch consists of 760± acres south of Cuddy Mountain with Grizzly Creek flowing through. The property borders BLM to the north and south. The Payette National Forest is 3± miles to the north, and Boise is two hours away.

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If it’s serenity and untouched beauty you seek, look no further than Wyoming. Wyoming land features some of the finest sporting, hunting and fly-fishing opportunities, agricultural and cattle operations and equestrian properties in the country.

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STONEGATE 35.79 ± Acres | $1,960,000 Saratoga, WY Stonegate is comprised of 35± acres with direct access to over 47,000 acres of BLM lands, which join National Forest land. An irrigated hay meadow accommodates horses, and the Encampment River is just 10 minutes away. The property features a residence and barn.

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This ranch has, for many years, been the most sought after location for recreational ranches in Montana because of the abundant wildlife and fishery resources as well as some of the most dramatic scenery in the Northern Rockies. Once you visit the Yellowstone Basin Ranch, you will quickly learn how the area earned its reputation.

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WILD HORSE MOUNTAIN RANCH 18,300 Âą Acres | $11,621,000 Missoula, MT A true rarity in the Missoula Valley, this large block of land just west of town provides an opportunity for a year-round residence, a recreational retreat, or an investment play. The hunting opportunities on site are tremendous and fishing opportunities along the Clark Fork are great.

H & J QUARTERS FARM 5,476 Âą Acres | $10,700,000 Ethridge, MT A rare opportunity to own the H & J Quarters Farm which has been tightly held by one family for over 100 years. The farm sits in the heart of the Golden Triangle with the backdrop of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain Front in the distance and in a region valued for its consistent high quality grain production.

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ENGWIS RANCH 5,556 ± Acres | $10,500,000 Big Timber, MT Along 3.5± miles of the Yellowstone River is the Engwis Ranch, surrounded by Big Sky views.

Positioned conveniently between Livingston and Big Timber, the ranch’s 5,556± diversified acres have been meticulously managed for 37 years. Tree-lined coulées and drainages serve as excellent wildlife corridors. As its elevation drops, grasslands and meadows splinter into pivot-irrigated fields.

BRIDGER SHADOWS FARM 735 ± Acres | $10,294,895 Bozeman, MT This property is a beautiful 735± acre ranch that has been in the same family operation since the early 1940s. The Bridger Mountains provide a stunning melodic backdrop with 360-degree views of the entire Gallatin Valley.

Located just 5± miles north of Bozeman, this property offers endless possibilities for the new owner.

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3,944 ± Acres | $8,525,000 Ethridge, MT G&S Land and Cattle Farm is formally offered for sale for the first time! The farm is in a region valued for consistent quality grain production, with the bonus of a Rocky Mountain backdrop. It consists of 3,944± total acres, including 480± acres of existing farmland, 2,500± acres in a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) which may be farmed in 2020 and could be used for Certified Organic crops. Existing wind turbines offer additional income.

HIGH ALPINE RANCH 1,261 ± Acres | $8,500,000 Big Timber, MT The stunning High Alpine Ranch is positioned alongside Big Timber Creek with breathtaking views of the Crazy and Absarokee Mountains. The 1,261± diverse acres feature excellent trout fishing, upland bird hunting, and big game hunting. The ranch has a rare amenity for a western ranch, a 3,800± square foot modern masterpiece surrounded by four spring-fed ponds and the creek. The ranch also has a guest house, caretakers home, and multiple barns and outbuildings.

V TIMBER CREEK RANCH 4,685 ± Acres | $7,995,000 Ennis, MT Approximately 10 miles to the fly fishing mecca that is Ennis, Montana and only a 3± mile drive to historic Virginia City, V Timber Creek Ranch consists of 4,685± deeded acres bordering BLM and state land, providing the owner with thousands of acres of deeded and public land to recreate on.

Boasting majestic vistas with Big Sky views, this property is truly one of a kind.

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NORTH BOULDER RIVER RANCH 2,687.65 ± Acres | $7,450,000 Cardwell, MT In the shadow of Bull Mountain, just 50 minutes west of Bozeman sits the 2,687± acre wildlife-rich North Boulder River Ranch. This valley property has a diverse landscape and enjoys views of seven mountain ranges. The ranch boasts 1.2± miles of both sides of the North Boulder River and the property borders extensive public land.

TRAPPER VIEW RANCH 689 ± Acres | $7,250,000 Darby, MT Trapper View Ranch is 689± acres of pristine meadows, timber, grassy benches, and irrigated cropland. Trapper Peak looms above at 10,100 feet.

National Forest Service land is on the western border and larger private ranches are to the south and north. Adjacent to the Forest Service land lies one of the largest wildernesses in the Lower 48. The offering includes a 20± acre parcel on the Bitterroot River, perfect for building a guest cabin.

ABSAROKA MOON RETREAT 50 ± Acres | $7,200,000 Livingston, MT An extraordinary property located in one of the most spectacular settings in North America. Nestled at the foot of the Absaroka Mountain Range near Deep Creek in the northeastern corner of Montana’s famed Paradise Valley, all five structures feature breathtaking views of 9,000 to 11,000-foot peaks – many rising dramatically just 2,000 yards from the main house and others winding 30 miles downrange to the south.

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934 ± Acres | $7,000,000 Bozeman, MT The Aspen Canyon Ranch consists of five parcels totaling 934± acres and is ideally located between Bozeman and the Paradise Valley, with amazing views of the Absarokee/Beartooth Mountains, Chimney Rock, and the Gallatin Mountains. The wildlife-filled property features rolling grass hills and pastures and aspen and willow-lined draws leading to timber-covered mountains. The road system accesses most of the ranch and provides numerous building options with outstanding views and ultimate privacy and tranquility.

MOUNTAIN VIEWS RANCH ON THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER 1,800 ± Acres | $6,500,000 Big Timber, MT The Mountain Views Ranch on the Yellowstone River is a world-class offering on one of the world’s greatest fly fishing rivers. It is one of the best located and well-managed ranches in the west. The stewardship this ranch has received is nothing short of magnificent. With endless recreational amenities and a productive agricultural operation, this ranch truly has everything you could ever need.

DIAMOND HITCH SKI CHALET (SKI-IN, SKI-OUT) 1.02 ± Acres | $5,950,000 Big Sky, MT Diamond Hitch Ski Chalet is one of the finest private homes in Big Sky/Moonlight Basin. Completed in 2017, this spectacular slope-side 7,211± SF home sits on over an acre of land and boasts exceptional ski-in/ ski-out access to Big Sky and Moonlight Basin. This tasteful chalet is the ideal place to spend time with family and friends. Fully furnished and turn-key, it’s a wonderful vacation home or rental property for all seasons!

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NEVADA SPRING CREEK RANCH 1,185 ± Acres | $5,850,000 Helmville, MT This stunning ranch possesses 4.3± miles of restored spring creek from its source to Nevada Creek, 5.5± miles of Nevada Creek, 1.3± miles of Wasson Creek, and almost 300 acres of restored wetlands, which support tremendous trout fishing, waterfowl hunting, whitetail deer, and a herd of elk that frequently visit the ranch.

DEEP CANYON RANCH 580 ± Acres | $4,995,000 Choteau, MT The unencumbered Deep Canyon Ranch is located along the coveted Rocky Mountain Front and Teton Canyon River Valley. Private and historic, the ranch consists of 580± deeded acres and 360± BLM leased acres near 1.5 million+ acres of National Forest and Wilderness Lands.

MILLER RANCH ON THE RUBY RIVER 304 ± Acres | $4,750,000 Alder, MT The 304± acre Miller Ranch is near Alder, MT and features 1.5± miles of frontage on the semi-private Ruby River and views of surrounding mountains.

The riparian area supports a whitetail population and excellent waterfowl hunting. The ranch produces grass/ alfalfa hay.

BLACKLEAF CATTLE COMPANY 6,799 ± Acres | $4,695,000 Choteau, MT The Blackleaf Cattle Company cascades from the Rocky Mountain Front towards expansive grasslands, and features a diverse landscape. The neighboring Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and Blackleaf Wildlife Management Area, and preservation efforts along the Rocky Mountain Front protect from development.

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3,345 ± Acres | $4,495,000 Norris, MT Cold Springs Ranch is near world-class fishing on the Lower Madison River. Bisected by Cold Springs Creek, numerous springs provide for grazing cattle and resident elk. The ranch borders state and BLM land and features modest improvements.

3,345 acres for $4,495,000 2,537 acres for $3,500,000 • 808 acre for $1,200,000

WEST HOUND CREEK RANCH 2,728 ± Acres | $4,495,000 Cascade, MT Located 23± miles south of Cascade, Montana, West Hound Creek Ranch consists of 2,728± deeded contiguous acres with over three miles of Hound Creek running through the property and excellent big-game hunting. It’s ideally located between the Missouri and Smith Rivers.

VALLEY VIEWS AT BRIDGER SHADOWS FARM 308 ± Acres | $4,241,600 Bozeman, MT Valley Views at Bridger Shadows Farm is minutes from Bozeman. The Bridger Mountains provide a stunning backdrop with 360-degree views of the Gallatin Valley. This property offers endless possibilities, including hunting, ranching/farming, riding, and land development.

MISSOURI RIVER GETAWAY 59.46 ± Acres | $3,995,000 Craig, MT Missouri River Getaway has an amazing .7± miles of frontage on the Missouri, providing excellent fishing and wildlife habitat. The property boasts a 5,966± SF home with expansive views of the surrounding timbered hillsides, dramatic cliffs, fertile valley, and trout-rich waters.

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YELLOWSTONE BASIN RANCH 294 ± Acres | $3,990,000 West Yellowstone, MT The Yellowstone Basin Ranch is under ten minutes from West Yellowstone. On property, two spring-fed reservoirs, 4.4± miles of Denny and Ditch Creeks, and 1.4± miles of the South Fork of the Madison River are perfect for fishing.

THE REFUGE 161 ± Acres | $3,900,000 Belgrade, MT Here you will find rolling hills with lush riparian areas and a year-round spring that babbles down to a private pond, providing an important water source for the wildlife that call the ranch home. This striking family retreat is impeccably maintained, boasting views of the Bridger Mountains and valley below.

ASPEN DRAW AT BRIDGER SHADOWS FARM 240 ± Acres | $3,540,000 Bozeman, MT Aspen Draw at Bridger Shadows Farm is a 240± acre property in the Gallatin Valley with great building sites with Bridger Mountain and Gallatin Valley views. Minutes from Bozeman, this property offers endless possibilities including hunting, ranching/farming, and riding.

SILVER CREEK ELK PRESERVE 2,339 ± Acres | $3,495,000 Big Timber, MT The Silver Creek Elk Preserve Ranch is located along Bridger Creek, and is named for its almost three-mile stretch of Silver Creek and the abundant elk. The property features excellent hunting and fishing and is near National Forest lands.

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1,469 ± Acres | $3,420,000 Ethridge, MT North Marias Farm boasts productive farmland and windmill towers just south of the Canadian border.

It features prairies, wheat fields, and wildlife like whitetail and mule deer and upland birds. It is near the recreational paradise of Glacier National Park.

BIG SPRING SPORTING RANCH 475 ± Acres | $3,333,333 Lewistown, MT Big Spring Sporting Ranch is a world-class recreational ranch with a stunning mountain backdrop and parts of the prolific Big Spring and Cottonwood Creeks flowing through. The property has been managed for upland birds and supports a great deer population.

SPAULDING BROOK FARM 390 ± Acres | $3,120,000 Manhattan, MT 25± minutes from downtown Bozeman, Montana, Spaulding Brook Farm offers 390± lush acres and views of five mountain ranges. The property includes a 100± acre pivot, sub-irrigated hay fields, two ponds, and potential to develop aquatic resources into productive wetlands or fish ponds.

WHITETAIL FARM 29 ± Acres | $2,750,000 Bozeman, MT Situated alongside the East Gallatin River and bordering Bridger Creek Golf Course and 82± acres of state land, this property combines views, trout fishing, a large pond, spacious four-bedroom house, guest house, barn with sleeping quarters, and garage just 2.5 miles from downtown Bozeman.

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GALLATIN OVERLOOK RANCH 321 ± Acres | $2,700,000 Belgrade, MT Gallatin Overlook Ranch provides privacy and easy access to Bozeman. The 321± acre ranch backs up to state land and has views of the Gallatin Valley. The wildlife-filled property includes an established barley operation, stocked trout pond, and 6,674± square foot custom ranch home.

MUSSARD RANCH ON THE BEAVERHEAD 241 ± Acres | $2,650,000 Dillon, MT The beautiful Mussard Ranch on the Beaverhead River provides everything our customers look for: frontage on one of the finest trophy trout streams in the world, good water rights with irrigated ground, spring-fed wetland, mountain views, and proximity to a nice town.

BULL RIVER CHALET 233 ± Acres | $2,600,000 Noxon, MT The Bull River Chalet is an awesome recreational ranch situated along the river and at the base of the Cabinet Mountains. Enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, and many other recreational activities.

The property embodies the essence of the Montana landscape and all it has to offer.

LOOKOUT POINT AT BRIDGER SHADOWS FARM 186 ± Acres | $2,513,295 Bozeman, MT Lookout Point at Bridger Shadows Farm is 186± acres configured in five contiguous separate parcels minutes from downtown Bozeman with 360-degree views of the Gallatin Valley. Two of the parcels (78 acres) are zoned Agricultural Suburban while the rest of the farm is unzoned.

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779 ± Acres | $2,499,000 Three Forks, MT The Three Rivers Rod and Gun Club lies along the west bank of the Madison River in the least-developed river valley within 30± miles of Bozeman. Ducks and other migratory birds thrive in the Lower Madison Valley, making this an optimal hunting ranch.

FIRE TOWER RANCH 379 ± Acres | $2,495,000 Ennis, MT Fire Tower Ranch consists of 379± deeded acres bordering BLM, which borders National Forest, all with Big Sky views. The improvements include a replica of a three-story, 100-year-old fire lookout tower, custom guest quarters, a workshop/barn, a reclaimed trapper’s cabin, and an irrigated greenhouse and planter beds.

EAGLE ROCK RANCH ON THE WISE RIVER 229 ± Acres | $2,250,000 Wise River, MT Eagle Rock Ranch on the Wise River provides two cabins, barns, and corrals with 90 percent of the property backing up to National Forest, and a private grazing allotment out the back gate. Seller grazes 150 yearling heifers. This property is a true recreational paradise.

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LEAPING HORSE FARM 80 ± Acres | $2,200,000 Saint Ignatius, MT The Leaping Horse Farm is an exceptional property offering spectacular views and live water in a firstclass setting shadowed by forested foothills. The property boasts excellent improvements, solitude, proximity to urban amenities, and some of the best outdoor recreation the west has to offer.

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WEST BOULDER ANGLING RETREAT 20.58 ± Acres | $2,199,000 McLeod, MT The West Boulder Reserve is a 1,300± acre ranch community 20 miles from Livingston featuring 2.5± miles of the West Boulder River, tremendous trout fishing, and access to adjoining National Forest and the AbsarokaBeartooth Wilderness Area. The Angling Retreat overlooks the reserve and the river valley.

BRIDGER PLATEAU RANCH 1,270 ± Acres | $2,159,000 Belgrade, MT Bridger Plateau Ranch is tucked away in the northern Gallatin Valley at the base of the Bridger Mountains.

Take in the expansive mountain views from this 1,270± acre ranch, all within close proximity to Bozeman, one of the most celebrated small towns in the western United States.

TRAIL CREEK 160-EAST 161 ± Acres | $2,100,000 Bozeman, MT The Trail Creek Ranch consists of 161± acres at the top of Trail Creek Pass, 16± miles from Bozeman and the 24± miles to Livingston. Mature aspen groves, pine-covered hills, and lush meadows make up the landscape. The property is easily accessed and has power to the building site.

TRAIL CREEK 160-WEST 161 ± Acres | $2,000,000 Bozeman, MT Mature aspen groves and pine covered hills make up the landscape before giving way to lush meadows.

The perfect building site offers amazing views of the Absarokee/Beartooth Mountains to the east and Chimney Rock and the Gallatin Mountains to the south – the serenity and privacy radiate throughout the property.

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322 ± Acres | $1,985,000 Townsend, MT The North Fork Ranch is 20 minutes east of Townsend on Deep Creek and consists of a diverse 322± deeded acres providing excellent elk hunting and maintained pastures. Improvements include a three-bedroom home, arena with an apartment, large shop, and perimeter and cross-fencing for grazing.

RUBY VALLEY VISTA 292 ± Acres | $1,950,500 Alder, MT Ruby Valley Vista is just 5± miles from Alder in the Ruby River Valley, consisting of 292± deeded acres of rolling meadows and mature trees that border 1,880± acres of State Land and 26,923± acres of BLM land. The ranch includes a custom home with stunning views.

PLUM COULEE FORK RANCH 4,705 ± Acres | $1,950,000 Fallon, MT Plum Coulee Fork Ranch features 4,705± low-cost acres in the heart of the open and picturesque prairies of Eastern Montana, known for its undulating and vast landscape and some of the most productive grasses in the United States and is being offered to the market for the first time.

RED STAR RANCH 238 ± Acres | $1,799,000 Livingston, MT The 238± acre Red Star Ranch includes beautiful changes in topography and vegetation and the confluence of two excellent year-round fisheries: Trail Creek and Pine Creek. The property provides incredible Gallatin Mountain and Paradise Valley views and is filled with wildlife.

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PARADISE VALLEY FARM 152 ± Acres | $1,795,000 Pray, MT Paradise Valley Farm is conveniently located in the Paradise Valley between Yellowstone National Park and Livingston. The property consists of 152± deeded acres, including 120± acres under pivot irrigation. The ranch has great water rights and stunning 360-degree mountain views, making it the ideal property.

MOOSE MEADOW RANCH 100 ± Acres | $1,700,000 Trout Creek, MT Moose Meadow Ranch is ideally situated in the middle of northwest Montana where the year-round recreational amenities are endless. The ranch borders National Forest and features a large custom home, guest home, sizeable pond, .3± miles of Little Beaver Creek, and dramatic mountain views.

ELK RIDGE RANCH 469 ± Acres | $1,649,000 Fishtail, MT Elk Ridge Ranch is one of the most dramatically beautiful ranches in Montana. The ranch enjoys stunning mountain views, two forks of Fiddler Creek on the property, and private Forest Service access to National Forest and the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness, one of the most wildliferich areas on earth.

BRITE’S PITCHFORK RANCH 513 ± Acres | $1,600,000 Hysham, MT Brite’s Pitchfork Ranch features 513± acres with extensive improvements nestled in the pine-dotted foothills overlooking Sarpy Creek near Hysham and around an hour from Billings. The ranch offers great hunting opportunities, a new, furnished, turnkey home, and possibilities for a cattle operation in place.

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160 ± Acres | $1,600,000 Kalispell, MT The Swan Mountain Ranch consists of 160± acres at the base of the Swan Mountain Range, just minutes from downtown Big Fork. Rolling grassy hills, timbered draws, small ponds, and lush wetlands provide the perfect blank canvas upon which to build your Montana dream.

SIX MILE CREEK RANCH 175 ± Acres | $1,600,000 Pray, MT Six Mile Creek Ranch is conveniently located in the Paradise Valley, midway between Yellowstone National Park and Livingston. The property consists of 175± deeded acres, including 36± acres of hayfield, approximately .3 miles of Six Mile Creek lined with mature cottonwood trees, and fantastic mountain views.

WILD COUNTRY RANCH 1,592 ± Acres | $1,595,000 Drummond, MT The Wild Country Ranch is situated in the rolling foothills overlooking the scenic Flint Creek Valley below. Close to the quaint ranching community of Drummond, this mountain ranch includes 1 ½ miles of Morris Creek and is fenced and cross-fenced for livestock grazing.

ROCKIN 99 RANCH 1,612 ± Acres | $1,539,000 Red Lodge, MT Rockin 99 Ranch consists of 1,612± acres of very wellmanaged pasture and hay ground, at an unbelievable price. Rockin 99 also provides exceptional hunting for species such as elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pheasant, sharp-tail grouse, Hungarian partridge, and mourning doves.

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THE RANCH AT DRY CREEK 190 ± Acres | $1,520,000 Belgrade, MT The 190± acre Ranch at Dry Creek is in a private setting in the northern Gallatin Valley in the foothills of the Bridger Mountains. The ranch also boasts incredible views of the Spanish Peaks and Tobacco Root Mountains, nearby Bozeman, and the Gallatin Valley.

DAVIS RANCH ON HAUSER LAKE 152 ± Acres | $1,495,000 Helena, MT The Davis Ranch is a highly coveted lakefront property in the scenic Helena Valley comprised of 152± acres with private lake access, ponds, wetlands, a bird preserve license, and a developed camp area. The property has over 2,200 feet of Hauser Lake frontage. Additional listings adjacent to Davis Ranch on Hauser Lake: Rea Dana Point Farm, Dana’s Point Farm.

REA DANA POINT FARM 191 ± Acres | $1,440,000 Helena, MT Rea Dana Point Farm provides productive irrigated land in the Helena Valley with beautiful mountain and valley views, within an hour of Hauser Lake and Lake Helena. The property has three springs and separate fenced pastures for livestock. Additional listings adjacent to Rea Dana Point Farm: Davis Ranch on Hauser Lake, Dana’s Point Farm.

DANA’S POINT FARM 101 ± Acres | $750,000 Helena, MT A highly coveted irrigated property in the Helena Valley which has long been known for its deep rooted agricultural roots and production value. The Dana’s Point Farm includes pivot irrigation with water from the Helena Valley Irrigation District.

Currently seeded to alfalfa. Additional listings adjacent to Dana’s Point Farm: Rea Dana Point Farm, Davis Ranch on Hauser Lake.

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360 ± Acres | $1,440,000 Red Lodge, MT Mountain View Ranch on Clear Creek is comprised of 360± acres, of which 280± acres are irrigated.

Approximately .8± miles of Clear Creek flows through the property, providing an excellent water resource and habitat. There are numerous possible home sites with mountain views.

MEDICINE RANCH 796 ± Acres | $1,360,250 Three Forks, MT The Medicine Ranch is just north of Three Forks, Montana along 1± mile of the south bank of the Missouri River. The ranch varies from deep canyons to a lush riparian bottom along the river. The area offers abundant wildlife habitat.

796± acres for $1,360,250, 473± acres for $795,000, 323± acres for $565,250

RIVERBEND RANCH 148.33 ± Acres | $1,300,000 Edgar, MT In the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains, surrounded by water on three sides, lies the Riverbend Ranch. The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River runs through for 3,600 feet, providing great wildlife habitat. The property also has income-producing alfalfa fields.

CASTLE MOUNTAIN HOMESTEAD 600 ± Acres | $1,299,000 Checkerboard, MT The 600± acre Castle Mountain Homestead lies within the Lewis and Clark National Forest on the slopes of the Castle Mountains with access just 7± miles south of Checkerboard and 95± miles northeast of Bozeman.

The ranch offers incredible hunting.

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ELK HAVEN RANCH 152 ± Acres | $1,299,000 Livingston, MT Elk Haven Ranch, just 25± miles from Bozeman and 8.5± miles from Livingston, consists of 152± unencumbered acres surveyed into seven 20-24± acre parcels. Improvements include a two-bedroom western Tamarack log home, an equestrian facility with six stalls, guest quarters, and a large oversized shop.

WOLF CREEK MOUNTAIN RANCH 422 ± Acres | $1,250,000 Wolf Creek, MT In a region known for abundant elk, bear, whitetail and mule deer, this ranch features spectacular mountain views, timbered draws, grassy parks, springs and a pristine stretch of Wolf Creek. The proximity to lakes and nearby public lands affords easy access to recreation.

BOULDER RIVER HOMESTEAD 40 ± Acres | $1,250,000 Big Timber, MT Boulder River Homestead is a beautiful property just south of Big Timber. Bordering the Boulder River for .25± miles and encompassing almost 40± riverfront acres, it includes a home built around the original homestead cabin with well-maintained historical improvements.

DRY CREEK MOUNTAIN RANCH 960 ± Acres | $1,150,000 Townsend, MT Dry Creek Mountain Ranch is a beautiful mountain retreat loaded with wildlife near Townsend. A stretch of Dry Creek flowing through the ranch creates an active riparian corridor and provides water for wildlife and livestock. The ranch has traditionally been used to graze cattle.

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317 ± Acres | $1,100,000 Whitehall, MT On the slopes of the Highland Mountains with views of the Tobacco Root Mountains and the Jefferson River Valley, these 317± acres have endless opportunities, including hunting, and fishing Dry Creek. The ranch has an off-grid solar and wind-powered log cabin and a barn.

SHIELDS RIVER RANCH 120 ± Acres | $1,100,000 Livingston, MT The Shields River Ranch is a 120 ± acre, idyllic river bottom ranch with proximity to Livingston and Bozeman. The ranch is nestled along the banks of the Shields River with frontage on both sides for .6± mile and an additional 4± miles of one side.

RED ROCK RIVER FISHING ESCAPE 29.43 ± Acres | $1,050,000 Lima, MT This offering is downriver from Lima and encompasses 29.4± acres with the Red Rock River acting as the eastern boundary for approximately .4± mile and additional irrigation canals flowing through the ranch. A beautiful home and spacious barn complete the compound.

SKALKAHO RANCH 320 320 ± Acres | $999,000 Hamilton, MT This 320±-acre parcel of land is in the rolling mountains east of Hamilton and has incredible views of the Bitterroot Mountains and the valley and panoramic 360-degree vistas. Springs dot the hillside and provide greenery well into the summer months.

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HISTORIC HAWKWOOD HOUSE 0.8 ± Acres | $999,000 McLeod, MT The Historic Hawkwood House is the most historic structure in the West Boulder River Valley. This stately three-bedroom cabin is surrounded by the West Boulder Reserve, a 1300± acre community with 2.5 miles of the West Boulder River and 900± acres.

WADE LAKE OVERLOOK 20 ± Acres | $980,000 Cameron, MT 400 feet above Wade Lake sits Wade Lake Overlook, bordering National Forest and offering views of the surrounding mountains and the Madison River Valley.

The retreat encompasses 20± acres and includes a 1,500± SF custom-built home. Drive less than five minutes to the Madison River.

BEAR TRAP CANYON FISHING RANCH 101 ± Acres | $973,000 Norris, MT The 101± acre Bear Trap Canyon Fishing Ranch is in Montana’s legendary Madison River Valley and boasts Madison River frontage, enabling excellent fishing out the back door. Views of the river, mountains, prairie habitat, and historic Bear Trap Canyon compound the beautiful setting.

WEST GALLATIN RIVER HOUSE 7 ± Acres | $899,000 Bozeman, MT The West Gallatin River House is made for family fun and adventure, with a perfect location along the West Gallatin River. The convenience of being just 15± minutes from downtown Bozeman is unbeatable.

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20 ± Acres | $899,000 Ovando, MT The Blackfoot River Retreat is situated in a true Montana landscape. Whether enjoying a late afternoon hike, horseback ride, evening of hunting, or fishing the early morning hours on one of the nearby trout streams, you’ll find yourself in absolute paradise here.

EDWARDS GULCH RANCH 638 ± Acres | $861,000 Drummond, MT Edwards Gulch Ranch is minutes from Drummond.

With Flint Creek Valley views, year-round access and power to the property, and adjacency to state land, this is an ideal location for a full-time residence.

Edwards Gulch runs through the ranch, providing water for cattle and wildlife alike.

ROCK CREEK FISHING LODGE 10 ± Acres | $849,000 Philipsburg, MT The Rock Creek Fishing Retreat offers a rare opportunity to own 10-acres and a well-appointed home on the Upper Rock Creek. Known as a blueribbon trout fishery, this particular stream, and this part of Montana, are truly special.

BAR 20 FISHING CABINS .6 ± Acre | $800,000 Livingston, MT Set in the stunning West Boulder Reserve this offering is comprised of two charming 1920s fishing cabins, tucked away on a small parcel in a lush aspen grove adjacent to the West Boulder River. As a member of the Reserve you will enjoy exclusive access to 2.5± miles of exceptional fishing on a private stretch of the West Boulder River.

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FLESHMAN CREEK 240 240 ± Acres | $799,000 Livingston, MT With beautiful changes in topography and vegetation, Fleshman Creek 240 boasts amazing viewsheds and excellent big game hunting. To the north and south you will find spectacular views of the Gallatin Mountains and to the south and east is the stunning Paradise Valley.

HOODOO CREEK MOUNTAIN RETREAT 40 ± Acres | $750,000 Boulder, MT Hoodoo Creek Mountain Retreat is a pristine mountain getaway surrounded by unlimited National Forest Lands within close proximity to the quaint community of Boulder. Featuring two cozy yet spacious mountain cabins this offering would be an ideal family or corporate retreat.

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BEAVER CREEK CHAROLAIS RANCH 94 Âą Acres | $1,599,000 Tenino, WA This 94 acre ranch just waiting for you to put your finishing touches on it! The 4,032 sq ft ranch house overlooks the fully fenced pastures and woods where elk and other large game animals graze. Outbuildings include 36x58 detached 5 bay garage, 26x100 shop, 36x80 classic 3 story barn, 24x90 loafing shed and more.

All served by a winding asphalt driveway.

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