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M USK RAT OPEN R ANC H Riverton, Wyoming $2,750,000 | 1,560± deeded acres

Muskrat Open Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

INTRODUCTION The Muskrat Open Ranch is all about dollars and cents. This ranch has a considerable footprint that includes a large, shared BLM allotment of 99,243± acres, 2,160± acres of State of Wyoming lease, all anchored by a base property of 1,560± deeded acres, which are all contiguous. The Muskrat Open Ranch, an excellent cattle operation, allows for six months of summer grazing from May 15th through November 30th. With 4,190 AUMs, the BLM allotment will allow a total of 716 cattle for these six months. The deeded parcels provide improved water sources in the form of solar wells. In addition, there are numerous reservoirs, creeks, and springs throughout the allotment, providing stock and wildlife with ample water supply. Located approximately 30 minutes east of Riverton, Wyoming, a major producing region of quality hay and sugar beets, this ranch is in close proximity to excellent winter ground and supplemental winter feed. The hidden prize on Muskrat Open Ranch has to be the outstanding big game hunting on the ranch. With large mule deer, antelope, and Rocky Mountain elk, the big game enthusiast will surely enjoy the opportunities the Muskrat Open Ranch provides. If upland bird hunting is more your style, chukar can be found in abundance along the ridges of the ranch.

Simply put, the Muskrat Open Ranch is an economical investment opportunity rarely seen in today’s marketplace. This ranch provides both the cattle producer and the recreational buyer an opportunity to maximize livestock production and enjoy endless outdoor and recreational pursuits on an easily accessible ranch.

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LOCATION Located in Fremont County, Riverton is the largest city in the county and is the gateway to the Wind River country. Founded on the confluence of the Popo Agie and Little Wind Rivers, Riverton was one of the last areas in the United States where large homesteads occurred. Riverton has grown since its wild west days of railroad expansion, claim jumpers, landraces, feuds, and shootouts. Today, it is known as the agriculture and commercial hub of Fremont County, producing top-quality cattle, horses, alfalfa, and sugar beets. Riverton is also home to Central Wyoming College.

GETTING THERE Muskrat Open Ranch is located in West Central Wyoming, approximately 20 miles east of the town of Riverton off of Hwy 136. Casper is approximately 95 miles east of Muskrat Open Ranch.

AIRPORT SERVICES Muskrat Open Ranch is located in West Central Wyoming, approximately 20 miles east of the town of Riverton off of Hwy 136.

Riverton offers a small regional airport, Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW), serviced by United Airlines. RIW offers daily departures to and from Denver. From Denver, you can take daily flights to more than 160 airports in the U.S. United also connects in Denver to 12 international locations. Casper– Natrona County International Airport and Jackson Hole Airport are also options for air travel. Casper-Natrona County International Airport is approximately a 1.5-hour drive, and Jackson Hole Airport is a 3-hour drive from Muskrat Open Ranch. It is located 95 miles east of Muskrat Open Ranch.

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Muskrat Open Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

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ACREAGE 102,923± total acres BLM lease - 99,243± acres State of Wyoming lease - 2,160±acres Deeded Acres – 1,560±

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Muskrat Open Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

SCENIC VISTAS Muskrat Open Ranch offers unbelievable panoramic views right out of the old west. Its diverse and beautiful landscape includes miles of open range, hills, canyons, mountains, creeks, streams, and numerous springs. Several Wyoming mountain ranges can be seen from the ranch. These include the Wind River Range, the Bighorns, the Owl Creeks, and on a clear day, the Absaroka’s. The scenic views are endless, and every day offers new scenery.

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CLIMATE The arid climate of central Wyoming offers four distinct seasons. The variety of temperatures and lower than US average rainfall support the premium value of access to year-round springs and flowing water on the property. Livestock access to watering locations creates the ability to maximize the grazing possibilities on the property.

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RECREATION H unting & W ildlife Wyoming is well known for its abundance of wildlife. Muskrat Open Ranch and the surrounding areas have healthy populations of Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, chukar, and more.

This ranch includes landowner permits within Wyoming’s Antelope Unit 67 and Deer Unit 90. Muskrat Open Ranch is located in Elk Unit 128, a general hunt unit that allows Wyoming residents to buy an over-the-counter tag (buyer to verify and confirm with Wyoming Game and Fish Department).

F ishing Muskrat Open Ranch is near several excellent fishing rivers, lakes, and streams. Wind River supports plenty of brown trout, rainbow trout, and a few cutthroat trout. Sweetwater River, Boysen Reservoir, Ocean Lake, and the Little Popo Agie River also offer plenty of angling opportunities.

O ther R ecreation Central Wyoming is an outdoor enthusiast playground and offer recreational opportunities all year long.

Whether your interests are horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, river floating, or rafting, Muskrat Open Ranch is close to it all and offers something for everyone!

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is approximately a 3-hour drive from the ranch and is home to Yellowstone National Park and the majestic Grand Tetons. With its unlimited recreation opportunities and beauty, it is no wonder that the area draws many visitors. The city of Jackson Hole is known for excellent shopping and dining opportunities and its excellent skiing. Casper Wyoming, the second-largest city in the state, is approximately a 1.5-hour drive and offers more shopping, dining, historical and cultural attractions.

The exciting College National Finals Rodeo is held in Casper every June and is a gathering event for the regional ranching community.

Yellowstone River

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Muskrat Open Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

INCOME | RETURN OPPORTUNITY This is an excellent summer cattle grazing operation, ready for its new owner to take over. The natural terrain has been enhanced with water sources to encourage the cattle to follow the trail to the livestock handling facilities. In addition, another income possibility may be found in guided hunting opportunities.

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MINERAL RIGHTS It is suggested that the Buyer contract with a Mineral Title specialist to determine mineral rights ownership.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitat and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, the landscape on which we work has been significantly enhanced by the conservation ethic and land use practices of our clients.

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Muskrat Open Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

QUICK FACTS • 1,560± deeded acres • 101,403± acres of state and federal grazing leases • Deeded and leased ground are all contiguous • Outstanding big game hunting opportunities • Landowner Permits • Amazing summer grazing ranch

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Easily accessible Excellent water sources for livestock and wildlife Endless outdoor and recreational opportunities 30 minutes east of Riverton, 1.5 hours to Casper and 3 hours to Jackson Hole • Amazing tax benefits for Wyoming landowners

SUMMARY This 1,560± acre ranch, located in Central Wyoming, includes a large BLM and State of Wyoming grazing lease, excellent big game hunting opportunities as well as unlimited recreation possibilities. Muskrat Open Ranch offers ample water supply to livestock and wildlife and is home to huge mule deer, large pronghorn antelope, and herds of Rocky Mountain elk. The ranch has plenty of excellent potential building sites for whatever your improvement desires are: a hunting cabin, family retreat, beautiful estate, or a fully equipped livestock ranch. In a state with outstanding tax benefits, this excellent summer cattle operation is an amazing value in today’s current market. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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PRICE $2,750,000

TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

CONTACT Please contact Kevin Stowe at (307) 247-5592 | kstowe@fayranches.com or Neil Bangs at (307) 2170327 | nbangs@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.

NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

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Muskrat Open Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

KEVIN STOWE Ranch Sales Licensed in: WY c. 307-247-5592 kstowe@fayranches.com

FAY RANCHES INC. (800) 238.8616 info@fayranches.com www.fayranches.com

NEIL BANGS Principal Broker Licensed in: WY c. 307-217-0327 nbangs@fayranches.com