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WINELAND LAKE HUNTING & TIMBER RANCH

Fossil, Oregon

$8,250,000 | 7,570± Acres

Wineland Lake Hunting & Timber Ranch | Fossil, Oregon

Experience the ultimate hunting legacy at Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch, an extraordinary property located in the North Fossil Hunting Unit of eastern Oregon. This 7,570± acre ranch offers an unparalleled hunting experience with five landowner preference tags for Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer. With a high bull-to-cow ratio and an abundance of mature bulls, this unique unit provides exceptional trophy hunting opportunities. The ranch boasts excellent big game habitat, secluded surroundings, and ample forage, making it the perfect setting to harvest trophy bulls and bucks.

In addition to the remarkable big game hunting, Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch offers excellent hunting opportunities for wild turkeys, black bears, cougars, waterfowl, and a variety of other bird species. The ranch features Wineland Lake, a 10-12± acre surface area that attracts and supports abundant wildlife. The lake is also ideal for fishing bass, bluegill, and crappie.

Beyond its exceptional hunting prospects, this ranch stands out as one of Oregon’s premier elk hunting properties, rivaling even the finest ranches in Montana in terms of value and trophy hunting potential. This region may be the most underrated big game hunting treasure in the western United States. If you are not familiar with the state, only the western third of the state is dense, brushy, steep, rainforestlike hunting habitat. The eastern two-thirds of the state is primarily made up of what is called the Blue Mountains ecoregion. The land and climate are very similar to much of Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming. It is comprised of high-elevation pine and fir-covered ridges and canyons and mountains featuring plentiful rivers, creeks, springs, and streams. There is significant cover for wildlife, yet wide meadows, open grazing patches, and scab flats or breaks among the timber and brush allow for significant opportunities to spot and stalk some of the best trophy-class elk, and deer. The property’s timber stands offer the possibility of additional income streams, while power access and breathtaking potential building sites make it the ideal location to create a dream hunting retreat for generations to come.

Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch is the bucket list ranch you’ve been envisioning—a true gem among hunting properties. Come and witness its unrivaled allure for yourself.

QUICK FACTS

• 7,570± acres

• Large private lake (Wineland Lake)

• Trophy big game hunting opportunities

• Excellent Rocky Mountain elk habitat

• 5 Landowner Preference (LOP) tags

• Located in the Fossil Hunting Unit

• Extreme privacy

• Adjoins thousands of acres of public land (USFS)

• Several streams, creeks, and springs

• Good stands of timber

• Excellent cattle grazing

• Potential lakeside home site

Wineland Lake Hunting & Timber Ranch | Fossil, Oregon

ACREAGE

7,570± deeded acres

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SCENIC VISTAS

Prepare to be captivated by the awe-inspiring mountain vistas at Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch. This extraordinary property boasts an abundance of breathtaking scenery at every turn. Immerse yourself in the beauty of multiple creeks, springs, and streams that meander through the landscape. Explore the serene Wineland Lake, picturesque mountain meadows, enchanting timber draws, and majestic mountain tops. With each passing day, you’ll be treated to a new perspective and an opportunity to marvel at the stunning views that surround you.

RECREATION

Enjoy a range of recreational pursuits within the Umatilla National Forest, which borders this ranch. The John Day Fossil Beds and the Ochoco National Forest are also nearby, offering endless outdoor activities. Spring through fall provide outdoor enthusiasts with the opportunity to hike, climb and bike throughout the region.

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H unting & W ildlife

Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch is located in the Fossil Hunting Unit, which is comprised of mostly private lands with very little general public access for big game hunting. As a result, the new owner of Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch will likely experience no pressure from the general public hunters. Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch offers five Rocky Mountain bull elk and five mule deer buck land owner preference (LOP) tags. Additional big game hunting opportunities include antelope, bear, and cougar. This ranch also has an abundance of wild turkey hunting. Please call the listing agent for additional details and information about controlled hunts in the Fossil Unit.

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Wineland Lake, located on the property, offers fishing opportunities for the whole family. Fish commonly caught in this lake include bass, bluegill, and crappie. In addition to good fishing on the property, some of the best fishing in Oregon is just a quick drive from Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch to the John Day River. The John Day River is the third longest free-flowing river in the contiguous United States and is well-known and recognized for its steelhead and bass fishing. The John Day provides extensive spawning and rearing habitat for steelhead, small-mouth bass, and Chinook salmon. In addition to yearround fishing for trout and bass, Oregon is surrounded by nationally renowned rivers, streams, and lakes that provide anglers with a mind-boggling abundance and variety of world-class fishing opportunities.

Wineland Lake Hunting & Timber Ranch | Fossil, Oregon

Oregon is an outdoorsman/woman’s dream! Aside from having nearby access to recreational opportunities on the John Day River, Fossil is a 3-hour drive from Mount Bachelor near Bend, Oregon, and a 3.5-hour drive from Portland. Whether your interests are horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, river floating, or rafting, Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch is close to it all and offers something for everyone!

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Local nearby attractions in Oregon include the Painted Hills, Ochoco National Forest, Smith Rock State Park, the John Day River, Mount Bachelor, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Deschutes River. Mount Bachelor is known for its excellent skiing and other winter sports and is about a 3-hour drive from Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch Ranch. Columbia Gorge wine country is one of the up-andcoming wine regions in the United States and is about a 2-hour drive from the property. Portland is about a 3.5-hour drive, and Bend is about a 2.5-hour drive from the ranch. Oregon provides an abundance of attractions for everyone to enjoy.

Smith Rock State Park

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY

The Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch offers a mature and well-managed timber stand consisting primarily of Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and western larch. Because of selective logging, the spacing and volume of high-grading mature timber are very good.

Another outstanding dimension of this ranch is the cattle grazing opportunities. With numerous meadows, creek bottoms, and outstanding rangeland conditions, the current owners have had the ability to graze cow/calf pairs, May through October, with cattle doing very well with spring calves, typically returning from the ranch with weights of 600 pounds plus.

CLIMATE

This region experiences warm and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 82° F. Summer temperature highs typically average in the 80s, peaking in late July -early August. Winter low temperatures can fall below 0º degrees F. Still, average lows generally are around 26º F. Snowfall can vary significantly but typically accumulates to an average of 3.8 inches in the months of December and January.

Cliamte data courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Fossil-Oregon.html

WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS

Under Oregon law, all water is publicly owned. With some exceptions, cities, farmers, factory owners, and other users must obtain a permit or water right from the Water Resources Department to use water from any source, whether underground or from lakes or streams. Landowners with water flowing past, through, or under their property do not automatically have the right to use that water without the Department’s permit. The State of Oregon administers Oregon’s waters under a “prior appropriation” doctrine; first in time, first in the right.

MINERAL RIGHTS

All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

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CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.

LOCATION

Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch is located in the small ranching community of Fossil, Oregon, which is approximately one and a half hour northeast of Prineville, Oregon. The ranch lies within the area known as the Blue Mountains Ecoregion, a diverse complex of mountain ranges, valleys, and plateaus that lends itself to world-class big game hunting and ranching opportunities.

AIRPORT SERVICES

Robert’s Field/Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), approximately 100± miles southwest of Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch, is the closest major airport. RDM is located in the heart of Central Oregon and is currently served by five air carriers: Alaska Air, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United/United Express, with daily direct flights to Denver, Los Angeles International, Burbank, San Diego, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Palm Springs, Phoenix, and Seattle. RDM offers 28 daily commercial flights, long-term parking, and shorter lines. The airport is home to the USDA Forest Service Redmond Air Center, Life Flight, Butler Aircraft Services, Les Schwab, Bonneville Power, and Henderson Aviation. Portland International Airport is also an option for air travel and is about a 3.5hour drive from Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch.

SUMMARY

Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch is as extraordinary as they come and one of the most private hunting properties available today! This amazing mountain ranch is located in Oregon’s North Fossil Hunting Unit, arguably one of the best for big game hunting, specifically for Rocky Mountain elk. Situated in eastern Oregon, surrounded by other large ranch holdings and the Umatilla National Forest, Wineland Lake Hunting and Timber Ranch offers 7,570± acres of extreme privacy. Complete with five landowner preference tags, this is a trophy hunter and a recreationalists’ dream come true. With endless beauty, unlimited recreational opportunities, abundant wildlife, and a convenient location, you owe it to yourself to come see this stunner.

Wineland Lake Hunting & Timber Ranch | Fossil, Oregon

$8,250,000

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

Please contact Jerry Hicks at (541) 420-0679 | jhicks@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com .

PRICE TERMS CONTACT NOTICE

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

Wineland Lake Hunting & Timber Ranch | Fossil, Oregon