LAND Spring 2017

SPRING 2017

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Land and its Many Changes COVER STORY

ON THE INSIDE WELCOME HOME - Sunlit Architecture’s gallery of design in Colorado DEFINING A LEGACY RANCH in today’s culture JOY OF HUNTING WINGSHOOTING RETREAT Getting women safely hunting game birds PRESIDENT TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON WOTUS What it means for Real Estate and landowners IS NOW AN OPPORTUNE TIME TO PURCHASE LAND? BROKER PROFILE - LandLeader®/Living the Dream and Tarrant and Harman

AND MUCH MORE...

COVER PHOTO: CHIP LAUGHTON

COVER STORY

THE MODIFICATION OF RURAL PROPERTIES TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE Lands of yesterday may not, or will not, be the lands of tomorrow.

It is important for all of us to work towards this balance of wildlife and production. Many times we see these two collide and not work together. This, however, does not have to be the case. It is important to always leave the land better than you found it. That is whether you own it or are just visiting it.

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LAND AND ITS MANY CHANGES

SPOTTED FEVER

Dan Brunk, marketing director for LandLeader, works with the top land brokers in America. With various market trends, cattle price fluctuation, grain markets and niche product demand, he continues to see landowners reinventing their properties to better serve their need for an increase in returns.

Today, axis deer are in great abundance in certain areas of Texas, found free-ranging in many counties in central Texas, and commonly found on high-fenced game ranches in various regions of the state.

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PROFILE

LANDLEADER® | LIVING THE DREAM AND TARRANT & HARMAN Living the Dream, owned by D.W. Hindman and headquartered in Cuba, Missouri, and Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co., co-owned

by Travis Tarrant and Mark Harman and based in Alton, Illinois, provide a Midwestern case study in opportunity amplification.

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GALLERY

WELCOME HOME: SUNLIT ARCHITECTURE Sunlit Architecture, a long established firm located in Crested Butte, Colorado, specializes in high-end custom residences and resort-oriented architecture.

Sunlit strives to find comprehensive solutions for the unique challenges and opportunities found in the mountain environment and landscape.

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JOY OF HUNTING FORGES NEW PATH AS A WINGSHOOTING RETREAT AND SHOOTING ACADEMY FOR WOMEN Anne Kania and her husband, Bruce, recently started Joy of Hunting as a means of getting women safely in the field through one of the most accessible forms of hunting—game birds.

She also believes that developing skilled female wingshooters results in a higher percentage of ethical, humane kills for table fare.

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RADAR

WHAT PRESIDENT TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON WOTUS MEANS FOR REAL ESTATE AND LAND OWNERS The Executive Order directs the EPA to begin a rewrite of the regulation to adhere more closely to the definition of “waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act and provide a streamlined permitting process.

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BUYING LAND

DEFINING A LEGACY RANCH In today’s culture of rapid-pace, multi-screen and readily available information, we often hear of big business tycoons, such as Ted Turner, who own hundreds of thousands of acres of ranchland, but we do not consider their dedication to preserving the very heritage and life of those lands.

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BUYING LAND

IS NOW AN OPPORTUNE TIME TO PURCHASE LAND? Why NOW is an opportune time to purchase land real estate. According to this year’s survey results released on February 14, 2017, the industry’s top land professionals predict an average growth in sales volume of two percent across all land types through October 2017, with a three percent growth expected in each sector for timber, residential and agricultural greenfield development land.

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LAND NEWS: MARKET 453 IS BETTER THAN 1031

Although Section 1031 has been used successfully for decades, there are pitfalls that have prevented exchanges from being completed.

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The Seasons of Life TOM ALEXANDER Publisher LAURET JARVIS Editor-in-Chief & Creative Director BRITTANY GILLEN Production Manager LAUREN CARSWELL Designer KATIE GORDON Designer

ERIC BRODNAX President JOE VOLLARO National Sales Director ANDREW CAMPBELL Director of Sales Operations

In the seasons of life, I’m holding spring in my arms. Camden, my first grandbaby, made her entrance into this world healthy, beautiful and loud on September 30th. In that moment, my heart bloomed. In that moment, our family was renewed. In that moment, our collective future had a pink face with kissable cheeks.

I’ve never been one to sit still, but now I’m quite content to settle into a rocking chair for hours, hug her up and savor her sweet baby smell that will disappear too quickly just like this precious time. In these quiet moments, I find myself considering what legacy I want to leave her.

First, there are the character traits. I want her to be loving, kind, compassionate, honest, faithful and hard-working. I want her to be secure in the knowledge she is loved, so she can be confident, bold and independent. I want her to be curious, fun-loving and adventurous.

To that end, I’m looking forward to introducing her to the outdoors. In the beginning, it’ll be walks in the woods, picking up sticks, rocks and leaves, and jumping in the occasional mud puddle. Over time, though, I see us climbing rocks, riding bikes, slushing down ski slopes, pursuing deer and wetting flies.

She and I—and the rest of our family, if they can keep up—are going to make memories in our special places.

Special places that allow you to make memories with your special people is the reason that LAND exists. Flip through our pages and imagine the possibilities for all of the seasons of the year—and all of the seasons of your life.

Lauret Jarvis Editor-in-Chief Lauret@LandsofAmerica.com

JUSTIN SIMONS Regional Sales Manager NICK VRABEL Regional Sales Manager JASON ADAME Field Sales NATHAN ARCHER Sales KYRAN BAKER Field Sales BRANDON BICKHEAD Field Sales DON BARKS Field Sales MICHELE BLUM Field Sales ANTHONY CHAPPELLE Field Sales BRUCE CRAIG Field Sales CARL EBERT Field Sales CHAD ELTING Field Sales SAM HAGEY Sales EDWARD MILLS Field Sales LESLIE MUNN Field Sales TODD POWERS Sales JASON SMITH Sales TREY WERNER Field Sales KELLY BAILEY Senior Account Manager MELANIE RICHMAN Account Manager KERSTAN TURMAN Account Manager LYNNE ZAROSKY Account Manager

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DAN BRUNK is the Marketing Director for LandLeader and is based in Colorado.

Dan brings over 20 years of marketing and advertising experience to the team from the real estate, television, publishing, retail marketing and communication industries. Brunk cut his teeth in the real estate industry as the Marketing Director for Hayden Outdoors, and still manages a marketing team that has helped Hayden Outdoors grow into an eight-state region and a leading brokerage in the West. Dan manages the marketing strategy for LandLeader globally, and works closely with members to enable them with a strategic and efficient marketing campaign to work best for each brokerage member. Such tactics include a new national television show on RFDTV, integrated lead and syndication program leading online presence and yielding over 10 million brand impressions annually for LandLeader and its members. For interest in joining LandLeader, please contact (844) 281-4301.

DAVID FISHER is the managing partner for Creative Real Estate Strategies, a national firm that specializes in deferring the capital gains tax, state tax and depreciation recapture on the sales proceeds of investment and residential properties without a 1031. David can be reached at (713) 702-6401. His email address is david@ cresknowsrealestate.com and his website is www.cresknowsrealestate.com.

JESSA FRIEDRICH, MBA, is the Marketing Manager for the REALTORS® Land Institute. Jessa has a Bachelor of Science with a dual major in Business Administration and Marketing as well as a Masters of Business Administration in Marketing with a specialization in Social Media. She has been with RLI in the land real estate industry for over two years and manages all matters pertaining to marketing and communications for the organization.

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In her role, she is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the valuable benefits of a RLI membership to the land real estate industry.

IRWIN GREENSTEIN is the publisher of Shotgun Life, the first online magazine dedicated to the best in wing and clays shooting.

DAN MURPHY has called southwestern Colorado home his entire adult life.

His dedication to understanding issues at the heart of western Colorado has been exemplified through his service in numerous arenas. Dan’s work commitment, positive outlook, and approach on wildlife and domestic issues have brought forth progressive, positive, and life-altering changes. He has spent a lifetime understanding rivers, western lands, wildlife, and the issues they face. He is currently the Owner/Broker of Team Murphy Realty and M4 Ranch Group, a division of Team Murphy Realty, specializing in ranch and recreational properties in Colorado and New Mexico.

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THE REALTORS® LAND INSTITUTE (RLI) is a membership organization created for land experts and by land experts.

Our organization is dedicated to building knowledge, building relationships, and building business for our members—the extraordinary real estate professionals—who broker, lease, sell, develop, and manage our most precious resource: the land. Find out more at RLILand.com.

SHOTGUN LIFE is the first online magazine devoted to the great people who participate in the shotgun sports. Their goal is to provide you with the best coverage in wing and clays shooting. That includes places to shoot, ways to improve your shooting and the latest new products. Everything you need to know about the shotgun sports is a mouse-click

away. That’s because Shotgun Life is your dynamic resource for the most current and useful information as it becomes available.

Shotgun Life is free and you can see it at ShotgunLife.com.

GREG SIMONS received a B.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences in 1987 from Texas A&M University and soon after formed Wildlife Systems, Inc., a company that currently manages hunting operations on over 800,000 acres of private land in Texas and New Mexico. He is also coowner of Wildlife Consultants, LLC, providing technical assistance to landowners and other entities on habitat management and other wildlife-related issues. Greg served as President of Texas Wildlife Association through July 2015.

SUNLIT ARCHITECTURE’S design philosophy is simple: “Keep A Smile On Our Clients Face”! We are only happy when our client is happy! They understand that architecture is a service-oriented industry and they will deliver hands-on, client-inclusive, personal service. They approach every project with fresh perspective, innovation and with an integrated project approach. Visit sunlitarchitecture.net.

LORIE A. WOODWARD has worked as a writer and public relations practitioner exploring the intersection of agriculture, natural resources and public policy for almost 30 years. Her career, which has included stints in the public and private sector, has taken her across the country and around the world, where she has been enthralled by the people of the land and their stories. She is the president of Woodward Communications and co-owner of The Round Top Register, a regional magazine focused on life in the rolling bluebonnet hills of central Texas where country meets city. Woodward was reared on a ranch near Lexington, Texas, but now makes her home in San Angelo with her two children, Kate and Will.

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BEXAR Goods BEXARGoods.com

BEXAR Goods, the adventure-based lifestyle company, originated as an outlet to create leather products that the founders wanted to use themselves. Their vision is to create carry goods products that can journey the world with you, and develop character and charm from the environment and adventures they experience with you. They believe in ruggedness, simplicity, durability and timelessness. BEXAR Goods is the creative collaboration of a small team of craftsmen based in Bexar County, Texas, the heart of the Texas Hill Country, an area with a rich heritage in leather use for outdoor travel. While their roots are based in Central Texas, their vision and inspiration are drawn from cultures around the world.

Wild Zora WildZora.com

In early 2011, Zora’s family started to learn about Gluten-Free, Paleo and Primal food. They just didn’t feel good about feeding the typical sugary, grain-filled snacks on the market to their kids! Jerky proved no better. So many jerky snacks contain nitrites, nitrates and MSG, and all of them are just too tough and too salty. When we’re hungry, our bodies crave lasting energy: something substantial, savory and nutritious. Nothing on the market lived up to that standard. Beginning in 2013, they created their own alternative. At home, they always considered meat and vegetables a complete meal. So they started to mix and dehydrate 100% grass-fed beef from a local rancher along with fresh vegetables from their garden. They discovered that they could make super tasty meat and veggie snacks that their family really enjoyed! Their kids started sharing their beef and veggie snacks with their friends at school. Soon many of their friends insisted they start a business to sell them and they listened! They now make their meat and veggie bars in their own fully USDAcertified kitchen just outside Fort Collins, Colorado.

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For more than 30 years, U.S. Coins has been one of the nation’s leading wholesalers of rare and unique coins. Add a piece of history to your estate — contact us today.

Matador

MatadorUp.com Matador was born in a 10’x10’ San Francisco bedroom in 2014 when they stumbled on a trend; people sitting outside on their coats or lugging bulky blankets across town to the parks and beaches. Matador felt there had to be a better solution, and that’s when the Matador Pocket Blanket was born. What started as a pocket-sized blanket that unfolds to seat four became a passion for designing and developing packable adventure gear. It’s a totally new category that they’re introducing to the world. Their mission is to make your travels and adventures more convenient through highquality packable gear. Quickly outgrowing that San Francisco bedroom, the company relocated to colorful Boulder, Colorado, in 2015. Matador beltieves in staying true to their roots, and Boulder is an adventure mecca. They use the local mountains, rivers and plains as their testing grounds and feel there’s no better place for it. Every team member is passionate about the outdoors, travel and adventure, and this passion translates into well-designed, thoroughly-tested, highly-capable products that you can depend on.

Wilderness Coffee

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Wilderness Coffee was born from a passion for the outdoors and enjoying a coffee in those epic landscapes. They love our planet, and want to always make sure they are doing their part to make it a better place. Because of this, that they promise to plant one tree for every bag sold. At Wilderness Coffee, they are committed to offer only 100% organic, fair trade coffee. All of their coffee is roasted weekly in small batches, and they always guarantee their coffee’s freshness. Whether you are out in the back country or a weekend warrior enjoying their coffee at home, they want you to share your love for coffee and the wilderness with them. Each time you brew their coffee, they want to take you back to your best memories. Wilderness Coffee even allows you to try their coffee for free! Visit their website to order your free bag today.

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Backwoods Decoy Systems BackwoodsDecoySystems.com

Backwoods Decoy Systems (BDS) is a waterfowl company, run by waterfowl hunters, for waterfowl hunters. BDS produces high-quality decoy weight systems at a reasonable price. Their product is field tested and proven under some of the worst wind, rain and snow western Kentucky can throw at you. At BDS they produce tangle-free, easily deployed and retrieved decoy weight systems. No more early mornings of knotted decoy strings, no more frustrating decoy bags and most importantly no more wet, cold hands.

Long Hollow Ranch: An Historic Oregon Ranch LHRanch.com

Long Hollow Ranch (LHR) is a guest ranch and year-round bed and breakfast with good old fashioned values. The remodeled 110-year-old ranch house welcomes you to historic Central Oregon. The friendly ranch-style atmosphere, the cozy guest rooms and home-cooked meals satisfy and refresh hungry and tired guests. They cater to small groups, business retreats and weddings. Explore the ranch on horseback or hike the bordering high desert rim rock. Fish to your heart’s content in the ranch reservoirs or spend a relaxing afternoon reading on the veranda, pitching horseshoes in the yard by the campfire or practicing your roping skills. Easy to access, yet tucked away off the beaten path, LHR is a rustic oasis waiting to be discovered. The ranch is located on the Sisters to Terrebonnne Cycle Trail.

The Cowboy Hat Book RandHats.com/cowboy-hat-book.cfm

The Cowboy Hat Book, written by Ritch Rand and William C. Reynolds, features an impressive array of cowboy hats, showcasing the wide variety of styles, colors and fabrics used to create the cowboy hat, now a symbol of America and western culture that is recognized all over the world.

Beginning with a brief history of the cowboy hat, the authors go on to explain the building of the perfect hat, its care and feeding, hat etiquette, hat hair and more.

Beautiful photos of real cowboys and movie cowboys sporting their trademark hats illustrate how creases, brims, shapes, and trims are unique to the individual who wears each hat. The Cowboy Hat Book celebrates the history and importance of this unique piece of clothing that hasn’t fundamentally changed in more than 100 years. Ritch Rand’s family has been making handcrafted hats for over 20 years. His hats have rested on dozens of famous heads—from presidents to kings and heads of state to movie stars. He lives in Billings, Montana. William Reynolds is president and CEO of the marketing, PR and advertising agency Banning Company, Inc. The company has a special division that services the western and equine industries. He lives in Malibu, California.

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Ruffwear Ruffwear.com

Ruffwear’s mission is to build dog gear to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions. That mission has stood the test of time…and they continually strive to design and build gear for dogs that allows our four-legged friends to accompany us on our shared adventures, all while providing a level of safety and comfort in the great outdoors. Because Ruffwear is inspired by their outdoor pursuits—backpacking, skiing, river running, mountain biking—it’s natural for them to utilize fabrics, hardware, materials and construction processes that have been proven in the environment they live for and play in.

Their dogs (as well as inspired individuals, just like you, with “professional” canine testers) put their products through the paces, providing valuable feedback that motivates and drives Ruffwear’s continuous product development. At the end of the day, Ruffwear believes it is the amazing connection with our dogs, and their ability to motivate us to get out and explore, that makes all the hard work worth the effort.

Dogs encourage us to follow our nose just to see where the experience takes us. They improve our health, our lives, and our outlook…and ask for little in return. Combine a dog’s appetite for exploration with the right equipment, and you’ll be prepared for yet another grand adventure.

Hydro Hammock HydroHammock.com

Take your camping excursion to the next level with the Hydro Hammock. Made in Oregon, this hammock doubles as a hot tub. “People love lounging in hammocks, and people love soaking in hot tubs, and finally the two have become one,” said Andrew Liszewski at Gizmodo. The Hydro Hammock is constructed with industry-leading, high-quality materials and is designed to hold up to your life’s adventures. The ultra-strong material can handle soap suds, salt water and up to 750 pounds of cargo. The Hydro Heater that’s used to heat the water is just as rad as a portable shower, as it is a heating system for the hammock and they supply you with a shower head too!

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The Antique Barn Company

See our inventory of old barns we have available at www.AntiqueBarns.net The

Antique Barn Company Our company specializes in the preservation of antique timber frames. These structures can be used as homes, great rooms, horse stables, swimming pool houses, wedding halls, hunting lodges, restaurants, etc. Have a piece of our heritage relocated to your homestead.

Our Inventory Includes: • True Round Barns • New World Dutch Barns • Center Aisle Gable Entrance Barns • German Fore Bay Barns • English Threshing Hay Barns

• Bull Beam Barns • Monitor Barns • Traditional Churches • Japanese Minkas • New Timber Frame Structures • Yurts

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Tel: (603) 218-6768

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PARK COUNTY COLORADO PARK COUNTY COLORADO

The 3,330-acre Middle Fork Ranch is a fly fishing paradise, a true Gold Medal fishery!

Roughly seven miles of the South Platte River flows directly through the ranch, while Crooked Creek flows along the Northeast side. There are two adjudicated springs, as well as two man-made ponds, and the ranch owns ample water rights for augmentation an additional pond.

The fishing endless excellent river bends andfishery! grassy Theof 3,330-acre Middle Fork Ranch is is a fly fishingwith paradise, a true Gold Medal banks.

Elk frequent the property year-round, but limited bedding cover on the property Roughly seven miles of the South Platte River flows directly through the ranch, while makes late season the best opportunity for good The ranch produces excellent Crooked Creek flows along the Northeast side.hunting.

There are two adjudicated springs, as high country grazing opportunities with good carrying capacity for the area.

Mineral well as two man-made ponds, and the ranch owns ample water rights for augmentation rights areadditional included,pond. and the ranch hasissome gravel rock mined and stored on the of an The fishing endless withand excellent river bends and grassy property.

This rare offering, with world-class fishing in close proximity to Denver and banks. Elk frequent the property year-round, but limited bedding cover on the property the front range of Colorado, is extremely rare.

Please call to set up a private tour today. makes late season the best opportunity for good hunting. The ranch produces excellent

high country grazing opportunities with good carrying capacity for the area. Mineral $13,500,000 | PROPERTY ID: 3667328 rights are included, and the ranch has some gravel and rock mined and stored on the HAYDEN OUTDOORS, LAND LEADER property. This rare offering, with world-class fishing in close proximity to Denver and the front range of Colorado, is extremely rare. Please call to set up a private tour today.

$13,500,000 | PROPERTY ID: 3667328 HAYDEN OUTDOORS, LAND LEADER

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ARIZONA South Mill Ranch is 1,224± deeded acres of sensational dramatic beauty which boasts an absolutely magnificent main house, two very attractive guest houses and a stable complex with a conference room, office, hay barn, corrals, pens, picnic ramada, shop, windmill and helipad. The ranch is perfect for a private family or corporate retreat. It is also ideal for a small cow-calf operation. South Mill Ranch borders 1,009 acres of open space to the west on the San Cayatano Mountains and approximately 10,000 acres of preserve land on the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area and Patagonia Lake State Park to the south and southeast. The mountain views of the Santa Rita’s, San Cayetano’s and the Grosvenor Hills are astounding in all directions. The climate is excellent year round at a 4,100 feet elevation. Please call Marty Ryan for more details or an appointment at (520) 429-0746.

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STEWART COUNTY GEORGIA Matre Forestry Consulting is pleased to offer for sale Magnolia Springs, a pristine, 300Âą acre recreational property with first-class amenities. Magnolia Springs offers diverse outdoor recreation in a secluded location. If you enjoy hunting, abundant populations of deer and turkey are here, managed extensively for over 15 years with little hunting pressure. In addition, there are four ponds on the property, two of which are spring-fed. 85 acres of pasture combined with miles of woodland trails offer an incredible opportunity for horse lovers. The main house at Magnolia Springs is situated on a bluff overlooking a beautiful two-and-ahalf-acre spring-fed pond, with walking trails leading around the lake.

$1,250,000 | PROPERTY ID: 3551169 MATRE FORESTRY CONSULTING, INC.

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COCHISE COUNTY ARIZONA Rancho de las Rocas is the absolute epitome of a oneof-a kind ranch. There is nothing else like it in all of the southwestern United States. The ranch is located in the famed Texas Canyon in the Dragoon Mountains in southeast Arizona. It consists of 1,050¹ acres of diverse land highlighted by magnificent boulder formations that are over 50 million years old. The ranch has been featured in several Hollywood movies and television shows. It has deep-rooted western history with visitors including Wyatt Earp, Cochise and his Apache warriors. The world renowned and respected Amerind Foundation borders the ranch. The views are incredible in every direction and the land’s phenomenal beauty is breathtaking and truly humbling by its majestic stature. The ranch may also be available in smaller parcels for as little as $500,000.

$7,900,000 | PROPERTY ID: 3484366 FIRST UNITED REALTY & HALL AND HALL 22

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FLATHEAD COUNTY MONTANA INCREDIBLE SETTING AND LIFESTYLE. Abundant privacy on 274 acres in 12 parcels, with 2,850 feet of Mooring Creek, three residences, including a guest cottage, ponds and waterfalls. Amazing entertainment amenities, including a stunning pool with twin cabanas, driving range, bocce ball and so much more. Fabulous location minutes from an international airport and all the Flathead Valley has to offer. Also available with 101 acres for $4,790,000.

$6,250,000 | PROPERTY ID: 2765333 WINK & COMPANY

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WOODWARD COUNTY OKLAHOMA Nestled in the Northwest corner of Oklahoma, this ranch is outfitted for avid hunters, ranchers and those looking for the ultimate recreational land. Currently managed for deer and quail, there are about 16 corn feeders, five deer protein feeders and 42 quail feeders. In addition, there are four insulated hunting tower blinds, two fiberglass hunting tower blinds and 16 hanging tree ladder stands.

This prime hunting property has it all from natural water sources with the North Canadian River running through it, to topography favorable to the native wildlife in the area. The property was created to be the ultimate weekend getaway with a 3,700-foot landing strip leading up to the recently-remodeled main lodge.

Originally a small log cabin, the lodge now features an immaculate kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a large gas cook top perfect for entertaining guests.

This property has it all from running cattle, hunting deer and quail, to fishing in a private stocked lake or one of the river tributaries.

$8,756,000 | PROPERTY ID: 3570498 TRIANGLE REALTY

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WRITTEN BY DAN BRUNK MARKETING DIRECTOR, LANDLEADER®

PHOTO: CHIP LAUGHTON

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--rom the time I was just a boy I have found myself surrounded by nature’s landscape, in all of its forms.

From oak-filled hills to pasture bottoms, mountains dense with pines to coastal hills, Oakdale, California, offered a great place to grow up with a gun and fishing rod in hand. Hunting was instilled in me when I was young by my father, and finding ground to hunt on was an exciting challenge for my buddies and me.

Knocking on doors to gain access to pheasant hunting property came second nature back then, and Central Valley California yielded thousands of acres of private pasture ground that sustained excellent populations of healthy pheasants. We didn’t call them formal ranches, we just went down to the “Old Irishman’s” property and hunted pheasant after school, wading through the waist-high grass and busting pockets of birds with my trusty Lab. Yes they had cattle, but nothing like a major ranching operation. Just about a hundred acres, maybe 50 head of Angus and Charolais, coupled with the classic handful of hogs, chickens and a couple of border collies or heelers by their house and barn.

There were hundreds of small farms along the valley floor from Bakersfield to Redding.

That has changed in the last two decades and I will forever remember the fun we had as kids chasing the wily Ring-neck.

Now, these properties are intensively managed almond and walnut orchards, dairies and vegetable farms. Gone are the pheasants, having been replaced by doves and various other species. Landowners were forced to grow more financially beneficial crops to meet the increasing demands from populations and taxes. Change is inevitable and growth is just going to happen. I now know that balance is the key. We are fortunate to work with some of the best stewards of this great land, farmers and ranchers who wake up every day to work with their hands on what they are passionate about…Land. Ever improving yields, habitat and the general landscape.

It’s 2017 and now I’m the marketing director for LandLeader.

Three years into this and its now the largest land marketing company in America, reaching almost $3 billion in land sales throughout our national land marketing network made up of farm, ranch and rural and brokerages across the country. As I try to hold on to this ride working with the top land brokers in America, I’m exposed to stories just like this from coast to coast. With various market trends, cattle price fluctuation, grain markets and niche product demand, we continue to see landowners reinventing their properties to better serve their need for an increase in returns. Our brokers are there every step of the way pointing out market changes. Let’s take a look at some regional trends across the country.

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CONTRIBUTION FROM JON KOHLER & ASSOCIATES Not every landowner has the convenience of keeping a property natural and in its perfect conservation and “habitat first” form.

I’ve learned that “balance is the key.” Jon Kohler calls this the “conservation and land stewardship ethic,” which is a term of art meaning balancing nature with economic returns.

Recently I traveled to Thomasville, Georgia, to film a feature with Jon Kohler & Associates for our LandLeader Television show that airs on RFDTV. Our crew seeks out interesting and exciting stories about landowners and conservationists and their passion for the land. I had the true pleasure of visiting the Chemonie Plantation, a traditional quail plantation that harbors wild quail, and in recent years was partially converted to a cattle operation. Jon and Erica Kohler, C.J. Brown, Walter Hatchett and the crew followed championship Pointers as they bounded through the wiregrass following their keen nose in search of a wild bob.

One of our favorite things to do is to improve properties to the next higher asset class. Thankfully, in our market the bestmanaged natural properties are worth the most.

–JON KOHLER Coveys rose that afternoon and the double guns cracked amid the yellowed grasses and longleaf pines. But just a hundred yards away and over a fence sprawled hundreds of acres of green pasture and a herd of Ultra Blacks, which is a type of Black Angus. Chemonie’s new owners created a higher yield of return so as to allow its plantation to be partially self-sustaining.

In addition, the modern costs of managing lands are coming down, and the balance of recreational ground and income ground on the same property has evolved in the past decade.

Jon Kohler, the leading broker in the country for plantations and a LandLeader co-founder, supported this trend. “When talking about the balance of land stewardship and the conservation

ethic, there’s a conflict. You have to balance peoples’ changing desires and economic needs, so for most people everything can’t be purely recreation. This property has been in flux since the 1830’s. At one time it was a cotton plantation, then in 1888 quail plantation asset class replaced that, and for the last 90 years Chemonie has been used to propagate wild quail populations. Now this owner has converted about 20 percent of the property to cattle operations, but not a traditional southeastern cattle ranch, more symbiotic to the land, planting legume and grasses that also benefit wildlife.”

“One of our favorite things to do is to improve properties to the next higher asset class. Thankfully, in our market the bestmanaged natural properties are worth the most. Therefore, we can take a timber property and improve it for wildlife, aesthetics and timber and it will be worth more as a high quality recreational property than in the lower timber asset class. This adds value to the landowner and is the right thing to do with the land. It’s a win-win!” says Kohler.

We were joined by Tall Timbers President Dr. Bill Palmer, whose perspective on cattle conversions on southern plantations was based on understanding and deep knowledge. No doubt that habitat preservation and the conservation of quail ground and old-growth longleaf pine is pure in his passion. But he supports the practice of keeping properties from being overly commercialized.

“Some properties take segments of their land and maximize cattle production, some are planting agricultural crops.

Having a balance between maintaining the biodiversity and natural resources—the core for quail land—and ensuring families can afford it and keep their property means developing other ways to increase economic potential.” Dr. Palmer went on to stress the importance and realization that costs to maintain these plantations is actually going down, with modernization of farming equipment and efficiencies in crops and cattle management.

Being based in Colorado and from the west coast, I never knew about the heritage of the Red Hills and the “plantation life” until working with the team at Jon Kohler & Associates.

The landowners there take wildlife and land stewardship to a whole new level. The same goes for every other part of the country in which LandLeader has brokers, from Maine to California and throughout 35 states. Every area has its own critical areas and features. As a marketing enthusiast I have always tried to educate myself about the product I am promoting, and with a river of knowledge from our regional and local land specialists we have the tools, knowledge and passion for selling land in every cranny of this country.

CHEMONIE PLANTATION HAS MODIFIED THEIR PROPERTY IN RECENT YEARS TO ADD INCOME PRODUCING CATTLE OPERATIONS (BEYOND POINTER) TO BALANCE THE HISTORICAL RECREATIONAL LAND ASSET.

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Demand for agricultural ground is, of course, tied to rising and falling commodities prices. If beef prices are down, so is the demand for ranchland. If corn and wheat prices are in a slump, buyers are reluctant to invest in farm ground.

Generally, commodities cycles can play out independently of one another, with demand up in some sectors and down in others, and with corresponding effects on the land market. At present, agricultural commodities seem to be in a collective slump, with products from beef to small grains expected to experience declines in 2017. This has pushed land buyers to shift their focus away from agricultural ground and instead eye investments in recreational real estate, such as hunting and fishing properties.

The recreational market is excellent and it is critical to find the highest and best use of any piece of land.

–DAX HAYDEN “Today we are seeing many landowners mistakenly believe that the recreational markets are in the same place as the Agricultural markets in general,” says Dax Hayden, managing partner with Hayden Outdoors and the national director of LandLeader. “The recreational market is excellent and it is critical to find the highest and best use of any piece of land.”

Hayden, whose company markets working farms and ranches as well as hunting and fishing properties throughout the Rockies and Great Plains, points out that the boom in the recreational market need not leave sellers of agricultural operations in despair.

In fact, the interest in sporting properties can create an effective marketing opportunity for agricultural landowners, tapping into what Hayden refers to as a “market within a market,” provided a farm or ranch has a bankable recreational element - be it a stretch of river frontage a great pheasant population or an environment that draws trophy deer and elk.

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DAX HAYDEN'S NEW MIDDLE FORK RANCH LISTING COMBINES A HIGH MOUNTAIN CATTLE OPERATION WITH GOLD MEDAL FISHING ON THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER

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Farmers and ranchers with such properties, Hayden says, are capitalizing on the demand for recreational ground by marketing the hunting and fishing opportunities that exist within their agricultural operations. For example, cropland with river frontage or a section of a ranch known for great elk hunting might be leased or divided from the remainder of the property and sold at a premium price per acre, generating what likely would be a muchneeded tool to keep a farmer or rancher in business.

Hayden cautions that such approaches require knowledge and a great amount of caution by the landowner and the broker. Plans like this need to be strategically executed with the long term future of the property in mind. Selling or leasing the wrong portion of the property or taxing the ability of the farm or ranch to generate future

income must be avoided if possible. Doing this insures that the property will still be a viable agricultural operation. Landowners must think creatively and utilize all aspects of value. Recreational value is real and many times it can be a game changer.

Still, such market-within-a-market game plans can equip land brokers not only to help farmers and ranchers weather the ups and downs of the commodities markets, but also to create capital to strengthen the long-term viability of their businesses.

“As brokers,” Hayden says, “you might be able to help a family keep from losing their farm or ranch. My family has been through some hard times in agriculture and I know that saving a family operation can last for generations.”

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West Coast

CONTRIBUTION FROM CALIFORNIA OUTDOOR PROPERTIES In response to increased global demand for healthy, nutrient-rich nuts, much of California’s irrigated pastureland has been repurposed over the past two decades to create orchards growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Almond acreage alone has doubled over the last 20 years, according to the Almond Board of California, an industry advocacy group with more than a million acres currently devoted to the crop. In 2011, the value of the California almond harvest surpassed that of the state’s grape output, putting almonds second only to dairy products among California’s top commodities.

Land broker Todd Renfrew, owner of California Outdoor Properties, headquartered in Vacaville, Calif., says the trend has been a dominant theme in the state’s agricultural real estate market.

“A perfect example is a ranch with irrigated pasture on which you’re running cattle,” he says. “You have the grass, you have the water, you have the soil. Given the demand for orchard ground, though, those same resources can be put to use differently, and you have a much larger income stream.”

Renfrew specializes in selling farms and ranches throughout California. The pasture-to-orchards trend, he explains, has played out statewide, most visibly in the agriculture-oriented Central Valley. Long one of the world’s most productive farming regions, producing everything from tomatoes to cotton, the valley is now home to more than 6,000 almond growers who, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, produce 60 percent of the world’s supply of the nut. In an effort to meet global demand, many growers have expanded their operations beyond the flat farm ground traditionally occupied by orchards, planting trees in surrounding lowland hills.

“Demand has driven the switchover from pasture to orchards,” Renfrew says. “There’s been a high demand for almonds, particularly in the Asian market—India and China. There aren’t that many areas in the world that can grow almonds. California’s one of them.”

Despite its recent dominance in the ag market, though, the trend has shown signs of slowing. Prices for orchard ground have begun to come down, and urgency among buyers has calmed in comparison to the activity of recent years. “There’s still a big demand for almond and walnut trees,” Renfrew explains. “But buyers aren’t willing to pay as much as they have been paying.”

Still, California orchard properties continue to command serious money. A buyer selecting from currently available inventory might expect to pay between $16,000 and $60,000 per acre.

Renfrew identifies other trends impacting the California land market: an increased use of mechanical harvesters raising efficiencies, and thereby profits, in the grape and olive industries; and ongoing interest among landowners in pursuing conservation easements. It is the recent break in California’s five-year drought, though, that has landowners, investors and brokers feeling most enthusiastic.

“In the last few years, many properties still had the soil, but not the water,” Renfrew says. “Landowners drilled more wells, going deeper and deeper, which impacted the water table. In 2016, we had a tremendously wet year. The dams are full, so it’ll be interesting. There’s some question as to whether some of these orchards have been planted in areas where the water table might come up, and whether that will have an impact on the trees. Still, the rain we’ve had has people excited, and we’re optimistic about the market.”

Lands of yesterday may not, or will not, be the lands of tomorrow.

Lands of yesterday may not, or will not, be the lands of tomorrow.

It is important for all of us to work towards this balance of wildlife and production. Many times we see these two collide and not work together. This, however, does not have to be the case. I am lucky to work for companies who care about the land, the landscape and its people. It is important to always leave the land better that you found it. That is whether you own it or are just visiting. I have been reading the horror stories from the Midwest fires in Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma and I feel for those passionate farmers and ranchers dealing with death and devastation. I pray for those families who have lost loved ones and look towards the spring and greener grass.

The constant evolution of these properties and knowing the market trends and potential valuation is what our team of licensed land brokers and agents can offer our clients. When you look to buy real estate, keep in mind that what you purchase today could be modified and enhanced for tomorrow—and might just help you keep it for generations to come. ° LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING

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ESTERO AMERICANO RANCH

$17,000,000 • 1,119 acres • Marin County, California

On the market for the first time in nearly 150 years.

The ranch has been USDA Certified Organic since 2006, producing Certified Animal Welfare Approved and American Grass Fed Full Blood Registered Beef Cattle. Located only 50 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge. Contact: Todd Renfrew, (707) 455-4444, California Outdoor Properties.

LONG VALLEY RANCH

$18,000,000 • 16,600 acres • Wheeler County, Oregon

Welcome to the Long Valley Ranch! Nestled in the highly sought Ochoco Mountain Range of Central Oregon, this 16,441± acre continuous block boasts over 34 miles of boundary, nonexistent of public roads nor access within. Contact: Timothy O'Neil, (541) 480-3682 or Garrett Zoller, (541) 944-8821, Land and Wildlife.

BIG ELK RANCH

$6,250,000 • 2,121 acres • Boulder County, Colorado

The ranch is located just over an hour from Denver and 20 minutes from Estes Park. The ranch has an incredibly diverse habitat of treed hillsides, creek bottoms lined with willows and aspen groves, and expansive and intermediate mountain meadows. Exceptional hunting! Contact: Zack Wiese, (970) 889-3142, Hayden Outdoors.

SOUTHERN CATTLE COMPANY

$55,000,000 • 8,991 acres • Shasta County, Florida

At 13,924± acres, Southern Cattle Company is one of the finest cattle ranch operations in the South, featuring one of the most researched and respected cattle herds in the country with highly desirable genetics, outstanding water and some of the finest farming land. Contact: Jon Kohler, (850) 508-2999, Jon Kohler & Associates.

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MACDUFF PLANTATION

$3,000,000 • 900 acres • Leflore County, Mississippi

Established in 1835, Macduff Plantation, located in Leflore County, has been the home of excellent whitetail and waterfowl hunting for generations.

900 acres of mature hardwoods, sloughs, cypress and tupelo gum brakes, with frontage on the Little Tallahatchie River. Contact: Jacob Sartain, (662) 836-6048, Sartain’s Heritage Properties.

PANCAKE HOLLOW

$984,000 • 328 acres • Calhoun County, Illinois

This 328± piece is a turnkey recreational property in Calhoun County. Located in the sought after Golden Triangle of Illinois, this property offers every ingredient to produce trophy whitetail year in and year out, as well as living quarters and a well thought out poll barn. Contact: Jonathan Prehn, (618) 225-0568, Tarrant & Harman.

SILVER RIDGE FOREST

$4,734,400 • 11,836 acres • Aroostook County, Maine

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This large, nearly 12,000-acre parcel is a great investment of many types. This is a great timber growing parcel which has many tree plantations, long paved road frontage, and a well-built interior road system. This parcel is an amazing long term investment! Contact: Michael Cole, (207) 831-4625, Maine Outdoor Properties.

MICHIGAMME HIGHLANDS

$1,690,000 • 1,133 acres • Marquette County, Michigan

This beautiful property is located in west-central Marquette County, and includes land in both Michigamme and Republic Townships. The 1,132.50 acres is being offered as individual parcels. The parent parcel is located east of Lake Michigamme.

Contact: Timothy E. Keohane, (906) 524-6288, Great Lakes & Land.

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RIVERBLUFF PLANTATION

$2,235,200 • 1,016 acres • Burke County, Georgia

Riverbluff Plantation is a 1,016± acre recreational and timber property located just 15 miles from the Augusta Regional Airport in Burke County, Georgia.

It has 20+ year-old planted loblolly pines, a fouracre pond, duck hole and more. Contact: CJ Brown, (803) 480-1260 or Jon Kohler, (850) 508-2999, Jon Kohler & Associates.

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT

$2,999,000 • 580 acres • Texas County, Missouri

Over five miles of Big Piney River frontage here!

This river runs through one of the most exquisite beautiful farms in all of Missouri. You will be awestruck upon entering the farm while enjoying the bluff top views encompassing the farm and the extensive bottom land pastures. Contact: D.W. Hindman, (314) 486-3500, Living The Dream.

TROPHY ELK RANCH

$7,750,000 • 5,417 acres • Fergus County, Montana

This property consists of 3,817 deeded—1,600± State and BLM lease—and is located 42 miles north of Lewistown, Montana. Potential for a 400 cow/calf operation. It is ranked #4 in the state for trophy elk.

The Judith River lends itself as a superb wild fishery.

Contact: Trampus and Staci Corder, (406) 622-3224, Corder and Associates.

J & J FARMS

$3,950,000 • 975 acres • Steuben County, New York

New York land with ponds, lodge, three houses, food plots and barn for sale: This fantastic 974.64acre property has been meticulously designed for the ultimate hunting experience while also providing for maximum comfort and unparalleled recreation and relaxation. Contact: Brian Bullard, (716) 962-9935, Timberland Realty.

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CANNONBALL RIVER RANCH

$2,950,000 • 961 acres • Grant County, North Dakota

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This property sits on the famous Cannonball River and is known for the multitude of wildlife that reside along its banks. This property offers 960± acres of crop, CRP, artisan wells, plots and trees.

Recreation opportunities. Contact: Darin Milbrath, (701) 306-0461 or Vivian Thingelstad, (701) 793-1202, Dakota Plains Realty.

ELDER CREEK RANCH

$6,990,000 • 5,918 acres • Tehama County, California

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Very private, with views of Mount Lassen and Mount Shasta at an elevation of approximately 1,000 feet.

500-pair for season. Lots of year-round live water on the property and abundant wildlife. This ranch would make a great all-natural cattle operation and hunting retreat. Contact: Todd Renfrew, (707) 455-4444, California Outdoor Properties.

ECHO VALLEY RANCH

$4,479,715 • 1,870 acres • Coleman County, Texas

Echo Valley Ranch has tremendous deer, hog, turkey, and dove hunting. Several of the larger watersheds have excellent waterfowl potential with hundreds of ducks residing on the various impoundments in the fall and winter months. Contact: Jason Pettigrew, (817) 854-2030, No Fences Land.

WHITETAIL PINES RANCH

$3,495,000 • 3,715 acres • Campbell County, Wyoming

The ranch is located directly north of Gillette, Wyoming. Bordered on one side with 1,880+ acres of land locked and fenced BLM and on the other side with 585+ acres of BLM and a State Section, this ranch is very well protected, making it an excellent hunting property. Contact: Bill Vacek, (307) 699-1378, Hayden Outdoors.

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ANGOSTURA RANCH, SOUTH DAKOTA

MIDDLE FORK RANCH, COLORADO

$2,750,000 / 1,141 Acres / Fall River County

$13,500,000 / 3,330 Acres / Park County

The most scenic and well located lands within the boundaries of the Black Hills National Forest. Offering almost unlimited recreational opportunities, the site has a spectacular variety of terrain including, rolling meadows, rugged canyons, forested mountains, impressive rock formations and lakeside farm land as well as dramatic elevation changes and spectacular views. Contact: David Peterson, (605) 341-1997.

The Middle Fork Ranch is a fly fishing paradise, a true Gold Medal fishery! It consists of approximately 3,330 deeded acres and 1,000 acres of BLM lease ground. Roughly seven miles of the South Platte River flows directly through the ranch, while Crooked Creek flows along the Northeast side of the Ranch. Elk hunting is tremendous on this ranch as well. Contact: Dax Hayden, (303) 619-6774.

OL' MAN RANCH, NEW MEXICO

4-S RANCH, NEBRASKA

$11,664,000 / 8,640 Acres / Cibola County

$7,300,000 / 5,155 Acres / Custer County

Located about two hours from Albuquerque, 25 minutes south of I-40, this family ranch is the ideal property! Trophy elk call this ranch their sanctuary, and numerous bulls well over the 360 mark are taken every year. Deer, bear and lion are all over the counter in this unit. Turkeys and blue grouse call the ranch home as well. Call today for a qualified showing. Contact: Greg Liddle, (970) 946-0374.

A rare opportunity to own 4,565Âą contiguous deeded acres of hard grass rangeland.

Excellent big game hunting can be found throughout the entire property with abundant mule deer, whitetail deer, and Merriam turkeys. Grouse, prairie chicken, quail, and pheasant can also be found on the eastern half of the ranch. Contact: Jade Stunkel, (308) 730-7071 or Justin Hertzel, (402) 416-3847.

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CHRISTMAS TREE RANCH, COLORADO

$4,400,000 / 2,400 Acres / Elbert County

$4,000,000 / 3,402 Acres / Moffat County

The ranch features 1.5 miles of Comanche Creek bottom that is heavily wooded with cottonwoods and watering holes for game to congregate. This ranch is a working cattle operation and farm currently. It offers excellent cattle pens, gates and fences throughout. It is well watered and cross fenced for livestock. Close to Denver and the front range! Contact: Seth Hayden, (970) 692-6321.

The Christmas Tree Ranch consists of over 3,400 acres deeded and leased. There are also several thousand acres of BLM acres with very limited access to others tucked away on three sides making this an incredible hunting ranch! The ranch would make a great cattle operation and with the recently planted alfalfa fields produces over 150ton of dryland alfalfa. Contact: Lonnie Gustin, (970) 629-0520.

RED CANYON RANCH, WYOMING

KS TROPHY HUNTING OPERATION, KANSAS

$3,200,000 / 1,619 Acres / Hot Springs County It’s hard to imagine that the dove-gray cliffs and rolling tree-covered hills in the canyon bottom represent the biggest mass extinction of all time. Abundant water and vegetation attract and sustain a wide variety of wildlife; elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, antelope, and occasional moose, are the major ungulates.

Contact: Bill Vacek, (307) 699-1378.

$2,250,000 / 61 Acres / Crawford County This Kansas trophy hunting operation is one of the largest outfitting businesses in the state of Kansas. They have built this business for the last 18 years with proven track records of trophy deer and turkeys year after year, along with waterfowl hunts. The Lodge and bunkhouse sits on a 60-acre tract in Southeast Kansas with beautiful views and ponds. Contact: Shad Sheldon, (785) 821-2666.

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LandLeader® amplifies the reach of individual brokerages multiplying opportunities for buyers, sellers and the real estate professionals themselves. “LandLeader® exists to showcase the best—the best properties, the best brokerages and arguably the best real estate marketing platform in the industry,” said Dan Brunk, Marketing Director of LandLeader®. “Excellence at all levels is a formula for success for everyone involved.”

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iving the Dream, owned by D.W. Hindman and headquartered in Cuba, Missouri, and Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co., co-owned by Travis Tarrant and Mark Harman and based in Alton, Illinois, provide a Midwestern case study in opportunity amplification.

As the exclusive LandLeader® partners in their respective states, Hindman and Tarrant got to know one another through the company’s network.

“Besides unparalleled real estate marketing, one of the most powerful aspects of being a LandLeader® member owner is the broker network,” Tarrant said. “As a member, you’re part of an alliance that allows you to pick up the phone and tap into expertise across the country. All LandLeader® affiliates rest comfortably in the knowledge that other members work exclusive territories and are fellow owners in LandLeader®, so there are no secrets, just a spirit of cooperation and leadership.”

Hindman noted, “When there’s cooperation, there’s a chance for collaboration and mutual success.”

Initially, Hindman and Tarrant discovered they shared core business values, particularly as they related to customer service.

“My dad, who made a name for our family in Missouri real estate beginning in the 1960s, always taught me, ‘No commission is ever worth your reputation,’” Hindman, who began his real estate career in 1984, said. “When you treat people well, then the rest of the business takes care of itself.”

Tarrant concurred, “At Tarrant & Harman, we believe in truth and trust. Our clients, be they buyers or sellers, can rest assured that we will take care of them—and their biggest asset and investment—honestly and respectfully.”

Building on that foundation that was strengthened by their shared passion for land and outdoor living, they discovered an opportunity to leverage their respective skill sets by teaming up for real estate auctions.

“Tarrant & Harman have a complete, experienced auction team in place,” Hindman said. “There was no reason for me to reinvent the wheel, when we could access that experience Continued on page 47.

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About Living the Dream Living The Dream Inc. was formed by D.W. Hindman, with the mission to help outdoorsmen live out their dream by matching exceptional Missouri properties with extraordinary people.

DW, the broker-owner, is an avid outdoor enthusiast and hunter, he has a passion for this and strives to reflect this passion throughout his company.

ones that Living The Dream Inc. and the entire staff live by. D.W. believes that the preamble in the Realtors Code of Ethics says it best, “Under all is the Land and upon the wise utilization of land and its widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and our way of life.”

He has grown up in the business, following in the footsteps of his father, Clifford Hindman, since the 1960s. During his career, he has been fortunate to have served as the President of the St. Louis Association of Realtors, while actively sitting on the Professional Ethics and Standards committee. The principles of honesty, integrity, and professionalism were learned at an early age and handed down through his father and his peers in the industry.

D.W continued, “These are reasons as Americans we are free. We feel that it’s not just land we are selling, it’s a lifestyle. That’s our creed, and nobody sells these messages better than Living The Dream Inc.”

“The best advice I ever received was: ‘If you expect to last in this business, there is no commission that is worth your reputation, and remember to treat everyone as you also would like to be treated,’” he said.

These tried-and-true principles have held strong now for 30 years, therefore they are the very

We will show you our unique style of marketing land. We specialize in all types of outdoor properties; farms, ranches, recreational, timber, as well as river and lake properties. It’s all we do and we believe we’re the best at it!

Living the Dream Licensed in: Missouri (and soon in western Kentucky) 515 South Franklin, Suite A Cuba, Missouri 65453 (855) 289-3478 www.MissouriDreamLand.com

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About Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co. Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co. is a real estate brokerage that offers a diversified approach to marketing recreational properties, agricultural properties, waterfront properties, hunting properties, timberland, homes and cabins, and horse ranches. We are capable of listing your property for sale in the traditional fashion or we can strategically put together a 30 day marketing plan for a real estate auction.

At Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co. we have been assisting landowners in marketing their properties for several years. Our land professionals plan each auction or listing they conduct with thoughtful consideration to the needs of the seller, attention to the unique attributes of the property, and insight into evaluating the real estate marketplace. We understand that every property is different as

well as the needs of each seller. Selling your property is often the culmination of a lifetime of work – or even generations of your family.

The team that supports each sale, from our sales professionals to auction and marketing experts, understands that you’ve made an important personal decision to sell your real estate. We strive to prepare and execute an auction or sales strategy that meets the high level of stewardship that you have invested into your property.

Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co. Licensed in: Illinois and Missouri 3644 Fosterburg Rd. Alton, Illinois 62002 (618) 433-9436 www.TarrantandHarman.com

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through a working alliance. Partnering with Tarrant & Harman was a logical way to bring the options of auctions to our buyers and sellers.”

Tarrant added, “Working with Living the Dream allows our auction team to demonstrate their skills in Missouri, so we’ve expanded our reach and income generating potential as a partner in a region that was previously unavailable. It’s a win-win.”

Live auctions have long been a staple for marketing farmland, but now, with advent of online auctions, they are emerging as desirable marketing options for recreational properties and ranches as well as exclusive estates.

“In a traditional live farmland auction, most of the buyers are local,” Hindman said. “With recreational properties, the reach has to be much broader because the people who may be interested are scattered far and wide.”

For some buyers, the distance to a recreational property auction may be a deterrent. They don’t want to drive several hours not knowing whether the property will be in their price range or whether they will ultimately walk away the high bidder. Online auctions mitigate the risk of “wasting time,” so it’s much easier to create a pool of qualified buyers for recreational properties.

“At Tarrant & Harman, we have an online auction platform that allows us to host auctions with a global audience,” Tarrant said. “People can preview the properties at their convenience prior to the auction and then, on the day of the auction, bid from wherever they are in the world.”

Recently, Living the Dream and Tarrant & Harman sold a

1,400-acre recreational property to a buyer from Reno, Nevada, who had never set foot on the property. The buyer had done his due diligence and was comfortable purchasing the property based on the hundreds of photos and drone video footage offered as part of the marketing effort.

“Technology allows us to bring land and buyers together in ways no one imagined before,” Hindman said. “We are committed to staying on the cutting edge because if you’re not a step ahead it’s easy to fall behind.”

The benefits of an auction, regardless of the platform, are the same.

“The seller benefits from having a time-definite sale, no contingencies, and cash closing within 30 days,” Tarrant said.

“Buyers know they are competing fairly and on the same term as all other buyers.”

Both Tarrant and Hindman agree that LandLeader® has given their businesses a competitive advantage.

“In the digital age, it’s not enough to have a web presence, you have to know who is accessing your listings and how often,” Hindman said. “LandLeader® has the expertise to analyze our traffic and with that data, we can figure out how to reach and best serve those potential clients. Our team is more efficient and effective with the LandLeader® advantage.”

Tarrant added, “Referrals within the LandLeader® network occur regularly. LandLeader is comprised of the best brokerages in the business and we rely on one another’s expertise often. The members provide a level of assurance to buyers and sellers across the nation that we’re professionals who know how to get the job done at the highest levels.” °

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HAHNS PEAK, COLORADO –Surrounded by millions of USFS acres, includes multiple cabins, barns, water rights and is fenced for livestock. A four season recreational retreat perfect for the whole family. 40 miles from Steamboat Springs. ren martyn

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO – Large remodeled home on 45 acres with detached twobedroom, two-bath apartment. Heated shop and detached barn. Four-car garage and only two-and-ahalf miles to Steamboat Springs. ren martyn

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HAYDEN, COLORADO – Irreplaceable retreat surrounded by millions of USFS acres. Lodge, cabin, shop and trout filled three-acre lake. Excellent big game hunting. Hunting outfitters or group retreat.

ren martyn

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M T. H A R R I S O N T H E YA M PA R I V E R $1,850,000

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO – Over one mile of Yampa River with large cottonwoods and two-acre lake. Existing home, barn and fenced for livestock. Close proximity to Steamboat Springs.

ren martyn

S L AT E R C R E E K R A N C H $5,950,000

1, 500

#161219

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SLATER, COLORADO – Bordering USFS with over two miles of Slater Creek! Ranch offers fivebedroom lodge, big game hunting, native cutthroat trout, livestock production, 1,400-acre USFS grazing lease and minerals. ren martyn & pam vanatta

LAZY K R ANCH $8,000,000

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#160989

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO – A private playground just minutes to Steamboat Ski Area. An amazing property with a luxury 11,100-square-foot log home, four ponds, beautiful landscaping, miles of maintained trails and abundant wildlife. pam vanatta

S N O W Y M O U N TA I N R A N C H $8,975,000

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CLARK, COLORADO – Stunning log home on 210 acres near the recreational paradise of Steamboat Lake bordering 20,000+ acres of USFS. A luxury 14,000-square-foot main home, two-bedroom guest house, barn, endless trails, pond and epic views. pam vanatta

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SON HI R ANCH $9,400,000

#161858

1,046

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YAMPA, COLORADO – Magnificent ranch adjacent to the 235,000-acre Flat Tops Wilderness. Features include a 6,269-square-foot ranch house, private big game hunting, fishing, ranching, lakes, creeks, two guest homes, three cabins, log barn, irrigated and natural meadows, extensive water rights and trail system. www.sonhiranch.com doug labor

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S T E A M B O AT R I V E R R A N C H $1 2,950,000

# 160188 490 ACRES

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO – Located along the banks of the Elk River, only five minutes to Steamboat Springs. Two+ miles of the Elk River for world-class fishing. Irrigated meadows and a balanced compound for ranching operations.

Multi-stall barn, riding arena. Multiple residences blend old and new providing a sense of the old west. www.steamboatriverranch.com penny f letcher

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R&B R ANCH $24,000,000

# 201608213

507.86

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SISTERS, OREGON – Encompassing 507 acres, the Central Oregon ranch located just five minutes from the charming town of Sisters, is a diverse mixture of productive pasture for livestock, high desert pine forest and an irrigated oasis of manicured grounds. www.randbranch-sistersoregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

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TA I L W I N D F A R M $2,700,000

61.23

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BEND, OREGON – Equestrian estate overlooking the Deschutes River with a private setting. Main home is 3,234 square feet with three bedrooms, three baths and designed to capture the river views. www.tailwindfarm-bendoregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

PAT T E R S O N R A N C H $7,600,000

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# 201406176

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SISTERS, OREGON – Stunning Cascade Mountain views and with a rich history in livestock production.

The ranch is 345 acres with 339 acres of water rights.

Featuring a 3,704-square-foot, three-bedroom, threeand-a-half-bath home. Adjoins public forest land. www.pattersonranch-sistersoregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

M C K AY R O A D R A N C H $1,700,000

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PRINEVILLE, OREGON – Spectacular Cascade Mountain and valley views from private hilltop estate features 4,456-square-foot home with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths. Outdoor swimming pool, beautiful landscaped yard and gardens. www.mckayroadranch-prinevilleoregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

TOM MCCALL RIVER R ANCH $5, 500,000

# 201607141

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REDMOND, OREGON – Productive ranch with 461 acres water rights. 6,168-square-foot home with four bedrooms and four baths. Indoor arena, barn with 30 stalls, two shops and additional homes. Cascade Mountain views and Crooked River frontage. www.tommccallriverranch-centraloregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

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D E S C H U T E S R I V E R F R O N TA G E $2,950,000

# 201611160

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BEND, OREGON – Gorgeous acreage with threequarters of a mile of Deschutes river frontage with dock. Adjacent to private Crosswater Golf Club, 2,640-square-foot home, Mount Bachelor views and endless possibilities. www.17440canoecamp.com

deb tebbs & ron davis

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R A N C H O S A N J A C O TA $55,000,000

#16 -745

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SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA – An extraordinary historic ranch with eight certified parcels zoned ag.

Situated in the south of Santa Ynez in Santa Barbara County, the ranch has breathtaking scenery, employee housing, ag. buildings, shop, office, equipment storage, three warehouses, two grain tanks and two pole barns. suzanne perkins

O C E A N V I E W V I N E YA R D PA R C E L $7,000,000

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MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA – Vacant land with 360-degree panoramic coastline and mountain views. A stunning knoll-top building site exists with no designated building envelope. Any future home would boast stunning views. There are approximately four acres planted in Syrah and Grenache grapes. suzanne perkins

I TA L I A N - S T Y L E V I N E YA R D E S TAT E $1 2, 500,000

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55.89

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MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA – Ocean views abound from this 6,598-square-foot Italian villa-style home featuring four bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths.

The vineyard is planted with five acres of Grenache and Syrah grapes.

suzanne perkins

E L M I R A D O R E S TAT E PA R C E L $9,450,000

#16 -2933

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MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA – Part of an incredible historic property known as El Mirador with a panoramic ocean view building pad perfect for a large home, and a 1920s five-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath farmhouse with a four-stall barn and private water.

suzanne perkins

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GARY HACKLE R ANCH $6,950,000

175 ACRES

BAYFIELD, COLORADO – The Pine River, Gray Hackle Lake and Cottage Pond provide water views from every window in the residence, and ensure opportunities for world-class trout fishing. This is one of the most soothing properties you’ll find in the area, offering year-round recreation and abundant wildlife. zach morse

TAY L O R C A N Y O N R A N C H $16, 500,000

2, 215

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PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO – A rare and spectacular 2,215-acre recreational ranch within 15 minutes of Pagosa Springs. The ranch is being offered for sale for the first time in over 25 years. The land has been groomed and manicured meticulously over the years creating a sanctuary for wildlife. zach morse

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VEGA VERDE R ANCH $8, 500,000

#710131

80

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DURANGO, COLORADO – Vega Verde Ranch is in the heart of the North Animas River Valley and is considered by many to be the crown jewel of the valley. Graced with 80 fertile acres, exceptional water rights and river frontage, Vega Verde Ranch is truly a rare offering. zach morse

B E A R M O U N TA I N R A N C H $3,970,000

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PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO – This ranch has mature woodlands bordering BLM lands. The estate features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, great room, gourmet kitchen, craft room, wine cellar, media room, library, and over 3,000 square feet of outside deck with picturesque San Juan Mountain views. zach morse

14 01 C E L A D O N D R I V E $3, 295,000

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DURANGO, COLORADO – This property features a lake, waterfall and pond, year-round creek and expansive views. The estate includes an impressive array of luxury features and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the San Juan National Forest and exclusive Celadon gated community and its amenities. zach morse

S C H U LT Z E L K & C AT T L E R A N C H $2, 295,000

#714874

225

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MANCOS, COLORADO – This beautifully maintained 225-acre ranch offers a lovely 4,464-square-foot main residence, guesthouse, barn, storage shop and other outbuildings. In essence, the property and amenities are first-class and provide the perfect platform for your favorite hobby, leisure pursuit or avocation. zach morse

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T H E H U N T R A N C H AT A B I Q U I Ú $4,900,000 # 1092021

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ABIQUIÚ, NEW MEXICO – This rare Northern New Mexico ranch on the Chama River offers 702 acre-feet of water rights, a 310-year-old hacienda, a historic three-bedroom house, corrals, an arena, a barn, staff quarters and offices.

vicki markley & ricky allen

OLD WORLD R ANCHOS DEL RITO CABIN $1,895,000

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# 056 4870

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SAN JOSE, NEW MEXICO – This charming oldworld log cabin nestled on 114 acres in gated Ranchos del Rito in San Jose, New Mexico, features an open-plan living and dining area, an expansive deck, luxurious modern amenities and a hot tub.

roxanne apple & johnnie g illespie

R AINBOW’S END $935,000

# 0565329

210

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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – Nestled amid the breathtaking sandstone of the Garden of the Gods, this spectacular parcel offers a rare opportunity to own a significant estate of picturesque land just south of Santa Fe off the scenic Turquoise Trail.

cindy sheff

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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – Three magnificent lots totaling more than 15 acres in the Cundiyo Valley of northern New Mexico, with river and enchanting views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. These tracts are part of the Vista del Rio development, and include utilities on site. david cordova

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Sunlit Architecture, a long established firm located in Crested Butte, Colorado, specializes in high-end custom residences and resort-oriented architecture.

Sunlit strives to find comprehensive solutions for the unique challenges and opportunities found in the mountain environment and landscape.

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The Buck Horn home was an exercise in creating a material palette that embodied a simple, refined mountain elegance. The owners wanted a mountain contemporary environment that celebrated the natural light and views, which permeate 360 degrees. —Crested Butte, Colorado Photo // James Ray Spahn

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Sunlit draws its inspiration from historic building types, forms and materials in order to recreate architecture that emphasizes authenticity to the regional context that it is created in.

The master bathroom was designed around the celebration of sculptural bathtub with smooth lines that contrast in color and texture from the pebble stone wall to create an open, dynamic focal point off of the main circulation defined by the wood flooring. The interior stair works as the main circulations throughout the home. It is centrally located and open and becomes the main organizational element which holds the home together revealing the homes story one floor at and time.

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Photo // James Ray Spahn

The Reserve home was designed to grow out of the mountain side and tread lightly within the natural landscape.

Massing was broken down into additive forms with individual roof lines making the home appeared as a series of individual parts connected to reveal overall theme.

Inspiration came from the Mountain Lodges found within the National Parks around the mountain west. —Crested Butte, Colorado

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Gary L. Hartman - Principal

Since joining Sunlit Architecture as a partner in 2004, he has focused his design talents on creative multi-family residential projects; ski resort oriented master planning and commercial developments, as well as custom high-end mountain residences.

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With hands-on client involvement, Sunlit works in a team environment to put together a client relationship with a focus on service and success.

The Taylor River home embodies the design of intimacy. Spaces that evoke a comfortable and cozy human scale. This is a story of giving a home personality and a spirit that is a reflection of/and connects the owners with the environment that brought them to the mountains. —Crested Butte, Colorado

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Sunlit also has a passion for the natural environment bringing to the table expertise in sustainability and environmental consciousness through design.

The Skyland home was an exercise in materiality and the celebrations of dynamic views. Stone foundations grow out of the site and support the home with a sense of permanence and the middle of the home is eroded out like a canyon to create transparency through the home. The canyon is a two-story volume that focus the occupants to views that focus on the lake, mountain and valley floor. An interior bridge connects the two master suites across this open canyon of living space. —Crested Butte, Colorado

Sunlit believes we are only as good as our last project and reputation is everything.

We understand the designing a home is a very personal undertaking for our clients, so we check our egos at the door, focus on service and relationship, and strive to make each design a reflection of our clients.

This is their home at the end of the day, not ours.

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Jennifer Hartman, AIA - Principal

Ms. Hartman’s diverse experience began in 1997 when she joined a prestigious design architecture firm in Denver. In 2000, she joined a Vail firm specializing in high-end mountain resort and residential architecture. In 2004, she joined Sunlit Architecture as a partner specializing in high end custom residential, & historic renovation and preservation. Her philosophy is ingrained in creating contextual, comfortable and timeless designs.

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Photo // James Ray Spahn

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Photo // James Ray Spahn

Sunlit brings architecture to light that embraces and celebrates the natural environment, topography, climate and materials with sensitivity to the lifestyles that bring people to the mountains.

The Hidden River Barn is a remodel of an old, red, prefabricated metal building.

Reclaimed materials and materials with living finishes that change and weather over time all were utilized in effort to create an authentic structure that evokes the nostalgia of the valleys ranching history. —Crested Butte, Colorado

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The Prospect Home was designed around the capturing of the panoramic mountain views across the valley floor. Undeveloped and pristine, these mountain views are unmatched. Finding views around the Rocky Mountain West without the footprint of human encroachment are becoming harder and harder to find. —Crested Butte, Colorado

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To find out more about Sunlit Architecture, please visit sunlitarchitecture.net.

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LION MOUNTAIN RANCH

1 6 , 6 5 5 ± A C R E S I N J E F F D AV I S C O U N T Y , T E X A S • P R I C E : $ 4 1 , 6 3 7 , 5 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 3 5 4 8 8 8 8

Lion Mountain Ranch, named for only one of the many peaks found on the ranch, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire an historic ranch in the revered sky island Davis Mountains of Far West Texas. Rarely do ranches become available in these mountains. This ranch has the wow factor! A unique opportunity offering incredible igneous rock features, flowing springs, creeks, lots of trees, great grasses, wildlife, hunting, over 1,850-feet of topographic relief, easy access, good roads and nice improvements. The Lion Mountain Ranch is indeed a unique and special place.

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Elk Creek Ranch 2,850± Acres in Rio Blanco County, Colorado This private sporting club is one of the most exclusive fly fishing and hunting communities in the world. Tucked away in northwestern Colorado and along the banks of the legendary White River, Elk Creek Ranch is comprised of 2,850 total deeded acres and has access to more than 25 miles of pristine and private trout water. Membership is included with unparalleled luxury and club amenities.

Offering three distinct properties. Contact Ken Mirr or Daniel Carter.

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$1,700,000 Property ID: 2686583, 2686276 & 2686553

Marton Ranch

K-T Ranch

69,550± Acres in Natrona & Carbon Counties, Wyoming

725± Acres in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

The Marton Ranch is a working livestock ranch that includes an approximate eight miles of incredible river frontage on the North Platte River. The balance of the ranch consists of native grass and sage/grass flats, foothills and coulees, with limited coniferous and deciduous trees at the higher elevations. Contact Duffy Brown.

The K-T Ranch is an exceptional world-class fly fishing ranch, containing over four miles of the White River. Includes an elegantly-restored 4,200-square-foot Victorian home, historic water rights, irrigated hay fields and trophy elk hunting on the neighboring White River National Forest. Contact Ken Mirr or Daniel Carter.

$28,000,000

$8,500,000

Property ID: 3267923

Property ID: 3173457

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Wasatch Peaks Ranch 12,740± Acres in Morgan County, Utah Stretching 11 miles along the ridge of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains lies 20-square-miles of the most spectacularly pristine recreational property in the West. Wasatch Peaks Ranch is only 35 minutes from Salt Lake City, controls a continuous ridgeline of 24 peaks and 15 bowls, and adjoins national forest. Recreation includes fly fishing along 1.75 miles of the Weber River and many other recreational pursuits on 80+ miles of trails. Enjoy a private sanctuary, exclusive mountain club, or consider the development potential. Contact Ken Mirr.

$39,000,000 Property ID: 2690397

Triangle C Ranch 330± Acres in Pueblo County, Colorado

Overlook Point Ranch 288± Acres in Goshen County, Wyoming

This magnificent 330-acre equestrian ranch is a pristine jewel located in the Greenhorn Valley. Beautifully sited at the foot of the Greenhorn mountains, the Triangle C Ranch has raised and sold cutting horses for many years, is in wonderful working condition and boasts a remarkable wildlife legacy for sportsmen. The property offers a unique combination of irrigated hay ground, open pastures, scrub oak cover, forested canyon, stock ponds and endless mountain views.

Numerous and beautiful improvements. Contact Woody Beardsley.

Located along the southern bank of the North Platte River, 20 miles west of Torrington, Wyoming, lies the Overlook Point Ranch, a 288-acre riparian sanctuary nestled amongst mature cottonwood-lined Platte River frontage, towering chalk rock bluffs and complemented by 72 acres of fertile Platte River Valley irrigated pivot ground. Excellent hunting includes waterfowl, whitetail and mule deer. Contact Jared Souza.

$1,850,000

$1,390,000

Property ID: 3772453

Property ID: 3445720

915 South Pearl Street Denver, Colorado 80209

www.MirrRanchGroup.com

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Cielo Vista Ranch 83,368± Acres in Costilla County, Colorado

Double R Ranch

The 83,368-acre Cielo Vista Ranch is one of the largest, most pristine private properties in North America. This is, quite simply, an opportunity to own one of the most distinctive properties in the West. Dramatic snowcapped vistas not only form the backdrop of Cielo Vista, the peaks are indeed a part of the ranch itself. The top of the Sangre de Cristo Range, including the 14,053-foot Culebra Peak—the highest privately-owned peak in the world—along with 18 peaks over 13,000 feet, besets the eastern boundary of the property for over 23 miles.

Resplendent with its beautiful forest canopy, miles of creeks, imposing peaks and ridgelines, meadows, and aspen groves, it is impossible to fully convey the grandeur of this property. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

A historic working ranch with miles of trophy fly-fishing and extraordinary water rights, the Double R Ranch consists of approximately 5,815± deeded acres, with 10,550± acres of adjoining public land leases. Double R Ranch has a carrying capacity of 925 cow/calf pairs and valuable water rights that irrigate 3,150 acres of hay ground. Fly-fishermen will enjoy private frontage on 4.3 miles of the North Platte River and 6.3 miles of additional rivers and creeks. Double R includes numerous well-maintained improvements that fit the scale and needs of an operating cattle ranch. Contact Ken Mirr.

$105,000,000

$13,600,000

Property ID: 2806040

Property ID: 3772246

Singing Elk Ranch

Promontory Ranch

423± Acres in Routt County, Colorado

156± Acres in Gunnison County, Colorado

Singing Elk Ranch is a pristine, high alpine retreat located in the Upper Yampa River Valley of northwest Colorado. The ranch is situated atop an elevated plateau, boasts 360-degree mountain views and numerous recreational opportunities and borders the Routt National Forest. Trails link the ranch to over one million acres of forest lands, leading to countless high alpine lakes and landmarks and the famous Flat Tops Wilderness Area. Contact Daniel Carter.

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5,815± Acres in Jackson County, Colorado

Situated directly between Mount Crested Butte and Snodgrass Mountain, the approximately 156-acre Promontory Ranch presents an extremely rare opportunity to own a sizable, undeveloped property adjoining one of North America’s most renowned ski areas, Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The ranch is zoned as a well-entitled Planned Unit Development, making it an ideal acquisition for a development-minded investor. Contact Ed Roberson.

$3,750,000

$8,900,000

Property ID: 3773068

Property ID: 1612902

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Sandstone Ranch

Sandoval Ranch

2,038± Acres in Douglas County, Colorado

8,672± Acres in Las Animas County, Colorado

With its brilliantly-colored red rock formations rising from the lush green meadows, the 2,038-acre Sandstone Ranch is quite simply one of the most iconic and scenic properties available in the Front Range of Colorado. Situated at the end of a private lane, the property opens to rolling pastures lined by meandering creeks and ponds that rise to the forested hillsides of the adjoining National Forest. The property includes a balance of historic and modern ranch facilities as well as entitlements in place for a future equestrian-anchored, large-lot, residential development. Contact Ken Mirr.

Located on the northeast side of Fishers Peak, Sandoval Ranch offers production and recreation only 20 minutes from Trinidad, Colorado. Owned by the same family since 1898, the property includes substantial senior water rights that irrigate up to 1,000 acres. The rangeland is in very good condition because of careful management during drought conditions. There is a permitted gravel pit on the ranch. This is an outstanding hunting property loaded with deer and 180+ bucks are regularly harvested here. There are also good populations of elk, antelope, bears and turkeys. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

$27,600,000

$10,400,000

Property ID: 3772709

Property ID: 2688385

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Hartford Ranch 570± Acres in Routt County, Colorado Lying in the heart of the upper Yampa River Valley in northwestern Colorado, the 570-acre Hartford Ranch is a well-located mountain property offering solid agricultural and recreational values. Hartford Ranch has been historically run as a small self-sustaining cattle ranch, supporting up to 50-head year-round (or 100 seasonally), and produces up to 100 tons of grass hay with four CFS of water rights. Recreational pursuits on the ranch and in the surrounding area are numerous and the ranch’s higher draws provide excellent refuge for elk and deer.

Contact Daniel Carter.

Jartop West Ranch 3,268± Acres in Lincoln County, Nebraska Formerly known and operated as Jay Novacek’s Upper 84 Ranch, the Jartop West Ranch is as well-rounded of a recreational property as you will find on the market. Totaling 3,268 deeded acres plus leased ground, the ranch offers big game hunting and great fishing for the distinguished sportsman. The property features a recently remodeled, luxurious 7,875-square-foot custom home that could be used for a lodge, and the property is equipped as a working cow ranch with high-end working facilities. Contact Robb Nelson.

$1,390,000

$4,000,000

Property ID: 3442699

Property ID: 3781230

915 South Pearl Street Denver, Colorado 80209

www.MirrRanchGroup.com

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Porcupine Ridge Ranch 8,818± Acres in Routt County, Colorado This classic mountain working ranch lies in the Yampa River Valley, at the base of the Flattops Wilderness Area. This is an investment opportunity to own one of the largest blocks of privately owned land with senior water rights in the Colorado and Yampa River basins. Includes 50 miles of streams, reservoirs, wetlands, lush irrigated hay fields, grasslands, treed hillsides and sagebrush range.

Significant conservation values with water resources, wetlands and habitat for big game and sage grouse, annual farm income, and stream/fishery enhancements.

Contact Ken Mirr or Robb Nelson.

Big Creek Ranch 5,034± Acres in Routt County, Colorado Sitting in a serene, secluded valley only seven miles north of the resort town of Steamboat Springs lies the Big Creek Ranch. With 5,000+ acres, this is the largest property of its kind in the U.S. near a major world-class ski resort. The ranch is practically surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of the Routt National Forest. Boasting over five miles of private fishing along the enhanced Big Creek, the ranch offers several other creeks, springs and ponds, abundant wildlife and elegant improvements. Contact Ken Mirr.

$18,000,000

$46,000,000

Property ID: 2930260

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The 2,308-acre Burro Mesa Ranch is, acre for acre, one of the best elk and mule deer hunting properties in the Rocky Mountain region. The listing brokers have personally harvested bulls in excess of 350-inch and bucks in excess of 180-inch on the property. It is just one of those special places that holds large numbers of trophy bulls and bucks year-in and year-out. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

Silver Mountain Ranch offers 15,000± acres of recreation, production, and development opportunity two-and-a-half hours from Denver. It boasts recordquality elk, mule deer, antelope and the iconic Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.

With diverse terrain, including prairie grasslands, live water creeks, pinon/cedar breaks and high mountain timber and meadows, the ranch accommodates 600 cow/ calf pairs year-round. Improvements include an owner’s home, manager’s home, two 6,000-square-foot custom log homes, an indoor arena with 14 stalls and several barns, shops and other outbuildings. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

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Edjumar Ranch 806± Acres in Johnson County, Wyoming

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Edjumar Ranch is a spectacular 806± acre gentlemen’s ranch, lying at the end of the road, within the evening shadows of the famed Bighorn Mountains, just minutes from Buffalo, Wyoming. The property is comprised of approximately 686 deeded acres, 120 acres of BLM lands, and has incredible vistas, recreational, and agricultural resources, making for a very well-rounded ranch in a beautiful part of northern Wyoming. French Creek runs through the property for approximately one mile, providing good fishing opportunities for wild trout.

Contact Duffy Brown.

A scenic and private recreation and sporting ranch situated 13 miles south of Angel Fire along the Rincon Mountains in northern New Mexico, the approximately 3,542-acre Big Blue Ranch boasts 1.5 miles of trout-rich Coyote Creek and three miles of Big Blue Creek. With private landowner elk tags, it offers a rare opportunity to fly-fish and hunt trophy big game on your very own ranch. Situated only 40 miles from Taos and 100 miles from Santa Fe, and priced at only $1,500 per acre, this opportunity will not last long! Contact Ken Mirr.

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Cerro Summit Ranch 1,505± Acres in Montrose County, Colorado

Luera Ranch 7,651± Acres in Catron County, New Mexico

The 1,505-acre Cerro Summit Ranch offers excellent big game hunting, fabulous views, irrigated pasture, and a newer three-bedroom, two-bath custom home, less than 20 minutes from downtown Montrose. With 24 platted and approved subdivision lots, including roads, underground power, and phone to 14 lots, Cerro Summit offers a seamless development or conservation opportunity for those so inclined. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

Luera Ranch features exceptional trophy big game hunting along with a solid large-scale cattle operation. Situated about 40 miles southwest of Magdalena, Luera Ranch lies along the northern and eastern sides of the imposing Luera Peak (elevation 9,420 feet). The ranch is currently running 500 cow/calf pairs year-round, and is well-known for its outstanding trophy elk and antelope hunting. Generally receives 15 landowner elk permits and two antelope permits per year. Contact Ken Mirr.

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Joy of Hunting Forges New Path AS A WINGSHOOTING RETREAT & SHOOTING ACADEMY FOR WOMEN

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ven though Anne Kania is owner of the new wingshooting retreat and shooting academy for women called Joy of Hunting, she may in fact be one of the best relationship gurus for couples.

That’s because women hunt for different reasons than men. Stacy Keogh, Ph.D., who teaches in the Sociology Department of Whitworth University, has found in a study that women’s primary motivator for hunting is to nurture and build relationships with their families.

It’s also why Joy of Hunting provides a Couples Retreat that includes “. . . the other half.”

Ms. Kania and her husband, Bruce, recently started Joy of Hunting as a means of getting women safely in the field through one of the most accessible forms of hunting— game birds. She also believes that developing skilled female wingshooters results in a higher percentage of ethical, humane kills for table fare.

“I wanted to teach ANDREA MAHORNEY because I want people to get there quicker than I did, to get them more skilled more quickly so they really enjoy it a lot more and encourage other people to do it—to keep the hunting tradition going—and bring the hunting tradition into their lives,” she said. “We can’t teach people to do it in four days, but we can give them the background and accelerate their development.”

As part of the wingshooting retreat and academy, the Joy of Hunting’s 4,000-square-foot house doubles as the comfortable lodge. It’s located on 340 acres in the historic Yellowstone Valley hamlet of Shepherd, Montana.

“The house was built to recreate a hunting lodge that Bruce loved in Wisconsin,” Ms. Kania explained. “It has gorgeous views of river and the farm. It has a lovely warmth. There’s a huge fireplace, Douglas fir beams, baby-grand piano, gorgeous front door— all of it gives this sense of artistry to the house.”

Joy of Hunting is embossed on the West of Lewis & Clark, General George Armstrong Custer, the wild horses of Bighorn Canyon, the Pryor Mountains and Montana’s majestic Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness.

Here in Big Sky territory, the Kanias have created a luxurious yet informal wingshooting adventure for all ladies regardless of hunting experience.

The environment is ripe for success. The land has been cultivated to attract wild game birds—flatlands with draws and river bottom managed for pheasants and wetland food lots and annual rotation crops for doves, geese and snipe. At the heart of the property is a preserve for wild pheasants.

“One of the key things for us later in the season is that we have geese in the area all winter,” Ms. Kania said.

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“It’s not that hard to tempt them onto our property for an amazing goose hunt.”

Although upland and waterfowl hunting are the mainstay, Ms. Kania and her team are perfectly willing to get you involved in deer and elk using a rifle or bow.

She believes that the hunting experience can be transformational for women—providing they receive the training to ensure safety, success and confidence gained from the Joy of Hunting curriculum.

Along with fellow instructor, Andrea Mahorney, their twofold guiding principles of the academy are Be Safe and Have Fun.

owned at the time. In the years following, Mr. Kania taught her to hunt, first starting on doves in the neighboring ranch. From there she set out on their pheasant preserve as well as wild waterfowl and even some big game in the surrounding area.

Ms. Kania now believes that hunting with her husband enabled them to understand and appreciate each other better during the early years of their relationship. And if hunting could help the Kanias, then clearly it could help other women find a new outlet to become closer with their partners who hunted.

“We want to provide an experience that teaches women to hunt, but also creates friendships that can last a lifetime”

For Ms. Kania, wingshooting around Yellowstone Valley helped her feel at home with her new American husband when she arrived in the U.S. from New Zealand in 2007. Originally from the Northeast of England, she graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in English. Afterwards, she moved to New Zealand where she worked as a training manager in a computer center and a professional classical singer. She also taught voice for many years, specializing in beginner adults and choral singers.

In 2005 she met her husband. They managed a cross-Atlantic relationship for two years until she relocated to their house in Montana that he

She realized that her teaching background in high-tech and voice could be applied to empowering women in ways that aren’t always available.

Her newfound dedication to hunting and passion for instructing led to her to qualify as a NSCA Level 1 Shooting Instructor in sporting clays—a discipline frequently used for training wingshooters.

A turning point for Ms. Kania in starting Joy of Hunting occurred in 2012 at Highland Hills Ranch in The Dalles, Oregon. She attended a women’s wingshooting hunt led by Elizabeth Lanier of the G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Really into Shooting). The trip had an uplifting effect, inspiring her to write an Open Letter to Women. In it she said “The fact that I felt so comfortable right away was definitely due to the openness, warmth and inclusiveness that is so special to women.”

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ANNE KANIA

Fellow Joy of Hunting instructor Ms. Mahorney is of a similar mind when it comes to teaching women at the Joy of Hunting. She is also a certified NSCA Level 1 Shooting Instructor, having developed her chops at the prestigious Flying B Ranch. She’s described as having “the soul of an artist, the eye of a hawk and the heart of a mom, with her families of children and dogs. She is a patient people-person and a fearless hunter.”

Mr. Kania, meanwhile, served as chef, hunter, game manager, dog handler and steward of their land.

In setting up their pheasant operation, he flew to England and interviewed several gamekeepers on the tricks of the trade. His passion for the environment drives the entrepreneurial side of

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him through a company called Floating Island International that he started in 2005. It builds artificial wetlands islands that improve water quality.

The Joy of Hunting’s hands-on courses provide yearround instruction and actual wingshooting during the season. Ms. Kania also offers a Couples Weekend for hunters with some basic wingshooting experience.

Ms. Kania says that, given the way women learn, the instruction techniques at Joy of Hunting encourages lots of questions in an informal atmosphere.

“We want to provide an experience that teaches women to hunt, but also creates friendships that can last a lifetime,” she said. °

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spotted fever

he sultry Texas heat had barely begun to fade.

It was late afternoon of the first week in June, and my client and I were overlooking a juniper-studded canyon in Edwards County, scanning the small pockets of open space that were sparsely scattered across the hillsides and along the bottom. A few does and young bucks began emerging from the thicker cover, and I was beginning to think that our chances of laying eyes on a mature male were unlikely on that outing.

“Larry, I know we are running out of light, but let’s bail off the side of this hill and check out a water hole that’s down in the bottom of this canyon before it gets dark.” We had no sooner eased to the edge of an opening where we could see the small earthen hole of water when a loud roar from across the canyon broke the late afternoon silence. Larry grabbed my shoulder and asked, “What in the heck was that?” I replied, “It’s a mature axis buck. I’m hoping he is making his way to the water hole.” Seconds later three axis does cautiously made their way toward the water and I instructed Larry to get a comfortable rest across the fork of a dead juniper. The buck stepped into the opening and once again let out a loud roar.

“Okay, Larry, he has good tine length, good beams, and fair mass. I suggest you take him if you have an open shot.” The Remington did its job, and minutes later we were admiring a beautifully spotted axis buck. With sweat rolling down his face and a Texas-sized grin, Larry shook my hand and said, “Since reading a magazine article many years ago that Finn Aagaard wrote about axis deer hunting in Texas, I’ve had a dream to experience it myself. I can’t thank you enough for making it happen. Out of all the big game animals I’ve taken around the world, this may be the most beautiful of them all.”

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the animal

Native to India, axis deer were initially released into the Texas wilds back in the 1930s. Referred to as chital in their homeland regions, axis have done well as an exotic in certain areas of the U.S., especially in Texas and Florida. Today, axis deer are in great abundance in certain areas of Texas, found free-ranging in many counties in central Texas, and commonly found on highfenced game ranches in various regions of the state.

Axis are generally not as cold hardy as native whitetails, especially when freezing temperatures are combined with moisture. A mature male may push the scales up to 250 pounds while on the hoof, typically have three points per antler side, and hunters often use main beam length as the central criteria for judging trophy size with 30 inches being the standard that many hunters hold out for, though there are some brutes that may stretch the tape to 35 inches or more. Their reddish colored pelage is laden with white spots, making them a beautiful animal. Axis are often vocal, with males making a strange and loud roaring noise during the rut, and both males and females commonly making a barking noise as an alarm signal. Adding to the attraction of the hunt, axis venison is exceptional table fare, with many people considering it to be among the best of all exotic game meats found in Texas.

Concerns are commonly expressed over the impacts that axis deer and other exotic ungulates may have on wildlife habitat and through social conflict with native wildlife species. For certain, there are some ecological downsides of these foreign species being present on other landscapes, but for many private landowners, this exotic resource creates added revenue and recreational opportunities, often incentivizing those landowners to invest money and effort into habitat management, including water development, brush management, seeding of native range plants, and other practices that are often good for the land. As with most landscape practices that involve natural resources, for every action, there are often many reactions, some of which may be good, some not so, while some reactions may simply be subject to biased interpretation.

the hunt

Though axis deer do not have a synchronized breeding season, the peak of the estrus for females is during the June–July period, which is also the height of when bucks are hard-antlered. Thus, the most popular time to hunt these animals is during the summer, but since some bucks are hard antlered at any given time of the year, it’s common to have axis deer hunting scattered to some degree on a year-around basis. In Texas, since they are an exotic animal, there is no closed season and no bag limits. A non-resident license is only $48 for a 5-day period and is available over the counter.

Mature bucks are relatively large bodied animals, with thick musculature frames, so having adequate caliber and bullet type is important. I suggest a minimum of a 130 grain bullet that is well-constructed and not too highly expandable.

the outfitter

Wildlife Systems, Inc. (WSI) is a hunting and wildlife management firm that was started in 1987. This company conducts axis deer hunts on multiple large private ranches in Texas, with most hunts being scheduled from May through July. These hunts are typically set up as a two or three day hunt, including meals, lodging, guide, and game care. A daily fee is assessed, along with a harvest fee. Hunting is generally a combination of glassing and stalking, as well as some stand-hunting.

Lodging is provided on the ranches in comfortable, well-appointed facilities. WSI operates a variety of other exotic and native game hunts on over 900,000 acres of private land in Texas, making it one of the largest and most longstanding hunting companies in the southwestern United States.

WSI has also been involved with commercial For additional information hunting and wildlife programs in several other on hunting with WSI, check states and numerous foreign countries. ° out their website at www.WildlifeSystems.com or call (325) 655-0877.

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EXECUTIVE ORDER ON WOTUS

M E A N S F O R R E A L E S TAT E AND LAND OWNERS THE REALTORS® LAND INSTITUTE, “THE VOICE OF LAND,” APPLAUDS THE NEW ADMINISTRATION ON TAKING THIS LONG OVERDUE STEP TO REVIEW AND REVISE THE REGULATION.

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On Tuesday, February 28, President Trump signed an Executive Order that begins to unwind the Obama administration's controversial Clean Water Rule. Also known as the Waters of the U.S. rule, or WOTUS, the regulation was written by the U.S. EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to clarify the reach of federal regulators over wetlands and waterways under the Clean Water Act.

claims a largely undefined and very broad jurisdiction beyond a reasonable scope. Due to pending additional litigation and technical procedures, the rule has been stayed nationwide by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals since last October.

The Executive Order directs the EPA to begin a rewrite of the regulation to adhere more closely to the definition of “waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act and provide a streamlined permitting process to provide clarity and certainty to the private sector while protecting the integrity of the country’s water resources.

While the executive order cannot repeal WOTUS, which was finalized in May 2015, the Executive Order will direct EPA and the Army Corps to begin a formal review of the regulation, a likely first step to dismantling it.

“RLI looks forward...

Withdrawing WOTUS will have a significant impact to develop common-sense on the real estate sector, especially land real estate, solutions to protecting our and for private property land nation's water resources owners across the US.

while balancing the

“RLI looks forward to working with the Administration, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, when approved, to develop common-sense solutions to protecting our nation's water resources while balancing the interests of land real estate, land owners, and communities nationwide,” said Brandon Rogillo, ALC, 2017 RLI National President.

The REALTORS® Land interests of land real Institute, “The Voice of Land,” applauds the new estate, land owners, and administration on taking this communities nationwide” long overdue step to review and revise the regulation.

RLI has strongly advocated —BRANDON ROGILLO for the rule to be withdrawn to eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming About the REALTORS® Land Institute permits on waters that were previously unregulated The REALTORS® Land Institute, “The Voice of by the federal government. The permits have been Land,” continually strives to maintain its status as required to develop on private property that has any the acknowledged leader for all matters pertaining areas holding water, not just navigable interstate water to the land real estate profession. RLI endeavors or adjacent wetlands. to remain the essential membership organization for the extraordinary real estate professionals who Because WOTUS greatly increased the number broker, lease, sell, develop, and manage our most and types of waters that came under the control precious resource: the land. The REALTORS® Land of the EPA, many private property owners were Institute, provides the expertise, camaraderie, and unable to utilize their own properties—essentially, valuable resources that are the foundation for all land experiencing a taking of their property without just real estate professionals to become the best in the compensation—a violation of the 5th amendment. business. For more information, visit RLILand.com or While maintaining the integrity of fresh water in this call (800) 441–5263. ° country should remain a priority, the WOTUS rule

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Meanwhile Ranch

WOODY CREEK, COLORADO

This 56-acre ranch, bordering millions of acres of White River National Forest, has been paradise for two iconic American empires. Built by the Pillsbury family, it is currently owned by the Galardis of Weinerschnitzel fame. Brimming with Western charm, the ranch offers a 12,000-square-foot main home with four spacious bedroom suites, a new 2,500-square-foot guesthouse and two separate caretaker residences, plus a new 7,150-square-foot indoor facility with room for 12 stalls, a separate three-stall barn with tack room, an outdoor riding ring and roping pen. $14,995,000 Jackson Horn 970.948.6130 jackson@masonmorse.com Kim Coates 970.948.5310 kcoates@masonmorse.com

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Experience the West

WOLF SPRINGS R ANCH | A LEGACY IN THE MAKING One of Colorado’s largest ranches, Wolf Springs Ranch, is nestled under the high peaks of Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, spanning over two Colorado counties, Huerfano and Custer. With over 55,486± deeded acres, this premier western legacy ranch offers a purchase opportunity of epic proportions. Covering such an expanse of the western skyline, the term “what do you own” can be summed up with “what do you see.” Wolf Springs Ranch is its own vista with deeded ground rising from valley floors at an elevation of 7,500 feet to 9,500 feet high at the USFS boundary of the west neighbor, the 18,800± acre Sangre de Cristo Wilderness area.

Offered at $49,000,000.

POWDERHORN, COLOR ADO | PROPERTY ID: 3677471

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RED CLOUD R ANCH Red Cloud Ranch is comprised of 405.16± deeded acres nestled in a sea of public lands. The ranch lies on the Lake Fork River valley floor nestled below a skyline of 14,000-foot peaks and offers timbered forest, open irrigated ranch meadows, two custom trout lakes and over 1.5± miles of exceptional trout stream. The ranch is the definition of a Rocky Mountain Paradise, illustrating breathless views and renowned improvements with opportunity seldom found in the west. The 27,000± square-foot main lodge is constructed of giant logs and custom western accents throughout, 13 personal suites, 30-foot moss rock stone fireplace, giant great room and commercial kitchen all accented by a spacious deck. The ranch offers a complete retreat facility, from the 37,000± square-foot equestrian complex to the adventure high ropes course. Accompanied by seven custom dorms, five outstanding Swedish cope log homes, fully-equipped, in-floor heated shop and work building and more. Offered at $9,800,000.

LAKE CITY, COLOR ADO | PROPERTY ID: 2842932

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have to admit I am spoiled. In my role with M4 Ranch Group, I regularly visit and experience the wonders of some of the finest ranches in the western United States.

Having explored literally hundreds of ranching properties in the past two decades, I have learned to look beyond the majestic landscapes and finely appointed ranch homes to see the significant level of investment—emotional, financial and physical—that owners have made toward preserving a ranch’s history and lands, its legacy. Ranches deemed “legacy” ranches are steeped in historical significance, natural resources and bountiful wildlife. They are often the result of careful cultivation, great effort, passion and commitment to building a lasting monument to the ranching tradition of the West. In today’s world, where commodities and resources have become largely disposable, legacy ranches represent an impressive effort to maintain and protect not only a piece of the western frontier, but a way of life.

In today’s culture of rapid-pace, multi-screen and readily available information, we often hear of big business tycoons, such as Ted Turner, who own hundreds of thousands of acres of ranchland but we do not consider their dedication to preserving the very heritage and life of those lands. Such accomplished people have invested financial resources needed to amass and protect these ever rarer legacy properties, iconcic ranches such as the Wagner Ranch that spans the North Texas plain, the Vermejo Park Ranch of Northern New Mexico, the stunning Belle Ranch located in the antelope plains of New Mexico or the infamous King Ranch of South Texas.

But seldom do you see a legacy ranch lying at the foot of 14,000-foot peaks or backed into 100,000s acres of public lands that include designated wilderness areas, national parks and national forests. With as few remaining legacy ranches now dotting the western plains, there are even fewer that have been built and maintained that are located in the highelevation Mountains of the West. Historically, miners typically

settled the high country or mountain regions of the West, with patented mining claims typically being only 10.3 acres. In some larger mineral strikes, hundreds of miners lived together on the multitude of 10.3-acre mineral claims, each miner working to make his stake of pending wealth. Further down the valleys from these lofty mining claims, “placer” claims began to emerge, with “placer” claims allotted in 160-acre tracts that were typically located along the high alpine valley floors. These types of land claims where originally patented in areas where the forward-thinking entrepreneurs planned to mill tons of gold or silver ore on the path to riches. Township communities formed further down the valleys to serve as supply lines for mining camps in places like Telluride, Durango or Crested Butte, Colorado. Just beyond these high alpine townships were the first deeded agricultural grounds in the West, with land parcels comprised of 160-acre homesteads, where hard-working “meat and potatoes” families worked to grow potatoes, harvest hay and run cattle.

Given the history and function of land across the western highlands, settled in 160-acre increments by the West’s toughest immigrants, cowboys and dirt farmers, imagine the not-so-simple task of cobbling together rocky and treacherous sections to develop a legacy ranch. This task became even more challenging as, over time, these high country towns went from boom to bust, taking the demand for local beef and potatoes to a standstill. Many producing families did all they could to hang on, many leveraged there homesteads with the local grocer or mercantile to keep staples on the table and farms equipped. As the bills mounted and demand for goods, services and labor disappeared, many western settlers traded their land as a means of settling old debts. To this day, some of the mountain valley’s top ranching families are descended from these former shop owners. So it is with that there is a sincere lack of legacy ranch inventory existing in the high alpine mountains of the West.

In today’s world, where commodities and resources have become largely disposable, legacy ranches represent an impressive effort to maintain and protect not only a piece of the western frontier, but a way of life

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So few legacy ranches can be found in mountainous regions that meet “true” legacy standard that discovering and exploring one can be the experience of a lifetime. The Wolf Springs Ranch, a high-altitude alpine ranch that lies at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, is just such a ranch. It backs into jagged peaks and spans from the bases of peaks to the expansive valley floor of Colorado’s Wet Mountain Range. My work with this ranch has given me the opportunity to truly understand and appreciate the depth of commitment needed to build a legacy ranch of such caliber. Over the course of 28 years, a forward-thinking and passionate ranch owner assembled dozens of land purchases, including land trades with the federal government, the State of Colorado and also lots negotiated as private land purchases. This decades-long commitment and dedication has resulted in the amassing of more than 55,000 deeded mountain acres, building what is seldom found—one of the largest high elevation ranches in the American West.

At one point, while standing on the deck of what the land owner calls “Eagles’ Nest Cabin East,” I realized that the owner of Wolf Springs Ranch literally owns the vista, every mesa, peak, river and plain that could be seen from this cabin. In Disney’s iconic animated film The Lion King, King Mufasa tells his son Simba to look out over the African savannah, explaining that their kingdom extends to “everything the light touches.”

Standing on that deck, viewing a western skyline of jagged mountain peaks sprawled out before me that overlooked green valleys dotted with blue lakes, the tremendous scale and majesty of the 55,000-acre property overwhelms.

The plethora and vibrancy of the wildlife that roam Wolf Creek Ranch is unparalleled, even by Colorado standards. I was literally in awe, with the sound of dueling Elk bugles rising

from the mesa below me, and the fall Aspen colors dotting the green of the pine-covered ridges. That evening, I saw three bears, meadows filled with dozens of trophy-quality, rutting bulls and some spectacular mule deer bucks. Having been a professional outfitter for more than 20 years, with ownership of camps in the most remote parts of Colorado, Montana and Alaska, I typically bedded in a sleeping bag at least 100 nights a year for most of those 20 years. I am no stranger to experiencing breathtaking landscapes and fraternizing with trophy-caliber wildlife. Even so, experiencing first-hand the raw power of those 55,000+ deeded and contiguous acres and their estimated herd of more than 1,000 resident elk, for me, bordered on the spectacular.

The Wolf Springs Ranch is so large it sets its own hunting seasons, and its owner has the right to determine which weapons will be used during those hunting seasons, with guaranteed licenses for friends, clients and family. The ranch also opens its doors each year to cow hunters who assist in controlling the herd, all while building a relationship of respect and appreciation with many of the local families. The ability to hunt Wolf Creek Ranch has become so prestigious that residents can wait a minimum of 18 years to draw the very few and extremely coveted Ranching for Wildlife bull tags.

Certainly, a variety of legacy-class ranches exist and can be purchased across the broad expanse of the American West.

But for those who seek unparalleled privacy, beauty, serenity, luxury and their own piece of a rich history, ranches like Wolf Springs Ranch provide opportunity to authentically experience the American West. Perhaps more importantly, owning a ranch of Wolf Springs Ranch caliber provides opportunity to own a piece of the “Pride Lands” by become an integral part of a living legacy. °

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RELENTLESS SIERRA RANCH 73± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO • $4,300,000

This truly beautiful equestrian estate features an exquisite handcrafted home to complement the meticulously arranged horse facility. With expansive views of the Rockies looking past lush pastures and ponderosa pines, every detail of the elegant hand-hewn and dovetailed log home has been thought through with quality, function and craftsmanship. Updated and refined with timeless fixtures and finishes, smart-home features, creative designs and lighting; the main home is a testament of pride. Polished landscaping with water features, gorgeous pool and sculpture surround the home. An immaculate barn hosts stalls, tack and office, guest apartment and additional caretaker unit. The rolling property is thoughtfully and impressively fenced/cross-fenced to 10 pastures and paddocks, each with shelter/water. Oval arena and rectangular training pen complete the facility; all within easy commuting distance to the metro areas and minutes from the Colorado Horse Park and country clubs.

Visit RelentlessSierraRanch.com for information. Property ID: 3603863

BEAR BONES RANCH

FLYING E RANCH

215± ACRES • CUSTER COUNTY, COLORADO • $990,000

37± ACRES • JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO • $875,000

A beautiful outpost in the Wet Mountain Valley, this is an ultimate Colorado ranch to live or bring family and friends to retreat on thousands of acres with amazing affordability. The headquarters hosts two homes and a barn as a base to access the 640-acre grazing lease, 2,250 acres of private recreation access and 858 acres of BLM for nearly 4,000 acres of mountains and trails right from the property. Visit BearBonesRanch.com for information. Property ID: 3286149

Perfect for multi-generational living and ideally located in the foothills Southwest of Denver, this has it all: a beautiful, meticulously-maintained 3,449-square-foot ranch-style main house, a 2,012-square-foot guest/bunk house, 24’x48’ barn and paddocks, pasture with 52’x122’ arena, riding trails through the trees and a small spring-fed pond. Property is perimeter and cross fenced. Call Sally Ball for more information or visit TheFlyingERanch.com for tour. Property ID: 3675024

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GOLDEN EAGLE VILLA

EQUESTRIAN ESTATE

10.3± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $2,450,000

30± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $1,395,000

Welcome to Golden Eagle Villa, a one-of-a-kind estate with views over the Umpqua Valley! Open the door to elegance in this superbly-crafted Mediterranean beauty. Resting on more than 10 acres of manicured grounds, this home radiates grandeur and pristine quality. Expert craftsmanship throughout. Custom millwork with granite, marble, travertine and alabaster finishes. Landscape and water feature design by Japanese architect, Hoichi Kurisu. Property ID: 3636510

One-of-a-kind equestrian facility! Exquisitely remodeled Tuscan-style home nestled in the midst of 30± acres in the heart of the Umpqua Valley. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with built-in refrigerators, commercial-style gas range/ovens and a spacious island! An entertainer’s dream inside and out! Private patios, manicured grounds and in-ground pool! Indoor riding arena, outdoor arena, 29+ stalls, barn, shop. Second residence and sport court! Property ID: 3708660

SKS RANCH

NEUNER RANCH HOME

172± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $1,250,000

52.83± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $750,000

Live the Oregon dream on this 172-acre ranch with two homes, multiple ponds and water rights from Mitchell Creek! SKS Ranch has a combination of 45± acres of improved pasture, grazing areas and timber. Soils testing indicates suitability for grapes or other crops. Barn with stalls, tack room, hot water wash rack and paved alley way. Multiple farm-use buildings! Full-size outdoor arena! Two ponds!

Good horse property with BLM access! Property ID: 3763805

Looking for the Oregon Dream? The historic Neuner Ranch Home on 52.83 acres with over half a mile of Cow Creek frontage is for sale! Beautifully updated and restored home with covered porches at the front of the home and veranda from the master suite overlooking the lush irrigated pasture all the way to Cow Creek! Old water rights! Detached garage with artist’s dream studio could also be an office!

40’x60’ shop/barn and machine shed! Property ID: 3592313

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NORTH AMERICA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL GROUP OF LAND PROFESSIONALS. KW Farm and Ranch is the rural land division of Keller Williams Realty with a nationwide network of land brokers working together for you. KW Farm and Ranch agents are local, accomplished experts in land sales and acquisitions, including: agricultural land, timber land, ranch land, recreational land, equestrian estates, land development, hunting land and other specialties. The land specialist at KW Farm and Ranch are the clear choice when buying or selling rural property in North America.

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GORE RANCH 15,880± ACRES | MESA COUNTY | COLORADO A stunning 15,880± deeded acres situated in the beautiful, rugged sandstone canyons, natural arches, spires and alcoves of the McInnis Canyons Natural Conservation Area. The ranch carries year-round 350–400 cow/calf pairs and has 45,000± acres of BLM livestock grazing permits and 7,000± acres of a National Forest livestock grazing permit. Located in GMU 40 for world-class elk hunting and trophy mule deer. Less than a 40 minute drive to downtown Grand Junction and the regional airport from the ranch headquarters. Smaller parcels available for purchase. Seller financing available with terms acceptable to seller.

$30,000,000 | Property ID: 2714965

GLADE PARK MOUNTAIN RANCH NOCKS RANCH

6,062± ACRES | MESA COUNTY | COLORADO

Stunning, picturesque 144± acre ranch with approximately 60± acres of both hay/pasture irrigated with sideroll sprinklers. Enjoy the newer, gorgeous, custom-built rancher: 4,100± square feet, four bedrooms, three baths, with a full walkout basement, wraparound porch, lovely custom kitchen, living room with 17-foot-high vaulted ceilings and huge recreation room in the basement. Excellent livestock/horse setup with pastures, barns, corrals, heated shop, hay barn and much more. Borders BLM and is located in GMU 42 for excellent big game hunting or elk, deer, turkeys, etc., with over-the-counter tags for some seasons.

Enjoy your very own mountain wilderness setting with this 6,062± acres located on beautiful Pinon Mesa, with elevations from 7,200 to 9,000 feet. Approximately two-and-a-half miles of the Little Dolores River, both Payne and Tommy Dodson Canyons, traverse the ranch with small pockets of aspen, oaks, lush mountain meadows and parks, springs, wallows and a nice spring-fed trout lake. Adjoins BLM and national forest. Located in GMU 40 for trophy big game hunting and includes a comfortable four-bedroom, three-bath cabin with gorgeous views. This is a prime wildlife parcel less than a one hour drive from Grand Junction.

Additional acreage available for purchase, and seller financing available with terms acceptable to seller.

$1,495,000 | Property ID: 3357505

$18,000,000

144.07± ACRES | GARFIELD COUNTY | COLORADO

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LITTLE DOLORES RIVER RANCH

TRAIL CANYON RANCH

3,130± ACRES | MESA COUNTY | COLORADO

1.348± ACRES | MESA COUNTY | COLORADO

Beautiful and private 3,130± acres located on Glade Park with 85± irrigated acres in hay production. Nice owner’s home, equipment/hay shed, livestock setup with scale. Includes five BLM grazing allotments, three sets of working pens and excellent big game hunting in GMU 40.

Gorgeous 1,348± acres situated in the beautiful and rugged sandstone canyons and alcoves of Glade Park. Elevations of 6,500–6,700 feet.

Two water wells and three water tanks, borders BLM, plus year-round access and only 30 minutes to Grand Junction.

$8,000,000

$4,000,000

AVARITTE RANCH 70± ACRES | DELTA COUNTY | COLORADO

HUNTER’S RETREAT 80± ACRES | GARFIELD COUNTY | COLORADO

Beautiful horse setup, gentlemen’s ranch with a gorgeous home overlooking the Gunnison River with stunning views. Insulated horse barn with indoor arena, stalls, apartment, tack and feed room, wash and vet rack and more. Huge outdoor arena, round pen and 47± acres in hay/pasture. River frontage with excellent trout fishing, plus waterfowl, deer and only minutes to town and schools.

Secluded mountain getaway! 80± acres located in the Bookcliffs and bordered on two sides by BLM. Property has a 576± square-foot rustic cabin with breathtaking views! Property has all you need as a big game hunter. In GMU 30, this property provides excellent hunting for elk, deer, bear, lion and much more, all from the comfort of your cabin.

$1,349,000 | Property ID: 1817964

$197,900

HARTS BASIN RANCH

SADDLE MOUNTAIN RANCH

1.855± ACRES | DELTA COUNTY | COLORADO

131± ACRES | DELTA COUNTY | COLORADO

A beautiful and very secluded area. This 1,855± deeded acres is currently a working livestock ranch, averaging 350 AUMs, with 237± irrigated acres in both hay/pasture, manager’s home, working pens, scale and a USFS livestock permit for 394 AUMs. Located in GMU 52 for exceptional mule deer, pheasant and quail hunting. Could be the perfect setting for an equestrian setup as well. End-of-the-road privacy, your very own wildlife sanctuary, excellent water rights and only minutes to both Cedaredge and Delta.

Wildlife, seclusion and beautiful mountain and valley views is what you’ll experience on this exceptional 131± acres located just minutes from Crawford, Colorado. Situated in a recreational paradise with fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, camping, horse country, water, winter sports and more. Two-home setup, garages, horse barns, equipment/hay barn, heated dog kennel, tack room, bunk house and more. 50± irrigated acres in hay/pasture and water rights. Come enjoy the wildlife, privacy, views and a taste of the Old West here in Crawford Country.

$3,100,000 | Property ID: 1814825

$1,349,000 | Property ID: 1817993

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redicting return on investment when purchasing land can be hard to nail down. While no one can truly predict what the ROI of an investment will be, looking to industry indicators is a good start when choosing where to place your hard earned money.

The good news is that there are resources available to those in the market for land real estate. In addition to finding a qualified land consultant, looking to industry surveys and reports can provide the guidance needed to purchase a property.

Every year, the REALTORS® Land Institute and the National Association of REALTORS® release a Land Market Survey to help buyers and sellers of land make the most informed decisions possible. With responses from land real estate professionals across the country, its results are indicative of which overall land real estate market trends to pay attention to when making investment decisions. A large percentage of the participants are Accredited Land Consultants (ALCs), the most esteemed, experienced, and well-educated brokers/agents in the industry, lending further credibility to the survey results.

Now, let’s dig into why now is an opportune time to purchase land real estate. According to this year’s survey results released on February 14, 2017, the industry’s top land professionals predict an average growth in sales volume of two percent across all land types through October 2017, with a three percent growth expected in each sector for timber, residential, and agricultural greenfield development land. As far as prices of land, an increase is also seen across all sectors defined in the survey. The highest predicted sales volume increases are attributed to timberland and residential land at a rate of three percent, closely followed by agricultural land at two percent and commercial land at one percent.

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Yes, these are all predictions. However, when compared with actual transaction data from respondents, the trends fall in line with past sales data. As reported in the survey, overall prices of land across all sectors averaged a one percent increase, with the highest price increases in timberland at five percent and residential land at three percent. Another important take away is that the average time on the market for a piece of land was reported as one-hundred days, selling more quickly for agricultural non-irrigated, timberland, and recreational properties.

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Brandon Rogillio, ALC, 2017 REALTORS® Land Institute National President, stated, “We are seeing a lot of very positive things happening in the land market. Like any industry, the different sectors will fluctuate up and down but seeing an overall two percent growth in transactions across all types of land real estate is a good signal. The increase in recreational and residential land sales is an especially encouraging sign of our economy’s strength over the last couple years with an increased demand for housing sales and ‘luxury’ activities like hunting. The growth in timberland also vouches for this as much of the timberland purchased will be used for either recreational purposes or timber for residential housing—it really all ties together nicely into one bigger picture.

Predictions for continued growth through 2017 are encouraging for those looking to invest in land or sell it, as well as, for the real estate professionals involved in the transactions.”

The annual Land Markets Survey is a tool for real estate land professionals and those looking to buy or sell land in all sectors of the business to use for bench-marking and as an informational resource when conducting business. This year marks the fourth consecutive year that the survey has been conducted to reveal current trends and the ever-changing state of land markets within the industry. The REALTORS® Land Institute has made the full survey available for free online at RLILand.com/about-realtors-land-institute/ land-markets-survey So is now an opportune to time to purchase land real estate? Contact your local land consultant to see what opportunities are available. To find a land consultant near you, check RLILand.com/find-a-land-consultant. ° 144

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317± ACRES

Yolo County, California

Golden S Ranch $8,950,000 ID# 3068446

2,240± ACRES

Morro Bay

Winter Falls Ranch

1,500± ACRES

Shasta County, California

$8,750,000

ID# 3459988

This 1,500± acre cattle, hay, wild rice and hunting ranch is truly an amazing property. The ranch features over 1,050 acres under flood irrigation; 521 in alfalfa, grass hay, alfalfa/grass mix, 201 acres in wild rice and 328 acres irrigated pasture. There are four ag. wells (one not in use), a ditch pump and a spring pump all tied together, producing well over 10,000 GPM. No water leaves the ranch! Two homes, 3,400-square-foot metal shop, two hay barns plus an animal/hay barn. The ranch runs 350 spring and fall calving pairs, plus 50 replacement heifers and 12 bulls, year-round. Video available on YouTube. Price Reduced. Contact Donna and Rich at (530) 336-6869.

8,446± ACRES

Colusa County, California

This is the eastern portion of Cortina Ridge Ranch. A beautiful, accessible, yet private holding of 8,446± acres well set up for a cattle operation but also loaded with wild game. Historically runs 700–800 pair for the season. Plenty of great spots to situate a ranch home with views out to the Sutter Buttes. Year-round Cortina Creek runs through the center of the ranch, creating a wide valley.

The property is part of the Williamson Act for significant tax savings.

Video available on YouTube. Working with Justin Hill of Gary Miller Realty. Contact Todd Renfrew at (707) 455-4444.

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This beautiful 317 acres is located just outside Capay, California, and offers 101 acres of one-to-three-year-old Pistachio trees plus 200 acres of plantable orchard ground, the majority in Class II soil. Previous crops included broccoli, corn, sweet corn, sunflower, wheat, onions, bell peppers and grass. The ranch features three newer metal barns and three wells: 2,000 GPM, 1,100 GPM and 450 GPM. The property is zoned Agricultural Preserved and is in the Williamson Act. Video available on YouTube. Contact Todd Renfrew at (707) 455-4444.

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ID# 3702990

San Luis Obispo County, California

A rare find! 2,240 acres of land in Morro Bay, just three-and-a-half miles from the ocean with views of Morro Rock and the blue-water bay. 60+ acres Class II soil; mild climate due to coastal proximity.

The ranch has run up to 200-pair year-round. Beautiful rolling grass-covered hills and in the Williamson Act. Several highlyproductive, developed springs, creeks and small reservoirs.

The property offers caretaker’s quarters and a good domestic well. Video available on YouTube. Price Reduced. Contact Todd Renfrew at (707) 455-4444.

$7,890,000

$7,000,000

Cortina Ranch East

707 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 100 | VACAVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95688 Over 180 listings available at www.CaliforniaOutdoorProperties.com

$2,750,000 ID# 3702989

275± ACRES

Yolo County, California

This 275-acre ranch grows premium alfalfa and orchard hay, with 90 percent Class I soil, and averages six cuttings a year at six-and-a-half tons per acre. Past crops included tomatoes, sunflower seed, wheat and corn. The property features two wells, 2,400 GPM and 1,650 GPM. The owner placed new irrigation pipeline in 2015 on the entire farm. Owner will rent back farm for four percent rate of return for investors, however, a rent-back is not required if the buyer wants another operator or to operate the farm themselves. Video available on YouTube.

Contact Todd Renfrew at (707) 455-4444.

Mitchell Ranch 1,542.5± ACRES

$7,800,000

Mendocino County, California

Biaggi Ranch $2,475,000 ID# 3753076

ID# 3217227

Situated on Mendocino’s pristine coast between the coastal hamlets of Manchester and Elk. Comprised of 11 legal parcels of gently rolling pasture, heavy forest, spring-fed draws, open mountain meadows with unbelievable Pacific-view building sites. An estimated 20,000,000+ board foot of timber split roughly 50/50 between redwood and douglas—NTMP. 80–100 headcarrying capacity for a cattle operation and substantially more for sheep.

There are creeks and springs throughout the property, and it is teeming in native wildlife including blacktail deer, wild turkey, quail, bear and wild hog.

Video available on YouTube. Contact Jim Martin at (707) 272-5507.

86± ACRES

San Benito County, California

Residential or commercial opportunities! 86 acres in South San Benito County immediately adjacent to the U.S. Highway 101 corridor. This farm would make a great equestrian riding or horse retirement facility, or it would support a primary residence and/or farm and livestock grazing. Continued produce farming crops include: brussel sprouts, broccoli, garlic, cauliflower and cucumbers. The property lies at the confluence of the Pajaro and San Benito Rivers and is only 35 minutes from San Jose and the South Bay Area. Video available on YouTube. Contact Chris Bailey at (831) 277-8344.

Betabel Road Farm 1,989± ACRES

Colusa County, California

Windover Farms

$3,000,000

ID# 2723164

This is a classic recreational ranch located in Colusa County about three minutes from the town of Lodoga, California, and approximately 23 miles from Maxwell, California. Eight ponds, six wells, 120’x60’ shop, barn, bunk houses; run 200-pair for season; great blacktail deer, turkey and pig hunting.

The property borders the East Park Reservoir known for its bass fishing and great boating. This property would make a superior cattle ranch, hunting ranch, vacation getaway or a classic recreational property. Just 145 miles from San Francisco, California. Video available on YouTube. Contact Todd Renfrew at (707) 455-4444.

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Monument Butte Ranch MOFFAT COUNTY | COLORADO

21,793± ACRES Monument Butte Ranch is without question one of the largest, contiguous mountain ranches remaining in the state of Colorado, having escaped for generations, the slicing up of once-magnificent properties into lesser parcels. This expansive spread covers over 34 square miles on the north flank of the Flat Tops. $28,500,000

Broken Butt Ranch RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

LK Mountain Ranch RIO BLANCO COUNTY | COLORADO

16,309± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3393551 7,100± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3268119

Never before offered on the market, the 16,309-acre Broken Butt Ranch in northern New Mexico easily qualifies as one of the largest remaining elkrich mountain ranches in the state. Named for a rifle with a broken stock found on the ranch in the early 1900s, Broken Butt Ranch has a long history of careful management as a joint cattle and hunting property. $32,000,000

Overlooking the famed White River Valley, this 7,100-acre ranch sits in the heart of territory known for exceptional trout and exceptional big game hunting. Any hunter with an eye towards quality will find it as abundant as the trophy mule deer on LK Mountain Ranch. $10,000,000

Wakara Ranch

Canada del Oso Ranch

RIO BLANCO COUNTY | COLORADO

MORA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

26,192± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3074815

4,878± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 2239785

Easily qualifying as one of the finest all-round large ranches in northwest Colorado, the 26,192 total acre (2,192 deeded) Wakara Ranch will capture your western imagination and not let it go for years to come. This ranch features the “elusive trifecta” of a Western ranch with the best in fly fishing, big game hunting and agricultural production. $10,000,000

Privacy that is second to none, mountain canyons that teem with big game, several live streams and a spectacular new home/lodge make the 4,878-acre Canada del Oso (Canyon of the Bear) Ranch between Angel Fire and Taos one of the premier mountain hunting properties in northern New Mexico. NOW OFFERED IN THREE CONFIGURATIONS. $8,400,000

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Big Iron Ranch

Muddy Creek Ranch

MESA COUNTY | COLORADO

PUEBLO COUNTY | COLORADO

1,720± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3127246 Located at the end of the road, this remarkably private 1,720-acre refuge adjoins Grand Mesa National Forest for two-and-a-half miles, giving it a rare edge-of-the-wilderness feel, yet is readily accessible year-round to Interstate 70 and the Western Slope metropolis of Grand Junction. $7,500,000

Almost unbelievably, in the midst of one of the fastest-growing sections of the Rockies, the Muddy Creek Ranch remains an undisturbed refuge of pines, streams and wildlife. Comprising 3,584 deeded acres, and 4,224 total acres, Muddy Creek Ranch is a prime candidate for those seeking a private hunting and/or wildlife retreat or a ranch with excellent development potential. $6,700,000

Cañones Creek Ranch

Elk Highland Ranch

4,224± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 2239789

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

PARK COUNTY | COLORADO

518± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3442825

14,000± ACRES • PROPERTY ID: 2492725

Don’t tell a soul, but one of New Mexico’s best trout fishing secrets lies in the heart of the Chama Valley between Santa Fe and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Cañones Creek Ranch is 518 acres brimming with trout fishing possibilities in five lunker-filled ponds and 1.25 miles of the productive Chama River. $5,995,000

Containing over 2,145 deeded acres and nearly 12,000 additional permitted acres, Elk Highland Ranch is a large operation capable of being a profitable cattle producer in its own right, yet offers so much more.

While cattle can be a mainstay here, hunting, fishing and development opportunities sweeten the pot of possibilities. $5,750,000

Coyote Creek Ranch MORA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

Red Hawk Ranch GUNNISON COUNTY | COLORADO

878± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 2447565 A very private retreat for wild trout and big game, Coyote Creek Ranch near Angel Fire, New Mexico, is nonetheless located adjacent to a paved highway and within a hour’s drive of three major ski resorts. Situated at an elevation of about 8,500 feet, Coyote Creek Ranch holds 878 acres of ponderosa pine forest and meadows in the uplands and healthy riparian habitat along Coyote Creek. $4,200,000

923± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 2239797 At Red Hawk Ranch, high in the West Elk Mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado, you’ll not only be away from it all, but also above it all. This 923-acre wilderness ranch for sale boasts sweeping views of the magnificent Ohio Creek Valley that will be shared only by you and the eagles. $3,950,000

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103± ACRES IN JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS This property was constructed in 2010. No detail was too small to leave out. This property is like a blank canvas with all of its possibilities. This estate could become a corporate retreat, an event center, college campus, security safe haven, medical treatment facility or kept as the beautiful home it is. Located in the center of the country with close proximity to all amenities. This estate is ready to be your perfect getaway. The property includes 103 acres of rolling hills and is surrounded by a six-foot wrought iron fence. The main barn is 354’x115’, and it is heated and air conditioned. This building has a wide variety of options for an easy conversion. The grounds are nothing short of a five-star resort. Every detail has been considered in this magnificent property. The home is handicap accessible and the attention to detail in each room is readily apparent. To schedule a showing or receive additional information, please contact Jib.Felter@Reececommercial.com.

152 Property ID: 3643144 | Price: $12,995,000

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EAGLE RIDGE RANCH

10,237± ACRES IN UTAH COUNTY, UTAH

A spectacular property with two-and-ahalf miles of Spanish Fork River frontage and an eastern boundary adjoined by Thistle Creek, one lake, three active streams, over 100 springs and a variety of vegetation and wildlife, Eagle Ridge Ranch consists of 10,237 contiguous deeded acres in diverse topography. Two planning assessments have been prepared for the property, which cover several aspects of development including a private golf and ski club, a high-end housing development and the substantial tax benefits of a conservation easement. The water rights transferring with Eagle Ridge Ranch are sufficient for 350 homes. A diverse wildlife population makes itself at home at Eagle Ridge Ranch, which is encompassed, for the most part, by national forest and state wildlife management areas providing a cushion around the ranch and protecting its wildlife.

An advantageous location that provides easy and immediate access to the Wasatch Valley, with considerable development potential, while still remaining a remote hunting and wildlife sanctuary, the future prospects for Eagle Ridge Ranch are unlimited. $35,000,000 | Property ID: 3658663

SAWMILL CREEK RANCH

1,514± ACRES IN GRANT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Rolling hillsides carpeted in grama grass and canyons lined in black walnut and oak with seasonal creeks make up the 1,514 deeded acres of Sawmill Creek Ranch. Panoramic views of the Gila and the Apache National Forest, a myriad of hunting opportunities, supporting 40–45 cows, in an area of widespread recreational activity and places of interest and Sawmill Creek’s remarkable location within one hour of Silver City, New Mexico, and Safford, Arizona, bring together a genuine southwestern treasure. $5,000,000 | Property ID: 3589463

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GALLO MOUNTAIN RANCH

39,273± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Nestled within the Apache National Forest lies the Gallo Mountain Ranch.

Consisting of 640 deeded acres along with 38,633 forest leased acres, Gallo Mountain Ranch is encompassed by a unique recreational dreamland that embraces trophy big-game hunting, fishing and endless recreational activities.

Situated at a cool-summer 7,500 feet within an expanse of forested timber, open meadows and a myriad of springs and creeks, Gallo Mountain Ranch is a seasonal yearling ranch running up to 700+ head from mid-May through mid-October. $2,750,000 | Property ID: 2088792

HEAVENLY ACRES RANCH

2,880± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

The 2,880 acres of the Heavenly Acres Ranch, 1,760 deeded acres and 1,120 leased acres, sits within the majestic beauty of the Apache National Forest, a picturesque setting of lush green meadows surrounded by mountaintops of ponderosa pine and skies that reach to eternity. An ideal horse property or cattle ranch, the lush green meadows and leased acres of the ranch currently support 140–160 yearlings. Located in some of New Mexico’s finest country for big game hunting, the ranch is in a fantastic location for an outfitting business and/or summer dude ranch with improvements in place, and it is only 45 minutes from Alpine, Arizona. $3,800,000 | Property ID: 3031026

BLUE HILLS ELK RANCH

6,000± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

6,000 acres of magnificent country, 5,430 deeded acres and 640 state leased acres, with scenic views in all directions, terrain that ranges from grassy meadows to rocky bluffs and rolling pinon juniper covered mountains, Blue Hills Elk Ranch receives five rifle elk tags in an excellent hunting area and has the capacity to run a minimum of 70–80 cows year-round, a fantastic ranch with a multitude of surrounding beauty and recreational opportunity. Price is negotiable, seller will finance. $4,300,000 | Property ID: 2838378

TROTTER RANCH

3,200± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Distant views of the Sawtooth Mountains to the east and Mariano Mesa to the west along with a blend of rolling hills and mesas flowing into meadows of grama grass and wildflowers capture the essence of the 3,200-acre Trotter Ranch, consisting of 2,640 deeded acres and 560 BLM leased acres. Quality elk and mule deer hunting, and a close proximity to the White Mountains of Arizona, where numerous lakes, streams and ski resort provide year-round recreational activity, combine to enhance the numerous attributes of the Trotter Ranch. $2,100,000 | Property ID: 2931602

HONESTLY REPRESENTING WESTERN RANCHERS WITH THE VALUES OF YESTERDAY & THE TECHNOLOGY OF TODAY

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As I have mentioned in the past, I am a big fan of many classic western movies. One of my favorites is “El Dorado.” How can you not like a movie starring John Wayne and Robert Mitchum.

And James Caan and Arthur Hunnicutt. And more importantly, the amazing Charlene Holt and the cutest Carey of them all, Michelle. And the golden throat of George Alexander singing the theme song. But maybe the best part of the movie was when the main bad guy Lou Grant, I mean Ed Asner gets his at the end.

He actually deserved worse when you consider how terribly he treated Mary Richards on the Mary Tyler Moore Show eight decades later. So why am a talking about this movie in a great real estate magazine? The reason is because I see much about the movie in today’s land market.

In El Dorado, the bad guts were trying to take the McDonald’s ranch away from them and I see similar situations today. As most in real estate are keenly aware, Congress is looking into the idea of changing IRC Section 1031. No one knows exactly what they are thinking but my money is definitely on Congress to mess things up. I have seen where there is talk of placing a one million dollar cap on exchanges to eliminating Section 1031 completely.

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land owners who have worked the land with their own hands seven days a week to bring value to their land, take more risks than any occupation that doesn’t include crabbing in the Bering Sea and buy every thing retail and have to sell wholesale and pay the freight both ways (quote by JFK) do if 1031 exchanges are changed.

I will admit that I am no John Wayne, Robert Mitchum or James Caan but I might make a good Bull (Arthur Hunnicutt) and his horn. That’s because I am here to tell you that there are options to a 1031 exchange and in some ways, even a better option than a 1031 itself. The answer can be found in IRC Section 453. It is not my intent to go into Section 453 but rather how it can be used as a great 1031 option.

Although Section 1031 has been used successfully for decades, there are pitfalls that have prevented exchanges from being completed. For example, once the property was sold, there was a 45 day period to find another property. If you couldn’t find another property in 45 days, the 1031 ended and became taxable. There is no 45 day period with our Section 453 tax deferral strategies.

What if you found a great property in 45 days but couldn’t get the property closed in the 180 day period? The 1031 can’t be completed and the failed exchange becomes taxable. There is no 180 day period with Section 453.

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Utilizing Section 453, there are no 45 and 180 day periods, there are no loan to value ratios to be concerned about and the property owner can sell his/her property and buy any property at any time in the future. Sounds like something Bull would blow his horn over.

Another situation that we have found with 1031 exchanges occurs when there are multiple owners and of course, they all want to sell and do something different. One or more of them wants to defer taxes utilizing another 1031 and one or more wants to take the money and run. No problem for us. The sellers that want to take the money and run can do so and the sellers that want to defer taxes can do so using our Section 453 tax deferral strategies.

Since I seem to be on a roll, let’s look at some other tax deferral opportunities that property owners can benefit from by utilizing Section 453. First, many land owners own property that will eventually become their retirement plan. At some point in time, the land owner would like to sell, retire and move closer to their grandchildren so they can spoil them in an effort to get even with their kids for being so rotten when they were growing up.

The problem for the land owners to do so could be taxes when they sell their property. For example, let’s say for sake of discussion that the property has been in the family for 60+ years and almost all of the sales proceeds will be considered to be capital gains. When taking into account the 20 percent capital gains tax, the five to ten percent state tax in 43 states and depreciation recapture of 25 percent, that could mean a tax rate of roughly 30 percent on the sales proceeds and that could be an obstacle to selling the property. Section 453 can defer those taxes and provide the land owners when they retire with a larger retirement plan which can be passed on to their heirs if they so desire. Hide the grandkids!

Many land owners are not aware that they can defer their capital gains taxes and retire using Section 453, so quite a few land owners decide to use the stepped up basis to eliminate their capital gains tax liability. This may be a good strategy but there are pitfalls here as well.

For example, no one knows how long the stepped up basis will remain as part of the tax code if Congress decides to take a look at it. In addition, what will the market value for that property be at that point in time. It could be double the current market value or it could be 20 percent less. And maybe most importantly, the stepped up basis has nothing to do with the federal estate tax if it’s applicable to the situation and can be far more devastating to the family than avoiding capital gains tax.

Section 453 may be a great option. The land owner can sell now, defer taxes now, generate about a six percent appreciation every year into your savings account on the sales proceeds and there may be estate planning opportunities for the families as well. Of course, each situation needs to be looked at separately but the opportunity may be there.

Another opportunity that may present itself is when selling a great high end residential property. A 1031 is not appropriate for a residential property but if the sale of a great residential property will create a large tax liability, we may be able to defer the capital gains tax and the state tax on the sales proceeds.

A lot of US citizens own property in a foreign country. That property could be a hunting property in South Africa to a ranch in Argentina to a great fishing property in Norway.

Whenever a US citizen sells a property even in a foreign country, there is a US capital gains tax to be paid if one is generated. We can defer those US capital gains tax. So if your family has owned a castle in Germany on the Rhine River for the past 400 years,we can defer the US capital gains tax on that sale. If you own property somewhere in Middle Earth, good luck!

Although at this moment, no one knows what Congress is going to do, here is a sobering thought. Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform believes that it would be a mistake to make any changes in Section 1031 but he cautions that Congress is taking a hard look and there could be changes made and those changes will not be positive for land owners.

One of my current concerns is that no one seems to have any ideas what to do if Section 1031 is dramatically changed or repealed. The big qualified intermediaries seem to have no Plan B if this happens.

I am not one to toot my own horn but maybe Bull will toot his for me. I hope that Congress has the good sense to leave 1031 exchanges alone but if not and even if they do, Section 453 provides much needed flexibility for the land owner.

Maybe its time you get to determine how you will sell your property instead of having to jump through IRS hoops.

Now go sell a great property and do it your way. Keep those taxes in your pocket for the benefit of you and your family and not give them to some member of Congress who will send your tax dollars to his district for a useless pork project and I don’t mean buying some hogs. ° LAND.COM • LEGENDARY LIVING

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Rancho Aloe is a Costa Rican farm located 25 minutes from Liberia, the capital of Guanacaste, on the new Pan-American Highway. Consisting of approximately 4,969 acres of incredibly beautiful cropland and jungle, the property is fully fenced and contains three parcels. The farm is split with approximately 3,000 acres of crop and grazing land and 1,969 acres of natural habitat that could be improved for more production.

Rancho Aloe has an extensive $1,500,000 irrigation system that uses water pumped from a river to irrigate the farm during the dry season. There are four rivers that run year-round and the farm has governmental permits to use this water for any foreseeable needs. In the rainy season—May through November—average total rainfall is 22 inches and is ample water to raise crops.

Rancho Aloe has a spacious 4,800-square-foot custom built home. The home was constructed in 1944 from wood harvested and milled on the property. The spacious, movein ready home features five bedrooms and four bathrooms, and an oversized kitchen great for entertaining. The property includes two guest houses, an office, barn/shop and multiple outbuildings all in good working repair.

It is estimated that Rancho Aloe can currently carry 1,200-head of cattle and other livestock.

Approximately 200 hectares (480 acres) are currently planted by a tenant farmer in cantaloupe and watermelon. Current pricing at $0.80 per kilo, and an estimated production of 30,000 kilos per hectare, the fruit crops are generating $24,000 per hectare of gross income.

Michael S. Krieg

Rancho Aloe

COSTA RICAN FARM 5,000± ACRES • $14,000,000

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ELBARBEE RANCH

1,074± ACRES | NEWCASTLE, WYOMING The custom-crafted log home is masterfully placed at the end of the road in a private valley surrounded by timbered hills. The well-kept set of support buildings include a horse barn with guest apartment, shop, equipment shed and machine shed. Varied topography extending from the rolling hay meadows along Stockade Beaver Creek to steep mountainous terrain. Come experience the welcoming ambiance of an attractive log lodge in an incredible western scene.

Price: $3,800,000

ROCKY ELK RANCH

7,361 DEEDED ACRES | NEWCASTLE, WYOMING Located in the heart of Black Hills elk country, this ranch has 7,361 deeded acres, 360 State Lease acres and an 80-acre BLM Permit. The property extends from the valleys along Oil Creek to the mountainous country at Case Hill with “top of the world” views, then on north to Skull Creek. 300+ class bull elk are frequently seen on the ranch. Water for livestock and wildlife is abundant with five wells, four springs, two creeks and several reservoirs. The owner has made major improvements including new fences, new tire tanks, new corrals, and much more after a wildfire in 2012. A great Black Hills recreational location with trophy bull elk, live water, and privacy. Price: $8,100,000

BEAR LODGE RANCH

880± ACRES | SUNDANCE, WYOMING An iconic Black Hills ranch with 880 acres in a scenic and remote setting on the west side of the Bear Lodge Mountains. A high country property with landowner elk tags and an incredible mountain landscape. The ranch is a well-known landmark which has been in the same family for many years. Diverse terrain ranging from higher plateaus and hay meadows to rough timbered canyons. Panoramic views of Devils Tower on the horizon. This secluded mountain getaway borders a section of State Land and three parcels of National Forest.

Price Reduced: $2,288,000

PINEY MEADOWS RANCH

263± ACRES | SUNDANCE, WYOMING Custom brick home, three-level design, open floor plan, three bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Exceptional quality throughout with many extras including cherry cabinets, hardwood floors, jetted tub, French doors, and lots of storage. There is an insulated workshop attached to a 48’x96’ equipment shop and an open front shed. A pristine setting at end of the road, yet less than a mile from paved highway. Price reduced from $2,385,000 to $1,750,000

FRESH WATER RANCH

3,669± ACRES | NEWCASTLE, WYOMING A wild and scenic Black Hills ranch with live water, highway frontage, excellent wildlife habitat, privacy, and incredible mountain scenery. The ranch encompasses 3,669 deeded acres in one contiguous block. It ranges from the creek banks where Salt Creek and Sweetwater Creek converge to the valleys of the Fresh Water Creek drainage and the higher timbered country on Mount Pisgah. In the late 1880s the Historic Cambria Salt Mine was on the ranch. Many new water developments and new fences. Price: $8,500,000

Jim Pederson, Broker | (307) 746-2083 | www.ArnoldRealty.com View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/11659 | 505 West Main Street, Newcastle, Wyoming 82701

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THE PRICE - IRRESISTIBLE cost $12,000,000 to build

buy now for $6.5M Ridgway, Colorado Perched high atop Pleasant Valley with 180° breathtaking views of Sneffels and Cimarron Mountains 28.3 pristine acres | 13,067 SF living area 5,600 SF barn & workshop 2-bedroom, 3-bath guest house landsolutions.net/ranch

For more information or to schedule a viewing, contact: Land Solutions, Inc. | Justin Thibaut Phone: 239.489.4066 | jthibaut@landsolutions.net Co-brokers welcome with 3% Commission.

McDaniel Ranch

A TRUE SPORTSMEN’S OASIS McDaniel Ranch is a stunning 4,000-acre ranch located in the heart of old Florida in southeast Hendry County.

This unique ranch is rich in Florida history and breathtaking views of natural Florida habitat. It offers premium hunting and fishing. 

400 head of cattle

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3,600-foot grass airstrip with hangar

For more information or to schedule a viewing, contact: Land Solutions, Inc. | Justin Thibaut Phone: 239.489.4066 | jthibaut@landsolutions.net

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www.CraterLakeRealtyInc.com Linda Long, Principal Broker/Owner | (541) 891-5562 | Linda@CraterLakeRealtyInc.com 33550 Highway 97 North, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624 | (541) 783-2759 | (541) 783-2724 Fax

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BLACK DRAKE RANCH 420± ACRES IN KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON Black Drake Ranch offers 420 acres of privacy with miles of year-round streams with native wild redband and brown trout, prolific insect hatches, thrilling for the fly fishing enthusiast! Overlooking stream step pools, Gearhart Mountain, timber, meadows and sage sits the one-of-a-kind ranch house. Full view windows, pine beam ceiling, hickory, granite and barn wood finishes, fireplace, wraparound deck and three-car garage.

Plus, The Fish Camp cabin, bunk house and three-bedroom, two-bath manufactured home tucked in next to a waterfall and 75-acre pasture.

376.7± ACRES IN KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON Irrigation well water from three secure wells, 140-acre pivot, 14 wheel lines, variable speed pump, productive soils for grains, potatoes, alfalfa and specialty crops are special features of this productive, immaculate 376.7-acre certified organic farm! A stately 2,154-square-foot landscaped home with beautiful valley and mountain views, two hay barns, equipment shed, grain bins, shop, storage, garages and a 35,714-square-foot potato shed, all in a peaceful rural area, make this a farming heaven.

OFFERED AT $2,250,000

PROPERTY ID: 3423070 | OFFERED AT $1,760,000

WILLIAMSON RIVER ALFALFA FARM

UNDERWOOD RANCH

106± ACRES IN KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON

612± ACRES IN KLAMATH COUNTY, OREGON 612 productive fenced acres planted to orchard and timothy grass.

Irrigated with two private, secure irrigation wells and seven pivots.

Homestead with mature trees, domestic well, septic and several outbuildings ready for your new home! Farm has three large, partiallyenclosed hay barns, paved county road frontage and vast valley and mountain views only 20+ miles from Klamath Falls.

Blue ribbon trout fishing from a quarter mile of deep water with boat access to Klamath Lake! 106 acres with immaculate, custom 2,411-squarefoot, redwood-sided home. Vaulted ceilings, massive rock fireplace, rock entry, tile floors, oak cabinets, heat pump, huge master suite, oversized three car garage. Second two-bedroom, one-bath home, 700-ton pole hay barn, loafing shed/garage, shop. 96 irrigated acres of alfalfa and pasture, seven-tower Valley pivot and wheel line.

OFFERED AT $2,500,000

PROPERTY ID: 3630940 | OFFERED AT $998,000

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Caney Fork River Farm 373± Acres in Van Buren County, Tennessee A quaint country road on the outskirts of Sparta, Tennessee winds through this picturesque farm. The farmhouse has great views over 160 acres of rolling pasture land and is walking distance to the five barns. Headwaters of Cane Creek bellow out of the ground to form a private access channel that connects to the Caney Fork River, which is known for adventure including trout fishing and paddling.

The property backs up to and includes, timberland on the south side of the mountain which was logged in 2015 down to 16 inches.

$550,000

Leiper’s Fork Off-Grid Horse Farm 27.45± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee A horse farm seven miles south of the charming village of Leiper’s Fork has everything you need. The farm has a custom home with over 7,700 square feet, great metal drive in garage/workshop barn and a six-stall horse barn. Level land at the front has several paddocks that connect to the barn and the remaining property is mature hardwoods with trails up to an additional home site. A great creek cascades over waterfalls and meanders through the back of the property.

The home and workshop are set up with solar panels and wind turbines which can be activated with the flip of a switch transferring power away from the electric service. More features include gated/paved driveway, huge deck, movie room, safe room, wet bar, huge laundry room and a luxury chicken coop.

$1,495,000

Travis Robeson, Broker (615) 263-4800 | TWRobeson@gmail.com 5200 Maryland Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 | View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/228033

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Suwannee River Ag Land 241± ACRES HAMILTON COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2950037 Gorgeous property with pine, oaks and other natural habitats. Deer, turkey and other Florida wildlife species call this property home. Includes 1.25± miles of frontage on the Suwannee River, a major river in southern Georgia and northern Florida that is a total of 266± miles long. $795,000 or $3,300 per acre

Deep Creek Ranch

Bull Creek Ranch

566± ACRES VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917335

1,129± ACRES OR 524.5± ACRES OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2916699

One of the best properties in Florida based on quality, character and aesthetics. 1.36 miles of lake frontage on two spring-fed, sand bottom lakes. 96 percent uplands. Hunting and fishing galore. Barns, office, cattle pens, improved pasture, pine stands, oak hammocks. Four lots still available in Winona Tract REDUCED: $3,950,000 or $6,978 per acre

Enjoy waterfront, recreation and old Florida scenery. Cattle grazing land with two miles of creek frontage on Bull Creek and Tracy Branch.

Rare land in Osceola’s ranching/citrus ag. belt. Recent remodeling has left this a turnkey ranching/cattle operation. 15 minutes to US 192, one hour to Orlando.

REDUCED: $4,906,157 or $4,344 per acre

Cypress Lake Plantation 494± ACRES VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917320

Residential Development Land

Water and wildlife, a great combination. Farmers, ranchers, outdoorsmen take notice. Managed with strict emphasis on conservation and stewardship, resulting in healthy ecosystems and wildlife populations (deer, turkey). Certified tree farm with long-leaf pines, flatwoods, cypress ecosystems, scrub and live oak hammocks. Superb fishing, swimming, boating on spring-fed, sand bottom lake. Two mobile homes, large barn.

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION—BRING OFFERS! $1,232,530 or $2,495 per acre

1,494± ACRES LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917314 Two parcels with a yield potential of 1,140 to 1,340 total residential units. Land has been annexed into the City of Mascotte. Parcel 1: 412 acres, ideal for mixed-use. Parcel 2: 1,082 acres, rural residential with one unit per acre (900–1,000 units for the property). $8,219,000 or $5,501 per acre for both Parcel 1: $2,265,000; Parcel 2: $5,954,000

Headwaters Ranch 180± ACRES LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2770997 Easy access to Orlando, Sanford and east coast beaches. Ranching, ag. opportunities, hunting and fishing opportunities galore. Small lake and mobile homes. Borders thousands of acres of government-owned lands. $810,000 or $4,500 per acre

MAURY L. CARTER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

has sold over 200,000 acres of land and has closed over $1 billion in transactions over the past 35+ years. Since January 1, 2012, we’ve sold over 32,800± acres and closed over $292.7 million in transactions (over 16,300± acres and $126,985,000 in 2016). Our core competencies include brokerage, land investments and land management.

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PREMIER CALIFORNIA RANCHES BAY VIEW RANCH – SONOMA WINE COUNTRY 199.5± ACRES IN SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 2504589 Spectacular Views • Vineyard Potential • Springs • $5,500,000

California is home to some of the most spectacular ranch and recreational properties in the West and we know the landscape well.

From the Sierra Nevada to the Pacific Coast, The Chickering Company has spent over 35 years brokering California ranches, mountain hideaways, coastal retreats, fishing and hunting lodges, and more. In addition, we locate and evaluate properties throughout the West.

Our clients count on our specialized knowledge, experience and discretion to guide them to exceptional properties and represent their interests in real estate transactions.

WEST YOSEMITE RANCH 900± ACRES IN MARIPOSA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 2765138 Cabin, Views, Springs, Forest • Recreation Paradise • $2,000,000

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RIVER FRONT ESTATE – SIERRA NEVADA FOOTHILLS 41± ACRES IN EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 3639430 Italian-Style Villa • 1,000 feet of Consumnes River • Vineyard • $2,700,000

PRIVATE ALPINE LAKE ESTATE 210± ACRES IN NEVADA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | PROPERTY ID: 3530529 Near Tahoe/Truckee • Five-Bedroom Lodge • Endless Recreation • $4,900,000

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www.LandInvesTex.com | Jim Fuchs, Broker

(210) 901-1000 | info@landinvestex.com

123 Sisterdale River Ranch $5,998,000 Texas Hill Country Guadalupe River Ranch with great entertainment home and extras in the fast growing area north of San Antonio.

123± Acres Kendall County, Texas Property ID: 2031978

Elliott Ranch $4,878,780 Premium development property or estate home site just north of Houston.

Minutes to Lake Conroe and Woodlands shopping and dining, and the new Exxon headquarters.

147± Acres Montgomery County, Texas Property ID: 3610471

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hen it comes time to buy or sell a property, having the best in the business representation is invaluable. Using an Accredited Land Consultant guarantees clients that they are represented by the most knowledgeable, experienced, wellconnected, and trustworthy land professionals in the country.

What is an ALC?

An Accredited Land Consultant, or ALC, is a land real estate broker or agent who has completed a rigorous Land University (LANDU) Education Program through the REALTORS® Land Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®.

In addition, all ALCs have met a high level of experience and transaction volume requirements ensuring their expertise when it comes to conducting and closing real estate deals.

On top of having a proven and unparalleled level of expertise and experience, ALCs are required to adhere to the ALC Code of Conduct, which assures high ethical standards, in order to maintain their elite status as an ALC and ensure their clients best interest take priority.

Expertise

ALCs understand the value of being the expert on all matters pertaining to a client’s transaction. Land transactions, in particular, require specialized knowledge and familiarity with the industry to competently ensure the client’s best interests are met. From understanding the various legal aspects of a transaction to applying knowledge of soil types, investment analysis, timberland valuation, recreational or agricultural land management, and more, ALCs are certified to have the expertise needed to represent their clients.

Experience

As the old saying goes, “there is no teacher like experience.”

Which is why to become an ALC, applicants must submit a resume that demonstrates a minimum of two years of experience in land sales or brokerage or a minimum of three years of comparable real estate experience. They must also prove experience in at least five closed land transactions totaling $10,000,000, or a total of twenty-five separate land transactions.

Networking

One key to success that many clients overlook is having a broker or agent that is well connected with other brokers and agents across the country. Whether it is to tap their pool of buyers seeking to purchase a property or to gain additional insights into best practices or specialized knowledge, having a large network of other highly qualified ALCs and best in the business land brokers through the REALTORS® Land Institute is invaluable.

Ethical Integrity

Accredited Land Consultants are honorable land professionals who recognize the importance of land to life. ALCs share in the responsibility to conduct themselves with high morals following the ALC Code of Conduct and the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®.

1. Protect and promote the best interest of clients 2. Display high moral and professional standards 3. Avoid exaggeration and misrepresentation of relevant facts 4. Treat all with honesty and respect 5. Stay current in industry knowledge and trends 6. Enhance the integrity and professionalism of the industry 7. Cooperate with fellow real estate professionals 8. Follow local, state, and national laws regarding disclosure 9. Will not condone or participate in discriminatory practices 10. Support, understand, and champion RLI policies The ALC Designation gives clients and their brokers the confidence to competently buy and sell land. To find an Accredited Land Consultant, visit RLILand.com/find-a-land-consultant. For more information on becoming an ALC, visit RLILand.com/accredited-land-consultant-designation. °

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Colorado RLI Chapter It’s quite obvious from the big deals already closed in Colorado just in the first few months of this year, that this will certainly be one of the best years ever for sales in the ranch and recreational real estate market. Whether it’s the fact that we have a new party in the political office, or just the fact that the election season is officially behind us, I’ve noticed several buyers pulling the trigger on large acreage purchases, that were all sitting on the fence this same time last year. From family retreats, to large hunting operations, to vacation homes that offer fabulous fly fishing, the level of activity this year compared to last year has been quite astonishing for buyers with discretionary money to spend in the Rocky Mountains.

With the level of snowpack that we have across the state, irrigation season promises to be phenomenal across the Rocky Mountains. Not only will the snowpack benefit the farmers and ranchers, but it will also benefit local economies.

Rafting companies will likely see record numbers this year, tourists will enjoy thrills and sensations of July white-water as if it were June, and hotels and micro-breweries will do all they can to keep up and make room for the demand that the tourists will bring. I’m quite confident the ripple effect and trickle down we’ll see from the effects of this year’s snowfall will continue to keep our regional real estate markets very strong.

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In an effort to always increase their knowledge and education to better serve their clients, several of our chapter members will be gathering together in Breckenridge in May for our Spring Marketing and Education Sessions. Topics of conversation will include market trends by geographic regions, market trends by price, and the presenting of some of the best properties currently on the market by our members. The education class on Wildfire Mitigation and Consumer Awareness will give our members material to serve their clients in ways that the typical residential real estate agents can’t.

With the uptick in the market, it is very important to make sure that no matter what side of the transaction you’re on, you’re properly educated on the market trends that are specific to the region you’re buying and selling in. If you’re a seller that is looking to sell your property in Colorado, or a buyer that is wanting to make sure you are properly educated on all the current available inventory, I highly recommend that you get in touch with one of our Colorado RLI members. I guarantee you will not be disappointed with the level of service they’ll provide you throughout your real estate transaction.

Justin Osborn, REALTOR® The Wells Group (970) 946–3935

2017 Chapter Meetings & Other Important Dates: May 4 & 5

Marketing & Education Session, Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, Colorado

June 4 to June 12

LANDU Week, Kansas City, Kansas

June 8 & 9

CORLI & Open Fences Ranch & Land Tour, Location TBD

July 20 & 21

CO/KS/NE Joint Agricultural Meeting, Location in Colorado TBD

September 7 & 8

Marketing & Education Session, Courtyard by Marriott, Grand Junction, Colorado

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CRYSTAL SPRINGS RANCH 290± ACRES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY / ARKANSAS PROPERTY ID: 3469933 / $3,900,000 In a new century of less, Crystal Springs Ranch is a treasure of more; fresh water from clear springs, two lakes and Blair Creek runs through the ranch. Abundant water provides ample opportunities for land use. The property features 6,000 feet of white, two-inch perimeter pipe-fencing. Find refuge in this unpretentious and deceptively sumptuous home of artistic design with masterful proportions.

The interior spaces feature stone, walnut, oak and hickory that evoke the essence of the finest family estate winery or cattle baron ranch with inviting Ozark informality and quality. The home features 4,660 square feet of interior living spaces with 10 spacious rooms, four bedrooms, three full baths, three half baths, a custom office, a game room, a craft room and an elevator. Outdoors is a covered patio, second kitchen and a swimming pool.

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SELLING TENNESSEE ONE ACRE AT A TIME www.TimThompsonPremierRealtors.com 148 5th Avenue North, Franklin, Tennessee 37064 | (615) 790-8884 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/260878

Beautiful Cade Farm

Outdoorsman’s Paradise

67.29± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 3535863 | Price: $3,500,000

1,735± Acres in Hickman County, Tennessee Property ID: 3640076 | Price: $5,499,900

Custom 4,200-square-foot home with spectacular views, spring-fed lake, stream, 40’x60’ concrete-floored Morton barn, three-bedroom guest house, great location and park-like setting. Contact Chuck Simpson, (615) 973-9986.

Outstanding hunting and fishing property with main lodge, farm house, seven cabins, multiple barns and outbuildings, deer stands, ponds, springs and lots of road frontage. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295.

Excellent Building Site

Endless Possibilities

76.4± Acres in DeKalb County, Tennessee Property ID: 3510157 | Price: $375,000

52.5± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 3475399 | Price $1,942,500

Beautiful Center Hill Lake acreage with all infrastructure in and ready to build on.

Private, gorgeous farm overlooking main lake with rolling terrain, pasture and nice hardwoods. Contact Chuck Simpson, (615) 973-9986.

Both scenic and peaceful with the potential for multiple building sites or to have one spectacular dream estate with pastures, stream, privacy and convenient location. Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295.

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Gorgeous Tennessee Countryside

171± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 3640072 | Price: $6,852,000

133.02± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 3475356 | Price: $3,325,500

Scenic fenced property with tremendous development potential or keep as one spectacular estate. 3,500± feet of road frontage, barn, ponds, pasture and amazing views. Contract Tim or Brent Thompson, (615) 207-3305.

Rare, picturesque 133-acre property with year-round creek flowing through it, barn, pastures, pond, mature trees and superb location. Outstanding opportunity! Contact Tim Thompson, (615) 207-3295.

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Find the Property of your Dreams!

SITTING BULL RANCH

3,253± ACRES IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA In central Montana awaits Sitting Bull Ranch, a world-class, executive recreation retreat. The property boasts outstanding agricultural land, world-class hunting and well-appointed accommodations.

Land includes 3,253± acres deeded and 640± acres of state leased land, 1,800± deeded acres of farm land, 5,760± acres of a hunting lease, 500± acres of a licensed hunting preserve for birds.

Improvements include a 6,600-square-foot main lodge with two master suites and four additional guest rooms. The main lounge consists of a large kitchen, a custom design bar, “The Last Stand Saloon” dining area and living room. The “Boone and Crockett Club” with custom bar, poker table, indoor waterfall with spectacular wildlife scene.

A modern bunkhouse with two separate bedrooms, private bathroom and kitchen.

Four chalets. A recently completed 3,400-square-foot guest center with large kitchen, dining facilities, comfort station and entertainment area. Numerous recreation facilities such as fire pit, shooting range, golf course with cement tee boxes, and a motocross course to name a few.

Four cabins for hunting spread across the ranch for overnight stays. Strategically placed hunting blinds overlook areas with water, known travel routes for big game and transition zones between food and cover. These blinds can also be used as emergency shelters. A 40×60 square-foot heated and insulated shop, complete with office and an insulated walk-in cooler for wildlife game processing.

Other improvements include an over-sized four stall garage, heated and insulated.

A separate mechanical/electric room pre-wired for a generator, solar, wind generating system designed to power the main lodge. One RV site with concrete pad, water and power. This is a turnkey property with fully furnished lodge and guest accommodations and all of the equipment currently used to run the ranch.

Property ID: 3134577

$5,000,000

(406) 652-1151 | www.UBarS.net | view all properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/34110 Jon178 M. Ussin, Broker jon@ubars.net

| Carlos A. Davey, Broker cadavey@ubars.net | Dave Route, Agent dave@ubars.net

B A U D AT P R O P E R T I E S

H I S T O R I C W O M A C K E S TAT E 260± ACRES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS | PROPERTY ID: 3618328 This beautiful unspoiled property has been in the same family for over 170 years. It features rolling terrain, a perfect blend of pasture and native timber, spring-fed creeks, a stock tank and an abundance of wildlife. This tranquil piece of “The Lone Star State” is located minutes from Houston, Conroe and the Woodlands, and would make an exceptional private ranch, corporate retreat, or an ideal wildlife sanctuary.

ARNSWORTH PA RC E L 32± ACRES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 3085631 Gorgeous unrestricted 32.771 acres only two miles from downtown Montgomery, Texas. Close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and historic downtown Montgomery. Fenced and cross-fenced property.

Great investment and ideal for development! Perfect for your dream house! $659,000

N E W W A V E R LY RANCH 242 ± ACRES IN WALKER COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 2718662 Peace and serenity of country living while only minutes to town.

Incredible view of rolling hills, four-acre lake, hay field. $2,300,000.

Adjacent 249± acres also available for $1,900,000.

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BEAVER CREEK RANCH

WILLIAMS RANCH

2,187± ACRES IN SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING • $26,500,000

2,587± ACRES IN SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING • $1,953,500

Beaver Creek Ranch is an improbable oasis tucked in an exceptionally private valley in the lovely foothills of the Big Horn Mountains. This sporting ranch is the best of lifestyle, agriculture, wildlife and conservation; a perfect blend of sophistication, practicality and quality of life. Property ID: 1078372

The Williams Ranch is a perfect low-overhead grass ranch near Clearmont, Wyoming. With multiple pastures and a stock water pipeline system, it offers ease of management for livestock grazing and a recreation amenity from deer, antelope and upland bird hunting. Property ID: 3519864

BRINKERHOFF RANCH

BECKTON HALL RANCH

11,071± ACRES IN SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING • $10,500,000

320± ACRES IN SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING • $5,250,000

Investment-grade working ranch offering 600 AU carrying capacity, a 500head feeding facility, excellent water rights with tremendous production, outstanding deer and elk hunting, plus pheasant and upland bird hunting. It’s all in one block with minimal leased land. Property ID: 3282187

With an exquisite custom home blended into the landscape offering breathtaking views of the Big Horn Mountains from living spaces inside and out, Beckton Hall Ranch is a rare sporting ranch that’s just the right size to enjoy the tranquility and quality of life in pure privacy. Property ID: 3755062

BAKER CREEK RANCH

RED PRONG RANCH

295± ACRES IN SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING • $4,300,000

11,118± ACRES IN POWDER RIVER COUNTY, MONTANA • $3,999,500

Bring your fly rod and your horses and thoroughly enjoy this amazing sporting ranch with the awesome backdrop of the Big Horn Mountains. Amenities include a beautiful home, fishing cabin, indoor arena, productive meadows and outstanding blue-ribbon fly fishing. Property ID: 3357567

This outstanding 250–300 AU ranch offers outstanding livestock production and exceptional trophy mule deer and elk hunting, plus there’s good upland bird hunting as well. Appreciate where Frederick Remington found inspiration for some of his paintings. Property ID: 3285969

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7J RANCH 123± ACRES IN DELTA COUNTY / COLORADO / $1,595,000 Beautiful working ranch with 360-degree mountain views in western Colorado’s famed North Fork Valley. The ranch borders BLM land and its private end-of-the-road location allows the lucky owner to feel miles from anywhere. The well-tended 42-acre field is planted in alfalfa and grass and irrigated by new center-pivot and big gun sprinklers. An exquisite western-style, four-bedroom, three-bath home is an entertainer’s dream with a chef’s kitchen, wraparound patios and sauna. The large modern barn with attached guest quarters and a heated studio building invite a multitude of possibilities. Contact Bob Lario.

ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN LODGE 10± ACRES IN DELTA COUNTY / COLORADO / $1,300,000 Unique mountain lodge bordering national forest on western Colorado’s Grand Mesa. Well-maintained improvements include a main lodge, game building, bunkhouse, five cabins and large shop building. Guest capacity is approximately 40–50. This extraordinary property was formerly operated as a year-round lodge and restaurant catering to snowmobilers and hunters, and recently as a Christian youth retreat. Contact Bert Sibley or Bob Lario.

WWW.WESTERN-COLORADO-RANCH.COM BOB & LINDA LARIO (970) 527-7756 / BLARIO@TDS.NET BERT & MARY SIBLEY (970) 856-8800 / BERTSIBLEY@GMAIL.COM TOLL FREE (888) 374-7756

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golden sky ranch Remarkable opportunity to own a huge continuous parcel of land with multiple buildings. Features include: multiple homes, motel, campgrounds, swimming pool, offices, restaurants, meeting rooms, storage buildings, maintenance/ shop building, multiple barns, outbuildings, general/convenience store, outdoor arena, multiple round pens, some fencing and cross-fencing, pastures, wooded land, streams, springs, river with bluffs and caves, fruit trees and much more.

Perfect for a vacation destination, corporate retreat, RV park, large ranch or farm, subdivide, builder/developer, camping or hunting land, church or retreat location, residential/commercial or any combination. So much space, so many options—the sky is truly the limit.

3,844± ACRES | TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI | PROPERTY ID: 1620092 | $8,195,000

Kathy Golden

BROKER

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO OWN

80-ACRE RANCH WITH GORGEOUS LOG HOME & LOG GUEST HOUSE

A WELL MAINTAINED, BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED, PRIVATE COMPOUND

• Open Floor Plan • Large Kitchen • Amazing Maser with 5-piece Ensuite • Great Room • Expansive Decking • Finished Walkout Basement • Inspiring 360-degree Views • 2 Wells • Manicured Landscape • Live Water • Fenced and Cross-fenced • 5+ Garage Stalls • Covered Storage • 30x40 Barn with Stalls, Tackroom, Office • PRICED TO SELL | $1,495,000

Perfect for Horses/Livestock

CALL CAROL GAMES TODAY FOR PRIVATE VIEWING

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Julie Mansfield Smith, Broker/Owner

41909 Cupper Creek Road, Kimberly, Oregon 97848

(541) 934-2946 | CupperCreekLandCo@gmail.com

Girds Creek Ranch

Twickenham Retreat

79± Acres in Wheeler County, Oregon | $399,500

106± Acres in Wheeler County, Oregon | $795,000

Off-grid cattle/hay ranch with one mile of Girds Creek frontage. Property features very nice manufactured home and 62’x48’ barn with covered cattle working facility. 42 acres of water rights, two ponds and out-the-gate BLM permit on Sutton Mountain for grazing and recreation at its finest. Power lines pending. Terms OAC!

Pride of ownership is evident in this well-cared-for recreational haven along the banks of the legendary John Day River. This can be an executive think tank or private retreat with immaculate home and quaint guest cabin. Enjoy the stark beauty of this scenic vista that includes a shared private airstrip. Terms OAC!

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417.62± acres in Klamath County, Oregon

$2,400,000

PROPERTY ID: 3708718 Property includes a 4,226-square-foot custom-built four-bedroom, four-bath home with garage and shops, covered front and back porches, pole barn, gun range, wood shed, pavilion entertainment area, zip line, venue support buildings, exterior bathrooms, dog kennel and cabin.

Ryan Weider 519 Main Street

(541) 885-4400

(541) 891-4343

Klamath Falls, Oregon, 97601

ryanweider@windermere.com

www.legacypines.info

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RANCHO AGUA GRANDE With the rich, abundant diversity of wildlife, it’s no wonder that Rancho Agua Grande is considered one of the nation’s premier hunting destinations.

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The 17,132-acre Rancho Agua Grande, located 25 miles northwest of Uvalde where South Texas, West Texas and the Hill Country meet, is one of largest live water ranches for sale in Texas. Year-round Live Oak Creek, fed by more than 30 springs, bisects the ranch from north to south for about seven miles. The line between Uvalde and Kinney counties is on a similar north-south axis.

The shady pecan bottom along the creek stands in contrast to the rugged hills and deep canyons that characterize the transitional landscape. The ranch is home to Boiling Mountain, the highest peak in Uvalde County, and Salmon Peak, the highest point in Kinney County. Because three ecoregions converge on the Rancho Agua Grande, the vegetation is diverse ranging from pinon pines to live oaks and mesquites, huisache, guajillo and black brush. It’s a feast for human eyes and a natural buffet for wildlife.

Live Oak Creek is a calling card for the ranch’s native and exotic wildlife. They

gather to drink and loaf under the trees making it easy to view some of the more than 40 species of game from around the globe that roam the property. It’s possible to see kangaroos, camels, zebras, gemsbok, sable, water buffalo, white bison, Iranian red sheep, scimitar-horned oryx and water bucks just to name a few in a single afternoon.

Whitetails, turkey, dove and a limited population of quail are native to the ranch.

More than 50 miles of high-fence encircle the perimeter keeping the desirable managed wildlife inside and the freeranging game out. With the rich, abundant diversity of wildlife, it’s no wonder that Rancho Agua Grande is considered one of the nations premier hunting destinations.

To see the unique splendor and unlimited potential of the Rancho Agua Grande for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. The ranch is available for $100 million.

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RANCHO ESTRELLA With its combination of rugged South Texas brush and grassland savannahs, the Rancho Estrella, located 42 miles southwest of Hebbronville, is like two ranches in one. Encompassing approximately 8,050± acres in Jim Hogg and Starr counties, the ranch provides incredible hunting and superlative privacy for its owners and their guests.

8,050± ACRES

JIM HOGG & STARR

COUNTIES, TEXAS OFFERED AT

$30,000,000 PROPERTY ID

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The Rancho Estrella is divided into four pastures: the Brush Pasture, the Front Safari Pasture, the Back Safari Pasture and the House Pasture. The exterior and interior fences are high to facilitate wildlife management. Miles of allweather and quick-drying ranch roads provide easy access.

Managed for wildlife for almost three decades, the Rancho Estrella is home to white-tailed deer, bobwhite and scaled quail, Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, dove and feral hogs. While quail hunting occurs regularly on the ranch, the native population has been supplemented with pen-raised birds to keep the numbers stable.

In addition to healthy populations of native game, the ranch has a full complement of desirable exotics: sable antelope, scimitarhorned oryx, axis and zebras.

The well-managed brush country habitat is supplemented with protein feeders as well as winter and summer food plots. The ranch has 24 protein feeders ranging in capacity from 1,000–2,500 pounds as well as 18 quail feeders. To facilitate hunting, there are 30 Atascosa deer blinds and 30 1,000-pound corn feeders strategically located throughout.

In addition to wildlife, the ranch is wellsuited for cattle. The new owners can choose to run their own herds or lease out the grazing for an additional income stream.

There are two sets of cattle pens: one on the Brush Pasture and a newly constructed set that can be accessed from the remaining three pastures.

Water for wildlife and livestock are plentiful.

The Rancho Estrella has nine water wells; two of which are run on solar pumps and the remainder on electric submersible pumps. There are also four stock tanks, three of which are supplemented by water from the wells. The other relies on rainwater. Plus, there are more than 30 wildlife waterers scattered throughout the property.

Rancho Estrella is designed to entertain large numbers of family, friends, colleagues

or clients, providing opportunities for both camaraderie and privacy. The scope and scale of the facilities can handle special events. For instance, the focal point of one of the dining rooms is a 24-foot mesquite table.

There are two separate compounds to house guests, one in the Brush Pasture and one in the House Pasture. At each location, there is a combination of a main lodge as well as apartments and casitas. The smaller quarters offer partial kitchens and private baths. The Brush Pasture Compound, which reflects the style and tradition of South Texas, also has a swimming pool and a series of common areas designed to bring people together. There is a master plan in place outlining potential expansion of the House Pasture.

The owner’s home is located at the Brush Pasture compound. It is a four-bedroom, four-bath house with half baths attached to the kitchen and family room. While it is central to the compound’s design, the owner’s home includes a separate wing where the family can gather privately.

There are two modular homes for staff.

The ranch’s infrastructure is also designed to support ranch work and entertaining.

For instance, there is a 10’x25’ walk-in cooler for storing game and kennels for housing the ranch’s bird dogs. Guests can enjoy shooting skeet from both a high and low-house. A watch tower near the owners’ home provides a view of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains.

The ranch has been both a hunting destination and a corporate retreat. If the new owner chooses, Rancho Estrella could easily be transformed into a commercial hunting operation.

Brush country. Grassland savannahs.

Camaraderie. Privacy. Rancho Estrella provides an opportunity for the best of all worlds.

To schedule a private showing and make Rancho Estrella part of your world, call Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815.

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DOUBLE B RANCH & RESORT The 560± acre Double B Ranch and Resort, located just 20 minutes from Fredericksburg and 15 minutes from Kerrville, is the best-priced live water property available in Gillespie County.

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Three year-round, spring-fed, live water creeks—Nott Branch, Klein Branch and Two Mary’s Creek—criss-cross the classic Hill Country landscape The Double B currently hosts commercial hunts for native, exotic and super African exotics, and special events including weddings and corporate retreats. Its potential as an entrepreneurial venture or a highly appointed private retreat is unlimited.

The rustically elegant 10,000-squarefoot lodge can sleep up to 45 guests and easily accommodate buffet-style banquet dining. The lodge features two offices, a commercial-grade kitchen, a commercialcapacity laundry and loading dock.

The three-story main house offers 6,000 square feet of living space. The ranch house is a three-bedroom, two-bath with expansive porches that is currently used for guest lodging.

Three cabins, ranging in size and style from a one-bedroom efficiency to a two-bedroom with a full kitchen and living room, provide additional accommodations.

The ranch entrance conveniently fronts a paved county road, which makes coming and going easy. Paved, caliche and gravel roads provide access throughout. The front 155± acres are low-fenced, while the remaining 400± acres is high-fenced.

Beaux Hickey’s, a 5,600-square-foot rectangular open air pavilion with two kitchens, is a special events destination accommodating up to 250 guests.

Ranch infrastructure includes a 12-stall horse barn with an office and an adjoining arena; a heavy equipment barn; a three-bay shop with a lift; and a large pole barn for equipment storage.

In addition to the three year-round, springfed creeks, the Double B has five water wells located throughout the ranch including a deep water well.

To explore the opportunities Double B Ranch and Resort offers, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. The property is available for $5.95 million.

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FLOWING RIVER RANCH The Flowing River Ranch, located about 10 minutes south of Hunt in Kerr County, offers the exceedingly rare opportunity to purchase 108± acres of undeveloped land on the south fork of the Guadalupe River.

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KERR

C O U N T Y, T E X A S OFFERED AT

$ 4 ,750,0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

3222929

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The south fork is known for its high water quality as well as the surrounding scenery.

The crystalline river, arguably Texans’ favorite, courses through the ranch for about 1,200 feet. The property fronts Highway 39 making access easy.

Imagine whiling away long summer afternoons on the banks of the Guadalupe, indulging in cooling dips, relaxing picnics and naps in the shade. The only other people present are those you invite.

The ranch, with gently rolling terrain shaded by mature post oaks and live oaks, is a beautiful blank canvas. Because there are no

buildings on the property, the new owners will have the complete freedom create a personal masterpiece, be it a private recreational getaway or a corporate retreat. A discerning eye will spot the locations that lend themselves to be prime building sites.

The combination of native vegetation and plentiful water attracts wildlife. The region is home to white-tailed deer and turkey as well as roaming exotics such as axis, sika and fallow deer.

To experience the rare opportunity that is the Flowing River Ranch, contact. Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. The property is available for $4.75 million.

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ROCKING W RANCH Rocking W Ranch, located between Kerrville and Comfort, offers the best of Hill Country living on the perfect scale. At 84.09± acres, the ranch has room to roam, but is easily manageable.

84.09± ACRES

KERR

C O U N T Y, T E X A S OFFERED AT

$2,200,000 PROPERTY ID

3223562

Spring-fed Bluff Creek transects the Rocking W from north to south. In addition, the Rocking W has a commercial water well permitted for pumping up to five million gallons annually.

The landscape is traditional Hill Country with rolling hills, shallow valleys and ancient live oaks. The range is primarily native grasses, although there is a 20± acre patch of coastal Bermuda. The brush has been deliberately sculpted to maintain the property’s wildlife valuation. The low-fenced property is home to white-tailed deer, axis deer and turkeys. All of the property’s gates are electric, and the roads are either concrete or blacktop.

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The ranch’s main house is 4,050± square feet of custom comfort with two or three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. An open floor plan and exquisite touches such as black walnut cabinetry, travertine tile and hardwood floors create a sense of elegance.

An expansive deck overlooks the pool, its burbling waterfall and a 1,000± square-foot pool house.

The nearby 2,400± square-foot, twobedroom, three-bath “barn house,” complete with a kitchen and a laundry, provides superlative guest lodging.

Ranch infrastructure includes: a 40’x60’ equipment barn; a 20’x75’ concrete pad with a barn awning that is currently used for RV storage, but could be easily enclosed to make another barn; a 10’x60’ mobile home pad; a 12’x20’ utility barn with three attached horse stalls and a 40’x50’ livestock pen. There is also a set of covered livestock holding pens and a set of livestock working pens.

To explore the easily manageable lifestyle offered by the Rocker W contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. The property is available for $2.2 million.

ROCKIN’ L RANCH The 312-acre, high-fenced Rockin’ L Ranch, located 13 miles west of Brackettville, is perfect for a family hunting retreat, full-time residence or a commercial hunting operation. The rolling, mixed brush land is transected by Big Perdido Creek.

312 ± ACRES

KINNEY

C O U N T Y, T E X A S OFFERED AT

$1, 2 0 0 ,0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

3570245

The 312-acre, high-fenced Rockin’ L Ranch, located 13 miles west of Brackettville, is perfect for a family hunting retreat, full-time residence or a commercial hunting operation.

The rolling, mixed brush land is transected by Big Perdido Creek. Every major improvement is less than a year old.

The Rockin’ L has an MLDP Level II permit and can qualify for an MLDP III permit in 2017. The ranch has been managed primarily for white-tailed deer and has TC1 rating.

The ranch has four, three-quarter-acre deer breeding pens that are fully outfitted with water, feed troughs, 12’x20’ shade covers and double-gated runways. All breeder deer and wildlife-related equipment, including feeders and blinds, transfer with the sale.

The ranch is also home to axis, turkey, dove, quail, ducks and assorted varmints. The large tank is stocked with bass, bream and perch.

The lodging compound contains three metalroofed, red cedar log cabins with expansive porches. The interiors are finished in red cedar and white pine. A barbecue area, fire pit and parking are nearby.

The one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath main cabin is 1,500 square feet of open concept design featuring a gourmet kitchen.

The 900-square-foot, two-bedroom guest cabins have private vanities in each bedroom and provide access to a shared bathroom.

Cabins’ furnishings are negotiable.

The 30’x40’ concrete block barn includes a large capacity walk-in cooler. A water well supplies all residential and ranch needs.

To embrace Rockin’ L Ranch’s “wild life,” contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. The ranch is available for $1.2 million.

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336 RANCH The 336 Ranch, located 28 miles northwest of Kerrville in Kerr County, provides easy access, complete privacy and the opportunity to create a ranch to your own exacting specifications.

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KERR

C O U N T Y, T E X A S OFFERED AT

$ 1 , 1 0 7, 1 2 0 PROPERTY ID

3578680

The 336 Ranch, located 28 miles northwest of Kerrville in Kerr County, provides easy access, complete privacy and the opportunity to create a ranch to your own exacting specifications.

The 336-acre property, which is just three miles from the convenience of I-10, showcases a variety of Hill Country terrain.

Within its fence lines, you will find bottom land along the seasonal creek as well as rolling hills and slightly higher elevations with three-mile views that are ideally suited as home sites. The primary ranch road is caliche.

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With wildlife management in mind, 95 percent of the ashe juniper has been removed.

To augment the native range, the owners supplement with alfalfa, protein and corn.

Three bulk protein feeders, six corn feeders and all hunting blinds transfer with the property.

The ranch is home to native whitetails and wild turkey as well as a host of exotics including axis deer, fallow deer, sika deer, black buck antelope and a small herd of purebred mouflon sheep. The top-of-theline Tightlock® fence, which gives game managers complete control of ingress and egress, is less than five years old.

Ranch infrastructure includes two 12’x24’ wooden buildings suitable for storage or conversion to camp houses. The property has electricity and water from a deep, productive well.

To claim the potential of the 336 Ranch for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. The ranch is available for $3,295 per acre.

V&K RANCH The V&K Ranch, located just minutes from Kerrville, is an ideal place to call home. With two entrances off Freedom Trail Road, the 99.38-acre property is easily accessible and the right size to enjoy.

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KERR

C O U N T Y, T E X A S OFFERED AT

$1, 6 95 ,0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

3 0726 01

The high-fenced ranch, which features classic Hill Country topography and beauty, is divided into two 50± acre pastures. The land retains its natural character while providing a home to blackbuck antelope, elk, sika deer and whitetails.

There are three wells on the property (one with a submersible pump, a second that is windmill powered, and a third, still cased in, taps into the Trinity Aquifer) as well as three handcrafted stone water troughs and a stock tank.

The house is 3,274± square feet and features three bedrooms and three baths on a single floor. There is also a library/study, a reading room and an office that is tucked away for privacy.

The home’s adobe construction, Saltillo tile, and light-filled rooms are reminiscent of Santa Fe. The spacious, gourmet kitchen,

which opens into the living room, is a focal point for both family gatherings and entertaining. A large two-level deck opens off the living room bringing the outside indoors.

The guest house features two bedrooms and two baths, a kitchen, dining room and a huge multi-purpose room that the current owners are using as a personal gym.

The ranch also features two barns. The most recent addition is a horse barn with stalls and attached paddocks. The older barn is suitable for horses or hay storage.

The V&K Ranch is ideal—and idyllic.

To see the ideally located V&K Ranch for yourself contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. The ranch is available for $1.695 million.

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EAST TOWN CREEK ESTATE On the outskirts of Kerrville, Texas, along the historic Western Cattle Trail to Dodge City, Kansas, and beyond is this 55± acre East Town Creek Estate.

55±

ACRES

KERR

C O U N T Y, T E X A S OFFERED AT

$ 3 ,975 ,0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

10 0 5 917

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The main residence overlooks a beautiful lake on Town Creek and is comprised of 17,000 square feet. The estate is perfectly situated and configured for luxury living and lavish or relaxed Texas Hill Country entertainment. The estate accentuates indoor and outdoor living with a large 50’x30’ pool and spa, outdoor fireplaces, and fire pits for outside entertainment during the mild Hill Country nights.

The estate is open and bright with two art galleries filled with western art, one leading to the master bedroom suite and the other connecting the main living areas to the game room and trophy room wing. The home features a large living room, library, dining room, den, sun room, and a large country kitchen with utility room. Six large fireplaces located in the main living areas and in the bedroom suites keep the estate warm and cheerful during chilly winter nights. Outside the den area is an outdoor fireplace situated on a covered porch overlooking the pool, which provides an ideal cocktail hour venue.

There are four bedrooms, each with en suite baths, and a guest suite with a panoramic view of the main lake, horse paddocks, and hills.

The master suite features a large two-story master bedroom with fireplace, two adjacent gyms, and his and her bathrooms. Upstairs

from the master bedroom is a large main office, secondary office, loggia, map room, half bath, and coffee bar. A long covered porch off the office suite overlooks the pool and main lake.

From the main den there is a wide art gallery hall leading to a 40’x27’ game room with fireplace overlooking the pool. Another wide gallery decorated with wildlife art and scenes of Africa leads to a 60’x40’ trophy room featuring a full kitchen and an adjoining antique bar room accented by a real antique bar and walls of antique long leaf pine.

Upstairs from the bar is the palatial guest suite overlooking the lake, outside fire pit, and views beyond.

If the estate home itself is not enough, consider that the lakes have been stocked for over 20 years with a bountiful habitat of world-class Florida bass and large catfish. The estate grounds feature a thoroughbred horse barn, tack room, and office. Close by is a large shop, work areas, green house, and air conditioned storage room. There are many separately high fenced pens and alleys designed for the efficient handling of horses, exotic animals or whitetailed deer. Large high-fenced fields allow for the enjoyment of many exotic animals such as greater kudu, nyala, zebra, red deer, aoudad, axis, blackbuck, or any other beautiful creatures that the new owner chooses to enjoy.

LAKE AMISTAD 872. 6 ± ACRES

VA L V E R D E

C O U N T Y, T E X A S OFFERED AT

$2,6 0 0,0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

Lake Amistad is rated the #1 bass lake in the United States. This property

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is versatile and unique for development potential, a corporate retreat, recreational camp, or just living the good life.

MAYO RANCH 69±

ACRES

KERR

C O U N T Y, T E X A S OFFERED AT

$2,20 0,0 0 0 PROPERTY ID

118 7419

The Mayo Ranch is nestled into the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Within its high-fenced borders, you can experience the full spectrum of Hill Country beauty.

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SANTA MARGARITA RANCH Opportunity to own one of the finest hunting ranches located in the famed Texas ‘Golden Triangle’. This turnkey La Salle County ranch is truly unique.

There is one± mile of both sides of the Nueces River, great whitetail and exotic hunting and immaculate improvements including an exceptional main home, lodge, foreman’s home and staff house. The ranch has been intensely managed over the past 14 years. The combination of some of the state’s best natural habitat and management expertise has resulted in a trophy whitetail deer herd. Property ID: 3541960. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

2,703± ACRES IN LA SALLE COUNTY, TEXAS

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CEDAR CREEK RANCH Incredibly beautiful, this magnificent ranch features a rare two-and-a-half± miles of crystal-clear Cedar Creek and impressive views from scenic oak and pecan tree-lined creek bottoms, to gentle valleys, to the mountain rims that lead up to the Balcones Escarpment. An abundance of native wildlife including whitetail deer, fallow, axis, aoudad, turkey, hogs, dove, quail and free-ranging elk and red deer among others. Rich historic influences are seen throughout with Indian sites and the original settlement structures worthy of restoration. Minutes from Highway 55, this ranch is both accessible and incredibly private and serene. Property ID: 3745406.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

6,378± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY, TEXAS

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LAGARTO VALLEY RANCH Owned and operated by the same family for 50-plus years, this beautiful rolling terrain offers great, low-fenced hunting. There are two water wells with seven± miles of underground piping to eight troughs and two ponds.

Improvements include one set of cattle pens and scenic Coastal pastures sculpted into the 60 percent native diverse brush. Selectively cleared senderos offer opportunity to view whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, dove, quail and hogs. Minerals. Property ID: 2505595. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

2,097± ACES IN LIVE OAK & JIM WELLS COUNTIES, TEXAS

ARROYO BLANCO RANCH

MULA CREEK RANCH

Diverse terrain supports abundant native wildlife with its habitat of diverse brush. The land has a mixture of rolling hills with long distance views, creek bottoms with large brush and sandy mott country great for quail hunting. Adequately watered for both wildlife and cattle with 17 troughs and nine tanks. Perimeter-fencing and two sets of working pens. Ready for improvements, municipal water and electricity in place.

Property ID: 2936650. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Opportunity to own a low-fence, free-range hunting ranch in truly wild and untamed country with incredible water present. Maverick County is renown for producing large free-range deer and abundant native wildlife. Mula Creek provides drainage through the ranch and feeds several tanks, providing potential for a large lake. Three water wells; one Carrizo well pumps 200–300 GPM, plus there is a six-inch pipe that runs through the ranch.

Property ID: 3382064. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

4,571± ACRES IN ZAPATA COUNTY, TEXAS

2,181± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY, TEXAS

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BRADEN FARM

CONOLY RANCH

This is a highly productive irrigated farm in the desirable Wintergarden area, and has been owned and operated by the same family since the late 1800s.

Under the high-fenced farm area are two Edwards irrigation wells that water four pivots. There is a main home, guest house, 2,400± square-foot metal barn, grain bins and pump house at the headquarters.

Property ID: 3741661. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

Here is a rare opportunity to own the South Texas brush country outside of the Eagle Ford Shale that has been owned and operated by the same family since 1906. Diverse brush has large oak trees present throughout and supports native whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs, quail and dove.

Property ID: 2016559. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

639± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY, TEXAS

1,752± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY, TEXAS

VARA RANCH

BLUE HILLS RANCH

This truly scenic property has 1,200± feet of the flowing Frio River, one of the largest ranches for sale in the scenic Frio River Canyon. Year-round activities include hunting to fishing to swimming and water activities. There are three charming small homes and perimeter-fencing and cross-fencing.

Excellent wildlife includes whitetail, axis, aoudad, turkey, javelina and hogs plus the Frio River offers bass and cat fishing. Property ID: 2477134.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

An ideal investment for a large acreage hunting and/or cattle ranch.

Breathtaking and scenic terrain varies from gentle rolling hills to large dramatic canyons and seasonal creek drainages that provide excellent habitat for wildlife. The ranch offers great hunting opportunities and has several water wells piped to troughs to support cattle and wildlife. 11± miles of paved frontage along FM 1024 provides easy access. Property ID: 2614059.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

1,200± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY, TEXAS

20,944± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY, TEXAS

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BROKEN SPUR RANCH YO4 RANCH An opportunity to own a large portion of the historic Y.O. Ranch! The rolling hills and rock limestone peaks are studded with live oak, post oak, cedar and mesquite trees. Aoudad Hill provides strong views across four counties. The gentle, open pastureland is covered with native grasses.

Property ID: 3451921. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

This renown high-fenced ranch received multiple awards of TGR Ranch of the Year, Outfitter of the Year, plus trophy whitetail awards including #1 Big Buck entries, 2012–2014. The amazing wildlife is all inclusive, with an exquisite lodge with paradise pool and spa. Five water wells, 11 tanks/ponds, barn, cleaning facilities, kennels, blinds, feeders and ranch vehicles. This spectacular ranch is ready for recreational enjoyment on all levels! All minerals owned will convey.

Property ID: 2862613. Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.

6,300± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY, TEXAS

775± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY, TEXAS

WHISKEY SPRINGS RANCH

HILLTOP RANCH

Spectacular acreage is at the heart of Kerrville's main corridor fronting on IH 10 and Highway 16. Prime development potential or personal ranch with great views, vistas, canyons and meadows. Perimeter high-fencing in place, with ag. exempt taxes. Just east of Kerrville and only 30 minutes north of Boerne.

Property ID: 3090691. Robert Dullnig and Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.

Here is a desirable turnkey ranch that captures exciting views from its hilltop location. An attractive main home, complemented by a guest cabin, includes all furnishings plus the ranch improvements including blinds, feeders and hunting trucks. The ranch is located just outside Junction and is convenient to the town of Kerrville as well. Owner will convey half minerals owned.

Property ID: 2838216. Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.

700± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY, TEXAS

648± ACRES IN KIMBLE COUNTY, TEXAS

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HEATON HOLLOW RANCH This ranch is in the gorgeous and highly sought after, in the Wimberley/ Dripping Springs area. It has ample paved road frontage on three sides, beautiful creek bottoms, high hills with long distance views, large trees throughout, is almost entirely cleared of cedar, and has been in the same family since the 1940s. This will be a great investment for someone wanting to enjoy a beautiful ranch in a very inviting area only 37 miles southwest of Austin. Property ID: 3702546. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

1,460± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS

COMANCHE RIDGE RANCH

PURGATORY CREEK RANCH

An exceptional location of this breathtaking ranch offers excellent privacy but is only minutes from Horseshoe Bay Resort and nearby Marble Falls.

This picturesque rolling ranchland has excellent native tree and brush coverage providing an ideal habitat for wildlife, supporting wild turkey and whitetail deer with trophy bucks. There is a hunter’s cabin with all utilities, RV hookups, plus several impressive hilltops that invite improvements with spectacular long range views. Minerals. Property ID: 3385258.

Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.

This is a beautiful Hill Country ranch with abundant agricultural and recreational opportunities along with development potential. This diverse property has Purgatory Creek bottomland, high points with long distance views, and open fields of native grasses with highlighted large hardwood trees. Improvements include four water wells and one barn. Abundant native whitetail deer, turkey, dove, quail and wild pigs. Property ID: 3228112.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

776± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY, TEXAS

1,425± ACRES IN HAYS & COMAL COUNTIES, TEXAS

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SAND HILLS RANCH

BIG WELLS RANCH

Owned and operated by the same family for over 60 years! This uninhabited, low-fence ranch offers a truly wild hunting experience. Excellent brush diversity, one tank and drainages maintain an abundance of native wildlife including whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove & more. Property ID: 3719640.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

In the heart of the Golden Triangle, and less than 100 miles from San Antonio, this ranch offers great hunting and cattle grazing opportunities. The diverse brush on the ranch provides the nutrition needed to grow large whitetail deer while five ponds offer ample water for both livestock and wildlife. Small farmhouse, barn, shed, cattle pens plus one water well. Property ID: 3616673.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

718± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY, TEXAS

636± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY, TEXAS

HARPER RANCH Ideal low-fence, recreational hunting ranch is only one hour from San Antonio offers a nice home, good water, excellent brush and nice elevations.

Owned and operated by the same family since 1985, it includes a nice home, three water wells, two stock tanks and Buckhorn Creek. Excellent brush supports excellent wildlife including whitetail deer, quail, turkey, javelina and hogs, plus the tanks provide bass fishing, dove and duck hunting.

Property ID: 3732036. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

325± ACRES IN FRIO COUNTY, TEXAS

BUCK CREEK RANCH This is an opportunity to own a prime hunting ranch only 45± miles from downtown San Antonio. Featured is diverse brush, drainages with large trees, two tanks, two water wells, good road system, and plentiful game. Small home, low-fencing/cross-fencing, cattle pens plus two blinds and two feeders convey. Don’t miss a chance to own a ranch in the highly desirable Frio County. Property ID: 3692561. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

238± ACRES IN FRIO COUNTY, TEXAS

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TRI-COUNTY RANCH Owned and operated by the same family since 1956, Tri-County Ranch sprawls out over three of the most desirable counties of the Texas Coastal Plains. Ranches of this size do not come on the market often in any of these three choice counties. This is an uninhabited ranch, with lush pastureland and grand oak trees scattered throughout, serving as both a cattle ranch and recreational hunting ranch. Property ID: 3523966.

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GILLESPIE COUNTY RANCH This beautiful ranch is located only 25± minutes north of historic Fredericksburg. This scenic ranch is predominately rolling usable land with good grasses and scattered, huge oak trees. There are one-and-a-half± miles of both sides of year-round live-water. With a great shape and county road frontage, this raw showplace is ready for someone to come in and make it their own! Seller will divide into two tracts, please contact broker for details.

Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093.

894± ACRES IN JACKSON, VICTORIA & LAVACA COUNTIES, TEXAS

960± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY, TEXAS

CARDINAL HILL RANCH

MEDINA RIVER RANCH

A rare setting features live water Seven Springs that feeds a 3-acre lake, just minutes from the Hunt Store. An incredible custom home is complemented by offices, foreman’s apartment, barn, stables with adjoining riding arena and an event barn along the lake with multiple swimming holes. Ag. exempt with fencing/crossfencing. Native and free-ranging exotic wildlife, turkey and bass fishing. Property ID: 3743896. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

A desirable river property is only 16± miles south of downtown San Antonio.

There are over 1.2± miles of cypress-lined Medina River frontage plus a home, barns, grain silos, cattle pens and perimeter low fence. The river attracts abundant native wildlife, but the land is also ideal for grazing livestock and has areas that can be farmed. Property ID: 3157549 Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.

223± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY, TEXAS

101± ACRES IN BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS

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Chacon Creek Ranch 551Âą Acres in Frio County, Texas | Property ID: 3666994 Approximately 551 acres just outside of Devine, Texas, only 35 minutes from downtown San Antonio. The ranch is a mixture of native brush, open fields, and oak bottoms. With this combination of terrain, native browse, improved pasture, and location, this property has it all. Chacon Creek forms the northern boundary of the property for almost a mile. There are also three sizable tanks on the ranch that hold water. The ranch can be accessed from both CR 7716 and CR 773. $2,015,000

Shut-In Creek Ranch 431Âą Acres in Uvalde County, Texas | Property ID: 3767491 Nestled within the lush Frio Canyon in the heart of Concan, the Shut-In Creek Ranch offers the finest of the Hill Country with breathtaking views, 100-year-old oak trees and abundant wildlife. Shut-In Creek flows into the majestic Frio River, which is just an arms throw away. Roads lead to the hilltops that offer 360-degree views across the Concan landscape with scenic valleys rich with native vegetation. The town of Concan sits along the Frio River close to Garner State Park. This breathtaking property offers investment and future development potential including subdividing the frontage for commercial potential. There is a developed subdivision on the east and south property lines. $2,500,000 212

Chad Foster, Jr., Broker | www.FosterFarmAndRanch.com 400 EAST NOPAL STREET, UVALDE, TEXAS 78801 | CHADFOSTERJR@GMAIL.COM | (830) 776-3605 VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/9982

The Moos Ranch 2,890Âą Acres in Uvalde County, Texas | Property ID: 2266587 This ranch is in the transition zone between South Texas and the Hill Country, 10 minutes from Uvalde. It has over 3.8 miles of both sides of Cook Slough lined with large stands of oak trees, lush bottoms, and intermittent watering holes. The remainder of the property is covered with a variety of brush species and a thick grass cover. All-weather access and over 25 miles of interior roads make it easy to traverse. The entire perimeter is high-fenced featuring four water wells, over two miles of water lines, and several surface tanks. Wildlife includes turkey, seasonal dove, quail, and deer. The native herd has been heavily culled over the past few seasons, doe from a well-established trophy ranch were TTT transferred to the ranch and a DMP program has been put in place. A wildlife management plan is in effect. There are six blinds and eight feeders that will convey as well as a new cabin with a kitchen, living, and bunk room. There are no leases or mineral activity of any kind in the area. Some minerals are owned and may be conveyed with the sale. $6,632,550

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161 UNITED COUNTRY–REAL COLORADO PROPERTIES

146 CALIFORNIA OUTDOOR PROPERTIES

185 WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE–KLAMATH FALLS PG#

BROKER/COMPANY

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AMERICAN FARM & RANCH ARNOLD REALTY BAR M REAL ESTATE BETTER HOMES & GARDENS–BAUDAT PROPERTIES C3 REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS CALIFORNIA OUTDOOR PROPERTIES CASCADE–SOTHEBY’S CENTURY 21 HARVEY PROPERTIES CHASE BROTHERS PROPERTIES CLARK COMPANY COLDWELL BANKER–MASON MORSE COUNTRYSIDE HOMECRAFTERS CRATER LAKE REALTY DONALD HILLIS REALTY & AUCTION DULLNIG RANCH SALES ENGEL & VÖLKERS FAY RANCHES FOSTER FARM AND RANCH SALES FOUNDRY COMMERCIAL

162 171 179 168 146 54 84 181 104 129 120 164 170 203 158 116 212 180

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56 CASCADE–SOTHEBY’S

165 183 100 148 188 108 139 138 169 36 163 58 82 132 140 166 88 185 150

FRIDRICH & CLARK REALTY, LLC GOLDEN REALTY HALL & HALL HARRIGAN LAND COMPANY HOOD REAL ESTATE, INC JOAN FLETCHER, REALTOR KELLER WILLIAMS–MARY GILBERT KELLER WILLIAMS–SALLY BALL & BILL DAVIS LAND INVESTEX LAND LEADER LAND SOLUTIONS LEGACY PROPERTIES WEST–SOTHEBY’S LONE EAGLE LAND BROKERAGE M4 RANCH GROUP MASON REAL ESTATE MAURY L. CARTER & ASSOCIATES, INC. MIRR RANCH GROUP MOSSY OAK PROPERTIES PEOPLES COMPANY

86 REPUBLIC RANCHES

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PREMIER RANCH PROPERTIES 77 RANCH MARKETING ASSOCIATES 176 RE/MAX ASSOCIATES 182 RE/MAX MOUNTAIN WEST 152 REECE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 86 REPUBLIC RANCHES 60 SOTHEBY’S–DEBBIE STEVENS 57 SOTHEBY’S–SUZANNE PERKINS 50 STEAMBOAT–SOTHEBY’S 80 SUPERIOR FARM & RANCH REALTY LLC 136 SWAN LAND COMPANY 167 THE CHICKERING COMPANY 177 TIM THOMPSON PREMIER REALTORS 178 U BAR S REALTY 161 UNITED COUNTRY–REAL COLORADO PROPERTIES 184 WESTERN MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE 185 WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE–KLAMATH FALLS

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