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The Beaver Creek Ranch is a spectacular and truly exceptional Wyoming recreation and hunting ranch west of Big Horn. This 1,945-acre ranch is one of the very few opportunities to own an exclusive ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains.

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Wyoming SPECTACULAR • EXCEPTIONAL • PRIVATE

The Beaver Creek Ranch, just west of Big Horn and Sheridan, Wyoming, and perfectly situated in the foothills of the beautiful Bighorn Mountains, is truly spectacular, exceptional and private. The word legacy is perhaps too often used when describing ranches, but in this case, a true legacy ranch will be passed on to the next steward.

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The Beaver Creek Ranch, just west of Big Horn and Sheridan, Wyoming, and perfectly situated in the foothills of the beautiful Bighorn Mountains, is truly spectacular, exceptional and private. The word legacy is perhaps too often used when describing ranches, but in this case, a true legacy ranch will be passed on to the next steward.

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CHAMPION R ANCH

Located halfway between Dallas and Houston, Champion Ranch boasts over 5,000Âą acres of prime ranchland. (following page 72)

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The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has become the most comprehensive river museum in the nation with a $50 million, 14-acre educational campus. It houses many programs and exhibits. impact client satisfaction through basic customer service strategies as what you find in wildlife-based recreational enterprises.

Five fabulous properties in Wyoming, Missisippi and Iowa that caught our eye on Lands of America—and deserve a closer look.

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Agri Affiliates, Inc.

Starting on Page 154

Benson & Mangold Real Estate

BigIron Realty

Starting on Page 104

Clark Company Ranch Real Estate

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Starting on Page 146

Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty

LEGENDARY LIVING

Starting on Page 98

American Farm & Ranch

Starting on Page 139

Arnold Realty Inc.

Starting on Page 157

Starting on Page 161

Starting on Page 96

Bill Mackey Real Estate

Blue Ridge Mountain Real Estate

California Outdoor Properties

Starting on Page 143

Starting on Page 141

Starting on Page 153

Starting on Page 159

FSBO | Chris Odekerken

Grainger Realty LLC

Crater Lake Realty, Inc

Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC

Starting on Page 74

Cascade Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Starting on Page 163

Beaverhead Home & Ranch Real Estate

Starting on Page 34

Chase Brothers Properties

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Harrigan Land Company LLC

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Hayden Outdoors, LLC

Starting on Page 94

LandLeader

Starting on Page 136

Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc.

Starting on Page 120

Ranchline

Starting on Page 112

Team Murphy Realty LLC

Starting on Page 70

Icon Global Group

Starting on Page 158

Lewis Realty | Keller Williams Black Hills

Starting on Page 85

Mirr Ranch Group

Starting on Page 135

Republic Ranches, LLC

Starting on Page 148

Tim Thompson Premier Realtors

Starting on Page 79

Jackson Hole Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Starting on Page 164

Lippard Auctioneers

Starting on Page 66

Peoples Company

Starting on Page 76

Sotheby’s Int’l Realty | Suzanne Perkins

Starting on Page 130

Triangle National, LLC

Starting on Page 124

Joan Pletcher, Real Estate Network

Starting on Page 99

Lone Eagle Land Brokerage

Starting on Page 144

Plantation Properties & Land Investments

Starting on Page 77

Steamboat Sotheby’s | Pam Vanatta

Starting on Page 164

True Grit Realty Group | KW Clear Lake

Starting on Page 167

Karen Paul & Associates

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Looking Glass Realty

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Premier Intermountain Properties

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Keller Williams Umpqua Valley

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Mason Morse Ranch Company

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Premier Ranch Properties

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Mason Real Estate

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Ranch and Resort Realty

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Steamboat Sotheby’s | Ren Martyn

Swan Land Company

Swinford Realty LLC

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ALABAMA Hale

4,540

157

500,000

70

ALASKA Aleutian Islands

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Divide

2,400

123

Old Snowmass

152

110

Douglas

1,285

89

Ouray

275

100

Eagle

4,231

90

Ouray

400

151

Egnar

3,000

92

Pagosa Springs

158

111

160

127

Park

365

159

Garfield

ARK ANSAS

ACRES

Lockesburg

1,330

147

Grand

1,928

115

Park

640

159

Miller

2,373

162

Grand Junction

1,787

93

Pueblo

340

86

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6,200

67

142

90

Ridgeway

28

163

Gunnison

923

115

Rifle

800

111

767

96

Gunnison

1,452

123

Rio Blanco

725

87

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Gunnison

Lassen

1,074

96

Gunnison

1,650

162

Rio Blanco

2,361

91

Mendocino

1,350

97

Hahns Peak

160

78

Rio Blanco

2,850

88

Montecito

3

76

Hayden

160

78

Rio Blanco

27,566

88

Montecito

55.89

76

Hotchkiss

179

108

Routt

1,388

115

Montecito

237

76

Huerfano

361

113

Routt

15,445

114

Monterey

2,051

96

Huerfano

6,200

88

Saguache

15,061

90

Paso Robles

751.4

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Jackson

1,595

114

San Miguel

207

127

114

San Miguel

320

127

Placer

360

97

Jackson

3,793

San Benito

52

149

Jackson

5,815

87

Sedalia

398

123

San Benito

66

149

La Plata

215

112

Stagecoach

100

78

San Benito

600

149

La Plata

232.45

112

Steamboat Springs

12

81

39.63

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La Plata

525

89

Steamboat Springs

38

81

San Luis Obispo

363

107

Las Animas

2,308

91

Steamboat Springs

210

77

San Luis Obispo

2,240

94

Las Animas

5,025

120

Steamboat Springs

271

77

San Luis Obispo

13,570

104

Meeker

35.91

109

Steamboat Springs

414

81

Santa Clara

18

149

Mesa

1,480

100

Steamboat Springs

490

81

Santa Clara

18

149

Mesa

1,787

126

Steamboat Springs

580

81

San Joaquin

Santa Clara Shasta Siskiyou Yolo

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149

Mesa

4,443

127

Steamboat Springs

695

77

1,500

96

Mesa

8,600

127

Steamboat Springs

2,000

81

699

97

Mesa County

1,787

94

Steamboat Springs

4,850

81

1,194

162

Missouri Heights

35

110

Teller

200

159

40

138

Moffat

6,949

113

Telluride

10.8

151

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210

138

Moffat

27,566

88

Telluride

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151

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716

138

Montrose

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131

Montrose

41

127

Placerville

COLOR ADO Archuleta Cedaredge Chaffee

Weld

FLORIDA

154

89

Montrose

225

100

DeSoto

4,047

94

1,195

101

Montrose

720

101

Hamilton

241

136

101

Highlands

225

136

370

90

Montrose

767

1,163

101

Montrose

1,290

99

Lake

180

136

Collbran

134

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Montrose

2,455

100

Lake

1,494

136

Collbran

482

101

Montrose

2,980

100

Volusia

500

136

82

93

New Castle

1,883

109

Volusia

566

136

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Oak Creek

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4,540 Acres in Hale County

3,400 Acres in Sheridan County

71 T E X A S FIVE CREEKS R ANCH 1,571 Acres in Athens County

150 M I S S O U R I H I G H VA L L E Y R A N C H 627 Acres in Iron County

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91.16

124

Babb

22,474

116

Harding

8,880.8

165

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123

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Beaverhead

764

163

Lincoln

3.2

137

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197

125

Beaverhead

3,003

163

Lincoln

59

137

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247

125

Buffalo

5,054

117

Lincoln

644.75

137

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124

Carbon

1,320

129

Lincoln

38–140

137

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876

124

Carter

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1,028

124

Choteau

224

144

Louisville

1,420

144

Springfield

2,670

144

Gallatin

589

144

Golden Valley Jordan

5,951

Adams

30,912

142

Livingston

Boise

10,600

142

Madison

43

134

4,664

Mink Creek Valley

38,642

89

Mora

59.24

137

580

134

Mora

8,880.8

165

Deer Lodge

8,644

116

Mountainair

17,529

92

Fergus

2,286

129

Rio Arriba

2,874

114

Fergus

4,313

128

Rio Arriba

15,900

118

145

162

Rio Arriba

16,309

115

5,000

129

San Miguel

1,040

121

117

Santa Fe

5,000

121

690

98

Socorro

500

119

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86

Madison

3,350

163

Brunswick

142

Meagher

4,273

128

Lake Toxaway

230

117

Musselshell

5,591

129

853

142

Musselshell

11,827

142

Valley

4,140

142

Otter

6,178

99

Valley

30,912

142

Powder River

Canadian

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Waynesboro

IDAHO

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50

166

Adair

78.91

166

38,642

89

2,295

117

Greer

407

129

Kingfisher

Stillwater

67

Willow Creek

768

117

Love

Yellowstone

157

128

Major

Yellowstone

2,088

128

Muskogee

40

160

Bend

Boyd

3,923.32

155

Bend

Brown

1,449.89

155

Brogan

374

160

7,880

93

2,097

87

1,025

156

11,836

94

214

154

1,905

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Buffalo

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Maywood

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164

93

165

158

164

1,180

115

40

164

2,822

130

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Adair

OKLAHOMA

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MAINE

Dorchester

166

Racetrack

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Aroostook

145

92

2.55

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126

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NORTH CAROLINA

3,175

106

NEW MEXICO

280

75

19,727

99

Douglas

9.5

140

Douglas

10.3

140

Douglas

15.98

140

Douglas

25.72

140

Douglas

52.83

140

Carroll

1,700

95

Bernalillo

37.23

137

Douglas

160

140

Warren

1,913

30

Bernalillo

80

137

Klamath

106

143

Yazoo

2,457

28

Catron

125

119

Klamath

163.59

143

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6,200

67

Catron

143

119

Klamath

212.71

143

Catron

6,000

119

Klamath

346

143

Chaves

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627

150

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8,729

121

Lakeview

15,300

122

Colfax

77.5

165

Mitchell

36,663

122

Grant

1,514

118

Prineville

106.55

75

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74

Hunt

5.26

103

Meeteetse

1,000

79

690

122

Jack

3,100

133

Newcastle

3,669

139

Seneca

4,586

134

Lamar

2,100

102

Newcastle

7,361

139

Sisters

3,386

72

Park

15,000

115

287

98

Parkman

1,085

47

Salem

507.86

74

Lampasas

Terrebonne

1,700

75

Montgomery

Wheeler

3,520

95

Palo Pinto

973

121

Platte

4,161

31

Palo Pinto

1,750

133

Powell

980

123

Palo Pinto

3,100

133

Savery

323

92

P E N N S Y LV A N I A Huntingdon

291

95

Rockdale

32,000

70

Sheridan

293

49

89

145

Schleicher

12,524

132

Sheridan

320

49

Georgetown

159

145

Seymour

3,266

71

Sheridan

1,945

34

Georgetown

912

145

Val Verde

14,035

135

Sheridan

3,400

152

Hardeeville

526

144

Waller

198

98

Sheridan

9,323

49

Levy

271

144

Weatherford

335

72

Sublette

11,138

86

Orangeburg

271

145

Wharton

633

99

Sundance

1,623

139

-

71

730

158

Kane

1,280

153

Hermosa

70

158

Utah

10,237

118

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PAG E

Hill City

160

158

Woodruff

8,595

117

34

167

Hill City

163

158

518

99

Hill City

240

158

2

158

106

158

Dickson

163

141

Walla Walla

Lincoln

93

148

Yakima

Maury

200

148

Williamson

15.58

148

Aladdin

Williamson

24.37

148

Albany

4,042

91

Williamson

159

148

Albany

14,500

92

Williamson

186

148

Albany

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S O U T H D A K O TA Custer

Keystone Rapid City

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110

260

161

6,000

66

SOUTHWIND

713

67

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186

139

VIRGINIA Henry

154

M A R Y L A N D

W YO M I N G

26,046

114

Big Horn

2,150

87

72

Big Horn

83,604

114

1,571

71

Buffalo

1,043

49

2,246

98

Buffalo

1,065

48

Boerne

5,000

70

Buffalo

2,124

48

Callahan

3,805

133

Casper

17,147

139

Centerville

5,000

72

Cody

100

79

547

80

Converse

20

164

Grandview

Canada

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Baylor

Galveston

COUNTRY

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Athens

Falls

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470

86

66,938

85

912

72

40

139

Hamilton

1,900

135

Goshen

1,440

91

Hansford

1,629

131

Johnson

806

88

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Agri Affiliates, Inc.

160

American Farm & Ranch

98

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Legacy Lands, LLC. Lewis Realty | Keller Williams Black Hills

PAG E

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Arnold Realty Inc

139

Lippard Auctioneers

Beaverhead Home & Ranch Real Estate

163

Lone Eagle Land Brokerage, Inc.

Benson & Mangold Real Estate

154

Looking Glass Realty

166

Biederman Real Estate

156

Mason Morse Ranch Company

122

Big Iron Realty

155

Mason Real Estate

126

Bill Mackey Real Estate

157

Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc.

136

Blue Ridge Mountain Real Estate

161

Mirr Ranch Group

Blue Wing Properties

145

Mossy Oak Properties NM Ranch & Luxury, LLC

Buffalo Realty

152

National Land Realty

California Outdoor Properties Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty Century 21 Harvey Properties

74

Outdoor Properties, LLC

147

98, 102

34, 47 31 104 98

Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty

28 165

132

Clift Land Brokers

137

O’Neill Land, LLC

Chase Brothers Properties

Clark Company Ranch Real Estate

85

96

Chas S. Middleton and Son

Clark & Associates Land Brokers

164 99, 100

Peoples Company Plantation Properties & Land Investments, LLC Powers Land Brokerage

66 144 99

Premier Intermountain Properties

128

Premier Ranch Properties

118

Ranch & Resort Realty

81

146

Ranch Aspects | Coldwell Banker Mason Morse

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

151

Ranch Marketing Associates

Coldwell Banker Previews International

149

Ranchline

120

Crater Lake Realty, Inc

143

Republic Ranches, LLC

135

98

Rice Realty Group, Inc

30

134

Sotheby’s International Realty | Suzanne Perkins

76

Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC

141

Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty | Pam Vanatta

77

FSBO | Chris Odekerken

153

Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty | Ren Martyn

78

Grainger Realty LLC

159

Superior Farm & Ranch Realty LLC

Harrigan Land Company LLC

114

Swan Land Company

116

Swinford Realty LLC

150

Deitra Robertson Real Estate, Inc. Fay Ranches

Hayden Outdoors, LLC

31, 92

Hinz Auction & Realty

108 99

99, 103

165

Taylor Land Investments

99

30

Team Murphy Realty LLC

112

Icon Global Group | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

70

The Chickering Company Inc

138

Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty

79

The Whitney Land Co.

Jacobs Properties

98

Tim Thompson Premier Realtors

Hoien Realty

Joan Pletcher, Real Estate Network Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

124 98

99 148

Triangle National, LLC

130

True Grit Realty Group | Keller Williams Clear Lake

164

Karen Paul & Associates

167

Twin Oaks Realty, inc.

166

Keller Williams Umpqua Valley

140

United Country Real Estate

162

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty

80

United Real Estate Group

163

LandLeader

94

Wilks Ranch Brokers

142

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Summertime Excursions I live in Colorado, but I was raised in Mississippi. No matter how high I climb pursuing my Rocky Mountain passions, my roots will always be planted near the Misssissippi Delta. While I love Crested Butte, I pine for my southern relationships, the ones that go back for generations sometimes, and the sense of community that comes from the friendly, open way of life.

Regardless of my address, I will always be a southern woman. It’s impossible—and ill-advised—to leave good manners, warm hospitality and a stainless steel backbone behind. And you can bet that our sweet grand-darlings (one is here and we’ve got another on the way) are going to be southern women with the benefits of a high-altitude upbringing.

Mississippi is as redolent with history and culture as it with the fragrance of magnolias in the late spring. Unfortunately, though, most people’s knowledge of my beloved home state is limited to a cursory reading of Faulkner or the school yard spelling chant: “M-i-crooked letter-crooked letter-i-crooked letter-crooked letter-i-p-p-i.”

So. . . .when we decided to introduce “Excursions,” a series of articles in each magazine focusing on a few states at a time, the first destination was obvious, at least to me. We’re headed to Mississippi where you’ll meet some of my favorite people, including my husband Robert “Bobby” Jarvis, who represents the fifth generation of his family to carve a life out of the hardwoods, farmland and wildlife habitat of the Delta and my dear friend Melody Golding whose photographs of life in Mississippi have been acquired by the likes of the Smithsonian Institute of National History.

Tom Alexander Publisher

Lauret Jarvis Editor-in-Chief & Creative Director

Enjoying a weekend excursion not far from our home in Crested Butte

Of course, America is a big place—and it’s summer—so we’re also road tripping to Iowa, so we can shine the broker spotlight on Peoples Company based in Clive. And since I grew up on the Mississippi River, we’re also going to swing by the Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Port of Dubuque.

Then we’re headed to Wyoming, where we’d be remiss if we didn’t stop by the magnificent Beaver Creek Ranch in Sheridan that graces our cover. While we’re in Wyoming, we’ll also visit Eaton’s Ranch in Wolf, the nation’s first dude ranch.

It’s sweet summertime in America. Pick your favorite spot for relaxing, flip through our pages and go on an excursion, whether it’s to the Deep South, the Midwest, the Mountain West or to the ranch of your dreams— you’ll be glad you took time to find a place where you feel at home.

Lauret Jarvis Editor-in-Chief • ljarvis@land.com Follow me on Instagram @lauretland Rob Kostanich Senior Account Executive

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© Copyright 2018 CoStar Group. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. LAND Magazine is published by CoStar Group, 100 Congress Ave, Suite 1500, Austin, TX 78701. Information provided to CoStar Group is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The publisher will not be responsible for any omissions, errors, typographical mistakes or misinformation within this publication. Measurements and figures are approximate. Properties are subject to errors, omissions, prior change or prior sale. The real estate advertised in this magazine is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and it’s amendments. This magazine will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Dwellings advertised in this magazine are available on an equal opportunity basis. Printed in the USA.

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Lorie 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 Brenham, Texas, with her two children, Kate and Will. Lorie co-owns and publishes three country-meets-city lifestyle publications under the umbrella of roundtop.com.

Find out more � RoundTop.com

John was born and raised on a large, familyowned working cattle ranch in the Powder River Basin near Sheridan, Wyoming. He is married with two children, living near Sheridan in the Bighorn Mountain foothills and has been selling ranch real estate since 2004. He and his brother, Galen, own Chase Brothers Properties—a ranch real estate company in Sheridan, Wyoming • 844-WYO-LAND Find out more � ChaseBrothersProperties.com

Jessa Friedrich, MBA, is the Marketing Manager for the REALTORS® Land Institute.

Jessa has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing as well as her MBA specializing in Marketing. She has been with RLI since March 2015 leading their marketing efforts.

Find out more � RLILand.com

T R AC Y A . B OY LE Tracy A. Boyle was born in NYC in 1961.

She and her husband Bob have four grown children and two grandchildren. Tracy is an artist by trade and feels most at home with either a camera or a paintbrush in her hands.

After 32 years living in Navesink, New Jersey, she and her husband Bob are now proud Wyoming residents.

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GREG SIMONS The Museum & Aquarium’s vision is to become the world’s leader in interpreting and protecting the life, history and culture of our rivers, to create a more global, knowledgeable and engaged citizen. Among their many conservation efforts are citizen science programs, propagation of endangered species, promotion of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch, and above all else, education.

Find out more � RiverMuseum.com

L E A D T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N + BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR on LAND.com and in LAND Magazines Learn more � Land.com/Magazines/Contribute

Greg 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 co-owner of Wildlife Consultants, LLC, providing technical assistance to landowners and other entities on habitat management and other wildliferelated issues. Greg served as President of Texas Wildlife Association through July 2015.

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Investing in land real estate can be as intimidating as it is exciting, which is why it is so important to get all the information you need to make the right decision. The 2017 Land Markets Survey*, released by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) and the National Association of REALTORS® Research Group earlier this year, showed that 25 percent of recent U.S. land buyers and 12 percent of U.S. land sellers were investors. This indicates a strong investor demand, up five percent over last year—and for good reason! Right now is a great time to invest in land real estate. If you can find the right property, adding land real estate to your investment portfolio can be a safe bet with a steady return, especially over the long term. However, finding that right property requires expert guidance and a wealth of information to ensure the best property is found to meet the investor’s needs. Figuring out which markets are hottest can start to feel like a game.

Bear with me a moment, I promise this has a point, but I’m going to throwback for a minute here to when I was younger. On the playground we would play a game where you had to close your eyes and try to find something a friend hid—sometimes another friend. All the while, they would yell “Warm… Warmer… Hot… Hotter! ON FIRE!” until you navigated your way to the hidden item and it was found. After reading the results of the latest Land Markets Survey, this game came to mind because it seems like there are quite a few markets getting “warmer…,” some that are “Hot!” and a couple that are just plain “ON FIRE!” As I dug into the data further, this became more and more true—so let’s take a look at what the hottest markets are for land real estate investing.

Time to Plant Seeds—Warm..

When most people think about land real estate, scenic landscapes of sprawling farmland are often the first images that come to mind.

Most in the land business know that agricultural land has taken a bit of a hit and is only now starting to rebound in many areas.

Despite the overall trends, experts in the field say the demand for agricultural land hasn’t decreased much and that there is often a shortage of quality farmland for sale on the market. Basic economic theory on the law of supply and demand explains why the survey results show a one to two percent increase in the price (or value) of the agricultural land that is on the market, depending whether the land was irrigated or not. So, now is actually a really good time to be an agricultural landowner or investor. And according to RLI’s survey, the price per acre of agricultural irrigated land sold rose two percent, while the price of agricultural non-irrigated land sold rose one percent—a rebound from the price decline reported in the previous survey. Respondents are also predicting a continued increase in agricultural land prices, alluding to a promising future as the market continues to rebound. While the market may not be “ON FIRE!” yet, now could be a good time to plant some investment seeds by grabbing-up ag. land as it starts to heat up.

Bang for Your Buck—Warmer...

If you are thinking about investing in land real estate, it can be hard to decide where to put your dollars to get the best bang for your buck.

Speaking of bang for your buck, recreational land is also a solid type of land to invest in according to the survey. Prices of recreational land went up two percent since the last survey and are expected to go up another three percent. Recreational land sales dollar volumes are expected to increase four percent, second only to residential land at five percent, after already having gone up three percent in the prior period. All of this shows a very strong current market that is only expected to gain steam.

Chop, Chop—Hot....

If you are looking for a solid long-term investment, chop, chop, because timberland is where you need to be. So where do the numbers from the survey fall on timberland? The average change in price of timberland sold increased one percent and is expected to increase another two percent. However, a more telling stat from the survey is the three percent increase in expected change in dollar volume of timberland sales compared to only a one percent increase in the previous period. Now, before you purchase yourself some timberland and start chopping away, make sure to read Rick’s article and check out the other pieces on our blog about investing in timberland real estate.

Groundbreaking—ON FIRE! According to the latest Land Markets Survey, commercial and residential land are taking the industry by storm as potential investment options. In the time between the 2016 and 2017 surveys, the dollar volume of residential land sales grew five percent while commercial land sales followed closely behind at a four percent increase. Another great indicator that these two types of land investments are ripe for the picking is that while land prices are expected to increase by three percent across the U.S., commercial and residential land prices are expected to exceed average with an increase of four percent. Plus, 52 percent of respondents said that residential land has become less available in the last five years.

Remember our lesson on supply and demand when we talked about ag. land prices? Same law applies here. So a decrease in supply and increase in demand means we should continue to see an increase in price for residential land. You may notice this aligns perfectly with the increase in land prices predicted by survey respondents mentioned earlier. If you are interested in learning more about this hot market, there are some great pieces on the RLI Blog about the increase in demand for residential land real estate.

Hopefully, this piece revealed some valuable information you can use to help make your decision. Finding success in the playground game I mentioned earlier was a combination of needing expert guidance, reliable information, and, of course, a little luck—a lot like investing in land! So, keep in mind that land transactions require specialized expertise making it necessary to find a qualified, experienced, and educated agent—like an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)—to provide reliable guidance and information when investing in a property. Then all you need is a little luck! *The Land Markets Survey is conducted annually each fall by the REALTORS® Land Institute and the National Association of REALTORS® Research Group as a tool for real estate land professionals in all sectors of the business to use for bench-marking and as an informational resource when conducting business.

The survey is designed to reveal current trends and the current state of land markets across the U.S. RLI encourages all land real estate agents to participate in the survey to ensure it is accurate in representing the actual state of the land market each year. The full survey, as well as past surveys, can be viewed on RLILand.com All data included in this article are pulled from the 2017 Land Markets Survey and reference the time periods outlined within. ° SUMMER 2018

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What a busy start to summer it has been for the REALTORS® Land Institute Colorado Chapter.

This organization has a simple philosophy centered on providing the tools necessary that allow this elite group of farm and ranch brokers to best serve their clientele. The first week of June marked the beginning of LANDU Education Week in Arlington, Texas. During this week brokers participate in an intensive 10-day educational program providing the necessary requirements for the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant Designation, or ALC. There were 50 brokers in attendance from all over the US with a great showing from Colorado. Recently Ren Martyn, ALC, of Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty completed all the requirements and is Colorado’s newest Accredited Land Consultant. Congratulations Ren for a job well done! It is our hope that next spring the State of Colorado will have 10 new recipients of the ALC at our National Land Conference in Albuquerque.

Each year the RLI Colorado Chapter organizes a broker Land Tour in a certain geographic location of the state. Kem Winternitz, Mason and Morse Ranch Company, arranged the ranches to tour this year in the Woodland Park area, 18 miles west of Colorado Springs in Teller County.

Woodland Park, also known as the “City Above the Clouds,” has spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range. Surrounded by one-million-acre Pike National Forest and with over 300 days of sunshine, comfortable summers and mild winters make the region ideal for year-round outdoor adventures. Overall the ranch tour featured great properties, such as the Ute Pass Ranch, great company and networking, and awesome sponsors. Special thanks to our hosts, Kem Winternitz and Bart Miller, ALC, Mason and Morse Ranch Company and our fantastic sponsors: Open Fences, American AgCredit and Farm Credit of Southern Colorado. 2018 was another successful RLI Colorado Chapter and Open Fences Ranch Tour!

As many of you know, Colorado is experiencing a very hot, dry summer coming off a very low snow pack. Fire season has come early, and service personnel are putting it on the line to keep us safe and protect this land we love. Many cattlemen are short on grass and have had to sell their herds which tremendously effects the value of livestock. I say this because the men and women striving to make a living in agriculture are heavily burdened this year. These are the people we serve and care deeply for. So I ask, please remember them in your prayers.

Today the inventory of ranch properties throughout Colorado is very plentiful. It is a Buyers’ market and there are a number of ranch properties that have not been available in over 50 years.

You can’t forget, “The best time to buy land is—Today!!!”

Joseph (Joey) C Burns Lone Eagle Land Brokerage Owner/Broker RLI Colorado Chapter President

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A detailed look at what to expect from a land survey of your property, and why it’s so important to conduct a thorough survey with the help of a qualified land professional. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

Building your own house from scratch can be an exciting yet intimidating process. One great way to cut down on the final costs for your project is to rent the tools you need to build your new home. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

With the arrival of the summer swelter, we dive into a few of our favorite swimming holes around the country, from clear Hill Country pools to clothing-optional mountain springs with a view! � Read more on Land.com/Learn

VISIT L AND.COM TO SUBSCRIBE T O O U R B I W E E K LY NEWSLETTER Packed with the latest tips and advice for land buyers plus the hottest new land listings throughout the country

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All the essentials, as well as a few insider tips and tricks, for getting your land or rural property on the market and in front of the most qualified buyers. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

Selling Land PHOTOGR APHY TIPS TO M A K E YO U R L A N D LOOK ITS BEST

HOW TO INVEST IN L AND WITH A SELF-DIRECTED RETIREMENT ACCOUNT

We all know pictures sell real estate, but here’s how to take your property-listing photography to the next level and make it shine for prospective buyers out there. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

If you make money by selling, leasing or developing raw land, you can put these same strategies to work for your future with a selfdirected retirement plan. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

BROKER OF THE WEEK Find out the Land.com Broker of the Week each Thursday, based on the week’s biggest land sales recorded through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program

S H A R E YO U R NEWS WITH THE L AND COMMUNIT Y! Share your latest news with us by visiting Land.com/News/Share

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Timber stands on your land can provide longterm investment income as well as drive up the overall value of your land—not to mention, add to the overall recreational value of your property! � Read more on Land.com/Learn

Enjoy the view of 20 beautiful barn designs from the veteran barn builders at Barn Pros, plus get advice about things to consider before building a new barn on your land. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

10 B IGG E S T R ANCHE S FOR SALE IN AMERICA

From dramatic legacy properties to historic cattle-ranching operations, join us at the beginning of each quarter for a rundown of the biggest and most expensive ranches for sale across the Land.com Network. � Read more on Land.com/Learn

LISTING OF THE WEEK Join us each Tuesday as we profile the most intriguing new properties for sale throughout the Land.com Network

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INSIDHERLAND INSIDHERLAND is a brand of furniture and lighting inspired by natural wonders and the excellence of art. Created by architect Joana Santos Barbosa in 2012, INSIDHERLAND is a Portuguese brand of exclusive designs. Drawn with the signature of their creator, the impressive range of furniture, lighting, upholstery and accessories are connected to her personal memories and have been highlighted for their innovative and soulful designs. Being positioned in strategic markets of highend luxury decoration, the INSIDHERLAND team is proud of working with the best architects and interior design studios from all over the world who seek handmade exclusive objects that arouse emotions and stand out in exquisite spaces. Using the expertise of traditional craft techniques, all creations are made by the hands of Portuguese master craftsmen and jewelers who wisely sculpt them from noble materials, finalizing every detail with elegance and perfection.

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Nestled at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains along the western plains of Wyoming, Mountain Meadow Wool is a family-operated mill.They are committed to revitalizing the American wool industry through eco-friendly operations and fair prices for their ranching partners.

Concerned with the disappearing Basque sheepherding way of life despite its lasting impact on the area’s history, they embarked on a journey to preserve and sustain the ranches of the Great American West. In 2007, Mountain Meadow Wool opened their doors as a fullservice mill offering premium prices for wool raised on local ranches.

Find out more � MountainMeadowWool.com

FREMONT KNIVES Fremont Knives was named after Fremont County, Wyoming, where people live the modern western dream. With a background of working for a large knife company and inspired by outdoor-oriented friends' love of the rugged country and its self-sufficient people, the founders of Fremont Knives decided to start their own enterprise designing tools for those who have real needs due to the time they spend outdoors. Fremont Knives creates tools such as the versatile Farson Blade, modernized from a brilliant ancient tool found in the Great Red Desert near Farson, Wyoming.

Find out more � FremontKnives.com

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Range Leather Co. believes that working with your hands is a respectable trade, so that's what they do. Each product that passes through their Laramie, Wyoming, workshop is carefully crafted to wear in, not out.

Details are paid attention to and products are built to stand time. At Range Leather Co., they are proud to carry on the made-in-America tradition.

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Suzanne Boren-Davis, a former Miss Tupelo, Mississippi, Ole Miss alumni and real southern beauty, had over 20 years in the cosmetic industry. She began using the clays her mom and brother were sending her and was amazed at the difference in her skin.

She became their first and biggest fan, changed her skin care regimen to include clay and quickly started helping find a way to get the message out. Soon, their energies and backgrounds all came together and they formed Mississippi Miracle Clay in 2008, launching an old and long-forgotten concept in natural skin care.

Fine Guns: Volume I is a collection of high-end gun photography created by John Andrew Yerger featuring the guns of Steve Barnett Fine Guns. Based out of West Point, Mississippi, Steve Barnett Fine Guns is home to one of the most impressive collections of fine guns in the world. After over thirty years in the trade, Steve Barnett has built a first-class inventory of high-end shotguns, rifles and handguns.

Find out more � MississippiMiracleClay.com

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Women and the Land takes a look at more than twenty-five women who are impacting Iowa’s farmland. Some of them have inherited rural property and are managing the agriculture practices from afar. Some are working the land directly, providing food to the heartland. Some are working in tandem with their husbands, fathers, sisters, daughters.

Many of them grew up on a farm, left the land to get an education and left the state to follow their passions, only to find that their deepest passion is really the land and have returned to it. Each of the women is affecting the land in her own unique and feminine way.

Find out more � BarnesAndNoble.com

MILKHOUSE C A N D L E C O M PA N Y Milkhouse Candle Company founders Eric and Janet Sparrow have strong ties to agricultural America. Their midwest upbringing inspired the creation of a cleaner, healthier candle experience. Starting off as a hobby in 2002, the couple shared their creations with friends, family and co-workers, and suddenly they started getting more requests for candles. Years later, Milkhouse has grown into a thriving company that continues to produce soy and beeswax candles made with love in Osage, Iowa. The Milkhouse blend of waxes is simple: pure beeswax and natural soy wax from soybeans grown in America’s Midwest. No artificial dyes are added and there is no lead in the wicks. Their blend of waxes provides a safe and clean-burning alternative to paraffin candles.

Find out more � MilkhouseCandles.com

M AY TA G D A I R Y FA R M S Seventy-seven years after the first wheels of world famous Maytag Blue Cheese were made by Fred Maytag, his family tradition continues. Each wheel is handcrafted on the family farm in the rolling hills of central Iowa, still owned and operated by his children and grandchildren.

Find out more � MaytagDairyFarms.com

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WY Cheyenne Total (Land + Water) 97,814 square miles Land Only 97,100 square miles 23

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Gannett Peak, 13,809 feet

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Grand Teton National Park Yellowstone National Park

State Population (2015) State Population Density Top 5 Cities (2010 population)

586,107 6.0 people / square mile Cheyenne (59,466) • Casper (55,316) Laramie (30,816) • Gillette (29,087) Rock Springs (23,036)

FUN FACTS The name Wyoming originated from a Native American word, mecheweamiing, meaning “at the big plains.”

Wyoming is nicknamed “The Equality State” as it was the first state in the United States to give women the right to vote, which it did as a territory in 1869.

Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, established on September 24, 1906, was the first national monument in the United States.

Most of the Yellowstone National Park lies in Wyoming. Established in 1872, it is the first national park in the United States.

The first national forest was established in Wyoming on March 30, 1891, when President Teddy Roosevelt created the Shoshone National Forest as the Yellowstone Forest Reserve.

J. C. Penney (James Cash Penney) opened a Golden Rule Store in Kemmerer, Wyoming, on April 14, 1902. Penney later expanded the business, and changed the store’s name to “J. C. Penney” as it is known today.

The ten largest coal mines in the US are all located in Wyoming.

Established in 1886, the Laramie County Library System is the oldest continually operating county library system in the country.

LEARN MORE TravelWyoming.com | WYO.gov

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The Beaver Creek Ranch, just west of Big Horn and Sheridan, Wyoming, and perfectly situated in the foothills of the beautiful Bighorn Mountains, is truly spectacular, exceptional and private. The word legacy is perhaps too often used when describing ranches, but in this case, a true legacy ranch will be passed on to the next steward. In an area where true legacy ranches seldom come on the market, this offering represents an opportunity of a lifetime for someone who has their heartstrings pulled by the Bighorn Mountains and her lovely foothills.

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It’s the consummate Big Horn ranch, complete with unparalleled privacy without being remote and the most uninterrupted and beautiful views of the Bighorn Mountains you will find anywhere. The exquisite homes harmoniously compliment the landscape, which is filled with all wildlife indigenous to the area and an agricultural component of pleasing hay fields. The 1,950-acre ranch comes complete with good water rights for irrigation, excellent barns and out-buildings, ponds for fishing and plenty of trophy game like elk, mule deer and white-tail deer, not to mention game birds and many other species from a well-protected natural environment.

This ranch supports a herd of 120 cows and has ample irrigation and water rights. Grazing has been managed in harmony with the wildlife for generations and all the past stewardship of the ranch is reflected in its healthy soils and rich habitat.

This is a premium ranch in a polo hotbed. The Beaver Creek Ranch would make an ideal location for a polo field since this area is already one of the premier polo attractions during the summer months. The Big Horn area has two polo venues each summer; one at the Flying H Polo Club and the other at the Big Horn Polo Club. Since 1893, polo has had a presence in Big Horn, and today it is steadily growing with new players finding the high quality of life in Sheridan and Big Horn to be exceptional. Several patrons have recently purchased their own ranches for polo and to enjoy all that this area of Wyoming has to offer.

The Sheridan area is synonymous with high quality of life. And although the area isn’t as prominent as Jackson Hole, it’s also much more subdued and genuinely relaxed.

We have coined the phrase “cowboy-cosmopolitan”, which we think perfectly describes the ambiance and level of sophistication without the attitude. It’s still much as it always has been, casual, real and where handshakes still mean something. People really do make the difference here. The friendliness and unpretentious cowboy culture add to the flavor of the community and make the natural beauty of our landscapes even more inviting. Once you’re here, you’ll learn why those who live here wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Speaking of what else Wyoming has to offer; we have the most “tax-friendly” state with our very low taxes.

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1,945± ACRES WEST OF BIG HORN & SHERIDAN WYOMING Property ID: 1078372 Rare opportunity to own and enjoy a tremendous recreation and sporting ranch near Big Horn, WY Unspoiled legacy ranch in Bighorn Mountain foothills Unparalleled privacy Incredible Bighorn Mountain views Good water rights, excellent irrigation systems and very productive This ranch will support about 120 AUs Warm winters and spectacular summers Beautiful ponds with trout and bass Beautiful improvements Conservation easement in place on part of ranch Five minutes from Big Horn 15 minutes from Sheridan 15 minutes to polo facilities Wyoming is one of the most favorable states for overall taxes Offered at $18,500,000

OUR BRAND IS OUR REPUTATION

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The Sheridan Lifestyle Story and Photos by John Chase

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JUST WEST OF WORRY, YOU’LL FIND THE WONDERFUL SHERIDAN LIFESTYLE FROM THE PEAKS OF THE BEAUTIFUL BIGHORN MOUNTAINS TO THE WORKING RANCHES BELOW. The Bighorn Mountain Foothills may just be the best-kept secret in the American West. Rich in wildlife and scenery, the abundance has attracted people from the time the Plains Indians lived here. It has played host to many famous vistors, including Queen Elizabeth II (1984) and Charles Lindburgh. Its beauty has influenced all who visit and convinced many to stay.

Crazy Horse, of the Oglala Lakota Sioux, spent a large part of his life in this highly sought after and lush environment that so many early western settlers chose to call home. When the Plains Indians inhabited the region, so too did all their horses.

Not only is the land along the Bighorn Mountains a special place for people to live, work and play; it’s also some of the finest horse country in the world. Together, people and horses have established a longstanding relationship that molded into a world-class destination and became a way of life.

“It’s a place where people from all walks of life blend and enjoy the riches of a brand of cosmopolitan-cowboy culture, crafted from over 138 years of cowboys, polo, rodeo, ranching, dude ranches, hunting and fishing, outdoor recreation, arts and philanthropy. Born from an equestrian way of life, in a community that sprang up along the Bozeman Trail, the Sheridan Lifestyle is like no other. It has retained the sophistication of the early remittance men who first settled here while maintaining the priceless simplicity and friendliness of neighbors helping neighbors in a rural setting. It’s a lifestyle that reduces stress and increases quality of life.”

Sam Morton, a local author whose colorful and highly acclaimed book, Where the Rivers Run North, describes in entertaining detail the early days of the area, which helped solidify this community’s strong foundation and long standing respect for cultural heritage. {Big Horn’s}..” location was once the prime hunting ground for five rival Indians tribes. After that, John Bozeman staked out an Immigrant Trail, which started Red Cloud’s War. The pristine area at the mouth of Little Goose Canyon, with babbling brooks and rolling meadows became a choice hideout for a variety of outlaws from the James Gang, Butch Cassidy and other men who didn’t mind living next to mountain lions and grizzly bears.

Once the law showed up, pioneer settlers like “Bear” Davis, who laid out over sixty bears, braved the elements and formed a community called Big Horn.

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It wasn’t long before foreign sportsmen enamored with the image of the Wild West, were drawn to the area. Big Horn had elk, antelope, deer, bear, mountain lion and a wide variety of game birds. It wasn’t ten years after George Custer lost his scalp to Sioux and Cheyenne warriors, that British thoroughbred horse breeders had thousands of imported horses turned out on the grasslands. The reason the Indians raised great war horses was the same reason thoroughbreds from Big Horn started showing up in England. The rich grasslands built strong horses.”

Morton continues; “Retired Army officers from England including the Stockwell brothers and Captain Grissell, who brought the first polo game to England from India all moved to the area. The first polo game was played in Sheridan six miles away from Big Horn in 1893 between the British and some cowboys and within five years, in 1898 Big Horn had its first game on a flat at the foot of the canyon. The flat was part of an old battlefield between Crow and Cheyenne tribes in the mid eighteen hundreds. These flats became home to practice games between foreign ranchers and local cowboys.

The primary mover in all this was Malcolm Moncreiffe from Scotland who kept improving the polo field and organizing games. In 1899 the Big Horn polo field was temporarily transformed into a large-scale horse inspection station as over thirty thousand horses were inspected to ship off to South Africa. The original Big Horn polo team of Malcolm Moncreiffe, Bob Walsh, Lee Bullington and John Cover were all part

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of a company that formed a horse-buying spree across the American West intended to resell their horses to the British Army for the Boar War in South Africa. In a three-year period approximately 25,000 horses passed inspection on Moncreiffe’s polo field. The horses that flunked inspection because they bucked their riders over the corral poles ended up as rodeo stars. The riders who survived took their skills as bucking horse riders. Some ended up in Europe in Wild West Shows while others ended up in Madison Square Garden.

Later in 1915, government buyers from Italy, England, France, and the United States showed up to buy horses off the polo field. By now there was a wide variety of polo enthusiasts settled in Big Horn. The Moncreiffe’s from Scotland, the Wallops from England, the Gallatins from New York, the Forbes from Boston and enough Ivy League polo players to form a sportsman’s club bought ranches here. To promote the horses to foreign buyers, a horse show was staged at the polo field on Moncreiffes ranch, now called the Polo ranch. Sitting at the mouth of Little Goose Canyon, the ranch was a showcase polo estate sitting on lush grasslands at the foot of the snowcapped Bighorn Mountains.

A wide cross section of Polo’s “A” list traveled to Moncreiffe’s field.

Foxhall Keene came for a visit. Young Tommy Hitchcock played there on a summer vacation with his parents in 1915. Dev Milburn came as a guest of the Gallatins who had the largest polo breeding operation in the US. Charles Lindbergh once landed a plane on the field to see the festivities. In the 1920’s, tribal Chiefs from the Lakota, Cheyenne

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and Crow tribes, former enemies, camped on the polo fields as guests of the Moncreiffs and Gallatins. This was part of a horse festival featuring polo, steeplechases, flat racing, jumping, and rodeo.”

The Wild West Shows were those of Buffalo Bill Cody and auditions were staged from the front porch of the Historic Sheridan Inn. He goes on to say that “Sheridan and the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains is a place where every visitor is welcomed. It also has a long-standing tradition of hosting guests at the surrounding dude ranches, Eatons’ Ranch, one of many dude ranches, is the oldest of its kind in the country and continues its 138-year tradition of bringing people together to enjoy the western life and build memories in these beautiful surroundings. This type of hospitality is at the core of cowboy culture and the Sheridan Lifestyle.” My own parents and grandparents were part of the westward migration due to the influence of the dude ranches. And, as Sam Morton says, “you can’t throw a rock down Main Street without hitting someone who came here because of the dude ranches”.

So what is every-day Sheridan like? It’s “a blend of friendly, western ambiance layered with surprising sophistication. It’s a place where handshakes still seal deals and people you’ve never met before will wave to you.

This is a great place to live, work and play. Come and experience it for yourself.” ° Learn more � BighornMountainFoothills.com

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Bighorn Mountain Foothills Dude Ranches Story and Photo by Tracy A. Boyle

WORDS FROM A RECENT TRANSPLANT…

On a whim in 1994, my husband and I took a short trip from our home on the east coast to a dude ranch just outside of Sheridan, Wyoming. We left our four young children in good hands thinking we’d scout out the territory and perhaps bring them along the following year. Both of us were first-timers in the state and newcomers to the world of western horseback riding. The ranch was Eatons’ Ranch, the oldest dude ranch in the United States. Neither of us ever imagined that that first trip was the start of a twenty-four-year love affair with Eatons’, with horses, the state of Wyoming, and particularly Sheridan County. It changed the course of our lives so much so that we now call Sheridan, Wyoming home.

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Our decision to pack up 25 years on the east coast and trade it all in for Sheridan was a momentous one. And I’d be lying if I didn’t say at times during the process we had reservations. A huge move from east to west can take a toll both physically and emotionally. Many of our friends and family thought we were absolutely crazy. However, the excitement of trying something completely different and building a new home in Sheridan outweighed the doubt and we set forth with optimism and curiosity about our future. And what a wonderful decision it has turned out to be.

There’s no denying that the Bighorn Mountain range and its surrounding foothills are a feast for the eyes. The dramatic skyline, pastoral scenery and endless expanse of rolling countryside will cast a spell on anyone who loves the West. If you enjoy horseback riding, you won’t find better trails and wilderness riding opportunities anywhere. Spanning more than 1 million acres and hosting 1,200 miles of trails, this area offers you a lifetime of equestrian exploration. Both my husband and I are looking forward to countless more trail riding adventures in our future.

Apart from riding, Sheridan features countless other ways for you to immerse yourself in the fabric of this unique community. For those individuals who may seek absolute privacy and anonymity,

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you can remain so, escaping into the vast landscape and enjoying the tranquility that surrounds you at every turn. But if you’re more of a joiner, you can dive headfirst into a thriving community with ample avenues to keep yourself engaged. I am a watercolor artist and discovered Sheridan to have a fantastic artistic community featuring a vast depth of talent and expertise. The cultural art scene here is world class and I make that observation after spending many years in the cultural mecca of NYC.

For my husband Bob, our move involved a very drastic life change.

It meant saying goodbye to Wall Street, 30 years spent on a bond trading floor and 3 hours a day commuting back and forth. It meant he’d finally have the chance to purchase himself a large tractor and countless other “toys” to work on his new property. He could explore options to build a barn and someday to find just the right horse. He could sign up for a roping clinic at the NRS in Texas. Wyoming has set him free in so many ways. His fly fishing rod stands at the ready by the back door. He can immerse himself completely in this great state and share the majesty of the Bighorns with our friends, children, and grandchildren for years to come.

Both of us intend to be lifetime ambassadors for Wyoming and in particular Sheridan County. If anyone reading this should hear a whisper in their heart to move to Wyoming......listen to it. Take it from two people who did and who truly believe they reside in one of the most magnificent places in our great country. Everything about the Bighorn Mountain Foothills of Wyoming says “welcome home.” ° Learn more � EatonsRanch.com

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GEOGRAPHY & DEMOGRAPHICS State Abbreviation State Capital State Size Number of Counties Highest Point National Parks State Population (2015) State Population Density Top 5 Cities (2010 population)

MS Jackson Total (Land + Water) 48,430 square miles Land Only 46,907 square miles 82 Woodland Mountain, 807 Feet None 2,992,333 63.8 people / square mile Jackson (173,514) • Gulfport (67,793) Southaven (48,982) • Hattiesburg (45,989) Biloxi (44,054)

FUN FACTS The state of Mississippi was named for the Mississippi River, whose name comes from the Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indian word “misi-ziibi,” meaning “great river.”

On April 25, 1866, women in Columbus decorated the graves of both the Confederate and Union soldiers in Friendship Cemetery. This gesture became known as Decoration Day, the beginning of what we observe today as Memorial Day. The Mississippi city of Greenwood is commonly called the Cotton Capital of the World.

While on a hunting expedition near Onward in November of 1902, President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear that had been surrounded. This event inspired a Brooklyn candy shop owner to create a stuffed “Teddy’s Bear.”

Teddy bears soon became a favorite toy all over the world.

On June 11, 1963, Dr. James Hardy of the University of Mississippi performed the world’s first human lung transplant.

The Mississippi city of Vardaman is called the Sweet Potato Capital of the World.

Greenville is called the Towboat Capital of the World.

In 1894, Coca-Cola was first bottled by Joseph A. Biedenharn in Vicksburg.

LEARN MORE VisitMississippi.org | MS.gov

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Robert “Bobby” Jarvis Story by Lorie A. Woodward

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“I WAS FIVE YEARS OLD AND SITTING ON MY UNCLE’S SHOULDERS, WHEN I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE LAND,” SAID JARVIS, WHO NOW LIVES IN CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO. “EVERY AFTERNOON OF EVERY SUMMER, HE AND I EXPLORED THE HARDWOOD TIMBER OF T H E M I S S I S S I P P I D E LTA AROUND VICKSBURG. WHEN I GOT TOO BIG TO CARRY, I WALKED FAST TO KEEP UP.” Jarvis, who was reared in Houston, made his multi-faceted career as a farmer, custom harvester, land broker and land developer, at their confluence in Mississippi. The Magnolia State is home to the family’s legacy that began in the 1880s when George T. Houston (pronounced Howstun), a Chicago sawmill owner, ventured south and saw the untapped potential of Mississippi’s virgin hardwood forests.

Houston purchased 200,000 acres of land and established sawmills in Amory, Spanish Fort and Vicksburg. Using a novel approach, Houston sold land for no money down in exchange for the opportunity to cut a set percentage of the hardwood.

The business passed from Houston to his three sons, George Jr., Philip and Horace.

The Cornell graduates, who all served in WWI, operated the family business as Houston Brothers, until they divided their interests in the 1930s. Jarvis’ maternal grandfather Philip bequeathed his portion, based in Vicksburg, to his children: George III known as Ted and his daughter Ruth.

“My land management philosophy was born in the Mississippi Delta,” Jarvis said.

“As stewards, we have a duty to use the land with respect and leave it better than we found it, but we need to enjoy it, too.

He continued, “No one who talks about me ever will say, ‘He spent too much time at his computer.’”

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THE PASSION The relationship between Ted Houston and Jarvis transcended that of many uncles and nephews.

“He was a father figure, a role model and a mentor—all rolled into one,” Jarvis said.

When Jarvis came to spend the summer with his bachelor uncle, the duo would rise early and go to the office where Houston would work and Jarvis would “play” with the secretaries until lunch. Then they’d head to the woods to walk, talk, fish, throw rocks, look at critters and, on some properties, watch the Mississippi River roll by. Houston took Jarvis on his first hunt, “a memorable duck hunt.” Over his lifetime, Jarvis grew to be an avid wingshooter and whitetail deer hunter.

“I didn’t realize there was any other alternative than to be outside,” said Jarvis, who spent a recent day riding his motorcycle over more than 100-miles of mountain trails near his home with a friend and a chain saw, so he could clear low-hanging branches and fallen trees blocking the trail for other biking enthusiasts. “I love waking up early each day to see what beauty God has in store.”

According to Jarvis, his mother described him as “very spirited” when he was a child and she was talking with company; he declined to say what she called him in private.

“I was that kid who thought surfing was much more important than spelling,” said Jarvis laughing. “Actually, though, I was a bit psychic and foresaw the invention of ‘spell check,’ so I knew spelling class was just a waste of time.”

Jarvis began skiing in the Rockies when he was 12, further expanding his set of outdoor interests that now also include mountain biking and dirt biking, and creating another home away from home for him. Years later, he introduced his wife, Lauret, to the mountains. She was immediately smitten by the landscape and the lifestyle. The couple, who lived in Vicksburg, acquired a second home in Crested Butte in 2005. It became their primary residence in 2014.

“We’re outdoors people and Colorado is an outdoors place,” Jarvis said. “It’s a perfect fit for our personalities—and for our shared passions.”

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THE CONFLUENCE In 1985 just weeks shy of his graduation from Texas A&M University, Jarvis went to visit his beloved uncle who was undergoing cancer treatment at M.D. Anderson. The 25-year-old went prepared to learn the secret of life. When asked, the older man laid out his simple philosophy of life.

“Have integrity. Be an honest man of your word—and don’t trust anybody,” Jarvis recalled.

Then the older man forever altered the course of Jarvis’ life by saying, “I’m going to be calling you soon and when I do you pack your stuff and go to Vicksburg.”

When Jarvis objected, using his impending graduation as the rationale, his uncle replied, “Son, you graduated today.”

The call came when Jarvis had five weeks left in his college career. With his best friend’s help, Jarvis packed his belongings in College Station and trekked to Vicksburg, arriving in a matter of days. He rented the first apartment he found and immediately plunged into a fiery baptism.

“I’d never looked at my uncle’s business with anything but a kid’s rosecolored glasses,” Jarvis said.

A careful examination revealed the business was carrying land debt without the protection of life insurance and was subject to a large estate tax bill.

The most pressing task was establishing the value of the business, which consisted of 22,000 acres of land that was 50 percent timber and 50 percent farmland. There were 24 separate farms and 18 timbered tracts.

For about two years, Jarvis and his appraiser wrangled with the IRS and its appraiser, eventually settling on a value and finalizing the estate. In the process he got to know each parcel intimately. He also got to know the farm operators and determined he should farm some of the land himself instead of leasing it out.

“I charged myself rent and paid it directly to the estate,” he said.

To save money on his own farms and generate additional revenue by contracting for other farmers, Jarvis and his long-time friend Benny Street formed a custom harvesting business. The business partners needed startup capital.

Ted had served on a local bank board. Jarvis introduced himself at the bank by announcing he was Ted’s nephew. The banker responded, “If you’re Ted’s boy, you’re our boy.”

“My uncle left me the legacy of his good name,” Jarvis said, noting he and this bank, which he still uses today, went on to do millions of dollars in business over the course of his career. “I still believe in the power and commitment of a handshake.”

During this same period, Jarvis earned his land broker’s license because the entrepreneur realized he “would likely be buying and selling a lot of land.” He did.

To further complicate the situation, the 80s happened. The bottom fell out of the oil, land and commodity markets including soy beans which were the preferred cash crop in the Delta. Jarvis, like many farmers, found himself in negotiations with the federal land bank and looking for new revenue streams.

He found his afield.

To escape the pressure cooker of business, Jarvis would get up and hunt dove, duck or whitetail deer from daybreak to about 8 a.m. almost every day during their respective seasons before tackling the day’s work. Coming from Texas, where the practice of leasing hunting rights was widespread, he saw potential. His portfolio of properties he was managing for the estate included three of arguably the best duck properties in Mississippi.

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F O R E S TA I R E P L A N TAT I O N A very rare opportunity to own a property that Jarvis originally developed for himself is now for sale by its current owner. It still bears the name of the Houston family estate, Forestaire, of which it was part.

(See page 28 of this issue)

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A STORY WORTH TELLING The One About Theodore Roosevelt’s Nickname and His Rifle “In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt, who was a hunting conservationist, was invited to the Mississippi Delta for a black bear hunt. At the time, there were a lot of black bears in the timber, and the local tradition was to hunt them on horseback with hounds. The hounds would bay the bears, allowing a hunter to get a shot.

After several days of hunting, the locals hadn’t been able to find a bear for the president. At some point he left the hunting party, but Holt Collier, the group’s leader, continued to look for a bear. He found one.

As the story goes, Holt rode his horse up to the bear and hit it in the head with his rifle’s butt. It knocked the bear silly, so they roped him, tied him to a tree, and sent someone to get the president with the message: ‘We found a bear for you.’

When the president arrived, he could tell the bear wasn’t quite right. Then, he spotted the rope and flat out refused to kill a captive bear. It was this act of mercy that earned him the nickname ‘Teddy.’

All of the area’s prominent citizens, of which my great grandfather was one, were included in the hunt and associated festivities. My great-uncle, who was a boy at the time, acted as Teddy Roosevelt’s gopher doing things like saddling his horse and cleaning his gun.

At the closing rally, the president called my greatuncle over and said, ‘Thank you for taking such good care of me, while I was here. I want you to have my rifle.’

My great-uncle used the rifle and then passed it on to my uncle Ted Houston. It is on display at the Old Courthouse Museum in Vicksburg. Before Uncle Ted passed it to me, he took it out of the museum and invited me to go shoot it with him.

We knocked an oil can out of tree three times out of three shots.

On Christmas a few years ago, I gave the gun to my son. Before I did though we showed up at the museum, much to their surprise and worry, and took the gun from the display case to Valley Park Plantation. It is one of my early projects that I sold to a good friend Hunter Fordice whose Mississippi roots go back as far as mine. I killed a deer with the rifle, my son killed a deer with the rifle, and my godson killed a deer with the rifle.

When we were done, we cleaned and oiled the gun and took it back to the museum. It was a great full circle experience. I like to think all my ancestors— and Teddy Roosevelt—smiled.”

“The highest and best use of a farm’s marginally productive land wasn’t producing soybeans, it was supporting wildlife habitat and providing recreational opportunities,” Jarvis said.

In Mississippi, he was one of the early pioneers of using federal cost-share conservation programs including the Conservation Reserve Program and the Wetlands Reserve Program to move marginal cropland out of production and re-establish natural habitat. He applied this on land he purchased from the estate to develop himself as well as on land he kept as part of the business. He also shared what he was learning with his fellow landowners.

“By my rough count, I was responsible for planting more than 925,000 hardwood trees in four counties in the Delta,” he said.

In addition to rehabbing the habitat, Jarvis developed the necessary infrastructure such as levees, wells, roads, food plots and even lodges to take his properties to the next level. Then, he found buyers who appreciated what the land had become and what it could continue to be. Next, Jarvis, once again partnering with Street in a consulting business, began offering wildlife and land development services to other Mississippi landowners.

“There is something about land that speaks to me,” Jarvis said. “I could go on a piece of property, even one that was rough as hell, close my eyes and envision exactly what needed to be done so it could express its potential.”

Their clients included the who’s who of Mississippi such as Jim Kennedy, founder of Cox Communications, Richard McRae, founder of McRae’s department stores, and Howard Brent, a Mississippi River tugboat magnate. In the case of the consulting business, many times the job was “taking a four and transforming it to a 10.”

From 1989 until 2006 when Jarvis sold his last big project, Jarvis improved 13 different properties ranging in size from 500 acres to 3,500 acres.

“I managed 22,000 acres and touched an additional 25,000 acres,” Jarvis said. “Six of these projects are considered to be among the finest hunting properties in Mississippi—and arguably in the nation. All are family owned and operated for family and invited guests. Most could not be purchased, only inherited or married into.”

With that said, a very rare opportunity to own a property that Jarvis originally developed for himself, is now for sale by its current owner. (See page 28 of this issue.) It still bears the name of the Houston family estate, Forestaire, of which it was part.

“This property is nothing short of magnificent—and it is capable of putting on one of the best duck shows at dusk that any duck hunter could possibly ask for,” Jarvis said.

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MISSISSIPPI THE SATISFACTION Although Jarvis is pursuing different business interests now, he still returns to Mississippi to hunt ducks, visit friends and reap the satisfying reward of watching the landscape mature, improve and change. Hardwood saplings that were once the diameters of pencils can now support a large lock-on tree stand and a hunter’s weight. Ducks following the genetic flyway map of their ancestors now bob in ponds and restored wetlands that were once soybean fields. Whitetail deer abound in the timber. Next generations of multiple families are being raised to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors.

The vision is particularly sweet these days because now Jarvis takes nothing for granted. In 2012, his intestine ruptured while he was hunting elk in the remote mountain back country of Colorado. Several times doctors measured his survival chances in small percentages. He defied their odds.

“None of us are guaranteed a tomorrow, so what I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it,” Jarvis said. “I exchanged a lot of days of my life for those projects—and they still matter to me, to their owners and to the natural world.” °

ANOTHER STORY WORTH TELLING The One About Winning at the U.S. Supreme Court “Stack Island, which is about 2,000 acres of land located in Issaquena County, Mississippi, came into our family’s ownership in 1888. At that time, the navigation channel was on the Louisiana side. The river was non-navigable on the Mississippi side. In fact, when the water got low there was a sand bar that attached the island to the Mississippi side.

Over time, especially before there were levees managing the flow of the river, floods and the current eroded the sand on the Mississippi side of the island and deposited it on the Louisiana side. By 1954, the channel on the Louisiana side became non-navigable and the channel on the Mississippi side became deep and wide enough to become the primary navigable channel.

In the 1980s, Louisiana, noting the change, claimed that Stack Island was now its property. I said, ‘Oh hell no.’ Stack Island was one of the places that I’d come to know and love from atop my uncle’s shoulders.

And the facts backed my family’s position. In an ordinary river boundary dispute, the main channel of navigation defines the boundary, which moves as the channel shifts through erosion and redistribution. But if the river flows around an island, there is an exception to this rule. Once a boundary is determined on one side of an island it remains, even if the main channel shifts from one side to the other.

It was a profound period in my life. The case entered federal court on July 29, 1986 and was finally ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court on October 31, 1995. At one point my mother, who was a 25 percent owner in the island, wanted to withdraw from the lawsuit because of the cost, the time and the emotional toll. I told her, ‘Mom, trust me on this. The facts say we’re right.’

It was a roller coaster. We made it to the U.S. Supreme Court only to have them appoint a special magistrate to gather additional facts during a trial in Vicksburg. The opposing counsel tried every trick in the book including planting a story in the local paper that “Stack Island was a no man’s land,” so that on opening morning of deer season one year, I arrived to find 15 tents worth of gun-toting people set up on the island preparing to hunt.

The special magistrate found in our favor, but Louisiana appealed so we ended up back at the U.S. Supreme Court with more than 400 pieces of evidence in our possession. If you’ve never been there, it is an awe-inspiring place. There are a lot of rules for decorum of the presenting attorneys and the spectators but none for the judges. They talk over one another, ask questions before an attorney is done answering a colleague’s question—it is high-level legal professional wrestling.

Our attorney, Bobby Bailess of Vicksburg, Mississippi, gives credit to an 1881 shoreline survey as being the crucial piece of evidence that turned the tide in our favor. I give credit to him. He has the most incredible ability to grasp facts and details of anyone I’ve ever seen. Attorneys presenting in front of the Supreme Court aren’t allowed to use notes.

When the opposing counsel was in the center ring and the justices were pummeling him with questions, he’d go red and say, ‘I don’t recall exactly.’ It happened so often that my mother whispered under her breath, ‘The dog ate his homework—again.’ I laughed so loudly that the court police came over and offered to escort me out if I didn’t control myself.

Bobby, on the other hand, could point the justices to the exact page and paragraph every time. He was nothing short of amazing.

The only thing more amazing was the feeling that came from winning—and keeping a piece of the family’s legacy in the family where it rightfully belonged.”

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A Friend’s Snapshot “Melody and I raised our children together, so I got to know her as a friend before I knew her as an artist.

Interestingly it didn’t matter because all facets of her life are fueled by passion and her ability to be fully present in the moment whatever that moment happens to be.

Because she is never without her cameras, she captures life as it unfolds in Mississippi.

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Her perspective is informed but not sentimental or romanticized. She understands beauty and truth exist in the depths of devastation as well as at the heights of joy.

Often despair and joy crisscross in the same experience.

One of my favorite stories about Melody that, at least for me, captures who she is involves her book Katrina: Mississippi Women Remember.

When it became obvious that Katrina was going to slam into the Gulf Coast, Melody opened her home to family and friends who were fleeing the storm. Hotels in Vicksburg were filled to overflowing as were churches and public buildings.

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She spent her days working as a Red Cross volunteer collecting and distributing goods to those who had been displaced. When the immediate threat of the storm had passed and only the wreckage remained, she prepared to drive her sister-in-law back to Ocean Springs, a hard hit area. Preparations included taking all of the seats out of her vehicle, so she could carry MREs and water to the disaster survivors. At the last minute, she put her cameras in the car.

When she saw the overwhelming devastation, Melody was moved by the healing power of art.

She said, ‘I felt like my art could make a difference.

People were just scrambling for survival, so I’d hand out an MRE and take a photograph, hand out water and take a photograph—and always listen to the stories they needed to tell.’” —Lauret Jarvis

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Melody Golding

AN ARDENT, ADVENTUROUS OBSERVER

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The Official Portrait Melody Golding is an author, photographer and artist living in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

The Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History Archives Center acquired her solo documentary exhibit; Katrina: Mississippi Women Remember and also her documentary photography and oral history project on Panther Tract: Wild Boar Hunting in the Mississippi Delta. Her photographs are on display in the Congressional Hearing Room at the Department of Homeland Security and have been featured in solo exhibitions at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., and at numerous universities, colleges and museums.

Melody’s three books published by The University Press of Mississippi are: Katrina: Mississippi Women Remember Panther Tract: Wild Boar Hunting in the Mississippi Delta Life Between the Levees (releasing Spring 2019) Her photography has also been published by The John Hopkins University Press, Journal of Women’s Studies.

Her work has been featured and published by the Royal Photographic Society Awards Journal, London England.

Her work is in private and public collections and she has written for various statewide publications. °

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“I try to capture in my work a sense not only of timelessness but also of grace.

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GEOGRAPHY & DEMOGRAPHICS State Abbreviation State Capital State Size Number of Counties Highest Point National Parks State Population (2015) State Population Density Top 5 Cities (2010 population)

IA Des Moines Total (Land + Water) 56,272 square miles Land Only 55,869 square miles 99 Hawkeye Point, 1,671 Feet None 3,123,899 55.9 people / square mile Des Moines (203,433) • Cedar Rapids (126,326) Davenport (99,685) • Sioux City (82,684) Waterloo (68,406)

FUN FACTS Iowa derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the Native American tribes that made the region their home.

Iowa is the only state in the Unites States whose eastern and western borders are formed entirely by rivers.

Iowa is the only state in the United States that has two vowels as the first two letters of its name and has two vowels as its state abbreviation (IA).

Iowa is called “The Hawkeye State” to honor Indian Chief Black Hawk.

Iowan Arabella Mansfield became the first female lawyer in the United States. She was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1869.

Iowa is the largest producer of ethanol among all the states in the United States. Not surprisingly, Iowa is also the largest producer of corn among all U.S. states.

The novel and movie “The Bridges of Madison County” was set in Madison County, Iowa.

Iowa State University is the oldest land grant college in the United States.

In Iowa, ministers must obtain a permit to carry their liquor across state lines.

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WHILE IOWA-BASED PEOPLES COMPANY OFFERS LAND MANAGEMENT, APPRAISALS, LAND INVESTMENTS, BROKERAGE AND AUCTION SERVICES, THE FOUNDATION OF EVERYTHING IS PEOPLE.

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“Over time, we’ve added divisions so our clients can get all of the expertise they need—whether they’re selling land, buying land, improving land or investing in land—in one place,” said Steve Bruere, president of Peoples Company. “To deliver this level of service, we’ve recruited top talent and created a collaborative corporate culture that includes 60 land professionals in 20 states, including our recent acquisition of firms in Walla Walla, Washington and Elmwood, Illinois. Everyday everyone on our team works to deliver results for our clients.”

Although the Peoples Company got its start in the 1960s as the farm management division of Peoples Trust & Savings Bank, its strong growth and expansive reach is a fairly recent phenomenon.

“In 1972, Peoples was spun off into a momand-pop business with one broker and one farm manager,” Bruere said. “It remained that way until it sold in 2002.”

Bruere, an Iowa farm boy himself, came on board in 2003. Under his leadership, the company broadened its scope—and reach. Today, the team has boots on the ground from Florida to Washington and throughout the Farm Belt.

Does team work and a shared vision make a difference? Yes indeed, according to the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and USA Today.

Together, they recognized the Peoples Company for its efforts in selling Weidert Farm, a ±6,000acre contiguous farm in Washington’s fertile Walla Walla Valley. The campaign carried out by Peoples Company was judged the best out of 800 entries in the 2018 NAA Marketing Competition.

“Knowing that rural real estate is, at its core, a people business, we’ve built our team deliberately,” Bruere said.

“Weidert Farm was an exceptional property and our expertise allowed us to highlight important land traits such as high-volume air drainage and a superior land profile that firms with less technical knowledge may have overlooked,” Bruere said.

“While it’s an honor to be recognized for a single project, the biggest satisfaction comes from knowing that our approach to Weidert Farms represents our approach to every project.”

The company actively recruits.

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“Our recruitment committee includes a representative from each of our business divisions,” Bruere said. “Everyone must sign off on every new team member.”

The company’s long-term experience in Iowa, which ranks first in corn, soybean and pork production, serves it well across the country.

Many hires come from agriculture programs at Midwestern universities. All new recruits complete the company’s internship program.

“Everyone goes through the internship process to ensure they’re a good fit culturally—and then we find a place for them,” Bruere said.

All team members specialize in one of the company’s four key business lines.

“Instead of asking our people to wear many hats, we find the best fit for them, whether it’s as a broker, land manager, investment strategist or appraiser, and then we put them to work in an environment that inspires and rewards collaboration,” Bruere said.

For instance, the company pays internal referral fees.

“Collaboration is a simple concept, but it’s not always easy to pull off in a business that attracts independent-minded people,” Bruere said.

“We do collaboration very well—and 60 people working together for the good of our clients is a powerful force.”

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“If we can understand and operate in the highly competitive landscape of agriculture in Iowa, then we can understand agriculture anywhere,” Bruere said.

Iowa provides a microcosm of rural landownership across the nation. Currently, Iowa is home to 30 million acres of farmland valued at $224 billion, and about 55 percent of that land is owned by people who are 65 or older.

“In the next 20 years, the nation is poised to see the greatest exchange of land in its history,” Bruere said. “At Peoples, we want to appraise, market and sell as much of it as possible.”

Peoples’ business model, with four complementary divisions, puts it in a position to do just that.

“We strive to provide exceptional service within each division, so that Peoples Co. is top-of-mind for clients anytime they have an ag. real estate need,” Bruere said. “It’s not uncommon for our company to conduct an appraisal for someone, market that property, help them reinvest those earnings in another holding and then manage the new land for them—and when we do our jobs right, clients tell their friends.”

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Market-Driven Innovation In order to earn positive word-of-mouth, the Peoples’ team constantly gathers market information and responds innovatively to what they learn. The Peoples’ approach to land management shifted from a profit-driven model to a sustainability-focused model in response to market signals.

“Traditionally, land management, particularly farm management, has been driven by the urge to maximize production and profit each season,” Bruere said. “These days, though, investors are taking a long-term view and are concerned about return on investment, which means that the land asset has to be improved in areas such as soil health and water quality. As a result, our land managers focus their efforts on long-term conservation practices that leave the land better—and potentially more valuable—than the investors found it.”

Farm managers, who have the conservation knowledge necessary to improve ecological systems and thereby potentially increase ROI, demonstrate the benefit of having specialists on the team.

“Our farm managers are experts in the realm of sustainability,” Bruere said. “Because their attention is not diverted to other tasks, they can concentrate on knowing more about sustainability than anyone else in the business.”

In recent years, the company has noted a significant increase in investors who want to solely own and control their assets, so instead of advising these clients to invest in a land fund, Peoples provides direct access to land ownership.

Regardless of whether investors are just beginning to diversify their portfolios with farmland or if they’re sophisticated, long-term players in the marketplace, Peoples positions its clients for success by aggressively tracking the land market, providing real-time information and discovering the deals that meet criteria to deliver a good return on the investment.

In Iowa, as an example, team members constantly monitor approximately 212 websites with farmrelated land sales. They know what land is available and when it is scheduled for auction.

On April 12, 2018, at the time of this writing, there were 463 Iowa farms available. Of those, 114 met the team’s productivity requirements which include that a property be 85+ percent tillable. One team member does nothing but attend every land auction with properties of interest, which ranges from 10 to 20 each week.

Constant monitoring, accurate evaluation and boots-on-the-ground presence is important because the demand for fertile farmland outstrips the supply.

“There is more liquidity to invest in land than

there is land to invest in,” Bruere said, noting that 114 productive farms averages out to only 1.15 farms per Iowa county that are available to all of the farmers and investors who are interested in acquiring farmland. “It’s a very competitive market.”

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services as well as marketing and appraisal when the time is right.”

Bruere continued, “Our team possesses a scope and scale of knowledge that sets us apart.” °

When interest is high and supplies are tight, it takes expert advice to buy the right property at the right price.

“In the modern world, money is a commodity, but any investment has to deliver value,” Bruere said.

“At People’s, we know the market, we know how to identify value and determine whether or not it’s a good opportunity. At that point, our clients’ biggest decision is determining if the opportunity fits their personal goals.”

The Power of Networking In 2007, the Peoples team, noting the growth in farm-oriented investors, created the Land Investment Expo. The daylong event, held in Des Moines in January each year, is a one-of-a-kind forum designed to provide potential investors with industry knowledge and exceptional networking opportunities.

“There are other real estate conferences, but none focused on the farmland side,” Bruere said.

Heavy-hitting keynoters such as T. Boone Pickens, Ben Stein, The Shark Tank’s Kevin O’ Leary and Donald Trump attract attendees from across the nation. The first year 200 people attended.

In 2017, the conference maxed out the current facility’s capacity of 700; the growing forum will be relocated for 2018 to accommodate a larger crowd.

“The Land Investment Expo put farmland investment—and Peoples—on a national stage,” Bruere said. “Last year, 400 of the attendees were from out of state, which speaks to the importance of the event because Iowa in January isn’t a vacation spot.”

Attendees represent a cross-section of the farmland industry.

“It’s not just agriculture or investment, so an institutional investor may be sitting at the same table as a soybean farmer,” Bruere said. “The event allows us to develop relationships with institutional investors and family offices as well as farmers.”

In addition to the Land Investment Expo, representatives of Peoples attend Agri-Investor in Chicago and Global Ag in New where they actively foster investment-oriented relationships.

“There is a big appetite for farmland investments that allow owners to have direct control of the asset, so it is an industry growth area,” Bruere said.

“Peoples is uniquely positioned to provide turnkey, boots-on-the-ground due diligence in 19 states and then provide follow-up land management

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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has become the most comprehensive river museum in the nation with a $50 million, 14-acre educational campus. It houses many programs and exhibits.

THE MUSEUM & AQUARIUM’S VISION IS TO BECOME THE WORLD’S LEADER IN INTERPRETING AND PROTECTING T H E L I F E , H I S T O R Y A N D C U LT U R E OF OUR RIVERS , TO CREATE A MORE GLOBAL , KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ENGAGED CITIZEN. AMONG THEIR MANY CONSERVATION EFFORTS ARE CITIZEN SCIENCE PR O G R A M S , PR O PAG AT I O N O F ENDANGERED SPECIES, PROMOTION OF THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM’ S SEAFOOD WATCH, AND ABOVE ALL E L S E , E D U C A T I O N .

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One program is their Living Collections division which contains multiple aquariums including the Main Channel, their largest freshwater aquarium. Containing more than 30,000 gallons of water, it houses some of the largest species of fishes that call the Mississippi River home, such as Alligator Gar, Lake Sturgeon, and Blue Catfish. Within this aquarium each species can choose among three distinctly different habitats: the nine foot deep Main Channel, the shallower Main Channel Border, and a Wing Dam. The River History department contains over 16,000 artifacts and 22,000 archival items in their historical collection. The Museum & Aquarium believes it is their duty as stewards to preserve and interpret this rich cultural, social, and natural history of Dubuque, the Mississippi River, and the rivers of America.

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is one of only 230 worldwide zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). As such, their institution is committed to conservation efforts that protect threatened and endangered species.

Through AZA’s SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) program, they collaborate with zoos and aquariums throughout the world to save species in the wild. Additionally, the Museum & Aquarium participates in AZA’s Species Survival Plan® (SSP) Program, working with a cooperative of zoos and aquariums, to ensure genetically diverse and self-sustaining populations of Wyoming Toads.

C O N S E R VAT I O N P R O G R A M S WYOMING TOADS Since joining this U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and AZA Species Survival Plan® Program partnership in 2008, the Museum & Aquarium has sent over 41,000 Wyoming toad tadpoles for release in Wyoming. Additional progeny were held back for breeding or released at an older age.

The Wyoming toad (Anaxyrus baxteri) is found only in Albany County, Wyoming. The toad was first described in 1946 by George T. Baxter, a graduate student at the University of Wyoming. The presence of amphibians are often a key indicator of an ecosystem’s health. The population of Wyoming toads declined dramatically in the 1970s, and by the 1980s, the toads were extremely rare. The Wyoming toad was listed on the Endangered Species Act on January 17, 1984.

In December 1996, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) approved a Species Survival Plan® (SSP) for the Wyoming toad.

Captive husbandry and reproduction of the Wyoming toad at the Museum & Aquarium, as well as six other locations nationwide, is of paramount importance to the recovery of the species.

With the wild population in extreme peril, it is the responsibility of the institutions housing the remaining captive population to explore all options in order to not only significantly increase the overall numbers of Wyoming toads, but also to attempt to understand the unique and challenging physiological and environmental demands of this species.

MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM SEAFOOD WATCH The Museum & Aquarium actively supports and endorses Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program and uses guidelines Monterey Bay formulated based on scientific research to better assist in their efforts to be seafood sustainable.

Seafood sustainability is the practice and management of harvesting or producing seafood with minimal impact to the environment. The Museum & Aquarium practices seafood sustainability when purchasing food for animals in their care.

They also encourage visitors to the museum to participate in the program as well as through face-to-face engagement and education.

Complimentary Seafood Watch pocket guides are available to guests free of charge at their box offices and can help visitors make informed decisions on their next seafood purchase.

For more information, visit SeafoodWatch.org

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The Museum & Aquarium, in cooperation with the Genoa National Fish Hatchery, has been raising freshwater mussels for recovery projects since 2004. The mussels, which require the use of a fish to serve as a host for their parasitic larvae, are raised in floating culture cages placed in their nearby Ice Harbor in the spring and removed in the fall.

At the hatchery, mussel larvae are placed on their appropriate host fish and then transported to the Museum & Aquarium for placement in the cages floating in the Ice Harbor. Each cage is stocked with 20 to 30 host fish. The cages allow the mussels to develop and then drop off, concentrating them in that specific area for future recovery. The cage also acts to keep predators away from the growing juvenile mussels. The fish are released from the cages after about six weeks, in plenty of time for all the mussels to drop off. The cages are harvested in October, and the resulting sub-adult mussels are stocked in the Mississippi River and its tributaries ranging from the Quad Cities all the way up to the Twin Cities.

From 2010–2017, 60,000+ juvenile mussels were recovered from the culture cases in the Ice Harbor and released in local waters by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

SUPSY is an air-driven upwelling system made by nesting two small plastic buckets together with screened bottoms to allow water flow. Gentle aeration from an air pump creates flow through the system, bringing the mussels oxygen and food.

LAOTIAN NEWTS Staff at the Museum & Aquarium bred this newt in 2011, 2012 and 2018! They are the only AZA institution to breed Laotian Newts in captivity.

Laotian Newts have seen continued declines in habitat quality and the number of mature specimens in the wild.

Additionally, the Laotian newts have an extremely limited population radius.

These newts are in high demand for the international pet trade and lesser demand for medicine and food. So while captive populations are higher, Laotian newts have become endangered in the wild. °

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T The underground mineral ownership rights, included in the deal, currently produce significant income as well as prospective future fortunes.

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BEND, OREGON – Unmatched seclusion and privacy and Cascade Mountain views. Main home, water rights, canyons, stocked ponds, guest home, barn with office and shop, garden and hay barns.

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PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA – Elegant country living and panoramic vistas located in one of the top Central Coast wine regions, and offering an 8,202-square-foot home with an observatory, infinity pool, tennis court, five-acre pond, equestrian barn, breeding barn, two arenas, workshops/sheds and four additional residences. suzanne perkins

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MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA – This three-acre property presents the perfect opportunity to create an exceptional estate in a world-class location with a private gated entrance, a landscaped drive and ocean and mountain views. Refurbish existing home or take over current plans. suzanne perkins

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO – Historic Elk River Valley ranch with one-and-a-half miles of the Elk River and just 15 miles to world-class skiing at Steamboat Ski Resort. Luxury 7,937-square-foot ranch home, caretaker’s home, barn, equestrian facilities, fenced pastures, hay production and plentiful water rights. pam vanatta

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO – Extraordinary custom log home overlooking Steamboat Lake. 14,000-square-foot main home, guest house, ponds, creek, maintained trails and epic views. Borders 20,000+ acres of USFS land. pam vanatta

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO – A private playground just minutes to Steamboat Ski Resort.

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STAGECOACH, COLORADO – Located south of Steamboat Springs, this unique ranch features a main house, two guest cabins and a large custom barn with apartment and stocked pond. The improvements are perfectly situated for a commercial operation with Morrison Creek flowing through the ranch. ren martyn

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HAYDEN, COLORADO – Imagine an irreplaceable retreat in a private valley surrounded by millions of USFS acres. Main lodge, cabin, shop and covered dance floor. Excellent big game hunting and a threeacre lake for fishing! ren martyn

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HAHNS PEAK, COLORADO – Surrounded by millions of USFS acres, includes Montana Log Cabin, additional cabins and barns and is fenced for livestock. A four-season retreat perfect for the whole family; located north of Steamboat Springs. ren martyn

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OAK CREEK, COLORADO – Montana Log cabin on 41 acres just minutes from Steamboat Springs and in close proximity to recreational attributes located at Stagecoach Reservoir. Cabin features three beds, two baths and an additional loft providing room for the whole family. Enjoy spectacular views of the Steamboat Ski area from the hot tub on the deck.

Outbuildings include 500-square-foot workshop. ren martyn

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MEETEETSE, WYOMING – Cattle and outfitting ranch in a gorgeous valley one hour from Cody, Wyoming, along the banks of the Wood River.

Custom owner's home, guest accommodations and lodge make this one of the finest outfitting ranches in Wyoming. Miles of exceptional private cutthroat fishing and record elk and deer hunting come together in a stunning setting. resortandranch.com john pierce

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CODY, WYOMING – An exceptional end-of-theroad ranch set on the banks of the Shoshone River with sweeping lawns and meadows, numerous classic cabins and unparalleled views. Surrounded by the national forest giving way to Yellowstone National Park, this is the seminal ranch of the highly-sought-after South Fork Valley. Offered turnkey with livestock and equipment. john pierce

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Adding Flavor to the Outdoor Experience Column by Greg Simons

A MILE-HIGH LOOK AT A FEW CORNERSTONE CONSIDERATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE OUTDOOR ENTERPRISE THROUGH THE CULINARY COMPARTMENT

occasion was not the harvest of a big bull elk. Rather, instead of breaking out a sack lunch with sandwiches, I surprised her and her husband, Tom, with ribeye steaks, fresh asparagus, and cob corn, all cooked over hot coals beside a running stream, followed by a glass of their favorite white wine. It had already been a successful hunt, but this little treat created a big moment, putting a bow on a memorable hunting experience.

Most wildlife-based recreational businesses incorporate a culinary component into their product package. Whether it’s hunting or fishing trips that the proprietor is offering to the market-place, or birding and backpack excursions, meals are generally one of the central features of the service portfolio. Quality meals do not happen by accident. Appropriate planning, adequate cooking skills, and even going an extra step with “presentation” can make a difference in the quality of the dining experience. This article is not intended to serve as a “how to” piece on becoming a gourmet chef, but is intended to offer a mile-high look at a few cornerstone considerations for enhancing the outdoor enterprise through the culinary compartment.

Food Safety Dining should be a safe and wholesome experience. Two big considerations, here, include food allergies and food sanitation.

These days, it appears food allergies are either more prevalent across our society, or perhaps people are simply more in-tune with this side of their health and well-being. The good news is that most people who have serious food allergies know what those allergies look like and it’s not that difficult to profile those matters prior to the event through a simple questionnaire. With adults, the four major food allergy groups of concern include peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish, but there are others, as well.

Ensuring appropriate food sanitation is another important step in addressing food safety. Sanitizing of food prep surfaces, equipment, and the hands that prepare the foods, are basic steps to help avoid bacterial issues. There are many common disinfectants on the market, so keep at least one of these products handy and use it regularly. A classic example of crosscontamination would be to handle raw poultry and then, before sanitizing your hands, to handle apples that will not be cleaned

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or cooked prior to consumption. Kitchen staff should always be mindful of these considerations.

Know Your Clients and Know Your Boundaries In addition to possibly anticipating special dietary needs from clients, it’s also an advantage for the chef to have an idea of the area of the country(s) where those clients live, and perhaps even their ethnicity. Along these lines, I always tell my chefs, “Unless you are confident in your cooking skills, don’t prepare lasagna for a group of Italians,” and if they do, it better be darn good home-made lasagna. This may be a broad anecdotal paint brush, but you get the point. Also, in the part of the world where I live, we tend to like our foods on the spicy side, with plenty of heat, but I’ve found that people from the northeast generally do not handle the spicy foods very well. Now don’t get me wrong, I do think it can be a great idea to impart some local culture into the persuasion of the meal plan, but there needs to be some forethought put into these matters.

Also, let’s face it, not all chefs, regardless of their training or experience, are created equal. So, don’t push your kitchen staff to prepare certain foods that they simply do not have the skill-sets to prepare with excellence. Work with your chef to create a meal plan that you feel suites the tastes of your clients, fits within the sideboards of the chef’s comfort zones, while also meeting your financial budgets. And speaking of budgets, it’s my opinion that food quality is not an area to cut corners.

Spend the extra money to get quality cuts of meat, fresh produce, and ample amounts.

Go Wild I think it’s only fitting, in this business, to build some wild game components into the meal plan when it’s reasonably possible. Any of the native deer, upland birds, other game meats, and wild-caught fish can provide exceptional dining quality while also adding to the unique “wildness” of the experience.

Should freshly harvested game be in short supply, certain “game” meats can be readily purchased from the local grocer, such as bison, exotic deer, pheasant, quail, and even alligator. There are many great options for wild game to be incorporated as a starter or as the main feature of the entrée.

Presentation Counts Even with simple dishes, such as cold cuts, it’s not difficult to build an attractive presentation that can significantly compliment the meal quality and dining experience. Serving plates, decorative arrangements, and a nice little touch will not go unnoticed. Also, hunting, fishing, and other nature-type excursions provide fertile opportunities to occasionally take advantage of beautiful outdoor “dining rooms.” When the weather is nice, a well-prepared sack lunch under a big live oak tree in the back forty, or at an overlook that proves a scenic vista, will allow you to take advantage of the various “tools” that are available in the outdoor toolbox. Again, be creative, while also keeping things simple, and you’ll find that pleasant and memorable dining experiences do not always require gourmet meals.

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The author, Greg Simons, owns a company that provides assistance to private landowners on commercial hunting operations and wildlife management programs.

For further information on his company, check out WildlifeSystems.com.

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Hidden Valley Ranch

11,138± Acres in Sublette County, Wyoming

470± Acres in Converse County, Wyoming

The Cottonwood is a contiguous 105-square-mile recreational and working landscape situated in northwest Wyoming, just 70 miles south of Jackson Hole.

Offers 11,138 deeded acres and 55,800 acres of adjoining public lands, as well as world-class fly-fishing with 40 miles of rivers and streams. A well-balanced cattle operation, the ranch offers irrigated land and historic water rights. Contact Ken Mirr.

Located within the Laramie Mountain Range, this recreational and productive ranch is full of water, big game and aesthetic value. This 470-acre sportsman’s property is surrounded by compelling views and dissected by four different creeks that provide irrigation to the ranch’s meadows while creating a valuable native trout fishery.

Includes a custom-built log home, shop and barn. Contact Jared Souza.

$30,000,000

$2,375,000

Property ID: 5571533

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Indian Hills Farm 340± Acres in Pueblo County, Colorado Indian Hills Farm is a one-of-a-kind sporting retreat and working farm uniquely positioned along the southern banks of the Arkansas River just 30 miles east of Pueblo, Colorado. This 340-acre property boasts almost one mile of Arkansas River frontage, providing hunting for waterfowl and deer. Includes historic and senior water rights, irrigated tillable land, rustic two-story farmhouse and permitted gravel pit. Contact Daniel Carter.

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40± Acres in Madison County, Montana This 60-acre property is nestled on its own perch overlooking the Madison River, a premier fly-fishing destination. Landowners within Sundance Bench enjoy private access to a prized wade-only stretch. The centerpiece of the property is a distinctive Norwegian-style compound that was designed and constructed by skiing legend Stein Eriksen. Contact Daniel Carter.

$1,400,000

$2,450,000

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Double R Ranch 5,815± Acres in Jackson County, Colorado

Jack Creek Ranch 2,150± Acres in Big Horn County, Wyoming

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

Still owned by the family that homesteaded it nearly 100 years ago, the Jack Creek Ranch is an excellent high country ranch located on the western slope of Bighorn Mountains in north-central Wyoming. The 2,150± deeded acre ranch offers exceptional big game hunting, access to the adjoining Bighorn National Forest and summer grazing for livestock. Contact Mac McWhorter.

$13,600,000

$1,900,000

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Property ID: 5571551

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K-T Ranch 725± Acres in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

Red Sky Ranch 2,097± Acres in Smith County, Kansas

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.

Located in north central Kansas, the 2,097-acre Red Sky Ranch offers 901 acres of tilled land, over 30 acres of lakes, nearly five miles of creeks and streams and hundreds of acres of a deep riparian area. It’s a multi-faceted dryland farm and cattle operation coupled with excellent recreation. This ranch produces trophy whitetail, huge numbers of turkeys and upland game. Contact Robb Nelson or Jared Souza.

$6,500,000

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Elk Creek Ranch Member/Owner Opportunities Available in Rio Blanco County, Colorado This private sporting club is one of the most exclusive fly-fishing and hunting communities in the world. 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 private trout water. Purchase of a parcel includes membership with unparalleled luxury and club amenities. Offering five distinct properties.

Contact Ken Mirr or Daniel Carter.

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Lower Ranch at Cross Mountain 27,566± Acres in Moffat & Rio Blanco Counties, Colorado The Lower Ranch is a working landscape with compelling conservation values, including incredible water resources, wildlife habitat & recreation adjoining Dinosaur National Monument. With frontage on approximately 12 miles of the Yampa River, the ranch consists of 14,566 total acres (27,566 deeded) and is a well-balanced sheep operation. The ranch is also home to one of the largest migratory elk herds in North America. Contact Ken Mirr.

$795,000

$25,000,000

Property ID: 5605263, 5571607, 5571571, 5571566 & 5571605

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Moonshine Ranch

Edjumar Ranch

6,200± Acres in Huerfano County, Colorado

806± Acres in Johnson County, Wyoming

Moonshine Ranch, at 6,200 deeded acres, is one of the finest mountain hunting properties in the western United States. This property boasts an incredibly diverse landscape with irrigated meadows, high mountain lakes and ponds, seeps, springs, seasonal creeks and old-growth aspen and timber stands. The ranch is home to high numbers of elk and mule deer and easily accommodates 200 mother cows year-round. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

Edjumar Ranch is a spectacular 806± acre gentlemen’s ranch, 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. French Creek runs through the property for approximately one mile, providing good fishing opportunities for wild trout. Contact Duffy Brown.

$19,500,000

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Cottonwood Springs Ranch 525± Acres in La Plata County, Colorado

Dakan Ranch 1,285± Acres in Douglas County, Colorado

The 525-acre Cottonwood Springs Ranch is an immaculate mountain equestrian property just 20 minutes east of Durango. The ranch is remarkably well maintained and is known for its distinguished collection of impressive buildings and improvements, most notable of which is the 5,700-square-foot northern New Mexico territorial-style headquarters residence and state-of-the art equestrian breeding facilities. Situated on the banks of Texas Creek, this estate borders BLM land. Contact Woody Beardsley.

With its brilliantly colored red rock formations rising from the lush green meadows, the 1,285-acre Dakan Ranch is a spectacular property with end-ofthe-road privacy and adjacency to national forest. Situated between Denver and Colorado Springs, the ranch affords convenient access to amenities but is unique in its seclusion, scenery and solitude. A working ranch with historic water, the Dakan Ranch is truly a unique opportunity. Contact Ken Mirr.

$7,450,000

$8,900,000

Property ID: 5571543

Property ID: 5571528

Cinch Buckle Ranch 38,642± Acres in Powder River & Carter Counties, Montana Cinch Buckle Ranch is a 38,642-acre profitable cattle ranch in eastern Montana’s Great Plains. The ranch has been grazed with cow-calf pairs year-round and stocker yearlings seasonally, for a historic annual average capacity of more than 1,100 year-round cow units. The current owners have invested significantly in the ranch’s water resources, as well as further developed its plentiful water rights.

Contact Ed Roberson or Duffy Brown.

Mountain Spirit on the Navajo 154± Acres in Archuleta County, Colorado Owned by musician and avid fisherman Gary Morris, some of the best Gold Medal fly-fishing in the lower 48 for brown and rainbow trout can be found here. Offering a luxurious 7,500-square-foot main lodge, the legendary Navajo River is right out your back door. This is a majestic retreat for a corporation, family or a tremendous destination guest ranch. Contact Robb Nelson.

$8,500,000

$6,750,000

Property ID: 5571547

Property ID: 5571558

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Three Meadows Ranch 4,231± Acres in Eagle County, Colorado

Snowshoe Ranch 142± Acres in Gunnison County, Colorado

The 4,231-acre Three Meadows Ranch outside Carbondale, is a scenic, recreational retreat property that has been assembled over many years by the current owner, resulting in one of the largest private holdings in the Roaring Fork Valley and by far the largest current offering on the market anywhere near Aspen. Completely self-sustaining with off-the-grid power, the residential compound is comprised of inviting cabins, bunkhouses, barn, caretaker quarters, observatory and bountiful wildlife. Contact Tommy Latousek.

Located at the confluence of Anthracite and Coal Creeks along a national scenic byway, the 142± acre Snowshoe Ranch is for the fishing enthusiast. Offers one mile of both sides of Anthracite Creek, and in the late spring, the property’s nine stocked ponds await the angler. The property is bordered on three sides by the Gunnison National Forest and has a remodeled 2,100-square-foot Craftsman-style main residence. Contact Tommy Latousek.

$19,500,000

$2,900,000

Property ID: 5571536

Property ID: 5571532

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Kaess Ranch 370± Acres in Chaffee County, Colorado

North San Luis Valley Portfolio

The 370-acre Kaess Ranch is a year-round operation affording a unique opportunity to live in town on a ranch. The property is graced with a well-appointed home, as well as multiple well-equipped barns, work sheds and outbuildings. With senior rights on both the Kennedy and Harrington ditches, the ranch has 170 acres of productive irrigated hay ground, the balance in upland pasture, three ponds, a perennial stream and riding arena. Contact Woody Beardsley.

The North San Luis Valley Portfolio offers the elusive combination of significant grazing/farming income, stunning scenery and exceptional recreation.

Consisting of five individual properties, offered individually or in aggregate.

Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

$4,200,000

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15,061± Acres in Saguache County, Colorado

Property ID: 5571535

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Table Mountain Farm Burro Mesa Ranch 2,308± Acres in Las Animas County, Colorado 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.

1,440± Acres in Goshen County, Wyoming Table Mountain Farm is a well-kept, perfectly maintained,1,440-total-acre farm located just two-and-a-half miles south of Huntley, Wyoming. With excellent water rights, 798 acres are under seven 2014 model Reinke Pivots in a nicely laid out modernized farm. Complete with Field Wise Intelligent Farming controls throughout the farm to control pivot function, pump operation and water storage management, this is legitimately a large, profitable farming operation in southeastern Wyoming. Contact Jared Souza.

$4,200,000

$4,175,000

Property ID: 5571591

Property ID: 5571542

Strawberry Creek Ranch 2,361± Acres in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

Snowy Range Livestock Ranch 4,042± Acres in Albany County, Wyoming

Strawberry Creek Ranch is an easily-accessible, 2,361± acre property in northwest Colorado near Meeker that boasts three sources of income—hay production, hunting outfitting and grazing—as well as a charming, turn-of-the-century Victorian main residence and a ranch operations area featuring sturdy steel pipe fencing. This well-watered and productive ranch irrigates nearly 400 acres of hay meadows. Contact Tommy Latousek.

Sitting just 22 miles west of Laramie at the base of the Snowy Range Mountains, this is a tremendous working cattle ranch with plentiful water and ample hay production. The 42,154-square-foot indoor arena has hosted several large events.

The historic homestead lodge has been restored and features beautiful amenities with the Little Laramie River flowing right outside the back door. The ranch has senior water rights for hay production, irrigated and sub-irrigated pastures.

Contact Robb Nelson.

$4,800,000

$7,900,000

Property ID: 5571537

Property ID: 5571524

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767± ACRES

Alameda County, California

Wool Ranch $8,500,000

ID# 5248351

A property of this size is exceptionally rare as it is so close to major metropolitan areas: 25 miles to San Jose and 44 miles to San Francisco. One has the luxury of accessible conveniences yet seclusion from the hustle and bustle.

Whether it is recreation, relaxation, vineyard development or building a custom residence, this is the ranch for you!

Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

2,051± ACRES

ID# 5350088

Monterey County, California

The newer lake house was built for a family that entertains locals and out-of-towners alike. There is an abundance of ranch activities like horseback riding or hiking on the 20+ miles of developed roads and trails. Ten wells (some with water at 25 feet) are scattered across 20 contiguous parcels, and roughly 50 percent of the ranch sits atop the Lockwood Valley Groundwater Basin. Contact Chris Bailey (831) 277-8344.

Planett Ranch 1,500± ACRES

Shasta County, California

Winter Falls Ranch $4,900,000

Lassen County, California

This property has approximately four miles of private fishing along the Ash Creek, which meanders through the ranch. Ash Creek is full of native rainbow, redband and brown trout which naturally reproduce in the stream. The property is located in the X-3A premium-hunting zone, which offers deer, antelope, black bear and turkey along with great waterfowl and avian hunting.

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ID# 3459988

Once in a ‘’blue moon’’ does a ranch with this much diversity and quality become available for sale. 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. Contact Donna Utterback (530) 336-6869.

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Spring Creek Ranch

707 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 100 | VACAVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95688 Over 148 listings available at www.CaliforniaOutdoorProperties.com

$4,850,000 ID# 5350085

1,350± ACRES

Mendocino County, California

The Rosati Ranch exemplifies all the qualities that make for a Class A hunting ranch. The ranch consists of 1,350 acres with seven legal parcels. Water abounds in the forms of numerous springs and seasonal creeks. The hunt camp itself is perched on a forested flat above a large creek drainage.

Though currently and historically used as a livestock and hunting ranch, there are a number of other potential uses.

Contact Jim Martin (707) 272-5507.

Rosati Ranch 699± ACRES

$4,100,000

Siskiyou County, California

Butte Valley Organic Alfalfa Ranch $3,400,000 ID# 5391103

ID# 4283832

525 acres of this northern California ranch are in alfalfa, clover and rye. These crops were planted in 2013 and 2014 and are producing over 3,000 tons/year. There are four Reinke pivots, a 55 by 125-square-foot barn and two 700-ton capacity pole barns.

The pivots, mainline and barns were all built and installed in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016. This is a productive hay ranch in great condition! Contact Kathy Hayden (530) 643-1336.

39.63± ACRES

San Joaquin County, California

The Mokelumne River Ranch combines private and luxurious living, grape vineyard income and a smart and practical equestrian farm. Past the lovely gated entrance, a row of redwoods juxtaposes against the professionally managed 18-acre income-producing grape vineyard. Nearly 40 acres, every detail has been thought out on this beautiful family ranch. Contact Chris Bailey (831) 277-8344.

Mokelumne River Ranch 360± ACRES

$2,500,000

Placer County, California

ID# 5276221

The historic Magonigal Ranch is located only minutes from Roseville, Lincoln and Auburn. There are stunning views of the Sacramento Valley, Sutter Buttes and Sacramento city skyline. This ranch is the perfect opportunity to have a large private acreage, with beautiful rolling hills, yet a commutable distance to a large metropolitan area. Contact Sandy Ballou (916) 261-8192.

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13,570 ± acres San Luis Obispo County Carrisa Plains, California $17,250,000 Property ID: 4206571

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363± lakefront acres San Luis Obispo County Oak Shores, California $ 6,900,000 Property ID: 4479314

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LIGHTNER CR EEK R A NCH | 232.45± ACR ES IN L A PL ATA COUNT Y, COLOR ADO Lying at approximately 7,300 feet, Lightner Creek Ranch is primarily covered with shrubland, interspersed with meadows and a few evergreens. This habitat, combined with the intermittent streams of Lightner Creek and Hopkins Draw, makes it an attractive location for mule deer, bird life and small mammals twelve months of the year. Wildlife lovers will find much to enjoy in this quiet retreat at the foot of the La Plata Mountains which dominate the views to the north. This property would be perfectly suited as a convenient

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Hopkins Draw Ranch is 215± acres that shelters both sides of Hopkins Draw, an intermittent stream that flows off of the southern slopes of the La Plata Mountains, directly northwest of Durango.

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weekend getaway or a permanent home for those who love the Four Corners Country. Privacy is a huge asset at Lightner Creek Ranch, as its access is protected by Destination Ranch, just downstream. As private as it is, the ranch is nonetheless only ten miles from Durango, the cultural and commercial hub of southwest Colorado. Durango is home to Fort Lewis College, the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and a plethora of cultural, shopping and dining attractions. PROPERTY ID: 5265883 | $2,600,000

a road accessed only through the neighboring and gated Destination Ranch, Hopkins Draw Ranch offers privacy in spades. In addition, its northern boundary adjoins the San Juan National Forest, and thus the ranch offers access to thousands of acres of the La Plata Mountains not easily reached from anywhere else. At Hopkins Draw Ranch, the La Plata Mountains and years of exploring are literally in your backyard. PROPERTY ID: 5265885 | $2,400,000 Propert y Videos

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Flanked by 10,635-foot Sheep Mountain to the east and 11,414-foot Iron Mountain to the southwest, Hog Heaven Ranch is sheltered in a richly-forested valley of spruce, fir, aspen and Ponderosa pines, creating a varied habitat that is home to many species of birds and small mammals. Pass Creek, a small stream, flows through the ranch for over a mile and is a water source for mule deer and elk, which frequent Pass Creek’s long meadow. Wildlife watchers will find the ranch a pure delight. A fantastic destination in its

own right, Hog Heaven Ranch is nonetheless a tremendous hub for enjoying some of the best of Colorado in all directions. To the south, historic La Veta Pass beckons only a few miles away, where William Jackson Palmer’s narrow-gauge Denver and Rio Grande once carried settlers and tourists by the thousands. One of the state’s loveliest small towns, La Veta, is but a few miles further, with its abundant stone architecture and a vibrant arts community.

PROPERT Y ID: 5321002 | $2,395,000

JUNIPER MOUNTA IN R A NCH | 6,949± ACR ES IN MOFFAT COUNT Y, COLOR ADO Juniper Mountain Ranch occupies the heart of untamed northwest Colorado, only a few miles from the ranching hamlet of Maybell. At 6,972.40± deeded acres, it’s an impressive spread that covers rolling hills of pinon/juniper woodlands and sagebrush bottomlands at elevations of 6,100 to 6,800 feet, surrounding the local landmark of 7,847-foot Juniper Mountain. With an attendant state lease and a 5,800-acre BLM grazing permit, over 20 square miles of territory fall under its domain. For years it has been productive grazing ground for 800 animal units, comprised of both cattle and sheep. Located in Game Management Unit View All Properties: LandsofA merica.com/member/3936

211, Juniper Mountain Ranch has proven itself to be a hotspot for both deer and elk hunters for decades. Historically, the ranch has generated eight mule deer and eight antelope tags annually. Hunters on the ranch will find that animals of both these species, plus elk, congregate to escape hunting pressure on nearby public lands, finding refuge in the extensive woodlands and draws of Juniper Mountain Ranch. The hunting possibilities of this property have barely been touched, and the addition of a hunting lodge/outfitting business would be a natural fit.

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Thunder River Ranch ALBANY COUNTY | WYOMING

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Dinero Ranch RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

26,046± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5435396

2,874± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5482535

With over 40 square miles to its credit, the Thunder River Ranch captures the best of Wyoming. Big game hunting and fishing opportunities are unparalleled and its cattle heritage is as rich as its well-watered grasslands.

Well-blocked and extremely private, this ranch is simply breathtaking in its scale and tradition as a true legacy property. $22,975,000

Search New Mexico high and low, and it would be difficult to find “pound-for-pound” a better recreational property than Dinero Ranch.

Whether your passion is nature photography, hiking, big game hunting, stillwater or stream fishing, snowshoeing or even golf, Dinero Ranch holds treasures galore awaiting your discovery. $8,150,000

Williams Fork Mountain Ranch

Paint Rock Canyon Ranch

ROUTT COUNTY | COLORADO

15,445± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5209007

BIG HORN COUNTY | WYOMING

83,604± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4558971

A massive, wildlife-rich ranch situated within minutes of a world-class ski resort sounds like a nearly unbelievable find in the twenty-first century, but this ranch is no myth. It is comprised of nearly 14,000 deeded acres of amazingly productive elk and deer habitat and is undeniably one of the finest remaining large wildlife properties in all of Colorado. $19,900,000

Easily qualifying as one of the finest all-around large ranches in Wyoming, the 83,604-acre (7,177 deeded) Paint Rock Canyon Ranch will capture your Western imagination. This Western ranch offers the best in fly fishing, big game hunting and agricultural production. $19,950,000

Whistling Elk Ranch

Trophy Mountain Ranch

JACKSON COUNTY | COLORADO

JACKSON COUNTY | COLORADO

3,793± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4703908

Although elk hunting is the current centerpiece of Trophy Mountain Ranch, it has remarkable potential as a broad-based recreational ranch, including trophy stillwater fishing, horseback riding and snowmobiling and/or ski touring in the winter months. Well-kept improvements and access to adjacent BLM and Forest Service lands are a real asset. $4,199,000

1,595± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4703743 Private elk, deer, moose and bear hunting on thousands of acres, plus five trophy trout ponds and lodging that is “turnkey ready” for guests. This exceptional North Park property includes 3,793 deeded acres, making this a hunting and fishing resort with ample room to roam. $11,500,000

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Broken Butt Ranch

GRAND COUNTY | COLORADO

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

1,928± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4332463

16,309± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3393551

Hidden in the heart of one of Colorado’s last unspoiled mountain valleys, the 1,928-acre Matheson Ranch is tailor-made for hunting and fishing of exceptional quality. Located only two hours from Denver in the Troublesome Creek Valley, the Matheson Ranch features nearly a mile of the brown and rainbow trout-rich Troublesome Creek and some of the most significant water rights in the area. $7,500,000

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 elk-rich 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

Washington-Polo Ranch

Broken Bone Ranch

LOVE COUNTY | OKLAHOMA

ROUTT COUNTY | COLORADO

1,180± ACRES

1,388± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4332153

The Washington-Polo Ranch is one of the finest equestrian ranches in Oklahoma. Everything on the ranch, from its luxury housing to its magnificent equestrian facilities, points to a property custom made for horses and horse lovers. Those looking for a quality horse and recreational property within an hour and a half drive of either Dallas or Oklahoma City, should put the this ranch at the top of their “must-see” list. $7,900,000

Located only 40 minutes from Steamboat Springs and one hour from Vail, lies a Colorado recreational ranch of exceptional quality.

Containing 1,388 acres of an ideal blend of mountain irrigated hay meadows, creek bottom and quaking aspens, Broken Bone Ranch has long been prime habitat for elk, mule deer, black bear and small game species. $6,950,000

Rocking Bar Ranch PARK COUNTY | WYOMING

Red Hawk Ranch GUNNISON COUNTY | COLORADO

15,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4395929 Ranches that are part of an ecosystem largely unaltered for 200 years are as rare as pure strains of cutthroat trout these days, but the Rocking Bar Ranch, just outside of Meeteetse, is exactly one such place. Spreading approximately 15,000 total acres (9,048 deeded) among the foothills of the Absaroka Mountains, the Rocking Bar Ranch stands apart as a property long managed in full harmony with its environment. $9,950,000

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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EAGLE RIDGE RANCH

10,237± ACRES IN UTAH COUNTY, UTAH

A spectacular property with two-and-a-half 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. This genuine southwestern treasure boasts panoramic views of the Gila and Apache National Forests, provides a myriad of hunting opportunities and supports 40–45 cows. Sawmill Creek is remarkably located within one hour of Silver City, New Mexico, and Safford, Arizona, in an area with widespread recreational activity and places of interest. $5,000,000 | Property ID: 3589463

TWIN PEAKS RANCH

15,900± ACRES IN RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Twin Peaks Ranch is an ideal winter range cattle ranch with the perk of worldclass mule deer hunting. Twin Peaks consists of 15,900 acres, 960 deeded acres and 14,940 leased acres. The ranch runs 275 pair for seven months, November through June. Rio Arriba county is one of the top-producing counties for Boone and Crockett bucks in the west. Twin Peaks is situated in some of the best country within that county. Sandstone rims blanketed in pinon, juniper forests that are broken up by sage flats and gramma grass draws and amazing vistas of the Colorado mountains add to the distinction of Twin Peaks Ranch. $2,000,000 | Property ID: 4194759

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ROMERO LAKE RANCH

143± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Romero Lake Ranch sits off the Eastern slopes of Escudilla Mountain. The 143 acres at Romero Lake are only 7.2 miles from the quaint mountain town of Alpine, Arizona. Romero Lake has the low tax benefit and landowner tag program of New Mexico, but is just across the fence from Unit 1 in Arizona, where it takes 15–20 years to draw a tag. The property has a large riparian bottom and a 12-surfaceacre stocked trout lake that is spring fed. $1,600,000 | Property ID: 5041838

BAR E C RANCH

125± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Surrounded by majestic ponderosa pines, bordering national forest lands and located in the heart of Unit 15, the Bar E C Ranch is the ultimate hunter’s dream. Located immediately off of Highway 32 between Apache Creek and Quemado. Natural springs that feed a tranquil pond, encompassed by grassy meadows, are visited almost daily by sizable herds of elk. Unit 15 is designated as a primitive weapons area, allowing only archery and muzzleloader hunts. Currently, the ranch receives one archery bull permit per year. Easy access with a multitude of recreational activities at your fingertips. Hunting opportunities in a top trophy unit bring together this distinct hunting property. $1,187,500 | Property ID: 4576632

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

HARDY RIDGE RANCH

500± ACRES IN SOCORRO COUNTY , NEW MEXICO

Welcome to Hardy Ridge Ranch, a premier New Mexico hunting ranch where each morning nature’s magic presents itself. Hardy Ridge Ranch is an extreme hunting paradise. This highly improved 500-acre ranch sits off the western slopes of the Magdalena Mountain Range. The property boasts beautifully maintained ponds, tanks and sprinkled alfalfa food plots, making Hardy Ridge Ranch a wildlife mecca. $2,900,000 | Property ID: 5102377

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S a n Fra n c i s co Cre e k Ra n c h 5,02 5± AC R ES I N L A S A N I M A S CO U N T Y CO LO R A D O | $ 6,950,0 0 0 Attention Hunters! If you have always wanted a Colorado hunting property, now is your chance! Just beneath Fisher’s Peak and adjacent to state wildlife, this ranch offers 5,025 beautiful acres alive with elk, deer, turkey, bear and lion. The San Francisco Creek flows through the property and provides water to the agricultural enterprises below. The majestic mountains and rock face outcroppings tower over the wide-open vistas to the north. San Miguel Creek also flows through the property, providing an ample supply of springfed water to the wildlife. A system of access roads and trails allow access to the meadows and ponds hidden away in the dense vegetation rarely visited in years. Don’t be surprised if you see a bear getting a quick drink or elk meandering through the tall pines. Wildlife is more than abundant, as some of the most sought-after mule deer and elk can be found on the ranch. Now is the time to invest in this legacy property! Property ID: 3455405

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Gordon Lake Ranch

1 ,040± A C R ES I N S A N M I G U E L CO U N T Y N E W M E X I CO | $1,950,000

973± AC R ES I N PA LO P I N TO CO U N T Y T E X A S | $ 4 , 820 ,0 0 0

This heavily forested northern New Mexico ranch has been professionally managed to optimize wildlife population. The elk, deer and turkey are back in full force and roaming the newly manicured forest floor.

The hot springs and Montezuma Castle are within walking distance of the ranch. With a network of newly created roadways throughout the ranch, it is easy to traverse. The 1,040± acres have all the conveniences, even city water service, and vistas that allow you to see for miles. Property ID: 3368780

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As the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex expands, fewer large tracts are available. Approximately 40 minutes west of Fort Worth, adjacent to I-20, this 973-acre property is of historical significance. The Thurber Ranch Headquarters of 205 acres can be sold separately or with additional acreage. Financing is available on tracts as small as 35 acres while they last. Take advantage of the flexible terms and make an appointment to preview today—you won’t be disappointed! Property ID: 2441873

Pyatt Well Ranch Gold Springs Ranch

8, 729± AC R ES I N C H AV E S CO U N T Y N E W M E X I CO | $1 ,6 0 0 ,0 0 0

5 ,000± A C R ES I N S A N TA F E CO U N T Y N E W M E X I CO | $10,000,000

Open range, beautiful terrain and exquisite sunsets are what you will find at the Pyatt Well Ranch. Few places in the nation offer the wide open spaces available in New Mexico. The West is still alive in this part of the world, and dreams of ranching, grazing cattle and experiencing a traditional way of life can happen here. Just 10 miles from Roswell, the Pyatt Well Ranch offers the peace and quiet of country living and working, but is not too far away from the conveniences of modern-day life. The ranch consists of 8,729 total acres: 3,360 deeded; 3,184 state; 1,705 BLM; 480 uncontrolled. Property ID: 5232206

This ranch consists of 5,000± acres, minutes from the historic Santa Fe Plaza and Madrid with 40+ shops and galleries, restaurants, spa and museum. A couple of miles north, Cerrillos includes a state park with hiking paths and horseback riding. Buy all or part of this magnificent ranch along the historic Turquoise Trail.

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Outstanding Opportunity

A fabulous opportunity to own 1,028 acres of beautiful rolling land graced with granddaddy oaks and ponds plus 4,000 linear feet of road frontage on HWY 318. Farm is currently being utilized as a Thoroughbred horse farm with seven barns with a total of 108 stalls. Approximately 22 miles of fencing. $17,000,000

818± acre farm is perimeter-fenced and includes a unique, custom-built home with open floorplan designed for entertaining guests. Includes three barns, maintenance shop, covered Eurocizer and a swim pond for horses. Apartment, two employee homes plus RV hook-ups. $11,144,849

Hillside Cattle Farm

Exquisite French Chateau

876 acres available with desirable elevations and rolling green pastures. Road frontage on HWY 27, HWY 225A and NW 115th Avenue. Located close to the New World Equestrian Center. Excellent perimeter fencing with natural privacy, tranquility and abundant wildlife. $19,726,650

Exquisite French chateau on 91.16± acres with incredible equestrian amenities. Majestic landscaped grounds provide privacy. Main residence and guest residence overlooking views of waterfalls, bridges and lakes. 10-stall show stable with two air-conditioned rooms. Covered arena and 32-bay equipment building. $8,700,000

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Bass Country Retreat

This stunning 197± acre property presents a variety of options as it has recently been rezoned to Low Residential (0-1 DU/acre)! The convenient, yet private location can be used for a family estate/ compound and for investors; various development potential exists.

Existing home and 7,400-square-foot workshop. $4,900,000

Unique private residence overlooking your own spring-fed lake on 123 acres. Two-story cedar home with large deck overlooks the lake. Detached studio and double garage. The property adjoins the Ocala National Forest on three sides. This property would be the perfect home, weekend getaway or private retreat. $1,899,000

Lake Weir

Location! Location! Location!

700 feet of Lake Weir frontage on four acres located on a bluff with sweeping views of the lake. Incredible sunrises and sunsets. Private access roads on both sides of the property provide easy access for your vehicle to the beach and dock. This 5.46-acre property boasts granddaddy oaks, lush foliage and an orange grove. $2,290,000

247 acres of beautiful rolling land graced with magnificent granddaddy oaks. Conveniently located across from Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club and the New World Equestrian Center. Cattle are currently grazing these lush pastures, and the land is an established income producer. $5,900,000

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HIDDEN LAKES RANCH It is truly rare to find a mountain ranch with the unspoiled beauty, presence and privacy of Hidden Lakes Ranch. This gorgeous 1,787± acre ranch offers all the amenities of a true alpine mountain ranch. Dense forests of aspen, ponderosa pine, spruce, gambel oaks and beautiful lush mountain meadows along with three gorgeous trout-filled lakes, three yearround creeks—plus 200± acres of irrigated mountain pasture lands—creates an ideal haven for wildlife including elk, mule deer, bear, mountain lion, turkeys and so much more! These springfed lakes range in size from 10, 17 and 20± acres and provide fishing, boating and storage for 483± acre feet of irrigation water. Located in GMU 40 with world-class elk hunting, plus trophy deer, bear, mountain lion and excellent turkey hunting. Only 21 miles from Grand Junction and you are in your very own recreational/wildlife paradise. Come and enjoy this four-season recreational haven. Ranch borders the Grand Mesa National Forest. Property ID: 5542596 Mesa County, Colorado • $13,000,000

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MASON RECOLORAD O.COM

4 ,4 43± Acres

8 ,600± Acres

207± Acres

PAYNE MESA RANCH

GORE RANCH

BEAVER MESA RANCH

Pristine ranch on Glade Park with seven-plus miles

Trophy elk hunting in GMU 40, renowned for bulls

Beautiful and private. Exceptional views of both

of trout-filled creeks bordering both national forest

in the 350–400 class, plus trophy mule deer,

Little and Lone Cone Mountains. Close proximity

and BLM. Trophy elk hunting, deer, bear, lion and

bear, lion and turkeys. Year-round access. Over

to BLM lands. Turner Creek traverses through the

turkeys. Year-round access; 40-minutes to Grand

seven miles of trout-filled creeks, ponds, springs

deeded land. Excellent big game hunting, fishing,

Junction. Property ID: 4335000

and wallows. Adjoins national forest and BLM.

hiking, biking, horseback riding and snowmobiling.

Mesa County, Colorado • $8,000,000

Mesa County, Colorado • $16,000,000

San Miguel County, Colorado • $1,200,000

320± Acres

41± Acres

160± Acres

BEAVER CANYON RANCH

WEST ELK RETREAT

BOOKCLIFF PARADISE

Adjoins and controls access into a huge portion

Privacy, views and wildlife along with a beautiful

Beautiful and private, bordered on three sides by

of Beaver Canyon. Very pretty alpine setting

remodeled and very cozy 2,822± square-foot

BLM; good access road to the property. Excellent

with a nice mix of trees and mountain meadows.

home with covered front and rear decks. Part of

mule deer hunting and elk hunting. North-facing

Goat and Beaver Creeks traverse the ranch and

the Cathedral Peak Ranch subdivision. Located in

property, nice meadows, oaks and pinyons.

are excellent trout fisheries. Big game hunting.

GMU 63! Excellent big game hunting and fishing.

Seller is licensed Realtor in State of Colorado.

San Miguel County, Colorado • $2,080,000

Montrose County, Colorado • $405,000

Garfield County, Colorado • $240,000

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Lower Big Horn Ranch 2,088± ACRES • $12, 200,000

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA Located on the world-renowned Big Horn River, this 2,088-deeded-

Holmstrom Sheep Creek Ranch 4 , 273± ACRES • $7,500,000

acre ranch provides it all. With 1,162 irrigated acres along with just over 2.6 miles of the Big Horn River, this property provides excellent

MEAGHER COUNTY, MONTANA

habitat for all species, including monster bull elk, huge whitetail and

This property lies just outside of White Sulphur Springs, Montana,

mule deer, along with superior upland and migratory bird hunting.

The fishing possibilities on the Big Horn River are endless, regardless of whether you’re an avid fly fisherman chasing trout or a warm-water fisherman looking for giant walleye or bass. Property ID: 5250700

and consists of 4,273 deeded acres. With over three miles of Sheep Creek frontage in a secluded setting and access to thousands of acres of national forest, the recreational value is unlike anything in the area. Property ID: 4418546

Pryor Creek Ranch

Elk Creek Wildlife

157± ACRES • $599,000

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA This ranch provides a unique opportunity for that buyer looking to

4 , 313± ACRES • $6 ,900,000 • FERGUS COUNTY, MONTANA

purchase a ranch conveniently located 10 miles outside of Billings,

The ranch boasts over five miles of Elk Creek which aids in the

Montana. Consists of approximately 157 acres, of which 46 acres are in

opportunity to harvest trophy bull elk—350 inches and up—as well as

a spring grain and 34 acres are in a flood-irrigated alfalfa/grass mix. A

quality mule deer and whitetail, sharptail grouse and an abundance of

unique building site gives way to a mile of cottonwood creek bottoms

pheasants. The house and shop are positioned perfectly overlooking

along Pryor Creek and productive fields. High recreational values for

lush Elk Creek meadows, while the remaining acreage provides

the avid hunter and the ability to tee off on a 36-hole golf course just

an abundance of grass with excellent range conditions suitable to

minutes from your property. Property ID: 5510683

grazing several hundred pairs. Property ID: 4418560

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Flat Willow Unit Two

C/N Ranch

5,591± ACRES • $4 ,643,050

5,000± ACRES • $4 , 800,000

MUSSELSHELL COUNTY, MONTANA

GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY, MONTANA

The Flat Willow Unit Two is a productive farm and ranch property

This property lies just outside of White Sulphur Springs, Montana,

that would make a great addition to a larger operation or a

and consists of 4,273 deeded acres. With over three miles of Sheep

standalone unit. This unit consists of 4,250 tilled acres of dry crop,

Creek frontage in a secluded setting and access to thousands of

CRP and hay production, 1,300 acres of native range and 41 acres

acres of national forest, the recreational value is unlike anything in

of BLM. Property ID: 5250812

the area. Property ID: 4760976

Meagher

Glantz Ranch

Meagher

The Bolstad Farm & Ranch

1,320± ACRES • $2,950,000 • CARBON COUNTY, MONTANA

2 , 286± ACRES • $1, 850,000 • FERGUS COUNTY, MONTANA

The Glantz Ranch is 880 deeded acres with over one mile of Red

Premier Intermountain Properties is excited to add a Central

Lodge Creek flowing through the property. Great water rights and an

Montana farm and ranch to our listing portfolio. The Bolstad Farm

irrigated feed base with excellent range conditions make this a very

and Ranch consists of 2,286 total acres, of which 1,050 acres are

good year-round operation for cattle or horses. The Glantz Ranch,

presently under cultivation and crop production. The remaining

with its close proximity to the Beartooth Mountain Range, provides

acres are native range and improved pasture, most of which is

stunning views from anywhere on the ranch. Property ID: 4423650

utilized as pasture or for hay production. Property ID: 4423654

Eagle Springs Ranch 407± ACRES • $2, 350,000

STILLWATER COUNTY, MONTANA Eagle Springs Ranch is conveniently located between Billings and Bozeman along Bridger Creek Road just three miles south of Interstate 90. One half mile of Bridger Creek flows through its 407 acres. Two large hay meadows lay adjacent to the tree-lined creek, and a stunning log home with over 10,000 square feet of living space overlooks a large spring-fed pond; other improvements include a f ive-stall horse barn and shop, a second home and a machine storage building. Property ID: 4423653

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Prospect Ranch 12,524± ACRES IN SCHLEICHER COUNTY, TEXAS The Prospect Ranch is positioned near the center of the Menard/Christoval/Eldorado triangle, which is an area where ranches of this size are seldom offered for sale. The ranch is adequately improved by an older rock construction home, frame barns and outbuildings and a nearly-new owner’s cabin with nearby storage building.

The ranch is extremely well watered by 12 windmills, two solar wells and four electric submersible wells. The ranch is very conservatively stocked with approximately 104 grown cows, 46 heifers, 10 bulls and over 1,000 Spanish nannie goats plus 49 billy goats. By running this type of operation, the cows have an abundance of palatable grasses, and the goats have a nearly perfect balance of live oak, agarito and other vegetation for browse. Quality ranches such as the Prospect Ranch are seldom offered for sale in this area of strong long-term ownerships.

The price includes all of the livestock, half of the owned minerals and half of the excutive leasing rights.

PROPERTY ID: 5511609 • $21,229,519

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headquarters ranch 3,805± ACRES IN CALLAHAN COUNTY, TEXAS $2,250 PER ACRE • PROPERTY ID: 4016422

It is seldom that opportunities such as this arise. Snyder Family Ranches offer a great location, scenery and good cover and vegetation for wildlife and cattle. Amenities such as the city waterline and electricity make the ranches even more desirable. Long-term ownership, quality ranches like this, with miles of live water, wellmaintained improvements and substantial minerals included, are hard to find, so this offering deserves your attention.

Dry Creek Ranch 3,100± ACRES IN PALO PINTO & JACK COUNTIES, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 5194825 • $7,750,000

The Dry Creek Ranch is considered to be a good livestock production ranch and has the added bonus of great location, good hunting and potential for long-term appreciation.

PPC Ridge Ranch 1,750± ACRES IN PALO PINTO COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 5152237 • $6,125,000

This is an outstanding hunting/cattle/recreational property located in Palo Pinto County. This great ranch is conveniently located an hour and a half from Fort Worth, Texas.

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Deep Creek Ranch 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

566± ACRES VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917335 350± ACRES SOLD, 216± ACRES UNDER CONTRACT. 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: $3,339,400 or $5,900 per acre

Moon Ranch 225± ACRES HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 5030862 Come see why this diverse property should be your next investment! Property boasts beautiful Lake Wales Ridge hills and gorgeous ponds stocked for fishing. Located in Sebring, Florida, with great access to major highways.

PRICE REDUCED—BRING OFFERS! $1,113,750 or $4,950 per acre

Cypress Lake Plantation 500± ACRES VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917320

Residential Development Land

SOLD. 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! $1,225,000 or $2,450 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). $9,711,000 or $6,500 per acre for both Parcel 1: $2,678,000; Parcel 2: $7,033,000

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

M A U R Y L . C A R T E R & A S S O C I AT E S , I N C . 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 41,320± acres and closed over $366 million in transactions (over 8,474± acres and $73,728,600 in 2017). Our core competencies include brokerage, land investments and land management.

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Ranging from 38 to 140 acres in Lincoln County, New Mexico, there are 11 premium ranch-style sites that have been created to optimize the natural beauty of the land. Owners will be able to choose from sites nestled in grassy meadows, on secluded ridgelines, amongst timber, along rolling hills or high atop rugged bluffs. There are expansive views of the Capitan mountains and Sierra Blanca to Nogal Peak. Underground utilities and private.

Seller financing available. Located only three miles from Capitan, New Mexico, and minutes from the resort Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Property ID: 4224424

WATERFRONT SANCTUARY

MORA RIVER ACREAGE

LOG CABIN IN THE MOUNTAINS

59± AC R E S • $259,000 L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

59.24± AC R E S • $650,000 M O R A CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

644.75± AC R E S • $1,400,000 L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

Enjoy access to public land, roaming wildlife and beautiful mountain views on this quiet waterfront sanctuary.

Unique adobe home and guest house situated on pristine organic fertile land with Mora river frontage.

Log cabin at the base of the Capitan Mountains adjoining national forest with elk permits.

Property ID: 3785064

Property ID: 5483856

Property ID: 5215354

TERRITORIAL HOME AND HORSE BARN

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY NEAR ALBUQUERQUE

ACREAGE IN THE EAST MOUNTAIN AREA

3.2± AC R E S • $625,000 L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

80± AC R E S • $440,000 B E R N A L I L LO CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

37.23± AC R E S • $261,000 B E R N A L I L LO CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

Luxury home on acreage with horse barn and stalls in Historic Village of Lincoln, New Mexico.

Paved frontage, ridge line views, electric and Entranosa Co-Op water available. Only 20 minutes from Albuquerque.

Prime real estate with paved frontage, a water well and a metal building with a concrete slab that is fully insulated.

Property ID: 4572347

Property ID: 3980859

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BLACK HILLS AREA PROPERTIES JIM PEDERSON, BROKER | (307) 746-2083 | ARNOLDREALTY.COM 505 WEST MAIN STREET, NEWCASTLE, WYOMING 82701

SPRING CREEK RANCH

BUCKHORN TRAIL RETREAT

AMERADA DIVIDE RANCH

A premier setting with 1,623 deeded acres and a 40-acre state lease. Live water, unparalleled privacy, an impressive Black Hills landscape and excellent wildlife habitat.

A first-rate Black Hills ranch. $4,700,000

Black Hills retreat with a custom home. Designed for entertaining with open living spaces and many extras. The two-level home has four bedrooms and six baths. A beautiful home in a pristine backdrop with a creek. $599,000

Hard-grass ranch with 17,147± acres, including 15,540± deeded acres and a 1,607± acre BLM permit. Trophy mule deer and excellent antelope habitat. Numerous water sources, two sets of corrals and a scale. $7,700,000

ROCKY ELK RANCH

OAK CREEK RETREAT

FRESH WATER RANCH

In the heart of elk country with 300+ class bull elk. 7,361 deeded acres plus 440 acres of state and BLM. Terrain ranges from creek bottoms to mountain tops with awesome views. Trophy elk and live water! $8,100,000

Impressive Black Hills property with live water and a one-of-a-kind home that combines maximum efficiency with detailed elegance. Many custom features throughout. Also, a bunkhouse, horse barn and 40’x120’ shop. $1,387,000

Wild and scenic ranch with live water, highway access, excellent wildlife habitat and incredible mountain scenery. New water projects and new fences. A top-quality Black Hills recreational holding. $7,300,000

1,623± ACRES SUNDANCE, WYOMING

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9450 BULLOCK ROAD

15.98± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $400,000

25.72± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $499,900

Residential development opportunity in the city of Sutherlin. Located in a developing area in the beautiful Umpqua Valley. • Property ID: 4844641

On Main Umpqua River with irrigation rights, boat access! South facing, suitable for a variety of agricultural uses. Shop/equipment shed. • Property ID: 5474977

201 TANGLEWOOD LANE

155 UPPER CA MP LOOP ROAD

Gated driveway leads you by the outdoor arena, barn, pond, and three pastures on the way to this remarkable home. • Property ID: 5416496

Craftsman Lodge nestled in private, gated, forested retreat with pond/trails. Vaulted open-beam ceiling with floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Guest quarters. • Property ID: 5574611

GOLDEN EAGLE VILLA

3641 GLENBROOK LOOP ROAD

One-of-a-kind estate with views over the Umpqua Valley. Open the door to elegance in this superbly crafted Mediterranean beauty. • Property ID: 5457575

Classic remodeled and updated farm home on acres of high-production agricultural ground with over a half-mile of Cow Creek frontage. • Property ID: 5457579

9.5± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $699,900

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

160± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $1,998,000

52.83± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $585,000

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DUKE FARM 163± Acres in Dickson County, Tennessee 45 minutes west of Nashville, this 163-acre farm has huge rolling pastures and pockets of nice trees. A custom four-bedroom home has views of a six-acre stocked lake with gazebo, dock and boat ramp. Bring your ski boat! Salt water pool, cabana,

underground steel-reinforced storm shelter, boat storage, 30’x30’ heated workshop and a mobile home on the back of the land. A small creek runs through the farm and connects to a large rock-bottom creek. A true adventure awaits!

$2,421,500 | PROPERT Y ID: 2778826

Office 615-263-4800

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ADAMS & VALLE Y COUNTIES, IDAHO

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Large timbered mountain range spanning a major drainage divide with 10 streams and rivers. Overlooks the town of McCall. Unique first-time offering.

With its abundant water and excellent grass for grazing, Bull Mountain Ranch is easily one of the best elk hunting ranches on the market.

30,912± DEEDED ACRES • $1,995 PER ACRE • PROPERTY ID: 5145525

11,827± DEEDED ACRES • $14,000,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4313540

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Conveniently located 35 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, this is a one-of-akind, stunningly beautiful, private, mountain timber ranch.

The Salmon River Mountain Ranch is a pristine jewel located along the infamous Salmon River and located near the quaint town of White Bird.

10,600± DEEDED ACRES • $10,296,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4620265

4,664± DEEDED ACRES • $3,980,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4238447

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Comprised of lush meadows, major ridgelines, timbered mountain sides and riparian areas. Clear Creek, a live fish bearing stream, flows through the property.

The Big Creek Ranch has three± miles of beautiful, Big Creek frontage.

Lush meadows and a variety of timber create a wonderful wildlife habitat.

4,140± DEEDED ACRES • $5,600,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4783977

853± DEEDED ACRES • $2,185,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4396579

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Cr a t e rL a keRe a lt yInc. 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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346± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon

212.71± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon

346 acres/325 irrigated plus drought well! Lovely 3,141-squarefoot country home and garage, three hay barns; one is steel construction, sized for indoor arena! Amazing shop with heated floor, office, laundry/restroom, storage loft and three tall doors. Feedlot with electronic scale, irrigation pond and equipment, fenced and cross fenced for cattle and crop rotation. Immaculate, productive, designed for ease of management! CLRInc.info/2975076

Ideal retreat for anglers, waterfowl hunting and horseback riding on adjacent state forest lands. The Wood River meanders for nearly a mile through the ranch, providing cover for brown and redband trout and duck ponds crafted for training retrievers. Irrigation for grazing 160± head of summer yearlings from Anna Creek. Twostory home, oversized garage, outbuildings, breathtaking Cascade Mountain views and Crater Lake Park nearby. CLRInc.info/2985915

Property ID: 4425850 | Offered at $1,820,000

Property ID: 5096716 | Offered at $1,600,000

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163.59± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon

106± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon

Beautiful open floor plan with top quality throughout the three-bedroom, two-bath home; Montana river rock stone fireplace by Vern Gerhart, rustic beams, oversize two-car garage and expansive cedar decks overlook valley. 129 acres of gravity flow irrigated pastures and triticale. 32 acres of manicured treed hillside is ideal for wintering and wildlife. Excellent horse and cattle setup with Powder River cattle working corral, hay storage, 74’x61’ metal barn with four stalls, tack room and vet room, topped off by 97’x224’ Powder River Panel arena and 55-foot round corral. CLRInc.info/2982191

One-quarter mile of deep water with boat access to Klamath Lake! 106 acres/96 irrigated with immaculate 2,411-square-foot redwood-sided home overlooking the river and Cascade Mountains. Vaulted open beam ceiling, massive rock fireplace, rock entry, tile floors, oak cabinets, huge master suite, oversized three-car finished garage. A second two-bedroom, one-bath home with enclosed porch and deck is perfect for family, hired hand or rental. Includes pole barn, loafing shed/garage, shop, seventower Valley pivot, pumps and wheel line. CLRInc.info/2969102

Property ID: 4673434 | Offered at $995,000

Property ID: 3630940 | Offered at $998,000

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WEYMOUTH PLANTATION Georgetown County, South Carolina $6,900,000 • 912± Acres • Property ID: 3799500 Waterfront on the Pee Dee River • Duck Impoundments • Mature Longleaf Pine • Quail Habitat

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Brunswick County, North Carolina $2,000,000 • 126± Acres Property ID: 5598586

Bamberg County, South Carolina $450,000 • 89± Acres Property ID: 5598569

Waterfront on the Cape Fear River • Mature Longleaf Pine Forest

Gentleman’s Farm • Farm House • Fishing Pond • Agricultural Fields & Mixed Forest

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Georgetown County, South Carolina $2,150,000 • 159± Acres Property ID: 5598531

Orangeburg County, South Carolina $2,500,000 • 271± Acres Property ID: 4535942

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Connect with nature. A pristine Rocky Mountain river. Aspen groves. A herd of elk. Wildflower meadows. A setting perfect for all types of outdoor recreation year-round: exceptional private fly-fishing on two miles of the undeveloped East River, miles of hiking trails, cross country skiing, equestrian facilities, adjacent to national forest. A lodge and guest house for immediate residency. Full-time ranch management. Only eight miles to historical downtown Crested Butte. Exhale. Relax. Live. Enjoy. . . .

Riverwalk home sites now available at $1.75 MilloN. For more info, videos & a free brochure visit: reserveCB.com/fullvideo

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W E LI V E T HE OU T DOOR S, W E SELL T HE OU T DOOR S. We specialize in all types of "outdoor" real estate including farms, ranches, cabins, timberland, waterfront and hunting and fishing properties. Licensed in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Nebraska.

HIGH-FENCED PROPERTY

WHITE CLIFFS R ANCH The White Cliffs Ranch is located on the east side of HWY 317 near the small community of White Cliffs in Sevier and Little River Counties. The ranch consists of 1,330 acres, all high fenced and contiguous, overlooking Millwood Lake. There is approximately 350 acres in open fields and the balance contains ponds, lakes, meadows and woods.

The ranch is located in the coastal plain on a large outcrop of Annona chalk rising out of the Little River floodplain (now Millwood Lake) from which the ranch derives it’s name, “White Cliffs.” Outstanding hunting opportunities for duck, deer, elk and other small game as well as great fishing in the private lakes and the

Lockesburg, Arkansas 1,330± Acres Under High Fence

adjoining 29,000-acre Millwood Lake. A public boat launch into the Little River is only one mile away.

One Mile Frontage on Millwood Lake Two Cabins | Farm Shop | Hay Barn Deer | Duck | Fishing | 22-Count Elk Herd White Cliffs Natural Area Commercial Hunting Club Possibilities $4,990,000 | $3,752 Per Deeded Acre

JO E Y B U RCH has a background in family farming and is an avid hunter

you are looking for farmland, hunting properties or a weekend retreat in the

in the Arkansas and Mississippi Flyways. He travels the region every day

Ozarks, Joey can assist you. Joey has won many tourism awards in the past

bringing together buyers and sellers of farmland and recreational properties

for designing agricultural tours for visitors to our area. Joey Burch is the

and is licensed in Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana and Mississippi. Whether

Principal Broker and one of the founders of Outdoor Properties, LLC.

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Selling Tennessee One Acre at a Time T im T hompson P remier R ealtors. com

148 5th Avenue North, Franklin, Tennessee 37064 | (615) 790-8884

Spectacular Estate

Equestrian Estate

15.58± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 5479972 | Price: $1,899,900

24.37± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 4515578 | Price: $999,900

Gated home nestled in the hills of Mid-TN offering 10,845± square feet, spiral staircase, double front and back porches, stocked pond, creek, horse barn with shop and loft. Contact Tim Thompson, 615.207.3295 or Brent Thompson, 615.207.3305.

This horse farm features a renovated 4,500-square-foot farmhouse, three barns with 10 stalls, tractor shed, workshop, lighted riding arena, creek, multiple pastures and paddocks. Contact Tim Thompson, 615.207.3295 or Tess Singer, 615.207.3296.

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Fabulous Location

186± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 5474756 | Price: $2,899,900

159± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 5479856 | Price: $7,999,900

Incredible setting and living space merge with this unique three-bedroom loaded with fabulous features and finishes and an outdoor paradise with wide, year-round creek, waterfalls, pond, rustic gazebo, barn and more. Contact Tim Thompson, 615.207.3295.

This dream farm has it all—large ponds, creek, rolling hills, great mix of trees and pasture, barn, views, road frontage on two roads and great development potential with a super convenient location. Contact Tim Thompson, 615.207.3295.

Excellent Potential

Amazing Hilltop Oasis

200± Acres in Maury County, Tennessee Property ID: 5372516 | Price: $999,900

93± Acres in Lincoln County, Tennessee Property ID: 5266417 | Price: $631,900

Marketable timber on this 200+ acre heavily wooded tract. Excellent potential for development or resort; mixed terrain with springs and creeks. In Maury County near Franklin and Leiper’s Fork. Contact Chuck Simpson, 615.973.9986.

Incredible views abound from this one-level custom build with in-ground pool. Enclosed RV barn and machine shed. Gorgeous 20+ acre level meadow with year-round stream. Contact Chuck Simpson, 615.973.9986.

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EL RANCHO ESCONDIDO

CASILLAS BROTHER COMPLEX

600± ACRES IN SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

66± ACRES IN SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

El Rancho Escondido is 600 acres of central California ranch within 50 minutes of Carmel and San Jose. Huge potential and great income, adjacent to city limits, just minutes from town. $5,944,444 • Property ID: 983300

Three parcels adjacent to Highway 25 bypass. Two houses on the McCloskey side. Houses, packing house, office and storage on the Santa Ana side. Class I soil, good water and great climate. $4,999,994 • Property ID: 983330

THE SANTOS FARM

THE ROBBA FARM

18± ACRES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

33± ACRES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

Class I soil with two exceptional updated homes, two good wells and three character dairy barns. You can grow almost any vegetable, grapes, olives or lavender, just five minutes east of Gilroy. $1,498,894 • Property ID: 3107026

Currently used for row crops, corn, peppers and tomatoes, but could also be used for vines or an orchard. Adjacent to Highway 101 and about 30 minutes south of San Jose, this farm is in a great location. $1,388,883 • Property ID: 1173299

Providing Comprehensive Real Estate Services to Home Buyers and Sellers

PAGE WELTON (408) 857-6075 PageWelton@ColdwellBanker.com

PAGEWELTON.COM

JUST SOUTH OF TOWN

JUST WEST OF HOLLISTER

18± ACRES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

52± ACRES IN SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

This 18-acre parcel has been blessed with class I soil and plentiful water in a Mediterranean climate. Electricity is on the property, and telephone is in the street. Many potential uses. $999,999 • Property ID: 983454

The views are incredible. Almost level on the bottom and raised just enough on the ridge to have views of the valley and Fremont’s Peak. Paved county road. Water and electricity are on the property. $649,946 • Property ID: 3899522

950 Tennant Station, Morgan Hill, California 95037

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GABE SWINFORD, BROKER ASSOCIATE Gabe@SwinfordRealtyLLC.com | SwinfordRealtyLLC.com 573.783.8231 OFFICE | 573.225.0374 CELL

HIGH VALLEY RANCH

High Valley Ranch is a premier lifestyle

the amenities for short or extended visits.

property in the Midwest. 627 unique acres

This active cattle ranch hosts a highly

boast beautiful views of one of Missouri's

productive rotational grazing system, three

highest valleys from the vantage of a

barns, three cattle working facilities and

custom, log hybrid home. Featuring 9,000±

abundant water sources with four wells, six

square feet of living space, five bedrooms,

ponds and a year-round spring. Lying in the

four-and-a-half baths, custom kitchen,

heart of the Mark Twain National Forest, this

master suite, library, art gallery, game room

amazing ranch offers many recreational

and custom bar with all the character and

opportunities. Located in the St. Francois

unique finishes you might expect from a

Mountains, near multiple state parks and

home of this caliber. The log guest cabin lies

100 miles south of St. Louis, this offering is

adjacent to the main home and provides

truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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627± ACRES IRON COUNTY, MISSOURI $2,995,000 5 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHS GUEST CABIN & POOL PROPERTY ID: 5566489

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BU F FA L OR E A LT Y L L C .C OM Dolly Belus • (307) 751-8261 • DollyBelus@msn.com 294 North Main Street • Buffalo, Wyoming 82834

W BA R D R A NC H RANCHING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING The W Bar D Ranch is a unique ranch in that it is zoned for both ranching and development purposes. Located at the edge of Sheridan, Wyoming, it has approximately 540 acres of urban residential, 350 acres of rural residential and 2,510 acres of agricultural land, totaling 3,400 deeded acres. Approximately 70 acres are irrigated. A year-round stream and several reservoirs make this property a well-rounded ranch and create amazing views for potential building sites.

Minerals that are owned are included.

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Elkheart Cliffs Ranch is located on the southernmost tip of the Paunsaugunt Plateau which begins from Bryce Canyon and extends down to the property. This may be the most unique property for sale in Southern Utah, in terms of privacy and beauty. The property encompasses 1,280 acres atop a broad mesa framed by 1,000-foot dramatic cliffs. The property limits span from canyon to canyon and can only be accessed through your gate. There is no other private land beyond the property entrance, and it is surrounded by roughly 1,800 acres of public lands for hiking and exploring.

The property includes a Kiva-style custom lodge, bunkhouse, shower house and a large shop.

The property is accessed via a six-mile, well-graded dirt road with cattle guards allowing the intermediate gates to remain open for easy access. This is a Kane County Class B road system that is maintained twice per year by the county.

The closest house is seven miles away.

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Craig Linthicum, Associate Broker/Realtor CraigLinthicum.com | Craig.Linthicum@gmail.com | 410-822-6665 (ext. 402) | 410-726-6581 (cell) View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/45487 | Property Videos l.ead.me/BensonMangold

Southwind Maryland Dorchester County 214± Acres $4,250,000

Southwind is a gated waterfront estate located on a point in the "Heart of the Chesapeake Bay" on 214± acres overlooking Hudson Creek with 2.5± miles of water frontage. This property features a stunning custom five-bedroom manor house, five-bedroom guest house, barn, workshop, four ponds, two docks, waterfowl blinds and deer stands. Total of five parcels including sweeping lawns, gardens, meadows, farmland, wetlands and wooded acreage. This is a great hunting property

Property ID: 5259407

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BIEDERMANREALESTATE.COM Tom Biederman, Broker | 859.312.0606 | TVBiederman@gmail.com

1, 025± A CRE S Bourbon County, Kentucky $ 11, 750, 000

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XALAPA FARM

2308 North Middletown Road, Paris, Kentucky

Xalapa Farm is one of the most stunning and beautiful estates in Kentucky. Over 1,025 acres, it was built in the early 20th century as entrepreneur Edward F. Simms’ vision to create a self-sufficient farm. The property was purchased in 2007 from the founding family by the current owners who began restoring the property to its original glory. Exceptional improvements include the historic brick and stone main residence, Buckner House, along with an expansive five-bedroom log residence,

stone Gardener’s House, modern office, tennis court, swimming pool, extensive gardens and park-like settings.

The property has been used for decades as a top-quality equine facility and includes broodmare barns, yearling barns, a historic stone training barn with adjacent one-mile training track . . . and much more! The entire property has been carefully renovated and is in pristine condition, ready to continue as a place of pride for its next fortunate owner.

B I L L M A C K E Y . C O M Bill Mackey Broker/Appraiser | 307.690.6879 | bmackey11@gmail.com

4,540± ACRES HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA

$19,999,000 PROPERTY ID: 5509903

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Prairie Oaks Ranch

xquisite ongoing cattle ranch consisting

Georgia, Pecky Cypress board paneling, custom faux

of 4,540± acres, four horse barns, three

plaster walls, antique front door, custom handmade

enclosed shops, one shavings barn,

ironwork, custom handmade trim, travertine marble

three equipment sheds and one hay barn. All pastures

master bath with steam room shower. Custom kitchen

equipped with well water and troughs. Miles of

cabinets with black marble tops. Triple garage with

wooded pasture fencing and wooden horse paddocks,

three storage rooms, yard sprinkler system, alarm

riding ring, breaking pen, and 13+ miles of cleared

system, two fireplaces, built-in porch charcoal grill

riding rails along Big Prairie Creek with deer hunting

area. Custom oak plank-board floor in screened

shooting houses. Game plots and quarter-mile clay

porch adjoining sun deck. Custom rosewood master

race track with four legend race cars. Four stocked

bedroom office cabinets, large laundry room with

fishing lakes and two bridges crossing Big Praire Creek.

office and custom distressed beadboard cabinets with

Paved main entrance and service entrance with paved

marble tops. In addition to the main house, there is a

road continuing to the main shop area. Electronic main

four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath guest house.

ornamental iron gate; service gate at the entrance.

There are approximately 775 acres of mature

The main house is a 5,000± square-foot custom-

hardwood timber. The cattle list consists of 550 head

built, pine, square log home by Hearthstone Homes

cross-bred cows, 40 head bulls (Hereford and Angus),

(Tennessee). The house has a commercial-grade metal

450 head calves (to deliver in October) and 40 head

roof, three bedrooms, two full baths, two half baths.

Brahma cows. The extensive equipment list is available

Heart pine floors harvested from an old cotton gin in

upon request.

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Black Hills Hidden Treasures!

IF YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIVE IN THE BLACK HILLS, YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH!

Stonemeadow Elk Ranch & “Wayback Inn” 730 ACRES | CUSTER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA | $1,700,000 | MLS#58446 Turnkey operation! Own your very own elk herd and cabin/lodge “Wayback Inn.” 40± elk on fully-fenced 680 acres with USFS on nearly three sides.

Plus, Caretaker’s home on 50 acres, barn and many possibilities await. Elk herd has some of the longest genetics in the U.S. Land is beautiful with lots of open rolling lands and some green hills. Plenty of ravines and canyons for the Elk to roam.

Executive Estate in Box Canyon

Surrounded by Black Hills Natl. Forest

Perfect Hobby Ranch

70 ACRES | HERMOSA, SOUTH DAKOTA CUSTOM-BUILT | 7,985-SQUARE-FOOT | BARN $1,990,000 | MLS# 56389

240 ACRES | HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA COPPER MOUNTAIN RANCH $1,680,000 | MLS# 53099

106 ACRES | RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA SIX PASTURES | OUTBUILDINGS $990,000 | MLS# 58263

Rare Opportunity–Complete Seclusion

Black Hills Best Kept Secret

Beautiful Place to Hang Your Heart

160 ACRES | HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA HEALY CREEK RANCH $850,000 | MLS# 57396

2 ACRES | KEYSTONE, SOUTH DAKOTA LAKOTA LAKES COMMUNITY $1,799,000 | MLS# 58188

163 ACRES | HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA INDOOR RIDING ARENA $1,700,000 | MLS# 56551

You Gotta Have Faith!

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Gold Pan Ranch 365± ACRES IN PARK COUNTY, COLORADO

The mountain horse property you have been looking for! 346 contiguous acres, pond and a live stream; irrigation water can be taken out of the stream as this ranch has some water rights.

Two hours from a major airport (COS) on paved roads. Deer, antelope and a lot of elk live on the property. Excellent grass; it has been very well managed. Views of Pikes Peak. You can get around the ranch in a vehicle easily, but a better property for horseback riding is hard to imagine.

Horse facilities at present are minimal, but there is plenty of room for arenas, barns and whatever else you might desire. Easy property to ride on. Irrigation system has just been upgraded.

Adjacent land is available.

PROPERTY ID: 5567012 • $1,500,000

McIntyre Ranch

Bar Open A K Ranch

rock formations, this rural ranch has both sloping hillsides and

very nice topography, several building sites, several springs and

level meadows, a spring, lake and lots of wildlife. This property

an unbelievable view. Comprised of several mining claims, so a lot

has a lot of potential.

of development potential. Excellent grazing, super horse property.

640± ACRES IN PARK COUNTY, COLORADO With 360-degree mountain views that include Pikes Peak and

PROPERTY ID: 5567639 • $1,500,000

200± ACRES IN TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO

This is a great hunting property with easy county road access,

PROPERTY ID: 5567706 • $800,000

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Crane River Ranch Along the banks of the Platte River, this property is a sportsman's paradise, being home to numerous wildlife and offering tremendous opportunity to hunt waterfowl, upland game and deer. This ranch consists of sub-irrigated pasture, hayable meadow, gravity irrigated cropland and river accretion.

Featuring a modern 2,083-square-foot home, this private yet centrally located property offers a total of 374 acres. Additional amenities include a Morton barn, stocked fishing pond and shooting range.

Plenty of outdoor space for Summer entertaining and Fall and Winter hunting with spectacular views of nature and agriculture.

374± ACRES IN BUFFALO COUNTY, NEBRASKA – $1,650,000

We are offering a rare opportunity to purchase a property that offers country living, hunting amenities and livestock, hay and crop production income!

For additional information, view a detailed brochure on our website, www.AgriAffiliates.com, or to set up an appointment to view the property, contact Bart Woodward in our Kearney office at (308) 234-4969.

Agri Affiliates, Inc. Kearney BART WOODWARD, AGENT Bart@AgriAffiliates.com

Property ID: 5573850

AGRIAFFILIATES.COM

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Rural Hastings Retreat

40± ACRES IN ADAMS COUNTY, NEBRASKA – $1,249,000

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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a tremendous estate within an easy drive of Hastings, Nebraska, and yet located in a quiet, secluded location.

Located on 40± acres with fenced pasture and numerous recreational opportunities. Property features include: 6,256-square-foot log cabin-sided home (lodge pole white pine from Montana); 2,568-square-foot walkout basement; three-level deck with tremendous views; underground sprinklers; five bedrooms, five bathrooms; master suite with walk-in closet; heated tile floors; three-story elevator; three-car insulated garage; numerous appliances and furnishings including a pool table and foosball table; exercise, theatre, recreation rooms and a wet bar; tornado/safety shelter; alarm system; 77’x70’ heated Morton building with horse stalls; two ponds with zipline, dock and sand volleyball court; hook-ups plumbed in for in-ground pool; supplemental HVAC, water and septic systems.

For additional information, view a detailed brochure on our website, www.AgriAffiliates.com, or to set up an appointment to view the property, contact Adam Pavelka in our Hastings office at (402) 519-2777.

5115 Chatham Road | Henry County, Virginia | 260± ACres One-of-a-kind property in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in scenic Henry County, Virginia. This stunning property features 260± acres of privacy and your very own 27+ acre lake! There are 40± acres of rolling lush fields, 40 acres of loblolly pines and 150 acres of mature hardwoods. The custom-built home has upgraded finishes throughout including white oak flooring, granite countertops, cherry cabinets, double ovens, gas cooktop, oversized stone fireplace, exposed beams, incredible master suite with a fabulous bath, closet with built-in drawers and shelves. A screened porch with a second stone fireplace overlooks the self-cleaning saltwater pool and lake. There is also a whole-house generator. Additional buildings on the property include a 24’x64’ shop, 20’x12’ shed and a barn.

$1,850,000 | MLS# 132178 Edd Martin, Owner/Broker | eddmartin@centurylink.net | (276) 952-5008 | valandsales.com PROPERTY VIDEOS

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HAYDEN RANCH

HALLIGAN HILLS RANCH

COLD SPRINGS RANCH

764± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA

3,003± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA

3,350± ACRES IN MADISON COUNTY MONTANA

This historic cattle ranch takes advantage of sprinkler irrigation. Selway slough emerges at the north end of the ranch and flows into the famed McCoy Spring Creek. This property comes equipped with all livestock handling facilities including barns, corrals and manager’s quarters.

Whitetail, waterfowl and recreational paradise!

Serves as the monument to the northeast entry into the famed Centennial Valley. The Halligan Hills portion of the property consists of towering hills, large meadows and adequate stock water.

The river portion of the property consists of 240± acres astride the Red Rock River, with both sides of the river for three-quarter± miles. A truly must see!

Less than 25 minutes from Bozeman, Montana.

Nowhere in southwest Montana will you find the privacy, views and solace inherent of this offering.

Along with being one of the finest elk properties we have ever listed, solid consideration to agriculture and being a stone’s throw from Madison River, this property offers something for buyers of all criteria.

Property ID: 5509689 • $5,999,000

Property ID: 5232771 • $2,375,000

Property ID: 3980422 • $4,495,000

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LAND AUCTIONS & LAND FOR SALE 4 Acres

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40 Acres

4± Acres Canadian County, Oklahoma

158± Acres Kingfisher County, Oklahoma

40± Acres Major County, Oklahoma

Commercial properties. Location overlooks the city of El Reno. Property sits on a four-lane highway frontage with four entries into property. City water and sewer and electric already established.

The land is currently all in good pasture with good perimeter/cross fencing, 4050 barn, water well and electric service. The property has good access with blacktop road on the west and county road on the north.

Amazing country home with room for horses.

Offers unique and spacious living areas for entertaining guests from an outdoor pool to having 40 acres and a shop to complete this one-of-a-kind property!

PRICE : $3,500,000

AUCTION DATE : JUNE 22, 2018, 10AM

PRICE : $899,900

PROPERT Y ID : 5254071

PROPERT Y ID : 5450704

PROPERT Y ID : 4687286

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2609 North Van Buren, Enid, Oklahoma 73703

MLS# 9213396

The Ranch 20± Acres

Galveston County, Texas $850,000

This gorgeous log home offers a spacious master bedroom downstairs, mud/utility room, amazing wood-lined walls with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that is breathtaking, one additional bedroom downstairs and one bedroom upstairs with guest bathroom. The windows from the house look over a horseman's/cattleman's dream. This paradise offers a 150'x300' arena with 10-foot return alley, covered roping boxes and chutes,

covered steer pen, 12'x24' hay barn with leanto, a 40'x72' barn with six stalls, concrete floors, wood/metal stall doors with pull out water and feed bins/hay manger, tack room, half bathroom, warm water wash rack, fly spray system, warm-up pen in the back with four bay doors. Self-watering troughs in several pastures/traps, cross fenced for horses and cattle, dog grooming area with runs and kennels, chicken coop and more!

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O'NEILL LAND, LLC • SWRANCHES.COM • TIMOTHY JOHN O’NEILL, BROKER (575) 376-2341 • LAND@SWRANCHES.COM • VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: LANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER/1891

8,880.8± ACRES IN HARDING & MORA COUNTIES, NEW MEXICO

Wagon Mound Ranch

8,880.8± Total Acres, 4,927± Deeded, 1,336.8 State Lease, 2,617± Kiowa Grazing Lease.

A substantial holding with good mix of grazing land and broken country above the west rim of the Canadian River. Has modern water system with drinkers in main pastures supplementing mix of dirt tanks; located 17 miles east of Wagon Mound off pavement then three miles on county road. Two-bedroom historic house, once a stage stop. Wildlife includes antelope, mule deer and some elk. $2,710,000 • Property ID: 4464664

77.5± ACRES IN COLFAX COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Miami Horse Heaven

Very private. Approximately 4,800-square-foot, double walled, adobe, fourbedroom, three-bathroom home with many custom and green-build features, 77.5± deeded acres with water rights, large seven-stall barn, insulated metal shop with own septic and large hay barn/equipment shed. Great investment on front range. You could not build it for this. $1,375,000 • Property ID: 5526965

HINZ AUCTION & REALTY JIMMIE HINZ | 580.774.4644 BRANDON HINZ | 580.774.7396 JIM HINZ | 580.774.8467

A premier Southwestern Okalama hunting location.

Has deer, turkey, quail and waterfowl in abundance.

An excellent opportunity to obtain a hunting club paradise–corporate retreat–family retreat.

Pictures, Video & Sale | hinzauction.com & facebook.com/hinzauction Broker participation accepted. Contact Hinz Auctioneers for details.

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

COMANCHE SPRINGS RANCH | 93± ACRES IN GREER COUNTY, OKLAHOMA CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

APPROX. 93-ACRE RANCH

THE MAIN RANCH HOUSE

SECOND HOME

2 Hours from OKC 2.5 Hours to Amarillo 3.5 Hours to Dallas/Fort Worth 4 Hours to Tulsa 5 Hours to Midland/Odessa

Native Grasses | Lots of Timber Spring-Fed Pond Only Feet from the North Fork of the Red River Adjoins the 3,600-Acre Altus-Lugert WMA

Over 3,500 Square Feet 3-Story | 4 Large Bedrooms 3.5 Bath | In-Ground Pool

Excellent Care-Taker's Residence 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths

LARGE BARN 40'x90' | Concrete Floor

Also selling full line of farm machinery and two households full of inventory.

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Brevard Of fice 66 S. Broad St. Brevard, NC 28712 828.883.Home

Paul Wilander

828.577.1666 $2,500,000

THE MAYFLY LODGE

MLS 3219301

THE MAYFLY LODGE on the West Fork of the French Broad River is a woodsman’s dream. 92 acres of pristine mountain land adjoining Pisgah National Forest and the Trout-filled West Fork River. Overlooking the river is a Canadian Pine log home with eastern cedar interior and accents. Property Videos l.ead.me/LookingGlass

50-Acre Farm

Eight-House Chicken Farm

50± Acres in Adair County, Oklahoma | $1,500,000

78.91± Acres in Adair County, Oklahoma | $2,650,000

Here is a gentleman’s farm! Old-style farmhouse constructed in 2016 with the charm of yesterday but the open features and pleasant spaces of today. Beautiful vaulted wood ceiling in the living room, real whiskey barrel sink base in the master bath, rustic accents throughout. And the farm has an income from a Vital Farms contract ($150K annual gross), two acres of blueberries and an acre of blackberries which will pay well when the plants begin mature production. Schedule your private tour soon! Property ID: 5094347

Pasture-raised eggs are the rage and present a great opportunity! And you won't find any farms quite like this one—eight barns built from 2014–2015 grossing over $400,000 annually with current contract. Expenses are very low, making this operation highly profitable. Cross fencing and rotational grazing set this farm to run 250 stockers through last year as well. There is one stocked pond on the farm and an NRCS freeze-proof stock tank also. The single-wide mobile has been nicely remodeled. Property ID: 5399935

T WINOAKSRE ALT YINC.COM

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Ontario Estate A beautiful Grand Victorian in the Italianate style only two years

new sitting in the shadows of the Niagara Escarpment rock face with views of Rattlesnake Point and Mt. Nemo Bluffs. Nestled on 34+ acres of farmland, this majestic home awaits your arrival. Tucked

behind a stone wall and wrought iron gates, the extensive treed

drive brings you to the residence with finishes that will dazzle you.

Truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece featuring three comfortable floors of living space for two families/nannies/teens, ceilings 12-

feet high, rich hardwood on every level, very comfortable family

kitchen and a master bedroom with a modern luxury ensuite.

Includes a beautiful century barn with parking for 10–20 cars and storage. School buses from private to public, surrounded by golf courses and incredible riding stables. It’s a dream—a must see.

34± ACRES IN BURLINGTON, ONTARIO ~ $5,300,000

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