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N E VA DA’ S I N D E P E N D E N C E VA L L E Y FA R M & R A N C H H A S I T A L L— A G R I C U LT U R A L P R O D U C T I V I T Y, R E C R E AT I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S , A B U N D A N T WAT E R A N D SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP ENERGY AND MINERALS

SPECIAL EDITION WESTERN WINTER PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH EQUESTRIAN WINTER WONDERL AND THE LONG WINTER OF L AUR A INGALL S WILDER WINTER HORSE CARE and much more...

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Located in Northeast Nevada, the Independence Valley Farm & Ranch is a spectacular property with endless natural resources. Currently operating as a farm and cattle ranch, it includes over 47,700 deeded acres with an adjacent BLM grazing allotment of more than 100,000 acres. This property has incredible potential for development of oil, gold and geothermal opportunities, in addition to its farming and ranching operations. The expansive vistas of high mountain basins, covered in an abundance of wheat grass, and the seemingly endless landscape are best described as immense.

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52 INDEPENDENCE FARM & R ANCH A decade ago, the partners in the Pequop Conservancy started to aggregate and develop Nevada’s Independence Valley and North Pequop Mountains. The Independence Valley Farm and Ranch offers seclusion and access. The property is located near the intersection of I-80 and Highway 93, which optimizes automobile travel as well as commodity transport.

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M U LT I - F A R M O F F E R I N G This multi-farm opportunity includes Jessen Farm, Wegener farm and Eastern Colorado Irrigated Farm, all within 30 miles of each other along the Nebraska and Colorado state lines. Together, these farms include 15,576 deeded acres and 3,840 acres of school lease acres, totaling 19,416 acres. Good water, excellent soils, turnkey infrastructure, multiple homes and great access to markets makes this a very rare offering. (following page 48)

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PINE RANCH This 9,494-acre ranch boasts a 7,000-square-foot home, 4,000-square-foot lodge and a pool complex that is the envy of most major resorts.

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DEFINING SUCCESS Pat Doyle, the new managing director of LandLeader, defines success for himself and the network of exclusive real estate professionals the same way.

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I’d been watching the weather forecast like a hawk, hoping for a huge snow fall to happen that would last for a few days so I could get some nice winter photos taken. But what I ended up with, was much more than I could have ever imagined!

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32 ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH: A HISTORY Oh what sport to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight! Perhaps no sound signals the winter holiday season in America more than a spirited rendition of the song “Jingle Bells.”

34 FROSTBOUND Forty degrees below? Storm after storm? Months without respite from the cold? Sounds familiar. At least I can go skiing or get to the grocery store.

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20 TRENDS Unique winter items curated especially for the discriminating land aficionado

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Five fabulous properties that caught our Magazine Team’s eye on the Land.com network

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WINTER HORSE CARE With the right horse-health care, horses are built to weather winter.

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D E A L I N G W I T H D I F F I C U LT C L I E N T S In wildlife-based enterprises, the company personnel often live with the clients for several days, amplifying the challenges of testy patrons.

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Starting on Page 130 Chase Brothers Properties

Starting on Page 90 American Farm + Ranch

Starting on Page 102 Clark Company Ranch Real Estate

Starting on Page 143 Arnold Realty Inc.

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Starting on Page 159

Lippard Auctioneers

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Peoples Company

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Texas Ranches for Sale

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Starting on Page 87

Lone Eagle Land Brokerage

Starting on Page 113

Ranchline

Starting on Page 152

Tim Thompson Premier Realtors

Starting on Page 120 Harrigan Land Company, LLC

Starting on Page 142 Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc.

Starting on Page 118 Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty Darlinda Baldinger

Starting on Page 124 Joan Pletcher Real Estate Network

Starting on Page 80

Mirr Ranch Group

Starting on Page 110

Superior Land Network

Starting on Page 134

Starting on Page 159

Todd Henon Properties

Twin Oaks Realty, Inc.

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Olathe

177

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Conejos

287.7

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Ouray

275

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2.61

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Crawford

250

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Ouray

400

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Kenai Peninsula

8.84

136

Custer

1,247

153

Phillips

1,920

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24.55

136

Custer

2,085

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168.44

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Delta

2,307

110

Ridgway

110.51

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Dolores

345.92

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Ridgway

1,681

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1,285

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Ridgway

2,495

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132

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Pitkin

1,241

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Douglas

41

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Eagle Eagle

4,191

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Rio Blanco

27,566

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6,033

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Rio Grande

111.35

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Fremont

10,800

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Routt

1,388

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Colusa

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6,100

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Routt

2,126

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Fresno

1,963

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Gateway

2,151

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Sedgewick

309

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150

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Steamboat Springs

6.48

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Mendocino

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Steamboat Springs

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Gunnison

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Steamboat Springs

38.78

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Gunnison

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Steamboat Springs

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San Benito

1,855

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55.28

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Huerfano

295

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101.19

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108.29

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Jackson

3,793

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San Diego

333.54

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Las Animas

3,134

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San Luis Obispo

1,230

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Las Animas

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Elko

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Malad

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Elko

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4,140

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Humboldt

10,427

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Crook

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Pershing

2,300

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Pershing

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Douglas

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Douglas

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2,000

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2,200

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Lincoln

14.39

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Klamath

5,515

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Lincoln

160

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Klamath

15,620

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Lincoln

291.8

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106.55

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644.75

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Prineville

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Lincoln

24,442

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Mora

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Sisters

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Beaverhead

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Otero

17,800

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Union

7,508

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Beaverhead

3,003

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Rio Arriba

2,874

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Wheeler

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Cascade

1,994

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Rio Arriba

16,309

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Choteau

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San Miguel

232

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Dawson

850

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San Miguel

1,040

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Deer Lodge

3,727

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San Miguel

1,054

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Custer

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5,610

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San Miguel

2,036

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Hettinger

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Hill City

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Hot Springs

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Pamlico

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Yellowstone

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Sampson

6,218

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Buffalo

374

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Morrill

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320

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Detroit

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615

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Sheridan

1,945

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Kendall

150

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475

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11,071

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160

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Sundance

1,623

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12,524

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199

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1,280

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129

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Aladdin

186

143

Albany

4,042

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Albany

26,046

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Big Horn

83,604

120

17,147

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Cody

160

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Converse

376

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Hot Springs

2,505

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Johnson

1,065

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2,124

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Newcastle

3,669

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Newcastle

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Park

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Park

15,000

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Platte Sheridan

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Agri Affiliates, Inc.

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Mason Morse Ranch Company

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Allie Bear Real Estate

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Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc.

142

American Farm + Ranch

90

Mirr Ranch Group

66, 80

Arnold Realty Inc.

143

Mossy Oak Properties NM Ranch & Luxury, LLC

137

Beaverhead Home & Ranch Real Estate

157

Mossy Oak Properties of Alaska - Kenai

136

Blue Mountain Realtors

90

Outdoor Properties LLC

C21 Farm & Ranch Harvey Properties

90

Outdoor Properties of Nevada

California Outdoor Properties

49, 94

Peoples Company

129 150

Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty

116

Plantation Properties & Land Investments, LLC

Chas. S. Middleton and Son

126

Powers Land Brokerage

Chase Brothers Properties

130

Preferred Properties

Clark Company Ranch Real Estate

102

Premier Intermountain Properties

Clift Land Brokers

90

149 53, 92

Premier Ranch Properties

91 93 119 96

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

154

Rainco Farms

61

Compass | Suzanne Perkins

139

Ranch Aspects | Coldwell Banker Mason Morse

98

Corder and Associates

92

Crater Lake Realty, Inc.

147

Ranchline

113

Realty Services of Eastern Carolina, Inc.

158

Dakota Plains Realty

93

Red Hawk Realty

156

Deitra Robertson Real Estate, Inc.

90

Republic Ranches

138

Donat/Goodwin/Sledzik Group Landmark Sothebys International Realty

62

Sartain’s Heritage Properties

93

Fay Ranches Inc.

140

Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty | Darlinda Baldinger

118

Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC

145

Superior Land Network

110

FSBO | Chris Odekerken

151

Superior Town & Country Realty

Harrigan Land Company, LLC

120

Swan Land Company

Hayden Outdoors

92

Hunt Real Estate

141

Jacobs Properties

90

Taylor Land Investments Team Murphy Realty, LLC | M4 Ranch Group Texas Ranch Brokers

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Joan Pletcher Real Estate Network

124

Texas Ranches for Sale

132

Joe B. Houchens Auctioneers, Inc.

158

The Chickering Company, Inc.

144

Jon Kohler & Associates Keller Williams Central Oregon Keller Williams Umpua Valley Land and Wildlife

92

The WestOne Group

60

Tim Thompson Premier Realtors LLC

152

Todd Henon Properties

134

Triangle Realty

111

146 58, 93

LandLeader

48, 49, 92

Legacy Lands, LLC

90

Twin Oaks Realty, Inc.

159

United Country Real Estate | UC Ranch Properties

153

Lewis Realty | Keller Williams Black Hills

155

Whitney Land Company

Lippard Auctioneers

159

Wilks Ranch Brokers

Lone Eagle Land Brokerage

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WISHING FOR SOMETHING SNOW MORE Sunset from my deck on a dazzling Colorado December evening

IT IS THE LIFE OF THE CRYSTAL , THE ARCHITECT OF THE FLAKE, THE FIRE OF THE FROST, THE SOUL OF THE SUNBEAM. THIS CRISP WINTER AIR IS FULL OF IT.”

—John Burroughs

In this issue, we’re exploring the glittering winter wonderland that is America.

Bells will be jingling as we take a historical side trip that showcases the history of the one-horse sled. Horses, whether they’re pulling sleighs and sleds or resting from their warm season pursuits, need a little extra winter-time TLC. We’ve got that covered too.

Of course, sometimes “the weather outside is frightful,” but hopefully it will not approach that of the winter of 1880–81, one of the nation’s worst on record. America’s favorite pioneer girl, Laura Ingalls Wilder, was 13 years old when she lived through it with her family in De Smet, South Dakota. Her recollections form the basis of her novel, The Long Winter.

Photographer Anett Mindermann, who specializes in capturing the equestrian lifestyle, lets us peek over the fence at a horse ranch the morning after Mother Nature blanketed the Sierras with fresh snow. My favorite image from that day graces our cover.

And, then there’s the beauty of the American west in winter as seen through the lens of photographer Chris Douglas. Working cowboys, bighorn sheep and more against the backdrop of snowy mountains. . . .

Don’t miss any of our winterland destinations.

And while you’ve got the magazine open, I suggest you do a little shopping for you and your family. In our pages, you’ll find the nation’s premier rural properties. Places with room to roam. Places where wildlife, not people, are your neighbors. Places where you and yours can gather to celebrate life year-round.

Tom Alexander Publisher

Lauret Jarvis Editor-in-Chief & Creative Director

Speaking of celebrating, I’m not dreaming of a white Christmas, but experiencing one— for the first time ever. Although we’ve had a home in Colorado for 13 years and lived here full-time since 2014, we’ve always returned home to Mississippi for Christmas.

Now Mississippi is beautiful during the holidays, but it’s evergreen. Think glossy magnolias and majestic live oaks. Splashes of white come from antebellum homes, crisp vintage linens on antique sideboard, porcelain bowls of mashed potatoes during a Christmas Day feast and, of course, Santa’s beard. While bells jingle and choirs sing, there is no snow.

This year my daughter, who now has two daughters of her own, one aged two years and the other aged two months, asked if we could celebrate the holidays without a cross-country trip. In her mind’s eye, she envisioned her babies swaddled in footed pajamas waking up in their own home to experience the magic of Christmas morning.

In my mind’s eye, I saw that and so much more.

Boopie (that’s me!) has a holiday season worthy of its own Christmas carol up her sleeve. Walks on snowy paths and holiday-lit streets, sledding, snowmen and plenty of cookies and cocoa in front of a roaring fire. I’m looking forward to reading The Night Before Christmas and sharing the blessing of the nativity story with my little granddaughters as the scent of fresh-cut spruce perfumes the air.

Snow is just the icing on the Christmas cookie so to speak. The key to a wonderful, memorable Christmas, Hanukkah or the holiday of your tradition is your people, love and bountiful gratitude. Wherever you gather, I hope you and yours experience a blizzard of joy that blows you into a healthy, happy New Year.

Rob Kostanich Senior Account Executive

Susan Sides Production Manager & Editor

Lauret Jarvis Editor-in-Chief • ljarvis@land.com Follow me on Instagram @lauretland

Katie Gordon Design Editor & Designer

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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.

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Chris Douglas was born and raised in East Tennessee, and his interest in photography began at age 10, when he began by snapping photos of his surroundings—wildlife and family hunting trips. These passions have persisted.

His love of the outdoors and wildlife continues to fuel the energetic quality of his current work. Chris’ photography still reflects his life as an outdoorsman, conservationist and cowboy and expresses the respect and gratitude he has for his Native American lineage. His images are emotional and engaging; they relate a powerful, physical story and capture every detail of his subjects. His 25 years of experience in every facet of the industry have enhanced Chris’ skills as a sought-after photographer, and contributed to his work in advertising, commercial, motion, and editorial imagery. He currently divides his time between Seattle, Washington, where he is the Creative Director at C. C. Filson and Bozeman, Montana, where he lives with his wife, two children and their � horses. Find out more ChrisDouglas.photography

Dan has called southwestern Colorado home his entire adult life. His dedication to understanding issues at the heart of western Colorado has been exemplified through his service in numerous arenas. Dan's work commitment, positive outlook and approach on wildlife and domestic issues have brought forth progressive, positive and lifealtering changes. He has spent a lifetime understanding rivers, western lands, wildlife and the issues they face.

He is currently the Owner/Broker of Team Murphy Realty and M4 Ranch Group, a division of Team Murphy Realty, specializing in ranch and recreational properties in Colorado and New Mexico. � Find out more M4RanchGroup.com

Anett Mindermann is a passionate equine photographer who uses the natural light to her advantage to create a unique and special mood in her images. Her horse portraits are authentic and natural, reflecting the true bond between human and horse which is inspiring to many others. Besides private photo sessions, she also offers branding images for social media and websites for all equine-related businesses. Her high quality stock photo library is available for all media and horse publications. Anett is a Pro Member of the EPNet Equine Photographers Network and the American Horse Publications. She recently moved to Charleston, West Virginia and is now available for equine photo shoots and photography. � Find out more CreateMemoriesByAnett.com

GREG SIMONS The American Quarter Horse Association, located in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization. AQHA members share a passion for the American Quarter Horse and the vast lifestyle created by the world’s most popular horse.

Whether you’re a seasoned horse show veteran, a fan of the race track, a backyard horse enthusiast or simply someone dreaming of someday owning a horse, AQHA membership will benefit you in countless ways. � Find out more AQHA.com

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 wildlife-related issues.

Greg served as President of Texas Wildlife Association � through July 2015. Find out more WildlifeSystems.com

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Through the ages, the horse has been the muse of artists, photographers, poets, writers, and fashion designers alike. Equestrian Culture shares the stories of these individuals who have been inspired by the horse in some � way. Find out more EquestrianCulture.com

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Founded on the banks of the Cannon River in Faribault, Minnesota, the Faribault Woolen Mill is a living testament to American craftsmanship. Founded in 1865, Faribault woolens are renowned for their comfort and quality. From providing woolen blankets for pioneers heading west to comforting our troops through two world wars, their woolens are woven into American history. Today, fifth generation craftspeople take raw wool and create blankets, throws, scarves and accessories of remarkable comfort and quality.

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Tree Ring LLC was founded in 2009 to manufacture and sell fine writing instruments and watches that commemorate milestones of individuals, society and natural history through the growth rings of a tree. Trained as a forest ecologist, Dave Wager came up with the idea for the tree ring pen while in graduate school. While spending hours in the research lab counting and measuring tree rings, he discovered that a tree’s rings could be displayed beautifully on a wooden pen.

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A L A N YA R M A R K P OT T E R Y Outside artist Alan Yarmark's studio there's a spectacular display: the wide, reaching Sangre de Cristo mountains. He uses these views as inspiration for this remarkable, detailed mug. Starting with layers of rich glazes, Alan dips the stoneware piece, leaving organic "dripping" edges and a raw center. Next, he transfers a rendering of mountains, lakes, and evergreens to the unglazed band.

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SPINSTER SISTERS CO. The Spinster Sisters Co. skin care line, which remains sulfate, phthalate and paraben free, now includes a full range of face, body, bath and shaving products. Crafted from ingredients that are simple and recognizable, the fragrant aromas, nourishing oils and hypoallergenic formulations are enhanced by beautiful, vintage-inspired packaging. Spinster Sisters Co. is committed to using ecologically sound ingredients, procedures and packaging to craft our all-natural skincare at the Microsoapery in Golden, Colorado. Their Soy Lotion Candles are excellent for aromatherapy and massage. Not only do they add an enchanting smell to the room, but they also leave your skin soft and luminous. Soy Lotion Candles are sure to relieve all your stress.

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DARN TOUGH SOCKS Darn Tough socks are designed, knit and shipped from the Cabot Hosiery Mill in Northfield, Vermont. The Cabot Family has been knitting socks for three generations and for 30 years in the Green Mountains. Their all-weather performance socks are knit from fine gauge Merino wool and custom-blended Coolmax yarns. They offer six series designed to fit the active lifestyle: Ski-Ride, Hike-Trek, RunBike, Kids, Life-Style and Hunt-Fish. The Life-Style line of socks, made for everyday use, is perfect for around town or a day at work.

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I ’ D B E E N W A T C H I N G T H E W E A T H E R F O R E C A S T like a hawk, hoping for a huge snow fall to happen that would last for a few days so I could get some nice winter photos taken. But what I ended up with, was much more than I could have ever imagined!

We were expecting probably the biggest snow storm of the season for the Sierras with periods of very heavy snow fall expected with wind gusts up to 55 mph. I was dancing in circles in my living room watching the weather forecast with a big smile and was hoping for exactly that.

That morning couldn’t have come fast enough! I looked through my frosted windows with excitement to see that everything looked just like a Winter Wonderland, along with freezing temperatures and some serious winds. I headed to Franktown Meadows Equestrian Center located in Washoe Valley, Nevada, hoping they got hit with even more snow.

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The pastures are several acres big located in a huge valley in a middle of nowhere! I hardly got out of the car and my fingers were icicles. Most of the horses were tucked in under the shed and gave me justifiably strange looks. As I entered the pasture, they all came up to greet me. I continued out to the pasture to get some distance between the horses and me. My idea was simply to watch them and see what they might do in that snow storm.

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There, I met Allison and her horse Kjartan. She loved my images from the day so much that she asked me to come back for a winter photo shoot.

Two days later, I could not have asked for better weather! The snow was thick, fluffy and as white as it could get, illuminated by a big sun in a clear blue sky with the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in the background. This scenery was beyond stunning and simply indescribable.

So stunning, in fact, that Allison and Kjartan grace the cover of this issue of LAND. °

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Besides private photo sessions, she also offers branding images for social media and websites for all equine-related businesses. Her high quality stock photo library is available for all media and horse publications. Anett is a Pro Member of the EPNet Equine Photographers Network and the American Horse Publications. She recently moved to Charleston, West Virginia and is now available for equine photo shoots and photography.

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One horse openSleigh A HISTORY

Courtesy of Equestrian Culture Magazine

DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW

B E L L S O N B O B TA I L R I N G

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MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

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Perhaps no sound signals the winter holiday season in America more than a spirited rendition of the song “Jingle Bells.” This joyful wintertime tune—originally published in 1857 as “One Horse Open Sleigh” by James Pierport—captures a bygone America in which horses served a central role in everyday life. The song evokes in our imaginations what was once a common sight when snow turned the countryside white: horsemen changed out their wheeled sulkies for sleds, and horse-drawn sleighs ruled the roads.

It is unclear in the history books where Pierport was when he wrote “Jingle Bells”; Both Medford, MA and Savannah, GA lay claim to the honor. Regardless, his inspiration for the piece was undoubtedly the horse-drawn sleigh racing he encountered in his birth-state of Massachusetts. According to a community plaque posted by the Medford Historical Society, Pierport’s song “tells of the sleigh races held on Salem streets in the early 1800s.”

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In the 19th century, harness racing was extremely popular in towns throughout New England. During the winter months sled racing took hold as a favorite recreational pursuit. Straight roads covered in packed snow made for excellent racing lanes, and horsemen hitched their finest trotters for organized and spontaneous races, much to the excitement of onlookers. Local newspapers from the 1800s and early 1900s included the latest sleigh racing reports, dutifully describing the race conditions, cataloguing the winners, and analyzing the breeding of the best horses. For many, sleigh racing was a coldweather pastime as beloved as sledding, skiing, or making snowmen.

The jingling bells now forever remembered in Pierport’s catchy chorus describe the bells that lined leather harnesses or sleigh shafts of the time. It was custom—and in some cases local law—to drive with bells as a precautionary measure. Sled runners glided smoothly over the ground and snow muffled the sounds of horses’ hooves, making horse-drawn sleighs a nearly silent form of transportation. As such, clinking bells helped drivers avoid collisions at intersections and alerted passersby to a sled’s approach.

The sleigh described in “Jingle Bells” is known as a “cutter”—a two-person vehicle designed for a single horse in harness. Though virtually any horse or pony could be called upon to pull a sled, the best horses for sleigh racing were lean of body, bred not for the speed of their gallop but of their trot. A horse that could trot “two forty” like the bobtailed bay referenced in “Jingle Bells” could cover a mile in two minutes and 40 seconds—a speedy trot indeed! As the song alludes, it was not uncommon for the tails of trotters to be bobbed or docked to avoid entanglement in the tack.

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For many years, “Jingle Bells” was regarded as not much more than a “sleigh song” typical of the time, a genre which was popular with youth. The song’s merry cadence parallels the balanced hoof-fall of a trotting horse. Sleigh-riders could sing in time with the beat of their horse’s hooves, and share a laugh over the youthful antics described in the lesser-known final verses of the song.

Though it took years after its debut for “Jingle Bells” to infiltrate mainstream culture, today it is one of the most widely recognized songs in existence.

It boasts numerous appearances at the top of music charts and has been recorded by hundreds of artists over many decades. Pierport’s winter ditty was first conceptualized as a Christmas hit in the 1940s thanks to Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters’ celebrated recording. The song is now a holiday classic sung around the world.

As for sleigh racing, it waned in popularity with each passing year after the introduction of the automobile. Yet to this day, the delight of riding in a horsedrawn sleigh lifts the spirits of any lucky enough to sit behind the reins. For years to come, sleigh rides will remain an idyllic way to enjoy the wintry countryside, savor the brisk open air, and experience horsepower in its truest form. °

References

Bojarski, Tim. “A One-Horse Open Sleigh.”

Hoof Beats Magazine. 22 Dec. 2011: n.p. Print.

Collins, Ace. “Stories behind the best-loved songs of Christmas.”

Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001. Print.

Hall, Roger Lee. “The one horse open sleigh: The story of ‘Jingle Bells.”

AmericanMusicPreservation.com. Web.

Porterfield, Waldon R. “The One Horse Open Sleigh, and Others.”

The Milwaukee Journal. (1971):n.p. Print.

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Frostbound FORTY DEGREES BELOW? STORM AFTER STORM? MONTHS WITHOUT RESPITE FROM THE COLD? S OU N DS FA M I LI A R .

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The Long Winter is a tale of a family near starvation, of a town crippled by lack of food when blizzards keep the supply train from reaching the settlers. The account, told through the eyes of 13-year-old Laura, takes place in the fall of 1880 and continues through May 1881 in De Smet, South Dakota, during what turns out to have been one of the worst winters in US history. Meteorologists have verified the accuracy of Wilder’s account of the weather.

Blizzard after blizzard sweeps through the town over the next few months. Food and fuel become scarce and expensive, as the town depends on the railroad to bring supplies but the frequent blizzards prevent trains from getting through. Eventually, the railroad company suspends all efforts to dig out the trains that are snowed in at Tracy, stranding the town until spring.

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With no more coal or wood, the Ingalls learn to use twisted hay for fuel. For weeks, they subsist on just a little bit of food. As predicted, the blizzards continue for seven months. Beyond any doubt, anyone faced with the vibrant experiences of arduous pioneer life depicted in the Little House on the Prairie series will feel flooded with appreciative emotions for all the little things that make our lives so comfortable.

However, to my mind, The Long Winter wins when it comes to offering an antidote to the emotional conundrum brought about by the nasty start of winter season. The power of this story is unveiled by comparing our winter not to any other season in Colorado, but to the frightful prairie winter season. It’s the story of how poor Laura would be awakened by the blizzard violating her small room, forced to twist hay all day for the hint of warmth and vigorously grind wheat for some crumbs to keep her hunger under control, minding that this is her family’s last food savings. Then, hopeless, she would crawl back under her blanket and shiver herself back to sleep.

THERE WERE NO MORE LESSONS. THERE WA S NOTHING IN THE WORLD BUT COLD AND DARK AND WORK AND COARSE BROWN BREAD AND WINDS BLOWING. And as a surprise, after Laura’s story, the pathetic negative 15 degree weather as I made my way to church last Sunday (in my heated car) is just a little inconvenience. Reading the whole book is a must, but especially important is the acknowledgement of the ten gifts of the modern era that we should be especially thankful for.

Weather Forecasts “Big snow come” was the most precise weather forecast Laura could count on from the “old Indian”. No more detail than “Big snow, big wind”.

We like to curse the bearers of bad news, don’t we?

However, the life without a detailed bad weather forecast meant that Laura’s dad had to take life-threatening risk every day by traveling several miles to gather hay in the little town of De Smet. Because the danger of blizzard was always high, he never knew exactly when it could strike.

Mightier Plows One of the worst situations depicted in her book is that of the snow blockage which blocks all the train traffic for many weeks. The layer of the snow that accumulates around the train tracks is so thick that no plow can manage to remove it.

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GPS The blinding blizzard began as the Ingalls girls were studying. Returning home through the blizzard was a real ordeal as they did not know where they were going, just hoping they were headed in the right direction afraid to freeze to death in the middle of the prairie.

T H E Y C O U L D H A R D LY WA L K I N T H E B E AT I N G , W H I R L I N G SNOW. THE SCHO OLHOUSE H A D DISAPPEARED. THEY COULD SEE NOTHING BUT SWIRLING WHITENESS AND SNOW AND THEN A GLIMPSE OF EACH OTHER, DISAPPE ARING LIKE SHADOWS ... SHE TRIED TO THINK . THE OTHERS MUST BE SOMEWHERE AHEAD. SHE MUST WA LK FA S TER A ND KEEP UP WITH THEM OR SHE AND CARRIE

The Minnesota Historical Society photo shows the “snow blockade” from March 29, 1881.

WO U L D B E LO S T. I F T H E Y W ER E LOST ON THE PR AIRIE THEY WO U L D F R EE Z E TO D E AT H .

Electricity When the lamp ran out of kerosene, Ma creatively made a “button lamp.” It was made with axle grease on top of an old saucer, then a button was wrapped in old calico. The calico was then sewed with its corners facing upward, and the tip was lit.

Sturdier Homes As the winder began, Laura would wake up to notice that the raindrops in her house had frozen.

H ER T EE T H C H AT T ER ED W H I L E S H E PULLED ON HER CLOTHES . MA WA S

I T B U R N E D S T E A D I LY, M E LT I N G T H E

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Supplied Supermarkets Yes, it is hard to shovel snow. But remember how hard it was for the family to find food even in the local shop.

T H E B E A N B A R R EL WA S EM P T Y. T H E C R AC K ER B A R R EL WA S EM P T Y. THE LIT TLE BRINE IN THE BOT TOM OF THE PORK BARREL HAD NO P O R K I N I T. T H E LO N G FL AT C O D F I S H B O X H E L D O N LY A L I T T L E S A LT S C AT T ER ED I N I T S B OT TO M .

THE DRIED-APPLE AND DRIEDB L AC K B ER R Y B OX W ER E EM P T Y. Alas, Laura and her parents are forced to feed on crumbs.

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The Right to Complain Of course, it’s admirable to see such young spirits fight the force of nature, and I understand that living in the era when complaining is more than acceptable makes me a weaker person.

“I AM SO TIRED OF BROWN BREAD W I T H N OT H I N G O N I T,” L AU R A S A I D .

“DON’ T COMPL AIN, L AUR A! ” MA TOLD H E R Q U I C K LY. “ N E V E R C O M P L A I N O F W H AT YO U H AV E . A LWAY S R EM EM B ER YO U A R E F O R T U N AT E TO H AV E I T.” Finally, at the end of The Long Winter, a rich Christmas dinner in May is the best gift of all. The song is a reminder that tomorrow is yet to come, and it will be brighter and better than today! What an encouraging finale.

The singing scared away the cold, the young grass was blooming with green color, the wind was warm and pleasant, the sun was warm and mild, and the long winter behind seemed just like a bad memory that dissolved in the tune. °

A L L DAY A N D A L L N I G H T T H E H O U S E TREMBLED, THE WINDS ROARED AND SCREAMED, THE SNOW SCOURED AGAINS T THE WALL S AND OVER THE R O O F. I N OT H ER H O U S E S T H ER E WERE PEOPLE, THERE MUST BE LIGHTS , BUT THE Y WERE TOO FAR AWAY TO S EEM R E A L .

Electronic entertainment The boredom of being trapped in the cold and impossible to have fun was overwhelming. It was only making time go by slower and slower. Once, Ma decided to indulge the girls into some “entertainment.” It was a competition of who could recap more of The Independent Fifth Reader from their minds.

L AUR A TRIED TO LISTEN BUT SHE F ELT S T U P I D A N D N U M B . PA’ S V O I C E S L I D AWAY I N TO T H E C E A S EL E S S N O I S E S O F T H E S TO R M . S H E F ELT T H AT T H E B L IZ Z A R D M U S T S TO P

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BEFORE SHE COULD DO ANY THING, BEFORE SHE COULD EVEN LISTEN OR T H I N K , B U T I T W O U L D N E V E R S T O P. I T HAD BEEN BLOWING FOREVER.

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WITH THE RIGHT HORSEH E A LT H C A R E , H OR S E S A R E B U I LT T O W E AT H E R W I N T E R .

Reprinted with permission from The American Quarter Horse Journal. AQHA.com/magazines.

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W I N T E R W E A T H E R can be fickle and harsh in southwestern South Dakota. From Rapid City near the Black Hills to Interior near the Badlands, thae average high hovers around 35 degrees Fahrenheit and the low around 10. But record highs are in the 60s and lows in the minus 20s. It can be tough on horses, whether they are in a barn or on the range.

“The up and down, freeze and warm, freeze and warm—it works their system pretty hard,” says Neal Livermont of Livermont Quarter Horses near Interior.

“You wake up in the morning and ask, ‘Is the wind blowing?’ “ says Patty Brunner of Brunner Quarter Horses in Rapid City. “It can be four degrees, but if there’s no wind, it’s almost a pleasure!”

But both the Livermonts and the Brunners know that horses can take the weather with or without a barn if they are prepared for it.

Here’s how these stockmen handle the challenge of getting feed, shelter and water to their horses in a Dakota winter.

SHOW BARN Feed – A day at Brunner Quarter Horses begins well before dawn with the morning feeding. The show horses and youngsters in the barns get different grain and hay rations—mostly grass and some alfalfa— depending on the individual.

OPEN RANGE Shelter - The Livermont Quarter Horses roam "the draws," the open range and cedar draw badlands south of the White River. To the north, across the river, lies Badlands National Park, known as the "bald badlands" because of the lack of cedars in them. The country is rough, and horses are a necessity for working cattle in it.

They are fed four times during the course of the day, the last around 9:30 p.m. "I'm not a big grain feeder," Patty says. "A horse is a forager. If you can keep their intestines and stomach full, you decrease your incidence of colic, and they use their feed better.

"The badlands will build some character," Neal says with a smile, and he means in horses as well as people. He has broken his pelvis taking a tumble off a young horse down a cedar draw.

"A horse's heat really comes from the digestion of roughage, your hay. In colder weather, we up the quantity of hay they get, especially those outside."

Her husband, Don, warms up the skid loader in the morning and rolls out big bales of hay for the pasture mares, enough for each to have about 30 pounds. Don and Patty also have their hay tested for its mineral and protein content so they know if and where it needs supplementing.

Shelter – "A horse can withstand a lot if they can get out of the wind," Patty says. As a rule, they don't blanket pasture horses. "Mother Nature created a hair coat with layers in it, and if you mat that down, you're taking away an insulating factor in the hair," Patty says.

The horses kept in the barn have their blankets pulled during turnout regardless of the weather. Patty "has a thing" about them catching their blankets on something.

Water – Making sure a horse is drinking enough can be difficult, especially out on pasture. Don and Patty use tank heaters, the type that screws in the bottom of the tank.

"Some old-timers would say a horse is going to make it if there's snow on the ground," Patty says. "But (our horses) are fed dry feed, and if they don't take in water, that's when your colic increases."

They carry buckets to the horses in the barns twice a day. "We don't leave so much that the bucket is solid ice," Patty says. One crucial element to keeping the water running at their place is a generator.

But the shelter of the cedars and badlands is a blessing in the winter wind.

"In the draws, it's just like being in a barn," Neal says. "You can lie down and take a nap in a blizzard and never know it was a blizzard."

Feed – The Livermonts feed a high-protein feed to all the horses (in the barn and on the range) and supplement the weanlings with a "milk plus" product. They also provide free-choice salt mineral to everything.

The horses continue to graze as the winter drags on, and they are supplemented with the ranch's choicest oat hay.

"We're more into haying," Neal says of the ranch's farming ground.

"It seems like with a grain crop, you can go one direction, and that's through the market or store it. With hay you have more options— buy calves and feed it, sell it outright, etc. And it tastes really good in a snowstorm."

Water – Getting the animals water is Neal's biggest concern when the temperature drops.

"We check the tanks every day to make sure they're working," he says. "We put cement lids on the tanks, and they've got two holes in them. We put baler belts around the inside of it, and that keeps the wind from blowing back on the float so it doesn't freeze up. Then all you have to do is break out one hole. It's got to get down to single digits before it'll freeze."

Snow has been scarce the past few winters, and that's not good.

"Normally, we get a pretty good snow, but the last six to seven years, we haven't gotten hardly any, and that's what we depend on to fill our dams," Neal says. "A lot of the springs here are starting to dry up. "It's tough when we have to work the pumps hard to keep the water running and (then) pay that electric bill." ° WINTER 2018

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Multi-Farm Offering T H R E E FA R M S WI T H OV E R 1 9 , 4 0 0 ± AC R E S

Jessen Farm $42,250,000

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Eastern Colorado Irrigated Farm $13,000,000 This multi-farm opportunity includes Jessen Farm, Wegener farm and Eastern Colorado Irrigated Farm, all within 30 miles of each other along the Nebraska and Colorado state lines. Together, these farms include 15,576 deeded acres and 3,840 acres of school lease acres, totaling 19,416 acres.

Good water, excellent soils, turnkey infrastructure, multiple homes and great access to markets makes this a very rare offering.

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IMAGINE THE MOST PERFECT PLACE FOR THE RECREATIONAL ENTHUSIAST; A PLACE WHERE YOU, Y O U R F R I E N D S A N D F A M I LY C A N H U N T , F I S H , H I K E , CAMP, PL AY, SWIM, RIDE HORSEBACK AND ROUND UP CAT TLE OR JUST HANG-OUT, RELAX AND ENJOY THE STUNNING VIEWS; A PLACE WHERE YOU NEVER WANT TO LEAVE . THAT MAGICAL PLACE IS THE PINE RANCH. LO CAT E D I N G U I N DA , CA L I FO R N I A , I N T H E CA PAY VALLEY, IN YOLO AND COLUSA COUNTIES , THIS 9,494A C R E R A N C H B O A S T S A 7, 0 0 0 - S Q UA R E - F O O T H O M E , 4,000-SQUARE-FOOT LODGE AND A POOL COMPLEX THAT IS THE ENVY OF MOST MA JOR RESORTS .

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Cover Story

Independence Valley FARM & RANCH Presented by Outdoor Properties of Nevada

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A DECADE AGO, THE PARTNERS IN THE PEQUOP CONSERVANCY STARTED to aggregate and develop Nevada’s Independence Valley and North Pequop Mountains.

“Their first parcel was about 25,000 acres acquired under a bankruptcy situation—and there were a couple of other large parcels to be had,” said Todd Renfrew, listing broker/owner of Outdoor Properties of Nevada. “The partners believed it had potential.”

The partners knew water was the key to unlocking the land’s potential. At the time, no one had found irrigation water in the valley.

Before closing escrow on the first property, located near Wells, Nevada, the partners invested heavily in locating irrigation water. The search was successful. A highly productive aquifer lay near the surface.

“Water is life,” Renfrew said, noting the partners drilled wells to 500 feet, but currently are pumping from 150 feet.

And with access to plentiful, life-giving water, the Pequop Conservancy developed the Independence Valley Farm & Ranch, amassing 47,737± deeded acres with an adjoining 100,000+ acre Bureau of Land Management grazing allotment.

“Over time, partners conducted nine or 10 transactions, eventually buying out most of the stakeholders in the valley,” Renfrew said.

Their vision resulted in a verdant farm and ranch that produces high-quality hay for export to the Pacific Rim and supports a 1,250-head cow-calf operation.

“If you want to see the ‘before and after’ just look over the fence,” Renfrew said. “Over the fence is the before. According to the partners, there was nothing in the valley when they bought it—nothing but sagebrush.”

The property’s expansive vistas showcase high mountain basins and a sea of undulating wheat grass. The well-managed land provides exceptional wildlife habitat supporting elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope as well as waterfowl during seasonal migration.

“The farm and ranch has been operated with a conservation mindset, but there are no recorded conservation easements,” Renfrew said. “The partners allow multiple use as far as mining, geothermal and oil.”

The potential offered by the income-generating natural resources including wildlife, geothermal, gold and oil make the Independence Valley Farm & Ranch a one-of-a-kind, portfolio-enhancing property.

“The natural resources on this property are significant,” Renfrew said. “There’s a lot of growth and development potential with the oil and gas, geothermal and gold.”

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Nevada is the nation’s number one producer of gold, and the Independence Valley Farm and Ranch borders one of the largest gold deposits in North America, Newmont Mining’s Long Canyon Project.

In addition, the property contains warm springs indicating geothermal activity as well geologic formations pointing to the presence of oil and gas.

WILDLIFE

Plentiful, diverse habitat means abundant, diverse wildlife including Rocky Mountain elk, Rocky Mountain mule deer, pronghorn antelope and migratory waterfowl. In addition, moose and a grizzly bear have been spotted on the property.

“The largest elk the partners have seen come off the property were 7x9s that measured far over 400 inches,” Renfrew said. According to the partners, it’s not uncommon to see several hundred elk on any given day.

Several hundred pronghorn antelope normally call the ranch home. During November, the property is on the mule deer’s migration route. It’s not unusual to see several thousand deer pass through the property in the spring and fall.

Spring and fall also bring huge flocks of waterfowl en route to their summer and winter homes.

“Fall is prime time to be a recreational enthusiast out here—and spring is certainly not bad,” Renfrew said.

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From the outset, the partners located and developed water.

“The partners knew that putting water to beneficial use was key,” Renfrew said. “Today there is more than 8,000 acre feet of water in the basin.”

The partners drilled more than 30 wells. Some of them were irrigation wells and some were stock wells designed to provide livestock water. Over time, the stock wells have been converted from windmills and submersible pumps to solar-powered pumps.

The irrigation wells are high-volume. Some of these produce more than 2,300 gallons per minute and can supply up to four center pivots at one time.

In addition, the partners installed more than 50,000 feet of underground water mainlines as well as 60,000 feet of underground powerlines.

LIVESTOCK

With an eye on export and premium domestic markets, the ranch produces non-hormone treated, all-natural Angus beef from a third-party lessee who runs a herd of 1,250 mother cows. (The carrying capacity for a seasonal operation could be considerably higher.)

In addition to the deeded acreage, the ranch has an adjacent, 100,000+ acre Bureau of Land Management 12-month grazing allotment. The allotment, which is currently leased to a third party, amplifies opportunities for the livestock enterprise.

FA R M I N G

The installation of 14 center pivots supplied by numerous high-volume irrigation wells transformed the high desert valley into a productive hay farm.

“The partners’ lessee produces non-GMO hay for the dairy market and for export to the Pacific Rim,” Renfrew said.

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T H E PR O PE R T Y H A S E A SY H I G H WAY A CC E S S F O R H AY B U YE R S A N D TRANSPORTERS.

Low-cost electricity to power the irrigation wells and the ranch’s location give it several advantages.

“A local co-op provides electricity to the irrigation pumps for under a nickel a kilowatt, which is very cost effective,” Renfrew said.

In addition, the property has easy highway access for hay buyers and transporters.

“The location allows the hay to be delivered to the ports of Long Beach and Oakland for a relatively low cost,” Renfrew said.

ADDITIONAL AT T R I B U T E S The Independence Valley Farm and Ranch offers seclusion and access. The property is located near the intersection of I-80 and Highway 93, which optimizes automobile travel as well as commodity transport.

The property is about 12 miles from the Wells Municipal Airport, which can accommodate private jets and turbo props. International flights are available at the Elko Regional Airport, which is less than an hour’s drive, and the Salt Lake City Airport.

The property has a private airstrip as well.

Independence Valley Farm and Ranch’s infrastructure includes but is not limited to: five homes, ranging from 1,500 square feet to 3,000 square feet, with adjacent residential garages; two large heated repair shops; three large hay barns each with a 1,000-bale capacity; five cattle working corrals; two commercial livestock handling/shipping facilities and the historic ranch headquarters.

The ranch, which was homesteaded in the 1880s

by James A. Ralph, included the Independence Valley and Pequop Mountains and was originally known as the “JAR Ranch.” The Ralphs’ cabin where they raised their seven children is still intact and located at “Ralphs Warm Springs.”

“It’s an understatement to say Independence Valley Farm and Ranch has it all—agricultural productivity, recreational opportunities, abundant water and significant potential to develop energy and minerals,” Renfrew said.

The property is being offered at appraised value with a complete and comprehensive valuation available to qualified buyers for review.

To experience the potential of Independence Valley Farm and Ranch for yourself, contact Todd Renfrew at Outdoor Properties of Nevada at (707) 455-4444. °

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Ochoco Hunting WHEELER COUNT Y • OREGON

3, 520 ACRES | $ 4, 890,0 0 0

Land and Wildlife—Tim O'Neil

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PROPERT Y ID: 3759404

River Canyon Ranch CROOK COUNT Y • OREGON 105 ACRES | $ 4,3 0 0,0 0 0

Keller Williams Central Oregon—Nic Jones

PROPERT Y ID: 5139494

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You know, I’m convinced being a ranch broker in Colorado is one of the greatest jobs on this earth. I try to reflect on why I love what I do, and I think it can best be summed up in one word: family. A family is a unit of related parties that spend time with one another, and in a sense, they do life together. Life sometimes is full of great joy, but inevitably there are challenges, complications and even sorrow. Interestingly, I’ve been at this game for a little over 25 years, and when I reflect on a career spanning a quarter century and near a half billion in sales, I honestly have a hard time remembering cashing a commission check and going out to buy something special. What I do remember, is precious moments with clients are much bigger than making a deal.

I remember sitting in an old FJ55 Landcruiser one snowing morning with a client and great friend. There were low clouds that day, the sunrise was minutes away and we could hear the elk bugle outside. We started taking about my dad who recently had passed, and that conversation quickly evolved into a discussion about heaven and the goodness of our Lord. As much as we love to hunt, at that moment it really didn’t matter. I clearly remember that day.

I remember standing in a kitchen with my Louisiana friends who all grew up together, and now we’re all here to celebrate the purchase of this new ranch and the refurbishment of the old cabin within it. As Silver Oak corks were pulled, tears filled their eyes. This boyhood dream of owning a mountain ranch was now a reality and I was there. You would think the room was filled with pride, but on the contrary, there was much humility and an abundance of thankfulness. I clearly remember that day!

A late-night phone call and an early morning rush to the hospital to meet with a rancher and his kids. Mom was very sick and needed to arrange a private jet to get her across the country for immediate care. A lot of stress that day and never once did I hear about the legacy ranch they acquired—they just needed help, they needed a friend, they needed family. I clearly remember that day.

Recently, I sat in a conference room with a third-generation farmer and his son as we discussed the liquidation of the family centennial farm. This once-fallow ground was fed and nurtured for over a century to become a productive mountain farm. I watched them wrestle with a sales opportunity that produced excitement and a new financial future as retirement was on the horizon. But then doubt filled the air, as the guilt of a legacy soon could be forgotten. This was not just a transaction, it was a moment when a family had to be released to sell. Yeah, I clearly remember that day.

These experiences have shaped the way I think. The things that I once felt were so important have seemingly diminished while the relationships I have formed are eternally cherished. I do have the greatest job on earth and as much as I love what I do, it only is possible with the patrons I serve. Some call them clients, some call them friends. One of my greatest privileges are those relationships which started as business, and through experiences much greater than a deal, life happened with a great group I now can consider, family.

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Defining Success Story by Lorie A. Woodward Photos Courtesy of LandLeader

PAT DOYLE , THE NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LANDLEADER, DEFINES SUCCESS FOR HIMSELF AND THE NETWORK OF EXCLUSIVE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS THE SAME WAY.

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SUCCESS FOR MYSELF AND LANDLEADER IS DEFINED VERY S I M P LY — D E L I V E R T H E ABSOLUTE BEST M A R K E T I N G R E S U LT S FOR OUR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGES—LEADING TO INCREASED PROPERTY LISTINGS AND SALES.

—Pat Doyle

“Success for myself and LandLeader is defined very simply—deliver the absolute best marketing results for our real estate brokerages—leading to increased property listings and sales,” said Doyle, who most recently worked as director of marketing for ORCA premium coolers based in Nashville.

Prior to his stint with ORCA, Doyle spent 28 years working in sales, brand management and marketing for Ford Motor Company. Before his retirement in 2015, he and his family relocated nine times during the time he worked for the Ford brand, which gave him a personal look at life across the United States. Day in and day out, regardless of the location, Doyle lived and breathed the essentials of effective marketing.

In his estimation, good marketing—whether it’s automobiles, recreational products or rural real estate—boils down to the basics.

“Keep it simple,” Doyle said. “Do your research. Know your target customer. Educate on your benefits or ‘tell your story.’ Stay consistent in your brand. Craft a strong call to action. Budget effectively. Measure everything, then analyze—and adjust as necessary.”

The job of Managing Director at LandLeader is akin to being a CEO. Doyle will manage the overall operations and act as the primary point of contact with the board of directors.

Regardless of what happens, member brokers and their clients can trust that Doyle’s hand will remain steady on the wheel.

“Life has taught me to always stay steady and balanced,” Doyle said. “Things are never as good or as bad as they seem.”

That piece of wisdom is particularly important in an industry such as rural real estate where so many factors driving the market are beyond anyone’s control.

“Marketing and selling land for a living makes us sensitive to rain, wind, drought, commodity prices and anything else that affects our clients’ values positively or negatively,” Doyle said.

The LandLeader Difference Because land use patterns are changing as rapidly as the rest of the world, LandLeader provides guidance on “highest and best use” valuation to help sellers achieve their goals in a sale—and perhaps see their land in a new light.

As an example, Doyle mentioned midwestern fields in river bottoms that have traditionally been planted in row crops but have never had their recreational potential considered.

“To me, leadership is all about strong communication, passion and commitment, positivity and collaboration,” Doyle said. “And a good leader consistently executes—and delivers— all of those elements.”

“Many times, these fields will sell for a higher price than the agricultural market will bear because of their recreational opportunities, such as hunting,” Doyle said. “In addition, many of the buyers will lease their land back to the farmers because the new owners want to enjoy it, but not farm it.”

As Managing Director, Doyle will also make major decisions and allocate resources.

To get the highest value for their land asset, it’s important that landowners be open-minded.

“I’m a ‘lead by example’ kind of guy who operates on strong principles and loyalty,” said Doyle, who characterizes himself as a consummate team player.

“I’ve got a strong commitment to our team and its mission. I take great pride in setting the pace with strong communication and organizational skills—and the drive to win.”

“What used to work best is not always the answer in a changing agricultural economy,” Doyle said.

As the second Managing Director in LandLeader’s history, Doyle will use his experience and ethos to leave his mark on the position and the organization.

“I plan on leaving my mark on LandLeader by growing brand awareness, brand relevance and ultimately brand equity through consistent execution of our marketing deliverables,” Doyle said.

Every good leader has a vision for the near- and long-term.

“My short-term vision is to continue building on the rock-solid fundamentals that have been established by our previous leadership team,” Doyle said. “In the long-term, I want LandLeader to deliver the absolute best marketing results for our member brokerages. I said it before, but it bears repeating.”

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In the midst of continual change, there is a constant that landowners and buyers can rely on.

“LandLeader continues to grow and be successful because of our rock-solid business model and our tremendously talented and experienced network of real estate brokers and agents,” Doyle said.

LandLeader, founded in 2014, is America’s premier marketing company dedicated to promoting outstanding real estate brokerages and the properties they represent. Currently, LandLeader represents 15 brokerages in 40 states.

“At LandLeader, we handle the consistent marketing platform so our brokerages can do what they do best—list and sell property,” Doyle said.

The LandLeader marketing platform is comprehensive and strategic. Members’ properties are effectively showcased using a complete marketing plan that includes listings on their national television show, hundreds of

websites, magazines, email newsletters, social media, internet ads and catalogs.

Thanks to the power of the broad network, LandLeader is a national force transaction after transaction. Brokerages benefit from the power of a national brand, which drives more traffic to their offices and provides more exposure for their listings. More exposure means more sales. For sellers, the national network means immediate access to a larger pool of qualified buyers.

“LandLeader property sales have continued to increase year over year due, in large part, to improved marketing, messaging and national brand awareness,” Doyle said.

The network’s reach will continue to expand as the group looks to add successful brokerages in some key states that are not currently represented.

According to Doyle, the list includes: Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana and Iowa.

“The future is very bright for continued sales increases for LandLeader and its member brokerages, as well as the industry as a whole,” Doyle said. “Recreational land and the push by people from the city to find ‘space’ is fueling a very strong market, especially for rural estates, waterfront properties, horse properties, hunting properties and anything with a good recreational component.”

LandLeader is poised to capture a growing market share. °

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PD: I’ve been married to my wonderful wife for 30 years. We have two wonderful children; a son who is 27 and a daughter who is 25.

LAND: Is this the first time you’ve lived in Colorado?

What’s exciting about being here?

PD: This is our second time to live in Colorado. We’re returning after spending 15 years in Nashville. We absolutely love the four seasons and the crisp, fresh air. Plus, the allaround outdoor lifestyle in Colorado is second to none. Plus living on the front range with proximity to the mountains is something we’ll never take for granted.

LAND: What do you do when you’re not working?

PD: I love to hike the mountains. Plus, I really enjoy hunting and fishing, particularly, fly fishing.

LAND: How did you get into real estate?

PD: I actually grew up in the real estate business. My dad established his own thriving real estate business, Doyle Realty, in Michigan in 1960. My older brother still operates it today.

I learned the importance of “location, location, location” in real estate years ago from my dad. He also taught me the importance of looking someone in the eye while you’re shaking their hand and always doing what you say you’re going to do. My business philosophy was built on his, which was: a Doyle’s word is his bond.

LAND: What is your tie to rural land?

PD: My love of the land began as a very young boy. We were very fortunate to grow up in the country and on a lake, so we had access to an incredible outdoor playground right outside our door.

Our access to hunting land was literally two miles down our road. As young boys, my three brothers and I couldn’t get enough of being at our deer camp . . . hunting, planting food plots or just hanging out at the campfire listening to our dad, our uncles and their friends tell hunting stories. The smell of a campfire, even today, takes me back to some of those first memories where my love of the land began.

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Dealing with Difficult Clients Column by Greg Simons

IN WILDLIFE-BASED ENTERPRISES, SUCH AS HUNTING AND FISHING LODGES AND OUTFITS WHERE THE PROPRIETOR IS OFFERING M U LT I - D AY PA C KA G E S , T H E C O M PA N Y PERSONNEL ARE OFTEN LIVING WITH THE CLIENTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS , WHICH AMPLIFIES THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH ACCOMMODATING OR DEALING WITH TESTY PATRONS .

The enterprise aspects of wildlife based recreation taking place on private land across the country

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W H I L E I N Z A M B I A O N A C A P E B U F FA LO S A FA R I A B O U T 15 Y E A R S AG O, M Y PROFESSIONAL HUNTER, RONNIE S PA R ROW, A N D I W ER E CO M PA R I N G N O T E S A B O U T D I F F I C U LT H U N T I N G CLIENTS . A S WE VENTURED DEEP INTO THE DISCUSSION , RONNIE LOOKED O V E R AT M E F R O M A C R O S S T H E C A B OF THE L AND CRUISER AND SAID, “ YOU

Regardless of the industry in question, if the proprietor is operating a business that provides some degree of service to their client base, the company’s personnel will eventually encounter difficult or challenging clients. Let’s face it, some people seem to have a disposition that may be described as grumpy, demanding, unreasonable, combative, edgy, among other similar descriptive terms. Simply put, some people are difficult. Further, in wildlifebased enterprises, such as hunting and fishing lodges and outfits where the proprietor is offering multi-day packages, the company personnel are often living with the clients for several days, which amplifies the challenges associated with accommodating or dealing with testy patrons. I’ve been in the hunting business for over 32 years and have concluded that these types of clients

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clients?” The answer is yes, so let’s look at some 101 strategies.

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WITH A BIG GRIN, HE THEN CONTINUED W I T H , “ I A C T U A L LY L O O K F O R W A R D T O T H E D I F F I C U LT C L I E N T S B E C A U S E I T SHARPENS MY CUS TOMER SERVICE SKILL S A N D C R E AT E S A D D E D C H A L L E N G E S T H AT I H AV E C O M E T O E N J O Y ! ”

effective and strategic methods of dealing with these types of

Marching In Step Whether it’s salaried employees or third-party contractors in the way of guides, cooks, or wranglers, it’s imperative that the proprietor establishes some fundamental protocols on various operational procedures, including customer service strategies that deal with client issues. Annual in-service seminars, printed documents, and timely emails are all good ways to develop a business culture that pulls support personnel together so that there is a degree of consistency and strategy in how your people deliver service and how they deal with challenges.

Solution Management If a testy client is being fueled by a pressure source that can be remedied, seek out solutions that may provide positive outcomes.

Such solution management may require out-of-the-box thinking at times.

Kill them with Kindness Even with the sourest personalities, many of those testy people will eventually “give in” when those around them are steadfast with a smile and a willingness to please. Smile, be pleasant, be accommodating, and try not to show a chink in that armor.

The Sky is not Falling Maintaining a sense of perspective is important for the support team, including seeing the big picture and realizing that the things are generally not as bad as they seem.

The author, Greg Simons, co-owns a company that specializes in the development of commercial hunting enterprises and wildlife management programs on private lands. For fur ther information on his company, check out www.wildlifesystems.com. Simons also is involved with the environmental mitigation industr y.

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It’s Temporary Though you may have to live with someone for several days who is a proverbial jerk, once again maintain a perspective that in the next few days the jerk will be out of your life and you can move along.

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Show Empathy By placing yourself in the shoes of your adversary, you can occasionally see things from their point of view, even if you do not agree with their point of view.

Nelson Mandela was a master at being able to build bridges between conflict through his amazing empathetic approach. This often requires putting aside your personal biases in the name of altering the relationship to ultimately achieve positive outcomes.

Confide With Other Personnel People being people, we tend to find some sense of relief when we confide or consult with co-workers. Private discussions not only provide a vent to release a little steam, but fellow workers may be able to lend some advice on how to work through such challenging circumstances.

Anger Management Do your very best to not wear your emotions on your sleeve. People tend to telegraph their emotions through verbal comments, facial expressions, and body language. Adversarial people will often feed off of such reactionary responses, so work at disguising these emotions. Avoid confrontational discussions with testy clients.

Treat It Like A Game Though this is stretching the mind a bit, one way to deal with difficult clients is to create a mindset where it’s you against them. If the client’s unreasonable behavior gets the best of you, then your adversarial client wins. However, if you can maintain a steady delivery of quality customer service with a good disposition, then you win. So be creative with your mindset, once again thinking outside of the box.

Safety First Especially in the hunting business, any behavior that compromises the safety of those around them cannot be tolerated. Whether it’s unsafe gun handling practices, bullish behavior around other clients that may lead to head-butting, or any other circumstances that put people at risk, company personnel should intervene at that point, which may ultimately lead to dismissal or eviction of the client from the premise. There should be zero tolerance for behavior that imperils the safety of people.

I’ve often said, “There’s no business like the hunting business,” and some of the characteristics that make the hunting business weird and difficult at times are the same traits that can sometimes apply to other businesses as well. I’ve found that focusing on the things that are under one’s control is the first and best step at ensuring happy clients. But, as previously mentioned, there are some people that seem to be predisposed to be a grumpy sort, so arming yourself with customer service techniques that help address these testy individuals may allow you to win them over or may at least allow you to maintain your sanity. I’ve heard said, “The customer may not always be right, but the customer is always the customer,” but I’ve also heard it said that, “You win some and you lose some,” with the latter of the two quotes perhaps shedding some light on the realities of business. °

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Bang for your Buck Story by Dan Murphy of M4 Ranch Group

W I T H H U N T I N G S E A S O N U P O N U S , T H E “ M E AT ” O F T H I S A R T I C L E I S U N D ER S TA N D I N G B U Y I N G VA LU E I N A W E S T ER N R A N C H .

S I M P LY P U T, T H E M O S T I M P O R TA N T I S S U E I N B U Y I N G A R A N C H I S U N D ER S TA N D I N G W H AT YO U R G OA L S A R E A S A B U Y ER , A S A FA M I LY A N D A S A N I N V E S T O R ( W H AT Y O U H O L D “ D E E R ” ) . W E H AV E A S AY I N G I N T H E R A N C H B U S I N E S S : “ I T ’ S E A S Y TO G E T I N A N D C A N B E H A R D T O G E T O U T. ” T H AT S TAT E M E N T R E A L LY COVERS T WO KEY POINTS:

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A R E G E T T I N G I N TO , A N D T H E OT H ER I S U N D ER S TA N D I N G W H AT Y O U A N D / O R Y O U R FA M I LY W I L L E V E N T U A L LY B E G E T T I N G O U T O F. O N C E M A N Y M A K E A M OV E , B U Y I N G T H EI R F I R S T R A N C H , T H E Y F I N D T H AT B U Y I N G R A N C H E S I S L I K E E AT I N G L AY ’ S ® P O TAT O C H I P S — I T ’ S R E A L LY H A R D T O H AV E J U S T O N E .

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When you find yourself at the point of making this type of investment, take the time to evaluate what you, your family, your tax accountant and your financial adviser hold dear.

Evaluate what your top priorities are: Is it an escape sanctuary property? Is it based on recreation, fishing, hunting, hiking? Is it based on access? Are public lands access (or what we call a BIG back yard) an important factor? Do you want closer access to amenities? How are you predominately traveling to and from your ranch? Is a travel radius in your criteria? If so, what is your comfortable travel radius? What direction does traffic flow best between your hometown and your location—East, West, North or South? If by plane, private or public? If private, what is the closest FBO, and what services are offered? If by public, what airport will you predominately use, and how many airlines provide a way you can get to and from your piece of paradise?

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BUYING VALUE IN A R ANCH This is a very broad point. The key factors we always look to are: Water Rights: Are they senior, and how real are they?

What happens in dry years?

Production: Is the ranch a producer? What does it produce—cattle, hemp (this is really gaining popularity in Colorado), hay?

Recreation: Is the ranch backed into public lands? What regional attributes contribute to the lifestyle of owning this ranch?

Hunting Units: Does the ranch lie in a limited hunting unit? Does the ranch qualify for private landowner tags?

VALUE BUYING

One of the big trends that we are seeing more and more of in the ranch industry are what many call “shared amenity ranches.” These ranches are typically located in what would be referred to as a Class A area; for example, a major ski basin or communities such as Steamboat, Jackson Hole or one of the best up and coming communities in the west—Crested Butte. In most, if not all, of these areas, there are very few larger properties left. Much of these high alpine ranch communities are heavily publicly owned with some counties reaching as high as 97 percent public lands. Those kind of “big back yard” play grounds tend to leave little private lands. Thus, the price tag in these areas can easily reach $25,000 to $40,000 per acre for live waterfront ranches. The upside is that these areas offer a great deal of activity and literally a limitless opportunity for outdoor adventure. In these types of valleys, you can go from cabin to concierge services in a matter of minutes.

Regional Attributes: Where is the ranch located? What are the historic growth trends of the area? Why are people attracted to that area? What type of future values can you base on past value growth? How far away are medical facilities? What type of services do you hold as critical? There are many, many questions in this category.

What is your list?

M4 Ranch Group has prided itself on knowing the available western ranch opportunities. Day in and day out we are either on a ranch, learning about a ranch or selling a ranch. In those miles upon miles of travel, one of the best shared amenity ranches we have ever worked on is the Eagle Ridge Ranch, located in the Crested Butte Valley on the Ohio River. In my opinion, this ranch is the epitome of how a high-quality shared ranch is done. Offering over 4,900 acres of alpine ranch, shared by only 15 families, with a no-B.S. HOA. The ranch climbs from the cottonwood-covered river bottom with three miles of live trout stream to the high alpine wilderness cabins, backed into millions of public acres. Nestled under jagged peaks with a skyline of mountains, the working Eagle Ridge Ranch cattle ranch provides the lowered tax base with none of the headaches. Strong quality ranch management programs address everything from fences to grazing rotations and irrigation to production, all while providing the safety of on-hand management and local connections as well as relationships to events. If your goal is to enjoy a ranch, this is the type of ranch you may want to focus your attention on; a ranch that is run well with additional benefits can be the most headachefree, lifestyle-rich way to enjoy a western ranch. If your desire is to ride and rope with the best of them, cattle round ups and brandings are annually available; if your desire is to find your niche by a mountain stream or in a mountain meadow for summer wildflowers—or in the same meadows for the fall elk rut, you may find your favorite attribute is walking, snow showing or skiing the ranch trails. From Jeeps to OHVs and horseback to mountain trails, Eagle Ridge Ranch offers the “get up and get out” ranch that so many desire in today’s busy world.

Once you know what you hold as your top values, you can start your search based on what region has the terrain, temperatures and water you desire. You can search by area attributes—what communities in those regions have the must-have attributes on your list. As your focus narrows, you can evaluate values—this will define acreage parameters. As you narrow more, you can address needs, i.e. great hunting, or live water or existing improvements.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. A great way of evaluating your ranch goals is to start at 30,000 feet and work your way down in scope, goal by goal.

Keep in mind, no matter what fits your goals, from the huge expanse of the west’s top bison ranches to the smaller intimate acreage backed into public lands, ranches are rarely buy-and-flip types of properties. Real value in a ranch is time. We typically find those who do the best on ranch values are those who buy a ranch as an end user; those who are vested in building a family legacy; those who are searching for a property that allows for longterm impacts on family and friends; those searching for a lifestyle property.

These buyers typically have the win-win scenario—time to enjoy, time to build, time to appreciate and time that allows the markets to further reduce opportunity and improve value. °

What species are those tags available for? What are the male-to-female ratios? How is the overall heard health— is CWD, Chronic Wasting Disease, predominate in this game unit?

Live Water: For us, this one is a “biggie.” We have a saying: “It’s cheaper to build good river than to buy good river.” A whole other article could be written on building great river. But the basic points are: What is the natural terrain of the ranch, i.e. how much does the stream drop from when it enters the ranch to when it leaves the ranch? What are the historic channels of the stream?

Many western ranches have seen streams pushed against hillsides or straightened to allow for more hay production and better grazing. How many pastures or water rights on pastures are coming on and off the ranches located upstream of your dream ranch? Thus, how warm does your trophy trout stream get in the heat of summer and the peak of irrigation?

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Singing River Ranch 6,100± Acres in Huerfano County, Colorado Singing River Ranch is one of Colorado’s most scenic, exclusive and pristine ranches, nestled in a protected river valley at the base of Blanca Peak in the Sangre De Cristo Range. This approximately 6,100-acre ranch has end-of-the-road privacy walled by mountains on either side with rivers, creeks and ponds, alpine terrain, irrigated meadows, rolling hills and glades of aspen, pine, spruce and fir. It represents one of the last private holdings in this spectacular valley with views of surrounding 14,000-foot peaks and adjoining national forest and wilderness that rival the Alps and Andes. Contact Ken Mirr.

$16,500,000 Property ID: 6164268

Lower Ranch at Cross Mountain The Cottonwood 54,883± Acres in Sublette County, Wyoming

27,566± Acres in Moffat & Rio Blanco Counties, Colorado

The Cottonwood is a contiguous 85-square-mile recreational and working landscape situated in northwest Wyoming, just 70 miles south of Jackson Hole.

Offers 11,138 deeded acres and 43,745 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.

The Lower Ranch is a working landscape with compelling conservation values, including incredible water resources, wildlife habitat and recreation adjoining Dinosaur National Monument. With frontage on approximately 12 miles of the Yampa River, the ranch consists of 140,566 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.

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Owl Creek Ranch 2,505± Acres in Hot Springs County, Wyoming Owl Creek Ranch is a remote, pristine wilderness property located at the foot of the 12,500-foot Washakie Needles, allowing direct access to the Wind River Wilderness and surrounding 2.5 million-acre Shoshone National Forest. The ranch offers a myriad of recreational opportunities but is also a mecca for several species of big game including bighorn sheep, shiras moose, mule deer and trophy elk. The trout-filled South Fork of Owl Creek runs for over two miles along the southern border of the ranch. Contact Mac McWhorter.

$6,500,000 Property ID: 6314159

Three Meadows Ranch 4,191± Acres in Eagle County, Colorado The 4,191-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.

4-Way Ranch 6,033± Acres in El Paso County, Colorado 4-Way Ranch is 6,033 acres of unencumbered grassland located in the middle of the Colorado Springs MSA between Falcon and Peyton. This is one of the last remaining undeveloped and unencumbered properties of its size along Colorado’s rapidly growing Front Range. The property has extensive water rights and would be ideal for a developer, conservationist, cattleman or land banker. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

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$15,082,500

Property ID: 5571536

Property ID: 6314156

www.MirrRanchGroup.com

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Eagle’s Nest Ranch Dakan Ranch

80± Acres in Eagle County, Colorado Eagle’s Nest Ranch offers the opportunity to own an end-of-the-road, exceedingly private mountain retreat within 25 minutes of world-class skiing, dining and resort life at Beaver Creek and Vail. Surrounded on three sides by the Holy Cross Wilderness and White River National Forest, the property sits at the head of Lake Creek, one of the Vail Valley’s most iconic locales. Private access into hundreds of thousands of acres of public land is right out the back door. The property is traversed by a quarter of a mile of West Lake Creek, and the property itself, with its irrigated hay meadow, is frequented by deer and elk. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

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.

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$8,900,000

Property ID: 4773844

Property ID: 5571528

1,285± Acres in Douglas County, Colorado

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C Cross C Ranch 2,126± Acres in Routt County, Colorado

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

The C Cross C Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last remaining trophy ranches in one of Colorado’s most desirable areas, just 20 minutes from the resort town of Steamboat Springs. The ranch includes 2,126± deeded acres, almost one and a half miles of the Upper Yampa River, historic water rights irrigating lush hay fields, unobstructed views of the Flat Tops Wilderness and year-round access. Contact Daniel Carter.

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. Also available in three separate parcels. Contact Robb Nelson.

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$6,900,000

Property ID: 5938548

Property ID: 5571524

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Beckwith Ranch Oak Ridge Ranch

2,085± Acres in Custer County, Colorado

Oak Ridge Ranch is a classic 3,558± deeded acre Colorado intermountain recreation and production property. The landscape is gently sloping with beautiful meadows and aspen trees. This is a fabulous hunting property with loads of deer and elk, and over-the-counter tags (elk) for residents and non-residents.

The BLM trailhead for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is only a few hundred yards from the property boundary. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

The scenic 2,085-acre Beckwith Ranch is a classic Wet Mountain Valley agricultural gem, boasting senior water rights, decreed irrigation ground, hay production and world-class grazing lands. With the spectacular Sangre de Cristo Range as a backdrop, and graced by the iconic white-wash and red roof “Waverly Place” improvements, the historic Beckwith is not only important to the area’s long ranching heritage, but the ranch and its current owners have played a crucial role in the land conservation legacy of the Wet Mountain Valley.

Contact Woody Beardsley.

$6,200,000

$4,000,000

Property ID: 6054278

Property ID: 3504438

3,558± Acres in Montrose County, Colorado

Snowmass Wilderness Estate 100± Acres in Pitkin County, Colorado

Winding River Ranch 376± Acres in Converse County, Wyoming

Rarely do luxury, comfort and Colorado wilderness co-exist like they do at the 100-acre Snowmass Wilderness Estate. Sitting just below Mt. Sopris and the Elk Range in proximity to Aspen, Colorado, and bordering the White River National Forest, this new 5,646-square-foot architect-designed home beckons the active family. Hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and horseback-riding can all be enjoyed on the miles of trails just steps from this private, end-of-the-road property. Contact Tommy Latousek.

Winding River Ranch is a 376-deeded-acre property located along the North Platte River Corridor. Offers impeccable mountain views, Platte River frontage and a new 4,000-square-foot custom home overlooking the river 169 acres of valuable irrigated land along the one-and-a-half miles of river frontage create a stunning setting that is a waterfowl and big game sanctuary. This ranch provides a steady cash flow too, just minutes from town. Contact Jared Souza.

$3,950,000

$3,000,000

Property ID: 4466247

Property ID: 5571544

www.MirrRanchGroup.com

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Ute Ranch 295± Acres in Huerfano County, Colorado Located along the banks of the Cucharas River, two-and-a-half miles south of the scenic town of La Veta, the owners of Ute Ranch are offering 295 acres of this lovely bucolic property. The ranch includes 125± acres of lush irrigated hay ground, private access to one-and-a-half miles of the Cucharas River, which boasts excellent fishing for brown and rainbow trout and a pleasant mix of grasslands, scrub oak and riparian woodlands. The working ranch headquarters include a handsome 2,200-square-foot manager’s home as well as a number of barns, work-sheds and functional out-buildings. Contact Woody Beardsley.

The Jorgenson-Mydland Ranch is a beautiful and diverse ranch property located within minutes of the famous western town of Sheridan, Wyoming. The property is approximately 615 deeded acres with Soldier Creek running through the entire length of the ranch. Offering a great combination of irrigated meadows, wooded riparian habitat and cedar breaks, this is fantastic habitat for a diversity of wildlife including upland birds, whitetail deer, mule deer and pronghorn. Contact Duffy Brown.

$2,700,000

Property ID: 5217623

Property ID: 2806000

3,268± Acres in Colfax County, New Mexico Twenty Hatchets Ranch is a uniquely secluded wildland inholding on northern New Mexico’s legendary Canadian River Canyon. Surrounded by hundreds of miles of undeveloped high prairie grasslands, this 3,268-acre (2,668 deeded) canyon ranch controls eight miles of the Canadian River and boasts unparalleled scenery and wildlife habitat. A wildlife sanctuary, it has been recognized by national and state conservation organizations for its tremendous conservation values and unique preservation potential. Contact Ken Mirr.

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Sundance Bench Ranch 40± Acres in Madison County, Montana This 40-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.

$2,650,000

$2,375,000

Property ID: 5938550

Property ID: 5571557

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Braun Peak Ranch 220± Acres in Jefferson County, Colorado There is a hidden ranch just behind Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre with sunlit meadows climbing towards vast blue skies. This retreat nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains has the solitude, privacy and unencumbered views of a mountain retreat with the proximity to Denver’s amenities only 30 minutes away. The Braun Peak Ranch was primarily used as grazing land for a large cattle operation and has since become a respite from the burgeoning front range. Contact Haley Mirr.

Elk Camp 628± Acres in Platte County, Wyoming Elk Camp is situated in the foothills of the Laramie Range northwest of Wheatland, Wyoming, in the iconic Elk Area 7. This is an exquisite end-of-theroad property offering landowners tags, a beautiful 600-square-foot, off-thegrid cabin, supporting outbuildings and adjacency to thousands of acres of land-locked public land. Numerous seasonal creeks and year-round ponds dot this diverse property that many deer, elk and antelope call home, creating an exceptional recreational property with panoramic views. Contact Jared Souza.

$2,200,000

$1,175,000

Property ID: 5938551

Property ID: 5996389

South Platte Hunting Mecca

Valle California

309± Acres in Sedgewick County, Colorado

8,000± Acres in Los Lagos Region, Chile

Attention Hunters! Whether you are into deer, turkey or waterfowl hunting or all of the above, South Platte Hunting Mecca has it all. Located just off of Interstate 76 by the town of Julesburg, this property is conveniently located and easily accessible. The property offers tremendous cover for deer, and nearby agriculture provides ample sources of alfalfa and wheat crops for forage. The South Platte River corridor is well known for producing big whitetail deer. The ranch lies in Game Management Unit 92 which provides for private land only deer and turkey tags. Contact Robb Nelson.

Valle California is a wilderness retreat in the heart of Patagonia. The property is a total of 8,000 acres with 92 percent maintained solely as conservation land and the remaining eight percent designated for the construction of private residences by owners of the reserve. Each landowner gains access to the reserve’s conservation land for recreational purposes, including 25 kilometers of river and an extensive trail network on the property. Contact Ken Mirr or Haley Mirr.

$850,000

$420,000

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REESE LOVELL

ELK MOUNTAIN RESORT Ouray County, Colorado

275± ACRES

$17,950,000

Lone Eagle Land Brokerage was established with a straightforward philosophy: that we would be a real estate company that focuses on our clients’ buying and selling needs of the ranch and recreational properties in Western Colorado and that we would provide to them the best possible information, service and experience the ranch market has ever seen. Our clients will testify—we have reached our goal! We look forward to earning your business.

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THE LEGENDARY NICK GRAY RANCH Montrose, Colorado

24,820± ACRES

$16,075,000

BUCKHORN MOUNTAIN RANCH Montrose, Colorado

12,575± ACRES

Ridgway, Colorado

1,681± ACRES

$19,950,000

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BUGLING ELK RANCH

Ridgway, Colorado

2,495± ACRES

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2,151± ACRES

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SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN RANCH Montrose, Colorado

1,100± ACRES

$2,995,000

RED ROCK CANYON RANCH Montrose, Colorado

286± ACRES

PEA GREEN FARM Olathe, Colorado

177± ACRES

$2,295,000

$1,400,000

SPRING CREEK LUXURY ESTATE

DALIA ROAD FARM

Montrose, Colorado

225± ACRES

$2,950,000

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8,774± ACRES

Colusa & Yolo Counties, California

Pine Ranch Vacant Land $7,750,000

ID# 5825972

Located in Yolo and Colusa Counties. One hour from Sacramento, with panoramic views, multiple building sites, power and water available and recreational activities; this property awaits you to mold it and make it your own. Hunting includes trophy blacktail deer, quail, dove, pig and turkey.

Property can also run 400 pair of cattle. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444 or Charlie Engs (415) 601-6330 or John Ward (415) 215-8728.

1,963± ACRES

ID# 6155660

Fresno County, California

A world-class cattle, equestrian and recreational property featuring five-star improvements, including a 9,000± squarefoot luxury main home set atop one of the highest points of the ranch. Four additional homes, state-of-the-art equestrian facility with two barns, covered arena, covered round pen, 12+ irrigated pasture turn outs, nine-hole golf course, tennis, racetrack, four-acre fishing/boating pond, target shooting range, private runway and helipad. Contact Chris Bailey (831) 277-8344 or Caitlin Antle Wilson (831) 229-7246.

The Heinrich Ranch 2,051± ACRES

Monterey County, California

Plannett Ranch $5,500,000

Mendocino County, California

Located in the California Coastal Mountain Range west of Ukiah, this 2,100-acre ranch has three houses (including the original, dating to 1858), a handsome weathered redwood barn, multiple year-round springs, three good wells, 440-volt electrical service and extensive frontage on county roads.

The property includes an operating craft distillery where the famous Germain-Robin Alambic brandy was originally crafted.

Privacy and remoteness, yet only 15 minutes to town. Contact Jim Martin (707) 272-5507.

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ID# 5584450

The newer lake house was built for a family that entertains locals and out-of-towners alike. 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 or Caitlin Antle Wilson (831) 229-7246.

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Eagle Rock Ranch & Distillery

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

$4,500,000 ID# 6043531

1,058± ACRES

Mendocino County, California

1,058 acres consisting of timber, grazing land, a home, a barn and Pacific Ocean views; one can truly get away from it all and commune with nature. Hike through the forest or sit quietly and watch as the small forest animals scamper about. Cast your line in the Garcia River, amble over to your pasture to watch the cattle graze, take a refreshing dip in the river or nearby ocean or gaze at the clouds overhead from the comfort of your favorite hammock. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

Garcia River Ranch 150± ACRES

$3,300,000

Mendocino County, California

Cole Ranch Appellation $2,500,000 ID# 6188601

ID# 6054863

Own an entire appellation! The 150-acre Cole Ranch Appellation has 55 acres planted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Riesling vines. Abundance of water and fantastic building site overlooking a vineyard. Just 20 minutes from Hopland, one hour to Santa Rosa and two hours to San Francisco, this property is ideally located and provides the right level of privacy with access to major metropolitan areas. Contact Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

1,799.21± ACRES

Napa County, California

Nearly 1,800 acres of recreational privacy in Napa County, complete with a FAA-registered airfield and two additional smaller runways, an abundance of water and over 500 acre-feet of licensed water rights. 140 acres of irrigated pasture land. Large pole barn and storage outbuildings.

Ranch is off grid and does have a small solar array field installed. Contact Chris Bailey (831) 277-8344 or CeCe Short (707) 337-0224 or Robin Short (707) 738-3006.

Mysterious Valley Ranch 41.47± ACRES

$995,000

Shasta County, California

Redding Riverside Water Park

ID# 5584485

40 acres bordering the Sacramento River, including a 22-surfaceacre, stocked water-skiing and wake-boarding pond. Threebedroom, two-bath home with custom features and amenities is set on park-like grounds. The property is zoned multi-use and has permits for commercial use of the motorized cable system for water-skiing and wake-boarding slalom course. It is also currently a commercial venue to fish and has several permitted RV sites with full hookups. Contact Scott Soder (530) 727-7572 or Nikki Rodriguez (530) 921-6540.

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JAY PLATT, BROKER (575) 740-3243 | BLAINE MATHEWS, BROKER (602) 469-5185 | P.O. BOX 330, DATIL, NEW MEXICO 87821

BEAR MOUNTAIN RANCH 7,973± ACRES IN SANPETE COUNTY, UTAH

The Bear Mountain Ranch has the feel of complete seclusion and privacy and boasts a luxurious 8,424-square-foot lodge, a large workshop/garage and other outbuildings. With an elevation that starts at 6,200 feet and rises to 10,300 feet, this ranch has topography and diverse vegetation that provide adventure and beauty across six major canyons. Bear Mountain ranch participates in the CWMU program and has guaranteed hunting vouchers for exceptional quality big game hunting. New listing in conjunction with Kerry Oman with Summit Sotheby’s. $30,000,000 | Property ID: 5986836

TOMS ROCK RANCH

2,076± ACRES IN CATRON COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

New Listing: Steeped in Southwestern history and lore, the approximately 1,276 deeded, 640 state and 160 BLM acres of Toms Rock Ranch is situated in an area believed to contain the Adams diggings and vast Anasazi ruins. The property boasts a beautiful 2,800-square-foot custom log home with detailed stone and woodwork.

Adjacent to the home is a 1,400-square-foot shop and piped horse shades and pens.

Situated in Unit 12, Toms Rock Ranch will provide fantastic deer and elk hunting on guaranteed land owner tags. $1,929,000 | Property ID: 5986739

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 to 20 years to draw a tag. The property has a large riparian bottom and a 20-acre spring-fed trout lake. $1,600,000 | Property ID: 5041838

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

Licensed in California & Nevada: CA BRE# 00656930, NV RED# B.41551 | 1031 Pine Street, Paso Robles, California 93446

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3,548 ± acres | Elko County | Deeth, Nevada | $ 5,750,000 | Property ID: 4727231

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1,230 ± acres | San Luis Obispo County | Shandon, California | $ 2,460,000 | Property ID: 5942013

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848 ± acres | San Luis Obispo County | Shandon, California | $1,750,000 | Property ID: 6214419

Licensed in California & Nevada: CA BRE# 00656930, NV RED# B.41551 | 1031 Pine Street, Paso Robles, California 93446

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Banded Peaks River Ranch is nestled in the lush Navajo River Valley in Southwestern Colorado. Surrounded by the jagged skylines of Navajo Peak, Elephant Peak, Chama Peak and the beautiful formations of the Banded Peak mountains. The ranch offers one-and-ahalf± miles of private access on the Navajo River, giving way to outstanding fly-fishing. This secluded alpine ranch varies in elevation from 7,700 feet to 9,500 feet, offering breathtaking topographies from lush meadows to beautiful aspen, fir, blue spruce and ponderosa forests. The headwaters of the Rio Chamita flows through the property in the spring, and several ponds can be found throughout the ranch's borders, creating outstanding wildlife habitats. Banded Peaks Ranch offers the perfect balance of a secluded alpine ranch but with the ease of access, creating that perfect outdoorsmen’s paradise and opportunity to build that dream mountain retreat in one of Southwestern Colorado’s most pristine gems. PROPERTY ID: 5265886 | $14,300,000

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THE ME A DOWS | E AGLE R IDGE R A NCH

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Eagle Ridge Ranch is 4,900± deeded acres sweeping across the fertile Ohio Creek Valley and is now shared by only 15 families.

Casa Tres Unos is a 6,468± square-foot ranch house within the shared ranch and is environmentally friendly with efficient straw bale construction. PROPERTY ID: 5265884 | $3,950,000

The Meadows at Eagle Ridge Ranch has a 6,681± square-foot home and a total of six bedrooms and six baths distributed among the main home and attached guest house, making it an ideal location for large family gatherings or an abundance of guests. A three-car garage is attached to the home. PROPERTY ID: 5485550 | $3,495,000

CEBOLLA CLUB | CEBOLLA RIVER R ANCHES

HIDDEN VA LLE Y MOUNTA IN R A NCH

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Cebolla Club is a legend among the Colorado fishing communities with limited building and unlimited streams. The brilliant green of the river bottom shimmers against the high canyon walls and sagecovered hillsides. Cebolla Club offers one of the best fishing values in this trout fishing region. PROPERTY ID: 3182644 | $595,000

The Hidden Valley Ranch estate is one of only 35 private, large-acre home sites situated on more than 1,630 pristine acres in Southwestern Colorado. Includes a 5,067-square-foot main home, a 2,365-squarefoot guest home and a caretaker’s studio apartment above a separate three-car garage. PROPERTY ID: 5835164 | $6,546,000

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The centerpiece of this ranch is the Rio de Los Pinos itself, an enchanting clear water river, about 20 feet wide, that flows from Trujillo Meadows Reservoir about five miles to the west. The river traverses for almost three-quarters of a mile in a series of lovely riffles and oxbow bends through natural grasslands. PROPERTY ID:

Salter Y Ranch is a seasonal, off-grid hunter’s paradise. Bordering the San Juan National Forest, it has spectacular views of Haystack Mountain. It has mature ponderosa pines and significant aspen coverage, and a wide variety of wildlife covers the ranch. Summers Reservoir is located on the ranch with several small tanks scattered throughout. PROPERTY ID: 4210157 | $899,000

5598875 | $1,395,000

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Where trophy bucks and elk are found! Located in the world-famous Big Game Unit 66. Boasts irrigated hay meadows, water rights, a work shop and full equestrian facilities and a ranch home with all the privacy one could want. PROPERTY ID: 3182661 | $1,395,000

Home of the famous Rio Grande Golf Club, this ranch sits nearby.

River frontage on the Rio Grande, mature grasses and wonderful trees accent this property. Can be used for grazing or just enjoying the outdoors. PROPERTY ID: 4425650 | $1,200,000

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Fully operational as an off-grid property with a main ranch house, bunkhouse and seven roomy cabins. Accommodations on the ranch have been designed to maximize the wilderness setting and experience. Cebolla Creek borders the ranch and offers one-anda-half miles of excellent small stream fishing for wild brook and brown trout. PROPERTY ID: 5569184 | $2,495,000

Privacy, year-round accessibility and Colorado views. The west ranch gate is located two± miles from the Lake Fork Marina on Blue Mesa Reservoir providing excellent boating access to Colorado’s finest fresh water fisheries that holds many of the state fishing records.

Located in Big Game Unit 66, exceptional abundant wildlife can be found on the ranch. PROPERTY ID: 3182673 | $1,999,000

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Offers an off-grid, 1,273± square-foot, three-bedroom, one-bath cabin with a separate 576± square-foot bunkhouse and a 600± square foot equipment shed. Backed into the West Elk Wilderness Area and nestled below Gunnison Peak in GMU 53 affording fantastic elk, deer and bear hunting. Two stock ponds and a half± acre trout pond accent the property. PROPERTY ID: 3876297 | $1,495,000

On the Lake Fork River valley floor nestled below a skyline of 14,000foot peaks. Timbered forest, open irrigated ranch meadows, two custom trout lakes and over one-and-a-half± miles of exceptional trout stream. The definition of a Rocky Mountain paradise with breathless views and renowned improvements with opportunity seldom found in the west. PROPERTY ID: 3708842 | $9,800,000

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Hidden Lakes Ranch 7 ,882± 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 | $14,00 0 ,0 0 0 The well-kept secret of Southern Colorado hunting and recreational properties is rapidly getting out—The values are tremendous, and the sporting opportunities seem limitless.

Such is the case with the newly offered Hidden Lakes Ranch. Almost 8,000 acres of some of the most productive and versatile mountain country on the market. Springfed ponds are amazing along with the wildlife they attract. Quality elk, deer, bear, lion, antelope and turkey all reside across the ranch. The terrain is multi-dimensional with approximately one third of the ranch in the wide open rolling terrain of Colorado, one third of the ranch in increased altitude bench country with open meadows full of grass and one third in the dark timber environment with all the forest has to offer. It is a yearround property that can be enjoyed without interruption. No conservation easement exists on the ranch. The Hidden Lakes Ranch is a clean slate ready for you to make your dreams come true. Priced competitively in the market at $1,775 per acre, and at such a price, it’s not expected to be available long. Property ID: 6319787

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S a n Fra n c i s co Cre e k Ra n c h 3,134± 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 | $ 4,625,0 0 0 Price reduced! Below market asking price of $1,475 per acre. Financing available.

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 area, this ranch offers 3,134 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. 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. San Francisco Creek Ranch is priced to sell! Property ID: 3455405

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Hot Springs 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 Price slashed on 300 acres to $1,500 per acre.

Financing is available! 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

Gold Springs Ranch 36, 40-AC R E P L AT T E D LOTS S A N TA F E CO U N T Y, N E W M E X I CO $ 3,600,000 Attention developers! This ranch consists of 36, 40-acre platted lots, 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 of this magnificent ranch along the historic Turquoise Trail. Property ID: 2441826

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7B Ranch 1 7, 80 0 ± AC R E S I N OT E RO CO U N T Y N E W M E X I CO | $ 6,9 5 0 ,0 0 0 9,300± deeded acres, 7,000± BLM acres and 1,440± state acres. New to market, this ranch will absolutely not last!

Majestic mountains, rolling hills and vast meadows are all part of the beautiful landscape. Mule deer, elk, turkey and an occasional bear are seen drifting across the landscape. Features a newly constructed 4,400-squarefoot home. The steep mountainous portions of the ranch provide the perfect habitat for wildlife, while the rolling hills and meadows set the stage for a successful cattle operation. Property ID: 5893176

Gordon Lake Ranch 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 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

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SISTERS, OREGON – Encompassing 507 acres, this Central Oregon ranch located just five minutes from the charming town of Sisters is a diverse mixture of productive pasture for livestock, high desert pine forest and an irrigated oasis of manicured grounds.

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MAHOGANY BUTTE R ANCH $9, 500,000

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PRINEVILLE, OREGON – Mill Creek runs through the property which borders the Ochoco National Forest. The beautiful 4,010-square-foot main home features a saltwater swimming pool overlooking the Mill Creek Valley. Two additional homes, private setting. MahoganyButteRanch-PrinevilleOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

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NW BEND DEVELOPMENT PROPERT Y $18,000,000

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BEND, OREGON – Development opportunity in the Bend UGB. Possibility of 200 single-family residences with the updated City Master Plan Code. Property has varied topography, pine trees and is bordered by good neighborhoods. This property has the potential to be the next great westside community! pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

BOX S R ANCH $6, 550,000

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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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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNIT Y $3,750,000

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SISTERS, OREGON – MFR zoning—multi-family residential. Municipal utilities and sewer to property line. Property borders shopping center and is close to public land. Cascade Mountain views. pam mayo -phillips & brook havens

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PRINEVILLE, OREGON – Spectacular Cascade Mountain and valley views from private hilltop estate features 4,456-square-foot home with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths. Outdoor swimming pool, beautiful landscaped yard and gardens.

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360-degree views from Flat Tops to the ski area. Lot 10 has 6.48 acres and an incredible building site.

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Only Lake Front Lot Available on Lake Catamount STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLOR ADO

Incredible access to Colorado’s largest private lake. Build your dream home and enjoy some of Steamboat’s finest recreation.

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Borders National Forest STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLOR ADO

43 acres in a private, gated community over Lake Catamount. Enjoy sunset views, and bring your horses.

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South Valley Timbers Preserve STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLOR ADO

35-acre lot with an unbeatable location close to town and the ski mountain with majestic views of the Flat Tops, Lake Catamount and the Yampa River winding through the valley floor.

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Build at Catamount Ranch STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLOR ADO

Overlooking the golf course, valley views; 6.64 acres with an incredible building site and roughed-in drive.

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South Valley Tranquility STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLOR ADO

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Paint Rock Angus Ranch

21,300± ACRES • $12,642,750 • GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY, MONTANA

The Paint Rock Angus Ranch has a reputation as one of Central Montana’s finest ranches and is now available for the first time in over 50 years.

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Bighorn Pivot Farm

1,427± ACRES • CALL FOR PRICE • MUSSELSHELL COUNTY, MONTANA

Located in one of the most sought after locations in the Bull Mountains, lies a beautiful 5,300-square-foot log home overlooking

936± ACRES • $3,900,000 • YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA

1,427 deeded acres. A mixture of rolling timbered hills and strategic

This farm has 607 irrigated acres with 542 acres under Zimmatic

open spaces, along with Musselshell River frontage and 330 irrigated

pivots, with the ability to irrigate an additional 149 dryland acres.

acres, provides the perfect setting for the avid hunter to harvest giant

With its access, location and ample water, this truly is a prime piece

bull elk, mule deer, huge whitetail and an abundance of pheasants.

of farm ground in an area where farm ground is hard to come by.

The Yellowstone River Farm

Big Ox Bottom Ranch

850± ACRES • $2,850,000 • DAWSON COUNTY, MONTANA

1,152± ACRES • $7,900,000 • YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA

On the banks of the Yellowstone River, this farm has 335 irrigated

With 555± irrigated acres along with just over 2.6 miles of the famed

acres. The remainder is comprised of timbered pastures, river

Bighorn River, this property provides excellent habitat for a wide

frontage, private ponds and a beautifully landscaped headquarters.

variety of species as well as unbelievable upland and migratory

Outstanding pheasant, turkey, grouse and whitetail deer.

bird hunting. Endless fishing possibilities.

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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

Cow Creek Ranch

Paint Rock Canyon Ranch

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

BIG HORN COUNTY | WYOMING

1,054± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 6181366

83,604± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4558971

Situated at the very southern tip of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, just east of Santa Fe, New Mexico. At elevations from 8,500 to 9,000 feet, the ranch is near the headwaters of Cow Creek as it meanders its way from the springs of Elk Mountain down to the Pecos River. $7,500,000

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

Northside Ranch

JACKSON COUNTY | COLORADO

TAOS COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

3,793± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4703908

A true mountain property located in one of New Mexico’s most iconic valleys, Northside Ranch is a treasure chest of recreational opportunities.

Richly forested, it occupies 1,227 deeded acres directly adjacent to the legendary Taos Ski Valley Resort and is perfectly situated to supplement the recreational amenities of the existing resort. $8,100,000

1,227± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 6155405 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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Upper Green River Ranch

Broken Butt Ranch

SUBLETTE COUNTY | WYOMING

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO

16,309± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3393551 17,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5598947 The history of the American West comes to life at the Upper Green River Ranch, located between Jackson and Pinedale, Wyoming. Operating on 17,000 total acres (12,040 deeded), Upper Green River Ranch is a vast high country slice of unspoiled Wyoming that continues to maintain an extraordinary legacy of ranching, hunting and fishing. $19,950,000

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

Historic Washington Ranch

Broken Bone Ranch

LOVE COUNTY | OKLAHOMA

ROUTT COUNTY | COLORADO

1,180± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5604823

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 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

Wakara River Ranch

PARK COUNTY | WYOMING

RIO BLANCO COUNTY | COLORADO

15,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 4395929

132± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 6216932

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

The White River Country near Meeker, Colorado, has long been known as some of the finest territory in the state for producing quality hay, abundant big game and second-to-none fly fishing, and the Wakara River Ranch excels in all three. Buyers looking for a smaller working cattle/hay ranch with trophy fishing and big game hunting will want to take a serious look at this 132-acre gem. $3,600,000

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Location! Location! Location!

Outstanding Opportunity

247± acres of beautiful rolling land graced with magnificent granddaddy oaks. Conveniently located with road on three sides, including U.S. HWY 27, HWY 225 and NW 63rd Street.

Cattle are currently grazing the lush pastures and rolling land.

816 acres conveniently located between Ocala and Gainesville.

Perimeter-fenced property includes: unique custom-built home, guest quarters and pool. Farm amenities include: 12-stall barn, maintenance building 40’x60’ barn, RV hook-ups.

Endless Possibilities

Winter Haven Farm

30.87± aces in the perfect location—Located just off HWY 225A and close to the new Ocala World Equestrian Center, plus located next to O’Conner Equestrian. This land is partially cleared with lush green pastures and enough trees for privacy and shade.

Perfect for the discerning buyer—1,100± acres located in the highly desirable area of “Millionaire’s Row” with fringe on HWY 225A, CR 329 and NW 125th Street Road. Five gated entrances, four fully-equipped barns plus multiple staff/guest residences.

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876 Acres Incredible Equestrian Farm Incredible Equestrian Amenities, 91+ Acres. Majestic, landscaped grounds provide privacy. Main residence features: five bedrooms, fourand-a-half baths, gourmet kitchen open to family room, formal dining room, formal living room, media/library, office, magnificent lounge and bar area overlooking exquisite views of the waterfalls, bridges and ponds. Staff’s one-bedroom, one-bath apartment, two A/C room— perfect for prize carriage or automobiles—and dressage ring are located close to the covered arena sporting mirrors, synthetic footing, lighting and irrigation. 32-bay equipment building—perfect for parking your custom freight liner; all equipment plus air-conditioned office above the shop. Additional residences on the property include: (four) single residences, (two) manufactured homes and a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. Adjoining 876 acres also available.

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CROSS L RANCH 28,009± ACRES IN UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO • PROPERTY ID: 4223707 • $19,500,000 The Cross L Ranch was founded in 1871 by brothers Nathan, Jim and William Hall. The property has diverse terrain, is fenced and cross fenced, well watered and well improved. The wildlife features of the Cross L Ranch are excellent. The ranch is offered turnkey and will include all livestock and equipment. If you are looking for a quality, diverse recreational and livestock ranch, this offering deserves your attention.

PROSPECT RANCH 12,524± ACRES IN SCHLEICHER COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 5511609 • $18,787,185 Well watered and conservatively stocked; tremendous grass turf. Nice small home, hand-house and several sets of livestock working pens; livestock included along with a major portion of the minerals. A firstclass working ranch in an area of strong, long-term ownerships.

HOBO RANCH 16,834± ACRES IN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO PROPERTY ID: 6318917 • $9,824,100 The HOBO Ranch is located in the scenic mesa highlands of Northeast New Mexico, approximately 32 miles east of Las Vegas.

The ranch has an incredibly diverse terrain with a combination of elevated mesa tops along the north and west portions of the ranch, descending to deep canyon creek bottom country.

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RAMPY GUADALUPE RIVER RANCH 475± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 6274687 • $7,470,000 This Hill Country ranch is located in a sought-after area with development potential. The improvements are ideal for a wedding venue or for entertaining large gatherings. The ranch is well maintained and has been managed for livestock production and whitetail deer hunting.

TWIN RIVERS RANCH 2,139± ACRES IN MOTLEY COUNTY, TEXAS PROPERTY ID: 6008795 • $3,400,000 Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to purchase an extremely well located Texas Panhandle ranch. This area offers an excellent combination of productive dryland and irrigated farmland typically surrounded by native pasture. Located in an area blessed with abundant wildlife, whitetail and mule deer populations thrive and trophy bucks will impress the trophy hunter.

RIVER BEND RANCH 232± ACRES IN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO PROPERTY ID: 6189318 • $7,950,000 This is a unique large property not readily found in the Upper Pecos region near Santa Fe. This property has the potential for the discriminate owner looking for a one-of-a-kind home and retreat or the investor/ entrepreneur desiring a spectacular long-term potential development property. It is a New Mexico premier private river trout property.

LA BONITA RANCH 2,036± DEEDED ACRES • PROPERTY ID: 6189504 SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO • $5,100,000 The La Bonita Ranch is a unique estate-type property and working ranch with the extraordinary benefit of location along with its stunning beauty, diverse eco-system and intimate privacy. A New Mexico premier private ranch estate.

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FAULKNER RANCH 4,540± Acres in Kerr County, Texas | Property ID: 5587780 | $3,750 per acre In the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country sits the exceptional 4,540± acre Faulkner Ranch, one of the finest turn-key ranches in the area. The easily accessible property with frontage on both HWY 39 and FM 187 in southwestern Kerr County is a haven for both native and exotic wildlife.

The scenic land has been well managed and completely high fenced to provide an exceptional environment for native wildlife. The ranch is divided into three game-fenced pastures, 3,473± acres, 667± acres and 400± acres, providing the perfect habitat for an abundance of whitetail deer, wild turkey, dove, axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck antelope, red deer, barasingha and feral hogs. Native whitetails are managed under a Level III Managed Lands Deer Permit.

Located on the eastern edge, the headquarters’ compound is a short drive from the gated entrance and is situated on 9.5± acres enclosed with a game-proof fence. It includes the main house, an attached garage and two guest apartments.

The compound’s centerpiece is a 5,460± square-foot home, referred to as “The Big House.” The elevated style of the original 1940s ranch house is inviting and brings the outdoors inside with warm wood accents, solid stone and plenty of natural light. The landscaped, fenced foreman’s residence provides additional room, and the large barn encompasses 7,500± square feet within its six bays. The 6,250± square-foot equipment barn features a walk-in cooler and game processing area. Adding to the property’s history is a vintage school house that has been restored to include a bedroom and bath, with a nearby rock pila converted into a swimming pool.

A unique cavern showcases beautiful limestone formations and is ready for the adventurous explorer. Groundwater is plentiful, with a mix of solar and electric submersible pumps and fifteen water wells piping water to tanks and troughs throughout the property.

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ANDERSON FARM 194± Acres | $1,600,000 | North Georgia 20 Minutes to Chattanooga, Tennessee 2 Hours to Atlanta & Nashville Video Tour @ ToddHenon.com/Anderson-Farm

CONSIDERING THE TENNESSEE VALLEY? No State Income Tax in Tennessee | Affordability, Low Cost of Living Rural Opportunities Near Metropolitan Cities | Mild Weather

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are only the beginning on this 194± acre farm nestled in the shadow of Lookout Mountain in Georgia’s historic McLemore Cove. A Rancher’s, hunter’s and fisherman’s paradise, The Anderson Farm checks every dream property box—and then some: • 60± acres of pasture • 130+ acres of virtually untouched woods perfect for hunting or hiking • Five-bedroom, 2013-built custom home with stunning views from every window • Two pristine barns & one-acre stocked pond Impeccably and lovingly maintained, this picturesque retreat is currently used as training ground for internationally competitive sheepdogs, with three separate fenced areas configurable for your needs.

Whether your full-time home or part-time escape, rest comfortably by having all the benefits of living in town within a pastoral setting. The Anderson Farm is minutes from the many outdoor activities that have won the Chattanooga area the distinction of “Best Town Ever” by Outside Magazine—twice.

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305 North Willow Street, Suite 106, Kenai, Alaska 99611 “in the Kenai Airport”

KENAI WILDERNESS CABINS

TIMBER BAY LODGE

2.4± AC R E S • $1,289,000 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A

2.61± AC R E S • $1,299,900 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A

Recreational retreat, private estate or lodge on the world-famous Kenai River! Selling this heavy timber, stone and tile-constructed property with all inventory, decorations and four Kenai River boats; truly turnkey!

Alaskan paradise found! Post and beam home or lodge with tremendous views of Kachemak Bay. Stunning soapstone Tulikivi stove. Five master suites, two common areas and apartment.

Property ID: 5826012

Property ID: 5893218

CABINS ON THE BLUFF 24.55± AC R E S • $1,100,000 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A Soar with the eagles on this private Alaskan retreat. Lodging consists of four fully-furnished cabins, main house and RV hook-up. Amazing mountain and ocean views. 24.55 acres for expansion. Endless possibilities.

Property ID: 6035001

Property ID: 6035500

KASILOF RIVER CABINS

1± AC R E S • $2,490,000 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A

8.84± AC R E S • $1,490,000 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A

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168 ACRE HOMESTEAD 168.44± AC R E S • $1,000,000 • K E N A I PE N I N S U L A, A L A S K A Accessible 168-acre homestead with lake frontage, private airstrip and all the comforts of a three-bedroom, one-bath home or beginnings of a lodge.

GONE FISHIN’ LODGE

1,484 feet of river frontage. Three fully-furnished log cabins and one detached garage on 8.84 acres. Private estate or vacation rental with room for expansion.

Money-maker on the Kenai River! 11 private rooms; always fully booked; provides fishing right off private dock or via guide services. A fullservice lodge package for a truly amazing Alaskan adventure.

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VISTA DEL MALPAI RANCH

14.39± ACRES • $2,950,000 • LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO

291.8± ACRES • $1,100,000 • LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO

White fencing surrounds the property with elegance, and a stucco fence takes in the front yard of the luxury home. The main home was designed for grand entertaining with superior architectural detail and a swimming pool. The equestrian facilities include two heated horse barns, foaling stalls, standard stalls, heated drinkers and rubber mats.

Named for its view of the fascinating Valley of Fires lava flow, this ranch is nestled on the Tularosa Basin at 5,340 feet elevation in the shadow of two mountain ranges with unobstructed panoramic views. The ranch features 292 acres with water rights, a classic California-style ranch house, swimming pool, tennis courts and outstanding horse facilities.

Property ID: 6181592

Property ID: 6170202

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO HOME

LUXURY HOME WITH A SPRING & BARNS

160± AC R E S • $599,900 • M O R A CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

160± AC R E S • $1,995,000 • L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

A beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath mountain home situated near Ocate, New Mexico. This northern New Mexico acreage lies in New Mexico Game and Fish Unit 46. The property currently has two elk permits. Wildlife include bear, elk, mule deer and turkey. The recreation opportunities are endless in this pristine area near Angel Fire, Red River, Taos and Cimarron.

This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, energy-efficient luxury home is strategically located where you can take in fabulous mountain views. The spring is lined with cottonwood trees where wildlife stroll into the property for water. Enjoy the year-round climate, shopping, activities and entertainment Ruidoso, New Mexico, has to offer.

Property ID: 5953234

Property ID: 5721325

LOG CABIN IN THE MOUNTAINS

EL CAPITAN RANCH

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

24,442± AC R E S • $14,245,000 L I N CO L N CO U N T Y, N EW M E X I CO

Log cabin at the base of the Capitan Mountains adjoining national forest with elk permits. In addition to the cabin, there is another hunters’ bunkhouse. The property has one water well and two dirt tanks. Wildlife includes bear, elk, mule deer and turkey.

The property has abundant water rights, water wells and springs. Nature’s wildlife includes elk, mule deer, turkey, dove, bobcat, mountain lion and bear. This ranch has breathtaking views and will offer you once-in-a-lifetime pride of ownership.

Property ID: 5215354

Property ID: 3800219

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Rancho San Carlos Montecito, California – Reginald Johnson estate built in 1931 with features that include 10 residential cottages, an office, producing orchards and extensive equestrian facilities. $85,000,000 | #18-3461 | 237± Acres

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Italian-Style Vineyard Estate Montecito, California – Ocean views abound from this 6,598-square-foot Italian villa-style home featuring four bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. The vineyard is planted with five acres of Grenache and Syrah grapes. $14,500,000 | #18-3463 | 55.89± Acres

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San Ysidro Road Parcel 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. $6,950,000 | #18-3476 | 3± Acres

Rancho Monte Alegre Carpinteria, California – A level parcel in the exclusive Rancho Monte Alegre offers expansive ocean and mountain views. The proposed house and barn were designed by Shubin + Donaldson with the building pad already designated and cleared, and a new well was installed. $4,000,000 | #18-4121 | 9± Acres

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1106 Sisterdale Road BOERNE ,

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Own more than a mile of Sister Creek livewater frontage with excellent horse facilities and a Texas winery as your neighbor! Ranch house, guest cottage, paddock house and 22 exceptional horse stalls with covered walker sit high on a bluff overlooking lush, sunlit grassy pastures and creek below.

57± ACRES | KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 557 7631 CALL FOR PRICING

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8217 Ranger Creek Road CHAMPEE SPRINGS |

BOERNE, TEXAS

One of the most richly appointed and exclusive ranch estates in Texas! This wildlife exempt ranch has live water! The main home, detached office and guest home are stunning with custom museumquality finishes mixed with centuries-old fixtures collected in Europe. Enjoy the sparkling pool, spa and entertainment cabana plus world-class horse facilities including riding/roping arena, working pens, three stalls, five runs and a richly appointed saddle house.

150± ACRES | KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 5503936 CALL FOR PRICING

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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

Middle Haw Creek Ranch & Timberland 1,200± ACRES FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 5850089 Whether you are an avid outdoor enthusiast, a hunter, a cattle rancher or a timber investor, this property offers it all. The property is located near large metropolitan areas and Florida’s east coast. The land can be described as “Old Florida” Pine Flatwoods with scattered cypress heads, oak hammocks and palmetto stands. Hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities are readily available and ideal for this site. BRING OFFERS! $5,880,000 or $4,900 per acre

Three Lakes Ranch 758± ACRES VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 5696713

Residential Development Land

Perfect for recreation with abundant lakefront and development potential, this property consists of 91± percent uplands and is covered with majestic oak hammocks, long leaf pine and pasture. Covered in Florida wildlife.

Has been divided into and approved for 62 buildable, 10+ acre lots.

This protects vested interests and provides for an eventual exit plan by making the individual parcels ready for sale or development. Subdivision design provides for forestry corridor, miles of trails and access to lakes Dias, Winona and Clifton. $5,500,000 • UNDER CONTRACT

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

JIM WAYNE CANYON

SPRING CREEK RANCH 1,623± ACRES SUNDANCE, WYOMING

7,361± ACRES NEWCASTLE, WYOMING

Wyoming mountain property on the western side of the Bear Lodge Mountains. Adjacent to Black Hills National Forest and state land.

Amazing scenery with good habitat for elk, deer and turkey. $560,000

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

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! $9,400,000

OAK CREEK RETREAT

FRESH WATER RANCH

AMERADA DIVIDE RANCH

3,669± ACRES NEWCASTLE, WYOMING

17,147± ACRES CASPER, WYOMING

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. $8,500,000

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

160± ACRES SUNDANCE, WYOMING

186± ACRES ALADDIN, WYOMING

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LEIPER'S FORK 302Âą Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee A true landmark property, the paved drive leads to a charming 1900s four-bedroom farmhouse that is in need of a little tender, loving care, and a guesthouse/farm manager house is close by. This is an equestrian dream property and is all fenced and cross fenced, including run-in sheds, riding ring, round pen and paddocks with water. A 12-stall masonry barn has

water in the stalls, a generous office and a great tack room. A 20-stall wood barn sits atop a hill beside the main barn and offers sweeping views over the gorgeous rolling pasture and hills beyond. It also has a chicken coop and equipment storage.

Water features include a pond, and a creek with rock beaches, deep swimming hole and rock ledges.

$8,900,000 | PROPERT Y ID: 3504584

Office 615-263-4800

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7.4± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $1,990,000

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

Exquisite home with views overlooking vineyard to the Callahan range. Private, usable acreage suitable for horses or vineyard with in-ground irrigation. Property ID: 5683650

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

2268 SUNSHINE ROAD

155 UPPER CA MP LOOP ROAD

Ranch just minutes from Roseburg. Rental homes and shale rock pit for future income. Year-round pond. Fantastic views and lots of wildlife. Property ID: 6099361

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

650± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $2,500,000

GOLDEN EAGLE VILLA

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

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

69.78± ACRES • DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON • $299,900

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

Acreage ideal for new home with utilities, septic, home pad, shop with full bathroom and RV cleanout. 4.5± acres in pasture and 22.9± acres in douglas fir. Property ID: 5663392

TO VIEW ALL THE PICTURES AND VIDEO TOURS, TEXT “UVLAND” TO 59559 MARY GILBERT • (541) 371-5500 • MARYGILBERT.COM 2365 NORTHWEST KLINE STREET, SUITE 201, ROSEBURG, OREGON 97471 SERVING THE UMPQUA VALLEY, ROSEBURG, OREGON & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

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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

T I M M E R M A N L A N D & C AT T L E 2,200± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon Timmerman Land & Cattle encompasses over 2,200 deeded contiguous acres of the historic Kittredge Ranch. 1,500 acres of highly productive pasture; gravity flow and pivot irrigated to accommodate 1,400 yearling cattle through the summer season. Over two-and-a-half miles of the upper Williamson River support wild trout habitat, attract Roosevelt elk, mule deer and occasionally antelope, adding outstanding recreational values. USFS and USFW refuge borders the ranch attracting thousands of ducks, geese, bald eagles and other birds of prey. The ranch compound of three homes and other living structures—barn, corrals and shop—historically supported a community to work the ranch and has been well maintained and renovated over the years, and it proudly sits on a timbered knoll overlooking this beautiful ranching valley. A rare opportunity at any price! MLS #2995713 Property ID: 6272244 | Offered at $4,200,000

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5,515± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon

2,000-acre pasture and river ranch. 1,500 acres irrigated with two wells, 2,700 and 2,500 GPM, five Valley pivots, wheel lines and gravity flow.

Three miles of river frontage with waterfowl, fishing and recreation. Three ranch homes, 2,000-square-foot insulated shop with concrete floor, bunkhouse, tack room, separate hay barn. Lighted expansive working and processing pipe corrals, covered adjustable alleys, new hydraulic squeeze, scales and storage on concrete. Currently running 600 Fall pair; also offers quality yearling feed. Equipment included. MLS #2995802

Swan Lake Ranch gives new meaning to owning it all. The seven irrigation wells, excellent sandy soils and 22 pivots create an efficient operation for organic and non-organic alfalfa, grain, orchard and timothy hay. Two lovely newer homes built in 2012.

150 pair of cattle also graze the ranch and the adjacent 10,000acre BLM permit. Seven hay barns sided to exclude the elk. Huge shops, equipment storage and multi-use buildings and grain bins, along with excellent cattle handling equipment. MLS #2969516

Offered at $3,900,000

Property ID: 3513698 | Offered at $17,000,000

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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.

This expansive cattle ranch dominates the Sprague River valley, while 16 miles of the Sprague River—along with Meryl Creek—provide world-class trout fishing.

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

15,620± DEEDED ACRES • $23,350,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 5850520

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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.

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

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

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

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OutdoorProperties.com | JHB@OutdoorProperties.com | (501) 454-1782

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.

RICE & DUCKS | 1,241 ACRES

Duck Hunting Area

Extensive Irrigation & Drainage Improvements

Precision Leveled

JACKSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS

RICE AND DUCKS

1,241± ACRES AT THE BLACK RIVER

I M P R O V E M E N T S & F E AT U R E S

$6,949,600 | $5,600 PER ACRE

S I X I R R IGAT I O N W E L LS | M U LT I P L E I R R IGAT I O N R I S E R S

Highly Improved Agriculture and Waterfowl Tract | Located two hours west of Memphis, Tennessee, 90 minutes northeast of Little Rock at Newport, Arkansas

T WO R E L I F T P U M P S | U N D E R G RO U N D I R R IGAT I O N P I P E 1 0 0 % I R R IGAT E D | WAT E R F OW L H U N T I N G CO M P O N E N T DU N D E E S I LT LOA M I S T H E P R I M A RY S O I L T Y P E M O ST LY P R EC I S I O N L EV E L E D , I R R IGAT E D & D E S IG N E D F O R M A X I M U M R I C E P RO DU C T I O N

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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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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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

Outdoorsman’s Paradise

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

1,735± Acres in Hickman County, Tennessee Property ID: 6008928 | Price: $4,799,900

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.

One of the best hunting and fishing properties in Mid Tennessee offering a main lodge, farm house, seven cabins, multiple barns and outbuildings, food plots, deer stands, ponds, creeks, springs and annual crop production income. Contact Tim Thompson, 615.207.3295.

Barn, Shop & Stable

Fabulous Location

49.11± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 6259975 | Price: $2,750,000

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

Scenic farm in Franklin; unbeatable location, two fully-approved perk sites, utilities installed, 40’x50’ shop with 40’x30’ overhang, horse stable with tack room, 50’x100’ hay barn; fenced and cross fenced. 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.

Historic Home & Farm

Prime Property

54± Acres in Maury County, Tennessee Property ID: 6113811 | Price: $1,850,000

112± Acres in Williamson County, Tennessee Property ID: 5944443 | Price: $1,489,000

Incredible historic home on 54 acres in Columbia. Prime farmland with creek, pond and huge barn. Fully fenced with five water wells. Would make an excellent horse or cattle property. Contact Chuck Simpson, 615.973.9986.

Excellent potential for development opportunity. Prime Williamson County location on major county road with mixed terrain, mature timber and fabulous hunting. Contact Chuck Simpson, 615.973.9986.

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Black Hills Hidden Treasures!

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

Bliss Ranch

Circle K Horse Camp

1,964± ACRES | HETTINGER, SOUTH DAKOTA $2,533,200 | PROPERTY ID: 6202877

106± ACRES | CUSTER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA $1,594,000 | PROPERTY ID: 6183965

Located in Perkins County just south of the North Dakota Line. Sixbedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home with lots of storage space.

Outbuildings, barn, corrals, semi-trailer loading dock and chute.

Horse lover’s dream! Horse hotel, small RV park, two homes, cabins, tack and feed store and more. Miles of trails throughout the adjoining USFS lands to enjoy!

Stage Stop

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Castle Creek

10± ACRES | HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA

103± ACRES | RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA

80± ACRES | HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA

Canyon Rim Ranch, Wilderness Preservation Community

Perfect Hobby Ranch, Barn & Corrals

Three Sides Bordered by USFS, Year-Round Nichols Creek

$1,100,000 | PROPERTY ID: 6117445

$990,000 | PROPERTY ID: 5516170

$640,000 | PROPERTY ID: 5904687

You Gotta Have Faith!

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SAGE BLUFF RANCH

HALLIGAN HILLS RANCH

SKINNER MEADOWS RANCH

983± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA

3,003± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA

885± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA

Excellent operation within minutes of Dillon.

Three pivots with wheel line, native range, BLM permit, feedlot and commercial gravel pit. Two homes in excellent condition, corrals with protection, automatic water, stock tanks and more. Ideal winter place to add to a larger outfit or stand-alone pure-bred ranch.

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!

Situated in one of Montana's most breathtaking locations with views of the Big Hole Valley and surrounding mountain ranges. Skinner Meadows Ranch offers a ranch house with many outbuildings to accommodate your equipment and your horse friends. The ranch is located in the heart of what is described as the best summer range in the state.

Property ID: 5567053 • $2,950,000

Property ID: 5232771 • $2,375,000

Property ID: 5889401 • $3,995,000

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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.

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T WO WAT E R F R O N T AC R E AG E T RAC T S Pamlico C ounty, North Carolina Bay River Tract Frontage Both offerings are wooded with paved road frontage. Both have deep water frontage and convenient access to Intracoastal Waterway and Pamlico Sound.

BAY RIV E R T RACT, VANDE ME RE , NC | 408 . 6± AC RES | $2,8 00,000 B R OA D C R E E K T RACT, O RIE NTAL , NC | 212± AC RES | $1,600,000

REALTY SERVICES OF EASTERN CAROLINA, INC.

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This gorgeous Edmond, Oklahoma, property is being offered at public auction to the highest bidder regardless of price! This property is extremely beautiful inside and out, offering 9,700± square feet of living area. There are five bedrooms, five bathrooms, six fireplaces, seven-car garage, outdoor kitchen, pool, spa and waterfalls and many other amenities. The home was built in 2007 with a castle/ Old English look and has had extremely excellent care and service. Beautifully landscaped, the pool area has large boulders, waterfalls, spa hot tub, outdoor kitchen, stand- alone fireplace and walk-in access. There are five HVAC units, Geo Thermal system, storm shelter, private water well, central vac system, library, alder wood, large kitchen (Thermador appliances), great room, theater room and so much more! This is not a property to miss, so be sure to call for your private appointment to view the home. For questions regarding the home, contact Kay Ayers (405) 627-1910, and for auction questions, contact Troy Lippard (580) 747-6747 or Rodney Timm (580) 548-6652.

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72.25± Acres in Barry County, Missouri $1,750,000

41± Acres in Washington County, Arkansas $965,000

142± Acres in Adair County, Oklahoma $725,000

Buy this productive broiler operation and enjoy the stunning views every day. Situated in the Missouri Ozarks, this farm with a Simmons Foods contract grosses about $350,000 annually. Pasture will support about 20 head of cattle. Property ID: 6179907

Would you like to own land in Washington County, Arkansas, but don’t have the means? Raise chickens for Simmons Foods on this farm and pay for the 40 acres of good farm land too!

Annual gross income of $230,000 from broilers. 20 minutes to University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Property ID: 6046841

Prime eastern Oklahoma farmland that’s only 60 minutes from Walmart World Headquarters. Mostly open with a gentle roll to the land. Four good ponds and well water piped to FSA frost-free stock tanks. Property ID: 5516431

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