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Bently Ranch The Bently Ranch has been built in the tradition of our nation’s proud agricultural past, but with its focus on sustainability now—and far into the future.

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’ve been doing some reading on ecosystem services and natural capital.

Later this summer, I’m attending the Private Lands Summit held in conjunction with the Texas Wildlife Association’s annual convention in San Antonio. The title? Today’s Wild West of Ecosystem Services.

It’s a daylong seminar. I don’t want to want to drown while I’m drinking from the information firehose, so I’m doing some prep work.

I’m interested because the value of land and its attendant resources seem to be following a new course. Consider the following information a book report, and please know I’m not trying to pass myself off as an expert. In fact, I need to acknowledge Jennifer Warren, the principal at Dallas-based Concept Elemental, whose insights and technical expertise provided much of the content and framework for this column.

The way I understand it, ecosystem services and natural capital are slightly different concepts built on the same theme. Ecosystem services are the services that nature provides such as water, air and carbon sequestration. Initially, they arose as a structured response, usually in the form of offset credits, to regulations such as the Endangered Species Act or the Clean Water Act. Natural capital, on the other hand, is the world's stocks of natural assets which include geology, soil, air, water and all living things. Natural capital literally sustains life, and it undergirds the economy.

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According to the people who have been watching this closely, many factors are driving the ongoing conversations and expanding valuation. The impacts of less predictable and more extreme weather and people’s efforts to mitigate it come into play as does the world’s growing population and growing demand for natural resources.

The changing energy mix can’t be ignored.

Assuming we were to rely solely on solar energy production, the experts at LandGate estimate it will take 13 million acres of land dedicated to solar farms and another 13 million acres dedicated to green energy infrastructure to achieve our national zero-carbon goals.

As global demand for natural resources outstrips the supply, people from all walks of life are advocating for sustainability. Today, instead of taking natural resources and the land that supports them for granted, people are beginning to acknowledge their inherent value.

These people, using social media and social activism, are applying pressure for institutions to be more responsible, which has given rise to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) mandates.

urgency to green investing, but experts anticipate more discernment in the future because no entity can afford to waste capital. As investors reevaluate, analysts predict they will pay even more attention to purchasing land outright, a proven strategy for finding value in real assets.

In the short-term, analysts anticipate the value of individual properties will continue to depend primarily on their existing “traditional” natural assets such as rangelands, croplands, timber, and wildlife habitat. But, as the 21st century moves forward, those in the know predict resourcebased assets on individual properties will likely expand beyond the traditional to include water resources, carbon opportunities, wind and solar power siting opportunities, energy connectivity, digital infrastructure—and probably some things we haven’t even thought about yet.

I don’t know where all of this will lead, but it reinforces our industry’s tried-and-truism. As Mark Twain famously said, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” And what we have may be more valuable in more ways than we ever imagined.

The idea of natural capital dovetails with ESG investing—and has created quite a stir.

Up to now there has been a sense of

TOM ALEXANDER Publisher talexander@land.com

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ver the past 25 years, Bently Ranch, an integrated cattle and farming operation located in the heart of Nevada’s Carson Valley, has become a model of sustainable, forward-thinking agriculture.

The 12,393.29± acre ranch offers a land-based enterprise fueled by ecological productivity in a place where life is satisfying. Situated just minutes from Minden, Nevada on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Bently Ranch is less than a half-hour from popular Lake Tahoe and all its outdoor recreational opportunities.

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Bentlyy Ranch O N T H E C OV ER

12,393.29 Acres in Douglas County, Nevada P R E S EN T ED BY O U T D O O R P R O P ERT I E S O F N E VA DA

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The Vision As the current owners strategically amassed the land, they developed a unique plan. They used cattle and rotational grazing to rejuvenate the rangelands while producing natural beef, implemented one of Nevada’s largest composting programs to build the soil and cut fertilizer costs, and then made the most of the water resources to grow high-quality mixed grains, including premier estate hops and premium alfalfa. Their signature crops are not only adapted to the region but positioned to command top prices.

Improvements include 10 homes, 4 bunkhouses, 7 shops, 5 horse barns, 12 hay barns, 12 storage barns, a feedlot, and a compost facility.

The Foundation The potential and opportunity inherent in Bently Ranch can be traced back to its plentiful water that supplies the conservation-minded irrigated croplands. Approximately 6,046 acres are served by 34 pivots.

The ranch enjoys Senior Water Rights from the East and West forks of the Carson River.

In addition, the ranch is home to two sizable impoundments: Mud Lake with a capacity of 3,746± acre-feet and East Valley Reservoir with a capacity of 1,784± acre-feet. It also features seven domestic wells and nine ag wells.

Under the current management, the beef program is grass-centered and GMO-free as well as certified natural and certified GAP Level 4. The GAP program, managed by the Global Animal Partnership, consists of a series of benchmarks. Each succeeding rung on the certification ladder is more stringent than the one before. Level 4 ensures that the cattle have plenty of room to roam and they are only confined when weather conditions put them at risk among many other husbandry requirements.

Farming: The current farming operation is a prime example of vertical integration that, with its composting program, literally goes from the ground up. Using about 2,700 acres Bently Ranch supplies a finished product of estate-grown grains to brewers and distillers, including its sister company Bently Heritage Estate Distillery.

Producing premium grains for premium spirits is a responsibility Bently Ranch’s farming staff takes seriously. They select varieties of wheat, rye, barley and hops that are not only well-adapted to the desert environment but deliver the taste profile premium distillers and brewmasters demand. The farming operation also cultivates a variety of botanicals, used to impart unique flavors, in a climate-controlled greenhouse.

In addition to the grains, the fields yield superlative alfalfa.

Compost: Sustainability is built on healthy

The Integration Livestock: From its inception, Bently Ranch has viewed its cattle as both protein producers and forces for ecological improvement. When grazing is well-managed, as it is on the Bently Ranch, cattle can be used to rejuvenate and diversify vegetation and break up the hardened soil cap with their hoof action to improve water infiltration.

Their dung and urine also provide nutrients that help enrich the soil.

The herd is a mix of Angus, Hereford and Charolais. This combination of breeds produces hearty calves well-suited to the desert plains that yield high-quality beef with little waste fat.

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soil, so the Bently Ranch pioneered one of the largest composting sites in Nevada. The site accepts biomass such as yard debris, pine needles and brush collected in nearby communities as well as biosolids from five local waste treatment plants.

The biomass and biosolids are mixed and allowed to decompose until they become nutrient-dense compost. Nature’s fertilizer is then spread across the fields and pastures, eliminating the need for chemical fertilizers, which accrues ecological and economic benefits. By combining compost with intelligent crop rotation, the land is improved not depleted.

Bently Ranch Highlights • 12,393.29 deeded acres, 6,046 irrigated acres • Minutes from downtown Minden and Gardnerville, Nevada • Only 25 minutes to Lake Tahoe area • Senior water rights from the West and East forks of the Carson River • 3,746-acre foot Mud Lake and 1,784-acre foot East Valley Reservoir • 34 pivots, 7 domestic wells & 9 ag wells • Diversified crops including wheat, rye, barley, traditional hops/premier estate hops, oats and premium alfalfa • Hosts one of Nevada’s largest composting sites, alleviating the need for chemical fertilizer • Improvements: 10 homes, 4 bunkhouses, 7 shops, 5 horse barns, 12 hay barns, 12 storage barns, a feedlot & a compost facility

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The Living Douglas County, home to Minden that serves as the county seat and the Bently Ranch, is the “hidden jewel” of Nevada. It’s centrally located, 15 miles south of Carson City, the state’s capital, and in close proximity to the year-round outdoor adventures of Lake Tahoe. Minden is known for its restaurants, boutiques, natural beauty and cool, semi-arid climate.

Air travel is easy. The Minden-Tahoe Airport, a former military facility, now services sport aviation, corporate flying and emergency services. The area is recognized as one of the world’s best for soaring, so the airport also has a glider runway in addition to its two asphalt runways (7,400’ x 100’ and 5,300’ x 75’). For international and domestic travel, residents have convenient access to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (37.7 miles) and the Sacramento International Airport (100 miles).

The Opportunity The Bently Ranch has been built in the tradition of our nation’s proud agricultural past, but with its focus on sustainability now—and far into the future. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an operation that delivers on the promise of productivity in a setting of supreme livability.

To see experience the productive potential of the Bently Ranch for yourself, contact Todd Renfrew with Outdoor Properties of Nevada, Inc. at 707-455-4444. °

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“Bently Ranch offers a land-based enterprise fueled by ecological productivity in a place where life is satisfying.”

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Turkey Track Ranch Speaks to Legacy and Natural Capital 80,000± Deeded Acres in Spearman, Texas P R E S EN T ED BY I C O N G LO B A L

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ith its abundant natural capital, the historic Turkey Track Ranch is poised to sustain its legacy through the 21st Century—and beyond.

“Natural capital is the stock of the globe’s natural resources, the assets the earth holds,” said Jennifer Warren, Principal of Concept Elemental, a Dallas-based communications and trends analysis consultancy specializing in finance, the energy transition, sustainability and natural resources. “Natural capital sustains life, both economic and biological, at its most basic level.”

Globally, according to Warren, natural capital includes a host of resources including rangelands, wetlands, peatlands, rainforests, forests, minerals, potential energy sources, and water resources of all types.

Over time, a growing population and development have increased demand for all the earth’s resources, prompting a growing awareness of the need for sustainability. Today, the public, governments, non-governmental organizations, universities, and businesses worldwide, are recognizing the true value of natural resources and the land that houses them. Investors are paying attention too, putting the value of land and its attendant resources on a new trajectory.

Natural Capital Then In the late 1800s, natural capital—productive rangelands, diverse vegetation, and water—lured visionary cattleman with names like Waggoner, Burnett and Goodnight to the wide-open spaces of the Texas Panhandle. Their empires, the Waggoner Ranch, the Four Sixes, and the JA

Ranch became household names, while other equally rich, extensive holdings such as the Turkey Track Ranch, founded during the same era, quietly stewarded the same rich abundance.

“The Canadian River country has a special aura to it,” said Wyman Meinzer, a land broker and the State Photographer of Texas whose photos have memorialized many of the state’s “big” ranches, including the King, the Four Sixes, the Swenson, the Pitchfork and the Turkey Track. “A lot of the ranches don’t have the great surface water and springs that this one [Turkey Track] does, which is what really intrigued me.

Everywhere I went there, there is water, which is really rare.”

In 1916, the term natural capital might have been unfamiliar to W.T. Coble, an astute businessman and rancher, but its worth was not. As the rugged beauty of the Canadian River Breaks stretched as far as the eye could see, he no doubt recognized the inherent value of the open rangelands, abundant grass and unfettered access to a vast stretch of the Canadian River, a stunning feature of Turkey Track located in Hutchison County, 27 miles northeast of presentday Stinnett, Texas.

With vision, persistence and grit, Coble built an empire of hooves and horns that rested on a foundation of ecological productivity.

“One of his goals was to give his descendants something to work with other than their hands,” said Jack Turner, Coble’s great grandson.

He succeeded, eventually amassing 80,000 acres under a single fence. For more than 100 years, generations of the Coble/Whittenburg families cared for the land, keeping the finely tuned environmental engine running smoothly.

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Since 2009, the day-to-day management has Well-planned cross-fencing enhances the fallen to Jay O’Brien and Dale Smith, co-owners effectiveness of the grazing system that continues of the Adobe Walls Cattle Company, who lease to improve ground cover, vegetative diversity, the Turkey Track. O’Brien, a lifelong resident of root system hardiness and soil health. Better the Panhandle who has ranched for 50 years, cover, deeper roots and richer, more porous soil first saw the ranch in the 1970s and was “bowled in turn improves carbon sequestration as well over by its beauty.” When he and his partner as water percolation; erosion is minimized, thus had the opportunity to work with the family to allowing cleaner, higher quality water to recharge manage the ranch, they seized it because the the Ogallala and enter the river.

Turkey Track is, according to him, a “premier Water is the lifeblood of the ranch, which is ranch anywhere.” in a 20-inch annual rainfall belt. The Canadian Smith said, “We run our ranches with the goal River cuts through the ranch for 26 miles. Seven of producing a sustainable profit over a long- creeks, along with numerous springs, provide term basis, while improving the asset base…the year-round water to several lakes, the largest of asset base being the rangelands, the cattle, the which is 35 acres. wildlife and of course, the people.”

To further protect the purity of the water, the The duo’s mission statement are not empty ranch has an extensive network of erosion words as evidenced by the Turkey Track Ranch control dams—50 large ones and 250 smaller being named one of six regional awardees of ones—along the upper portion of the creek. Like the 2016 Environmental Stewardship Awards robust vegetation, these dams increase water Program sponsored by the National Cattlemen’s quality and quantity.

Beef Association. At the time of the award, In addition, the ranch has approximately 64 noted cattleman Pete Bonds, then-president wind- and solar-powered wells that supply water of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers, troughs throughout the ranch. The water troughs said, “Turkey Track has an outstanding record for supplement the surface water and increase the their stewardship practices, water management “grazability” of the entire ranch, so the ecological programs and excellent grass diversity.” improvements due to hoof action, fertilization Despite periodic droughts and unpredictable and removal of “stale” vegetation can be applied weather, the ranch’s natural assets have throughout. Plus, the water is available to the wildlife. continued to accrue and get stronger thanks to “Cattle and wildlife are complementary,” Smith a rotational grazing system that is tailor-made said. “We graze cattle to improve wildlife habitat.” to each range type: sub-irrigated bottomlands, As a result, hunting opportunities abound.

Caprock country, hardened flats and rolling sand Resident species include white-tailed deer hills. Abundant forage on the ranch supports managed under a Texas Parks & Wildlife MLDP 2,200 animal units. The ranch’s carrying capacity Level III program, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, is further enhanced with 1,200 acres of cropland, feral hogs, quail, wild turkeys, and waterfowl.

830 of which is irrigated through five Ogallala Anglers are not left out. The lakes are stocked aquifer wells and pivots, allowing for a 2,000- with trophy bass as well as forage fish such as head stocker operation. bluegill and red ear sun perch.

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While the ranch’s natural capital is evident in the host of tangible natural assets, it is also home to a rich intangible asset, history. Its fence lines contain the site of both battles of the Adobe Walls waged in 1864 and 1874, battles that shaped national policy and western expansion.

Meinzer said, “It [Turkey Track] has a historical legacy and history that is phenomenal. It is a rare opportunity to own a ranch and say, ‘Hey, I’m standing where Kit Carson stood.’”

Just as it was in the days of Kit Carson and the cattle pioneers, the Turkey Track Ranch is a place where the land’s potential is almost limitless.

“The Turkey Track is a virtual mecca of resource opportunities,” Warren said. “It offers lessons today and, in the future, for working out how to improve resource-rich asset bases derived from a large tract of land, a mega-ranch.”

Through its best-in-class grazing practices and superior water resources, the ranch offers the opportunity to give back to the community through educational opportunities that showcase optimal and sustainable resource practices, she notes. It is a chance to develop human capital that benefits the very earth itself.

The Turkey Track Ranch is one of the last expansive, legacy ranches, infused with Texas legend—and the legend lives on.

“The Turkey Track is not famous for being famous, but for being private,” said Bernard Uechtritz, listing broker at Icon Global, who has sold other Texas legend-makers including the Waggoner Ranch. “It is simply revered for being good, diverse, stout and solid.

“It’s natural resources and position in history are unparalleled by anything recently sold or on the market. It’s truly ‘One of One.’ Not only is it the ‘Prize of the Panhandle,’ but one of the last, great dynastic legacy ranches of its kind.” °

“The Turkey Track Ranch is one of the last expansive, legacy ranches, infused with Texas legend—and the legend lives on.”

—BERNARD UECHTRITZ Icon Global

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Premier Ranch Properties offers this property exclusively and shows it to qualified purchasers by appointment only. The information provided on this property is from sources deemed to be reliable. No warranties, either expressed or implied, are made. All properties are subject to errors, omissions, price change, prior sale, or withdrawal from the market without notice. Purchasers should verify all facts. Premier Ranch Properties works for, and on behalf of, the Seller. °

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“Turnkey cattle ranch with elk tags in 16a. This property also has irrigated pasture and farm ground with extensive water rights.”

—JAY PLATT Premier Ranch Properties

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Ozark Mountain Paradise on Table Rock Lake Spectacular Lakefront Gem 1,500± Acres in Shell Knob, Missouri P R E S EN T ED BY N AT I O N A L L A N D R E A LT Y

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his spectacular 1,500± acre lakefront gem near Shell Knob, Missouri, has endless recreational, residential, or commercial development potential. With over two miles of gorgeous Table Rock Lake frontage and steep cliffs with breathtaking views of multiple Ozark mountains, this property is truly a taste of all the area has to offer.

The property features diverse timber, various rock structures, water features, and easy access to a variety of recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, boating, water sports, kayaking, sailing, trail riding, hiking, camping, and more!

This property is extremely secluded and private, touching a paved road on both the east and west but with minimal road frontage. It’s perfect for anyone looking to get away from the hustle of life in the city but remain relatively close to amenities. The Bentonville/ Rogers area is only 40 minutes away, while the various recreational activities around Branson are a short 45-minute drive.

There are multiple sites on the property to build a home with some of the most tremendous views on the entire lake and likely the Ozarks in general. Pictures really don’t do justice to the views of the water and surrounding landscape from the elevated peaks of this special property. You can also build the boat dock of your dreams in the cove, which is one of the few redline zones left on the lake.

Well-manicured while also being left mostly to nature, this property has become home to a wide variety of plants, flowers, trees, and wildlife of all kinds to flourish and thrive. With all this beauty and excellent access, it doesn’t take much creativity to see the potential for an executive escape, corporate retreat, vacation resort, residential site, golf course, or a number of other development ideas. °

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“With all this beauty and excellent access, it doesn’t take much creativity to see the tremendous potential for a —TRAVIS National Land Realtyideas.” number ofCHAFFIN development —JEREMY OEHLERT National Land Realty

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his 175-acre estate that borders three sides of 1.85 million acres of the San Juan National Forest is best described as “opulence in the mountains.” The property is split by the La Plata River, serviced by a magnificent bridge connecting the property. Combining the 175 acres of property with the bordering National Forest makes the estate feel much larger than its deeded acreage, including five Colorado mountain peaks. The interior is designed for comfort with world-class finishes, and quality workmanship in every aspect of this custom-built mountain modern, four-story, 18,000 square-foot main house with opulent furnishings and a three-floor elevator finished in pecan wood. There are multiple attached patios and balconies encompassing the perimeter of the house. The area off of the great room and master en-suite has a fireplace with covered seating.

is a cozy library with a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling pecan bookshelves are a perfect venue for relaxing with a book or for executive meetings.

There is a three-car heated garage with an attached 800 square-foot greenhouse, mud-room entry to the house with lockers and a half bath.

The driveway is constructed with heated pave stones.

Bottom/First Floor A comfortable, professionally decorated area that feels like a luxurious antique opera house with 12 seat home theater powered by Apple TV, a separate snack bar with sink, and a refrigerator entrance area. Also soundproof music production room. This floor includes a half-bath and a large storage room on this level.

The Upper Level/Third and Fourth Floors Main/Second Floor There is an open concept three-room area—first a massive great room with a castle-designed fireplace and 22-foot Aspen wood ceilings that is the focal point of the majestic mountains with views through panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. Next is a formal dining room to host family holiday meals and stately dinners that opens to a dine-in chef’s kitchen with a butler’s pantry with unlimited storage. Everything in this area is with granite countertops, custom cabinets, a kitchen area with a Viking oven, a gas range, oven warmers, and sub-zero refrigerated drawers.

The two-story master en-suite includes a fireplace, walk-in custom dual closets, a master bath, a foyer, and a second-story bonus room with magnificent views. Adjacent to the master bedroom is a fitness center with a lap-resistant pool and a private bath. There is an executive office with fire-proof filing cabinets just off the entrance. Across from the office

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A huge game room with a wet bar and three guest bedrooms (one used as a children/teen bunk room area) with private bathrooms. You climb the open stairwell to the top/fourth floor Zen room with the most beautiful estate views and surrounding mountains!

Separate Structures This property includes a 2,550 square-foot caretaker house with threebedroom, two-bath and two-car garage. A 4,356 square foot four-stall barn with a washing basin. A 3,650 square-foot pole barn with a utility room and covered outdoor horse round pen area. The outdoor pavilion area includes a full-service kitchen with an imperial range oven with a stovetop and a serving area with a fire pit in the pavilion center. Also, his and her four-stall restroom/bathhouse with a two-car garage and RV pad with hookups. °

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The Real Deal STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHASE BROTHERS LAND & RANCH BROKERAGE

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orn and raised on a working ranch in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming, John and Galen Chase, who co-founded Chase Brothers Land & Ranch Brokerage in 2010, are the real deal.

“With us, what you see is what you get,” said John. “We aren’t about fancy trucks and fancy hats, we’re about authenticity and the lifestyle.

We live it, so we understand the culture and know all the benefits and the challenges.”

Instead of being flashy or pushy, the Chase brothers and their hand-picked team of real estate professionals, are down-to-earth, practical people who have lived and breathed ranching. They pride themselves on personal integrity and long-term relationships.

“We invest ourselves in our clients’ best interests from the beginning to the end of the deal—and from then on,” said John, who with his

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brother, bring experience in land management and beef production expertise to the ranch realty business. “Selling real estate is how we make our living, but the relationships we establish along the way are the most important part.”

The brothers understand that personal integrity and honesty is the key to building relationships that stand the test of business—and time.

“Integrity encompasses everything we do,” John said. “It’s the way our parents raised us. It’s who we are.”

Land Lessons John, Galen and their sister, who now lives in Bozeman, Montana, grew up working alongside their parents on their family’s 32,000-acre, nonirrigated ranch, located 40 miles east of Sheridan.

Despite the unpredictability of rainfall, the family operated Buffalo Creek Red Angus, which at the time was one of the largest and most reputable Red Angus seedstock operations in the world.

The ranch’s tagline? Dependable cattle backed by dependable people.

The family stood behind the cattle they raised.

If a customer was ever dissatisfied with a bull or a heifer for any reason, their dad, Jack Chase loaded a replacement in the trailer and delivered it to the client, no questions asked. Their word was their bond. The Chase name was behind the Lazy JC brand. Exceeding the expectations of their customers was the family’s top priority because they all wanted to be associated with excellence.

“We’ve just always lived our lives that way,” John said. “It’s worked out pretty well for us—and our clients.”

The brothers, veterans of 4-H and smalltown life, worked on the family’s ranch until they left for college. They cut their teeth working long days in a brittle landscape environment where the annual precipitation averaged 13 inches and they had to make do with whatever moisture came from the sky.

Upon high school graduation, Galen took off for Texas where he worked in the horse industry before returning to Colorado State University and earning an animal science degree. John headed to Colorado College, where he studied geology and then lived in Vail, Colorado for 10 years where he built custom homes and met his wife, Karen.

Before the couple re-entered ranching, John spent two semesters at Colorado State University. During this time, he encountered and learned from forward-thinking professors and agriculture professionals, who introduced him to the principles of regenerative agriculture while he was studying beef production systems and learning about land management.

“The ideas they planted in me inspired me to think about better ways to manage land and systems including cattle,” said John, who later completed the Ranching for Profit school that embraces this “big picture” approach to ranching. “The adaptive, decision-making process encompasses ecological, economic and social goals, which leads to sustainability.”

Galen and his wife, Jill, went to manage the Switchback Ranch, a large ranch in the northern Rockies, with operations in Roscoe, Montana and Cody, Wyoming. John and Karen moved to a large, mostly public lands ranch in Hyattville, Wyoming.

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“We don’t just sell it, we live it day in and day out—and we want to help our clients live it and love it, too."

—JOHN CHASE Chase Brothers Land & Ranch Brokerage.

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some of the practices on the respective ranches they were managing.

The Hyatt Ranch (aka Paintrock Canyon Enterprises), which John managed, encompassed more than 80,000 acres including expansive Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service grazing allotments and 5,000 acres of deeded land, a large part of which was irrigated. Irrigation was new to John who had only known dry and dusty landscapes “Water is a gift,” John said. “Irrigation gives you some control over things that you generally have no control over. Without it, you’ve got to make do with what falls from the sky and how you manage the top couple millimeters of soil.

This management strategy is critical for water absorption to the root zone, decreasing bare ground, and building root and soil structure.”

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The brothers returned to the family ranch with even more experience under their belts. Despite adopting new approaches and everyone’s best efforts, the family decided to sell the ranch in 2010.

“Selling our ranch was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced, but I had a choice,” John said. “I could either look back in regret or recognize that our time on that land delivered the life lessons that I needed to achieve what was next for me in life. I chose to let the lessons carry me forward.”

Brothers in Business As John worked alongside his family on their ranch, he also began consulting for a neighbor, introducing her to regenerative agriculture. In 2004, she announced she was ready to sell the Fence Creek Ranch. John, thinking people in his

network would be interested, volunteered to sell it. At this juncture, his ranching background segued into land and ranch real estate.

“At the time, I didn’t even realize that I needed a license,” said John, laughing.

John acquired his license. Once licensed, he started marketing the ranch at a price all other brokers told him was too high. Typical of how the Chase Brothers team still operates, he put his passion into marketing the ranch and sold it after just a few months in the spring of 2005.

Initially, John was affiliated with Century 21 in Sheridan, Wyoming. In 2006, Galen joined him. They tag-teamed deals and people began referring to them as the Chase Brothers. Four years later, they embraced the moniker and launched Chase Brothers Land & Ranch Brokerage.

“Neither of us liked sitting in meetings and hearing about houses because that’s not where our expertise or passion lies,” John said. “It made sense for us to build a business based on the things we know and love.”

From the beginning, they committed themselves to “linking landscapes and lifestyles— one relationship at a time.” The formula has worked for them.

“Our goal isn’t to be the biggest, but to be the best at exceeding client’s expectations,” John said.

“We get to know every piece of land as if it’s our own and do every deal as if it’s the only one.”

Although growth for growth’s sake isn’t an objective, the brothers’ team and its reach has expanded over the past 12 years. They are both licensed in Wyoming and Montana, and Galen holds a license in South Dakota, and Nebraska so the company can represent sellers and buyers in a larger area now.

Their team numbers have grown. The brothers didn’t seek out the other professionals, instead those like-minded folks came looking to join them. Not everyone who inquired was the right fit.

“We want everybody who works with us to ride for our brand,” John said. “Our brand is our reputation for hard work, fair dealing and realworld experience. It’s what people expect from us—and it’s what we expect from people who represent us.”

Regardless of who represents the Chase Brothers, the first step is getting to know the clients and their goals, whether they are buyers or sellers.

“We spend a lot of time identifying people’s goals and interests,” John said. “Once we know what they need and what they want, then we know how to do the best job for them.”

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In the case of buyers, especially out-ofstate buyers, the team will dedicate plenty of time to showing the buyers around the area they’re interested in. They show them various communities and let them sample the local flavor, so the clients can identify where they are most interested in staking a claim.

“Before people buy land, it’s good to bridge the culture and experience gap by talking about the realities of life here,” John said. “We give straight answers and don’t sugarcoat things because we want people’s expectations to line up with what they will likely experience. Honesty works out better for everyone in the long run.”

In the case of sellers, the team gets to know

“People sell land for lots of different reasons, but all of them are deeply personal and emotional,” John said. “We know first-hand what that feels like and have a great deal of respect for the people and the process. It is not a responsibility we take lightly.”

The Business of Land During the COVID pandemic, Americans reassessed their priorities. For many people, open space and freedom rose to the top of their lists.

As a result, the lure of the Mountain West—and demand for land there—is stronger than ever.

“If you crowd rats together in a cage, they’ll turn on each other,” John said jokingly. “Out

productive, the market can also reward good stewardship.

John used the Fence Creek Ranch, which was his first real estate deal as example. The purchaser was an avid outdoorsman who understood ecological systems. During his tenure, the owner implemented rotational grazing, improved stock watering systems, and actively managed the wildlife herds with goal of improving the habitat and soil condition.

When the owner chose to sell the ranch years later, he asked the Chase Brothers to sell it at twice the price he paid. They achieved his goal.

“When you work to improve the ecological health of the land, its market value also increases

the seller’s land intimately so they can market it and show it to its best advantage.

One of the best vantage points is the bird’seye view provided by a drone. John is a licensed, professional drone pilot. By traveling with his drones and camera, John is always ready to capture the images that tell the land’s story best.

“Because we never have to wait on photography or videography, we can move a listing process forward without delay,” John said. “A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when the photographer’s lifelong love of the land shines through…” While the brothers appreciate the uniqueness of each property, they are realistic about the land’s value.

“We’ve lost some listings because we are very honest about price, and sometimes our professional opinion of value and the seller's unrealistic price expectations are not on the same page,” John said.

They also stand in the seller’s boots.

here our neighbors have some distance. People perceive the states we work in as a place where freedom still exists and where they have plenty of elbow room.”

He continued, “We have less city and more friendliness. Neighbors still help neighbors, so our sense of community is strong. People are being drawn to the quality of life here.”

Some who come are interested in agriculture or other land-based enterprises. Others are seeking recreation through hunting, angling and a variety of additional pursuits. Still others are investors, who view land as a solid investment, that unlike the stock market delivers personal satisfaction while serving as a hedge against inflation.

In Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana, there is a tax benefit to keeping land in agricultural production. Agricultural land, for tax purposes, is assessed on its production value not its market value, which lowers the tax burden. While tax benefits are an obvious incentive to keep land

John said. “In my opinion, there is no way you can go wrong by doing the right thing ecologically.”

The Chase Brothers are uniquely positioned to help landowners, both new and experienced, see and capture the productive potential of their land.

“We can help people connect the dots in regenerative agriculture, so they’re not just conserving the land, but improving it,” said John, noting that livestock are not only valuable sources of food, but a tool for environmental stewardship.

While the brothers have had the chance to travel across America and the world, their corner of the West is still their favorite place.

The people are genuine. And the natural beauty that provides the backdrop for a high-quality life is awe-inspiring.

“We practice what we preach,” John said. “We don’t just sell it, we live it day in and day out—and we want to help our clients live it and love it, too.” °

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26 Million Acres Needed for

Zero-Carbon Goals STORY BY YOANN HISPA, CEO & CO-FOUNDER OF LANDGATE

“Carbon neutral” and “net zero goals” are often thrown around in conversations about energy, but what does it actually mean for the lands of America? How many acres will be required for each state to achieve zero-carbon emission?

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Assuming fossil fuel and biomass energy would be replaced with green energy, it would take 13 million acres of America’s land to obtain zero-carbon emission by generating electricity solely from solar farms. The amount would likely need to double to account for energy storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and the necessary increase in electrical infrastructure.

By dedicating about 26 million acres or one percent of US land to solar energy—an area roughly the size of Kentucky—we could enable the nation to reach zerocarbon emission.

Figure 1 shows the yearly equivalent electricity production (as of May 2022) broken down by source.

Green energy includes solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal electricity. Nuclear energy is considered a zero-carbon electricity generation method. Low-carbon energy is natural gas, which the European Union is trying to include, amid controversy, as a type of green energy meeting the carbon goals. High-carbon electricity is produced from coal, petroleum, and biomass sources.

Even though biomass is a renewable energy source, it requires burning wood and plants, creating problematic carbon emissions. Texas is the nation’s leading producer of electricity and overall energy. (For more information on state-level energy production, see pp. 52–53 in the Summer Issue of Texas LAND magazine.)

To calculate the electricity demand for the US, both infrastructure electricity data and land transportation were incorporated into this study. According to an EIA study, on-road passenger transportation accounts for 62% of the transportation energy use in the US, with the rest being freight transportation (19%), marine (12%), air (5%), and rail (2%).

In this feasibility study, we will assume that only land transportations (on-road passenger, freight, and rail) can be completely electrified. Using the driving statistics from the US Department of Transportation, LandGate estimated the average yearly car mileage per driver for each state which ranges from 7,013 miles per year for the District of Columbia to 24,069 miles per year for Wyoming. Combined with the number of licensed drivers for each state, we can derive the yearly mileage per state for on-road passengers.

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Since EVs in the US account for less than one percent of all vehicles, and because we are not modeling an increase in the number of drivers, we will assume all vehicles are petroleumbased. Using an average EV energy consumption of 350 Wh (Watthour) per mile, and with more modeling, we converted this to a total energy consumption to turn the entire passenger vehicle fleet, along with freight and rail transportation, to electric, (See Figure 2.)

Utility-scale generators in the US currently generate around 4.7 million GWh per year, with 1.8 million GWh produced from highcarbon emission sources of energy and 1.6 million GWh from low-carbon emission natural gas. The electricity needed to make land transportation totally zero carbon is estimated at 1.6 million GWh per year. To make the current electricity production and land transportation zero-carbon emission will require five million GWh per year of additional electricity generation from green energy.

(Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the breakdown of this additional green electricity required for each state to have no carbon emissions.)

Which source of green energy will likely be used to produce these five million GWh per year of additional electricity? Growing calls for removing hydroelectric dams combined with increasing droughts, as illustrated by the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona’s Lake Powell where water levels have dropped to a historic low, do not make new hydroelectric dams likely. Wind farms take more acreage than solar to produce the same electricity, but they allow use of the land.

To simplify this feasibility study, we will assume that all the additional electricity from green energy sources will come from solar farms. Using the solar irradiance, topography, exclusion zones, buildable acreage specific to every state, we calculated the acreage required to generate this additional electricity. (See Figure 5.)

Solar farms in the US built and being built to date currently occupy an estimated half million acres. We would need an additional 13 million acres of solar farms in the next decade to meet the zero carbon goals, over 25 times more than what has been built to date (See Figure 6.). It would also require additional energy storage, infrastructures like transmission lines, substations, and distribution lines, which could be roughly estimated to be another 13 million acres. This Kentucky-size acreage required for green electricity production, transportation, and storage represents around one percent of the land in the continental United States.

The first step in this energy transition is replacing the highcarbon energy sources (coal and fossil fuels). The next step will be replacing the low-carbon energy sources (natural gas).

Given the recent focus from investors on renewable energy, we want to believe these zero-carbon goals can be met, which will require that a lot of land across the US be dedicated to green energy production. ° LandGate, a data intelligence and marketplace for land and its resources, provided the data for this article.

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Maximizing Your Hunting Property A SIT DOWN WITH DR . G R ANT WOODS Sitting down with Dr. Grant Woods and discussing land improvements for hunting is like being fed by a firehose. Dr. Woods is a wildlife biologist specializing in deer management and is capable of sharing more knowledge in an hour than most landowners or hunters will accumulate in a lifetime.

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blends that compliment each other rather than concentrate on a single forage species. Planting blends and managing for quality native habitat will provide high-quality forage throughout the year in variable weather conditions.

Cover: Cover is defined as an area where wildlife goes to avoid danger - a refuge if you will. This does not mean that the land should not be used. We routinely see deer walking around in broad daylight on golf courses and this is because deer have learned they rarely are threatened there. If you count on using the land, do so consistently so that the animals view this area as safe cover. In the case of livestock, try to fence off when possible so that livestock do not impact the wildlife in the area.

Water: Water is self-explanatory, but the type of water does need some consideration. The water source for wild game should not be disturbed by livestock and should not be too large. Prey species such as deer seem to prefer smaller water sources so predators can’t force them into the water. Dr. Woods advises making water source no larger than two pickup trucks. The water source should not be loud. Flowing rivers are challenging because they obscure the sound of predators and are not seen as safe by wildlife.

Step 1: Concentrate on the Least Provided Resource Game animals need three things: food, cover, and water. If one of these three things is lacking, the wildlife populations in the area won’t express their potential. Because it’s rare for anyone to own enough land to include all of a deer or turkey’s home range, it’s important to observe

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neighboring properties. Learn what resources, such as food, cover, and water are available on neighboring properties. Once you have made these observations, identify which of these three resources is least available in the neighborhood.

Your first task will be to provide the resource that’s least available to wildlife. This is the best method to help and attract wildlife.

Step 2: Build All of The Resources Needed for Wild Game Now that you have maximized the availability of the least available resource in the area, it's time to build up all of the resources that wildlife needs. You will want to establish the remaining two resources and hopefully do it better than your neighbors on adjoining land. By taking this approach to resources you are increasing the chances of having higher numbers of game animals on your land at any point in time. Over time, if managed correctly, this will also have a higher chance of producing more consistently large game animals.

Step 3: Plan Your Access As mentioned above, cover is seen by animals as a safe space. Cover does not require thick foliage or the absence of people “Remember deer frequent golf courses in broad daylight while golfers cruise the greens in their carts.” If you plan on using it, do so consistently so that your activity is not seen as a threat. This might be seen as counterintuitive, but as Dr. Woods puts it, “The biggest problem with hunters is that they think like humans. To be a successful hunter, you have to think like a deer.” If game animals see your UTV

often but remain undisturbed, it will be seen as a non-threat and won’t alert the deer. As Dr. Woods says, “The worst thing you can do is not use your land and then cause a lot of disturbance just before season. This happens to my clients all the time. The property remains unused until hunting season and then hunters buzz the roads and trails and alert the critters!”

We’ve mentioned above that the management practices of your neighbors will influence the quantity and quality of critters and hunting experiences on your land. If the practices on neighboring properties are counterproductive to your goals, consider developing a game management co-op among your neighbors.

Doing so will get all adjoining landowners on the same page and greatly increase the chances of success during the hunting season.

Dr. Grant Woods provides consultancy for habitat improvement and hunting strategies throughout the United States. The ideas expressed in this article are only the tip of the iceberg. The actual tactics vary around geography and terrain, which requires an expert like Dr. Woods. You can find his contact information and educational videos at GrowingDeer.tv.

National Land Realty is a nationwide real estate brokerage of highly qualified and knowledgeable land professionals throughout the United States. They have developed Land Tour 360®, a revolutionary technology allowing for in-depth 3D touring of recreational and agricultural land throughout the United States, enabling viewers to interact with land from a distance. You can learn more about this technology and National Land Realty’s listings at NationalLand.com. °

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Moving to the West DAN MURPHY, ALC M4 Ranch Group, Broker/Owner RLI Colorado Chapter President

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In the aftermath of the Civil War, the admonition, “Go West, young man,” became the catchphrase of the time. In the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, young men, young women, young families, established families and retirees are now taking that time-tested advice to heart.

COVID and its attendant lockdown prompted Americans to reassess and reimagine their lives. After being confined within four walls, people began to crave elbow room, freedom, and a connection to their neighbors and Mother Nature. They, like generations before them, looked to the West.

Frankly, living in the West has always been a bit of a dream—large spaces, friendly faces, and a limitless outdoor recreational lifestyle— but the realities of COVID prompted people to quit dreaming and act. Those of us living in more remote areas of the Mountain West have dubbed the uptick in demand for land in our neck of the woods as “the COVID discovery.”

According to RLI’s 2021 Land Market Survey, Colorado, as one example, accounted for four-point-one percent of the land sales in the nation. Across the country, including the Mountain West, demand for rural land is outstripping supply. Brokers are struggling to keep inventory. Experts predict that even with the projected rise in interest rates, demand will remain strong through 2022.

By pushing telecommuting from the fringes into the mainstream, the restrictions of COVID, ironically enough, opened the door to rural relocation across the country. Now people can live where they want instead of being bound to their work area.

unmatched quality of life provided by the majestic mix of small towns, lakes, streams, ski runs, mountain bike trails, rivers, and peaks full of wildlife that define western living. Advances such as satellites, mobile phones, and efficient solar panels keep people connected even in the heart of the biggest tracts. Like those of us who have lived here longer, the newcomers can enjoy quieter lives with bigger adventures.

While these opportunities have always been available, people now have the time and flexibility to enjoy them.

Unlike early prospectors who chased riches of silver and gold, today’s pioneers are seeking the riches of community. When plants put down deep, intertwined roots, the plants are stronger and more resilient. People are the same. Out here, being neighborly has never gone out of style.

Traditional values like honesty, integrity, and respect are still in vogue here, too. We believe in the power of a handshake and the significance of character. Here, unlike in the big city, there’s not much to distract people from what is truly important. For families, the opportunity to teach their children right from wrong and instill personal responsibility without being drowned out by the incessant noise of the 21st century is one more reason to head West.

Whether it is intentional or not, all of these people are creating their own unique legacies built on the land. From here on out, they will have a tangible asset that generates a host of intangible benefits, ranging from quality of life to treasured memories. For those who live life well, their legacy is a well-lived life. °

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Inspired by the Past, Shaping the Future STORY BY CRAIG KAISER, PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER OF LANDGATE

After researching their property on LandGate, the ranch owners found out the power lines they had dismissed for years could potentially be the property’s biggest asset.

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ranching family, who has stewarded more than 5,000 acres in southeastern Wyoming for generations, used information they found on LandGate.com to transform an eyesore on their property into a business-changing moneymaker. In two years, income from solar energy leases resulting from the information not only removed the pressure to sell a portion of their land but has created the opportunity to be debt-free.

“As a family who has been in the [cattle] ranching industry for over 100 years, we have found ways to keep our operation going through good times and bad,” said the current landowner, noting his ancestors staked this claim in Wyoming after his great-great grandfather lost his life—the ranch he homesteaded in New Mexico—to a stray bullet.

The legacy of resilience continued into World War II, where the landowner’s grandfather survived and saved the lives of others by using seeds from a Red Cross packet to plant a garden in the exercise yard of the Nazi prison camp where he was held, allowing him to return to the beloved land. During his tenure, the landowner’s father built a custom-farming business and held a public-service job to keep the land in the family.

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“I have taken inspiration from the past and looked for new opportunities to move the ranch into the future,” the landowner said.

Maintaining a legacy ranch is not easy and family members have taken jobs off the ranch to help sustain the long-time cattle operation. Despite leasing its mineral rights in the past, the family never benefited from active oil and gas production, but the extra revenue had helped to keep the ranch afloat.

Earlier, they had been burned in a solar deal that tied up their land but produced no income. As a result, they distrusted landmen working for energy developers but were concerned that the family was going to miss out on legitimate business opportunities. Their predicament was resolved when they discovered LandGate’s free automated valuations for land resources and its attendant marketplace where the resources can be listed.

When the COVID pandemic hit and leasing its mineral rights was no longer an option, the family used LandGate to research all their other land-based resources for free. To their surprise, the high-voltage transmission lines that once created consternation were a key factor in evaluating land for potential solar farm leasing.

The family listed their land for lease for solar or wind development. Using LandGate data, several potential lessors found out that the transmission lines carried power from the 1,710 MW Laramie River Powerstation that is due to be decommissioned.

Several companies offered to lease a portion of the family’s 5,000-plus acres. Initially, the family successfully leased 1,200 acres. Soon after, they began receiving additional offers on their remaining acreage.

Currently, the family is in three renewable energy lease agreements and is earning solar lease rent payments on almost every acre of ranchland it owns.

Over the next three to four years, the family anticipates that the multiple projects now underway will result in significant revenue. In the meantime, they will continue their traditional ranching operations full-scale.

“On the surface it seems that agriculture and solar don’t mix. However, livestock will still be present on the ranch,” the landowner said. “Instead of cattle my family will be raising sheep to control brush—and livestock will continue to graze the land that has sustained my family for generations.”

The family is also excited by the potential to sell the cash-flow that they will receive once the solar projects become operational. They plan to expand and improve the original ranch by utilizing the 1031 exchange on the cash revenue. The family has also listed their ranch for carbon credits on the Landgate platform.

“Landgate has afforded us opportunities that were not apparent when I was first researching ways to keep the ranch going,” the landowner concluded. ° LandGate, a data intelligence and marketplace for land and its resources, provided the data for this article—and provides a free and transparent marketplace for land resource deals to happen more efficiently.

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ORIGINAL TOWEL: YELLOWSTONE N AT I O N A L PA R K This high-performance towel made from post-consumer recycled materials is the only towel you need. It is perfect for travel, beach, yoga and all your summer activities. Designed to be versatile without sacrificing performance.

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C A P E R L A N F LT B - 5 , F L O AT T U B E FISHING LURE This lightweight float tube is easy to transport thanks to the carry straps on the back that help keep your back dry when on the move. The built-in rod holder and removable panniers (bakkans) make for comfortable fishing. The angler designers have developed this float tube with a comfortable and ergonomic inflatable seat for reaching areas that cannot be fished from the bank.

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V E N T U R E P O R TA B L E GAS GRILL The Cuisinart® Venture Portable Gas Grill is a versatile and compact grilling system that makes the perfect outdoor companion. The stack'n'go design allows the grill to go with you anywhere. The wooden lid doubles as a chopping board; simply remove the cutting board from the top to prepare your meal.

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SPF 36 CLEAR SUNSCREEN FAC E S T I C K Get ready for your summer fun from the beach to the mountains with this go-to sunscreen stick. All Organic all the time.

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FA L L I N G I N TO T H E S E A Inspired by Nica Galas' first book, the autobiographical Falling into the Sea. This scent is sunshine in a bottle with a mix of lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, lychee, tropical flowers, and a hint of warm sand. Imaginary Authors products are vegan, cruelty-free, and free of parabens and phthalates.

ImaginaryAuthors.com

COLD GLORY AMERICAN L AGER From the bold hops of the Pacific coast to the clean grains of the plains. This beer is 100 percent from sea to shining screeee!!

Only available in July.

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LARCENY PEPPERED PICKLES Imagine your BBQ sandwich with these perfect spicy-sweet pickles infused with Larceny Bourbon goodness. Although it has habanero and d'arbo chiles floating in the brine, it will not burn your mouth and is relatively mild.

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EXOTIC HOT DOG SAMPLER Enjoy the unique flavor of six different exotic hot dogs in one economical gourmet food gift. Exotic hotdog sampler is a great gift idea for that exotic meat—wild game meat connoisseur. Six different varieties of exotic hot dogs from alligator meat to zebra meat.

It will be a pleasant surprise.

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M E N S O N O R O S N AV Y An eco-friendly flip flop for your all-day comfort in the sun. Made of vegan leather straps, sustainable cactus fiber footbed with custom “Wavey Dayz” Hari Mari recycled rubber outsole and memory FoamToe™ that will eliminate the break-in period for instant comfort.

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R ANCHES, LAND & LUXURY ESTATES IN COLOR ADO, NEW MEXICO,AND NOW W YOMING

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FISHING FOR CHICKENS: A SMOKIES FOOD MEMOIR Fishing for Chickens is a well-seasoned blend of memoir and cookbook. It offers the perspective of a Bryson City, North Carolina, native on a particular portion of southern Appalachia―the Smokies. Casada serves up a detailed description of the folkways of food as they existed in the Smokies over a span of three generations, beginning early in the twentieth century.

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THE HOG BOOK. GUIDE TO HUNTING , PR E PA R I N G , A N D COOKING WILD PIGS The book covers everything from the complex and fascinating history of the wild North American hog all the way down to a recipe for making a chocolate cake with hog lard. There are tips on locating hogs and hunting hogs, different methods of skinning and gutting hogs, and four highly-detailed butchery sequences based on the categories.

TheHogBook.com

B ECO M I N G S TO RY: A JOURNEY AMONG SEASONS, PL ACES, TREES, AND ANCESTORS A gently powerful memoir about deepening your relationship with your homeland from Award-Winning Author and Tribal Leader Greg Sarris in Becoming Story he asks: What does it mean to be truly connected to the place you call home?

Amazon.com

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FISHING THE W I L D WAT E R S From the azure waters of Hawaii to the pristine streams in Alaska to the craggy New England coast, a devoted angler reveals the agony and ecstasy of fishing.

Fishing the Wild Waters invites us to traverse America and visit three distant and distinct dream destinations for any serious angler—and anyone who aspires to someday become one.

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#LIFEONTHELAND Sometimes your hay hauling buddy’s are better than others! #oreomouth Allen Treadwell, Hayden Outdoors @allentreadwell

#RANCHLIVING # T E A M R E T R E AT

Imagine having this view when you wake up each morning. #mountainhomes #lifeontheland #austincallison #haydenoutdoors #offgrid #offgridliving

For a completely remote work culture since LandGate's inception, we certainly enjoyed getting together! For a team retreat, we met for an exceptional time of celebration and a look into LandGate's bright future!

→ Austin Callison, Hayden Outdoors @austincallisonhaydenoutdoors

→ LandGate @landgate_resources

# M E M O R I A L D AY Nobody does it better than our agents! Amy Friend fishing on Memorial Day Weekend. 🎣 California Outdoor Properties @californiaoutdoorproperties

#COMMUNITY #WILDLIFE Who knows what this is? Leave a comment with your guess. We don’t see them often, but it’s pretty cool when we do.

Saw several in one place yesterday in an undisclosed location. #birdsoftheworld →Chase Brothers, LLC @chasebrothersllc

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Governor Kim Reynolds visit Peoples Company managed farm in Eldora, Iowa. The Hunt Farm hosted a Field Day where attendees saw the installation and construction of a bioreactor and heard how the landowner and operator worked together to stack conservation practices to improve water quality and wildlife habitat.

Peoples Company @peoplescompany

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# R A N C H R E A L E S TAT E Representing Republic Ranches at the Borderlands Research Foundation’s West Texas Conservationist of the Year Awards! → Republic Ranches @republicranches

#LANDLIFESTYLE When you broker a cattle ranch sometimes you jump in the saddle to help gather and work the cattle. #cattleranch #cattledrive #ranchesforsale #ranches #ranchlife #newmexico #newmexicotrue #newmexicolove #landmagazine #land #landmag #landmags

#LAND Late evening trail rides - with each turn, you realize your dream has come true. @rural1st #johndeere #land #whitetailproperties Whitetail Properties @whitetailproperties

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# M O T H E R S D AY Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." —Robert Browning⁠ Happy mother's day to all the mothers of the world!

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#WEKNOWL AND Teaching the next generation. Looking to buy or sell ranches, farms or land? We live it to know it. #masonmorseranchcompany #ranchcompany #weliveittoknowit #landbroker #ranchbrokers #ranchlife #ranchesforsale #ranches Mason Morse Ranch Company @masonmorseranchcompany

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# F LY F I S H I N G It’s springtime in Montana—get your boat out, grab your fly rod and let the fishing begin! #montanafishing #westernranchbrokers #jimtoth #flyfishmontana #fishingdestination #simms #patagonia #flyfishingproperty→ Western Ranch Brokers @westernranchbrokers

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L Cross Ranch 67,366 Acres • Saguache County • Colorado $45,000,000 • Mason Morse Ranch Company • RanchLand.com

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Ranchito das Caballas 23 Acres • La Plata County • Colorado $1,990,000 • The Wells Group Durango • WellsGroupDurango.com

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Big Red Farms 10,497 Acres • Scotss Bluff County • Nebraska $71,600,000 • Hayden Outdoors Real Estate • HaydenOutdoors.com

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Hagemann Ranch 544.17 Acres in Sonoma County, California

Property ID: 14214991 | $16,000,000

For the first time ever, Hagemann Ranch is for sale to the public. The ranch is located in the rolling coastal hills between Bodega and Bodega Bay, only 60 miles to San Fransisco, with each access to California Highway 1. Since 1857, the ranch has been a working sheep and cattle ranch. Hagemann Ranch is known to locals and tourists alike for its rainbow trout fishing operation, horseback riding experience, and high-quality cattle. There are four ponds, three wells and various springs. This is a great opportunity for new stewards to take over an already popular, highly profitable coastal ranch to enjoy and make their own.

Listing agents: Andrew Ryan 707-799-1289 or Todd Renfrew 707-455-4444

Carroll Ranch

3,068 Acres in Shasta County, California

Property ID: 14452813 | $15,595,000

You dream of a ranch with extreme privacy, abundant water, fertile farm ground, irrigated pasture and a self-sustaining cattle operation. Top it off with a stunning custom home and breathtaking views, then realize it’s a dream come true! Encompassing 3,068 acres in three counties. The headquarters is nestled in the beautiful Fall River Valley, with irrigated farm ground and pasture land, three homes, including a 7,700 square-foot masterpiece and multiple barns. The large lake is used for irrigation as well as fishing and boating. The remainder of the ranch is located in Lassen and Modoc counties, used for spring grazing and winter feeding.

Listing Agents: Donna Utterback 530-604-0700 and Denny Prins 530-410-5755

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Biaggi Ranch

R&R Ranch

1,382.50 Acres in Mendocino County, California

1,412± Acres in Mendocino County, California

Highland Springs Equestrian Center

Hat Creek Ranch

Property ID: 5584311 | $10,900,000

Property ID: 13707015 | $4,950,000

80 Acres in Lake County, California

284± Acres in Shasta County, California

Highway 20 Ranch

Blodgett Ostman Ranch

Property ID: 10525063 | $2,950,000

Property ID: 12930905 | $ 2,595,000

Property ID: 12930907 | $3,800,000

2,607± Acres in Colusa County, California

Property ID: 14355069 | $3,300,000

901 Acres in Amador County, Nevada

(707) 455-4444 | Info@CAOutdoorProperties.com | 707 Merchant Street, Suite 100 | Vacaville, California 95688 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/8876

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COLOR A DO, NE W M E X ICO, A ND W YOM ING R A NCHES The Forest Park Estate Archuleta County, Colorado

2,214.58± acres | $16,000,000 | Property ID: 14353170 Acreage • The acreage has exceptional terrain for development.

• 50 plus large and small independent valleys.

• The Acreage borders a 5 to 15-acre development (creating opportunity with zoning).

• Backed into 6,200± acres of USFS lands (with limited public access).

• Fronted by over 6,000± acres of conserved property.

• The Acreage is NOT under any conservation easement.

• Neighboring comps 5 to 15 acres parcels selling between $22,000 and $72,000 per acre (2021 & 2022).

Acreage Enhancements • Over 600 acres of the acreage is completely wildlife enhanced.

• Valley Bottoms enhanced, creating park-like settings.

• Over 10,000 stumps were removed off the acreage.

• Year-round access on a county-maintained road.

• 9± miles of crowned roads.

• 31± miles of strategically located trails (bike, hike, OHV).

• The acreage accommodates a six inches City Water Main (a huge asset in this area).

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Acreage Improvements • 10,308± square foot main home.

• The home and other improvements have future opportunities.

• The acreage has recently been added to the fire district.

• Exceptional High Peak Views throughout the acreage.

Acreage Wildlife • The acreage has maintained a wildlife sanctuary for the past 30 years.

• The Acreage is home to Elk, Deer, turkeys, and black bears and is home to many other species of wildlife.

• The acreage is home to a huge elk herd.

Acreage Location • 10.4± miles to downtown Pagosa Springs, CO. • Minutes from Hospital, Walmart, Golf, FBO, Hot Springs, and restaurants.

• 35± miles to Wolf Creek Ski area.

Contact M4 Ranch Group for more information (970) 944–4444 | RANCHES@M4RANCHGROUP.COM

M 4 R A N C H G R O U P. C O M ( 9 7 0 ) 9 4 4 – 4 4 4 4 | R A N C H E S @ M 4 R A N C H G R O U P. C O M

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Located just south of Norwood, Colorado, this rich piece of property has so much to offer for the outdoor enthusiast, from hunting, hiking, fishing, or just taking in the outstanding scenery. The ranch currently holds a 2,203± acre State Recreational lease and a landlocked 640± acre State Ag lease. Leases do not run with the property but can be applied for by the buyers. Property ID: 13915392 | $9,999,000

Sits in the world-renowned recreational hub of Mesa County, Colorado, home to almost every western recreational opportunity the mountains and deserts of America have to offer. The ranch encompasses 206± acres with varying terrain. Timbered ridges, oak brush flats, three lakes, 8.39 CFS of water rights, 23.2 acre-feet of storage rights, and an off-grid cabin make it the perfect end of the road mountain retreat property. Property ID: 13915366 | $2,600,000

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Nestled in the Lake Fork River Valley with direct access to three renowned 4WD mountain passes, Cinnamon, Engineer, Stoney Pass, and the historic ghost towns of Sherman, Animas Forks, and Carson townsites. The virtually unlimited trails in the immediate area provide direct access to the mountain west spectacular assets. Property ID:

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a one-third Membership at The Lake Fork Hunt and Fish Club with a spectacular, fully furnished luxury log home located on 1.55± acres with an additional one-third interest in 35± acres of deed-restricted ranch land. The Rocking R Ranch is built within the prestigious shared ranch of The Lake Fork Hunt & Fish Club. Property ID: 13915367 | $2,000,000

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400± Total Acres Buffalo, Buffalo, WY WY || $6,500.000 $6,500.000 The Triangle S Ranch, which is ideally located between Buffalo and Sheridan, was established in 1882 while Wyoming was still a territory. It’s a selfsufficient horse ranch where you can grow your own hay with the sprinkler irrigated hay meadows. Best of all, you can ride to your heart’s content year around in the indoor arena, or on the 10,000 acres of adjoining Wyoming State land. If that’s not enough, the 1.1 million-acre Bighorn National Forest is just beyond the State land. The ranch has a charming farmhouse and is also located near Lake DeSmet, for water sports and recreation.

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PR I TC H A R D SU M N ER R A NC H 8,525± acres

Shandon, California

San Luis Obispo & Kern Counties

Escape to the historic Pritchard Sumner Ranch in the great wide-open space of Bitterwater Canyon and Yeguas Mountains! First homesteaded in the 1860s, the 8,525± acre Pritchard Sumner Ranch is rich with history and now available for purchase for the first time in over 150 years. Ideal for hunting/recreational compound and/or cattle ranch and improved with a freshly remodeled ranch-style home, barns, historic buildings, juniper trees and a variety of wildlife. Property ID: 7285240

CLARKCOMPANY.COM

I N FO@C L A R KCOM PA N Y.COM | (805) 2 38-7 110 1031 Pine Street, Paso Robles, California 93446 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/9116 Licensed in California & Nevada: CA DRE# 00656930, NV RED# B.41551

$5,250,000

SA N TA ROSA M E A DOWS R A NC H 948± acres

Paradise Valley, Nevada

Humboldt County

The beautiful Santa Rosa Meadows Ranch rests in the shadow of the mountains and boasts magnificent views. Positioned outside of historic Paradise Valley, Nevada, Santa Rosa Meadows Ranch, comprising 948± acres, is a true oasis. Benefiting from more than six wells, Santa Rosa Meadows Ranch enjoys generous water rights and is presently utilized as a cattle ranch, supporting 300-500 head of cattle.

Furthermore, there are 521± acres irrigated (flood and pivot) planted to pasture grass. Property ID: 13223948

$3,500,000

V I N E YA R D H I L L I R R I G A T E D G R O U N D 253± acres

Paso Robles, California

San Luis Obispo County

Approximately 253± acres of irrigated farm ground and grazing land comprised of 100± acres of irrigated farm ground, 118± acres of grazing land, a farmhouse, an employee house, barns and corrals. There are two wells producing 600 and 1200 gpm. Five legal parcels with Highway 46 East frontage. Property ID: 7090469

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Annabella Land and Cattle

7,942± Acres in Sevier County, Utah Situated in the heart of south-central Utah, Annabella Land and Cattle offers nearly 88,000 acres of deeded land and public grazing leases in and around the Fishlake National Forest. The ranch is the largest stakeholder in the exclusive Monroe Mountain Trophy Elk Association, which is world-renowned for its elk herd and trophy bulls and guarantees annual landowner hunting permits. With irrigated meadows, conservation values, and incredible recreation, all just over two hours from Salt Lake City, this is one of Utah’s largest preeminent hunting and grazing operations. Contact Chris Corroon.

$25,000,000 Property ID: 12893829

Valley Springs Ranch

250± Acres in Delta County, Colorado This compelling sporting retreat along the banks of the Gunnison River offers 250 acres of prime hunting and fishing habitat with 0.9 miles of Gunnison River frontage, approximately 1.5 miles of Tongue Creek frontage, several springs and water rights.

Conveniently located near the base of the Grand Mesa, the ranch enjoys year-round county-maintained paved access and scenic views of the West Elk and San Juan mountain ranges. Contact Mike McGarry.

$1,800,000 Property ID: 9838875

Canyon Creek Ranch

680± Acres in Grand County, Colorado Canyon Creek Ranch resides in the coveted 14,000-acre Grand River Ranch in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Situated near Kremmling, this community of ranches is designed for those who wish to own a ranch but need access to world-class amenities like the artfully crafted main lodge, private fishing cabins and equestrian facilities. Currently the only available parcel, Canyon Creek offers complete endof-the-road privacy and views of the Gore Range, Flat Tops Wilderness and the Continental Divide. Contact Haley Mirr.

$3,950,000 Property ID: 11370121

JW Ranch

4,823± Acres in Huerfano County, Colorado JW Ranch offers the opportunity to own one of the few significant ranch properties in the iconic Cuchara Valley of southern Colorado. This ranch in Colorado offers the unique and coveted combination of supreme privacy, excellent hunting and livestock production all only five minutes away from the quaint town of La Veta. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.

$12,500,000 Property ID: 11749600

MirrRanchGroup.com Info@MirrRanchGroup.com

Office: 720-770-2946 • 901 Acoma Street, Denver, Colorado 80204 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/11912

The Farm on the Colorado

Encampment River Ranch

The Farm on the Colorado is a resource-filled, legacy investment opportunity with nearly two miles of frontage on the Colorado River, a 10-acre lake for water-skiing and SUP, quality hunting and scenic views. The Farm is likely the largest flat, irrigated expanse on a single, private property in the entire I-70 corridor through the rugged Rocky Mountain stretch between Denver and Grand Junction and identified in Garfield County‘s Comprehensive Plan as a prime location for future development. Contact Tommy Latousek.

The Encampment River Ranch sports some of the finest freestone stream fishing in the Rocky Mountain region with nearly one mile of the blue ribbondesignated river. Adjacent to the mountain frontage communities of Riverside and Encampment in the scenic Encampment River Valley between the Medicine Bow and Sierra Madre Mountain ranges, the location of the ranch is idyllic and at the doorstep of world-class fishing, hunting, and recreational opportunities. Contact Jared Souza or Duffy Brown.

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$7,200,000

Property ID: 12233583

Property ID: 14383888

1,123± Acres in Garfield County, Colorado

521± Deeded Acres in Carbon County, Wyoming

Oak Creek Ranch

1,387± Deeded Acres in Delta County, Colorado Oak Creek Ranch offers a compelling opportunity to own one of the most unique big game hunting properties in Western Colorado. Perched upon the south flank of the Grand Mesa bordering National Forest and BLM land, the property offers incredible mountain views, great elk and mule deer hunting, year-round access, end-of-theroad privacy, and great proximity to amenities. There is also a newly constructed cabin within walking distance from a grass airstrip for the backcountry aviation enthusiast! Contact Mike McGarry.

Diamond J Ranch

185± Deeded Acres in Cache County, Utah Situated in a quiet region of the Cache Valley, the Diamond J represents one of the largest undeveloped properties at the eastern base of the Wellsville Mountains. In an area known for its strong production of agricultural and dairy products, ownership of the ranch provides great long-term investment potential for a family seeking a retreat in conjunction with the ongoing agricultural operations. Contact Chris Corroon.

$3,995,000

$6,800,000

Property ID: 13866600

Property ID: 11370116

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SOUTH GI R ANCH $24,470,750

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prineville, oregon—The headwaters of the Crooked River. A year-round cattle ranch with exceptional water rights, recreational opportunities and quality livestock production. Headquarters includes homes, barns, shop, corrals and scales. The ranch includes 3,682± acres water rights for hay fields and meadow crops, 103,000± acres BLM grazing allotments, high desert, lakes, creeks, canyons and springs. SouthGIRanch-PrinevilleOregon.com pam mayo phillips & brook havens

L O W E R B R I D G E / D R Y C R E E K FA R M $7,975,000

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terrebonne, oregon—731 acres with 547 acres of well water rights in the desirable Lower Bridge Valley. This farm has eight pivots and is planted in alfalfa and grass hay. The property operates as a purebred livestock operation with quality infrastructure. Includes office, vet room, covered working facility, pipe corrals, loading chute, concrete feed bunks, shops, show barn, hay barns and calving barns. DryCreekRanchOR.com pam mayo phillips & brook havens

BADGER CREEK R ANCH $7,925,000

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mitchell, oregon—This recreational and cattle ranch encompasses meadows with creeks and stocked ponds, timber forest, varied topography and range land bordering the Ochoco National Forest. The ranch includes 913± acres of water rights from Badger Creek, Thorn Hollow Creek, Indian Creek and Mountain Creek, a log cabin, bunkhouse, shop, equipment shed and corrals. BadgerCreekRanch-MitchellOregon.com pam mayo phillips & brook havens

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Joseph, oregon—State of the art, world class equestrian facility, and beautiful custom home in Joseph, Oregon. Attention to detail in every aspect from the Polylast flooring throughout the main barn, radiant floor heating and boiler system and seveninch sandwich engineered roofing keeping the barn 60-degree at all times, entertaining great room with viewing glass to indoor 120x240 arena and 35 total stalls. Private 4,770-square-foot owner's home with a caretaker apartment and three additional homes for staff. There are a total of five properties included but may be divided up differently depending on buyers' needs. WorldClassEquestrianFacility.com rachel rhoden and jered rhoden

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KLAMATH’S PREMIER GATED COMMUNITY Fully entitled 221± acres encompassed a gated community in Southern Oregon’s growing and centrally located Klamath Falls. This large, highly desirable portfolio includes 164 shovel-ready single-family homesites. Each lot has all infrastructure­­—power, natural gas, private closedloop water source, public sewer, CAT5 internet, streets and fire suppression. Klamath County has a high demand and low supply of homes; RidgeWater Properties commands higher values and has an established market to prove it. Included in this sale is the gate, gatehouse, common area, developer lots, hard and soft surface walking/riding trails and previously platted but undeveloped lots for an opportunity to develop additional 25 lots. Master-planned to take full advantage of unparalleled views of the lake, mountain, farmland, vistas, Abundant wildlife, birding, and Zoom ready to work from home and take in all Klamath County has to offer.

Economic forecast and executive summary upon request.

221.78 Acres Klamath County, Oregon $13,323,500 Property ID: 14350727 INQUIRE ABOUT DEVELOPER FINANCING

Wendy Clark Broker (541) 281-6316 | wclark@cbkfalls.com 1200 Ridgewater Blvd Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Office. (209)608-7440 RidgeWaterProperties.com

Copyright 2022 Klamath County Association of Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

3 8 1 5 S o. 6 t h St r e e t , St e 1 1 0 K l a m a t h Fa l l s , O R 9 7 6 0 3 (541)884-1343 ColdwellBankerHPR.com

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Welcome to the Caddo River 174.14± Acres in Montgomery County, Arkansas |$2,999,999 RARE FIND! 174± Acres in Montgomery County with half-mile Caddo river frontage! This is a once-in-a-lifetime property that offers it all! National Forest borders the property.

In addition to the half-mile river frontage property also has a nice creek and has several great building spots! Only one mile off Highway 8 and has cell service. There are trails through the National Forest that led to Little Missouri Falls, Shady Lake, and Wolf Pen Gap. You won’t find another one like this on the Caddo River! Property ID 14199878

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870-356-2446 | caddoriverrealty@gmail.com

Exquisite 362± Acres Ranch in Glenwood, Arkansas!

362.89± Acres in Pike County, Arkansas | $5,999,999 This breathtaking ranch is uncompromising with all it offers! Featuring three homes, a show barn includes a mountain ridge, a large spring-fed creek that is year-round, and a view of the Caddo River. Property has multiple building sites that can be developed, stocked pond, rolling pastureland, great hunting spots, and so much more! The ranch is conveniently located to Glenwood, Hot Springs and Oaklawn, Caddo River, Lake Greeson, and Lake DeGray, and less than an hour to I-30. Property ID 14258756

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Heather Vaughn Principal Broker, Owner 180 Hwy 70 East, Ste 12, Glenwood, AR 71943 870-356-2446 | caddoriverrealty@gmail.com

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DAVE HARRIGAN

HUNTER HARRIGAN

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H A R R I G A N L A N D . CO M

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RIDGE CREEK RANCH

BRAZOS RIVER LODGE

D E LTA C O U N T Y, C O L O R A D O

R I O A R R I B A C O U N T Y, N E W M E X I C O

2,700± Acres | Property ID: 13397388 | $8,950,000

4,097± Acres | Property ID: 11101558 | Contact for Price

POINT OF ROCKS RANCH

TRAPPER DIVIDE RANCH

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M O F FAT C O U N T Y, C O L O R A D O

13,400± Acres | Property ID: 11690772 | $17,000,000

3,000± Acres | Property ID: 10192353 | $6,500,000

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BROADACRES RANCH

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MANGAS RANCH

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241± Acres | Property ID: 11203025 | $7,950,000

50,000± Acres | Property ID: 10105108 | $21,250,000

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BLACK RANCH 35,000± Acres in Valley County, Montana PROPERTY ID: 12847561 | $10,000,000

BEAVER CREEK HAY RANCH 3,169± Acres in Phillips County, Montana PROPERTY ID: 7906290 | $3,950,000

WILKE RANCH - NORTH 1,159± Acres in Phillips County, Montana PROPERTY ID: 11946775 | $995,000

KOSS RANCH 12,000± Acres in Phillips County, Montana PROPERTY ID: 12848110 | $6,500,000

BAKER WHEAT FARM 1,275± Acres in Blaine County, Montana PROPERTY ID: 12644658 | $1,100,000

COLE PONDS RIVERFRONT RANCH 150± Acres in Phillips County, Montana PROPERTY ID: 13728267 | $1,500,000

LOT 25 - SQUARE BUTTE SUBDIVISION II 16.866± Acres in Phillips County, Montana PROPERTY ID: 13850491 | $160,000

CARLY BISHOP, BROKER/OWNER TANNER ANDERSON, AGENT/OWNER Office@NorthwestRealtyMT.com | 406-654-2881 NORTHWESTRANCHLAND.COM

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Leon Creek Ranch 75.5± Acres | Bexar County, Texas | Property ID: 7752919 | $800,000 Price Just Reduced! Family ranch is available for the first time in 100 years with about 1000 feet of Highway 16 frontage about two miles south of Loop 410 and just a few miles west of Toyota operations. Building sites 30 to 40 feet above a beautiful section of Leon Creek. Great for recreational use, development, cattle, or full time rural residence. Minutes to downtown San Antonio.

Mossy Oak Acres 30.3± Acres | Bexar County, Texas | Property ID: 12540014 | $2,100,000 With the exception of a glimpse through the gated brick entry, the frontage on FM 1518 and Woman Hollering Rd gives no hint that hidden among ancient oaks, beautiful ponds, and native wildlife is a unique home with Bexar County Appraisal District showing 5,131 square-foot of living space and about 7,000 square-foot under roof overlooking a large pond. Country lifestyle with agriculture tax exemption within minutes of San Antonio and the Schertz ETJ.

LandInvesTex.com | Jim Fuchs, Broker | (210) 901-1000 | info@landinvestex.com | 200 Northcrest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78213 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/60408

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80,000 Total Acres

in Peru’s Amazon Rain Forest

Incredible Investment and Recreation Opportunities near Jai Alay, Peru Direct water access to the Amazon and Atlantic Ocean.

Amazon Forest Parcels: • Waterfront Homesites and Ranches from 10 to 10,000 Acres • Abundant Fishing and Hunting • Tax free 401k purchase options for timber, with or without land • American owned sellers provide assistance in country

Income Producing Opportunities: • $1 billion of standing hardwood timber: Mahogany, teak, ipe, cedar • Sustainable hardwood timber harvesting: $100,000,000+ annual revenue • Wood chips and pellets: $35,000,000+ annual revenue • Hunting, fishing, eco-tours, jungle lodges and hotel opportunities

Paul Stoner

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Major County, Oklahoma

Major County, Oklahoma

Major County, Oklahoma

Major County, Oklahoma

Major County, Oklahoma

The balance of the farm that is not cropland is grass pasture and blackjack timber with good perimeter fencing

Property with scattered timber, pond, balance in grass pasture, perimeter fencing and has excellent deer and turkey hunting.

Mostly good grass pasture with some timber. Access is by county road on the North and good county rock road on the West.

This tract comprises mostly grass pasture and timber, and it offers excellent cattle grazing along with very good hunting/recreation.

The farm has blacktop frontage on the north and east, with power running down those sides and good fencing.

PRICE : $620,500

PRICE : $680,000

PRICE : $671,500

PRICE : $633,000

PRICE : $629,000

PROPERT Y ID : 14345033

PROPERT Y ID : 14345523

PROPERT Y ID : 14345531

PROPERT Y ID : 14345534

PROPERT Y ID : 14345517

Info@LippardAuctions.com

LippardAuctions.com (580) 237-7174

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2609 North Van Buren, Enid, Oklahoma 73703

TYSON BREEDER FARM

SIMMONS BROILER FARM 18.75± Acres in Benton County, Arkansas $899,000 Simmons contract for four and a half pound chickens at 35 days grosses about $145,000 annual income. EQIP program in 2018 put new attic insulation in 2006 barns, and in the 1991 40'x400' barn, the same program in 2018 gave it new foam, new quad heaters, eight new tunnel fans, and tunnel doors. Ziggity nipples are all less than five years old. The four-bed and two-bath home has been remodeled and is spacious and comfortable.

The old dairy barn on site makes a great workshop.

Property ID: 11925474

WOODED LAND 80± Acres in Adair County, Oklahoma $189,500 Grab your piece of rural property for hunting, recreation, or country living but be only 10 minutes from a Walmart and a town of 5,000 people—the county seat of Adair County—Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Level areas, slopes, and native hardwoods make the ideal habitat for turkey, deer and wild hogs. Call for your tour. Property ID: 10027964

T WINOAKSRE ALT YINC.COM

28± Acres in Sebastian County, Arkansas $2,550,000 Tyson contract with three 500' hen houses built in 2014 grosses almost $300k annually. Barns meet current specifications for hen farms in the complex and should not need any updates. Cool cells are less than two years old. Central HVAC for the workroom area is less than two years old. Brick home built in 2014 has three-bedrooms and two-bahrooms, plus office space. 30’x40’ workshop has heat and plumbing stubs and septic. 50’x75’ barn keeps your equipment out of the weather. Open pasture is really productive with native grasses. Property ID: 13864929

DAN SCHWIEDER | (479) 824-4434 | INFO@T WINOAKS.NET View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/373090

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