Land Investor Magazine Volume 7

LAND INVESTOR

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FROM THE PUBLISHER Dear Land Investor, Seven years ago, Republic Ranches and Fay Ranches forged a successful alliance that provides our clients access to the country’s largest network of landowners and qualified land investors.

This year marks the publication of our seventh edition of Land Investor. It has been another unique and challenging year for everyone amid an ongoing global pandemic, causing widespread health and economic impacts and changing how people think about land. We continue to see a very significant uptick in sales volume, primarily due to the pandemic. The land and ranch market is stronger than ever as people seek social distance and safety for themselves and their loved ones while still seeing land as the sound investment it has always been.

The Fay Ranches and Republic Ranches agents are competent, knowledgeable, and experienced professionals and have a powerful reputation nationwide. Fay Ranches’ founding pillars remain the same: Family, Conservation, Investment Value, and Sporting Pursuits. In these uncertain times, we know how much our clients also value the feeling of safety and security that comes from owning rural land.

The strategic alliance between Fay Ranches and Republic Ranches provides our clients access to an incredible diversity of land investment knowledge and opportunities from coast to coast. One thing that hasn’t changed since our humble beginnings almost 30 years ago is our adherence to the four pillars and our effort to treat everyone—from our clients to our colleagues—like family. In these trying times, we are still just as committed to helping our clients find the right property for themselves and their loved ones and know that our work is in some ways more important than ever.

If you’d like to learn more about the investment characteristics of land, please give us a call. And if it’s time to divest from a land asset, we’re here to help.

We hope the coming year is filled with good health and joy for you and your loved ones.

Sincerely,

Greg Fay Founder/Broker Fay Ranches, Inc

James Esperti Partner/Ranch Sales Fay Ranches, Inc

Bryan Pickens Mark Matthews Partner/Broker Associate Partner/Broker Associate Republic Ranches, LLC Republic Ranches, LLC

Jeff Boswell Partner/Broker Associate Republic Ranches, LLC Charles Davidson Partner/Broker Associate Republic Ranches, LLC

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PUBLISHER: Greg Fay, Founder, Broker Fay Ranches, Inc. 395 Gallatin Park Drive Bozeman, Montana 59715 Phone 800-238-8616 www.fayranches.com

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LETTER FROM OUR PUBLISHER HOW LONG WILL THIS MARKET LAST? SUCCEEDING WITH YOUR FIRST RANCH FIVE GREAT TECH TOOLS FOR LANDOWNERS RODEO: A GUARDIAN OF TRADITION LANDLOCKED FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING CARBON, CLIMATE, AND TREES RAISED IN IT SOUTH DAKOTA PHEASANT HUNTING NAVIGATING THE WESTERN BIG GAME DRAW PROCESS HUNTING BIG GAME FOR LANDOWNERS EXOTIC RANCHING A JOURNEY DOWN THE RED RIVER PRESCRIBED FIRE DOGS OF RANCHLANDS

EDITOR, ADVERTISING SALES: Ashley Keller, Fay Ranches akeller@fayranches.com

CONTENT EDITOR: Alex Lovett-Woodsum

MAGAZINE DESIGN: Emma Gannon, Independent Skip Slusher, C&S Creative

A SPECIAL THANK YOU: To the team at Fay Ranches and Republic Ranches. ©2 0 2 1 FA Y R A NC HE S , I NC .

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HOW LONG WILL THIS MARKET LAST?

BY GREG FAY, FOUNDER/BROKER | FAY RANCHES

ARROW RANCH, 14,982± ACRES | WISDOM, MT

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t’s early September 2021 on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. I’m sitting on the porch at our ranch in Madison County, Montana. We’re baling our second cut of hay this week. I just took my two Llewelyn Setters for an upland bird hunt for Hungarian partridge, our first of the year. It will be in the mid-eighties today, so early morning is the only time to run the dogs. At some point this month, I’ll grab my bow and chase some elk up in the high country. September is an incredible time of year throughout the U.S., and I feel fortunate to have so much space around myself and my family.

I’ve written numerous Covid market updates since the start of the pandemic and co-authored an article with Jeff Boswell of Republic Ranches in last year’s edition of Land Investor. It has been interesting to see the evolving impact of Covid on the land investing market.

In March of 2020, I blogged about how several Fay Ranches agents reported that many clients were moving from urban homes to their land to “social distance,” a phrase I had just heard for the first time. I wondered if this movement was “a passing consideration or the beginning of a population shift” and how it could affect our land market. At the time, we could only speculate. Eighteen months later, it feels more like a population shift, and with the next variant of the virus looming on the horizon, that may not change any time soon. I don’t think anyone could have predicted how much the virus would positively impact the land market.

In 2021, both Republic Ranches and Fay Ranches will be up over 100% in gross revenue from 2020. Rural land has evolved from a niche to an essential component of an investment portfolio in less than two years. The question on everyone’s mind is, how long will this market last?

I’ve spoken with several clients about the increase in the popularity of land as an investment. They have unanimously pointed to the safety and security of their families being the reason for bringing land to the forefront of their investment strategy. The pandemic is the primary cause, but several also mentioned the political and social unrest of the past couple of years as contributing factors.

Land has always offered the critical components of a solid investment. It is a tangible asset that has shown steady appreciation over time. You can enjoy it during your time of ownership. The primary investment characteristic of land, however, is its finite nature. Many people have escaped to their beach house or purchased a home outside the city. These assets are highly replicable. Land, however, is not. The amount

of open land in the United States is decreasing. In proximity to urban and suburban areas, land is being subdivided at an alarming rate. Much of our most valuable farm ground is being taken out of production and replaced with single-family homes and condominiums.

At Fay Ranches, we don’t work with subdividers. Our clients are aggregators. When we sell a farm, ranch, or timber property, we go to work acquiring the contiguous land and increasing the size of the property. Either way, there is less open land every day.

When the recession hit in 2008 and the residential market tanked, land was less affected for two reasons. There is an inherent lack of land supply, and there is little debt in the land market. I have done very few transactions contingent on financing over the past 30 years. Multi-generational farm and ranch owners often have little debt, and modern land investors often pay cash.

Consequently, there was very little pressure on the land market during the recession, so very few of these types of properties came on the market. The recession was not a cataclysmic event for land as it was for residential real estate. There is no better test of a real estate asset’s relative immunity to a market downturn than the recession of 2008.

How long will this land market last? In speaking with clients and others immersed in the market and looking at it from the outside, it is reasonable to expect this market to continue for a couple more years. If some version of the pandemic remains an issue and continues to get news coverage, it may persist longer.

Rest assured that when the real estate market inevitably goes down, your land investment will likely be one of the safest investments in your portfolio.

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SUCCEEDING WITH YOUR FIRST RANCH A SHORT GUIDE

BY NEIL BANGS, PRINCIPAL BROKER | FAY RANCHES

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ver the past decade, Americans purchasing land and moving to rural Wyoming and other northwestern states has become commonplace.

The appeal has never been greater than the past few years, with heavily-populated areas experiencing the bulk of the Covid-related issues, causing people to feel the urge to flee cities in favor of a more rural setting. No surprise, states like Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana, and Idaho are seeing a massive influx of out-of-state buyers. Many of these buyers, accustomed to city living, abundant access to amenities and services, and relatively low-maintenance properties, find themselves overwhelmed once they begin to settle into their new rural ranches. People used to their whole neighborhood comprising several city blocks now don’t have neighbors or amenities for miles. While there will always be an adjustment for formerly urbanite ranch buyers, there are some strategies to help you ease the transition.

TAKING CARE OF THE RANCH Taking care of your new ranch should be the most straightforward task to accomplish. The first step is to have an in-depth visit and conversation with the seller before closing.

Most sellers are more than happy to walk you through the systems and practices they have used successfully on their ranch, and each is different. If there is a ranch manager in place, buyers should have a conversation with them and consider keeping them on moving forward. Having a ranch manager, particularly one who already knows the ins and outs of the property, can provide substantial long-term benefits.

It is essential to get to know some of the local experts and suppliers you can lean on to help you succeed with your new ranch and do so before potential issues arise. That list includes: ; Local Veterinarian ; County Weed and Pest Office ; Local Welding Shop/Mechanic Shop ; Local Feed Store ; Suppliers for the Ranch ; University Ag Extension Office Once you have made these connections, these folks should be able to point you in the right direction for almost anything else you may need. Bear in mind, one thing that likely attracted you to the rural way of life was the slower pace. It is crucial to bear in mind that these providers often cover a great distance, and things may not happen as quickly as they did “back home.” But you will also find that all of these people will be a wealth of knowledge and resources.

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TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF Taking care of yourself, for some, will be the most significant task they face. Adjusting to smaller communities, traveling long distances for shopping and amenities, growing accustomed to the people and the way of life in many of these western states is a massive change for most coming from more urban areas. A helpful realization that people tend to have moving West is that those who live here already like it the way it is. There is a well-known old western saying that “good fences make good neighbors.” There is no truer statement when it comes to ranches and cattle country. Through the ages, disputes and all-out wars have been fought over fences or the lack of them. There is nothing a neighboring rancher appreciates more than a new owner coming in and immediately repairing or putting up a new section of fence on the adjoining property boundary.

There are many things a family can do to assimilate into their new western community. One of the best is participating in neighborhood brandings. In the spring, ranchers will brand their newly born calf crop, and most will rely on friends and neighbors to get the job done, all helping one another in turn. You might be surprised how welcome your help would be, even if you’ve never done it before. People are more than willing to give you a task, help you learn, and appreciate that you’re eager to lend a helping hand. These brandings, although hard work, tend to end in a social gathering, providing an excellent opportunity to meet the community. And if you have purchased a working ranch, you will need help to accomplish this same task yourself.

Volunteering is another excellent way to become a part of your new community. There is always a need for volunteers in rural areas. Many schools, cultural, civic, and sporting events are supported or sponsored by fundraising and hands-on work, and new volunteers always bring renewed life to these efforts.

One of the best guides a person can strive to live by is the Code of The West. It was alleged to be unwritten for years, passed down by word of mouth from one generation to the next. It finally began appearing in books starting in 1934 and most recently in Jim Owen’s Cowboy Ethics in 2004.

It is considered important and influential enough that on March 3, 2010, the state of Wyoming declared The Code of the West the official state code of ethics for Wyoming.

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CODE OF THE WEST Live each day with courage.

Take pride in your work.

Always finish what you start.

Do what has to be done.

Be tough, but fair.

When you make a promise, keep it.

Ride for the brand.

Talk less, say more.

Remember that some things are not for sale.

Know where to draw the line.

I wish I could tell you that everyone in Wyoming follows the Code of the West, but if you are familiar with any of Wyoming’s history, you know we have had our share of illdoers and malcontents. For the most part, though, people in the West seem to live by a version of this code, and most you meet are good, hard-working, honest folks.

If you bear these principles in mind: being patient, taking the time to meet and learn from the community, and lend a hand to your neighbors, you will be well on your way to enjoying your first ranch. And the more you learn about and feel a part of your new rural community, the more you will enjoy the wild beauty and wide-open spaces that probably drew you to the West in the first place.

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FIVE GREAT TECH TOOLS FOR LANDOWNERS APPS, MAPS, AND MORE

BY TALLON MARTIN, BROKER ASSOCIATE | REPUBLIC RANCHES

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f you have ever been in an old rancher’s truck, I’m sure you’ve glanced around the dusty cab at the scattered files lining the dashboard, tractor parts catalogs tucked under the trusty beat-up rifle, wondering how they keep up with it all. You quickly realize there is a method to their madness, and though their organizational skills may be questionable, they are some of the sharpest people you will ever meet. They have an incredible ability to remember fine details. I blame my fleeting memory on being able to quickly pull things up in a Google search on my phone. There is no deprogramming a bad habit this late in life, so if you find yourself memory-challenged like me, there are some excellent land management tools that can help keep things organized.

Farmlogs is one of the most potent land management apps I have found. It is very user-friendly and helps you record various land management data and tasks in one place. The mapping feature is powerful: you can map specific fields within your ranch in great detail. If it rains in that field, I get an email the next day telling me the software detected rain and how much rainfall there was in that specific location. You would think they would grab the closest weather station and send you that data, but it is much more site-specific and reasonably accurate. Several of us at Republic Ranches use the interface for personal and professional use. As an absentee landowner, this feature is beneficial, helping me plan before I make the trip to do fieldwork. I can also monitor the success of a food plot, pasture forage growth for livestock, and know when we have had consistent enough rain to burn brush piles. For each field I map, I can see recent rainfall, rain and heat history, soil maps, and make specific notes for that field (i.e., what I planted, the rate at which I seeded, and the amount of fertilizer/herbicides I applied). The more data and notes you put into it, the more trends will become apparent to you over time.

Seek has to be one of the coolest apps I have learned about recently. I have used several of these apps over the years, all of which have been pretty unsuccessful at accurately identifying plants.

This app seems pretty accurate, and it is real-time, which is a lot of fun. You point your phone camera at a plant, insect, or animal, and it tells you what it thinks it is. I have been pretty shocked at how fast it figures it out. Seek is a great land/wildlife management tool; it allows you to identify plants you may not know, allowing you to expand your knowledge base. If it is a common plant in Texas, there will almost always be an article on the Texas A&M Agrilife site (or your local Ag Extension) explaining its benefits to your ecosystem or how to manage it if it is undesirable. It is also fun for the whole family. My daughter and I were sitting on the ranch house’s back porch and a beautiful bright red and black bird landed near us. I pulled out my phone and snapped a shot, and it immediately told me it was a Vermilion Flycatcher. We have never seen one there, and it was fun for us to experience that and learn together.

If you have looked at any ranch real estate over the past few years, you have probably seen MapRight before. It has taken our industry by storm, and we use it for an array of purposes. I have found that it has personal applications for landowners as well. You can build custom maps and apply layers and labels to locations on your ranch. I use it to map out yearly plans for projects I want to complete, and it helps me get a big picture of tasks and inspires me to work on neglected areas. I enjoy sitting down with clients during the buying process to map out ideas on transforming land and adding impactful value over the investment life. I have seen clients transform some pretty raw acreage into beautiful ranches because we could build a visual plan together that helped them picture their desires. If you have no desire to geek out on map building but would like a high-resolution boundary map of your place, please reach out.

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If you have ever walked into a friend’s ranch house and seen a large ranch map blown up on the wall and found yourself drawn to it, you will like this tool. Hunterra is more of a one-time tool but is worth checking out. It is another mapping tool, but the standout feature this platform offers is printing large maps. One of my favorite options is the magnetic map. If you are entertaining a lot and want to assign guests to specific hunting spots, you can place color-coded magnetic markers on each guest’s designated site. This gives you and guests a clear picture of where everyone is in the field. They also make some pretty cool waterproof maps to keep on hand in the Polaris or hand out to hunters if someone ventures off to track down a downed animal and needs to tell you where they are.

When I was a kid, I remember trail cameras used to look like a large pelican case you strapped to the tree, and then you had to set up an external solar panel to keep it from dying. It has been pretty amazing to see the advancements in that arena. The company that has come out of nowhere in the last few years is Spypoint cameras. I love Spypoint for how inexpensive they are, the ease of setup, and their solid app. There are higher quality, more expensive options out there, but for $100 and a low-cost monthly subscription, it is nice to be able to put a lot of cameras out and not worry about them. I have been impressed with their battery life and durability, and it is enjoyable to get daily picture downloads to your phone. I can track wildlife movement on specific trails during the rut or monitor vegetation growth on my duck unit during the spring.

These cell cameras are also great for ranch security, and some clients have higher image quality cameras at their front gate. They get a notification as soon as someone pulls in, and it immediately gives you a clear picture of the driver, license plate, and make of the vehicle. You can imagine the endless applications for these cameras.

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On top of the apps mentioned here, we use various databases and GIS systems to research prospective properties for clients to ensure we have an accurate picture of the ranch and any unforeseen negatives. Before even putting boots on the ground, we can see new and old oil and gas activity on or around the ranch, groundwater availability and strength, and “renewable” energy activity on or around the ranch. We can also review historical aerial data to understand surface water fluctuations during dry years and any historical surface disturbances that may be covered up now. If you have any questions about your “neighborhood” or want to dig deeper into a property that has caught your eye, I can reasonably quickly give you a clear picture. It is incredible to see the creative tech ideas built during my time, and I can only imagine where we will be 20 years from now. Apps have already transformed ranch management significantly, and it will only get better from here.

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RODEO: A GUARDIAN OF TRADITION

BY DIXIE BARRY, FARM & RANCH SALES | FAY RANCHES

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odeo is a Spanish term meaning a gathering place of cattle, a roundup. Its roots go as far back as the sixteenth century when the Spanish conquistadors and Spanish-Mexicans introduced horses and cattle to the American Southwest. By the early 1700s, ranching had made its way into Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Native Mexican cowboys, Vaqueros (from the Spanish word vaca, meaning cow), were hired by ranchers to raise cattle and other livestock. By the late 1700s, these Spanish cattlemen started settling in California on their own ranches. The Vaqueros were renowned for their superior roping, riding, horsemanship, and herding skills. The beginnings of rodeo trace back to these ranches of the early Spanish-speaking settlers. These men on horseback contributed many of the skills, equipment, and rodeo terminology used by the American cowboy today. What we see in modern-day rodeo is a legacy of the necessary tasks and customs of those cowboys who settled the great American West.

saddle horses to use on the ranch. It didn’t happen without a fight; broncs have an instinct of pitching; a defense mechanism developed to keep predators like mountain lions and wolves off their backs. The cowboy “breaks” them of this nature by earning their trust, confidence, and partnership through round pen work, miles in the saddle, and often, riding the buck out of it, earning them the title of “Bronco Buster.” A well-broken ranch horse would be able to work a cow; push, sort, cut, and run down an errant bovine for the cowboy to rope or wrestle down. The ability to rope cattle to doctor the sick and brand them to prove ownership in rugged terrains requires a seasoned horse and a handy cowboy. Skilled cowboys with their remuda of horses were highly sought after by larger ranches and still are today. Cowboys and horses have developed their craft and are artists at their trade.

They share bondage of freedom and an undying, relentless spirit of the West.

BORN ON A BET When the ranches rounded up their cattle in the spring, friendly contests in the form of bets began among these cowboys, leading to informal competitions testing their style, horsemanship, speed, agility, and endurance. The winner rode away with nothing but bragging rights. Being recognized as a top hand meant that they were somebody to reckon with, and the winner became respected amongst the other cowboys and could easily find work on any ranch with their title.

THE ORIGINS OF RODEO Rodeo is much more than a spectacle; it is an experience that blends the traditions of the Old West with a new caliber of cowboys and horses. Many events like saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, team roping, calf roping, and steer wrestling all originated from the traditional ranch work required on the range.

All of the ranch work wouldn’t be possible without horsepower.

Cowboys needed horses for their job, so domesticating the bronco became a profession as well. Bronco or broncho is Spanish for wild and untamed: a hardy desert horse with Andalusian bloodlines scattered across the continent by Hernando Cortez. Cowboys climbed on the backs of these wild broncos and made them into

It’s hard to say who stakes the claim of having the first rodeo in America: Deer Trail, Colorado, or Prescott, Arizona. The tale of Deer Trail, Colorado, is one of three ranches, the Mill Iron, the Camp Stool, and the Hash Knife convening on a cattle drive in 1869 on the Eastern plains of Colorado. They held exhibition matches to settle a dispute on whose crew could execute the ranch work the fastest. That gathering is considered by many to be the first rodeo. As audiences grew over time, promoters saw an opportunity to make money and began organizing annual contests in specific locations and traveling Western shows. One of the first was held in Prescott, AZ, on July 4, 1888. Special occasions like the Fourth of July drew the community and gave working cowboys a chance to try their hand at earning cash prizes, buckles, and bragging rights.

The first rodeo organization emerged in 1936, called the Cowboys’ Turtle Association. It was created out of demand when a group of cowboys and cowgirls walked out mid-performance in Madison Square Garden and boycotted the promoter’s next big rodeo in Boston Garden. They were slow to act but finally stuck their necks out (hence Cowboys’ Turtle) to ask for better prize money and competent judges to judge the events accordingly; after all, you can’t have a rodeo without the cowboys! In 1945, the 800-238-8616 | WWW.FAYRANCHES.COM | 19

Turtles became the Rodeo Cowboys Association (RCA), which in 1975 evolved into the current Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

If you ever find yourself traveling I-25, stop into the PRCA headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum. It is a museum designed to “preserve the legacy of the cowboy contests, the heritage and culture of those original competitions, and the champions of the past, present, and future.”

RODEO ATHLETES Today’s professional rodeo cowboy is a bit different from his predecessor from the 1800s.

They are a combination of glamour and grit.

Today, many professional rodeo athletes travel in comfortable rigs equipped to be a home away from home, or they fly from one rodeo to another. A PRCA rodeo cowboy can spend more than 200 days a year on the road trying to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the Super Bowl of rodeos. Many of these athletes have sponsors to support them as they focus on competing. These cowboys become a walking billboard for their sponsors; patches on their shirts are the most common representation of riding for the brand.

LISA LOCKHART, PROFESSIONAL BARREL RACER, SPONSORED BY FAY RANCHES INC.

The PRCA athletes riding for the Fay Ranches brand are bareback riders Cole Reiner and Trenten Montero, Barrel Racer Lisa Lockhart, and one of Fay Ranches’ ranch brokers out of Oregon; Saddle Bronc rider Jack Bentz. All of these cowboys (and a cowgirl) work on their own ranches or those of their families when they’re not on the road rodeoing. Supporting these folks that live the ranching and rodeo lifestyle is an honor. Fay Ranches is proud to be a part of the rodeo family and its preservation of ranching because, like the rodeo, Fay Ranches’ team members are guardians of tradition.

Join us at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, as we cheer our Fay Ranches Rodeo Team! Fay Ranches will be in Las Vegas, Nevada, from December 2-11 for the finals. Come say howdy, have a drink with us, and help cheer on our Rodeo Team!

COLE REINER, PROFESSIONAL BAREBACK RIDER, SPONSORED BY FAY RANCHES INC.

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FIFTH-GENERATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

BY CHERYL L. SUMMER, ASSOCIATE BROKER | FAY RANCHES

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here is a well-worn phrase in the modern lexicon of the west: Legal Access. Fifth-generation ranchers know all about it, whether they are the grizzled kind or the kind that graduated with dual degrees in ag business management and range conservation. Sportsmen know about it because straying too far from legal access routes or ignoring the lack of them may result in a visit from a game warden or backcountry ranger and a trespassing charge. Lenders, attorneys, and title companies certainly know about it, and in their respective roles, they serve as the gatekeepers of land deals.

Lands transition between people just as people transition between lands. Whether by attrition and the subsequent dividing of land to be equitable to heirs or by purposeful divisions to monetize the land asset, it seems easier to make smaller pieces of land than to aggregate larger pieces. Newly divided, the smaller properties need individual access. Since lifestyles are no longer shared, reciprocity is often lost. Physical and legal access across an adjoining landowner can no longer be presumed.

Legal access is an essential consideration for every category of property, from Main Street to the mountains. Specific to the land transactions we work with at Fay Ranches, buyers need to know about legal access and what it will mean for their use and enjoyment of their new property. Legal access, or the lack thereof, may also factor into negotiating price and terms of purchase. The lack of legal access should not be considered an absolute non-starter when evaluating a property for purchase. However, the lack of legal access ultimately may mature to the status of a deal-killer.

According to the Wyoming legislature, legal access is necessary if “land has no outlet to, nor connection with a public road.” (WY Statute §24-9-101)

What do you mean I can’t use that road?

We’ve been using it forever!

Trails: demarcated routes from one place to another are as old as civilization itself. Man has always been a traveler out of both necessity and wanderlust. Of course, the means of travel have evolved from foot to beast to wheel. What started as a rudimentary passageway used by native peoples, leathery cowboys, or the mail coach may now be worn into the familiar parallel of two earthen lines that cross the range as far as the eye can see. Today, some of those rough trails have been upgraded to roads that rival any good county road.

Man has a need to see beyond the next hill, at least I know I do, and it sure is nice to get farther, faster. Trails, roads, and two-tracks mean access or at least look like they do. The question is, is there a legal right to use that trail, or well-improved road, to access your property?

In Wyoming and much of the Rocky Mountain West, the landscape we see has not changed. The landscape as we own it and use it, however, has changed significantly.

When neighbors were few and far between, and the only traffic was a 1954 Ford with two horses loaded in the stock rack and a nineyear-old boy hanging out the passenger window with a slingshot, the idea of allowing your neighbor to drive across your property was the neighborly thing to do. It was also a matter of practicality.

Landowners not only shared a similar lifestyle of cowboying and ranching, but they also shared a reciprocal need to get to distant corners of their ranches.

LEGAL ACCESS IN WYOMING

If your property, or a portion of your property, does not have legal access, you must be crossing an adjoining property to get it. Having federal or state land adjoining is not considered legal access.

Legally insurable access ensures that you can forego the helicopter and can legally get to your property along an established or described route by foot or vehicle.

As it may not always be obvious, we rely on a title company’s preliminary title commitment to reveal a lack of legal access. In one sale, the title company surprised us when they discovered a lack of legal access to the north part of a particular ranch. A county road crossed the north end, and we wrongly assumed it created legal access. However, the description of the county road—the piece of paper that described where the road historically had been—placed it in a different section. The current road crosses the property, but the old road’s legal description did not, and the county did not update the paperwork when they moved the road. Therefore, there was no legal access despite obvious physical access.

A more common cause of lack of legal access on western lands is state-owned, BLM, or Forest Service lands that separate deeded lands. Just because the headquarters has legal access from the county road does not ensure the entire ranch has legal access. Any deeded parcel to which you must cross state or federal lands does not automatically have legal access. Agencies have procedures by which to pursue an easement to create legal access, but the agencies vary in their willingness to grant easements.

What Does It Matter?

The answer to that question varies by situation and long-term plans, from “not much, really” to “this is a deal-killer.” Lack of legal access creates risk, whether perceived or actual. A hypothetical risk today may fully mature into a realized loss later, whether by financial cost or loss of opportunity.

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Properties approaching transition from large agricultural to smaller recreational or residential properties have greater risk and realize it more immediately. Legal access to all areas of a property located on the outskirts of a growing city adds value to the land asset because the highest and best use is not limited by access. As expected, legal access throughout a large grass ranch in an area that will remain in cattle production is less critical.

If financing a purchase, be prepared as lenders look at each instance of lack of legal access thoroughly because of their risk position.

Whether they ultimately write the loan will depend on the extent of their loan and how much of the property is affected. Title companies will not insure a lack of legal access but rather will reference it as an exception to their coverage.

Lack of legal access never resolves passively. Analyzing how important it is to have legal access in light of your plans for a specific property will guide your decision to remedy it or not.

Remember, however, when you go to resell the property, that lack of legal access will, similarly to your evaluation, either be of no consequence or a deal-killer to the next buyer.

How do I fix it?

While a landowner cannot be denied legal access to a Wyoming property, there is no guarantee or fundamental right that ensures obtaining legal access will be easy. The best-case scenario is a neighbor-to-neighbor negotiation and purchase of the legal access. If that is unproductive, the process moves to the courts. Colloquially, it is called “forced” access.

By Wyoming statute, four pages outline the process for a landowner (now the plaintiff) to obtain legal access. The process is heard and settled by a district court. Prior to filing an action, there are six initial steps to complete for the court to review. Briefly, 1.) provide the legal description of the landlocked property, 2.) explain to the court why it does not have legal access, 3.) describe to the court efforts to purchase legal access, 4.) describe the proposed access route, 5.) provide the legal description of the neighbor’s property that is to be crossed, and 6.) explain if you (the landowner) did anything that caused the lack of legal access. The neighboring landowner, against whom the claim has been filed, has the right to submit alternate routes.

That is the easy part.

The court’s first step is to hold a hearing to determine if the submission meets all the statutory requirements and confirm a lack of legal access. The court’s next step is to appoint three “disinterested persons as viewers and appraisers.” Before the court gets to that decision, however, each party’s attorney is on the phone building a

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list of potential viewers. Real estate land professionals often make the list, as well as area landowners or other land professionals.

Once appointed by the court, the viewers—working under oath— view the property, mark out a private road and any alternate routes, and appraise any damages caused to the neighbor’s property. The viewers recommend the most “reasonable and convenient route” to the court and may recommend specific conditions and limitations of the access and its use.

The final step in the court is to review the viewers’ recommendations and appraisal. The court may modify the recommendations before making its judgment. After paying damages and court-ordered costs, the final court order describing a new private access road is recorded in the county clerk’s office. The statute reads that appropriate costs are to be ordered paid by the plaintiff include the survey, plat, engineering, and construction costs of the road.

Legal access gets you inside your gate. Physical access is how you navigate around the property.

Do not forget to consider physical access. For some remote terrain, the suit for legal access may have only been the project’s first phase.

It’s a matter of eyes wide-open.

Though legal access may not be denied in Wyoming (the laws vary by state), and there is a legal process to obtain it, the process can be contentious and costly. However, sometimes it is okay to buy property without legal access to all or part of the property but it is important to know which parts of the property are affected.

Understand and be prepared for the process of securing access if needed. Is there an established route of travel, or do you need to plow a brand-new road? Think ahead to consider your use of the property and the resale of the property. There may be points of negotiation on price and terms when buying a property without any legal access.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING

BY DAVE HALGERSON, PRINCIPAL BROKER | FAY RANCHES

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t takes seven seconds to make a first impression—just seven short seconds for a solid negative or positive impression to form. The process starts after just half a second. Once formed, first impressions tend to be lasting, and they can be difficult and sometimes impossible to undo. This principle applies to everything from meeting people to viewing properties.

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We judge books by their covers, and we can’t help but do it,” says Nicholas Rule, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto who has extensively studied first impressions. “With effort, we can overcome this to some extent, but we are continually tasked with needing to correct ourselves.

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The same concept applies to searching for the perfect property.

In the world of ranch buying, these snap judgments that every human makes when they pull up to a property can work in favor of the seller if they are thoughtful about how they present their property. Many small details come together to form a good (or bad) first impression. It is worth spending a little extra or putting in the labor to ensure that the landscaping looks neat, the fences are in working order, and the houses and outbuildings are painted and stained. Buyers will note all these things right off the bat, and they will collectively help form their first impression. Spending the money upfront to fix up and tidy the property will pay off in the long run. Once the first impression is formed, it will set the tone for the rest of the tour and could be the difference between a quick sale and a property that languishes on the market for months or years.

As a seller who is used to seeing their property every day, it can be difficult to detach and see it through the eyes of a potential buyer.

The run down, unused shed you drive by regularly on the way to check on your cows barely registers after all these years, but the potential buyer who drives by it for the first time on their way in may see that and worry you don’t properly maintain the rest of the ranch. As you prepare to list your property, put yourself in a buyer’s shoes and take note of these types of things that you may not consider on a daily basis. A good broker is worth their weight in gold when it comes to helping build positive first impressions. They can help provide a fresh set of eyes and expert guidance on which improvements to invest in to make a ranch more marketable. The longer a property is on the market, the less desirable it is perceived to be, making these types of improvements an essential part of the listing process.

As brokers, we try to make the buyer’s first impression memorable and build on that throughout the tour, ending with a positive last impression as we depart. A good broker is acutely tuned into the importance of making an excellent first impression— both personally and for the property—and compounding that throughout the property tour.

While it is possible to overcome a poor first impression if the rest of the property knocks it out of the park for the buyer, it isn’t a worthwhile risk. A good first impression sets a positive tone for the rest of the property tour, and everything the potential buyer sees afterward is viewed in a more positive light than it otherwise would have been had a bad first impression been made. It is simple human psychology at work, and it is a critically important part of successfully selling your land.

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CARBON, CLIMATE, AND TREES

HOW YOU CAN INVEST IN TIMBERLANDS

BY TROY DANA, DESIGNATED BROKER | FAY RANCHES

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he Runaway Greenhouse Effect occurs when the planet produces more atmospheric carbon than it can absorb by either natural means or through man-made technology. Scientists, government agencies, corporations, and private citizens worldwide are working on solutions to prevent what is perceived by many as inevitable if man-made Green House Gas Emissions (GHGs) are not dramatically reduced. Earth’s ability to combat the effects of global warming for a certain period is mainly due to a large amount of surface water. The water serves as a massive sun reflector, helping keep the planet cool by reflecting solar radiation. As GHGs increase in the atmosphere, Earth does not cool as quickly, and increased warming is the net effect.

Scientists at NASA believe Venus, Mars, and Earth all had water billions of years ago but think Venus likely had a global runaway GHG event. Climate change has been occurring on Earth for billions of years. The vast majority of climate scientists believe that human-caused GHGs are contributing to atmospheric carbon levels. The degree, the impact, and the timeline are hotly debated.

CARBON SEQUESTRATION Carbon sequestration is the process of sequestering or capturing/containing GHGs with technology or naturally.

Technologies exist to artificially store carbon in aquifers, reservoirs, and even the ocean. Additional technologies are evolving with vitrification, biochar, and atmospheric scrubbing. There’s even an electrostatic plasma Carbon Capture Device (CCD) designed to run on surplus or waste energy coming from solar. The CCD is designed to convert captured atmospheric carbon into useful carbon products like graphite carbon. In some cases, these technologies can be expensive, create new environmental concerns, and produce modest if any ROI. As is often the case, mother nature has some excellent tools in her toolbox. A Douglas fir is one of the most efficient natural carbon/oxygen exchange biomass systems known. The Pacific Northwest, well-known for the ubiquitous Douglas fir, is widely regarded as the epicenter of one of the healthiest ecosystems on the planet.

ECOSYSTEM All live vegetative biomass—like grasses, shrubs, brush, and trees—exchange carbon for oxygen in varying degrees of volume and efficiency. Globally, decades of aggressive harvesting of trees for building materials, fuel, and expansion of farmland have resulted in mass deforestation of millions of acres annually. Combined with naturally occurring events like wildfires, the lungs of our planet produce less oxygen and

sequester less atmospheric carbon. Advocates of logging argue they are planting five for every tree harvested. The distinction is that trees 12 inches tall with a diameter of 10mm will sequester a tiny fraction of the carbon of the tree it replaced.

It could take 20 years before that seedling contributes to the carbon-oxygen volume at the level its predecessor did. The answer is not to cease cutting because as trees age and begin the regeneration cycle, they exchange C02 and O2 less efficiently, and heavily decaying trees towards the end of their life cycle often emit C02.

Recent record-breaking temps confirm we are currently in a warming trend. The impact of these extreme heat events will be seen and felt in the flora in the coming years. Widespread mortality of newly planted conifer and some deciduous trees in the Pacific Northwest should be anticipated as the heat essentially burned the vegetation at the needle or leaf.

Ecosystems around the globe, like humans, will have to adapt as temperatures rise.

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FOREST ECONOMICS The economic argument for Stored Forest Carbon is still emerging, with many high-volume carbon emitters proactively entering into forest carbon sequestration agreements with landowners or acquiring suitable lands fee simple and managing for carbon sequestration. Stored Forest Carbon is not yet a viable market, and it is the Wild West concerning buyers and sellers. Stored Forest Carbon will ultimately have to compete with biomass tonnage, i.e., hog fuel and wood chips on a per ton basis to be viable. Hog fuel and chips trade from one extreme to another, anywhere from $25 to $90/ton. Lands that are productive for growing conifers like hemlock and Douglas fir may not ever be suitable long-term carbon sinks unless the market shifts from voluntary to a regulated and mandated offset.

THE DOUGLAS FIR • One Douglas fir tree 100 feet tall min. 18” DBH will produce 260 pounds of O2 annually.

• Ten acres of managed forestland can offset the annual carbon footprint of the average household.

• 100 40-year-old Douglas fir trees will produce approximately 30,000 board feet of lumber.

• 18% of the mass in a Douglas fir is carbon, and 66% is water.

• Stored carbon is measured in roots, needles, and the trunk of the tree.

• As trees age, they become less efficient at converting carbon to oxygen, eventually emitting carbon.

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Perhaps a simple solution will emerge when investors turn to the modestly productive lands where conifers will grow but at a slower rate than rotation ages of 35 – 40 yrs old on high site ground. Quality trees will still grow, but when the rotation age pushes out to 60 years, the DCF model looks more favorable as a carbon sink. Regardless, carbon sequestration/offsets are likely on the horizon in the form of regulated mandates and emerging markets.

WHAT YOU CAN DO West of the Cascades from Northern California well into British Columbia, Douglas fir and its close cousin the Hemlock grow in dense multi-stem stands. With suitable ground, planting these trees with 10-12 foot spacing will allow them to grow with low-intensity forest management from years one to ten. For extensive landscape reforestation, commercial tree planters are available. Competing vegetation should be managed to allow the trees to get above the underbrush and grass quickly. Seedlings that survive the first few years enjoy high survival rates. Seedlings that don’t survive can be replanted the following planting season to keep the stand well-stocked. Landowners in arid climates should consider Ponderosa pine as an alternative.

Ten acres of 20-year-old Douglas fir will offset the carbon emissions of a typical family of four for many years into the future.

Investing in land that can grow a forest over time and be used for recreational purposes is a win-win. Owning a forest can serve dual investment objectives by being an excellent long-term investment while storing carbon and improving the planet. It is a great opportunity to invest and enjoy.

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RAISED IN IT

BY RJ PATTERSON, RANCH SALES | FAY RANCHES

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rowing up on a small horse and cattle ranch in Northwest Montana, I never imagined that I would be helping people buy and sell some of the best ranches in the West for a living when I grew up. As a child, I was pretty sure that I would be the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback and a World Champion Team Roper. Fast forward four decades, and neither of those dreams came to fruition. But the path I ended up on is better than I could have imagined.

are still very close friends to this day. Whether they were the “old people” (like my dad and his friends) or their kids, I made many lifelong friendships that have remained over the years.

Growing up in the West also taught me many important life lessons. I believe that God and family are the two most important things that a person can have faith in and rely on. I believe good manners are as important as a good education and will open up as many, if not more, doors. I understand the value of a hard day’s work, know the feeling of being bone-tired at the end of a long day, and I appreciate all that the natural world provides us.

The older I get, and the more time I spend thinking back on all that led me to this place in my life, I realize that being “raised in it” is the biggest reason I am now living my dream and why I can relate so well to my clients. It is much more than growing up behind chutes at a rodeo, dragging calves to the fire at a branding, or feeding cows when it is -20 and you can’t feel your fingers.

The ranch lifestyle is genuinely unique and all-consuming, and I appreciate every minute of it. My kids will too.

The story goes that I could ride a horse before I could walk.

When I was young, my parents would often put me on one of our old ranch geldings, and I would follow along out in the pasture, getting the cows in or turning them out. I loved the freedom of riding through the dewy grass, the methodical way we herded the cattle as our horses surged underneath us. I may have taken it a bit for granted at the time, but the setting was magnificent, the pastures giving way to thickets of woods and mountains in the distance. My love of horses grew over the years, and while the quarterback thing didn’t work out, I did go to college on a rodeo scholarship, so becoming a World Champion Team Roper was still in the cards. College was great, and I learned how to work hard and heel steers, but I realized the NFR would not be in my future, so it was time to figure out another plan for my life.

Growing up immersed in the western lifestyle provided the perfect groundwork to start a career in ranch sales. My dad is a saddle maker in Whitefish, Montana, and was inducted into the Montana Pro Rodeo and Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2019. When I was a young boy, he brought me along with him to many of the Montana Circuit Rodeos and team roping events that he competed in all over the West. I loved every second of it—the crowds, the competition, and the at times chaotic atmosphere.

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SPORTSMAN’S CORNER:

SOUTH DAKOTA PHEASANT HUNTING: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE IT

BY EMILY KIEL, SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH AND PARKS & MIKE KONSTANT, DESIGNATED BROKER | FAY RANCHES

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outh Dakota is special for a lot of reasons and has often been referred to as “the land of infinite variety.” Not only does South Dakota boast more miles of shoreline than the state of Florida, but we have talented artists skilled at carving mountains, and we shoot our state bird—the Chinese Ring-Necked Pheasant.

And when it comes to the best places to hunt pheasants, South Dakota is the greatest.

Each year, hunters harvest an average of 1.2 million roosters in the state with about five million acres of freeaccess hunting. This is an incredible amount of public land access that is critical for recruiting and retaining small game and upland bird hunters. Since 1919, hunters from all over target South Dakota for a fall hunt aimed at making memories, telling stories, and cementing traditions that help to enhance the state’s rich outdoor heritage and quality of life. South Dakota is a wing-shooter’s paradise bringing families closer to nature while building the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. And at the root of it all is the pheasant.

2020 | A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER For most of us, life during the COVID-19 pandemic has been something we would rather forget than memorialize. However, if there has been a bright spot throughout the last year and a half, it is that many Americans have returned to traditional outdoor roots. South Dakota’s billion-dollar outdoor recreation economy boomed in 2020. And while it was not surprising that more people flocked to the outdoors during the pandemic, what was surprising in South Dakota—and across the country—was the sharp increase in the number of people who gave hunting (and fishing) a try.

Amidst the pandemic, the state’s leading wildlife management agency, the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks teamed up with the Department of Tourism to launch a robust marketing campaign to showcase South Dakota as the best pheasant hunting destination with a key goal of increasing resident and nonresident participation in the state’s world-class pheasant hunting. The partnership was spurred by Governor Kristi Noem’s Second Century Habitat Initiative, which focuses on conserving South Dakota’s outdoor culture for the next generation of families. The creative part of the plan emotionally connects with hunters (and other user groups) through storytelling, brand awareness, and relevancy while tapping into the user experience.

In 2020, the two departments made sure hunters knew that South Dakota’s outdoors were open and were a safe place to recreate. What’s more is that for the first time in the history

LOOKING FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS? Check out state game production areas (owned by GFP), walk-in areas (private lands leased by GFP), Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (lands in the James River Valley drainage leased by GFP), waterfowl production areas (federally owned), CHAP (controlled hunting access —private lands leased, but limited, scheduled access), school and public trust lands, Bureau of Land Management federal lands, and state park lands cover most of the list. These lands are ready for hunters to enjoy. Learn more about public hunting access in South Dakota at gfp. sd.gov/hunting-areas or pick up your Hunting Atlas at any local retail/license agent. You can also easily download the maps through the GFP mobile app or other modern mapping software.

Resident small-game hunting license sales beat the three-year average by more than 4,700 for a total of 87,319 licenses sold in 2020. The threeyear average for resident small-game hunting license sales was 82,597.

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Game, Fish and Parks Secretary Kevin Robling expects to grow pheasant hunting and habitat for years to come. “South Dakota is the best place to hunt pheasants, and it is also the experience that inspires new audiences and outdoor families to take to the fields. Hunting is an important tradition that has enhanced South Dakota’s quality of life for generations. Our great outdoors are second to none and we welcome everyone to start building connections and living out their stories now and in the years ahead.”

“That extra time extends the fleeting fall hunting season enough for one last hurrah in the great outdoors,” said Kirk Hulstein, avid outdoorsman and South Dakota Department of Tourism’s Industry Outreach, Development and Research Director. “My family and I took full advantage of this opportunity as we experienced unseasonably warmer days when we are traditionally used to more frigid northern plains temperatures with a snowstorm or two during this time—so this made getting out to the fields easier and more pleasant. Late season hunting is unlike any other time. It is when the hardcore hunters separate themselves from the rest of the pack and the fields are less crowded. It makes for a great family experience!”

2021 | THE YEAR OF RETENTION: HUNTERS AND HABITAT Like Hulstein and his family, other hunters took advantage of this opportunity, harvesting over 27,000 birds in January alone.

So, what’s next? With 2020 being a banner year for license sales and bird harvest, 2021 will be the year of retention,with an elevated focus on reaching female small game pheasant hunters.

This effort will also encourage travel during the fall hunting season while telling a unique destination story through a mix of hunting endemic and programmatic partners to drive visitation and hunting activity to South Dakota.

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As we look to the 2021 pheasant hunting season, with favorable weather conditions over the winter months, it looks like we could be in for another record-breaking year. If Mother Nature continues to be kind through the summer months, hunters can expect a great start to the season later this fall. “Because of a mild winter, enhanced efforts on habitat management, and intense predator control through the nest predator bounty program, we should expect fantastic bird numbers for the 2021 pheasant season,” concludes Robling.

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habitat is the key for enjoying great bird numbers now and for years to come. we must continue to proactively protect and enhance it.

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of South Dakota pheasant hunting a couple of big changes were put into place by the Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission.

They modified the start time to allow pheasant hunters to begin hunting at 10 a.m. CT (9 a.m. MT) for the entire pheasant hunting season and provided hunters with the opportunity to hunt for a couple of extra weeks by extending the season to January 31 for the foreseeable future. These season extensions provided additional opportunities for hunters and brought South Dakota in line with pheasant hunting states like Nebraska and Kansas that surround the pheasant hunting capital. While a couple of extra weeks at the end of the season may not be huge news, many upland bird hunters took note.

South Dakota would not be as special as it is without all of its habitat—the foundation of wildlife management. Governor Noem prioritized habitat when she implemented the Second Century Habitat Initiative in 2019 to increase resources for habitat management. She also created a separate board to raise funds that generate more habitat across the state. The mission of the board is to be advocates of habitat stewardship, collaborate with community partners, and be conservation leaders to benefit all of South Dakota. As Gov. Noem has stated, “Habitat is the key for enjoying great bird numbers now and for years to come. We must continue to proactively protect and enhance it.”

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To book your South Dakota pheasant hunt, start here: HuntTheGreatest.com To learn more about South Dakota’s habitat initiatives, visit: sdhabitatfund.org

THE GREATEST LEGACY As hunters, we’re responsible for leaving the land better than we found it. But why not go further?

Let’s leave the entire sport better than we found it. It’s one thing to leave a legacy for the next generation. Even greater is making sure there are generations of hunters to gift a legacy to.

Bring someone new to a field this fall. Better yet, bring them to a field in South Dakota.

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NAVIGATING THE WESTERN BIG GAME DRAW PROCESS

BY DRUMMOND LINDSEY, BROKER ASSOCIATE | REPUBLIC RANCHES

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have guided and outfitted hunts across the West for three decades and have witnessed the incredible evolution of hunting. Nothing has changed the sport more than the ease and speed of obtaining information. The internet, smartphones, Google Earth, OnXmaps, and social media have all contributed to hunting’s surge in popularity and made it more accessible to all. This has also dashed most hopes of finding a good spot to hunt year after year, a place to escape the masses while consistently hunting quality animals on public ground. There are simply no more secrets.

I never thought I would have to treat preference points and draw strategy like a retirement account. Your application strategy needs to consider the ROI, and the financial consideration pales in comparison to that of your precious time. It can be hard knowing your hope of drawing that one late-season deer tag in the best unit or a once-in-a-lifetime sheep tag may never happen. Is it worth trying to apply for one chance at the best unit that takes 20 preference points? What takes 20 preference points this year may take 21 or 22 preference points next year, which is often referred to as “point creep.” Even if you are one of the lucky few able to draw the tag after a quarter century of applying, you may still have to contend with your dreams being shattered due to drought, personal circumstances, or countless other unforeseen issues. This leaves something to be said for those one-point units that still exist today. When a person is willing to hunt the lesser-known or less popular areas and get to know the unit they are hunting, they put themselves in a better position to have multiple opportunities for success versus waiting a lifetime for their one great shot. This is why strategy is essential and why you need to consider your short and long-term hunting goals.

Fear not, as all is not lost. Some states like Utah and Arizona have a percentage of the available tags set aside for a random draw.

This allows applicants who didn’t come in on the ground floor a chance at pulling some of the best tags in the world. Even better, some states like New Mexico and Idaho do not have a point system and randomly issue their tags in a draw, meaning those precious bonus and preference points needed in most of the western states do not apply.

Colorado is a “preference-point” state, meaning you have to have “x” to draw “x,” and there are no random tags allocated.

The good news is that you can generally tell if you’ll draw the hunt you want based on the previous year’s point trends. Don’t overlook states like Texas and Oklahoma. While they don’t have a lot of public lands, there are draw hunts in those states that you don’t want to miss.

I realize this can be a little overwhelming to those who haven’t gone through the process to hunt out West. To further complicate things, every state has a different deadline date to apply. Some states like Arizona and Wyoming make you apply at different times of the year for different species. This is why hiring somebody that does this for a living can come in handy.

Multiple subscription/membership-based organizations cater to clients wanting to hunt out West. I use a consultant with a limited client base out of Utah that handles all of this for me, and it doesn’t cost much to have him apply for exactly what I want. Otherwise, you will need to do your own research to ensure you meet the deadlines for the different states and species.

Hunters all share the common dream of land ownership.

There is no greater reward than managing your own property for wildlife. Landowner vouchers are an option out West as most western states have systems to incentivize landowners to manage the wildlife that frequents their property. Certain parameters need to be met to apply for these vouchers, but you can reach out to the Republic Ranches or Fay Ranches Land Specialist in the state where you own or seek to own land to help you navigate the process for making these vouchers a reality.

Whether you own land or not, there are incredible hunting opportunities throughout the West if you are strategic about applying for tags and willing to put in the work.

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HUNTING BIG GAME FOR LANDOWNERS

BY JIM VIDAMOUR, ALC, PRINCIPAL BROKER | FAY RANCHES

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re you thinking about buying your dream hunting property in the Rocky Mountains but are confused by the different landowner hunting regulations in each state? If so, I hope this state-by-state overview of landowner big game hunting opportunities and programs will help you.

There are various rules for residents, non-residents, previous residents, state native-born, and of course, landowners. Some states make no distinction between resident and non-resident landowners, where others might. If you want in-depth information, each state in the Rocky Mountain West has a website and printed hunting manual explaining the plethora of rules, regulations, schedules, fees, and game management units.

NEW MEXICO How you get a license: For the general public, mule deer, pronghorn, and bear licenses can be generally purchased over the counter. Elk are draw only in NM, and it is essential to know in which management zone your ranch is located.

Landowner & the E-Plus Program: The state is now divided into three elk management zones; primary, secondary, and special.

The rules will differ for landowners depending upon which management zone their ranch is located in.

The Primary Management Zone is the area within the state where elk management is focused, and licenses are limited in number.

The Special Management Zone is the area within the state where private land elk authorizations are issued to private landowners by the department on a ranch by ranch basis. The Secondary Management Zone is the area within the state where no specific elk management goals are set, and licenses are available to private landowners in unlimited number.

The state distributes private land elk authorizations to eligible landowners in the Primary and Special Management Zones through the EPLUS program. These authorizations can be bartered, sold, or traded to hunters. An authorization is then used by a hunter to buy a private land elk license.

COLORADO How you get a license: There are many over-the-counter Game Management Units for elk in Colorado. A hunter may buy a license/tag over-the-counter for second and third rifle seasons and, in most cases, archery season. A public draw is held in April for first and fourth rifle seasons, any non-OTC units, non-OTC licenses, and mule deer statewide.

Landowner Preference Program: Landowners who own a minimum of 160 contiguous acres, zoned agricultural use, and have proven seasonal habitation by the targeted species may be eligible for the Landowner Preference Program. Essentially this is a draw separate from the public draw. Applications for the draw are given to the landowner based on the acreage of the property owned.

For instance, a property of 160 acres to 639 acres is eligible for one application to the LPP draw and a property of 3,040 acres to 3,639 acres is eligible for five applications to the LPP draw. Vouchers are given to the landowner for successful draws, and he may transfer them to his hunters, but they cannot be sold. Landowners must apply for this program before the December 1 deadline. There is no distinction made between resident and non-resident landowners other than non-residents pay non-resident license fees. A landowner in the LPP may also apply in the public draw but is still restricted to the individual limit on the number of tags per species.

MONTANA How to get a License: Residents may purchase elk, deer, black bear, and mountain lion licenses over the counter. Residents can also apply for lottery drawings for antelope, moose, sheep, and mountain goat. Non-residents may only purchase antlerless elk, antlerless deer, and black bear over-the-counter in specific hunting districts. Non-residents may enter a lottery draw, with a mid-March deadline for all other license types available to Montana residents.

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Landowner Preference: Residency and non-residency are still a consideration if you are a landowner, and a non-resident must still enter the draw. Landowner preference in the draw is applied only to the first-choice hunting district. Partnerships may delegate landowner preference to a member of the immediate family, a partner, or an employee. A corporation may delegate landowner preference to one shareholder. A resident landowner may sponsor a non-resident to hunt on his land.

To claim landowner preference for a deer or antelope permit, a landowner must own at least 160 acres of contiguous land that is primarily for agricultural purposes within the applied for hunting district. Fifteen percent of each hunting district quota for deer A and antelope licenses and for deer permits is set aside for landowners in that hunting district.

For a landowner preference elk permit, the landowner must own or be contracting to purchase at least 640 acres of contiguous land used by elk and verified by FWP, within the applied for hunting district.

Fifteen percent of each hunting district quota for elk licenses and permits is set aside for landowners in that hunting district.

species regardless of acreage. A finite number of landowner tags are available in each area. If applications exceed availability in an area, a competitive draw is done.

IDAHO How to get a license: Idaho has both Controlled Hunts (draw) and General Hunts (over-the-counter) for residents and non-residents.

Landowner Appreciation Program: For the early August draw, a property must be at least 640 acres of land in one controlled hunt area. Landowners with between 320 and 639 acres of land in one controlled hunt area are eligible to apply for leftover LAP tags available beginning in mid-August. Only property used by and providing significant habitat values for deer, elk, pronghorn, or black bear qualifies for the Landowner Appreciation Program.

Landowners may receive a tag only for species that use the property. Only one LAP tag per species may be issued for eligible property consisting of between 320 and 4,999 acres. One additional tag may be issued to a landowner or designated agent for eligible property of 5,000 acres or more.

OREGON How to get a License: There are both Controlled (draw) and General (O-T-C) hunts in Oregon. Most of the elk hunts are controlled.

Landowner Preference Program: LOP tags are available to landowners, family members, and others designated by the landowner based on the acreage owned. Recipients of LOP tags may only hunt the property for which they are registered. There are even some tags available for properties of 40 contiguous acres.

Certain LOP tags may be transferred to non-family members.

There is no distinction between resident and non-resident other than different fees.

WYOMING How to get a License: There are both over-the-counter and draw licenses available in Wyoming based on multiple factors. Only residents are allowed to purchase over-the-counter licenses. A non-resident must enter a draw to have a chance at an elk, deer, antelope, or moose license.

Landowner Licenses: A landowner must own at least 160 contiguous acres in a “draw area” to apply for a tag. The land must meet a 2,000 day/year use threshold providing food, water, and habitat for the desired species. This can be ten animals for two hundred days, or even 400 animals for five days. If there are over-the-counter tags available for the selected species, then there are no landowner tags. A landowner is limited to two tags per

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This article is no substitute for deeply investigating the state regulations where you intend to purchase your hunting ranch.

Each state has many nuances, including types of licenses, special circumstances for various species, different seasons, fee structures, residency requirements, and method of take, to name some. Some of these regulations may be black and white, while others are affected by other conditions. It can be safely said that the Game and Fish Departments in each of the states recognize, in varying degrees and with different programs, the contribution of private lands to the health of all animal species. I wish you safe and successful hunts on your new hunting ranch!

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EXOTIC RANCHING BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ENTERING THE EXOTIC RANCHING MARKET

BY DRAKE HELLER, BROKER ASSOCIATE | REPUBLIC RANCHES

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xotic ranching is an excellent option for your property if you want to add an income-producing element to your ranch. If you’ve contemplated buying cattle or farming but are looking for something different, exotic ranching could be your niche. This booming business is more fun than cattle and less work than farming, all while helping a species of animals thrive. Despite what you might think, property size doesn’t matter when raising exotics. When I first started in this business, I had 30 acres to work with. There are some simple but essential things to keep in mind as you consider raising exotics.

on the lower end, you can find a Kia (blackbuck antelope), or you can buy a Rolls Royce (giraffe); the choice is yours!

Many of these species have babies every 7-12 months and are ready to be weaned in 3-6 months. Most are worth the same as their mother by the time they are 12 months old. For example, if you breed a blackbuck antelope and have a baby in the first few months, twelve months later, that baby is now worth what a mature female is worth or more, depending on gender. Within a year, you have doubled your animals and doubled your money!

INFRASTRUCTURE To keep your animals from jumping your fence and landing on your neighbor’s dinner plate, you’ll need to do some research on the species you are raising. The vast majority of exotics will not jump an eight-foot fence. Some species will even be contained by a four to five-foot net wire fence. A tip on fencing: if the country of origin ends with “stan,” you probably want a 10-foot fence with tree coverage, as the ibex species can jump just about anything due to their native habitat. To keep your business profitable, you need to keep the animals on your property.

Handling facilities are not necessary for raising exotics, especially when you are first getting started. Keep the infrastructure costs to a minimum, and you can always add improvements to your property later as your business becomes profitable. Handling facilities come in handy on smaller properties as you can easily wean, treat, or capture your animals using the facility. Aside from fencing, water, feed, and structure are the subsequent most significant improvements to make to your ranch.

SPECIES Choosing the species that is right for your property is paramount.

I have had a few clients go through multiple species because what they wanted were not suitable species for their property. For example, a waterbuck will thrive on a ranch in East Texas with lots of water better than a scimitar oryx that prefers a dry, desert climate. Take the time to research and find what species will work for your property and your budget.

The internet is an endless resource for learning about different species and their habitats of origin. If you are interested in a grazing species (i.e.wildebeest, blackbuck, sable, zebras), you are better off having plenty of pasture to support these grazers. If you are looking more at species of deer, most antelope, and goats (i.e., axis, fallow, kudu, ibex), the property should have a good amount of browse to support these animals.

ECONOMICS Shopping for exotics is similar to shopping for a vehicle. Starting

Now, this is not true for all species, but it is a pretty good rule.

With the proper care and habitat, these animals can thrive and take your weekend place into a revenue-generating business, with the bonus of the joy of watching these animals on your ranch.

REGULATIONS When raising exotics, you will have no regulations if you choose correctly. While some species do have regulations, many of the animals mentioned in the article do not. This is a perk of raising exotics over white-tailed deer. The whitetail industry has seen tons of new regulations in the past few years. With whitetails, you must keep impeccable records and test for diseases, all of which have to be reported to the state. Many whitetail breeders have left the business due to these regulations.

Raising exotics is a fun and profitable way to enjoy your ranch.

It is worth considering if you have been contemplating adding an income-producing component to your ranch and like the idea of going a less traditional route. You would be surprised how easy it is to execute if you research and figure out what will work for you, given your particular climate and property.

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A JOURNEY DOWN THE RED RIVER

BY JONATHAN TRANTHAM, SALES ASSOCIATE | REPUBLIC RANCHES

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he Red River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River that stretches for more than 1,300 miles from the sunset-colored Palo Duro Canyon of the Texas Panhandle to its emerald green confluence with the Mississippi River in Louisiana. The Red River touches the state of Texas for 640 miles and is truly iconic in terms of its regional significance. This river is much more than a squiggly reddish line on the satellite map separating Oklahoma from Texas. True to its name, the Red River has a colorful and storied past. Its fascinating tales of early explorers, Indian battles, and legendary cattle trails are certainly worth pursuing if you are a lover of Texas and Oklahoma history.

My career seems to have focused on marketing farms and ranches near or on the Red River, which has given me a unique perspective and appreciation for the Red River Valley area. I consider it a beautiful and underappreciated area that deserves a closer look in general, and more specifically, as a great place to purchase recreational, agricultural, and investment land.

PALO DURO CANYON TO CHILDRESS (PRAIRIE DOG FORK OF THE RED RIVER) The Prairie Dog Fork of the Red River flows 160 miles southeastward through the Palo Duro Canyon, across southwestern Armstrong and northeastern Briscoe counties.

It continues out of the canyon and eastward across the broken country of central Hall and Childress counties to its confluence with the North Fork of the Red River, twelve miles northeast of Vernon. There the Red River proper begins. When the Prairie Dog Town Fork crosses the 100th meridian at the eastern line of Childress County, its south bank becomes the state boundary between Texas and Oklahoma.

This section of the Red River Valley is marked by rugged topography that is colorful, wild, and harsh. The ruddy hue of the local soil in this area contributes to the namesake color of the water. The summers are hot, the winters are cold, and the skies are big. The area evokes a sense that you are peeking into something that hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years.

The ranches and farms that border this section of the river are typically vast and often have been in families for generations.

The hunting in this area is excellent, and land prices are relatively low compared with prices downstream.

BURKBURNETT TO I-35 As the Red River moves eastward from I-44, it widens a little, and the surrounding vegetation becomes increasingly verdant.

It is easy to spot this transition on a satellite map. On the Texas side of the river, Montague and Cooke Counties conceal one of the most underappreciated and scenic areas within a three-hour drive of the DFW Metroplex. Along HWY 82, you will find the towns of Nocona, St. Jo, and Muenster. These three towns are certainly worth exploring. St. Jo is a cowboy town located on the historic Chisholm Trail and Muenster, with its German character, is still home to the descendants of early German settlers. Muenster annually hosts an extremely well visited Germanfest and Oktoberfest. North of these towns, there is a surprising amount of topographical interest and neatly kept ranches dotted with mature post oaks and cut by tree-lined creeks. In this section of the river, the Oklahoma side is more level and agriculturally focused.

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LAKE TEXOMA This lake is the jewel of the Red River. Texoma is a massive reservoir covering around 90,000 surface acres. It is the only impoundment on the Red River in Texas and Oklahoma and was completed in 1944 with the construction of the Denison Dam. The Denison Dam is a hydroelectric dam that helps meet the increasing demand for power in the area. Texoma is also fed by the Washita River where it joins the Red River near the eastern side of the lake. Texoma is a world-class striped bass fishery and a great place to catch smallmouth bass—which aren’t common in the area. The Texas side of the lake is quite hilly and mostly cut up into smaller home site ranches. The Oklahoma side of the lake has some great recreational and agricultural options. The land prices around Texoma are relatively pricey given the proximity to the lake and the Metroplex.

LAKE TEXOMA TO ARKANSAS Moving downstream from The Denison Dam, you will quickly encounter Denison, TX, which is the birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower. This small, historic city has a population of about 25,000, a vibrant downtown, and the Texoma Medical Center.

The section of the Red River from Denison to the Arkansas line is home to some of the most productive farmland in the south-central United States. Many farms that front the river on both sides take advantage of highly fertile Class 1 soils and river pumping rights—allowing for center pivot irrigation.

Consequently, farmland near or on the Red River is some of the most sought after in the region. The primary crops in this area are corn and soybeans, but you will also see wheat, milo, and sod grass.

The Red River Valley is certainly worthy of consideration if you’re looking for a ranch to invest in. The area is both rich in history and boasts some truly spectacular scenery and land,

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making it an ideal place for a recreational or working ranch for your family.

The iconic, scenic, wild and fertile Red River Valley represents one of the finest areas to acquire land in the South Central United States. The rich history and diverse landscapes attached to this river evoke a certain sense of place. It’s hard to put a finger on, but it’s there. Furthermore, there is a unique connectedness that can only happen between landowners along a large river. Grain farmers near Idabel, Oklahoma will ultimately be impacted by rains in the parched plains of the Panhandle. The release frequency and volume of Denison Dam has an impact on everyone downstream. As such, there is a connectedness between landowners along the many miles of this river—both literally and figuratively. If you would like to learn more about opportunities to purchase investment, recreational or agricultural land in this valley, please connect with us. The iconic, scenic, wild and fertile Red River Valley represents one of the finest areas to acquire land in the South Central United States. The rich history and diverse landscapes attached to this river evoke a certain sense of place. It’s hard to put a finger on, but it’s there. Furthermore, there is a unique connectedness that can only happen between landowners along a large river. Grain farmers near Idabel, Oklahoma will ultimately be impacted by rains in the parched plains of the Panhandle. The release frequency and volume of Denison Dam has an impact on everyone downstream. As such, there is a connectedness between landowners along the many miles of this river—both literally and figuratively. If you would like to learn more about opportunities to purchase investment, recreational or agricultural land in this valley, please connect with us.

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PRESCRIBED FIRE A HABITAT’S FAVORITE MEDICINE

BY ROB GRAINGER, SALES ASSOCIATE | REPUBLIC RANCHES

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hances are, if you are enjoying a bluebird day drive in late winter with a moderate breeze, you are going to see smoke on the horizon somewhere. You may worry or even call the local volunteer fire department to alert them of potential danger, but it’s most likely a rancher carrying out a planned prescribed fire. I have extensively studied fire ecology and have found the use of prescribed fire to be one of the essential tools to manage the habitat on the properties we take care of across the country. When used appropriately on ranch lands, fire will be your friend. You will save years of trying to keep up with invasive species, and your CPA may even thank you for not having to rent equipment or buy so many chemicals.

When fire was first born of a lightning strike from the sky eons ago, the planet’s habitat began to be sculpted. It was clean and organized in a macro sort of fashion. Vast amounts of acreage would burn in late winter or on a hot, dry summer, only stopped by the rivers the fires came across. The Native Americans pioneered prescribed fire a long time ago in North America to keep their landscapes clean, neat, and fresh for the wild game they hunted. Since then, we have manipulated their system into a manageable form to maintain smaller areas.

not allow the timber to utilize everything available to it. Another scenario we are facing more often is the encroachment of invasive or undesirable species. If used at the right time, fire can slow the spread of the problem species or even stop them, depending upon the available fuel loads, the temperature of the burn, soil types, and several other conditions and techniques.

There are two specific types of burns, cool season and warm season.

Both have their place, and both can help you achieve your goals.

Ordinarily, when a cool-season fire is prescribed and planned, its purpose is to maintain the habitat on a specific property. We are not always trying to kill or restart a plant community but more often keeping a site clean and devoid of encroachment by unwanted plant species. Every year during the winter months, the warm-season grasses and a majority of the woody species go dormant and may defoliate. This is the most appropriate time to clean the site of all dry matter that will otherwise take up space that could be used in the spring when these warm-season grasses and forbs begin to grow. The dry fuel of the site will help carry the fire across the burn unit, and with appropriate conditions, cleanly restore the once unavailable nutrients to the soils and the roots of the plants you just burned. Although cool-season burns can get quite hot if the humidity is low and the wind and fuel loads are high, these burns rarely kill plants (especially woody plant species). The most favorable conditions for conducting a cool-season burn involve low humidity and moderate winds. We are typically looking for humidity levels from 20%-40% and wind speeds from 8-15 mph. If the humidity is below 20% and wind speeds are above 15 mph, the ignition rate can get too high and create a lot of danger with fire jumping the fireguards.

On the other hand, humidity of 40% and wind speeds below eight mph will not carry the fire and will make it creep too slowly and

Prescribed fire has a number of practical uses: maintaining a healthy grassland or woodland, setting back the encroachment of invasive or unwanted species, cleaning up unused dry matter, and revitalizing a late succession habitat, to name a few. A grassland is precisely what it sounds like—an area where a nearly continuous cover of grasses dominates the vegetation. Although the grass will continue to grow each year, if unused by grazers, the dormant grass will lay over and create a barrier that will suppress the growth of the new shoots when the grass comes out of its dormant state. Fire will clean up this dry matter, release and redistribute plant-available nutrients back into the soil profile, and make it possible for the young plants to reach maturity again. The same goes for woodlands. The underbrush, leaf litter, and dry grasses do

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usually put itself out. We primarily look for wind directions with north in them, as this will bring in the drier air masses, lowering our humidity. Cool-season fires are applicable whether you are a cattleman or wildlife enthusiast. With fawns, chicks, and poults all hitting the ground in the spring and summer, they need all the fresh growth and clean understory they can get.

Imagine a quail chick, standing some 1”-3” in height, trying to run through a wad of tangled dead grass. It doesn’t work. They need clean game paths through the grass community, just as does need clean, healthy stands of grass to hide their fawns. Cool-season burns are excellent for cleaning up and maintaining a ranch, while warm-season burns are excellent for other reasons.

Warm-season burns are a sight to behold if the conditions on the range and in the air get right. They are extremely hot, aggressive, and can be pretty dangerous. But, if applied appropriately and safely, they help you achieve an entirely different goal: taking back what was taken from you. Often on ranches with tighter soils or when habitat maintenance has been deferred, woody species and invasive plants will take over a once healthy plant community. If it is not too far gone and in need of mechanical or chemical treatment, a hot summer burn can work wonders to get the range headed back in the right direction. The timing of a warm-season burn is everything, and a lot of conditions must line up. The site will

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need to have grown ample fuel loads during the spring and early summer to carry the fire well. If you have the fuel loads, you can begin to watch the weather. For these burns to work, grasses need to dry out and cure enough to burn well. We also need hot days with the correct amount of wind to carry the fire and hit the woody plants with enough heat to kill the crown. If the grasses have cured, we want to look for humidity in the 40%-60% range, and wind speeds from 8-15 mph. Often we have southerly breezes during the summer months, but occasionally we will get a northerly blow, and that is when our humidity will get right. Some summers do not allow for a warm-season burn, but they can recoup years of lost habitat when they do.

The landscape across the country has changed so much over the years. The immense grass prairies and great plains are not as grassy and great as they used to be. The amazing forests of the East and the West are not quite as clean, or they potentially burned away due to a lack of forest management.

We are using prescribed fire less and less, and a large portion of the country’s original habitat is changing because of it.

As the original habitat management tool, fire should not be feared but rather should be something all landowners and habitat managers understand and utilize when appropriate. It can truly change your landscape for the better.

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DOGS OF RANCHLANDS

BY TESS RAFFERTY, AUTHOR AT THE RANCHLANDS REVIEW

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he deep navy umbrella of a four am Colorado prairie sky hangs overhead. Birds are still slumbering, awaiting the arrival of dawn before beginning morning discussions. There are few sounds to be heard save the creaking of leather, the clank of cinches, the shifting of hooves as the tacking up process begins. The human portion of the crew are near wordless, still slightly bleary eyed and mentally taking stock of the day ahead of them.

back to European roots such as Scotland, England, and Basque Country before their eventual dispersal throughout the globe as shepherds and ranchers relocated to new areas and livestock management presented new terrain. Throughout that time, new breeds have emerged; often created with specific qualities designed for optimal livestock management. But while geography, climate, names, and pedigrees may change, one thing remains constant: the steadfast companionship and undying loyalty of a rancher’s best friend.

The group is soon headed out across the vast expanse, and the prairie begins to stir. The sun rips a magenta gash across the early morning sky and the song of meadowlarks trill across the pasture. All this commotion is kept in time by the rhythmic 1,2,1,2 of the team trotting out to reach cattle and begin the day’s move. And there, amid the thrum of the waking prairie and in between the footfall of hooves, is another sound. More quickly paced but keeping time, all the while eagerly propelling toward the job ahead. Four legs, two ears, and a tail that wags rather than swishes – the beloved and indispensable ranch dog.

Part co-workers, part companionship, the relationship between man and dog stretches back tens of thousands of years. A relationship so deeply woven into our collective history it’s hard to imagine life without these particular four legged companions.

In this instance, the working dog represents a unique and irreplaceable asset to the rancher’s team. Able to reach places a horse and rider could not on their own and with a specialized skill set that only they can execute. And, while it’s safe to say that each rider develops a deep bond with their horses, equines generally tend not to fit as well inside the living room, giving dogs the unique perspective of being with us during virtually all hours of the day.

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GOLIAD 3550 RANCH 3,549 ± Acres | $12,421,535 Goliad County, Goliad, TX This historic ranch is offered for sale for the first time in over 100 years. With over two miles of spring-fed Sarco Creek, the Goliad 3550 is a diverse mixture of classic coastal plains with native grasses, live oak, and post oak trees. Sarco Creek is well watered with large perennial pools.

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ANGEL PINES RANCH 550 ± Acres | $11,000,000 Waller County, Waller, TX Angel Pines is heaven sent! These rolling 550 acres comprise one of the most beautiful large tracts left in Waller County. Blessed with miles of trails winding between towering pines planted in the 1960s, the pines sit along the clear running waters of Threemile Creek. There is no end to the possibilities for outdoor enjoyment!

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LEWCO RANCH 2,467 ± Acres | $10,361,400 Lavaca County, Edna, TX This is a classic southern Lavaca County ranch with a mix of large live oaks, brush, and open grassland savannas.

The ranch fronts Hwy 111 between Edna and Yoakum and is about an hour and forty minutes from downtown Houston. It’s a great combination hunting and cattle ranch that would be a very easy ranch to high fence.

GLICK RANCH 3,780 ± Acres | $10,017,000 Brooks County, Falfurrias, TX Less than 20 miles south of Falfurrias lies the Glick Ranch, a terrific “sand sheet” ranch that has great quail and deer hunting, fantastic groundwater, infrastructure for cattle operations, and fine accommodations. This high-fenced property also comes with an exotics pasture, two pivot locations (one pivot), and a water distribution system all over the property.

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ROCK CANYON RANCH 10,700 ± Acres | $9,897,500 Val Verde County, Del Rio, TX With stunning views, outstanding hunting, star-filled night skies, and first-class improvements, Rock Canyon Ranch is a true gem located where the Trans Pecos, the Hill Country, and the Brush Country come together in Val Verde County. Rock Canyon is in an elite group of large, high-quality Texas ranches.

D BAR RANCH 7,656 ± Acres | $9,570,000 Coke County, Blackwell, TX The historic D Bar Ranch is a magnificent property that has been in the same family since the 1950s. It combines aspects of Texas Hill Country, South Texas Brush Country, and vistas more typical of the West Texas high plains. There are rugged hills and mesas, thick draws, open meadows, and plentiful water features: ponds, seasonal creeks, and windmills.

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CINCO DE MAYO RANCH 3,973 ± Acres | $9,336,550 Jim Hogg County, Hebronville, TX The Cinco de Mayo Ranch is a premier wildlife property located in an eco-region famous for its bobwhite quail habitat. Cinco de Mayo Ranch hosts the ultimate combination of wild bobwhite and native white-tailed deer.

Hunters have harvested free-range bucks scoring 180-190.

The ranch is well watered for both livestock production and wildlife management.

SHOUSE RIVER RANCH 2,079 ± Acres | $9,303,525 Goliad County, Goliad, TX The Shouse River Ranch is a true heritage property, part of the O’Connor Ranch, just southeast of Goliad, Texas. This working property includes miles of San Antonio River frontage, towering trees, and some of the last native tallgrass prairie in Texas. The property is well-watered, cross-fenced, and has improvements that include a home overlooking the river valley.

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RUNNING M RANCH 550 ± Acres | $6,750,000 Brazos County, Navasota, TX

Running M Ranch is a true gentlemen’s cattle ranch south of College Station. The ranch is well-equipped as a recreational ranch, to continue a cattle operation, or as an investment property. A classic ranch home overlooks a 20-acre fishing lake, several other lakes, and over two miles of river frontage. In winter, the lakes and creeks fill with migrating waterfowl.

4C RANCH 420 ± Acres | $6,750,000 Austin County, Cat Spring, TX The 4C Ranch is one of the largest ranch offerings in the highly sought-after area of Austin County. The ranch is just a short hour and fifteen minute drive from Houston.

Hoppe Sister Road dead ends just past the 4C and has a great community of neighboring ranches. The property is located in the Cross-Timbers ecological region of Texas and has amazing topography with multiple vistas, many overlooking one of the 11 ponds scattered evenly throughout the property.

HAPPY FALLS CANYON RANCH 2,188.11 ± Acres | $6,500,000 Armstrong County, Wayside, TX Happy Falls Canyon Ranch is in the High Plains region of Texas, just east of Wayside. The property has expansive views, excellent hunting, and a lovely home. There is a barn and working pens for cattle. Extensive trails make four-wheeling a great way to get around. A large back porch is ideal for sitting and watching wildlife.

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43.30 ± Acres | $6,000,000 Rockwall County, Rockwall, TX

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HIGH GATE EQUESTRIAN FACILITY This is a premier equestrian training facility 23 miles from downtown Dallas with a future residential development opportunity within the Rockwall city limits.

Improvements include a 55,000 SF indoor riding arena, 12 double-size stallion and broodmare stalls, five wash stalls, stocks and a clinic, lounge with full bath, office and lavatory, air-conditioned tack, harness and carriage rooms, Two barns with 45 stalls in total, paddocks and more!

COLD SMOKE RANCH 950.42 ± Acres | $5,250,500 Medina County, Tarpley, TX The Cold Smoke Ranch offers a very private, turnkey Hill Country ranch ready for the next steward to enjoy hunting, wildlife viewing, star watching, hiking, and other recreational pursuits! This ranch is accented by a custom home as well as a very nice manager’s home and a barn/shop. The ranch has both high-fenced and lowfenced pastures. The high-fenced pasture is managed for trophy white-tailed deer.

CAMP LANTERN CREEK 93.55 ± Acres | $5,200,000 Montgomery County, Montgomery, TX Camp Lantern Creek is a turnkey modern summer camp that sits on over 93 acres and is located only one hour from Houston in Montgomery, TX. The main entrance is directly off of FM 1486, with improved rock roads throughout.

The fully functioning camp is designed to house 150 people at a time. Historically an all-girls summer camp, Camp Lantern Creek also successfully hosted corporate retreats as well as large private events throughout the year.

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RANGER OAKS RANCH 538.87 ± Acres | $4,472,580 Brazoria County, Damon, TX Ranger Oaks Ranch is a wonderfully located property close to the Texas Gulf Coast. Diverse trees cover the landscape with multiple food plots scattered throughout, making this ranch ideal for anyone looking for high-fenced large acreage near Houston.

SPRING CREEK RANCH 920 ± Acres | $3,910,000 Goliad County, Goliad, TX The ranch is dominated by fine sandy loam soils with extraordinary native grass production. Spring Branch Creek traverses the ranch for almost a mile providing riparian habitat and agreat wildlife corridor. Live oaks and other trees are prevalent throughout other portions of the ranch.

BAUER RANCH 788 ± Acres | $3,865,610 Goliad County, Goliad, TX Bauer Ranch is a beautiful South Texas cattle and hunting ranch. There is brand new perimeter fencing and cross fencing with galvanized T-posts, six-inch wood posts, and good working pens, and the ranch is divided into four pastures.

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854 ± Acres | $3,843,000 Clay County, Petrolia, TX River Bluff is a remarkable hunting ranch on the Red River. It has a very significant amount of wildlife and transient game that call the river bottom area home. It has community water, a lodge, and is hunting season ready.

BEAR MAN BLUFF RANCH 251 ± Acres | $3,520,000 Hardin County, Silsbee, TX Hidden along the banks of the Neches River on a historic high point is Bear Man Bluff Ranch. The stewards of this ranch have transformed the land into an idyllic family retreat that features the highest end of an authentic Texas ranch lifestyle.

FLYING W RANCH 320 ± Acres | $3,495,000 Nueces County, Corpus Christi, TX This is a rare recreational retreat on the outskirts of Corpus Christi, minutes away from the Crosstown Extension and Weber Road. This 320-acre ranch borders the Legendary King Ranch and is a sportsman’s paradise.

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FINN-LAMBERT RANCH 1,327 ± Acres | $3,463,470 Refugio County, Refugio, TX The Finn-Lambert Ranch is a part of the historic Lambert Ranch located in Refugio County. This ranch consists predominantly of native rangeland and a smaller portion of dry land row crop farm.

HEMPSTEAD 177 177 ± Acres | $3,400,000 Waller County, Hempstead, TX This very private property features rolling terrain and a nice creek along the western border. A small home on the hilltop overlooks the Brazos River valley. Oaks cover the property, as well as improved grasses and a three-acre lake stocked for fishing.

SPRING CREEK LAKE RANCHES 182 ± Acres | $3,185,000 Waller County, Waller, TX With rolling land easily accessible from 290, Spring Creek Lake Ranches consists of seven parcels of land surrounding a 10-acre lake and great road frontage to FM 1736. The lake is home to osprey, bald eagles, and other birds.

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1,172 ± Acres | $3,135,100 Jackson County, Francitas, TX

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The Lafayette 1172 Ranch is a quintessential Coastal Prairie habitat highlighted by the rich soils, abundant wildlife, and native grasses this unique area has to offer. This is an ideal property for someone looking for a combination hunting and grazing ranch.

DOS ROBLES RANCH 801 ± Acres | $2,963,700 Concho County, Millersview, TX The Dos Robles is a premier high-fenced whitetail ranch that overlooks the 20,000-acre renowned fishery that is O.H. Ivie Lake. This well-managed game ranch is exceptional, with an outstanding deer herd and well-thought-out amenities.

BOYT FARM 974 ± Acres | $2,922,000 Chambers County, Winnie, TX Located in the heart of Texas’s upper coastal duck and goose hunting prairies, this farm is in prime waterfowling country. The combination of water, habitat management, rice farming, on this and surrounding properties have produced years of excellent waterfowling.

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WOODWAY FARM 23.5 ± Acres | $2,875,000 Montgomery County, Magnolia, TX Woodway Farm is a horse lover’s paradise. This beautifully maintained 23.5-acre farm has all the amenities needed for a working farm. The property has sandy loam soil and lovely trees all over the property.

SHOUSE 1,000 RANCH 1,018 ± Acres | $2,799,500 Goliad County, Goliad, TX The Shouse 1,000 Ranch is a large contiguous property just 10 miles southeast of Goliad and is one of the best examples of the coastal tallgrass southern prairie left in the country. Bobwhite quail and dove are abundant on the ranch.

RIO RETREATO 2.82 ± Acres | $2,600,000 Kerr County, Hunt, TX Nestled on the banks of the North Fork of the Guadalupe River between Camp Waldemar and MO Ranch is the secluded home known as Rio Retreato. It is a serene invitation to relax overlooking the Guadalupe River.

B-B RANCH 1,947 ± Acres | $2,579,775 Kinney County, Brackettville, TX Located in the transitional zone between the Rio Grande Plains and the Edwards Plateau, this ranch provides a unique blend of the Hill Country and South Texas with its excellent water system and an abundance of free-ranging game and birds.

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850 ± Acres | $2,507,500 Refugio County, Woodsboro, TX The Snyder Ranch is approximately 850 acres of large oak trees and oak motes, along with huge hackberry and mesquite trees. The ranch provides an ideal environment for deer, turkey, dove, quail, and hog hunting.

WARD RANCH 300 ± Acres | $2,500,000 Brazoria County, Brazoria, TX Located on the San Bernard River, this property has nearly two miles of the San Bernard as the eastern border.

Through the middle of the property is a well-maintained road that gives great access to most of the ranch.

BOLTON’S CROWN QUALITY GRAIN ELEVATOR 7.7 ± Acres | $2,500,000 Wilbarger County, Vernon, TX Bolton’s Crown Quality is a long-time standard in the Wichita Falls/Vernon area of agriculture and ranching.

This offering of the commercial grain facility with a storage capacity of 700,000 bushels also includes: feed mill, seed office, truck scales, and grain probe.

HIDDEN GROVE 141 ± Acres | $2,395,000 Bell County, The Grove, TX Hidden Grove is 141 acres of beautiful seclusion where time tends to stand a little more still. Turnkey and ready to be enjoyed, the highlight is an incredible seven-acre lake, offering a level of serenity few places can match.

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CY MUI RANCH 935 ± Acres | $2,350,000 Edwards County, Carta Valley, TX The Cy Mui Ranch is in the transitional zone between the Edwards Plateau and the South Texas brush country. The blend of topography, fine South Texas brush, and locale provides abundant, free-ranging game with excellent hunting opportunities.

HEMPSTEAD FARM 38 ± Acres | $2,300,000 Waller County, Hempstead, TX Less than an hour’s from Houston, you can be at your own quiet country oasis. Gated, fenced, and situated on 38 +/- acres, this picturesque setting is perfect for horseback riding, watching sunsets, and enjoying a slower pace of life.

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MERIDIAN SPRINGS RANCH 505 ± Acres | $2,300,000 Real County, Camp Wood, TX Less than an hour from Houston, you can be at your own quiet country oasis. Gated, fenced, and situated on 38 +/- acres, this picturesque setting is perfect for horseback riding, watching sunsets, and enjoying a slower pace of life.

Co-listed w/ Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

RILEY MOUNTAIN OASIS 106.18 ± Acres | $2,120,000 Llano County, Llano, TX Riley Mountain Oasis is an ideal Hill Country getaway located in one of the most sought-after portions of Llano County. The ranch is loaded with oaks, beautiful rolling topography, and outstanding water features. This is Texas Hill Country at its best!

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831 ± Acres | $2,077,500 McMullen County, Seven Sisters, TX This McMullen County ranch is located in the heart of big deer country and is accented by native South Texas brush, two good lakes, and really big deer. The improvements on the low-fenced ranch are very simple but efficient.

THE SALT MINES 121 ± Acres | $1,750,000 Kleberg County, Riviera, TX The Salt Mines provides an excellent opportunity to own significant waterfront acreage on the protected Laguna Salada Finger of Baffin Bay. With roughly 1,400 ft of Baffin Bay frontage, you have opportunities to fish the rocks and grass lines.

SPELL ROAD RANCH 16 ± Acres | $1,746,255 Harris County, Tomball, TX Enjoy 16.6 acres on a beautiful road next to the Tomball Country Club. This paved road has beautiful homes and estates, and this is the last open acreage tract available. Enjoy your farm minutes from Tomball, Houston, and the newly opened Aggie freeway.

SEVEN SISTERS RANCH 1,230 ± Acres | $1,722,000 Duval County, Freer, TX The Seven Sisters Ranch is a classic South Texas Brush Country ranch. The ranch is approximately 1,230 acres, located north of Freer, in Duval County, Texas. The property is located along both sides of FM 2359.

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GLECKER WHITETAIL RANCH 75 ± Acres | $1,495,000 Lavaca County, Schulenburg, TX The Glecker Whitetail Ranch is one of the finest whitetailed deer breeding facilities located near Houston.

No corners have been cut in designing or building this fantastic facility. If you want to start or expand your deer breeding operation, look no further!

JACK ROAD NORTH 266 ± Acres | $1,463,000 Harris County, Hockley, TX Jack Road North is a 266 acre tall grass prairie and wetland property that has been operated and maintained by the Katy Prairie Conservancy. The property attracts numerous species of native wildlife including dove, ducks and white tailed deer.

TARKINGTON BAYOU 1,890 ± Acres | $1,417,500 Liberty County, Plum Grove, TX The property is covered in towering hardwoods and pines, with multiple water features such as miles of Tarkington Bayou, wetland marshes, and multiple small creeks. Deer and hogs are abundant on the property, as is migratory waterfowl.

MIDFIELD HUNTING RANCH 304.52 ± Acres | $1,399,999 Matagorda County, Midfield, TX This ranch is a great combination hunting ranch that offers a great mix of deer, waterfowl, and birds. Located only an hour and a half from Houston in Matagorda County, the ranch offers a very private setting filled with wild game.

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37.76 ± Acres | $1,392,000 Austin County, New Ulm, TX Located just 70 miles from downtown Houston, the Smith Ranch is 37 acres of prime Austin County land.

You pass an antique home, two barns, two lakes, and the live water Black Walnut Creek as you enter the property.

WESLA RANCH 97 ± Acres | $1,304,033 Frio County, Devine, TX This is a beautiful 96.6 acre +/- farm and ranch located between Devine and Bigfoot in the northeast corner of Frio County. It is rare to come across a place this size in such a great location and with so much to offer.

WIND SONG RANCH 220 ± Acres | $1,150,000 Real County, Camp Wood, TX Surrounded by large low-fenced ranches, this hidden gem is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream. Deer, turkey, hogs, and exotic species call this area home. There are three separate valleys completely within the ranch boundary, the main one stretching for over two-thirds of a mile.

SALLIE KING HOPKINS RANCH 640 ± Acres | $1,100,000 Duval County, Freer, TX This area of Duval County can be described as classic South Texas Brush Country, which is gently rolling to sloping terrain dominated by a variety of native brush and grass.

This area of the world is known for its exceptional wildlife and recreational hunting.

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ARANSAS CREEK RANCH 78 ± Acres | $895,000 Bee County, Skidmore, TX The creek area of the ranch is heavily wooded, making it a wildlife haven, with plenty of deer, turkey, hogs, and birds.

The main lodge is a Spanish Hacienda-style ranch home with a tile roof, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an amazing sunroom, and a covered patio.

PRAIRIE OAKS RANCH 265 ± Acres | $861,250 Goliad County, Goliad, TX The Prairie Oaks Ranch is approximately 265 acres of light brushy prairie habitat that includes a mixture of good brush, open areas, and oak mottes. The ranch has the ideal environment for deer, turkey, dove, quail, and hog hunting.

MIDWAY EXOTIC RANCH 71 ± Acres | $845,000 Madison County, Madisonville , TX This turn-key, 71-acre high-fenced exotic ranch is conveniently located on a quiet dead-end road, just 15 miles east of Madisonville. The ranch comes complete with two furnished cabins, a lake, and a wildlife trap with drop gates and a load-out chute.

BRENNAN VINEYARDS 4 ± Acres | Contact for Price Comanche County, Comanche, TX Nestled on 4 acres of the pecan studded Indian Creek in Comanche, lies one of Texas’ most well-respected boutique wineries, Brennan Vineyards. The Brennan Vineyards estate encompasses a state-of-the-art winery, event venue, historic tasting room, and storage facility.

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3,233 ± Acres | $8,900,000 Vonore, TN Tucked alongside some of the oldest mountains in the world, the creeks and basins of Turkey Pen harbor a vibrant ecosystem. The Little Tennessee River is designated as a Native Fish Conservation Area, containing more than 100 species of native fish. Turkey Pen consists of 3,233± acres, bordered by the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cherokee National Forest, and the TWRA. The water frontage on Chilhowee Lake along the Bolden Knight Bluff has excellent access.

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PASSES AT PONTCHARTRAIN 2,023 ± Acres | $4,750,000 Orleans Parish, New Orleans, LA This property, located at the mouth of Lake Pontchartrain, is a tremendous development opportunity. Lying between Chef Menteur Pass on the south, and The Rigolets Pass on the north, with immediate access to the area’s famous fishing and hunting, re-development prospects are excellent.

PRINCE MOUNTAIN OVERLOOKING LAKE OCOEE 280 ± Acres | $1,850,000 Benton, TN Prince Mountain overlooking Lake Ocoee is a gorgeous place with excellent hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities convenient to Atlanta, Knoxville, and Nashville.

Approximately 280 acres of hardwoods overlook the lake with protected views. It consists of two tracts, one forested and one commercial.

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NORTHERN PLAINS GRASSLAND AND CATTLE RANCH 25,975 ± Acres | $23,999,000 Belle Fourche, SD The Northern Plains Grassland and Cattle Ranch is an expansive balance of exceptional native grasses, abundant water, and thousands of acres of hayland. This legacy ranch encompasses over 26,000 acres that provide quality summer grazing for yearlings and/or cow-calf pairs. This is one of the largest grass and hay production ranches for sale in the Central Plains region, just 20 minutes from Belle Fourche.

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THE PROVING GROUNDS RANCH 1,812 ± Acres | $9,900,000 Branson, MO This is your opportunity to own a carefully stewarded ranch minutes from Branson, Missouri. The ranch represents a lifetime of investment in careful stewardship and forestry/wildlife conservation. The result is a healthy ecosystem and abundant wildlife populations, including trophy class whitetail bucks, wild turkey, fox, groundhogs, bears, bobcats, birds, and many other types of wildlife.

BELLE FOURCHE VALLEY DOUBLE WELL CATTLE RANCH 2,094 ± Acres | $3,900,000 Belle Fourche, SD This cattle feeding operation is producer-designed and livestock friendly, offering quality construction and thoughtful planning throughout. Improvements include a ranch home, fenced pastures, and a state-of-the-art livestock facility.

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BOLES CANYON RANCH 733 ± Acres | $3,170,477 Hill City, SD Boles Canyon Ranch is an off-grid property high in the Black Hills of South Dakota, featuring 733± acres of rangeland acres on two fenced tracts with lush meadows, two seasonal streams, and abundant wildlife. The adjacent National Forest complements this exceptional hunting property.

SPEARFISH RANCHETTE HORSE PROPERTY 57.2 ± Acres | $2,513,244 Spearfish, SD This 57± acre ranchette is adjacent to the city limits of Spearfish, SD, with blacktop access and panoramic views of the Northern Black Hills. It is currently platted into three tracts, and buyers may purchase any of them. Some pending covenants will apply, but horses are permitted.

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PALMAR-NOGALES RANCH 85,002 ± Acres | $18,920,000 Chihuahua, Janos, MX It is not often one has the opportunity to purchase a ranch with all the quality characteristics of good weather, large size, quality production, and excellent location. Access immediately upon driving across the border from the United States makes it one of a kind. This high Chihuahua ranch lies in a very productive region with gentle valleys and rolling hills.

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LUCKY 7 RANCH 11,920 ± Acres | $26,800,000 McDermitt, NV Lucky 7 is a full-functioning cattle ranch with the capacity to run 3,360 AUs. It spans nearly a quartermillion acres, with elevations from 4,400 to 8,000 feet.

Operational benefits include inexpensive feed, low (per AU) operating costs, abundant water, and significant range improvements. Lucky 7 has over 30 fenced and well-watered pastures, lush meadows, and pivot irrigated hay fields.

HIPICO OF SANTA FE 81 ± Acres | $4,960,000 Santa Fe, NM HIPICO of Santa Fe was developed and operated as a worldclass equestrian facility with equestrian and polo fields.

Numerous property improvements include three singlefamily homes, a clubhouse, barn, indoor arena, show barn, hay barn, shop, and storage buildings. The property borders thousands of acres of BLM.

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THE RANCH AT ANGEL FIRE 186 ± Acres | $3,250,000 Angel Fire, NM The Ranch at Angel Fire is a rare opportunity to own the largest privately held property in Angel Fire Resort. This 186± acre ranch offers the new owner many possibilities. It would make a special private retreat in the heart of one of the few affordable ski areas, and it has mixed-use zoning.

HIGDON RANCH 2,400 ± Acres | $1,620,000 Torrance County, Estancia, NM The Higdon Ranch is a terrific 2,400± acre property with many improvements. The ranch has typical high plains mountain interface geography with rolling hills and arroyos. This property is move-in ready and equipped to run livestock.

DOUBLE S RANCH SOUTH 1,480± Acres | $1,036,000 Texas County, Guymon, OK This historic and productive short grass ranch is in the south-central part of the Oklahoma panhandle. The Double S is a carefully managed ranch producing some of the finest quality black Angus cows for over 20 years and providing habitat for various wildlife.

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940 ± Acres | $987,000 Santa Fe County, Stanley, NM The Duncan Ranch is a lovely 940± acre property that is part of a larger ranch being offered in three parcels.

The terrain is moderately hilly plains with outstanding mountain and valley views. It is a quiet, great place to build your country home.

COTTONWOOD SPRINGS NORTH 1,078 ± Acres | $850,000 Santa Rosa, NM This private riverfront ranch has two miles of Pecos River running through a scenic canyon with road access to the river bottom and cabin sites with spectacular views. The river forms nice pools and is lined with mature cottonwoods. Dramatic side canyons hold spring-fed pools.

MORA RIVER REFUGE 170 ± Acres | $695,000 Chacon, NM This charming Mora Valley, New Mexico property has a one-of-a-kind, well-designed, red iron steel building situated between a state-maintained road and the riverfront. It offers over 5,700 SF of heated living space plus an attached 3-car garage. This Mora River property offers the most stunning views in northeastern New Mexico among its forest, meadows, and over 1,000 ft of river frontage on both sides.

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RAGGED MOUNTAIN RANCH 6,483 ± Acres | $45,369,000 Somerset, CO Ragged Mountain Ranch is an incredible 6,483± acre property located on McClure Pass, 90 minutes from Aspen and Snowmass. Ranches of this size are rare in this part of Colorado, especially with over 17 miles of national forest border. The property includes two inholdings, numerous ponds, a small reservoir, drainage creeks, irrigated hay fields, timber, aspen groves, and elegantly restored ranch cabins.

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BUCKSKIN RANCH 1,418 ± Acres | $24,500,000 San Miguel County, Telluride, CO An incomparable recreational ranch located in one of Colorado’s most scenic settings of the Mt. Wilson massif.

The main ranch house is open and inviting. One never need leave the ranch to experience the Colorado mountain lifestyle — nearly 10 miles of trails for ATVs, mountain bikes and horseback riding. The property includes a firstclass 32,000 square foot equestrian center with party room, an eleven-station world-class sporting clays range and a three-acre trout pond teeming with fish.

DOLORES RIVER RANCH 318 ± Acres | $8,995,000 Montezuma County, Telluride, CO The Dolores River Ranch is a fly fisherman’s dream. The 318-acre ranch includes 1.1 miles of exclusive control of the Dolores River, cited by Trout Unlimited as one of the “Top 100 Trout Rivers in America.” The ranch is one of the few sites in America where one can catch four trout species, including the rare Colorado River Cutthroat. History is woven into the ranch with an 11-bedroom lodge at the base of the old Stoner Ski Area.

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FOUR SHOOTING STARS RANCH 654 ± Acres | $6,395,000 Placerville, CO Four Shooting Stars Ranch is situated near the upscale resort town of Telluride with spectacular views and 654± acres of privacy. The ranch is unencumbered by easements but would be a good candidate for one. It features a well-situated rustic home that is great for a simpler lifestyle. This is an excellent hunting and recreation property that offers numerous sites to build your dream getaway.

BEAR CREEK RANCH 2,100 ± Acres | $3,979,000 Walsenburg, CO Bear Creek Ranch is 2,100± acres of incredible terrain and stunning views. The ranch has been used for cattle grazing, with well water piped to six stock tanks. Bear Creek flows seasonally through the ranch, and the terrain is diverse, with abundant wildlife.

CULEBRA CREEK ANGLER’S RETREAT 133.5 ± Acres | $2,500,000 San Luis, CO Culebra Creek Angler’s Retreat is a fly fisherman’s dream with stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The habitat has been developed and managed by the current owner, a retiring fly fishing guide, to grow big trout. The buyer may also opt to purchase the guide business.

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1,085 ± Acres | $2,046,000 Jaroso, CO

Wild yet accessible, this ranch offers unique fishing for Monster Brown Trout and Large Northern Pike on 1.3 miles of Rio Grande River! A private trailhead provides rare river access into the gorge. It adjoins a chunk of BLM to the west and 243,000 acres of National Monument to the south! Deer and Elk traverse. Views are stunning. One hour from Taos, New Mexico.

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4K QUARTER CIRCLE RANCH 233 ± Acres | $2,000,000 Parachute, CO The 4K Quarter Circle Ranch has it all: a gorgeous home with high-end finishes, outbuildings, hunting, BLM access, water rights, year-round access, a greenhouse, and passive income from gas leases. A large workshop/garage has office space, storage, and space for numerous vehicles, including an RV.

TWO RIVERS RANCH 1,168 ± Acres | $1,500,000 Sanford, CO Two Rivers Ranch features 1,168± deeded acres in Conejos County, Colorado. It has irrigated farm and grazing lands and great frontage on the Rio Grande and Conejos Rivers.

Hunting and fishing opportunities abound. Western Rivers Conservancy owns it and has a conservation easement in place.

CEDARWOOD RANCH 929 ± Acres | $915,000 Colorado City, CO Cedarwood Ranch is a diverse 929± acre parcel of land in Southern Colorado, just east of Colorado City and south of Pueblo. The ranch features abundant grass for cattle grazing, multiple springs/seeps, pinion and juniper hillsides, and a dramatic setting on the Huerfano River Canyon.

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DOME MOUNTAIN RANCH 5,329 ± Acres | $45,000,000 Emigrant, MT The Dome Mountain Ranch features 5,329­± deeded acres, an additional 470± leased state acres, and 508± leased BLM acres in the southern Paradise Valley. The ranch is bordered by 4.5± miles of the Yellowstone River and features three large lakes, stunning scenery, a beautiful log home, guest homes, and the Dome Mountain Guest Ranch structures.

ARROW RANCH 14,982 ± Acres | $38,514,500 Wisdom, MT Known as the Land of 10,000 Haystacks, the Upper Big Hole Valley is known for quality hay, incredible scenery, and small-town charm. The Arrow Ranch is one of the most productive ranches in the Upper Big Hole Valley, both recreationally and agriculturally, where everything is measured in tons: hay, trout, and elk.

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CRAZY ELK RANCH 3,731 ± Acres | $28,000,000 Belgrade, MT A stunning 9,690± SF dream home designed by Locati Architects showcases views of Bozeman’s Gallatin Valley, the Bridger Mountains, and the Missouri River Valley. Crazy Elk Ranch also includes a guest home, a barn for toys and gear, a hunting cabin, a ranch manager’s house, and thousands of deeded acres, already divided into 21 parcels.

MONTANA LITTLE VALLEY RANCH 11,180 ± Acres | $24,750,000 Avon, MT The Montana Little Valley Ranch is a classic Western Montana cattle ranch with updated facilities, and the ranch is best known for bull elk, mule, and whitetail deer hunting. With 12,910± deeded acres and 10,080± leased acres, the ranch encompasses much of the western Avon Valley. Strickland Creek and Davis Creek provide consistent water to the property.

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1,797 ± Acres | $17,500,000 Whitehall, MT This is a true river-to-mountain property: the complete sportsman’s package with incredible hunting and fishing!

This ranch boasts an impressive 1.6± miles of Jefferson River frontage on the eastern boundary and timbered ridges of the Tobacco Root Mountains leading to thousands of acres of contiguous public land to the west.

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LITTLE BELT ELK RANCH 6,210 ± Acres | $14,995,000 White Sulphur Springs, MT The Little Belt Elk Ranch boasts 6,210± deeded and 7,540± leased acres, a perfect balance of timbered ridges, grassy basins, aspen groves, and spring seeps. The property accommodates 350 to 400 cow/calf pairs for 4.5 months and 300± acres of hay ground. The ranch is the perfect opportunity to own property with abundant recreational value and a revenue stream.

CORBLY MOUNTAIN RANCH 541 ± Acres | $13,750,000 Belgrade, MT The Corbly Mountain Ranch offers a wide variety of recreational pursuits from hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and whatever your heart desires.

With private and direct access to the forest service, the possibilities are endless. Only 25 minutes from downtown Bozeman and 15 minutes from the airport, the location is convenient while being at the end of the road and very private.

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FOUR CREEKS SPORTING RANCH 4,842 ± Acres | $10,750,000 Big Timber, MT With over 10 miles of live water and wildlife-rich terrain, the Four Creeks Sporting Ranch creates a private outdoor sanctuary to enjoy year-round. Located south of Big Timber, Montana adjoining millions of acres of beautiful public land, the ranch offers endless possibilities. The property has limited improvements and is not protected by a conservation easement.

ASPEN CANYON RANCH 934 ± Acres | $10,000,000 Bozeman, MT The Aspen Canyon Ranch consists of five parcels totaling 934± acres in the Trail Creek area between Bozeman and the Paradise Valley, with incredible mountain views.

Rolling grass hills and pastures give way to aspen and willow-lined draws leading to timber-covered mountains.

A road system already accesses most of the ranch and potential building sites.

H & J QUARTERS FARM 5,476 ± Acres | $9,173,912 Ethridge, MT H&J Quarters Farm offers an intriguing opportunity for an agricultural buyer in search of productive farm ground or an investment buyer who appreciates the income opportunities from both farm leases and the wind farm component. The property truly is in the heart of some of Montana’s best and most productive farmland and is situated to take advantage of Montana’s recreational bounty.

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2,560 ± Acres | $8,100,000 Choteau, MT This scenic and productive working cattle ranch features an updated creekside historic ranch home and working facilities, including barns and corrals. The ranch is comprised of lush creek bottoms, irrigated hay meadows, and dryland pasture for cattle grazing, with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Excellent water rights provide ample irrigation water for hay meadows on the ranch.

V TIMBER CREEK RANCH 4,685 ± Acres | $7,995,000 Ennis, MT Approximately 10 miles to the fly fishing mecca of Ennis, Montana, and only a 3± mile drive to historic Virginia City, this property borders BLM and state land, providing the owner with thousands of acres of deeded and public land for recreation and enjoyment.

BIG COUNTRY GRASS RANCH 8,090 ± Acres | $7,280,000 Judith Gap, MT Judith Gap Big Country Grass Ranch in central Montana provides wide-open spaces with lots of water and grass for livestock to graze and stunning views of surrounding mountain ranges. The neighboring Invernenergy Wind Farm offers the potential for future Green Energy development. This is a ranch with great potential for both agriculture and energy production.

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223 E. MAIN $6,995,000 Bozeman, MT This property is rustic and elegant: complete custom-built interior, wood and tile floors throughout, stone archways and fireplaces, reclaimed wood doors and details, and Pierre Frey wallpaper. There is no need to worry about parking and storage as this residence includes a two-car garage, substantial storage area, and full basement. The home features a commercial elevator that can take you to any of the levels. 223 E. Main is a classic example of refined Bozeman living.

SWANSON’S APPLE ORCHARD 436 ± Acres | $5,900,000 Corvallis, MT The Swanson’s Apple Orchard is a productive 436 ± acre property in the quaint community of Corvallis, Montana, in the Bitterroot Valley. This orchard/ranch in the foothills of the Sapphire Mountains provides three revenue streams: a substantial apple orchard, hay production, and cattle grazing. The three dwellings on this stunning ranch also have rental potential.

MILL CREEK FISH CAMP 18 ± Acres | $5,885,000 Pray, MT Located in the Mill Creek drainage of the Paradise Valley and contiguous to national forest, the acreage comprises alpine trees and riparian habitat. About 1,100 feet of the East Fork of Mill Creek flows through, offering trout fishing on-site and on nearby Mill Creek.

A 4-bed lodge is under construction, and a 2-bed guest home was recently completed.

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300 ± Acres | $5,850,000 Belgrade, MT Just 30± minutes from Bozeman, this property features a custom-built 5 bed, 4 full bath, 2 half bath, 6,800± SF home.

Elk, deer, antelope, and the occasional moose wander through the acreage. The home is timeless, the views are remarkable, and the stillness is unbeatable.

PRYOR MOUNTAIN’S OUTLAW RANCH 5,547 ± Acres | $5,500,000 Bridger, MT Located in south-central Montana at the foothills of the Pryor Mountains and close to the Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area, the Outlaw Ranch has been in the same family for over 50 years. This 5,547 ± acre ranch remains pretty much the same as it was 100 years ago. The ranch is currently run as a summer operation bringing in around 200 cow/calf pairs. The nearby Bighorn Canyon Reservoir and Bighorn River offer outstanding fishing.

BAR 96 RANCH 3,454 ± Acres | $4,950,000 Roy, MT The Bar 96 Ranch encompasses 3,400± deeded acres and 1,280± acres of state leased land, making it a productive Montana ranch. There is great access off of Highway 191, only two miles west of the small farming/ranching community of Roy.

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EIGHTMILE CREEK AT V TIMBER CREEK RANCH 2,999 ± Acres | $4,950,000 Ennis, MT This ranch offers unparalleled recreational opportunities with access to contiguous BLM and state land. The acreage provides a beautiful, tranquil mountain setting with views of wildlife and seven surrounding mountain ranges.

Excellent hunting opportunities abound on the property.

T-REX RANCH 8,729 ± Acres | $4,900,000 Jordan, MT A one-of-a-kind, 8,729± acre ranch in Eastern Montana.

Named for Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons and other prehistoric fossils that were discovered on the property, it is part of the renowned Hell Creek Formation, a geologic wonder that has long fascinated geologists and paleontologists alike. Hunting, fishing, and other recreational opportunities are abundant on the ranch, leased BLM and state lands, and also at the nearby Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Peck Reservoir. Timberlands, rolling hills, and wide-open prairies make the T-Rex Ranch extraordinary.

MISSOURI RIVER GETAWAY 59 ± Acres | $3,995,000 Craig, MT This is a rare opportunity to own a ranch on one of the most famous trout rivers on earth, the Missouri River.

This ranch has .7± miles of frontage, providing excellent wildlife habitat. The property boasts a 5,966± SF home with expansive views.

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1,483 ± Acres | $3,950,000 Wisdom, MT Moose Creek Ranch offers two miles of trout water, wildlife, recreational opportunities, and cattle grazing in the warm months, all on 1,483± acres. There are no improvements, and the ranch is divided into eleven parcels, creating a blank canvas for a new owner.

EAST GALLATIN RIVER RESERVE 34 ± Acres | $3,600,000 Belgrade, MT This parcel of vacant, recreational land, with river frontage on the East Gallatin River, sits within 20± minutes of Bozeman, Montana. The location of this property is not only alluring to the entire family but also enriches its investment value. This riverfront land is an excellent investment in your quality of life, your family, and will appreciate long-term. In addition to the outstanding live water fishery, the property provides superb habitat for whitetail and pheasants.

PARADISE VIEW LODGE 15 ± Acres | $3,495,000 Livingston, MT Close to Livingston, this home sits atop a ridge, with views of the Paradise Valley and Absaroka Mountains.

No expense was spared when building the 9,778± SF, 6 bed, 7.5 bath home, and attached guest home with a pond and waterfall out back.

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BULL MOUNTAIN ELK CAMP 1,800 ± Acres | $3,400,000 Drummond, MT The Bull Mountain Elk Camp sits in an excellent location only 40± miles east of the university town of Missoula.

The 1,800± deeded acre ranch adjoins two sections of leased forest service land, enabling incredible hunting, yearround recreational pursuits, and summer cattle grazing.

LITTLE ROSIE RANCH

3,033 ± Acres | $3,200,000 Sand Springs, MT

This ranch just north of Sand Springs has a rich agricultural history. Bordered by tens of thousands of acres of BLM and state land, the 3,033± total deeded acres boast incredible views and range from tree-covered breaks and coulees to rolling hay fields.

MOOSE CREEK SANCTUARY 724 ± Acres | $2,950,000 Wisdom, MT This ranch is rich in recreational opportunity with two miles of trout-filled live water, Elk, and other wildlife running the property, snowmobiling out the gate, and skiing within minutes. Additionally, Moose Creek Ranch provides optimal cattle grazing during the warmer months. Moose Creek is your blank canvas with the potential of protecting the land with a conservation easement if one chooses to do so.

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2,200 ± Acres | $2,500,000 Jordan, MT This untouched, majestic Montana landscape features spring-fed deep draws, cliffs, and beautiful rock outcroppings with native prairie interspersed.

Renowned for its excellent hunting, trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope can be found in the forested draws and the rock formations.

CANYON RANCH AT PRYOR GAP 1,241 ± Acres | $2,500,000 Pryor, MT

The Canyon Ranch at Pryor Gap at the base of the remote Pryor Mountains in Big Horn County offers a turnkey opportunity for a working cattle ranch running up to 700 pair. Improvements include stock tanks, corrals, sorting pens, calving barn, shop, and silos.

CALAMITY JANE HORSE CACHE 1,363 ± Acres | $2,454,390 Molt, MT

This ranch consisting of grassy canyons, ponderosa pines, and rock bluffs is 25± minutes from Billings, Montana, and its airport. Steeped in western lore, the ranch has a rich history dating back to the 1800s when Calamity Jane watered her horses at the ranch’s Canyon Creek.

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LEAPING HORSE FARM

80 ± Acres | $2,450,000 Saint Ignatius, MT

Leaping Horse Farm offers a special setting by the majestic Mission Mountains. The 80± acre farm’s perimeter is surrounded by mature, diverse timber that frames its irrigated pastures. A custom log home was built in 2009, and the vintage farm home is completely updated.

CASTLE CREEK 600 ± Acres | $2,190,000 McLeod, MT Nestled against thousands of acres of national forest and 640 acres of state land, the 600 acre Castle Creek offers endless recreational opportunities. The Boulder River Valley property enjoys end-of-the-road privacy just 20 miles from Big Timber. The property has limited improvements and no conservation easement.

BOULDER RIVER VISTA 773 ± Acres | $2,125,000 McLeod, MT Boulder River Vista offers productive grazing land, jawdropping views of the Boulder River Valley, and significant recreational opportunities. The property does not have any improvements and is not protected by a conservation easement, making it the perfect blank canvas.

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RUBY RESERVOIR OVERLOOK 189 ± Acres | $1,995,000 Alder, MT Less than 15± minutes from Alder in the famed Ruby River Valley, nestled alongside the Green Horn Mountains, this property borders thousands of acres of public land. This getaway offers mountain vistas, rolling foothills, and meadows, perfectly complemented by a 3,280± SF, 5 bed, 2 bath home.

TRAIL CREEK AT V TIMBER CREEK RANCH 1,046 ± Acres | $1,795,000 Ennis, MT Close to Ennis and only a three-mile drive to Virginia City, this property provides plenty of land for recreation.

The ranch also boasts diverse wildlife and Trail Creek flowing through.

ROCKING S7 RANCH, LOTS 2 & 3 69 ± Acres | $1,650,000 Belgrade, MT Located on a hillside overlooking the Gallatin Valley, Lots 2 and 3 encompass 69± acres and feature frontage on Dry Creek.

It’s part of a 160± acre landholding, the Rocking S7 Sporting Ranch, that includes a pond, creek access, food plots, and shared recreational amenities and property expenses.

STERNAD WEST FORK RANCH 148 ± Acres | $1,495,000 Nye, MT The Sternad West Fork Ranch, located just outside of Nye, Montana, comprises approximately 148± deeded acres. The acreage encompasses various terrain, including pasture ground, lush and thickly wooded creek bottom, and hillsides with many choice locations to build a secluded Montana getaway.

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HIGH LINE ORGANIC WHEAT FARM 1,682 ± Acres | $1,464,000 Dodson, MT This Organic Wheat Farm in North Central Montana has a history of producing high-quality organic wheat. This is a great property, whether you are a producer looking to get into organic farming for the first time, a current operator, or an investor looking for a farm.

MADISON OVERLOOK AT V TIMBER CREEK RANCH 640 ± Acres | $1,250,000 Ennis, MT This property is truly one of a kind, with majestic vistas and Big Sky views. The ranch is home to abundant wildlife and is less than 20 minutes from the Ruby and Madison Rivers, providing excellent fly fishing within a short drive.

COLORADO GULCH RETREAT 188 ± Acres | $1,195,000 Helena, MT Minutes from downtown Helena, this mountain retreat is unimproved and unique, with lush creek bottomlands, timbered hillsides, and mountain meadows adjacent to national forest and BLM lands. A variety of wildlife call the ranch and region home.

ABSAROKEE HORSE RANCH 22 ± Acres | $1,195,000 Absarokee, MT This property boasts a state-of-the-art horse breeding and training facility along with quiet country living in the 2 bed, 2 bath home. It features views of the Beartooth Mountain Range and a quarter-mile of Butcher Creek just 30± minutes from Red Lodge and an hour from Billings.

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120 ± Acres | $1,095,000 Sheridan, MT This property sits between Twin Bridges and Sheridan in the famed Ruby River Valley. Several spring-fed ponds support a substantial population of white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and pheasants. With dramatic build sites, this property is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

BOZEMAN PASS RANCH, TRACT 3 160 ± Acres | $949,000 Livingston, MT This unique property is conveniently located near Bozeman, Livingston, the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, and Big Sky, surrounded by the Absaroka, Bridger, and the Crazy Mountains, Tract 3 is improved and ready for building with a newly constructed private lane and electricity.

DRY CREEK HUNTING RETREAT RANCH 640 ± Acres | $800,000 Townsend, MT This Western Montana hunting retreat ranch is near both Canyon Ferry Lake and the Missouri River. The ranch is ideally located close to Bozeman and Helena, perfect for a sportsman looking for a recreational getaway near amenities.

HOODOO CREEK MOUNTAIN RETREAT 40 ± Acres | $750,000 Boulder, MT Hoodoo Creek Mountain Retreat is a pristine mountain getaway near Boulder, surrounded by unlimited national forest lands. Featuring two cozy mountain cabins with Hoodoo Creek running between them, this offering would make for an ideal family or corporate retreat.

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LITTLE EIGHT MILE RANCH ON THE LEMHI RIVER 8,163 ± Acres | $ 20,995,000 Leadore, ID This is a true river-to-mountain offering with more miles of fishable trout water than any available ranch we know of. Comprised of 8,163± deeded acres and 65,486± leased acres, it features 9.25± miles of the Lemhi River, a private, wild trout fishery, plus miles of spring creeks, mountain streams, and abundant wildlife. The ranch is also capable of running 1,100 AUs.

SLASH E RANCH 1,072 ± Acres | $8,750,000 Island Park, ID Slash E Ranch is between Island Park, Idaho, and West Yellowstone, Montana, home to Yellowstone National Park. The ranch is contiguous to Department of Interior land and state land that connects with National Forest lands. Elk, moose, antelope, mule and white-tailed deer, bears, eagles, wolves, and waterfowl migrate through, making this 1,072± acre ranch a private version of the park. A substantial 3,347± SF log residence looks out over Henry’s Lake, with four additional log cabins along Targhee Creek.

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COW CREEK RANCH

1,796 ± Acres | $3,500,000 Marsing, ID

The Cow Creek Ranch, located in the Owyhee Mountains, is comprised of 1,796± deeded acres with another 5,000± acres BLM lease land adjacent to the home place. There are 192± acres of irrigation rights from Cow Creek, which flows through the middle of the ranch along with rights out of Jackson Creek.

MANN CREEK VALLEY FARM & RANCH 1,168 ± Acres | $2,800,000 Weiser, ID This fully fenced and cross fenced Idaho ranch currently runs 200± pair from April to Oct/Nov. The diverse dryland terrain is excellent grazing and is self-sustainable with opportunities to enhance the farming and ranching operations.

CROW CREEK CAMP RANCH 480 ± Acres | $1,395,000 Soda Springs, ID Crow Creek Camp Ranch is settled in the Caribou Mountains on the East edge of Star Valley, with yearround access off Crow Creek Road. This ranch provides privacy, seclusion, timber, water, mountain views, and big game hunting just 15 minutes from Afton, Wyoming.

LAVA HOT SPRINGS RANCH 970 ± Acres | $1,325,000 Lava Hot Springs , ID Lava Hot Springs is a 970± acre ranch split into parcels of 650± acres and 320± acres. Beautiful views extend across the valley, and the property is seemingly endless, offering recreational opportunities, diverse habitat, and grazing land, with nearby Caribou-Targhee National Forest access.

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WYOMING THE COWBOY STATE

ROCKING CHAIR RANCH 4,660 ± Acres | $17,900,000 Dubois, WY Rocking Chair Ranch is one of Wyoming’s best recreational and working cattle ranches, just minutes from Dubois. Improvements include a custom log home, guest house, manager’s residence, and four additional homes. Rocking Chair Ranch offers endless recreational opportunities on 74,660± contiguous acres of private (4,660± acres) and leased ground, adjacent to the Shoshone National Forest and overlooking the Absaroka and Wind River Ranges.

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HIGH DIVIDE RANCH ON KARA CREEK 1,979 ± Acres | $11,340,000 Sundance, WY Ideally situated high in the Black Hills of Wyoming overlooking approximately 2,000 acres, The High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek is a marvel. A newly constructed home features Amish precision craftsmanship, 8000 square feet of living space, and an oversized attached garage. This wildlife haven on a breathtaking plateau boasts panoramic mountain views and Inyan Kara Creek meandering through it.

HIDDEN SPRINGS RANCH 6,225 ± Acres | $7,500,000 Riverton, WY Hidden Springs Ranch is an excellent low overhead cattle ranch with the capacity to carry 700 pair. The abundance of water and diverse habitat benefits big game as well as the cattle operation. Efficient working facilities are centered around a set of Temple Grandin all-steel constructed corrals.

JENSEN BULL CAMP 1,149 ± Acres | $4,398,000 Buffalo, WY Jensen Bull Camp is a quintessential mountain elk hunting property. Located in the Bighorn Mountains near Buffalo, Wyoming, it is surrounded by other large tracts of private land. Together, these private mountain lands create a large home range for the South Bighorn Elk Herd to move throughout the area.

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FOLEY BUTTE RANCH 32,376.52 ± Acres | $28,500,000 Prineville, OR The Foley Butte Ranch offers extreme privacy without sacrificing a convenient location in Oregon! This ranch offers premier big game hunting and excellent summer grazing in the Ochoco Mountains, all within driving distance to everything Central Oregon has to offer. The property provides over 140 miles of creeks and streams, beautiful meadows, outstanding timberland, and eight landowner preference tags for Rocky Mountain bull elk and buck mule deer.

BRACKETT RANCH 9,313.57 ± Acres | $10,500,000 Jordan Valley, OR The Brackett Ranch is a sprawling desert cattle ranch divided

by Southeast Oregon and Southwest Idaho. This is big cow country comprised of rolling sage and grass-covered hills with deep draws. The cattle are outside grazing much of the year, with just a few months of wild hay feeding. The ranch can produce 1000+ healthy, hardy five-weight calves that are highly sought after.

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STEARNS LAND COMPANY 2,257 ± Acres | $8,085,500 Prineville, OR This offering is made up of five tracts of land with a total of 2,257± acres zoned for 5 acre residential lots (RRM5). The developer can choose any one or all five parcels ranging from 163± acres to the entire 2,257± acres.

CHANDLER HEREFORD RANCH 2,046.31 ± Acres | $6,900,000 Baker City, OR Near Baker City, Oregon, the historic Chandler Hereford Ranch is in the heart of the Powder River Valley, with deep soils and abundant water. One will never tire of the views of the timbered slopes, granite peaks, and surrounding hillsides. Chandler Hereford Ranch is an efficient grass ranch. The ranch’s 2,046.31± deeded acres with 1,731.8± acres of primary rights, some with priority rights dating back to 1864, provide a wonderful investment opportunity for the savvy cattleman.

HEREFORD BURNT RIVER RANCH 9,899 ± Acres | $6,900,000 Hereford, OR Hereford Burnt River Ranch is what a big western grazing ranch should look like. Sagebrush and bunch grasscovered hills roll into irrigated meadows with the Burnt River and three other year-round creeks flowing through.

The 9,899 acres run from the valley floor to the ridgeline to the south and provide prime habitat and sanctuary for wildlife. The ranch will graze over 400 pair or 1,000 yearlings from mid-April through November.

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275 ± Acres | $6,699,000 Twisp, WA Welcome to the Twisp Terrace Lodge! Designed initially as an indulgent secret retreat for world leaders and celebrities, the 23,000 square foot lodge is truly stunning.

The lodge sits on the 275± acres of Rockchuck Ranch and occupies a mostly smooth terrace formed by the last Ice Age. There are 100± acres of hay fields dedicated to an alfalfa/grass mix, a horse barn and other outbuildings, acres of fruit orchards, hiking/biking/skiing trails, and a mile of Beaver Creek frontage.

MCKENZIE HILLS RANCH 190 ± Acres | $5,900,000 Springfield, OR The McKenzie Hills Ranch is a family compound tucked away in the Willamette National Forest just a stone’s throw from the McKenzie River, located in Springfield Oregon.

This estate consists of two parcels totaling 190± acres, a rock quarry, 1.5± acre pond, American trapshooting facility, 2 barn/shops, studio, and a beautiful 4000± sqft home with outdoor swimming pool. The property boasts beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife, large mountain views, and rolling pasture land. Get away to a peaceful, safe, scenic place that is close to both nature and town.

BK RANCH, LLC 3,298.19 ± Acres | $5,500,000 Bly, OR The BK Ranch boasts sub-irrigated meadows, pivots watering grass fields, large pine trees, flood irrigated pastures, a private reservoir with waterfowl, and mountain views. This cattle operation in Southeastern Oregon, just outside Bly, also provides remarkable outdoor recreation, with the Fremont National Forest nearby. The ranch consists of 3,298± deeded acres (2,200± irrigated), a 5-bedroom/4-bath ranch home, additional housing, a 50± acre reservoir, cattle pens, multiple barns, and a portion of the south fork Sprague River.

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GLENWOOD WASHINGTON MU - 2 1,280 ± Acres | $5,313,873 Glenwood, WA With a year-round creek along the nearly two-milelong southern property line, this property has it all: merchantable timber, live water, gently rolling topography, excellent access, all minutes from both services, and tens of thousands of acres of public lands.

Elk, deer, and turkey populations are good, a 40-acre lake is across the road, and the Columbia River is a 25-minute drive away. This property checks all the boxes, whether camping, hunting, cabins, or possibly a vineyard.

JOHN DAY RIVER RANCH 6,397.27 ± Acres | $5,150,000 Antelope, OR You will never tire of the expansive horizons and towering vistas of this amazing landscape. This historic ranch encompasses 6,397.27± deeded acres, BLM grazing permits covering an additional 2,663± acres, and the John Day River winding along and through it for 4.5± miles. There is a residence, power, and water at the ranch headquarters.

This is one of the rare ranches boasting quality upland hunting, waterfowl, and big game hunting, plus fly fishing for steelhead and smallmouth bass.

SIGNAL HILL RANCH 404 ± Acres | $4,800,000 Twisp, WA Nestled in the foothills above Washington’s fertile Methow Valley, flanked by two mountain ranges, rests Signal Hill Ranch, featuring a 9,000 square foot barn and 6,498 square foot log home. This ranch is adjacent to state land and is truly a recreational paradise.

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7,938 ± Acres | $4,450,000 Durkee, OR Lost Basin Ranch offers vast views and ideal summer grazing between Baker City, Oregon, and Boise, Idaho.

With 7,938± acres of deeded land along with BLM leases, the ranch will support over 400 pair. It provides prime mule deer and elk habitat along with good chukar hunting.

JOHNSON LAKE RANCH 1,380.34 ± Acres | $4,250,000 Cheney, WA This immaculately cared for and well-maintained ranch offers a custom-built main home with an attached heated garage on prime acreage in eastern Washington. The large heated and insulated shop located near the house is drivethru with full-length carports on both sides. This property is a wildlife paradise with numerous big game species and abundant waterfowl.

CURLEW CREEK CATTLE RANCH 938 ± Acres | $3,730,000 Republic, WA The ranch is a 938±-acre ranch at the north end of Curlew Lake with Curlew Creek running through. Its ten parcels range from 5 to 392.31 acres with views of Lake Curlew and Mt Elizabeth. It features a ranch-style home and a rustic barn.

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MCLAUGHLIN FALLS RETREAT 726.95 ± Acres | $3,350,000 Tonasket, WA Enjoy this rare find of 726.95 acres (divided into 54 parcels) with over a mile of Okanogan River frontage and views of McLaughlin Falls. This property is rich in history, with Indian petroglyphs on the rock walls and earthen house pits used by indigenous people.

FIVE LAKES CATTLE RANCH 5,542.48 ± Acres | $3,325,000 Odessa, WA This property features five named lakes, numerous smaller ones, and Lake Creek connecting them. There is plenty of wildlife for viewing or hunting. Currently fenced and used for cattle grazing, the property has 14 parcels totaling 5,542.48 acres, four drilled wells, and power.

MOSER RANCH 1,113 ± Acres | $2,950,000 Fields, OR This old-time Nevada/Oregon desert ranch lies next to Denio, NV, with deeded land and BLM permit in both states. It has great irrigation water and turn out for 450+ cows, making for a productive cattle ranch at an attractive per unit price.

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20 ± Acres | $2,900,000 Duvall, WA With two beautiful, custom residences, a barn, and ample room for a garden, this compound is perfect for those who prefer the finer things, yet appreciate privacy, space, and self-sufficiency. Each home is unique, yet appointed with luxury touches. This property is zone RA-10 so it could be subdivided.

PITCHER VALLEY RANCH 553 ± Acres | $2,700,000 Dorena, OR This Oregon ranch has unsurpassed views of the natural countryside and the recreational opportunities are endless.

With several live streams and a variety of vegetation, the wildlife is plentiful. This ranch includes two LOP tags for several possible hunts. The property is well stocked with and has had no commercial logging activities for over twenty years.

JOHN DAY BREAKS PASTURE 4,354 ± Acres | $2,375,000 Antelope, OR If you seek a recreational property where you can also run cattle, this may be it. This property provides wildlife habitat and borders thousands of acres of BLM. It is just a few hours from Bend and minutes from the John Day River.

MAGIC MOUNTAIN RANCH 560.32 ± Acres | $2,250,000 Mitchell, OR This outstanding 560± acres of meadows, hay ground, and mountain land includes 151± acres of water rights and a 7,000± acre USFS permit. All the basics and necessary improvements for a cattle operation are here. Landowner preference tags are also available on this ranch.

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D BAR X RANCH 47 ± Acres | $1,895,000 Gilchrist, OR This ranch is in South Central Oregon, just 45 minutes outside of Bend. This is one of the most unique and special Little Deschutes riverfront properties, with excellent improvements, a peaceful setting, and unlimited recreation out your front door.

GREEN’S FEEDLOT 138.85 ± Acres | $1,800,000 Madras, OR Green’s Feedlot is an exceptional example of agricultural real estate. This 6,000 head CAFO permit feedlot has 75± acres of irrigated deeded farm ground and is adjacent to a livestock sale yard. It has natural rolling topography and ideal weather.

PINE MOUNTAIN RANCH 440 ± Acres | $1,795,000 Bend, OR Pine Mountain Ranch is 440± acres of deeded private land that adjoins public land (BLM and USFS) with private access to Pine Mountain. Located just 30 minutes outside of Bend, this equestrian ranch features an indoor arena with an apartment, a horse barn, and a 4-bed, 2-bath home.

QUARTER CIRCLE X RANCH 346 ± Acres | $1,765,000 Klamath Falls, OR Quarter Circle X Ranch offers scenic, pastoral living in a lush, productive agricultural valley. The ranch is blessed with deep, fertile soil and is ready to provide an owner with varied production options. There are also plentiful recreational opportunities in the area.

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105.77 ± Acres | $1,595,000 Prineville, OR The western lifestyle is calling your name! This beautiful property is located in a very private area and includes all the improvements you could need to enjoy country living, including 29.3 acres of irrigation.

HUSUM RIVER CAMP 45.75 ± Acres | $1,450,000 Husum, WA First time on the market! The Husum River Camp features 45.75± acres with over 1000 feet on the White Salmon River. The stunning property is heavily timbered, has two artesian springs, is full of wildlife, and is just an hour from Portland.

PALMER LAKE RANCH 158 ± Acres | $1,500,000 Palmer Lake, WA This property is like owning your remote private island.

The lake is home to kokanee, yellow perch, rainbow trout, and large and smallmouth bass, to name a few. This ranch would be a great getaway property to build a cabin on.

Access is via boat only at this time.

TUNK VALLEY RANCH 960 ± Acres | $1,300,000 Tonasket, WA This is the perfect property for hunting, hiking, or trail riding! There are multiple roads throughout the property, making it a fun place for exploring for the entire family.

An abundance of wildlife, including deer, elk, and moose, frequent the property and the pond. Fantastic views across the valley with numerous places to build a home or cabin.

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TROUT LAKE WASHINGTON MU - 1 NORTH 309 ± Acres | $1,257,250 Trout Lake, WA These Trout Lake parcels are 149± acres and 160± acres with pockets of quality timber just two miles from Trout Lake and 20 minutes from White Salmon. The property is adjacent to the Mt Adams National Forest.

TROUT LAKE WASHINGTON MU - 1 SOUTH 332 ± Acres | $1,245,000 Trout Lake, WA

These two Trout Lake parcels are 166± acres each with pockets of quality timber located merely two miles from Trout Lake and 20 minutes from White Salmon. Adjacent to the Mt Adams National Forest, these parcels have it all.

PRINCE FARM 316 ± Acres | $1,250,000 Burns, OR Situated in the middle of the Oregon High Desert, the Prince Farm is a compact, productive operation. Two valley pivots and two rental homes make up this dual-income opportunity. A hay shed and a large shop that includes a heated bay are a few of the improvements.

BULLY CREEK FARM 302 ± Acres | $1,250,000 Vale, OR This farm or ranch offers 301.4± deeded acres, including 146.8± acres that are irrigated from Vale Water District, which comes directly from Bully Creek Reservoir. The current owners have grown alfalfa hay and corn for the 2021 season. Situated in a nice area and surrounded by other small farms, this is the perfect place for your family to put some roots down, do a little work and enjoy the benefits of country living.

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17.07 ± Acres | $820,000 Prineville, OR This property is perfect if you seek country living close to town in a highly desired area of Central Oregon. It totals 17± acres on two parcels with 14.8± acres of irrigation, a four-bedroom home, three-bay shop, barn, RV/boat storage, and more.

NASTY CREEK 629.5 ± Acres | $795,000 Yakima, WA With over 600 acres of recreational land, Nasty Creek is like no other. Enjoy the cathartic sounds of Cowiche Creek at one of three campsites. Deer, quail, chipmunks, and birds are abundant throughout the property, located just 20 miles West of Union Gap.

MULE DEER RANCH 655 ± Acres | $750,000 Unity, OR The 655± acres are off the beaten path, surrounded by thousands of acres of national forest near Unity, OR. The Mule Deer Ranch has two year-round creeks, timber, and a private trail leading to the Malheur National Forest.

DIXIE WASHINGTON 328 ± Acres | $750,000 Dixie, WA The Walla Walla Parcel offers 328± total deeded acres with pockets of quality merchantable timber upslope of the famed fertile farmlands in the Walla Walla Basin. The region features exceptional hunting, fishing, hiking, and cycling, and is home to world-class wineries.

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RAVENCROFT LODGE 250 ± Acres | $5,369,360 Valdez, AK Ravencroft Lodge is historic and is one of the largest parcels of privately owned land in Prince William Sound.

Accessible by boat or aircraft, the lodge caters to adventure seekers, anglers, hunters, and admirers of the deep wilderness. 250 ± acres of privately owned land, with nearly 1000’ of beachfront, this family-built, family-owned lodge is surrounded by national forest lands.

The lodge comprises seven buildings with unlimited fresh water and power provided by an on-site Northern Lights generator. The main lodge can serve up to 24 guests, and after a long day of catching 20-plus pound silvers or a 200-pound Halibut, guests can hang out in the common area or relax on the beach around the campfire watching the whales, otters, or sunset.

Ravencroft Lodge is known for its abundant fishing opportunities and fantastic wilderness. Enjoy the tranquility, serenity, and abundance Ravencroft has to offer and make this lodge your next business venture or family retreat.

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