SOLD | Dry Creek Mountain Ranch | Fay Ranches

D R Y C R E EK MOU NT AI N R ANC H Townsend, Montana $1,050,000 | 960± Acres Parcel 1 | 640± Acres | $800,000 Parcel 2 | 320± Acres | $460,000

Dry Creek Mountain Ranch | Townsend, Montana

INTRODUCTION The Dry Creek Mountain Ranch consists of nearly 1,000± acres of well-watered and well-managed recreational and seasonal grazing land for cattle. This ranch includes a nice stretch of Dry Creek flowing through the southern portion of the ranch and several spring-fed creeks throughout the more mountainous parts providing various water sources, abundant grasses, terrain, and shelter for cattle and wildlife alike. The region is well known for quality big game hunting and is within close proximity to thousands of acres of public lands for easy access to additional hunting and recreation. There are several ideal locations for the construction of a full-time residence or seasonal vacation cabin. Close to the friendly small town of Townsend and Canyon Ferry Lake for summer and winter recreation, this property offers an excellent opportunity for an investment-minded buyer. The acreage is in two parcels that may be purchased together or separately. The larger parcel is 640± acres, and the smaller parcel is 320± acres.

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LOCATION Townsend began its growth in the 1860s, and a railroad stop was established in 1883. Gold mining contributed to much of the town’s early days. Approximately 15 miles southeast from the small agricultural town of Townsend, population 2,000±, lies Dry Creek Mountain Ranch. The Missouri River flows west of town, creating vast recreational opportunities at Canyon Ferry Lake. Numerous amenities are also available nearby in the communities of Helena and Bozeman. Both Bozeman and Helena are within an hour of the ranch. A small airstrip is located east of Townsend that can accommodate smaller aircraft (for more information, see www.airnav.com).

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Helena, the state capital, is also home to Carroll College and combines an active beat of students, politics, and outdoor activities. Local events often occur and create an ambiance of community—theater and symphony, a jazz festival, concerts, rodeos, race in the Governor’s Cup, and enjoy the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states. Hike the in-town Mount Helena or walk through the ghost town of Park City. And with the Missouri River adjacent, the outdoor recreation possibilities are limitless. The Helena Regional Airport services Delta, Alaska, and United Airlines.

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LOCATION

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A 1 hour 20± minute drive leads you to Bozeman’s vibrant university town, home to Montana State University, which swells its population seasonally to 45,000±. In recent years, Bozeman, which is proud of its Museum of the Rockies, has received national accolades for its scenic location, limitless outdoor activities, and historic downtown. The cafes, restaurants, and boutiques have become favorite places for those who love nature - whether fishing, hunting, skiing, mountain biking, or hiking. A few miles west of Bozeman is the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, which serves American, Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, and United Airlines.

Access to the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park is a 2.5± hour drive from the property. Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort, and Moonlight Basin, together boasting the most vertical drop in the lower 48 states, are within a 2-hour drive. Bridger Bowl Ski Area, known for its’ cold smoke’ and relaxed atmosphere, is a local favorite just outside Bozeman and is 1 hour 40± minutes from Dry Creek Mountain Ranch. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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AIRPORT Helena Regional Airport (HLN) is located 45 minutes from the ranch.

The airport accommodates direct flights to Salt Lake, Seattle, Denver, and Minneapolis via Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines. Exec Air, located in Helena, caters to private aircraft.

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is located approximately 45 minutes from the ranch.

BZN is Montana’s busiest airport, providing the only year-round service for two Yellowstone National Park entrances. BZN also serves Big Sky Ski Resort, Bridger Bowl Ski Area, Montana State University, as well as countless other recreation and business destinations in the Bozeman, Belgrade, and Livingston area. Located in the heart of beautiful Gallatin Valley, we provide non-stop flights to 17 cities in the United States with connections worldwide.

ACREAGE 960± deeded acres. The mountain ranch includes varied terrain, including rock outcroppings, secluded draws, rolling mountain meadows, dramatic cliffs, and a nice stretch of Dry Creek, plus several mountain springs and unnamed creeks.

SCENIC VISTAS The Dry Creek Mountain Ranch offers dramatic mountain and valley views. The valley below forms a region admired for its tremendous and productive soils and preserved landscape thanks to the many deep-rooted ranching families which continue with their family heritage in farming and ranching further to preserve the landscape and agricultural way of life. The region is known for its abundance of water and popular lakes region, including nearby Canyon Ferry and beautiful scenery and mountains, which create the backdrop enjoyed by residents and visitors alike to the area.

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CLIMATE Townsend, Montana, is a relatively mild climate with July highs around 85 degrees and winter lows dipping to 14 degrees. The Helena Valley typically receives, on average, 12 inches of rain and 37 inches of snow per year. Close to the nationwide average, Townsend typically receives 189 sunny days per year.

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WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS A water right is the right to use water, both surface and subsurface. In Montana, water rights are the rights to water use and not ownership of the water itself. All water rights filed with Montana DNRC will transfer upon sale.

All water in Montana is the property of the State of Montana for the use of the people of Montana. The actual ownership of water rights in Montana may not be known, as many water rights are still the subject of a statewide adjudication process. The transfer of water rights is recorded with the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. The transfer of any right may or may not warrant that right until the adjudication process has been completed.

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RECREATION H unting Dry Creek Mountain Ranch lies in the migratory route between the Big Belt Mountains and the irrigated agricultural fields which lie along the Missouri River. The cover, feed, and water on the property make the Ranch a staging area for a multitude of big game species. This property lies in one of the premiere Hunting Units in the state and does not require a special draw. Non-residents, however, must still apply for a non-resident tag. The Ranch offers some of the best opportunities for large Bulls in the state of Montana. Dry Creek Mountain Ranch is located near other large ranches, which are all managed for “Trophy” bulls. There have been Bulls taken in the area exceeding 390 inches. Additional species of game animals that frequent the Ranch include moose, mule deer, mountain lion, black bear, turkey, and ruffed and blue grouse.

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B ig G ame O pportunities This ranch property offers the sportsman access to some of the finest big game hunting in the region. Home to a healthy population of elk, deer, and bear, this ranch can serve as a recreation base camp for a new owner. Pictures below were taken recently on the ranch and represent the elk that live in the area.

F ishing Dry Creek Mountain Ranch contains a nice stretch of Dry Creek and numerous natural springs used for watering stock. Dry Creek offers great small stream fishing opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout, ideal for a 0 or 1 weight rod. The closest public access is on the Missouri River, just 15± minutes from the ranch, with the tail-water section of the river below Toston dam offering world-class fishing for large brown and rainbow trout. For the lake fisherman, Canyon Ferry Lake is minutes from the ranch and offers world-class fishing for various species, including walleye, northern pike, brook trout, Dolly Varden trout, and Kokanee salmon.

In addition to having a plethora of recreational pursuits on the property, there are a handful of rivers and creeks to fish within a short striking distance. The Upper Madison River and Yellowstone River are located within 1.5± hours of the ranch. They are arguably some of the most famous fly fishing rivers in the world due to their early notoriety from such legendary fly fishers as Joe Brooks, Charles Brooks, Bud Lilly, as well as their scenic beauty and incredible numbers and size of trout. The Madison River begins in Yellowstone National Park (2.5± hours from the property) at the Gibbon and Firehole Rivers’ confluence. It is a productive fishery for its entire 120-mile length. The river com-bines its flow with the Jefferson and Gallatin near Three Forks, Montana, to form the Missouri River. Throughout its length, the Madison changes character from riffle, run, pool water to turbulent pocket water to a stretch commonly known as the “50-mile riffle.”

The Madison, Yellowstone, and Gallatin rivers are known for their dry fly fishing. Blue Winged Olives and Midges arrive in the spring. The Salmon Fly hatch occurs in June, with Mayflies, Caddis, Hoppers, and Terrestrials in the summer. Blue Winged Olives and Midges continue through the fall and winter.

Throw in some of the best streamer fishing in the state and great nymph fishing, and this area can provide a lifetime of entertainment for beginners and seasoned veterans. There are fish in these rivers that can exceed 24 inches.

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INCOME | RETURN OPPORTUNITY The seller is pasturing cattle on the ranch for the summer grazing season. A new owner may choose to continue a relationship with a local operator to lease the land for grazing or take advantage of the opportunity to run some of their cows on the ranch while enjoying the abundant recreational amenities.

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MINERAL & TIMBER RIGHTS All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the Seller will convey to the Buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the Buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitat, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, the landscape on which we work has been significantly enhanced by our clients’ conservation ethic and land-use practices. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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QUICK FACTS • • • • • • • • • •

960± deeded acres in two parcels Parcel 1: 640± acres Parcel 2: 320± acres Highly productive summer pasture Beautiful stretch of Dry Creek flows through south portion of the property Well watered with several mountain springs Close to Townsend, Montana Just south of the “Queen City” and State Capital of Helena, Montana Just north of Bozeman, Montana, a vibrant university town Elk, mule deer, black bear, turkey, mountain grouse and many other birds and big game animals on the property • Extremely scenic property with abundant wildlife and unlimited recreational opportunities on the ranch and nearby public land 12

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SUMMARY Dry Creek Mountain Ranch offers a unique opportunity for an investment-minded buyer who appreciates scenery and enjoys abundant recreational opportunities to purchase a beautiful and scenic mountain ranch in Western Montana. This property offers a superb location close to Townsend, Canyon Ferry Lake, Helena, the capital of Montana, regional airport, hospital, Veterans Administration facilities, and hospital, both Helena College and Carroll College, Great Divide Ski Area, lakes region, and the vast array of recreational amenities located nearby.

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PRICE $1,050,000 640± Acre Parcel Only: $800,000 320± Acre Parcel Only: $460,000

TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

CONTACT Please contact Kimberly Lowry at (406) 490-4323 | klowry@fayranches.com to schedule a showing.

This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.

NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

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RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE As required by Montana law, a broker or salesperson shall disclose the existence and nature of relevant agency or other relationships to the parties to a real estate transaction. The various relationships and description of duties are as follows: 1. SELLER AGENT A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Seller to: • Act solely in the best interests of the seller; • Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the seller; • Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the seller agent and not known or discoverable by the seller unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the seller agent; • Safeguard the seller’s confidences; • Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the seller’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; • Fully account to the seller for any funds or property of the seller that comes into the seller agent’s possession; and • Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a seller and obtaining a seller’s written consent, to represent multiple sellers of property and to list properties for sale that may compete with the seller’s property, without breaching any obligation to the seller.

A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: • Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the seller agent, except that the seller agent is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller;

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• Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent when the seller agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; • Act in good faith with a buyer and a buyer agent; and • Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

2. BUYER AGENT A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: • Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; • Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; • Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the buyer agent; • Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; • Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; • Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and • Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching

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KIMBERLY LOWRY broker associate

Licensed in: MT c. 406-490-4323 klowry@fayranches.com

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