SOLD: Hidden Springs Ranch | Fay Ranches

H ID D E N S P R I NGS R ANC H Riverton, Wyoming $7,500,000 | 6,225± Acres

Hidden Springs Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

INTRODUCTION Does the perfect ranch exist? It does if you are looking for a well-balanced cattle ranch that offers low operating costs and big production along with outstanding big game and bird hunting opportunities.

Located in West Central Wyoming and about 30 minutes east of Riverton, Hidden Springs Ranch is home to huge mule deer, large pronghorn antelope, herds of Rocky Mountain elk, and possibly some of the best chukar hunting available in the west. This 6,225± acre ranch, with a combined 33,148± acres of state and federal grazing leases, includes all the necessary improvements that make this an efficient cattle operation. These improvements include a main home, ranch hand home, bunkhouse, shop, barn, and efficient cattle working facility. Water is the heart of this ranch for both livestock and wildlife.

Hidden Springs Ranch offers countless “hidden” springs scattered across the thousands of acres of range, along with numerous solar pumped wells to fill in gap areas for better utilization and disbursement for both cattle and wildlife. The plentiful live water and streams are perfect for developed and undeveloped water redistribution for irrigation. Rated at 650-700 mother cows, this ranch typically sees a two-month winter feeding for spring calving cows, with weaning big calves around October 1st. The current owners have just completed the development of 100± acres of hayland with the potential for more irrigated acres to be developed, which could add a full hay base to this already outstanding ranch. This property offers amazing water distribution, unique improvements, bountiful hunting opportunities, as well as unlimited recreation possibilities. In a state with outstanding tax benefits, this excellent cattle operation deserves to be at the top of your must-see list!

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LOCATION Located in Fremont County, Riverton is the largest city in the county and is the gateway to the Wind River country. Founded on the confluence of the Popo Agie and Little Wind Rivers, Riverton was one of the last areas in the United States where large homesteads occurred. Riverton has grown since its wild west days of railroad expansion, claim jumpers, landraces, feuds, and shootouts, and is today known as the agriculture and commercial hub of Fremont County, producing top quality cattle, horses, alfalfa, and sugar beets. Riverton is also home to Central Wyoming College.

GETTING THERE

AIRPORT SERVICES

Hidden Springs Ranch is located in West Central Wyoming, approximately 20 miles east of the town of Riverton off of Hwy 136.

Casper is approximately 95 miles east of Hidden Springs Ranch.

Riverton offers a small regional airport, Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW), serviced by United Airlines. RIW offers daily departures to and from Denver. From Denver, you can take daily flights to more than 160 airports in the U.S. United also connects in Denver to 12 international locations.

Casper–Natrona County International Airport and Jackson Hole Airport are also options for air travel.

Casper-Natrona County International Airport is approximately a 1.5-hour drive, and Jackson Hole Airport is a 3-hour drive from Hidden Springs Ranch.

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Hidden Springs Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

ACREAGE 6,225± deeded acres 33,148± leased acres 39,373± total acres BLM- 28,516± acres State of Wyoming lease-4,632.13±acres Deeded- 6,225±

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SCENIC VISTAS Hidden Springs Ranch offers unbelievable panoramic views right out of the old west. Its diverse and beautiful landscape includes miles of open range, hills, canyons, mountains, creeks, streams, and numerous springs. Several Wyoming mountain ranges can be seen from the ranch. These include the Wind River Range, the Bighorns, the Owl Creeks, and on a clear day, the Absaroka’s. The scenic views are endless, and every day offers new scenery.

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Hidden Springs Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

CLIMATE The arid climate offers four distinct seasons. The variety of temperatures and lower than US average rainfall supports the premium value of access to year-round springs and flowing water on the property.

Livestock access to watering locations creates the ability to maximize the grazing possibilities on the property.

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IMPROVEMENTS The updated Hidden Springs Ranch headquarters/residence is move-in ready. Ranch operations include the three-bedroom 1,808 square foot owner’s residence, a fully functional ranch manager’s home, and a separate bunkhouse.

This cattle ranch also includes a large shop, 3,800 square foot indoor calving facility, and all steel Temple Grandin cattle pens that include a hydraulic squeeze chute and digital scales, with water throughout the pens and barns. This cattle handling facility was designed with three goals: reduce cattle stress, reduce manpower requirements, and improve overall efficiency. The road into the ranch and the ability to easily access this ranch for shipping are also rarities.

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Hidden Springs Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

RECREATION H unting & W ildlife Wyoming is well known for its abundance of wildlife. Hidden Springs Ranch and the surrounding areas have healthy populations of Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, chukar, and more. This ranch includes landowner permits within Wyoming’s Antelope Unit 67 and Deer Unit 90. Hidden Springs Ranch is located in Elk Unit 128, a general hunt unit that allows Wyoming residents to buy an over-the-counter tag (buyer to verify and confirm with Wyoming Game and Fish Department).

F ishing Hidden Springs Ranch is near several excellent fishing rivers, lakes, and streams. Wind River supports plenty of brown trout, rainbow trout, and a few cutthroat trout. Sweetwater River, Boysen Reservoir, Ocean Lake, and the Little Popo Agie River also offer plenty of angling opportunities.

O ther R ecreation Central Wyoming is an outdoor enthusiast playground and offers recreational opportunities all year long. Whether your interests are horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, river floating, or rafting, Hidden Springs Ranch is close to it all and offers something for everyone!

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is approximately a 3-hour drive from the ranch and is home to Yellowstone National Park and the majestic Grand Tetons. With its unlimited recreation opportunities and beauty, it is no wonder that the area draws so many visitors. The city of Jackson Hole is known for excellent shopping and dining opportunities and its excellent skiing. Casper Wyoming, the second-largest city in the state, is approximately a 1.5-hour drive and offers more shopping, dining, historical and cultural attractions. The exciting College National Finals Rodeo is held in Casper every June and is a gathering event for the regional ranching community.

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Hidden Springs Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

INCOME OPPORTUNITY This is an excellent cattle operation, ready for its new owner to take over. The improvements were made with efficiency, low manpower, and high cattle traffic in mind to maximize the profit potential. Utilizing the natural terrain allows the use of minimal manpower to gather the animals into the handling pens.

The natural terrain has been enhanced with water sources to encourage the cattle to follow the trail to the livestock handling facilities. In addition, another income possibility may be found in guided hunting opportunities.

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WATER RIGHTS 100± acres of irrigated hayland.

Potential for more irrigated acres to be developed.

Several springs, creeks, and streams.

Multiple solar wells.

MINERAL 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 the conservation ethic and land use practices of our clients.

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Hidden Springs Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

QUICK FACTS • 6,225± deeded acres • 33,148± acres of state and federal grazing leases • Deeded and leased ground are all contiguous • Excellent ranch improvements • Rated at 650-700 mother cows • 100± acres irrigated of hayland • Multiple solar wells

• Additional acres of irrigated hayland ready to be developed • Land Owner Permits • Numerous creeks, streams, and springs • 30 minutes east of Riverton, 1.5 hours to Casper and 3 hours to Jackson Hole • Amazing tax benefits for Wyoming landowners

SUMMARY Hidden Springs Ranch offers plentiful water sources and quality nutrient-rich grass for both yearlings or a cow/calf operation. This is an opportunity to own a functional cattle ranch operation that has the potential to maximize profits. With all the improvements needed for an efficient cattle operation, most of the work is done, including the recent development of 100± acres of irrigated hay land and the potential to add additional irrigated acres. You are sure to fall in love with the endless beauty and laidback atmosphere here at Hidden Springs Ranch. Do not be surprised if you find yourself humming along to the tune of “Home on the Range.” Hidden Springs Ranch: so much potential to an already excellent ranch.

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Hidden Springs Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

PRICE $7,500,000

TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

CONTACT Please contact Kevin Stowe at (307) 247-5592 | kstowe@fayranches.com or Neil Bangs at (307) 2170327 | nbangs@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. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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Hidden Springs Ranch | Riverton, Wyoniung

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Hidden Springs Ranch | Riverton, Wyoming

KEVIN STOWE Ranch Sales Licensed in: WY c. 307-247-5592 kstowe@fayranches.com

FAY RANCHES INC. (800) 238.8616 info@fayranches.com www.fayranches.com

NEIL BANGS Principal Broker Licensed in: WY c. 307-217-0327 nbangs@fayranches.com