SOLD: Imnaha River Ranch | Fay Ranches

IM N A HA R I VER R ANC H Imnaha, Oregon $2,800,000 | 938± Acres

Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

INTRODUCTION The Imnaha River Ranch is a sportsman’s paradise with over 2 miles of riverfront on the Imnaha River.

This one-of-a-kind property includes world-class salmon, steelhead, and wonderful trout fishing right out the back door. Big game hunting in the breaks of the Imnaha is exceptional, with the ranch having five drainages coming down through the property from the higher elevations. This includes elk, mule deer, bear, and turkey. The steep cliffs make up the Imnaha drainage and create breathtaking, yearround wildlife viewing. The main headquarters is situated on the river’s edge with irrigated alfalfa and a summer Forest Service allotment for grazing 185 pairs. With views looking up and down the valley and vistas to the east and west, this is a low elevation ranch and a prime location for the best weather year-round.

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QUICK FACTS • • • • • • • • • • • •

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938± deeded acres 2.5 miles of Imnaha River frontage Bordered by National Forest Forest Service Lease for 185 pair 68± irrigated acres, surface rights 22± acres of dry land hay Five drainages running through the ranch Landowner tags for deer and elk Headquarters with home, shop, barn, and corrals Fishing for steelhead and trout on the Imnaha Five year-round creeks running through the ranch Two other homes

Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

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LOCATION This ranch is ideally situated only 10 miles south of Imnaha, Oregon, on a gravel road that follows the Imnaha River to the ranch. The population is very minimal with other ranches and recreation homes along the river, but the area boasts a total population of just 250 people. The ranch is in an area known as the banana belt of northeast Oregon, with an elevation along the river of 2,745± feet and the upper reaches of the ranch at 4,000± feet elevation. The summers get hot in the canyon, although the rest of the year can be beautiful, with winter bringing a snow flurry or two, but it does not last long at the lower elevations.

The vibrant town of Joseph (population 1,172) is 41 miles to the west and is the center of activities in the summer and winter which include skiing and snowmobiling, with Wallowa Lake adding to a summer on the water.

• 10 miles south of Imnaha • 41 miles to Joseph, Oregon • 131 miles to Lewiston, Idaho, and the airport • 110 miles to La Grande, Oregon, and Interstate 84

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Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

GETTING THERE The drive into the ranch is a scenic wonderland.

Driving on Highway 82 towards the ranch follows the Wallowa River with the Eagle Cap Wilderness to the south. The valley and the mountains above are absolutely beautiful, and the small towns you drive through have a rich history and are still thriving, vibrant communities. Enterprise and Joseph have their own personalities and have good restaurants and shopping when you want to play tourist for the day.

The paved winding highway drops towards the Imnaha River and the small town of Imnaha. From there, you drive upriver approximately 10 miles.

AIRPORT SERVICES The closest airport with nonstop flights is in Lewiston, Idaho, 131 miles to the north. Flights are served by United and Delta Airlines. Lewiston is considered the gateway to the 652,000 acres Hell’s Canyon National Recreation Area. The Imnaha flows into the Snake River 30 miles downstream from the ranch.

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AREA HISTORY Chief Joseph, the tribal leader of the Nez Perce tribe, was born and died within sight of Wallowa Lake, which was the ancestral grounds for what was the Nez Perce Tribe. This was true up until gold was discovered in the valley. This started the Nez Perce Indian War, which took place in what is now northeast Oregon. The chief and 700 men, women, and children fled, creating the beginning of the amazing story of the tribe being chased out of the valley and ending 1,170 miles to the north in Canada.

The Imnaha River Canyon was an important wintering site for the Nez Perce and their large herds of horses.

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Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

ACREAGE The ranch is in the Imnaha River drainage, with the Imnaha River bordering the ranch for two and a half miles and another four smaller creeks that flow through the ranch. The views are stunning, with steep, rugged canyon walls that form the mountains above the ranch. The drainages that intersect throughout the ranch form wonderful wildlife habitat. There is also an apple orchard that is more of a wildlife feeding area than anything else.

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938± deeded acres 10,000± acres of Forest Service Lease 68± acres of irrigated fields 185 pair Forest Service Lease 2.5 miles of riverfront 10± acres of apple orchard 2.5 miles of Imnaha River frontage www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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SCENIC VISTAS The canyon walls are spectacular and create a variety of wildlife habitat for multiple game species and birds.

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Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

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CLIMATE Located in Oregon’s banana belt, you have a full four seasons; with little variation and very mild winters alon with snow rarely accumulating around the home place, but it will pile up in the higher country above.

Climate data courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Imnaha-Oregon.html

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Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

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IMPROVEMENTS The modest, main home sits above the river in a private setting on the west side, away from the county road. The views are spectacular, looking south towards the higher plateaus of the Imnaha River Valley.

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Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

Four bedroom, two bathroom, manufactured home Approximately. 2,250 square feet 50’ x 100’ calving barn with a tack room 50’ x 80’ metal shop Large corral for horses

A dditional • An older home in need of work is located 0.5 miles upriver with three bedrooms and two baths and a bunkhouse adjacent for friends, family, or hunters.

• A hired hand house is located just off the Freezeout Hill Road, with an additional barn and small workshop.

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RECREATION The Imnaha River valley is an outdoorsman’s mecca. The area is consistently one of the best elk and deer hunting units in the state, with fantastic fishing for steelhead, rainbow trout, and bull trout.

H unting & W ildlife The area is home to an incredible amount of wildlife, including elk, whitetail and mule deer, turkeys, black bear, mountain lions, and bighorn sheep. The area is unpopulated and has steep, rugged terrain keeping wildlife a bit safer from the masses. Upland birds include chukars and quail along the gorgeous, steep cliffs, and come fall, many locals pack both a shotgun and a fly rod when they head to the canyon for a true cast and blast adventure.

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Elk Mule Deer Whitetail Deer Turkey Bear Mountain Lion Big Horn Sheep Chukar and quail

Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

Imnaha River

F ishing The Imnaha is a small, wild stream that holds wild and hatchery steelhead. It is somewhat protected by its remoteness and has very little public access. The pools are smaller, but this can make for some great fishing on the 2.5 miles of river frontage flowing through the ranch.

Needless to say, the river does not see a lot of fishing pressure, and fly fishing for rainbows can be very special. The state fish hatchery is 8 miles upstream, and this helps the runs continue into the future.

• Steelhead • Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout • Chinnok Salmon

O ther R ecreation The hiking can be fantastic in the remote areas if you don’t mind some steep trails at times. A short drive upriver puts you into the big pine forests of the Wallowa’s, and a must-see is the overlook with views of the Hell’s Canyon Recreation Area, located east of the Imnaha River Valley. The country is rich in history and natural beauty. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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INCOME | RETURN OPPORTUNITY The cattle operation consist of 185 pair forest service lease and 65± acres of irrigated crop ground.

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Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS The ranch has 68± acres of water rights out of the Imnaha River and other creeks. There are three domestic wells on the ranch servicing the homes.

MINERAL RIGHTS All mineral rights appurtenant to the Seller’s property and will be conveyed 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, our clients’ conservation ethic and landuse practices have significantly enhanced the landscape on which we work. No conservation easements are encumbering the ranch. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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PRICE $2,800,000

TAXES $4,957

TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

CONTACT This is an exclusive co-listing with Fay Ranches, Inc and EXP Realty, Farm & Ranch Division. Please contact Dave Halgerson at 208-869-8807 | dhalgerson@fayranches.com or Rob Ezell at 541-420-6600 to schedule a showing. An agent from Fay Ranches or Century 21 Lifestyles Realty must be present at all showings unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other fly fishing and sporting ranches 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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Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

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SUMMARY The Imnaha River Ranch has an amazing amount of wildlife on the ranch and adjacent national forest.

The wonderful thing about the location is access into areas of the national forest that is very tough for the general public to access. The fishing is fantastic, and the river is small enough to wade, making it very family-friendly. The private, out-of-the-way ranches on the Imnaha do not come on the market often, and whether you want to run cattle or just have a place to get away and enjoy the recreational pursuits, this can be the perfect property. Give me a call to take a look and remember to bring your fly rod!

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Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

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Imnaha River Ranch | Imnaha, Oregon

www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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DAVE HALGERSON Principal Broker Licensed in: ID, OR c. 208-869-8807 dhalgerson@fayranches.com

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

ROB EZELL Broker EXP Realty, Farm & Ranch Division Licensed in: OR c. 541-420-6600