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The W Spear Ranch near Meeker, Colorado has been described as one of the most productive ranches for sale in northwest Colorado. This Colorado cattle ranch is 1,480 deeded acres with over 600 acres irrigated by some of the most senior water rights in the White River Valley. Colorado agricultural ranches with this kind of water are a rare find. Historically, producing over two tons/acre, the irrigated meadows on W Spear Ranch are as productive as they are beautiful.
Long considered as one of Colorado’s best trophy mule deer areas, W Spear Ranch supports strong populations of trophy Rio Blanco County bucks, some approaching 200 inches. Antelope and elk are also frequent visitors to the ranch’s lush bottomlands. The adjoining 10,000 acre Oak Ridge State Wildlife offers excellent recreational and hunting opportunities and lies directly adjacent to this Colorado big game hunting ranch.
Well-kept improvements on this year-round mountain cattle operation include a main log house, manager’s house, two barns, two shops, loafing shed, pipe corrals, and good fencing throughout. In recent years, this Colorado cattle ranch has been used to winter 350 head of cattle. However, the ranch also makes a great year-round cattle operation capable of running approximately 150 head year-round.
Ranches for sale with solid production income, great water rights, and outstanding hunting opportunities are becoming a rare asset. Your long-term investment in this Colorado mountain ranch will prove to be a good one, and the new owner will enjoy substantial yearly income from the ranch’s cattle and haying operation. Contact Harrigan Land Company to learn about other cattle ranches for sale.
