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Owning a ranch in the breathtaking state of Colorado may feel like a dream as tall as the Rocky Mountains. However, what if we told you buying your own Colorado hunting ranch, cattle ranch, horse property, or fly fishing property in Colorado might be easier and more attainable than you think? Ranches for sale in Colorado can offer diverse landscapes of arid deserts, massive canyonlands, lush river corridors, and towering snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Many Colorado ranches are also close to world-class ski resorts, entertainment, and fine dining.
October 30, 2024
How can the Western Solar Plan impact western ranches?
The Western Solar Plan, initiated by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM), represents a landmark strategy to promote responsible large-scale solar energy development on public lands in six southwestern states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Launched in 2012 and formalized through the Western Solar Plan Record of Decision, this... Read more »
September 9, 2024
Does Wyoming offer landowner big game tags?
In Wyoming, landowner big game tags are offered by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to qualifying Wyoming hunting ranches. These licenses are generally non-transferable, unit wide tags, that can be used by the landowner, or their immediate family.
May 17, 2024
Cheyenne Frontier Days offers a glimpse of the Cowboy Way
They don’t call it the Cowboy State for nothing. For investors looking for ranches for sale in hopes of getting a taste of true Western life, look no further than Wyoming. And every summer, that unique way of life is on full display at the annual Cheyenne Frontier Days. The 10-day event, conducted this year... Read more »
May 10, 2024
The benefits of owning ranch property in Wyoming
Investors searching for ranches for sale in the Rockies would do well to consider buying property in Wyoming. The Cowboy State is home to some incredible ranch real estate opportunities. It’s also a very business-friendly state that makes land ownership less of a burden. How so? Of all the states in the West, only Alaska... Read more »
March 29, 2024
Draw-tag and controlled-hunt applications are due soon
Hunters in the Rockies are on a deadline. Draw tag applications are due in the coming weeks for most big-game species. That means now is the time to get those applications and any applicable fees into state fish and game management agencies. Whether you’re after draw tags for mule deer, pronghorn, elk, bighorn sheep or... Read more »
February 13, 2024
Ranch real estate fencing isn’t just a livestock issue
At first blush, ranch real estate owners in the West may not consider fencing to be worrisome issue. But for many ranchers, including ranches for sale, fencing is a primary focus for several reasons. First, fences are vital to any swath of ranch property involving livestock. It’s a simple proposition when you consider things like... Read more »
December 27, 2023
Ranch real estate investors who love to ski have some great options
The ranch real estate market continues to remain hot. Investors are on the prowl for property that boasts great on-site assets, like trout water and good wildlife habitat. But some are taking location into consideration when considering a purchase. One question many investors ask when taking a look at ranch real estate? “How close is... Read more »
December 23, 2023
Winter is busy on the ranch for both work and play
Winter on a Rocky Mountain ranch might be considered a slow time for some. With livestock close to home and access to distant pastures difficult due to snow, it might be tempting to kind of hibernate and wait out the season. But owners of ranch real estate know that the work never really stops on... Read more »
September 18, 2023
Add equity to your ranch by documenting the presence of wildlife
In the West, ranch real estate owners are working on new ways to add equity to their investments. Some are tapping into the carbon market; others are raising legacy strains of livestock, or using rivers, lakes and streams on the land to build a marketable recreational fishery. But one very dependable way to add value... Read more »
September 12, 2023
Landowner tags add value to ranch real estate
Owners of significant acreage in big-game country across the West can collect a very real benefit each and every hunting season in the form of landowner hunting tags. As owners of large swaths of ranch real estate, ranch owners contribute greatly to the overall health of big-game herds. While some believe that “landowner tags” are... Read more »
August 28, 2023
Time to gear up for archery elk season
Archery elk season is under way in a number of western states, or just on the horizon in others. If you haven’t geared up, now’s the time to get everything in order. From footwear to your choice in broadheads, elk hunting is a tactical endeavor, and the better you prepare, the better your chances for... Read more »
July 29, 2023
Land banking: investing in ranch property to safely park money
With an ever-more volatile stock market where progress graphs look a lot like a sketchy EKG readout, finding dependable places to park money without risking it is getting more and more difficult. But one strategy remains solid, even if it’s not exactly flashy: land banking. What is land banking? Land banking is exactly what it... Read more »
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