Ranch News
Welcome to Harrigan Land Company’s ranch blog, designed to keep you up to date on what’s happening in the dynamic world of hunting and fishing properties throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Here we share our knowledge of “secret corners” of the Rockies overlooked by many, the ins and outs of conservation easements, current news relevant to the ranch real estate market and our own hunting and fishing tips that may turn your next trip into a spectacular success. At Harrigan Land Company, we’re dedicated to serving you. Through this blog, we hope that our seasoned knowledge of hunting, fishing and the great ranches of the Rockies will increase your love for these things, too, and enable you to “dream big” about that special piece of the West that’s in your future. Explore and enjoy.
September 12, 2024
Conservation efforts can improve ranch value
Serious investors looking for ranch property for sale in the West understand the importance of conservation. Ranchlands are vital for soil and water conservation and offer important wildlife habitat. Large swaths of private land generally offer some of the most intact natural landscapes in the West. These landscapes are vital for everything from big-game herds… 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.
September 4, 2024
Colorado Landowner Tags Explained
The Landowner Preference Program (LPP) in Colorado is designed to give private landowners a better opportunity to obtain hunting licenses for big game, such as deer, elk, and pronghorn, in recognition of the wildlife habitat they provide on their Colorado ranch.
August 28, 2024
What is Colorado’s Ranching For Wildlife Program?
The Ranching for Wildlife Program in Colorado is an initiative designed to balance wildlife conservation with private land use on large ranches in Colorado, providing benefits to both Colorado landowners and the public. Over the years, Harrigan Land Company has been involved in the sale of many Ranching for Wildlife ranches in Colorado, including the sale of Three Springs Ranch last year.
August 27, 2024
Today’s high cattle prices are great for ranch property values
Investors interested in western cattle ranches for sale first need to understand the dynamics of the cattle market today. Prices for steers and heifers are at record highs right now. While that’s great news for investors considering turnkey purchases, including livestock, looking to the future is important. If the prices make a steer and heifer… Read more »
August 22, 2024
Five terrestrial flies for late-summer fishing
If you’re a ranch owner or investor and you’re looking for fly fishing properties for sale, this is “the most wonderful time of the year.” Or, as those of us in fly-fishing circles call it, it’s “hopper time.” This is the time of year when, all over the West, trout streams are graced by the… Read more »
August 18, 2024
Investors looking for hunting ranches have some choices
Investors looking for hunting ranches for sale have some intriguing choices in the current market. But, with ranch real estate remaining a hot commodity, there’s no telling how long those choices will last. Western ranches that possess quality wildlife habitat also possess excellent value. Even smaller ranches with ready access to unlimited public lands acreage… Read more »
July 25, 2024
Help available to improve wildlife habitat on your ranch
For ranchers in the West, wildlife matters. Healthy wildlife habitat on western ranches can translate into a few good outcomes. First, good habitat can mean good hunting and fishing. Second, it can mean long-term income for ranchers who might lease hunting and fishing access to outfitters. Finally, some western ranches double as hunting and fishing… Read more »
July 24, 2024
To find the right ranch, first find the right broker
Looking for western ranches for sale? Start with the right broker.
July 9, 2024
Finding the right ranch to meet your needs
There are lots of choices for investors searching for ranches for sale in the Mountain West. But every buyer is different. Each has different reasons for seeking ranch real estate. Some buyers are interested in big spreads and large cow-calf operations. Others have more nuanced goals, like finding a ranch with good hunting assets. Still… Read more »
July 1, 2024
Rare opportunities for ranches with fly fishing assets
Investors looking for fly fishing properties for sale in the West have some great choices this summer. A handful of ranches that boast rare, high-quality angling opportunities are on the market. Ranch properties in the West are often near great fly fishing. But it’s extremely rare to find really good fly fishing properties that are… Read more »
June 18, 2024
How to enhance the curb appeal of your western ranch
We’ve all heard the phrase “curb appeal.” It simply references the appearance of real estate on the market, and how it appeals to potential buyers. Curb appeal applies to western ranches for sale, too. If you’re a ranch owner, and you’ve listed your ranch for sale, curb appeal matters. Here are some ideas to help… Read more »
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