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.
May 12, 2025
Investing in ranch real estate: A safe haven in uncertain times
In today’s unpredictable and fluctuating economy, finding stable investments can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. While the stock market swings and other asset classes experience volatility, one often-overlooked investment continues to offer resilience and consistency: ranch real estate. Why is that? Ranch real estate possesses inherent value. Unlike other investments that… Read more »
May 9, 2025
Can your ranch trout stream be a trophy fishing destination?
Thinking about turning your ranch property and your on-site ranch trout stream into a destination fishery for anglers willing to pay top dollar to fish uncrowded, private water? It’s definitely doable with some smart moves. First things first, take a good hard look at what you’ve got. If you’ve got a legit stretch of private… Read more »
April 3, 2025
Snowpack provides mixed water supply outlook for ranchers in 2025
As of late March, 2025, the Rocky Mountain West is experiencing varied snowpack conditions, with notable disparities between northern and southern regions. As is the case every year, the snowpack in the spring depicts the amount of runoff ranchers can expect as high-elevation snow melts and starts its downhill journey. Snowpack is the top predictor… Read more »
April 3, 2025
Pre-runoff fishing from Colorado’s ranches can be very good
Colorado’s pre-runoff fishing season offers anglers a window of opportunity to experience fantastic fishing before the spring runoff swells the state’s storied rivers and deems them unfishable for weeks on end. Before runoff starts, and after the worst of winter is in the rearview mirror, water levels are generally stable, and clarity is often excellent.… Read more »
March 31, 2025
How Did National Forest Land and Bureau of Land Management Land Become Public Land?
As ranch real estate brokers, you may think our primary area of expertise is in privately owned western ranches. However, we deal with public land on a daily basis, as U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land make up an important component of many of our ranches for sale. The… Read more »
March 13, 2025
Shed Antler Hunting Regulations in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Montana
Shed antler hunting, or “shed hunting”, as we call it out west, is a popular and rewarding outdoor activity in the western United States, allowing enthusiasts to collect naturally shed antlers from elk, deer, and moose. However, to protect wildlife during critical winter and early spring months, several states have enacted regulations governing the collection… Read more »
February 26, 2025
The Cowboy Culture and its impact on ranch real estate
The cowboy culture has long been a part of the American tapestry, and it continues to play a significant role in the West’s ranch real estate market. Ranches and other properties with a cowboy lifestyle appeal are in high demand. And ranches for sale with that western lifestyle appeal are commanding impressive prices. There are… Read more »
February 25, 2025
Seven tips for a successful spring calving season
Calving season in the Rockies can be a rewarding time, but it can also be challenging and stressful. Ranchers in the West are always prepared for the unpredictable, and that’s no different when spring calving season comes around. Weather can be difficult, and the terrain can be rugged when the time comes for cows to… Read more »
January 29, 2025
Mother’s Day caddis hatch headlines Colorado fly fishing
Yes, it’s frigid these days in the Rockies, where many are just grinding out the bleak “-uary” months and counting in precious minutes just how much longer each day is getting. It’s a slog for those who love Colorado fly fishing. Sure, we can get out and fish on an occasional bright and sunny day,… Read more »
January 27, 2025
Unprecedented Demand Creates a Shortage of Western Ranches, Leaving Buyers Frustrated
In recent years, sprawling Western ranches have become some of the most sought-after properties in the real estate market, with demand skyrocketing to unprecedented levels. Buyers from across the country—and even internationally—are vying for these iconic legacy ranches, driving prices higher and leaving many prospective buyers feeling frustrated as available listings become increasingly scarce. This… Read more »
January 22, 2025
Scarcity of ranch land offers both challenges and opportunities
Ranch land is a vital resource for farmers and ranchers, for lots of reasons. It provides room for livestock to feed and mature; it offers landowners private recreational opportunities; or it gives landowners the option to monetize the land for its assets, whether it’s through leasing land for grazing, selling access to hunting or fishing… Read more »
January 1, 2025
2025 Ranch Real Estate Review for Landowners
Dear Landowner: Thank you for your interest in our market update. As 2025 begins, Harrigan Land Company wishes you the best in the coming year. Our family-based business has proudly served landowners and buyers in the Rockies for over 30 years, and our appreciation for the Mountain West—its wildlife, its people, and its heritage—only deepens… Read more »
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