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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.

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Discover Premier Colorado Ranches for Sale with Harrigan Land Company
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June 30, 2025

Discover Premier Colorado Ranches for Sale with Harrigan Land Company

Looking to own a slice of the Rockies? Whether you’re drawn to trophy elk hunts or casting lines into private streams, Colorado ranches for sale offer an unmatched blend of outdoor adventure, investment value, and tranquil beauty. With Harrigan Land Company guiding the way, your dream ranch is within reach.

Tech on the Range: How Western Ranches Are Embracing GPS, Drones, and Genetic Innovation
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June 2, 2025

Tech on the Range: How Western Ranches Are Embracing GPS, Drones, and Genetic Innovation

The iconic image of the American West— big western ranches, wide-open spaces, cattle drives, and rugged cowboys—is evolving. As one of the top ranch brokerages in the Mountain West, we get to see first hand how ranchers are rapidly embracing new technologies. Today’s cowboys on the legacy properties we represent are blending tradition with cutting-edge technology to manage herds more efficiently, improve animal welfare, and boost profitability.

Snowpack provides mixed water supply outlook for ranchers in 2025
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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 »

Pre-runoff fishing from Colorado’s ranches can be very good
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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 »

How Did National Forest Land and Bureau of Land Management Land Become Public Land?
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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 »

Shed Antler Hunting Regulations in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Montana
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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 »

Seven tips for a successful spring calving season
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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 »

Mother’s Day caddis hatch headlines Colorado fly fishing
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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 »

Exploring Colorado Ranches: Your Guide to Finding Ranches for Sale in Colorado
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December 23, 2024

Exploring Colorado Ranches: Your Guide to Finding Ranches for Sale in Colorado

If you’re searching for a slice of the American West, few opportunities rival owning a ranch in Colorado. With its breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, unique lifestyle, and abundance of resort towns, Colorado offers some of the most coveted ranch properties in the country.

Colorado Landowner Tags Explained
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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.

What is Colorado’s Ranching For Wildlife Program?
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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.

How to enhance the curb appeal of your western ranch
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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 »

FIND A RANCH THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR PURSUITS

Discovering a property that checks all your boxes often starts with you looking at the wrong priorities. Our Ranch Discovery Matrix can help you identify the ranch you need that aligns with your lifetime dreams.

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We have over 30 years of experience throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana and New Mexico. We know these states well, including some “undiscovered” places. We are offering best hunting ranches for sale along with other premier properties
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