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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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Premier Colorado Fishing Property For Sale – Broadacres Ranch
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April 27, 2023

Premier Colorado Fishing Property For Sale – Broadacres Ranch

Offered in two configurations of 600 acres and 241 acres, the fabled Broadacres Ranch is available for purchase.

Creative ways to fish your property during runoff
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May 10, 2023

Creative ways to fish your property during runoff

Fly fishing for trout during high water is doable, if you know what you’re doing.

How to tell if a ranch has good fly fishing
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April 24, 2023

How to tell if a ranch has good fly fishing

A ranch with a viable trout fishery can fetch top dollar among investors who love to fly fish.

The pros and cons of investing in a ranch vs. a farm
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February 8, 2023

The pros and cons of investing in a ranch vs. a farm

Know the difference between farms and ranches when you begin your search for investment acreage, and make sure you choose the right option for you. If you plan to run livestock, or use your land as a hunting and fishing retreat, you’ll want a ranch. If you wish to grow and market crops, you’re better… Read more »

Wildlife-friendly fencing: protecting your property and the environment
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January 7, 2023

Wildlife-friendly fencing: protecting your property and the environment

Ranch owners can improve the value of their rural property and keep one of their assets healthy and happy at the same time. How so? Consider fencing that reduces the chances of injury and death to wildlife, including important game animals, like elk, moose, deer and pronghorn.  And, yes, wildlife on a ranch is a… Read more »

Things to Remember when Winter Fly Fishing in Colorado
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December 28, 2021

Things to Remember when Winter Fly Fishing in Colorado

Let it snow! Even when the weather outside is frightful, winter fly fishing in Colorado can be delightful. It’s calm. It’s quiet. And it’s cold. So, what things do anglers need to remember? Essentials for personal survival and comfort, yes. Come prepared to be smarter than the fish in the river pools and experience the… Read more »

7 Ice Fishing Techniques: Changing Strategies to Surprise Cold Fish
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November 30, 2021

7 Ice Fishing Techniques: Changing Strategies to Surprise Cold Fish

Are you one of the rare folks who enjoy weekend ice fishing? Or do you give up as soon as nothing happens? Next time you find yourself becoming impatient with the catch, pull one of the following 7 tricks out of your sleeve. Surprise those fish with finely nuanced changes in strategy. Your ingenuity will… Read more »

Fishing Tips for Fishing in the Montana Backcountry
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July 7, 2021

Fishing Tips for Fishing in the Montana Backcountry

Usually, the cold, snowy winters gradually change into hot summers throughout the spring in Montana. This makes for world-class river fishing in the spring and summer months with the snow melt keeping the temperatures at an ideal temperature for the trophy trout commonly caught throughout the state.  However, some years Montana decides to skip the… Read more »

Ten Best Flies for Fishing Rocky Mountain Waters
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June 9, 2021

Ten Best Flies for Fishing Rocky Mountain Waters

The goal for any fisherman is to catch a fish on every river he or she fishes. While some just have more luck than others, each fisherman’s success depends heavily on the type of fly and bait they use. If you’re planning a fishing trip out West this season, we have put together a list… Read more »

Safety Tips & Tricks for Fly Fisherman
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May 21, 2021

Safety Tips & Tricks for Fly Fisherman

As peaceful as spending a day casting a line on the river may sound, there are always risks and precautions to take when planning any outdoor activity, and fly fishing is no exception. From deceptively quick currents, to unexpected weather, fly fishing is a pastime that requires some preparation and awareness from even the most… Read more »

Fish Away Leisure Time at Spectacular Western River Ranches
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February 8, 2019

Fish Away Leisure Time at Spectacular Western River Ranches

Fish Away Leisure Time at Spectacular Western River Ranches A spectacular fly fishing and hunting ranch could be in your future. Listen up if you envision yourself fishing the beautiful Western river ranches. Listen closer if you dream of owning a slice of river ranch real estate. Investment ranches could help your portfolio. Buy the… Read more »

Prep Time for Your 2019 Journey to Fly Fishing Properties
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January 10, 2019

Prep Time for Your 2019 Journey to Fly Fishing Properties

Prep Time for Your 2019 Journey to Fly Fishing Properties Fly fishing looks easy in the photographs, right? Do take some time to prepare for this year’s trip to fly fishing properties for sale in the Rocky Mountain’s mountains. Rusty anglers tend to forget to bring everything they need to make the journey relaxing. So,… Read more »

Buy River Ranches in the Rockies for the Zen of Fly Fishing
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February 19, 2018

Buy River Ranches in the Rockies for the Zen of Fly Fishing

Buy River Ranches in the Rockies for the Zen of Fly Fishing We can get you as close to Rocky Mountain waters as you would like to be. Ponder the beautiful river ranches in Colorado and Wyoming, or Utah or New Mexico. River ranches tend to invoke the inner angler. Who was it that called… Read more »

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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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