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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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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.

Investing in ranch real estate: A safe haven in uncertain times
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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 »

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 »

Unprecedented Demand Creates a Shortage of Western Ranches, Leaving Buyers Frustrated
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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 »

Scarcity of  ranch land offers both challenges and opportunities
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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 »

2025 Ranch Real Estate Review for Landowners
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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 »

Using a ranch broker for your 2025 ranch sale is vital
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December 27, 2024

Using a ranch broker for your 2025 ranch sale is vital

The market for ranches for sale is a unique and intricate real estate landscape. It requires specialized knowledge and expertise to navigate successfully. As 2025 approaches, the importance of an experienced ranch broker has never been greater. For sellers, the right broker can connect with potential investors from Day One. For investors, they can count… 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.

How do elk survive harsh western winters?
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December 16, 2024

How do elk survive harsh western winters?

Elk are well-adapted to survive harsh western winters through a combination of physical adaptations, behavior, and habitat use, which often includes migration to lower elevations on private ranches. Here’s how they manage:

The holidays are a great time to buy or sell a ranch
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December 3, 2024

The holidays are a great time to buy or sell a ranch

With seasonal festivities in full swing, investors might think it’s a good time to take a breath in the search for ranches for sale. Potential sellers, too, could consider this time of year to be less than ideal for ranch real estate transactions.  Well, both would be wrong. The holidays – and winter in particular… Read more »

Open your ranch for the holidays
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November 22, 2024

Open your ranch for the holidays

In the Rockies, the snow is already flying. And if you’re a ranch owner or an investor in the market for ranches for sale, your life is plenty busy right about now.  Between getting your ranch ready for winter or diving into the ranch real estate market looking for ranches for sale, you have a… Read more »

Insuring your ranch requires thought, attention
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November 14, 2024

Insuring your ranch requires thought, attention

Looking for ranches for sale? Don’t forget this important detail If you’re looking for ranches for sale in the West, you’ll need to consider several important details. Before you make a purchase, one of those details is insurance.  Insurance for farms and ranches is different from homeowners insurance. And, for some ranch owners, having one… 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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