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.
February 23, 2024
Winter is a busy season on a Rocky Mountain ranch
For investors looking for ranches for sale during the winter months, it appears that this is the slow time of the year for ranch real estate owners. But ranchers know better. Winter poses unique challenges to ranchers all across the West. It’s a time when lengthy “to do” lists finally get the attention they deserve.… Read more »
January 30, 2024
National Western Stock Show attendance illustrates interest in ranch life
This year’s annual National Western Stock Show in Denver attracted just shy of 700,000 visitors. Attendees came from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries to experience the show, even as temperatures for the event neared record lows. The take-away message for ranch real estate investors? Our Western heritage is strong. There’s worldwide interest… Read more »
October 17, 2023
How to get your ranch property ready for winter
We’ve enjoyed a typically gorgeous fall so far throughout the Rockies, but Mother Nature is fickle. Truth be told, we’re on winter’s doorstep, especially in high-elevation locales. It’s time to prepare your ranch real estate for the cold and snow that will be here before you know it. Here are several tasks that ranch real… Read more »
August 9, 2023
How to prepare your ranch for hunting season
Archery season is almost upon us, and for ranch owners who love to hunt and have significant acreage to make the pastime possible, it’s time to get the property prepared for the coming season. Putting in the needed effort now, before you or hunters you allow on your land take to field, can be the… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Colorado ranch owners can capitalize on quality fishing
Fishable water abounds on Colorado ranches. Properties that possess quality trout waters, either in the form of free-flowing streams or even large, fabled rivers, enjoy added value thanks to the fishing these waters provide. First, intact and fishable rivers and streams likely means that overall habitat on the ranch property is in good shape. This… Read more »
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.
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.
March 13, 2023
Four ways you can be taxed on the sale of your ranch
Yup, it’s tax season. If you sold your ranch in 2022, now’s the time to work with your tax advisor to help you preserve as much of your sales proceeds as possible and avoid steep tax penalties when you file with the IRS. And there’s some good news — there are several perfectly legal and… Read more »
March 7, 2023
Three things buyers need to know about grazing permits
Buying ranch property can be a complex endeavor. Prospective investors must consider a number of factors before making a purchasing decision. Water access, grazable acreage, the health of the property’s wildlife habitat, the condition of the property’s improvements … everything deserves a keen eye. For investors considering ranch property that comes with a public lands… Read more »
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 »
January 23, 2023
Five ways to keep your herds healthier and happier this winter
Winter in the Rockies can be absolutely beautiful. But for livestock, winter is when they’re most susceptible to everything from predators to illness. For ranch owners who run livestock, it’s important to pay extra attention to their animals. Livestock care is not as difficult as many think. Ranchers simply need to employ some common-sense management… Read more »
January 17, 2023
The importance of proper ranch maintenance
Ranchers seeking to protect the value of their property are aces at simple maintenance. For many ranch owners, ranch maintenance is part of their daily ranch management routine, right up there with caring for livestock, doing their books and taking care of their families. A properly maintained ranch is going to hold its value. And,… Read more »
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