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.
January 7, 2026
2025 Ranch Market Update: Tight Supply, Unshaken Demand — and What We Expect in 2026
If we had to summarize the 2025 western ranch market in a single sentence, it would be this: top-quality properties remain scarce, and buyer demand remains strong. As we close out 2025 and look toward 2026, the market continues to be shaped by two defining factors—year three of very limited, top-tier inventory and exceptionally strong demand for A-Class recreational ranch properties.
November 21, 2025
The 2025 Ranch Real Estate Boom: Why Western Land Buyers Trust Harrigan Land Company
Demand for Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, and Montana ranches is rising fast—and no one connects serious buyers with elite Western ranch properties better than Harrigan Land Company.
October 30, 2025
1031 Exchanges Are Powering Today’s Ranch Real Estate Market
Across the American West, ranch real estate continues to capture the attention of investors seeking both lifestyle and long-term value. In today’s market, one trend stands out more than any other: the overwhelming majority of ranches for sale involve a 1031 exchange for at least one of the parties.
October 7, 2025
Fourth Quarter Surge: Colorado Ranches for Sale & Wyoming Ranch Real Estate | Harrigan Land Company
As the days grow shorter and the first frosts settle across the high plains and mountain valleys, the ranch real estate market begins to heat up. While many people think spring and summer are the only busy seasons, fall and early winter are often among the most active periods for ranches for sale.
September 4, 2025
Archery Elk Hunting Gear Guide – 2025
Here is a gear guide highlighting what Harrigan Land Company is using during the 2025 archery elk season. From boots to optics, every piece of gear has been selected to give hunters the best chance of success in the backcountry.
July 7, 2025
Discover Wyoming Ranches for Sale with Harrigan Land Company: Your Gateway to the Cowboy State
At Harrigan Land Company, we specialize in helping buyers find premier ranches in the rugged and beautiful landscapes of Wyoming. Whether you’re dreaming of a working cattle ranch, a recreational hunting property, or a mountain retreat, Wyoming offers unmatched opportunities, and Harrigan Land Company is here to guide you every step of the way.
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.
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 »
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 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 »
October 30, 2024
How can the Western Solar Plan impact western ranches?
The Western Solar Plan, initiated by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM), represents a landmark strategy to promote responsible large-scale solar energy development on public lands in six southwestern states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Launched in 2012 and formalized through the Western Solar Plan Record of Decision, this… Read more »
September 9, 2024
Does Wyoming offer landowner big game tags?
In Wyoming, landowner big game tags are offered by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to qualifying Wyoming hunting ranches. These licenses are generally non-transferable, unit wide tags, that can be used by the landowner, or their immediate family.
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