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.
October 11, 2024
Landowner elk tags in New Mexico explained
Are you curious how landowner elk tags in New Mexico are issued? Many of the hunting ranches we have for sale in New Mexico are enrolled in New Mexico’s landowner tag system for elk known as the Elk Private Land Use System or E-Plus. The state of New Mexico recognizes that private lands play a… Read more »
October 10, 2024
Five great fall streamer patterns
While a lot of investors looking for ranches for sale might think fall is a good time to look for hunting properties, now might offer some of the best fly fishing of the year. In October, the rivers and streams of the West, including those found flowing freely across ranch property, come to life. It’s… Read more »
September 26, 2024
How to find the right ranch manager
The ingredients for a productive and profitable ranch are fairly cut and dry. Ranch owners or investors likely understand what makes a good ranch work well. Everything must come together, from healthy herds and productive grazing lands, to dependable water sources and basic best practices to make a ranch tick. It’s easy to forget the need… Read more »
September 19, 2024
How to choose a fly rod for fishing on your ranch property
We’ve all been there, standing aimlessly in a fly shop before a display bristling with fly rods, wondering which one is the right one. For anglers who fly fish the rivers and streams of the West, finding the right fly rod might seem like a tough choice. And, for real estate buyers looking for the… Read more »
September 12, 2024
Conservation efforts can improve ranch value
Serious investors looking for ranch property for sale in the West understand the importance of conservation. Ranchlands are vital for soil and water conservation and offer important wildlife habitat. Large swaths of private land generally offer some of the most intact natural landscapes in the West. These landscapes are vital for everything from big-game herds… 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.
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.
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.
August 27, 2024
Today’s high cattle prices are great for ranch property values
Investors interested in western cattle ranches for sale first need to understand the dynamics of the cattle market today. Prices for steers and heifers are at record highs right now. While that’s great news for investors considering turnkey purchases, including livestock, looking to the future is important. If the prices make a steer and heifer… Read more »
August 22, 2024
Five terrestrial flies for late-summer fishing
If you’re a ranch owner or investor and you’re looking for fly fishing properties for sale, this is “the most wonderful time of the year.” Or, as those of us in fly-fishing circles call it, it’s “hopper time.” This is the time of year when, all over the West, trout streams are graced by the… Read more »
August 18, 2024
Investors looking for hunting ranches have some choices
Investors looking for hunting ranches for sale have some intriguing choices in the current market. But, with ranch real estate remaining a hot commodity, there’s no telling how long those choices will last. Western ranches that possess quality wildlife habitat also possess excellent value. Even smaller ranches with ready access to unlimited public lands acreage… Read more »
July 25, 2024
Help available to improve wildlife habitat on your ranch
For ranchers in the West, wildlife matters. Healthy wildlife habitat on western ranches can translate into a few good outcomes. First, good habitat can mean good hunting and fishing. Second, it can mean long-term income for ranchers who might lease hunting and fishing access to outfitters. Finally, some western ranches double as hunting and fishing… Read more »
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