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.
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:
December 11, 2024
Winter fly fishing on Rocky Mountain ranches
While summer generally offers more access to anglers when it comes to fly fishing, it also means that crowds of tourists and other anglers are out there, too. Winter, on the other hand, offers a unique opportunity for fly fishing enthusiasts: a serene, solitary experience on private ranches. If you’re looking for ranches for sale,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
November 8, 2024
Five essentials for archery elk hunting success
Archery elk hunting is the ultimate western outdoor experience. I still remember the excitement and mystery of hearing my first elk bugle in the mountains of Colorado as a young boy. That eerie bugle hooked me into a lifetime pursuit of the mighty Rocky Mountain elk. Archery elk hunting is a skill that takes practice, persistence, instinct, and often luck. Here are what I believe are five essentials for bowhunting success:
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 »
October 30, 2024
There’s help for ranchers dealing with wildfires
Wildfires can be devastating to ranches and their owners. And, for investors looking for ranches for sale in the West, wildfires can be a cause for concern. But both owners and investors have a suite of programs available that can help with both prevention and recovery. So, while wildfire should always be a top-of-mind issue… Read more »
October 22, 2024
What does the presidential election mean for land values?
As were just weeks away from the 2024 presidential election, many buyers and sellers are wondering what impacts the election will have on ranches for sale in the American West? Presidential elections can influence land and ranch values in several ways, though the impact often depends on broader economic policies, the administration’s priorities, and market… Read more »
October 21, 2024
Are you ready for rifle season?
For hunters who might also be in the market for hunting ranches for sale in the West, you’re on the cusp of rifle season. Your chances for success this season will depend on your preparation. If you’ve put in the time this fall and know the landscape you’ll be hunting, you’re likely better off than… Read more »
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 »
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