Elite Ranches
Owning a ranch in the breathtaking state of Colorado may feel like a dream as tall as the Rocky Mountains. However, what if we told you buying your own Colorado hunting ranch, cattle ranch, horse property, or fly fishing property in Colorado might be easier and more attainable than you think? Ranches for sale in Colorado can offer diverse landscapes of arid deserts, massive canyonlands, lush river corridors, and towering snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Many Colorado ranches are also close to world-class ski resorts, entertainment, and fine dining.

June 30, 2025
Discover Premier Colorado Ranches for Sale with Harrigan Land Company
Looking to own a slice of the Rockies? Whether you’re drawn to trophy elk hunts or casting lines into private streams, Colorado ranches for sale offer an unmatched blend of outdoor adventure, investment value, and tranquil beauty. With Harrigan Land Company guiding the way, your dream ranch is within reach.

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.

May 9, 2025
Can your ranch trout stream be a trophy fishing destination?
Thinking about turning your ranch property and your on-site ranch trout stream into a destination fishery for anglers willing to pay top dollar to fish uncrowded, private water? It’s definitely doable with some smart moves. First things first, take a good hard look at what you’ve got. If you’ve got a legit stretch of private... Read more »

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 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 »

February 26, 2025
The Cowboy Culture and its impact on ranch real estate
The cowboy culture has long been a part of the American tapestry, and it continues to play a significant role in the West’s ranch real estate market. Ranches and other properties with a cowboy lifestyle appeal are in high demand. And ranches for sale with that western lifestyle appeal are commanding impressive prices. There are... Read more »

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.

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 »

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 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 »
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