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 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.
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 »
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 »
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.
July 9, 2024
Finding the right ranch to meet your needs
There are lots of choices for investors searching for ranches for sale in the Mountain West. But every buyer is different. Each has different reasons for seeking ranch real estate. Some buyers are interested in big spreads and large cow-calf operations. Others have more nuanced goals, like finding a ranch with good hunting assets. Still... Read more »
May 25, 2024
High-water fishing tips for a Rocky Mountain spring
High water is a reality during a Rocky Mountain spring. Runoff starts in May and, in wet years, it can last through June. If you’re an avid angler and an investor looking for ranches for sale in the Rockies, you don’t have to let runoff spoil your spring fishing. While you’re out shopping for ranch real... Read more »
May 17, 2024
Cheyenne Frontier Days offers a glimpse of the Cowboy Way
They don’t call it the Cowboy State for nothing. For investors looking for ranches for sale in hopes of getting a taste of true Western life, look no further than Wyoming. And every summer, that unique way of life is on full display at the annual Cheyenne Frontier Days. The 10-day event, conducted this year... Read more »
May 10, 2024
The benefits of owning ranch property in Wyoming
Investors searching for ranches for sale in the Rockies would do well to consider buying property in Wyoming. The Cowboy State is home to some incredible ranch real estate opportunities. It’s also a very business-friendly state that makes land ownership less of a burden. How so? Of all the states in the West, only Alaska... Read more »
April 30, 2024
These five flies need to be in your fly box this spring
Spring fishing on fly fishing properties and ranches for sale in the Rockies can be really good. Or it can be an exercise in humility. It all depends, of course, on the water, and how much of it you’ll have to deal with. For ranch real estate owners, and investors looking for ranches for sale,... Read more »
March 12, 2024
How to get the most out of pre-runoff fishing in the Rockies
So Mother Nature has strung a few nice days together. It looks like winter just might not last forever. For ranch real estate owners, the itch to go fishing needs to be scratched. But, technically, it’s still winter. Should you approach a fishing trip like you’re prepping for a winter outing? Or should you switch... Read more »
February 13, 2024
Ranch real estate fencing isn’t just a livestock issue
At first blush, ranch real estate owners in the West may not consider fencing to be worrisome issue. But for many ranchers, including ranches for sale, fencing is a primary focus for several reasons. First, fences are vital to any swath of ranch property involving livestock. It’s a simple proposition when you consider things like... Read more »
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