Trophy Hunting Ranches for Sale in Colorado
North of the White River National Forest in Meeker lies one of the best big-game hunting ranches for sale in Colorado. Meeker ranch real estate is no stranger to hunters. It is home to some of the largest herds of elk and mule deer found anywhere in the world. Wildlife romp in the fresh mountain meadows. The White River rushes through northwestern Colorado. Hiking to mountain biking, riding horses to cross-country skiing are also favorite pastimes.
Six miles south of Meeker, 7100 acres of the beauteous LK Mountain Ranch are for sale. The well-watered ranch at 8000-foot elevations promises spectacular scenery all year round. It is thoughtfully protected with a perpetual conservation easement that allows for one division and three distinct building envelopes. Ask us about perfect sites for your hunting retreat and lodge or cattle operation. Mineral rights are intact. Price: $10 million.
Hunting
Hunting is a fantastic sport on LK Mountain Ranch. Spectacular herds of elk and mule deer roam the rolling terrain, weaving through pinion pine, aspen, gamble oak, sage, and dark timber. Bull elk average 280 to 300+ inches, some yielding 6X6 trophies. Mule deer bucks regularly reach 180 to 200+ inches. In addition, the ranch supports antelope, turkey, and black bear. Great trout fishing is a couple miles away.
The Colorado division of Parks & Wildlife awarded LK Mountain Ranch the 2012 Wildlife Landowners of the Year award. As participant in the prestigious Ranching for Wildlife program, LK Mountain Ranch receives permits for 20 elk tags and 10 buck tags annually. Note: The ranch in its entirety includes 13,000 acres; 7100 are currently for sale. This program also allows hunters three-month seasons on the ranch for each weapon.
Private Setting
The 7100-acre ranch forms a contiguous solid block. Surrounding large ranches provide LK Mountain Ranch with privacy and seclusion. Land on the north, west, and east borders are protected by conservation easements. The White River National Forest adjoins the trophy property on its southern border. Two county roads allow year-round access to this end of the road, private setting.
Improvements
The ranch is fully fenced and features trodden horseback trails. Improvements include a cabin, barn, owner’s residence, ranch house, outbuildings, corrals, equipment shop, and caretaker’s house. The property features live water, power, and phone.
Real Estate Companies – Large Ranches for Sale in Colorado
Request more information about LK Mountain Ranch in Meeker, CO. Contact Dave Harrigan or Hunter Harrigan at Harrigan Land Company at (800) 524-1818. Specializing in large ranch and recreational properties in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Utah.
