Grand Canyon Lands Withdrawn from New Claims
February 1, 2012 by Eric OKeefe
Filed under Arizona, Eric OKeefe, Feature, Minerals, Public Land, Southwest
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced his decision to protect more than 1 million acres of federal lands surrounding the Grand Canyon and its vital watershed from additional uranium and other hardrock mining for the next 20 years. The Public Land Order to withdraw this acreage for 20 years from new mining claims and sites under the 1872 Mining Law is authorized by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.
The withdrawn area includes 355,874 acres of U.S. Forest Service land on the Kaibab National Forest; 626,678 acres of Bureau of Land Management lands; and 23,993 acres of split estate—where surface lands are held by other owners while subsurface minerals are owned by the federal government.
Read the Interior Department press release here.
For Sale: Cropland in Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas
January 31, 2012 by Land Report Editors
Filed under Agriculture, Colorado, Farming, Feature, Field Reporters, Kansas, Midwest
Spanning two states, Hudye Farm is the largest dryland and irrigated farm ever to be offered for sale in eastern Colorado and western Kansas.
Assembled over the past ten years, this ranch includes 17,741 acres of high quality farmlands with excellent production history, topography, soils and water conditions. Located in the top grain growing region of this area, the crops grown are primarily corn and wheat.
According to broker Bart Miller of Mason & Morse Ranch Company, this farm presents “a unique opportunity for somebody to come in—whether some local farmers or a large investor or two—to basically put themselves on the map with a 17,000-plus acre farm. Strong cash flow, strong tenants—it’s a great property.” Click here to hear a radio interview with Bart Miller about this amazing farm.*
The Hudye Farm is listed with Mason & Morse Ranch Company for $49 million. For more information, contact Bart Miller at (970) 928-7100.
*Interview provided by Brownfield Radio Network.
2011 Land Report 100: David Murdock
January 24, 2012 by Land Report Editors
Filed under 2011 Fall, California, Feature, Field Reporters, Hawaii
No. 40 David Murdock
238,138 acres
Self-made billionaire David Murdock’s privately owned Castle & Cooke owns 98 percent the Hawaiian island of Lanai, and his Dole Food Company owns significant acreage on the island of Oahu. He has additional farms, orchards, and a ranch in California to round out his portfolio. The 88-year-old reportedly does an hour of exercise daily and maintains a strict diet. He has donated more than $500 million to fund scientific research on diet, nutrition, and health.
Land Report January 2012 Newsletter
January 20, 2012 by Land Report Editors
Filed under Agriculture, California, Conservation, Farming, Hunting, Iowa, Land Report Top 10, Minerals, Montana, Newsletter, Pacific, Public Land, Recreation, Texas, Water, West
Here’s a great way to start your year: the January edition of The Land Report newsletter.
This issue is chock full of stories and links to essential resources, including the Winter 2011 issue of The Land Report and of course January’s Land Report Top Ten.
As you might imagine, December wrapped up with a slew of end-of-the-year closings, and several key ones are detailed in the January newsletter, including the sale of Montana’s Horse Ranch and the sealed-bid auction of the Robert Mondavi Estate in Napa.
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Land Report Top 10: Flying Dog Ranch
January 19, 2012 by Land Report Editors
Filed under Colorado, Feature, Field Reporters
Nestled into the pastoral Woody Creek, Flying Dog Ranch is one of the last remaining original ranches in the Aspen area.
Comprised of four parcels totaling 245 acres, the backyard of Flying Dog Ranch is the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest, which provides countless riding and hiking possibilities, along with ample hunting opportunities for deer and elk. Featuring excellent views south of the property to the distant mountain ranges, this ranch is an idyllic setting to hitch up horses in the existing stable near Woody Creek Road.
Available for the first time after nearly 40 year, other property highlights include water rights, miles of private trails and roads, multiple barns, fields, a historic homesteader’s cabin, a straw bale house, and freestanding living structures.
Flying Dog Ranch is listed with Morris & Fyrwald Sotheby’s International Realty.
Click here to see the full list of Land Report’s Top Ten priciest properties.
For Sale: Northern California Recreational Ranches
January 12, 2012 by Land Report Editors
Filed under California, Feature, Field Reporters, Pacific, Recreation, Water
World Class Hunting and Ranching in Mendocino County, California
Located at the southern end of the scenic Round Valley, the historical Hop and Barley Ranch (pictured above) features fertile farm land on the valley floor, beautiful lush forests and meadows in a mountain-like setting, with rolling grasslands and a mile-and-a-half river frontage.
At 6,420± acres, this legacy ranch is teaming with an array of wildlife, from trophy blacktail deer, Tule elk, and cougars to pigs, bears, quail, turkey and dove.
Well-rounded improvements complement the ranch built of redwood siding with corrugated metal roofing for the classic rustic ranch look, reminiscent of a John Wayne movie. A ranch of this size and diversity is a rare find and only a four-hour drive from the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Available for $14 million, this property is listed with The Chickering Company. For more information, contact Terry Hundemer at (503) 265-5774 or at ranches@chickeringco.com.
Spring Creek Ranch in Fall River Mills, California
Located near the Fall River Valley in California, Spring Creek Ranch is one of America’s finest trophy trout ranches.
At 1,346± acres, this ranch is one of the best fly-fishing ranches with private fishing water on the headwaters of the most prolific spring creek wild rainbow trout fishery in the country, with the average catch in the 3-6 pound range. This ranch also fronts a second spring creek, Lava Creek, as well as frontage on the world renowned Fall River and is home to abundant migratory waterfowl including ducks, geese, pelicans, egrets, herons and swans.
Spring Creek Ranch is a true wildlife refuge in a beautiful mountain area featuring stunning views of Mount Shasta to the north.
This property is listed for $12 million. For more information, contact Terry Hundemer at (503) 265-5774 or at ranches@chickeringco.com.
South Battle Creek Ranches in Mt. Lassen Foothills, California
The Oasis Springs Lodge and the Rocky Springs Ranch, collectively known as the South Battle Creek Ranches, are a quintessential sportsman’s paradise.
Oasis Springs Lodge
Situated near the small foothill community of Payne Creek, the Oasis Springs Lodge overlooks a private crystal clear trophy-trout stream on the lower flanks of Mount Lassen.
Encompassing over 1,100 acres of range-land and meadows interspersed with blue oak woodlands, this ranch is punctuated by fresh water springs, ferns, alders and willows along the South Fork of Battle Creek. A true fly-fisherman’s oasis, the Oasis Springs Lodge boasts some of the most productive fly-fishing streams in California.
Surrounded by some of the richest wildlife habitat in the Western states, it’s common to observe one of the state’s largest migratory deer herds traveling through the area. Other wildlife includes bears, mountain lions, eagles, hawks, quail, dove and wild turkey.
Rocky Springs Ranch
Located in the Mount Lassen foothills of northern California, Rocky Springs Ranch features world-class deer, dove and quail hunting, plus amazing trout fishing.
With nearly 3,000 acres of rolling meadows and blue oak woodlands, this ranch is home to one of the largest migratory deer herds in the state and also provides prime habitat for dove, quail, and wild turkey.
Panoramic views of Mount Lassen to the east and the adjoining ranches and the Sacramento River Valley below can be enjoyed from most areas of the ranch.
Totaling 4,137± acres, these two ranches can be purchased together for $9.39 million (The ranches are each owned by separate entities and are also available separately for $4.895 million and $4.495 million, respectively). Contact Terry Hundemer with The Chickering Company at (503) 265-5774 or at ranches@chickeringco.com for more information.
Vistas: Montana’s Broken O Ranch
January 10, 2012 by Land Report Editors
Filed under Cattle, Farming, Feature, Field Reporters, Hunting, Montana
Located just east of the stunning Rocky Mountain Front in Augusta, Montana, the Broken O Ranch is considered to be one of the Rocky Mountain West’s most grand and significant ranches.
At 123,000 acres, this ranch has been in the making for the past 20 years. With its expansive cattle and farming operation, this ranch currently carries 3,500 mother cows plus 800 replacement heifers and 200 range bulls. The Broken O Ranch also contains Montana’s largest block of irrigated land, approximately 13,000 acres, and has historically averaged 25,000 tons of alfalfa hay and 700,000 bushels of small grain crops annually.
The Broken O Ranch also features outstanding recreational opportunities, including exceptional brown and rainbow fishing plus antelope, whitetail and mule deer hunting.
According to broker Mike Swan of Bates Sanders Swan Land Company, “The Broken O Ranch is one of the Rocky Mountain West’s most significant holdings to come on the Western real estate market in decades.”
Broken O Ranch is listed with Bates Sanders Swan Land Company for $132,500,000. For more information, contact Mike Swan at (406) 522-7342 or mike@bateslandco.com.
Land Report Top 10: Dana Ranch
January 9, 2012 by Land Report Editors
Filed under Field Reporters, Montana
Encompassing almost the entire Hound Creek Valley, Dana Ranch in Cascade, Montana is considered by many to be the finest combination cattle and recreational ranch in the Rocky Mountain West.
At 59,000± acres, this ranch features an incredibly rich environment that includes strong grasses and an amazing diversity of terrain and habitats. Supporting approximately 3,000 head of cattle, this ranch is also home to huge elk herds and substantial populations of mule deer, whitetail deer and antelope. Additionally, with over 18 miles of “Blue Ribbon” quality fisheries, this property includes extensive upland bird, water fowl, and pheasant habitat.
With only two distinguished owners in nearly 100 years and an unmatched record of profitability, Dana Ranch is true “Legacy Ranch.” According to broker Dave Johnson with Hall and Hall, Dana Ranch “combines the very best features of an outstanding operating ranch with the aesthetic qualities, wildlife and fisheries resources of a more recreationally oriented ranch.”
Dana Ranch is listed with Hall and Hall. For more information, contact Dave Johnson at (406) 587-3090 or davej@hallandhall.com.
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Land Report Top 10: Rockpile Ranch
January 6, 2012 by Land Report Editors
Filed under Feature, Field Reporters, Southwest, Texas
Situated along the scenic loop in the Davis Mountains in West Texas lies Rockpile Ranch, which was named for the massive geologic formations located at the entrance of the ranch.
Comprised of 55,374 acres, this historic ranching operation represents some of the best cow/calf range in the West Texas cow-country. This ranch features some of the most spectacular scenery in West Texas, ranging from rugged interior mountain crags and slopes to expansive rolling grasslands between picturesque high peaks within Rockpile’s boundaries. There is also a very large, spring-fed canyon that nurtures some of the most remarkable old-growth wild black cherry and rare Texas madrone groves in Texas on this ranch.
The mature pine, alligator juniper, and large native oak woodlands on this property create an exceptional habitat for wildlife, including a diverse resident bird population and several migratory bird species during the spring and fall seasons. The dense grasslands provide excellent habitat for an extensive wildlife population, from Texas mule deer, pronghorn and white tail deer to hogs, grey fox and javelin.
Available for only the third time in over a century, this historic ranch is listed with King Land and Water. For more information, contact James King at (432) 426-2024 or via email at james@kinglandwater.com.
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Sold! Montana’s Historic Horse Ranch
January 5, 2012 by Land Report Editors
Filed under Cattle, Feature, Field Reporters, Montana, West
Nestled in the rolling hills of Central Montana, the historic Horse Ranch sold in December 2011. According to listing broker Mike Swan of Bates Sanders Swan Land Company, the ranch is “a rare combination of privacy, beauty, and scale in a contiguous block of deeded acreage that is very difficult to find in today’s western land market.”
Ryan Flair of Fay Ranches represented the buyer. The initial owners, a prominent Fergus County family, began assembling this magnificent property in the 1880s to supply remount horses for the U.S. Cavalry. The new—and only the third—owner of the Horse Ranch looks forward to continuing the land stewardship of these two preceding Western pioneers.
Comprised of 25,323± acres, this ranch contains sufficient hay meadows and summer pasture to comfortably run 700 to 750 head of brood cows on a year-round basis plus a full complement of heifers and bulls. The deep timbered draws and grassy plateaus on this property also provide prime habitat for the resident elk herds, trophy mule deer, antelope, wild turkey and upland game birds, including sharp-tailed grouse, pheasant and sage grouse.
Financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.
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