The IX Ranch is a legacy ranch – it is huge, has a long history of stable ownership and a respected reputation in reputation ranch country. Its central Montana location is 80 miles northeast of Great Falls and adjacent to the town of Big Sandy. The current owners are the second owners in the ranch’s 128-year history. This professionally managed operation runs a cattle herd of 4,300. They currently winter around 3,375 bred females, 120 3-year-and-younger bulls and ranch horses, together with 4,000 tons of winter feed. In the spring, around 650 of the previous years’ heifer calves will return to the ranch for breeding from a grow-lot near Billings. The operation covers over 126,305± acres, of which 59,889± is deeded and the majority of the balance being State grazing leases. It is well improved, with accommodations for a full crew including a manager, as well as comfortable quarters for guests. Besides its position as one of Montana’s great cattle ranches, the IX boasts large populations of elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, mountain lion, and five species of upland birds. It is also a scenic ranch boasting a diversity of habitat types from productive meadows to rolling hills which give way to steeper mountain country with scatterings of aspens and evergreens. For more Information: IX Ranch awarded National Best Animal Welfare Ranch (BQA) by National Cattlemen's Beef Association. <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21dNL4U8VSU" target="_blank"> Click here to view the video.</A> <A HREF="http://www.ixranch.com"/" target="_blank">IX Ranch Webpage</A> <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/IX-Ranch-Company-225238104186059"/" target="_blank">IX Ranch Facebook Page</A>

Offered for sale for the first time since 1944, the Historic Strand Ranch, nestled at the base of the Highwood Mountains of north central Montana, is comprised of 30,974± total acres of which 28,894± are deeded, 1,760 acres are State of Montana Lease and 320 acres are BLM Lease. The Ranch comfortably carries 1,100 head of mother cows. Five creeks, dozens of springs, ponds and developed water provide an abundant water resource for livestock and wildlife. Water developments have been strategically located throughout the Ranch providing numerous fresh water sources in each pasture. The water resources on the Ranch are unique and abundant for this region of the State. Cottonwood Creek runs through the length of the Ranch providing a classic western cottonwood-lined riparian corridor creating a rich wildlife habitat. Round Butte, a notable landmark in the region, is completely within the confines of the deeded acreage and provides an idyllic ecosystem for about 30 head of native mountain goats. The iconic Square Butte adjoins the Ranch on the northeast border. The timbered foothills of the Highwood Mountains and the lush riparian corridors harbor good populations of elk, deer and upland game birds including sharp-tail grouse and Hungarian partridge. Strand Ranch is a step back in time and provides privacy and solace in one of the best ranching and recreational areas the west has to offer. With over 30,000 blocked up-contiguous acres, Strand Ranch offers a unique opportunity to own one of the truly old-line family ranches of Montana.

First time on the market! • 13,299± deeded acres with 700 ± acres of highly productive irrigated hay land • Exceptional facilities and improvements including two historic and charming ranch homes, barns, outbuildings and corrals • Over 3 miles of Little Prickly Pear Creek frontage • Over 5 miles of Willow Creek frontage that flows past the historic Stone House • High quality elk, whitetail, mule deer, mountain lion and antelope hunting • Considerable water rights; Irrigation and stock • 325 acre irrigation pivot, wheel lines, flood and sub irrigation (Over 700 acres irrigated) • The ranch produces up to 2100 ton grass-alfalfa hay per year

Beartooth Ranch is one of Montana’s reputation ranches known and respected throughout Montana’s ranching community. Currently owned by the founder of Montana Silversmiths and previously owned by actor and director Mel Gibson, the ranch has had a grand history as one of the state’s largest purebred Angus operations under Mel Gibson and previously as one of the earliest adopters of embryo transplants in the purebred industry. Always known as the “Beartooth Ranch”, this 1,000 animal unit operating ranch consists of over 12,350 deeded acres and 1,000± acres of lease situated in the heart of the Stillwater River Valley just five miles southwest of Columbus. The center of the ranch lies in the valley floor and consists of hundreds of acres of productive irrigated meadows and four miles of protected riparian corridor along the Stillwater River punctuated by multiple small spring creeks that provide open water year-round. Adjacent to this rich central corridor, the ranch runs up through the breaks and pine foothills on both sides of the valley to offer huge expanses of lush, well-watered summer pastures and hundreds of acres of improved pastures. The wildlife and fisheries on this diverse ranch are extraordinary beginning with nearly four miles of “Blue Ribbon” quality trout fishing and moving to huge populations of mule and whitetail deer plus very good and improving elk numbers. Pheasants, waterfowl and upland birds are at home here as well and their numbers are only limited by judicious seeding of grain crops and predator control. Improvements include two comfortable homes, indoor riding arena, and complete shops, barns and other operating facilities – ideally set up for a 1,000 AU operation. In summary, this is a virtually all-deeded contiguous operating ranch in a prime location looking up at the dramatic Beartooth Mountains – Montana’s highest – offering, in addition, a complete package of recreational amenities from big game and birds to a quality fishery.

Just 29± miles north of Bozeman, the 3,731± acre Crazy Elk Ranch is nestled atop the Horseshoe Hills in a private mixed and mature Douglas fir forest with views stretching as far as the eye can see of Bozeman’s picturesque Gallatin Valley, the snowcapped Bridger Mountains, and the Missouri River Valley from Three Forks all the way to Canyon Ferry Lake. Crazy Elk Ranch features a stunning 9,690± SF eight-bedroom, nine-bathroom dream home designed by Locati Architects and built by Schlauch Bottcher Construction. The main home is situated at 6,300’ elevation, allowing for magnificent panoramic views from sunup to sundown. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the deck while watching the sunrise and wildlife come alive or a glass of wine in the in-ground hot tub as the sun slips below the mountains. This escape includes a rustic yet elegant 2,563± SF three-bedroom, three-bathroom guest home, perfectly sized barn for toys and gear, a cozy hunting cabin, and a modest ranch manager’s home. The striking improvements are only bested by the thousands of deeded acres to recreate on, already divided into 21 parcels. Located close to Bozeman’s international airport, Crazy Elk Ranch is offered turnkey and is move-in ready for the next owner to begin their Montana adventure.

The Hughes Mountain Ranch consists of 11,044 deeded acres against the Little Belt Mountains. The ranch is 97% deeded, beautiful and private yet accessible. The ranch is a functional cattle operation with 400 +/- acres of hay, well maintained pastures, and four sets of working corrals. A great variety of recreational opportunities parallel agriculture on the ranch neighboring the Lewis and Clark National Forest and Judith River Wildlife Management Area. Landmarks located on or adjacent such as Carr Coulee, Reed Hill, Woodhurst Mountain, and Mary’s Knoll reminds one of the rich history imprinted for generations. The all-encompassing views can be had while biking, trail running, hiking, hunting, and ranching, what a great way to work, live, and play. The Ranch is bountiful with premier habitat for big game with a strong elk presence the ranch harbors two residence elk herds growing through the winter. The combination of Hunting District’s, quality and quantity insures a successful Bull Hunt. Hunting elk in Montana has never been so accessible.

Miller Lake Ranch represents a unique opportunity to effectively own your own national park. This 10,000± acre alpine ranch includes the tops of two 10,000-foot-tall granite peaks and miles of the Continental Divide. Rock ridges loom 1,500 feet above the timber, lakes and creek of this dead-end mountain valley. Privacy is here in the extreme. Wolves, bears, elk, deer, sheep and moose all summer here. Cutthroat trout fill the creek and lake. Winter is deep in snow and pristine. Yet, for all its seclusion, the Miller Lake Ranch is located surprisingly close to airports, interstate, towns, hospitals and supplies.

The Montana Little Valley Ranch is a historic mountain ranch in western Montana. Located in the scenic Avon Valley, about 50± miles from Helena, the core of the ranch’s 12,750± deeded acres and 10,080± leased acres are comprised of mountain meadows and timbered hills along the west side of the valley. The majority of the ranch’s 10,080± leased acres reach higher elevations in the Garnet Range along the west side of the ranch. Strickland Creek and Davis Creek emerge in the Garnets, watering the ranch’s wildlife and livestock. With a resident elk herd that numbers several hundred during the fall season, Little Valley is a dream ranch for the sportsman. The ranch facilities are functional and updated, and good stewardship is further demonstrated by the condition of the range and timber resources.  

The Teigen Ranch has and unbelievable 13 miles of McDonald Creek running through it providing some of the finest bird hunting in Central Montana. The natural resources already in place provide the habitat for excellent bird hunting. A little fine tuning and the bird populations would be off the charts. Also not to be understated is the Big Game Hunting for Elk, Muleys, Whitetails, and Antelope. This is a well balanced and efficient cattle ranch with good water resources, well cared for pastures in good to excellent range condition, functional improvements, and good protection from the Ponderosa Pines and brushy coulees. The Ranch has over 10 miles of convenient highway with a beautiful back drop of McDonald Creek meadows and timbered ridges. This would make a superb Registered Cattle Ranch. This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finer cattle ranches in Central Montana with over a hundred years of history.

Parrot Creek Ranch, just 35 miles north of Billings, includes nearly 14,000 acres in a contiguous almost entirely deeded block of top quality timbered grazing land that offers exceptional habitat for trophy quality elk, deer and other wildlife. It hosts around 1,000 yearlings seasonally. They are carefully rotated through the ranch’s 14 fenced and well-watered pastures. Boasting 11 wells, 12 miles of pipeline and 12 live springs, it offers excellent water resources. Improvements include a 5-bedroom log lodge, a manager’s home and a full complement of outbuildings. The 220± acres of dryland and irrigated cropland offers a potential winter feed base for a year-round operation. Terrain is rolling to mountainous occupying some of the highest elevations in the Bull Mountains.