LEGENDARY FISHING, HUNTING and LARGE-SCALE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
One of the most historically-significant land and cattle empires in the Rocky Mountain West, Climbing Arrow Ranch consists of approximately 79,582 acres, of which about 73,180 are deeded. CA Ranch has a long, storied history of agricultural production, with a cow herd of nearly 2,000 commercial Black Angus cattle and productive irrigated hay meadows along the famed Madison River.

Teeming with German browns, cutthroat and rainbow trout, fly fishing on the CA is legendary. The pristine trout waters of the North Fork, Middle Fork and the main channel of Sixteenmile Creek serpentine through the Francis Unit for over 17 miles, and nearly 3.5 miles of the acclaimed Madison River form the western edge of the Valley Unit, creating a private fishing experience like no other in Montana.

World-renowned elk hunting exists on the Francis Unit which is home to an elk herd of 900 to 1,500, and attracts dozens of magnum bulls scoring in the 350 to 370 class with larger bulls harvested in the 390 range.

Held in the same family for the past 62 years, ranches of this scope--with large-scale agricultural production, unrivaled big-game hunting and private fishing waters, in one of the most desirable locales in Rocky Mountains--are peerless in todays western land market.

The Dome Mountain Ranch is one of the most famous ranches in Montana, and deservedly so. The ranch is set beautifully amid the wild country of southern Paradise Valley, south of Livingston and just north of Yellowstone Park. The ranch comprises approximately 5,329 deeded acres (plus an additional 470 leased State acres and 508 leased BLM acres). Dome Mountain Ranch is bordered on one side by 4.5 miles of the Yellowstone River, providing some of the finest wild trout fishing in the world. The ranch borders public National Forest Service land, contiguous with the 932,000 acres Absaroka/Beartooth Wilderness. The Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness borders Yellowstone National Park. Known as the Great Yellowstone Ecosystem, this block of public land extends south beyond Jackson, Wyoming, encompassing an estimated twenty million acres of some of the worlds most beautiful and wild country.

The ranch is stunning, with views over the Yellowstone River Valley and the Gallatin Range to the West, south to the borders of Yellowstone National Park, north over the length of the Yellowstone River to Livingston, MT, and East to the peaks of the Absaroka Range. The land transitions through three ecosystems from the river bottom riparian area to the Absaroka Mountain Ranges forested mountains. There are also three lakes on Dome Mountain Ranch, the 25 acre Thelma Lake, the 6 acre Vanessas Lake, and a 6 acre alpine lake. The ranch is well improved with a beautiful log home and guest homes and the Dome Mountain Guest Ranch structures along the river.

Dome Mountain Ranch and its outfitting and guest ranch business have been featured on The Travel Channel, The Outdoor Network, Reel Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World TV, Rocky Boots, Elk Country Journal, Cabelas Outdoor Adventures, and other nationally televised programs; as well as been featured in Outdoor Life, Fly Fisher, Trout Magazine, Bugle Magazine (the official publication of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation) and others. See the ranches website: Dome Mountain Ranch

Dome Mountain Ranch is most famous for the prolific wildlife that roams its timbered draws and open parks and the amazing trout fishery flowing past in the waters of the Yellowstone River and the private lakes within the ranch. At times, the elk herd seems everywhere as trophy bulls, calves, and cows appear from every aspen grove as the late afternoon sun creates long shadows. The trout fishing can be as good as it gets with big rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout ready to inhale your dry fly.

The new owner may choose to discontinue the commercial aspect of the ranch and enjoy the privacy the ranch provides or continue the lodge and guest ranch endeavors. It is entirely up to the new owner and their goals and desires for the ranch.

Known as the Land of 10,000 Haystacks, the Upper Big Hole Valley is quietly famous for its quality hay, incredible scenery, and small-town charm. Fay Ranches is honored to bring to market one of the finest ranches in this beautiful valley. The Arrow Ranch is one of the most productive ranches in the Upper Big Hole Valley, both recreationally and agriculturally. This is not just hyperbole. The Upper Big Hole, specifically the Arrow Ranch, is where everything is measured in the thousands, as in tons of hay, trout, and elk.

The Arrow Ranch, located in Montana's Southwest corner, comprises 14,982 acres within its boundaries (12,963 acres is held in a Conservation Easement with the Nature Conservancy). The ranch is well blocked, and there are 2,019 deeded acres for the next owner to place into a conservation easement if they choose.

The acreage is a combination of flood irrigated meadows, prairie habitat with large grassy and sagebrush-covered hills, streambeds dotted with cottonwood trees, buckbrush, and willows, and transition areas covered with evergreen and aspen trees. With over 15+ miles of live tributary streams and 10.25 miles of boundary adjoining forest service, the Arrow Ranch is not only a best-in-class agricultural operation. Still, it provides a dynamic habitat for a world-class offering of wildlife, including large herds of elk that can be counted in the thousands.

The Arrow Ranch offers an opportunity for a fortunate land investor to embark on a special adventure that provides security and safety for their family, as well as a lifetime of enjoyment.

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.

Elk Ridge Ranch is an extremely private mountain ranch with exceptional wildlife resources, incredible panoramic views, excellent summer grazing and close proximity to all of the amenities in Bozeman, Livingston and Yellowstone National Park. There are three resident herds of elk that utilize the Ranch, providing unparalleled elk hunting for big bulls during both archery and rifle seasons. The Ranch encompasses 13,414 deeded acres that are a mix of native pasture, riparian bottoms and timbered slopes. The Ranch includes 1,600 State of Montana acres and 320 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for 1,920 leased acres making a 15,334 total acre Ranch.

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 Bozemans 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 managers home. The striking improvements are only bested by the thousands of deeded acres to recreate on, already divided into 21 parcels. Located close to Bozemans 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 Marys 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 Districts, quality and quantity insures a successful Bull Hunt. Hunting elk in Montana has never been so accessible.

The Double AA River Ranch is one of the most spectacular ranches to come to market in the esteemed Paradise Valley. While there are many beautiful recreational ranches in Montana, few inspire with such majestic beauty and tranquility as the Double AA. Graced with 1,225 acres and a long stretch of the Yellowstone River, the ranch offers world-class trout fishing for 2.6 miles, a robust wildlife habitat and scenic vistas of the Absaroka-Beartooth and Gallatin mountains. The Double AA is also a working cattle ranch with lush irrigated hay fields and abundant grazing land. A flexible conservation easement with MTLR allowing for additional residences, guest ranching, B&B and eco-tourism has been placed on the property to ensure responsibly managed private land as well as the protection of its agriculture heritage and fish & wildlife habitat. The Double AA Ranch presents a timely investment and excellent opportunity to own one of the finest river ranches in Livingston Montana.

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 ranchs 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 Montanas 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.

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Beartooth Ranch is one of Montanas reputation ranches known and respected throughout Montanas 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 states 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 Montanas highest offering, in addition, a complete package of recreational amenities from big game and birds to a quality fishery.