Bill Vacek

$400,000

37.31 Acres

Lander, Wyoming, 82520

This 35 acre parcel is a blank pallet for a luxury building site. It features a pond and shared access to a water well, while being only minutes from Lander. Land Electricity brought to property.

$265,000

35.82 Acres

Lander, Wyoming, 82520

This 36 acre parcel is just minutes from Lander and is a blank template for a residential estate. Call for a showing today!Recreation Rural acreage with a country feel.

$295,000

36.62 Acres

Lander, Wyoming, 82520

This 36 acre parcel is just minutes from Lander and is an open template for a residential estate. Call for a showing today!Land Electricity brought to property.Recreation Rural acreage with a country feel.

$325,000

39.11 Acres

Lander, Wyoming, 82520

This 39 acre parcel is just minutes from Lander and is a blank template for a residential estate. Call for a showing today!Land Electricity brought to property.Recreation Rural acreage with a country feel.

$16,995,000

6,713 Acres

Greybull, Wyoming, 82441

The Bighorn Mountain Ranch is an excellent piece of high country heaven with excellent views, wildlife and privacy. This 6,713 +/- acre mountain ranch consists of excellent cabins and lodges, rolling grass-covered hills and meadows that are cut by deep tree-covered canyons and game filled bluffs. Land The vast ranch is completely surrounded by BLM and National Forest lands of Bighorn Mountain Range, which typically gives public access into sensitive areas of ranches.  However, this is not the case on this offering.  In fact, the deeded land protects and controls most access to all of approximately 30,000 acres.  With control of so many acres, this ranch definitely lives BIG!  This ranch location, just 80 miles from Sheridan and 80 miles from Cody, gives the property access to the outside world.  Locally, the town of Greybull offers all services and a good 7,000 foot runway at the local airport.  For the air enthusiast and possibly the pilot, there has been two heated helicopter pads installed for year around access at the ranch, which is just a short 10-minute flight via helicopter from Greybull.  Shell, Wyoming is just below the ranch, and it offers some services and basic provisions as well. Known for the abundance of fossil shells located in the area, nearby exposed formations such as the Cloverly Formation and the Morrison Formation have yielded numerous fossils of dinosaurs and other animals.  The terrain is what makes Bighorn Mountain Ranch so special.  Rolling hillsides covered with excellent grass for both stock and wildlife make the bedding areas in the canyons and the trees even better.   It is estimated that around 3,500 elk travel this region, and between 1,500 and 2,000 elk use the ranch and its adjoining public land frequently.  Improvements The Lodge at Bald Ridge is a very well constructed log home that overlooks a nice pond and over 100 miles of endless views including the deep canyon carrying White Creek.  The improvements at Bald Ridge consist of a 5-bedroom, 4-bath log home with commercial kitchen, dining room, relaxing living area, wrap-around deck, large wood burning fireplace and beautiful setting.  Next door to the lodge is a the cookhouse cabin which has an excellent commercial kitchen and a beautiful deck with views, plus sleeping quarters for two.  There is also an outdoor cooking area with a great firepit and grills.  The property also has three cabins that sleep 4-6 with full baths and good privacy and views.  The lodge at Bald Ridge and these other improvements are affectionately called the “Upper Hideout”.  The Snowshoe Lodge and Cabins is another complete set of great improvements on the ranch with a main lodge and three smaller cabins.  The main lodge is a three-bedroom structure with three baths and offers all the amenities of home.  A very well appointed home with a custom kitchen and excellent appliances and great room with dining area lead out onto a view of the forest and a beautiful valley.  The three-story log structure includes wet bar in the basement and excellent bedrooms and baths.  Adjoining the lodge on the lower level is a walk-in sauna for guests to enjoy year around.  The three other small log cabins sleep 2-4 and are very well equipped with baths and small kitchen areas.  The Snowshoe Lodge and cabin area also has an excellent garage for auto and ATV storage, along with a walk-in cooler for big game care after harvesting an animal.  This set of facilities is “just right” in the wild of Wyoming.  Power and luxury with peace and solitude!  And last but not least for improvements is the “Cow Camp” cabin, a quintessential Wyoming homestead. Situated on a south-facing slope, the cabin includes a piped-in spring fed water source, a fenced corral and pens used for horses and cattle.  The cabin has power ran to it and has been restored for all weather use.  It is just something you have to see to believe! Recreation Among other species, elk hunting is incredible on this variable terrain property. Past owners leased the hunting to a professional outfitter and the emphasis on this hunting is for management and quality.  They pay a great amount of respect to how it is hunted to ensure the animals “feel safe”.  Our team witnessed this while on the ranch the past couple of visits. The hunting method and the terrain suits many hunting abilities as they set up and wait for the animals to come out in the morning and evening from the dense bedding cover of the tree filled canyons.  The ranch is located in Wyoming Game Hunting Unit 41 and tags for all species can be applied for during specific seasons.  White Creek runs through the ranch, offering excellent small trout fishing with beautiful Brook Trout. Shell Creek on the northern border of the ranch is accessed at the ranch entry and offers trophy trout fishing on public land.  This area of Wyoming is home to some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing anywhere.The ranch is also home to good Mule Deer, Sage Grouse, Blue Grouse and some Huns. The lower country in the Shell Valley is also home to many different species of wildlife giving diversity seldom seen anywhere.  Pheasants, Chukar, Huns, Turkey, White-tailed deer and antelope to name just a few.Agriculture  The land and wildlife management from the previous owners include, but are not limited to the following: light intensity grazing, moving cattle out of elk areas prior to season, development of a world class water system with pipes and tanks, and the building and upkeep of excellent improvements. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources Starting from an adjudicated spring, with over 20 miles of buried pipe and numerous ponds, the ranch’s water system has a great amount of infrastructure and allows for delivery of water to pastures and areas on the ranch as needed.  It also provides for several tanks and good wildlife water and has greatly increased the overall capacity on the property for both wildlife and cattle.  You will have to see it to believe it, it is truly an excellent and critical resource.  History Started by the Flitner family in 1906 on a homestead known as Cow Camp, the Bighorn Mountain Ranch has grown over the last 100 years, adding surrounding acreage and encompassing over 20 square miles. Decades full of cattle drives, wildlife management efforts, new construction, recreational memories and hundreds of untold stories lie within the boundaries of this ranch. 

$12,000,000

4,520 Acres

Cody, Wyoming, 82520

This beautiful ranch is approximately 8 miles from downtown Cody, Wyoming. It includes thousands of acres, beautiful lakes, open range and is in close proximity to Yellowstone National Park.Recreation Consistent stocking and management have made this a world class fishery.  Activities on the resort include guided fishing, pheasant/chukar hunting, horse trails for riding, geology and photography tours in the Rim Rocks.  Recreational lake actives are also available, including fishing, boating, skiing and more.  Nestled around the lake lie the improvements with plenty of room for expansion and development.  The opportunities are endless.Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources The lake on the property consists of approximately 100 acres of surface water.Location Access to Cody, Wyoming is convenient via Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD.)  This airport is located 15 minutes from the ranch and is open year round. The runway, which is 8,268′ x 100′, accommodates jet service.  This airport has a fuel provider and offers aircraft ground support.

$25,900,000

7,740 Acres

Newcastle, Wyoming, 82701

This magnificent 7100 acre in northeast Wyoming is a gateway to the Blackhills National Forest. The steep rolling hills under a canopy of pines offer travel corridors and protection for Elk, Deer and Turkey. Watered valleys combined with an extension pipeline fed by an artesian well offer year around water throughout the entire ranch. Several ponds surrounded by wetlands create habitat for waterfowl and upland birds. Improvements Nestled on the original homestead lies a 17,000 square foot lodge with an open floor plan, finishes are second to none.    Completed in 2007,  this lodge was hand crafted onsite from Red and Norway Pine.  Over 170 tons of moss rock were collected on the ranch and only the best was hand selected to be used in construction.    Amenities include large bedroom suites, grand great room, movie theater, safe/panic room, private office,  and dual saunas, all with custom woodwork finishes.The original buildings were restored as historically as possible, preserving the character of the past while ensuring  existence for the next generation.   The large barn and corals can be recognized from the old Marlboro commercials.To provide indoor storage, a new machine shed was built to complement the rustic buildings.A second home onsite can be used for a caretaker or guests.Recreation Known for its lush soil and grass production, this ranch has consistently produced large trophy Bull Elk for over 20 years.  Antelope,  Deer and Turkey hunting provide other opportunities along with waterfowl and upland birds.Roads have been improved to offer access to nearly all of the 7100 acres.Agriculture The lower elevation of Blacktail Canyon Ranch allows for a longer growing season for the native grasses.   Strict implementation of cattle grazing has been utilized to control the age of the grass while leaving abundant reserves for wildlife.This property is also tied to a 640 acre state lease and a BLM lease.Location Seven and half miles to the Newcastle airport. A hanger is possibly available.

$34,500,000

6,100 Acres

Glenrock, Wyoming, 82637

Echo Mountain Ranch is located where the historic town of Boxelder once thrived. This 6100+/- ranch is 45 minutes from Casper, Wyoming south of Glenrock, Wyoming. Ranging from lush meadows to mountain peaks, this ranch has it all! This property falls in an opportunity zone...great for an investor!Land As you enter the ranch, rolling meadows bisected by year around streams open to sub-irrigated valleys leading into the dark timber. Resident beavers control the water as it flows from the mountains creating dozens of ponds and excellent habitat for wildlife. The sod base is lush and thick allowing for excellent animal growth, both domestic and wild.  Large rock outcropping line the canyon walls creating a very picturesque landscape.  Historic cabins throughout the property have been remodeled to maintain the character of the past while providing shelter.  Several fishing ponds are scattered throughout the ranch which are also frequented by waterfowl.All of the hay meadows have been over-seeded and leveled to produce a more consistent stand of grass.   Alfalfa food plots are located in the transition zones to help pinpoint Elk activity.  Two track roads are maintained to make traversing the 6100 acres easy, whether in a side by side or vehicle.Echo Mountain Ranch is very well watered.  Irrigated ditches run late into fall and the main streams flow year around.  Each valley has a tributary which catches spring runoff.   Dozens of ponds and manmade reservoirs are scattered throughout the entire ranch providing waterholes and habitat.Improvements Three homes just off the county road offer abundant living space.  One is newly remodeled and updated and a second is in process now.  Additional living quarters for a ranch hand is tied into one of the buildings.  A historic barn has been restored as well as the horse stalls and riding arena.  New metal buildings have been built to provide heated storage for all the equipment.  The corrals and fencing have all been updated and are continually being improved.  A private solar system has been installed and it has reduced the monthly cost of electricity drastically.Vintage cabins have been restored to offer accommodations for one seeking to take in the outdoors and wildlife from the viewpoint of the time of the Pony Express.Recreation The recreational opportunities on this ranch are endless.  Whether you like the outdoors or are an avid trophy hunter, you will not be disappointed.  The elk herd on the property thrives, producing some of the largest bulls found in Wyoming.  Restrictions set by Game and Fish to manage the herd has produced abundant 6×6 bulls.  The pictures and videos do not do it justice!Upland birds and mountain grouse are plentiful as the ecosystems created by the beaver ponds provide food, water and cover to support successful hatches each year.   Wild turkeys can be heard in every valley in between the elk bugles.Antelope thrive on the plateau flats while finding shelter near the aspen groves.  Quality mule deer and whitetail deer can be seen frequently and the herds seem to grow larger each year.One wanting to take advantage of the migration, the waterfowl hunting is excellent.Agriculture The hay meadows are being constantly improved through grading, leveling and seeding.  The growth rate on the cattle is a testament of proof.  If ones focus was on cattle, capacity would be one of the best in the area.  Currently the mountain is left to stand to ensure ample food for the resident elk herd.Location Echo Mountain Ranch is approximately a 45 minute drive to Casper, Wyoming.  Glenrock is less than 20 minutes away.

$4,900,000

640 Acres

Shell, Wyoming, 82441

Once part of the historic Bighorn Mountain Ranch, Lake Ridge is now being offered as a 640 acre stand alone parcel. This end of the road property is surrounded by BLM on the North and South. A tributary of McNay Creek bisects the north property line in the valley. A historic cabin still stands battling the test of time, built next to an artesian spring..Land Located in the Big Horn Mountains above Shell, Wyoming, the ranch is a blank slate for one who wants  some of the best hunting property available in Wyoming.   Seasonal creeks and a natural spring brought life to the historic homestead on this ranch.    Scatted pockets of pines in between large stands of dark timber make the wildlife, especially elk, feel secure to move about during the daylight hours.Tall grass thrives as this property has been carefully managed to promote the health of the resident elk herd.  Deep steep canyons surround the ranch on the north and south allowing wildlife to feel safe and travel freely while keeping  human traffic to a minimum.  The ridge down the center of Lake Ridge is a mecca for wildlife.   It is not uncommon to see the elk herd number over 2000 head as they head back to the timber at daylight.   Slight elevation changes on the ridge provide hiding places in what seems to be flat ground.  Deep canyons border this ranch.The historic name “Lake Ridge” comes from the abundance of natural springs flowing on the west facing slopes.  This natural oasis at such a high elevation  is a rare feature.Improvements A natural spring next to the  historic cabin site still flows creating an ecosystem for nearly a mile.A historic log cabin with 100 mile views to the west overlooks Shell Valley..   Excellent lbuilding site.A piped water line provides consistent water for both livestock and wildlife.Recreation Through decades of conservation, this ranch now offers world class elk hunting.  The herd is healthy and the breeding bulls are mature.  For the select hunter, this one has it all.   Upland birds, antelope and mule deer also call this ranch home.  Sage grouse, checkers, Hungarian partridge, ruffs and blues are all abundant and thriving.Agriculture Cattle grazing.History Lake Ridge is part of the Historic Bighorn Mountain Ranch.

$5,750,000

500 Acres

Shell, Wyoming, 82441

Bighorn Mountain Hideout is located deep in the Bighorn Mountains. Sitting high atop the surrounding timbered valleys at nearly 8000 feet, the view from the lodge extends over 100 miles. White Creek splits and follows both the northern and southern borders. This 500 acre oasis is bordered by BLM on the west. Land Peace and quiet is what made the location perfect for the Hideout.  Protected by thick timber and vast prairie, the parcel of land is truly as serene as it gets.   Crisp fresh mountain air blowing up through the valley of pines defines purity.White creeks flows year around through the valley creating a high elevation ecosystem.Helicopter pad.Grass runway for small aircraft.Rested grass and thick pines provide the perfect combination for one looking to spend more time in the outdoors. Improvements Luxury at its finest, the main lodge was hand built painstakingly in this remote location.  Small loads of logs were hauled into the site and when needed, brought in by helicopter.   Patience during the planning process is now appreciated as it feels as if each individual structure was carefully placed where it stands without disturbing the surrounding natural feel.The concept for this lodge was to be able to cater to large groups of people demanding privacy and a first class experience.  The main lodge has an open floor plan with high quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.   Three separate matching cabins with the same quality craftsmanship offer multiple lock-off options to accommodate several families and guests.   A fifth cabin, the cook house, has sleeping quarters to accommodate a full time chef.   This cabin also features indoor and outdoor prep areas and seating locations allowing for large parties to  take advantage of the weather and enjoy the outdoors.A stock pond offers trout fishing with a swimming dock.An outdoor barbecue area with a fire pit, nestled in the trees,  holds all the stories and memories from the past…yet eagerly waits for new tradtion’s to start.Recreation This Big Horn mountain ranch is perhaps the perfect location for hosting a true get-a-way far from the beaten path of civilization.   Access to the bordering BLM and only minutes from the National Forest offer endless recreational opportunities.For those who like to hunt, the elk herd is world class.   Mature quality elk water at the pond as they bugle around the homes.  The grassy mountain top has a long history of being the best rut area on the historic Bighorn Mountain Ranch.   Upland birds thrive.  Sage grouse, hungarian partridge and chukars can be heard and seen as they fly into the pond to water.This ranch, combined with the infrastructures is set up perfect for corporate outings, a recreational business or family get-a-way.This is a  first time offering to own a piece of history.Agriculture Cattle grazingHistory This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the Bighorn Mountain Ranch.Location Located in the Big Horn Mountains above Shell, Wyoming.Additional land may be available.  Please inquire.

$5,900,000

645 Acres

Shell, Wyoming, 82441

Snowshoe Lodge is a rare find in the Bighorn Mountains. This lodge was once operated as an outfitting company and a snowmobile rental business. Previously part of the Bighorn Mountain Ranch, it has now been combined with 645 +/- acres of some of the best hunting ground in the Big Horn Mountains. Land High plateaus fall into thick timber known as Mountain Island.  This stretch of timber with abundant food and water, provides solitude for the resident Elk herd.  This valley earned its name as the timber creates a 1.7 mile island of trees.   The grass has been rested for over 4 years allowing the wildlife to thrive.Improvements Snowshoe Lodge is located on approximately 3.5  acres  directly off of the Forest Service Road allowing quick and easy access.   From there, about one mile to the south is the boundary of Mountain Island.   These two parcels are being offered together.The large lodge is complimented  by three guest cabins all with electricity and water.   Open floor plans with all the amenities provide extra room for all of your guests.A heated log building was built for storing snowmobiles.  It also offers a heated floor with drains.  In addition, a meat cooler and processing area is also located in the building.Recreation Snowshoe Lodge borders the National Forest and offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.  Trails go for miles  throughout the forest.  In addition, this lodge includes  640 +/=  acres of Deeded land known as Mountain Island.   This combination provides multiple options to hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors.As the sun sets the elk follow the tributaries and work up onto the flats to graze the native prairie.   Seasonal tributaries in the valleys lead into White Creek creating lush habitat for wildlife.  The mule deer herd has been allowed to age and the antelope range freely on the grassy plateaus.For the bird hunter, sage grouse, chuckars, hungarian partridge, ruff and blue grouse can be found in high numbers.  The thick stands of grass combined with the timbered creek bottom offer all the protection and food sources for the numbers to thrive.   The abundance of water on the upper flats and surrounding land  help ensure the future  success of spring hatches.This ranch has some of the best elk hunting in the Big Horn Mountains.  Herds numbering into the 1000’s are not uncommon.  Satellite bulls would be once in a lifetime trophies for most, while the hunter looking for a world class bull has that opportunity as each day welcomes the rising sun.Excellent fishing in White Creek.Breathtaking views can be taken in from all directions.  The sounds of nature and the absence of light at night truly offer the hard to find suclusion of the great outdoors.Agriculture Cattle grazing.History This offering is part of the historic Bighorn Mountain Ranch.   Adjacent land may be available.Location Located in the Bighorn Mountains above Shell Wyoming.

$4,375,000

1,030 Acres

Lander, Wyoming, 82520

Located 15 minutes from Lander, Wyoming in the coveted North Fork Canyon, this end of the road property consists of 1030 deeded acres. Land This ranch is protected under a Game and Fish Conservation Easement.  Nearly every big game specie in Wyoming lays foot on this ranch.  Abundant Elk, Mule Deer, Antelope and upland birds thrive in the lush diverse habitat.  Mexican Creek flows year around in the southern most canyon while seasonal creeks flow during the Spring runoff months.Two additional parcels abut the ranch that are not under Easement.  Electricity has been brought in underground to two locations for those looking to build new construction.  There are no covenants on these two parcels totaling 68 acres.Improvements A deep artisan aquifer well is centrally located on the property..Underground electricity has been brought to two locations and can be expanded.A small historic horse lean-to still stands against the aging of time.Excellent road system throughout the property.Recreation Mexican Creek Ranch offers everything for one looking to enjoy the outdoors.   From Brooke Trout fishing in the creek to big game hunting Elk and Mule deer,  the opportunities are endless.   Chuckars, Hungarian Partridge, Ruff Grouse, Blue Grouse and Sage Grouse can all be found on this ranch.  The lush grass in the bottoms and the steep cliffs offer the habitat to sustain healthy populations.  The elevation changes are drastic.Black Bears find shelter in the rock outcroppings.Elk winter on the southeast facing slopes and calve in the valleys in the Spring.  The dark cover of pines provide excellent rutting areas for bulls in each canyon during the Fall.  Two historic migration trails run through the ranch.   Adjoining BLM land provides access to additional land.Mule Deer find protection near the overhanging cliffs surrounded by thick brush leading to the pine lined valleys.  Every year there is an opportunity to hunt a once in a lifetime buck.Those looking to explore will find beds of fossils at different elevations reflecting past sea life.  Beds of geodes and stalactites lead the imagination to what this property once was.   Nearly every outing on this ranch will lead to something new.Agriculture This ranch has been rested and will support cattle grazing.Location Located 15 minutes from Lander, Wyoming.