Elk Mountain Ranch

Elk Mountain Ranch consists of 4590 deeded acres and a 640 acre state lease. A mile of the Medicine Bow River bottom with mature timber and a lush grass base provide the necessary needs for protection and nourishment for both wildlife and cattle. Within the tall stands of grass reside abundant Elk, Mule Deer and Whitetailed Deer. Trophy animals can be seen regularly as they call this ranch home. Land Ranging from the river bottoms up,  O’Mara Creek and the Medicine Bow River sub irrigate 1835 acres of the riparian bottoms  and over an additional 825 acres of irrigated native grass produces on average 2 tons of hay per acre.  Early water rights  from  1884 and 1896 are tied to this ranch.   The ditches and laterals are maintained in excellent shape and are left stand for wildlife habitat.  The stewardship on this ranch is second to none.

One mile of Medicine Bow River frontage provides unlimited opportunities for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors.  This ranch protects both banks of the river.  Groves of willows and shrubs offer additional habitat and shelter for cattle and wildlife.  Moose frequent  O’Mara Creek as it winds through the western end of the ranch.  All the waterways have created travel corridors for wildlife as they move daily from the daytime bedding areas to feed.   The recreational opportunities are endless.

Elk Mountain is historically known for its excellent hunting of high quality animals.   Success in this area is historic.  The fish in this area are abundant and rated up to 300 pounds of fish per mile by Game and Fish.  Regardless of experience, anyone who likes to throw a line in the water can succeed. 

Improvements

Stock ponds are located throughout the ranch and stock tanks on pipelines have been installed where needed.  The irrigation ditches are in excellent shape and pipelines have been kept up.   All fencing has been maintained and cross fencing has been installed to increase carrying capacity.   After cutting the irrigated  hay meadows, cattle thrive going into the winter months cleaning up the fields.

A homestead lies off the banks of the river surrounded by mature timber.  It is protected in the river bottom offering a peaceful setting of solitude amongst the wildlife.

Recreation For anyone wanting to enjoy the outdoors, this ranch has it all.

Agriculture Irrigated native grass meadows and the sub-irrigated river corridor provide consistent feed for cattle.  Approximately 825 acres of grass is cut annually with the potential to add additional irrigated acreage under the current water rights.  Just under two thousand acres of rangeland and a 640 acre State Lease provide additional grazing.  Not to leave out the 1835 acres of sub-irrigated ground which all combine to a higher cattle stocking capacity.    All pastures are well watered and fenced for cattle.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources A cell tower lease will be transferred and is in contract until 2050.

General Operations Along Interstate I-80 at the base of Elk Mountain, this operating cattle ranch offers additional recreational opportunities for the avid hunter or fisherman.   Access is excellent as this property can be enjoyed year around.

Location This ranch is located just over a mile from Elk Mountain, Wyoming.