rare opportunity to own one of the largest contiguous deeded acreage ranch for sale in the state of Montana cattle county. It was made famous by the Texas cowboys who trailed cattle to summer pasture here in the late 1800’s. Get away from it all and experience privacy, seclusion, and tranquility out west in the BIG SKY Country of Montana. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own and appreciate a piece of the Old West. Imagine gazing out from the deck of the Log Lodge onto this safe, secure, pristine property that reaches from skyline to skyline. This huge ranch encompasses 64,812+/- total acres of which 45,286 +/- acres are deeded, complemented by an additional 16,966 +/- acres leased from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and 2,560 +/- acres leased from the State. Two large ranch headquarters combined with a 10,496 sq/ft 3-story lodge provides a surreal western lifestyle, but the luxurious accommodations for the owners and plenty of room for guests and family to visit. Cedar Creek flows through the ranch with grassy hills, meadows, badlands breaks with cedar and pine trees scattered through the ranch.
The ranch is presently running 600 cows year round and 3,500 yearlings from May 1st to Dec. 1st. Extremely well-watered with 36 reservoirs, around 100 tanks on a pipeline that is supplied by 6 wells.
Wildlife abounds in the form of a resident elk herd, world class trophy mule deer, and an resident antelope herd along with trout fishing. The ranch is home to a greater sage grouse habitat. A number of pheasants and sharp-tailed grouse also inhabit the ranch. The ranch has one dinosaur dig that was dug by Chicago University, plastered and tarped. About three miles away is another dinosaur site that has not been explored.
Recreation is unlimited. The ranch is extremely accessible with GREAT roads and trails opening up opportunities for four wheeling and horseback riding.
Great fencing with miles of new fence, multiple working corrals, water, two headquarters, managers residence, varied terrain, and great roads makes this ranch easy to manage. Live in luxury, privacy, and enjoy recreational freedom, on this one-of-a-kind treasure.
$42,000,000
Call Bill Bahny, 406-594-7844 for your appointment today.