Well-managed highly productive, 5,656 deeded with a lease of an additional 8960 ac, located in Terry,MT runs 250+/- cow/calf pairs. Located in NW Prairie Cty in the "heart" of MT cattle country. Wide open plains and numerous coulees/draws with Cottonwood, Ash and Aspen groves incompass breathtaking beauty and set this ranch apart. Impeccable winter protection and premier habitat for white tail, mule deer, and turkey make this a hunter's paradise. Numerous buildings and excellent facilities make this a Montana find. The ranch has been maintained by incredible stewardship and impeccable care from the white pipe fences to the pea gravel and developed springs. Cattle guards separate most of the pastures and fields. Fences are in good to great condition.The topography of the ranch lends itself to be grazed at different times of the year. The summer pastures consist of creeks, springs, and pipelines for even stock distribution. Winter and spring pastures contain great natural protection from nature's elements along with worry-free watering systems. A viable livestock unit of native and tame grasses. It is a balanced operation of hay production and cattle grazing.The coulees and terrain provide excellent habitat for white tail, mule deer, and bird hunting, as well as excellent winter protection for wildlife and cattle, a very special attribute to Eastern Montana. The acreage comprises: 5656.12 ac-Deeded=4909 ac Rangeland+479 ac Hay,+257 ac Grazing,+11.12 ac Farmstead; 3007.12 a- Leased property=640 ac State Land (125 acres AUM)+2367 ac BLM(570 acres AUM)-Total of 8663.12 acres of prime Montana acreage. The ranch sits at an elevation that ranges from 3,000 feet to 3,700 feet. The average annual precipitation is 13.5 inches lending an average growing season (frost free days) from Jun 1 to Sept 20. There are 100 acres of undeveloped water rights. Stock water rights have been filed in Helena with the DNRC, according to the MT Water Laws. Extensive water development has taken place through-out the ranch. Seven wells -two solar- are the main sources of water for the ranch. There are approx 11,000 ft of pipeline, over 16 tons of either fiber-glass, steel, and/or buried tanks. Electricity is supplied to most of the tanks on the winter range for stress free winter watering. Brackett Creek is a seasonal creek, typically running from the end of March to the first of June. Several fresh water springs are located throughout the ranch, providing water for livestock and wildlife, including: Brackett Creek, Spring Coulee, Sand Coulee, E Bad Route, W Bad Route. Bad Route is one portion of the summer range on the ranch, it has 2 solar wells along with numerous springs. Domestic Water: there is 1 well with a large backup storage tank that is used for domestic water. There are 6 active livestock wells spread across the property. There are 3 living quarters on the Ranch: The MAIN HOME is a 3,400 sf, 4-Bedroom House with 3 baths, a full basement and 2 decks. There is a 1,800 sf GUEST HOUSE that boasts 3-Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, with a loft and deck, as well. An additional 1140 sf MOBILE HOME (14ftx70ft) can be used as a manager's quarters or extra living space. Other improvements include: HIP ROOF BARN, 1700 sf, with a vet room and heated calving room; MACHINE SHED, 3200 sf (32x100); LIVESTOCK BARN, 10,000 sf (80X125); LIVESTOCK SHED, 924 sf (22x42); SHOP; GRAIN BINS, 6,900 sf; 3 PIPE/GUARD RAIL CATTLE CORRALS; and BACKGROUNDING YARD with 480 feet of concrete bunks and pipe fence/cable corrals. The livestock buildings include calving sheds, a barn with a vet room & heated calving room, large set of pipe corrals for smooth cattle handling. Guard rail fence makes up the alley and loading chute of this efficient cattle working system. The south end of the ranch has another extremely well built set of pipe & wood corrals for easy handling of cattle, including a loading chute.There are 5 deer-fenced hay corral.
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