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Summit County Preserves 1,123-acre Knorr Ranch

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Land Report Editors

Situated along the western shore of Green Mountain Reservoir, the Knorr Ranch ranks as one of the largest unencumbered landholdings in Colorado’s Summit County. A landmark holding at the foot of the Gore Range since the late 1800s, the ranch…

Western Landowner Portrait: James Rogers, Winecup Gamble Ranch in Nevada

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Land Report Editors

“To be honest, the tough conversations have made us better a landowner.” – James Rogers Text by Lesli Allison | Photography by David Packer and JD Hunter Sprawling across the very heart of buckaroo country, the Winecup Gamble Ranch encompasses…

Western Landowner Portrait: Jeff Laszlo, Granger Ranches in Montana

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Land Report Editors

“Your land is connected to lots of other things, from communities and neighbors to migratory species to water that flows from high elevation to the Gulf of Mexico.” – Jeff Laszlo Text by Lesli Allison | Photography by Lynn Donaldson…

Tagged with: Granger Ranches, Jeff Laszlo, Lesli Allison, Western Landowners Alliance
Posted in Conservation, Feature, Montana, Water, West

The Cowboy State Rules!

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Eric OKeefe

According to the Tax Foundation, Wyoming takes top honors for the lowest taxes nationwide. – Eric O’Keefe 1. NO INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX Only six states in the Union shun a personal income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, and…

Posted in Feature, Federal Policy, News Desk, Taxes, West, Wyoming

SOLD! Osterhouse Ranch, an 1,874-acre Component of Colorado’s Cross Mountain Ranch, Sells!

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Land Report Editors

This 1,874-acre component of Colorado’s Cross Mountain Ranch sold this summer. Known as the Osterhouse Ranch, the 3-square-mile property lies within the coveted Williams Fork River Valley and is adjacent to the Routt National Forest. Prior to the closing, the…

Western Landowner Portrait: Mike and Tom Page, Big Creek Ranch in Idaho

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Land Report Editors

Text by Lesli Allison | Photography by Ilona McCarty “I look at the public lands as a huge asset, assuming you take the time to understand how they work and get to know the people involved.” – Tom Page Start…

Tagged with: Big Creek Ranch, Lesli Allison, Mike Page, Tom Page
Posted in Agriculture, Cattle, Conservation, Farming, Feature, Idaho, Water, West

On the Block: 23-Acre Red Lodge Creek Estate in Montana

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Land Report Editors

A 23-acre estate that includes a tributary of the Yellowstone River will be auctioned by Hall and Hall Auctions on August 30 at the property in Red Lodge, Montana. The acreage includes a 5,152-square-foot custom home that was built in…

SOLD! Colorado’s Grizzly Ranch Sells for $18.5 Million

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Land Report Editors

High country North Park livestock operation includes 8,686 deeded acres and 18,000 acres of BLM and State of Colorado leases. An assemblage of three mountain ranches with a carrying capacity of 1,500 cow-calf pairs or 5,000 yearlings sold for $18.5…

Looking Back at Bill Moore

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Eric OKeefe

As the 20th century came to a close, one of the iconic ranches of the American West – the Broken O – was in the midst of a renaissance. And the driving force was a retiree. OK – Bill Moore…

Montana Water Court Rules on Abandonment

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Land Report Editors

In another major water rights decision, a Montana water court affirmed that Gene Klamert had not abandoned valuable water rights on Flatwillow Creek in Petroleum County. Upstream landowners Daniel Iverson, Dan Wilks, and Farris Wilks had appealed a 2017 ruling…

Tagged with: Dan Wilks, Farris Wilks, Flatwillow Creek, water rights
Posted in Feature, Montana, News Desk, Water, West