There’s History in These Hills
Archeological Marels in the Davis Mountain region of West Texas Written by Alex Lovett-Woodsum, Fay Ranches Editor An 1895 hunting expedition to the peak of Mount Livermore in the Davis Mountains of far West Texas led to a significant early archeological discovery when two hunters found a cairn filled with primitive arrow points. Later explorations […]
Fish Habitat Restoration
By Jason Miller, Miller Recreational A ranch’s property and conservation value are heavily influenced by water—be that solid water rights to support agricultural production or live water that can support a wild trout fishery. However, most landowners in the Western U.S. are keenly aware that the “new normal” of the hydrologic cycle means less year-to-year […]
Invest In Production Land: Cattle Prices Getting Stronger
Written by Jerry Hicks, Ranch Broker, and Scott Hawes, Principal Broker, Oregon Industry experts anticipate improved cattle prices for 2020. It is believed that the US beef cattle herd expansion that began five years ago has run its course and is entering into a liquidation phase. While it is anticipated that 2020 will see record […]
Hunting With Kids | Camaraderie and Life Lessons
By James Esperti, Branif Scott, and Vinny Delgado, Fay Ranches As much as you can love hunting, there is nothing quite like hunting with your kids. The excitement that oozes out of their every pore reminds you of some of your first hunts, a time when it just meant a little bit more to you. Whether following the […]
Idaho Big Game Hunting
By Dave Halgerson, Broker, Licensed in ID, OR When the topic of big game hunting property comes up, there are many visions regarding what the ideal terrain is and how many animals it may hold within its boundaries. For many people, the towering mountain scenery with snowcapped peaks gleaming in the distance comes to mind […]
Fay & Republic Team Building with Yellow Dog Flyfishing
Some companies do rope courses or escape rooms for their team building; Fay Ranches and Republic Ranches go fishing! With the help of Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, 12 anglers from these powerhouse land brokerage firms spent four days fishing for giant redfish in the Louisiana Marsh this past week at the Dogwood Lodge. “It was […]
Scotch Double
By George “Mac” E. McGee IV Utilizing Traditional And Progressive Methodology To Enhance Your Property’s Recreational Hunting And Fishing Value While Improving The Core Value Of Your Investment-grade “working” Southeastern Land Property. Many people simply construct a new fishing lake, create a new dove field, or plant new deer and turkey food plots, thinking it […]
Can You Benefit From The Placement Of A Conservation Easement?
By Richard W. Dickinson, Benchmark Advisors It is always surprising to me how few people are familiar with conservation easements and the tax benefits provided. The enabling legislation was first enacted in the early 1980s, and while thousands of easements have been placed since that time, it is still a relatively unknown and/or misunderstood opportunity. […]
Bozeman Past: “12,000 Friendly Folks And A Couple Of Old Soreheads”
An Interview with Russell Westlake, Owner of Bridger Shadows Farm We sat down with Russell Westlake, the owner of Bridger Shadows Farm, a 735-acre property listed in three parcels with breathtaking views of Bozeman, Montana. Mr. Westlake is a lifelong member of the Bozeman community, and we spoke to him to gain some perspective on […]
Oregon Vineyards And Wineries
By Sheri Wytcherley Oregon Wine Country, where the wild and scenic Pacific Northwest gives wine lovers plenty of reasons to venture north from California’s frequented wine country, with over 450+ tasting rooms to choose from. The pioneering spirit that paved the way to populating this vast and diverse region is the same spirit that blazed […]
FAY RANCHES SUMMIT 2017
Last month, Fay Ranches agents from across the country came together in Bozeman to participate in round-table discussions of business, strategy, and the finer points of selling land. The discussions are a combination of shared experiences, knowledge, methods, and ideas that not only increase the level of competency as individual agents but as a collaborative […]
Montana’s Migratory Grizzly Bears
By Michael DeShore, Licensed in MT LITTLE VALLEY RANCH COULD PROVIDE A VITAL GEOGRAPHIC LINK I recently attended a presentation at the University of Montana regarding the tracking of bears, and the biologist quipped: “Everyone visiting Montana heads to Yellowstone or Glacier with hopes of seeing a grizzly bear in person. If they really want […]
Keeping Property Exchanges Out Of The Crosshairs
Written by Max Hansen Imagine a six-point bull elk crashing through a thick stand of lodge-pole pine, a dove darting from a mesquite thicket, or attempting to cast into a riffle in the face of a mountain breeze. They’re all moving targets you may have faced at times, so you can understand the quandary of […]
Engwis Ranch As Featured On Mansion Global
Written by Irene Plagianos Originally published on September 4, 2017 | Mansion Global HOME ON THE RANGE: MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ‘LIFESTYLE’ RANCHES ARE A STRONG DRAW FOR THE WEALTHY Markets may fluctuate, but high-net-worth buyers will pay a premium for the romanticism, natural beauty, and pristine hunting and fishing of the U.S West Nearly 17 years […]
Fishing the Ruby River
By Greg Fay, Broker/Owner, Licensed in MT The Ruby River Ranch is located on a stretch of water that I’ve known intimately for the past 22 years. When I began fishing it, it was a good fishery. In the past 20 years, it has become a great fishery. Upstream of the ranch are two spring […]
Wild Horses of Dutch Flat Ranch
By Jerry Hicks, Principal Broker, Licensed in OR Virtually nothing is more significant or iconic in Western American culture than the wild horse. In the 16th & 17th centuries, the Spanish unknowingly blessed the American Wild West with horses that, over time, escaped or were released onto large tracts of the western United States, where they […]
Fay Ranches Enjoys Henry’s Fork Days
The Henry’s Fork Foundation held its annual fundraising dinner on the banks of the legendary Henry’s Fork River on Harriman Ranch at Last Chance, Idaho, during the weekend festivities of June 16-17. Newly minted Henry’s Fork Foundation Board Member and Fay Ranches’ Chattanooga, Tennessee land broker, George “Mac” E. McGee IV, rallied the Fay Ranches […]
Fay Ranches Celebrates 30 Years
By Greg Fay, Founder, Licensed in MT In April of 1992, 30 years ago, I founded Fay Fly Fishing Properties at age 30. Now a spry 60, I don’t feel any older but am definitely a bit wiser. Selling land to fly anglers was a novel idea at the time; I had no idea if […]
Fay Ranches Sponsors The Russell for 2nd Year
For the second year, Fay Ranches sponsored the First Strike Friday Night auction at what has affectionately become known simply as, “The Russell”, a week-long western art event culminating in 2 nights of a live auction benefiting the C.M. Russell Museum located in Great Falls, Montana. Charlie Russell lived and worked as a cowboy in […]
Fay Ranches Southeast Underwrites 21st Annual Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival
By George “Mac” E. McGee IV In late November, I had the honor of representing Fay Ranches Southeast as an underwriter for the 21st Annual Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival (PWAF) in Thomasville, GA. Thomasville is widely known as the epicenter in the Red Hill Region of the traditional Southern lifestyle of owning and managing legacy […]
A Day on Meandering Flows River Ranch
A video blog by Vinny Delgado, Sales Associate, Licensed in MT I was sitting in the office on Thursday afternoon looking out the window more than I was looking at my computer screen. My mind drifting to thoughts about my plans for the weekend; should I chase some roosters, cast a line, maybe go elk […]
