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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, Fay Ranches Broker, Idaho 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 first. […]
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 4 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?
As seen in Land Investor Volume 3 Written 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 […]
Bozeman Past: “12,000 Friendly Folks And A Couple Of Old Soreheads”
An Interview with Russell Westlake, Owner of Bridger Shadows Farm As seen in Land Investor Vol. 3 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 […]
Vineyards And Wineries Of Oregon
Written by Sheri Wytcherley, Fay Ranches Broker As seen in Land Investor, Volume 3, Published 2017 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 […]
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
LITTLE VALLEY RANCH COULD PROVIDE VITAL GEOGRAPHIC LINK Written by Michael DeShore 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 to see a […]
Keeping Property Exchanges Out Of The Crosshairs
As seen in Land Investor Volume 3 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 […]
Engwis Ranch As Featured On 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 Written by Irene Plagianos Originally published on September 4, 2017 | Mansion Global Nearly 17 years […]
Fishing the Ruby River
by Greg Fay, Broker/Owner, Fay Ranches 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 creeks […]
Wild Horses of Dutch Flat Ranch
By Jerry Hicks, Principal Broker, Prineville, Oregon 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 learned […]
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 crew to come […]
Fay Ranches Celebrates 25 Years
In April of 1992, exactly 25 years ago, I founded Fay Fly Fishing Properties at age 30. Now a spry 55, 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 it would work, but it sure […]
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 live auction benefiting the C.M. Russell Museum located in Great Falls, Montana. Charlie Russell lived and worked as a cowboy in Central […]
Fay Ranches Southeast Underwrites 21st Annual Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival
written by George “Mac” E. McGee IV, Fay Ranches Southeast, Chattanooga, TN 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 […]
A Day on Meandering Flows River Ranch
a Video Blog by Vinny Delgado, Sales Associate at Fay Ranches 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 […]
RMEF Outdoor & Hunter Show
Fay Ranches and Republic Ranches will be attending the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Show in Vegas during the National Finals Rodeo Together with our friends from Republic Ranches, Fay Ranches is excited to be attending the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Hunter & Outdoor Christmas show in Las Vegas during the Wrangler […]
Pheasant Opening at Highland View Ranch
Greg and Sam Fay joined long time clients and friends Bill Nutt, Bill Legg and Nelson Sims at the Highland View Ranch for the Montana Pheasant hunting opener this past Saturday. It was a beautiful day with some great dog work, some wiley pheasants and good cheer had by all. The Highland View Ranch combines […]
