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Are You Eligible for an Emergency Drought Relief Loan in 2025?
Landowners in several Wyoming counties may be eligible for emergency drought funding. Ranching in Wyoming or any of the other Rocky Mountain states can provide many unique challenges. Often, landowners operate on narrow margins before weathering difficulties such as droughts, flash floods, and natural disasters. These scenarios can leave producers in a difficult position and […]
Understanding Conservation Easements: A Guide for Landowners and Investors
In recent years, the concept of conservation easements has gained significant attention, particularly among landowners and investors looking to preserve ecological values while maximizing the potential of their land. A recent review of a conservation easement documentation report for a ranch illustrates the importance of this topic. The report stated, “The Arrow Ranch extends from […]
Crafting Your Land’s Legacy: Essential Steps for Estate Planning
If you are a farmer, rancher, or landowner, undoubtedly, you have wondered what this land, your land, will look like in 20, 30, 50, or 100 years from now. Who will own it? How will it be used? Truth is right now, here today, you can pre-determine much of the unknown and shape the future […]
A Home Away From Home: Purchasing a Forest Service Recreational Cabin
The American dream, historically, has included homeownership as a primary importance to most people’s goals. However, a home away from home has become a major pursuit for many Americans. Often, this shows itself in the purchase of a beach-town home, a ranch or ag property, hunting retreats, and, for many, a condo in a metropolitan […]
Choosing the Best Ranch Management Plan: Key Considerations
Buying a cattle ranch is an exciting and rewarding experience. I love working my ranch lands, caring for my cattle, and spending time outdoors. I enjoy sharing my experiences with my friends, neighbors, clients, and folks who aren’t familiar with ranching. So, I wanted to share some practices I have encountered and even implemented over […]
Sustaining Wild Sheep Hunting Through Conservation
In the heart of the wild, where the mountains meet the sky and the air is fresh, there lives a creature that embodies the essence of the rugged wilderness. The wild sheep has been celebrated in the stories and writings of legendary hunters, with reminiscence of Native Americans from long ago idolizing this majestic animal […]
How to Invest in Land
I initially wrote the article, ‘How to Buy a Ranch,’ for our first issue of Land Investor magazine back in 2014. Although most of the information is timeless, a few things have changed since then. So, I’ve decided to update and refresh the article in honor of the 10th-anniversary edition of Land Investor magazine. Before […]
Youth In Agriculture: Claire Murnin – A Budding AGvocate for the Agriculture Industry
Raising kids immersed in agriculture develops a sense of discipline, hard work, tenacity, and creativity to work through unexpected challenges that may appear in an otherwise seemingly smooth afternoon. This unique way of life was something I enjoyed as a child through early mornings at the barn taking care of horses and while preparing for […]
Alaskan Gold Mine Acquisition: How to Buy and What to Expect
Owning a gold mine is undeniably alluring. When you add the grandeur of Alaska, the promise of striking it rich, and the influence of reality shows featuring determined gold miners, the prospect becomes even more enticing. Adventurers and dreamers alike are drawn to the wild and untamed corners of Alaska, hoping to uncover treasures buried […]
Archery Elk Hunting: Secrets to Success
As the late summer sun radiates down upon your face with penetrating strength, as if the sun is not yet ready to yield its power to the inevitable autumn, a cool mountain breeze descends from the high country delivering with it a brief moment of reprieve as it rattles the now yellow leaves of the […]
Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota: Where Tradition Meets Epic Adventure
Nestled snugly in the heart of the American Midwest, South Dakota boasts an undeniable charm—a blend of picturesque landscapes, warm hospitality, and a rich tapestry for outdoor adventures. While there are many attractions, such as Mount Rushmore National Memorial, numerous wildlife viewing opportunities, and the Missouri River coursing through the heart of the state that […]
Sporting Trophy: A Young Hunter Hangs Her First Pair of Antlers
An Interview with Charli Scott, Branif Scott, and Vinny Delgado Last fall, while many teens were glued to their screens, scoping out the latest trends, 14-year-old Charli Scott was laser-focused on the scope of her 7MMO8 rifle, intent on taking a bull elk. This wasn’t her first ‘rodeo,’ but it would be her first elk. […]
Unlocking the Potential of Plant-Based Carbon Sequestration
The increasing concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth’s atmosphere is a pressing global issue that has been affecting our planet since the Industrial Revolution. Runaway atmospheric carbon is foreseeable at some point in the future if global emissions remain unchanged. Technological and terrestrial solutions can be deployed to prevent atmospheric carbon levels from […]
Strategies for Managing Wildlife to Cultivate Trophy-Quality Animals
I have been a student of animal health my whole life. Growing up in Eastern Oregon on a 22,000 acre ranch ignited an interest in the wildlife our land hosted from a young age. This land was not only a source of sustenance and livelihood for my family but also ignited an enduring passion for […]
Precision & Passion: The Art of Long-Range Shooting
The Thrill and Precision of Long-Range Shooting Long-range shooting, as both a sport and a skill, marries the thrill of precision, the challenge of distance, and the art of marksmanship. This discipline extends beyond merely hitting a target; it encompasses an understanding of ballistics, environmental factors, and meticulous equipment calibration. In the realm of sports, […]
Land, Legacy, and Opportunity: The Essence of Ranch Ownership
As a co-host on the Land Investor Podcast, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with remarkable individuals whose profound expertise spans diverse subjects such as conservation, nurturing wildlife habitats, restoring streams, responsible land management, and successful ranch operations. Reflecting on these enriching episodes, a recurring theme becomes strikingly evident – the opportunity of ownership. Delving […]
Eradicating Cheatgrass in Rangeland Operations
Cattle ranching plays a crucial role in global food production, providing a significant portion of the world’s meat supply. However, one of the persistent challenges faced by ranchers is the encroachment of invasive species, notably cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), on rangeland. Cheatgrass is a highly adaptable and aggressive grass that not only competes with native vegetation […]
Virtual Fencing: The Newest Innovation in Livestock Containment and Range Management
If you take a drive through the modern-day New England countryside, you will still find stone walls lining the edges of historic farm properties. These charming walls were very labor-intensive to build, as stones were removed from farm fields out of necessity; this created an opportunity to repurpose those stones for the containment of livestock […]
Montana’s New Game-Changer: House Bill 635 and Four Other Proven Strategies to Maximize Hunting Opportunities for Non-Resident Landowners
In one of our more recent Land Investor Podcast episodes, Montana Hunting Tags: Resident and Non-Resident Applications, my co-host Matt Henningsen and I dive into the strategies accessible to a non-resident landowner aiming to enhance their chances of obtaining a general license or special permit for big game hunting in Montana. Before I get into […]
Wyoming: Past, Present, Future – Crafting a Legacy
If you have embarked on a drive through the American West, the exploration will likely include the State of Wyoming. The state echoes with the whispers of its past, stands proudly in the present, and tirelessly builds its future. From the rutted tracks of the Oregon Trail to the cutting-edge frontiers of energy, Wyoming provides […]
Strategic Investments: Practical Improvements to Enhance Your Property’s Value
As the fiscal year winds down, you may find yourself in the fortunate position of having enjoyed a prosperous year on your ranch or farm or through other business ventures. Now, you’re contemplating reinvesting in your property. This is a great position to be in, offering the potential opportunity to offset income for tax purposes […]
