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MINERAL RIGHTS 101: Understanding the Implications of Mineral Rights and Split Estate Issues for the New Landowner

September 4, 2025

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How Adding a Pond Can Increase Your Property’s Value

July 17, 2025

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Important Considerations When Investing in Hay Ground

July 3, 2025

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Discover the Charm and Opportunities of North Dakota

June 19, 2025

Are you considering a move but unsure where to settle? North Dakota, often overlooked by travelers and potential residents alike, offers a wealth of opportunities and a lifestyle to suit a variety of preferences. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor adventures, a slower pace of life, or expanding career opportunities, this charming state has something to […]

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Easement Dispute – Ask an Agent

June 17, 2025

Dear Land Expert, I am preparing to list my Western ranch soon; however, my neighbor is currently contesting an easement that crosses a corner of their property, an access route I’ve used consistently and that has been essential for reaching certain parts of my land. While I’ve always understood this to be a valid easement, […]

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Rural Renaissance: A Shift in Land Management

June 5, 2025

How Landowners Are Bridging Tradition with Regenerative Agriculture to Enhance Profitability and Revitalize Soil Health In the realm of rural land management, a notable shift towards regenerative grazing practices is being observed with increasing prominence. Regenerative grazing is the practice of closely managing where and how long animals graze, as opposed to a more traditional […]

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Well Registration – Ask an Agent

May 13, 2025

Dear Land Expert, As a private landowner who depends on a well, I’ve heard about registering private wells with the state, but I don’t fully understand why it’s important to have it registered. Does registering a well benefit me as a landowner? Is there any ‘red tape’ associated with registering a well that I should […]

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Miles for Piles: Staying Compliant in the Next American Gold Rush

May 6, 2025

“Miles for piles.” It’s a saying every shed hunter knows, and for good reason. We walk miles, sometimes tens of miles, over rugged terrain just for the chance to find that one single antler, and in full transparency, a handful is more realistic of a goal than an actual pile these days. For me, it’s […]

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Are You Eligible for an Emergency Drought Relief Loan in 2025?

May 1, 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 […]

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Understanding Conservation Easements: A Guide for Landowners and Investors

April 3, 2025

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 […]

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Crafting Your Land’s Legacy: Essential Steps for Estate Planning

March 27, 2025

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 […]

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A Home Away From Home: Purchasing a Forest Service Recreational Cabin

March 13, 2025

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 […]

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Choosing the Best Ranch Management Plan: Key Considerations

February 27, 2025

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 […]

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Sustaining Wild Sheep Hunting Through Conservation

January 23, 2025

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 […]

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How to Invest in Land

January 9, 2025

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 […]

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Youth In Agriculture: Claire Murnin – A Budding AGvocate for the Agriculture Industry

November 26, 2024

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 […]

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Alaskan Gold Mine Acquisition: How to Buy and What to Expect

November 19, 2024

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 […]

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Archery Elk Hunting: Secrets to Success

November 7, 2024

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 […]

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Pheasant Hunting in South Dakota: Where Tradition Meets Epic Adventure 

October 3, 2024

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 […]

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Sporting Trophy: A Young Hunter Hangs Her First Pair of Antlers

September 5, 2024

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. […]

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Unlocking the Potential of Plant-Based Carbon Sequestration

August 15, 2024

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 […]