The Black Bear Ranch is a premier recreational property that lies at the head of the Bitterroot Range within the Murphy Creek drainage of western Montana. The ranch has an excellent combination of irrigated meadows, rolling grasslands and forestland with unique rock outcroppings that extend into USFS lands. Murphy Creek meanders through the property and feeds a scenic pond that attracts a variety of wildlife throughout the year. There are two residences on the ranch: a cozy log home and a ranch manager’s residence. The area offers a multitude of recreational pursuits including fishing the Clark Fork River, hunting various game species, golfing, sightseeing, whitewater rafting in the Alberton Gorge, horseback riding or hiking on USFS lands, camping, bird watching and mountain biking on the Hiawatha Trail.
Fay Ranches is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana with offices from coast to coast. For over two decades we have specialized in helping investors locate and acquire the finest land assets in the country, including farms, ranches, timberland, plantations, and vineyards. When it comes time to sell your land, we use an extensive marketing platform and unrivaled reach to attract an exclusive pool of qualified investors.
Special properties deserve an exceptional land brokerage company like Fay Ranches. Our team has the knowledge, proven record of success, and a deep appreciation for the land and its traditions. We know how to market your unique property to the right audience. We invite you to learn more about our approach. Please call us at 800-238-8616 or click on the link below for more information.
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Fay Ranches is proud to announce the featured sale of The Ennis Lake Ranch, one of those highly coveted Madison Valley ranches. The Ennis Lake Ranch is both stunningly beautiful and located in a highly desirable area. As its namesake implies, Ennis Lake Ranch is one of the very few ranches with frontage on the lake, providing gorgeous views and boating fun.
This 160± acre property is located off I-90 between Bozeman and Livingston, Montana, two of the most desirable Rocky Mountain towns to be in proximity to. The ranch offers varied topography and diverse vegetation, making it the ultimate wildlife haven. It is common to see elk and deer move through the property. Higher elevations provide views of the Absaroka Range and Crazy Mountains. Multiple build sites offer a new owner privacy and seclusion.
This one-of-a-kind Montana ranch serves as a perfect example of the diversity within the region. It’s part of the Hell Creek Formation with rolling hills, native ranges, wide-open prairies, timbered stands, rocky buttes, sandstone cliffs, reservoirs, seasonal drainages, and desert-like flora and fauna. The property offers a productive dryland farming and ranching legacy with forage, forests, open meadows, exceptional big game and upland bird hunting, and two well-maintained homes.
This Montana ranch offers a tremendous amount of value within its 724± acres. With 2 miles of trout-filled live water, Elk, and other wildlife running the property, snowmobiling out the gate, and skiing within minutes, the ranch is rich in recreational opportunity. There are no improvements, and the ranch is divided into several different parcels creating a blank canvas for a new owner.
This untouched, majestic Montana landscape features spring-fed deep draws, cliffs, and beautiful rock outcroppings with native prairie interspersed. Renowned for its excellent hunting, trophy elk, mule deer, and antelope can be found in the forested draws and the rock formations. The Snow Creek drainage meanders through the property to Snow Creek Bay. Remnants of earth’s first visitors have been discovered in the area and have provided fossils including Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex,
This is an opportunity to own a stunning home overlooking a famous section of trout water, the tailwater stretch of the Missouri River below Holter Dam. Located upstream from Wolf Creek Bridge and 10± minutes from Craig, Montana, this property boasts views of the river and is contiguous to BLM land that touches Holter Lake. The property boasts a modern 4,066± SF, 4 bed, 3 bath “cabin” with views of the trout-rich waters of the “Mighty Mo.” Relax on your deck looking out at the river after a day spent casting to fish or recreating on Holter Lake.
This 1,363± acre ranch consisting of grassy canyons, ponderosa pines, and rock bluffs is 25± minutes from Billings, Montana, and its airport. Steeped in western lore, the ranch has a rich history dating back to the 1800s when Calamity Jane watered her horses at the ranch’s Canyon Creek. Thoroughly captivated by the ranch, Calamity lived on the ranch in a small cabin. Today, the property is home to an abundance of wildlife including mule and white-tailed deer, antelope, and upland birds.
This parcel of vacant, recreational land, with river frontage on the East Gallatin River, sits within 20± minutes of Bozeman, Montana. The location of this property is not only alluring to the entire family but also enriches its investment value. This equation makes riverfront land assets an excellent investment in your quality of life, your family, and long-term appreciation. In addition to the outstanding live water fishery, the property provides superb habitat for whitetail and pheasants.
This property imbues the Rustic and Elegant elements: complete custom-built interior, wood and tile floors throughout, stone archways and fireplaces, reclaimed wood doors and details, and Pierre Frey wallpaper. 223 E. Main offers a classic example of refined Bozeman living.
This is a complete sportsman’s package with incredible hunting and fishing! Boasting 1.6± miles of Jefferson River frontage to the east, the Tobacco Root Mountains and thousands of acres of contiguous public land make up the western boundary. Forested canyons, rolling hills, and river bottom provide habitat suitable for a variety of wildlife, including moose, elk, mule and white-tailed deer, antelope, upland game birds, and waterfowl. About 400± acres are under center pivot irrigation. Located an hour from Bozeman, Montana, land this size in the Jefferson River valley rarely comes to market.
The acreage encompasses various terrain, including pasture ground, lush and thickly wooded creek bottom, and hillsides with many choice locations to build a secluded Montana getaway. The West Fork of the Stillwater River passes through the property on its way to confluence with the main stem of the Stillwater before it joins the Yellowstone River. The property provides private access to the West Fork, which is full of rainbow and brown trout.
Scenic and productive working cattle ranch within a short drive to the quaint community of Choteau, Montana. The ranch features a creekside historic home, updated for comfort and convenience plus a complete set of working facilities including barns and corrals to support current livestock operations. Lush creek bottomlands, irrigated hay meadows, and dryland pasture for cattle grazing. Enjoy the backdrop of the Rocky Mountain Front and the gateway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Welcome to Bozeman Pass Ranch, where your new dream home awaits. This unique property sits on 160± acres of pristine Montana land conveniently located near Bozeman, Livingston, the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, and Big Sky. Surrounded by the Absaroka, Bridger, and Crazy Mountains, this property boasts magnificent views in every direction. Tract 3 is improved and ready for building with a newly constructed private lane and electric.
7 Springs Ranch sits between Twin Bridges and Sheridan, Montana, in the famed Ruby River Valley, known for its breathtaking scenic beauty, four blue-ribbon rivers, and five surrounding mountain ranges. Several spring-fed ponds support a substantial population of white-tailed deer, as well as good numbers of waterfowl and pheasants. With dramatic build sites overlooking the lower riparian area, this property is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and located in the heart of Big Sky Country.
This Montana orchard/ranch has hay ground, pastures, and a productive apple orchard. The apple orchard covers approximately 30± acres with plenty of room to expand the orchard and increase production. With Macintosh, Empire, Spartan, Snow-Sweet, and Golden Delicious apples, the business has built a reputation for producing high-quality apples that are sweet and crisp. It comes with a warehouse and two refrigerated cold storage rooms.
This Montana ranch is a turnkey cattle ranch. Mountain foothill pastures and open fields make up this pristine cowboy’s dream setting. Improvements include a four-rail guardrail, post corrals, sorting pens, a large calving barn, shop, and silos for grain storage. A main house and a bunkhouse are the living areas on the ranch. Limestone cliffs and forests of pine, Mountain Mahogany, Juniper, and Riparian Cottonwood; lower grassland and farming portions of the ranch have year-round water running.
This Montana home is the perfect blend of privacy, incredible views of the Gallatin Valley and multiple mountain ranges, and proximity to amenities. Just 30± minutes from Bozeman, this property features a custom 5 bed, 4 full bath, 2 half bath, 6800± SF home that was built with open space and functionality in mind. Elk, deer, antelope, and the occasional moose wander through, moving from the valley floor to higher elevations. The home is timeless, the views are remarkable, and the stillness is unbeatable.
This ranch is rich in recreational opportunity with 2 miles of trout-filled live water, Elk, and other wildlife running the property, snowmobiling out the gate, and skiing within minutes. Additionally, Moose Creek Ranch provides optimal cattle grazing during the warmer months. There are no improvements, and the ranch is divided into several different parcels creating a blank canvas for a new owner with the potential of protecting the land with a conservation easement if one chose to do so.
Close to Ennis and Virginia City, Montana, this 640± acre property provides a new owner with a large amount of land to recreate on. Majestic vistas with Big Sky views, this property is truly one of a kind. The ranch is home to an abundance of deer, elk, grouse, bears, wolves, mountain lions, bobcats, and many eagles. Excellent hunting opportunities abound on the property, while the ranch is less than 20 minutes from the Ruby and Madison Rivers, providing enticing fly fishing within a short drive.
Less than 20 minutes to the fly fishing mecca that is Ennis, Montana, and only a 3± mile drive to Virginia City, this 1,046± acre property provides the owner with a large amount of land to recreate on. Horseback ride, four-wheel, mountain bike, hunt, the list goes on! The ranch boasts wildlife ranging from bears and moose to eagles and elk with Trail Creek flowing through a portion of the property. The ranch is very diverse, from rolling hills to green valleys.
Just 10 miles from Ennis and a few minutes from Virginia City, Montana, this ranch offers unparalleled recreation opportunities with access to contiguous BLM and State land. The 2,999± acres provide a beautiful, tranquil mountain setting with unparalleled views of an abundance of wildlife and seven surrounding mountain ranges. Excellent hunting opportunities abound on the property. Drive less than 20 minutes to access the Ruby and Madison Rivers for world-class fly fishing.
