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.
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A true rarity in the Missoula valley, this large block of land just west of town provides an opportunity for a year-round residence, a recreational retreat or an investment play. The hunting opportunities on site are tremendous and fishing opportunities along the Clark Fork are great.
Approximately 10 miles to the fly fishing mecca that is Ennis, Montana and only a 3± mile drive to historic Virginia City, this property borders BLM and State land, providing the owner with thousands of acres of deeded and public land to recreate on. This ranch provides a beautiful, tranquil mountain setting with views of wildlife and surrounding mountain ranges.
Trapper View Ranch is 689± acres of forest, meadows, springs, and grassy benches. Situated at the base of Trapper Peak and the Bitterroot Mountain Range the ranch is bordered by National Forest and boasts approximately 200± irrigated acres and 389± acres of water rights.
Resting amid the pristine, Montana alpine wilderness on the east side of the Big Belt Mountains, this untouched recreational ranch varies from gentle sloping meadows and rolling hills to heavily timbered ridges and mountains, with over 3 miles of the fishable west fork of Hound Creek running through the full length of the property. West Hound Creek Ranch is an exceptional deer and elk hunting property located in-between the world‐class Missouri and Smith Rivers.
Here you will find rolling hills with lush riparian areas and a year-round spring that babbles down to a private pond, providing an important water source for the wildlife that call the ranch home. This striking family retreat is impeccably maintained with a 5 bed, 5.5 bath custom ranch style home and a 4 bed, 2 bath guest home, both boasting perfectly framed views of the Bridger Mountains and valley below.
The property boasts .8± miles of Big Spring Creek including .6± miles of both sides, one of the finest and least known blue ribbon trout fisheries in the state of Montana. There are a variety of rocky creek banks, lush hay meadows and scattered timber as well as an immaculately maintained home all surrounded by breathtaking views of four different mountain ranges.
Bordering BLM land, which then borders National Forest, this property offers the owner thousands of acres of public land to recreate on. Emanating a wild west feel, the improvements include a replica of a 100-year-old United States Forest Service fire lookout tower; truly a work of art. This property has it all, including staggering views of both the Ruby and Madison Valleys and wildlife ranging from bears and moose to eagles and elk.
Tucked away in the northern Gallatin Valley within close proximity to Bozeman, Montana, this property offers extremely productive dry land grazing, with multiple pastures and many water tanks. The rolling pastures and deep juniper canyons also hold an abundance of mule deer, antelope, sharptailed grouse, Hungarian partridge and a seasonal elk herd.
This Montana ranch offers a good balance of hay meadows, pastures and hills/draws for protection and cover for wildlife. Much of the landscape of the ranch remains virtually unaltered, lending itself to an abundance of wildlife including whitetail and mule deer, pronghorn antelope, pheasants, Hungarian partridge, grouse and wild turkey.
Conveniently located in the most picturesque part of the highly sought-after Paradise Valley, midway between Yellowstone National Park and the town of Livingston, Montana, this property includes 120± acres under pivot irrigation. The property’s pivoted field provides ‘big sky’ views of the Gallatin Mountains to the West, the Absaroka Beartooth’s to the East looking up Mill Creek canyon, and glimpses of the Crazy Mountain range to the North.
Tucked up against the base of the majestic Beartooth Mountains, this ranch enjoys stunning views and proximity to one of the most beautiful blocks of roadless land in the United States, the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. This property offers private Forest Service access to thousands of acres of National Forest, two forks of Fiddler Creek with lush creek bottom, stands of conifers, groves of quaking aspen and rolling meadows.
The property consists of 175± deeded acres, including 36± acres of hayfield, approximately .3 miles of Six Mile Creek lined with mature cottonwood trees, and fantastic mountain views. The property’s varied topography and location provides the largest of ‘big sky’ views with the Gallatin Mountains to the West, the Absaroka Beartooth’s to the East looking directly up at Emigrant Peak, and glimpses of the Crazy Mountain range to the North.
The stunning Montana ranch offers great big game and bird hunting opportunities and a laid-back lifestyle, with possibilities for a cattle operation already in place. The diverse terrain features a mix of pine-covered ridges and draws, meadows and open grasslands, a spring-fed pond and hosts an abundance of wildlife including elk, mule deer and antelope.
The grassy hillsides and ridges, timbered draws with intermittent riparian habitat define the ranch and create the wild country that the ranch is known for. The varied elevation of this provides complete ecosystems for elk, whitetail, trophy mule deer, moose and antelope. This offering is a prime example of a classic mountain ranch.
This property offers a unique opportunity for a production or investment minded buyer to purchase productive land in a highly coveted region. This property may appeal to an owner-operator with quality production in mind while also serving a land investment in a region that is experiencing significant growth and development.
This ranch is the perfect blend of privacy and proximity to Billings, Montana and all of its varied amenities. The views are incredible, the wildlife is abundant and the peacefulness is inspiring. If you are looking for a place that has it all then look no further than Riverbend Ranch.
In a region known for abundant elk, bear, whitetail and mule deer populations, this ranch features spectacular mountain views, timbered draws, grassy parks, springs and a pristine stretch of Wolf Creek. The proximity to lakes and nearby public lands affords easy access to an abundant variety of summer and winter recreational opportunities.
This central Montana ranch includes a nice stretch of Dry Creek flowing through the southern portion of the property and several spring-fed creeks throughout the more mountainous portions, providing a variety of water sources, abundant grasses, terrain and shelter for both cattle and wildlife alike.
The ranch provides easy access to the surrounding Beaverhead/Deer Lodge National Forest lands and their outstanding variety of recreational amenities. The two cabins are strategically located in an area where hiking, horseback riding or four-wheeling adventures can afford some of the most breathtaking views and complete solitude in nature.
This property is just 25± miles from the historic town of Bozeman and 8.5± miles from beautiful downtown Livingston. The acreage is a wildlife haven with ideal wintering ground for herds of elk that can be seen right out the front window. The ranch offers stunning views of several surrounding mountain ranges in an easily accessible location close to all amenities.
A rare opportunity to own the H & J Quarters Farm which has been tightly held by one family for over 100 years. The farm sits with the backdrop of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain Front in the distance and in a region valued for its consistent high quality grain production. The deep rooted farm was carefully pieced together with additional parcels added to amass the almost 5,500 acre farm that is offered for sale.
