Ryan Bramlette, ALC
Ranch Sales, MT
Licensed in MT
Ryan, a Dillon, Montana native, is quite familiar with the region, how these ranches operate, and how they can unite with a client’s desires. Ryan’s lifelong love for the outdoors and the land has granted him a solid foundation in ranching, wildlife, and habitat management, which he gladly imparts to his clients. He links his clients with a handpicked team of top-notch experts in aquatic enhancements, ranch productivity, and habitat improvements for waterfowl, upland birds, and big game when necessary.
Ryan aspires to follow his late father’s legacy as a top ranch broker while preserving Western land. With the esteemed ALC designation, he’s a proven and dedicated collaborator, facilitating high-end ranch deals for both buyers and sellers.
Most importantly, Ryan cherishes his role as a husband and father. His family shares a deep love for Montana’s stunning landscapes, often spending quality time together outdoors.
Ryan and his colleague Matt Henningsen host the Land Investor Podcast, where they interview some of the world’s most interesting people around land investing, hunting and fishing, conservation, and more. To learn more about the podcast, please visit the Land Investor podcast.
Recent notable sales/acquisitions over $10 Million
- Ennis Lake Ranch | 1,139 acres | Ennis, Montana
- Carten Creek Ranch | 8,200 acres | Gold Creek, Montana
- Corbly Mountain Ranch | 543 acres | Bozeman, Montana
- North Pass Ranch | 146 acres | Bozeman, Montana
- Leffingwell Ranch | 970 acres | Clyde Park, Montana
Recent notable sales/acquisitions over $5 Million
- Dancing Bear Ranch | 480± acres | Ennis, Montana
- Dry Creek Canyon Ranch | 300± acres | Belgrade, Montana
- Triple S Ranch | 1,850± acres | Big Timber, Montana
Recent notable sales/acquisitions over $3 Million
- Boulder River Crossing | 300± acres | McLeod, Montana
- Jefferson Sporting Ranch | 219± acres | Twin Bridges, Montana
- Silver Creek Elk Preserve | 2,339± acres| Big Timber, Montana
- Middle Fork of Sixteen Mile Creek | 542± acres | Belgrade, Montana
- Bull Mountain Elk Camp | 1800± acres | Drummond, Montana
- Highland View Ranch | 589± acres | Whitehall, Montana
Fay Ranches Inc. Headquarters
395 Gallatin Park Drive
Bozeman, Montana 59715
8 Active Properties Listed by Ryan Bramlette, ALC
Arrow Ranch
Wisdom, MontanaMontana’s Big Hole Valley hosts a listing with hay meadows, grasslands, creeks, and hills adjacent to public lands. With extensive water, the ranch is one of the most productive in the valley. Elk herds, with year-round presence, are common, along with other big game and upland birds. Improvements include a log home, ranch manager residence, dwellings, and outbuildings. A conservation easement protects the ranch, allowing for replacement or remodeling of structures and additional improvements.
North Star Ranch
Bozeman, MontanaThis world-class property combines pristine turnkey improvements, breathtaking views, exceptional equestrian facilities, and secluded privacy, all just minutes from Bozeman, Montana. The property boasts a prime location and is part of the exclusive North Pass Ranches community, which is known for its expansive open spaces and stunning natural beauty. Enjoy private trails, ponds, and additional community amenities, providing a luxury living and outdoor adventure experience in Montana.
The SxS Ranch Estate
Belgrade, MontanaThis property encompasses breathtaking views of the Tobacco Root, Bridger, Gallatin, and Madison Mountain ranges in Montana. Much of the property is dedicated to wildlife habitat for pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, whitetail deer, mule deer, and elk. As part of the exclusive SxS Ranch Reserve, a new owner will have access to 971± shared acres and 1.4± miles of the Dry Creek fishery. The estate features luxurious improvements and additional building opportunities.
Elk Meadows Ranch
Lima, MontanaThis property combines significant agricultural productivity, abundant recreational opportunities, and breathtaking natural beauty, embodying the best of Southwest Montana. Natural features enhance the ranch’s appeal, with 3,200± feet of trout-rich and spring-fed Big Sheep Creek bending through the landscape. The area is abundant with wildlife, including elk, pronghorn, and large mule deer, and waterfowl thriving in the ranch’s irrigated fields, rolling hills, and ample live water.
Four Creeks Sporting Ranch
Big Timber, MontanaThis Montana property offers 9± miles of live water and natural pools awaiting a dry fly cast, timbered draws, and shrub-covered hills camouflaging elk and mule deer. The ranch is a blank canvas for new owners to pursue quiet solitude and their favorite recreational activities. Only 29± miles southeast of the small ranching town of Big Timber, Montana, the property presents endless outdoor pursuits and attractive investment opportunities.
Pintler Creek Ranch
Wisdom, MontanaNestled in the iconic Big Hole Valley, the ranch encapsulates the essence of Old Montana—a timeless haven where history and natural beauty converge. With meadows and grasslands, the property thrives year-round as an agricultural gem with 300-400± cow/calf pairs. Recreation opportunities are limitless with abundant elk and fishable Pintler Creek, complemented by public land boundary and other wildlife. Without existing improvements, the property provides a pristine canvas for future development.
Beaverhead River Rock
Twin Bridges, MontanaFinite are riverfront parcels that offer an owner an experience that would not be easily accessible otherwise. Elevated slightly above the Beaverhead River, this Montana property offers a riparian habitat for pheasants, waterfowl, and whitetail and presents low-pressure angling opportunities for trout. This property offers more than just inspiring views and world-class sporting opportunities at your doorstep. Short drives in any direction lead to some of Montana’s most renowned landscapes.
Bridger Views at Rocking S7
Belgrade, MontanaThis property in Montana is perched atop a hillside, overlooking Bozeman and the sprawling Gallatin Valley. Among only five available build sites on the ranch, this parcel offers breathtaking panoramic vistas encompassing the Bridger Mountains, the picturesque Gallatin Valley, and the expanse of agricultural land in between. With a one-fifth recreational stake in 160± acres, there is approximately 1,170± feet of fishable Dry Creek, allowing for fishing and other recreational opportunities.
30 Listings Sold by Ryan Bramlette, ALC
Ennis Lake Ranch
Ennis, MontanaFay 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.
Settle Ranch
Canyon Creek, MontanaThis extraordinary ranch offers diverse landscapes, including forested mountains, sagebrush hillsides, aspen creek bottoms, irrigated hay fields, and natural grasslands. Located 25± minutes from Helena, Montana’s state capital, the property is a generational working ranch providing excellent wildlife resources, recreation, and natural beauty. Developed as a traditional Montana cattle ranch, the improvements comprise multiple residences, historic sheep barns, loafing sheds, and corrals.
Corbly Mountain Ranch
Belgrade, MontanaThe Corbly Mountain Ranch offers a wide variety of recreational pursuits from hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and whatever your heart desires. With private and direct access to the forest service, the possibilities are endless. Only 25 minutes from downtown Bozeman and 15 minutes from the airport the location is convenient while being at the end of the road and very private. Along with great views and many building sites, the Ranch is a must-see.
Carten Creek Ranch
Gold Creek, MontanaMontana’s beautiful Clark Fork River Valley is now a quiet ranching community and home to a unique Montana ranch. With its diverse and abundant wildlife population and rolling landscape, the property is a rare Montana property in a desirable location. A beautiful 3,000± square-foot off-grid log home rests on an open ridge, maximizing views of the valley below. From well-constructed mountain roads and trails and improvements, the ranch is the ultimate turn-key opportunity.
Leffingwell Ranch
Clyde Park , MontanaFay Ranches represented the Buyer.
Located in one of the premier locations of the greater Bozeman, Montana area, the historic ranch hosts mountain views, creeks, meadow bottoms, and wildlife galore. Surrounded by neighboring ranches protected by conservation easements, the ranch offers solitude without being far from town and little risk of future development. Traditionally operated as a working ranch and dude ranch by the same family since the early 1900s, the history of this ranch runs deep.
North Pass Ranch
Bozeman, MontanaFay Ranches represented the Buyer. An unparalleled Montana oasis within Bozeman, Montana’s newest private, luxury ranch community, Northpass Ranches, is just 15 minutes to downtown Bozeman. This 146± acre property is truly a top-of-the-world experience, with commanding mountain views abound from all angles. This idyllic ranch includes a smartly appointed main house, guest house, and […]
Dancing Bear Ranch
Ennis, MontanaThis rolling alpine ranch in Montan is a private mountain retreat surrounded by some of the most pristine mountain wilderness in the lower 48 states, yet close to great skiing and fly fishing. Complete with a beautiful traditional Montana home this ranch offers world class recreation right out your backdoor.
Absaroka Moon Retreat
Livingston, MontanaAn extraordinary property located in one of the most spectacular settings in North America. Nestled at the foot of the Absaroka Mountain Range near Deep Creek in the northeastern corner of Montana’s famed Paradise Valley, all five structures feature breathtaking views of 9,000 to 11,000-foot peaks – many rising dramatically just 2,000 yards from the main house and others winding 30 miles downrange to the south.
Dry Creek Canyon Ranch
Belgrade, MontanaLocated just northwest of Bozeman Montana and its airport, this rare 300± acre land opportunity boasts almost a mile of the private, fishable, restored, and award-winning Dry Creek. The ranch provides excellent habitat attracting wildlife, food plots, and grain fields, as well as a spring-fed trophy trout pond. With views of the Gallatin Valley, as well as out-the-door access to an abundance of activities, the ranch is turnkey with power, bridges, and roads already in place!
Triple S Ranch
Big Timber, MontanaLocated within the shadow of the Crazy Mountains just 15± minutes north of Big Timber, Montana the 1850± deeded acres of the Triple S Ranch offers beautiful rolling pastures, covered draws incredible panoramic mountain views, Big Timber Creek frontage, and unmatched peace and privacy.
Limestone Cliff Ranch
Bozeman, MontanaThis property is one of four rare and available properties near Corbly Gluch Road in Bozeman, Montana. This end-of-the-road property borders National Forest, gaining access to thousands of acres for endless outdoor recreational opportunities. The backdrop to the property includes the most renowned peaks in the Bridger Mountain Range, Ross Peak, and Sacajawea, and are comprised of rolling foothills with aspen-filled draws and hillsides covered with evergreens.
Boulder River Crossing
McLeod, MontanaSitting in the bottom of the Boulder River Valley, this ranch is located 20± minutes from Big Timber, Montana and an easy 90± mile drive to Bozeman. Frontage on this crystal-clear Montana river is highly desirable and difficult to find. This ranch will turn dreams into reality for the new owner.
Jefferson Sporting Ranch
Twin Bridges, MontanaJefferson Sporting Ranch is located a few minutes from the small town of Twin Bridges, Montana. Hay meadows, old cottonwoods, and a lush riparian area along the Jefferson River form the 219± acres. This ranch has all the ingredients of a quality recreational ranch, offering trophy-class whitetail deer hunting, turkeys, pheasants, incredible waterfowl and fly angling pursuits.
Silver Creek Elk Preserve
Big Timber, MontanaOffering some of the finest wildlife viewing and elk and Big Game Hunting opportunities in Montana. With excellent water sources, abundant wildlife populations and deeded land presented in a blocked-up configuration, the Silver Creek Elk Preserve Ranch is a prime candidate for a conservation easement, which if implemented would provide enormous tax benefits to the buyer.
Middle Fork of Sixteen Mile Creek Ranch
Belgrade, MontanaA little over an hour to Bozeman and its airport, this property is made up of 542± acres in 2 parcels. A bridge crosses the middle fork of the fishable Sixteen Mile Creek as it meanders through the property for almost 1.5 miles. A recently enhanced road takes you to the newly updated off-grid cabin that includes a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, sleeping loft, covered porch, and a wood-burning stove. The topography is varied, from timbered draws to productive grassland to wildlife habitat with multiple springs. Enjoy hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, fly fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, or just relaxing on this piece of southwest Montana.
Bull Mountain Elk Camp
Drummond, MontanaWorld-class big game hunting, including trophy elk and deer, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and snowmobiling are examples of what can be enjoyed on this ranch. With 1800± deeded acres and adjoining forest service with excellent access for the ranch owner, the space to enjoy these pursuits is endless. When it is finally time to go home, the superb location of the ranch makes for an easy commute with the Missoula International Airport a quick 45± miles from the ranch gate.
Shields River Retreat
Clyde Park, MontanaFay Ranches represented the buyer. Welcome to a rare opportunity for an authentic Montana lifestyle. The listing boasts diverse acres, Shields River frontage, two ponds, and varied wildlife habitat. The exquisite main residence was built from reclaimed ranch buildings. A charming log guest cabin, greenhouse, timber shed, chicken coop, granary, and metal shop round out the improvements. Enjoy trout fishing, gardening, and hosting gatherings while living close to Livingston and Bozeman.
Eagle Rock Ranch on the Wise River
Wise River, MontanaThis Montana ranch located along the Wise River and close to the Big Hole River, this ranch is named for the striking rock formation that overlooks the property. The owner currently holds a 6,922± acre National Forest grazing lease, allowing for 150 yearling heifers out the back gate. The property is almost entirely flood irrigated, and the owner has enjoyed the ranch because of the production value and recreational opportunities.
Flint Creek Ranch
Drummond, MontanaThis is an opportunity to own land on one of Montana’s best-kept angling secrets, located in a beautiful valley with breathtaking views and offering endless recreational pursuits. An established build site and developed pond increase equity. Located minutes from l Clark’s Fork and Rock Creek River, the property offers some of the country’s best fishing. This property is highly desirable with limited public access, a mile of Flint Creek, two other spring creeks, a wetland, and a beautiful pond. T
Boulder River Vista
McLeod, MontanaSitting over the top of the Boulder River Valley, the Boulder River Vista offers productive grazing land, jaw-dropping views, and significant recreational opportunities. The property does not have any improvements and it is not protected by a conservation easement, therefore it is a blank canvas. Pair these attributes with an excellent location, only 20± minutes south of Big Timber, Montana and 90± minutes from Bozeman, and the Boulder River Vista emerges as an excellent opportunity for a wide array of investors.
Tepee Ridge Hideaway
Bozeman, MontanaThis breathtakingly beautiful 40± acre retreat is located in the prestigious Tepee Ridge neighborhood and has approximately .35 miles of Bridger Creek, a wonderful small stream fishery. Tepee Ridge Hideaway boasts a tremendous ranch style log home with large 12”-14” logs originally from Canada. The thoughtful design of the home makes it the perfect place to entertain visiting friends and family or just relax in privacy.
West Boulder Angling Retreat
McLeod, MontanaWithin some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery lies a river valley without equal. The West Boulder Angling Retreat is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience one of the West’s most beautiful settings.
Mission Mountain Springs
St. Ignatius, MontanaThis Montana hunting land property sits below the towering Mission Mountain Range in Northwest Montana. The habitat on the ranch has created a sanctuary for wildlife, including a population of pheasants and whitetail deer. In addition, there are irrigation rights that will allow for some agricultural production on the property. Numerous build sites exist on the property, all maximizing views of the creek bottom on the property as well as the Mission Mountain range in the distance.
5asH Cabin on the Boulder
McLeod, MontanaNestled in the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Area, this classic cabin-on-the-river is a meticulously designed retreat along the upper Boulder River. The 1,326± square foot cabin, completed in 2019, harmoniously blends rustic charm and modern amenities. A haven for anglers, the property boasts Boulder River frontage with brown, rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. The property is surrounded by Forest Service land on three sides and ensures privacy in an idyllic Montana setting.
Big Hole Sporting Reserve
Twin Bridges, MontanaWith easy access to fly fishing, big game hunting and recreation in southwest Montana, this property has all the ingredients of a quality recreational ranch. Located at the epicenter of trout fishing in Montana and featuring a beautifully placed private home, this recreational retreat is a rare find.
Pony Ponds
Harrison, MontanaThis stunning Montana property is a wildlife sanctuary with aerated, trout-stocked ponds, Willow Creek, and a riparian area. The property offers a home, a guest cabin, and an equipment barn with views of the surrounding area. Opportunities abound for outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking in the nearby Tobacco Root Mountains, Ennis Lake, and famous fly-fishing rivers. The property provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy Montana’s natural beauty.
Bridger Creek Retreat
Big Timber, MontanaThis Montana land includes lush creek bottomlands, rolling meadows, and dramatic coulees along Bridger Creek. The property features a variety of on-site recreational amenities including hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing. The ranch is home to abundant elk, deer, mountain lions, and coyotes. Plus, minutes to the Yellowstone River to the north and endless National Forest Lands to the south, this ranch land is an ideal location for the construction of a getaway cabin.
Historic Hawkwood House
McLeod, MontanaThe Historic Hawkwood house stands alone in the prestigious West Boulder River Valley as an artistic renovation of the valley’s most historic structure. This finely appointed 2,457± square foot, three bedroom‐suite cabin is as stately as its pristine surroundings. Surrounded by the West Boulder Reserve.
Storm Castle Retreat
Gallatin Gateway, MontanaThe Storm Castle Retreat is an endless getaway to recreational opportunities. Situated in a striking mountain setting with fishable Storm Castle Creek running through the middle of the property, this Retreat is located ideally between Bozeman and Big Sky. The Storm Castle Retreat presents an attractive opportunity that does not often come along for those wanting a private setting within hundreds of thousands of acres of Montana’s recreational paradise.
Beaverhead River Cattle Ranch
Twin Bridges, MontanaThis property is a perfect blend of a productive agricultural operation and recreational ranch. The Montana ranch is blessed with nearly a mile of the Beaverhead River running through both sides of the property, complemented by additional live water sources from California and West Baker Sloughs. These water systems create lush riparian habitats and fertile pastures, offering excellent opportunities for waterfowl, whitetail deer, and pheasant hunting alongside a substantial grazing potential.
Articles Authored by Ryan Bramlette, ALC
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5 Simple Steps to a Better Whitetail property
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Applying For A Non-Resident Elk License | Montana
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SOLD: Dome Mountain Ranch
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Four Things You Need to Know About Landowner Tags in Montana
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Land, Legacy, and Opportunity: The Essence of Ranch Ownership
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