M OOSE C R EEK R ANC H Big Hole Valley, Montana $3,950,000 | 1,483± Acres
Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
INTRODUCTION Moose Creek Ranch sits in one of the most remarkable areas of Montana. The Big Hole Valley has the kind of scenery that will make you stop alongside the road and pause, the type of recreation that people travel thousands of miles to enjoy, and old-school western nostalgia-driven from its large generational ranches. With no improvements on its 1,483± acres, the ranch is a blank canvas for its new owner. With the land being divided into several different parcels, it may also be a candidate for a conservation easement. The land itself is a blend of a willow-covered creek bottom, grass, and sagebrush-covered hillsides providing feed for 180 cow/calf pairs on average for five months of the year. Moose Creek and Swamp Creek combine for 2± miles of live water on the ranch. The creeks flow with that famous Big Hole Valley tea color and are filled with aggressive trout. As you stalk trout along its grassy banks, Swamp Creek will remind you of a spring creek-like setting. Not only does the riparian area offer a fishery, but elk use this part of the ranch as a sanctuary. While some of the elk in this part of the valley often head over the border to Idaho once winter approaches, the hunting can be productive during archery, and on Moose Creek Ranch, a ground blind set in the willows should offer an opportunity at a great bull. In the winter, take advantage of the ranches’ proximity to some outstanding recreation. Only 20 ± miles away is the family-friendly Lost Trail Ski Area, and the groomed Gibbonsville Snowmobile Trail starts just beyond the ranch gate.
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1,483± deeded acres in the upper Big Hole Valley Divided into several different parcels, the ranch could be a strong conservation easement candidate No improvements, a blank canvas with build sites maximizing outstanding mountain views Estimated 180 cow/calf pairs on the ranch for 4-5 months a year Swamp Creek and Moose Creek offer 2 miles of live water on the ranch Excellent small stream fishing for healthy Brooke Trout The riparian area is a sanctuary for Elk, providing quality archery elk hunting opportunities Upland bird hunting for sage and mountain grouse Only 20+ miles from Lost Trail Ski Area The groomed Gibbonsville Snowmobile Trail is just past the ranch gate Close to endless National Forest Service and Anaconda Pintler Wilderness From Wisdom, MT, the local airport in Dillon is 70± miles, and the commercial airports in Butte and Bozeman are 75± and 130± miles, respectively
Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
ACREAGE Sitting at 6200’ in elevation, the 1,483± acres within Moose Creek Ranch are divided into several different parcels, making the ranch a potential candidate for a conservation easement. The land is a combination of grass and sagebrush-covered hills and a large riparian area filled with willows lining the banks of the 2± miles of live water on the property. Moose Creek runs through the ranch for .9± miles, and Swamp Creek flows for 1.1 ± miles on the ranch. The ranch is productive and offers excellent feed and habitat for cattle, wildlife, and trout.
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PRODUCTION The Big Hole Valley has a deep agricultural history, known as “The Land of 10,00 Haystacks” and famous for the origination of the wooden pole “beaver slide” used for decades to create haystacks. Today, the Big Hole Valley continues to be one of the most prolific agricultural areas in the western United States. Moose Creek Ranch holds approximately 180 cow/calf pairs for 4-5 months in the summer, depending on the year.
WATER RIGHTS There are some water rights that run with the ranch. More details can be provided upon request.
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Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
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Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
THE BIG HOLE RIVER VALLEY The upper Big Hole River Valley sits between the Pioneer, Anaconda/Pintler, and Beaverhead Mountain Ranges in beautiful Southwestern Montana. At nearly 20 miles across and 75 miles long, with an elevation of 6,000+ feet, the valley is Montana’s highest, most expansive, and arguably the most beautiful. The ranch is located approximately 6 miles north of Wisdom, MT, a small ranching town that serves the valley with limited services such as gas, groceries, and a couple of restaurants/bars. The valley is still the real west and is loaded with history. Complete with multi-generational ranches that still rope, herd, and brand like they have done for over 150 years, the valley was first discovered by Native Americans. In 1806, the Corps of Discovery passed through the valley. William Clark called it “Hot Springs Valley” due to the hot springs now known as Jackson Hot Springs. Shortly after, the valley became popular with fur trappers looking for beaver and other fur-bearing animals before homesteaders began appearing in the 1860s. Only 3± miles from Moose Creek Ranch is one of the more historical events in Montana history. In 1877, the Nez Perce Indians were ambushed by the United States Army. While both sides suffered several casualties, Chief Joseph led his tribe in an unsuccessful attempt to escape to Canada.
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LOCALE Approximately one hour southeast of the ranch is the county seat of Beaverhead County, Dillon, Montana. Home to the University of Montana-Western, Dillon offers quality dining, taverns, grocery stores, and even a Patagonia outlet. This town of a little over 4,000 people is centrally located amongst destination trout streams, and cattle ranches, and those two industries lead the local economy.
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BIG HOLE NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
While tourists travel thousands of miles to see and feel the history of the Big Hole National Battlefield, the trip from Moose Creek Ranch to the battlefield is only 3 miles. The battlefield is the site of a clash between the U.S. Army and the Nez Perce people in August 1877. The National Park Service states that “Today, the elements of the landscape that are essential in conveying the site’s significance are remarkably intact, combining to create a scene very similar to the one that existed on the morning of August 9, 1877”. 10
Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
BUTTE
80 miles northwest of the ranch is the former mining boomtown of Butte. Once known as “the richest hill on earth”, Butte today is roughly 1/3 the population of what it was during the peak of copper prices in the 1920s. This small city with a proud history has approximately 30,000, including some of Montana’s most colorful characters.
WISE RIVER
The Wise River is a large stream with a certain mystic charm about it and its surroundings. Access to the river is fairly close from the scenic byway that runs along the river. The Pioneer Scenic Byway starts 45± minutes from the ranch. From the town of Wise River, the byway winds through 49 paved miles in the heart of the gorgeous Pioneer mountains into the old western town of Polaris. Fishable mountain streams, scenic campgrounds, ghost towns, a small local ski area, and a rockhound’s dream, Crystal Park, can all be experienced along this gorgeous Montana drive.
BANNACK
Montana’s first gold discovery was in 1862 in Bannack, MT. Today’s preserved ghost town was originally a bustling boomtown and Montana’s first state capital. Approximately 47 miles south of Wisdom, all family members can be entertained by walking the ghost town, panning for gold, and attending Bannack days in July.
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GETTING THERE The Moose Creek Ranch is located just outside Wisdom. Driving from Wisdom, a small town known for its recreationalist’s hospitality, head 6 miles east on Hwy 43, turn left on well-maintained county road (Gibbonsville Road), and continue for 2.5 miles.
AIRPORT ACCESS DILLON
Located approximately 70 miles from Wisdom, MT, the full-service local airport located in Dillon, MT, has two runways at 6500’ and 3600’, respectively.
BUTTE
Butte, MT, is home to the commercial Bert Mooney Airport. From Butte, drive approximately 75 miles Southwest to Wisdom, MT.
BOZEMAN Located approximately 2½ hours from Wisdom is Montana’s busiest airport, known as the the Bozeman/Yellowstone International Airport. The airport is served by Alaska, Allegiant, American, Frontier, Delta, JetBlue, and United Airlines, with direct flights to and from Boston, Denver, Detroit, Salt Lake City, New York City, Newark, Chicago, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Nashville, San Francisco, Seattle, Philadelphia, Portland, Phoenix, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas. View up to date routes here: www.bozemanairport.com. 12
Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
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Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
RECREATION FLY FISHING Swamp Creek will surprise an angler with the quality of fish within its famous Big Hole Valley teacolored waters on the ranch. The creek fishes like a spring creek, where one can effectively stalk trout nestled against its banks and throw a variation of streamers and dry flies to catch Brooke Trout up to 1.5 pounds in size. Located within 10 minutes from the ranch, the Big Hole River is one of the premier fly fishing rivers in the United States. With more than 3000 fish per mile, the “The Last Best River” begins at 7300+ feet in the Beaverhead Mountains. Pouring off the continental divide, other waters, including the North Fork of the Big Hole and Wise River, add flow to the blue-ribbon river for 115± miles. Located within 10 minutes of the ranch, the Big Hole River “slam” is achieved by catching the cutthroat, brook, rainbow, and brown trout, as well as the rare Arctic grayling. The Big Hole River is one of the few places in the lower 48 states where these wild fish still thrive. The Big Hole River eventually joins the Ruby and the Beaverhead Rivers to form the Jefferson River in Twin Bridges, MT. From the ranch location, these famous Montana fisheries and an endless number of small streams and mountain lakes are easily reached, providing enjoyment for any level of angler.
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HUNTING The Moose Creek Ranch is located in Hunting District 321, one of the finest hunting ranches in Montana. Located in the far southwest corner of Montana, the District runs west from the Big Hole Valley to the Continental Divide and Montana-Idaho border. The area has a tremendous amount of public land in the mountainous elevations and vast private ranches in the valley. Moose Creek Ranch will provide excellent archery hunting opportunities as an incredible number of elk summer in the Big Hole Valley, including on Moose Creek ranch, and stay in the valley during archery season. As winter begins to settle in, many elk on this side of the valley will migrate to Idaho. With the high numbers of elk in the valley, a sportsman or women can find some impressive Bull Elk, and there are great mule deer genetics that can produce a trophy buck from time to time in remote areas of the Beaverhead Mountains. The other big game on Moose Creek Ranch includes Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, and Moose. In addition to big game, sage and mountain grouse can be found on the ranch for the upland bird hunter. If you would like to learn more about the non-resident draw process, read our blog, Applying For A NonResident Elk Tag In Montana.
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Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, SNOWMOBILING, AND OTHER OUTDOOR PURSUITS Whether by foot, horseback, or ATV, the ranch is easily navigable, allowing for those recreational opportunities. The Big Hole Valley turns into a snowmobiling paradise in the winter, and Moose Creek Ranch will offer powder-filled meadows to enjoy. In addition, the groomed Gibbonsville Snowmobile trail starts just outside the ranch gate. It runs for approximately 8 miles before it drops down into Idaho and thousands of acres of snowmobiling bliss. Near the ranch are millions of acres of public land offering high mountain vistas, alpine lakes, and crystal clear streams. A portion of this public land includes the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness. This non-motorized area consists of snowbank-fed streams, glacial moraines, spectacular canyons, and numerous high mountain lakes. The “Hi-Line” Trail along the Continental Divide offers world-class views, and deer, Elk, Moose, mountain goat, and black bear are abundant. The lakes and streams have cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout. It is truly a special piece of Montana.
SKIING L ost T rail S ki A rea Only 20 miles from Moose Creek Ranch is the Lost Trail Ski Area. At 7,000+ feet on the Montana/Idaho border, this small, family-oriented ski area is known for small crowds and big snow (325” of annual snowfall). With five double chairs, three rope tows, and 1800 feet of vertical drop, the mountain is kind to beginners and challenging enough for the avid skier. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
CONSERVATION/STEWARDSHIP The Moose Creek Ranch is not protected under a conservation easement, but with the ranch being broken out into several different parcels, the ranch is a potential candidate for a conservation easement. Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground and quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitat, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, the landscape on which we work has been significantly enhanced by the conservation ethic and land use practices of our clients.
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PRICE $3,950,000
SUMMARY Moose Creek Ranch offers a tremendous amount of value within its 1483± acres. With 2 miles of troutfilled live water, Elk, and other wildlife running the property, snowmobiling out the gate, and skiing within minutes, the ranch is rich in recreational opportunity. In addition, the Big Hole Valley is famous for its grass, and Moose Creek Ranch provides optimal cattle grazing during the warmer months. Finally, 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 decided to do so. 20
Moose Creek Ranch | Big Hole Valley, Montana
TERMS CASH
CONTACT Please contact Ryan Bramlette at (406) 580-9569 | rbramlette@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.
NOTICE
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
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RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE As required by Montana law, a broker or salesperson shall disclose the existence and nature of relevant agency or other relationships to the parties to a real estate transaction. The various relationships and description of duties are as follows: 1. SELLER AGENT A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:
Act solely in the best interests of the seller; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the seller; Disclose all relevant
and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the seller agent and not known or discoverable by the seller unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the seller agent; Safeguard the seller’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the seller’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the seller for any funds or property of the seller that comes into the seller agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a seller and obtaining a seller’s written consent, to represent multiple sellers of property and to list properties for sale that may compete with the seller’s property, without breaching any obligation to the seller. A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to:
Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the seller agent, except
that the seller agent is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent when the seller agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a buyer and a buyer agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. 2. BUYER AGENT (cont) A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:
Disclose any adverse material facts that are known to the buyer agent and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any
purchase offer; Disclose to the seller or the seller agent when the buyer agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a seller and a seller agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. 3. DUAL AGENCY
If a seller agent is also representing a buyer, or a buyer agent is also representing a seller with regard to a property, then a
dual agency relationship may be established. In a dual agency relationship, the dual agent is equally obligated to both the seller and the buyer. These obligations may prohibit the dual agent from advocating exclusively on behalf of the seller or buyer and may limit the depth and degree of representation that you receive. A broker or a salesperson may not act as a dual agent without the signed, written consent of both the seller and the buyer. A “Dual Agent” is obligated to a Seller in the same manner as a seller agent and is obligated to a Buyer in the same manner as a buyer agent, except
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a dual agent:
Has a duty to disclose to a buyer or seller any adverse material facts that are known to the dual agent regardless of any confidentiality
considerations; and May not disclose the following information without the written consent of the person to whom the
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confidential; The fact that the buyer is willing to pay more than the offered purchase price; The fact that the seller is willing to accept less than the purchase price that the seller is asking for the property; Factors motivating either party to buy or sell; and Any information that a party indicates in writing to the dual agent is to be kept confidential. 4. STATUTORY BROKER A “Statutory Broker” is not the agent of the Buyer or Seller but nevertheless is obligated to them to:
Disclose to: i. a buyer or buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the statutory broker,
except that the statutory broker is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; and ii. a seller or a seller agent any adverse material facts that are known to the statutory broker and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in putting together a real estate transaction, and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. 5. IN-HOUSE SELLER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker
agreement with the buyer, an in-house seller agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a seller for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the seller with respect to the designated transaction. 6. IN-HOUSE BUYER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker
agreement with the buyer, an in-house buyer agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a buyer for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the buyer with respect to the designated transaction. BUYER AGENT A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the buyer agent; Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching any obligation to the buyer.
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