LOCATION & ACCESS

IMPROVEMENTS

The original farmhouse from 1929 lies in the northern section of the ranch by Spring Creek. In addition, several outbuildings like a barn, sheds, corrals give the new owner a turnkey operation. For the new owner interested in building a new home, the ranch has several ideal building sites located on high ridges which offer outstanding views of the Absaroka Mountains.

WATER/MINERAL RIGHTS

Spring Creek runs for over a mile across the property. The creek provides stock water and the property also has a private well. The eight pastures are well watered with the five developed springs and seven stock tanks.

All water rights transfer to the new owner.

GENERAL OPERATIONS

The ranch will run 175-200 head of cattle routinely utilizing the main pasture and the two outlying parcels. The strong grass country makes an ideal environment for a cattle operation. This area of Montana is known for its high protein grass and the property is well balanced for grazing and contains protected areas.The ranch has a mix of barbed wire, cross and perimeter fencing.

Historically in the fall the ranch starts moving the herd south into the ‘Big Pasture’ which includes the State section. This area consists of 2000 acres of good grass country that was rested all spring and summer.

During an open winter the cattle can stay until February with supplemental protein sources. Very little hay is fed during open winters (200 ton) with the bulk being fed during the spring. Heavy cows have routinely been cut out of the big pasture bringing 20-40 head down to the bottom as calving draws near in late February into March leaving the bulk on native grass feed.

In winters with major snow or cold starting in late fall and continuing into spring calving season hay requirements increase to 300+ ton due to having the bulk of the cattle in the bottom.

Once calving is finished in early May the pairs are turned out into the spring pastures on the northside of the ranch – first in the branding pasture consisting of 720± acres. After branding the cattle are moved to higher pastures where they remain until mid-June when they are then moved to the summer pastures. At this point the steer pairs are usually split into two seperate pastures. In August 62 heifer pairs are moved to the National Forest under permit.

RECREATION

Beartooth Mountain View Ranch is a short drive to the Tippet Rise Art Center, an unexpectedly but spectacular arts venue located near Fishtail, MT. Tippet Rise hosts concerts and performances with world-renowned classical musicians on its 12,000 acre working ranch that also features internationally acclaimed sculptures among its scenic landscape. The ranch is also within 45 minutes of the town of Red Lodge, MT, known for its charming downtown, friendly eateries, small town brewery and one of the best downhill ski areas in Montana – Red Lodge Mountain. Red Lodge is also a gateway to Yellowstone National Park via the breathtaking Beartooth Highway, designated a national scenic byway.