Location:
The
ranch is located on the Judith River 30 miles northwest
of Lewistown and 11 miles east of Denton. Entrance
to the property is less than one half mile north of
Highway 81. Nearby to the north about 2 or 3 miles
are over 6,500 acres of lands entrusted with Montana
Dept of Fish & Wildlife for public hunting and
other recreation. Lewistown has been in national magazines
and journals as one of the best places in America
to live and hunt & fish. The privacy and quality
of life in this area is unsurpassed.
Lewistwon
Area: Lewistown
(Pop. of 6,500) is in the Center of Montana surrounded
by five area mountain ranges. To the north is the
Missouri River / Ft. Peck recreation area noted for
all types of hunting and fishing recreation. Lewistown
is 130 miles from Billings and 105 miles from Great
Falls, both have service for major airlines. Currently
Great Lakes Airlines provides daily commercial air
service from Denver to Lewistown.
Ranch
Size:
This
ranch contains 1,784 + deeded acres. The Fergus County
Farm Service Agency indicates there are about 606
acres of tillable lands on the property. The current
use of these lands are hay production, tame pasture,
and CRP.
Water:
The
Judith River meanders through this property for about
a mile. Besides the river there are 3 or 4 coulees
and draws that have seasonal water. The Judith River
has a variety of fish populations depending on the
time of year. There is a mix of Brook Trout, Rainbow
Trout, Brown Trout, Catfish, and Sauger. Big Spring
Creek enters the Judith River about 5 miles above
stream to both maintain a constant flow of water and
to enhance the quality of fishing even during times
of low snowfall in the Mountains. The Judith River
is also an enjoyable river for half or full day floating
adventures.
Wildlife
& Habitat:
This
property would make an excellent Deer and Bird habitat
project. There are Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Pheasants,
and Upland Game Birds with occasional turkey and elk
on the north end. The number and varieties of wildlife
would increase with some wildlife management practices
such as introducing small grains (wheat, barley, oats,
safflower, corn, millet, new alfalfa) and rows of
shelterbelts. The natural habitat especially with
all the riverfront is ideal for Mule Deer, Whitetail
Deer, Pheasants, Geese and various other waterfowl.
Conservation
Easements:
There
are no conservation easements in place on this property.
Comments:
Central
Montana is known statewide as one of the better bird
hunting areas. This property is located 28 miles northwest
of Lewistown with a modest set of buildings one half
mile off the paved road. This property has the natural
habitat plus Cropland, Hayland, CRP, and One mile
of the Judith River. Wildlife on the ranch include
Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Sharptail Grouse, Pheasants,
and Hungarian Partridge. Even though the numbers are
good a finely tuned wildlife management program would
enhance the numbers. And if more land is better, there
is an adjacent 880 acres with 2.5 miles of common
boundary is for sale and an additional two miles of
river. Together they would make a great bird hunting
empire.
Price:
$2,100,000
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