BUGLE TRAILS RANCH Since the great buffalo herds of the prairie and the Texas cattle drives of the 1880’s marked this land as some of the best in Montana, the Musselshell River Valley and the Bull Mountains remain the unspoiled frontier. Carved in the canyon walls and etched in the sandstone bluffs is much of Montana’s history that made this State what it is today. The buffalo are gone but the elk and deer have replaced their footprints and the call of the wild is heard in the wind on a quiet summer night. So is the future of the Bugle Trails Ranch looking for that right owner who will appreciate its natural beauty and enhance its many resources. The ranch is priced at $4,600,000.00 and the owners would consider splitting the ranch but I think it works well as a whole unit. LOCATION Location: One mile west of Melstone, Montana lies this all deeded acre property. Access via Highway 12 and county roads. Acreage: 7,516+/- Deeded acres with 105 acres under pivot irrigation and 400 acres sub-irrigated bottomland. Land Use: The ranch has a 500+/- acre base along meandering Musselshell River and most of the hay for the operation is grown by means of the 105 acre pivot and flood irrigation systems. Cattle are wintered and calved on the cottonwood and willow bottoms. From there the ranch stretches south for 8 miles along Carpenter Creek and Angus Bull Coulee. The grassland is all contiguous and water is furnished by wells, pipeline, dam, springs and ponds. Much of the terrain is pine covered sandstone bluffs for that perfect wildlife habitat. Area Facts: The ranch elevation is in the 3,000 foot range and annual rainfall is 15+ inches. Grasses consist of mostly native varieties with some crested wheat grass introduced in open areas probably farmed in the 1920’s thru the 1940’s. Mineral Rights: Some mineral exploration is occurring at present and leases of $10.00 per acre are common and will be available to interested and qualified Buyers. Brokers Comment: A unique property and one that could be a show place with some hands-on TLC. Certainly the prime objective would be to improve production and enhance the wildlife habitat. The Fish & Game report over 1200 head of Bull Mountain elk and this is in a perfect location to get your fair share. Improved year round water and food plots would be the drawing card. Taxes: Approximately $5,900.00 per year. Price: The ranch is priced at $4,600,000.00 and the owners would consider splitting the ranch but I think it works well as a whole unit. Request more information Note: This ranch can be combined with our neighboring 1269+/- acre Lost Canyon Ranch which include a 2800 sq. ft. newly constructed residence tastefully decorated with state-of-the art appliances, granite countertops, and custom cabinetry. The exterior is constructed with maintenance free functional materials for easy upkeep. An extended wrap-around deck is complete with spa and sauna. In addition there is a 3-car garage accented with copper roofing and guttering which matches the home. This is an outstanding property which would greatly enhance the larger parcel, whatever your recreational pursuit. Offered at $1,688,000.00.

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