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Wheeler Creek Ranch Sweet Grass County Big Timber, Montana
Clifton M. Berglee, D.V.M. (Listing Broker) 406-860-7319 cell
[email protected]
Phone: (406) 896-0501 (office) Website: montwyowest.com P.O. Box 578, Laurel, Montana 59044 1
Irrigated Hayfields Beneath the Foothills of the Crazy Mountains DESCRIPTION: This spectacular 200 cow-working ranch stretches contiguously from the irrigated fields along Highway 191 up 700 feet in elevation to the fir-laced foothills of the Crazy Mountains. Grandfather, who rode horseback to the grade school beside the ranch, is retiring. LOCATION: Wheeler Creek Ranch begins about 12 miles north of Big Timber, Montana on paved Highway 191. Big Timber is on the south banks of the Yellowstone River about 80 miles west of Billings, MT or about 65 miles east of Bozeman, MT on Interstate 90. SERVICES: Big Timber, the county seat of Sweet Grass County, offers a K-12 school, banks, churches, car dealership, motel, excellent dining, quick stops, dentists, Medical Assistance Facility, movie theater, bowling alley, museums, art galleries, veterinary services, paved landing strip capable of handling most private jets, etc.
Meadows along lower Wheeler Creek 2
Irrigated Fields Adjacent to HWY 191 Viewed from a Butte ACREAGE: Wheeler Creek Ranch has about 3,520 total, contiguous, and well-blocked acres. There are nine years left on the 659.7-acre State of Montana lease, a 40-acre BLM allotment, and 2,820+/- deeded acres. The state lease is all grass, and is situated in the back, with no public access. About 350 acres are sprinkler irrigated.
FSA BASES: Wheat: 113.2 acres Barley: 80.5 acres Oats: 41.4 acres
Oats and Hay Land Shadowed by Fir Laced Foothills 3
Two Young Mule Deer Bucks (The photographer let the big one get away) WILDLIFE: Wildlife includes a large population of mule deer, antelope, a few whitetail deer, elk, bobcat, grouse, turkeys, and an occasional black bear.
The ranch was leased to an outfitter until 2008. Trophy mule deer were taken.
Antelope
WHEELER CREEK: Wheeler Creek flows through the ranch for about 2.5 miles. Brook trout were lost in the drought of 1988. Turkey Hen with Chicks 4
IMPROVEMENTS: This nice 1996 model 28” X 80’ doublewide home has 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath and an office with propane heat and central air. The 45’X48’ shop was built in 1990. There is a good working corral and a setup to winter heifers. Outbuildings include 4 steel grain bins.
Ranch Home
Shop PRODUCTION: The irrigated hay land puts up 3-4 tons/acre off two cuttings. Big Timber Creek Canal supplies the water with senior rights filed in 1892. Cows can graze out often during the winter due to chinooks. There are no Ponderosa pine trees, which often cause late season abortions. The current management feeds one-two ton/cow/winter. 2009 calves were born the end of February-March and contracted at 630 lbs for late October. About 300 cows are currently run with outside leases.
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Grasslands with Fir Tree Breaks
ELEVATION: 4,700 ft-5,400 ft above sea level MINERALS: None included with the offered purchase price of the ranch. The Sellers own 7/12 of the minerals on 2,055 acres and ¼ of the minerals on the lower 765 acres, which the Sellers would consider selling. RE TAXES: Less than $6,000 for 2009. LISTED PRICE: $4,995,000.00 cash BROKER COMMENTS: This is a very spectacular 4 generation working ranch in a much sought after area. Previously the ranch was listed for millions of dollars more, but the retiring Seller says sell. ALL THE PICTURES IN THIS BROCHURE WERE TAKEN AUGUST 19, 2009.
Disclaimer All information is from sources deemed reliable, but cannot be guaranteed as accurate. Prospective buyers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction. Any offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of seller. Water rights are subject to the Montana Water Court.
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Clifton M. Berglee, D.V.M. (Listing Broker) 406-860-7319 cell
[email protected]
Phone: (406) 896-0501 (office) Website: montwyowest.com P.O. Box 578, Laurel, Montana 59044 1
Irrigated Hayfields Beneath the Foothills of the Crazy Mountains DESCRIPTION: This spectacular 200 cow-working ranch stretches contiguously from the irrigated fields along Highway 191 up 700 feet in elevation to the fir-laced foothills of the Crazy Mountains. Grandfather, who rode horseback to the grade school beside the ranch, is retiring. LOCATION: Wheeler Creek Ranch begins about 12 miles north of Big Timber, Montana on paved Highway 191. Big Timber is on the south banks of the Yellowstone River about 80 miles west of Billings, MT or about 65 miles east of Bozeman, MT on Interstate 90. SERVICES: Big Timber, the county seat of Sweet Grass County, offers a K-12 school, banks, churches, car dealership, motel, excellent dining, quick stops, dentists, Medical Assistance Facility, movie theater, bowling alley, museums, art galleries, veterinary services, paved landing strip capable of handling most private jets, etc.
Meadows along lower Wheeler Creek 2
Irrigated Fields Adjacent to HWY 191 Viewed from a Butte ACREAGE: Wheeler Creek Ranch has about 3,520 total, contiguous, and well-blocked acres. There are nine years left on the 659.7-acre State of Montana lease, a 40-acre BLM allotment, and 2,820+/- deeded acres. The state lease is all grass, and is situated in the back, with no public access. About 350 acres are sprinkler irrigated.
FSA BASES: Wheat: 113.2 acres Barley: 80.5 acres Oats: 41.4 acres
Oats and Hay Land Shadowed by Fir Laced Foothills 3
Two Young Mule Deer Bucks (The photographer let the big one get away) WILDLIFE: Wildlife includes a large population of mule deer, antelope, a few whitetail deer, elk, bobcat, grouse, turkeys, and an occasional black bear.
The ranch was leased to an outfitter until 2008. Trophy mule deer were taken.
Antelope
WHEELER CREEK: Wheeler Creek flows through the ranch for about 2.5 miles. Brook trout were lost in the drought of 1988. Turkey Hen with Chicks 4
IMPROVEMENTS: This nice 1996 model 28” X 80’ doublewide home has 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath and an office with propane heat and central air. The 45’X48’ shop was built in 1990. There is a good working corral and a setup to winter heifers. Outbuildings include 4 steel grain bins.
Ranch Home
Shop PRODUCTION: The irrigated hay land puts up 3-4 tons/acre off two cuttings. Big Timber Creek Canal supplies the water with senior rights filed in 1892. Cows can graze out often during the winter due to chinooks. There are no Ponderosa pine trees, which often cause late season abortions. The current management feeds one-two ton/cow/winter. 2009 calves were born the end of February-March and contracted at 630 lbs for late October. About 300 cows are currently run with outside leases.
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Grasslands with Fir Tree Breaks
ELEVATION: 4,700 ft-5,400 ft above sea level MINERALS: None included with the offered purchase price of the ranch. The Sellers own 7/12 of the minerals on 2,055 acres and ¼ of the minerals on the lower 765 acres, which the Sellers would consider selling. RE TAXES: Less than $6,000 for 2009. LISTED PRICE: $4,995,000.00 cash BROKER COMMENTS: This is a very spectacular 4 generation working ranch in a much sought after area. Previously the ranch was listed for millions of dollars more, but the retiring Seller says sell. ALL THE PICTURES IN THIS BROCHURE WERE TAKEN AUGUST 19, 2009.
Disclaimer All information is from sources deemed reliable, but cannot be guaranteed as accurate. Prospective buyers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction. Any offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of seller. Water rights are subject to the Montana Water Court.
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