The Journal
Notes from hunting and ranch country
What to look for, what to ask, and what to check when you buy or sell hunting land and working ranches in eastern and central Montana.
Case Study: Finding 640 Acres on the Right Side of an Elk Permit Line
How a permit boundary, not a district map, decided which property qualified a buyer for landowner preference in Treasure County, Montana.
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What to Look for When Buying a Hunting Ranch in Eastern and Central Montana
Cover, water, access and the hunting district matter more than the acreage on the flyer. Here is how I read a property before the photos talk you into anything.
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Water Rights, Grazing Leases, and Other Things First-Time Ranch Buyers Overlook
A ranch is more than the ground inside the fence. Water rights and grazing leases deserve as much attention as the house and the acreage.
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What Determines the Value of a Ranch in Eastern and Central Montana?
Ranch land doesn't price like a house. Here is how water, grass, recreation, improvements and access stack up.
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Why Hunting and Ranch Land Needs a Specialist Agent
A land deal runs on different questions than a house sale. Here is what to expect from an agent who works this ground.
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