Productive Winter for Landowners

Our landowners have been busy at work on their farms and ranches the last few months. With fall  harvest, gearing up for winter and prepping for calving in the spring - the action never stops! However, many of our landowners use January/February to take a deep breath, reflect on the previous year and plan for their upcoming goal operations. This year, we've seen many of our current landowners seeking ways to improve the quality of their listing by including game cameras, researching blinds, and investing in small cabins or other lodging arrangements. Additionally, they are considering expanding their recreation access by adding more activities to their listing. 

Meanwhile, we have welcomed a plethora of new ranchers and farmers to LandTrust in the last month. A total of 24 landowners across Montana, Nebraska and Kansas joined the network in January alone and that number keeps on growing. We would like to introduce these landowners who signed up at the beginning of the year to our LandTrust community.

Montana

Lewis Ranch: Lavina, MT - 50,000 acres.LewisRanchLand

  • Hunting (Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail, Coyote) / Fishing / Birding
  • Our best success with hunting is antelope and cow elk, mostly during the late shoulder season.
  • Nestled right up to the Big Snowy Mountains - in the Treasure State's Golden Valley County.
  • Lodging Available.

Cline Place / MLR: Ekalaka, MT - 3,400 acres.MLRClineRanch

  • Hunting (Mule Deer, Whitetail, Antelope, Turkey, Pheasant) / Birding
  • Montana Legacy Ranch is family-operated by Ty and Sarina O'Connor and the proud home of OCC Legacy Cuts and OCC-O'Connor Crops & Cattle, both of which are 100% Certified Organic Operations.
  • Lodging Available

Powderville West / MLR: Broadus, MT - 12,000 acres.PowdervilleEast

  • Hunting ( Mule Deer, Antelope, Turkey, Pheasant) / Fishing / Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • Pleased to challenge hunters with long-range prairie dog shooting packages!
  • Montana Legacy Ranch is family-operated by Ty and Sarina O'Connor and the proud home of OCC Legacy Cuts and OCC-O'Connor Crops & Cattle, both of which are 100% Certified Organic Operations.
  • Lodging Available

Curry Place / MLR: Ekalaka, MT - 23,500 acres.MLR.CurryPlace

  • Hunting (Mule Deer, Whitetail, Antelope, Turkey, Pheasant) / Birding / Fishing
  • The property also has some potential for shed hunters!
  • Come visit for a chance to experience the fruits of the O'Connor's stewardship of their land achieved through their commitments to Regenerative Agriculture, family, and quality.
  • Lodging Available 

Shell Place / MLR: Ekalaka, MT - 2,800 acres.ShellPlaceCows

  • Hunting (Mule Deer / Waterfowl / Turkey / Pheasant / Antelope)
  • Montana Legacy Ranch's salt lakes, which are a hotspot for waterfowl.
  • The property also gives hunter's a chance to harvest upland game, antelope, mule deer, and turkey, with access to over 1,000 acres of BLM land in addition to the Shell Place's 2,800 acres.

Rose Ranch: Ekalaka, MT - 6,300 acres.

  • Hunting (Mule Deer, Whitetail, Turkey) / BirdingRoseRanchMTSign
  • Established in 1914, Rose Ranch is a family ranch providing an exclusive opportunity for hunting and outdoor experiences in Southeast Montana.

  • Carter County's Ekalaka is part of Montana's Dinosaur Trail. As you explore the property, keep your eyes peeled for a piece of petrified wood or a fossil.

  • BLM and State lands are nearby with Custer National Forest just a short drive East of the ranch.

  • Lodging Available

Newlan Creek: White Sulphur Springs, MT - 1,600 acres.

  • Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • These hilly acres are perfect for any outdoor charger seeking both winter and summer outdoor recreation opportunities on the ranch! Whether you're looking for exclusive access tothe ranch's snowy roads and trails for snowshoeing and cross country skiing or looking for a remote place to enjoy a night of stargazing, Newlan Creek is the perfect spot!

East Powderville / MLR: Broadus, MT - 11,500 acres.

  • Hunting (Mule Deer, Antelope, Pheasant, Turkey) / Fishing / Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • Come visit for a chance to experience the fruits of the O'Connor's stewardship of their land achieved through their commitments to Regenerative Agriculture, family, and quality.
  • Lodging available

Sitz Angus Ranch: Harrison, MT - 17,000 acres.

  • Hunting / Fishing / Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • Located in the shadow of the Tobacco Root Mountains, the ranch provides excellent potential for recreators seeking an incredible outdoor experience! offers Gopher and Predator Hunting, Bird Watching and Wildlife Viewing, and Outdoor Recreation experiences, all within an hour's drive of Bozeman!
  • Lodging available
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1909 Cattle Company: Hinsdale, MT - 964 acres.

  • Hunting (Mule Deer, Turkey, Pheasant) / Fishing / Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • This is a 5th Generation Ranch in the foothills of Valley County near Hinsdale, Montana. The ranch was started in 1909 by Harry Rutter, a true Montana pioneer. A visit to the ranch here in the Milk River Valley will help one experience the rich history of the land in addition to generations of faithful stewardship to the land.
  • Access to BLM and State Land
  • Hunting lodging available

Christensen Ranch: Hinsdale, MT - 964 acres.

  • Hunting (Whitetail, Pheasant, Waterfowl) / Fishing / Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • Situated next to Beaver Creek and Milk River. This property is also host to another piece of history with teepee rings and a buffalo jump. 
  • Hunting lodging available

Nebraska

69 Ranch: Ashby, NE - 1,300 acres.69RanchCowsatSunset

  • Birding (Herron, Killdeer, Long-Billed Curlew, Shovelers, Nighthawk, Loggerhead, Northern Shrike, Goldfinches, Bitterns, Great Horned Owl, Western Meadowlark, Bald Eagle, Bobolink,  Ibis, Avocet, and Upland Sandpiper).
  • A 4th generation cow-calf operation proudly based in the Nebraska sandhills meadow valley - with seasonal wetlands between dune ridgelines and pasturelands.

  • The property is easily accessible from a single-lane road less than ten miles off the main highway. 

  • During your visit, please join us for a ranch-style home-cooked meal with our family.

Louden Estates: Ellsworth, NE - 12,000 acres.LoudenEstatesBigBird

  • Birding (Ibis, Goose, Pelican, Ducks, Cormorants, Meadowlarks, Sharptail Grouse, Sandhills Cranes).
  • Louden Estates is a 4th-Generation family ranch located in the beautiful Sandhills of Nebraska. The ranch was originally settled in 1910. Today it provides exclusive access to a piece of the Western Hemisphere's largest sand dune formation! 
  • Lodging Available

Clover Cove Ranch: Atkinson, NE - 1,500 acres.

  • CloverCoveCreek.CreekHunting (Bison) / Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • The Clover Cove Ranch is a grassfed organic cattle and bison producer.

  • Year-round populations of small and upland game such as rabbits, coyotes, and dove. Turkeys frequently pass through our property during the spring hunting season and winter CloverCoveCreekBison
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  • Holt Creek passes through a majority of our property, which offers a great place for ducks to hang out during the hunting season. 

Golden Prairie Bison: Valentine, NE - 5,000 acres.

  • Hunting (Bison) / Birding / Farm & Ranch GoldenPrarieBisonSunset
  • Dakota Nebraska Eroded Tableland and stands very close to the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge and the Niobrara Scenic River. This ranch encompasses various terrain such as canyons, prairies, riparian areas, farm ground, and pasture, where our cattle and bison roam. 
  • GoldenPrairieBisonWe have observed an abundant wildlife population including whitetail and mule deer, elk, muskrat, bobcat, mountain lion, beaver, and porcupine to name a few. 
  • Bird sitings include bald & golden eagles, burrowing owls, sharptail grouse, prairie chicken,neotropical migrants, swans, pelicans, ducks, geese, and more.
  • "Our mission is to steward the land and conserve it for generations to come. We love working on the Great Plains and hope we can share a little bit of this unique and incredibly important place with you!" - Carl and Victoria, Landowners
  • Lodging Available

Plainsview Ranch: Hemingford, NE - 2,200 acres.

  • Hunting (Prairie Dog) / Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • A working cattle ranch growing hay and alfalfa for cattle - the majority of the ranch is wide open prairie land with some hills and canyons. With both deer and antelope that wander across the ranch as well as prairie dogs that can be hunted and many coyotes that call the ranch their home.

  • 30 miles within numerous state parks and wildlife areas.
  • RV camping available

A Thousand Hills: Valentine, NE - 105 acres.

  • Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • This beautiful acreage overlooks canyons full of Ponderosa Pine, Burr Oak, Juniper, Green Ash and Sumac, just to name a few of the habitat for wildlife. Canyon, pasture and prairie lands make this a versitile spot for the hiker, bird watcher, nature enthusiast and camper.
  • There are a wide variety of bird species located on these acres: American Robin, Turkey, Mourning Dove, Black-Capped Chickadee, Hummingbird, Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Woodpecker, Cardinal, Red-Tailed Hawk, Barn Owls, Sharptail Grouse, to name a few.

Kansas

Cressler Creek Log Cabin: Hoxie, KS - 7 acres

  • Farm & Ranch
  • The Cressler Creek Log Cabin is a retreat, hunting lodge, quilting retreat, education center for hosting classes, meeting place for social groups, reunions, weddings, intimate get-aways, stop over for military families relocating, and destination for ultimate family fun and relaxation. If you are needing a rural get-away with historic and beautiful surroundings, this log cabin is a one-of-a-kind place to make your memories.

  • Lodging Available.

Brackett Ranch: Pittsburg, KS - 400 acres.BrackettRanchC-1

  • Hunting (Whitetail, Turkey, Waterfowl) / Fishing / Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • An independent cattle company with ample opportunities for hunting, fishing, bird watching, and farm and ranch experiences. The property looks amazing for turkeys this year!

  • The ranch is proudly and independently operated by Jovanna, the Lipstick Cowgirl, and her trusty cow dog Veda.

  • Lodging Available.

JR Farms: Ensign, KS - 5,500 acres.JRFarmsPheasantTracks

  • Hunting (Pheasant, Waterfowl) / Birding
  • The farm consists of farmland, irrigated and dryland crops: corn, wheat and milo.
  • The terrain has many grassy edges and brushy draws adjacent to food sources.

  • The property has several tailwater pits, which are overgrown with weedy cover. 

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Walnut Creek Encounters: Rush Center, KS - 2,000 acres.

  • Hunting (Whitetail, Upland, Turkey) / Fishing / Birding / Farm & Ranch
  • This 4th-Generation family farm located 30 miles south of Hays and 30 miles west of Great Bend. The farm has hosted hunters for many years, who have enjoyed great success in their Whitetail and Pheasant hunts.
  • Fish the property's access to Walnut Creek - over the years mostly Catfish have been seen in the creek.
  • Lodging available

Mathes Farm: Bartlett, KS - 450 acres.MathesFarmBowHuntingSocial

  • Hunting (Turkey, Waterfowl, Quail) / Fishing / Birding / Farm & Ranch / Photography / Stargazing
  • The first-generation family operation is located in Southeastern Kansas, standing just one mile from the Kansas and Oklahoma border.

  • The farm provides ample opportunity for Quail, Turkey, and Ducks- Teal and Mallard.
  • Lodging available

Ojo Ranch: Syracuse, KS - 10,000 acres.

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  • The third generation ranch consists of expansive, completely unobstructed Native Grassland and Rocky Gullies. The property has a huge presence of rich geology and also includes 1,000 acres of CRP.
  • Before our family bought the ranch, Roy Rogers is believed to have trained his famous Palominos in this area. The ranch also features a rock formation with carvings in the rock from 1886 of people passing through as they settled the West. 

Nemaha Valley Cattle Company: Bern, KS - 300 acres. 

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  • Nemaha Valley Cattle Company is a CertifiedAngus Brand inNortheasternKansas. The farm is proudly family-owned and operated. Guests are invited for an inside look into the beef and ag production business of an Angus seedstock operation.

We are looking forward to an upcoming exciting few months with these landowners as we approach Spring Turkey season. As out LandTrust community continues to grow, we plant to share the development of new listings through our blog. Be sure to check back soon for the latest new listings!

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